Abstract: Modular systems and methods for concept-based processing of natural language are provided. An ontology dictionary stores concepts each having a concept identifier, attributes, and typed relationships. Natural language inputs are mapped to concept identifiers, optionally by deriving intermediate units using transforms or statistical analysis and mapping the intermediate units to concepts, or by mapping raw tokens to concepts. A neural network model processes the concept identifiers to generate outputs. During inference and/or training, a trace engine records activation information associated with concepts and stores activation information or derived statistics in a trace data structure. A resource controller uses the trace data structure to reconfigure, during inference for subsequent inputs, a resource allocation policy that allocates frequently used concept data to a faster memory tier and allocates infrequently used concept data to a slower tier or specialized tail handling.

Abstract: An electron beam source includes a vacuum chamber containing a cathode and an anode separated by a vacuum gap forming a local full-voltage capacitive structure storing electrical energy at an operating voltage. A high-voltage power supply charges the capacitive structure without an intervening Marx generator, linear transformer driver, Tesla transformer, pulse-forming network, or pulse-forming transmission line. A triggering arrangement initiates electron emission to produce electron pulses traversing the vacuum gap, with discharged electrical energy transferred predominantly to electrons crossing the gap. In some embodiments, the local capacitive structure stores a majority of total electrical energy stored at the operating voltage in capacitances directly coupled between conductors at cathode and anode potentials. Multi-beam configurations, beam steering, passive synchronization, and contamination management features may be included.

Abstract: A fusion energy system is provided employing staged magnetic micro-chambers with dynamically reconfigurable magnetic valves for plasma transfer. Multiple plasma acceleration channels, each containing a series of magnetic confinement regions defined by quasi-closed flux surfaces, converge on a microscale collision zone. Each micro-chamber operates in a confinement mode with closed magnetic topology or a valve mode with transiently opened flux channels that may be understood as time-gated weak points or breach zones in the confining field. Plasma packets are sequentially compressed and transferred between chambers as collimated jets driven by pressure differentials through narrow valve throats formed by coordinated driver and trim coil current changes.

Abstract: A unified system is provided for splicing of or switching to advertisement videos arriving from sources or video origins into targeted ad spots available in a content video watched by a consumer. The system comprises a plurality of interconnected elements including a unified splicing engine, a markup processor with markup plugins and markup configuration, an ad decision engine, a media player, a data collection client, a plurality of video caches residing at a consumer device and ad services subsystem. The system delivers multiple assets and intelligently splice and switch between the assets to produce a single uninterrupted playout of a content video watched by the consumer on the consumer device.

Abstract: A method for ad delivery placements to consumer devices within managed service provider networks comprising the following steps is provided. providing Real-time, targeted video advertisements delivery to at least one consumer device is provided across multiple content delivery services accessible to viewers. A unified system capable of simultaneous targeting and delivery of a video advertisement is supported across multiple content delivery platforms to one more consumer devices. Delivery of the targeted video advertisements is supported to managed service provider devices. Efficient IP delivery of video advertisements is supported to service provider managed networks of consumer devices. Real-time targeted advertisements to all IP connected devices and managed consumer devices are supported based on targeting criteria.

Abstract: A method for ad delivery placements to consumer devices within managed service provider networks. Real-time, targeted video advertisements delivery to at least one consumer device is provided across multiple content delivery services accessible to viewers. A unified system capable of simultaneous targeting and delivery of a video advertisement is supported across multiple content delivery platforms to one or more consumer devices. Delivery of the targeted video advertisements is supported to managed service provider devices. Efficient IP delivery of video advertisements is supported to service provider managed networks of consumer devices. Real-time targeted advertisements to all IP connected devices and managed consumer devices are supported based on targeting criteria.

Abstract: A unified system is provided for splicing of or switching to advertisement videos arriving from sources or video origins into targeted ad spots available in a content video watched by a consumer. The system comprises a plurality of interconnected elements including a unified splicing engine, a markup processor with markup plugins and markup configuration, an ad decision engine, a media player, a data collection client, a plurality of video caches residing at a consumer device and ad services subsystem. The system delivers multiple assets and intelligently splice and switch between the assets to produce a single uninterrupted playout of a content video watched by the consumer on the consumer device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: The proposed Advanced Messaging Solution (AMS) provides a non-intrusive cloud-based software application infrastructure through which MSOs and Service Providers can unify Web, mobile and set-top box device technologies with Enterprise and 3rd party services, as well as Web/Internet Applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: The proposed Advanced Messaging Solution (AMS) provides a non-intrusive cloud-based software application infrastructure through which MSOs and Service Providers can unify Web, mobile and set-top box device technologies with Enterprise and 3rd party services, as well as Web/Internet Applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: The proposed Advanced Messaging Solution (AMS) provides a non-intrusive cloud-based software application infrastructure through which MSOs and Service Providers can unify Web, mobile and set-top box device technologies with Enterprise and 3rd party services, as well as Web/Internet Applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to provide distributed processing on a service provider network that includes a plurality of remotely located consumer devices. Each of the remotely located consumer devices includes a processing device. A service is provided from the service provider network to the remotely located consumer devices. Distributed processing of a task on the processing devices of the remotely located consumer devices occurs, the distributed processing being unrelated to the service provided to the consumers. The distributed processing occurs even when the processing devices are in use by corresponding remotely located consumer devices.