Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining a first extended cell global identifier (ECGI) of an aerial base station (ABS), determining a location of the ABS, and determining that a terrestrial base station (TBS) is within a distance threshold of the location of the ABS. Further embodiments include providing the first ECGI of the ABS to the TBS, and providing instructions to the TBS to obtain an ECGI from each terrestrial communication device (TCD) communicatively coupled to the TBS. Each of the TCDs obtain the ECGI for each neighboring base station. The TCDs provide the ECGIs to the TBS. Additional embodiments include configuring a neighboring list with the ECGIs of the neighboring base stations, and providing instructions to the TBS to identify as high priority a second ECGI of the ABS within the neighboring list based on the first ECGI of the ABS. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A device manager includes a processor and memory, coupled to the processor, that stores a program of instructions. The processor is configured to execute the program of instructions to determine an availability of at least a portion of a cloud-based media management system configured to provide media automation services to a managed device, and in response to determining that the at least a portion of a cloud-based media management system is unavailable, transmit a status message to the managed device, wherein the status message indicates that the managed device is to emulate the at least a portion of a cloud-based media management system.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to identifying candidate genome sequences. Next generation sequencing (NGS) is a massively parallel sequencing technique for identifying candidate genome sequences. The current state-of-the-art techniques for identifying candidate genome sequences does not efficiently address the problem of distributing abundance values across several related strains that are present in the reference under the same species. The disclosed technique proposes a technique for identifying candidate genome sequences by estimating coverage. The disclosed technique includes a local search-based optimization to compute maximum likelihood-based estimates using constrains on coverage/cardinality thresholds for identifying candidate genome sequences.

Abstract: The invention relates to executing an action for a cryptographic storage application by comparing a movement dataset, which may contain positional and inertial datasets, with a user profile dataset. The system may receive a first cryptographic storage application address, retrieve a first movement dataset corresponding to a first time period, retrieve a user profile dataset, compare the first movement dataset with the user profile dataset, and execute an action for the first cryptographic storage application.

Abstract: Methods and systems for estimating a vehicle status using interaction data are disclosed. An exemplary method can include obtaining, via at least one processor, information associated with a vehicle; obtaining, via the at least one processor, a set of interaction data of an individual associated with the vehicle; and accessing, via the at least one processor and on a memory, a framework indicative of an association between interaction data and vehicles status. An exemplary method may further include generating, via the at least one processor and by applying the framework to the set of interaction data and the information associated with the vehicle, an estimate of the vehicle status; generating, via the at least one processor and based on the estimate of the vehicle status, at least one evaluation for the vehicle; and outputting the at least one evaluation.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining a first E-UTRAN cell global identifier (ECGI) associated with an aerial base station (ABS), determining a location of the ABS, and determining that a terrestrial base station (TBS) is within a distance threshold of the location of the ABS. Further embodiments include providing the first ECGI of the ABS to the TBS, and providing instructions to the TBS to indicate to each terrestrial communication devices (TCDs) communicatively coupled to the TBS to add a cell individual offset (CIO) factor to a first signal strength associated with a first signal received from the ABS. The TBS provides instructions to each of the TCDs to add a CIO factor to the first signal strength associated with the first signal received from the ABS. The second instructions includes the first ECGI associated with the ABS. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a personalized interface to a user based on whether the user is serious about making a purchase may include: obtaining customer identification data and customer input data a customer, wherein the customer input data comprises a request from the customer; determining a request status of the customer based on the customer identification data and the customer input data; obtaining customer interface activity data of the customer based on the request status; obtaining customer purchasing data of the customer based on the request status; generating a prediction model based on the customer interface activity data and the customer purchasing data; training the generated prediction model by classifying the customer based on the customer interface activity data and the customer purchasing data; obtaining user identification data and user interface activity data of a user via a user device, the user interface activity data indicating interactive activities between the user an

Abstract: A device may include a processor, a wireless transceiver in communication with the processor, and a non-transitory memory. The memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform processing. The processing may include receiving a command configured to be executed by an external user device. The external user device and the user device may be members of a network of trust. The processing may include detecting, by the wireless transceiver, a plurality of member devices of the network of trust in communication range of the device. The processing may include sending, by the wireless transceiver, the command to each of the plurality of member devices.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for requesting in-person assistance with a purchase during a mobile device digital interaction (e.g., augmented reality) with a physical object of interest. Display of a real-time view includes the physical object image as well as interfaces for interacting with the image of the physical object. The interfaces include requesting in-person purchase assistance based on a mobile device location proximate to the physical object of interest.

Abstract: Described herein is a system in which an electronic record is stored within a distributed environment. In this system, a validation node may receive a transaction record from an acceptance node. The validation node may verify that the acceptance node is authorized to participate in a blockchain network, identify a user associated with the transaction record, and append the transaction record to an electronic record. The transaction record may be associated with a digital signature formed by hashing multiple data elements, and then encrypting the hashed data elements using a private encryption key.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, an apparatus for making pouch products includes a conveyor system. The conveyor system includes a first receiving location along a path of the conveyor system, and a dosing location along the path of the conveyor system. The apparatus also includes a first material dispensing station configured to transfer a first material to the first receiving location. The first material includes a first elastic layer and a first support layer. The first material dispensing station includes a dispenser roller configured to hold a roll of the first material, a plurality of rollers configured to convey the first material from the dispenser roller to the first receiving location, and a stripper plate configured remove at least a portion of the first support layer from a portion of the first elastic layer.

Abstract: The replaceable mouthpiece includes a body having a first body end and a second body end. The first body end defines an outlet. The second body end defines a first opening coupleable to the aerosol-generating device. The replaceable mouthpiece includes two or more pillars disposed within the body and extending towards the second end.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for novel uses and/or improvements in application or service authentication for a provider of disparate applications and/or services using blockchain technology. As one example, a method and a system are described herein for a unified user device authentication mechanism across multiple lines of service using cryptographic tokens. The system may receive, as part of a login request from a user, an address associated with a cryptography-based storage application, a cryptographic signature, and an identifier associated with a cryptographic token. The system may verify that the cryptographic token is valid and that the cryptography-based storage application controls the cryptographic token to grant the user access to the application or line of service.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention provides an isolated population of exosomes comprising interleukin-27 (IL-27) or interleukin-35 (IL-35). In an embodiment, the invention also provides a method of preparing a population of exosomes comprising interleukin-27 (IL-27), the method comprising: (a) isolating CD19+B2 cells or B1a cells; (b) activating the isolated cells with a LPS or a BCR agonist to provide activated cells; and (c) isolating exosomes secreted from the activated cells. In an embodiment, the invention also provides a method of preparing a population of exosomes comprising interleukin-35 (IL-35), the method comprising: (a) isolating CD138+plasma cells; (b) activating the isolated cells with a LPS or a BCR agonist to provide activated cells; and (c) isolating exosomes secreted from the activated cells. Additional embodiments of the invention are as described.

Abstract: Methods and systems for producing hydrocarbons. An example method includes producing a non-hydrocarbon liquid from a first horizontal wellbore, the first horizontal wellbore extending from a vertical wellbore and through a hydrocarbon producing formation. The method further includes pumping the non-hydrocarbon liquid with a first pump into a second horizontal wellbore, the second horizontal wellbore extending from the vertical wellbore and disposed downhole and underneath the first horizontal wellbore. The method additionally includes pumping a hydrocarbon liquid uphole to a surface with a second pump disposed downhole of the first horizontal wellbore.

Abstract: A flowback tank cleaning system and method is described. A flowback tank includes a self-cleaning system. A flowback tank cleaning method may include moving solid debris collected at a bottom of a collection section of a flowback tank towards a lift auger using a cleaning auger or a conveyer belt extending along a length of the collection section, the bottom of the collection section including an angled trough, funneling solid debris towards the cleaning auger or conveyor belt by placing the cleaning auger or conveyor belt at a base of the angled trough, spraying fluid downward through a series of fluid outlets, removing the sand so moved by the cleaning auger or conveyer belt from the flowback tank using the lift auger, and removing the fluid from the flowback tank using a drain manifold below the cleaning auger or conveyer belt.

Abstract: Disadvantage of state-of-the-art scheduling mechanisms for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging is that they fail to accommodate dynamic requirements in terms of charging needs. The disclosure herein generally relates to EV fleet charging, and, more particularly, to a method and system for Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet charging by accommodating one or more dynamic requirements. The system initially generates a base charging plan for a fleet of EVs. Further, the system checks if the base charging plan is to be modified to accommodate one or more dynamic charging requirements obtained. Upon determining that the base charging plan is to be modified, the system modifies the base charging plan till a) no more vehicles are left to charge, or b) all of a plurality of chargers have an assignment.

Abstract: Diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of diseases and conditions associated with smooth muscle cell (SMC) dysfunction are provided through the inhibition or IL-11-mediated signalling.

Abstract: A package including an outer box and inner tray. The inner tray slidable into and out of the outer box. The outer box including a first tab, a second tab, and a lip. The first and second tabs movable toward an interior of the outer box when force is applied. The inner tray including a first flap and a second flap, the first and second flaps movable toward an interior of the inner tray when force is applied. When the inner tray is slid into the outer box and the first and second tabs are in a first position, the first and second flaps are engaged with the lip and the inner tray is locked to the outer box. When the first and second tabs are in a second position the first and second flaps are disengaged with the lip and the inner tray is slideable out of the outer box.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to plug and abandonment operations for wells. A method comprises moving a sliding sleeve of a conduit to expose a meltable sealant that is pre-installed on an inner diameter (ID) of the conduit. The conduit is disposed in a wellbore, and the meltable sealant is configured to melt and flow upon heating. The meltable sealant is further configured to cool, solidify, and plug the conduit upon dissipation of heat.