Abstract: A network of nodes supporting machine to machine (“M2M”) communication within the network is provided. Each of a plurality of nodes within the networks may be in an inactive communication state prior to authentication. The authentication may be performed by a remote central node (“RCN”). The RCN may be configured to control authentication and communication between nodes in the network. The RCN may perform one, two or more methods of authentication to securely authenticate each node. Following authentication, the RCN may generate network protocol for data payloads transmitted within the network. The RCN may further be configured to store data transmitted between nodes and maintain or delete the data based on a level of privacy that may be tagged to the stored data.

Abstract: A system for increasing a resolution of a three-dimension (3D) image determines contours of a 3D image. The system determines a mesh image vector, where the mesh image vector indicates location coordinates of feature points on a surface of an object in the 3D image. The system compares the mesh image vector with each contour. The system determines an intersecting feature point where the mesh image vector meets a contour. The system determines that a baseline dataset includes a first feature point that corresponds to the intersecting feature point. In response, the system generates a structural vector by populating the structural vector with the intersecting feature point. The system determines a color code associated with the intersecting feature point and generates a textural vector by populating the textural vector with the color code. The system generates an image vector by combining the structural vector and the textural vector.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a mobility protocol for NB-IoT networks. A mobility protocol device may monitor a wireless data connection between the device and a first NB-IoT node. The device may compare a connection strength of the wireless data connection to a threshold value. Based on identifying that the connection strength is below the threshold value, the device may generate a connection transfer request packet. The device may send the connection transfer request packet to one or more NB-IoT nodes based on a preferred connections list. The device may generate, based on receiving a determination result from a second NB-IoT node indicating the second NB-IoT node will accept a connection, an acknowledgment packet. The acknowledgment packet may be configured to establish the connection with the second NB-IoT node. Based on the acknowledgment packet, the device may cause the first NB-IoT node to transfer the wireless data connection to the second NB-IoT node.

Abstract: A surgical stapler for visually indicating to a user the stage of operation of the stapler. The surgical stapler includes a body, a stapling assembly positioned on a distal end of the body including a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly, and a thrust bar slidably disposed within the body. The thrust bar is configured to advance distally from a retracted position to a first advanced position during approximation of the cartridge assembly towards the anvil assembly and advance further to a second advanced position to cause the release of staples from the cartridge assembly. An indicator member is connected to the thrust bar and configured to provide visual indication to a user upon complete approximation of the cartridge assembly and upon release of staples from the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A surgical stapler for visually indicating to a user the stage of operation of the stapler. The surgical stapler includes a body, a stapling assembly positioned on a distal end of the body including a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly, and a thrust bar slidably disposed within the body. The thrust bar is configured to advance distally from a retracted position to a first advanced position during approximation of the cartridge assembly towards the anvil assembly and advance further to a second advanced position to cause the release of staples from the cartridge assembly. An indicator member is connected to the thrust bar and configured to provide visual indication to a user upon complete approximation of the cartridge assembly and upon release of staples from the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A surgical stapler for visually indicating to a user the stage of operation of the stapler. The surgical stapler includes a body, a stapling assembly positioned on a distal end of the body including a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly, and a thrust bar slidably disposed within the body. The thrust bar is configured to advance distally from a retracted position to a first advanced position during approximation of the cartridge assembly towards the anvil assembly and advance further to a second advanced position to cause the release of staples from the cartridge assembly. An indicator member is connected to the thrust bar and configured to provide visual indication to a user upon complete approximation of the cartridge assembly and upon release of staples from the cartridge assembly.

Abstract: A surgical stapler for visually indicating to a user the stage of operation of the stapler. The surgical stapler includes a body, a stapling assembly positioned on a distal end of the body including a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly, and a thrust bar slidably disposed within the body. The thrust bar is configured to advance distally from a retracted position to a first advanced position during approximation of the cartridge assembly towards the anvil assembly and advance further to a second advanced position to cause the release of staples from the cartridge assembly. An indicator member is connected to the thrust bar and configured to provide visual indication to a user upon complete approximation of the cartridge assembly and upon release of staples from the cartridge assembly.