Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method including receiving, from a first network, a first node identifier associated with a second network, transmitting the first node identifier to a small cell node, receiving a handover initiation signal from the first network responsive to a request for a handover, from a macro cell node of the second network to the small cell node of the first network, of a communication session associated with a first wireless communication link to a communication device, where the request is triggered at the second network responsive to identification of the first node identifier in a first wireless signal from the communication device, and where the first node identifier is obtained by the communication device via a second wireless signal from the small cell node, and facilitating a second wireless communication link to the communication device via the small cell node to complete the handover. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A device for reducing direct contact between a person's hand and an object in their environment. The device is a low touch utensil comprising a body with a top surface, a bottom surface, and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. A handle provided on the body is grasped in a single hand of a user. The user manipulates the body to bring at least one region of the utensil's body into contact with a surface of an object in their environment, particularly a surface the user might think is contaminated with viruses, bacteria or other substances. The user manipulates the body to apply a pushing force on the object or a pulling force on the object in order to move the object, activate a function of the object, or deactivate a function of the object. The contact region on the body may be a specially configured region of the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A device includes a charge variation sensor having at one or more electrodes. The charge variation sensor, in operation, generates a charge variation signal indicative of changes in an electric or electrostatic charge induced on the one or more electrodes by an alternating current power source. Processing circuitry, coupled to the charge variation sensor, generates a frequency spectrum signal based on the charge variation signal and identifies a frequency of operation associated with the alternating current power source based on the generated frequency spectrum signal. A control signal is generated based on the identified frequency of operation. An image acquisition device sets an image acquisition frequency based on the control signal.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to time-based visualizations for network virtualization platforms (“NVPs”). A computer system can obtain data associated with an NVP. The data can include present state data associated with a present state of the NVP, past state data associated with a past state of the NVP, and future state data associated with a predicted future state of the NVP. The computer system can generate a visualization of the data associated with the NVP. The computer system can present a temporal management function that includes a plurality of selections representative of the present state, the past state, and the predicted future state. The computer system can receive a selection, from the plurality of selections, of the present state, the past state, or the predicted future state. The computer system can manipulate the visualization in accordance with the selection and output the visualization.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a host system comprising a host system processor and a management controller communicatively coupled to the host system processor and comprising a main processor for implementing functionality of the management controller and a co-processor communicatively coupled to the host system processor and configured to implement a proxy to the host system to enable the host system to access devices managed by the management controller.

Abstract: One or more embodiments are directed to semiconductor packages and methods in which one or more electrical components are positioned between a semiconductor die and a surface of a substrate. In one embodiment, a semiconductor package includes a substrate having a first surface. One or more electrical components are electrically coupled to electrical contacts on the first surface of the substrate. A semiconductor die is positioned on the one or more electrical components, and the semiconductor die has an active surface that faces away from the substrate. An adhesive layer is on the first surface of the substrate and on the one or more electrical components, and the semiconductor die is spaced apart from the one or more electrical components by the adhesive layer. Wire bonds are provided that electrically couples the active surface of the semiconductor die to the substrate.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method comprising determining whether a skippable advertisement is being streamed preceding a requested video; responsive to determining that the skippable advertisement is being streamed, initiating a skippable advertisement procedure, wherein the skippable advertisement procedure comprises streaming a first portion of the skippable advertisement without imposing constraints and streaming a second portion of the skippable advertisement imposing constraints; responsive to receiving a request to skip the skippable advertisement, ceasing the streaming the second portion of the skippable advertisement and initiating streaming of the requested video without imposing constraints. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A micromechanical device for transducing acoustic waves in a propagation medium, comprising: a body; a first electrode structure superimposed to the body and electrically insulated from the body, the first electrode structure and the body defining between them a first buried cavity; and a first piezoelectric element superimposed to the first electrode structure, wherein the body, the first electrode structure, and the buried cavity form a first capacitive ultrasonic transducer, and the first electrode structure and the first piezoelectric element form a first piezoelectric ultrasonic transducer.

Abstract: A system for manufacturing a tubular member includes a mandrel configured to be inserted within a throughbore of the tubular member to engage with an inner diameter of the throughbore. In addition, the system includes a die assembly comprising a cavity. The die assembly is configured to be disposed about an outer surface of the tubular member such that a central portion of the tubular member is aligned with the cavity. Further, the system includes a ram configured to apply a load to the tubular member along a central axis of the tubular member to expand the central portion of the outer surface of the tubular member into the cavity to form an upset region along the tubular member.

Abstract: In an example there is provided a method of issuing a command. A request is received from a device in a set of registered devices, the request comprising a command for execution at a remote device. The request is communicated to the set of registered devices. A response to the request is received from each device in a subset of the set of registered devices. A further request to execute the command, is communicated to the remote device on the basis of the responses. The command executes on the remote device when the subset of devices is an authorised subset of the registered devices.

Abstract: An enclosable and stackable container comprising a tray and lid is provided with structural elements to permit rapid covering and uncovering of the tray, efficient stacking of containers, and safe transportation. At least one catching mechanism may be engaged quickly to securely cover the tray and its food contents and disengaged quickly to uncover the tray and its food contents, improving food hygiene practices. Foldable flange flaps enhance stacking strength to permit safe transportation of stacked containers and their food contents.

Abstract: A method for producing a quantum device comprising providing a substrate having a front face and carrying at least one transistor pattern on the front face thereof, said transistor pattern comprising, in a stack a gate dielectric on the front face of the substrate, and a gate on the gate dielectric, said gate having a top and sidewalls. The method further includes forming a protective layer at the front face of the substrate, said protective layer being configured to prevent diffusion of at least one metal species in the substrate, forming a metal layer that has, as a main component, at least one metal species, at least on the sidewalls of the gate, said at least one metal species comprising at least one superconducting element, and forming a superconducting region in the gate by lateral diffusion of the at least one superconducting element from the sidewalls of said gate.

Abstract: A multi-fluid kit for three-dimensional printing can include a fusing agent and a nanoparticle-containing agent. The fusing agent can include water and a radiation absorber, where the radiation absorber absorbs radiation energy and converts the radiation energy to heat. The nanoparticle-containing agent can include a liquid vehicle, high density nanoparticles, and a nanoparticle suspension compound selected from the group consisting of terpineol, ethyl cellulose, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: A procedure and an installation for the control of home appliances that uses only the data that is necessary, avoiding saturation of the memories of the elements involved and/or the communications bandwidth. The procedure is simple and reliable so that it does not require the intervention of an expert user or a service person. The procedure includes the standardization of the data identifiers of each home appliance by identifying the identifier that contains a value for each data point and checking that the scale of each data point is equivalent to a predetermined scale. The installation includes a standardization system for such purpose.

Abstract: A bioabsorbable textile for the restoration of the joint function whereas the joint is affected by partial thickness tears, small to medium full-thickness tears, large to massive full-thickness tears, acute and chronic/degenerative tears. The bioabsorbable textile may comprise polymeric yarns interconnected to form a weave or knitted configuration, wherein said bioabsorbable textile provides a combined mechanical and biological augmentation in the target joint tissue. The bioabsorbable textile may be implanted in combination with fixation tools during open, mini-open or arthroscopic repair/augmentation procedures of joint tissue tears.

Abstract: A capsule including alginate encapsulating: insulin-secreting cells, a RGD-alginate, mesenchymal stem cells, extracellular matrix, the process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for treating diabetes.

Abstract: Techniques for controlling a display device of a computing device based on a viewing angle are described. According to an example of the present subject matter, a viewing angle corresponding to the pair of eyes directed towards the display device is determined. In an example, the viewing angle may be an angle between a first plane corresponding to a horizontal line drawn between the pair of eyes and a second plane corresponding to a horizontal line drawn at a center of the display device of the computing device. An action to control the display device may be performed based on the viewing angle corresponding to the pair of eyes.

Abstract: A semiconductor die is mounted at a die area of a ball grid array package that includes an array of electrically-conductive ball. A power channel conveys a power supply current to the semiconductor die. The power channel is formed by an electrically-conductive connection plane layers extending in a longitudinal direction between a distal end at a periphery of the package and a proximal end at the die area. A distribution of said electrically-conductive balls is made along the longitudinal direction. The electrically-conductive connection plane layer includes subsequent portions in the longitudinal direction between adjacent electrically-conductive balls of the distribution. Respective electrical resistance values of the subsequent portions monotonously decrease from the distal end to the proximal end. A uniform distribution of power supply current over the length of the power channel is thus facilitated.

Abstract: A device for reducing direct contact between a person's hand and an object in their environment. The device is a low touch utensil comprising a body with a top and bottom surfaces, and a peripheral wall extending therebetween. A handle on the body is grasped in a single hand of a user. The user manipulates the body to bring at least one region of the utensil's body into contact with a surface of an object in their environment, particularly a surface the user might think is contaminated with viruses, bacteria or other substances. The user manipulates the body to apply one of a pushing force, a pulling force, and a rotational force on the object to move the object, activate a function of the object, or deactivate a function of the object. The contact region on the body may be a specially configured region of the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame, a rear wheel, a suspension system that allows a predetermined relative movement therebetween, and a drivetrain system. The drivetrain system includes a crankset fixed to the frame, a hub and pinion assembly fixed to the rear wheel rotatable about a common pivot axis thereof, and a drive chain placed to connect them directly to each other. The crankset and the hub and pinion assembly are subjected to mutual movement by the action of the suspension system, where at least one among the crankset and the hub and pinion assembly includes a free stroke device that allows both an outbound and inbound free angular stroke of the chain with respect to the respective pivot axes of the crankset and/or of the hub and pinion assembly. The angular stroke is limited by a predetermined angle of entity related to the movement between the wheel and frame.