Abstract: A method for managing a communications network comprises receiving, as input to a multi-armed bandit, a decision instance defining a task for managing the communications network and environmental data. An arm of the multi-armed bandit is selected, wherein each arm comprises a model of a respective action from a plurality of possible actions that can be taken in response to the received decision instance. For the selected arm, execution of the associated action on the communications network is triggered to produce an outcome. The observed outcome of the selected arm is compared with an outcome predicted by the model of the selected arm. Using the comparison determine whether to update the model of the selected arm with a historic model, wherein the historic model defines a previously determined relationship between the action corresponding to the selected arm, the received decision instance and the environmental data.

Abstract: This invention provides a computer-implemented method of modifying an algorithm operating on a computing system, and a device for implementing said method, the method comprising the steps of: applying the algorithm to a first set of inputs; determining a relevance score for a first input of the first set of inputs based on: a first effectiveness value of the first input, wherein the first effectiveness value represents a contribution of first input to the algorithm, and a first computational cost of the first input, wherein the 1 first computational cost represents the computational resources of using the first input in the algorithm; defining a second set of inputs based on the determined relevance score of the first input; and applying the algorithm to the second set of inputs.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of controlling an algorithm, and a device for implementing said method, the method including developing the algorithm from a first state to a second state by a machine learning process; determining a second computational cost of executing the algorithm in its second state; determining if the second computational cost satisfies a trigger condition; and, if so, consolidating the algorithm from the second state to a third state, wherein a third computational cost of executing the algorithm in its third state is less than the second computational cost.

Abstract: This invention provides an autonomic method for controlling an algorithm on a multi-terminal computing system, wherein the algorithm is configured to analyse diagnostic data for each terminal and an outcome of the analysis is a first action or a second action, and a device for implementing the method, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a first set of data for the multi-terminal computing system; applying the algorithm to the first set of data to classify each terminal in the multi-terminal computing system as being associated with either a first action or second action; re-classifying a first subset of terminals classified as being associated with the first action as being associated with the second action; and applying the first actions, second actions, and reclassified second actions respectively to each terminal in the multi-terminal computing system.

Abstract: This invention provides a computer-implemented method of modifying an algorithm operating on a computing system, and a device for implementing said method, the method comprising the steps of: applying the algorithm to a first set of inputs; determining a relevance score for a first input of the first set of inputs based on: a first effectiveness value of the first input, wherein the first effectiveness value represents a contribution of first input to the algorithm, and a first computational cost of the first input, wherein the 1 first computational cost represents the computational resources of using the first input in the algorithm; defining a second set of inputs based on the determined relevance score of the first input; and applying the algorithm to the second set of inputs.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method of controlling an algorithm, and a device for implementing said method, the method including developing the algorithm from a first state to a second state by a machine learning process; determining a second computational cost of executing the algorithm in its second state; determining if the second computational cost satisfies a trigger condition; and, if so, consolidating the algorithm from the second state to a third state, wherein a third computational cost of executing the algorithm in its third state is less than the second computational cost.

Abstract: This invention provides an autonomic method for controlling an algorithm on a multi-terminal computing system, wherein the algorithm is configured to analyse diagnostic data for each terminal and an outcome of the analysis is a first action or a second action, and a device for implementing the method, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a first set of data for the multi-terminal computing system; applying the algorithm to the first set of data to classify each terminal in the multi-terminal computing system as being associated with either a first action or second action; re-classifying a first subset of terminals classified as being associated with the first action as being associated with the second action; and applying the first actions, second actions, and reclassified second actions respectively to each terminal in the multi-terminal computing system.

Abstract: The operation of base stations in a wireless network whose areas of coverage do not overlap are synchronized by taking timing values from mobile units that travel from one area of coverage to another. A base station receiving a timing value from a mobile unit entering its area of coverage adapts its timing value and that of any mobile units in its coverage area, including the newly-arrived mobile unit, to a become a value intermediate between its existing timing value and that indicated by the mobile unit. The use of an intermediate value instability in the system that might result from an inability of the base stations to communicate directly with each other in real time.

Abstract: The operation of base stations in a wireless network whose areas of coverage do not overlap are synchronized by taking timing values from mobile units that travel from one area of coverage to another. A base station receiving a timing value from a mobile unit entering its area of coverage adapts its timing value and that of any mobile units in its coverage area, including the newly-arrived mobile unit, to a become a value intermediate between its existing timing value and that indicated by the mobile unit. The use of an intermediate value instability in the system that might result from an inability of the base stations to communicate directly with each other in real time.

Abstract: A textile duct for an air circulation system, the duct having an inner gas-permeable layer and an outer gas-impervious layer, and one or more spaces therebetween. An air circulation system having one or more ducts and one or more air treatment units and/or air handling units. The ducts are formed from laminates suitable for forming a duct for an air circulation system, the laminate has an inner gas-permeable layer and an outer gas-impervious layer, and one or more spaces therebetween.

Abstract: This invention relates to a duct suitable for use in an air circulation system, the duct comprising an inner gas-permeable layer and an outer gas-impervious layer, and one or more spaces therebetween.

Abstract: A filter has a preselected attenuation/wavelength characteristic, in which spatially separated parts of the filter attenuate different wavelengths. The spatially-separated parts have different attenuation characteristics to attenuate different wavelengths in a predetermined manner to provide a selected attenuation/wavelength characteristic. In one arrangement an interference type filter includes a grating, the pitch of which varies spatially. In one instance, the structure to determine the proportion of radiation subject to interference includes a grating of spatially-varying effectiveness, but alternatively it may include an attenuation filter, the attenuation effect of the attenuation layer varying spatially. In another arrangement, the filter may include structure to separate received radiation into a spatially-disposed spectrum, and to attenuate different parts of the spatially-disposed spectrum in such a manner as to provide the selected attenuation/wavelength characteristic.

Abstract: Apparatus for conditioning of fluids such as fuel compositions. The fluid to be treated is brought into contact with an alloy comprising zinc, manganese, copper, a precious metal and silicon. The alloy may be surrounded by one or more magnets to enhance operation.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for conditioning of fluids such as water, aqueous solutions and fuel compositions. The fluid to be treated is brought into contact with an alloy comprising zinc, manganese, copper, a precious metal and silicon. The alloy may be electrically connected to earth ground during operation.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of aminomethylenephosphonic acid, chiefly diethylenetriaminepenta(methylenephosphonic acid), are disclosed containing a crystallization inhibitor which is an alkali-metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid and residual hydrochloric acid originating from the manufacturing process. The equivalent molar concentration ratio of carboxylic acid salt to hydrochloric acid is greater than 1, preferably from 1.5 to 3.

Abstract: A plurality of articles are advanced in continuous sequence in spaced relation to each other through an electroplating bath to pass in sliding engagement with a pair of lands, thereby to move selected, laterally-extending strips of the articles along an anode surface located between the lands in selected, closely spaced, facing relation to the anode surface. Jets of the electroplating solution are directed through a plurality of openings in the anode surface to provide a continuous positive flow of electroplating solution in a direction from the anode surface against the selected strips of the articles moving past the anode surface and to permit the flow of electroplating solution to pass between the articles while the lands substantially restrict the flow of the electroplating solution in other directions. Electrical current is directed through the flowing electroplating solution between the anode surface and the article strips for plating the selected article strips to a desired thickness.

Abstract: A process for plating beryllium copper with an excellent electrically conductive material such as gold for use in high reliability applications wherein a heat treating step is employed after forming to yield a desired hardness spring temper comprising the steps of: providing a copper-rich surface on the beryllium copper; electroplating the copper-rich surface with a diffusion barrier preplate; heat treating the beryllium copper material to a desired temper; and electroplating the material with a high electrically conductive material. This process provides for a void-free, durable gold plate which can be produced by a continuous automated strip plating line before and after heat treating.