Abstract: A rapid method of synthesizing nanoflowers made of nanoflakes of nickel molybdate (NiMoO4) directly on nickel foam (NF) through an aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) process is disclosed. The nickel molybdate nanoflowers were grown on NF by varying the deposition time for 60 and 120 min at a fixed temperature of 480° C. and their efficiency was investigated as oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts in 1 M KOH electrolyte. The NiMoO4 nanoflowers of NF obtained after 60 minutes of AACVD process showed OER performance with lowest overpotential of 320 mV to reach standard current density of 10 mA cm?2. The catalyst continuously performed the OER for 15 h, signifying its prominent stability under electrochemical conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method performed by a network node (130) of a wireless communication network (100) for efficient usage of downlink transmission resources. The method comprises transmitting, to a wireless device (140), an encoded first control data packet on a downlink control channel using a first level of a transmission parameter, and receiving, from the wireless device (140), information on decoding status for the first control data packet transmitted on the downlink control channel using the first transmission parameter level, the decoding status being a quantitative measure of decoding complexity of the wireless device in decoding the first control data packet. The method further comprises transmitting, to the wireless device (140), an encoded second control data packet on the downlink control channel using a second level of the transmission parameter, the second level being determined based on the received information on decoding status.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods for a user equipment (UE) configured to communicate data corresponding to multiple traffic types with a network node of a wireless network. Such methods include determining a traffic type associated with data communicated between the UE and the network node and selecting a measurement configuration based on the determined traffic type. The selected measurement configuration includes values, of at least one parameter, that are associated with the determined traffic type. Such methods also include performing one or more measurements on downlink (DL) signals from the wireless network according to the selected measurement configuration. Other embodiments include complementary methods for a network node, as well as UEs and network nodes configured to perform such methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible container (10). In an embodiment, the flexible container includes a front panel (22), a rear panel (24), a first gusseted side panel (18), and a second gusseted side panel (20). The gusseted side panels adjoin the front panel and the rear panel along peripheral seals (41) to form a chamber. The panels form (i) a top portion, (ii) a body portion, and (iii) a bottom portion. The top portion comprises a neck (27) and a fitment (30) in the neck. The front panel comprises a front handle (82) extending therefrom and the rear panel comprises a rear handle (84) extending therefrom. The front handle and the rear handle are in opposing relation to each other, the front handle and the rear handle extending over the first gusseted side panel.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the semiconductor laser (1) comprises a semiconductor layer sequence (2) based on the material system AlInGaN with at least one active zone (22) for generating laser radiation. A heat sink (3) is thermally connected to the semiconductor layer sequence (2) and has a thermal resistance towards the semiconductor layer sequence (2). The semiconductor layer sequence (2) is divided into a plurality of emitter strips (4) and each emitter strip (4) has a width (b) of at most 0.3 mm in the direction perpendicular to a beam direction (R). The emitter strips (4) are arranged with a filling factor (FF) of less than or equal to 0.4. The filling factor (FF) is set such that laser radiation having a maximum optical output power (P) can be generated during operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for activation and/or deactivation of preconfigured measurement gaps are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method performed by a User Equipment (UE) comprises receiving, from a network node, information that indicates one or more pre-configured measurement gap patterns. The method further comprises determining that a first set of one or more conditions for using a pre-configured measurement gap pattern is satisfied, the pre-configured measurement gap pattern being one of the one or more pre-configured measurement gap patterns. The method further comprises determining a time instance at which to start using the pre-configured measurement gap pattern and starting performance of a measurement using the pre-configured measurement gap pattern at or after the determined time instance. In this manner, the UE is enabled to activate a preconfigured measurement gap pattern in response to the first set of one or more conditions for using the pre-configured measurement gap pattern being satisfied.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser includes a substrate having a semiconductor layer sequence with an active layer that generates light during operation of the semiconductor laser, and a contact layer on a bottom side of the substrate opposite the semiconductor layer sequence, wherein the contact layer has at least one first partial region and at least one second partial region which are formed contiguously, the at least one first partial region is annealed, and the at least one second partial region is unannealed.

Abstract: A token management server and associated methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the token management server comprises a gateway engine for indexing digital items stored on web servers and blockchains and comparing the indexed items to a non-fungible token (NFT) and its associated digital asset. The token management server optionally comprises a rights assignment and management engine for automatically generating ownership documentation for an asset associated with the NFT and tracking subsequent changes of ownership of the asset, a successor management engine for automatically assigning ownership and control of the NFT and digital asset or a fungible token if the owner does not interact with the token management server within a certain predetermined amount of time, and a loss prevention engine for providing an owner with a backup mechanism for accessing an NFT and digital asset or a fungible token if the owner loses his or her primary credentials.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide methods and apparatuses for performing one or more measurements of a neighbor cell during radio link monitoring, RLM. A method in a wireless device comprises detecting a radio link problem, RLP, on a serving cell operating in a first carrier frequency; responsive to detecting the RLP, determining a frequency relationship between the first carrier frequency and a second carrier frequency for performing the one or more measurements on the neighbor cell; and determining, based on the frequency relationship, one or more measurement occasions for performing the one or more measurements on the neighbor cell.

Abstract: A communication device can obtain a traffic pattern of a cell by measuring a signal of the cell and/or by receiving the information about the traffic pattern from the cell. The communication device can further use the traffic pattern to perform one or more operational tasks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing flexible time masks for transmission in a wireless communication system are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method of operation of a node in a wireless communication system comprises providing, to a wireless device, an indication of a position of a transient period during a time mask, where the position of the transient period is adapted to a clear channel assessment period at the wireless device or the position of the transient period is such that the transient period occurs at least partially during a clear channel assessment period. The time mask defines an OFF period during which a transmitter of the wireless device is to be off, an ON period during which the transmitter of the wireless device is to be on, and the transient period. The transient period is a period during which the transmitter of the wireless device is to ramp-up or ramp-down.

Abstract: A method, system and network node are disclosed. According to one or more embodiments, a parent network node configured to communicate with a network node is provided. The parent network node is configured to, and/or includes a radio interface and/or includes processing circuitry configured to: enable a first timing configuration, wherein the first timing configuration enables downlink transmission timing for the network node to be aligned with the downlink transmission timing of the parent network node; and based on the first timing configuration, switch to a second timing configuration, wherein the second timing configuration enables uplink transmission timing of the network node to be aligned with the downlink transmission timing of the network node.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for minimizing the amount of time it takes to process and understand an unstructured, text-heavy document that includes important security-related information. The system uses a model that implements natural language processing techniques to semantically analyze an unstructured, text-heavy document, in order to identify notable security features useable to resolve the security issues in a more effective and efficient manner (e.g., without the need for a technical security professional). More specifically, the system receives an unstructured document that includes text which may be provided by multiple different security providers. The system is configured to apply the model to various text segments (e.g., a phrase, a sentence, a paragraph, etc.) included in the unstructured document to identify notable security features. The model can then associate the notable security features with a prescribed set of mitigation actions that can be implemented to resolve a security issue.

Abstract: An edge emitting laser bar is disclosed. In an embodiment an edge-emitting laser bar includes an AlInGaN-based semiconductor layer sequence having a contact side and an active layer configured to generate laser radiation, a plurality of individual emitters arranged next to each other and spaced apart from one another in a lateral transverse direction, each emitter configured to emit laser radiation and a plurality of contact elements arranged next to each other and spaced apart from one another in the lateral transverse direction on the contact side for making electrical contact with the individual emitters, each contact element being assigned to an individual emitter, wherein each contact element is electrically conductively coupled to the semiconductor layer sequence via a contiguous contact region of the contact side so that a current flow between the semiconductor layer sequence and the contact element is possible via the contact region.

Abstract: A method (1200) by a wireless device (110) operable to perform receive beam sweeping over a set of a plurality of receive beams includes receiving (1202), from a network node, assistance information. The wireless device determines (1204), based on the assistance information, a first subset of receive beams within the set of the plurality of receive beams. The wireless device performs (1206) at least one operation based on the first subset of receive beams.

Abstract: A force-absorbing barrier includes a plurality of chambers at least partially filled with fluid. The walls defining the chambers are flexible. Fluid passages in the interior walls between chambers allow fluid flow between the chambers. Alternatively, the chambers are filled with structures instead of or in addition to a fluid. The fluid flow from chamber to chamber and/or the deformation of the structures will absorb energy from the impact a motor vehicle, preventing the vehicle from impacting the terminal of a guardrail.

Abstract: A coiled tubing system includes an injector assembly configured to receive and longitudinally move coiled tubing through the injector assembly, a well control stack operatively coupled to the injector assembly and configured to receive the coiled tubing from the injector assembly, and a snap arrestor including one or more wheels configured to rotate as the coiled tubing moves longitudinally, a tachometer that measures rotations per minute (RPM), and a microprocessor that receives and converts the RPM into a real-time measured linear speed of the coiled tubing. When the real-time measured linear speed of the coiled tubing exceeds a predetermined linear speed threshold, a command signal is sent to the injector assembly to grippingly engage the coiled tubing and thereby cease longitudinal movement of the coiled tubing.

Abstract: A crusher includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet at opposite axial sides, an impeller positioned proximate the inlet of the housing, and a shaft connected to the impeller and extending axially through the housing between the inlet and the outlet. At least two spaced apart support structures hold the shaft in the housing, where a plurality of dynamic blades extending outwardly from the shaft are alternatingly positioned between a plurality of fixed blades extending radially inward from an inner wall of the housing.

Abstract: Methods for operating drill strings in a wellbore include providing a drilling apparatus that includes a Kelly drive system for rotating the drill string that includes a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a Kelly engaged with the Kelly drive system. The BHA includes a hydraulically driven rotating string reamer coupled to the drill string uphole from a drill bit and a near-bit reamer. The hydraulically driven rotating string reamer includes a hydraulic drive operatively coupled to a string reamer. The methods include translating the BHA axially through the wellbore and, while translating the BHA, circulating drilling fluid through the drill string, which causes the hydraulic drive to rotate the string reamer relative to the drill string, drill bit, and near-bit reamer. Rotation of the string reamer by the hydraulic drive reams away imperfections extending radially inward from a wellbore wall of the wellbore.

Abstract: A User Equipment, UE, in a wireless communication network receives, from a network node, a signal to activate a plurality of secondary cells, SCells. Responsive to receiving the signal, the UE uses a temporal characteristic and a spatial characteristic of a reference cell, selected from the plurality of SCells, to activate the reference cell and at least one other of the SCells in parallel.