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Switching Handedness Of One-Handed Typing Operation Of An On-Screen Keyboard, Adrian Pittman, Yuqing Zhu

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This publication describes techniques for triggering changes to the display of an on-screen keyboard on a display screen of a mobile device, for example, a foldable mobile device or tablet. The foldable mobile device can be operated via the main display screen with two hands and the mobile device open flat. A user may desire to quickly switch handedness of an on-screen keyboard displayed on the display screen between left side and right side of the display screen. The techniques allow a user to provide input that triggers the mobile device to reposition the on-screen keyboard for one-handed typing operation …

Thermal Mitigation In Mobile Devices, Cp Chiang, Xiantao Sun

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In order to prevent damage and component failure from excess heat in a portable electronic device, thermal mitigation measures often are implemented by a thermal control module of the device. Temperature sensors, such as thermistors, provided with individual components of the device provide temperature information to a processor, which also receives information about the use of the device and its environment. Based on the temperature, usage, and environmental information, the processor determines whether thermal mitigation measures should be implemented to lower the temperature of one or more components to below a threshold and, if so, which mitigation measures to implement …

Restricting Low Priority Data Access When Data Quality Is Poor, Mahesh Telang, Shivank Nayak, Qin Zhang

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A user equipment (UE) identifies situations in which a less-preferred radio access technology (RAT) camped on a network is unlikely to provide sufficient data throughput for one or more software applications executing at the UE. In such situations, the UE selectively represents the camped RAT as providing voice service only, even when data service is actually available. Alternatively, rather than a blanket prohibition on use of data services in this situation, the high-level operating system (HLOS) of the UE instead may identify software applications that require a data rate higher than that practicable for the less-preferred RAT under the current …

Ics - Intelligent Crisis Communication - Method And Control Device For Human-Machine-Environment Data Collection And Data Exchange With An Authority, Verena Blunder

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Driver Recognition And Data Retention Based On Driving Behavior, Verena Blunder

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Additional Removable Control Panel In Steering Wheel Foras Remote Controller For Gaming, Verena Blunder

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Minimal Delay Wifi Display Sharing With User Input Back Channel In Video Conferencing, Harald Dankworth

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Techniques are provided herein for a WiFi Display bridge implemented in telepresence endpoints. This may enhance collaboration technology by upgrading collaboration presentation devices to a remote desktop without requiring software installation. The far-end collaboration presentation devices receive high-fidelity and low-latency audio and video screen captures of the presenting device and have the capability to control the mouse and keyboard.

Dynamic Generation Of An Ontology-Based Ai Schema For Chatbots, Vishal Palliyathu, Deepti Tiwari, Anu Kothari, Vineet Upendra, Ritu Gupta

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Strategic investments in Artificial Intelligence may enable companies to gain business advantages. There are challenges in using generic natural language processing (NLP) capabilities with complex products and with content that requires specialized domain-specific terminologies. Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA)-generated AI schema can leverage enterprise source code to train bots or any other conversational systems to improve the accuracy levels without any manual intervention. A well-defined AI schema is generated from the DITA source files that contain an ontology framework of Intents, Entities, Dialog nodes, along with child nodes, as a result. The schema can be depicted as a JSON file.

Providing Contextual Recommendations Based On Prior Interactions Across Apps, Victor Carbune, Matthew Sharifi

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A user’s interaction with a virtual assistant is typically limited to the context of a single app. As such, the context and history of a user’s interaction with the virtual assistant within one app is completely isolated from the context of history of the user’s interaction with the virtual assistant when using another app. Such compartmentalization reduces the seamlessness with which users can use a virtual assistant for tasks and recommendations that span across multiple apps. With user permission, the techniques described in this disclosure integrate the knowledge of user interaction across apps and contexts. The information in turn enables …

Risk-Appropriate Restrictions On Payment Options, Vishu Goyal, Ming Zhang, Vikas Sukla, Geoffrey Levine, Lin Shi, Padraig O'Mathuna, Andrei Harangus, Gargi M Keeling, Monica Kuchinski

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An online merchant faces at least two types of risks: a financial risk, e.g., the risk that a customer may not pay for goods and services purchased, and a platform risk, e.g., the risk that a customer may abuse the platform or violate the terms of service. This disclosure describes techniques that integrate models of financial and platform risk to generate a consolidated risk profile for a customer. The risk assessment model is proactively applied at the time of customer sign-up to identify high-risk customers. Payment option restrictions are applied to customers deemed to be high risk, e.g., restrictions on …

Automated Intelligent Communication System Configuration Regulator Using Reinforcement Learning Algorithm, Anupam Mukherjee, Rajarathinam Chidambaram

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Techniques are described herein for using an intelligent Reinforcement Learning (RL) based model (agent) along with the respective intelligent and adaptive environment to analyze and learn historical monitoring data collected from on-premise collaboration deployments. The usage pattern may be accurately predicted for each specific day of the week as well as for the next day of the week in corresponding collaboration deployments. Based on the prediction, the administrator may be notified of the predicted network requirement for the next specific day(s). Communication system configuration can also be regulated intelligently as per the requirement for the day(s). If required, the output …

Artificial Intelligence Based Hyper-Realistic Deep Fakes For Participant Video In Collaboration Meetings, Rajarathinam Chidambaram, Karthikeyan Muthusamy

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Techniques are described for Artificial Intelligence (AI) based deep fakes for a participant view in the meeting. A deep fake video may be built from poor quality and noisy/low-light video. A participant can eliminate others in the video that the participant did not intend to see but are in the camera field of view. Quality of video from poor quality cameras can also be eliminated. Moreover, a deep fake algorithm is described to build a high quality hyper realistic video from a low quality/no video scenario from the audio. This can be achieved by capturing only the face metadata on …

Multidirectional Submarine Optical Branching Unit, N/A

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Submarine optical communication systems use branching units to connect branches of a cable to a main cable trunk. Typically, optic fibers from the trunk are branched to one of two branches, while inter-branch communication is nil. This disclosure describes an architecture for an optical branching unit that enables simultaneous inter-branch and trunk-branch connectivity. Connectivity between the trunks and branches is established using optical switches within the branching unit. The techniques enable greater and more effective use of expensive network infrastructure such as submarine optic fibers and optical branching units.

Predicting End-To-End Color Consistency For A Real User Plot, Hp Inc

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Currently Color Consistency is communicated using a single spec which is generated with a complex

experiment and statistical method. The disclosed proposal can predict color consistency for a specific

image/media/print mode combination by using a machine learning model which was trained with

structured data based on a Coor Consistency test method.

Rate Adaption Techniques For Low-Power And Lossy Networks (Llns) Based On Loss Differentiation And Sample Rate, Wenjia Wu, Feiliang Wang, Chuanwei Li, Huimin She

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Proposed herein is a complete solution to choose the appropriate PHY mode for delivering packets between nodes based on loss differentiation and sample rate. With the proper PHY mode selection, the described techniques are capable of distinguishing between fading and collision as the source of poor network performance, which can greatly assist in decreasing the latency of frames in low-power and lossy networks (LLNs).

Techniques To Improve Downlink / Uplink Decoupling For Citizens Broadcast Radio Service (Cbrs) And Other Shared Spectrum Wireless Systems, Mukesh Taneja

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With downlink and uplink decoupling (DUDe), downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) need not be associated with the same base station in a wireless network. It helps to maximize DL and UL data rates, which and can lead to significant capacity, power, and outage gains.

There are limitations with using DL/UL decoupling for CBRS and other wireless systems where resources (such as channel bandwidth, maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (maxEIRP), etc.) for some base stations are controlled by a Spectrum Access System (SAS) or an SAS-like entity. For example, SAS in current Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) systems (LTE-TDD Band 48, …

Automatic Form Filling With Secure Payment Credentials And Biometric Authentication, Ling Lin, Aneesh Ali Nainamvalappil Cheriyakath

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A payments platform includes cloud tokenization and user authentication capabilities that are integrated with browser autofill technology to protect payment instruments such as credit cards from being compromised. A tokenized card number, expiration date, and a one-time use and dynamic value can be passed as part of a payment transaction. These fields can be accepted by merchant websites with no merchant API integration. With cloud tokenization, a credit card Funding Primary Account Number (FPAN) is not shared online. Cloud tokens can be created for a user/FPAN combination and a dynamic value can be used to protect the card from replay …

Secure Authentication And Provisioning Of Hardware Devices, Anonymous

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Computing devices such as wearable devices are often used on enterprise settings. Customers benefit from secure purchase, provisioning, and management of devices. This disclosure describes secure mechanisms to track device purchases, to authenticate devices as genuine and in possession of a customer, and to provide tools that enable customers to manage their devices. Per the described techniques, each manufactured device is provisioned with a unique serial number and a key. Devices that are sold to an end customer (e.g., through a distributor) are authenticated using the serial number and the key. A database is maintained that records device status for …

Ranking Advertisements Based On User Interactions With Virtual Assistant, Matthew Sharifi, Victor Carbune

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In response to a user’s request, a virtual assistant can direct the user to online resources that include relevant content. When the user follows a link to such a resource, the content shown to the user may include advertisements. However, the context of the user’s interaction with the virtual assistant is not incorporated when selecting the advertisements. This disclosure describes techniques to incorporate the details of prior user interactions with the virtual assistant as a factor in relevancy ranking of advertisements shown with recommended external content, such as videos, webpages, etc. The described techniques are implemented with specific user permission …

Smart Democratic Governance - How To Use Data-Analysis+ Platform Technologies To Support + Transform Democratic Governance - - Focus: Processes Of Platform Development (Democratic Tech Development) + Transformation Of Political Processes, Julia Krueger

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The paper addresses the question: how to use data-analysis and platform technologies to support and transform democratic governance. Following a short introduction, (1a) why democracy has to be transformed, and (1b) how democracy has to be transformed, it will (2a) present the vision of a platform directed on supporting and transforming democratic governance with data-analysis and platform technologies, and (2b) outline a potential workflow aka process to realize this idea. The last part (3) will address further questions and considerations related to Democratic Tech Development.¹

1There are to many footnotes and references for an easy-reading, and to few for …

Intent-Based Service Automation For 5g Core Network Function Slicing, Viktor Leijon, John Mullooly, Scott Wainner, Fredrik Jansson

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The techniques presented herein maintain network function (NF) resource adjacencies regardless of the shared or dedicated nature of the NF and independent of the segmentation of the NF's cluster resources across geographic management domains. To achieve this, the techniques use intent-based networking models in order to create NF resources that facilitate the network slice creation and resource allocation. More specifically, the techniques utilize a Yet Another Next Generation (YANG) model representation of a network slice to facilitate creation and state management of all NFs associated with a network slice instance. The YANG model enables inter-site and intercluster adjacencies where cloud-native …

Automatic Content Bookmarking And Summarization For Resuming Paused Content, Matthew Sharifi, Victor Carbune

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Depending on the content and the context, users can require several pauses before being able to completely consume content such as online articles, books, audio/video, or multimedia content. When returning to the content after a break, it can be difficult for users to pick up seamlessly where they left off. These difficulties are exacerbated if a long period has passed after the last pause as the users might not remember details of the content that they’ve already viewed. This disclosure describes techniques to automatically add bookmarks within multimedia content when a user pauses consumption. At a later time when the …

Method And Apparatus For Automated Link Failure Detection In Networks Using Machine Learning, Karthik Babu Harichandra Babu, Xinyuan Huang, Ajay Anand, Mankamana Mishra

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Techniques are presented for automatic link failure prediction and detection with an automatic troubleshooting capability to quickly identify switches/ports involved in the failure before the failure leads to a complete outage. A framework to predict the failure and easily handoff all routing protocols to an alternate path is provided. Such prediction helps a network to react before a failure occurs. Almost zero traffic loss during a failure may be achieved by predicting the failure in advance.

Eliminating Redundant Media Uploads Using A Media Api, Thomas Deselaers, Victor Carbune

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Users that share media such as pictures or videos via smartphones or other devices with cellular data connectivity often end up reuploading the same media via duplicate channels, e.g., multiple instant messaging apps, email, photo gallery, etc. This is costly and can cause excess consumption of the user’s data plan. This disclosure describes a media API, implemented in a device operating system, that reduces such redundant media uploads. When a user attempts an action that requires media upload via an application, the application invokes the API to determine whether the media was previously uploaded via another application. If a prior …

Spitting Algorithm To Improve Drop Detectability Of Optical Drop Detector Sensor Used In Print Systems, Hp Inc

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A solution is presented to improve drop detectability of optical drop detector sensors used in print systems. The

disclosed approach uses the concept of intermediate, cleaning drops between microcirculation and drop detected

sequences in order to prepare the nozzle to be able to produce a reliable and well-formed drop that will be

detected by the sensor.

Granting Traceability Of Assemblies By Ensuring Visual Accessibility Of Assembly Parts Labels Through A Virtual Vision System Implemented At Build Preparation Stage, Hp Inc

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The ability to produce already assembled parts is a remarkable advantage of additive manufacturing

technology over traditional manufacturing. We define an assembly as a collection of parts that are

physically linked and share a common functional goal. Traceability of produced assemblies/parts is a must

for some key manufacturing verticals such as automotive, aerospace and medical. Meaning that all parts

must have proper and reliable identification system, thus enabling production and quality management

systems. Traceability of assemblies using part labels is challenging due to several factors. For instance,

some assembly part labels may not be visually accessible, thus blocking automated/manual quality …

Translating Between Realtime Bi-Directional Conversations And Push-To-Talk Systems, Faisal Siyavudeen, Sanjay Sinha, Ram Mohan R

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The techniques presented herein provide an artificial intelligence (AI)-based conversational agent to allow communications between (i.e., “translate for”) a push-to-talk (PTT) client and endpoints that support real-time, bi-directional conversation, including voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) endpoints (also referred to as IP telephony endpoints) and endpoints running multimedia applications that allow bi-directional, real-time conversation. These techniques are applicable when PTT deployments allow direct calls between endpoints that support real-time, bi-directional conversation (e.g., VoIP endpoints) and PTT endpoints. During these calls, the techniques may allow a caller from the real-time, bi-directional conversation endpoint to have a real-time or nearly real-time conversational experience …

Saving And Recalling Interaction Sequences Of In-App Actions, Victor Carbune, Matthew Sharifi

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When using apps, users can encounter difficulties in figuring out or remembering how to perform action sequences pertaining to specific tasks, especially tasks that are complicated or rarely performed. After successfully performing such tasks, it is cumbersome for the user to remember the details at a later time when they need to perform the task again. Currently, apps or devices do not provide users with the ability to capture and save these details for later recall and use. This disclosure describes techniques that, with user permission, save sequences of actions performed with an app on their device. The user can …

Digital Sticky Notes, Yuzhao Ni

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Sticky notes are commonly utilized for messages and/or reminders for the author of the note and/or other users. This disclosure describes digital sticky notes that can be shared using a computing device (such as a smart speaker) with other users that have physical access to the device. The digital sticky note enables content sharing and collaboration, without requiring a sign-in to the computing device by other users. A user can create a digital sticky note using a virtual assistant. With user permission, the digital sticky note is made visible on an ambient screen of the smart display to all users …

Audience Identification For Secure Video Streaming, Loren Groves

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Organizations that utilize video conferencing, live streaming, or provide recordings of internal events, are at risk of organizational information being leaked, if an unauthorized participant, e.g., another person in the same room as an authorized event participant, gains access to such events. This disclosure describes the use of remote participant audio/video feed to prevent information leakage from a restricted event. Prior to remote participation in an event, user permission is obtained to receive and record media from the remote participant device. The received media are reviewed, e.g., by security personnel, or by automated tools, to detect the presence of unauthorized …