Abstract: Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for allocating a source specific multicast internet protocol address to a streaming media content are disclosed. For example, a processor of a device may receive a streaming media content, allocate a source specific multicast internet protocol address to the streaming media content for a base station of a cellular network, allocate a first broadcast channel of the base station to the streaming media content, and associate the first broadcast channel with the source specific multicast internet protocol address. The processor may further generate a manifest file, the manifest file including an identification of the streaming media content and the source specific multicast internet protocol address, transmit the manifest file via a second broadcast channel of the base station, and transmit the streaming media content via the first broadcast channel of the base station.

Abstract: A hard mask and a method of creating thereof are provided. A first layer is deposited that is configured to provide at least one of a chemical and a mechanical adhesion to a layer immediately below it. A second layer is deposited having an etch selectivity that is faster than the first layer. A third layer is deposited having an etch selectivity that is slower than the first and second layers. The third layer has a composite strength that is higher than the first and second layers. A photoresist layer is deposited on top of the third layer and chemically removed above an inner opening. The third layer and part of the second layer are anisotropically etched through the inner opening. The second layer and the first layer are isotropically etched to create overhang regions of the third layer.

Abstract: A solid state electrochemical battery and a method of creation thereof are provided. There is a first conductive electrode on top of a substrate. There is a first polar conductor layer on top of the conductive electrode layer. A first solid electrolyte layer is on top of the first polar conductor layer. There is a second polar conductor layer on top of the first solid electrolyte layer and a second conductive electrode layer on top of the second polar conductor layer. A third polar conductor layer is on top of the second conductive electrode layer and a second solid electrolyte layer is on top of the third polar conductor layer. There is a fourth polar conductor layer on top of the second solid electrolyte layer and a third conductive electrode layer on top of the fourth polar conductor layer.

Abstract: Devices, computer-implemented methods, and systems that can facilitate radio frequency identification components are provided. According to an embodiment, a device can comprise a memory that can be coupled to an integrated circuit device that can have a processor and an accelerator component that can execute a cryptographic module. The device can further comprise a radio frequency identification device that can be coupled to the integrated circuit device that can communicate with a radio frequency identification reader device based on the cryptographic module.

Abstract: Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for allocating a source specific multicast internet protocol address to a streaming media content are disclosed. For example, a processor of a device may receive a streaming media content, allocate a source specific multicast internet protocol address to the streaming media content for a base station of a cellular network, allocate a first broadcast channel of the base station to the streaming media content, and associate the first broadcast channel with the source specific multicast internet protocol address. The processor may further generate a manifest file, the manifest file including an identification of the streaming media content and the source specific multicast internet protocol address, transmit the manifest file via a second broadcast channel of the base station, and transmit the streaming media content via the first broadcast channel of the base station.

Abstract: A hard mask and a method of creating thereof are provided. A first layer is deposited that is configured to provide at least one of a chemical and a mechanical adhesion to a layer immediately below it. A second layer is deposited having an etch selectivity that is faster than the first layer. A third layer is deposited having an etch selectivity that is slower than the first and second layers. The third layer has a composite strength that is higher than the first and second layers. A photoresist layer is deposited on top of the third layer and chemically removed above an inner opening. The third layer and part of the second layer are anisotropically etched through the inner opening. The second layer and the first layer are isotropically etched to create overhang regions of the third layer.

Abstract: A driven steerable suspension system is mounted to each of a vehicle frame and a pair of wheels of a vehicle. The system includes a subframe including first and second flanks for mounting along the vehicle frame. The system includes first and second suspension assemblies coupled to the first and second flanks, respectively. Each of the assemblies include a lower control arm extending between lower inboard and outboard joints, and an upper control arm extending between upper inboard and outboard joints. Each of the assemblies include a steering knuckle pivotally coupled to the lower outboard joint and the upper outboard joints. Each of the assemblies include a wheel hub rotatably coupled to the steering knuckle. Each of the assemblies include a dampened biasing member pivotally mounted to the subframe and the lower control arm. Each of the assemblies include a drive axle rotatably coupled with the wheel hub.

Abstract: A processing system may identify a trajectory of a mobile endpoint device from a first management area toward a second management area of the cellular network, identify a first media program that is being broadcast by at least one base station in the first management area on a first broadcast channel that is tuned to by the mobile endpoint device, and determine a level of aggregate demand for the first media program in the second management area, where the level of aggregate demand is increased when it is identified that the mobile endpoint device is tuned to the first broadcast channel. The processing system may further assign the first media program to a second broadcast channel of at least one base station in the second management area based upon the level of aggregate demand, and broadcast the first media program via the second broadcast channel.

Abstract: Methods of forming semiconductor packages include providing a lead frame having leads and no tie-bars. Tape is attached to the lead frame and one or more semiconductor die are coupled therewith. Electrical contacts of the die are interconnected with the leads using electrical connectors. An encapsulated assembly is formed by at least partially encapsulating the die and electrical connectors. The assembly is singulated to form a semiconductor package. The tape is detached from the package or encapsulated assembly. One or more die attach flags may be attached to the tape and the die may be attached thereto. Semiconductor packages formed using the methods include one or more semiconductor die at least partially encapsulated, pins exposed through the encapsulant, electrical connectors within the encapsulant and electrically interconnecting the pins with electrical contacts of the die, and no tie-bars coupling the die with the pins. Packages may also include die attach flags.

Abstract: Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for allocating a source specific multicast internet protocol address to a streaming media content are disclosed. For example, a processor of a device may receive a streaming media content, allocate a source specific multicast internet protocol address to the streaming media content for a base station of a cellular network, allocate a first broadcast channel of the base station to the streaming media content, and associate the first broadcast channel with the source specific multicast internet protocol address. The processor may further generate a manifest file, the manifest file including an identification of the streaming media content and the source specific multicast internet protocol address, transmit the manifest file via a second broadcast channel of the base station, and transmit the streaming media content via the first broadcast channel of the base station.

Abstract: A solid state electrochemical battery fabrication device and a method of creating the solid state electrochemical battery are provided. There is a first chamber comprising a first magnetron and a second chamber comprising a second magnetron, coupled to the first chamber. There is a third chamber comprising a vapor source for a polymer deposition, coupled to the second chamber. A Knudsen cell is coupled to the third chamber and configured to deposit lithium on a battery being fabricated. A linear hollow shaft connects the first, second, and third chambers, and provides a hermetic seal. A first telescopic arm having a housing is coupled to a first end of the hollow shaft and configured to extend out of its housing from the first chamber to the second chamber.

Abstract: A hard mask and a method of creating thereof are provided. A first layer is deposited that is configured to provide at least one of a chemical and a mechanical adhesion to a layer immediately below it. A second layer is deposited having an etch selectivity that is faster than the first layer. A third layer is deposited having an etch selectivity that is slower than the first and second layers. The third layer has a composite strength that is higher than the first and second layers. A photoresist layer is deposited on top of the third layer and chemically removed above an inner opening. The third layer and part of the second layer are anisotropically etched through the inner opening. The second layer and the first layer are isotropically etched to create overhang regions of the third layer.

Abstract: A solid state electrochemical battery and a method of creation thereof are provided. There is a first conductive electrode on top of a substrate. There is a first polar conductor layer on top of the conductive electrode layer. A first solid electrolyte layer is on top of the first polar conductor layer. There is a second polar conductor layer on top of the first solid electrolyte layer and a second conductive electrode layer on top of the second polar conductor layer. A third polar conductor layer is on top of the second conductive electrode layer and a second solid electrolyte layer is on top of the third polar conductor layer. There is a fourth polar conductor layer on top of the second solid electrolyte layer and a third conductive electrode layer on top of the fourth polar conductor layer.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a media stream at a media device and converting, at the media device, the media stream into data packets. The method includes initiating, with the media device, end-to-end connections between the media device and a receiving device via a plurality of cellular network and determining, at the media device, a quality of service factor for each cellular network of the plurality of cellular networks. The method includes selecting, at the media device, a single cellular network of the plurality of cellular networks based on the quality of service factor for each cellular network of the plurality of cellular networks. The method also includes transmitting the data packets from the media device via the single cellular network to the receiving device.

Abstract: Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for allocating a source specific multicast internet protocol address to a streaming media content are disclosed. For example, a processor of a device may receive a streaming media content, allocate a source specific multicast internet protocol address to the streaming media content for a base station of a cellular network, allocate a first broadcast channel of the base station to the streaming media content, and associate the first broadcast channel with the source specific multicast internet protocol address. The processor may further generate a manifest file, the manifest file including an identification of the streaming media content and the source specific multicast internet protocol address, transmit the manifest file via a second broadcast channel of the base station, and transmit the streaming media content via the first broadcast channel of the base station.

Abstract: A processing system may identify a trajectory of a mobile endpoint device from a first management area toward a second management area of the cellular network, identify a first media program that is being broadcast by at least one base station in the first management area on a first broadcast channel that is tuned to by the mobile endpoint device, and determine a level of aggregate demand for the first media program in the second management area, where the level of aggregate demand is increased when it is identified that the mobile endpoint device is tuned to the first broadcast channel. The processing system may further assign the first media program to a second broadcast channel of at least one base station in the second management area based upon the level of aggregate demand, and broadcast the first media program via the second broadcast channel.

Abstract: Devices, computer-readable media, and methods for allocating a source specific multicast internet protocol address to a streaming media content are disclosed. For example, a processor of a device may receive a streaming media content, allocate a source specific multicast internet protocol address to the streaming media content for a base station of a cellular network, allocate a first broadcast channel of the base station to the streaming media content, and associate the first broadcast channel with the source specific multicast internet protocol address. The processor may further generate a manifest file, the manifest file including an identification of the streaming media content and the source specific multicast internet protocol address, transmit the manifest file via a second broadcast channel of the base station, and transmit the streaming media content via the first broadcast channel of the base station.

Abstract: A particular method includes receiving a media stream that includes digital broadcast grade video. The method further includes compressing the media stream to form a compressed digital media stream using a Joint Photographic Experts Group 2000 compliant compression coding system. The method further includes converting the compressed digital media stream into data packets. The method further includes selecting a cellular data network from a plurality of available cellular data networks based on one or more quality of service factors. The method further includes transmitting the data packets via the cellular data network.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a media stream at a media device and converting, at the media device, the media stream into data packets. The method includes initiating, with the media device, end-to-end connections between the media device and a receiving device via a plurality of cellular network and determining, at the media device, a quality of service factor for each cellular network of the plurality of cellular networks. The method includes selecting, at the media device, a single cellular network of the plurality of cellular networks based on the quality of service factor for each cellular network of the plurality of cellular networks. The method also includes transmitting the data packets from the media device via the single cellular network to the receiving device.

Abstract: Various hybrid structures and methods of making the hybrid structures are provided. In one embodiment, a hybrid structure includes a backbone member of a first material composition and a secondary member of a second material composition different than the backbone member. The backbone member includes at least one closed portion along the length of the backbone member having a cross-section which varies along the length of the backbone, and the secondary member is disposed about at least a portion of the backbone member. In another embodiment, the secondary member extends about a portion of the external surface of the backbone member, through an opening of the backbone member and to the interior of the backbone member to interlock with the backbone member.