Abstract: Data is configured and displayed on an interactive display screen of an electronic display device. A page of content is displayed on the interactive display screen. A designated portion of a displayed page is assigned as a thumbnail display area for displaying sets of image representations as graphical thumbnails in a thumbnail array. The thumbnails represent a category of items. Each thumbnail represents an item in the category of items. Each thumbnail is embedded with a link to an information packet describing the item with various information elements. In response to a first thumbnail in the thumbnail array being tentatively selected by a viewer, a predetermined information element in a first information packet linked to the first thumbnail is temporally displayed on a first different display area. The predetermined information element includes a larger and higher resolution image than the first thumbnail.

Abstract: A system and method for the multiple selection of digitally stored objects and the link-tokens of each selected object for simultaneous presentation and examination of the selected objects with their associated linked objects and information, including organized array presentation for graphical thumbnails that represent the selected objects, as well as sub-framing, which allows intelligent partitioning of information associated with an object.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling a viewer of a motion art form to select an object of interest from within the motion art form are disclosed. The system includes a computing device configured to: receive at least one selection signal from at least one viewer; synchronize the at least one selection signal with an elapse time of the motion art form; and transmit the at least one selection signal to a destination.

Abstract: A first virtual reality scene corresponding to a physical scene is displayed. The first virtual reality scene includes a plurality of objects. The plurality of objects is selectable by a user and is built from a plurality of images representing varied views of the plurality of objects in the physical scene. The user is enabled to navigate within the first virtual reality scene to observe the first virtual reality scene from at least two perspectives. The user is enabled to rotate at least one of the plurality of objects within the first virtual reality scene about at least one axis. An object in the first virtual reality scene maybe linked with a second virtual reality scene. If an object selected by a viewer is linked with a second virtual reality scene, the second virtual reality scene is displayed, and the viewer is enabled to navigate in the second virtual reality scene and select the plurality of objects presented in the second virtual reality scene.

Abstract: A sealable pipe adaptor is mounted directly on a hydrocarbon well head. A central branch is used for a drilling operation. The central branch has a first valve that is normally open and controllable during the drilling operation. The first valve contains a first sensor that is a shut-off sensor that shuts the first valve when a gush of oil or gas flow above a first preset safety threshold is detected. A first side branch has a second valve that is controllable during the drilling operation and during a production mode. The first side branch valve has a second sensor that opens the second valve when detecting a rogue hydrocarbon flow so that the rogue hydrocarbon flow is directed through the first side branch. The first side branch is connected to storage. A second side branch is connected to a production pipe. The first side branch has a third valve controllable from a production collection terminal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting against cyber threats are disclosed. The system includes an external network accessing layer (ENAL) and a core computing asset overlaid by the ENAL. The ENAL comprises at least one external network access cell (ENAC), wherein the at least one ENAC contains at least one communications port, one or more processors, working and storage memories and is configured to be connectable to an external network and to inspect data received from the external network. The core computing asset is overlaid by the ENAL and comprises at least one core computer configured to not be connected to the external network but to be capable of being connected to the ENAL. The core computing asset contains data and software that are to be protected from cyber threat.

Abstract: A sealable pipe adaptor is mounted directly on a hydrocarbon well head. A central branch is used for a drilling operation. The central branch has a first valve that is normally open and controllable during the drilling operation. The first valve contains a first sensor that is a shut-off sensor that shuts the first valve when a gush of oil or gas flow above a first preset safety threshold is detected. A first side branch has a second valve that is controllable during the drilling operation and during a production mode. The first side branch valve has a second sensor that opens the second valve when detecting a rogue hydrocarbon flow so that the rogue hydrocarbon flow is directed through the first side branch. The first side branch is connected to storage. A second side branch is connected to a production pipe. The first side branch has a third valve controllable from a production collection terminal.

Abstract: Data is configured and displayed on an interactive display screen of an electronic display device. A page of content is displayed on the interactive display screen. A designated portion of a displayed page is assigned as a thumbnail display area for displaying sets of image representations as graphical thumbnails in a thumbnail array. The thumbnails represent a category of items. Each thumbnail represents an item in the category of items. Each thumbnail is embedded with a link to an information packet describing the item with various information elements. In response to a first thumbnail in the thumbnail array being tentatively selected by a viewer, a predetermined information element in a first information packet linked to the first thumbnail is temporally displayed on a first different display area. The predetermined information element includes a larger and higher resolution image than the first thumbnail.

Abstract: A first virtual reality scene corresponding to a physical scene is displayed. The first virtual reality scene includes a plurality of objects. The plurality of objects is selectable by a user and is built from a plurality of images representing varied views of the plurality of objects in the physical scene. The user is enabled to navigate within the first virtual reality scene to observe the first virtual reality scene from at least two perspectives. The user is enabled to rotate at least one of the plurality of objects within the first virtual reality scene about at least one axis. An object in the first virtual reality scene maybe linked with a second virtual reality scene. If an object selected by a viewer is linked with a second virtual reality scene, the second virtual reality scene is displayed, and the viewer is enabled to navigate in the second virtual reality scene and select the plurality of objects presented in the second virtual reality scene.

Abstract: A system for enhancing well safety comprises a pipe equipped with a one-way check valve preventing hydrocarbon up flow through the well casing pipe. The one-way check valve opens in response to encountering downward pressure from downward insertion of fluid or objects moving downward towards a well reservoir. The one-way check valve closes in response to encountering upward pressure from fluid from the well reservoir.

Abstract: A virtual reality scene corresponding to a physical scene is displayed. The virtual reality scene includes a plurality of objects. The plurality of objects is selectable by a user and is built from a plurality of images representing varied views of the plurality of objects in the physical scene. The user is enabled to navigate within the virtual reality scene to observe the virtual reality scene from at least two perspectives. The user is enabled to rotate at least one of the plurality of objects within the virtual reality scene about at least one axis. A selection received from the user corresponds to at least one of the plurality of objects within the virtual reality scene. In response to the selection, additional information about a selected at least one of the plurality of objects is displayed. The additional information includes at least one of a link to buy and a link to bid on the selected at least one of the plurality of objects.

Abstract: A system and method for interactive, computer-assisted object presentation in which object information is displayed in one more arrays, The object information is displayed in a two dimensional array wherein displayed object information can be selected by a user.

Abstract: A virtual reality scene corresponding to a physical scene is displayed. The virtual reality scene includes a plurality of objects. The plurality of objects is selectable by a user and is built from a plurality of images representing varied views of the plurality of objects in the physical scene. The user is enabled to navigate within the virtual reality scene to observe the virtual reality scene from at least two perspectives. The user is enabled to rotate at least one of the plurality of objects within the virtual reality scene about at least one axis. A selection received from the user corresponds to at least one of the plurality of objects within the virtual reality scene. In response to the selection, additional information about a selected at least one of the plurality of objects is displayed. The additional information includes at least one of a link to buy and a link to bid on the selected at least one of the plurality of objects.

Abstract: A system and method for virtually displaying on-line a gallery, a showroom, a store, a mall or any other room or space and the objects contained in said room or space, wherein the data displayed is comprised of a virtual reality data packet. The system displays still photographs of virtual reality shots and textual materials, and plays virtual reality video clips and audio stores about the room and/or the objects contained therein. Links are associated with each object and are stored external to the virtual reality data packet can be retrieved on demand from an external database for presentation of the viewer. The system also provides on-line controls that enable the viewer to move around the space, and a feature that enables a viewer to view an object from 360° around the object.

Abstract: A system and method for interactive, computer-assisted object presentation in which object information is displayed in one more arrays, The object information is displayed in a two dimensional array wherein displayed object information can be selected by a user.

Abstract: An automatic scrolling mechanism converts an information repository into media that can actively present and “push” information to the users/viewers while retaining existing “pull” and interactivity functions. Automatic scrolling can be controlled by placing a cursor on control icons, such as boxes, lines, and arrow clusters. While the cursor is on an icon, automatic scrolling brings into view content that extends beyond the field of view. The scrolled content is moved into the field of view of the display window in a predetermined direction designated by the icon. Sub-windows are also designed to be independently and automatically scrolled or floated with respect the main window. Links created in an information repository may be automatically activated to retrieve the linked information, and to automatically present and scroll the information. As the content is automatically scrolled, the repository is pushed and the user is allured to further navigate through the repository.

Abstract: A water reclamation system includes a drainage lane overlaying a downward graded area of land and configured to receive water run-off from the land. At least one collection ditch coupled to the at least one drainage lane is configured to receive water from the drainage lane. At least one collection pipe housed is within and extends outwardly from the at least one collection ditch. A first container is coupled to the at least one collection pipe and configured to receive water from the at least one collection pipe. Housed within the first container is at least one water purifying filter and a pump configured to evacuate at least a portion of water within the container to a destination. A second container is in communication with the first container and is configured to: subject water received from the first container to a purification process; and store the purified water.

Abstract: Protection at a hydrocarbon well is enhanced by placing a blowout preventer over a well head. An adapter is connected to the blowout preventer. The adapter includes a valve that when turned off prevents non-production flow from the blowout preventer to a riser pipe.

Abstract: Systems and methods for protecting against cyber threats are disclosed. The system includes an external network accessing layer (ENAL) and a core computing asset overlaid by the ENAL. The ENAL comprises at least one external network access cell (ENAC), wherein the at least one ENAC contains at least one communications port, one or more processors, working and storage memories and is configured to be connectable to an external network and to inspect data received from the external network. The core computing asset is overlaid by the ENAL and comprises at least one core computer configured to not be connected to the external network but to be capable of being connected to the ENAL. The core computing asset contains data and software that are to be protected from cyber threat.

Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling a viewer of a motion art form to select an object of interest from within the motion art form are disclosed. The system includes a computing device configured to: receive at least one selection signal from at least one viewer; synchronize the at least one selection signal with an elapse time of the motion art form; and transmit the at least one selection signal to a destination.