Abstract: A method and apparatus for substrate processing and a cluster tool including a transfer chamber assembly and a plurality of processing assemblies. Processing chamber volumes are sealed from the transfer chamber volume using a support chuck on which a substrate is disposed. A seal ring assembly is coupled to the support chuck. The seal ring assembly includes an inner assembly, an assembly bellows circumscribing the inner assembly, and a bellows disposed between the inner and outer platform. An inner ring is disposed between inner assembly of the seal ring assembly and the bottom surface of the support chuck. An outer ring disposed between the seal ring assembly and the lower sealing surface of the process chamber wall. The support chuck is raised to form an isolation seal between the processing chamber volume and the transfer chamber volume using the bellows, the inner ring, and the outer ring.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating wireless communication of a wearable device. In one aspect, a wireless device receives a paging message from a cellular network, via a wireless link between the wireless device and a companion device. The paging message can be received while a cellular modem of the wireless device is operating in reduced power mode and not registered with the cellular network, and the companion device is registered with the cellular network. The wireless device can transition the cellular modem from the reduced power mode to an active mode in response to receiving the paging message via the wireless link with the companion device. The wireless device can register with the cellular network after the modem has transitioned to active mode, to establish a cellular link directly with the cellular network.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and method for user equipment (UE) based supplemental uplink configuration. A UE can identify, according to a characteristic of the UE for wireless communication, a frequency band for communicating via a supplemental uplink. The UE can transmit, via a transceiver to a base station, a first message comprising an identification of the frequency band and a request to access the frequency band for communicating via the supplemental uplink. The UE can receive, via the transceiver from the base station responsive to the first message, a second message comprising a configuration for the supplemental uplink corresponding to the frequency band. The UE can communicate, via the transceiver, traffic via the supplemental uplink in the frequency band, according to the configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating wireless communication of a wearable device. In one aspect, a wireless device receives a paging message from a cellular network, via a wireless link between the wireless device and a companion device. The paging message can be received while a cellular modem of the wireless device is operating in reduced power mode and not registered with the cellular network, and the companion device is registered with the cellular network. The wireless device can transition the cellular modem from the reduced power mode to an active mode in response to receiving the paging message via the wireless link with the companion device. The wireless device can register with the cellular network after the modem has transitioned to active mode, to establish a cellular link directly with the cellular network.

Abstract: A method and system for supporting roaming broadband services. The method is implemented by a computing device in a parent provider network of a user having a unique user identifier to enable the user to utilize services associated with a broadband access service contract of the user of the parent provider network in a visited location in the parent provider network or in a roaming provider network. The method includes receiving a registration request from the user, determining the unique user identifier for the user, determining services for the user based on the unique user identifier, determining whether the user is connected to a home customer premise equipment (CPE) in the parent provider network, and configuring services and resources at a local data center in the parent provider network, in response to the user being connected to the visited location in the parent provider network.

Abstract: A method and system for supporting roaming broadband services. The method is implemented by a computing device in a parent provider network of a user having a unique user identifier to enable the user to utilize services associated with a broadband access service contract of the user of the parent provider network in a visited location in the parent provider network or in a roaming provider network. The method includes receiving a registration request from the user, determining the unique user identifier for the user, determining services for the user based on the unique user identifier, determining whether the user is connected to a home customer premise equipment (CPE) in the parent provider network, and configuring services and resources at a local data center in the parent provider network, in response to the user being connected to the visited location in the parent provider network.

Abstract: A wireless network infrastructure, comprising static and roaming mobile nodes (including one or more types of access-points), avoids unnecessary handoffs and unstable RF regions, and enables at least selected context-aware-capable mobile nodes to provide context-aware services to connected clients. More particularly, each of at least selected static nodes is enabled to provide the context-aware-capable mobile nodes with context information regarding the static node's relative position and direction, details of information served by the static node, special flags indicative of relevant impending changes in the foregoing parameters, and a range of signal strength values defining a stable RF zone for associated mobile nodes. Each context-aware-capable mobile node accordingly creates a context map that at least in part enables determination of the mobile node's next change in static node association and the preferred timing for the change.

Abstract: A wireless network infrastructure, comprising static and roaming mobile nodes (including one or more types of access-points), avoids unnecessary handoffs and unstable RF regions, and enables at least selected context-aware-capable mobile nodes to provide context-aware services to connected clients. More particularly, each of at least selected static nodes is enabled to provide the context-aware-capable mobile nodes with context information regarding the static node's relative position and direction, details of information served by the static node, special flags indicative of relevant impending changes in the foregoing parameters, and a range of signal strength values defining a stable RF zone for associated mobile nodes. Each context-aware-capable mobile node accordingly creates a context map that at least in part enables determination of the mobile node's next change in static node association and the preferred timing for the change.

Abstract: A wireless network infrastructure, comprising static and roaming mobile nodes (including one or more types of access-points), avoids unnecessary handoffs and unstable RF regions, and enables at least selected context-aware-capable mobile nodes to provide context-aware services to connected clients. More particularly, each of at least selected static nodes is enabled to provide the context-aware-capable mobile nodes with context information regarding the static node's relative position and direction, details of information served by the static node, special flags indicative of relevant impending changes in the foregoing parameters, and a range of signal strength values defining a stable RF zone for associated mobile nodes. Each context-aware-capable mobile node accordingly creates a context map that at least in part enables determination of the mobile node's next change in static node association and the preferred timing for the change.

Abstract: A wireless network infrastructure, comprising static and roaming mobile nodes (including one or more types of access-points), avoids unnecessary handoffs and unstable RF regions, and enables at least selected context-aware-capable mobile nodes to provide context-aware services to connected clients. More particularly, each of at least selected static nodes is enabled to provide the context-aware-capable mobile nodes with context information regarding the static node's relative position and direction, details of information served by the static node, special flags indicative of relevant impending changes in the foregoing parameters, and a range of signal strength values defining a stable RF zone for associated mobile nodes. Each context-aware-capable mobile node accordingly creates a context map that at least in part enables determination of the mobile node's next change in static node association and the preferred timing for the change.

Abstract: A wireless network infrastructure, comprising static and roaming mobile nodes (including one or more types of access-points), avoids unnecessary handoffs and unstable RF regions, and enables at least selected context-aware-capable mobile nodes to provide context-aware services to connected clients. More particularly, each of at least selected static nodes is enabled to provide the context-aware-capable mobile nodes with context information regarding the static node's relative position and direction, details of information served by the static node, special flags indicative of relevant impending changes in the foregoing parameters, and a range of signal strength values defining a stable RF zone for associated mobile nodes. Each context-aware-capable mobile node accordingly creates a context map that at least in part enables determination of the mobile node's next change in static node association and the preferred timing for the change.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to techniques for improving a circuit-switched fallback (CSFB) user experience. In aspects, methods and systems for autonomously returning a user equipment (UE) from a 2G (2nd generation)/3G (3rd generation) network to an LTE (Long Term Evolution) network are provided. The UE may store a flag to note whether a current circuit switched (CS) call in the 2G/3G network is a result of a CSFB. The UE, in response to detecting a termination of the current CS call in the 2G/3G network and determining that the terminated call was a CSFB call (e.g., from the status of the flag), may trigger a mobility mechanism to autonomously return the UE to the LTE network.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems, and computer program products for managing operations in a cloud management system. In one embodiment, after a user submits a request to perform a cloud operation, a contextual security assessment of the requesting user and/or cloud resources on which the requested operation will be performed can be determined. An administrative user can review the contextual security assessments before approving or rejecting the cloud operation, which can help increase safety within the cloud computing environment.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems, and computer program products for managing operations in a cloud management system. In one embodiment, after a user submits a request to perform a cloud operation, a contextual security assessment of the requesting user and/or cloud resources on which the requested operation will be performed can be determined. An administrative user can review the contextual security assessments before approving or rejecting the cloud operation, which can help increase safety within the cloud computing environment.

Abstract: Methods for purifying fucoidan in extracts from brown seaweed are disclosed. In particular, methods of purifying fucoidan in the extract to remove heavy metal ions, bacterial and endotoxin contaminants, and other impurities are disclosed. The methods include the use of a chelating agent, selective precipitation, and filtration.

Abstract: A wireless network infrastructure, comprising static and roaming mobile nodes (including one or more types of access-points), avoids unnecessary handoffs and unstable RF regions, and enables at least selected context-aware-capable mobile nodes to provide context-aware services to connected clients. More particularly, each of at least selected static nodes is enabled to provide the context-aware-capable mobile nodes with context information regarding the static node's relative position and direction, details of information served by the static node, special flags indicative of relevant impending changes in the foregoing parameters, and a range of signal strength values defining a stable RF zone for associated mobile nodes. Each context-aware- capable mobile node accordingly creates a context map that at least in part enables determination of the mobile node's next change in static node association and the preferred timing for the change.

Abstract: Methods for purifying fucoidan in extracts from brown seaweed are disclosed. In particular, methods of purifying fucoidan in the extract to remove heavy metal ions, bacterial and endotoxin contaminants, and other impurities are disclosed. The methods include the use of a chelating agent, selective precipitation, and filtration.

Abstract: Methods for purifying fucoidan in extracts from brown seaweed are disclosed. In particular, methods of purifying fucoidan in the extract to remove heavy metal ions, bacterial and endotoxin contaminants, and other impurities are disclosed. The methods include the use of a chelating agent, selective precipitation, and filtration.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to techniques for improving a circuit-switched fallback (CSFB) user experience. In aspects, methods and systems for autonomously returning a user equipment (UE) from a 2G (2nd generation)/3G (3rd generation) network to an LTE (Long Term Evolution) network are provided. The UE may store a flag to note whether a current circuit switched (CS) call in the 2G/3G network is a result of a CSFB. The UE, in response to detecting a termination of the current CS call in the 2G/3G network and determining that the terminated call was a CSFB call (e.g., from the status of the flag), may trigger a mobility mechanism to autonomously return the UE to the LTE network.

Abstract: Disclosed are a circuit and a method for adaptively biasing a voltage regulator with minimal output overshoot. The circuit includes an adaptive bias current mirror circuit further including a first transistor and a second transistor, the first transistor and the second transistor having source nodes coupled to a drain node of the first transistor. The circuit includes a common node coupled to the source node of the first transistor and the source node of the second transistor, wherein a source degenerate resistor is coupled to the adaptive bias current mirror circuit and is coupled to the common node and wherein the source degenerate resistor is configured to limit an output peak current of the voltage regulator circuit.