US Patent 11506011 Method and apparatus of smart jarring system

A smart jarring system for freeing stuck equipment downhole is disclosed. The smart jarring system comprises a set of jars, at least one laser source and at least one laser receiver that corresponds to the at least one laser source. The laser receiver intercepts a laser beam that is emitted from the laser source. This interception helps determine when the set of jars fired and in which direction the set of jars fired. The smart jarring system further comprises one or more sensors selected from the group consisting of vibration sensors, temperature sensors, and torque/tensile sensors. These sensors are configured to diagnose downhole conditions and help free the stuck equipment downhole.