Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods to ensure that data collected from remote sensors sent to cloud-based storage, as well as commands sent to remote actuators from cloud-based control systems remain in a highly encrypted, redundant and resilient form at all times other than in volatile memory (e.g., while in use). Device to device automated sensing and control is also considered and addressed by this focus. Data from industrial sensors requires validation in both the “root of trust” within the sensor/actuator itself to ensure that the data is being transmitted or received from a valid device as well as ensuring that the data has not been manipulated or altered or viewed while in transit.

Abstract: A method for securely storing and transmitting data using a blockchain structure. The blockchain structure is operated on the local node and through SSH transmission with an arbiter server and cloud infrastructure. The local application coordinates the order of appended blocks, where each block is a flat file that uses a respective filename to indicate block order. Data entry and retrieval is performed where plaintext data is available only in local memory as decrypted through an authorized client. Data written to disk only as encrypted.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods to ensure that data collected from remote sensors sent to cloud-based storage, as well as commands sent to remote actuators from cloud-based control systems remain in a highly encrypted, redundant and resilient form at all times other than in volatile memory (e.g., while in use). Device to device automated sensing and control is also considered and addressed by this focus. Data from industrial sensors requires validation in both the “root of trust” within the sensor/actuator itself to ensure that the data is being transmitted or received from a valid device as well as ensuring that the data has not been manipulated or altered or viewed while in transit.

Abstract: A method for securely storing and transmitting data using a blockchain structure. The blockchain structure is operated on the local node and through SSH transmission with an arbiter server and cloud infrastructure. The local application coordinates the order of appended blocks, where each block is a flat file that uses a respective filename to indicate block order. Data entry and retrieval is performed where plaintext data is available only in local memory as decrypted through an authorized client. Data written to disk only as encrypted.

Abstract: A method for securely storing and transmitting data using a blockchain structure. The blockchain structure is operated on the local node and through SSH transmission with an arbiter server and cloud infrastructure. The local application coordinates the order of appended blocks, where each block is a flat file that uses a respective filename to indicate block order. Data entry and retrieval is performed where plaintext data is available only in local memory as decrypted through an authorized client. Data written to disk only as encrypted.

Abstract: A modular data center is constructed utilizing two building modules, wherein each of two modules includes a computer rack disposed therein which computer rack is spaced apart from an exterior wall to define an exterior access space and spaced apart from an interior opening to define an interior access space. When the two building modules are joined so that the openings abut one another, the interior access spaces of the two modules form a contiguous space between the two computer racks, which space satisfies access requirements for each computer rack. The interior access space between the two computer racks may be enclosed to form an environment that can be separately cooled from the remainder of the modular data center. A method provides two building modules, each containing a computer rack, which modules are joined so that the access spaces for the computer racks overlap, wherein a portion of the computer rack access space of one module forms part of the computer rack access space of the other module.

Abstract: A modular data center is constructed utilizing two building modules, wherein each of two modules includes a computer rack disposed therein which computer rack is spaced apart from an exterior wall to define an exterior access space and spaced apart from an interior opening to define an interior access space. When the two building modules are joined so that the openings abut one another, the interior access spaces of the two modules form a contiguous space between the two computer racks, which space satisfies access requirements for each computer rack. The interior access space between the two computer racks may be enclosed to form an environment that can be separately cooled from the remainder of the modular data center. A method provides two building modules, each containing a computer rack, which modules are joined so that the access spaces for the computer racks overlap, wherein a portion of the computer rack access space of one module forms part of the computer rack access space of the other module.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for determining the location of a network component coupled to a local area network segment. A remote segment monitor unit is coupled to either end of a cable segment of a local area network system. The remote segment monitor unit, for each transaction on the cable segment, determines a value related to the transaction signal strength and determines the identity of the network node from which the transaction originated. By providing a record of the transaction signal strength associated with each network node (component) in both remote segment monitors, the location of network nodes can be ascertained.

Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for providing a calibrated measurement of signals applied to a local area network cable segment. A remote segment monitor unit has the signal sampling circuit coupled to a signal generating unit. The signal generating unit is controlled by a network system member (node) and applies a series of known signal levels to the signal sampling circuit of the remote segment monitor unit. The known signal levels from the signal generating unit and the signal levels measured by the remote segment monitor as a result of the known signal levels are compared and an appropriate scale factor entered in the processing circuit of the remote segment monitor. Using the calibrated remote segment monitor, the location of network nodes can be identified from the signal levels measured by the remote segment monitor.

Abstract: A remote segment monitor unit is disclosed that is coupled to a segment cable of a local area network system. The remote segment monitor unit, for each transaction on the cable segment, determines a value related to the transaction signal strength and determines the identity of the network node from which the transaction originated. By providing a record of the transaction signal strength associated with each network node as a function of time, components that are functioning outside of acceptable boundaries, components showing erratic behavior and components with deteriorating performance can be identified.