Abstract: The invention pertains to a wearable pressure-applying device designed for user comfort and convenience. The device features multiple securing mechanisms for attachment to the user, including adaptable closures such as zippers. A manual or mechanical engagement system allows the user to adjust the constriction of the device, applying pressure as desired. Notably, the closure mechanisms do not extend across the entire vertical length of the wearable device, enhancing flexibility and comfort. The constriction mechanism employs either threaded or stringed lacing methods, with separable connections for user attachment and removal. An ergonomically contoured handle, easily attachable and detachable via a coupler, enhances usability. Additionally, a cord lock mechanism ensures precise pressure control, with a quick-release feature for instant pressure relief. Modular attachment options for both mechanical and cord-lock mechanisms offer versatility.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise a wireless communication network to perform slice-based security protocol selection for Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). In some examples, the wireless communication network comprises a Call Session Control Function (CSCF). The CSCF receives an IMS registration request transferred by a wireless user device, generates an authorization request that includes an Address Value Pair (AVP) requesting a slice Identifier (ID) for the wireless user device, and transfers the authorization request to a network data system. The CSCF receives an authorization response from the network data system that includes the slice ID for the wireless user device. The CSCF selects a security protocol for authenticating the wireless user device based on the slice ID. The CSCF transfers an authentication challenge for delivery to the wireless user device and establishes a secure communication channel with the wireless user device using the selected security protocol.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise a wireless communication network to maintain multimedia sessions in response to bearer failure. In some examples, the wireless communication network comprises Call Session Control Function (CSCF) circuitry. The CSCF circuitry requests a dedicated bearer to serve a requested multimedia session in response to a multimedia session request for a user device received over a default bearer. The CSCF circuitry receives an error message that comprises an error code indicating the dedicated bearer could not be established. The CSCF circuitry determines when the default bearer can support the requested multimedia session based on the error code. The CSCF circuitry maintains the default bearer for the user device and establishes the requested multimedia session over the default bearer when the default bearer can support the requested multimedia session.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise a wireless communication network to maintain multimedia sessions in response to bearer failure. In some examples, the wireless communication network comprises Call Session Control Function (CSCF) circuitry. The CSCF circuitry requests a dedicated bearer to serve a requested multimedia session in response to a multimedia session request for a user device received over a default bearer. The CSCF circuitry receives an error message that comprises an error code indicating the dedicated bearer could not be established. The CSCF circuitry determines when the default bearer can support the requested multimedia session based on the error code. The CSCF circuitry maintains the default bearer for the user device and establishes the requested multimedia session over the default bearer when the default bearer can support the requested multimedia session.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise wireless communication networks to support slicing in an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) core. In some examples, the wireless communication network comprises a multimedia function and a network data system. The multimedia function receives a registration request indicating a User Equipment (UE) Identifier (ID). The multimedia function queries a network data system for UE subscription information. The network data system correlates the UE ID to slice information associated with a UE and indicates the slice information to the multimedia function. The multimedia function receives the slice information from the network data system and responsively caches the slice information in association with the UE ID.

Abstract: Various embodiments comprise wireless communication network to register user devices with multimedia systems. In some examples, the wireless communication network comprises multimedia functions and a subscriber server. A first multimedia function receives a registration request for a wireless user device, selects the subscriber server from a plurality of available subscriber servers, and transfers a user authorization request for the user device to the subscriber server. The subscriber server receives the user authorization request and transfers a response indicating a server Identifier (ID) for the subscriber server. The first multimedia function receives the response and indicates the server ID and the registration request to a second multimedia function. The second multimedia function receives the server ID and the registration request, selects the same subscriber server based on the server ID, and transfers a multimedia authorization request to the subscriber server.

Abstract: A driving simulation system. The driving simulation system may include one or more driving simulator pods. The one or more driving simulator pods may include a simulated driver cockpit, including simulated vehicle controls; one or more displays providing a simulated driving environment to a driver of the one or more driving simulator pods, and a driving simulator pod computer. The driving simulation system may further include a session server; an outcome engine; an operations user interface; a plurality of data stores; one or more processors; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing thereon instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, may cause the system to, receive by the outcome engine an outcome request associated with at least one of the one or more driving simulator pods; process the outcome request to determine if the outcome request is valid or not valid; and implement the outcome request if valid.

Abstract: An immunogenic gel compositions for oral administration and methods of immunizing an animal the methods including administering to the animal a therapeutically effective amount of an immunogenic gel composition comprising an antigen of an animal pathogen and a gel composition for oral administration.

Abstract: A system and method of synchronizing a slave audio content configured for playback on a mobile device to a master audio content or master visual content configured for playing on a separate visual display system are provided for the purpose of enhancing an audience member's audio and visual experience in a public audio-visual show.

Abstract: A system and method of synchronizing a slave audio content configured for playback on a mobile device to a master audio content or master visual content configured for playing on a separate visual display system are provided for the purpose of enhancing an audience member's audio and visual experience in a public audio-visual show.

Abstract: A minimalist wallet having barriers optional functional features is disclosed. The minimalist wallet may have an optional money band, an optional key ring, an optional money clip and an optional coin tray. Magnets may be used to assemble and disassemble the minimalist wallet to add or subtract various features as needed by the user.

Abstract: The Concussion Reduction Prevention System is a protective helmet and shoulder pad device that may be worn by an athlete, such as a football player, during sports play to reduce the likelihood that the athlete will obtain a concussion. The helmet is large enough to allow the athlete's head to move freely within it. The helmet connects to the pad via a cradle. The cradle includes attachment points along the athlete's shoulders so that impact forces are distributed onto the athlete's shoulders. The pad is reinforced to distribute impact forces from the helmet to the athlete's shoulders.

Abstract: Various embodiments for shortening the overall length of a pulsed neutron generator having a high voltage power supply are disclosed, including but not limited to, providing the plurality of stages of a high voltage power supply wrapped circumferentially or helically about a radiation generator tube. Various techniques for reducing voltage differentials and mitigating the risk of arcing in these embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices with improved electrode configuration for downhole nuclear radiation generators are provided. For example, one embodiment of a nuclear radiation generator capable of downhole operation may include a charged particle source, a target material, and an acceleration column between the charged particle source and the target material. The acceleration column may include an intermediate electrode that remains floating at a variable potential, being electrically isolated from the rest of the acceleration column.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a braking system and, more particularly, to a braking system for engaging a brake mechanism as a waiting brake for a load carrying vehicle. The braking system comprises first and second brake mechanisms. A controller is configured to control the operation of the second brake mechanism such that, if a predetermined fault condition is determined whilst the first brake mechanism is engaged, the controller automatically engages the second brake mechanism.

Abstract: According to another exemplary embodiment, a method of cutting power from a source when sensing gas may be provided. The method of cutting a power from a source when sensing gas may include obtaining a gas sensing apparatus, which may a housing, at least one power relay rigidly connected to the inside of the housing, at least one sensor connected to the power relay, at least one alarm connected to the at least one sensor, at least one port power wire outlet connected to the power relay, at least one power socket connected to the power relay, a power transformer connected to the power relay, and a power inlet connected to the power transformer, connecting the gas sensing apparatus to a power supply, connecting an electrical device to the gas sensing apparatus, sensing gas by the sensor, creating a voltage that stops power flow to the at least one outlet, and applying a voltage to the at least one port power wire outlet.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining fluid phase fraction of a multiphase fluid mixture (13) comprises: —a x-ray generator (20) arranged to emit a x-ray radiation spectrum comprising a low energy region and a high energy region, the high energy region including a Bremsstrahlung spectrum; —a pipe section (27) through which the multiphase fluid mixture (13) flows comprising a measurement section (28), said measurement section (28) being coupled to said x-ray generator (20); —a detector (30) coupled to said measurement section (28) and arranged to detect x-ray radiation that has passed through said multiphase fluid mixture (13), the detector (30) being coupled to a multichannel analyzer (32) producing a measurement output comprising a low energy (LE) and high energy (HE) measurement counts; wherein the measurement output further comprises a low energy (LV) and high energy (HV) control counts, in a low energy and high energy control windows located on an edge of the Bremsstrahlung spectrum, respectively; and wherein the

Abstract: A thermoelectric material and a thermoelectric converter using this material. The thermoelectric material has a first component including a semiconductor material and a second component including a rare earth material included in the first component to thereby increase a figure of merit of a composite of the semiconductor material and the rare earth material relative to a figure of merit of the semiconductor material. The thermoelectric converter has a p-type thermoelectric material and a n-type thermoelectric material. At least one of the p-type thermoelectric material and the n-type thermoelectric material includes a rare earth material in at least one of the p-type thermoelectric material or the n-type thermoelectric material.

Abstract: According to another exemplary embodiment, a method of cutting power from a source when sensing gas may be provided. The method of cutting a power from a source when sensing gas may include obtaining a gas sensing apparatus, which may a housing, at least one power relay rigidly connected to the inside of the housing, at least one sensor connected to the power relay, at least one alarm connected to the at least one sensor, at least one port power wire outlet connected to the power relay, at least one power socket connected to the power relay, a power transformer connected to the power relay, and a power inlet connected to the power transformer, connecting the gas sensing apparatus to a power supply, connecting an electrical device to the gas sensing apparatus, sensing gas by the sensor, creating a voltage that stops power flow to the at least one outlet, and applying a voltage to the at least one port power wire outlet.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of disengaging a brake mechanism used as a waiting brake for a load carrying vehicle. In a vehicle comprising an automatic transmission system having at least one drive mode and a neutral mode, changing the mode of the transmission system from neutral mode to a drive mode automatically disengages the brake mechanism.