Abstract: A computing system is configured to (i) receive, from a computing device, input data indicating a target accessibility compliance standard and initial design data for at least one visual interface design element, (ii) based on the target accessibility compliance standard, determine a set of operations to apply to the initial design data to generate accessibility-compliant design data for the at least one visual interface design element, the accessibility-compliant design data usable to produce, for the at least one visual interface design element, accessibility-compliant content, and (iii) apply the set of operations to the initial design data and thereby generate the accessibility-compliant design data.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to (i) receive input data for a visual interface design, the input data including a target accessibility compliance standard and initial design data for at least two visual interface design elements, (ii) based on the input data, determine a respective set of operations to apply to generate accessibility-compliant design data for each of the visual interface design elements, (iii) apply each respective set of operations to the respective initial design data and thereby generate the accessibility-compliant design data for each of the visual interface design elements, (iv) combine the accessibility-compliant design data for each of the visual interface design elements to thereby generate composite accessibility-compliant design data for a composite visual interface design element, and (v) based on the accessibility-compliant design data for the composite visual interface design element, cause a visual representation of accessibility-compliant content for the composite visual int

Abstract: There is provided a void forming module (100), the module including a support surface (110) including a first generally planar upper region (112), a second generally planar lower region (114), and a third generally convex region (116) joining the first region and the second region. At least one of the first region, the second region, and/or the third region includes at least one aperture (120,122) for the passage of fluid through the void forming module. There is also provided a structure (200) including the void forming module, a method of preparing a structure, and the use of the void forming module.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid measurement and control apparatus (101) for measuring and controlling a level of liquid in an environment including plants or animals, the apparatus including: a first chamber (103) including a first liquid port (105) for liquid connection to the environment; a second chamber (107) integrally formed with the first chamber and including a second liquid port (109) for liquid connection to the environment; a level sensor (111) for measuring a first level of liquid in the first chamber; and an adjuster (113, 115, 117, 119, 121) for adjusting a second level of liquid in the second chamber, wherein, in use, flow of liquid between the first and second chambers within the apparatus is prevented such that the first level of liquid is representative of the level of liquid in the environment and the second level of liquid is adjustable to control the level of liquid in the environment.

Abstract: A sports field comprises a base structure and a cover. The cover is at least partly permeable to fluid, especially water. The base structure comprises voids for containing fluid. The base structure forms a substantially continuous deck supporting the cover. The cover comprises or is formed by an artificial sports layer, such as artificial grass. At least a number of the voids are in fluid communication with each other. Wick elements are provided fluidly connecting at least a number of the voids with the cover for supplying fluid from the voids to the top layer.

Abstract: According to examples, a system for monitoring, analyzing and generating radio frequency (RF) environments utilizing distributed devices. RF signals from an RF environment are captured. The signals may be analyzed for measuring and testing. Also, an alternate RF environment may be generated based on the captured RF signals or based on previously stored waveforms.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid measurement and control apparatus (101) for measuring and controlling a level of liquid in an environment including plants or animals, the apparatus including: a first chamber (103) including a first liquid port (105) for liquid connection to the environment; a second chamber (107) integrally formed with the first chamber and including a second liquid port (109) for liquid connection to the environment; a level sensor (111) for measuring a first level of liquid in the first chamber; and an adjuster (113, 115, 117, 119, 121) for adjusting a second level of liquid in the second chamber, wherein, in use, flow of liquid between the first and second chambers within the apparatus is prevented such that the first level of liquid is representative of the level of liquid in the environment and the second level of liquid is adjustable to control the level of liquid in the environment.

Abstract: A plant surface structure includes an array of plastic base elements, each base element having a deck carried by a series of pillar elements. The deck is provided with at least a number of the pillar elements having an open top end in the deck. A membrane is placed over the deck and is provided with slits or cut-outs or water permeable elements, such that they open into at least some of the open top ends of the pillar elements. A growing medium is provided on the membrane and a growing medium is provided in the pillar elements, the growing medium in the pillar elements preferably being in fluid contact with the growing medium on the membrane.

Abstract: A sports field comprises a base structure and a cover. The cover is at least partly permeable to fluid, especially water. The base structure comprises voids for containing fluid. The base structure forms a substantially continuous deck supporting the cover. The cover comprises or is formed by an artificial sports layer, such as artificial grass. At least a number of the voids are in fluid communication with each other. Wick elements are provided fluidly connecting at least a number of the voids with the cover for supplying fluid from the voids to the top layer.

Abstract: A sports field comprises a base structure and a cover. The cover is at least partly permeable to fluid, especially water. The base structure comprises voids for containing fluid. The base structure forms a substantially continuous deck supporting the cover. The cover comprises or is formed by an artificial sports layer, such as artificial grass. At least a number of the voids are in fluid communication with each other. Wick elements are provided fluidly connecting at least a number of the voids with the cover for supplying fluid from the voids to the top layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a gas turbine engine structure and method for reducing or mitigating bowed rotor. The method includes coupling a rotor assembly to a mechanical energy storage device via a clutch mechanism when the rotor assembly is at or below a speed limit below an idle speed condition; storing mechanical energy at the mechanical energy storage device via rotation of the rotor assembly at or below the speed limit; releasing mechanical energy from the mechanical energy storage device to rotate the rotor assembly following shutdown of the gas turbine engine; and rotating the rotor assembly via the mechanical energy from the mechanical energy storage device.

Abstract: Support structure for a surface area, comprising an array of base elements, interconnected for forming the base structure defining a deck, the base elements comprising at least one void for receiving a fluid and wherein the deck is provided with openings for passing fluids into and/or from said void and/or openings for interconnecting the base elements, wherein in at least one of said openings a plug has been provided, said plug provided with a connector for connecting an artefact to said plug.

Abstract: A financial engineering innovation involving a decentralized stable unit of account. This disclosure provides for a hybrid stablecoin of type cryptocurrency backed/non collateralized without a central counterparty by enabling participants to separate and transfer both volatility risk and event risk through an open source smart contract. Stablecoins are created and loaned out when cryptocurrency coins, tokens or other blockchain units are placed into the system as collateral and backed by insurers. Stablecoins are placed into the system as collateral and cryptocurrency coins, tokens or other blockchain units are loaned out and the loan backed by insurers.

Abstract: There is disclosed a Payload Ejection System (PES) able to store any set of payloads for launch and eject that set of payloads at a controlled speed with a low tumble rate while accommodating any offset centre of mass within a restricted volume. The need for ballasting or balancing is eliminated thus freeing up the design space for these payloads. Insensitivity to centre of mass location is enabled by the use of a deployment hinge assembly arrangement which uses two or more non-parallel folding hinge arrangements that allow for linear motion of the output link in one direction while restricting the motion all other directions. One embodiment of the current PES concept uses four (4) hinge panel assemblies, selected to provide optimal stiffness around the entire mechanism. The stiffness of the PES is integral to managing offset centre-of-mass locations by allowing the mechanism to translate the effective force vector to the center of mass location.

Abstract: There is disclosed a Payload Ejection System (PES) able to store any set of payloads for launch and eject that set of payloads at a controlled speed with a low tumble rate while accommodating any offset centre of mass within a restricted volume. The need for ballasting or balancing is eliminated thus freeing up the design space for these payloads. Insensitivity to centre of mass location is enabled by the use of a deployment hinge assembly arrangement which uses two or more non-parallel folding hinge arrangements that allow for linear motion of the output link in one direction while restricting the motion all other directions. One embodiment of the current PES concept uses four (4) hinge panel assemblies, selected to provide optimal stiffness around the entire mechanism. The stiffness of the PES is integral to managing offset centre-of-mass locations by allowing the mechanism to translate the effective force vector to the center of mass location.

Abstract: There is disclosed a Payload Ejection System (PES) able to store any set of payloads for launch and eject that set of payloads at a controlled speed with a low tumble rate while accommodating any offset center of mass within a restricted volume. The need for ballasting or balancing is eliminated thus freeing up the design space for these payloads. Insensitivity to center of mass location is enabled by the use of a deployment hinge assembly arrangement which uses two or more non-parallel folding hinge arrangements that allow for linear motion of the output link in one direction while restricting the motion all other directions. One embodiment of the current PES concept uses four (4) hinge panel assemblies, selected to provide optimal stiffness around the entire mechanism. The stiffness of the PES is integral to managing offset center-of-mass locations by allowing the mechanism to translate the effective force vector to the center of mass location.

Abstract: A sports field comprises a base structure and a cover. The cover is at least partly permeable to fluid, especially water. The base structure comprises voids for containing fluid. The base structure forms a substantially continuous deck supporting the cover. The cover comprises or is formed by an artificial sports layer, such as artificial grass. At least a number of the voids are in fluid communication with each other. Wick elements are provided fluidly connecting at least a number of the voids with the cover for supplying fluid from the voids to the top layer.