CN114341902A

CN114341902A - System and method for managing inventory in SmartBOx

Info

Publication number: CN114341902A
Application number: CN201980087983.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: D·荣格; Y·张
Original assignee: Rebound International Ltd
Current assignee: Rebound International Ltd
Priority date: 2018-11-05
Filing date: 2019-11-05
Publication date: 2022-04-12
Also published as: EP3877921A4; EP3877921A1

Abstract

A method for a SmartBox managing inventory system is described. The SmartBox system may consist of a SmartBox, one or more Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers, and a SmartBox control system. SmartBox can hold a number of purchasable items. Each purchasable item has a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The SmartBox control system includes a SmartBox memory and a SmartBox processor. The SmartBox memory contains a SmartBox App. The SmartBox processor works according to the instruction of the SmartBox App to scan all the RFID labels, and data are recorded and stored when the RFID labels are scanned by the reader for the first time.

Description

System and method for managing inventory in SmartBOx

Background

A system and method for SmartBox managing inventory is disclosed. An operating rig contains many components and when one of the components fails or is damaged, the rig becomes unsafe or even inoperable. In any case, the drilling platform is paralyzed at the moment, and the drilling platform is stopped for one minute, so that great economic loss is caused. Over the years, methods for purchasing drill rig parts and equipment have evolved and, more recently, drill rig parts and other equipment can be ordered online. However, even under the best conditions, some parts may take overnight to get in place, and larger parts may take longer due to the distance, resulting in significant losses. Such losses can be reduced by improving supply chain management techniques to reduce down time, and therefore it would be useful to have a validated SmartBox that provides MRO solutions for drilling rig sites, other industrial sites, sites with industrial parts or commercial inventory.

Disclosure of Invention

A system and method for providing a rig on-site maintenance, repair, and operational utility supply (MRO) solution is disclosed. A method of providing an MRO solution may include the step of providing a user interface diagram (GUI) to a user, wherein the user interface may contain multiple descriptions of a drilling rig. Each description of the plurality of descriptions may include one or more clickable rig components. Each clickable drill rig component may further be linked to multiple descriptions, or one of multiple products represented by the clickable drill rig component.

In another example, a system is disclosed herein for providing maintenance, repair and supplies of operational supplies to a drilling rig site. A system that provides MRO solutions is comprised of a memory and a processor. The memory may include an MRO website and a data store. The processor operates through instructions from the MRO website to provide a user interface GUI diagram to the user, where the GUI may contain multiple descriptions of a rig. Each of the plurality of descriptions may include one or more clickable rig components. Each clickable drill rig component may further be linked to multiple descriptions, or one of multiple products represented by the clickable drill rig component. Further, according to instructions of the MRO website, the processor may enable the buyer to select one of the plurality of products for purchase by clicking on the clickable drill rig component, navigating through the GUI.

In another example, a data storage medium readable by a computer, wherein software is executed by the computer. The software may contain instructions, including a storage medium, that provide a drilling rig with instructions for maintenance, repair, and operational supply (MRO) solutions. The storage medium includes a description of the above method.

The disclosure also relates to a smart box that has been validated and methods of use thereof. The SmartBox can be composed of a box, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader-writer, an access control system and a SmartBox control system. The SmartBox is capable of holding a plurality of purchasable items. Wherein the RFID reader is capable of reading a plurality of RFID tags. The SmartBox control system may be comprised of a SmartBox memory and a SmartBox processor. The SmartBox memory may comprise a SmartBox APP. The SmartBox processor can grant the buyer access right when the buyer provides an access key of the access control system according to the instruction of the SmartBox APP. In addition, according to the SmartBox APP specification, an RFID reader in SmartBox is in communication with each of the plurality of RFID tags in the box, and when the RFID tag matching the purchasable item is lost, the purchasable item is billed directly to the purchaser's associated account.

In another embodiment, an improved method of using a SmartBox is disclosed. The method comprises the steps that an access control system provides an access key for a buyer and grants the buyer access to the SmartBox. When the buyer provides the access key to the access control system. The SmartBox may include a box, a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader, an access control system, a SmartBox memory, and a SmartBox processor.

In another embodiment, a data storage medium is readable by a computer, wherein software is executed by the computer. The software may contain instructions, including a storage medium, that provide a drilling rig with instructions for maintenance, repair, and operational supply (MRO) solutions. The storage medium includes a description of the above method.

Further, a system and method of SmartBox managing inventory is described herein. The SmartBox system includes a SmartBox, one or more Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers and a SmartBox control system. The SmartBox is capable of holding a plurality of purchasable items. Each purchasable item of the plurality of purchasable items matches a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag. The (RFID) radio frequency identification reader is capable of Reading (RFID) tags. The SmartBox control system consists of a SmartBox memory and a SmartBox processor. The SmartBox memory may be comprised of a SmartBox APP. According to the SmartBox APP instruction, the SmartBox RFID reader-writer scans all RFID labels for the first time, and records the first record of label sensing of all the RFID labels in the SmartBox. In addition, the SmartBox processor may scan all RFID tags within the SmartBox a second time using one or more RFID readers according to the instructions of the SmartBox APP. The second scan occurs after the first scan. Further, according to the SmartBox APP specification, the SmartBox processor may record a second record in the SmartBox's memory of all RFID tags sensed during the second scan and determine whether to remove the purchasable item by determining a missing RFID tag. The missing RFID tag is an RFID tag recorded in the first record, but not in the second record. The removed purchasable items are purchasable items that match the lost RFID tag. Further, according to the SmartBox APP specification, if the missing RFID tag is not read or sensed by any one of the RFID readers in any subsequent scan within a predetermined time after the second scan, the SmartBox processor directly moves the commercially available product to a user-associated account of the intended buyer.

In another embodiment, a method of using a SmartBox is disclosed. The method of using a SmartBox includes the step of scanning all Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within the SmartBox a first time using one or more RFID readers. The method includes the steps of recording all sensed RFID tags in a first scanning by a SmartBox memory controlled by the SmartBox, and scanning all RFID tags in the SmartBox a second time by using one or more other RFID readers. The second scan may be performed after the first scan. The method may further include the steps of recording a second record in the SmartBox memory of all RFID tags sensed during the second scan and determining a purchasable item that has been consumed by determining a missing RFID tag. The missing RFID tag is in the first record and not in the second record. The removed purchasable item is the missing RFID tag matched purchasable item. If the missing RFID tag is not read or sensed by any one of the RFID readers in any subsequent scans within a predetermined time after the second scan, the method further includes the step of directing the product that has been consumed to the buyer's associated account.

Finally, in another embodiment, a computer readable memory having data stored therein, computer executable software, the software may include instructions to provide a drilling rig with a maintenance, repair and operational supply (MRO) solution. The storage medium comprises the above mentioned method.

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Fig. 1 shows a solution where an intelligent system provides MRO (maintenance, repair and supply of operating supplies).

Fig. 2A shows the internal hardware of the SmartBox control system.

FIG. 2B illustrates the SmartBox control system including SmartBox APP and data storage of SmartBox

FIG. 2C illustrates an embodiment of a SmartBox

FIG. 2D shows the layout of a SmartBox

FIG. 2E shows a perspective view of the layout in SmartBox

FIG. 2F shows a SmartBox internal placement shelf

FIG. 2G illustrates another embodiment of a placement of shelving units within a SmartBox

FIG. 2H shows a corner of the shelf

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of a server according to the first example of the present document

FIG. 4 illustrates a data store for one or more account products

FIG. 5 shows a supplier home screen

FIG. 6 illustrates my accessories page in a supplier account

FIG. 7 illustrates an add product page

FIG. 8A illustrates a batch upload page

FIG. 8B illustrates an embodiment of an upload page

FIG. 9 illustrates a My orders page for a supplier

FIG. 10 illustrates a My reports page for a supplier

FIG. 11A shows a home screen of a tool technician

FIG. 11B shows a rig view screen

FIG. 11C illustrates a screen showing different portions of consumables in a drill rig

FIG. 11D shows a display line of a drill map screen

FIG. 12A illustrates a My shopping cart screen

FIG. 12B illustrates a fulfill order screen

FIG. 12C illustrates an order completion page

FIG. 13 shows my rig screen

FIG. 14 illustrates a buyer My orders screen

FIG. 15 shows a supervisor's home screen

FIG. 16 shows my rig screen of one supervisor

FIG. 17 illustrates a My reports screen for a buyer

FIG. 18 shows a supervisor warning notification screen

FIG. 19 illustrates a tool technician warning notification screen

FIG. 20 illustrates a warning notification for a supplier

FIG. 21 illustrates an example of a method for providing a maintenance, repair and work supply solution for an respecting platform

FIG. 22 illustrates an example of a SmartBox control system authorizing access to a plurality of products in a SmartBox

FIG. 23 illustrates the consumption of a purchasable item in a SmartBox

FIG. 24 illustrates a method of managing inventory using a SmartBox

Detailed Description

SmartBox and methods of using the same are described herein. The following fabrication and description of the invention are intended to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as required and to provide the following specific examples for discussion, variations of which will be apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification, and in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the developers' specific goals, such as compliance with system-and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. It will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. Thus, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

Fig. 1 illustrates an intelligent (MRO) maintenance, repair, and operation provisioning solution system 100 comprising one or more SmartBox control systems 101, one or more servers 102, and one or more computers 103 connected via a network 104. For purposes of this disclosure, each SmartBox control system 101 is a control system that controls a secure enclosure, i.e., a SmartBox, for storing drill rig replacement parts, oilfield parts, parts of an industrial process (e.g., mining), or parts of a commercial operation (e.g., machine shop). In one embodiment, each SmartBox control system 101 may be mobile. In such an embodiment, the SmartBox smart control system 101 may be moved from one location and placed at another location. Typical sites include mines, machinery stores, oil fields (e.g., drilling wells), or other industrial or commercial locations. In addition, the SmartBox control system 101 may dispense supplies according to instructions received from the server 102, as will be discussed further below. In this embodiment, the SmartBox control system 101 may send and receive data to the server 102 over the network 104. In addition, the SmartBox control system 101 may perform arithmetic and logical operations. Server 102 represents at least one, but may be a plurality of servers, each connected to network 104 capable of performing computational tasks and storing data information. An individual or organization may access the server 102 through a web browser that provides the MRO solution. Each computer 103 may be a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, or a smart phone, and may receive, store, and send data messages via the network 104. The network 104 may be a Local Area Network (LAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), a piconet, or a combination of LAN, WAN or piconets. A local area network is, for example, an intra-enterprise network. A typical wide area network is the internet. In a preferred embodiment, the network 104 may constitute the Internet of things.

Fig. 2A shows the internal hardware of the SmartBox control system 101, including the SmartBox processor 201, SmartBox memory 202, and communications hardware 203. SmartBox processor 201 may be a program executing on a storage device in SmartBox memory 202. SmartBox memory 202 may be a physical device for storing programs and/or data. The communication hardware 203 may include a network transport processor for packet data, a communication port for wired communication, or an antenna for wireless communication. The process may include storing the input data in a SmartBox memory 202 device, verifying that the input data is valid and meets predetermined criteria, or ensuring that all required data is available. The input data may be sent to the communication hardware 203 for communication over the network 104. In one embodiment, the SmartBox control system 101 may further comprise a GPS receiver 204, which receiver 204 may determine the location of the SmartBox control system 101 using methods common in the art. In one embodiment, the SmartBox control system 101 may further include an e-reader 205 or scanner. The e-reader 205 may scan a machine readable code, such as a Quick Response (QR) code, or a Universal Product Code (UPC). In one embodiment, the e-reader 205 may be a bar code reader, such as a QR scanner and a UPC scanner. In another embodiment, the electronic reader 205 may be a biometric reader. In this embodiment, the e-reader 205 is capable of reading biometric data, such as fingerprints and facial images.

Fig. 2B shows SmartBox memory 202, including SmartBox APP206 and SmartBox data store 207. SmartBox APP206 may reside in SmartBox memory 202 and perform logical functions. The SmartBox APP206 may receive and transmit instruction sets and data information over the network 104. SmartBox data store 207 may be a component of SmartBox memory 202 that may be used to retain digital data. In one embodiment, SmartBox data store 207 may include SmartBox identifier 208 and scan 230. The SmartBox identifier 208 may be a unique code that represents each SmartBox control system 101 in an intelligent solution system 100. In addition, the SmartBox processor 201 may process data of the SmartBox APP206 stored in the SmartBox memory 202. The process may include storing the input data in a SmartBox 207. The input data may be sent to the communication hardware 203 and then through the network 104. The scans 230 may include a first scan 230a, a second scan 230b, and/or a subsequent scan 230c, as described below.

Fig. 2C illustrates an embodiment of a SmartBox 200. SmartBox200 may be containerized by walls 209 and doors 210. In this configuration, wall 209 may securely enclose a plurality of commercially available products 212 within SmartBox200, and door 210 may be an electronically controlled opening into which products 212 may be accessed. Examples 212 of purchasable items may include, but are not limited to, mining tools and parts, automotive tools and parts, oilfield tools and parts, such as drills, and other industrial or commercial tools or parts. In one embodiment, the wall 209 and door 210 may be made of a durable material such as metal. In this embodiment, each product 212 may contain a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag 213. RFID tag 213 allows each product 212 to be identified and tracked at SmartBox control system 101. Thus, the RFID tag 213 may contain information for the product 212, such as a component name, a manufacturer, and the like. Additionally, SmartBox200 may be strategically placed near the drilling rig to enhance the supply and retrieval of ordered products. In one embodiment, SmartBox200 may include a GPS device capable of calculating the geographic location of SmartBox200 and capable of receiving GPS data from satellites. In this embodiment, the GPS receiver 204 may be housed within the SmartBox 200.

In this embodiment, the SmartBox200 may include a control system 101. In one embodiment, control system 101 may include an access control system 211 and an RFID reader 215. In one embodiment, the access control system 211 may be a device, such as an electric lock, mounted on the external surface of the SmartBox 200. In such an embodiment, access control system 211 may include an electronic reader 205 and/or a keypad 214 that may allow an individual to enter data on control system 101 before authorizing access to product 212 within SmartBox 200. For purposes of this disclosure, the input data may be typed alphanumeric characters, or machine-readable code entered on the SmartBox control system 101 through the access control system 211.

Further in one embodiment, the control system 101 can compare input data entered through the access control system 211 with the access control list from the server 102. In this embodiment, the control system 101 may grant or deny access to the product 212 based on a comparison of the input data to an access control list, as discussed further below. In one embodiment, the RFID reader 215 may be located within the SmartBox200 and may be connected to the control system 101. Thus, the control system 101 may direct the RFID reader 215 to maintain contact with each RFID tag 213 within the SmartBox 200. The RFID reader 215 may maintain contact with each RFID tag 213 by scanning and collecting information of the RFID tags 213 of the product and sending a signal back to the control system 101. This functionality allows the SmartBox control system 101 to monitor an individual for a purchasable item 212 within the SmartBox 200.

Fig. 2D shows an embodiment of a SmartBox200 layout. SmartBox200 may be comprised of a multi-sided wall 209 and one or more doors 210. In one embodiment, SmartBox200 may include two

shorter length walls

209a and 209b and two

longer length walls

209c and 209 d. In one embodiment, a door 210 and access control system 211 may be placed on the wall 209 allowing access to the user within the SmartBox 200. In one embodiment, shelf units 2016 may be placed against a

wall

209c and 209 d. The individual shelves 216 may be rectangular in shape, made of ferrous or non-ferrous metal material, and may be any height within the height gap of the SmartBox 200. A plurality of RFID readers 215 may be installed within the SmartBox 200.

Fig. 2E illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of the layout within the SmartBox 200. In one embodiment, SmartBox200 may include a plurality of RFID readers 215 mounted on a ceiling 217, as shown in FIG. 2E. In one embodiment, the RFID reader 215, depending on the material of a single shelf 216, may read multiple RFID tags on a single shelf 216.

Fig. 2F illustrates an embodiment of a SmartBox200 within which a single shelf 216 is placed. The shelves 216 may contain one or more shelves 219. In one embodiment, the shelf 219 may include a single corner 218. In one embodiment, corner 218 may contain multiple RFID readers 215.

Fig. 2G illustrates another embodiment of the placement of a single shelf 216 within a SmartBox 200. In one embodiment, each shelf 219 of a single shelf 216 may make up multiple corners 218. In one embodiment, each corner 218 may constitute an RFID reader 215.

Fig. 2H illustrates an 218 corner embodiment within a single shelf 216. Corner 218 may include the installation of one RFID reader 215 and one or more purchasable items 212. The purchasable items 212 may vary in size and weight, with height clearance and weight to fit in the corners 218. In one embodiment, purchasable items 212 may be uniquely identified and tracked by RFID tags 213. The RFID tag 213 may be affixed directly to the purchasable item 212 or to the packaging of the purchasable item 212. Thus, the RFID tag 213 may be read by the local RFID reader 215. The RFID reader 215 may be mounted in a corner 218 and/or on a surface of the wall 209.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic diagram of a server 102 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The server 102 may be comprised of a server processor 301, a server memory 302, and a first local interface 303. First, the local interface 303 may be a program that controls the user's display, which allows the user to view and/or interact with the server 102. The server processor 301 may be a processing unit that executes a set of instructions stored in the server memory 302. The server memory 302 may include an MRO (maintenance, repair, and operational supply) website 304 and a server data store 305. The MRO website 304 may contain the business logic of the server 102. In this embodiment, MRO website 304 may contain HTML (HyperText markup language), scripts, and/or applications, such as a video chat application. The server data store 305 may access the data sets through the MRO website 304. In addition, MRO website 304 may use first local interface 303 to perform functions of adding, transferring, and retrieving information on server data store 305.

The server 102 includes at least one processor circuit, e.g., having a server processor 301 and a server memory 302, both of which are combined into a first local interface 303. To this end, the server 102 may include, for example, at least one server, computer, or similar device. First, the local interface 303 may be comprised of a data bus and a corresponding address/control bus or other compatible bus structure.

In particular, stored in server memory 302 and executable by server processor 301 are web site 304, and potentially other applications. Data such as server data 305 may be stored in server memory 302. Additionally, an operating system may be stored in server memory 302 and executed by server processor 301.

It will be appreciated that other applications may also be stored in the server memory 302 and executed by the server processor 301. If any of the components discussed herein are implemented in software, any of a number of programming languages may be used, such as C, C + +, C #, Objective C, Java Script, Perl, PHP, Visual Basic, Python, Ruby, Delphi, Flash, or other programming languages.

A number of software components may be stored in server memory 302 and executed by server processor 301. In this regard, the term "executable" refers to program files that may ultimately be run by the server processor 301. For example, an example of an executable program may be a compiled program that may be translated into machine code in a format that can be loaded into a random access portion of the server memory 302 and executed by the server processor 301, source code that may be represented in a suitable format, such as object code that can be loaded into a random access portion of the server memory 302 and executed by the server processor 301, or source code that may be interpreted by another executable program to generate instructions in a random access portion of the program memory 302, executed by the server processor 301, and so forth. An executable program may be stored in any portion or component of server memory 302, including Random Access Memory (RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), hard drives, solid state drives, USB flash drives, memory cards, optical disks (such as Compact Disks (CDs) or Digital Versatile Disks (DVDs)), floppy disks, tape, network attached/addressable memory, or other memory component.

FIG. 4 shows a data store 305 containing one or more user accounts 401, an access control list 402, and purchasable items 212. In one embodiment, each user account 401 may be associated with a user registered on the MRO website 304. Each user account 401 may contain personal information that is entered when registered on the MRO website 304, which may include, but is not limited to, account type 403, account user identifier, name, username, password, contact information, payment information, and company information. In one embodiment, the account type 403 may indicate the usage of the user account 401, and the user account 401 may be a supplier account or a buyer account. In this embodiment, a user registered on the MRO website 304 can only select one account type 403 for each user account 401 created. In an example embodiment, the account types 403 may include a tool, a vendor account 404, a tool facilitator account 405, and an administrator account 406. The supplier account 404 can be created by a user selling oil rig accessories and equipment. In one embodiment, the supplier account 404 may be associated with a manufacturer, supplier, and/or vendor of the drill components. The vendor account 404 may contain a vendor identifier 404 a. The vendor identifier 404a may be a unique identification for each vendor account 404. The tool technician account 405 may be created by a user responsible for the drilling rig to work on and direct drilling. Further, the user of the tool technician account 405 may be responsible for maintenance of the drill tools, equipment, and supplies. The tool technician account 405 may contain a tool push identifier 405 a. The tool push identification 405a may be a unique identification for each tool technician account 405. The master account 406 may be created by a user supervising well drilling. In addition, the user having account in charge 406 may be fully responsible for drilling and related activities. The account administration account 406 may contain an administrator identifier 406 a. The account pipe identifier 406a may be a unique identification for each account in charge 404. In this example embodiment, the supplier account 404 may represent a seller account on the MRO website 304, while the promoters of tools account 405 and manager account 406 may represent a buyer account on the MRO website 304. In one embodiment, the access control list 402 may contain a list of credentials, such as an access key, biometric data, and/or machine-readable code that may grant the user access to the SmartBox control system 101. Purchasable items 212 may be any purchasable or rentable drill rig parts, consumables, and components listed on MRO website 304. In one embodiment, the product manifest associated with the purchasable item 212 may contain product information 407 and an access key 408. The product information "407" may contain data information such as a product identifier "409", a product name, a description, a number, and the like. Inventory products, manufacturers, etc. The product identification 409 may be a unique identification of each product 212 at the MRO website 304. In one embodiment, each purchasable item 212 created on the MRO website 304 may be assigned a SmartBox identifier 208. This may allow the MRO website 304 to identify which SmartBox control system 101 contains a particular purchasable item 212. In one embodiment, the access key 408 may be a unique access code that allows a user to access the SmartBox control system 101. In another embodiment, the access key 408 may be automatically generated for each order transaction on the MRO website 304. In one embodiment, access key 408 may be a password. In this embodiment, the access key 408 may be a unique string of alphanumeric characters. In another embodiment, access key 408 may be a bar code, such as a QR code or a UPC. In this embodiment, the access key 408 may be a machine-readable medium. A machine-readable medium may be a medium capable of storing data in a format readable by a mechanical device such as an electronic 205 reader/writer or a scanner. In another embodiment, the access key 408 may be biometric data. The biometric data may be a unique personal data that can confirm the identity of a person. In these embodiments, access key 408 may be used to grant an individual access and or management rights to purchasable item 212 in each SmartBox control system 101. In one embodiment, each access key 408 generated and/or collected from MRO website 304 may be stored in access control list 402.

Fig. 5 shows a vendor home screen 500. Initially, the person registers to log into MRO website 304. During registration, the individual may be asked to select the type of account to create. Thus, the screen display for each user account 401 may vary depending on the account type 403 selected during registration. Once the users are registered, each user account 401 may be assigned a unique identifier, namely a vendor identifier 404a, a tool technician identifier 405a, and a supervisor identifier 406 a. In one embodiment, each user account identifier may be an access key 408. In this embodiment, a vendor with a vendor account number 404 may log into the MRO website 304 to access the vendor home screen 500. In one embodiment, supplier home screen 500 may include navigation bar 501, drill rig component section 502, and supplier scheduled purchase product 503. The navigation bar 501 may contain graphical control elements, such as input or output elements like buttons, icons, menus, etc., that allow the user to continuously access different functions of the MRO website 304. In this embodiment, the navigation bar 501 may contain functionality for the supplier account 404, such as a home page tool 504, a supplier order tool 505, a supplier report tool 506, a my parts tool 507, a notification tool 508, a my accounts tool 509, and a search tool 510. In the present disclosure, a widget may be a graphical control element that allows a user to interact or access a particular function in the MRO website 304. Examples of graphical control elements may include, but are not limited to, buttons, tabs, icons, menus, and links. Home page tool 504 may allow a user to access the home screen of MRO website 304. In this embodiment, the click home tool 504 may display the vendor home screen 500. The supplier's My orders tool 505 may allow the user to access the MRO website 304 supplier's My orders page. My parts tool 507 allows a user to access the My parts page of provider account 404. In this embodiment, my means 507 may contain purchasable items 212 added by the supplier. Thus, the account my features 507 may include purchasable items 212 at the buyer MRO website 304. The notification tool 508 may allow the user to access a notification page of the MRO website 304. In one embodiment, the notification tool 508 on the supplier account 404 may display an alert when a customer on the MRO website 304 places a new order. The account tool 509 may allow a user to access and update information of the user account 401, such as company information, user information, payment information, batch uploads, and the like. In this embodiment, the vendor may view and update the profile information on the vendor account number 404. In one embodiment, the search tool 510 allows a vendor to search for purchasable items 212 in the vendor's account 404. In another embodiment, search tool 510 may allow a vendor to search MRO website 304 for purchasable items 212. Thus, the user may view the products of other vendors on the MRO website 304. In one embodiment, the descriptions of the drilling rigs discussed below include a drilling rig accessory 502, in which each drilling rig can be displayed as a user interface diagram or graphical control element, such as clickable images, buttons, icons, links, and other input or output elements. In one embodiment, each description may include one or more clickable rig components 511. Each clickable rig component 511 may be linked to further description of the purchasable items 212. In one embodiment, the periodic purchase portion 503 of the vendor may be displayed on the vendor account 404 as the best-selling purchasable item 212. In this embodiment, selecting a clickable rig accessory 511 from among the rig accessories 502 may display purchasing products 212 from the selected rig accessory periodically by the supplier 503. As shown in fig. 5, a "mud pump" may be selected under the rig accessory 502. In response to selecting the supplier of "mud pumps," the purchasable items 212 displayed in the supplier's periodic procurement terms 503 include components of "mud pumps," such as "pallets. In another embodiment, the purchasable items 212 may be automatically ranked according to sales frequency or number of items sold, etc.

FIG. 6 illustrates a My Accessory page 600 for the vendor account 404. My accessories page 600 allows the vendor to add, update, and/or delete each purchasable item 212 on vendor account 404. Thus, my accessories page 600 may allow a vendor to manage inventory of products 212 on vendor account 404. To access the my accessories page 600, the user may click on the my accessories tool 507 on the navigation bar 501. In one embodiment, my accessories page 600 may include add product part 601, update product part 602, and drill accessory 502. The add product tool 601 may allow a user to add purchasable items 212 to the inventory of the vendor account 404. The update products tool 602 may allow a user to edit each purchasable product 212 on inventory of the vendor account 404. Thus, the vendor may update product information 407 on the vendor account 404, such as product name, product description, inventory quantity, and the like. Further in one embodiment, my accessories page 600 may display drill accessories 502, wherein the user may determine by clicking on clickable drill accessories 511. In one embodiment, clicking on each clickable rig accessory 511 may display an exploded view of rig accessory 511. Accordingly, clickable rig accessory 511 may contain multiple descriptions. In one embodiment, the description may be an exploded view description of the rig, which may be further described as shown below. In one embodiment, each description may include purchasable items 212. Purchasable items 212 may be other elements or smaller components that make up rig accessory 511. Further as an example implementation as shown in fig. 6, clicking on a particular rig accessory 511a, such as "mud pump," in rig accessory section 502 may display another depiction of the clickable rig accessory 511. In one embodiment, the clickable rig accessory 511 description may link to further description of clickable rig component 511. As an example embodiment, selecting "mud pump (511 a)" in my parts page 600 shows another depiction of the clickable rig part 511 that includes a plurality of components 603, such as "dampers (603 a)", "gear end (603 b)", "crosshead (603 c)", "fluid end (603 d)" and "consumables (603 e)". In another embodiment, the description of clickable rig accessory 511 may be linked to purchasable item 212. As an example embodiment, a click clickable rig accessory 511, such as "consumable (603 e)", may link to a purchasable product 212, such as "Emsco FB1600 tray".

In these example embodiments, the first depiction may be displayed by the rig accessory 502, with "mud pump" 511a selected, as shown in FIG. 5. Furthermore, clicking on "consumable" 603e from the list will display a third description in which the products 212 that the vendor added under "consumable" 603e may be displayed, such as "5.5" Emsco FB1600 tray "," 6 "Emsco FB1600 tray", and "6.5" Emsco FB1600 tray ". In this embodiment, the description may depend on the selected rig accessory 511.

In one embodiment, once the vendor logs into the MRO website 304, the products 212 on the vendor account number 404 may be added one by one. In this embodiment, the vendor may click on the add product section 601 to access the add product screen of the MRO website 304. In another embodiment, the products 212 listed under the ask my-accessories page 600 may be created by the vendor during registration at the MRO website 304. In such an embodiment, the vendor may fill out a customized template to add a plurality of products 212 to the vendor's account 404. In another embodiment, customized templates may also be used under my accounts tool 509 in a "batch upload" on the vendor account 404. In this embodiment, the vendor may store multiple products 212 at once by filling out custom templates and uploading them to the MRO website 304.

Fig. 7 illustrates an add product page 700. The vendor may access the "add product" page 700 by clicking on the "add product tool 601" on the "my accessories" page 600. In one embodiment, the add-on products page 700 may contain one or more product information fields 701, a submission tool 702, and a cancellation tool 703. Product information field 701 allows a user to enter product information 407, such as part name, part number, product name, product picture, unit price, menu, etc. Further, product information field 701 may allow the vendor to select product additions under drill rig accessory 511 and accessory 603. The submission tool 702 may be a button, link, or icon that allows the user to confirm an action at the MRO website 304. In this embodiment, the single-click submission tool 702 may be related to adding and/or storing a particular product under the product 212. Further, in this embodiment, the cancel tool 703 may allow the user to close the add product page 700. In one embodiment, adding the product 212 on the MRO website 304 may be related to assigning the product identification 409 to the vendor identification 404 a. In another embodiment, each product 212 may be assigned a smart box identifier 208.

Fig. 8A shows a batch upload page 800. In one embodiment, where a vendor wants to add multiple products to the vendor account 404, the vendor may go to the my credit account tool 509 and click on the batch upload page 801 to access the batch upload page 800. The batch upload page 800 may include a download template page 802, a download sample page 803, and a completed page 804. By clicking on the "download template page 802," the vendor may download a customized template on the MRO website 304 for creating a plurality of products 212. The vendor can then populate the custom template provided. The provider may also click on download sample page 803 and use it as a reference in filling out the custom template provided by MRO website 304. After filling in the custom template, the vendor may click on the completed page 804 to upload the filled-in template. In this embodiment, each product 212 uploaded by the batch upload method may be assigned a product identifier 409. In addition, the product 212 created by this method may obtain the same vendor identifier 404a as the product is uploaded by way of a batch upload.

Fig. 8B illustrates an embodiment of uploading a file page 805. In one embodiment, a single click on the batch upload page 800 to complete page 804 may open upload file page 805. The file upload page 805 may contain an upload file tool 806 that allows the user to select a populated custom template. In one embodiment, the vendor may upload multiple files simultaneously by dragging and dropping the multiple files onto the upload file tool 806. Once all files have been uploaded, the vendor may click on the done page 804 to close the upload files page 805.

FIG. 9 illustrates a My orders by supplier page 900. Clicking on the supplier's My orders tool 505 on the navigation bar 501 may display the supplier's My orders page 900. In one embodiment, the supplier's order page 900 may include all the suppliers ' orders 901, the supplier's orders section 902, and the supplier fulfilled orders section 903. All orders 901 may include a list of active orders and completed orders, at the supplier's account 404. All order sections 901 of the supplier may display one or more orders 904 from the MRO website 304 by the tool technician account 405 and the executive account 406. Each order 904 may include one or more products 212 that the buyer desires to purchase. In one embodiment, each order 904 may contain order details that may include, but are not limited to, buyer information, date of the order and/or time of the order, order number, items ordered, number of items ordered, amount of each item ordered, total amount of items ordered, shipping costs, and the like.

The supplier order 902 entry may contain a list of valid orders received by the supplier account 404. Thus, orders 904 that have not been confirmed by the buyer and/or orders 904 awaiting payment by the buyer may be listed under the supplier order 902. Completed orders 903 may be included in a list of completed orders on the supplier account 404. This portion may contain a list of orders paid and confirmed by the buyer.

FIG. 10 illustrates a My reports page 1000 for a supplier. The provider may access the my reports page 1000 by clicking on the provider's my reports tool 506 on the navigation bar 501. In one embodiment, the supplier's My reports page 1000 may include a summary showing orders and benefits made by the supplier through the MRO website 304.

FIG. 11A illustrates the tool technician home screen 1100 as shown in FIG. 11A. In this embodiment, the buyer logs into the MRO website 304 using the tool technician account 405 and enters the tool technician home screen 1100. In one embodiment, the tool technician home screen 1100 may include a navigation bar 501, a drill preview 1101, and a buyer's periodic procurement section 1102. In this embodiment, the navigation bar 501 may contain a home page tool 504, a buyer's order tool 1103, a buyer's reporting tool 1104, a notification tool 508, a my accounts tool 509, a tool technician's my drill tool 1105, and a buyer's my shopping cart tool 1106. In this embodiment, the drill preview 1101 may display the drill assigned to the tool technician. In one embodiment, the drill rig preview 1101 can be similar to the drill rig accessory portion 502, wherein the user interface (GUI) of the drill rig components to the user can be displayed as the following navigation Graphics (GUI), such as buttons, images, menus, or links. In this embodiment, a user may purchase by clicking on clickable rig accessory 511 to find a particular product 212. Thus, the user can click on other components 603 in clickable rig accessory 511. In one embodiment, the rig preview 1101 may be related to a first description 1108a from a plurality of descriptions 1108. In one embodiment, the description 1108 display may be further expanded. In another embodiment, the description 1108 may display the purchasable component 603 or product 212. The user can only order the product 212 associated with the drill and assign the product to the tool technician account 406. Drill preview 1101 section allows a buyer to go through each component of clickable drill accessory 511 and purchase a desired product, as discussed further below. In one embodiment, the purchaser's periodic purchase accessory 1102 can display the products 212 that the user has periodically purchased. In such an embodiment, the buyer's periodic purchase accessory 1102 may include a tool 1107 added to the shopping cart that provides the buyer with an opportunity to quickly access the products 212 that are periodically ordered on the tool technician account 406. Clicking on the add to shopping cart tool 1107 on the buyer's regular purchase accessory 1102 may allow the user to add the selected product 212 to the shopping cart at the MRO website 304. In another embodiment, the buyer's regular purchases accessory 1102 can be automatically arranged based on frequency of products purchased or number of items purchased, etc.

Fig. 11B shows a second description 1108B. Clicking on one of the clickable rig accessories 511 in the first trace 1108a in the tool technician home screen 1100 may further expand and display other portions or components 603 of the selected rig accessory. As an example embodiment shown in fig. 11B, clicking on the rig preview 1102 section "mud pump" 511a on the supplier's home screen 1100 may display the "mud pump" 511a of the second description 1108B, including components 603 such as "damper" 603a "," gear end "603B," crosshead "603 c," hydraulic end "603 d, and" consumables "603 e.

FIG. 11C illustrates a third depiction 1108C. In one embodiment, selecting a component 603 from the second description 1108b may further describe the selected component. In one embodiment, clickable rig accessory 511 may be displayed as an image of each component 603 tab. This may help the user identify the particular component that the user wants to purchase. As an example embodiment shown in FIG. 11c, selecting "fluid end" 603d may display an image of "fluid end" 603d with numbered parts. In this embodiment, the components may be numbered. If the part marked with the number "20" is selected, a specific product 212 may be displayed, the product name "valve cover, valve can", the selection "19" may display "guide, upper valve", and the selection "11" may display "clamp, lock (lower valve guide)". Accordingly, the user can input the number of items that the user wants to purchase. The user can then click on the add to shopping cart tool 1107 to continue ordering the selected product 212.

Fig. 11D illustrates a fourth description. Clicking on "consumable" 603e in the third description 1108c may further describe the selected drill portion "consumable" 603 a. The fourth depiction 1108D may show other components 603 such as bushings, pistons, spacers, etc., as shown in fig. 11D. Clicking on the "tray" from the exploded view of the consumable may further display a description of the selected 603 parts.

FIG. 11E shows the final description of 1108E. In embodiments where the user wants to purchase a "tray," the user may click on the "tray" from the fourth depiction 1108e, displaying various types of "trays. Thus, the last description 1108e may be displayed on a list of accessories or products 212 that may be purchased. In this embodiment, the rig preview 1101 may display an add to shopping cart tool 1107, a product model selection 1109, and a product list 1110. The product model selection 1109 may be a graphical control element, such as a drop down list box, that allows the user to select an item from the list. In one embodiment, the product model selection 1109 may display different types of rig accessories 511. In another embodiment, the product model selection 1109 may display a different vendor, manufacturer, and/or supplier of the selected rig allocation 511. In these embodiments, the buyer may filter the product 212 and/or the manufacturer by product selection number selection 1109. Thus, the product listing 1110 portion may display the product 212 matching the model selected by the selected rig accessory 511 and the product model selection 1109. In one embodiment, the product list 1110 may contain product information 407, such as product part number, size and number, and a number field 1111. Quantity field 1111 may allow the buyer to modify and/or enter the quantity of product 212. The buyer may then click on the add to shopping cart tool 1107 to add the selected product 212 to the user's "My shopping cart" screen.

FIG. 12A shows my shopping cart screen 1200. In one embodiment, the buyer can add the product 212 to the My shopping Cart screen 1200 via the tool technician's home screen 1100, as shown in FIGS. 11A-11D. In another embodiment, the buyer may click on the my shopping cart tool 1106 on the navigation bar 501 to access the my shopping cart screen 1200. My shopping cart screen 1200 can display products 212 that the user has added to the shopping cart. My shopping cart screen 1200 may contain product information 407, a Purchase Order (PO) number field 1201, a quantity field 1111, a delete tool 1202, a continue shopping tool 1203, and a submit tool 702. In one embodiment, the user may enter a PO number field 1201 for each order 904 made on the MRO website 304. In another embodiment, the PO number field 1201 may be generated automatically. The delete tool 1202 may allow the user to delete a product 212 from the My shopping Cart screen 1200. The continue shopping tool 1203 may allow the user to continue navigating and selecting other products 212 at the MRO website 304. In this embodiment, the single-click submission tool 702 may display the relevant products 212 selected by the buyer.

FIG. 12B shows a screen for completing an order. In one embodiment, the complete order screen may contain order details 1204 and submission accessories 702. In one embodiment, the order details 1204 may include buyer information 1205 and ordered product information 1206. The buyer information 1205 may contain buyer information such as the buyer's name, contact phone, email address, payment information, billing address, and shipping address. The order products section 1208 may display the orders 904 placed for each of the vendor accounts 404. This allows the user to view the product list, quantity and total amount of products before placing an order. After filling in buyer information 1205 and reviewing order products 1206, the buyer may click on the submission tool 702 to complete the order flow. In this embodiment, clicking on the complete order screen the submission tool 702 may be related to placing an order on the MRO website 304. Thus, the vendor identifier 404a may be assigned to the purchased product 212, which may be notified of the associated vendor account 404.

Fig. 12C shows a completed order page 1209. In one embodiment, the completed order page 1209 may include buyer information 1205, ordered products 1206, and approval status 1210. In embodiments where the buyer may use the tool technician account 405, the approval state 1210 section may indicate whether the order 904 placed by the tool technician is awaiting approval, rejection, or approval by the supervisor. In such an embodiment, the order 904 made by the tool technician may be reviewed by the supervisor, and a pending status may be displayed in the approve state 1210, as shown in FIG. 12C. In another embodiment, the supervisor has rejected the order 904 made by the tool technician, and the rejected status may be displayed in the approve status 1210. In another embodiment, the tool technician order may be approved by the supervisor and the approval status may be displayed under the approval status column 1210. In another embodiment, the buyer may use the account management account 406 and the approval status 1210 may display whether the order was pending, approved, or declined by the supplier.

Fig. 13 shows my rig screen 1300. Clicking on my drill tool 1105 of the tool technician may display my drill screen 1300. In one embodiment, the drill screen 1300 may display a drill preview 1101, allowing a tool technician to view the drill accessory 511 and the purchase component 603 through a navigation description 1108, as shown in FIGS. 11A-11E.

Fig. 14 shows a buyer my orders screen 1400. Clicking on the buyer's My orders tool 1103 on the navigation bar 501 may display a buyer My orders screen 1400. In one embodiment, the buyer's My orders screen 1400 may include all orders 1401 for the buyer, an order 1402 for the buyer, and a completed order 1403 for the buyer. All of the buyer's orders 901 may include a list of valid orders and completed orders, in the supplier's account 404. All orders 1401 for a buyer may show the buyer's orders 904 at the MRO website 304 from different suppliers. In one embodiment, the order 904 on the account may contain order information, which may include, but is not limited to, supplier information, date of the order and/or time of the order, items ordered, number of items ordered, amount of each item ordered, total amount of items ordered, shipping costs, and the like. The supplier order 902 may include a listing of active orders purchased by the buyer. Thus, the supplier order 902 waiting for approval may be listed. The completed order 903 includes a listing of orders paid and determined by the buyer.

FIG. 15 shows a supervisor home screen 1500. In this embodiment, a buyer with a hosted account 406 may log into the MRO website 304 to access a hosted management home screen 1100. In one embodiment, supervisor home screen 1100 may include navigation bar 501, drill selector portion 1501 and drill preview portion 1102. In this embodiment, the navigation bar 501 may contain a home page tool 504, a buyer-my-order tool 1103, a buyer-me-reporting tool 1104, a notification tool 508, a my accounts tool 509, a supervisor my accounts tool 1502, and a buyer-my shopping cart tool 1106. Rig selection 1501 may display one or more rig table columns 1503 in the supervisor home screen 1100. The rig 1503 may be a different type or model of rig, such as 234, 354, 654, 664, 754, x54, x55, and/or x66, which may be managed and monitored by a supervisor using the supervisor account 406. In this embodiment, the drill preview tool 1101 may display a first description 1108a of a particular drill 1503a selected under the drill selector assembly 1501. In this embodiment, the supervisor may order a particular model and part of drill 1503 by selecting drill 1503 type under drill select section 1501 and selecting one of the clickable drill accessories 511 under drill preview 1101. As shown in the example of fig. 15, when the supervisor selects "rig 234" 1503 rig selector 1501, the rig preview tool 1101 may display the "rig 234" 1503 depicted 1108 to include rig sections 511 such as "hoist and rotate", "drive", "handling tool", "control", "generator", "painted work", "mud pump", 511 and "solids control". Similar to the tool technician account 405, the executive account 406 may also purchase the product 212 via the executive home screen 1500. In this embodiment, a director may purchase a product 212 through a drill preview 1101. Thus, the director of the director account 406 may select a particular drill component 511a under the drill preview 1101 with the tool technician account 405 and proceed through the description 1108 to select a component or other group 603.

Fig. 16 shows a supervisor my rig screen 1600. Clicking on my rig supervisor tool 1502 may display a my rig supervisor screen 1600. In one embodiment, my rig screen 1300 may display a rig selector 1501. Similar to supervisor home screen 1500, my drill screen 1500 may have the supervisor purchase product 212 at MRO website 304. Accordingly, the supervisor may select one of the rigs 1503 in the rig selection screen 1501 portion, and in turn, the rig preview portion 1101 may display a first description of the selected rig 1108 a.

FIG. 17 shows a buyer's My reports screen 1700. The buyer may access the buyer's reporting screen 1700 by clicking on the buyer my reports tool 1104 on the navigation bar 501. In one embodiment, the buyer's report screen 1700 may display a summary of the orders 904 purchased by the buyer through the MRO website 304. In one embodiment, the buyer may have an administrative account 406, and the buyer may view purchases made by a tool technician under the supervision of an administrator. In another embodiment, the purchaser may have a tool technician account 405, and the purchaser may only view purchases made by the user on their tool technician account 405.

Fig. 18 shows a notification alert screen 1800 for a vendor. The supplier may receive an alert notification 1801 each time an order is placed for any product 212 associated with the supplier account 404. In one embodiment, the vendor's notification alert screen 1800 may contain one or more sales confirmations 1802. Each sales confirmation 1802 may contain a detail tool 1803 and access information 1804. In one embodiment, upon clicking on the detail tool 1803, the provider may view the order details 1204 and the payment details 212 for the particular buyer purchasing the provider's product. In one embodiment, the access information 1804 may include an access key 408. Each sale confirmation 1802 may automatically generate an access key 408. In one embodiment, access key 408 may be password 1805. In another embodiment, the access key 408 may be a barcode 1806. In one embodiment, the access information 1804 may include a SmartBox map 1807 and an approved access tool 1808.

In these embodiments, the single-click approval access tool 1808 may allow the MRO website 304 to send access information 1804 to the purchasing buyer. The buyer making the purchase may then receive an alert notification 1801 containing the access information 1804. Thus, the access information 1804 may provide the buyer with information needed to retrieve the product purchased by the buyer.

Fig. 19 shows a notification alarm screen 1900 of the supervisor. In one embodiment, the supervisor may receive an alarm notification 1801 on the supervisor account 406 as each tool technician assigned to the supervisor places an order at the MRO website 304. In another embodiment, the supervisor may receive an alarm notification 1801 when the supervisor orders for purchases are approved by the supplier. In one embodiment, the supplier-notification reminder screen 1800 may display one or more order requests 1901.

In this embodiment, the alert notification 1801 may come from a tool technician and the order request 1901 may contain a detail tool 1803. Clicking on the details tool 1803 may allow the administrator to view the order details 1204 made by the tool technician. In one embodiment, the single click details gadget 1803 may display a completed order page 1209 associated with a purchase made by a buyer. For example, the click details tool 1803 may display order details 1204, such as the product 212 ordered by the customer, the product 212 supplier, the total amount of the purchased product 212, customer account details, and the like. As a further example implementation, a tool technician has a tool technician account 405 and is assigned with the "drill 234" and may place an order through the MRO website 304. The user manager account may be assigned to the tool technician and the first order request 1901a may then be received on the manager account 406. In addition, the tool technician may also order 212 the product through the MRO website 304. Thus, the master account 406 may receive a second order 1901b,. In this example, the supervisor may choose to approve or reject each order request 1901. In one embodiment, approval order request 1901 may be associated with purchasing product 212 associated with order request 1901. As another example embodiment, when the supervisor clicks on the approval tool 1902 for an order made by a tool technician. The associated vendor may receive an alert notification 1801 on its vendor account 404, the vendor identifier 409 with the product 212 being purchased. At the same time, the tool technician may receive an approved order reminder notification 1801 on the tool technician account 405. In another embodiment, the tool technician may also receive an alarm notification 1801 when the supervisor rejects the command request 1901. As another example embodiment, the supervisor clicks on the approval tool 1902 for an order made by a tool technician. An alert notification 1801 is received on its vendor account 404, whose vendor identifier 409 may be associated with the vendor of the product 212 being purchased. Taking an approved tool technician's order, the tool technician may receive a reminder notification 1801 on his tool technician account number 405. In another embodiment, the tool technician may also receive an alarm notification 1801 when the supervisor rejects the command request 1901.

Fig. 20 shows a notification alarm screen 2000 for a tool technician. In one embodiment, the notification alert screen 2000 of the tool technician account 404 displays one or more order status notifications, and one or more order invoices 2002. In this embodiment, the tool technician will receive an alarm notification 1801 when the supervisor approves or rejects the tool technician's order request 1901. In embodiments where the order of the product 212 may be approved, an approved order notification 2001 may be displayed. In one embodiment, each approved order notification 2001 includes information 1804 of the supplier of the purchased product 212.

In one embodiment, access information 1804 includes a SmartBox map 1807, and SmartBox map 1807 may display a map of SmartBox control system 101 containing ordered product 212. In this embodiment, the server 102 may communicate with each SmartBox control system 101 to receive the exact location of each SmartBox200 via the GPS receiver 204. In this embodiment, the SmartBox map 1807 may display the location of the SmartBox control system 101, which SmartBox control system 101 may be associated with the SmartBox identifier 208 containing the purchased product 212. In one embodiment, access key 408 may be a password 1904, and access key 408 provided on access information 2002 may be entered or keyed in through a keypad 214 on the designated SmartBox control system 101 to allow the SmartBox control system 101 to release the purchased product 212. In an embodiment, access key 408 may be a bar code 1905, and access key 408 may be scanned by reader/writer 205 for use by SmartBox control system 101 in issuing purchased products 212. In one embodiment, the order invoice 2002 may be a payment advice issued by the supplier to the tool technician to complete the order. In one embodiment, the user may be predetermined based on the location of the SmartBox child. The user may predetermine for each particular SmartBox

FIG. 21 illustrates an example method of providing an MRO solution to a drilling rig site. For the purposes of this disclosure, a drilling site refers to an oil production site at any stage and is not strictly limited to the site being drilled. Furthermore, although disclosed in the context of a drilling rig, the disclosed method is also applicable to other industrial sites, such as mining sites. The user may first log into the MRO website 304, provide drill parts to other users, or purchase drill parts for the drill 1503. In one embodiment, where a user wishes to provide drill rig parts to other users on the MRO website 304, the user may register the supplier account 404 on the MRO website 304. In an embodiment, where the user may be the supervisor of the drilling rig, the user may register the supervisor account 406 on the MRO website 304. In one embodiment, the user may be a tool technician, and the user may then select the registered tool technician account 405 via the MRO website 304. Further, in one embodiment, the name of his supervisor may be entered prior to website registration during tool technician registration. In another embodiment, the tool promoter may enter a supervisor identifier 406a to connect the tool technician account with its supervisor. In such an embodiment, the tool technician may link his account with the account of his supervisor. This may allow the supervisor to supervise the order placed by the tool technician. In addition, when a user logs into the MRO 304 website, the main interface of the MRO 304 website may be graphical for a user interface (GUI) provided by the user. The GUI graphic may contain a plurality of descriptions 1108 of the rig 1503. In one embodiment, each description from the plurality of descriptions 1108 may include one or more clickable rig components 511, as shown in FIG. 11A. In this embodiment, one description of the plurality 1108 may be an image of the drill 1503 having the clickable drill part 511. Each clickable rig component 511 may also be linked to further description of multiple descriptions 1108. Thus, clicking on one of the clickable rig components 511, such as "mud pump 511a," may display one of a plurality of descriptions 1108 of "mud pumps (511 a)". As shown in fig. 11B, selecting a clickable rig component 511, such as "mud pump (511 a)", another depiction of "mud pump (511 a)" may be displayed, with other clickable rig components 511, such as dampers (603a), gear end (603B), crosshead (603c), "fluid end (603 d)" and "consumables (603 e)", displayed. In another embodiment, each clickable rig component 511 may be connected to multiple products 212, as shown in FIG. 11C. In this embodiment, clicking on one of the clickable rig components 511, such as "hydraulic tip (603 d)", may display an expanded view of the hydraulic tip where each product 212 of hydraulic tip 603d may be selected and purchased. In one embodiment, a user who wants to purchase a particular drill rig component from the MRO website 304, the user can access the home screen and navigate by clicking on the drill rig component 511 to select a purchasable component 603. After selecting one or more purchasable components 603 from one or more supplier's accounts 404, the user can add selected products 212 to the shopping cart and place an order 904. In an example embodiment, the purchaser "tool technician" may use the tool technician account 405 and the tool technician's supervisor may receive a warning notification 1801. The supervisor may then view his alert notifications 1801 to view one or more order requests 1901. The "supervisor" may then approve the order request 1901 of the "tool technician". Once approved, the supplier may link to the product 212 ordered by the tool technician and may then receive an alarm notification 1801 from the tool technician. Clicking on the alert notification 1801 on the provider account 404 may display a sales confirmation 1802. Each sales confirmation 1802 may contain access information 1804. Thus, when "supplier's approval comes from the supervisor's sales confirmation 1802, the supervisor may receive a warning notification 1801 on his tool technician account 405 that his order has been approved. The supervisor may then view the alarm notification 1801 on the tool technician account 405 to view one or more approved order notifications 2001. The supervisor can then view order notifications 2001 approved by the supervisor and the supplier. In one embodiment, approved order notification 2001 may include access information 1804 and a SmartBox map 1807, which may allow the supervisor to retrieve his order 904.

FIG. 22 demonstrates an example method of using the SmartBox control system 101. In embodiments where the buyer places an order at the MRO website 304, the buyer may retrieve the ordered product from the SmartBox control system 101. In this embodiment, once the supplier and/or director approves the order 904 made by the buyer, the buyer can use the access information 1804, such as the map 1807 and access key 408, to locate and retrieve the product 212 ordered by the buyer. In one embodiment, a SmartBox map 1807 regarding access information 1804 may provide the location of a particular SmartBox control system 101 containing products 212 relevant to an order 904 made by a buyer. Once SmartBox control system 101 is found, the buyer can provide access key 408 to obtain procurement rights for product 212. In one example, access key 408 may be a password 1805, and the buyer may enter password 1808 on access control system 211 using keypad 214. In another embodiment, where access key 408 may be a bar code 1806, the purchaser may scan bar code 1806 on access control system 211 using electronic reader 205 in another embodiment, where electronic reader 205 may be a biometric reader, the purchaser may provide biometric data on electronic reader 205. In turn, the control system 101 may compare the access key 408 entered at the access control system 211 with the access control list 402 from the server 102. At the same time, the control system 101 may determine that the user account 401 is associated with an access key 408. Once the access key 408 matches one of the access keys in the access control list 402 and the user account 401 has determined, the control system 101 may send a signal to the access control system 211 granting the buyer access. Accordingly, the door access system 211 may allow the door 210 to be opened. The products 212 associated with the order 904 purchased by the buyer may then be exported directly from 210. An RFID reader 215 within SmartBox200 may be in contact 212 with RFID tag 213 on each product. Thus, when one of the RFID tags 213 attached to the plurality of products 212 is out of range of the RFID reader 215, the control system 101 may send an instruction to the server 102 to send the user the bill of the user account 401 associated with the access key 408 entered on the access system 211. Once the user account 401 is billed, the orders 904 associated with the billed products 212 may be listed in the relevant buyer account and relevant supplier account completed orders section 903.

In another embodiment, the vendor may add and/or supplement product 212 on SmartBox control system 101. In this embodiment, the vendor may provide access key 408 for accessing SmartBox 200. In one embodiment, the vendor may provide his biometric data by scanning the vendor's fingerprint or by the electronic reader 205. In turn, the control system 101 may match the access key 408 with the vendor account 404 of the vendor. Once access key 408 is verified, control system 101 may send a signal to access system 211 to open door 210 of SmartBox 200. The vendor may then place the new product 212 into SmartBox 200. Thus, the control system 101 may direct the RFID reader 215 to initiate a new RFID tag 213 and new product bring-in SmartBox 200. Upon initiating contact with a new RFID tag 213, the control system 101 may direct the server processor 301 to add the new product 212 to the inventory of the associated supplier account 404. Accordingly, the control system 101 may send the collected product information 407 scanned from the RFID tag 213 to the server processor 301. Thus, the server processor 301 may instruct the MRO website 304 to add the new product 212 to the vendor account 404 associated with the vendor providing the access key 408.

Fig. 23 shows purchasable item 212 removed from SmartBox 200. After removal from SmartBox200, commercially available product 212 becomes consumed commercially available product 2301. The RFID tag 213 is attached to a consumed purchasable item 2301 and cannot be read by the RFID reader 216, becoming a lost RFID tag 2302.

Fig. 24 illustrates a method of managing inventory using a SmartBox 200. In one embodiment, the method may include scanning all RFID tags 213 within a SmartBox during a first scan using one or more RFID readers 216. The first scan may be recorded as a first record 410a in SmartBox memory 202. After the first scan is performed, one or more RFID readers 216 may perform a second scan. The second scan may be recorded as a second record 410b in the SmartBox memory 202. Once both scans are performed, the SmartBox controller may determine a removed purchasable item 212. In one embodiment, purchasable items 212 may be determined by detecting a missing RFID tag 213. The missing RFID tag 213 is the RFID tag 213 recorded in the first record 410a but not in the second record 410 b. Removing purchasable items 212 correlates to purchasable items 212 and lost RFID tags 213. Then, one or scanning may be performed at any time after the second scanning is performed without sensing the removal 2301 of the commercially available product and its associated radio frequency identification RFID tag, and the removal 2301 of the commercially available product and the saying missing RFID tag 213 may be associated with the buyer by the user account 401. One benefit of this approach is that the purchaser purchases the product 212 directly from SmartBox 200.

SmartBox memory 202 and server memory 302 are defined herein to include volatile and non-volatile memory and data storage components. Volatile components are those components that do not retain data values when power is removed. Non-volatile components are those that retain data when power is removed. Thus, SmartBox memory 202 and server memory 302 may comprise, for example, Random Access Memory (RAM), Read Only Memory (ROM), a hard disk, a solid state disk, a USB flash drive, a magnetic tape accessible by a memory card reader, by an associated floppy disk drive, a floppy disk accessible by an optical disk, by an optical disk drive, by an appropriate tape drive and/or other memory component, or a combination of any two or more of these memory components. Further, the RAM may include devices such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), or Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM). For example, ROM can be comprised of programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or other similar storage devices.

SmartBox processor 201 and server processor 301 represent a plurality of SmartBox processors 201 and server processors 301 and SmartBox memory 202 and server memory 302 represent a plurality of SmartBox memories 202 and server memories 302, respectively, operating in parallel processing circuitry. 303 in this case, the first local interface may be a suitable network, including a 104 year network, multiple SmartBox processors 201 and server processors 301 facilitating communication between any two, 201 and 301 server processors between any SmartBox processors and storage of any SmartBox storage 202 and 302 servers, or between SmartBox storage 202 and server storage 302, and so on. First, the local interface 303 may contain other systems for coordinating this communication, including, for example, performing load balancing. SmartBox processor 201 and server processor 301 may be of electrical or some other available architecture.

While the SmartBox App206 and MRO web sites 304, as described above and in other various system descriptions, may be embodied in general purpose hardware as software or code execution, as an alternative approach may also be embodied in dedicated hardware or a combination of software/general purpose hardware and dedicated hardware. If embodied in dedicated hardware, each may be implemented as a circuit or state machine using any one or combination of various techniques. These techniques may include, but are not limited to, discrete logic circuitry with logic gates, application specific integrated circuits with appropriate logic gates, or other components for implementing various logic functions in one or more applications of data signals, and so forth. These techniques are generally well known to those skilled in the art and, therefore, will not be described in detail herein.

The flow diagrams of FIGS. 21, 22 and 24 illustrate the functions and operations implemented in part by the SmartBox APP206 and MRO website 304. If embodied in software, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which comprises program instructions to implement the specified logical function(s). The program instructions may be embodied in the form of source code, including human readable statements written in a programming language or machine code, a suitable execution system identified by digital instructions or the like SmartBox processor 201 and 301 server processor computer system or other system. The machine code may be translated from source code or the like. If embodied in hardware, each board may represent one or more interconnected circuits to implement the specified logical function.

While the flow diagrams of fig. 21, 22, and 24 show a particular order of execution, it is to be understood that the order of execution may differ from that described. For example, the order of execution of two or more tiles may be scrambled relative to the order of display. Likewise, two or more tiles shown in succession in fig. 21, 22 and 24 may be executed concurrently or with partial separation. In addition, any number of counters, state variables, warning semaphores, or messages may be added to the logical flows described herein for purposes of enhanced utility, accounting, performance metrics, or to provide troubleshooting aids. It is understood that all such variations are within the scope of the present disclosure.

In addition, any of the logic or application programs described herein, including SmartBox APP206 and MRO website 304, including software or code, may be embodied in any computer-readable storage medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, such as SmartBox processor 201 and server processor 301 in a computer system or other system. In this sense, logic may be comprised of statements, e.g., statements containing instructions and statements, which may be retrieved from a computer-readable storage medium and executed by an instruction execution system.

In the context of this disclosure, a "computer-readable storage medium" can be any medium that can contain, store, or maintain the logic or applications described herein for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system. The computer readable storage medium may include any of a number of physical media such as electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor media. More specific examples of suitable computer readable storage media include, but are not limited to, magnetic tape, floppy disk, hard disk drive, memory card, solid state drive, USB flash drive, or optical disk. Further, the computer-readable storage medium may be a Random Access Memory (RAM) including, for example, Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) and Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), or Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM). Further, the computer-readable storage medium may be read-only memory (ROM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or other types of storage devices.

It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments of the present disclosure are merely possible examples of implementations set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiments without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the disclosure. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of this disclosure and protected by the following claims.

Various changes may be made in the details of the illustrated method of operation without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein into separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the steps described may be omitted, depending upon the particular operating environment in which the method is implemented. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the words "including" and "in which" are used as the plain-English equivalents of "comprising" and "in" respectively.

Order list

100 Intelligent MRO (maintenance, repair, and operational article) solution system

101SmartBox control system

102 server

103 computer

104 network

200SmartBox

201SmartBox processor

202SmartBox memory

203 communication hardware

204 GPS receiving terminal

205 electronic reader-writer

206SmartBox APP

207SmartBox data store

208SmartBox identifier

209 wall

210 door

211 entrance guard control system

212 purchasable item

213 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag

214 small keyboard

215 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader

216 Single shelf

217 ceiling

218 corner

219 shelf

230 scanner

230a first scan

230b second scan

230c follow-up scan

301 server processor

302 server memory

303 first local interface

304MRO (maintenance, repair, operation supplies) website

305 Server data store

401 user account

402 access control list

403 account form

404 supplier account

404a supplier identifier

405 tool technician account number

405a tool technician identifier

406 hosting account number

406a supervisor identifier

407 product information

408 access key

409 product identifier

500 supplier home screen

501 navigation bar

502 drill fitting section

503 suppliers purchase accessories periodically

504 home page tool

505 supplier-my order tool

506 supplier-my reports tool

507 My-parts tool

508 Notification gadget

509 my-Account tool

510 search tool

511 clickable rig accessory

511a specific drill attachment

600 My-accessories page

601 Add product tool

602 update product tool

603 assembly

603a damper

603b gear end

603c crosshead

603d hydraulic end

603e consumable

700 Add product sheet

701 product information field

702 submission tool

703 delete tool

800 batch upload pages

801 batch download pages

802 download template page

803 download sample pages

804 completion page

805 upload document Page

806 upload File tool

900 supplier-My orders page

901 all orders part

902 supplier order part

903 supplier complete order section

904 order form

1000 supplier-My report Page

1100 tool technician home screen

1101 drill preview section

1102 buyer-conventional Purchase section

1103 buyer-my order tool

1104 buyer-my report tool

1105 tool technician-my rig tool

1106 buyer-my shopping cart tool

1107 shopping cart item adding tool

1108 description

1108a first description

1108b second description

1108c third description

1108d fourth description

1108e described once later

1109 product model selection

1110 product listing section

1111 number field

1200 My shopping cart screen

1201 Purchase Order (PO) number field

1202 moving tool

1203 tool for continuing shopping

1204 order details

1205 buyer information

1206 ordering the product portion

1209 completed order Page

1210 approval status section

1300 my-rig screen

1400 buyer-my order screen

1401 buyer-all orders section

1402 buyer-order section

1403 buyer complete order section

1500 Home screen

1501 drilling machine selection part

1502 director-my rig tool

1503 drilling machine

1600 is in charge of the screen of my drilling rig

1700 buyer-my report screen

1800 vendor-Notification reminder Screen

1801 alert notification

1802 sales confirmation

1803 detail tool

1804 access information

1805 password

1806 Bar code

1807SmartBox map

1808 approval access tool

1900 Notification Warning Screen

1901 order request

1901a first order request

1901b second order request

1902 approval tool

2000 Warning Screen

2002 order form receipt

Claims

1. A method comprising providing a maintenance, repair and operation article (MRO) solution for a drilling site, comprising the steps of:

providing a user with a user application page (GUI), the GUI page comprising a plurality of description components, each clickable rig part containing a description of one or more rigs and further descriptions linked to said rigs;

obtaining a buyer's selection from a plurality of purchasable items by clicking on a clickable drill rig component, navigating through a GUI;

the purchaser selects a purchasable item by clicking on the clickable rig item, the purchasable items being described in a plurality of smartboxes, which are located on a map, and the purchaser can specify the closest SmartBox to his location to make the purchase.

2. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of providing an access key to the purchaser after the purchaser has purchased the purchasable part to retrieve the purchasable part from a nearby SmartBox.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the plurality of descriptions includes a primary description, the primary description including a complete drill overview.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the purchaser is a tool technician.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the buyer is a director.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein the one or more descriptions are explosion diagram descriptions, the explosion diagram describing an explosion view of the drilling rig.

7. The method of claim 2 further comprising the step of locating the position of the SmartBox from the plurality of smartboxes using GPS equipment attached to the plurality of smartboxes.

8. A system for providing a maintenance, repair and operational supply (MRO) solution to a drilling site, comprising

A memory composed of MRO web site and data storage

A processor according to instructions at MRO site

Providing a user application page (GUI) for a user containing one or more descriptions of a rig, further containing descriptions of a product represented by one or more clickable rig components;

receiving a selection of a plurality of purchasable item assemblies from a purchaser via a clickable rig component navigation; and determines a SmartBox closest to the buyer from the plurality of smartboxes.

SmartBox communication delivers the SmartBox's location to the buyer.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the MRO website provides an access key, and wherein after the purchaser purchases a purchasable component, the driller in the vicinity of the SmartBox control system retrieves the purchasable component from the SmartBox control system.

10. The system of claim 8, wherein the plurality of descriptions includes a primary description, the primary description including a complete rig summary.

11. The system of claim 8, wherein the buyer is a tool technician.

12. The system of claim 8, wherein the buyer is a director.

13. The system of claim 8, wherein the one or more descriptions are explosion diagram descriptions, the explosion diagram describing an explosion view of the drilling rig.

14. The system of claim 8, further comprising the step of locating the position of the SmartBox from the plurality of smartboxes using GPS equipment attached to the plurality of smartboxes.

15. A computer readable storage medium storing data for execution by computer software, the software including instructions for providing a maintenance, repair and operational supply (MRO) solution for a drilling site, the storage medium comprising instructions for:

providing a user interface Graphic (GUI) to a user, a description of a plurality of platforms, each description comprising one or more clickable rig members, each clickable rig member with further description, or a plurality of products described by the clickable platform section,

the buyer obtains a selection of a plurality of purchasable items by navigating through the clickable rig component;

determining the location of the SmartBox includes the SmartBox communicating to the buyer the location of the purchasable element and the nearest SmartBox in the vicinity.

16. A SmartBox includes: it is characterized in that the preparation method is characterized in that,

container capable of containing multiple purchasable items

A Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader capable of reading a plurality of RFID tags; and

a set of access control systems; and

a SmartBox control system comprising;

a SmartBox memory, a SmartBoxPP; and

a SmartBox processor operating according to the SmartBox app instruction,

after a buyer provides an access key of the access control system, granting access authority to the buyer;

using an RFID reader to maintain contact with a plurality of RFID tags within the box; and

when one or more RFID tags associated with purchasable items lose contact, the one or more purchasable items will be instructed to bill the buyer's account.

17. A SmartBox according to claim 16, wherein the box is metal.

18. A SmartBox according to claim 17, wherein the door of the box is metal.

19. A SmartBox according to claim 16, wherein the access system includes a bar code reader and the access key is a bar code readable by the bar code reader.

20. A SmartBox according to claim 16, wherein the access control system includes a biometric reader and wherein the access control key is biometric data readable by a bar code reader.

21. A SmartBox according to claim 16, further comprising a GPS device attached to the box and connected to the SmartBox control system.

22. A SmartBox according to claim 16, characterised in that the processor is arranged to execute a program code

Authorizing the vendor to access the access control system when the vendor provides an access key to the system;

initiating contact with a new RFID tag on a new product that the supplier has taken into the box; and

contact with the new RFID tag indicates that the new product is added to inventory of the supplier account associated with the supplier.

23. A method of using a SmartBox, comprising

After the buyer provides access key of access control system, grant the access right of buyer to the intelligent box, the intelligent box includes:

a box capable of holding a plurality of purchasable items;

a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader capable of reading a plurality of RFID tags;

a set of access control systems;

a SmartBox memory contains a SmartBoxPP; and

a SmartBox processor;

contacting one or more RFID tags within the box with an RFID reader; and

losing contact with one of the RFID tags associated with the purchasable items, the matching purchasable item will be directed to the buyer's associated account.

24. A method according to claim 23, wherein the box is metallic.

25. A method according to claim 24, wherein the doors of the box are metal.

26. The method of claim 23, wherein the access system comprises a bar code reader, and wherein the access key is a bar code readable by the bar code reader.

27. The method of claim 23, wherein the access control system includes a biometric reader and the access control key is biometric data readable by a bar code reader.

28. The method of claim 23, wherein a GPS device is attached to the SmartBox and is connected to the SmartBox controller.

29. The method of claim 23, comprising the steps of:

when a supplier provides an access key for an access control system, granting the supplier access right;

initiating contact of a new RFID tag associated with a new product that the supplier has taken into the box; and

upon initial contact with a new RFID tag, the new product is directed to be added to inventory of the vendor account associated with the vendor.

30. A computer-readable storage medium in which stored data is executed by a computer through software including instructions for providing a maintenance, repair, and operational supply (MRO) solution for a drilling site, the storage medium comprising instructions for:

after the buyer provides an access key of the access control system, the buyer is granted access right to the intelligent box, and the intelligent box comprises

A box capable of holding a plurality of purchasable items;

a set of access control systems;

a SmartBox memory includes SmartBox PP, and

a SmartBox processor;

contacting one or more RFID tags within the box with an RFID reader; and

31. A SmartBox system, comprising:

a SmartBox housing a plurality of purchasable items, each purchasable item having an RFID tag readable by a radio frequency RFID reader;

one or more RFID readers that can read the RFID tags; and

a SmartBox control system comprising:

a SmartBox memory comprising SmartBoxPP; and

a smart box processor operating according to the SmartBoxAPP instruction,

at the first scanning, scanning all RFID labels in a SmartBox by using one or more RFID readers;

the memory records all RFID tags sensed in SmartBox at the first scanning;

after the first scanning, scanning all the RFID labels in the SmartBox for the second time by using one or more RFID readers;

the memory records all the RFID labels sensed by the second scanning for the second time;

determining that the purchasable item is consumed by determining a missing RFID tag, the missing RFID tag information being recorded in the first record but not in the second record, the consumed item matching the missing RFID tag; and

if the missing RFID tag is not sensed by any one or more RFID readers after the second scan under the above conditions, or in any subsequent scan, it is charged to the user account associated with the intended buyer.

32. The SmartBox system of claim 31, further comprising one or more groups of shelves within the SmartBox system, each group of shelves comprising a plurality of shelves.

33. The SmartBox system of claim 31, wherein one or more shelves form a single space or corner.

34. A SmartBox system according to claim 33, wherein the SmartBox inner corner includes one or more RFID readers.

35. A SmartBox system according to claim 33, wherein the SmartBox system is one or more RFID readers mounted at least partially within a corner of space on one or more shelves.

36. A SmartBox system according to claim 34, wherein the SmartBox system has one or more RFID readers mounted on a SmartBox wall or corner.

37. The SmartBox system of claim 34, wherein the SmartBox system includes one or more RFID readers within the SmartBox interior corner.

38. A SmartBox system according to claim 32, wherein one or more shelves form one or more corners.

39. A SmartBox system according to claim 38, wherein each of the plurality of corners is fitted with one or more RFID readers.

40. A SmartBox system according to claim 38, wherein there are one or more additional RFID readers and writers in the SmartBox mounted on the ceiling of the smart box.

41. A SmartBox system according to claim 31, wherein the RFID tag is mounted to the ceiling of the SmartBox.

42. A method of using a SmartBox, comprising:

scanning all Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within the box using one or more RFID readers;

recording a first record of all RFID tags sensed at the first scan in a SmartBox memory of the SmartBox controller;

in a second scanning after the first scanning, one or more RFID readers are used for scanning all RFID labels in the SmartBox;

second recording in SmartBox memory all RFID tags sensed during the second scan;

if the lost RFID tag is not sensed by any one or more RFID readers after the second scan under the above conditions, or in any subsequent scan, then it is charged to the user account associated with the intended buyer.

43. The method of claim 42, wherein the first scan, the second scan and subsequent scan are timed.

44. A method according to claim 42, characterized in that the second scan is to be started after a predetermined period of time after the first scan.

45. The method of claim 42, wherein the first predetermined period of time is 1 hour or more.

46. The method of claim 42, wherein the first predetermined period of time is 2 hours or more.

47. A computer-readable storage medium in which stored data is executed by a computer through software including instructions for providing a maintenance, repair, and operational supply (MRO) solution for a drilling site, the storage medium comprising instructions for:

scanning, at a first scan, all Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags within the box using one or more RFID readers;

the SmartBox memory records the first record of all the RFID labels sensed in the first scanning;

in the second scanning after the first scanning, one more RFID reader-writer is used for scanning all the RFID tags in the SmartBox;

SmartBox memory records a second record of all RFID tags sensed during a second scan;

determining that the purchasable item is consumed by determining a missing RFID tag, the missing RFID tag information being recorded in the first record but not in the second record, the consumed item matching the missing RFID tag; and if the lost RFID tag is not sensed by any one or more RFID readers after the second scan under the above conditions, or in any subsequent scan, then charged to the user account associated with the intended buyer.