Abstract: A project analysis and recommendation system having a user interface configured to receive user input regarding a project and various project parameters; one or more sets of computer instructions, a user skill database, and a candidate skill database; and a processor configured to implement the one or more sets of computer instructions from the non-transitory computer readable medium. The processor configured to perform the following tasks: analyze the user skill database; determine a match between the plurality of necessary competencies and one or more user profiles; analyze the candidate skill database; determine a match between the plurality of necessary competencies and one or more potential candidate profiles; and generate a user recommendation relating to an internal assignment of the project, user training, an external assignment of the project, or an external candidate hire.

Abstract: Contemplated herein is a system and method for answering user queries, the system and method including a tracked user skill database, a historical database, and a training content database wherein processing circuitry can determine a tool being utilized by a user; receive a user input query; tokenize the user input query and associate one or more tokens with the user input query; and search the databases so as to match the query with content within the databases. The system can then present potential matches to the user and receiving input regarding user satisfaction with regard to the potential matches presented. If the answer is not satisfactory the system can then analyze the tracked user skill database for user profiles indicating proficiency in the matched feature of the query.

Abstract: A project analysis, and match recommendation system having a user interface configured to receive user input regarding a project and associated parameters. The system also includes one or more processors configured to implement one or more sets of computer instructions which instruct the one or more processors to analyze a worker skill database having a plurality of worker profiles and associated worker skill proficiencies associated with one or more particular worker proficiencies; and determine a match between a plurality of particular required project competencies and one or more worker profiles having one or more particular worker proficiencies so as to facilitate optimal project assignment or placement.

Abstract: An apparatus to connect two mass timber (CLT, LVL, or other configurations) shear wall panels, comprising a high load deformation capacity steel connector, wherein the connector comprises a high stiffness that shifts to a low stiffness during a high intensity earthquake or significant wind loading event.

Abstract: An apparatus to connect two mass timber (CLT, LVL, or other configurations) shear wall panels, comprising a high load deformation capacity steel connector, wherein the connector comprises a high stiffness that shifts to a low stiffness during a high intensity earthquake or significant wind loading event.

Abstract: An apparatus to connect two mass timber (CLT, LVL, or other configurations) shear wall panels, comprising a high load deformation capacity steel connector, wherein the connector comprises a high stiffness that shifts to a low stiffness during a high intensity earthquake or significant wind loading event.

Abstract: Contemplated herein is a system and method for answering user queries, the system and method including a tracked user skill database, a historical database, and a training content database wherein processing circuitry can determine a tool being utilized by a user; receive a user input query; tokenize the user input query and associate one or more tokens with the user input query; and search the databases so as to match the query with content within the databases. The system can then present potential matches to the user and receiving input regarding user satisfaction with regard to the potential matches presented. If the answer is not satisfactory the system can then analyze the tracked user skill database for user profiles indicating proficiency in the matched feature of the query.

Abstract: A project analysis and recommendation system having a user interface configured to receive user input regarding a project and various project parameters; one or more sets of computer instructions, a user skill database, and a candidate skill database; and a processor configured to implement the one or more sets of computer instructions from the non-transitory computer readable medium. The processor configured to perform the following tasks: analyze the user skill database; determine a match between the plurality of necessary competencies and one or more user profiles; analyze the candidate skill database; determine a match between the plurality of necessary competencies and one or more potential candidate profiles; and generate a user recommendation relating to an internal assignment of the project, user training, an external assignment of the project, or an external candidate hire.

Abstract: A project analysis, and match recommendation system having a user interface configured to receive user input regarding a project and associated parameters. The system also includes one or more processors configured to implement one or more sets of computer instructions which instruct the one or more processors to analyze a worker skill database having a plurality of worker profiles and associated worker skill proficiencies associated with one or more particular worker proficiencies; and determine a match between a plurality of particular required project competencies and one or more worker profiles having one or more particular worker proficiencies so as to facilitate optimal project assignment or placement.

Abstract: An apparatus to connect two mass timber (CLT, LVL, or other configurations) shear wall panels, comprising a high load deformation capacity steel connector, wherein the connector comprises a high stiffness that shifts to a low stiffness during a high intensity earthquake or significant wind loading event.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems include a capsule that houses one or more peripheral devices, such as radios, capable of being used with hand-held computing devices such as RFID tag readers. A receptacle can be mounted on the hand-held computing device. The receptacle receives the capsule. Electrical connectors on the capsule and the receptacle mate when the receptacle is received by the receptacle, to electrically connect the peripheral device and the hand-held computing device. A seal is provided to prevent infiltration of water, dust, and other contaminates into the electrical connectors. A portion of the capsule is exposed when the capsule is located in the receptacle, to accommodate external antennas, connectors, optical ports, etc. that may be required by the peripheral device.

Abstract: An integrated circuit having an n-channel MOSFET device and a JFET device. The integrated circuit includes a semiconductor layer having an upper surface, an MOS transistor device formed in a doped well of a first conductivity type extending from the semiconductor upper surface and a JFET device. The JFET device includes a channel region in the semiconductor layer spaced from, and having a peak concentration positioned a predetermined distance below, the upper surface. An associated method of manufacturing includes introducing p-type dopant into the semiconductor surface to form a p-well in which the NMOS device is formed and a source and a drain of the JFET device. N-type dopant is introduced into the semiconductor surface to form an n-type region of the NMOS device below the p-well and a gate region of the JFET device.

Abstract: User data is read from a medium having servo data and user data encoded thereon. The user data is read with a read/write head that is operable in a write mode and a read mode. Servo data is read in a time window following a transition from write mode to read mode, with a frequency passband that has a first low frequency corner. User data is read from the medium after expiration of the time window, with a frequency passband that has a second low frequency corner that is lower than the first low frequency corner.