Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for 5G Multicast Broadcast Services (5MBS) individual delivery are disclosed. In one embodiment, a core network node is configured to determine a radio access network, RAN, capability indication; and as a result of a request from a user equipment, UE, to join a multicast/broadcast, MB, session, sending a MB session response based on the RAN capability indication and at least one of a disable individual delivery parameter related to a multicast broadcast service, MBS, and a policy. In one embodiment, an application function, AF, node is configured to determine whether to disable an individual multicast broadcast service, MBS, traffic delivery for a multicast/broadcast, MB, session to at least one user equipment, UE; and send to a network node a disable individual delivery parameter associated with the MB session based at least in part on the determination.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for multicast broadcast service. The method implemented at an access and mobility management function (AMF) entity comprises receiving a message for starting a multicast/broadcast (MB) session from a session management function (SMF) entity. The message comprises first location information. The method further comprises sending an MB session joining accept, reject, or cancel message to at least one terminal device based on the first location information.

Abstract: The method of this disclosure includes identifying a hot area in an index tree where an index split of the index tree has occurred due to a previous data insertion into a database based on historical statistic information on the index split. The method of this disclosure may further include predicting boundary key values of one or more new index pages to be inserted into the index tree for a next data insertion into the database based on a distribution of the hot area in the index tree. The method of this disclosure may further include inserting the one or more new index pages into the index tree based on the predicted boundary key values prior to the next data insertion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for testing the DNA of the source of the parasite in a sample, a method for diagnosing, using the testing method, whether a host object is suffered with a parasitic infection, a method for determining a treatment effect on a parasitic infection, and a method for screening a candidate treatment of a parasitic infection. Also provided is a kit for the methods.

Abstract: Solutions are proposed herein that provide several alternatives for how an AMF can perform discovery of a proper MB-SMF or MB-SMF instance in the network.

Abstract: Selecting tables for compression by threshold statistical values. Identified tables are reordered according to fields having the lowest cardinality to increase the size of character strings replaced by keys during compression. Field locations are mapped between the original table and the reordered table. Dictionary-based compression is performed on reordered tables.

Abstract: Selecting tables for compression by threshold statistical values. Identified tables are reordered according to fields having the lowest cardinality to increase the size of character strings replaced by keys during compression. Field locations are mapped between the original table and the reordered table. Dictionary-based compression is performed on reordered tables.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automatic welding apparatus using an inside steel tube, which includes a connecting seat and a fixing bracket. The fixing bracket is fixedly connected to a rear side of the connecting seat. a roller assembly is provided at one end of the fixing bracket, and a left side and a right side of the connecting seat are respectively fixedly connected with two first mounting brackets, between which a connecting shaft is rotatably connected. The connecting shaft is rotatably connected with a driving wheel, a signal transmission component is arranged on a periphery of the driving wheel, a laser welder is provided on an upper surface of the connecting seat, a laser welding head is provided at one end of the laser welder; and the laser welder is configured to start the laser welding head according to a signal transmitted by the signal transmission component.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing adaptive service areas for multicast session continuity. Embodiments of a method performed by a radio access node in a Radio Access Network (RAN) are disclosed. Such embodiments introduce mobility of User Equipments (UEs) participating in a multicast/broadcast service, which is managed by the RAN. This means that the broadcast area will dynamically adapt as participating UEs move and/or radio conditions change.

Abstract: A SC informs a communication service (CS) node (e.g., GCS AS) of a data transfer start time for the bearer (i.e., the user plane ready time for the bearer). Additionally, in some embodiments, the SC informs the communication service node (e.g., GCS AS) as to a data transfer stop time for the bearer. This provides a distinct advantage because the CS node will now have information as to when it should start (and stop) data delivery, thereby leading to a higher quality of experience (QoE) of MBMS delivery.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing gypsum board as well as the resulting gypsum board. The method comprises providing a gypsum slurry with a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. As a result, the gypsum board includes gypsum and a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. The gypsum board exhibits an area shrinkage of less than 10%.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing gypsum board as well as the resulting gypsum board. The method comprises providing a gypsum slurry with a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. As a result, the gypsum board includes gypsum and a shrinkage-reducing additive comprising a metal salt of an acid, a silica, or a mixture thereof. The gypsum board exhibits an area shrinkage of less than 10%.

Abstract: A pixel drive circuit, a drive method thereof and a display device are provided. The pixel drive circuit includes a writing sub-circuit, an amplification sub-circuit, and a drive sub-circuit, writing sub-circuit is configured to transmit a data voltage provided by a signal input terminal to the amplification sub-circuit under control of the scan signal terminal; the amplification sub-circuit is configured to generate an amplification electrical signal according to the data voltage and output the amplification electrical signal to a drive sub-circuit, the drive sub-circuit is configured to obtain the data voltage based on the amplification electrical signal output by the amplification sub-circuit and provide a drive current to a light-emitting device under control of the data voltage, and the light-emitting device is configured to emit light according to the drive current output by the drive sub-circuit.

Abstract: A method for using Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (“MBMS”) bearers in a network is provided, comprising: receiving properties and a sharing policy for an MBMS bearer and an instruction on which servers are authorized to share the MBMS bearer from a master server; and associating a session from an authorized server to the shared MBMS bearer according to the sharing policy when requested by the authorized server.

Abstract: A pixel circuit and driving method thereof, a display substrate and a display device are disclosed. The pixel circuit includes a light-emitting element, a drive element, a first switch element, a reset circuit and a compensating circuit. The drive element is connected to the light-emitting element and configured to drive the light-emitting element to emit light; the first switch circuit is configured to apply a data voltage to the drive element under control of a scan signal; the reset circuit is electrically connected to the compensating circuit, and configured to apply a reset signal to the compensating circuit under control of the scan signal; the compensating circuit is configured to compensate the drive element, so as to allow a signal output from the drive element to be relevant with the data voltage and the reset voltage and to be irrelative to threshold characteristic of the drive element.

Abstract: A pixel drive circuit, a drive method thereof and a display device are provided. The pixel drive circuit includes a writing sub-circuit, an amplification sub-circuit, and a drive sub-circuit, writing sub-circuit is configured to transmit a data voltage provided by a signal input terminal to the amplification sub-circuit under control of the scan signal terminal; the amplification sub-circuit is configured to generate an amplification electrical signal according to the data voltage and output the amplification electrical signal to a drive sub-circuit, the drive sub-circuit is configured to obtain the data voltage based on the amplification electrical signal output by the amplification sub-circuit and provide a drive current to a light-emitting device under control of the data voltage, and the light-emitting device is configured to emit light according to the drive current output by the drive sub-circuit.

Abstract: A touch pen, a driving method thereof, and a touch system are provided. The touch pen includes: a capacitance circuit having different capacitance values when the touch pen is at different tilt angles; a detection circuit configured to detect a capacitance value of the capacitance circuit and generate capacitance information corresponding to the capacitance value; and a signal generating circuit configured to generate a corresponding driving signal according to the capacitance information.