Abstract: An execution architecture, a development architecture and an operations architecture for a netcentric computing system. The execution architecture contains common, run-time services required when an application executes in the netcentric computing system. The development architecture is the production environment for one or several systems development projects as well as for maintenance efforts. The purpose of the development environment is to support the tasks involved in the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of business systems, as well as the associated management processes. It is important to note that the environment should adequately support all the development tasks, not just the code/compile/test/debug cycle. The operations architecture is a combination of tools and support services required to keep a production system up and running efficiently.

Abstract: A data management architecture for a netcentric computing system is disclosed by the present invention. The data management architecture includes a plurality of database servers that are in communication with a plurality of data stores to form a distributed data storage system. The distributed data storage system is operably configured within the network of the netcentric computing system to be accessed by a plurality of clients using web servers. The distributed data storage system may comprise a distributed by instance data storage system or a distributed by location data storage system. The data stores within the distributed data storage system each store a predetermined portion of the data for the netcentric computing system. The predetermined portion of the data that is within each of the data stores is determined using a plurality of data distribution strategies.

Abstract: A system for recovering a manufactured article is disclosed. The system includes an electronic reader that reads a unique code associated with the manufactured article when that article is within range of the reader. The unique code may be based on a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag positioned with the manufactured article. The reader may be positioned with a facility associated with retrieval of misplaced or reposed consumer items, or within a community. A database may store records of unique codes and information related to owners of manufactured articles. The database may be downloaded to a local cache. The database also may be queried based on the unique code. The owner of the item may be determined based on a match of a unique code read by the reader to a record in the database. The database may be accessed through an open-network connection to a computerized network.

Abstract: An execution architecture, a development architecture and an operations architecture for a netcentric computing system. The execution architecture contains common, run-time services required when an application executes in the netcentric computing system. The development architecture is the production environment for one or several systems development projects as well as for maintenance efforts. The purpose of the development environment is to support the tasks involved in the analysis, design, construction, and maintenance of business systems, as well as the associated management processes. It is important to note that the environment should adequately support all the development tasks, not just the code/compile/test/debug cycle. The operations architecture is a combination of tools and support services required to keep a production system up and running efficiently.

Abstract: A presentation service architecture in a netcentric computing system that includes a client connected with a web server. A desktop manager service for allowing users to manipulate files and launch applications that are located on the client. The presentation service architecture includes a direct manipulation service, a form service, a input device service, a report and print service, a user navigation service, a web browser service and a window system service. Each of these services of the presentation service architecture provides an optimal arrangement for a business enterprise to use in a netcentric computing system.

Abstract: A system for recovering a manufactured article is disclosed. The system includes an electronic reader that reads a unique code associated with the manufactured article when that article is within range of the reader. The unique code may be based on a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag positioned with the manufactured article. The reader may be positioned with a facility associated with retrieval of misplaced or reposed consumer items, or within a community. A database may store records of unique codes and information related to owners of manufactured articles. The database may be downloaded to a local cache. The database also may be queried based on the unique code. The owner of the item may be determined based on a match of a unique code read by the reader to a record in the database. The database may be accessed through an open-network connection to a computerized network.