Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, device, and method for assisting a user to avoid contacting surfaces with their mobile device. An environment is sensed with one or more electronic sensors. The sensor readings are analyzed. Information is then provided to a user based on the analyzed sensor readings. The sensors may be configured so their sensor cones cross at a midpoint. Readings from the sensor(s) may be grouped according detection zone(s) corresponding to one or more areas about a mobile device. A computing module may control a feedback module according to detection zone readings. The feedback module may comprise an indicator for each detection zone. The indicator may be a vibration motor. The indicator may be a light. The computing module may set the colour of a light and/or control the vibrations based on the proximity of surfaces detected within the corresponding detection zone.

Abstract: A shock mitigation seat 10 includes a plurality of individual shock absorbing members 16 resilient to compression from a shock impact. The shock absorbing members 16 are positioned one adjacent another and such that at a certain stage of compression an individual shock absorbing member 16 resiliently deforms and comes into contact with one or more adjacent individual shock absorbing members 16 which thereby increases resistance to further compression.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, device, and method for assisting a user to avoid contacting surfaces with their mobile device. An environment is sensed with one or more electronic sensors. The sensor readings are analyzed. Information is then provided to a user based on the analyzed sensor readings. The sensors may be configured so their sensor cones cross at a midpoint. Readings from the sensor(s) may be grouped according detection zone(s) corresponding to one or more areas about a mobile device. A computing module may control a feedback module according to detection zone readings. The feedback module may comprise an indicator for each detection zone. The indicator may be a vibration motor. The indicator may be a light. The computing module may set the colour of a light and/or control the vibrations based on the proximity of surfaces detected within the corresponding detection zone.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a computer-implemented method of determining displacement information, comprising receiving (520) image data (485) comprising first pixel data (610) corresponding to movement of a scanning apparatus (130), with respect to at least one object, in a first direction and a second pixel data (620) corresponding to movement of the scanning apparatus (130) in a second direction, and determining (520) displacement information indicative of a displacement of at least a portion of the second pixel data (620) with respect to the first pixel data (610) by minimising a cost function indicative of a similarity between the first and second pixel data.

Abstract: A method for ranking performance of each production well in a plurality of production wells includes sensing a production parameter value for each production well using a sensor and receiving the production parameter value for each production well using a processor. The method also includes performing two or more different calculations for each production well using the production parameter value, each calculation providing a calculated performance indicator, multiplying each calculated performance indicator by a weight factor to provide a weighted performance indicator; and summing each of the weighted performance indicators for each production well to provide a unit-less performance index value for each production well.

Abstract: A method for ranking performance of each production well in a plurality of production wells includes sensing a production parameter value for each production well using a sensor and receiving the production parameter value for each production well using a processor. The method also includes performing two or more different calculations for each production well using the production parameter value, each calculation providing a calculated performance indicator, multiplying each calculated performance indicator by a weight factor to provide a weighted performance indicator; and summing each of the weighted performance indicators for each production well to provide a unit-less performance index value for each production well.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, device, and method for assisting a user to avoid contacting surfaces with their mobile device. An environment is sensed with one or more electronic sensors. The sensor readings are analyzed. Information is then provided to a user based on the analyzed sensor readings. The sensors may be configured so their sensor cones cross at a midpoint. Readings from the sensor(s) may be grouped according detection zone(s) corresponding to one or more areas about a mobile device. A computing module may control a feedback module according to detection zone readings. The feedback module may comprise an indicator for each detection zone. The indicator may be a vibration motor. The indicator may be a light. The computing module may set the colour of a light and/or control the vibrations based on the proximity of surfaces detected within the corresponding detection zone.

Abstract: A method of performing aspects of an energy industry operation includes simulating an energy industry operation parameter by an analysis module, wherein simulating includes predicting values of the operational parameter via one or more mathematical models of the assembly and a formation region, and estimating an uncertainty range of at least one of the input data and the predicted values of the operational parameter; generating a performance envelope based on the predicted values and the uncertainty range; generating an operating envelope by the analysis module, the operating envelope prescribing minimum constraints on the operational parameter; during the energy industry operation, receiving real time measurements of the operational parameter by a production performance module, and comparing the measured operational parameter to the operating envelope and the performance envelope; and based on the measured operational parameter being outside the performance envelope, controlling the energy industry operation

Abstract: Formatting of content for presentation on a display of a computing device is provided. The computing device receives a request to present content associated with a user identifier (ID) of a user of a computing device. Personality attributes associated with the user ID are retrieved defining personality characteristics of the user associated with the user ID. A template is retrieved based on the retrieved personality attributes, the template defining content presentation parameters in respect of the personality attributes. Content is formatted associated with the request using the parameters of retrieved template. The formatted content is presented on the display of the computing device associated with the user ID.

Abstract: A new and distinct Abelia cultivar named ‘LG01’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact, freely-branching growth habit with a generally mounded to semi-upright shape, dense foliage, bright yellow juvenile foliage, yellow-green mature foliage, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Abutilon named ‘Passion’ that is characterized by a compact freely-branching habit and watermelon-pink flowers produced continually from spring until fall, and bearing prominent yellow staminal tube and anthers and cream to pale-green calyces.

Abstract: A method for ranking performance of each production well in a plurality of production wells includes sensing a production parameter value for each production well using a sensor and receiving the production parameter value for each production well using a processor. The method also includes performing two or more different calculations for each production well using the production parameter value, each calculation providing a calculated performance indicator, multiplying each calculated performance indicator by a weight factor to provide a weighted performance indicator; and summing each of the weighted performance indicators for each production well to provide a unit-less performance index value for each production well.

Abstract: A method of performing aspects of an energy industry operation includes simulating an energy industry operation parameter by an analysis module, wherein simulating includes predicting values of the operational parameter via one or more mathematical models of the assembly and a formation region, and estimating an uncertainty range of at least one of the input data and the predicted values of the operational parameter; generating a performance envelope based on the predicted values and the uncertainty range; generating an operating envelope by the analysis module, the operating envelope prescribing minimum constraints on the operational parameter; during the energy industry operation, receiving real time measurements of the operational parameter by a production performance module, and comparing the measured operational parameter to the operating envelope and the performance envelope; and based on the measured operational parameter being outside the performance envelope, controlling the energy industry operation

Abstract: ‘DP401’ is a distinctive hybrid cross between Dianella prunina×caerulea which is characterized by broad foliage texture, highly glaucous foliage, and high shoot density and uniformity of traits through successive cycles of asexual propagation.

Abstract: ‘WES06’ is a distinctive variety of Westringia fruticosa which is characterized by the combination of very short plant height, decumbent growth habit, and greyed-green leaves.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Abutilon named ‘Passion’ that is characterized by a compact freely-branching habit and watermelon-pink flowers produced continually from spring until fall, and bearing prominent yellow staminal tube and anthers and cream to pale-green calyces.

Abstract: A new and distinct Abelia cultivar named ‘LG01’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact, freely-branching growth habit with a generally mounded to semi-upright shape, dense foliage, bright yellow juvenile foliage, yellow-green mature foliage, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘DDLRE03-0’ is disclosed, characterized by large, brick-red flowers with yellow and white centers. Plants have a trailing habit with a mounded center, and are tolerant to cold. The new variety is a Delosperma, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘DDDYE04-0’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant large, yellow flowers occurring throughout the plant. Plants have a low, mounding habit, and are tolerant to cold. The new variety is a Delosperma, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Delosperma plant named ‘DDLPI02-0’ is disclosed, characterized by large, pink flowers with a yellow eye. Plants have a low, mounded habit, flower well during Summer and are tolerant to cold and drought. The new variety is a Delosperma, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.