Abstract: A ledgered repository of persistent data objects is replicated on a network of persistent storage systems (PSSs) by transactions recorded across multiple blockchains. The blockchains are replicated on each of the PSSs. Using multiple blockchains enables greater parallelism; however, use of the multiple blockchains requires using measures that ensure that transactions distributed across multiple blockchains are applied in way that ensures a level of transactional consistency. Furthermore, the measures are efficient, thereby reducing overhead of maintaining a level of transactional consistency and increasing throughput of applying the transactions using multiple blockchains.

Abstract: An integrated system for automatic vehicle collision avoidance and warning for vehicles operating on any highway or road system globally. The system may be used to not only illuminate the brake lights on the following vehicle but also to begin the application of braking pressure as a result of analysis of the speed of the vehicle. The system includes an RFID transponder (either active or passive) located in the rear and front of the vehicle with discrete recognition capability as to vehicle proximity and resulting action to be taken as a result of driver action. On the vehicle either the brake lights will be illuminated ahead of any actual driver action; an initial application of brake pressure as a result of receiving a signal from the vehicle in front, the pressure which is determined by analysis of the current speed of the vehicle or the system will provide additional warning through brake light illumination to the following vehicle with similar equipment and cruise control will be disengaged.

Abstract: An integrated system for tidal/wave flow electrical power generation. This bi-directional system utilizes the wave flow on the shores and the flow of various rivers and estuaries to generate electrical power through a venturi box which has mounted in it and comprises of the following components: a vane assembly with variable pitch vanes made from high impact blade material; a drive shaft assembly that connects the vane drive unit with the generator; a flow detection vane that determines velocity and direction thereby providing input to the flow detection controller and variable pitch computer and controller; a solid state voltage regulator; a mechanical fly wheel assist for the drive assembly during transition between flow direction; a grid cycle input device to match the power being generated with the grid. This system is capable of being coupled together both physically and electrically. The generator unit assembly is a field replaceable unit to ease installation and maintenance.

Abstract: An integrated system for automatic formation flight control of multiple vehicles such as aircraft, helicopters, or space platforms. The system is used to control multiple aircraft in a pre-determined flight formation and provide positive identification, control and discrete communications between any number of aircraft in order to prevent mid-air collisions between aircraft in formation flight. The system includes a processor located on the aircraft to enable communications, position computations and control messaging between any number of aircraft in formation flight, a communications transceiver located on the aircraft that provides discrete communication links to any number of aircraft or aircraft in formation flight, an autopilot, an autothrottle and a display. On aircraft, the system will display the current formation and aircraft relative positions under control by the system.

Abstract: A method for locating aircraft with respect to airport runways and taxiways, generating and annunciating situational awareness advisories as a function of aircraft state parameters relative to a determination of the aircraft location.

Abstract: A method for locating aircraft with respect to airport runways and taxiways, generating and annunciating situational awareness advisories as a function of aircraft state parameters relative to a determination of the aircraft location.

Abstract: A method and system for locating aircraft with respect to airport runways selecting as a function of aircraft state parameters one of a plurality of candidate runways that the aircraft on which it is installed is most likely to encounter, whether taxiing, preparing for take-off, or approaching to land.

Abstract: A method and system for locating aircraft with respect to airport runways and taxiways, generating and annunciating situational awareness advisories as a function of aircraft state parameters relative to a determination of the aircraft location.