Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining a list of a plurality of communication channels, each communication channel being associated with at least one respective feature of a plurality of features; correlating each communication channel in the list with at least one respective user response of a plurality of user responses; receiving an identification of a new communication channel that does not exist in the list, the new communication channel being associated with at least one feature of the plurality of features; determining, based upon the at least one feature that is associated with the new communication channel, with which one or more of the plurality of communication channels in the list the new communication channel is similar, resulting in a determination; and assigning, based upon the determination, at least one of the plurality of user responses to the new communication channel. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, analyzing, by a processing system, a customer message to determine a customer care issue and a customer sentiment, and generating a response to engage with the customer based on the customer sentiment; the response includes the information to address the customer care issue. The system also delivers the response to the equipment of the customer; monitors for a customer reaction to the delivered response to determine a change in the customer sentiment; and generates an additional response to further engage with the customer based on the change in the customer sentiment. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method performed by a processing system including at least one processor includes identifying an insufficiency in a representation of a subpopulation in training data for a machine learning model, generating simulated data to mitigate the insufficiency in the representation, and training the machine learning model using an enhanced training data set that includes the training data and the simulated data to produce a trained machine learning model. In some examples, the generating and the training may be repeated in response to determining that an output of the trained machine learning model still reflects the insufficiency in the representation of the subpopulation or reflects an insufficiency in a representation of another subpopulation. In other examples, the simulated data may be stored for future reuse.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system analyzes data including a user profile and historical data relating to previous interactions between an automated agent and equipment of the user. The method also includes determining a desirable outcome of an interaction between the automated agent and the user equipment; constructing a model for generating an expected outcome of a step of the interaction; using the model to perform a simulation of a next step of the interaction by generating an expected outcome for each of a plurality of possible actions, resulting in a plurality of expected outcomes; and selecting a next action for the next step of the interaction. If the desirable outcome is not obtained, the system can refine the plurality of possible actions to perform a simulation of a subsequent step of the interaction. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system or method that collects or otherwise accesses information indicating connection patterns such as IP addresses being utilized by communication devices for communication services over a time period, where the communication devices use a same credential of a single account for accessing the communication services. Hubs can be identified according to groups of the communication devices that exhibit a particular sharing pattern such as having used the one or more common IP addresses. A prediction or estimation that the single account is engaging in sharing activity can be made based on an analysis of the hubs, such as based on a number of the hubs. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a processing circuit configured to: acquire multiple pieces of channel information, which are obtained via multiple channel measurements, about an equivalent channel between a first communication device and a second communication device, wherein in each channel measurement, the second communication device obtains a piece of channel information on the basis of a received reference signal sent from the first communication device, and a reflection signal sent by an intelligent reflecting surface between the first communication device and the second communication device using a corresponding group of reflection parameters to reflect the reference signal; and by means of performing joint processing on multiple groups of reflection parameters used in the multiple channel measurements and the multiple pieces of acquired channel information, determine channel estimations of multiple integration sub-channels which are capable of representing the equivalent channel together with the refle

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, machine learning models that learn reusable contributor embedding models representing contribution impacts. The contribution impacts represent the impact of contributions to media works made by contributors such as writers, directors, producers, actors, or combinations thereof. Machine learning models may then be used to perform contribution predictions from the reusable contributor embedding models. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: In one example, a method performed by a processing system including at least one processor includes identifying a background for a scene of video content, generating a three-dimensional model and visual effects for an object appearing in the background for the scene of video content, displaying a three-dimensional simulation of the background for the scene of video content, including the three-dimensional model and visual effects for the object, modifying the three-dimensional simulation of the background for the scene of video content based on user feedback, capturing video footage of a live action subject appearing together with the background for the scene of video content, where the live action subject appearing together with the background for the scene of video content creates the scene of video content, and saving the scene of video content.

Abstract: A processing system including at least one processor may obtain description information of a first machine learning model, obtain a set of interpretation criteria for the first machine learning model, and generate, via a second machine learning model, an explanation text providing an interpretation of the first machine learning model in accordance with the set of interpretation criteria and the description information of the first machine learning model.

Abstract: A processing system may generate segments of network infrastructure items deployed in a communication network, each segment comprising network infrastructure items grouped in accordance with segment filters and a segment size sparsity threshold, and identify anomalous segments comprising at least a subset of the segments having anomalies of an anomaly type regarding a performance indicator. The processing system may next determine segments from the subset that are defined by sets of segment filter values that are different for less than a threshold number of segment filters, merge the segments from the subset that are different for less than the threshold number to create at least one aggregate segment, and generate a ranking of the subset having the anomalies of the anomaly type, wherein the ranking includes the at least one aggregate segment. The processing system may then perform at least one action in the communication network responsive to the ranking.

Abstract: Facilitating separation of intended and non-intended browsing traffic in browsing history advanced networks (e.g., 4G, 5G, and beyond) is provided herein. Operations of a system can comprise determining respective contradiction values for second-level domains of a group of second-level domains in observed browsing history traffic. The operations can also comprise separating intended network traffic from non-intended network traffic based on the respective contradiction values. The respective contradiction values can indicate levels of inconsistency between the observed browsing history traffic and a determined popularity ranking.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for managing charging and discharging of battery packs. In one or more aspects, a system and method are provided to minimize overcharging of battery cells of specific battery chemistries while still enabling fast charging cycles. In other aspects, a buck converter may be used to reduce a voltage of power used to charge the cells. In further aspects, a fast overcurrent protection circuit is described to address situations involving internal short circuits of a battery cell or battery pack. In yet further aspects, a bypass circuit is provided in series-connected battery packs to improve the charging of undercharged battery packs while also increasing the efficiency of the overall charging process. In other aspects, a circuit is provided that permits a controller to determine a configuration of battery packs.

Abstract: A system may use unconscious behaviors and conscious behaviors for recommendations and authentication. A method, system, computer readable storage medium, or apparatus provides for sending stimulus, wherein the stimulus is in the presence of an object, wherein the stimulus comprises video, audio, or text; observing activity of the object, wherein the object comprises human or animal; measuring reaction of the object to the stimulus; classifying the reaction of the object to the stimulus; and transmitting a message based on the classification.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for managing charging and discharging of battery packs. In one or more aspects, a system and method are provided to minimize overcharging of battery cells of specific battery chemistries while still enabling fast charging cycles. In other aspects, a buck converter may be used to reduce a voltage of power used to charge the cells. In further aspects, a fast overcurrent protection circuit is described to address situations involving internal short circuits of a battery cell or battery pack. In yet further aspects, a bypass circuit is provided in series-connected battery packs to improve the charging of undercharged battery packs while also increasing the efficiency of the overall charging process. In other aspects, a circuit is provided that permits a controller to determine a configuration of battery packs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, a method, and a storage medium for a wireless communication system. Various embodiments for setting guard periods for downlink-to-uplink switching are described. An embodiment relates to an electronic device for a base station used in a TDD communication system, and the electronic device comprises a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to: set a first guard period for downlink-to-uplink switching for a first terminal device in a first cell; and set a second guard period for downlink-to-uplink switching for a second terminal device in the first cell, wherein the second guard period for downlink-to-uplink switching is different from the first guard period for downlink-to-uplink switching.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic device and a method for wireless communication, and a computer-readable storage medium. The electronic device for wireless communication comprises a processing circuit, wherein the processing circuit is configured to: when it is determined that the electronic device is an overload electronic device with the load thereof being greater than a predetermined threshold value, perform load balancing on the basis of a first beam power of a first beam which is scanned for the initial access of a user equipment and is received by a first user equipment from each adjacent electronic device of at least one adjacent electronic device of the overload electronic device, so as to determine whether the overload electronic device needs to be associated with the first user equipment.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for managing charging and discharging of battery packs. In one or more aspects, a system and method are provided to minimize overcharging of battery cells of specific battery chemistries while still enabling fast charging cycles. In other aspects, a buck converter may be used to reduce a voltage of power used to charge the cells. In further aspects, a fast overcurrent protection circuit is described to address situations involving internal short circuits of a battery cell or battery pack. In yet further aspects, a bypass circuit is provided in series-connected battery packs to improve the charging of undercharged battery packs while also increasing the efficiency of the overall charging process. In other aspects, a circuit is provided that permits a controller to determine a configuration of battery packs.

Abstract: A system for suppressing inrush currents is described. The system may include a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor and a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor arranged in series between a power source and a battery system to be charged. At a low temperature, while the PTC thermistor provides only minimal resistance to minimize an inrush current, the NTC thermistor provides increased resistance. As the temperature increases, the resistance provided by the PTC thermistor increases as the resistance from the NTC thermistor decreases. The system may be used in conjunction with a battery charging system has at least one current pathway from the power source to the battery system.

Abstract: An electronic device for a backhaul network, wherein the backhaul network comprises a first communication apparatus connected to a core network and a plurality of second communication apparatuses performing wireless communication with the first communication apparatus, includes: processing circuitry configured to perform control to cause the first communication apparatus comprising the electronic device to: operate as a primary donor; select at least one second communication apparatus of the plurality of second communication apparatuses as a secondary donor; transmit a first indicating signal to the selected at least one second communication apparatus, the first indicating signal comprising node type information indicating the secondary donor; transmit a second indicating signal to a second communication apparatus that are not selected, the second indicating signal comprising node type information indicating a member node.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for managing charging and discharging of battery packs. In one or more aspects, a system and method are provided to minimize overcharging of battery cells of specific battery chemistries while still enabling fast charging cycles. In other aspects, a buck converter may be used to reduce a voltage of power used to charge the cells. In further aspects, a fast overcurrent protection circuit is described to address situations involving internal short circuits of a battery cell or battery pack. In yet further aspects, a bypass circuit is provided in series-connected battery packs to improve the charging of undercharged battery packs while also increasing the efficiency of the overall charging process. In other aspects, a circuit is provided that permits a controller to determine a configuration of battery packs.