Abstract: A transition region can be defined for a first network segment that can provide wireless communication services using a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT and that supports Internet protocol (IP) packet-based voice calls. The transition region can be defined based at least in part on a first coverage area of the first network segment and a second coverage area of a second network segment that does not support IP packet-based voice calls and does not support a first handoff mechanism based on the first RAT. A network node can be notified about an IP packet-based voice call involving a user equipment (UE) that is receiving service from the first network segment using a first RAT. Upon determining that the UE is located within the transition region, the network node can cause the UE to be switched to a second RAT for the IP packet-based voice call.

Abstract: A core network can send first data transmissions to a radio access network (RAN) at a first data rate that is based at least in part on a first RAT policy associated with a first RAT used by the RAN for downlink transmissions to user equipment. The core network can obtain information indicating that the RAN is using a second RAT for the downlink transmissions to the user equipment. The core network can cause a RAT policy that is applied to the data transmissions from the core network to the RAN to be changed from the first RAT policy to a second RAT policy that is associated with the second RAT. The core network can send second data transmissions from the core network to the RAN at a second data rate that is based at least in part on the second RAT policy.

Abstract: A core network can send first data transmissions to a radio access network (RAN) at a first data rate that is based at least in part on a first RAT policy associated with a first RAT used by the RAN for downlink transmissions to user equipment. The core network can obtain information indicating that the RAN is using a second RAT for the downlink transmissions to the user equipment. The core network can cause a RAT policy that is applied to the data transmissions from the core network to the RAN to be changed from the first RAT policy to a second RAT policy that is associated with the second RAT. The core network can send second data transmissions from the core network to the RAN at a second data rate that is based at least in part on the second RAT policy.

Abstract: A transition region can be defined for a first network segment that can provide wireless communication services using a first radio access technology (RAT) and a second RAT and that supports Internet protocol (IP) packet-based voice calls. The transition region can be defined based at least in part on a first coverage area of the first network segment and a second coverage area of a second network segment that does not support IP packet-based voice calls and does not support a first handoff mechanism based on the first RAT. A network node can be notified about an IP packet-based voice call involving a user equipment (UE) that is receiving service from the first network segment using a first RAT. Upon determining that the UE is located within the transition region, the network node can cause the UE to be switched to a second RAT for the IP packet-based voice call.

Abstract: A method and a laser assembly process a work piece using a pulsed laser beam. In the method, during processing the lateral distribution of the spectral phase is varied non-linearly over the duration of a laser pulse and/or at least between two laser pulses that at least partially overlap on the work piece.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing green waste comprising a sectional rotatable drum having therein as components a plurality of first blade members, a plurality of second smaller blade members, a plurality of longitudinal platforms each having teeth-like projections on their perimeter, a plurality of spikes, and an end cap with radial members thereon to retain larger material within. The radial members have additional teeth-like members thereon to further assist in the processing of green waste. Upon discharge of the processed green waste, one or more screening members adjacent to a discharge end permit passage of varying sizes of processed material. The components, including the teeth-like members on the radial members, may be removable.

Abstract: A simplified anchor for firmly connecting wood or the like to concrete. The anchor includes a pair of connector elements. One element comprises a fluted concrete nail having the usual head and is made of hard metal. The other element comprises a headless pin of soft malleable metal having a notch spaced from but adjacent one end to form a top portion. The tip of the nail is initially overlappingly joined to the notched top portion of the pin by an encircling retaining band. A hole is drilled through the wood and into the concrete to be joined and to a depth equal to the bottom end of the pin below the notch. The pin is inserted into the hole and the nail is then driven into the hole alongside the pin. When the nail head engages the notched top portion of the pin, the pin breaks away at the notch. The nail is then driven further until its head is engaged with the wood surface and the upper pin tip. During driving, the nail cuts into and deforms the pin within the hole in a tightening action.