Abstract: A device may receive content from an application server based on a user equipment (UE) generating a request to view the content over a unicast bearer, and may store the content in a temporary data structure. The device may receive a redirected request to view the content from the UE, and may provide the content over the unicast bearer to the UE based on the redirected request. The device may receive, from the UE, a unicast consumption of the content by the UE and a location of the UE, and may determine whether interest in the content for the location satisfies a threshold based on the unicast consumption. The device may initiate multicast and broadcast service (MBS) core functions with computing resources to utilize for an MBS for the content at the location based on the interest in the content for the location satisfying the threshold.

Abstract: Mechanisms are provided for generating a resource allocation in an omnichannel distribution network. Demand forecast data and current inventory data related to a resource and the omnichannel distribution network are obtained and an ally-adversary bimodal inventory optimization (BIO) computer model is instantiated that includes an adversary component that simulates, through a computer simulation, a worst-case scenario of resource demand and resource availability, and an ally component that limits the adversary component based on a simulation of a limited best-case scenario of resource demand and resource availability. The BIO computer model is applied to the demand forecast data and current inventory data, to generate a predicted consumption for the resource. A resource allocation recommendation is generated for allocating the resource to locations of the omnichannel distribution network based on the predicted consumption, which is output to a downstream computing system for further processing.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating a region of interest on a digital image of a sidewall of a tyre, the sidewall having one or more embossed and/or engraved markings, is provided. The method comprises generating a histogram of oriented gradients feature map of the digital image, inputting the histogram of oriented gradients feature map into a trained convolutional neural network, wherein said trained convolutional neural network is configured to output a first probability based on the input histogram of oriented gradients feature map that a region of pixels of the digital image contains the embossed and/or engraved markings, and if the first probability is at or above a first predetermined threshold, accepting said region of pixels as said region of interest.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, and computer-readable media for detecting lanes and objects in image frames of a monocular camera. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed comprising receiving a plurality of images; identifying a horizon in the plurality of images by inputting the plurality of images into a deep learning (DL) model (either stored on a local device or via a network call); determining one or more camera parameters based on the horizon; and storing or using the camera parameters to initialize a camera.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, and computer-readable media for detecting lanes and objects in image frames of a monocular camera. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed comprising receiving a sample set of image frames; detecting a plurality of markers in the sample set of image frames using a convolutional neural network (CNN); fitting lines based on the plurality of markers; detecting a plurality of vanishing points based on the lines; identifying a best fitting horizon for the sample set of image frames via a RANSAC algorithm; computing an inverse perspective mapping (IPM) based on the best fitting horizon; and computing a lane width estimate based on the sample set of image frames using the IPM in a rectified view and the parallel line fitting.

Abstract: A method, a network device, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are described in relation to an per-session validation with secure connection and authentication service. The service may include the installation of a client after an end device completes a primary authentication and registration procedure with a core network. The client and an enforcement device may establish a secure and encrypted session via which packet data unit (PDU) session requests may be approved or denied based on network access polices associated with the end device. An enforcement orchestration service may configure enforcement devices and obtain encryption keys from the core network for use by the enforcement device.

Abstract: A system, and corresponding method, is described for finding the optimal or the best set of routes from a master to each of its connected slaves, for all the masters and slaves using an interconnect, such as a network-on-chip (NoC). Some embodiments of the invention apply to a class of interconnects that utilize a two-dimensional mesh topology, wherein a set of switches are arranged on a two-dimensional grid. Masters (initiators or sources) inject data packets or traffic into the interconnect. Slaves (targets or destinations) service the data packets or traffic traveling through the interconnect. The interconnect includes switches and links that are part of a path. Additionally, one or more optimal routes, which is defined by the system, move the traffic in a way that avoids deadlock scenarios.

Abstract: A system and method for soft locking for a networking device in a network, such as a network-on-chip (NoC). Once a soft lock is established, the port and packet are given transmitting priority so long has the port has an available packet or packet parts that can make forward progress in the network. When the soft lock port's packet parts are not available, the networking device may choose another port and/or another packet. Any arbitration scheme may be used. Once the packet (or all the packet parts) has completed transmission, the soft lock is released.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, and computer-readable media for detecting lanes and objects in image frames of a monocular camera. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed comprising receiving a sample set of image frames; detecting a plurality of markers in the sample set of image frames using a convolutional neural network (CNN); fitting lines based on the plurality of markers; detecting a plurality of vanishing points based on the lines; identifying a best fitting horizon for the sample set of image frames via a RANSAC algorithm; computing an inverse perspective mapping (IPM) based on the best fitting horizon; and computing a lane width estimate based on the sample set of image frames using the IPM in a rectified view and the parallel line fitting.

Abstract: A method may include receiving content for multicasting, identifying user equipment (UE) devices to receive the content and identifying a geographical or service area associated with the identified UE devices. The method may also include determining a scheduled time for a multicast transmission of the content and transmitting, prior to the scheduled time, a message to the devices, wherein the message indicates the scheduled time. The method may further include initiating the multicast transmission of the content at the scheduled time.

Abstract: A computer implemented method is proposed for classifying one or more embossed and/or engraved markings on a sidewall of a tyre into one or more classes comprising digital image data of the sidewall of the tyre. The method comprises generating a first image channel from a first portion of the digital image data relating to a corresponding first portion of the sidewall of the tyre. Generating the first image channel comprises performing histogram equalisation on the first portion of the digital image data to generate the first image channel. The method further comprises generating a first feature map using the first image channel and applying a first classifier to the first feature map to classify said embossed and/or engraved markings into one or more first classes.

Abstract: A broadcast adapter in a network-on-chip (NoC) is used for broadcasting transactions in the form of packets from an initiator to multiple targets and for receiving responses from the targets that are combined and sent to the initiator. The transactions originate from an initiator and are send, using the NoC, to broadcast adapters using a special range of addresses. The broadcast adapters receive the transactions from the initiator. The broadcast adapters duplicate the transactions and send the duplicated transaction to multiple targets. The targets send a response, which is transported back by the NoC to the corresponding initiator.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices, and computer-readable media for detecting lanes and objects in image frames of a monocular camera. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed comprising receiving a plurality of images; identifying a horizon in the plurality of images by inputting the plurality of images into a deep learning (DL) model (either stored on a local device or via a network call); determining one or more camera parameters based on the horizon; and storing or using the camera parameters to initialize a camera.

Abstract: Staple fibers and filament yarns formed from cellulose esters, such as cellulose acetate, are described herein, along with methods of making the fibers and their use in nonwoven fabrics and articles. The filament yarns and fibers described herein may be coated with at least one finish and, in some cases, may be coated with two or more finishes selected to enhance the properties of the fibers. Staple fibers as described herein may be used to produce nonwoven webs that are strong, soft, absorbent, and biodegradable, and may be used in wet or dry nonwoven articles for a variety personal care, medical, industrial, and commercial applications.

Abstract: A method for repairing multicast/broadcast content via peer to peer communications, which includes receiving at least a part of a file transmitted by a wireless multicast/broadcast service (WMBS) session via an access ndownetwork; exchanging, via a peer to peer network, completion messages between the UE device and peer UE devices upon completion of the WMBS session; identifying an amount of the file received at the UE device, and amounts of the file received at each of peer UE devices based on the exchanged completion messages; sending repair data to repair the file on each peer UE devices in response to identifying that the UE device received the entire file; and sending repair data via the peer to peer network, obtained from the access network, in response to identifying that the UE device received less than the entire file and more of the file than each of the group of peer UE devices.

Abstract: A device may receive emergency data, traffic data, network performance data, crime data, and gunshot data associated with a geographical area and may identify a location within the geographical area based on the emergency data, the traffic data, the network performance data, the crime data, and the gunshot data. The device may determine, based on the emergency data, the traffic data, the network performance data, the crime data, and the gunshot data for the location, a risk level for the location and may identify an autonomous vehicle based on the risk level, the traffic data, and the network performance data for the location. The device may determine a route for the autonomous vehicle to the location based on the traffic data and the network performance data for the location, and may perform actions based on the autonomous vehicle and the route.

Abstract: Described is an electronic delivery door for permitting passage of an object between an interior and an exterior of a structure through an opening defined in the structure, the delivery door comprising: a door panel; a hinge assembly including: one or more hinges for securing the door panel within the opening of the structure and for permitting the door panel to move between a closed position and an open position by rotation of the one or more hinges, wherein: in the closed position, the opening is covered by the door panel; and in the open position, the one or more hinges have been rotated to permit passage of objects through the opening; and an electronic security device configured to selectively permit opening of the door panel.

Abstract: A method may include receiving registration information from a first user equipment (UE) device and identifying a first multicast service associated with the first UE device. The method may also include transmitting, to the first UE device, a first file associated with the first multicast service and determining a number of UE devices associated with the first multicast service that have provided registration information. The method may further include determining whether a threshold associated with the number of UE devices that have provided registration information has been reached and initiating a broadcast of content associated with the first multicast service, in response to determining that the threshold has been reached.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automation engineering field device, comprising: a sensor unit for capturing a physical measured variable for a medium; a memory unit, wherein the memory unit stores at least one standard parameter set and further parameter sets; an electronic unit, wherein the electronic unit is configured so as, after the field device starts, to load the standard parameter set and to operate the field device on the basis of the standard parameter set and wherein the electronic unit is configured so as, when a signal is received, to take the configuration of the signal as a basis for loading one of the further parameter sets and to operate the field device, or components of the field device, on the basis of the further parameter set.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing a set of events, is provided, the apparatus comprising one or more circuitry configured to: receive an electronic message comprising information of a first event between a first party and a second party, the first event being initiated by the first party; determine whether a record of the first event exists in a first storage unit; wherein when it is determined that the record of the first event does not exist, the one or more circuitry is configured to: determine whether any subsequent events between the second party and a third party are initiated by the second party within a predetermined time of the first event; and store an association between the second party and a first set of events, the first set of events comprising the first event and the subsequent event, in a second storage unit, when the subsequent event is initiated within the predetermined time.