General Electric Company

Janet Sue Bennett

Joseph James Salvo

Douglas Roy Forman

Brandon Stephen Good

Lynn Ann DeRose

Craig Douglas Young

Patricia Denise Mackenzie

Michael Orlando Cimini

Thomas Anthony Morelli, Ii

Rose Alice Hanzlik

Heather Ann Relyea

Morgan Frederic Intrator

Srinivas Krishnashany Bagepalli

Lee Roy LaPierre

James Nelson Bratton

Gregory Alan Richardson

Morgan Fredric Intrator

Lynn-Ann DeRose

Evelyn Tackla Malloy

Nicolas Auguste Constant Schieli

Richard Karl Hansen

An improved RFID tag reader is provided. More specifically, an RFID tag reader is provided that includes a plurality of antenna panels arranged to form a sensing volume in which RFID tags are read. Additionally, the RFID tag reader includes a novel switching mechanism that activates the antenna panels in sequence while minimizing cross coupling between the antenna panels. Furthermore, a novel antenna geometry also reduces antenna cross coupling.

Antenna switching system and method

A wireless-enabled tightening system for fasteners is disclosed. The system includes a visual designator configured to project an indicator onto a workpiece. The system also includes a torque wrench comprising a wireless transmitter and a means for identifying whether the correct torque has been applied to a fastener on the workpiece and configured to provide a feedback for a user. The system also includes a camera configured to capture an image of the workpiece when an appropriate amount of torque has been applied to the fastener. The system further includes a microprocessor for determining sequence of the fastener and identifying the tightened fastener.

Method for operating a torque system configured to tighten a series of fasteners

Tongue stick

Systems and methods for monitoring the efficiency characteristics and performance statistics of an air compressor system, comprising, an air compressor system, an air compressor system monitoring module operable for receiving input data and sending results data, the monitoring module having an analyzer for analyzing input data relating to air compressor system operation and generating output data relating to air compressor system performance and efficiency, and a communications network operably coupled to the air compressor system and air compressor system monitoring module, the communications network operable for acquiring the air compressor system data and for communicating the air compressor system data to the air compressor system monitoring module.

Systems and methods for monitoring the usage and efficiency of air compressors

An inventory management system automatically monitors inventory amounts, provides information concerning inventory, and decides if an order for replacement inventory should be placed. The system includes a storage for inventory, an indicator for monitoring and reporting the level of current inventory, and a controller for receiving information from different inventory suppliers and for integrating such information with information on current inventory amounts and estimated future use to decide if an order for replacing inventory should be made. An order is placed automatically to a supplier and the progress for the delivery of replacement inventory is automatically monitored. A method using this system for managing inventory includes the steps of automatic gathering information about the current inventory and deciding whether and when replacement inventory should be ordered.

Inventory management system and method

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Janet Sue Bennett