Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system may facilitate collaborative transaction processing associated with a supply chain having a first entity and a second entity. In particular, a first entity database may store electronic records including information associated with at least a portion of the supply chain, and a first entity communication port may exchange information via a distributed computer system. A first entity computer processor may retrieve from the first entity database the information associated with the at least a portion of the supply chain. A subset of information about the supply chain may be identified by the first entity computer processor as being of interest to the second entity. The identified subset of information about the supply chain may then be recorded via a secure, distributed transaction ledger.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system may facilitate collaborative transaction processing associated with a supply chain having a first entity and a second entity. In particular, a first entity database may store electronic records including information associated with at least a portion of the supply chain, and a first entity communication port may exchange information via a distributed computer system. A first entity computer processor may retrieve from the first entity database the information associated with the at least a portion of the supply chain. A subset of information about the supply chain may be identified by the first entity computer processor as being of interest to the second entity. The identified subset of information about the supply chain may then be recorded via a secure, distributed transaction ledger.

Abstract: A model of neural networks comprised of the fast-spiking class of interneurons regulating neural networks. Fast-spiking neurons regulate activity in neural networks in response to environmental input from thalamic afferents by providing strong, rapid inhibition to a plurality of neurons in advance of excitatory neurons responding to environmental input. Fast-spiking neurons regulate experience dependent plasticity in neural networks by shifting between distinct maturational states in response to experience.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, system and methods are provided, comprising a flow module to receive one or more objectives for a flow in the production of an object; a memory for storing program instructions; a flow processor, coupled to the memory, and in communication with the flow module and operative to execute program instructions to: receive a request from a user for a current state of a flow for the object; retrieve metadata and data from the physical world associated with the object; determine a current phase in the flow for the object; select an analytic model to determine the current state of the flow for the object; instantiate a digital twin for the current phase in the flow for the object; execute the selected analytic for the instantiated digital twin; generate a response to the request including the current state of the flow for the object based on the executed analytic; and display the response on a display. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: An industrial part modeling system may include a digital twin industrial part modeling platform containing a plurality of learning models, each learning model describing characteristics of an industrial part available to be incorporated into an industrial asset. The system may also include an application server platform and a user interface platform to receive an industrial part search or analysis requests from a user. The application server platform may receive information about the industrial part search or analysis request and execute at least one search or analysis algorithm to evaluate learning models in the digital twin industrial part modeling platform. Based on said evaluation, the application server platform may provide an industrial part search or analysis result report to the user. Moreover, the application server platform may automatically arrange for at least one of a search or analysis algorithm and a learning model to be updated based on interaction with the user.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for tracking a plurality of marine riser assets are provided. Part of a riser lifecycle monitoring system, the apparatus can include an oil and gas riser spider to connect a plurality of riser pipe sections during assembly of a riser pipe string. The riser spider forms an annulus around a first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections and supports the first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections during connection to a second section. The apparatus can also include a reader including an antenna arrangement to read a plurality of radio frequency identification tags, e.g., directional 125 kHz RFD tags, attached to or embedded within an outer surface portion of each of the plurality of riser pipe sections.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for tracking a plurality of marine riser assets are provided. Part of a riser lifecycle monitoring system, the apparatus can include an oil and gas riser spider to connect a plurality of riser pipe sections during assembly of a riser pipe string. The riser spider forms an annulus around a first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections and supports the first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections during connection to a second section. The apparatus can also include a reader including an antenna arrangement to read a plurality of radio frequency identification tags, e.g., directional 125 kHz RFD tags, attached to or embedded within an outer surface portion of each of the plurality of riser pipe sections.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for tracking a plurality of marine riser assets is provided. Part of a riser lifecycle monitoring system, the apparatus can include an oil and gas riser spider to connect a plurality of riser pipe sections during assembly of a riser pipe string. The riser spider forms an annulus around a first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections and supports the first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections during connection to a second section. The apparatus can also include an antenna to read a plurality of radio frequency identification tags, e.g., directional 125 kHz RFID tags, attached to outsides of the plurality of riser pipe sections. The antenna can include an oblong loop attached to and substantially spanning about half of an internal surface of the riser spider so that the antenna follows the contour of the riser spider.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for tracking a plurality of marine riser assets is provided. Part of a riser lifecycle monitoring system, the apparatus can include an oil and gas riser spider to connect a plurality of riser pipe sections during assembly of a riser pipe string. The riser spider forms an annulus around a first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections and supports the first section of the plurality of riser pipe sections during connection to a second section. The apparatus can also include an antenna to read a plurality of radio frequency identification tags, e.g., directional 125 kHz RFID tags, attached to outsides of the plurality of riser pipe sections. The antenna can include an oblong loop attached to and substantially spanning about half of an internal surface of the riser spider so that the antenna follows the contour of the riser spider.

Abstract: A method and system for discrete location triggering for enhanced asset management and tracking. The system includes an electronic discrete location tracking device affixed to the discrete location and configured to transmit a signal from the discrete location. The system also includes an electronic location trigger processing module to receive and process the signal transmitted by the discrete location tracking device into a location communication signal, wherein the electronic location trigger processing module is affixed to an asset whose discrete location and information are to be managed. The system also includes a remote client computer system operatively connected to the electronic location trigger processing module for exchanging information over a computer network.

Abstract: In GPS based and other types of asset tracking system, event masking rules may be applied at asset tracking units and/or at a central station to determine whether to report events detected by the asset tracking units. The events may pertain to transportation vehicles such as truck trailers or cargo containers to which the asset tracking units are attached. The event masking rules may be defined at the central station and downloaded by satellite communication to the asset tracking units and/or the rules may be defined locally, at the asset tracking units.

Abstract: A tool usage monitoring system and method is provided. The system comprises a sensing element for detecting when a tool is in use and producing a signal representative of tool usage. A processor-based device that is communicatively coupled to the sensing element is also provided. The processor-based device is programmed to maintain a running total of tool usage based on the signal representative of tool usage. The processor-based device also is operable to store a defined tool usage total corresponding to the tool. The system further comprises a user interface coupled to the processor-based device. The processor-based device is programmed to send a signal to the user interface when the running total of tool usage either equals or exceeds the defined tool usage total. The system is also capable of monitoring usage of a plurality of tools.

Abstract: The invention involves a radio frequency (RF) antenna, having both reduced size and optimized impedance matching to free space over a range of wavelengths. The invention also involves methods for hiding an antenna by reducing its size and concealing it behind or within an object that is transparent to electromagnetic waves over a range of wavelengths being transmitted or received by the antenna.