Abstract: A discharged electrochemical cell as described herein comprises an electrochemically reactive metal-containing cathode (e.g., Li, Na, Mg, or Zn; preferably Li) and a layered anode with an electrolyte therebetween. The layered anode comprises a conductive substrate and a reactive film of a metal, a semimetal, a metal oxide, or a semimetal oxide on the surface of the substrate. The reactive film is capable of reversibly alloying with, reversibly forming a mixed phase with, or reversibly reacting with, metal from cathode during charging of cell, and releasing the metal back to the cathode during discharge of the cell.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method of managing security of an application, the computer-implemented method executed using one or more processors of a server computer and comprising: using a local control plane deployed within a computing environment: interfacing with application programming interfaces (APIs) of microservices executing in the computing environment and obtaining telemetry data; aggregating the telemetry data into a telemetry data payload; and sending a message containing the telemetry data payload to a message queue service of a central control plane; using the central control plane: for a graph node representing a microservice, based on the telemetry data payload, obtaining a set of graph edges, the set of graph edges including information representing interaction between the microservices; comparing the set of graph edges with a previous set of graph edges, the previous set of graph edges determined based on previous telemetry data; and for each graph edge of the set of graph edg

Abstract: A method includes providing a plurality of units building equipment operable to directly affect one or more physical conditions of a building, connecting the plurality of units of building equipment to a communication network, and automatically establishing, by the plurality of units of building equipment, communications between the plurality of units of building equipment and an off-premise server via the communication network. Such communications are preferably not routed through any controllers external to the plurality of units of building equipment.

Abstract: Techniques are described for low-latency streaming of media content using a lossless protocol. For example, a media stream, comprising encoded video data, can be streamed to a plurality of streaming clients via the lossless protocol. The plurality of streaming clients can be monitored to determine whether any of them have fallen behind in streaming the media stream. When a streaming client falls behind, a portion of video data to be streamed to the streaming client can be selectively dropped based on scalability information and/or long term reference (LTR) frame information. The low-latency streaming can be performed without using per-client quality feedback from the plurality of streaming clients. When streaming using a semi-lossy protocol, a plurality of delivery modes can be used, where each delivery mode is for a different type of encoded video data and provides a different level of reliability.

Abstract: Hyperchip structures and methods of fabricating hyperchips are described. In an example, an integrated circuit assembly includes a first integrated circuit chip having a device side opposite a backside. The device side includes a plurality of transistor devices and a plurality of device side contact points. The backside includes a plurality of backside contacts. A second integrated circuit chip includes a device side having a plurality of device contact points thereon. The second integrated circuit chip is on the first integrated circuit chip in a device side to device side configuration. Ones of the plurality of device contact points of the second integrated circuit chip are coupled to ones of the plurality of device contact points of the first integrated circuit chip. The second integrated circuit chip is smaller than the first integrated circuit chip from a plan view perspective.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically retrieving and providing digital advertisements from multiple channels with improved relevancy to a search query are disclosed. In some embodiments, based on a query, a first set of sponsored items is retrieved and ranked based on an optimization of conversion rate, and a second set of sponsored items is retrieved and ranked based on an optimization of click-through rate. Based on the first set of sponsored items and the second set of sponsored items, a ranked list of recommended items is generated for display based on an advertisement auction mechanism, in response to the query.

Abstract: Nucleotides encoding a Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) protein are provided herein. Also describe are mRNA constructs that can be used to express CFTR protein in vitro or in vivo. The mRNA constructs can be formulated in a lipid formulation and administered via inhalation to treat cystic fibrosis.

Abstract: Techniques for managing anomalies in a software system include monitoring the software system for anomalies via a plurality of signals and determining that signal results associated with the signals indicate a presence of an anomaly in the software system. The techniques also include identifying a hierarchy of sensors associated with the anomaly, where the hierarchy includes a parent sensor and a set of child sensors that are direct or indirect descendants of the parent sensor. The techniques additionally include executing the parent and child sensors to analyze the software system for one or more causes of the anomaly, and determining the cause(s) of the anomaly based on sensor results generated by the parent and child sensors. Finally, the techniques include causing remediation of the cause(s) of the anomaly based on one or more child sensors associated with the cause(s) and one or more resolutions mapped to the child sensor(s).

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system include a processor(s) that obtains a request for a transaction to be processed by an application in a computing system. The processor(s) applies, to the request for the transaction, an outlier detection model, to determine whether the transaction comprises attributes matching transaction tuples of one or more historical transactions identified as triggering issues in the computing system when the application processed the historical transactions. The processor(s) classifies the transaction as being an outlier transaction or as being a standard transaction, based on applying the outlier detection model. Based on determining that the transaction is an outlier transaction, concurrently with the application processing the transaction, the processor(s) turn on the debug trace to debug trace the application processing of the transaction.

Abstract: Airport gate visual docking guidance system digital twin methods, systems, and devices are described herein. One method includes: identifying that a device of the visual docking guidance system is non-responsive, determining which device is non-responsive, initiating start-up of one visual docking guidance system program selected from: a visual docking guidance system software program, a central computing system program, or an operating station program, selecting a digital twin data set corresponding to the device of the visual docking guidance system that was non-responsive, wherein the set includes parameter data that was customized by a user of the visual docking guidance system and is particular to the device of the visual docking guidance system that was non-responsive, and sending the digital twin parameter data to the device of the visual docking guidance system that was non-responsive to update one or more parameters stored in association with the visual docking guidance system program.

Abstract: Fire alarm system device identification methods and systems are described herein. One fire alarm system, includes a gateway connected to a system control panel for allowing mobile device access to the system, a mobile device connected to the control panel, a fire alarm system control application on the mobile device, wherein the fire alarm control system application gains access to the control panel via the gateway, a search utility in the fire alarm control system application for identifying a particular fire alarm system device that is in a specific condition or location, and a database accessible via the fire alarm control system application wherein location and condition information about the plurality of fire alarm system devices is located, such that the search utility can search the database and identify the particular fire alarm system device from the other of the plurality of fire alarm system devices.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a processing device configured to identify a source database of a first database type that is to be migrated to a target database of a second database type, to determine a set of migration factors for migrating the source database to the target database, and to select a given migration machine learning model for estimating a size required for the target database based at least in part on the first database type of the source database and the second database type of the target database. The processing device is further configured to estimate the size required for the target database utilizing the given migration machine learning model and the determined set of migration factors and to provision, for the target database, a given amount of storage resources based at least in part on the estimated size required for the target database.

Abstract: An aerosol delivery device includes a housing enclosing a reservoir retaining an aerosol precursor composition. A first power-source terminal connects a power source to the aerosol delivery device. An atomizer is configured to vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition. A switch is coupled between the first power-source terminal and the atomizer. A micro pump is arranged between the reservoir and the atomizer to deliver aerosol precursor composition from the reservoir to the atomizer. A driver circuit includes a boost converter coupled between the first power-source terminal and the micro pump, to drive the micro pump. A control component includes processing circuitry configured to switchably control the driver circuit to drive the micro pump, and switchably control the switch to connect the power source to the atomizer independently of the driver circuit and thereby power the atomizer to vaporize components of the aerosol precursor composition.

Abstract: Implementing active clamp flyback (ACF) converters with improved efficiency is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an active clamp flyback (ACF) flyback converter. The ACF flyback converter includes a primary side including a high side (HS) switch, a low side (LS) switch and an ACF driver, and a secondary side including a secondary-side controller configured at least to obtain a set of input parameters, the set of input parameters including a set of subsystem parameters associated with a subsystem and a set of system parameters associated with an initial configuration, determine a set of output parameters based on the set of input parameters, and control operation of the ACF flyback converter based on the set of output parameters.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a modular railcar comprises: a pair of trucks disposed near each end of the modular railcar; an underframe coupled to the pair of trucks and supported by the pair of trucks. The underframe comprises a plurality of coupling apparatus. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple a modular top container to the underframe. According to some embodiments, a modular top container comprises: a floor panel configured to transport a lading; and a plurality of coupling apparatus coupled to the floor panel. The plurality of coupling apparatus are configured to couple the modular top container to a modular railcar. The floor panel is configured to support the weight of the lading when detached from the modular railcar.

Abstract: Various examples relate to an apparatus, device, method, and computer program for extending instructions supported by a processor. The apparatus is configured to identify at least a part of a computer program targeting an instruction unsupported by a pre-defined set of instructions of an Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) of the processor. The apparatus is configured to extend the instructions supported by the processor, based on the targeted unsupported instruction. The apparatus is configured to execute the computer program.

Abstract: Rail assemblies for connecting a photovoltaic panel to a tube include a rail shaped to be mounted on the tube such that, when mounted, the rail extends transversely outward of the tube between first and second ends. The rail assemblies further include a rail connector for securing the rail to the tube. The rail connector includes a first clip attached to the rail, a second clip attached to the rail, and a lock bracket defining a notch shaped to releasably receive the second clip. The first clip is attached to the lock bracket. When the rail is secured to the tube, the first clip and the second clip collectively apply tension on the lock bracket to clamp the rail to the tube.

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer software are disclosed for providing an OpenRAN solution suite. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed, the method including communicating, by an all G COTS (Commercial off the Shelf) Base Band Unit (BBU), with a plurality of different G user devices; communicating, by a software platform, with the all G COTS BBU, wherein the software platform includes virtualized software providing open RAN controller functionality, network orchestrator functionality, and SON edge core functionality; and communicating, by the software platform, with a plurality of different G core networks.

Abstract: In some implementations, a first network device may receive an advertisement from a second network device. The advertisement may be associated with indicating that the second network device is configured to support a particular flex-algorithm. The first network device may identify, in the advertisement, an address of the second network device. The first network device may configure a routing table of the first network device to indicate that the second network device is capable of receiving traffic associated with the particular flex-algorithm based on the address. The first network device may perform, using the routing table, an action associated with routing the traffic associated with the particular flex-algorithm.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one processing device configured to obtain information characterizing a status of one or more batteries of a computing device. The processing device is also configured to determine whether at least one connector port of the computing device is connected to one or more external devices, the at least one connector port being configured to receive power from the connected external devices for charging the one or more batteries of the computing device. The processing device is further configured, responsive to determining that the at least one connector port of the computing device is connected to the one or more external devices, to selectively enable the charging of the one or more batteries of the computing device utilizing power received from the connected external devices based at least in part on the information characterizing the status of the one or more batteries of the computing device.