Abstract: A riser disconnect/reconnect system having a disconnection package (RDP) and a modified lower marine riser package (LMRP) are provided for quick disconnection of the marine drilling riser (MDR) from the LMRP to facilitate access to the LMRP or BOP stack. The RDP includes a flex joint and a hydraulically-actuated release connector (RC) with a connecting mandrel that engages a modified LMRP. In an emergency, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP allowing access to the BOP stack for intervention. The RDP may be disconnected from the LMRP for recovery of the LMRP or BOP stack to the surface for repair or maintenance without recovering the MDR. The RC joins the flex joint to the uppermost annular blowout preventer in the LMRP. The release connector can be used in a standard or inverted position. Also provided are structural cages with complementary stab plates allowing access to various bypass ports and controls.

Abstract: A communication method of an access and mobility function (AMF) node in a communication system is provided. The communication method includes receiving, from a base station, a registration request message for a terminal, transmitting, to an old AMF previously accessed by the terminal, an information request message for the terminal, and receiving, from the old AMF, an information response message including network slice selection assistance information (NSSAI) corresponding to the terminal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication technique for convergence of IoT technology and a 5G communication system for supporting a higher data transfer rate beyond a 4G system, and a system therefor. The present disclosure can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart buildings, smart cities, smart or connected cars, health care, digital education, retail business, and services associated with security and safety) on the basis of 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. The present invention provides a method and an apparatus for buffering downlink data to a mobile initiated communication-only mode terminal.

Abstract: An insertion apparatus for use with a rotary machine includes a body extending from an insertion end to a steering end and sized to fit within an annular cavity. The body has a first stiffness and curves along a circumference of the annular cavity as the insertion end travels through the annular cavity. The insertion apparatus also includes a stiffener coupled to the body and extending from the steering end to the insertion end. The stiffener has a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness. The insertion apparatus further includes at least one maintenance device coupled to the insertion end of the insertion apparatus and a displacement mechanism configured to adjust a position of the at least one maintenance device relative to the body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method of controlling, preferably configuring and/or reconfiguring, a 5th generation (5G) network comprising a set of user equipment (UE) including a first UE is provided. The method includes configuring the set of UEs, for example the first UE, for collecting data therefrom, collecting the data from the set of UEs, mapping the collected data to a user intent, and controlling, preferably configuring and/or reconfiguring, the network based, at least in part, on the mapped user intent.

Abstract: A method for determining analytics for service experience for a Network Slice instance in a network comprising one or more network entities is provided. The method includes obtaining first information for determining a mapping between a set of one or more user equipment (UEs) and a set of one or more Network Slice instances, obtaining second information for determining the analytics of the set of one or more UEs, and determining the analytics for a Network Slice instance based on the first information and the second information.

Abstract: Described is a system and method through which (a) information related to detected moving objects can be received, processed and confirmed, (b) such information can be evaluated—with the information from differing receiving, processing and confirming sources being aggregated and integrated, thereby increasing the overall efficiency and accuracy of the system and method, and with the elements of the system and the practice of the method resulting in the sharing of such information with such elements controlling various aspects of their own operation—to assess the possible impacts of the presence and/or operation of such detected moving objects within a specific environment, and as a result of such evaluation (c) actions can be initiated based upon (x) the identification of the detected moving object and (y) the possible impacts thereof within such specific environment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a networked array of radar enclosures that can be arranged to cover a desired geographical location. The array can detect moving objects in the coverage area. When warranted, elements of the array can also control the movement of associated objects, for example, friendly drones. The present invention also combines attributes that facilitate the less conspicuous detection and monitoring of moving objects, with the capability of distinguishing types of moving objects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a networked array of radar enclosures that can be arranged to cover a desired geographical location. The array can detect moving objects in the coverage area. When warranted, elements of the array can also control the movement of associated objects, for example, friendly drones. The present invention also combines attributes that facilitate the less conspicuous detection and monitoring of moving objects, with the capability of distinguishing types of moving objects.

Abstract: A communication method of an access and mobility function (AMF) node in a communication system is provided. The communication method includes receiving, from a base station, a registration request message for a terminal, transmitting, to an old AMF previously accessed by the terminal, an information request message for the terminal, and receiving, from the old AMF, an information response message including network slice selection assistance information (NSSAI) corresponding to the terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods of identifying and capturing information about items. In this instance, the systems and methods are focused upon fish. Through the use of the disclosed systems and methods, fish can be tagged and/or the image of the fish can be captured. The information about the tagged and/or image-captured fish can be wirelessly communicated to a remote device. As desired, the information specific to the fish can be combined and uploaded into a database with other relevant information, such as location information, temperature readings, latitude, longitude, date, time, and more.

Abstract: The field of the present invention relates, in general, to apparatus and methods of knitting a material into a tubular form, where the length of such tubular form is not dictated by conventional distances between the knitting areas and the catch basins of integrated machines. In short, this invention increases the distal relationship between the needle-equipped element, which performs the knitting function, and the basin that catches the resulting tubular form of the material. The basin rotates synchronized with the rotation of the resulting tubular form. The separation facilitates the continuous production of a length of the resulting tubular form of the material. The tubular form thus can be longer than such length where, as taught in the prior art, the catch basin is fixed—as part of integrated machines—in close proximity with the element that performs the knitting.

Abstract: A synthetic jet pump and a method of pumping fluid using such a synthetic jet pump are disclosed. The synthetic jet pump includes a plurality of first stacks disposed in a series arrangement relative to each other, and a plurality of first valves. A first stack of the plurality of first stacks includes a plurality of first connector pairs coupled to a first support structure and a plurality of first bimorph pairs. The first connector pairs and the first bimorph pairs are disposed in a parallel arrangement relative to each other respectively. A bimorph of one of the first bimorph pairs is coupled to a corresponding first connector pair. The plurality of first valves is disposed at an upstream end of the plurality of first stacks. A valve of the plurality of first valves is movably coupled to a corresponding connector of the plurality of the first connector pairs.

Abstract: A communication method of an access and mobility function (AMF) node in a communication system is provided. The communication method includes receiving, from a base station, a registration request message for a terminal, transmitting, to an old AMF previously accessed by the terminal, an information request message for the terminal, and receiving, from the old AMF, an information response message including network slice selection assistance information (NSSAI) corresponding to the terminal.

Abstract: Described is a system and method through which (a) information related to detected moving objects can be received, processed and confirmed, (b) such information can be evaluated—with the information from differing receiving, processing and confirming sources being aggregated and integrated, thereby increasing the overall efficiency and accuracy of the system and method, and with the elements of the system and the practice of the method resulting in the sharing of such information with such elements controlling various aspects of their own operation—to assess the possible impacts of the presence and/or operation of such detected moving objects within a specific environment, and as a result of such evaluation (c) actions can be initiated based upon (x) the identification of the detected moving object and (y) the possible impacts thereof within such specific environment.

Abstract: A method of configuring a telecommunications network comprising the steps of collecting analytics data from a network (NAD) and analytics data (TAD) from at least one User Equipment (UE), analyzing said NAD and TAD and configuring at least one network feature according to the NAD and the TAD.

Abstract: A computer implemented system and method for facilitating a consumer's purchase transaction via a merchant's foreign website utilizes a stored value card transformation computer to convert a stored value card to a different denomination for utilization in another country. An exchange computer retrieves a value rate to calculate the currency different and a time-limited quote is generated which may be transformed into active stored credit in the selected denomination.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates in a Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). According to various embodiments, a network node in a wireless communication system may include: receiving, from an application function (AF) via a network exposure function (NEF), user equipment (UE) radio capability information on UE radio capability identifier (ID) and at least one UE radio capability mapping to the UE radio capability ID; receiving, from an access and mobility management function (AMF), a request for information on at least one UE radio capability mapping to a specific UE radio capability ID; and transmitting, to the AMF, the information on at least one UE radio capability mapping to the specific UE radio capability ID.

Abstract: A compressor includes a plurality of synthetic jet assemblies. Each synthetic jet assembly of the plurality of synthetic jet assemblies is in fluid communication with at least one other synthetic jet assembly of the plurality of synthetic jet assemblies. Each synthetic jet assembly of the plurality of synthetic jet assemblies includes a first side plate and a second side plate. The first side plate includes a first bimorph piezoelectric structure. The second side plate includes a second bimorph piezoelectric structure. The first side plate and the second side plate define a first fluid cavity extending between the first side plate and the second side plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is the networking of the radar in manners and operating utilizing methods that result in increases in the radar coverage by adding to the possible collection of locations and thus potentially increasing the data to be analyzed—ultimately increasing the accuracy of the readings.