Abstract: A multimedia controller for controlling and displaying zones in a multi-zone system is provided. In one example the controller provides a user interface for multiple zones of a media playback system comprising multiple playback devices. The controller identifies respective states associated with each zone of the multiple zones and detects an input to display a list of the multiple zones. In response to detecting the input, the controller determines an order of the multiple zones within the list of the multiple zones and displays, via the user interface, the list of the multiple zones, wherein the list of the multiple zones identifies each zone of the multiple zones in the determined order.

Abstract: An example method comprises forming a communication link between a software test orchestration tool and a testing dashboard; receiving from the software test orchestration tool an indication of software test results at the application level of granularity, wherein the results indicate reliability status for a plurality of software applications; and calculating a reliability metric based on the indication of software test results.

Abstract: A computing system (100) that includes at least one microapp (202) and a container application (204) configured to receive an application output from the microapp(s) (202,602) via an application programming interface. The computing system (100) can include at least one processor (112,132) and at least one tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium that stores instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor (112,132), cause the at least one processor (112,132) to perform operations. The operations can include providing, for display within a first panel (304) in a user interface (306), a navigation bar (302) based on data received from the container application (204); receiving, at the container application (204), the application output from the at least one microapp (202) via the application programming interface; and providing, for display within a second panel in the user interface (306), data describing the application output.

Abstract: A system and method for representing events that occur in a real world deployment is described. A real-world workload including multiple events is identified. Multiple characteristics of the real-world workload are converted into multiple endpoint simulator workloads. Multiple gateway hardware characteristics are converted into a modeling elements for simulated Internet of things (IoT) networks. Further, a simulation is performed for each of the endpoint simulator workloads on each of the simulated IoT networks. Also, statistics are collected about the performance of the simulated IoT networks for the endpoint simulator workloads.

Abstract: A method for detecting a short circuit in a winding of an electric motor being driven by a drive, the method includes measuring respective phase currents of the windings, transforming the phase currents to negative sequence components, and comparing the negative sequence components with respective baseline values. A corresponding control unit is further disclosed.

Abstract: A medical device that includes: a first handle coupled to a first sheath; a second handle coupled to a second sheath, wherein at least a portion of the first sheath is disposed within a lumen of the second sheath; and a patch. In a first configuration, the first handle and the second handle may be separated by a first distance, and the patch may be disposed between a distal portion of the first sheath and a distal portion of the second sheath. In a second configuration, the first handle and the second handle may contact one another or may be separated by a second distance, wherein the second distance is smaller than the first distance, and wherein a distalmost end of the second sheath is proximal of a proximal end of the patch.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques for performing performance tests against services in a computing environment. The method generally includes deploying application code to an application namespace hosted on a first set of resources in the computing environment. Testing code is deployed to an infrastructure namespace hosted on a second set of resources in the computing environment. A request to test the application code is received. The request generally includes information identifying a load to be generated in testing the application code. A plurality of container instances implementing the test code are instantiated based on the identified load to be generated to test the application code. A test is executed against the application code through the instantiated plurality of container instances.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and mechanisms for detecting and reporting successful secondary node and/or primary secondary cell group cell (PScell) changes are provided. In one example, a method of wireless communication performed by a first network unit comprises: transmitting, to a second network unit, an indication of a primary secondary cell group cell (PScell) change associated with a user equipment (UE); transmitting, based on the indication, a SPC configuration; and receiving a SPC report, wherein the SPC report is based on the SPC configuration and SPC information associated with the UE.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes configured to provide multi-access edge computing (MEC) functionality are disclosed herein. An TAB node includes a distributed unit (DU) having a local application instance of a MEC-enabled application. The local application instance is configured for communication with a first user equipment (UE) connected to the TAB node. A mobile termination functionality (MT) of the TAB node uses a packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layer to transport data of the local application instance between the MT and an IAB donor. Further, data of the local application instance is transported between the UE and the TAB node via one of a variety of methods, including the use of a second PDCP layer at the DU (and optionally the use of service data adaptation protocol (SDAP) layers at each of the DU and the MT), and/or via sidelink.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example methodology implementing the disclosed techniques includes, by a computing device, receiving information regarding a new lead from another computing device and determining one or more relevant features from the information regarding the new lead, the one or more relevant features influencing prediction of a lead conversion. The method also includes, by the computing device, generating, using a machine learning (ML) model, a prediction of a likelihood of the new lead converting to a sales opportunity based on the determined one or more relevant features based on the determined one or more relevant features and sending the prediction to the another computing device.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms for improving an efficiency of power delivery resources. In one embodiment, switch circuitry is operated based on an indication from an integrated circuit (IC) die that circuitry of the IC die is ready to accommodate a low power state which disables a delivery of power to the IC die by a voltage regulator (VR). The switch circuitry is operated, based on a control signal is also used to disable said power delivery, to disable or otherwise prevent one or more conductive paths which are each between a respective two of a battery pack, a voltage regulator, or a battery charger. In another embodiment, the low power state enable a rail for circuitry which is to provide a real time clock signal to the IC die, but disables any other rails which power the IC die.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for extending cloud-based virtual private networks to radio-based networks. In one embodiment, a subnet of a virtual private cloud network of a cloud provider network is created in a radio-based network. An identifier of a subscriber identity module of a client device is registered in the virtual private cloud network. The subscriber identity module is assigned to a security group of the virtual private cloud network. A request from the client device to connect to the radio-based network is received, and the request presents the identifier. The virtual private cloud network to which the client device is permitted access is determined. The client device is provided with access to a resource on the virtual private cloud network through the radio-based network.

Abstract: Techniques are for detecting presence of a problematic cellular entity in a target. In an example, using an analysis model, a fluorescence-based image is analyzed. The analysis model is trained using a number of reference fluorescence-based images for detecting the presence of problematic cellular entities in targets. Based on the analysis, a problematic cellular entity present in the target is detected. To perform the detection, the analysis model is trained to differentiate between the fluorescence in the fluorescence-based image emerging from the problematic cellular entity and the fluorescence in the fluorescence-based image emerging from regions other than the problematic cellular entity.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. A method performed by a UE in a wireless communication system using satellite access is provided. The method includes identifying whether an NAS procedure is completable before a start of a DC; and in case that the NAS procedure is completable before the start of the DC, initiating the NAS procedure by transmitting a request message to a network entity. And a method for a UE in a communications network using a satellite to access the network comprises verifying if a communication process between the UE and the network via the satellite can be completed before a start of an unavailability period of the satellite or cannot be completed before a start of an unavailability period of the satellite. The UE may only initiate the communication process when it verifies that there is enough time for the communication process to be completed the start of the unavailability period of the satellite.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for addressing issues caused by interruptions that may occur while operating under the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 35.1 standard. A method, according to one implementation, includes obtaining PM data during a current Measurement Interval of an ongoing PM session in accordance with MEF 35.1. The PM data can be locally stored as a current dataset and reported at the end of the current Measurement Interval for storage in a history database. Following an interruption event that interrupts at least the current Measurement Interval, the method detects a recommencement event that clears the interruption event and allows a PM session to resume. The method further includes determining a number of Measurement Intervals affected by the interruption event based on an end time of a last-reported Measurement Interval and then inserting the number of affected Measurement Intervals into the history database after the last-reported Measurement Interval.

Abstract: The technology searches for and activates an eSIM profile on a wireless communication device. One or more processors of the wireless communication device identify a geographic location associated with the device and at least one carrier that provides a wireless network communication service to the geographic location of the device. The device sends an inquiry to at least one subscription server associated with the at least carrier to determine if the at least one subscription server stores an electronic identity module (eSIM) profile associated with a unique identifier of the device. The inquiry includes the unique identifier of the device. The device receives a response from the at least one subscription server indicating that the at least one subscription server stores the eSIM profile associated with the unique identifier of the device. The device displays a prompt to a user indicating that the eSIM profile stored on the at least one subscription server is available for download.

Abstract: In one aspect, a process for position estimation entails, at a first device, obtaining from a second device information including (a) at least one direct distance estimate corresponding to a distance between the second device and a third device, (b) at least one direct angle estimate corresponding to a spanning angle formed involving the second device and a third device, or both (a) and (b). The process may further entail, at the first device, determining a position estimate for the first device based on (a) the at least one direct distance estimate, (b) the at least one direct angle estimate, or both (a) and (b). The first device and the third device may be out of range with respect to one another to make a direct distance measurement between the first device and the third device.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, and computer-readable storage media that support dynamic enforcement of access control policies in a standardized manner. An administrator console enables access control policies to be defined as classes that may be combined and leveraged to rapidly define access control policies for enforcement in a standardized manner. An interceptor operates to detect access requests and perform policy administration (e.g., determining to grant/deny access) for the access requests and where access is granted, initiate policy resolution (e.g., determine any restrictions on the granted access request). An enforcer provides functionality for enforcing policy resolution outcomes, such as restricting access to information stored in a database or disabling interactive elements of a user interface.

Abstract: A coated substrate and method of manufacturing same are provided. The method comprising: securing a substrate to a pedestal; applying a first coating layer onto the substrate; wrapping the first coating layer around the substrate to substantially coat the substrate, the first coating layer having excess coating of the first coating layer extending away from the substantially coated substrate and around the pedestal; withdrawing the pedestal from the substrate; forming a tail from the excess coating of the first coating layer, the tail extending at an angle from the surface of the substrate; and sealing the tail to the first coating layer to encapsulate the substrate forming the coated substrate.

Abstract: A method for combining two radio access network (RAN) cells into a virtual cell is disclosed, comprising: at a coordinating node, assigning a virtual cell identifier for a virtual cell, assigning a plurality of base stations to the virtual cell, and scheduling resources for a user equipment (UE) at each base station in the virtual cell; and at a base station of the plurality of base stations, constructing a signal containing two cell identifiers, the two cell identifiers being the virtual cell identifier and a physical cell identifier of the base station, and sending the signal to the UE, thereby improving performance for the UE at a cell edge of the first base station and of the second base station.