Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described herein for beamforming based initial access, beam management, and beam based mobility designs for NR systems. Issues are identified and addressed related to, for example, initial access, control channel design, eMBB and URLLC mixing, and beam training.

Abstract: New radio channel designs incorporate a synchronization signal burst series frame structure, with higher layer channels mapped to physical channels transmitted during a synchronization signal, allowing user equipment to select beams during which to listen for paging information. A physical common control channel configuration information element may be used to signal the paging configuration as part of the System Information. Paging may occur with or without user equipment assistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel framework for the creation, management and electronic transfer of electronic, machine-readable data as tangible digital assets accessible from a network storage (e.g., blockchain, for example), which can be utilized by entities via native and/or third party software. The disclosed framework can operate by transforming data in a raw static format to a liquid format through standardization and factorization. The data can be standardized via tags associated with governance and policy frameworks, as well as infrastructure requirements. In some embodiments, the (tagged) data can be factorized to create data (or containers, data models or collections of containers/models) as labeled, intelligent data. And, the framework can then electronically transfer the labeled data. As a result, capabilities of data liquidity can be achieved via a web-agnostic storage and framework accessible through smart contracts.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that provide a novel electronic transfer framework that enables the sharing, control and hosting of electronic information via existing banking (or payment) rails. The disclosed framework can realize a newly formed, scalable relational-based database system that enables entities and systems to realize novel mechanisms for mapping between and among each other. HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) iterations can be leveraged over the banking rails so as to enable operational node-based engagements between entities via the secure banking rails. Accordingly, the disclosed systems and methods enable the usage of the banking rails payment gateway logic to control and/or enable the access to entity's data. Therefore, in addition to the newly created ways of handling and processing data, the disclosed framework can evidence an increase in the computational efficiency online systems operate, while maintaining a security and governance level compliant with applied policies.

Abstract: A unique aerosol-compatible cell culture exposure system is described that allow serial dilution and delivery of aerosols, reactive gases, and VOCs at air-liquid interface (ALI) under physiologically relevant conditions. Generally, the cell culture system comprise one or more dilution manifolds, one or more flow splitters, and a sealed exposure chamber that houses a commercially-available cell culture plate with corresponding transwells.

Abstract: A movable barrier operator comprising a motor, communication circuitry configured to receive a control signal and communicate with a door lock associated with a passageway door, and a controller. The controller is configured to authenticate the control signal, wherein authenticating the control signal includes associating the signal with a first level of access or a second level of access. The controller is further configured to communicate with the door lock via the communication circuitry to permit opening of the passageway door in response to associating the control signal with the first level of access and inhibit opening of the passageway door in response to associating the control signal with the second level of access. The controller is configured to cause the motor to open the movable barrier regardless of association of the control signal with the first level of access or the second level of access.

Abstract: A method for determining a location of a vehicle includes a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) location system in a manufacturing environment. The method includes determining, when a key cycle transition condition of the vehicle and a vehicle gear transition condition of the vehicle are satisfied, a location parameter of the vehicle using an auxiliary location detection system, where the location parameter includes a location of the vehicle, identification information of the vehicle, and a timestamp of the vehicle. The method includes determining a vehicle time period based on the location parameter and a previous location parameter of the vehicle and validating a manufacturing routine of the vehicle when the location parameter satisfies a location condition and the vehicle time period satisfies a time condition.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed pertaining to paging for Unlicensed New Radio (NR-U). Methods include means to: perform paging using multiple paging occasions (POs) during a DRX Cycle, perform paging using a paging window, perform paging using a PO comprised of multiple sweeps and/or repetitions, signal DL channel access indication for paging, and perform paging using dynamic DRX. In accordance with one embodiment, an apparatus may receive a signal comprising a plurality of POs, wherein each PO comprises a plurality of physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring occasions. The apparatus may monitor, based on receiving an identifier associated with the apparatus, a portion of the plurality of paging occasions. The apparatus may detect, in a PDCCH monitoring occasion of the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions in the monitored portion, paging downlink control information (DCI).

Abstract: A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) may receive a tracking reference signal comprising resources located in one or more slots. The resources may be located in one or more symbols used for receiving a demodulation reference signal. The one or more symbols in which the resources of the tracking reference signal are located may be within a first five symbols in each of the one or more slots. At least one resource of the received tracking reference signal may be frequency multiplexed with the demodulation reference signal.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus designed to support flexible carrier bandwidths in new radio. Multiple carrier bands may be combined into a single composite carrier depending on channel availability in the carrier bands. A composite carrier indicator (CCI) indicates to network devices, the available carrier bands within the channel occupancy time. In addition, bandwidth part inactivity time is suspended when channel access is not available.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described herein for uplink control information (UCI) design for uplink (UL) transmission with configured grants. In accordance with one embodiment, a wireless communications device may receive, from a gNB, first information indicating a plurality of resources for a configured grant (CG) on a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH). The wireless communications device may determine, based on second information, a portion of the plurality of resources to use for transmitting a configured grant-uplink control information (CG-UCI). The wireless communications device may generate the CG-UCI, wherein the CG-UCI comprises at least one of: an identifier associated with the wireless communications device or an indication of a modulation and coding scheme (MCS). The wireless communications device may transmit, to the gNB on the PUSCH, the CG-UCI using the determined portion of the plurality of resources.

Abstract: This document provides materials and methods for identifying and quantifying AIM polypeptides in a sample using mass spectrometry techniques. For example, methods of using mass spectrometry to identify and quantify AIM polypeptides in a serum sample are provided. In some cases, quantification of AIM polypeptides can be used to diagnose and/or treat patients having a disease or disorder characterized by altered (e.g., increased or decreased) AIM polypeptide levels.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described herein for prioritizing sidelink communication transmissions. In accordance with one example embodiment, an apparatus may transmit, to a network node, assistance parameters associated with sidelink communication comprising quality of service (QoS) parameters. The apparatus may receive, from the network node, configuration parameters associated with sidelink communication that comprise a logical channel configuration, a mapping of a QoS parameter to a sidelink radio bearer, and a mapping of the sidelink radio bearer to a sidelink logical channel. The apparatus may receive a sidelink resource grant and may select, based on the logical channel configuration, one or more sidelink logical channels to be served by the sidelink resource grant. The apparatus may transmit a generated a medium access control (MAC) protocol data unit (PDU), comprising data associated with the selected one or more sidelink logical channels, using the received sidelink resource grant.

Abstract: A system for processing plastic waste may include a feed line, a feed fractionator, a hydrotreater, a catalytic reforming unit, a heavy oil cracker, and a steam cracker. A pyrolyzed plastics feed is separated into light, medium, and heavy hydrocarbon streams. The hydrotreater removes sulfur, and the catalytic reforming unit produces a circular aromatic-rich stream. The heavy oil cracker generates cracked streams. The steam cracker produces a circular olefin stream from a cracked stream. A system for processing plastic waste may include the feed line, the feed fractionator, the hydrotreater, a medium hydrocarbon fractionator, the catalytic reforming unit, a full-range reforming unit, the heavy oil cracker, and the steam cracker. The medium hydrocarbon fractionator produces two hydrocarbon streams. The full-range naphtha reforming unit produces a second circular aromatic-rich stream.

Abstract: A movable barrier operator comprising a motor, communication circuitry configured to receive a control signal and communicate with a door lock associated with a passageway door, and a controller. The controller is configured to authenticate the control signal, wherein authenticating the control signal includes associating the signal with a first level of access or a second level of access. The controller is further configured to communicate with the door lock via the communication circuitry to permit opening of the passageway door in response to associating the control signal with the first level of access and inhibit opening of the passageway door in response to associating the control signal with the second level of access. The controller is configured to cause the motor to open the movable barrier regardless of association of the control signal with the first level of access or the second level of access.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described herein for beamforming based initial access, beam management, and beam based mobility designs for NR systems. Issues are identified and addressed related to, for example, initial access, control channel design, eMBB and URLLC mixing, and beam training.

Abstract: The present application relates to compositions and methods for modulating expression of Family with Sequence Similarity 13 Member A (FAM13A) protein. In particular, the present application relates to nucleic acid-based therapeutics for reducing FAM13A gene expression via RNA interference and methods of using such nucleic acid-based therapeutics to reduce abdominal adiposity, reduce body weight, reduce fat mass, improve metabolic parameters including insulin resistance and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and reduce risk of myocardial infarction.

Abstract: Multiple mobility sets are maintained for nodes of radio networks. The sets comprise information such as: transmit and receive point identities; cell identities; beam identities; frequency channels; channel bandwidth; and black lists. The sets may be defined at different levels, such as network and physical (PHY) level. A network mobility set, e.g., a new-radio (NR) mobility set may, be determined by the gNB, the cell, the UE, or another device. Multiple radio access network nodes and UEs may exchange mobility set information to achieve a distributed mobility solution. A UE may monitor its orientation relative to a TRP, e.g., via use of an onboard MEMS gyroscope, and alter its beamforming parameters in response to changes in orientation and/or changes in TRP connection strength. Cell selection and reselection for beam based networks may use Single Frequency Network (SFN) broadcast of initial access signals without beam sweeping.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated methods of use for a controlled combination of reagents is disclosed. The apparatus includes a vessel 400, a vessel insert 220, and a cap element 200. The vessel 400 has a body portion 410 for receiving a biological sample. The vessel insert 220 receives at least one reagent therein. Preferably, the vessel insert 220 is received in a portion 420 of the vessel 400. The cap element 200 is attached to the vessel 400 to secure the vessel insert 220 in the vessel 400. During use, the vessel insert 220 is adapted to release its contents when the biological sample is introduced into the body portion 410 of the vessel 400 upon application of an intermixing force to the vessel insert 220. A variety of intermixing forces may be applied, depending upon the embodiment of the present invention and its associated methods of use.

Abstract: A method for determining a location of a vehicle including one or more image sensors in a manufacturing environment includes determining, when a key cycle transition condition of the vehicle and a vehicle gear transition condition of the vehicle are satisfied, a location parameter of the vehicle based on an image including a location tag and a previous image obtained from the one or more image sensors. The method includes determining a vehicle time period based on the image and the previous image. The method includes validating a manufacturing routine of the vehicle when the location parameter satisfies a location condition and the vehicle time period satisfies a time condition.