Abstract: A communication network (10) provides communicative coupling between potentially large populations of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices (12) and/or other types of communication devices (12) and one or more Application Servers (ASs) (14) that are affiliated with respective ones of the communication devices (12). One or more network functions (30, 58) in the communication network (10) are operative to determine that any given one of the communication devices (12) is compromised, or that multiple such devices (12) are compromised, and provide for management of such devices (12) within the network (10) as “compromised” devices (12). Aspects of compromised-device management include forcing re-registration of such devices (12), for quarantining them in one or more quarantine network slices (54), and recovering quarantined devices (12) after remediation of the compromise.

Abstract: A method of operating a solid state drive (SSD) is provided. The method includes generating, by a controller provided in the SSD, a free block list indicating a plurality of free super blocks, wherein adjacent free super blocks of the plurality of free super blocks correspond to different dies of a plurality of dies provided in the SSD; and allocating, by the controller, a free super block from among the plurality of free super blocks indicated by the free block list for each of a host write operation and a garbage collection write operation, according to a sequence of the plurality of free super blocks indicated by the free block list.

Abstract: A first network node in a communication network can evaluate whether to scale a first resource of a network slice of the communication network. The first network node can receive, from a second network node of the communication network, a first message indicating a request for approval to scale the first resource of the network slice. Responsive to receiving the first message, the first network node can determine whether to scale the first resource of the network slice based on information regarding a second resource. The first and second resources may be of different types. The first network node can transmit, to the second network node, a second message indicating whether to scale the first resource of the network slice based on determining whether to scale the first resource of the network slice. Related methods are also discussed.

Abstract: Implementations include providing a security rating and a data criticality value of one or more transactions, the one or more transactions to be recorded to a blockchain, and the blockchain being of a blockchain network, selecting a consensus protocol, the consensus protocol selected from a set of consensus protocols, and the consensus protocol selected based on the security rating and the data criticality value, defining a set of consensus nodes, the set of consensus nodes including nodes from one of a super node pool and a weak node pool, and executing, by the set of consensus nodes, the consensus protocol to record the one or more transactions to the blockchain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for renal puncturing assistance in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgery. The system includes a robotic device having an end effect or including an image acquisition unit, needle holding mechanism and a guide wire mechanism. The needle holding mechanism accommodates a puncture needle with corresponding guide wire provided by the guide wire mechanism. The system includes a computing unit operatively coupled to the image acquisition unit. The system has an AR engine that augments the pre-operative CT scan data of the patient with real time intra-operative images acquired using the image acquisition unit during the PCNL surgery, and is used along with an artificial intelligence engine for any or a combination of: identifying kidney and rib position of the patient, predicting an optimal puncture path for the PCNL surgery, and predicting an entry point on the marker patch for the PCNL surgery.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system are disclosed. The method includes determining probability of high data flow event, memory requirements for the high data flow and time to high data flow event by using pattern recognition based on natural language Processing (NLP), machine learning and statistical algorithms. The method applies a configuration to the edge device and network system when the probability of high data flow event is above a predetermined threshold for handling the high data flow event.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to an automated validation tool for migration from a source system to a target system. The system comprises: a memory component; an interactive interface that receives one or more user inputs; and a validation engine comprising a processor, coupled to the memory component and the interactive interface, the validation engine configured to perform the steps comprising: initiating a migration process from a source system to a target system; identifying a source identifier of the source system and a target identifier of the target system; performing validation of the migration process; comparing project configuration data of the source system and the target system; comparing project data of the source system and the target system; and providing, via the interactive interface, validation results.

Abstract: Examples of an intelligent persona generation system are provided. In an example, the system receives an image and an identity creation requirement from a user. The system implements an artificial intelligence component to sort the sort the image into a plurality of objects. The system may identify a principal object from evaluation of the plurality of objects. The system may identify at least one parameter associated with the identity creation requirement and receive associated parameter data from a pre-existing library coupled to the processor. The system may determine a parameter set from the parameter data, associated with the principal object by performing a first cognitive learning operation. The system may implement a second cognitive learning operation on the principal object and the parameter set associated with the principal object to determine an identity model indicative of an identity creation relevant for processing the identity creation requirement.

Abstract: Implementations include providing a security rating and a data criticality value of one or more transactions, the one or more transactions to be recorded to a blockchain, and the blockchain being of a blockchain network, selecting a consensus protocol, the consensus protocol selected from a set of consensus protocols, and the consensus protocol selected based on the security rating and the data criticality value, defining a set of consensus nodes, the set of consensus nodes including nodes from one of a super node pool and a weak node pool, and executing, by the set of consensus nodes, the consensus protocol to record the one or more transactions to the blockchain.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to an automated validation tool for migration from a source system to a target system. The system comprises: a memory component; an interactive interface that receives one or more user inputs; and a validation engine comprising a processor, coupled to the memory component and the interactive interface, the validation engine configured to perform the steps comprising: initiating a migration process from a source system to a target system; identifying a source identifier of the source system and a target identifier of the target system; performing validation of the migration process; comparing project configuration data of the source system and the target system; comparing project data of the source system and the target system; and providing, via the interactive interface, validation results.

Abstract: Examples of an intelligent persona generation system are provided. In an example, the system receives an image and an identity creation requirement from a user. The system implements an artificial intelligence component to sort the sort the image into a plurality of objects. The system may identify a principal object from evaluation of the plurality of objects. The system may identify at least one parameter associated with the identity creation requirement and receive associated parameter data from a pre-existing library coupled to the processor. The system may determine a parameter set from the parameter data, associated with the principal object by performing a first cognitive learning operation. The system may implement a second cognitive learning operation on the principal object and the parameter set associated with the principal object to determine an identity model indicative of an identity creation relevant for processing the identity creation requirement.

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring and using the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of a biological sample are provided. The system generally includes a test strip and a readout device for determining the ORP. The measured ORP is then used to determine characteristics relating to the fertility of the sample or the subject from which the sample was derived. Some characteristics that can be determined include the quality of a sperm sample, an oocyte or a fertilized egg. The measured ORP value can also be used to determine the specific characteristics of a spermatozoa sample, such as the morphology of the spermatozoa, the motility of the spermatozoa, the number of cells in the sample and the concentration of the cells in the sample. Knowledge of such characteristics and fertility potential can be used to identify individuals that might benefit from specific fertility treatments.

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring and using the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of a biological sample are provided. The system generally includes a test strip and a readout device for determining the ORP. The measured ORP is then used to determine characteristics relating to the fertility of the sample or the subject from which the sample was derived. Some characteristics that can be determined include the quality of a sperm sample, an oocyte or a fertilized egg. The measured ORP value can also be used to determine the specific characteristics of a spermatozoa sample, such as the morphology of the spermatozoa, the motility of the spermatozoa, the number of cells in the sample and the concentration of the cells in the sample. Knowledge of such characteristics and fertility potential can be used to identify individuals that might benefit from specific fertility treatments.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system are disclosed. The method includes determining probability of high data flow event, memory requirements for the high data flow and time to high data flow event by using pattern recognition based on natural language Processing (NLP), machine learning and statistical algorithms. The method applies a configuration to the edge device and network system when the probability of high data flow event is above a predetermined threshold for handling the high data flow event.

Abstract: A constant-velocity joint includes an outer race, inner race, end cap, and seal. The outer race defines a cavity, an opening to the cavity, and a through hole configured to receive a fastener. The inner race is disposed within the cavity and is rotatably connected to the outer race via a plurality of ball bearings. The end cap is secured to the outer race and covers the opening. The seal is disposed between the outer race and the end cap. The seal defines a channel that is in fluid communication with the cavity and the through hole. The channel is configured to vent air between the cavity and through hole.

Abstract: A system for managing a value chain includes a planning application that receives planning data from a number of entities included in a value chain and automatically generates a plan according to the planning data. At least two of the entities do not directly communicate planning data to one another. The system also includes a manager application that receives the plan and automatically identifies one or more exceptions in the plan, communicates planning data relating to the exceptions to one or more of the entities, receives instructions from one or more of the entities regarding how the exceptions are to resolved, and automatically modifies the planning data in response to the instructions.

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring and using the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of a biological sample are provided. The system generally includes a test strip and a readout device for determining the ORP. The measured ORP is then used to determine characteristics relating to the fertility of the sample or the subject from which the sample was derived. Some characteristics that can be determined include the quality of a sperm sample, an oocyte or a fertilized egg. The measured ORP value can also be used to determine the specific characteristics of a spermatozoa sample, such as the morphology of the spermatozoa, the motility of the spermatozoa, the number of cells in the sample and the concentration of the cells in the sample. Knowledge of such characteristics and fertility potential can be used to identify individuals that might benefit from specific fertility treatments.

Abstract: A driveshaft includes a shaft defining a passageway and a constant velocity joint defining an interior and having a cover defining a hole. A grommet is disposed in the hole and defines a fluid passage into the interior. The CV joint is coupled to the shaft such that the shaft is disposed against the grommet with the passageway and the fluid passage in fluid communication to vent air from the interior into the passageway.

Abstract: A constant-velocity joint includes an outer race, inner race, end cap, and seal. The outer race defines a cavity, an opening to the cavity, and a through hole configured to receive a fastener. The inner race is disposed within the cavity and is rotatably connected to the outer race via a plurality of ball bearings. The end cap is secured to the outer race and covers the opening. The seal is disposed between the outer race and the end cap. The seal defines a channel that is in fluid communication with the cavity and the through hole. The channel is configured to vent air between the cavity and through hole.

Abstract: A driveshaft includes a shaft defining a passageway and a constant velocity joint defining an interior and having a cover defining a hole. A grommet is disposed in the hole and defines a fluid passage into the interior. The CV joint is coupled to the shaft such that the shaft is disposed against the grommet with the passageway and the fluid passage in fluid communication to vent air from the interior into the passageway.