Abstract: One example of the present disclosure can include a system that can receive a first data set over a network from a first computing device, the first data set indicating user preference data and a first request for a shipping cost. The system can also receive a second data set over the network from the second computing device, the second data set indicating a first shipping cost generated by a shipping entity associated with the second computing device in response to the second request. Based on receiving the second data set, the system can determine a second shipping cost based on the user preference data and the first shipping cost. The system can then transmit the second shipping cost over the network to the first computing device, for example as part of a graphical user interface for display on the first computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for balancing load in an area of a wireless network comprising first nodes operating according to a first Radio Access Technology and at least one second node operating according to a second Radio Access Technology. The method comprises establishing a connection between a user device and a first node; receiving an indication of an entry threshold for establishing a connection between the user device and a second node during a current time period, wherein the entry threshold is determined in dependence on an expected usage requirement for the area of the wireless network during the current time period; determining, by the user device, whether a parameter of a signal received from the second node exceeds the entry threshold; and responsive to determining that the parameter of the signal received from the second node exceeds the entry threshold, establishing, by the first node, a dual connectivity session between the user device and both the first and the second nodes.

Abstract: Amplifier having input power protection. In some embodiments, an amplifier circuit can include an input node and an output node, and an amplifier implemented between the input node and the output node. The amplifier circuit can further include a bias circuit configured to provide a bias signal to the amplifier. The amplifier circuit can further include a protection circuit configured to generate a detected voltage representative of a peak of a radio-frequency signal present at the input node. The protection circuit can be further configured to enable a protection mode when the detected voltage is greater than a first threshold value and to disable the protection mode when the detected voltage is less than a second threshold value that is less than the first threshold value.

Abstract: A clock product includes a time-to-digital converter responsive to an input clock signal, a reference clock signal, and a time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The time-to-digital converter includes a coarse time-to-digital converter and a fine time-to digital converter. The clock product includes a calibration circuit including a phase-locked loop. The calibration circuit is configured to generate the time-to-digital converter calibration signal. The clock product includes a controller configured to execute instructions that cause the phase-locked loop to generate an error signal for each possible value of a fine time code of a digital time code generated by the time-to-digital converter and to average the error signal over multiple clock cycles to generate an average error signal.

Abstract: A mobile locker system is provided having a security mechanism permitting an agent to access the locker parked at a temporary product exchange station, and an exchange mechanism directing the agent to the station location. The agent can be a delivery agent inserting the product into the locker or a receiving agent removing the product from the locker. The locker may be attached to a mobile platform, such as an automotive vehicle. A communications subsystem transmits an identifier associated with the agent accessing the locker, an identifier associated with the locker, and the geographic location of the locker to a server. An ordering mechanism accepts product orders, product exchange station location requests, or both, from a receiving agent, and has an interface to supply the ordered product to a delivery exchange mechanism. A receiving exchange mechanism passes the locker information to the receiving agent.

Abstract: A frame represents a concept with a set of roles and a set of linguistic rules. If a linguistic rule is satisfied, by a unit of natural language discourse (UNLD), the frame is invoked and a frame instance produced. A frame instance specifies how the UNLD, with particular values drawn from the UNLD, fulfills the roles of the frame. A frame-based search, of target content, is accomplished in response to a frame-based user query. The search result is comprised of records, where each record is a result of a match, of the frame-based query, at a location in the target content. If the frame-based query is implicit, a match requires only that the location of the target content invokes the appropriate frame. If the frame-based query is role-specific, in addition to invoking the appropriate frame, a query search term needs to be found in the value for a role of the frame instance produced.

Abstract: Techniques for forming a nanopore in a lipid bilayer are described herein. In one example, an agitation stimulus level such as an electrical agitation stimulus is applied to a lipid bilayer wherein the agitation stimulus level tends to facilitate the formation of nanopores in the lipid bilayer. In some embodiments, a change in an electrical property of the lipid bilayer resulting from the formation of the nanopore in the lipid bilayer is detected, and a nanopore has formed in the lipid bilayer is determined based on the detected change in the lipid bilayer electrical property.

Abstract: A method for isolation in the CN domain of a network slice includes receiving a slice isolation policy and establishing a CN NSS isolation policy based on the slice isolation policy. When the CN NSS isolation policy includes a network resource isolation policy, the network resource isolation policy is mapped to a network resource allocation policy, a part of which relating to physical resources is sent to a network function management function (NFMF) and a part relating to virtual resources is sent to a network function virtualization management and orchestration function. When the NSS isolation policy includes an application level isolation policy, the application level isolation policy is mapped to an application level policy which is sent to the NFMF.

Abstract: An anthropomorphic test device utilizes a mounting mechanism for coupling a hollow member including a simulated flesh to a support structure, with the simulated flesh including a foam core portion covered with a skin portion. The mounting mechanism includes inserts, such as plastic or metal inserts having a flange portion and an elongated tubular member, which are introduced in multiple places within the simulated flesh with the flange portion within the foam core portion and the elongated tubular member extending through the skin portion. A fastening member is inserted through an elongated opening in the insert and within a receiving cavity portion of the support structure to secure the hollow member to the support structure. The hollow member may be a hollow pelvic member, and the support structure may be a pelvic support structure, with the hollow pelvic member secured to the pelvic support structure via the mounting mechanism.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device capable of acquiring an RGB image, a CMY image, and luminance information through one imaging process. The solid-state imaging device includes a pixel array portion in which a plurality of pixel unit groups are arrayed, the pixel unit group including pixel units disposed in a 2×2 matrix, the pixel unit including pixels disposed in an 2×2 matrix, and the pixels including a photoelectric conversion unit and a color filter. Each of the pixel unit groups is configured such that an R filter and a C filter are included as the color filters in a first pixel unit among four pixel units constituting the pixel unit group, a G filter and an M filter are included as the color filters in each of second and third pixel units, and a B filter and a Y filter are included as the color filters in a fourth pixel unit.

Abstract: A device may receive and transform metric data and share of voice data, associated with digital marketing by an entity, into transformed data, may generate model data from the transformed data, and may divide the model data into training data, test data, and validation data. The device may train models, with the training data, to generate training results, and may process the test data, with the models, to generate test results. The device may process the validation data, with the models, to generate validation results, and may select a first model, a second model, and a third model based on the results. The device may utilize the first model to predict a share of voice, and may utilize the second model to predict a click through rate. The device may utilize the third model to predict a conversion rate, and may perform actions based on the predicted data.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to devices, methods, and computer program products of communication networks in relation to, e.g., involved in initial access from an idle status, connection reestablishment, handover, or synchronization. A terminal apparatus may include: a control module configured to detect receipt of a group information indicative of a group of at least two network apparatuses, the group information being descriptive for a certain configuration of communication parameters enabling the terminal apparatus to communicate with anyone of the network apparatuses of the respective group, and request connecting to at least one of the network apparatuses of the group by use of the certain configuration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for age verification are disclosed. According to one disclosed embodiment, a system includes: a scanner configured to scan a passive data source on an identification card; and a processor coupled to the scanner, the processor configured to: receive a scanner signal from the scanner; verify an age of a user based on the scanner signal; and transmit verification information to a point of sale device, the point of sale device configured to authorize a sale of age-restricted material based on the verification information. According to another disclosed embodiment, a system includes: a scanner configured to scan a passive data source on an identification card; and a processor coupled to the scanner, the processor configured to: receive a scanner signal from the scanner; verify an age of a user based on the scanner signal; and transmit a verification signal to an age-restricted device.

Abstract: An encoder includes circuitry configured to receive an input video, select a current frame identify a first sub-picture of the current frame to be encoded using a lossless encoding protocol, and encode the current frame, wherein encoding the current frame includes encoding the first sub-picture using the lossless encoding protocol.

Abstract: A process and/or a bioreactor control system for controlling a bioreactor. The bioreactor control system includes a bioreactor, a sensor, an electronic card, and a bioreactor controller. The sensor is proximate to the bioreactor and configured to generate a signal indicative of an operating condition of the bioreactor. The signal is then transmitted to the electronic card. Receiving the signal, the electronic card processes the signal to generate a converted signal. The converted signal is then transmitted to the bioreactor controller. The bioreactor controller, in turn, processes the converted signal and generates a control signal to modify the operating condition of the bioreactor.

Abstract: A tray made of cardboard, paperboard or other lightweight foldable sheet material that comprises one or more pockets (8) for receiving product. The tray comprises a top sheet defining one or more top sheet openings for the one or more pockets and a bottom sheet attached to the top sheet that comprises one or more bottom sheet openings that are aligned with the top sheet openings.

Abstract: An electrodynamic acoustic transducer (1) is disclosed, which comprises a frame and/or a housing (2), a membrane (3), a magnet system (6) with a plurality of center magnets (7a . . . 7d, 7, 7?) having different magnetic orientations (M1 . . . M4) and a coil arrangement (10) with a plurality of voice coils (11a . . . 11d), which are movably arranged relative to the magnet system (6) in an excursion direction (z). The ratio A g · h m A m · w g = l g · h tp · h m A m · w g is below 1, wherein wg denotes the mean width of all airgaps (E) within the magnet system (6), Ag denotes the sum of all airgap areas within the magnet system (6), hm denotes the mean height of the center magnets (7a . . . 7d, 7, 7?) and Am denotes the total area of the center magnets (7a . . . 7d, 7, 7?).

Abstract: A remote controlled battery cell monitoring and control system that utilizes empirical and theoretical data to compare performance, sensor data, stored patterns, historical usage, use intensity indexes over time and tracking information to provide a sophisticated data collection system for batteries. This tracking is designed to better the specifications, designs, training, preventative maintenance, and replacement and recycling of batteries.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing complex Si—C cathode base units includes the steps of: pulverizing a graphene block; mixing the plurality of graphene pieces with ethanol and first high molecular material; dispersing and pulverizing powders of silicon, and silicon oxide (SiOx) into a plurality of complex monomers; and then they being mixed with high molecular graphene recipe gel solution; spraying and drying Si—C solution to form with first order Si—C nanoparticles; a plurality of buffer spaces being formed in the plurality of graphene pieces; mixing first order SIC nanoparticles, second high molecular material, and a small amount of nanometer carbon tubes and then calcined them; the first order SiC nanoparticles, the second high molecular material and the nanometer carbon tubes being shaped or being sprayed and dried; and finally, calcining them to form as third order SIC nanoparticles which is the complex Si—C based unit.

Abstract: A state of a reference cell in a storage device is appropriately managed. A first memory cell array includes a first reference cell that generates reference potential of a sense amplifier. A second memory cell array includes a second reference cell that generates reference potential of a sense amplifier. A state storage unit stores, regarding each of the first and second reference cells, a state indicating certainty of a held value. When write to either one of the first and second reference cells is instructed, the write control unit controls the instructed write on the basis of the state regarding the first and second reference cells stored in the state storage unit.