Abstract: A system and method for management of a talent network are disclosed. The system includes an expert ranking measurement subsystem configured to compute a quantitative score of an expert for a user query based on a talent metric and a trust metric, a qualitative score measurement subsystem configured to compute a qualitative score of the expert based on a content score and an activity score, wherein the content score is computed based on a content provided by the expert and the activity score is computed based on an activity occurring on a profile of the expert, an overall expert rank calculation subsystem configured to calculate an overall rank of the expert, wherein the overall expert rank is calculated based on the quantitative score, the qualitative score, predefined weightages assigned to the connection relationship, the plurality of professional achievements, the content score, the activity score, and user preferences.

Abstract: A system and method for management of a talent network are disclosed. The system includes an expert ranking measurement subsystem configured to compute a quantitative score of an expert for a user query based on a talent metric and a trust metric, a qualitative score measurement subsystem configured to compute a qualitative score of the expert based on a content score and an activity score, wherein the content score is computed based on a content provided by the expert and the activity score is computed based on an activity occurring on a profile of the expert, an overall expert rank calculation subsystem configured to calculate an overall rank of the expert, wherein the overall expert rank is calculated based on the quantitative score, the qualitative score, predefined weightages assigned to the connection relationship, the plurality of professional achievements, the content score, the activity score, and user preferences.

Abstract: A system and method for management of a talent network are disclosed. The system includes an expert ranking measurement subsystem configured to compute a quantitative score of an expert for a user query based on a talent metric and a trust metric, a qualitative score measurement subsystem configured to compute a qualitative score of the expert based on a content score and an activity score, wherein the content score is computed based on a content provided by the expert and the activity score is computed based on an activity occurring on a profile of the expert, an overall expert rank calculation subsystem configured to calculate an overall rank of the expert, wherein the overall expert rank is calculated based on the quantitative score, the qualitative score, predefined weightages assigned to the connection relationship, the plurality of professional achievements, the content score, the activity score, and user preferences.

Abstract: A system and method for management of a talent network are disclosed. The system includes an expert ranking measurement subsystem configured to compute a quantitative score of an expert for a user query based on a talent metric and a trust metric, a qualitative score measurement subsystem configured to compute a qualitative score of the expert based on a content score and an activity score, wherein the content score is computed based on a content provided by the expert and the activity score is computed based on an activity occurring on a profile of the expert, an overall expert rank calculation subsystem configured to calculate an overall rank of the expert, wherein the overall expert rank is calculated based on the quantitative score, the qualitative score, predefined weightages assigned to the connection relationship, the plurality of professional achievements, the content score, the activity score, and user preferences.

Abstract: Product/service data may be provided to consumers in an environment of manufacturers/service providers, distributors and consumers linked via a data broker. The data broker may provide product/service data in response to receiving identifiers associated with products/services. The identifiers may be generated by the data broker. The identifiers may be provided to the consumers.

Abstract: A passive key fob reader for receiving a key fob and controlling actuation of a vehicle is provided with a “wake up” system that includes a sensor, such as a reed or Hall-effect switch which can sense the presence of a magnet on the key fob. The key fob is preferably provided with a magnet such that when inserted into the key fob reader, it wakes up the sensor, and causes the sensor to actuate a control to query the key fob and identify whether the key fob has an appropriate identification number. In a second embodiment, the sensor is located remotely from the key fob reader.

Abstract: A method of securing a tire pressure-monitoring device to a vehicle wheel includes the steps of welding a bracket within a tire wheel well. The bracket assembly includes a weld surface that corresponds to a surface on the wheel rim. The weld surface includes a common curvature that matches the surface of the wheel and also includes a material compatible with welding to the wheel rim.

Abstract: Medical prescription data is electronically written or captured with a RFID scanner device to an RFID tag. This RFID tag can be attached to a written or printed form of the prescription. This prescription RFID tag is read at the pharmacy using a RFID reader. The data written to the RFID tag contains prescription related information and optionally an encryption key to authenticate the prescription. The scanners and readers can be connected in a network link to a host environment. The RFID tag is optionally removed from the written prescription and attached to the medicine container in which the medicine is dispensed, at the pharmacy.

Abstract: An intake manifold includes a permanent runner which provides airflow communication between a plenum volume and a plurality of engine cylinders. An active runner assembly retracts into and extends from the permanent runner assembly in response to a drive system which communicates with a controller to selectively change the length of the intake manifold assembly to optimize performance. The permanent runner assembly includes a plurality of fixed length passages and the active runner assembly includes a plurality of active runner passages. Each active runner passage telescopes in and out of a respective fixed length passage to vary the effective length between the plenum and the engine cylinder.

Abstract: A butterfly valve blade (16) is attached to a shaft (18) by a laser weld between an inner surface (24) of the butterfly valve blade (16) and the shaft (18). The shaft (18) includes a plastic portion (22) composed of a laser absorbent material. The butterfly valve blade (16) is formed of a laser transparent plastic material. A laser is directed through the butterfly valve blade (16) onto the plastic portion (22) of the shaft (18). Energy form the laser heats the laser absorbent material of the shaft (18) that melts in the presence of the laser. The butterfly valve blade (16) is heated by the heated shaft (18) to melt and form the desired weld that secures the butterfly valve blade (16) to the shaft (18).

Abstract: A method of securing a tire pressure-monitoring device to a vehicle wheel includes the steps of welding a bracket within a tire wheel well. The bracket assembly includes a weld surface that corresponds to a surface on the wheel rim. The weld surface includes a common curvature that matches the surface of the wheel and also includes a material compatible with welding to the wheel rim.

Abstract: An intake manifold includes a permanent runner which provides airflow communication between a plenum volume and a plurality of engine cylinders. An active runner assembly retracts into and extends from the permanent runner assembly in response to a drive system which communicates with a controller to selectively change the length of the intake manifold assembly to optimize performance. The permanent runner assembly includes a plurality of fixed length passages and the active runner assembly includes a plurality of active runner passages. Each active runner passage telescopes in and out of a respective fixed length passage to vary the effective length between the plenum and the engine cylinder.