Abstract: Techniques are described for slice based public land mobile network selection. An example method includes a network node of a home public land mobile network (HPLMN) transmitting configuration information to a user equipment (UE) to configure the UE to receive enhanced slice-based steering of roaming (SoR) information during a registration process with a visited public land mobile network (VPLMN). The method further includes the network node determining that the UE is registering with the VPLMN. The method further includes the network node transmitting the enhanced slice-based SoR information to the UE based on the determination that the UE is registering with the VPLMN.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to techniques for performing wireless communications in context of unified access control. A UE may enter an update needed state. The UE may detect a pending communication. The UE may access the network using an access category associated with the pending communication. The UE may complete the update.

Abstract: In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing a demand-side energy framework to assist a utility in altering peak load demand, the method including: receiving inputs from a utility; receiving inputs resulting from a disaggregation algorithm being applied to energy usage data of a customer; determining a targeted set appliances and of associated homes or users, from whom changes in energy usage are desired; determining usage patterns of the targeted set of appliances; and determining, using a flag array computation, users and appliances for whom modification of behavior or energy usage may contribute to altering peak load demand.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to techniques for performing wireless communications in context of unified access control. A UE may enter an update needed state. The UE may detect a pending communication. The UE may access the network using an access category associated with the pending communication. The UE may complete the update.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing the generation and processing of charging data records (CDRs) in a telecommunication environment (e.g., a fourth generation (4G) a fifth generation (5G), or future generation mobile network). The systems described herein involve predicting lengths of CDRs prior to encoding and providing the CDRs to a charging gateway function to ensure that the CDRs do not exceed a maximum allowable length that the charging gateway function is capable of processing while also reducing the total number of CDR packages that are encoded and transmitted. Indeed, the systems described herein can predict the length of the CDRs incrementally as charging containers are added, thus limiting the number of CDRs that are generated and processed.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for managing the generation and processing of charging data records (CDRs) in a telecommunication environment (e.g., a fourth generation (4G) a fifth generation (5G), or future generation mobile network). The systems described herein involve predicting lengths of CDRs prior to encoding and providing the CDRs to a charging gateway function to ensure that the CDRs do not exceed a maximum allowable length that the charging gateway function is capable of processing while also reducing the total number of CDR packages that are encoded and transmitted. Indeed, the systems described herein can predict the length of the CDRs incrementally as charging containers are added, thus limiting the number of CDRs that are generated and processed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing synchronization of protocol data unit (PDU) sessions between a user equipment (UE) and a network are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a determination of whether a message comprising a PDU session status information element (IE) should be sent is based on previous messaging between peer entities of the network. In some embodiments, a determination that the peer entity is informed of a relevant PDU session status is made after expected reply messaging is received in response to prior messaging. In some cases, a reply message without a PDU session status IE is sent from one entity to a peer entity when it is determined that each entity has a matching PDU session status. Cases involving failures detected at the network, and cases where an entity activates a data radio bearer (DRB) of a PDU session that is inactive at its peer are also discussed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to techniques for performing wireless communications in context of unified access control. A UE may enter an update needed state. The UE may detect a pending communication. The UE may access the network using an access category associated with the pending communication. The UE may complete the update.

Abstract: A call control entity (“entity”) communicates with Internet Protocol (IP) phones. Upon receiving from an IP phone a headset connect message indicating that a headset is connected to the IP phone and including a headset identifier of the headset, the entity determines whether there is stored in a call control database a mapping between the headset identifier and a user identifier associated with a user, the mapping configured to provide access to an existing IP phone configuration profile in the call control database. If the mapping exist, the entity completes an extension mobility auto login of the user through the IP phone, which results in acquiring the user identifier from the IP phone. Responsive to completing the extension mobility auto login, the entity accesses the existing IP phone configuration profile based on the user identifier and the mapping, and configures the IP phone with the existing IP phone configuration profile.

Abstract: Methods implemented on computing devices provide protections for sensitive information by outputting audio descriptions of sensitive information via a personal audio output device coupled to the computing device so that the description can be heard only by the user rather than displaying the information. Further protections for sensitive information may include displaying an input keypad on a touch-sensitive display in which key images do not include a visual indication of the character or value associated with each key, and outputting an audio description of the character or value associated with a user-selected key of the keys on the data input keypad via the personal audio output device so that the key description can be heard only by the user.

Abstract: A call control entity communicates with Internet Protocol (IP) phones over a network. Responsive to a request from a new IP phone that is to replace an existing IP phone, the call control entity determines there is no existing IP phone record for the new IP phone. In response, the call control entity acquires from the new IP phone a directory number associated that is to be used when making calls with the new IP phone, and searches for an existing IP phone record for the existing IP phone based on the directory number. When the existing IP phone record is found, the call control entity creates for the new IP phone a new IP phone record associated with the directory number, copies existing configuration information from the existing IP phone record to the new IP phone record, and configures the new IP phone with the existing configuration information.

Abstract: A call control entity communicates with Internet Protocol (IP) phones over a network. Responsive to a request from a new IP phone that is to replace an existing IP phone, the call control entity determines there is no existing IP phone record for the new IP phone. In response, the call control entity acquires from the new IP phone a directory number associated that is to be used when making calls with the new IP phone, and searches for an existing IP phone record for the existing IP phone based on the directory number. When the existing IP phone record is found, the call control entity creates for the new IP phone a new IP phone record associated with the directory number, copies existing configuration information from the existing IP phone record to the new IP phone record, and configures the new IP phone with the existing configuration information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a novel, morphologically and genetically distinct clone of vetiver [Vetiveria zizaniodes (L.) Nash. syn. Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty; family Poacaeae] named ‘CIMAP-FORAGIKA’ that offers an ideal plant type to realize the twin applications of Vetiver i.e. mitigation of soil erosion and landslides, as well as, a prospective forage in eco-plantations and cropping systems. This clone sports—(i) deep penetrating tufted roots coupled with profuse lateral secondary and tertiary roots that form an interwoven web of roots facilitating enhanced soil binding in landslide and erosion prone sites; and (ii) profuse shoot tillers bearing thinner leaves that have reduced (less) lignified tissue enabling leaf softness and palatability. The leaves of this clone are rich in protein (41 g/kg fresh weight) and crude fiber content (25 g/kg dry weight) but low in carbohydrates (31 g/kg dry weight), thus providing desirable digestibility and nutritional features.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of prognosing, treating, or managing treatment of cancer in a subject. These methods involve selecting a subject having cancer, obtaining, from the selected subject, a sample containing exosomes, recovering the exosomes from the sample, and isolating the double-stranded DNA from within the exosomes. The isolated double-stranded DNA is then used to detect the presence or absence of one or more genetic mutations associated with cancer, quantify the amount of isolated double-stranded DNA from the recovered exosomes in the sample, detect the methylation status of the isolated double-stranded DNA, or quantify the amount isolated double-stranded DNA able to enter a recipient cell. The prognosing, treating, or managing treatment is carried out based on this information.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of mechanical engineering. The bearing of the present disclosure comprises few components and can be assembled easily on site. The bearing includes a housing and a plurality of sectional elements. The housing is disposed on a base and has a hollow profile. The plurality of sectional elements is disposed within the housing and is configured to hold the component therewithin. The plurality of sectional elements facilitates rotation of the component. Each of the plurality of sectional elements is defined by an operative outer surface and an operative inner surface. The operative outer surface has a shape complementary to an operative inner surface of the housing. The operative inner surface of each of the plurality of sectional elements has a shape complementary to the component to be held within the bearing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of solar tracking systems. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an arrangement for angularly displacing solar panels. In accordance with the present disclosure, the arrangement angularly displaces and tracks plurality of solar panels together. Furthermore, the arrangement envisaged in the present disclosure is not complex and expensive and also requires less power during operation and less maintenance. The primary application of the arrangement envisaged in the present disclosure is in solar tracking systems.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of prognosing, treating, or managing treatment of cancer in a subject. These methods involve selecting a subject having cancer, obtaining, from the selected subject, a sample containing exosomes, recovering the exosomes from the sample, and isolating the double-stranded DNA from within the exosomes. The isolated double-stranded DNA is then used to detect the presence or absence of one or more genetic mutations associated with cancer, quantify the amount of isolated double-stranded DNA from the recovered exosomes in the sample, detect the methylation status of the isolated double-stranded DNA, or quantify the amount isolated double-stranded DNA able to enter a recipient cell. The prognosing, treating, or managing treatment is carried out based on this information.

Abstract: The present disclosure envisages a solar tracking system. The solar tracking system of the present disclosure relates to the field of solar energy. The solar tracking system of the present disclosure has a simple operation and is self-powered and requires less maintenance. The principal use of the solar tracking system of the present disclosure is in solar power plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of mechanical engineering. The bearing of the present disclosure comprises few components and can be assembled easily on site. The bearing includes a housing and a plurality of sectional elements. The housing is disposed on a base and has a hollow profile. The plurality of sectional elements is disposed within the housing and is configured to hold the component therewithin. The plurality of sectional elements facilitates rotation of the component. Each of the plurality of sectional elements is defined by an operative outer surface and an operative inner surface. The operative outer surface has a shape complementary to an operative inner surface of the housing. The operative inner surface of each of the plurality of sectional elements has a shape complementary to the component to be held within the bearing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a novel, morphologically and genetically distinct clone of vetiver [Vetiveria zizaniodes (L.) Nash. syn. Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty; family Poacaeae] named ‘CIMAP-FORAGIKA’ that offers an ideal plant type to realize the twin application of Vetiver i.e. mitigation of soil erosion and landslides, as well as, a prospective forage in eco-plantations and cropping systems. This clone sports—(i) deep penetrating tufted roots coupled with profuse lateral secondary and tertiary roots that form an interwoven web of roots facilitating enhanced soil binding in landslide and erosion prone sites; and (ii) profuse shoot tillers bearing thinner leaves that have reduced (less) lignified tissue enabling leaf softness and palatability. The leaves of this clone are rich in protein (41 g/kg fresh weight) and crude fiber content (25 g/kg dry weight) but low in carbohydrates (31 g/kg dry weight), thus providing desirable digestibility and nutritional features.