Abstract: An outphasing antenna structure is provided that includes a first antenna feeder and a second antenna feeder. A high-PAPR signal is decomposed into a first constant-envelope signal that drives the first antenna feeder and into a second constant-envelope signal that drives the second antenna feeder. The pair of antenna feeders parasitically couple to an antenna that radiates the first and second constant-envelope signals that spatially combine in free space into the high-PAPR signal.

Abstract: An antenna is provided that includes a dielectric-filled cavity having a bottom surface, a top surface, and a rectangular perimeter. A round metal layer faces the bottom surface whereas a resonator metal layer faces the top surface. A plurality of metallic vias is arranged about the rectangular perimeter to couple a perimeter of resonator layer to the ground layer. An opening divides the resonator layer into a first pair of resonators and into a second pair of resonators. Within each pair of resonators, one resonator is configured for operation according to a first linear polarization whereas a second resonator is configured for operation according to a second linear polarization that is orthogonal to the first linear polarization.

Abstract: Conventional systems fail to recommend covenants in processes at financial institutions, and such systems rely on an underwriter who decides the covenants based on his experience without considering experience of other underwriters and similar type of customers historical records. Embodiments of the present disclosure provides systems and methods that implement data exploration analysis on received input data for categorizing covenants into various categories and training various machine learning models. The trained machine learning models are applied on test data for predicting covenants along with a probability score (e.g., also referred as optimized, unbiased set of covenants). The predicted covenants of various categories are then sorted to obtain a prioritized list of covenants for recommendation.

Abstract: A computing device includes an interface configured to interface and communicate with a communication system, a memory that stores operational instructions, and processing circuitry operably coupled to the interface and to the memory that is configured to execute the operational instructions to perform various operations. The computing device monitors a current state of a distributed storage and task processing network (DSTN) management unit by periodically collecting metadata that is compared to a previously recognized similar state. The computing device facilitates returning a resolution to the DSTN management unit to modify the current state using corrective actions and the DSTN management unit is configured to automatically execute the resolution or to record the resolution. Recorded resolutions are later passed to operators assigned to the DSN.

Abstract: A distributed storage network (DSN) processes storage unit maintenance tasks on multiple tiers within the DSN. A master storage unit coordinates pending maintenance tasks when a DSN management unit, originally processing the pending maintenance tasks, changes its status to offline. The method includes the master storage unit aggregating pending maintenance tasks from corresponding DSN storage units into an ordered list of maintenance tasks, facilitating, based on the ordered list of maintenance tasks, coordination of a next maintenance task with a corresponding storage unit and directing execution of the next maintenance task by the corresponding storage unit.

Abstract: A multi-system dispersed storage network (DSN) comprises a first DSN system that includes a first plurality of storage units, a first plurality of dispersed storage (DS) processing units and a first set of management units and a second DSN system that includes a second plurality of storage units, a second plurality of DS processing units and a second set of management units. The first set of management units manages a first set of configuration data of the first DSN system. A first management unit of the second set of management units, when, in a first mode, manages at least a first configuration data of the first set of configuration data, in a second mode, manages at least a first configuration data of the second set of configuration data, and in a third mode, manages at least the first configuration data of the first and second sets of configuration data.

Abstract: A method for execution by one or more processing modules of one or more computing devices of a dispersed storage network (DSN), the method begins by gathering, at a DSN management unit, an abstracted DSN node hardware configuration and associated node health information for a plurality of DSN nodes residing in the DSN. The method continues by generating a graphical display indicating a state and a presence of the plurality of DSN nodes and associated hardware. The method continues by performing, at the DSN management unit, specific remediating actions on the plurality of DSN nodes based on the state and presence of the plurality of DSN nodes and associated hardware.

Abstract: A method for coordinating management of operation risks in a distributed storage network (DSN) that includes multiple distributed computing systems including DSN memories begins with a global coordinating unit receiving messages including metadata from managing units associated with the multiple distributed computing systems. The method continues with the global coordinating unit determining, based on the metadata, that storage units in one or more of the distributed computing systems are executing or planning to execute an operation that could result in data loss or data outage. The method continues with the global coordinating unit transmitting an alert, including a command to halt the operation at the affected distributed computing systems.

Abstract: A method begins by determining, by a local management unit of a first locally operated dispersed storage network (DSN) memory of a DSN, a DSN memory issue, where the DSN includes a plurality of locally operated DSN memories and at least one global DSN management unit, and where the plurality of locally operated DSN memories includes the first locally operated DSN memory. The method continues by determining whether the DSN issue is a global DSN issue or a local DSN issue. When the DSN issue is the global DSN issue, the method continues by determining whether the local management unit is configured as a DSN global management unit. When the local management unit is not configured as the global DSN management unit, the method continues by generating DSN operational issue information based on the DSN memory issue and sending the DSN operational issue information to the global DSN management unit.

Abstract: A method for execution by one or more processing modules of one or more computing devices of a dispersed storage network (DSN), the method begins by gathering, at a DSN management unit, an abstracted DSN node hardware configuration and associated node health information for a plurality of DSN nodes residing in the DSN. The method continues by generating a graphical display indicating a state and a presence of the plurality of DSN nodes and associated hardware. The method continues by performing, at the DSN management unit, specific remediating actions on the plurality of DSN nodes based on the state and presence of the plurality of DSN nodes and associated hardware.

Abstract: A method includes delegating, by a managing unit of a dispersed storage network (DSN), authority to configure a sub-portion of at least a portion of the DSN managed by the managing unit to a designated entity according to one or more configuration constraints. The managing unit manages parent configuration data that contains a compilation of configuration changes made to the at least a portion of the DSN. The method further includes managing, by the designated entity, child configuration data that includes a compilation of configuration changes made to the sub-portion of the at least a portion of the DSN. The method further includes, when resolution of the child configuration data and the parent configuration data is triggered, determining whether the child configuration data is formatted in a manner consistent with formatting of the parent configuration data and, if so, incorporating the child configuration data into the parent configuration data.

Abstract: A storage unit (SU) in a dispersed storage network (DSN) coordinates with affiliated dispersed storage units (SUs) to designate a leader SU among the plurality of SUs and when the SU is designated the leader, receives management information that is associated with the affiliated SUs from at least some of the affiliated SUs. The SU processes the management information from the at least some of the affiliated SUs to determine whether at least one of the affiliated SUs is offline; and based on a determination that the at least one of the SUs of the affiliated SUs is offline, transmits the management information for the affiliated SUs to one or more administrators associated with the DSN.

Abstract: A method begins by obtaining dispersed storage network (DSN) operational issue information concerning a DSN memory issue in a first locally operated DSN memory of a plurality of locally operated DSN memories. The method continues with determining whether the DSN memory issue is regarding a local DSN issue or a global DSN issue. When the DSN memory issue is the global DSN issue, the method continues with determining a corrective action in response to the DSN memory issue and determining whether the global DSN management unit is configured for automatic correction of the DSN memory issue. When the global DSN management unit is configured for automatic correction of the DSN memory issue in the first locally operated DSN memory of the plurality of locally operated DSN memories, the method continues with executing the corrective action in the first locally operated DSN memory.

Abstract: A method begins by obtaining dispersed storage network (DSN) operational issue information concerning a DSN memory issue in a first locally operated DSN memory of a plurality of locally operated DSN memories. The method continues with determining whether the DSN memory issue is regarding a local DSN issue or a global DSN issue. When the DSN memory issue is the global DSN issue, the method continues with determining a corrective action in response to the DSN memory issue and determining whether the global DSN management unit is configured for automatic correction of the DSN memory issue. When the global DSN management unit is configured for automatic correction of the DSN memory issue in the first locally operated DSN memory of the plurality of locally operated DSN memories, the method continues with executing the corrective action in the first locally operated DSN memory.

Abstract: A method begins by determining, by a local management unit of a first locally operated dispersed storage network (DSN) memory of a DSN, a DSN memory issue, where the DSN includes a plurality of locally operated DSN memories and at least one global DSN management unit, and where the plurality of locally operated DSN memories includes the first locally operated DSN memory. The method continues by determining whether the DSN issue is a global DSN issue or a local DSN issue. When the DSN issue is the global DSN issue, the method continues by determining whether the local management unit is configured as a DSN global management unit. When the local management unit is not configured as the global DSN management unit, the method continues by generating DSN operational issue information based on the DSN memory issue and sending the DSN operational issue information to the global DSN management unit.

Abstract: A storage unit (SU) in a dispersed storage network (DSN) coordinates with affiliated dispersed storage units (SUs) to designate a leader SU among the plurality of SUs and when the SU is designated the leader, receives management information that is associated with the affiliated SUs from at least some of the affiliated SUs. The SU processes the management information from the at least some of the affiliated SUs to determine whether at least one of the affiliated SUs is offline; and based on a determination that the at least one of the SUs of the affiliated SUs is offline, transmits the management information for the affiliated SUs to one or more administrators associated with the DSN.

Abstract: A method includes delegating, by a managing unit of a dispersed storage network (DSN), authority to configure a sub-portion of at least a portion of the DSN managed by the managing unit to a designated entity according to one or more configuration constraints. The managing unit manages parent configuration data that contains a compilation of configuration changes made to the at least a portion of the DSN. The method further includes managing, by the designated entity, child configuration data that includes a compilation of configuration changes made to the sub-portion of the at least a portion of the DSN. The method further includes, when resolution of the child configuration data and the parent configuration data is triggered, determining whether the child configuration data is formatted in a manner consistent with formatting of the parent configuration data and, if so, incorporating the child configuration data into the parent configuration data.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to using a randomized private input interface to secure passcode information. In some embodiments, a mobile device receives configuration information for user input of a passcode to another device. In some embodiments, the configuration information specifies a pseudo-random relationship of input values to input actions recognized by the other device. In some embodiments, a private interface is displayed based on the configuration information, where the private interface is visible to a user of the mobile device and not to others. In various embodiments, the disclosed techniques may reduce the ability of other nearby individuals to determine information entered by the user.

Abstract: A method for coordinating management of operation risks in a distributed storage network (DSN) that includes multiple distributed computing systems including DSN memories begins with a global coordinating unit receiving messages including metadata from managing units associated with the multiple distributed computing systems. The method continues with the global coordinating unit determining, based on the metadata, that storage units in one or more of the distributed computing systems are executing or planning to execute an operation that could result in data loss or data outage. The method continues with the global coordinating unit transmitting an alert, including a command to halt the operation at the affected distributed computing systems.

Abstract: A method for coordinating the aggregation of management information in a distributed storage network begins with a processing module in a designated storage unit/storage node receiving management information from other storage units/nodes at a first storage site and generating aggregated management information for management information received from the storage units. The method continues with the processing module transmitting the aggregated management information to a processing module associated with a second designated storage unit that is at another storage site or is associated with another set of storage units within the first storage site.