Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for quantifying quality of several service classes provided by a link between first and second forwarding nodes in a wide area network (WAN). At a first forwarding node, the method computes and stores first and second path quality metric (PQM) values based on packets sent from the second forwarding node for the first and second service classes. The different service classes in some embodiments are associated with different quality of service (QoS) guarantees that the WAN offers to the packets. In some embodiments, the computed PQM value for each service class quantifies the QoS provided to packets processed through the service class. In some embodiments, the first forwarding node adjusts the first and second PQM values as it processes more packets associated with the first and second service classes. The first forwarding node also periodically forwards to the second forwarding node the first and second PQM values that it maintains for the first and second service classes.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for quantifying quality of several service classes provided by a link between first and second forwarding nodes in a wide area network (WAN). At a first forwarding node, the method computes and stores first and second path quality metric (PQM) values based on packets sent from the second forwarding node for the first and second service classes. The different service classes in some embodiments are associated with different quality of service (QoS) guarantees that the WAN offers to the packets. In some embodiments, the computed PQM value for each service class quantifies the QoS provided to packets processed through the service class. In some embodiments, the first forwarding node adjusts the first and second PQM values as it processes more packets associated with the first and second service classes. The first forwarding node also periodically forwards to the second forwarding node the first and second PQM values that it maintains for the first and second service classes.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for quantifying quality of several service classes provided by a link between first and second forwarding nodes in a wide area network (WAN). At a first forwarding node, the method computes and stores first and second path quality metric (PQM) values based on packets sent from the second forwarding node for the first and second service classes. The different service classes in some embodiments are associated with different quality of service (QoS) guarantees that the WAN offers to the packets. In some embodiments, the computed PQM value for each service class quantifies the QoS provided to packets processed through the service class. In some embodiments, the first forwarding node adjusts the first and second PQM values as it processes more packets associated with the first and second service classes. The first forwarding node also periodically forwards to the second forwarding node the first and second PQM values that it maintains for the first and second service classes.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for quantifying quality of several service classes provided by a link between first and second forwarding nodes in a wide area network (WAN). At a first forwarding node, the method computes and stores first and second path quality metric (PQM) values based on packets sent from the second forwarding node for the first and second service classes. The different service classes in some embodiments are associated with different quality of service (QoS) guarantees that the WAN offers to the packets. In some embodiments, the computed PQM value for each service class quantifies the QoS provided to packets processed through the service class. In some embodiments, the first forwarding node adjusts the first and second PQM values as it processes more packets associated with the first and second service classes. The first forwarding node also periodically forwards to the second forwarding node the first and second PQM values that it maintains for the first and second service classes.

Abstract: System and techniques for spike timing dependent plasticity (STDP) in neuromorphic hardware are described herein. A first spike may be received, at a first neuron at a first time, from a second neuron. The first neuron may produce a second spike at a second time after the first time. At a third time after the second time, the first neuron may receive a third spike from the second neuron. Here, the third spike is a replay of the first spike with a defined time offset. The first neuron may then perform long term potentiation (LTP) for the first spike using the third spike.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for probabilistic estimation and prevention of muting occurrence in VoLTE. In operation, a system estimates a muting probability associated with a current state of a newly initiated call between calling user equipment (UE) and called UE by computing a muting contribution per interface between the calling UE and the called UE utilizing a muting probability estimation algorithm. Further, the system determines possible corrective actions to be performed specific to the current call state utilizing a correlation algorithm for prevention of muting occurrences.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a lighting assembly for use with a fluid level indicator assembly. The lighting assembly includes a plurality of lighting elements, at least one printed circuit board configured to control the lighting elements, at least one focusing lens, and a lens assembly. The lighting assembly can be comprised of multiple lighting sub-assemblies, which are stackable to one another to be mounted to level gauges dimensions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucumis melo plant which carries QTL1 in its genome that leads to resistance against the Bemisia tabaci species complex, which QTL1 is located between flanking marker sequences SEQ ID No. 1 and SEQ ID No. 2 and can be identified by and is in particular linked to one or more markers selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No. 3, SEQ ID No. 4, SEQ ID No. 5, SEQ ID No. 6, SEQ ID No. 7, SEQ ID No. 8, SEQ ID No. 9, SEQ ID No. 10, SEQ ID No. 11, and SEQ ID No. 12, or combinations thereof. In a further embodiment, the Cucumis melo plant further comprises another Bemisia resistance conferring QTL, which combination of QTLs leads to an improved level of resistance to the Bemisia tabaci species complex when compared to a plant in which only the other QTL is present.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surgical implants with adjustable size features, and methods for treating pelvic conditions by use of the implants.

Abstract: A multipurpose medical device and a method of performing a medical procedure using the device are provided. The device can include a handle, a body, a suction system, a sensor, and an indicator. The body can be operatively coupled to the handle and can include a lumen extending through a length of the body, and at least a portion of the body is configured to operate as a retractor during the medical procedure. The suction system can include a suction channel disposed within the lumen. The sensor can be coupled to the body and can be configured to sense a retraction force against the body during the medical procedure. The indicator can be configured to provide feedback to the user based on the sensed retraction force.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for development of a control application for a controller of an automation system. The controller receives sensor signals associated with perception of a first real component during an execution of the control application program. Activity of a virtual component, including interaction with the real first component, is simulated, the virtual component being a digital twin of a second real component designed for the work environment and absent in the work environment. Virtual data is produced in response to the simulated activity of the virtual component. A control application module determines parameters for development of the control application program using the sensor signals for the first real component and the virtual data. An AR display signal for the work environment is rendered and displayed based on a digital representation of the virtual data during an execution of the control application program.

Abstract: Identifying root cause of code smells is crucial in enabling proper and efficient software maintenance. Desired are computationally less intensive and easy to implement solutions. Embodiments herein provide a method and system for code analysis to identify causes of code smells. The method provides considerable automation during software maintenance by analyzing detected code smells of two subsequent versions of an application by categorizing the code smells, filtering significant code smells from the detected code smells, mapping the significant code smells between two versions, generating a customized PDG for the mapped functions and performing the isomorphic subgraph mapping for computing a function difference. The computed function difference provides added part of the code or removed part or region of the code of the application, which is cause of the significant added code smells, which can then be provided for manual analysis to identify the root causes for efficient software maintenance.

Abstract: A system for determining the dimensions of a native valve annulus may include a sensing catheter, a transmitter, and a computing device. The sensing catheter may include a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction; a plurality of splines attached to the shaft, the splines having an expanded condition spaced radially outward from the shaft; and at least one sensing coil located on each of the splines. The transmitter may generate a magnetic field to induce a potential in each of the sensing coils, and the computing device may identify the positions of the sensing coils based on the induced potentials.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for failure avoidance due to Discontinuous Reception (DRX) configuration issues. In operation, a system checks DRX parameters for preventing non-compliant DRX parameters in an eNodeB (eNB) and performs autocorrection of non-compliant to compliant DRX parameters. The DRX parameters may be checked by the eNB or by any OEM. The system also identifies a cause of reconfiguration failure by user equipment (UE).

Abstract: In a casino environment including one or more gaming machines each operating one or more standalone progressive (SAP) jackpots defined by local SAP controllers, a system is set forth whereby the SAP jackpot information is additionally determined at a backend system. To synch the system and local controller determined values a mobile device is configured to display the system derived values which can be adjusted at a user interface at the mobile device to match the local controller derived values.

Abstract: A method is described to display an end-to-end view of multiple post-payment stages of a single invoice. A status of the invoice is obtained from an accounting data repository. A visualization of an interface is generated showing the status for the invoice. The method also includes obtaining, from different computer payment systems, and based on the status indicating a payment on the invoice, monetary transaction records that match the invoice. The monetary transaction records received from the different payment systems in different formats are aggregated to update the status of the invoice after the status indicates the payment on the invoice. The visualization of the interface is updated to show the end-to-end view of the invoice. The end-to-end view includes at least a summary of the invoice and also a graphical depiction of a series of visually interconnected payment categories including a post-payment category indicating that the payment to a vendor is incomplete.

Abstract: Identifying root cause of code smells is crucial in enabling proper and efficient software maintenance. Desired are computationally less intensive and easy to implement solutions. Embodiments herein provide a method and system for code analysis to identify causes of code smells. The method provides considerable automation during software maintenance by analyzing detected code smells of two subsequent versions of an application by categorizing the code smells, filtering significant code smells from the detected code smells, mapping the significant code smells between two versions, generating a customized PDG for the mapped functions and performing the isomorphic subgraph mapping for computing a function difference. The computed function difference provides added part of the code or removed part or region of the code of the application, which is cause of the significant added code smells, which can then be provided for manual analysis to identify the root causes for efficient software maintenance.

Abstract: A system for detecting the dimensions and geometry of a native valve annulus for trans-catheter valve implantation includes a compliant balloon and a shaft within the balloon. One or more drive electrodes may be affixed to a surface of the balloon, and one or more sense electrodes may be affixed to the shaft. After insertion of the balloon into the native valve annulus, the drive electrodes may be energized with a predetermined voltage. Using a trained statistical model and the voltages measured at the sense electrodes, initial estimates of the cross-section of the valve annulus may be obtained. The initial estimates may then be provided to an optimization model of the valve annulus to obtain a highly accurate prediction of the cross-section of the valve annulus.

Abstract: A method for systems integration to create an end-to-end view includes obtaining a status of an invoice from an accounting data repository, generating a visualization for the invoice showing the status, and obtaining, from a payment system and based on the status indicating a payment on the invoice, monetary transaction records that match the invoice. The method further includes aggregating the monetary transaction records to update the status of the invoice after the status indicates the payment on the invoice, and updating the visualization with the status of the invoice to show the end-to-end view of the invoice.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for mitigation of user-specific ping-pong handover. In operation, user equipment (UE) monitors for a ping-pong handover scenario between the UE and a plurality of nodes in a wireless communication network. The UE determines whether a state of the UE is static, if it is determined that the UE is experiencing a ping-pong handover scenario. The UE receives a deferred measurement time indicator from a best serving node of the plurality of nodes, if it is determined that the state of the UE is static. The UE defers sending a measurement report to the plurality of nodes for a time-period associated with the deferred measurement time indicator.