Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and systems for bin detection and fill event analysis for a silo bin during a fill event at a filling bay. Some aspects relate to a fill event analysis system performing an image detection analysis on frames taken from a continuous image stream of the bin during the fill event to capture a character sequence written on the bin. The bin detection analysis can be performed by a neural network trained to detect characters as images. Once the character images are detected, the system can associate each character into the character sequence and associate the sequence with the bin. The system is further configured to perform an analysis on the fill event by analyzing captured images of the filling process and the weight of the bin during the fill event to detect potential errors or faults and perform corrective actions.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods, components, devices, and systems for optimizing bulk palletization of items utilizing machine learning techniques to perform automated inspection throughout the process. Some aspects, more specifically, relate to a method that supports bulk palletization of items using machine learning techniques using sensor data to perform automated inspection of a pallet assembly. Machine learning systems analyze the alignment of the items ensuring proper orientation and positioning for layering. Sensors and cameras continuously capture the items layered onto the pallet where a machine learning system can analyze the data to determine misalignments on the layer. Cameras and sensors capture the side walls of the completed pallet and machine learning systems can analyze the data to detect defects along the side walls. An analysis can be performed to determine the severity of a defect and if the severity exceeds a threshold, then corrective actions resolve the defect.

Abstract: A monitoring system for mass packaging lines. In an aspect, a method includes creating image data by imaging objects on the mass packaging line using an imaging device while the objects are exposed to a light and using a processor having memory associated therewith to process the image data to determine a characteristic of at least one of the objects. The objects are conveyed on the mass packaging line in a configuration other than a single file.

Abstract: A transportation apparatus for moving a workover rig includes a first and a second pony substructure. A joist connects the first pony substructure to the second pony substructure. At least one stomper is operably connected to each of the first and second pony substructures for moving the transportation apparatus from a first location to a second location. The first and second pony substructures are configured to receive a vehicle that is configured as a workover rig. A proximal end of a first guide wire attaches to the walking structure, and a distal end of the guide wire attaches to the workover rig to stabilize the workover rig atop the transportation apparatus.

Abstract: A transportation apparatus for moving a workover rig includes a first and a second pony substructure. A joist connects the first pony substructure to the second pony substructure. At least one stomper is operably connected to each of the first and second pony substructures for moving the transportation apparatus from a first location to a second location. The first and second pony substructures are configured to receive a vehicle that is configured as a workover rig. A proximal end of a first guide wire attaches to the walking structure, and a distal end of the guide wire attaches to the workover rig to stabilize the workover rig atop the transportation apparatus.

Abstract: A thick middleware adapter is presented that handles data related services within the adapter itself using generally reusable components connected in series. On the sending side of a communication, these components first convert the data from the native format of the application into raw XML. Next, the raw XML is transformed into the canonical XML defined by the enterprise using an XSLT stylesheet. The data is then validated and compressed, and then combined with a middleware message header. Another component in the adapter is the responsible for chunking, grouping, and encryption of the message, while a last component submits the completed message to the middleware transport layer. The components in a receiving adapter perform the opposite functions to convert the message received from the middleware transport layer into a message that is understood by the receiving application.

Abstract: A method and software construct is presented for creating message-oriented middleware adapters utilizing predefined communication paradigms. The communication paradigm defines the communication between an initiator application and a respondent application during an overall exchange of data. The communication paradigm is then used to create an instance of an adapter core for either the initiator or the respondent application. The adapter core contains communication components that handle all communications in the paradigm. The present invention predefines a point-to-point paradigm and a publish-and-subscribe paradigm, and the adapters needed for these paradigms. Starting from these two basic paradigms, it is possible to create an infinite number of more complex paradigms, with each of these complex paradigms being formed from a combination of the basic paradigms or other previously defined paradigms.