Modular architecture sensing and computing platform
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Abstract
A weather resistant modular sensor and computing platform reduces costs and enhances versatility of sensor systems. Rapidly evolving electronic technology results in hyper-obsolescence wherein sensor systems that are state of the art technology when designed, fall behind the art quickly as new transducers, batteries and components are developed. A cylindrical shaped modular system provides an architecture for up-grading sensors, batteries, special modules, communications, and control. A modular architecture extends the life cycle of a system and avoids hyper-obsolescence and the requirement to design a complete new system to incorporate new technology. Modularity and low cost manufacturing methods enable the practical definition of a cylindrical computer. The cylinder shaped enclosures have on their ends a common connection interface to which modules may be added. This provides a long system life cycle and wide ranging versatility. The size of the platform is not restricted. Larger systems are capable of supporting more sophisticated processing. A scaled up version of the modular platform provides an outdoor weather resistant community computing server.
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68. A modular comprised of superconducting material and liquid nitrogen is circulated through said hollow support post for cooling said tracks to superconducting temperatures.
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99. A modular computer platform, comprising:
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a plurality of separate modules, each module comprising an internal circuit board, wherein the internal circuit boards of the plurality of separate modules are connected via the same bus, wherein the modular computer platform is weather-resistant. - View Dependent Claims (54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 69, 70, 76, 77, 90, 91, 92, 93, 98, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121)
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122. A scalable architecture computing platform deployable in a harsh environment comprising a modular computer platform comprising a plurality of modules,
wherein said scalable architecture is retained in a scaled-up platform to provide multi-user communications and provide services to multiple users in a community.
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145. A method of delivering digital services to a community wherein weather-proof electronic modules comprising computers capable of executing software that can process digital and analog signals are connected with local networks and wide area networks and are located in proximity to users in said community,
wherein said users are connected via signaling means to said electronic modules and derive services delivered by communications media connected to said electronic modules.
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146. In combination:
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(A) a utility pole providing support for utility lines and services, and (B) a weather-resistant computer that provides utility computer services to a plurality of users.
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