Abstract: Systems are methods are described which allow for “zero-touch” provisioning (ZTP) to be used to seamlessly bring up devices such as Gateways/Access Points/Switches or any other networking devices connected over different uplink types such as aggregated links (Static LAG, LACP), trunk ports, and the like. Provisioning is adapted specifically for trunk and/or LACP ports in order to maintain the automation and optimization benefits typically provided by ZTP. A method can include transmitting a discover message, and receiving a response message based on the discover message. Then, determining whether a pre-defined extension is included in the response message that indicates a port type and a virtual local area network (VLAN) configuration. Automatic configuration of one or more ports and a VLAN can be performed as indicated by the pre-defined extension. Thus, ZTP can be restarted in accordance with the configuration of the network device.

Abstract: A system includes masking servers, transport servers, and signal servers. Each transport server stores masking server Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Each signal server is configured to store transport server IP addresses, receive an update request from a client, and send the transport server IP addresses to the client in response to the update request. Each transport server is configured to receive a request data payload for a destination target server from the client, select a masking server, and send the request data payload to the selected masking server. The selected masking server is configured to send the request data payload to the target server, receive a response data payload from the target server, and send the response data payload to the transport server from which the request data payload was received. The transport server that receives the response data payload sends the response data payload to the client.

Abstract: The disclosed technology is directed towards locating and counting unused nodes, such as free Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) address blocks. A hierarchical structure of nodes is created from an origin block to a specified lower level, and the hierarchical structure is processed using mapping and eliminating to locate free nodes. A first node group comprises node(s) in use, a second node group identifies intermediate subnets between the first node of the first node group and the specified origin block, and a third node group identifies any subnets hierarchically below node(s) in use. Unused (free) node count information is obtained based on nodes below the origin block that are not in the first node group, the second node group, or the third node group.

Abstract: A system and method for the late-binding of time-based media in real-time. With late binding, the sender may create time-based media before or at the same time an active delivery route to the recipient is discovered. As soon as the route becomes available, the media is transmitted. The existing DNS and email infrastructure is possibly used for route discovery, while any real-time transmission protocol may be used for the actual delivery of the media. “Progressive” emails may also be used for the real-time delivery of time-based media.

Abstract: Systems and methods to support flexible scaling and dynamic resource allocation for virtualized cable data plane applications. The system includes a head end together with a node to provide data to customer devices. A container operating that includes a data plane application that provides packets of data for transmission to the node. The data plane application is instantiated with at least one of a virtual networking function and a computing resource function.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device obtains a first set of measurements of a path metric for a path in a network that are measured using periodic probing of the path. The device obtains a second set of measurements of the path metric for the path that are measured using fine-grained probing of the path at a higher frequency than that of the periodic probing. The device generates a predictive model that predicts values of the path metric, based on the first set of measurements and on the second set of measurements. The device causes, based on a value of the path metric predicted by the predictive model, traffic to be rerouted from the path to another path in the network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for social media music streaming may include (1) creating a digital video room for a group of users that is configured to alternate between a lobby state and a live state and, in response to a triggering event, (2) toggling between (i) a lobby interface, corresponding to the lobby state, that enables asynchronous digital exchanges between the users of the group and (ii) a live interface, corresponding to the live state, that enables synchronous video conferencing between the users of the group. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of detecting latency in message delivery in a communication network is disclosed. One or more data centers receives messages that are to be published via the communication network. The system receives queries from subscribers, processes the queries and transmits messages to the subscribers in response to the queries. The subscribers acknowledge the messages. The system uses its own processing time and the acknowledgement time to assess latency in message delivery. The system also may use the information to determine which data center or geographic location is experiencing relatively higher latency than other data centers or locations.

Abstract: The described technology is directed towards maintaining and using a version-based hierarchy of software resources (e.g., file system files) to return version-specific responses to clients. A client sends its version information with each data request, and gets back a response based upon that version. Version changes are made by maintaining the current version of each software code resource and overriding the current version with a previous version for clients as needed. The technology allows updates (e.g., for new devices and new software resource versions) to be supported by inserting resources into the resource hierarchy and moving resources therein based upon versioning. A system based on deltas is also contemplated, in which only parts of a file may be changed relative to a different version, instead of overriding the entire file.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus may include a processor and storage accessible to the processor. The storage may include instructions executable to identify first, second, third, and fourth participants that are to engage in video conferencing. The instructions may also be executable to access data related to the participants. The instructions may then be executable to, based on the data, group the first and second participants together for a first video conference and group the third and fourth participants together for a second video conference. Based on the grouping, the instructions may then be executable to provide a graphical user interface including video feeds of the participants according to the groupings and allowing a fifth participant to enter the different groups to converse audibly with the different groups. The groupings may be made based on past participation in other video conferences and/or traits of the respective participants, for example.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a traffic redirect module that creates a traffic sink interface that enables data to be sent to it, without generating an error if an underlying physical link does not exist. To send data over a physical link, a processor of the electronic device creates a network interface to connect to another electronic device using a transport connection over the physical link. If the physical link disconnects, then the processor removes the network interface, and the traffic redirect module redirects data to be sent to the other electronic device to use the traffic sink interface, without indicating that the physical link has disconnected. When the physical link reconnects, or a new physical link to the other electronic device is established, the processor creates a new network interface to connect to the other electronic device using the transport connection over the reconnected or new physical link.

Abstract: A method of signaling enhancement for an always-on PDU session is provided. A User Equipment (UE) transmits a Non-Access Stratum (NAS) request message to a mobile communication network. The NAS request message includes an Always-on PDU Session Requested (APSR) Information Element (IE). The UE receives a NAS response message including an Always-on PDU Session Indication (APSI) IE from the mobile communication network. The APSI IE includes a time length indicator. In response to the APSI IE indicating that the always-on PDU session is not allowed, the UE starts a timer based on the time length indicator and retransmits the NAS request message to the mobile communication network when the timer expires.

Abstract: Supporting a scalable and Highly Available (HA) service platform. The service platform may be a virtual Cable Modem Termination System (vCMTS), a Passive Optical Network (PON), or a Broadband Network Gateway (BNG). A software component receives, from the service platform, an update about a particular unit of equipment, such as a cable modem (CM), Optical Network Unit (ONU)/Optical Network Terminal (ONT), or customer premises equipment (CPE). In response to receiving the update, the software component provides, to at least one edge router, route data for the particular unit of equipment. The route data informs the edge router of a next hop network address for a network address of the unit of equipment. The edge router is not and need not be provided with either (a) any Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) data for the particular unit of equipment and (b) any Neighbor Discovery (ND) data for the particular unit of equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing email attachments in an online content management system. In some implementations, a messaging client can receive input attaching a content item to an electronic message in a message thread. In response to the input, the messaging client can store the content item in a file system managed by an online content management system, generate a link to the content item, and insert the link in the electronic message. The content item can be shared with the recipients of the electronic message such that the content item can be synchronized across recipient devices by the online content management system. The messaging client on each recipient device and/or the sender's device can present representations of the attachments associated with the message thread in a centralized location on a GUI of the messaging client.

Abstract: In a wireless communication network, a Domain Name System (DNS) receives an Access Point Identifier (AP ID) for an access point that serves a User Equipment (UE). The DNS converts the AP ID into an Access Gateway Identifier (AGW ID) that comprises a location identifier. The DNS selects an External Gateway Identifier (EGW ID) that comprises the location identifier. The access gateway receives control signals having the AGW ID and exchanges user data between the access point and the external gateway to serve the UE. The co-located external gateway receives additional control signals having the EGW ID and exchanges the user data between the access gateway and an external system to serve the UE.

Abstract: A device for managing an extended home network is disclosed. This extended home network comprises a main home network and a secondary network, including an equipment adapted to execute an application based on a uniform resource locator address that enables the equipment to access, via a communication network, at least one piece of data enabling the execution of the application on the equipment. The management device is configured to: receive, via the main home network, a request to associate the equipment from the secondary network with the application, store a list of equipment from the secondary network in association with the application, receive a request to launch the application, from a terminal, via the secondary network, this request comprising an identifier of the application, provide the terminal, on reception of the launch request, with the list of equipment, receive, from the terminal, an identifier of an equipment on the list.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media for automated configuration determinations for data center devices using artificial intelligence are provided herein. An example computer-implemented method includes obtaining input information pertaining to one or more device-related changes to a data center; obtaining telemetry data attributed to one or more devices in the data center; determining one or more device configurations for implementation in at least one device in the data center in connection with the one or more device-related changes by processing the input information and the obtained telemetry data using one or more artificial intelligence techniques; and performing at least one automated action based at least in part on the one or more determined device configurations.

Abstract: Examples of systems and methods for network proxy server for energy efficient video streaming on mobile devices are generally described herein. A proxy server to deliver video content may include a communication module to intercept a request for video content from a mobile device, the request for video content intended for a content server and forward a modified request for the video content to the content server. The communication module may receive the video content from the content server and transfer a portion of the video content to the mobile device using a multipath transport protocol.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving a template usable to generate a configuration for at least one network device. A specification in a preprocess file can be interpreted to request at least one server-side feature to be used for the template. Data can be received from a server based on the interpreting the specification. The data can be provided to the template. The template can reference the data when generating the configuration.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus connectable with a user terminal via a network, includes circuitry configured to acquire information input to the user terminal by a user; search response information to be responded to the input information; respond, to the user terminal, a response message based on the response information to the input information; set a plurality of modes each used for performing a dialogue with the user terminal; and store history information of the dialogue that is performed with the user terminal using each of the plurality of modes in a memory.