Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing layer assignment to UEs that are currently on an LTE network, or that are experiencing EPS fallback and are moving from 5G to LTE. Instead of blindly assigning a UE an LTE layer or assigning the same layer to all UEs, aspects provided for an intelligent and dynamic selection of an LTE layer for each UE. The network may analyze one or both of layer compatibility information and historical data associated with the UEs. With this information, the network assigns an LTE layer to each UE.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprising, receiving data representing a successful trajectory for an insertion task using a robot to insert a connector into a receptacle, performing a parameter optimization process for the robot to perform the insertion task. This parameter optimization includes defining an objective function that measures a similarity of a current trajectory generated with a current set of parameters to the successful trajectory and repeatedly modifying the current set of parameters and evaluating the modified set of parameters according to the objective function until generating a final set of parameters.

Abstract: A fastening system includes a bolt having a head, a shaft member defining an axis of rotation, and a locking member with wings. The bolt is insertable into a receiving hole formed in a surface, wherein upon rotation of the bolt from an initial orientation to a second orientation, the wings engage with underside surfaces of the receiving hole to prevent withdrawal. A locking mechanism is insertable through aligned holes in the shaft member after rotation to prevent both rotation and removal of the bolt. The locking mechanism may be configured for removal from either an interior side or exterior side of the surface. The system enables secure connections that can be easily assembled and disassembled while supporting objects between the bolt head and surface.

Abstract: An article having a plurality of seal lip parts, wherein at least one of the seal lip parts comprises a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a polyolefin having a repeating unit represented by the following formula (I):

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for computing a prediction on images of a scene includes: receiving one or more polarization raw frames of a scene, the polarization raw frames being captured with a polarizing filter at a different linear polarization angle; extracting one or more first tensors in one or more polarization representation spaces from the polarization raw frames; and computing a prediction regarding one or more optically challenging objects in the scene based on the one or more first tensors in the one or more polarization representation spaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floatable breathing device. The floatable breathing device provides includes a head unit, a snorkel, a plurality of receiving passageways, and an internal pathway. The head unit has buoyant properties and includes an ornamental shaped buoyant outer material and an inner shell positioned within the buoyant outer material. The inner shell forms a head receiving section and a protruding section. The head receiving section is received internal to the buoyant outer material and is configured to be contoured to a human head, the protruding section extending from the head receiving section to a vent opening in the outer buoyant material. The snorkel is connected to and extending through the head unit, while the plurality of receiving passageways are disposed about the inner shell and receiving the snorkel such that the snorkel extends through and exits a portion of the head unit at the vent opening.

Abstract: A tailgate deactivation system. A switch includes two terminals configured to be electrically coupled to a tailgate power circuit that supplies power to at least a portion of a tailgate of a vehicle, and an actuator configured to electrically couple the two terminals in an on state to allow power to flow in the tailgate power circuit, and to electrically decouple the two terminals in an off state to inhibit power from flowing in the tailgate power circuit.

Abstract: A mattress includes one or more sensors. The sensor(s) may be positioned on a sleep surface of the mattress; for example, at locations where an individual's thorax and/or legs would be positioned when the individual assumes a sleeping position on the sleep surface. The sensor(s) may be positioned adjacent to an edge of the mattress, on the sleep surface or on the edge. A processor may be associated with the sensor(s) of the mattress. The processor may process signals received from the sensor(s) to provide information about the mattress, an individual on the mattress, and/or an environment in which the mattress is located.

Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media herein provide for adjustment of a spectrum sharing allocation between devices operating on 5G and/or 6G technologies. An inter-operator scheduler receives common signals associated with 5G and/or 6G devices and determines time and/or frequency divisions and configurations to a shared technology spectrum to allocate spectrum resources. In response to determining an allocation of the shared spectrum, the shared spectrum can be efficiently shared among 5G and 6G devices in a dynamic and flexible manner.

Abstract: A dilution nozzle assembly for attachment to a rooftop vent pipe for diluting and dispersing hazardous gases vented from the vent pipe includes an exhaust tube connected to the vent pipe and a venturi nozzle positioned in the exhaust tube for diluting and dispersing the hazardous gases vented from the vent pipe as they pass through the exhaust tube.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for delaying communication of a short message service (SMS) message to an emergency number until a location of user equipment (UE) is determined. To do so, a timer is started as soon as the user hits send for SMS to an emergency number. The location is recalculated until the timer runs out or the desired location uncertainty is achieved. For example, if the timer is still running and the location uncertainty is greater than a pre-configured threshold, the UE keeps recalculating the location. Once the location uncertainty is equal to or below the pre-configured threshold, or the timer runs out, the location and the SMS message are communicated to the emergency number.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for modifying a downlink configuration of a user device in a cell to mitigate interference. The methods and systems assign, via a first cell site, a first bandwidth to the user device within a serviceable area of the first cell site. The first bandwidth is blanked such that the user device receives data on a second bandwidth that is a smaller bandwidth than the first bandwidth. In addition, the methods and systems determine that the first bandwidth has at least one interference measurement above a threshold. Upon determining that the at least one interference measurement is above the threshold, the methods and systems modify the downlink configuration of the user device to a third bandwidth. The third bandwidth is a smaller bandwidth than the second bandwidth.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an improved link budged resulting from reduced overhead. The method includes determining a signal to noise and interference ratio (SINR) at a wireless device, comparing the SINR to a predetermined threshold and determining the SINR at the wireless device meets the predetermined threshold. The method additionally includes disabling a hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) retransmission mechanism for the wireless device based on the determination that the SINR at the wireless devices meets the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A dilution nozzle assembly for attachment to a rooftop vent pipe for diluting and dispersing hazardous gases vented from the vent pipe includes an exhaust tube connected to the vent pipe and a venturi nozzle positioned in the exhaust tube for diluting and dispersing the hazardous gases vented from the vent pipe as they pass through the exhaust tube.

Abstract: Bearing assemblies for use in low-temperature conditions are provided. The bearing assemblies include polycrystalline diamond bearing elements having diamond bearing surfaces and opposing bearing elements having metal bearing surfaces. The metal bearing surfaces include a metal that contains at least 2 weight percent of a diamond solvent-catalyst based on a total weight of the metal. The metal is ductile at temperatures ranging from ?150° C. to ?253° C. The metal bearing surface is in sliding contact with the diamond bearing surface.

Abstract: A method executed by a computing infrastructure to utilize an object distributed ledger includes issuing, to a marketplace computing entity, or more digital records of non-authenticated user information and baseline content for subsequent utilization in establishing of a contingency-action token (CAT) to be represented on the object distributed ledger. The method further includes identifying a user information authenticity computing entity and generating authenticity information. The method further includes interpreting the authenticity information to produce an authenticity indicator and converting the non-authenticated user information into authenticated user information when the authenticity indicator indicates an authenticated status. The method further includes generating, a smart contract based on the baseline content and the authenticated user information and causing inclusion of the CAT, that includes the smart contract, on the object distributed ledger.

Abstract: Bearing assemblies for use in low-temperature conditions are provided. The bearing assemblies include polycrystalline diamond bearing elements having diamond bearing surfaces and opposing bearing elements having metal bearing surfaces. The metal bearing surfaces include a metal that contains at least 2 weight percent of a diamond solvent-catalyst based on a total weight of the metal. The metal is ductile at temperatures ranging from ?150° C. to ?253° C. The metal bearing surface is in sliding contact with the diamond bearing surface.

Abstract: A method for training a machine learning engine from a balanced training set is provided. The method includes receiving a plurality of images of cuttings from a geological formation, generating a lithology vector associated with each image of the plurality of images to form an image/vector set comprising a plurality of image/vector pairs, the lithology vector comprising a plurality of rock types and a percentage of each of the plurality of rock types identified in a respective image, and balancing the image/vector set based on an occurrence of the plurality of rock types across the plurality of image/vector pairs to generate the balanced training set.