Abstract: A computing system is configured to generate a predictive model during training of a machine learning program using a training data set including a personal data set of a plurality of first users. The predictive model is configured to predict a first predicted assessment score at a first instance and a second predicted assessment score at a second instance with respect to a second user. The computing system determines whether the first predicted assessment score is different from the second predicted assessment score, and whether a first data entry of the personal data set of the second user changed between the first instance and the second instance. The computing system takes or recommends an action corresponding to a reversal in the change in the first data entry in order to alter the predicted assessment score of the second user.

Abstract: The described techniques address issues to achieve key agreement without the need to exchange separate key agreement messages and, consequently, meets the stringent starting time requirements for real-time control systems. This is achieved using a group-wide key counter, with each node storing the latest value of this counter that was observed via the last received secured message. This counter value increases monotonically, and nodes maintain synchronization by transmitting this counter value (or a representation of the counter value) in each secured message. The use of key counters may be extended to guard against weak replay attacks via the implementation of a live membership tracking solution, which defines one or more membership groups. Each node within a membership group may request, or “challenge” other nodes with the same membership group at any time to verify their online status, and this online status may be maintained over time.

Abstract: A method for performing a call trace in the cloud-based communication network includes receiving, using a call trace module, a region for a user equipment (UE) device and a subscriber number for the UE device, identifying, using the call trace module, a set of network functions associated with the region for the UE device from a plurality of network functions of the communication network, establishing, using the call trace module, a call trace for each network function in the set of network functions, collecting, using the call trace module, call trace data associated with the subscriber number for the UE device from one or more network functions in the set of network functions, storing, using the call trace module, the collected call trace data in a data storage device, and generating, using the call trace module, a report with at least the collected call trace data.

Abstract: A system having a remote data center that broadcasts, to a various data centers, a cluster of software and a start instruction. The start instruction commands each of the various data centers to execute a master application when a processor in each of the various data centers extracts the master application from the cluster of software. The processor can extract an active pod and a standby pod from the cluster of software and determine whether or not an IP address conflict exists between the IP address of the active pod and the IP address of the standby pod.

Abstract: A system having a remote data center that broadcasts, to a various data centers, a verification application and a start instruction that commands each of the various data centers to execute the verification application. A processor in each of the various data centers, when extracting the verification application, obtains a collection of respective IP addresses for nodes, components and network functions in a geographic region and pings the IP addresses to determine whether or not performance in the network falls below a predetermined performance metric.

Abstract: A method for performing an audit of tracking area codes (TAC) in a cloud-based communication network having a plurality of regions and a plurality of availability zones within each region includes collecting, using a TAC audit module, a list of TACs from each element in a plurality of predetermined elements and storing, using the TAC audit module, the collected list of TACs for each predetermined element. The method further includes, for each region and availability zone, comparing, using the TAC audit module, the lists of TACs for elements for which the lists of TACs should match, identifying, using the TAC audit module, errors based on the comparison of the lists of TACs, storing, using the TAC audit module, the results of the comparison including any identified errors, and generating, using the TAC audit module, a report comprising at least the results of the comparison and the collected list(s) of TACs.

Abstract: Various arrangements for performing health monitoring of cellular network functions in a cloud-computing environment are presented. A cloud computing region may be input for analysis. A 5G cellular network core may be implemented on a cloud computing platform. Input of a cellular core function for analysis may also be received. Instantiations of the cellular core function and pods of the cellular core function executed within the cloud computing region can be identified. A customized test query can be performed based on the input of the cellular core function. A status of the cellular core function can be output based on the customized test query.

Abstract: There is described a direct carbon fuel cell system. The system includes fuel cells, each fuel cell having a porous fuel cell anode and a fuel cell cathode. The system further includes a molten carbonate electrolyte and a fuel supply apparatus for flowing a fuel slurry having carbon particles and a carbon carrier fluid to the fuel cell anodes in parallel. The carbon carrier fluid has a same composition as the molten carbonate electrolyte. An oxidant supply apparatus flows an oxygen-containing stream to the fuel cell cathodes in parallel. An electrolyte circulation apparatus circulates the molten carbonate electrolyte in contact with each of the fuel cells. During operation of the direct carbon fuel cell system to generate electric power, carbon is oxidized at the fuel cell anodes to produce carbon dioxide, and at the fuel cell cathodes oxygen and carbon dioxide react to produce carbonate ions.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for modifying musical signals. An exemplary system for modifying musical signals has at least one non-contact switch. The non-contact switch includes an actuator that translates and rotates when pushed and turned, respectively, by a user. A sensor, such as a magnetic field sensor, an optical sensor, an AC induction sensor, or another non-contact sensing device, senses the position of the actuator, which may include both translational position and rotational position. Modification of the musical signals may be based on the position of the actuator. No physical contact between the actuator and the sensor is required during operation of the non-contact switch. Accordingly, the forces generated during the pushing and turning of the non-contact switch are applied to the non-contact switch, while the sensor and other components within the effects unit are isolated from the forces.

Abstract: The described techniques address issues to achieve key agreement without the need to exchange separate key agreement messages and, consequently, meets the stringent starting time requirements for real-time control systems. This is achieved using a group-wide key counter, with each node storing the latest value of this counter that was observed via the last received secured message. This counter value increases monotonically, and nodes maintain synchronization by transmitting this counter value (or a representation of the counter value) in each secured message.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to generate a predictive model during training of a machine learning program using a training data set including a personal data set of a plurality of first users. The predictive model is configured to generate a predicted assessment score with respect to a second user by correlating a personal data set of the second user to the personal data set of at least one of the first users, with the generating of the predicted assessment score occurring automatically when a data entry of the personal data set of the second user is determined to have changed by the computing system. The computing system is configured to report the automatically generated predicted assessment score to the second user via a user device of the second user.

Abstract: Techniques for provisioning a network may include, with a network controller, identifying a first network intent of a computing network based at least in part on an execution of a user interface (UI) or API layer at a client device, and identifying a modification of an object within the first network intent within the UI or API layer at the client device as the first network intent is being modified. The modification defines a delta between the first network intent and a second network intent. The method may further include, with a provisioning service executed by the network controller, receiving the delta from the client device, and provisioning a computing device within the computing network based at least in part on the delta. The method further includes automatically modifying the object based on the received delta, including a further modification of the second network intent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for separating an analyte from a liquid mixture, said method comprises the steps of (i) providing at least one chromatographic support, wherein the at least one chromatographic support comprises a ligand capable of binding the analyte in the liquid mixture; (ii) loading a first portion of the liquid mixture to the at least one chromatographic support; (iii) optionally, the at least one chromatographic support is subjected to a washing step; and (iv) adding a first elution buffer to the at least one chromatographic support, providing an eluate fraction comprising the analyte, wherein at least part of the eluate fraction comprising the analyte provided in step (iv) is recirculated through the at least one chromatographic support.

Abstract: An eLSD control system includes: an eLSD configured to adjust torque to shafts of an axle of a vehicle; a preemptive planar coordinator module configured to determine targets for an eLSD clutch torque and generate a first clutch torque request based on the targets; a direct yaw feedback control module configured to track a target yaw rate for the vehicle, determine a yaw rate error, and generates a second clutch torque request to reduce the yaw rate error; a wheel stability control module configured to generate a third clutch torque request to minimize at least one of i) slip between wheels of the axle, and ii) slip on one of the wheels experiencing higher traction; and a core arbitration clutch response module configured to control the eLSD clutch torque of the eLSD based on the first clutch torque request, the second clutch torque request, and the third clutch torque request.

Abstract: A refrigeration cabinet assembly for a refrigeration appliance (1) comprises a cabinet (20) having five closed faces and an open front face providing access to an interior of the cabinet. A lateral stiffening arrangement (50, 51) is provided within the cabinet to resist bending or bowing of the side walls, particularly when the cabinet includes upper and lower compartments, the upper compartment having a door hinged to the cabinet. The lateral stiffening arrangement reduces door droop. A torsionally stiff structure may also be fixed to one of the five closed faces (23) or a structure (31) could be added to one of the five closed faces (23) so that together with that closed face a torsionally stiff structure results. The torsional stiffness of the assembly is thereby increased beyond that of the cabinet alone so that the insulated cabinet has an improved ability to resist twisting, further reducing door droop.

Abstract: A method and system for public key infrastructure (PKI) in software defined vehicles enables secure communication between electronic components. The method includes establishing trust between multiple electronic components through a certificate history comprising signed public keys stored on each component. Once trust is established through attestation between components, the method utilizes signed Diffie-Hellman key exchange to securely distribute symmetric keys to the trusted components. These symmetric keys enable authenticated communication between the components to control vehicle systems and functions. The system operates locally without requiring internet connectivity or specialized service tools, allowing for secure field replacement and upgrading of components while maintaining system security through verification of component authenticity and prevention of counterfeit hardware.

Abstract: An apparatus (2100), including: a hasp (2104) configured to retain a staple therein when in an engaged position (2106); an actuator (2110) that is biased toward a locking position (2112) configured to lock the hasp in the engaged position, where once the hasp is moved into the engaged position the actuator can reach the locking position; an actuator weight (2130) configured to move under the influence of gravity once the apparatus is tilted from an upright orientation by more than an actuator weight threshold amount and to disengage the actuator from the hasp upon reaching an unlocking position (2136) with sufficient force; and a time delay lock assembly (2150) configured to be initiated when the apparatus is tilted from the upright orientation by a time delay lock threshold amount of tilt and configured to prevent movement of the actuator weight only after an initiation and a time delay.

Abstract: A method of provisioning a network may include, with a network controller, identifying a first network intent of a computing network based at least in part on an execution of a user interface (UI) or API layer at a client device, and identifying a modification of at least one object within the first network intent within the UI or API layer at the client device as the first network intent is being modified. The modification defines a delta between the first network intent and a second network intent. The method may further include, with a provisioning service executed by the network controller, receiving the delta as a payload from the client device, and provisioning at least one computing device within the computing network based at least in part on the delta. The method further includes automatically modifying the at least one object based on the received delta, including a further modification of the second network intent.