Abstract: An applicator assembly for applying at least a portion of an analyte monitor includes a frame having a longitudinal axis and an opening, a resilient member having at least a first portion fixed relative to the frame and a second portion movable axially relative to the frame, a needle, and a cap engageable with the frame to cover at least part of the opening. The cap is adjustable to increase a bias on the resilient member and to move the second portion of the resilient member away from the opening. When the cap is separated from the frame, the second portion of the resilient member is configured to be held relative to the frame. The hold on the second portion of the resilient member is releasable, such that the bias on the resilient member advances the second portion of the resilient member and the needle towards the opening.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose techniques for orchestrating a complex data processing scheme for an investigative process using a machine-learning based orchestration model that is trained to optimize the use of computing resources based at least in part on a feedback loop. An input data object associated with an investigative process can be selected for investigation; a predictive data analysis sub-routine for processing the input data object can be intelligently selected from a plurality of predictive data analysis sub-routines by the machine-learning based orchestration model; and a processing orchestration action can be initiated based at least in part on an investigative score output by the predictive data analysis sub-routine. The processing orchestration action can include closing the input data object, continuing to process the input data object with additional predictive data analysis sub-routines, or passing the input data object to a predictive entity for further processing.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose techniques for optimizing a plurality of machine-learning based models for an end-to-end investigative process. The techniques include generating a profile for an input data object associated with an investigative process. A first machine-learning based model is used to select a predictive data analysis sub-routine for processing the profile. A second machine-learning based model is used to determine a predictive entity for performing an investigative process for the profile. An investigative outcome is received from the predictive entity. A historical optimization data object is augmented with the investigative outcome, the profile, the predictive data analysis sub-routine, or the predictive entity and the first machine-learning based model and the second machine-learning based model are trained using the historical optimization object.

Abstract: A system and a method for the determination and forecast of absolute and relative risks for car accidents based on exclusively non-insurance related measuring data and based on automated traffic pattern recognition, wherein data records of accident events are generated and location-dependent probability values for specific accident conditions associated with the risk of car accident are determined. The proposed system provides a grid-based, technically new way of automation of risk-prediction related to motor accidents using environment based factors including socio-economic factors that are impacting motor traffic and are location dependent received from appropriate measuring devices and systems. In this way, predictions of the accident risk for arbitrary areas can be provided. The system is calibrated by comparing features of areas or road segments with the number and type of accidents that have measured or registered there, linking the features and accident data e.g.

Abstract: A media gateway and method with a media session manager function, a media processor function, and a media session state datastore function. The functions are provided by one or more instantiations which allow for independent scalability of the functions in the media gateway.

Abstract: Proposed are a measuring apparatus (1) and a measuring method for automated traffic and driving pattern recognition and location-dependent measurement and forecast of absolute and relative risks for car accidents based on exclusively non-insurance related measuring data and based on automated traffic pattern recognition and associated with the traffic and driving pattern providing a high degree of temporal and spatial resolution. The proposed apparatus (1) provides a grid-based (2121, 2122, 2123, 2124), technically new way of automation of automated traffic and driving pattern recognition and risk-prediction related to motor accidents using environment based factors (elevation, road network, traffic data, weather conditions including socio-economic factors) that are impacting motor traffic and are location dependent received from appropriate measuring devices (41, . . . , 45). In this way, predictions of the accident risk for arbitrary areas can be provided.

Abstract: A telephony signalling element and method with a signalling processing function and a session datastore function. The signalling processing function has associated functions that are provided by one or more instantiations, and the session datastore function has associated functions that are provided by one or more instantiations. The instantiations allow for independent scalability of the functions in the telephony signalling element.

Abstract: A media gateway and method with a media session manager function, a media processor function, and a media session state datastore function. The functions are provided by one or more instantiations which allow for independent scalability of the functions in the media gateway.

Abstract: A media gateway and method with a media session manager function, a media processor function, and a media session state datastore function. The functions are provided by one or more instantiations which allow for independent scalability of the functions in the media gateway.

Abstract: Proposed are a system (1) and a method for the determination and forecast of absolute and relative risks for car accidents based on exclusively non-insurance related measuring data and based on automated traffic pattern recognition, wherein data records of accident events are generated and location-dependent probability values for specific accident conditions associated with the risk of car accident are determined. Thus, the proposed system (1) provides a grid-based (2121, 2122, 2123, 2124), technically new way of automation of risk-prediction related to motor accidents using environment based factors (elevation, road network, traffic data, weather conditions) including socio-economic factors that are impacting motor traffic and are location dependent received from appropriate measuring devices and systems (41, . . . , 45). In this way, predictions of the accident risk for arbitrary areas can be provided.

Abstract: Proposed are a measuring apparatus (1) and a measuring method for automated traffic and driving pattern recognition and location-dependent measurement and forecast of absolute and relative risks for car accidents based on exclusively non-insurance related measuring data and based on automated traffic pattern recognition and associated with the traffic and driving pattern providing a high degree of temporal and spatial resolution. The proposed apparatus (1) provides a grid-based (2121, 2122, 2123, 2124), technically new way of automation of automated traffic and driving pattern recognition and risk-prediction related to motor accidents using environment based factors (elevation, road network, traffic data, weather conditions including socio-economic factors) that are impacting motor traffic and are location dependent received from appropriate measuring devices (41, . . . , 45). In this way, predictions of the accident risk for arbitrary areas can be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to sending media packets, such as SIP or RTP, via a media forwarding element which includes an anycast interface having an address shared with other media forwarding elements. If network topology changes or a media forwarding element becomes unavailable, then anycast messages may be routed to a different media forwarding element sharing the same anycast address. The new media element can then take over handling of the call from the first one.

Abstract: A media gateway and method with a media session manager function, a media processor function, and a media session state datastore function. The functions are provided by one or more instantiations which allow for independent scalability of the functions in the media gateway.

Abstract: A telephony signalling element and method with a signalling processing function and a session datastore function. The signalling processing function has associated functions that are provided by one or more instantiations, and the session datastore function has associated functions that are provided by one or more instantiations. The instantiations allow for independent scalability of the functions in the telephony signalling element.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are described for managing network communications to a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server capable of SIP processing using a SIP stack. A data packet is received from a network device. It is determined, from the data packet, whether the network device is a device recognized by the SIP server. Responsive to this determination, and before SIP processing using the SIP stack, it is determined whether the data packet conforms to a permitted configuration. The permitted configuration includes that data of the data packet indicates an unfragmented User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packet and that data indicative of SIP data in the received data packet matches a parsing rule. If the data packet conforms to the permitted configuration, it is passed to the SIP stack, if not it is discarded.

Abstract: The invention relates to sending media packets, such as SIP or RTP, via a media forwarding element which includes an anycast interface having an address shared with other media forwarding elements. If network topology changes or a media forwarding element becomes unavailable, then anycast messages may be routed to a different media forwarding element sharing the same anycast address. The new media element can then take over handling of the call from the first one.

Abstract: Measures for enabling media bypass of one or more session border controllers (SBCs) in a telecommunications network which includes a plurality of SBCs. An SBC receives an inbound offer message requesting setup of a media session between an originating endpoint device and a terminating endpoint device. The SBC transmits an outbound offer message to an ensuing SBC, wherein the originating endpoint device address comprised in the inbound offer message is re-written with an SBC address in the outbound offer message. The SBC receives an inbound answer message including a terminating endpoint device address. In response to receipt of the inbound answer message, the SBC transmits an outbound answer message to the originating endpoint device without re-writing the terminating endpoint device address, whereby the SBC and the ensuing SBC are bypassed in the media path for the media session.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are described for managing network communications to a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server capable of SIP processing using a SIP stack. A data packet is received from a network device. It is determined, from the data packet, whether the network device is a device recognized by the SIP server. Responsive to this determination, and before SIP processing using the SIP stack, it is determined whether the data packet conforms to a permitted configuration. The permitted configuration includes that data of the data packet indicates an unfragmented User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packet and that data indicative of SIP data in the received data packet matches a parsing rule. If the data packet conforms to the permitted configuration, it is passed to the SIP stack, if not it is discarded.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are described for managing network communications to a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server capable of SIP processing using a SIP stack. A data packet is received from a network device. It is determined, from the data packet, whether the network device is a device recognized by the SIP server. Responsive to this determination, and before SIP processing using the SIP stack, it is determined whether the data packet conforms to a permitted configuration. The permitted configuration includes that data of the data packet indicates an unfragmented User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packet and that data indicative of SIP data in the received data packet matches a parsing rule. If the data packet conforms to the permitted configuration, it is passed to the SIP stack, if not it is discarded.

Abstract: There is provided a method of enabling media bypass for a media gateway in a telecommunications network which includes a plurality of media gateways via which a signaling path for transfer of signaling information for setup of a communication session between endpoint devices can be established and via which a media path for transfer of media data between the endpoint devices during the communication session can be established.