Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises: receiving update data from a data source, the update data being part of a data feed from the data source; in response to receiving the update data from the data source, storing the update data in a data buffer; transmitting the update data from the data buffer to a data transformer, the data transformer being configured to transform the update data and to transmit the transformed update data to an online service, the update data being continued to be stored in the data buffer subsequent to the transmitting of the update data to the data transformer; receiving a request for retransmission of the update data from the data buffer to the data transformer, and in response to the request for retransmission, retransmitting the update data from the data buffer to the data transformer.

Abstract: A search system is provided with an on-line social network system. When a user of the on-line social network system requests a search, the search system examines a member profile representing the user in the on-line social network system and derives, from the member profile, additional terms to be included into the search request together with the user-supplied search terms. The resulting query is processed by applying the AND operator to the user-supplied terms and a weighted OR operator to the additional terms derived from the member profile. The search results obtained by executing the query are made available to the requesting user.

Abstract: A powertrain system including an engine and transmission is described, and includes a temperature sensor disposed to monitor a hydraulic fluid for the transmission. A method for monitoring the temperature sensor includes monitoring engine operation including engine coolant temperature and monitoring a signal output from the temperature sensor. An indicated temperature slope is determined based upon the signal output from the temperature sensor, and a temperature region associated with the engine coolant temperature is determined. Performance of the temperature sensor is evaluated based upon the indicated temperature slope and minimum and maximum temperature slope thresholds that are associated with the temperature region.

Abstract: A powertrain system including an engine and transmission is described, and includes a temperature sensor disposed to monitor a hydraulic fluid for the transmission. A method for monitoring the temperature sensor includes monitoring engine operation including engine coolant temperature and monitoring a signal output from the temperature sensor. An indicated temperature slope is determined based upon the signal output from the temperature sensor, and a temperature region associated with the engine coolant temperature is determined. Performance of the temperature sensor is evaluated based upon the indicated temperature slope and minimum and maximum temperature slope thresholds that are associated with the temperature region.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method comprises: receiving update data from a data source, the update data being part of a data feed from the data source; in response to receiving the update data from the data source, storing the update data in a data buffer; transmitting the update data from the data buffer to a data transformer, the data transformer being configured to transform the update data and to transmit the transformed update data to an online service, the update data being continued to be stored in the data buffer subsequent to the transmitting of the update data to the data transformer; receiving a request for retransmission of the update data from the data buffer to the data transformer, and in response to the request for retransmission, retransmitting the update data from the data buffer to the data transformer.

Abstract: A search system is provided with an on-line social network system. When a user of the on-line social network system requests a search, the search system examines a member profile representing the user in the on-line social network system and derives, from the member profile, additional terms to be included into the search request together with the user-supplied search terms. The resulting query is processed by applying the AND operator to the user-supplied terms and a weighted OR operator to the additional terms derived from the member profile. The search results obtained by executing the query are made available to the requesting user.

Abstract: A job referral system is provided with an on-line social network system. In response to detecting that a member profile has been identified as representing a member that is a potential candidate for a job represented by a job posting, the job referral system identifies the name of the target organization, at which the target job is being advertised via the job posting, and a connection of that member who is currently employed at the target organization. The job posting is then communicated to that connection, together with a referral invitation message.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for managing a search engine using dynamic similarity. A method includes retrieving a query submitted to a production search engine, executing the query at a testing search engine to generate testing search results, comparing the production search results with the testing search results to generate a correlation coefficient, selecting a similarity threshold constraint using the correlation coefficient, and flagging the testing search engine as valid in response to the correlation coefficient satisfying the similarity threshold constraint.

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle includes signaling a transmission to shift into a first gear ratio and sensing a current gear ratio of the transmission after signaling the transmission to shift into the first gear ratio. The method further includes implementing a diagnostic transmission shift control strategy to override a normal transmission shift control strategy when the current sensed gear ratio is not equal to the requested first gear ratio to verify proper functionality of a mode control valve that is responsible for shifting the transmission into the first gear ratio.

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle includes signaling a transmission to shift into a first gear ratio and sensing a current gear ratio of the transmission after signaling the transmission to shift into the first gear ratio. The method further includes implementing a diagnostic transmission shift control strategy to override a normal transmission shift control strategy when the current sensed gear ratio is not equal to the requested first gear ratio to verify proper functionality of a mode control valve that is responsible for shifting the transmission into the first gear ratio.

Abstract: A system includes an auxiliary pump that provides pressurized fluid to a transmission during an engine auto stop/start event. A mechanical pump provides pressurized fluid to a transmission during engine operation after the engine auto stop/start event. An auxiliary pump diagnostic system includes a slip determination module that determines slip of a torque converter based on an engine speed and a transmission input speed. A fault determination module diagnoses a fault in the auxiliary pump in response to an engine auto start and based on the slip of the torque converter.

Abstract: An auxiliary pump diagnostic system includes a slip determination module and a fault determination module. The slip determination module determines slip of a torque converter based on an engine speed and a transmission input speed. The fault determination module diagnoses a fault in an auxiliary pump based on the slip of the torque converter.