Abstract: Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for verifying blockchain transaction. A request is received in a blockchain for a user to use an application. A three-blockchain cluster verification process is performed in response to receiving the request. Verification that the application is authorized is performed using a nodes blockchain cluster in the blockchain based on user-application data pre-verified by at least two administrators and stored in the nodes blockchain cluster. Verification that the user exists and is authorized is performed using a users/objects blockchain cluster in the blockchain different from the nodes blockchain cluster, where the verifying is based on the user-application data pre-verified by the at least two administrators and stored in the users/objects blockchain cluster.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for intelligent distributed industrial facility safety systems. In some embodiments an industrial facility safety system includes remote sensing devices (RSDs) disposed throughout an industrial facility and a facility safety control system (FSCS) adapted to collect safety data from the RSDs, determine a zone of interest within the industrial facility based on the collected data, and send corresponding alerts to the RSDs based on the zone of interest.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining first cybersecurity data using a hardware probe disposed within a network. The first cybersecurity data may correspond to an analysis of the hardware probe regarding network data that is transmitted through the network. The method may further include obtaining second cybersecurity data using a software probe operating on a network element within the network. The second cybersecurity data may correspond to an analysis of the software probe regarding one or more configuration settings of the network element. The method may further include determining a cybersecurity maturity score using the first cybersecurity data and the second cybersecurity data. The cybersecurity maturity score may be based on a maturity model. The method may further include transmitting, based on the cybersecurity maturity score, a remediation command that adjusts a configuration setting of the network.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for intelligent distributed industrial facility safety systems. In some embodiments an industrial facility safety system includes remote sensing devices (RSDs) disposed throughout an industrial facility and a facility safety control system (FSCS) adapted to collect safety data from the RSDs, where the RSDs communicate with the FSCS by way of one or more other RSDs based on RSD operational characteristics.

Abstract: A method for a preemptive and graceful shutdown of utilities, facilities or systems in smart cities includes detecting a hazard at external entities based on collected information, determining whether a predefined shutdown plan for the detected hazard exists, generating a new shutdown plan, based on predefined criteria, for the detected hazard, and shutting down the at least one component of the external entities based on the new shutdown plan or the predefined shutdown plan.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining first cybersecurity data using a hardware probe disposed within a network. The first cybersecurity data may correspond to an analysis of the hardware probe regarding network data that is transmitted through the network. The method may further include obtaining second cybersecurity data using a software probe operating on a network element within the network. The second cybersecurity data may correspond to an analysis of the software probe regarding one or more configuration settings of the network element. The method may further include determining a cybersecurity maturity score using the first cybersecurity data and the second cybersecurity data. The cybersecurity maturity score may be based on a maturity model. The method may further include transmitting, based on the cybersecurity maturity score, a remediation command that adjusts a configuration setting of the network.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for preventing damage to underground assets caused by earth work or construction equipment and vehicles. The system includes a central data system, which has access to asset location and map data, and a GPS enabled tracking device provided in the vehicle. The system operates by comparing the real-time vehicle location to the stored asset locations, displaying the map, asset information and vehicle location to the vehicle operator and generating alerts when the vehicle breaches a perimeter around an asset. Preferably, both the central data system and the tracking unit are configured to operate together and in parallel, thereby improving the reliability of the system. In addition, the system is also specifically configured to implement various approaches for using and displaying asset location data during monitoring operations while preserving the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for preventing damage to underground assets caused by earth work or construction equipment and vehicles. The system includes a central data system, which has access to asset location and map data, and a GPS enabled tracking device provided in the vehicle. The system operates by comparing the real-time vehicle location to the stored asset locations, displaying the map, asset information and vehicle location to the vehicle operator and generating alerts when the vehicle breaches a perimeter around an asset. Preferably, both the central data system and the tracking unit are configured to operate together and in parallel, thereby improving the reliability of the system. In addition, the system is also specifically configured to implement various approaches for using and displaying asset location data during monitoring operations while preserving the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for preventing damage to underground assets caused by earth work or construction equipment and vehicles. The system includes a central data system, which has access to asset location and map data, and a GPS enabled tracking device provided in the vehicle. The system operates by comparing the real-time vehicle location to the stored asset locations, displaying the map, asset information and vehicle location to the vehicle operator and generating alerts when the vehicle breaches a perimeter around an asset. Preferably, both the central data system and the tracking unit are configured to operate together and in parallel, thereby improving the reliability of the system. In addition, the system is also specifically configured to implement various approaches for using and displaying asset location data during monitoring operations while preserving the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for intelligent distributed industrial facility safety systems. In some embodiments an industrial facility safety system includes remote sensing devices (RSDs) disposed throughout an industrial facility and a facility safety control system (FSCS) adapted to collect safety data from the RSDs, where the RSDs communicate with the FSCS by way of one or more other RSDs based on RSD operational characteristics.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for intelligent distributed industrial facility safety systems. In some embodiments an industrial facility safety system includes remote sensing devices (RSDs) disposed throughout an industrial facility and a facility safety control system (FSCS) adapted to collect safety data from the RSDs, determine a zone of interest within the industrial facility based on the collected data, and send corresponding alerts to the RSDs based on the zone of interest.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for intelligent distributed industrial facility safety systems. In some embodiments an industrial facility safety system includes remote sensing devices (RSDs) disposed throughout an industrial facility, and a facility safety control system (FSCS) adapted to collect safety data from the RSDs, determine current conditions of the industrial facility based on the safety data collected, determine that an alert condition exists based on the current conditions determined, identify an alert associated with the alert condition, generate the alert for presentation to personnel in the industrial facility, monitor a response to the presentation of the alert, and dynamically adjust an alert level for the alert condition based on the response.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for intelligent distributed industrial facility safety systems. In some embodiments an industrial facility safety system includes remote sensing devices (RSDs) disposed throughout an industrial facility, and a facility safety control system (FSCS) adapted to collect safety data from the RSDs, determine current conditions of the industrial facility based on the safety data collected, determine that an alert condition exists based on the current conditions determined, identify an alert associated with the alert condition, generate the alert for presentation to personnel in the industrial facility, monitor a response to the presentation of the alert, and dynamically adjust an alert level for the alert condition based on the response.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for distributed industrial facility safety systems. Provided in some embodiments an industrial facility safety system that includes a plurality of remote sensing devices (RSDs) distributed throughout an industrial facility, and a facility safety control system (FSCS). The FSCS adapted to receive safety information from the plurality of RSDs, process the safety information to determine safety alerts, and send the safety alerts to RSDs of the plurality of RSDs. Each of the RSDs adapted to generate local safety data corresponding to characteristics of the environment surrounding the RSD sensed by the RSD, to exchange safety information with other RSDs and the FSCS based on available communication, and to present alerts.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for distributed industrial facility safety system remote sensing devices. In some embodiments an industrial facility safety system includes a plurality of removable sensor modules, each adapted to sense a given set of environmental characteristics, and a modular remote sensing device (RSD) adapted to accept removable sensor modules and adapted to be carried by a person working in an industrial facility and to sense characteristics of an environment surrounding the modular RSD and the person. The system further including a non-transitory computer readable medium including program instructions executable by a processor to determine a location associated with the modular RSD, to determine one or more removable sensor modules to be employed at the location, and sending, to the modular RSD, an alert instructing installation of the one or more removable sensor modules to be employed at the location, into the modular RSD.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for protecting daisy chain networks from node malfunction or power outage are disclosed. One or more communication nodes in a daisy chain network can be bypass-capable communication nodes. Bypass-capable communication nodes can include a sensing and switching subsystem, embedded in the node or external to the node in a fiber optic cable running along the daisy chain network. In embodiments, the sensing and switching subsystem can responsively switch the bypass-capable communication node from communication node primary circuitry to primary circuitry responsive to node malfunction or node power outage. The sensing and switching subsystem also can switch back from bypass circuitry to primary circuitry responsive to restoration of node function or node power. In embodiments, switching occurs responsive to excitation or de-excitation of the node itself.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for protecting daisy chain networks from node malfunction or power outage are disclosed. One or more communication nodes in a daisy chain network can be bypass-capable communication nodes. Bypass-capable communication nodes can include a sensing and switching subsystem, embedded in the node or external to the node in a fiber optic cable running along the daisy chain network. In embodiments, the sensing and switching subsystem can responsively switch the bypass-capable communication node from communication node primary circuitry to primary circuitry responsive to node malfunction or node power outage. The sensing and switching subsystem also can switch back from bypass circuitry to primary circuitry responsive to restoration of node function or node power. In embodiments, switching occurs responsive to excitation or de-excitation of the node itself.