Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for latency evaluation and management resolution are provided. A fingerprint for traffic flow over a communication network from an application executing on a device to a multi-access edge (MEC) server instance hosted by a MEC platform may be identified. The fingerprint may be used to track the traffic flow between the application and the MEC server in order to measure round trip time latencies of the traffic flow. In response to a round trip time latency violating a latency management policy, segment latencies along segments of a communication travel path of the traffic flow from the device to the MEC platform may be measured. A management resolution function may be performed based upon one or more of the segment latencies exceeding a threshold.

Abstract: A device may receive network data identifying an SINR, an RSSI, congestion, and throughput associated with a RAN, device data identifying latency and packet loss associated with the RAN, and an issue inference confidence score associated with a machine learning model. The device may process the network data, the device data, and the issue inference confidence score, with a model, to determine one or more issues. The device may adjust TTI bundling to generate adjusted TTI bundling, may lower a QCI or a QFI and adjust associated parameters to generate QCI/QFI adjusted parameters, may adjust slice parameters to generate adjusted slice parameters, or may adjust DRX parameters to generate adjusted DRX parameters based on the one or more issues with the RAN. The device may cause the adjusted TTI bundling, the QCI/QFI adjusted parameters, the adjusted slice parameters, or the adjusted DRX parameters to be implemented by the RAN.

Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for latency evaluation and management resolution are provided. A fingerprint for traffic flow over a communication network from an application executing on a device to a multi-access edge (MEC) server instance hosted by a MEC platform may be identified. The fingerprint may be used to track the traffic flow between the application and the MEC server in order to measure round trip time latencies of the traffic flow. In response to a round trip time latency violating a latency management policy, segment latencies along segments of a communication travel path of the traffic flow from the device to the MEC platform may be measured. A management resolution function may be performed based upon one or more of the segment latencies exceeding a threshold.

Abstract: A device for circumscribing a target site with a beam. The target site is located within a target body. The path of the beam is varied rotationally so as to form a cone with an isocenter at the cone's apex. The isocenter is fixed on the approximate center of the target site. The target body is rotated about a vertical axis passing approximately through the center of the target site, and the rates of rotation of the beam path and body, respectively correspond so that the beam intersects an axis passing through the target site at an approximately constant angle.

Abstract: A device for circumscribing a target site with a beam. The target site is located within a target body. The path of the beam is varied rotationally so as to form a cone with an isocenter at the cone's apex. The isocenter is fixed on the approximate center of the target site. The target body is rotated about a vertical axis passing approximately through the center of the target site, and the rates of rotation of the beam path and body, respectively correspond so that the beam intersects an axis passing through the target site at an approximately constant angle.

Abstract: A first X-ray detector (203) is positioned to detect at least the X-rays that intersect the center of rotation (201) for an object (205) with respect to an X-ray source (202). A second X-ray detector (207) is then positioned to detect X-rays that do not overlap with the X-rays as are detected by the first X-ray detector as well as X-rays (210) that intersect a periphery of a circle (209) that circumscribes an outer extreme boundary (208) of the object to be scanned.

Abstract: One directs an X-ray fan beam (202) towards a target (205). A first linear array of detectors (207) serve to detect X-ray fan beam scatter (401) as occurs when at least portions of the X-ray fan beam interact with the target. The resultant scatter-based target information is then used to form a two-dimensional view of the target.

Abstract: A first X-ray detector (203) is positioned to detect at least the X-rays that intersect the center of rotation (201) for an object (205) with respect to an X-ray source (202). A second X-ray detector (207) is then positioned to detect X-rays that do not overlap with the X-rays as are detected by the first X-ray detector as well as X-rays (210) that intersect a periphery of a circle (209) that circumscribes an outer extreme boundary (208) of the object to be scanned.

Abstract: An X-ray apparatus is provided for inspecting a cargo container. The apparatus includes a moveable platform with an X-ray source and X-ray detector disposed on the platform on opposing sides of a scanning zone where the scanning zone may be moved along a length of the cargo container to scan a volume of the cargo container, said X-ray source being disposed in a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the scanning zone. The X-ray apparatus also includes a precollimator disposed on the X-ray platform between the X-ray source and scanning zone, said precollimator being located proximate the scanning zone and an intermediate collimator disposed midway between the X-ray source and the precollimator, said intermediate collimator having a spaced-apart relationship with respect to the precollimator and to the X-ray source.

Abstract: A drill bit includes a body defining an axis and first and second cylindrical portions, a coupling adapted for connection with a rotary driver, and a depth stop adjustably secured to a first portion by a plurality of adjusting fasteners in a manner to limit penetration of the bit into a target surface. A method of drilling a hole into the surface includes locating a drilling machine fitted with a drill bit over a target location, compensating for wear on the bit by setting a depth stop to limit travel of the bit at the predetermined depth, drilling at the target location until the depth stop contacts a surface, where the primary cutting surface forms a portion of the hole defined by a first diameter and the secondary cutting surface forms a portion of the hole defined by a second diameter in a single step, and removing the drill bit from the hole.

Abstract: A non-invasive method and apparatus are described for inspecting a cargo container. The method includes the steps of disposing an X-ray source and an X-ray detector on opposing ends of a rotatable boom, rotating the boom in a horizontal plane so that the X-ray source and X-ray detector straddle the cargo container and providing translational relative movement between the boom and cargo container while the X-ray source irradiates the container and the X-ray detector detects and measures X-ray energy passing through the container from the X-ray source.

Abstract: A non-invasive method and apparatus are described for inspecting a cargo container. The method includes the steps of disposing an X-ray source and an X-ray detector on opposing ends of a rotatable boom, rotating the boom in a horizontal plane so that the X-ray source and X-ray detector straddle the cargo container and providing translational relative movement between the boom and cargo container while the X-ray source irradiates the container and the X-ray detector detects and measures X-ray energy passing through the container from the X-ray source.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for performing computed tomography. The method includes the steps of moving one of an X-ray source and an X-ray detector parallel to a head-to-feet axis of a prone patient and collecting data from the X-ray detector as the one of the X-ray source and X-ray detector moves along the head-to-feet axis of the prone patient.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for performing computed tomography. The method includes the steps of moving one of an X-ray source and an X-ray detector parallel to a head-to-feet axis of a prone patient and collecting data from the X-ray detector as the one of the X-ray source and X-ray detector moves along the head-to-feet axis of the prone patient.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for providing access by a user to a resource through one of a plurality of communication systems. The method includes the steps of releasably connecting a microphone to a body part of the user, detecting a voice signal of the user through the connected microphone and transferring the detected voice signal of the user detected by the microphone to a local base unit. The method further includes the steps of recognizing at least some spoken words of the user, associating the recognized words with a predetermined communication system of the plurality of communication systems, executing a predetermined command to gain access to the resource based upon the recognized words through the associated communication system and displaying a status screen regarding the accessed resource on a television set of the user.

Abstract: The disclosed dual energy baggage scanning assembly includes a CT scanning system, and a conveyor belt for transporting items through the CT scanning system, and an improved power supply for the X-ray source of the CT scanner so that a dual energy beam is provided. The power supply alternately powers the X-ray tube of the scanning system at high and low voltage levels at a predetermined rate and comprises at least one high voltage DC power supply for providing a stable, high DC voltage the X-ray tube; means, including at least one waveform generator, for providing a periodic time varying waveform; and coupling means, including a transformer, for coupling the waveform generator to said DC voltage supply so that the total voltage across the cathode and anode of the tube is periodically changed between the high and low voltage levels at the predetermined rate in response to the periodic time varying waveform provided by the waveform generator.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating energy from one device, such as the rotating frame of a CT scanner, to another device, such as the fixed frame of a CT scanner, where the two devices are capable of movement relative to one another. A plurality of transmitting elements are mounted on one of the devices and a plurality of receiving elements are mounted on the other device, spaced equidistantly around the perimeters of the respective devices. The number of receiving elements is one different than the number of transmitting elements, and the range of operation between a transmitting element and a receiving element is sufficient to assure an operative relationship between at least one of the transmitting elements and one of the receiving elements upon the relative movement of the devices.

Abstract: A dynamic computed tomographic X-ray scanner concurrently translates and rotates an object as it passes through an X-ray field. This compound motion makes it unnecessary to perform sequential passes or to relocate X-ray equipment between passes to complete a scan. A conveyor may carry a series of closely spaced turntables to give greatly increased throughput; and coordinated translation and rotation, whereby all objects give comparable images, permitting the images to be compared to find defective products. Preferred geometries greatly simplify the image reconstruction mathematics, particularly where the X-ray source is at the center of a circular object path.

Abstract: A dynamic focusing device is provided for an X-ray scanner, the device comprising at least one detector module located in a position to receive, be illuminated by, and respond to X-rays. A source of X-rays is movable toward or away from the detector module. The module comprises a plurality of crystals each having a scintillation surface located in a common plane, with a plurality of septa separating the crystals. The septa have a height which is upstanding above the surfaces of the crystals far enough to reduce lateral X-ray scatter and to cast a shadow upon the surfaces of the crystals responsive to an illumination thereof from said X-ray source. The invention dynamically positions the detector module relative to the distance between the detector module and the source of X-rays in order to reduce substantially to a minimum any shadow in the X-rays cast by the septa upon the surfaces of the crystals.

Abstract: A dynamic focusing device is provided for an X-ray scanner, the device comprising at least one detector module located in a position to receive, be illuminated by, and respond to X-rays. A source of X-rays is movable toward or away from the detector module. The module comprises a plurality of crystals each having a scintillation surface located in a common plane, with a plurality of septa separating the crystals. The septa have a height which is upstanding above the surfaces of the crystals far enough to reduce lateral X-ray scatter and to cast a shadow upon the surfaces of the crystals responsive to an illumination thereof from said X-ray source. The invention dynamically positions the detector module relative to the distance between the detector module and the source of X-rays in order to reduce substantially to a minimum any shadow in the X-rays cast by the septa upon the surfaces of the crystals.