Abstract: Techniques related to wireless communication are disclosed. Some aspects of the disclosure relate to devices and methods for improving a quality of service (QoS) by reporting near-real-time feedback relating to a delay experienced by packets queued for transmission, and dynamically scheduling a wireless station to transmit and meet its QoS. A wireless station (STA) obtains one or more packets for transmission, the packets being associated with a delay condition. The STA outputs for transmission a delay status report that includes information relating to the delay condition associated with the one or more packets. In response, the STA obtains a resource allocation for transmission of the one or more packets according to the information relating to the delay condition. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also claimed and described.

Abstract: A computing device including: more than two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports configured to be connected respectively to more than two mobile devices simultaneously; at least one processor coupled to the USB ports; and a memory storing instructions configured to instruct the at least one processor to reprogram, through the more than two USB ports, the more than two mobile devices simultaneously.

Abstract: A computer system is configured to manage a value of a variable via firmware. Managing the value of the variable includes detecting a system management interrupt (SMI), causing the computer system to enter a system management mode, in which a request associated with the SMI is handled by the firmware. In response to determining that the SMI is generated by a baseboard management controller (BMC) and that a cause thereof is associated with reading or writing a value of a variable, one or more parameters associated with the variable are obtained from the BMC. Based on the cause of the request and the one or more parameters, the value of the variable is read or overwritten with a new value. The value or the new value is then sent to the BMC, which in turn passes the value or new value to a second computer system over a network.

Abstract: A diagnostic ultrasound system has a 2D array transducer which is operated with 1×N patches, patches which are only a single element wide. The “N” length of the patches extends in the elevation direction of a scanned 2D image plane, with the single element width extending in the lateral (azimuth) direction. Focusing is done along each patch in the elevation direction by a microbeamformer, and focusing in the lateral (azimuth) direction is done by the system beamformer. The minimal width of each patch in the azimuth direction enables the production of images highly resolved in the azimuthal plane of a 2D image, including the reception of highly resolved multilines for high frame rate imaging.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of a test object, the plurality of images including a plurality of surfaces of the test object. The processing device selects a region of interest in each of the plurality of images, the region of interest comprising the test object having a background removed. For the plurality of regions of interest as selected, the method includes comparing, by the processing device, each region of interest with a corresponding profile image and identifying defects in each region of interest. The method includes grading, by the processing device, a cosmetic appearance of each region of interest based on the identified defects. The grades of the cosmetic appearance for each region of interest are stored.

Abstract: A system for cosmetic inspection of a test object is disclosed that includes a movable platform for receiving a test object. The movable platform is capable of positioning the test object within a dome. A plurality of cameras arranged oriented to capture different views of a plurality of surfaces of the test object. A plurality lights arranged are outside the dome, the plurality of lights selectively enabled or disabled according to which of the plurality of surfaces of the test object is to be captured.

Abstract: A method is disclosed that includes receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of a test assembly. The processing device selects a component in the test assembly and an image of the plurality of images of the test assembly as received. For the component as selected and the image as selected, the processing device compares a plurality of portions of the image as selected to a corresponding plurality of portions of a corresponding profile image and computing a matching score for each of the plurality of portions. The processing device selects a largest matching score from the matching score for each of the plurality of portions as a first matching score for the component as selected and the image as selected. The first matching score is stored for the component as selected and the image as selected.

Abstract: An interchangeable element attachment system, including at least some of a bolt catch, wherein an attachment aperture is formed through a portion of an upper button portion of the bolt catch; an assist lever, wherein one or more attachment aperture engaging projections extend from a portion of an assist lever second side, within an attachment portion of the assist lever, wherein a portion of the attachment aperture engaging projection is received within at least a portion of the attachment aperture of the bolt catch, such that one or more portions of the attachment aperture engaging projection are abutted against one or more corresponding portions of the attachment aperture, and wherein an at least partially internally threaded fastener recess extends within the attachment portion; and a fastener positionable through the aligned attachment aperture and fastener recess to assist in attaching or coupling the assist lever to the bolt catch.

Abstract: A system for validating installation correctness of a component in a test assembly includes a housing having a platform including a tiered surface. The tiered surface forms an abutment surface configured as a stop against which a test assembly is abutted. A plurality of cameras is positioned to capture different views of the test assembly. A processing device is configured to execute instructions to capture an image from each of the plurality of cameras of the test assembly that includes a plurality of components. Each of the plurality of components is analyzed within each image of the plurality of images. A matching score is determined and an indication of whether the plurality of components was correctly installed in the test assembly is generated.

Abstract: A system and method for grading the cosmetic appearance of a test object based on multi-region determination of cosmetic defects are disclosed. The method may include grading a test object, such as, but not limited to, a computing device, for refurbishing and selling refurbished devices. In at least one embodiment, the method may include receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of surfaces of a test object. A region of interest in each of the plurality of images is identified and defects are identified. The cosmetic appearance of each region of interest is graded based on the identified defects and are stored. The system may include a housing with a translucent dome and a movable platform for receiving and positioning a computing device. The system may include a plurality of cameras and lights arranged to capture different views of the computing device.

Abstract: A method for wireless communication, including: analyze handover events, during a period of time, associated with one or more mobile devices in an area having mobile device coverage provided by a plurality of cells, the one or more mobile devices in wireless communication with one or more cells of the plurality of cells determining mobile device coverage pattern information including one or both of: a pattern of traffic in the area, and a pattern of network load for the area, wherein the mobile device coverage pattern information is determined based at least in part on one or more items of contextual information; and determine one or more locations, in the area, associated with a drop rate higher than a threshold drop rate based at least in part on the determined pattern information.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for displaying optimal locations for telecommunications equipment. In one embodiment, a method comprises simultaneously recording video footage and wireless signal strengths of a respective room in a plurality of rooms; storing the video footage and wireless signal strengths in a database; accessing the database and analyzing whether the video footage and wireless signal strengths include useful information; displaying one or more locations for telecommunications equipment on a floor plan of the respective room if the video footage and wireless signal strengths include useful information; and transmitting the video footage and wireless signal strengths to a technician if the video footage and wireless signal strengths do not include useful information.

Abstract: A computing device including: more than two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports configured to be connected respectively to more than two mobile devices simultaneously; at least one processor coupled to the USB ports; and a memory storing instructions configured to instruct the at least one processor to reprogram, through the more than two USB ports, the more than two mobile devices simultaneously.

Abstract: Provided are anti-signal regulatory protein ? (SIRP?) antibodies and related compositions, which may be used in any of a variety of therapeutic or diagnostic methods, including the treatment or diagnosis of oncological diseases and others.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a processing device, an indication of an application being opened. In response to receiving the indication, the method includes retrieving, from a storage connected to the processing device, a last captured photo. For the last captured photo as retrieved, the method includes extracting a device identifier from the last captured photo by the processing device. The extracted device identifier is stored in the storage.

Abstract: A system and method for providing assistance to a customer of a computing device. In one aspect, an incoming call is received from a device of a customer; a check for identification of the customer is done; an event history of the device is obtained; and a solution is provided to the customer using the event history. In another aspect, a method includes: receiving a code from a mobile computing device; and in response to receiving the code, calculating at least one set of data for use in guiding a request of a customer for service to a resource that can provide a suggested remedy. In another aspect, a method includes: identifying a user associated with a mobile computing device; determining an event history of the mobile computing device; and providing guidance to resolve an issue based on the event history.

Abstract: A method for wireless communication, including: analyze handover events, during a period of time, associated with one or more mobile devices in an area having mobile device coverage provided by a plurality of cells, the one or more mobile devices in wireless communication with one or more cells of the plurality of cells determining mobile device coverage pattern information including one or both of: a pattern of traffic in the area, and a pattern of network load for the area, wherein the mobile device coverage pattern information is determined based at least in part on one or more items of contextual information; and determine one or more locations, in the area, associated with a drop rate higher than a threshold drop rate based at least in part on the determined pattern information.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a processing device, an indication of an application being opened. In response to receiving the indication, the method includes retrieving, from a storage connected to the processing device, a last captured photo. For the last captured photo as retrieved, the method includes extracting a device identifier from the last captured photo by the processing device. The extracted device identifier is stored in the storage.

Abstract: A system and method for providing assistance to a customer of a computing device. In one aspect, an incoming call is received from a device of a customer; a check for identification of the customer is done; an event history of the device is obtained; and a solution is provided to the customer using the event history. In another aspect, a method includes: receiving a code from a mobile computing device; and in response to receiving the code, calculating at least one set of data for use in guiding a request of a customer for service to a resource that can provide a suggested remedy. In another aspect, a method includes: identifying a user associated with a mobile computing device; determining an event history of the mobile computing device; and providing guidance to resolve an issue based on the event history.

Abstract: A system for validating installation correctness of a component in a test assembly includes a housing having a platform including a tiered surface. The tiered surface forms an abutment surface configured as a stop against which a test assembly is abutted. A plurality of cameras is positioned to capture different views of the test assembly. A processing device is configured to execute instructions to capture an image from each of the plurality of cameras of the test assembly that includes a plurality of components. Each of the plurality of components is analyzed within each image of the plurality of images. A matching score is determined and an indication of whether the plurality of components was correctly installed in the test assembly is generated.