Abstract: A method for creating hierarchical classifiers of software components in a learning system, each software component comprising an identifier and a rule for processing an input message, the method comprising the steps of: receiving an input message by a first software component; parsing the input message to identify an input value; seeking a second software component having an identifier matching the identified input value; in the event that the seeking step fails to locate a match, creating a second software component and assigning an identifier to the created second software component, the identifier matching the identified input value.

Abstract: A kit for converting a cross-legged folding cot into a tiered cot, which stilt legs having a longitudinal axis, a top end and a bottom end. A female coupling is positioned at the top end of each of the stilt legs. Each female coupling is offset from the longitudinal axis by between 45 degrees and 65 degrees, and is adapted to receive a leg from a first cross-legged folding cot. With each female coupling holding a leg of a first cross-legged folding cot, the first cot is effectively elevated, such that gear can be stowed or a second cot can be positioned in the space provided beneath the first cot between the stilt legs.