Abstract: Described are examples for providing intent based network configuration with intent expectations including prioritized goals. A system for network configuration includes a network management function configured to receive an intent including requirements, goals, and constraints for a network and generate an intent expectation including a set of prioritized goals based on the intent. An infrastructure service management (ISM) system is configured to: receive the intent expectation from the network management function; select at least one of the prioritized goals as an active target; configure computing resources to satisfy at least the active target; and report the active target and a configuration status to the network management function. The ISM may monitor a status of the computing resources and select a higher priority goal that can be satisfied or select a lower priority goal in the case of resource or performance degradation.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for a resource allocation system. The resource allocation system may obtain a corresponding quantity of resources (e.g., memory, processor, storage, etc.) needed to be allocated for each resource class (e.g., for a given performance class) for a particular time period (e.g., for one month). Furthermore, the resource allocation system may track allocation of each class of resources and may predict that some classes of resources will be oversubscribed. Based on the prediction, the resource allocation system may, using a machine learning model, identify supplemental classes for each resource class predicted to be oversubscribed and generate a warning when a resource of a supplemental class is predicted to be used.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an electric power distribution (EPD) system that includes a first conversion module electronically connected between a voltage source and a bus. The first conversion module includes a transformer system electronically connected to a first converter circuit having a first maximum voltage rating. The voltage source provides a voltage source output, and the first maximum voltage rating is less than the voltage source output.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an electric power distribution (EPD) system that includes a first power conversion system electronically connected between a first voltage source and a bus, along with a second power conversion system electronically connected between the bus and a first load. The first power conversion system is operable to, responsive to receiving power that originated from the first voltage source in a first modality, generate a first voltage and provide the first voltage to the bus. The second power conversion system is operable to, responsive to receiving a bus-voltage of the bus, generate a second voltage and provide the second voltage to the first load. The bus-voltage is greater than the second voltage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer readable media for managing and maintaining deployments of configurations on network functions in a telecommunications network. In particular, examples herein relate to implementations of a configuration management system and reconciliation agents that cooperatively perform multi-tiered reconciliation of configuration states for deployments of network functions. The systems described herein can perform multiple levels of reconciliation checks on a plurality of network functions to ensure that configurations of the network functions are effectively maintained and consistent with a desired state (e.g., a goal state) of the deployment(s) of network functions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating or preventing neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection and/or the neurological and/or non-neurological sequelae thereof.

Abstract: A method for providing augmented reality content includes identifying a customer at a customer interaction location, retrieving customer-specific interaction data, determining locations of a customer service representative in an area adjacent to a first side of a transparent panel and the customer in an area adjacent to a second side of the transparent panel, and projecting an augmented reality element to the first side of a transparent panel, the augmented reality element displaying the customer-specific interaction data on the first side of the transparent panel.

Abstract: A water control system includes at least one water effect device configured to use a water source to emit water responsive to a control signal, a plurality of sensors configured to generate water condition data of a closed-loop water source, and a controller having a processor and a memory. The memory may store instructions executable by the processor that cause the controller to receive the water condition data from the plurality of sensors. The controller is also configured to determine whether the water condition data is indicative of a passing water quality or a failing water quality of the closed-loop water source and transmit the control signal to the water effect device to emit water using the closed-loop water source as the water source upon determining that the water condition data is indicative of the passing water quality.

Abstract: Lithium-containing thiostannate spinel compounds having the formula Li2M1+xSn3?xS8, where x is 0 or 1 and M is Mg, Fe, Mn, Ni, Ga, In, or a combination thereof; or the formula Li1.66CuSn3.33S8 are provided. Methods and devices for detecting incident neutrons and alpha-particles using the compounds are also provided. For thermal neutron detection applications, the compounds can be enriched with lithium-6 isotope (6Li) to enhance their neutron detecting capabilities.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved diffraction structure for 3D display systems. The improved diffraction structure includes an intermediate layer that resides between a waveguide substrate and a top grating surface. The top grating surface comprises a first material that corresponds to a first refractive index value, the underlayer comprises a second material that corresponds to a second refractive index value, and the substrate comprises a third material that corresponds to a third refractive index value. According to additional embodiments, improved approaches are provided to implement deposition of imprint materials onto a substrate, which allow for very precise distribution and deposition of different imprint patterns onto any number of substrate surfaces.

Abstract: A method for the treatment or prevention of the symptoms or effects of hair loss of an animal which comprises treating the animal with a therapeutically effective amount of a combination comprising N-[2,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-oxo-4-aza-5?-androst-1-ene-17?-carboxamide or a physiologically functional derivative thereof, 17?-(N-tert-butylcarbamoyl)-4-aza-5?-androst-1-en-3-one or a physiologically functional derivative thereof, and 2,4-pyrimidinediamine, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-, 3-oxide or a physiologically functional derivative thereof. A pharmaceutical formulation comprising the same. A patient pack comprising at least one active ingredient selected from N-[2,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-oxo-4-aza-5?-androst-1-ene-17?-carboxamide, 17?-(N-tert-butylcarbamoyl)-4-aza-5?-androst-1-en-3-one, and 2,4-pyrimidinediamine, 6-(1-piperidinyl)-, 3-oxide, and an information insert containing directions on the use of all three active ingredients together in combination.

Abstract: An augmented reality customer interaction system includes a transparent panel having a first side and a second side that is opposite to the first side, and a camera device configured to capture visual data from an area adjacent to the second side of the transparent panel. The visual data includes identifying features of a customer located in the area with respect to the second side of the transparent panel. The system further includes a projection system configured to project information on the first side of the transparent panel. The information projected on the first side of the transparent panel may include customer interaction data retrieved from a data store based on the identifying features of the customer.

Abstract: A system for providing a motion for a robotic device includes: a memory storing: a plurality of animation styles, and a sample motion for the robotic device. The sample motion complies with kinematic and dynamic constraints associated with the robotic device. The system includes a processing element in communication with the memory; an animation engine executed by the processing element. The animation engine receives: a target kinematic state of at least a portion of the robotic device, a selection of at least one of the plurality of animation styles, and a real or simulated state of the robotic device. The animation engine generates at least one actuator command configured to modify the sample motion based on the target kinematic state, the selected at least one of the plurality of animation styles, and the real or simulated state of the robotic device.

Abstract: Provided are methods, apparatus and systems for stabilization of a glow discharge from a plasma. Also provided are methods, apparatus and systems for processing optical signals from a stabilised glow plasma with enhanced signal to noise recovery. A first method comprises: generating an electric field within a plasma cell using an alternating excitation voltage to excite particles within the cell, to produce a glow discharge from a plasma in the plasma cell in a resonant condition; monitoring, in each excitation cycle of the alternating excitation voltage, one or more signals that correlate with glow discharge optical emissions from the plasma in the plasma cell; and, in response to said monitoring, controlling one or more operating conditions for the plasma cell to maintain the glow discharge emissions from the plasma within a desired operating range in each excitation cycle of the alternating excitation voltage.

Abstract: An embodiment generates, by analyzing prompts, a prompt template. Each prompt includes a text description of a content to be generated by a model. An embodiment classifies, using a first trained classification model, a variant portion of a prompt into a category in a set of categories. An embodiment selects, from a repository of prompt templates including the prompt template, a selected prompt template having a similarity above a threshold similarity to a first prompt. An embodiment classifies, using the selected prompt template, a variant portion of the first prompt into a first category in the set of categories. An embodiment adjusts, responsive to determining that the first category is designated as a harmful category, the variant portion of the first prompt. An embodiment causes, using the adjusted first prompt, the model to produce a first content.

Abstract: A method for operating a propulsion system for an aircraft, the propulsion system including a gas turbine engine and a fuel cell assembly, the fuel cell assembly including a fuel cell stack having a fuel cell defining an outlet positioned to remove output products from the fuel cell during operation, the method including: executing a startup sequence for the fuel cell assembly, wherein executing the startup sequence for the fuel cell assembly includes initiating the startup sequence for the fuel cell assembly; executing a startup sequence for the gas turbine engine, wherein executing the startup sequence for the gas turbine engine comprises initiating the startup sequence for the gas turbine engine subsequent to initiating the startup sequence for the fuel cell assembly; and operating the fuel cell assembly to provide output products to a combustion section of the gas turbine engine.

Abstract: An optical device includes a liquid crystal layer having a first plurality of liquid crystal molecules arranged in a first pattern and a second plurality of liquid crystal molecules arranged in a second pattern. The first and the second pattern are separated from each other by a distance of about 20 nm to about 100 nm along a longitudinal or a transverse axis of the liquid crystal layer. The first and the second plurality of liquid crystal molecules are configured as first and second grating structures that can redirect light of visible or infrared wavelengths.

Abstract: A gas operating system for a firearm for use with low energy ammunition that includes a barrel having a maximum pressure experienced at a maximum pressure location when firing the low energy ammunition where a gas port is positioned distally from the maximum pressure location in a region of the barrel that experiences between 90% of the maximum pressure and 40% of the maximum pressure, a gas block on the barrel and a tube connecting the gas block to a bolt carrier, where the gas block directs energy from combustion gas pressure vented through the gas port to the bolt carrier via the tube.

Abstract: In a mobile equipment with an articulated front portion having a worktool, a fisheye camera with a wide field of view, containing the front portion, is often mounted in a fixed direction on a rear portion of the mobile equipment. Thus, when the front portion moves (e.g., rotates) relative to the rear portion, a view around the front portion may be compromised due to inherent cropping in fisheye-distortion correction. Digital panning of panoramic video is disclosed that rotates a projection surface, in accordance with movement of the front portion, and generates a projected video on the projection surface, utilizing information that may have otherwise been cropped, to expand the visible area around the worktool. The digital panning in the projected video may mimic an operator turning their head to look down the longitudinal axis of the front portion while using the worktool.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a user includes a faceplate, an arm, a bridge, and a base. The bridge is rotatably attached to the faceplate to allow the faceplate to be pivotably adjusted. The bridge includes a hub with first and second hub bodies. Locking pins on the hub bodies slidingly engage pivot adjustment holes in first and second pivot adjustment rings. First and second buttons can be depressed to slide the hub bodies inwardly to separate the locking pins from the pivot adjustment holes to allow the hub to rotate, thereby allowing the faceplate to pivot. When the buttons are released, the hub bodies slide outwardly to insert the locking pins into the same or different pivot adjustment holes to prevent the hub from rotating.