Abstract: A method for dynamic network slice allocation by an electronic device for a data analytics system in a telecommunication network, includes: monitoring one or more application usage patterns of one or more user equipments (UEs) which is connected to a default network slice in the telecommunication network; classifying the one or more UEs into one or more categories based on the one or more application usage patterns; and allocating one or more network slices having predefined qualities of service (QoS) to the one or more UEs based on the one or more categories.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and a method for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) enabled Subscriber Information Management (SIM) for digital identity management. The method includes receiving a request for issuance of a digital identity for the SIM associated with a user. Responsive to an affirmative verification of a set of documents, the method includes transmitting user information determined from the verified set of documents and a predetermined signal to a Certification Authority (CA). Further, the digital identity is generated upon receiving a Certifying Signing Request (CSR) from an end-entity and a second predetermined signal from a verification source. The generated digital identity is transmitted to the end-entity and to the SIM via a middleware.

Abstract: A method for dynamic selection of transactions for inclusion in new blocks added to a blockchain includes: receiving, by a blockchain node in a blockchain network that manages a blockchain, a plurality of proposed transactions; sorting, by the blockchain node, each proposed transaction into one of a plurality of transaction groups; identifying, by the blockchain node, a selection of proposed transactions based on one or more dynamic selection criteria, where the selection of proposed transactions includes one or more proposed transactions from one or more of the plurality of transactions groups based on the one or more dynamic selection criteria; generating, by the blockchain node, a new block including a new block header and the identified selection of proposed transactions; and distributing, by the blockchain node, the generated new block to a plurality of additional nodes included in the blockchain network.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for processing nucleic acid samples. Methods for processing a nucleic acid sample may comprise providing a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a partially denaturable region; partially denaturing the partially denaturable region of the double-stranded nucleic acid molecule, thereby generating a region comprising two single strands; and hybridizing a priming sequence to a sequence of one of the single strands. The methods described herein may facilitate amplification without the need for a multitude of complex steps or numerous reagents.

Abstract: A credential management system with time-based credential validity period reduction is disclosed. The credential management system, responsive to determining to renew a current version of a time-based security credential, determines a validity time period length for a renewal version of the time-based security credential based on (1) a validity time period length for the current version of the time-based security credential and/or (2) renewal completion metrics for the respective credential holder. The credential management system obtains, from a credential authority, a renewed version of the time-based security credential having the determined validity time period length, and returns the renewed version to the credential holder. Receipt of the renewed version initiates performance of a deployment of the renewed credential at the respective credential holder to update use of the current version of the time-based security credential.

Abstract: Polyol component(s) for a recyclable polyurethane system is disclosed. The recyclable polyurethane system comprises a polyol component having a structural Formula (I), a polyol component having a structural Formula (II) or a polyol component having a structural Formula III and an isocyanate curing agent. A process(es) for preparing the polyol component having the structural Formula (I), the polyol component having the structural Formula (II) and the polyol component having the structural Formula (III) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method, a system, and computer program product for managing upgrades of cloud-based software applications are provided. A compatibility of planned changes to a cloud-based software application with a cloud-based system hosting the application is determined. An inclusion of a past mitigation in the planned changes to the cloud-based software application is verified. A test of the one or more planned changes to the cloud-based software application is executed. Modified planned changes to the cloud-based software application are generated based on a result of the test. An upgrade score of the modified planned changes to the cloud-based software application is determined and used for managing a deployment, to a productive system, of the modified planned changes to the cloud-based software application.

Abstract: Technologies for fibers with nanotechnology is disclosed. In the illustrative embodiment, a preform is 3D printed with one or more sacrificial cores and one or more hollow channels. The preform is drawn into a fiber, and one or more metal core(s) is inserted into the hollow channel during the fiber draw. The fiber is then heated, breaking up the sacrificial cores into balls through capillary action. The fiber can be etched, exposing the balls made up of the sacrificial cores. The balls can be selectively etched, exposing the metal core(s) of the fiber. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Backup data is leveraged to determine whether primary data has been encrypted by malware. The disclosed approach does not rely on recognizing particular malware instances or malware provenance, and thus can be applied to any body of data. Even a novel and previously unknown malware attack can be detected in this way. An illustrative data storage management system analyzes secondary copies it created over time, applies a multi-factor analysis to data recovered from the secondary copies and, based on the analysis, infers whether the primary data from which the secondary copies were created may be encrypted. The present approach uses successive versions of backup copies to find indicia of malware encryption, rather than trying to trace or identify the malware itself. Indicia of entropy correlate highly with encryption, such as encryption performed by malware attacks. Conversely, indicia of similarity correlate highly with lack of encryption of successive versions of documents.

Abstract: A dynamic basketball game system and method, having a substantially cubical base assembly having proximal and distal ends and includes a basketball hoop assembly designed to be horizontally movable along a linear channel assembly between those proximal and the distal ends. The pole assembly may be rotatable around the center of mass of the basketball hoop assembly, the center of mass further defining a vertical axis of the basketball hoop assembly. Included in the dynamic basketball game system is a pedestal assembly proximate to the cubical base assembly at the proximal end of the cubical base assembly and in communication with at least one controller assembly, a game space disposed substantially above the combined pedestal assembly and cubical base assembly wherein optical and other sensors may determine the movements of users and balls within the games space wherein users may further interact via at least one user interface and screen.

Abstract: A method for delivering encrypted data through a blockchain with limited transferability includes: receiving, by a receiver of a blockchain node, a transfer submission including at least a transfer token, a recipient address, and an encrypted data message; determining, by a processor of the blockchain node, a number of past transfers for the transfer token in a blockchain associated with a blockchain network that includes the blockchain node; validating, by the processor of the blockchain node, that the transfer token is eligible for an additional transfer based on at least the number of past transfers; generating, by the processor of the blockchain node, a blockchain data value including at least the encrypted data message, the transfer token, and the recipient address; and transmitting, by a transmitter of the blockchain node, the generated blockchain data value to one or more additional nodes included in the blockchain network.

Abstract: A system and method for electronic device damage detection is presented. A first input signal is supplied to an input terminal of an electronic device. The electronic device includes a input terminal, a first electronic circuit including a first transistor, wherein a control terminal of the first transistor is electrically connected to the input terminal, a second electronic circuit including a clamp diode transistor, wherein the clamp diode is electrically connected to the input terminal, wherein the clamp diode transistor is configured to receive a control input signal and when the control input signal has a first value the clamp diode transistor is conductive, and an output terminal electrically connected to the first electronic circuit and the second electronic circuit. The control input signal is switched between the first value and a second value and an output of the electronic device is monitored to detect a malfunction.

Abstract: A system, method and non-transitory computer-readable medium including instructions executable by one or more processors to display, a listing of one or more Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) units; receive, by an orchestrator tool, a first user selection of a first set of O-RAN units; receive a first user entry of a version identifier of a first upgrade; receive a second user entry of a path associated with the first upgrade; receive a first request to deploy the first upgrade to the first set of O-RAN units; and in response to receiving the first request, prepare a first standardized configuration payload. The first standardized configuration payload includes the version identifier of the first upgrade; and the path associated with the first upgrade. The instructions cause transmission of the first standardized configuration payload in a first configuration file to a configuration management module or service.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer-readable media for configuring network groups without software-based processing and management. A method includes: validating veracity of a secure enclave based on a secure identify of the secure enclave using the instructions of a secure enclave predriver stored in a memory integral to a processor; establishing a secure connection with the secure enclave; retrieving at least one authentication key from the secure enclave; retrieving at least a portion of a bootstrapper from a secure storage based on the instructions of the secure enclave predriver; validating a veracity of the bootstrapper based on the at least one authentication key; initializing an external memory using the instructions of the bootstrapper; copying a bootloader from the secure storage into the external memory; validating a veracity of the bootloader based on the at least one authentication key; and executing the bootloader.

Abstract: A vent valve assembly for use with a fuel tank may comprise a housing having outer and inner wall structures that define a chamber therebetween, and a float located inside the chamber and configured to be translatable relative to the housing along an axis. The float has an orifice extending along the axis. The inner wall structure of the housing is disposed within the orifice of the float, facing an inner surface of the orifice. The vent valve assembly also comprises one or more guiding features located on the inner surface of the orifice, and one or more mating guiding features located on the inner wall structure of the housing and configured to mate with the guiding features. The guiding features and mating guiding features cooperate to guide translation of the float relative to the housing along the axis and restrict rotation of the float about the axis.

Abstract: A shuttle valve including a first inlet having a first, substantially uniform fluid line and a second inlet having a second, substantially uniform fluid line. A manifold chamber is in communication with the first and second fluid lines, and an outlet having a third fluid line between the first and second inlets. The third fluid line has a third inner radius substantially uniform along a third length of the third fluid line. A spool is disposed in the manifold chamber. A retention feature is disposed in the manifold chamber and configured to retain the spool at one of a first position and a second position. At the first position the spool blocks the first inlet; at the second position the spool blocks the second inlet, but the outlet remains open. The first inlet, the second inlet, the outlet, and the manifold chamber are integrally formed as a monocoque body.

Abstract: Methods for depositing molybdenum-containing films on a semiconductor substrate are described. The substrate is exposed to a bis(arene)molybdenum (0) precursor and a halide-free reactant to form the molybdenum-containing film (e.g., molybdenum metal (elemental molybdenum), molybdenum carbide, molybdenum carbonitride, molybdenum silicide, molybdenum carbosilicide, molybdenum sulfide, molybdenum carbosulfide, molybdenum nitride, molybdenum phosphide, or molybdenum carbophosphide. The exposures can be sequential or simultaneous.

Abstract: A method for preventing a task-signal deadlock arising due to contention for a mutex in a real-time operating system (RTOS) includes detecting, by a processing unit, a signal notification sent to a task for execution of a signal handler; identifying, by the processing unit, a mutex to be acquired by the signal handler, when the signal notification is detected; determining whether the identified mutex has been acquired by the task; and utilizing, by the processing unit, an alternative stack for execution of the signal handler, in response to determining that the mutex has been acquired by the task, for preventing a task-signal deadlock during the execution.

Abstract: An injector seal assembly including a nozzle combustion shield is disclosed, the thermally conductive component of the injector seal assembly defining at least one groove to allow fluid communication between the main combustion chamber and a gap defined by a fuel injector and the injector seal assembly to facilitate the prevention of corrosion of the components.

Abstract: A basketball backboard interaction tracking system that captures, processes, and visually communicates data related to basketball interactions for enhanced player engagement and training. The system includes two configurations: an initial configuration with a transparent glass backboard positioned in front of a display and a second, modular configuration without an integrated display. The initial configuration uses various sensor types, including fisheye cameras, light curtains, microphones, and infrared or ultrasonic sensors, to track basketball interactions, with real-time feedback displayed on the integrated screen or a mobile interface. The second configuration, optimized for environments without a display, includes sensor modules with pressure sensors, RFID readers, or sound-triangulating microphones. Both configurations incorporate a controller unit for processing sensor data, a cloud or on-premises server for data storage, at least one power supply, and a user interface for real-time feedback.