Abstract: An electronic device supports multiple uplink carrier aggregation (UL CA) combinations for various frequency bands. The device includes processors that predict whether a foreground application will be optimized by a high bandwidth UL CA combination, a low uplink transmit switching time UL CA combination, or a UL CA combination having both a higher bandwidth and a lower uplink transmit switching time. The processors select the appropriate UL CA combination and transmit this information to a remote device. The method involves ranking UL CA combinations based on throughput and latency scores, building a user equipment capability information (UCI) message with fewer UL CA combinations, and dynamically updating the UCI message based on hardware changes or application requirements. This approach ensures optimal performance for applications requiring high throughput, low latency, or both.

Abstract: An electrical dispenser can include a main enclosure including a plurality of separate cabinets, a plurality of heaters within one or more of the separate cabinets, a plurality of internal temperature sensors within one or more of the cabinets, an external humidity sensor and external temperature sensor, one or more fans to move air through the main enclosure and the plurality of separate cabinets, and a controller within the main enclosure and coupled to the plurality of heaters, the external humidity sensor and the external temperature sensor, the plurality of internal temperature sensors, and the one or more fans, wherein the controller is configured to receive each input from the external humidity sensor, the external temperature sensor, and the plurality of internal temperature sensors and to control the plurality of heaters and the one or more fans such that a temperature in each of the separate cabinets reaches at least an operating temperature.

Abstract: An accessory or device for use with a computer. Computers can hold video and audio conferences over the internet. by the well-known Voice Over Internet Protocol, VOIP, standards defined by the ITU and IETF. An internet protocol interrupter accessory or device is disclosed and comprises: a) a filter which: i) receives data packets from the network; ii) passes data packets affiliated with the video conference to the computer; and iii) blocks data packets affiliated with a data port from reaching the computer; and b) a switch which selectively activates and de-activates the blocking. An internet protocol call signal interruption method is also disclosed comprising the steps of: a) receiving data packets from a network; b) examining the packets; and c) if examination shows that packets are affiliated with a specific port, then blocking such packets from reaching a computer.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for creating custom data marts are provided. A selection of at least one table from a data source stored within a data warehouse is received. A selection of at least one column from the at least one table is received. Joins are created based on the selections, metadata is created and stored, and physical schema is generated to store the data mart data. The custom data mart fact table is populated with data from the selected columns. Facilities are provided for the end-user to create an abstraction layer for business intelligence reporting needs.

Abstract: A continuous round, rubberized ring is employed to produce a champher, or beveled, edge on a concrete base. Initially concrete is poured into a cylindrical form and the ring pressed into the top side of the cylindrical form. Excess cement is removed with a trowel and the cement is allowed to harden. After the cement has hardened, the form is removed and the ring stripped off leaving an attractive and safe champher on the upper edge of the base. An alternative embodiment of the ring includes a lip that can be easily gripped so the ring can be removed from the hardened concrete base. The gripping lip also prevents the ring from falling below the upper rim of the mold when the concrete is in its wet, plastic state.

Abstract: A videocommunication system and method, having an originating endpoint; and a recipient endpoint; wherein the originating endpoint is used to initiate a packet-based video-communication with the recipient endpoint; and wherein the originating endpoint comprises an interface to initiate a video communication with a live operator.

Abstract: A mooring and cargo transfer terminal is described, of the type which includes a buoy held at a predetermined height above the seabed as by a single anchor leg, to moor a ship which can drift in rotation about the buoy while a floating hose structure carries fluid to or from the ship, wherein the terminal is constructed to protect the buoy end of the floating hose structure from wave action, while facilitating maintenance of the fluid swivel which connects a nonrotating conduit extending up from the seabed to a rotating conduit connected to the floating hose structure. The fluid swivel is mounted at the top of the buoy for easy maintenance, and a rotating pipe connected to the rotating portion of the swivel extends therefrom and downwardly to an underwater depth below the troughs of waves, so that the buoy end of the floating hose structure is always below the waves.

Abstract: A mooring attachment for substantially permanently connecting a buoy and a storage-process vessel, wherein the mooring attachment is of smaller weight but as great a level of reliability as prior art attachments. The attachment includes a mooring arm having opposite ends coupled respectively to the buoy and vessel in pivot joints that hold them a distance apart but without restraining the vessel against yaw movement, and a pair of stop devices on either side of the mooring arm for preventing extreme yawing of the vessel. The stop devices can be formed by a pair of chains, each chain extending from an opposite side of the vessel to the buoy end of the arm, and each chain extending in a loose catenary when the vessel is in a center position but being pulled tight when the vessel yaws by a predetermined angle which is more than 10.degree., to prevent jackknifing of the vessel.