Abstract: An apparatus and method of selectively sorting post-consumption items that are associated with radio-frequency tags based on data received from the RF tag. One embodiment includes a conveyor, a picker arm, and an RF reader. Another embodiment includes an RF reader and a receptacle for selectively holding post-consumption items based on data retrieved from the associated RF tag.

Abstract: Configurable probe blocks for system monitoring are disclosed. Example apparatus disclosed herein include a processor to perform operations including enabling, based on a value of a control word, a first probe input of a probe block, the first probe input mapped to a source of monitored network traffic in a software defined network. Disclosed example apparatus also include configuring, based on the value of the control word, a first trigger condition of the probe block to evaluate the monitored network traffic to determine whether the monitored network traffic has a first characteristic. Disclosed example apparatus further include configuring, based on the value of the control word, a first probe output of the probe block to output a result of the monitored network traffic being evaluated according to the first trigger condition, the first probe output to output the result to a network application of the software defined network.

Abstract: It is provided a circuit assembly, comprising at least one electronic circuit; at least one optical waveguide, wherein the core and the cladding of the optical waveguide are formed of an amorphous material; at least one carrier on which the optical waveguide is arranged; and at least one electro-optically active material layer electrically connected to the electronic circuit. The at least one electro-optically active material layer at least partially extends in the optical waveguide and the electrical connection between the electronic circuit and the at least one electro-optically active material layer is produced in that at least one electrical contact extends from the electronic circuit through at least one section of the cladding of the optical waveguide to the at least one electro-optically active material layer or is connected to a section of the electro-optically active material layer, which protrudes from the cladding of the optical waveguide.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system that manages utilization of mobile subscriber identity information including enabling use of such information by different communication devices. The use of a same generic mobile subscriber identity information by multiple devices can be based on intercepting registration requests and simulated registrations can be performed without providing a unique device identifier. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Monitoring devices, which in some cases may comprise smartphones, are placed at base stations of a cellular communications network to report base station information. Each monitoring device is configured to periodically determine whether its associated base station is operating correctly, or whether there is some type of anomaly at the base station. As long as there is no anomaly, the monitoring device repeatedly sends status messages to a support service of the cellular communications network. Each such status message indicates that the monitoring device has performed an analysis and has determined there is no serious anomaly at the base station. The support service monitors status messages from multiple monitoring devices. If the support service does not receive a status message within a given period of time, the support service may alert service personnel and/or automatically dispatch support resources to the base station or trigger diagnostics and/or corrective measures.

Abstract: Access to personal information is restricted when analyzing errors in computer programs. Variables are named with prefixes to identify data that must be transformed before disclosure. If a variable has a name that requires transformation, the associated data must be transformed before resolving an error.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an authentication tool includes a memory, an interface, and a processor. The memory stores a workflow to authenticate a user to access an application. The workflow includes a first control frame for a first authentication type and a second control frame for a second authentication type. The authentication types are different and include one of a device identification, a biometric identification, a personal identification number (PIN) identification, and a security question identification. The interface receives a request to access the application and receives a first input and a second input. The processor determines a first numerical score in response to the first input and a second numerical score in response to the second input. The processor allows the user to access the application upon a determination that the scores exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A communications device determines the appropriate method for providing a message depending upon the content of the message without prompting or querying a user of the device. When the user selects a name as the recipient of the created message, the mobile device determines delivery options. If the message contains text only and if the user enters/selects a mobile device phone number, the message is sent via SMS. If the message contains multimedia and if the user enters or selects a mobile device phone number, the message is sent via MMS. If the message is text only or multimedia, and if the user enters or selects an email address, the message is sent via email. In various implementations, the message is delivery via determined delivery options including a lowest cost delivery option, a subscriber preferred delivery option, or a delivery options as indicated by an intended recipient's presence information.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides asynchronous multi-point transmission schemes for MIMO networks. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a device comprising a processor, a first data signal from a first TP device of a wireless communication network, wherein the first data signal comprises first code-word information generated based on a data. The method further includes receiving, by the device, a second data signal from a second TP device of the wireless communication network, wherein the second data signal comprises second code-word generated based on the data, wherein the first code-word information and the second-code word information are different, and wherein the first TP device and the second TP device are geographically separated by a threshold distance. The device can further process the first data signal and the second data signal to generate a unified data signal representative of the data.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for session management in a wireless network are disclosed. For example, a user endpoint (UE) device, sends a request for a session internet protocol (IP) address assignment using an interface IP address, configures the UE device with the session IP address, provides to a controller an association of the interface and session IP addresses, and receives packets addressed to the session IP address via an access network entity associated with the interface IP address. In one example, a controller receives an association of an interface IP address with a session IP address from an attached UE device, provides to a network node an update on a route to reach the session IP address through the interface IP address, identifies an active interface IP address to receive packets, and configures an open flow switch or router for routing the packets towards the active interface IP address.

Abstract: A method includes transmitting, from a first device, a message indicating that the first device is available to share a resource. The method includes receiving, at the first device, a request to use the resource, the request received from a second device, where the request includes identification information. The method includes, based on a determination that the second device is unknown to the first device, determining whether the second device is authenticated based on the authentication information. The method includes receiving, at the first device from the second device, settings information associated with the resource and adjusting a setting of the first device based on the settings information. The method also includes, based on determining that the second device is authenticated, sharing the resource of the first device with the second device.

Abstract: In one example, a method and apparatus for optimizing a software defined network configuration are disclosed. In one example, the method determines a first network relative performance parameter for a current configuration of a network, based on respective weighting profiles associated with services for which the network carries data. The method then determines a second network relative performance parameter for a proposed configuration of the network, based on the respective weighting profiles associated with the services for which the network carries data. The proposed configuration is implemented in the network when the second network relative performance parameter is greater than the first network relative performance parameter.

Abstract: A fan system includes a motor, a rotatable hub, and a plurality of fan blades. Each of the fan blades includes a substantially rigid spine member, a resilient leading edge member, and a resilient trailing edge member. The leading edge member and trailing edge members are removably coupled with the spine member, such that different leading edge members and different trailing edge members may be chosen to customize the leading and trailing edges of the fan blades. Each fan blade may have more than one type of leading edge member or more than one type of trailing edge member. The leading edge member and trailing edge member may each be coupled with the spine member by urging the leading edge member and trailing edge member in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis defined by the spine member.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a communication device having a dielectric antenna, a radio housing, a hollow waveguide and an antenna stabilizer. The radio housing can enclose a transmitter that generates electromagnetic waves. The hollow waveguide can have a cavity therethrough to facilitate transmission of the electromagnetic waves to a feed point of the dielectric antenna for guidance of the electromagnetic waves without requiring an electrical return path, where the electromagnetic waves generate near-field wireless signals. The antenna stabilizer can facilitate coupling the hollow waveguide to the feed point of the dielectric antenna. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Determining RAN performance outlier information is disclosed. In an aspect, RAN data for a current condition can be analyzed in view of historical RAN data to determine if the current condition in atypical and represents an outlier condition. In an aspect, historically similar environments between the historical and current RAN data can allow the analysis to have increased relevance. The disclosure can employ a binary array to facilitate determining performance outlier information. In an aspect, the present disclosure can be performed in a distributed computing environment and is scalable to manage large data volumes. Performance outlier information can be employed in alerts, scheduling repair, planning hardware or software upgrades, tracking rollout of new features, etc.

Abstract: Methods of obtaining input on a physical input device are provided. A method includes superimposing an image of a virtual keypad over an image of a touchscreen keypad, wherein the virtual keypad device has a different layout than the touchscreen keypad, mapping a first input on the touchscreen keypad to a second input on the virtual keypad, wherein the second input is different from the first input, and displaying on the touchscreen keypad a visually encoded symbol that defines a mapping from the touchscreen keypad to the virtual keypad, wherein mapping the first input on the touchscreen keypad to the second input on the virtual keypad is performed in response to the visually encoded symbol.

Abstract: Methods and systems for capturing, transmitting and processing data for generating ratings relating to multimedia programming based on passively obtained user cues are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A device, method and computer-readable medium for recovering a replica in an operator in a data streaming processing system are disclosed. A method may obtain a checkpoint in an input data stream, determine a maximum-timestamp at the checkpoint in the input data stream, calculate a completeness point that is greater than the maximum-timestamp for an output data stream and process data records from the checkpoint onwards that have a respective timestamp that is greater than or equal to the completeness point that was calculated to generate a new replica to replace a failed replica.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a guided wave repeater system operable to receive via a guided wave transceiver a first plurality of electromagnetic waves that includes a first communication signal. A second plurality of electromagnetic waves that includes a second communication signal is transmitted via the guided wave transceiver. The first plurality of electromagnetic waves and the second plurality of electromagnetic waves are guided by a power line of a utility pole. A third communication signal is received from a smart grid device. A fourth communication signal is transmitted to the smart grid device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Personalized notifications of security events are sent. When an alarm condition is determined, a remote notification address may be retrieved. Personalized text may also be retrieved that describes the alarm condition. A notification message may thus be sent to the remote notification address, with the personalized text describing the alarm condition in a user's own words. The personalized text may then be converted to speech, thus providing an audible announcement of the alarm condition.