Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an efficient approach for performing simulation analyses, such as Monte Carlo simulations, on dynamic systems using a network-based processing system. The method may involve training an artificial intelligence (AI) model to modify data samples associated with a dynamic system. The AI model can utilize classification techniques to determine how to reduce and optimize the data samples. Upon receiving a request from a client device, the processing system can analyze network conditions, including bandwidth and latency, to determine operational parameters for the simulation. A modified set of data samples, reduced based on the operational parameters, can be retrieved from a database server. The processing system can restore the reduced set to a full data set through mathematical transformations, including interpolation, and uses the reconstructed data for the simulation analysis.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving from a database server via a network, a reduced size set of quantile samples of a plurality of variables associated with a dynamic system, wherein the reduced size set of quantile samples is based on a standard set of quantile samples, wherein the standard set of quantile samples comprises M quantile samples based on dividing each distribution of the plurality of variables into 1/M probability steps, and wherein the reduced size set of quantile samples comprises N quantile samples based on dividing each distribution of the plurality of variables into 1/N probability steps, performing a plurality of linear interpolations upon the reduced size set of quantile samples to a restored size set of quantile samples, performing a Monte Carlo simulation using the restored size set of quantile samples to generate a simulation result, and transmitting the simulation result to a client device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Facilitation of detection and identification of devices connected to a cellular network, which are causing interference to the cellular network, is enabled. An example method may include determining, based on data representative of a communication exchange between a user equipment and a group of network equipment, that the communication exchange is causing a communication interference between the group of network equipment; in response to the user equipment being in an active mode of data transmission, reducing the communication interference caused by the communication exchange; and ensuring the user equipment transmits with at least a minimum transmit power level to maintain a continued data interchange with the group of network equipment.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier (10) that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material (12) having an outer surface; and (ii) at least one fibrous composite insert (14) or overlay (960) having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement (e.g., having a plurality of ordered fibers). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) and the mass of polymeric material (12) are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert or overlay to be at least partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier (10) may be a mass of activatable material (126).

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier (10) that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material (12) having an outer surface; and (ii) at least one fibrous composite insert (14) or overlay (960) having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement (e.g., having a plurality of ordered fibers). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert (14) or overlay (960) and the mass of polymeric material (12) are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert or overlay to be at least partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier (10) may be a mass of activatable material (126).

Abstract: Methods, kits and devices for detecting noble metal-containing compound contamination of a surface are provided according to aspects of the present disclosure. According to aspects of the invention, methods for detecting noble metal-containing compound contamination of a surface include collecting a sample comprising a noble metal-containing compound from said surface; contacting said sample with a dye and a reducing agent to form a test solution; and measuring an absorbance of the test solution.

Abstract: Wireless presence is used as a theft prevention mechanism for packages. When a package is shipped, the package includes a wireless security device. Before the package is delivered to its final destination shipping address, the wireless security device is activated and programmed with a security credential. The security credential, though, is based on information obtained during an initial purchase. The wireless security device may thus only be deactivated by a recipient participating in the initial purchase.

Abstract: Dynamic shielding of cellular signals for an antenna of an unmanned aerial vehicle is disclosed. An example method may include receiving a navigation route for an unmanned aerial vehicle to execute during flight of the unmanned aerial vehicle and determining an orientation of a radio signal shield for an antenna of the unmanned aerial vehicle using ground level signal propagation information of radio signals for a network and the navigation route, wherein the radio signal shield prevents the radio signals from being received by the antenna from directions based on the orientation. The method may further include adjusting the radio signal shield using the orientation and communicating with a cellular base station of the network using the antenna.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting injection timing of closely spaced multiple injections via a same injector. In one example, during an inter-injection spacing between a first injection and a second injection in a set of multiple injections being lower than a threshold period, an opening time of the second injection in the set of multiple injections may be adjusted based on another opening time of another second injection in a previous set of multiple injections.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for balancing a plurality of fuel injectors. In one example, a method includes adjusting port-fuel injecting parameters in response to a learned direct injector fueling error.

Abstract: Wireless presence is used as a theft prevention mechanism for packages. When a package is shipped, the package includes a wireless security device. Before the package is delivered to its final destination shipping address, the wireless security device is activated and programmed with a security credential. The security credential, though, is based on information obtained during an initial purchase. The wireless security device may thus only be deactivated by a recipient participating in the initial purchase.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for restarting an engine following an engine idle-stop. In one example, a method may include, prior to an engine restart following an idle-stop, adjusting a spark ignition timing based on an estimation of a fuel-air equivalence ratio (phi) and an estimation of a cylinder turbulence. Optimal spark ignition timing based on estimated phi and cylinder turbulence during engine restart may result in stabilized combustion and a torque output sufficient to at least partially relieve demand on the starting device.

Abstract: Wireless presence is used as a theft prevention mechanism for packages. When a package is shipped, the package includes a wireless security device. Before the package is delivered to its final destination shipping address, the wireless security device is activated and programmed with a security credential. The security credential, though, is based on information obtained during an initial purchase. The wireless security device may thus only be deactivated by a recipient participating in the initial purchase.

Abstract: Technology is described for adding a component in an application. A user interface may be provided for selecting a component for the application. A request may be received to add the component in the application. A component context associated with the component in the application may be identified. The component context may be defined in part by a component context rule for adding the component. A determination whether to add the component in the application may be made based in part on the component context.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a gasoline urea selective catalytic reductant catalyst are described. In one example, an observer is provided that corrects an estimate of an amount of NH3 that is stored in a SCR. The amount of NH3 that is stored in the SCR is a basis for generating additional NH3 or ceasing generation of NH3.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting injection timing of closely spaced multiple injections via a same injector. In one example, during an inter-injection spacing between a first injection and a second injection in a set of multiple injections being lower than a threshold period, an opening time of the second injection in the set of multiple injections may be adjusted based on another opening time of another second injection in a previous set of multiple injections.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for balancing a plurality of fuel injectors. In one example, a method includes adjusting port-fuel injecting parameters in response to a learned direct injector fueling error.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include obtaining a first media content item comprising a plurality of content segments. For each content segment of the plurality of content segments of the first media content item, comparing the content segment and a prior content segment to identify a content transition, analyzing the content segment to identify a content marker in the content segment, determining a viewing characteristic of the content segment according to the content transition and the content marker, determining if the content segment is unnecessary according to the viewing characteristic, and updating a set of skipping instructions associated with the first media content item responsive to the determining the content segment is unnecessary, and presenting the first media content item at a first device according to the set of skipping instructions associated with the first media content item. Other embodiments are disclosed.