Abstract: A computer-implemented system for job matching of candidates and vacancies, comprises: a candidate memory storing data of at least one candidate profile associated with a respective candidate and consisting of a plurality of different candidate categories, wherein each candidate category comprises candidate category data associated with the candidate; and a vacancy memory storing data of at least one vacancy profile associated with a respective vacancy and consisting of a plurality of different vacancy categories, wherein each vacancy category comprises vacancy category data associated with the vacancy. A matching module is configured to receive the at least one candidate profile, receive the at least one vacancy profile, determine at least one similarity score between the at least one candidate profile and the at least one vacancy profile, and determine a job matching result based on the at least one similarity score. An information module is configured to communicate the job matching result to a user.

Abstract: A composite material can include: a substrate of a first reaction-bonded silicon carbide (first RB-SiC) material; and a reaction-bonded diamond-retaining silicon carbide (RB-DSiC) layer bonded to a surface of the substrate. In some aspects, the RB-DSiC layer includes diamond particles bonded with a second reaction-bonded silicon carbide (second RB-SiC) material. The diamond particles may be homogeneously distributed through the second RB-SiC or only at the surface thereof. The diamond particles can be in an ordered pattern or un-ordered pattern. For example, a CMP conditioning disc can include the composite material of one of the embodiments.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system for job matching of candidates and vacancies, comprises: a candidate memory storing data of at least one candidate profile associated with a respective candidate and consisting of a plurality of different candidate categories, wherein each candidate category comprises candidate category data associated with the candidate; and a vacancy memory storing data of at least one vacancy profile associated with a respective vacancy and consisting of a plurality of different vacancy categories, wherein each vacancy category comprises vacancy category data associated with the vacancy. A matching module is configured to receive the at least one candidate profile, receive the at least one vacancy profile, determine at least one similarity score between the at least one candidate profile and the at least one vacancy profile, and determine a job matching result based on the at least one similarity score. An information module is configured to communicate the job matching result to a user.

Abstract: A method of transporting an unmanned aircraft (UA) is provided. The method may include determining a route for transporting an unmanned aircraft (UA). Further, the method may include determining at least one vehicle for transporting the UA along the determined route. The method may also include deploying the UA to a first waypoint of the determined route. Moreover, the method may include docking the UA to a first docking station mounted to a first vehicle of the at least one vehicle proximate the first waypoint. In addition, the method may include transporting the UA to a second waypoint of the determined route via the first vehicle, and undocking the UA from the first docking station at the second waypoint.

Abstract: A method of transporting an unmanned aircraft (UA) is provided. The method may include determining a route for transporting an unmanned aircraft (UA). Further, the method may include determining at least one vehicle for transporting the UA along the determined route. The method may also include deploying the UA to a first waypoint of the determined route. Moreover, the method may include docking the UA to a first docking station mounted to a first vehicle of the at least one vehicle proximate the first waypoint. In addition, the method may include transporting the UA to a second waypoint of the determined route via the first vehicle, and undocking the UA from the first docking station at the second waypoint.

Abstract: A diamond-reinforced SiC ceramic composite material and shaped article. The addition of diamond to the microstructure greatly enhances properties such as hardness and Young's modulus. Such a composite material has considerable promise as an armor material. In particular, significant increases in ballistic performance can be achieved versus a non-diamond-containing composite, particularly versus the M993 threat. Reaction bonded silicon carbide (RBSC) ceramics with 7% diamond were shown to offer ballistic performance levels that matched the best commercial ceramics tested on the program.

Abstract: The present invention outlines a novel approach to utilizing the results of genomic sequence information by computer-directed polynucleotide assembly based upon information available in databases such as the human genome database. Specifically, the present invention may be used to select, synthesize and assemble a novel, synthetic target polynucleotide sequence encoding a target polypeptide. The target polynucleotide may encode a target polypeptide that exhibits enhanced or altered biological activity as compared to a model polypeptide encoded by a natural (wild-type) or model polynucleotide sequence.

Abstract: A method for analyzing nucleic acid obtained from a cell sample on a platform is described. A platform having a cell selector, a nucleic acid selector, and an array of microlocations, wherein at least one microlocation has an associated capture sequence, is provided. The cell selector is contacted with a cell sample, wherein a portion of the cells remain associated with the cell selector. At least a portion of cells associated with the cell selector are lysed to release a nucleic acid sample. The nucleic acid selector is then contacted with the nucleic acid sample, such that a portion of the nucleic acid sample remains associated with the nucleic acid selector. The associated nucleic acid sample is then released from the nucleic acid selector and then is contacted with the array of microlocations, such that at least a portion of the released nucleic acid sample hybridizes with the capture sequence.

Abstract: Novel TNF? antibody polypeptides and nucleic acids are disclosed. Methods of utilizing the polypeptides to treat TNF?-related diseases are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for analyzing nucleic acid obtained from a cell sample on a platform is described. A platform having a cell selector, a nucleic acid selector, and an array of microlocations, wherein at least one microlocation has an associated capture sequence, is provided. The cell selector is contacted with a cell sample, wherein a portion of the cells remain associated with the cell selector. At least a portion of cells associated with the cell selector are lysed to release a nucleic acid sample. The nucleic acid selector is then contacted with the nucleic acid sample, such that a portion of the nucleic acid sample remains associated with the nucleic acid selector. The associated nucleic acid sample is then released from the nucleic acid selector and then is contacted with the array of microlocations, such that at least a portion of the released nucleic acid sample hybridizes with the capture sequence.

Abstract: Novel TNF? antibody polypeptides and nucleic acids are disclosed. Methods of utilizing the polypeptides to treat TNF?-related diseases are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel TNF? antibody polypeptides and nucleic acids are disclosed. Methods of utilizing the polypeptides to treat TNF?-related diseases are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel TNF? antibody polypeptides and nucleic acids are disclosed. Methods of utilizing the polypeptides to treat TNF?-related diseases are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically performing a measurement of a power plant's battery backup capacity. The process comprises reducing an output voltage of a rectifier and identifying a time when said output voltage has been so reduced, measuring the voltage (e.g., at the output of the battery) to determine when the battery has been discharged and identifying a time when the battery has been determined to be discharged, calculating the period of time for the battery to discharge based on the two identified times, restoring the output voltage of the rectifier, and comparing the calculated period of time for the battery to discharge to a predetermined minimum acceptable period of time for the battery to discharge. Advantageously, this process is performed automatically at predetermined intervals or in accordance with a predetermined scheduling algorithm, and is advantageously performed during known “off-peak” time periods (e.g., during the overnight hours).

Abstract: The present invention outlines a novel approach to utilizing the results of genomic sequence information by computer-directed polynucleotide assembly based upon information available in databases such as the human genome database. Specifically, the present invention may be used to select, synthesize and assemble a novel, synthetic target polynucleotide sequence encoding a target polypeptide. The target polynucleotide may encode a target polypeptide that exhibits enhanced or altered biological activity as compared to a model polypeptide encoded by a natural (wild-type) or model polynucleotide sequence.

Abstract: A self-addressable, self-assembling microelectronic device is designed and fabricated to actively carry out and control multi-step and multiplex molecular biological reactions in microscopic formats. These reactions include nucleic acid hybridizations, antibody/antigen reactions, diagnostics, and biopolymer synthesis. The device can be fabricated using both microlithographic and micro-machining techniques. The device can electronically control the transport and attachment of specific binding entities to specific micro-locations. The specific binding entities include molecular biological molecules such as nucleic acids and polypeptides. The device can subsequently control the transport and reaction of analytes or reactants at the addressed specific micro-locations. The device is able to concentrate analytes and reactants, remove non-specifically bound molecules, provide stringency control for DNA hybridization reactions, and improve the detection of analytes. The device can be electronically replicated.

Abstract: The invention provides an isolated diverse population of VH-like binding polypeptides. Each binding polypeptide within the population comprising an unascertained combination of an immunoglobulin VH region exon encoded polypeptide, a JH region exon encoded polypeptide and a D region exon encoded polypeptide, wherein the VH, D and JH region exon encoded polypeptides are joined in a single polypeptide forming an immunoglobulin VH-like binding polypeptide, or a functional fragment thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a basic genetic operating system for an autonomous prototrophic nanomachine having a nanomachine genome encoding a minimal gene set sufficient for viability. Also provided is a basic genetic operating system for an autonomous auxotrophic nanomachine having a nanomachine genome encoding a minimal gene set sufficient for viability in the presence of an auxotrophic biomolecule. The minimal gene set encoded by the basic genetic operating system can contain the functional categories of transcription, translation, aerobic metabolism, glycolysis/pyruvate dehydrogenase/pentose phosphate pathways, carbohydrate metabolism, central intermediary metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, transport and binding proteins, and housekeeping functions. Functional categories can be arranged in a predetermined physical or temporal order.

Abstract: The present invention outlines a novel approach to utilizing the results of genomic sequence information by computer-directed polynucleotide assembly based upon information available in databases such as the human genome database. Specifically, the present invention may be used to select, synthesize and assemble a novel, synthetic target polynucleotide sequence encoding a target polypeptide. The target polynucleotide may encode a target polypeptide that exhibits enhanced or altered biological activity as compared to a model polypeptide encoded by a natural (wild-type) or model polynucleotide sequence.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach to utilizing the results of genomic sequence information by computer-directed polynucleotide assembly based upon information available in databases such as the human genome database. Specifically, the present invention can be used to select, synthesize and assemble a novel, synthetic target polynucleotide sequence encoding a target polypeptide. The target polynucleotide can encode a target polypeptide that exhibits enhanced or altered biological activity as compared to a model polypeptide encoded by a natural (wild-type) or model polynucleotide sequence.