Abstract: A Slow Protocol packet processing method includes receiving, by a network device, a first Slow Protocol packet, determining, based on port information of a port of the network device receiving the first Slow Protocol packet, that a negotiation process is already completed between the network device and the transmit end device, querying, based on device information of the transmit end device carried in the first Slow Protocol packet, whether a device information base stored by the network device in the negotiation process includes the device information of the transmit end device, and identifying the first Slow Protocol packet as a valid packet in response to a result that the device information base includes the device information of the transmit end device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing the variation in the power of optical signals transmitted in an upstream direction, at the inputs of an active combiner in an RFoG CATV architecture preferably configured to reduce optical beat interference, so as to increase the dynamic range of a laser in the active combiner.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a digital clock management system includes input signal conversion circuitry, logic circuitry and output signal conversion circuitry. The input signal conversion circuitry converts input signals to corresponding first digital data streams, each of which contains digital data synchronized to a first data clock. First digital logic circuitry converts the first digital data streams to second digital data streams, each of which contains digital data synchronized to the first data clock, and converts the second digital data streams to third digital data streams, each of which contains digital data synchronized to a common clock. Second digital logic circuitry converts the third digital data streams to a single digital data stream. The output signal conversion circuitry converts the single digital data stream to a modulated output signal.

Abstract: A fusion protein, which is characterized in that the fusion protein is composed by interleukin-2 (IL-2) being fused with and linked to an anti-human epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) single-chain antibody. Further provided by the present solution is a use of the fusion protein in the preparation of a drug for treating tumors.

Abstract: A HFC network includes an optical node, a first fiber optic cable, and a second fiber optic cable. The first fiber optic cable has a first end that is connected to the optical node for delivering signals to the optical node. The second fiber optic cable has a first end that is positioned within the optical node. Optical fibers of the first optic cable are ribbonized and spliced to ribbonized optical fibers of the second fiber optic cable at a spliced connection such that signals can be transmitted between the fiber optic cables. An optical fiber of the first fiber optic cable is spliced to a connectorized fiber pigtail at a spliced connection, and the connectorized fiber pigtail is optically connected to a broadband optical transceiver in the optical node. The spliced connections are stored in a fiber splice tray within the optical node.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device detects a module that is inserted into a first slot. The computing device includes a first slot to operate with a first type of module and a second slot to operate with a second type of module. The first slot and the second slot include a same pin position for receiving a power supply pin from the first type of module and the second type of module. The module is communicated with to determine whether the module is the first type of module or the second type of module. The first type of module receives a first type of signal that is combined with a second type of signal from the second type of module. The computing device adjusts a power supply voltage to the power supply pin of the first slot from a first value to a second value when the first type of module is detected.

Abstract: A Slow Protocol packet processing method includes receiving, by a network device, a first Slow Protocol packet, determining, based on port information of a port of the network device receiving the first Slow Protocol packet, that a negotiation process is already completed between the network device and the transmit end device, querying, based on device information of the transmit end device carried in the first Slow Protocol packet, whether a device information base stored by the network device in the negotiation process includes the device information of the transmit end device, and identifying the first Slow Protocol packet as a valid packet in response to a result that the device information base includes the device information of the transmit end device.

Abstract: A Slow Protocol packet processing method and a related apparatus, where the method includes receiving, by a network device, a first Slow Protocol packet, determining, based on port information of a port of the network device receiving the first Slow Protocol packet, that a negotiation process is already completed between the network device and the transmit end device, querying, based on device information of the transmit end device carried in the first Slow Protocol packet, whether a device information base stored by the network device in the negotiation process includes the device information of the transmit end device, and identifying the first Slow Protocol packet as a valid packet in response to a result that the device information base includes the device information of the transmit end device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a bi-directional coupler for coupling an upstream signal and a downstream signal to a termination load. A test point detection mechanism is configured to detect when a test point device is inserted in a test point connector. The test point device is configured to perform a test of the upstream signal or the downstream signal. A switch is configured to switch from being coupled to the termination load to being coupled to the test point device when the test point device is detected as being inserted in the test point connector. The switch is configured to switch from being coupled to being coupled to the test point device to the termination load when the test point device is detected as being removed from being inserted in the test point connector.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a bi-directional coupler for coupling an upstream signal and a downstream signal to a termination load. A test point detection mechanism is configured to detect when a test point device is inserted in a test point connector. The test point device is configured to perform a test of the upstream signal or the downstream signal. A switch is configured to switch from being coupled to the termination load to being coupled to the test point device when the test point device is detected as being inserted in the test point connector. The switch is configured to switch from being coupled to being coupled to the test point device to the termination load when the test point device is detected as being removed from being inserted in the test point connector.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a computing device detects a module that is inserted into a first slot. The computing device includes a first slot to operate with a first type of module and a second slot to operate with a second type of module. The first slot and the second slot include a same pin position for receiving a power supply pin from the first type of module and the second type of module. The module is communicated with to determine whether the module is the first type of module or the second type of module. The first type of module receives a first type of signal that is combined with a second type of signal from the second type of module. The computing device adjusts a power supply voltage to the power supply pin of the first slot from a first value to a second value when the first type of module is detected.

Abstract: A HFC network includes an optical node, a first fiber optic cable, and a second fiber optic cable. The first fiber optic cable has a first end that is connected to the optical node for delivering signals to the optical node. The second fiber optic cable has a first end that is positioned within the optical node. Optical fibers of the first optic cable are ribbonized and spliced to ribbonized optical fibers of the second fiber optic cable at a spliced connection such that signals can be transmitted between the fiber optic cables. An optical fiber of the first fiber optic cable is spliced to a connectorized fiber pigtail at a spliced connection, and the connectorized fiber pigtail is optically connected to a broadband optical transceiver in the optical node. The spliced connections are stored in a fiber splice tray within the optical node.

Abstract: A Slow Protocol packet processing method and a related apparatus, where the method includes receiving, by a network device, a first Slow Protocol packet, determining, based on port information of a port of the network device receiving the first Slow Protocol packet, that a negotiation process is already completed between the network device and the transmit end device, querying, based on device information of the transmit end device carried in the first Slow Protocol packet, whether a device information base stored by the network device in the negotiation process includes the device information of the transmit end device, and identifying the first Slow Protocol packet as a valid packet in response to a result that the device information base includes the device information of the transmit end device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for predicting clinical response of a cancer patient to treatment with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, or a combination of two or more thereof, or with a combination of an immune checkpoint inhibitor and other antitumor drugs, by introducing bispecific T cell engager (BiTE) into the platform of lymphocytes containing T cells in vitro, which are cultured on feeder cells or in Matrigel®.

Abstract: Systems and methods for relaying upstream signals received from a plurality of subscribers to a remote head end. Preferably, the systems and methods use a switch that selectively opens when upstream RF signals are not present and closes when upstream RF signals are present, in a manner that reduces noise.

Abstract: Systems and methods that cancel distortion in the amplified outputs of a node by equalizing the distortion characteristics amplifiers in the node, so as to improve the effectiveness of predistortion applied to a downstream signal amplified by the node.

Abstract: Systems and methods that cancel distortion in the amplified outputs of a node by equalizing the distortion characteristics amplifiers in the node, so as to improve the effectiveness of predistortion applied to a downstream signal amplified by the node.

Abstract: Systems and methods for relaying upstream signals received from a plurality of subscribers to a remote head end. Preferably, the systems and methods use a switch that selectively opens when upstream RF signals are not present and closes when upstream RF signals are present, in a manner that reduces noise.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided to modify existing overlay system architectures in a cost effective manner to meet the growing demand for narrowcast services and to position the existing overlay systems for additional future modifications. The implementations of the improved overlay system of this disclosure re-digitize narrowcast analog signals after they have been QAM modulated and upconverted to RF frequencies and replace the analog narrowcast transmitters with digital narrowcast transmitters. In the fiber nodes, the received narrowcast signals are converted back to analog signals and combined with analog broadcast signals for transmission to the service groups.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided to modify existing overlay system architectures in a cost effective manner to meet the growing demand for narrowcast services and to position the existing overlay systems for additional future modifications. The implementations of the improved overlay system of this disclosure re-digitize narrowcast analog signals after they have been QAM modulated and upconverted to RF frequencies and replace the analog narrowcast transmitters with digital narrowcast transmitters. In the fiber nodes, the received narrowcast signals are converted back to analog signals and combined with analog broadcast signals for transmission to the service groups.