Abstract: An area isolation system (AIS) is provided. The AIS may include a barrier adjacent to a work area, a barrier control panel (BCP) operatively connected to and disposed proximate the barrier, the BCP including a BCP controller in communication with a BCP short-range transceiver, the BCP controller configured to control the barrier, and a machine configured to autonomously operate within the work area. The machine may include a remote shutdown module (RSM) having an RSM controller in communication with an RSM short-range transceiver, and an RSM unique identifier preprogrammed into a memory associated with the RSM controller. The RSM short-range transceiver may be configured to send signals indicative of the RSM unique identifier to the BCP short-range transceiver when a machine radio zone associated with the RSM short-range transceiver intercepts with a BCP radio zone associated with the BCP short-range transceiver.

Abstract: A foundation system for supporting an offshore wind energy convertor is provided and includes a foundation base resting on the seabed and a column supporting the wind energy convertor which is linked to the foundation base. The column and the base are linked by an articulated joint connection, allowing tilt motions of the column in all directions from a vertical axis. A wind power generator facility including such a support, and a method of erecting such a foundation system, are also provided.

Abstract: A foundation system for supporting an offshore wind energy convertor is provided and includes a foundation base resting on the seabed and a column supporting the wind energy convertor which is linked to the foundation base. The column and the base are linked by an articulated joint connection, allowing tilt motions of the column in all directions from a vertical axis. A wind power generator facility including such a support, and a method of erecting such a foundation system, are also provided.

Abstract: In one embodiment, it is determined when a pre-determined outcome occurs. The outcome may provide a predetermined machine pay that is awarded to a first user playing a game. One or more users are then determined based on a criteria for awarding a bonus. The one or more users include at least one user different from the first user. A bonus amount is then determined for each of the one or more users. For example, the bonus amount may be a certain percentage of the machine pay that was awarded. The bonus amount is then awarded to each of the one or more users. In one embodiment, the bonus amount awarded is not part of the pre-determined amount that was awarded to the first user.

Abstract: Protective barrier consisting of at least two ballastable elements (3, 4) adapted to surround at least partially the work to be protected (1).The height of the individual elements is greater than the water depth. The elements comprise a connection device permitting the structural continuity of the elements after assembly. The protective barrier is entirely independent of the work to be protected. The positioning of the elements around the work is effected by means of a positioning system provided in the sea bed and/or the individual elements of the protective barrier.