Abstract: A computer-implemented system for managing, processing, refurbishing of electronic devices, is disclosed.

Abstract: Joint noise and echo suppression may be performed for enhancing two-way audio communications. Audio data is captured at a communication device and audio data transmitted to the communication device from another communication device are used as input features to a trained machine learning model that uses the transmitted audio data as a reference signal to eliminate residual echo in the captured audio data when also suppressing noise in the captured audio data.

Abstract: Described are exemplary embodiments of a syringe identification system for use with a positive displacement pipette, such as a handheld powered positive displacement pipette. An exemplary syringe identification system may include a sensor, such as a color sensor, that is located at or near a distal end of the pipette and arranged such that the sensor is operative to read an identifying marking(s) on a syringe that has been installed to the pipette. The sensor may be a color sensor having an illumination source and configured to read a color code on the syringe. The color code may be usable to identify the syringe to the pipette.

Abstract: A compatibility system for determining a technical compatibility of one or more electronic devices and one or more mobile network operators is disclosed. The compatibility system obtains data from a plurality of data sources and integrate the data to generate a platform that determines ability of at least one of: the electronic devices and the mobile network operators for a communication between each other. The compatibility system determines device attributes and network attributes by integrating the compatibility system with data related to electronic devices and mobile network operators respectively. The compatibility system evaluates radio bands supported by the electronic devices and mobile network operators and identifies potential carriers of the mobile network operators, and a plurality of known potential countries globally, which are compatible with the radio bands of the one or more electronic devices in order to determine the compatibility of the electronic devices and the mobile network operators.

Abstract: Implementations for combining at least two video streams received from devices of a plurality of participants of a video conference into a composite video stream are described. A video conference including the video streams received from the devices of the plurality of participants is established. A capability associated with consuming at least two of the video streams is received from at least one of the devices. The at least two video streams are then combined into a composite video stream based on the capability associated with consuming the at least two video streams. The composite video stream is transmitted to the at least one of the devices.

Abstract: A system and method for valuation of an electronic device is disclosed. A device information extraction subsystem derives a unique device identification number associated with the device. A device information extraction subsystem obtains characteristic information associated with the device. A device examination subsystem determines one or more network bands and one or more carriers responsible for sim-lock status of the device, identifies a compatibility of the one or more carriers with the device, and aligns the device with one or more supportive carriers to target the one or more supportive carriers. A device diagnosis subsystem diagnoses at least one fault factor associated with the device. A device valuation subsystem estimates a pricing for refurbishing the device using a price estimation technique, and determines a valuation of the device for reusage via a plurality of device reusage paths.

Abstract: Implementations for combining a plurality of content based on instructions for a layout of a video conference are described. A video conference is established between a plurality of devices of participants of the video conference. First content is received from a device of the plurality of devices in the established video conference. Second content is also received. Instructions for a layout of the first content and the second content during the video conference is received. Based on the instructions for the layout, the first content and the second content are combined into a composite video stream. The composite video stream is saved or transmitted.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a secure gaming device including one or more game protection elements for ensuring the integrity and unassailability of game outcomes while providing an appealing mix of game features involving a wide range of various potential payout awards.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a sample size in a sampling plan are described. A device may receive a selection indicating a type of sampling plan. The device may retrieve interface data associated with the selected type of sampling plan. The interface data, when rendered by the device, may be outputted as a user interface. The device may output the user interface on a display of the device. The user interface may include one or more options associated with the selected type of sampling plan. The device may receive a set of input values of the one or more options through the user interface. The device may determine sample size data based on the set of input values. The sample size data may indicate an optimal number of samples to be used in the selected sampling plan.

Abstract: An anti-icing system is provided within a chamber having an exterior wall of which an outer surface may be subject to ice formation. The anti-icing system comprises a nozzle arranged to inject hot gas within the chamber. A gas-mixing device defines a channel for receiving hot gas from the nozzle. The gas-mixing device includes a swirl-inducing feature for causing gas from the chamber to be drawn into the channel with a swirling effect when hot gas from the nozzle is injected into the channel.

Abstract: Described herein is datagram segmentation and acknowledgment in a network. A communication node in the network may determine a length of a datagram is greater than a maximum protocol data unit (PDU) length of a protocol of the network and create a segmented message comprising the datagram and a payload length field indicating the length of the datagram. The node may then segment the segmented message into segments and create a PDU comprising one or more of the segments and a segment number least significant bits (LSB) field comprising least significant bits of a segment number associated with the one or more segments. The PDUs may be acknowledged using selective acknowledgment (SACK) messages. The SACK message may comprise a SACK type indicator, a segment number most significant bits (SN_MSB) indicator, and a payload comprising one or more least significant bits (LSBs) of a segment of the segmented message.

Abstract: Described herein is datagram segmentation and acknowledgment in a network. A communication node in the network may determine a length of a datagram is greater than a maximum protocol data unit (PDU) length of a protocol of the network and create a segmented message comprising the datagram and a payload length field indicating the length of the datagram. The node may then segment the segmented message into segments and create a PDU comprising one or more of the segments and a segment number least significant bits (LSB) field comprising least significant bits of a segment number associated with the one or more segments. The PDUs may be acknowledged using selective acknowledgment (SACK) messages. The SACK message may comprise a SACK type indicator, a segment number most significant bits (SN_MSB) indicator, and a payload comprising one or more least significant bits (LSBs) of a segment of the segmented message.

Abstract: A security label provided for the purpose of printing the price of an item on the label at the point at which the item price is calculated electronically. The label comprises a sticker having one face carrying an adhesive and an opposing face comprising a printable surface. The printable surface has a designated unprinted section within which a price for an item, once calculated, can be printed at the point of delivery of the item to a consumer. The adhesive surface having a security element attached thereto.

Abstract: An anti-icing system is provided within a chamber having an exterior wall of which an outer surface may be subject to ice formation. The anti-icing system comprises a nozzle arranged to inject hot gas within the chamber. A gas-mixing device defines a channel for receiving hot gas from the nozzle. The gas-mixing device includes a swirl-inducing feature for causing gas from the chamber to be drawn into the channel with a swirling effect when hot gas from the nozzle is injected into the channel.

Abstract: Protocol data units (PDUs) associated with a packet stream are transmitted with sequence numbers to support reordering and selective acknowledgement. A selective acknowledgement (SACK) message may be used to indicate at least one sequence number of a lost or corrupted PDU which was not properly received by the receiving device. Responsive to the SACK message, the lost or corrupted PDU is retransmitted via a different path of the network, different from the path used to transmit the original PDU. Lost or corrupted PDUs may not be retransmitted if the estimated retransmission delay is greater than a delay tolerance associated with the quality of service requirements of the application. Instead, a control message (i.e. “cut losses” message) may be transmitted to indicate that PDUs earlier than a particular sequence number will not be transmitted.

Abstract: A system to ensure compliance with data security standards includes a security appliance to perform multiple security functions, with the security appliance including an initial configuration. The system further includes a display unit to provide information of compliance performance of the system on a secure basis. The system also includes a control unit to monitor compliance performance in real-time and to implement additional procedures required based on the monitored compliance to ensure compliance with data security standards.

Abstract: A system to ensure compliance with data security standards includes a security appliance to perform multiple security functions, with the security appliance including an initial configuration. The system further includes a display unit to provide information of compliance performance of the system on a secure basis. The system also includes a control unit to monitor compliance performance in real-time and to implement additional procedures required based on the monitored compliance to ensure compliance with data security standards.

Abstract: A system to ensure compliance with data security standards. The system including a security appliance to perform multiple security functions, the security appliance in communication with a plurality of network devices, the security appliance identifying each network device from the plurality of network devices as being included in one of a first zone containing confidential data and a second zone not containing confidential data. The system including a display unit to provide information of compliance performance of the system on a secure basis. The system further including a control unit to monitor compliance performance in real-time to ensure that each network device included in the first zone containing the confidential data is compliant with data security standards regardless of the compliance of each network device included in the second zone with the data security standards.

Abstract: A security sticker for three-dimensional packaging which may carry a security tag, a section of which is t-shaped such that the sticker, in use, extends across two axes of the packaging.

Abstract: A system to ensure compliance with data security standards includes a security appliance to perform multiple security functions, with the security appliance including an initial configuration. The system further includes a display unit to provide information of compliance performance of the system on a secure basis. The system also includes a control unit to monitor compliance performance in real-time and to implement additional procedures required based on the monitored compliance to ensure compliance with data security standards.