Micro-processors; Microprocessor-based hardware systems used to reduce power consumption; Microprocessors; Microprocessors; Microprocessors and semi-conductors; Cards and microprocessors for computers; Hardened units composed of microprocessors and integrated transmitters and receivers installed in the field and on board both mobile and stationary equipment in large scale mining, construction, and industrial operations to collect data from various applications, to transmit the data to central processing facilities, and to receive data transmissions directed to the applications and equipment; Hardened units composed of microprocessors and integrated transmitters and receivers installed in the field at large scale mining, construction, and industrial sites to collect data from monitoring and control installations, to transmit the data to central processing facilities, and to receive data transmissions directed to the installations; Hardened units composed of microprocessors and integrated transmitters and receivers installed in the field, affixed to equipment, or worn by personnel at large scale mining, construction, and industrial sites to transmit telemetry data on equipment and personnel to central processing facilities and to receive automated proximity alerts of other equipment or personnel for operations and safety management systems