Abstract: A mechanism for sending structured data using a corresponding byte stream. Upon accessing structured data such as a Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) envelope, a byte stream is generated. The byte stream includes bytes that represent the structured data, as well as a collection of bytes that represents properties about the byte stream such as, for example, a mode of communication. The byte stream may then be passed to a communication module (e.g., a TCP or Named Pipes module) capable of receiving and transmitting the byte stream.

Abstract: The present invention extends to using Simple Object Access Protocol (“SOAP”) to exchange typed objects, such as, for example, parameters for invoking methods. A computer system accesses typed object parameters corresponding to a typed object. The typed object is annotated with one or one more message contract attributes of a message contract model defining a mapping between typed object parameters and corresponding SOAP elements. The computer system utilizes the message contract attributes to map the typed object parameters into a SOAP element and inserts the SOAP element into a SOAP envelope. A receiving computer system accessing the SOAP element and utilizes the message contract attributes to map the SOAP element back into the typed object parameters.

Abstract: A concept for providing a data structure handing process is described. The concept includes determining a size of a data structure, selecting a data streaming protocol when the size exceeds a predetermined limit and selecting a buffered data protocol otherwise.

Abstract: A method of applying graphic images to a fibreglass surface. The graphic image is applied on an absorbent cellulose-based paper sheet. A coating of clear fibreglass resin is applied to the fibreglass surface and printed paper is then applied to the surface, before the resin has cured. A further coating of fibreglass resin is then applied on top of the paper, thus encasing it in resin.