Abstract: A movement analytics platform can generate instructions for collecting video data from a site that includes a roadway. The instructions can be provided to a device having augmented reality capabilities, wherein the instructions include content displayed by the device to indicate an area at the site that an operator of the device is to position within a field of view of a camera. A data feed received from the device can include video data corresponding to the area and contextual data to annotate the video data based on observations by the device operator. The data feed can be processed to derive movement analytics associated with the area at the site (e.g., classifications, locations, speeds, travel directions, and/or the like for one or more objects depicted in the video data). The device can be provided with additional augmented reality content based on the movement analytics.

Abstract: A movement analytics platform can generate instructions for collecting video data from a site that includes a roadway. The instructions can be provided to a device having augmented reality capabilities, wherein the instructions include content displayed by the device to indicate an area at the site that an operator of the device is to position within a field of view of a camera. A data feed received from the device can include video data corresponding to the area and contextual data to annotate the video data based on observations by the device operator. The data feed can be processed to derive movement analytics associated with the area at the site (e.g., classifications, locations, speeds, travel directions, and/or the like for one or more objects depicted in the video data). The device can be provided with additional augmented reality content based on the movement analytics.

Abstract: A movement analytics platform can generate instructions for collecting video data from a site that includes a roadway. The instructions can be provided to a device having augmented reality capabilities, wherein the instructions include content displayed by the device to indicate an area at the site that an operator of the device is to position within a field of view of a camera. A data feed received from the device can include video data corresponding to the area and contextual data to annotate the video data based on observations by the device operator. The data feed can be processed to derive movement analytics associated with the area at the site (e.g., classifications, locations, speeds, travel directions, and/or the like for one or more objects depicted in the video data). The device can be provided with additional augmented reality content based on the movement analytics.

Abstract: A movement analytics platform can generate instructions for collecting video data from a site that includes a roadway. The instructions can be provided to a device having augmented reality capabilities, wherein the instructions include content displayed by the device to indicate an area at the site that an operator of the device is to position within a field of view of a camera. A data feed received from the device can include video data corresponding to the area and contextual data to annotate the video data based on observations by the device operator. The data feed can be processed to derive movement analytics associated with the area at the site (e.g., classifications, locations, speeds, travel directions, and/or the like for one or more objects depicted in the video data). The device can be provided with additional augmented reality content based on the movement analytics.

Abstract: A device can receive data related to a roadway. The data can include video data of the roadway. The device can determine a pixel area of objects shown in the video data. The device can determine that a vehicle and an individual are associated with the roadway at a same time. The device can determine a protective zone around the individual based on a first pixel area of the individual. The protective zone can be associated with detecting a potential collision between the vehicle and the individual. The device can determine a first location and movement of the vehicle relative to a second location and movement of the individual. The device can predict that a second pixel area of the vehicle is to intersect the protective zone of the individual. The device can detect the potential collision. The device can perform one or more actions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a request for access to a first system and obtaining a visual image including at least a first piece of information associated with the request. The visual image is associated with a first device and obtained using a second device. The method also includes determining if the at least first piece of information indicates that the access to the first system is to be granted, wherein determining if the at least first piece of information indicates that the access to the first system is to be granted includes implementing a visual recognition algorithm to process the at least first piece of information. Finally, the access to the first system is granted if it is determined that the at least first piece of information indicates that the access to the first system is to be granted.

Abstract: In one embodiment, two or more links, coupled to a first service provider (SP) that charges a price for utilization of services according to a first pricing structure, are combined to form a single virtual combined link. Each of the two or more links of the virtual combined link and one or more other links, coupled to a second SP that charges a price for utilization of services according to a second pricing structure, are monitored to obtain link data. The link data for the two of more links of the virtual combined link is merged to form link data for the virtual combined link. Data distribution among the virtual combined link and the one or more other links is optimized to distribute data among the virtual combined link and the one or more other links in a manner that minimizes cost.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a routing table of a router is populated with a plurality of prefixes. One or more performance characteristics of the plurality of prefixes are monitored. The router determines that a need exists to split a selected prefix of the plurality of prefixes. The router determines one or more boundaries upon which to split the selected prefix based on the monitored performance characteristics. The router then injects one or more more-specific prefixes into the routing table, each more-specific prefix referring to a smaller subset of nodes than the selected prefix, to split the selected prefix on the one or more boundaries to create a plurality of split prefixes. The split prefixes are controlled to optimize distribution of traffic.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes identifying a request for access to a first system and obtaining a visual image including at least a first piece of information associated with the request. The visual image is associated with a first device and obtained using a second device. The method also includes determining if the at least first piece of information indicates that the access to the first system is to be granted, wherein determining if the at least first piece of information indicates that the access to the first system is to be granted includes implementing a visual recognition algorithm to process the at least first piece of information. Finally, the access to the first system is granted if it is determined that the at least first piece of information indicates that the access to the first system is to be granted.

Abstract: In one embodiment, two or more links, coupled to a first service provider (SP) that charges a price for utilization of services according to a first pricing structure, are combined to form a single virtual combined link. Each of the two or more links of the virtual combined link and one or more other links, coupled to a second SP that charges a price for utilization of services according to a second pricing structure, are monitored to obtain link data. The link data for the two of more links of the virtual combined link is merged to form link data for the virtual combined link. Data distribution among the virtual combined link and the one or more other links is optimized to distribute data among the virtual combined link and the one or more other links in a manner that minimizes cost.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a routing table of a router is populated with a plurality of prefixes. One or more performance characteristics of the plurality of prefixes are monitored. The router determines that a need exists to split a selected prefix of the plurality of prefixes. The router determines one or more boundaries upon which to split the selected prefix based on the monitored performance characteristics. The router then injects one or more more-specific prefixes into the routing table, each more-specific prefix referring to a smaller subset of nodes than the selected prefix, to split the selected prefix on the one or more boundaries to create a plurality of split prefixes. The split prefixes are controlled to optimize distribution of traffic.

Abstract: A technique performs route optimization of services provided by one or more service providers (SPs) for communication links that are combined in a computer network. According to the novel technique, performance characteristics and statistics (“link data”) for two or more combined links are merged to form link data for a single “virtual combined link.” Route optimization techniques (e.g., priority-based route optimization) may then be applied to one or more virtual combined links based on the combined link data, in addition to link data for zero or more conventional single links (physical or virtual). Illustratively, a route optimization technique may be used in accordance with the present invention to efficiently and accurately minimize costs associated with services provided by a plurality of SPs, wherein each SP charges for utilization of its service based on a tiered pricing structure.

Abstract: A technique dynamically increases the granularity of prefix control in a computer network. According to the novel technique, a routing table is populated with one or more reachable prefixes, e.g., learned or configured prefixes, and performance characteristics (e.g., bandwidth, cost, delay, etc.) of the prefixes are monitored. Upon determining that a need exists for more granular prefix control (i.e., smaller prefixes), one or more boundaries may be determined upon which to divide one or more of the prefixes based on the monitored characteristics and/or need. Once the one or more boundaries are determined, the one or more prefixes may be “split” accordingly, e.g., by injecting more specific prefixes into the routing table, thus providing more granular prefix control (i.e., by controlling the split prefixes).

Abstract: An Optimized Edge Routing (OER) technique provides efficiently data routing at the edge of a network or subnetwork. The technique employs a Master node that manages a set of border nodes located at the edge of the network or subnetwork. The Master node may be a stand-alone network management node or may be incorporated into a network node, such as a border node. Unlike prior implementations, the Master node instructs the border nodes to dynamically acquire (“learn”) prefixes of incoming and outgoing data flows and to selectively filter a set of learned address prefixes whose corresponding data flows match a predetermined set of criteria. The criteria may be based on routing metrics other than, or in addition to, conventional cost-based or distance-based metrics. Further, the criteria may include a set of filtering parameters that may be reconfigured, e.g., by the Master node, from time to time.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a plurality of connections couple to a plurality of service providers (SPs) that each provide services at a cost. The cost of the services of each SP is determined according to a tiered pricing structure that includes one or more tiers. Each tier correlates a particular amount of data transferred with the SP to a particular cost. A data collector collects measurement data that indicates an amount of data transferred with each SP. A processor selects a target tier in the tiered pricing structure of each SP based on the measurement data. The processor also generates a momentary target utilization rate (MTUR) for each SP based on the target tier for the SP and the measurement data. The processor then distributes utilization of services among the SPs based on the MTUR and tiered pricing structure of each SP to minimize the cost of the services provided by the SPs.

Abstract: A technique for efficiently and accurately minimizing costs associated with services provided by a plurality of service providers (SPs) that bill for their services based on a tiered cost structure. Target tiers are generated based on the utilization of the SPs' services and the SPs' cost structures. Utilization of the SPs' services is monitored. A momentary target utilization rate (MTUR) is generated for each SP based on the cumulated utilization of the SP's service and the SP's target tier. Utilization of the SPs' services is distributed based on the generated MTURs in a manner that minimizes cost. If the utilization of the SPs' services indicates the MTURs have been exceeded, new target tiers and MTURs are generated and utilization of the SPs' services is redistributed among the SPs in a manner that minimizes cost.

Abstract: A composite fusible element of silver and copper includes an inlay of silver and a base formed by a thicker strip of copper than the inlay of silver. The strip of copper is severed by a pair of juxtaposed incisions, so that the entire current is carried at this particular point only by the strip of silver. Moreover, the incisions penetrate into the strip of silver, producing in it a point of reduced cross-section. The strip of copper is preferably provided with a concave groove. The strip of silver is preferably convex and fits into the concave groove of the strip of copper. The composite fusible element may include several parallel strips of silver in a joint base of copper.

Abstract: A dual element fusible device is provided utilizing a plurality of separate arc quenching fillers disposed in layers within the fuse casing and being effectively separated from one another by an electrically insulative material which is introduced into the casing in a fluid state so that regardless of the configuration of the internal workings of the fuse, it establishes a continuous and impermeable barrier between the respective layers.

Abstract: A non gas evolving insulating support of generally star shaped X-sect for supporting the turns of a helically wound fusible element is provided with gas evolving means affixed thereto in proximity with but spaced from the fusible element.

Abstract: A fusible element for electric fuses combining considerable time lag with current-limiting action. Time lag is achieved by providing the fuse with a combination of a plurality of means for achieving this end, such as folding the perforated center portion of the fusible element twice in a direction longitudinally thereof to achieve mutual heating of the folded portion, providing the center portion with end portions or heat dams of reduced cross-section which limit the flow of heat from the center portion to the terminals of the fuse, and are folded in transverse direction, and providing the fusible element with means capable of severing the fusible element by a metallurgical reaction, widely known as M-effect. The M-effect means increase time lag because of their mass and because they derate the fusible element. They cause severing of the center portion of the fusible element and are heated, in addition to i.sup.2 .multidot.