Abstract: In one embodiment, a device of a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) receives, from a cloud-native application, contextual data for the cloud-native application that identifies microservices of the cloud-native application. The device translates the contextual data for the cloud-native application into a network policy for traffic in the SD-WAN associated with the cloud-native application. The device applies the network policy to a traffic flow in the SD-WAN between an endpoint and a particular microservice of the cloud-native application.

Abstract: A method includes generating, by an internal segmentation orchestrator, a key to cipher/decipher a cryptographic segmentation tag used by an untrusted device, transmitting the key to an external segmentation orchestrator, transmitting the cryptographic segmentation tag to the external segmentation orchestrator and provisioning a trusted network edge with the key and optionally the cryptographic segmentation tag. The method can also include onboarding, based on the key and the cryptographic segmentation tag, the untrusted device, wherein the untrusted device receives the cryptographic segmentation tag from the external segmentation orchestrator.

Abstract: Techniques for providing network traffic security in a virtualized environment are described. A threat aware controller uses a threat feed provided by a threat intelligence service to establish a threat detection engine on virtual switches. The threat aware controller and threat detection engine work together to detect any anomalous or malicious behavior of network traffic on the virtual switch and established virtual network functions to quickly detect, verify, and isolate network threats.

Abstract: An augmented reality system including: a physical anatomic model; a display unit via which a user is adapted to receive first and second optic feedbacks, the first optic feedback emanating from the physical anatomic model and passing through the display unit, and the second optic feedback emanating from the display unit and including a virtual anatomic model; a tracking system adapted to track a position and orientation of the display unit; and a computing device adapted to: receive a first signal from the tracking system relating to the position and orientation of the display unit, and send a second signal to cause the display unit to overlay the second optic feedback on the first optic feedback, the second signal being based on the first signal. In some embodiments, the second optic feedback further includes ancillary virtual graphics such as medical data, instructional steps, expert demonstrations, didactic content, and exigent circumstances.

Abstract: Techniques for using application network requirements and/or telemetry information from a first networking technology to enhance operation of a second networking technology and optimize wide area network traffic are described herein. The techniques may include establishing a communication network for use by applications of a scalable application service platform, the communication network including a first networking technology and a second networking technology. In this way, a request to establish a connection for use by an application may be received by the first networking technology. The request may include an indication of a threshold service level of the connection. In response to the request, the first networking technology may determine whether the second networking technology is capable of hosting the connection.

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for moving and/or supporting an internal organ or other tissue, such as during minimally-invasive surgery. Generally, a system for moving and/or supporting tissue may comprise a magnetic control component and a retractor having at least one magnetic portion. The retractor may have a first low-profile configuration for passing through an incision into a surgical site within a patient and a second expansive configuration for engaging tissue. The magnetic control component may be placed over the surgical site external to the patient and generate a magnetic field to manipulate the retractor and engaged tissue.

Abstract: Techniques are described for extending a cellular quality of service bearer through an enterprise fabric network. In one example, a method obtaining, by a first switch of a network, a packet to be delivered to a client connected to the network via a cellular access point; identifying quality of service (QoS) bearer information associated with the packet, wherein the QoS bearer information is associated with a radio access bearer for the client and the QoS bearer information comprises a bearer indicator and a QoS class identifier; providing a fabric tunnel encapsulation for the packet, wherein the bearer indicator and the QoS class identifier are included within the fabric tunnel encapsulation of the packet; and forwarding the packet within the fabric tunnel encapsulation toward a second switch of the network via a fabric tunnel, wherein the cellular access point is connected to the network via the second switch.

Abstract: A patient simulator system includes a fetal patient simulator including a simulated torso and a simulated head attached to the simulated torso and being moveable in relation to the simulated torso between a neutral position and a raised position. An actuator is configured to raise the simulated head from the neutral position to the raised position. The actuator may be disposed within the simulated head of the fetal patient simulator. The patient simulator system may further include a maternal patient simulator in which the fetal patient simulator is adapted to be disposed to simulate a birthing scenario. The actuator may raise the simulated head from the neutral position to the raised position during the birthing scenario to simulate the rise of a natural fetus's head during birth. The actuator may comprise an inflatable bag or other member positioned outside of the fetal patient simulator and within the maternal patient simulator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically reprioritizing pick jobs in a fulfillment center are described herein. The example systems can be configured to periodically classify pick jobs in order to optimize throughput of the fulfillment center. The classifying can include determining an estimated completion time for pick jobs and identifying at-risk jobs that may complete after their associated due dates. The at-risk jobs can be assigned to autonomous vehicles based primarily on their associated due dates. Other pick jobs that are not at-risk can be assigned to autonomous vehicles based primarily on efficiency. The at-risk pick jobs can be assigned to autonomous vehicles before the other pick jobs.

Abstract: Techniques are described for extending a cellular quality of service bearer through an enterprise fabric network. In one example, a method obtaining, by a first switch of a network, a packet to be delivered to a client connected to the network via a cellular access point; identifying quality of service (QoS) bearer information associated with the packet, wherein the QoS bearer information is associated with a radio access bearer for the client and the QoS bearer information comprises a bearer indicator and a QoS class identifier; providing a fabric tunnel encapsulation for the packet, wherein the bearer indicator and the QoS class identifier are included within the fabric tunnel encapsulation of the packet; and forwarding the packet within the fabric tunnel encapsulation toward a second switch of the network via a fabric tunnel, wherein the cellular access point is connected to the network via the second switch.

Abstract: Described here are devices, systems, and methods for providing remote traction to tissue. Generally, the systems may include a grasper and a delivery device configured to releasably couple to the grasper. The grasper may have a first jaw and a second jaw and a main body having a barrel portion. The barrel portion may have a lumen extending therethrough, and a portion of the delivery device may be advanced through the lumen to rotate one or both of the jaws. The delivery devices may include a handle, a shaft, and a distal engagement portion. The delivery devices may further include an actuation rod which may be advanced through a barrel portion of a grasper to actuate the grasper. In some instances, the delivery device may further include a locking sheath, wherein the locking sheath is configured to temporarily couple to a grasper.

Abstract: Techniques for providing network traffic security in a virtualized environment are described. A threat aware controller uses a threat feed provided by a threat intelligence service to establish a threat detection engine on virtual switches. The threat aware controller and threat detection engine work together to detect any anomalous or malicious behavior of network traffic on the virtual switch and established virtual network functions to quickly detect, verify, and isolate network threats.

Abstract: An augmented reality system including: a physical anatomic model; a display unit via which a user is adapted to receive first and second optic feedbacks, the first optic feedback emanating from the physical anatomic model and passing through the display unit, and the second optic feedback emanating from the display unit and including a virtual anatomic model; a tracking system adapted to track a position and orientation of the display unit; and a computing device adapted to: receive a first signal from the tracking system relating to the position and orientation of the display unit, and send a second signal to cause the display unit to overlay the second optic feedback on the first optic feedback, the second signal being based on the first signal. In some embodiments, the second optic feedback further includes ancillary virtual graphics such as medical data, instructional steps, expert demonstrations, didactic content, and exigent circumstances.

Abstract: In one illustrative example, network fabric policy data associated with an application, subscriber, and/or device may be received. Mobile network policy data that corresponds to the received network fabric policy data may be selected, based on stored policy mappings between a set of network fabric policy profiles of a fabric network and a set of mobile network policy profiles of a mobile network. A bearer or Quality of Service (QoS) flow of the mobile network may be established in satisfaction of the selected mobile network policy data. In addition, a packet filter of a traffic flow template (TFT) or a packet detection rule (PDR) may be generated and applied in order to direct IP traffic flows associated with the application to the established bearer or QoS flow for communication in the mobile network.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus of a LISP environment includes one or more processors and computer-readable non-transitory storage media coupled to the one or more processors. The computer-readable non-transitory storage media include instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including receiving an attestation token from a first component of the LISP environment. The operations also include encoding the attestation token using a LISP message format. The operations further include distributing the encoded attestation token with a LISP signaling message to a third component of the LISP environment.

Abstract: Described here are systems, devices, and methods useful for minimally invasive surgical procedures performed by a single operator. Methods of performing magnetic laparoscopic robotic surgery may comprise coupling an end effector to a support arm within a sterile field using an end effector connector, controlling the end effector within a body cavity of a patient, and decoupling the end effector from the support arm within the sterile field using the end effector connector. Coupling, controlling, and decoupling may all be capable of being performed by a single operator.

Abstract: Techniques for dynamic routing based on application load are described herein. The techniques may include receiving load information associated with resources of an application orchestration system that are allocated to host an application, the resources associated with different geographical regions. Based at least in part on the load information, a network controller may determine that first resources of the application orchestration system are less constrained than second resources of the application orchestration system, the first resources associated with a first geographical region and the second resources associated with a second geographical region. Based at least in part on the first resources being less constrained than the second resources, application traffic may be routed through the network to the application hosted by the first resources in the first geographical region.

Abstract: A method for making a metal carbide based catalyst for crude oil cracking includes mixing a clay with a phosphorous based stabilizer material to obtain a liquid slurry; adding an aluminosilicate zeolite and an ultrastable Y zeolite to the liquid slurry; adding Al2Cl(OH)5 to the liquid slurry; adding metal carbide particles, having a given diameter, to the liquid slurry to obtain a mixture; and spray drying the mixture to obtain the metal carbide based catalyst. The metal carbide particles are coated with the aluminosilicate zeolite and the ultrastable Y zeolite.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus of a LISP environment includes one or more processors and computer-readable non-transitory storage media coupled to the one or more processors. The computer-readable non-transitory storage media include instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations including receiving an attestation token from a first component of the LISP environment. The operations also include encoding the attestation token using a LISP message format. The operations further include distributing the encoded attestation token with a LISP signaling message to a third component of the LISP environment.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for adjusting a grip on an object held by a gripper of a robotic system. The gripper manipulates the object to bring a portion of the object into contact with a supporting surface underlying the object, and the gripper undergoes one or more displacements relative the object to apply frictional pushes to the object while the object is held stationary against the supporting surface. The gripper maintains contact with the object during the one or more displacements, and the one or more displacements are at least partially directed towards the supporting surface. According to some aspects, such manipulation strategies provide a functionality of fixturing an object for regripping without requiring customized fixture hardware.