Abstract: A method for processing a plurality of orders of shares of exchange traded funds for retirement plans includes providing a pool of at least one share of each of the exchange traded funds to be traded by the retirement plans, receiving an order from a retirement plan that specifies a first amount other than a whole number of shares of an exchange traded fund, identifying a second amount that is a whole number of shares nearest to the first amount, adding, from the pool, a number of shares to the first amount such that a sum of the number of shares and the first amount equals the second amount, directing an exchange to execute a trade for the second amount, and allocating the first amount to the retirement plan and a difference between the first amount and the second amount to the pool.

Abstract: A method and edge computing system configured to generate or process extended reality (XR) data. Processors in the edge computing system receive, process, and analyze a sensory feed from an optical device to generate analysis results that include a relative position of the optical device from surrounding objects. The processors generate mapper output results (that include virtual coordinates) based on the analysis results, request and receive information (e.g., salient points of interest, etc.), and compare the generated mapper output results to the received information to identify a correlation between a feature included in the processed sensory feed and a feature included in the received information. The processors generate and send augmented information to a renderer and/or send the processed sensory feed to a cloud object recognizer for further processing.

Abstract: Authenticating a mobile user device with a mobile network operator in advance of an MNO authentication request from the mobile user device can be done by a satellite network sending an authentication request to the MNO system, obtaining a set of authentication vectors related to the mobile user device, storing them into a proxy home location register, receiving the MNO authentication request from the mobile user device, generating an authentication request response based on the authentication vectors, sending the authentication request response to the mobile user device, receiving an authentication response including a received signed response, comparing the received signed response with the stored signed response, and if the received signed response and stored signed response match, deem that to be a successful authentication, add an MNO location update message to a request queue and forward the MNO location update message to the MNO system over the channel when available.

Abstract: An edge computing gateway (ECG) includes a processor configured to establish a distributed container network that includes a plurality of interconnected ECGs, each of which includes an orchestrator and containers. The processor may determine available resources on one or more additional ECGs in the distributed container network, select one of the additional ECGs in the distributed container network to run a container based on the available resources determined by the orchestrator of the ECG, and allocate resources from the selected ECG to execute the container. In response to changes in resource demands, the processor may dynamically reallocate resources between the ECG and the selected ECG to adjust container performance across the distributed container network.

Abstract: A method for automated device provisioning and management in an edge computing system includes retrieving self-provisioning parameters and device credentials from a database using a processor. The method involves adding a new device, determining if the allowed device limit for a group is exceeded, removing devices if necessary, and adding devices through a top-off process if the limit is not exceeded. It forms trusted and self-service device groups, monitors and manages devices based on policies, changes services or applications, dynamically changes device group associations, and assigns virtual pre-shared keys (vPSKs) to private LANs. The method also includes creating private LANs and virtual private clouds (vPCs), sharing device credentials with upstream services, and generating and using virtual networks (vNets) for device provisioning and management.

Abstract: A method for dynamically managing network segmentation, slicing, and scaling operations in an edge computing system includes retrieving system parameters and device credentials from a secure database using a processing system. The method involves segmenting the network by analyzing device types, capabilities, and roles, categorizing devices into logical groups, assigning devices to these groups, selecting appropriate policies, and storing group membership and policy information in a central database. It configures network slices by determining the need for dedicated slices for new service requests, initiating network discovery to map topology, selecting and assigning network elements, configuring and activating the slice, updating routing tables, enforcing access controls, and dynamically allocating resources in real-time based on each slice's requirements.

Abstract: A method for establishing connections and forming groups in an edge computing system includes detecting and identifying devices attempting to connect to the network using a processor. The method involves authenticating detected devices with a common pre-shared key (PSK) stored in memory, forming groups of connected devices based on predefined criteria, and sharing the PSK within each group via a secured channel. It also includes creating a subnetwork or private LAN for each subscriber using network configuration data, assigning virtual pre-shared keys (vPSKs) to devices based on service requirements, determining device capabilities by analyzing received device-specific information, and identifying supported applications based on device capabilities and application compatibility data stored in memory.

Abstract: An edge computing system configured to dynamically offload tasks from a user device to an edge device. The edge computing system may receive a processed sensory feed from the user device, analyze the received processed sensory feed, and generate mapper output results. The edge computing system may compare the generated mapper output results to information received from a datastore, identify a correlation between a feature included in the received processed sensory feed and a feature included in the received information, and determine whether a confidence value associated with the identified correlation exceeds a threshold value. The edge computing system may further process the received processed sensory feed locally in the edge computing system or send the received processed sensory feed to a cloud component for further processing based on whether the confidence value exceeds the threshold value.

Abstract: A multiple layer printed circuit board including a plurality of layers, vertical interconnect accesses (VIAs), and a vertical interconnect access (VIA) bridge. The layers may include signal layers, prepreg substrate layers disposed between the signal layers, ground plane layers, wherein each of the ground plane layers abuts one of the prepreg substrate layers, inner signal layers, wherein each of the inner signal layers abuts one of the prepreg substrate layers, and a core substrate layer disposed between the signal layers, wherein two of the inner signal layers abut opposed sides of the core substrate layer. The VIAs extend through at least some of the layers, wherein each of the VIAs is formed by aligned apertures through adjoining ones of the prepreg substrate layers, ground plane layers, and inner signal layers. The VIA bridge is coupled to the VIAs to convey heat to a heat sink.

Abstract: An edge device may be configured to generate a secure container to perform a software application on the edge device. A security daemon operating on a processor of the edge device may receive a configure host request message from a container manager. In response, the security daemon may determine integrity of metadata, extract licenses from the metadata, determine image permissions, create a user or group account, and update one or more system service access-control lists (ACLs). The security daemon may generate and send a configure host response message to the container manager, which may create and/or start the container.

Abstract: Authenticating a mobile user device with a mobile network operator in advance of an MNO authentication request from the mobile user device can be done by a satellite network sending an authentication request to the MNO system, obtaining a set of authentication vectors related to the mobile user device, storing them into a proxy home location register, receiving the MNO authentication request from the mobile user device, generating an authentication request response based on the authentication vectors, sending the authentication request response to the mobile user device, receiving an authentication response including a received signed response, comparing the received signed response with the stored signed response, and if the received signed response and stored signed response match, deem that to be a successful authentication, add an MNO location update message to a request queue and forward the MNO location update message to the MNO system over the channel when available.

Abstract: Various methods and edge computing systems are disclosed that implement a versatile elastic edge compute/architecture (vEEC) that includes a computing mesh including two or more edge computing nodes (ECNs).

Abstract: Various methods and edge computing systems are disclosed that implement a versatile elastic edge compute/architecture (vEEC) that includes a computing mesh including two or more edge computing nodes (ECNs). The ECNs may be configured to manage application offloading in the vEEC system by monitoring ECN performance against set key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying service issues in ECNs not meeting KPIs, and determining alternative ECNs for running affected applications. The operations may further include checking for suitable ECNs within a local group and extending the search to external groups if necessary. Upon finding a suitable ECN, the system facilitates the transfer of the application from the original ECN to the alternative ECN.

Abstract: Various methods and edge computing systems are disclosed that implement a versatile elastic edge compute (vEEC) system that includes a computing mesh including two or more edge computing nodes (ECNs). The ECNs may be configured to identify ECNs in the vEEC and their capabilities, determine resource requirements for one or more software applications or tasks within the vEEC system, dynamically scale network resources based on the determined requirements, resolve network congestion by redistributing tasks among ECNs based on network traffic analysis, implement failover to cloud resources for ECNs that face resource limitations, offload computational tasks from edge devices, monitor network performance and resource utilization for adjustments, and refine resource allocation models and system configurations based on feedback and performance metrics.

Abstract: An edge device may be configured to generate a secure container to perform a software application on the edge device. A security daemon operating on a processor of the edge device may receive a security policy for the software application from a secure container platform, retrieve a license associated with the software application, and determine permissions of the software application based on the retrieved license. The edge device may create a user or group account and updating a system service access-control list (ACL) based on the received security policy and the determined permissions, and generate and send a policy ready message to the secure container platform in response to creating the user or group account and updating the system service ACL.

Abstract: Authenticating a mobile user device with a mobile network operator in advance of an MNO authentication request from the mobile user device can be done by a satellite network sending an authentication request to the MNO system, obtaining a set of authentication vectors related to the mobile user device, storing them into a proxy home location register, receiving the MNO authentication request from the mobile user device, generating an authentication request response based on the authentication vectors, sending the authentication request response to the mobile user device, receiving an authentication response including a received signed response, comparing the received signed response with the stored signed response, and if the received signed response and stored signed response match, deem that to be a successful authentication, add an MNO location update message to a request queue and forward the MNO location update message to the MNO system over the channel when available.

Abstract: An integrated heatsink and antenna structure that is suitable for inclusion in small and midsized computing devices. The integrated heatsink and antenna structure may include a plurality of fin components that dissipate thermal energy integrated into a heatsink base and a plurality of radio frequency antenna portions coupled to and surrounded by the fin components. The plurality of radio frequency antenna portions may form a monopole antenna. The heatsink base may operate as a ground reference for each of the plurality of the antenna portions and to improve an omnidirectional pattern of each of the plurality of the antenna portions.

Abstract: A multiple layer printed circuit board (PCB) in which the cores (or core layers) are removed and replaced with prepreg layers, which provide structure integrity for the PCB. Such a multi-layer PCB may include signal layers, ground plane layers, inner signal layers, and a single core substrate layer. Each of the layers may be separated from the other layers by at least one prepreg substrate layer.

Abstract: A resilient antenna securing device that includes a frame structure and a plurality of fin components projecting outwardly from the frame structure. The fin components are configured to receive and hold one or more RF antenna portions. Each fin of a first pair of the plurality of fins components includes a tab that extends toward the other fin of the first pair of fins. At least one first intermediate fin of the plurality of fins is disposed between the first pair of fins. The tabs from the first pair of fins together trap a first RF antenna portion between the tabs and the at least one first intermediate fin.

Abstract: Methods and systems for improving the performance and functioning of a network and its components may include configuring an edge computing device to activate a long range (LoRa) Wide Area Network (WAN) gateway bridge as a container in a container platform operating on the edge computing device. The edge computing device may use the LoRa WAN gateway bridge to form a local private cloud network and communicate with LoRa end devices.