Abstract: A method of localizing portable apparatus (100) in an environment, the method comprising obtaining captured image data representing an image captured by an imaging device (106) associated with the portable apparatus, and obtaining mesh data representing a 3-dimensional textured mesh of at least part of the environment. The mesh data is processed to generate a plurality of synthetic images, each synthetic image being associated with a pose within the environment and being a simulation of an image that would be captured by the imaging device from that associated pose. The plurality of synthetic images is analyzed to find a said synthetic image similar to the captured image data, and an indication is provided of a pose of the portable apparatus within the environment based on the associated pose of the similar synthetic image.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus and computer-readable program for providing management of a computing complex during a utility interruption. More specifically, the present invention provides an automated method, apparatus and computer-readable program to manage the selected power down of devices within an information technology computing complex when the loss of conventional utility service occurs. This invention selectively shuts down systems/devices within the computing complex based on the criticality of the systems/devices and the current state of environment parameters (e.g., battery reserve level, temperature, time, etc.) monitored within the computing complex.

Abstract: A method for permitting the joining together of two adjacent pipe lengths with adjacent ends curving with substantially the same sense, the method comprising rotating the end of one of the pipe lengths about its axis until it curves in substantially the opposite sense to the curve of the adjacent end of the other pipe length.

Abstract: A method for permitting the joining together of two adjacent pipe lengths with adjacent ends curving with substantially the same sense, the method comprising rotating the end of one of the pipe lengths about its axis until it curves in substantially the opposite sense to the curve of the adjacent end of the other pipe length.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for preventing leakage between the cabin of a pickup track and the boot of a camper shell installed thereon, the cabin and boot forming a joint therebetween. A magnetic boot umbrella, in the form of at least one length of magnetically attachable flashing, is attached to a substantially rear surface of the cabin of a pickup truck, and shields the cabin-boot joint. The magnetically attachable flashing comprises a flashing strip, which may be flexible or rigid, in operative combination with a magnet strip. Water or other fluids are precluded from intrusion between the cabin and the magnet strip by the intimate contact afforded therebetween by the flexible and conformable nature of the strip and the tenacity of its attachment to the cabin. A fluid traveling down the rear surface of the cabin is first diverted by the magnet strip over the flashing. The flashing then diverts the fluid over the boot-cabin joint to the body of the boot and thence away.