Abstract: A computer architecture for processing an aggregate dataset in an artificial neural network includes a master processor having a primary detector configured to analyze the aggregate dataset and segregate the aggregate dataset into component datasets, and two or more processing nodes in communication with the master processor, each of the processing nodes having secondary detectors configured to analyze the component datasets, wherein the master processor assigns the component datasets to the processing nodes based on processing capabilities of the processing nodes, and wherein the secondary detectors identify data labels associated with the processing nodes by analyzing the component datasets.

Abstract: A system for monitoring an environment is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes an artificial neural network; a plurality of microphones positioned about the environment, the plurality of microphones configured to feed one or more audio signals to an input layer of the artificial neural network; and a first camera positioned within the environment, the first camera configured to determine location data for input to the artificial neural network.

Abstract: An air monitoring device includes a main body defining a volume for receiving a gas and configured to move above a ground surface. The air monitoring device further includes a camera configured to detect image data corresponding to a surrounding environment of the main body. The air monitoring device further includes a power source configured to generate mechanical power to propel the main body through the surrounding environment. The air monitoring device further includes a network access device configured to communicate with a remote device. The air monitoring device further includes a processor configured to receive the image data and to cause the network access device to transmit the image data or processed data corresponding to the image data to the remote device.

Abstract: A neural network may comprise one or more nodes and validation nodes. Each node may execute a computing model and, in response to detecting a model update event in the computing model, may generate model update data and transmit the model update data to one or more validation nodes. The validation nodes may generate an updated computing model based on the model update data. The validation nodes may validate and consent to the model update data and/or the updated computing model using blockchain technologies. The validation nodes may consent to the model update data and/or the updated computing model using a consensus algorithm or by testing the model update data and/or the updated computing model. The validation nodes may write the model update data and/or the updated computing model to a model blockchain, and broadcast the writes to the neural network.

Abstract: A federated architecture of artificial neural networks includes a first federation comprising a first plurality of artificial neural networks; a second federation comprising a second plurality of artificial neural networks; and a central server in communication with the first plurality of artificial neural networks and with the second plurality of artificial neural networks; wherein at least one artificial neural network is in the first federation and in the second federation; wherein communication between the central server and the first plurality of artificial neural networks is based on the first federation; and wherein communication between the central server and the second plurality of artificial neural networks is based on the second federation.

Abstract: A computer network having multiple communication channels includes a first computer; a second computer in bi-directional communication with the first computer through a primary TCP/IP communication channel and through a non-TCP/IP communication channel; wherein the first computer and the second computer transmit a first data set and first instructions along the primary TCP/IP communication channel; and wherein the first computer and the second computer transmit a second data set and second instructions along the non-TCP/IP communication channel.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the data plane may be abstracted from a control plane in a wireless network such as WiMax, WiFi, LTE or the like. In some embodiments, a method comprises a receiving control data at a control server from a source device, generating routing instructions at the control server regarding routing network data based on the control data, providing the routing instructions to a routing device, configuring the routing device based on the routing instructions, receiving network data from the source device, and routing the network data from the source device to a target device using the configured routing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fractional routing are described. An exemplary method may include receiving, by a first router, data information regarding routing by a first portion of a third router, receiving, by a second router, data information regarding routing by a second portion of a third router, wherein the data information regarding routing by the first portion and data information regarding routing by the second portion is not the same, routing, by the first router, data associated with the routing by the first portion of the third router, and routing by the second router, data associated with the routing by the second portion of the third router.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are described that enable the provision of enhanced service in wireless networks. Methods for wireless broadband scheduling are described that comprise determining levels of potential interference between subscriber stations located in an area covered by a wireless base station. Communication between the wireless base station and the subscriber stations can be scheduled to minimize interference between the subscriber stations. Scheduling may include ordering the subscriber stations based on the determined levels of potential interference for each station. Such scheduling may result in a list organized in ascending or descending order of potential interference or distance from the base station. Certain of the subscriber stations can be selected to communicate simultaneously based on the ordering. In certain of these embodiments, the ordering can be calculated to reduce mutual interference of the subscriber stations.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tagging packets in a wireless network are described. The methods can comprise detecting initial entry of subscriber equipment into a wireless network at a first base station and generating a network tag for the subscriber equipment, the network tag associating the subscriber equipment with the first base station. The tag can be distributed to other base stations and, upon reentry of the subscriber equipment to the network, a network connection can be configured for the subscriber equipment based on the tag. Detecting initial entry includes receiving a network entry packet including a unique identifier associated with the subscriber equipment. The network connection can be configured by providing an IP address assigned to the subscriber equipment and the IP address may be distributed through a relay agent instantiated for the network connection. The network tag can be an IEEE 802.1q tag, MPLS tag, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus may include a receiver configured to receive chunks of data on a downstream channel from a cable modem termination system. The receiver may be further configured to enter a low power state in which the chunks of data cannot be received. Wake up circuitry may be configured to monitor data in the downstream channel for a wake up signal when the receiver is in the low power state.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for controlling transmission in a wireless network. In these systems and methods a sequence of time zones may be provided whereby each time zone can be allocated to one of a plurality of base stations. For each base station dead times in the sequence are identified in which the base station is prohibited from transmitting and receiving. The dead times for the base station may correspond to transmit or receive zones of at least one other base station. The dead times can be interleaved with transmit zones and receive zones assigned to the base station. Configuration and duration of the dead times may be selected to reduce interference between base stations. Base stations can support different wireless transmission systems including OFDM and OFDMA systems and others.

Abstract: Various systems and methods described herein relate to distributed data routing over a wireless network. An exemplary method comprises receiving routing data by a routing element of a point to point wireless network, the routing data comprising routing criteria and a plurality of path identifiers which identify a plurality of paths through the wireless network, storing the routing data by the routing element, receiving a packet of data, determining a destination node of the packet of data, the destination node being identified using the routing data as accessible by two or more paths of the plurality of paths, determining, based on the routing criteria of the routing data, at least one path of the plurality of paths to transmit the packet of data to reach the destination node, and transmitting the packet of data to a first node of the determined at least one path of the wireless network.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fractional routing are described. An exemplary method may include receiving, by a first router, data information regarding routing by a first portion of a third router, receiving, by a second router, data information regarding routing by a second portion of a third router, wherein the data information regarding routing by the first portion and data information regarding routing by the second portion is not the same, routing, by the first router, data associated with the routing by the first portion of the third router, and routing by the second router, data associated with the routing by the second portion of the third router.

Abstract: Systems and methods for fractional routing are described. An exemplary method may include receiving, by a first router, data information regarding routing by a first portion of a third router, receiving, by a second router, data information regarding routing by a second portion of a third router, wherein the data information regarding routing by the first portion and data information regarding routing by the second portion is not the same, routing, by the first router, data associated with the routing by the first portion of the third router, and routing by the second router, data associated with the routing by the second portion of the third router.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for managing a wireless network. Packets addressed to subscriber stations may be assigned a tag based on the base station at which the packet is received and the base station at which the subscriber station first entered the network. The tag can identify a media access address associated with subscriber equipment accessible through the subscriber station and an IP address associated with the subscriber equipment. The tag may be obtained from a table linking each of a plurality of virtual local area networks to one or more subscriber stations previously registered at a network base station.

Abstract: A subscription detail may be provided, where the subscription detail indicating quality of service levels for a subscriber device seeking to access a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) maintained by a base station, the subscription detail indicating a first quality of service in a first network context, and the subscription detail indicating a second quality of service in a second network context. A particular subscriber device is detected in a wireless LAN. Access over the wireless LAN is provided to the particular subscriber device at a first quality of service level based on a first network context in accordance with a subscription detail. Access over the wireless LAN is provided to the particular subscriber device at a second quality of service level based on the second network context in accordance with the subscription detail.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the data plane may be abstracted from a control plane in a wireless network such as WiMax, WiFi, LTE or the like. In some embodiments, a method comprises a receiving control data at a control server from a source device, generating routing instructions at the control server regarding routing network data based on the control data, providing the routing instructions to a routing device, configuring the routing device based on the routing instructions, receiving network data from the source device, and routing the network data from the source device to a target device using the configured routing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for allocating bandwidth in a wireless network. Entry of subscriber equipment into a wireless network is detected at a base station which typically provides information used to determine geographic location of the subscriber equipment. Based on the determined location, a level of service is selected from a plurality of service levels available to a subscriber and provided. Location can be determined based on information provided by the subscriber equipment, provided by a global positioning system and/or provided by a user of the subscriber equipment. Location of the subscriber equipment can be identified with an activity of a user of the subscriber equipment, including business and non-commercial activity. Selection of the level of service may be further based upon time of day, day of week or upon a date and time of provision of the level of service.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the data plane may be abstracted from a control plane in a wireless network such as WiMax, WiFi, LTE or the like. In some embodiments, a method comprises a receiving control data at a control server from a source device, generating routing instructions at the control server regarding routing network data based on the control data, providing the routing instructions to a routing device, configuring the routing device based on the routing instructions, receiving network data from the source device, and routing the network data from the source device to a target device using the configured routing device.