Oxford Technologies
April 2004
Productivity Transformation of Field Operations
* Second Generation Modular Computing *
Alan Taylor
Ivan Cardenas
Oxford Technologies, Inc.
May 6, 2002
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The Modular Computing Platform
Our Vision: Extending the Enterprise to any Point of Activity
STRATEGIES
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Enablement: The right information in the hands of the user, in any
location, to be accessed as and when required.
Empowerment: More data than currently imagined to intelligently
exceed any basic job requirements.
Transformation: New mobile capabilities for new processes
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The entire global enterprise space has re-engineered it’s processes around
networked PC technology because PC’s enable, empower and transform.
Oxford expects new business process productivity gains for the field to be
similar to the gains on the desktop from the past 25 years
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The Modular Computing Platform
Realizing the Vision:
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Oxford is bringing the world’s most advanced mobility platform to the
Petrochemical Space – The Antelope MCC (Modular Computer Core)
The MCC was developed over 4 years by IBM Research
MCC technology has been licensed to Oxford Strategic Partner
Antelope Technologies
The MCC is now in production – Oxford expects a hazardous area
rated version for early Q4 of this year
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Antelope Technologies
The Modular Computing Platform
Modular Computing Architecture – Power to Transform
Any scenario, Anytime, Anywhere …….. One “Computer”
Executive SFA Scenario
Mobile FFA Scenario
Consumer Scenario
Industrial Work Scenario
WinXPe
WinXP & Linux
Optimized for Cost and Control
Optimized Performance and Size
Specific Mobile Applications
All Applications
Specific Mobile Data
All Data
Specific Peripherals
All Peripherals
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The Modular Computing Platform
The Evolutionary Path for Mobility is Clear
2nd
Generation 
3rd
Generation 
Next
Generation ?
Portability
versus
Power
1st
Generation 
2003
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Antelope Technologies
The Modular Computing Platform
Selected MCC applications in evaluation or deployment
Military and Defense – US, UK, Australia, Middle East
Law Enforcement – UK, South Africa
Medical – Device
* Care-giving,
Pharmaceutical & ER
Evaluation
Pharmaceutical - Point of care
General Vertical Applications
Plant Turnarounds, “Que-busting”, etc.
* See article in Forbes / in partnership with IBM
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The Modular Computing Platform
Wireless & Paperless Enterprise Operations
Voice driven applications
Handwriting recognition
Device Evaluation
Signature capture
Wireless Enterprise
Access
Client/Server Applications
Video, photos
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The Modular Computing Platform
Knowledge Capture & Distribution
Maximizes utilization of subject matter
experts
Global Tele-collaboration (in partnership
with NUWC)
Device Evaluation
Remote Training and Supervision
Fewer errors and faster cycle times
Video-enhanced documentation
Deployed in Iraq, SE Asia, USS Carl
Vinson Battle Group
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The Modular Computing Platform
Real Time Control & Data
Acquisition
File / Process
Data Server
Wireless LAN
Access Point
11 MB
IEEE
802.11
Wireless
LAN
Data
Ethernet
WAN/Satellite
Enterprise
Computing
System
Control
Ethernet
Operator
Interface LAN
Ultra Mobile Computer Field
Station
Supervisor
Station
RTU/PLC/TMR
Controllers
GPS, Field Sensors, Field
Networks,Video Streams,
RFID, Digital Images,
Smart X-mitters
Instruments
Major
Equipment
April
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Emergency Response
Tactical Survey Data
• Mission critical information for
HAZMAT, Firefighters, National
Guard, SWAT, etc.
• Site maps, video, personnel
and other information are preanalyzed, organized and
mobile
• Wireless information transmittal
for faster site reporting including video, voice, graphics
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The Modular Computing Platform
Connectivity by
Satellite
Sensor Data
Images &
Video
Mobile
(command
vehicle mounted)
Wireless LAN
Wireless, Real-time, BiDirectional Data Video
and Audio
UAV Surveillance
(proposed by DOD)
CDSI Relay
Satellite
Bi-Directional Data Flows to
Central Command Network
Field
Sensors
(future
concept)
Tactical Personnel with Ultra
Mobile Field Computer (in
use)
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April 2004
Contact:
Alan Taylor – alant@oxfordtechnologies.net 281 648 6928
ahtaylor@antelopetech.com
Ivan Cardenas – ivanc@oxfordtechnologies.net 281 286 9200
ircardenas@antelopetech.com
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