Abstract: Disclosed herein are various embodiments for publishing a service offer set to a device agent on an end-user device and for on-device selection of a service. In some embodiments, a network system publishes a service offer set to an end-user device over a wireless access network, receives an offer set user selection from the end-user device, and provisions one or more network functions based on the offer set user selection.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for fault diagnosis in an industrial environment generally includes processing the plurality of sensor data values to determine a recognized pattern therefrom; retrieving at least one industrial-environment digital twin corresponding to the industrial environment, the at least one industrial-environment digital twin comprising a plurality of component digital twins, with each of the plurality of component digital twins corresponding to one of the plurality of components in the industrial environment, and wherein the at least one industrial-environment digital twin and the plurality of component digital twins are visual digital twins that are configured to be rendered in a visual manner; and rendering the at least one industrial-environment digital twin and the at least one respective component digital twin corresponding to the particular component in the client application in response to the received request and based on the operational condition of the particular component.

Abstract: A computing device is provided, including a processor configured to receive a selection of a performance profile of a plurality of performance profiles. The performance profile may indicate a performance variable goal state for a first network stack component included in a network stack of a plurality of network stack components. In response to receiving the selection of the performance profile, the processor may be further configured to control a network performance parameter of the first network stack component such that a performance variable of the first network stack component approaches the performance variable goal state. The processor may be further configured to transmit, to an additional network stack component of the plurality of network stack components, instructions to control an additional network performance parameter of the additional network stack component such that the performance variable of the first network stack component approaches the performance variable goal state.

Abstract: An assembly includes a workpiece and a fastening element. The fastening element is configured to drill a hole in the workpiece and allow the fastening element to be friction-welded to the workpiece.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for supporting and executing automated control of adjustable components of a vehicle based on occupant classification in a group identity database. Methods and systems for generating and employing the group identity database are also disclosed. Occupancy information may be utilized to determine how the group identity database is employed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to supply chain management. In particular, the tracking, tracing, authenticating, and reporting of supply chain events for products, is disclosed. Various embodiments can store, analyze, and track supply chain events and help to coordinate and maintain trading partner connections. Various embodiments also help to enhance patient safety, secure the supply chains for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products, and help users to follow regulatory requirements.

Abstract: A system including one or more processor and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform: extracting one or more feature values from at least one image of an insurance card of a user; generating a feature vector associated with the at least one image of the insurance card of the user; reducing, using dimensionality reduction, an amount of data in the feature vector to a reduced set of data; determining, by a machine learning model, a first insurance plan of the user based on machine learning model input data comprising the reduced set of data; identifying at least one alternative insurance plan for the user; and sending instructions to display a recommendation of the at least one alternative insurance plan on a user interface. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an outer shell, at least one pin, and an insulating seal. The outer shell includes at least one side wall defining a cavity and having an inner surface. The outer shell is formed from electrically conductive material. The pin is positioned within the cavity and is also formed from electrically conductive material. The insulating seal is configured to provide electrical isolation of the pin and fills the cavity between the inner surface of the side wall and the pin. The insulating seal is formed from glass doped with a transition metal oxide.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to video coding and particularly to methods and systems for selection of interpolation filters for generation of inter-prediction blocks based on motion vector magnitude and/or motion vector pixel resolution. For example, a method for processing a video block of a video stream is disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining, monitoring and improving air quality and purity in a room or environment, such as a hospital room or operating room.

Abstract: A lidar system includes a laser configured to generate a light pulse and transmit optics configured to receive the light pulse and direct toward an external environment. Receive optics, separate from the transmit optics, are configured to receive light from the light pulse reflected off of an object in the external environment. An array of photodetectors is positioned to receive the light from the receive optics and generate an image corresponding to an instantaneous field of view (“iFOV”) of the external environment. Aa controller is configured to adjust the iFOV as a function of a time of flight of the light pulse generated by the laser.

Abstract: Accessible scooters and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example scooter can include a scooter base that is adapted to interface with a frame of a wheelchair, a locking mechanism associated with the scooter base, the locking mechanism releasably securing the frame of a wheelchair to the scooter base, and a steering column associated with handlebars of the scooter.

Abstract: A system and method of testing a part manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. The part may be excited via an input mechanism that imparts an excitation force on the part to induce a dynamic response in the part. An output mechanism may be used to sense the dynamic response in the part. A processing element may be used to compare the dynamic response with a reference to identify an indication of excess powder in the part.

Abstract: A satellite communication system that combines the benefits of Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO) and Non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems into a GEO-NGSO hybrid satellite system. The hybrid system allows for various uses, such as, a NGSO-GEO-NGSO handoff, a GEO-NGSO-GEO handoff, and/or a multi-transport operation utilizing both the GEO and NGSO satellites. Based on the path delay differences of the GEO and NGSO satellites, the system may create a data buffer to ensure no data loss.

Abstract: Aspects relate to methods and systems for exploiting value within certain domains. An exemplary method includes interrogating, using a remote device, a user for scheduling data and at least a domain, wherein the at least a domain includes at least one domain and no more than a predetermined maximum number of domains, receiving, using the remote device, the at least a domain from the user, interrogating, using the remote device, the user for domain-specific data associated with the at least a domain, receiving, using the remote device, the domain-specific data from the user, generating, using a computing device, a domain target for the at least a domain as a function of the domain-specific data, generating, using the computing device, a user schedule as a function of the domain target and the scheduling data, and displaying, using the remote device, the user schedule and the domain target to the user.

Abstract: Described are drainage catheter hub devices which seal the hub from leakage when connected to a catheter. The catheter hub includes a hub body having an aperture with a sealing element mounted therein and a fluid passageway that communicates with the aperture. The fluid passageway and sealing element are configured to receive a tension member. A lever arm attached to the hub body is operable to secure the position of the tension member in the sealing element in a locked position or allow movement of the tension member through the sealing element in an unlocked position. The lever arm is configured to engage and compress the sealing element to block fluid flow through the sealing element and the aperture when the lever arm is in any position. The hub body may include a centering tab to align the tension member along a longitudinal axis of the hub body.

Abstract: A vehicle cargo utilization control system includes a processor disposed in a vehicle controller and a memory for storing executable instructions. The processor is programmed to execute the instructions to receive identity information associated with a vehicle user from a mobile device and vehicle sensory devices, and determine identity of the vehicle user. The system receives receive anthropometry information, and entry and exit data associated with the vehicle user that can indicate mobility limitations or special uses of the vehicle cargo hold that have been observed and recorded by the system. The processor may determine a vehicle recommendation based on the identity of the vehicle user and the anthropometry information, and cause a vehicle configuration change that modifies a vehicle system based on the unique user identity, mobility limitations, and predicted use of the vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed are directed to a computing system that provides for on-demand scanning for changes in cloud-based object storage systems. The changes can include modifications, additions, or deletions of objects stored in a cloud-based object storage system. The computing system scans, at a first runtime, objects stored in a cloud-based object storage system. The computing system retrieves lookup information associated with a second runtime of a previous scan. Based on the lookup information, the computing system identifies a subset of the objects that were changed or added after the second runtime and before the first runtime. Subsequently, the computing system generates an electronic notification including a consolidated list of the subset of the objects.

Abstract: A system for cooling and recycling heat having a vat to receive an electrical component that generates heat; a pump for flowing a fluid into the vat through a dispensing assembly wherein the dispensing assembly includes an opening for flowing fluid in or around an electrical component whereby the electrical component passes heat to the fluid; a diffuser for directing fluid away from a vertical and linear flow path in the vat and adapted to increase the fluid in and around an electrical component; a weir for receiving heated fluid and directing the heated fluid to an outlet; a heat exchanger for absorbing heat from the heated fluid and using the heated fluid for a subsequent use wherein the fluid is returned at a cooler temperature than when it entered the heat exchanger providing for further use of the fluid for cooling the electrical component in the vat.

Abstract: A dehumidification system for removing water vapors from an air is disclosed. The system includes a dehumidification core defining an air channel and at least one vapor channel separated from the air channel by a membrane to facilitate a removal of moisture from the air flowing through the air channel and is selectively permeable to water and water vapor and impermeable to air. The dehumidification system further includes a water ejector having a throat portion fluidly coupled to the vapor channels and adapted to create a relatively lower pressure of water vapor within the vapor channels than in the air channel The water ejector also includes an outlet portion disposed downstream of the throat portion and configured to increase the pressure of water to facilitate a condensation of the water vapors received from the vapor channels.