Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a method for selecting a pilot pattern for an optimal channel estimation in a wireless network by a UE. The method includes: receiving a specified pilot pattern from a base station (BS); determining at least one channel parameter from the received specified pilot pattern, wherein the at least one channel parameter comprises a delay, a Doppler, a Demodulation Reference Signal (DMRS), a sounding reference signal (SRS), and a signal to noise ratio (SNR); estimating a minimum number of pilots required using the at least one determined channel parameter; and determining an optimal pilot pattern using a channel coefficient and the estimated minimum number of pilots, wherein the optimal pilot pattern is used for the optimal channel estimation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Specifically, the disclosure related to method and apparatus for a network slice access management for a user equipment in a wireless communication system. The method includes receiving, from an access and mobility management function (AMF) entity, temporary slice related information for a first single network slice selection assistance information (S-NSSAI). Further, the method includes identifying whether the first S-NSSAI is available or not available. Further, the method includes transmitting, to the AMF entity, a registration request message including a second S-NSSAI based on the identification. Further, the registration request message does not include the first S-NSSAI.

Abstract: A process for making a layered multi-material structural element having controlled mechanical failure characteristics. The process includes the steps of: supplying a cementitious layer and forming a polymer layer on the cementitious layer by additive manufacture such that the polymer layer has a first thickness and the cementitious layer has a second thickness, wherein the polymer layer comprises a polymer and the cementitious layer comprises a cementitious material; and allowing the polymer from the polymer layer to suffuse into the cementitious layer for a period of time to obtain a suffused zone in the cementitious layer such that the suffused zone has a third thickness that is less than half the second thickness.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus comprises means for performing storing location information of one or more fixed-line user equipment operating in an internet protocol multimedia subsystem. In response to an update of location information at the apparatus for one or more of the fixed-line user equipment, the apparatus comprises means for sending a message to a serving call state control function serving the one or more fixed-line user equipment. The message indicates a location update of the one or more fixed-line user equipment whose location information has been updated at the apparatus.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) causing a content-presentation device to output for presentation reference visual content; (ii) causing a lighting device to emit light in accordance with a lighting parameter, wherein initially the light emitted in accordance with the lighting parameter does not correspond to the reference visual content; (iii) receiving first input indicating an adjustment to the lighting parameter; (iv) responsive to receiving the first input, causing the lighting device to adjust the lighting parameter, thereby causing the lighting device to adjust the emitted light; (v) receiving second input indicating that the adjusted emitted light corresponds to the reference visual content; and (vi) responsive to receiving the second input, calibrating the lighting device at least by (i) causing storage of the adjusted lighting parameter and (ii) causing the lighting device to be configured to emit light in accordance with the stored lighting parameter.

Abstract: A processor coupled to memory is configured to receive image data based on an image captured by a camera of a vehicle. The image data is used as a basis of an input to a trained machine learning model trained to predict a three-dimensional trajectory of a machine learning feature. The three-dimensional trajectory of the machine learning feature is provided for automatically controlling the vehicle.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes deploying a policy to edge devices in an edge computing environment. The method further includes analyzing, using an artificial intelligence (AI) reasoning model, the policy to understand an intent of deploying the policy. The analyzing includes discounting a weight value assigned to data points that are determined to not apply to a current decision of a first of the edge devices. The method further includes causing the policy to be altered based on the analysis. A computer program product, according to another embodiment, includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that automate management and monitoring of remote resource utilization activity. The systems process incoming transfer instructions, data relating to prior resource transfers, and data relating to end user attributes and activities to generate notifications concerning relevant current transfer activity, expected future transfers, and modifications to optimize ongoing resource utilization and transfer activity. The systems allow resource utilization to be managed effectively, efficiently, and in a secure fashion using encryption and individual computing device authentication techniques.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods that automate management and monitoring of remote resource utilization activity. The systems process incoming transfer instructions, data relating to prior resource transfers, and data relating to end user attributes and activities to generate notifications concerning relevant current transfer activity, expected future transfers, and modifications to optimize ongoing resource utilization and transfer activity. The systems allow resource utilization to be managed effectively, efficiently, and in a secure fashion using encryption and individual computing device authentication techniques.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, method and/or computer program product to enable a consumer to place an order for a subject included in a frame of a multimedia segment displayed in a mobile device or a display device in a multimedia environment. The computing device can capture a frame of a multimedia segment, where the frame includes a subject, and determine the subject corresponding to a marked subject having a mark included in a marked frame and associated with the subject to indicate the subject is ready for purchase. The computing device can determine an indication related to the marked subject to place an order for the subject, and collect information included in the order, where the information included in the order includes information about a user and information about the subject. The computing device can transmit to a third party shopping system at least a portion of the order.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibition composition includes a carrier fluid and corrosion inhibitor consisting essentially of a compound represented by Formula (I): where R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each, independently, a hydrogen or an alkoxy group, and m and n are each, independently integers ranging from 2 to 10, where R5 and R6 are each, independently, a saturated C6-C10 hydrocarbon group or an unsaturated C6-C10 hydrocarbon group. A method of producing a corrosion inhibition composition consisting essentially of an ethoxylated diamine corrosion inhibitor and a carrier fluid and a method for inhibiting corrosion in a refined hydrocarbon-bearing system are also described.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a computer system and a computer program product generate a query response in an environment based on predicted relationships between users. The method includes capturing a question with a device in the environment, where the question includes a speaking voice and is selected from a group consisting of: video data, audio data and text data. The method also includes identifying the speaker of the question based on the speaking voice. The method further includes determining a relationship between the question and each user interaction in a database of user interactions, where each user interaction is associated with a user. In addition, the method includes selecting a response from the database of user interactions based on the relationship. Lastly, the method includes transmitting the response to the speaker of the question in the environment, where the transmission of the response uses a voice of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel solid forms of saflufenacil-sodium or saflufenacil-potassium. The present invention further relates to a process of making said novel solid forms of saflufenacil-sodium or saflufenacil-potassium. Still further, the present invention relates to the use of the novel solid forms of saflufenacil-sodium or saflufenacil-potassium.

Abstract: A process for making a layered multi-material structural element having controlled mechanical failure characteristics. The process includes the steps of: supplying a cementitious layer and forming a polymer layer on the cementitious layer by additive manufacture such that the polymer layer has a first thickness and the cementitious layer has a second thickness, wherein the polymer layer comprises a polymer and the cementitious layer comprises a cementitious material; and allowing the polymer from the polymer layer to suffuse into the cementitious layer for a period of time to obtain a suffused zone in the cementitious layer such that the suffused zone has a third thickness that is less than half the second thickness.

Abstract: A process for making a layered multi-material structural element having controlled mechanical failure characteristics. The process includes the steps of: supplying a cementitious layer and forming a polymer layer on the cementitious layer by additive manufacture such that the polymer layer has a first thickness and the cementitious layer has a second thickness, wherein the polymer layer comprises a polymer and the cementitious layer comprises a cementitious material; and allowing the polymer from the polymer layer to suffuse into the cementitious layer for a period of time to obtain a suffused zone in the cementitious layer such that the suffused zone has a third thickness that is less than half the second thickness.

Abstract: Systems and methods for making clear ice are described. The system may include a housing comprising a plurality of elongate troughs. Each of the plurality of elongate troughs may have at least one flume surface wall in thermal communication with a cooling source while the housing is submerged in a fluid bath. The system may further include at least one fluid intake disposed to provide a flow of fluid to the housing and a means for distributing the flow of fluid from the at least one fluid intake into the plurality of elongate troughs while maintaining a substantially laminar fluid flow and substantially equal fluid pressure along the plurality of elongate troughs while the housing is submerged in the fluid bath and during a freezing operation of the device.

Abstract: A method for performing a Network Slice Specific Authentication Authorization (NSSAA) procedure for a network slice is disclosed. The method includes performing, by a Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF), an NSSAA procedure through a first Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) selected amongst the first AMF and a second AMF. The method includes determining, by the NSSAAF whether the NS SAA procedure through the first AMF is successful or not. The method includes performing by the NSSAAF, one of skipping the NSSAA procedure for the second AMF in response to determining that the NSSAA procedure is successful for the first AMF transmitting a message to the second AMF for deleting Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (NSSAI) related to the network slice from an allowed list of network slices in response to determining that the NSSAA procedure is unsuccessful for the first AMF.

Abstract: The present technology pertains to receiving a tag associating at least one routing domain in an on-premises site with at least one virtual network in a cloud environment associated with a cloud service provider. The present technology also pertains to the automation of populating route and propagation tables with the cloud service provider.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Embodiments herein disclose a wireless network and methods to maintain a MA PDU session at a NSACF entity. The method includes determining, by a SMF entity, that a PDU session is the MA PDU session based on an indication from a UE. Further, the method includes indicating, by the SMF entity, that the PDU session is the MA PDU session to the NSACF entity in response to determination. The wireless network may maintain the count accurately even though the PDU session is a MA PDU session.

Abstract: A suction assembly, toothbrush, and method are provided that suction fluids and debris resulting from brushing. The suction assembly includes a housing configured to couple to the toothbrush so that a portion extends around sides and a back of the toothbrush head and is spaced from the toothbrush head by a gap. The suction assembly further includes a vacuum pump, a collection reservoir, and one or more conduits that couple the vacuum pump, suction head portion, and collection reservoir to apply a suction around the toothbrush head through the gap and deposit suctioned material in the collection reservoir.