Abstract: In some examples, a method includes receiving, by an egress network device for a network, messages from each of a plurality of ingress network devices for the network, wherein each of the messages specifies a multicast source, a multicast group, and an upstream multicast hop weight value for multicast traffic for the multicast source and the multicast group; selecting, by the egress network device and based on the upstream multicast hop weight values specified by the received messages, one of the plurality of ingress network devices to which to send a multicast join message of a plurality of multicast join messages for the multicast source and multicast group; and sending, by the egress network device, the multicast join message to the selected one of the plurality of ingress network devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods leverage trust anchors to generate tokens which can then be used by network functions (NFs). A virtualization infrastructure manager (VIM) for a virtualized platform receives a NF software package and a certificate request token (CRT) from a management function. The NF is a virtual NF, a containerized NF, or another virtual entity (xNF) to be deployed. The CRT is digitally signed by the management function and includes a network address of a trust anchor platform and a NF profile. The VIM deploys the NF and provides the CRT to the NF. The NF obtains from the CRT the network address of the trust anchor platform, generates a certificate signing request (CSR) for a digital certificate, and submits the CSR and the CRT to the trust anchor platform. The NF receives a digital certificate from the trust anchor platform based on validation of both the CSR and CRT.

Abstract: Multiview images may comprise attribute frames and geometry frames. Samples of a geometry frames may comprise depth information corresponding to collocated samples of the attribute frames. Additional edge feature frames may be generated, for the multiview images, with samples of the edge feature frame indicating whether collocated samples of the geometry frames are at edges and/or discontinuities. Information from the edge feature frame may be used to correct quantization errors that may be associated with samples, of the geometry frames, that are located at edges and discontinuities.

Abstract: Existing approaches to security within network, for instance oneM2M networks, are limited. For example, content might only be protected while the content is in transit between entities that trust each other. Here, the integrity and the confidentiality of content in an M2M network are protected. Such content may be “at rest,” such that the content is stored at a hosting node. Only authorized entities may store and retrieve the data that is stored at the hosting node, and the data may be protected from a confidentiality perspective and an integrity perspective.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a dynamic caching platform. The dynamic caching platform may train a machine learning model based on historical complexity score information. The dynamic caching platform may receive information streams from a client metaverse device and a metaverse host system. The dynamic caching platform may generate a complexity score based on the interaction information streams using the machine learning model. The dynamic caching platform may compare the complexity score to complexity thresholds. Based on the comparison, the dynamic caching platform may identify caching rules. The dynamic caching platform may cache interaction information based on the caching rules. The dynamic caching platform may update the complexity score using the machine learning model. The dynamic caching platform may update the caching rules based on the updated complexity score. The dynamic caching platform may cache interaction information based on the updated caching rules.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to operate closed-lid portable computers are disclosed. An example portable computer includes a first display on a lid of the portable computer, the first display to be deactivated when the lid is in a closed position; a second display distinct from the first display, the second display to be visible when the lid is in the closed position; instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to cause activation of the first display in response to a user interaction with the second display while the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lithium ion cells and specifically to lower capacity (3-10 Ah) elliptic cylindrical lithium ion cells with individual positive and negative terminals projecting from the top of the cell. In particular, the present invention relates to lower capacity elliptic cylindrical lithium ion cells with plastic compression seals, and method of processing them. The cells of the present application exhibit good charge retention and low internal resistance and can be employed for mission critical applications viz. powering satellites, launch vehicles, military vehicles, submarines and electric vehicles.

Abstract: A clock and data recovery device that includes a first phase detector, a pulse filter, a charge pump, a loop filter and a voltage-controlled oscillator is introduced. The first phase detector generates a first phase state signal according to a data signal and a first output signal. The pulse filter adjusts the first phase state signal according to a capacitance of a loop capacitor to generate a filtered signal. The charge pump generates a pumping signal according to the filtered signal. The loop filter generates a control signal according to the pumping signal. The voltage-controlled oscillator generates a second output signal and adjust a frequency of the second output signal according to the control signal, wherein the first output signal is generated according to the second output signal.

Abstract: A method or system for estimating delays in design under tests (DUTs) using machine learning. The system accesses multiple DUTs, each comprising various logic blocks. For each DUT, a combinatorial path is identified, connecting one or more logic blocks. A feature vector is generated, including values of orthogonal features representing the combinatorial path's characteristics. Each DUT is compiled for emulation, and the delay of its combinatorial path is measured. These measured delays, along with the corresponding feature vectors, are used to train a machine learning delay model. The trained model is designed to receive a combinatorial path of a DUT as input and generate an estimated wire delay as output. This approach leverages machine learning to predict delays in electronic designs, improving the efficiency and accuracy of delay estimations in complex circuits.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses, processes, and computer-readable media to capture images with subjects at different depths. A method of processing image data includes obtaining, at an imaging device, a first image of an environment from an image sensor of the imaging device; determining a region of interest of the first image based on features depicted in the first image, wherein the features are associated with the environment; determining a representative luma value associated with the first image based on image data in the region of interest of the first image; determining one or more exposure control parameters based on the representative luma value; and obtaining, at the imaging device, a second image captured based on the one or more exposure control parameters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are low dielectric constant (low-k) two-dimensional covalent organic framework materials that have a dielectric constant k less than 2.4, optionally less than 1.9, and are comprised of regularly porous, covalently linked, layer structures.

Abstract: Methods, system, and apparatuses may support end-to-end (E2E) quality of service (QoS) through the use of service layer (SL) sessions. For example, an application can communicate with a targeted device based on application specified schedule, latency, jitter, error rate, throughput, level of security, and cost requirements.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for developing an individual-specific patient baseline for a target patient. An exemplary method involves: determining one or more acuity scores for the target patient; identifying patient health data corresponding to one or more low acuity time periods; storing retrospective clinical data from a group of patients in a second database; comparing the patient health data corresponding to the one or more low acuity time periods with retrospective clinical data from a group of patients by identifying one or more patient subgroups; determining the individual-specific patient baseline using an adaptive baseline selection algorithm, wherein the adaptive baseline selection algorithm is used to determine whether to determine the individual-specific patient baseline using patient health data or using retrospective clinical data from one or more patient subgroups; and displaying, using a user interface, the individual-specific patient baseline.

Abstract: A Phase Locked Loop (PLL) with reduced jitter includes: a phase detector, for comparing the phases of a reference clock and feedback clock to generate up and down control signals; a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) for generating an oscillation signal; an output divider, for dividing the oscillation signal to generate an output clock; a fractional feedback divider for receiving the oscillation signal and performing frequency division on the oscillation signal according to a modulated sequence to generate a modulated clock; and a divider coupled in series to the fractional feedback divider, for dividing the modulated clock of the fractional feedback divider by a fixed modulus to generate a divided clock. A frequency of the modulated clock of the fractional feedback divider is an integer multiple of the frequency of the divided clock, and one of the modulated clock and divided clock is used as the feedback clock.

Abstract: A user plane function UPF receives, from a SMF, a DU identification information for identifying a plurality of packets for one or more DUs of an application. The UPF receives a first plurality of packets, of the plurality of packets, of a first DU of the application; and a second plurality of packets, of the plurality of packets, of a second DU of the application. The UPF sends, to an access node and using the DU identification information a first GTP container comprising a first GTP header comprising a first number identifying the first plurality of packets, and a second GTP container comprising a second GTP header comprising a second number identifying the second plurality of packets.

Abstract: Imaging systems and techniques are described. For example, an imaging system may receive raw image data captured using an image sensor. The imaging system may process the raw image data according to a first image signal processor (ISP) setting to generate a first image and process the raw image data according to a second ISP setting (that is distinct from the first ISP setting) to generate a second image. The imaging system may output the first image and the second image.

Abstract: Described herein are complete lifecycle management processes for IoT/M2M devices. In an example, devices are commissioned and de-commissioned in a given system without requiring a user/human administrator. A delegated life-cycle management process is described, wherein devices rely upon a delegatee, which may have more computing and battery resources than the devices, to perform complete or partial lifecycle management operations on behalf of the devices. The delegatee may be a trusted entity that may belong to the same domain as the devices. Further, a Trust Enabling Infrastructure (TEI) is described herein, which may belong to a different trusted domain than the given device and its delegatee.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a turbomachine comprising a low pressure (LP) spool and a high pressure (HP) spool that rotate about a central axis, an electric motor mechanically coupled to the LP spool for selectively rotating the LP spool, a starter assembly mechanically coupled to the HP spool for selectively rotating the HP spool, and a controller in operative communication with the electric motor and the starter assembly, the controller being configured to operate the electric motor to rotate the LP spool and operate the starter assembly to rotate the HP spool during engine startup.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, at a network device, a registration request that comprises a subscription concealed identifier (SUCI) associated with a particular user equipment (UE) device. The network device determines whether the SUCI indicates a request for null-scheme network access; and retrieves a scheme authorization parameter for the UE device when it is determined that the SUCI indicates a request for null-scheme network access. The scheme authorization parameter indicates whether the UE device is authorized for null-scheme access to a service provider network. The network device determines whether the UE device is authorized for null-scheme network access based on the retrieved scheme authorization parameter and performs processing associated with null-scheme network access when it is determined that the particular UE device is authorized for null-scheme network access.

Abstract: A Phase Locked Loop (PLL) with reduced jitter includes: a phase detector, for comparing the phases of a reference clock and feedback clock to generate up and down control signals; a Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) for generating an oscillation signal; an output divider, for dividing the oscillation signal to generate an output clock; a fractional feedback divider for receiving the oscillation signal and performing frequency division on the oscillation signal according to a modulated sequence to generate a modulated clock; and a divider coupled in series to the fractional feedback divider, for dividing the modulated clock of the fractional feedback divider by a fixed modulus to generate a divided clock. A frequency of the modulated clock of the fractional feedback divider is an integer multiple of the frequency of the divided clock, and one of the modulated clock and divided clock is used as the feedback clock.