Abstract: A framework is provided for blockchain-based customer dispute management of wholesale telecommunications claims. A network device receives a telecommunication claim to dispute an invoice from a provider network. The provider network and a partner network that includes the network device are related through a wholesale telecommunications agreement. The network device validates the telecommunication claim based on information in a distributed ledger of the distributed consensus network. The distributed ledger includes transaction information generated by the provider network for the partner network under the wholesale telecommunications agreement. The network device adjudicates the telecommunication claim based on information in the distributed ledger and instructions in a contract and updates the distributed ledger with the adjudicated claim.

Abstract: A delay line control circuit includes a pseudo-random number generator and a random phase generator circuit coupled to the pseudo-random number generator. The pseudo-random number generator is configured to produce a predetermined sequence of pseudo-random values. The random phase generator circuit is configured to randomize an access sequence for capacitors of a delay line. The random phase generator circuit includes a sequence register, an adder, and gating circuitry. The sequence register is configured to a store a value identifying one of the capacitors to be accessed. The adder is coupled to the sequence register, and is configured to increment the value stored in sequence register. The gating circuitry is coupled to the pseudo-random number generator and the adder. The gating circuitry is configured to pass one of the pseudo-random values to the adder for addition to the value stored in the sequence register.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel crystalline forms of zuclomiphene citrate. Specific crystalline forms provided by the present invention include zuclomiphene citrate Forms APO-I, APO-II, APO-III, and APO-IV. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the zuclomiphene citrate crystalline forms, processes for the preparation thereof and the use of these forms in the treatment of a disorder selected from the group including osteoporosis, bone fractures, loss of bone mineral density (BMD) and hot flashes in a subject suffering therefrom.

Abstract: A delay line control circuit includes a pseudo-random number generator and a random phase generator circuit coupled to the pseudo-random number generator. The pseudo-random number generator is configured to produce a predetermined sequence of pseudo-random values. The random phase generator circuit is configured to randomize an access sequence for capacitors of a delay line. The random phase generator circuit includes a sequence register, an adder, and gating circuitry. The sequence register is configured to a store a value identifying one of the capacitors to be accessed. The adder is coupled to the sequence register, and is configured to increment the value stored in sequence register. The gating circuitry is coupled to the pseudo-random number generator and the adder. The gating circuitry is configured to pass one of the pseudo-random values to the adder for addition to the value stored in the sequence register.

Abstract: The present invention provides zuclomiphene salts, zuclomiphene binaphthyl hydrogen phosphate salt (1-A)?(BPA) and zuclomiphene oxalate salt (1-A)?(OXL), crystalline forms thereof and processes for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: There is provided a method including: during a training period, collecting a plurality of scan cycle times of a programmable logic controller (PLC) program executing on a PLC; calculating one or more baseline parameters based on the plurality of scan cycle times; determining a baseline PLC program signature based on the one or more baseline statistical parameters; and storing the baseline PLC program signature.

Abstract: A framework is provided for blockchain-based customer dispute management of wholesale telecommunications claims. A network device receives a telecommunication claim to dispute an invoice from a provider network. The provider network and a partner network that includes the network device are related through a wholesale telecommunications agreement. The network device validates the telecommunication claim based on information in a distributed ledger of the distributed consensus network. The distributed ledger includes transaction information generated by the provider network for the partner network under the wholesale telecommunications agreement. The network device adjudicates the telecommunication claim based on information in the distributed ledger and instructions in a contract and updates the distributed ledger with the adjudicated claim.

Abstract: A method may include storing, in a block chain ledger, information associated with an agreement between a first service provider associated with a first network and a second service provider associated with a second network. The method may also include receiving, by a device, first capacity information associated with slices in the first network, storing the first capacity information in the block chain ledger and receiving a message associated with a roaming handoff for a communication session in the first network. The method may further include determining, by the device whether adequate resources are available in the second network to support the communication session and sending, to the first service provider, a message indicating that adequate resources are available in the second network to support the communication session.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amplifying device and to an amplifying system comprising the same. According to the present invention, an amplifier line-up is presented comprising four amplifying units which is operable in a Doherty mode and an outphasing mode. By integration of Chireix compensating elements in the matching networks used in the amplifying units a bandwidth improvement can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel crystalline form of Valbenazine dibesylate, Valbenazine dibesylate Form APO-I, compositions and processes for the preparation thereof, and the use of this crystalline form in the treatment of hyperkinetic disorders, including tardive dyskinesia.

Abstract: A delay line control circuit includes a pseudo-random number generator and a random phase generator circuit coupled to the pseudo-random number generator. The pseudo-random number generator is configured to produce a predetermined sequence of pseudo-random values. The random phase generator circuit is configured to randomize an access sequence for capacitors of a delay line. The random phase generator circuit includes a sequence register, an adder, and gating circuitry. The sequence register is configured to a store a value identifying one of the capacitors to be accessed. The adder is coupled to the sequence register, and is configured to increment the value stored in sequence register. The gating circuitry is coupled to the pseudo-random number generator and the adder. The gating circuitry is configured to pass one of the pseudo-random values to the adder for addition to the value stored in the sequence register.

Abstract: There is provided a method including: during a training period, collecting a plurality of scan cycle times of a programmable logic controller (PLC) program executing on a PLC; calculating one or more baseline parameters based on the plurality of scan cycle times; determining a baseline PLC program signature based on the one or more baseline statistical parameters; and storing the baseline PLC program signature.

Abstract: A gaming system includes an electronic input device, an electronic display device, and game-logic circuitry performing at least one regulated casino wagering game. The wagering game employs an array of symbols defining an outcome of the wagering game having a corresponding award granted in response to the outcome meeting one or more winning criterion. When randomly triggered, one or more regions of the outcome are designated and a set of symbols are removed from the array. A region of the array may be determined by position or placement of a feature symbol. The remaining symbols are aggregated into one or more sets of adjacent symbols and empty portions of the array are repopulated with additional symbols to generate an additional outcome having an additional award granted in response to meeting one or more winning criterion. The additional symbols may be chosen using a weighted table and may include symbols not available for the initial outcome.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiment's for fingerprinting devices that are part of a network. A network monitoring device monitors traffic between devices in the network. A fingerprint is generated based upon response times of the devices in the network. Embodiment's of the present disclosure provide for device fingerprinting in cyber-physical system, such as a control system environment. Embodiment's of the present disclosure can be used in conjunction with traditional intrusion detection system (IDS) in a control systems environment. Embodiment's of the present disclosure can be used to achieve device fingerprinting from software, hardware, and physics-based perspectives. Embodiment's of the present disclosure can prevent security compromises by accurately fingerprinting devices in a control system environment, and other networked environments, as may be appreciated. Embodiment's of the present disclosure can generate fingerprints of a device which reflects identifiable characteristics of a device, such as, e.

Abstract: Solid forms of Mirabegron, including forms APO-I, APO-II, and various salt forms, and processes for the preparation thereof, are provided.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided. The method includes the steps of providing a web or social networking account within a chat server for a digital video recorder (DVR) of a security system, the DVR receiving a chat message from a person through the chat server, and the DVR automatically executing a predetermined instruction corresponding to a content of the chat message.

Abstract: A gaming system includes an electronic input device, an electronic display device, and game-logic circuitry performing at least one regulated casino wagering game. The wagering game employs an array of symbols defining an outcome of the wagering game having a corresponding award granted in response to the outcome meeting one or more winning criterion. When randomly triggered, one or more regions of the outcome are designated and a set of symbols are removed from the array. A region of the array may be determined by position or placement of a feature symbol. The remaining symbols are aggregated into one or more sets of adjacent symbols and empty portions of the array are repopulated with additional symbols to generate an additional outcome having an additional award granted in response to meeting one or more winning criterion. The additional symbols may be chosen using a weighted table and may include symbols not available for the initial outcome.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided. The method includes the steps of providing a web or social networking account within a chat server for a digital video recorder (DVR) of a security system, the DVR receiving a chat message from a person through the chat server and the DVR automatically executing a predetermined instruction corresponding to a content of the received chat message.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided. The method includes the steps of providing a web or social networking account within a chat server for a digital video recorder (DVR) of a security system, the DVR receiving a chat message from a person through the chat server and the DVR automatically executing a predetermined instruction corresponding to a content of the received chat message.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing device and/or device type fingerprinting based on properties of network traffic originating from a device to be identified. In one implementation, the method includes capturing packets routed through a network at an intermediate node between the originating device to be identified and destination, measuring properties of the captured traffic, including packet inter-arrival time, and generating a signature based on the measured properties that includes identifying information about the hardware and/or software architecture of the device. Various implementations do not require deep packet inspection, do not require a managed device-side client, are protocol and packet payload agnostic, and effective for MAC or IP-level encrypted streams. Also, various implementations can provide wired-side detection of wireless devices and device types and can detect both previously detected and unknown devices.