Abstract: The present disclosure describes techniques of data transmission over a fronthaul network in a system comprising a baseband unit (BBU) and a plurality of radio units (RUs) communicatively coupled with the BBU over the fronthaul network. In the techniques of the present disclosure, the system generates a plurality of downlink commands corresponding to the plurality of RUs for scheduling a plurality of UEs across the plurality of RUs, where generating the plurality of downlink commands comprises generating a single downlink command per RU of the plurality of RUs. The system transmits the downlink commands towards the plurality of RUs over the fronthaul network and receives a plurality of uplink data packets corresponding to the plurality of downlink commands over the fronthaul network, where receiving the plurality of uplink data packets comprises receiving a single uplink data packet per RU comprising data associated with all UEs served by the RU.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method, process, and composition that enhances the performance of paper straws through the use of zein treatments which significantly enhance the wet strength of paper straws. Selection of the paper substrate found that Hanji paper displays remarkable durability, reinforcing performance of the straws even when exposed to water and high salinity. Furthermore, the present invention exhibits substantial effectiveness in curbing starch migration from the paper straws, creating a protective barrier against starch-based glues that might otherwise compromise beverage flavor and pose gluten-related concerns. Additionally, the present invention outlines a method for crafting spirally-wound straws using a biodegradable paper strip impregnated with the zein treatment. The straws of the present invention offer an adhesive-free, sustainable, and environmentally-friendly solution for making durable straws.

Abstract: A method for forming and abrading an implant void in a sacroiliac joint (“SI Joint”) without the use of a rotary cutting instrument. The method incorporates a multimodal abrading device having abrading surfaces on opposing sides, an open tip having a leading edge defining an enclosed oblong perimeter, and a cutting edge disposed at the leading edge of the open tip. The method includes the step of using the abrading head to cut bone tissue from the SI Joint at an insertion point while simultaneously using the abrading surfaces to decorticate the cortical bone at the insertion point.

Abstract: A technology to identify processing paths of untrusted input data received by applications that are vulnerable to attacks and to further detect and prevent actual attacks that try to exploit those vulnerabilities is disclosed. Application code is augmented at run-time with sensor code which detects the entry of input-data into the application and further traces the propagation, manipulation and, sanitization of this input-data until its usage in a data sink. The so generated data-flow traces reveal data-flow paths that lack required sanitization measures to neutralize potentially harmful input-data. Such data-flow paths are reported as vulnerabilities. Further, input-data that reaches data-sink interfaces is scanned by data-sink sensors to identify harmful input data. On identification of harmful input data, an attack is reported, and countermeasures are applied to prevent the identified attack.

Abstract: A construction element can comprise a top portion, comprising a top portion region and a top portion groove located below the top portion region. The top portion groove can be configured to receive a wall material within the top portion groove. The construction element can also comprise a middle portion coupled to the top portion. The construction element can further comprise a bottom portion coupled to the middle portion and comprising a bottom portion groove configured to receive a floor material within the bottom portion groove, a bottom portion bend coupled to and located below the bottom portion groove, and a bottom portion region coupled to the bottom portion bend. Other embodiments are also provided.

Abstract: Improved door lock mechanisms and kit for assembly into the same. The door lock mechanisms include a guide sleeve having a tapered portion for guiding a locking lever into a cross-hole of a locking bar. The cross-hole also allows the locking lever to be inserted into the cross-hole at multiple different orientations of the locking bar.

Abstract: An animal training system used to train an animal includes a movement controlling device and a wearable device. The movement controlling device includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is coupled to a first connecting member. The second segment is coupled to a second connecting member. The wearable device includes a first attachment point and a second attachment point. The first attachment point is located at a midline position of the wearable device. The first segment is configured to detachably couple to the first attachment point via the first connecting member. The second segment is configured to detachably couple to the second attachment point via the second connecting member.

Abstract: A vehicle floor mat system comprising a vehicle floor tray molded from an extrusion polymer sheet, a vehicle floor mat affixation device containing a circular shaped body with axial extending tines, and a removable carpet attachment is disclosed. The vehicle floor mat system resists affixation device pull-out and shear forces applied to the mat with respect to the original equipment manufacturer's floor covering on which the mat is placed but allows for easy removal and replacement of the vehicle floor mat and of the affixation devices.

Abstract: A vehicle chassis is disclosed that includes a plurality of chassis components, each having one or more associated bolt holes. A first component includes a plurality of redundant bolt holes, each bolt hole associated with a different chassis design. A second component is configured to be bolted to a selected one of the plurality of redundant bolt holes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus produce silicon-carbon composite materials through a chemical vapor deposition or a thermal disposition process in a fluidized bed reactor on a semi-continuous basis. The produced silicon-carbon composite has a unique structure that silicon particles are uniformly dispersed, bonded and embedded into the carbon conductive matrix and forming a secondary structure. The produced silicon-carbon composite can be used as advanced anode materials for lithium battery and other electrochemical energy storage device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to obtain video data including at least one coded picture; reconstruct a coded picture associated in the video data with a film grain characteristics SEI message, a first sample, a second sample, a third alpha map sample, and a fourth alpha map sample, wherein after reconstruction the first sample and the third alpha map sample, and the second sample and fourth sample are spatially co-located; apply film grain synthesis to the first sample based on a first value of the third sample; and determine to not apply film grain syntheses to the second sample based on a second value of the fourth sample, wherein the first value and second value are different from each other.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for inhibiting the progression of oxidative retinal diseases. The methods include administration of deuterated docosahexaenoic acid or an ester thereof to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: A stabilizing process for tobacco and tobacco products includes sterilizing the tobacco by applying an electron beam treatment to the tobacco. The process may also include treating the tobacco. The treating the tobacco includes pre-conditioning the tobacco, pasteurizing the tobacco, curing the tobacco, fermenting the tobacco, or combinations thereof. The method may also include forming a smokeless tobacco product containing the tobacco.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a polygon mesh that includes a plurality of vertices; generating a set of candidate predictors, each candidate predictor in the set of candidate predictors corresponding to a respective displacement vector between a vertex from the plurality of vertices to a vertex to be coded; selecting a candidate predictor from the set of candidate predictors; and generating a bitstream that includes at least a candidate predictor index corresponding to the selected candidate predictor.

Abstract: A pressure relief valve for a height adjustment seat post including a lower housing, a stanchion telescopically supported within the lower housing, and a cartridge including a piston rod driven by a piston to telescopically adjust the stanchion relative to the lower housing includes a pressure relief port in the piston of the height adjustment seat post, a pressure relief valve ball, and a pressure relief valve spring to bias the pressure relief valve ball to a closed position to close the pressure relief port.

Abstract: A radial flux electric motor includes a stator having a radially inner stator surface and a rotor mounted inside the stator. The rotor defines a rotational axis and has axially opposite rotor ends and a radially outer rotor surface positioned proximate the radially inner stator surface, thereby establishing an airgap therebetween. The rotor also includes a fluid circulation arrangement having at least one fluid channel extending through the rotor to the radially outer rotor surface and configured to receive a liquid via a first passage and a gas via at least one second passage. The fluid circulation arrangement is also configured to direct the liquid and the gas, via centrifugal force, into the airgap as the rotor rotates inside the stator sufficiently to discharge the liquid and the gas out of the airgap at the axially opposite ends of the rotor, thereby cooling the electric motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves designs for a fluid channel assembly that allow for a high entrainment ratio while also sustaining a high fluid mass flow rate through the assembly. The fluid channel assembly includes a first fluid passage and a second fluid passage, where the first and second fluid passages are arranged such that fluid from the second fluid passage is entrained in fluid from the first fluid passage. Fluid passes through at least a portion of the first fluid passage in a form of a plurality of first fluid streams.

Abstract: A crossbow includes a center rail defining a projectile axis, a stock coupled with the center rail, a draw string coupled with the first cam and the second cam, the draw string configured to move between a released configuration and a drawn configuration, and a string carrier slidably coupled with the center rail. The stock includes a retaining mechanism that protrudes at least partially from the stock. The string carrier includes a pin and is selectively engages the draw string and moves between a forward position and a retracted position, where the draw string is in the drawn configuration when the string carrier is engaged with the draw string and in the retracted position. The retaining mechanism is configured to selectively engage the pin to retain the string carrier in the retracted position.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are described for a head-mounted display (HMD) headset having a pass-through configuration for a stereoscopic view. The HMD may have right and left exterior-facing stereo cameras mounted on a front face of the HMD and in the same visual plane as the user's eyes, where the exterior-facing stereo cameras collect images for stereo view synthesis. The HMD may include a processor and a memory storing instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform stereo view synthesis with a machine-learning (ML) based technique including at least disocclusion filtering, in which disocclusion hole regions may be substantially removed.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle seat and a plate fixed relative to the vehicle seat. A seatbelt buckle is rotatably supported by the vehicle seat and is rotatable relative to the plate to one of a first or second position. A first and second slot are both in one of the plate or the seatbelt buckle. A pin supported by and movable to an extended position relative to one of the plate or the seatbelt buckle. The pin is spaced from the first and second slot when the seatbelt buckle is in a stowed position and is positioned to extend into the first or second slot when the seatbelt buckle is in the first or second position. A computer executes instructions to rotate the seatbelt buckle to one of the first or second position based on a size of an occupant and, then, move the pin to the extended position.