Abstract: A method is provided for characterising and/or prognosing prostate cancer in a subject comprising determining the expression level of at least one of CREM, ERRFI1, SRSF5, PDK4, HJURP, PDRG1, TRPM3, PDE4D, FI2, ADAMTS1, ADAMTS9, B3GNT5, CD38, CEBPD, CENPF, DKK1, EMP1, F3, IL1R1, IL8, JUNB, KLFIO, KLF4, LDLR, LGALS3, LPARI, MALAT1, MTUS1, MYBPC1, NFIL3, NR4A3, OAT, PI15, PTGS2, RHOBTB3, RIN2, RNFT2, SELE, SLC15A2, SOCS2, SOCS3, SSTR1, ST6GAL1, TSC22D1, XBP1 and ZFP36 in a sample from the subject. The method may be used to predict the likelihood of metastasis. Also disclosed are methods for diagnosing and selecting treatment for prostate cancer, together with corresponding methods of treatment. Systems, kits and computer programs for performing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: A controller is operable to: identify virtual machines to be protected in a first storage system; identify logical volumes used by the virtual machines based on first relationship information; calculate workload, based on information of workload monitored for the identified logical volumes; and calculate size of a buffer area in the first storage system to be used for temporarily storing copy data to be sent to a second storage system in remote copy procedure of one or more remote copy pairs, based on the calculated workload, each copy pair being formed by a logical volume of the identified logical volumes in the first storage system as primary logical volume and another logical volume in the second storage system as secondary logical volume, so that the buffer area having a size equal to or greater than the calculated size can be used to manage protection of the identified virtual machines.

Abstract: A method for producing a film, the method comprising melting a layer of precursor particles on a substrate until at least a portion of the melted particles are planarized and merged to produce the film. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a photovoltaic film, the method comprising depositing particles having a photovoltaic or other property onto a substrate, and affixing the particles to the substrate, wherein the particles may or may not be subsequently melted. Also described herein are films produced by these methods, methods for producing a patterned film on a substrate, and methods for producing a multilayer structure.

Abstract: A source data file can be loaded into a database by extracting data from the source data file at a computing device, validating the data from the source data file at the computing device, transforming the data from the source data file at the computing device, requesting the data to be transferred to a first database at a first message processor module, delivering the data to the first database, and responding that the data has been transferred to the first database at the first message processor module to acknowledge receipt of the data in the database at the computing device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing expedited loading/inserting of data by an entity. Specifically, the invention expedites the loading/inserting of large quantities of data to database tables. Initially received data for loading is processed, via multi-row insert, onto in-memory or temporary tables. The data is staged on a temporary table while the appropriate base table is determined. Once determined, data from the temporary table is pointed to the base table. In this way, a massive amount of data loading from the temporary table to a base table may occur. This prevents logging and locking associated with adding individual data points or row to a base table independently. Errors are check and processed accordingly. Once updated, the data on the temporary table is deleted in mass and a check point restart is issued.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing customer document indexing and presentment for expedited loading, inserting, updating, and presenting documents within a database framework. The documents include customer documents based on customer interaction with the entity. Specifically, the invention receives electronic documents from sources within the entity. The invention expedites the loading/inserting of large quantities of documents to database tables for storage. Initially received data for loading is processed, via partitioning, onto temporary tables. The documents are staged and subsequently pointed to a destination base table for storage. In this way, a massive amount of data loading from the temporary table to a base table may occur. Once loaded, notification of the documents availability for customer access is then provided to the customer. The documents are then either sent to the customer or accessible by the customer via application.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for the impregnation of air with the vapour or aerosol of a substance in a ‘controllable manner to enable the testing or training of detection means to evaluate and quantify the presence of the substance in an enclosed volume, and i?• particular to enable production of training aids and quality assurance test items for use in canine-olfaction based security screening.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing expedited updating of data stored by an entity. Specifically, the invention expedites the updating of data within large quantities of data on database tables. Initially received update data is processed, via multi-row insert, onto in-memory or temporary tables. The update data is staged on a temporary table while the appropriate base table (housing the data to be updated) is determined. Once determined, update data from the temporary table is pointed to the base table. In this way, a massive amount of data updating may occur. This prevents logging and locking associated with adding individual data updates or row updates to the base table independently. Errors are check and processed accordingly. Once updated, the update data on the temporary table is deleted in mass and a check point restart is issued.

Abstract: A method for producing a film, the method comprising melting a layer of precursor particles on a substrate until at least a portion of the melted particles are planarized and merged to produce the film. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a photovoltaic film, the method comprising depositing particles having a photovoltaic or other property onto a substrate, and affixing the particles to the substrate, wherein the particles may or may not be subsequently melted. Also described herein are films produced by these methods, methods for producing a patterned film on a substrate, and methods for producing a multilayer structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing expedited loading/inserting of data by an entity. Specifically, the invention expedites the loading/inserting of large quantities of data to database tables. Initially received data for loading is processed, via multi-row insert, onto in-memory or temporary tables. The data is staged on a temporary table while the appropriate base table is determined. Once determined, data from the temporary table is pointed to the base table. In this way, a massive amount of data loading from the temporary table to a base table may occur. This prevents logging and locking associated with adding individual data points or row to a base table independently. Errors are check and processed accordingly. Once updated, the data on the temporary table is deleted in mass and a check point restart is issued.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for providing expedited updating of data stored by an entity. Specifically, the invention expedites the updating of data within large quantities of data on database tables. Initially received update data is processed, via multi-row insert, onto in-memory or temporary tables. The update data is staged on a temporary table while the appropriate base table (housing the data to be updated) is determined. Once determined, update data from the temporary table is pointed to the base table. In this way, a massive amount of data updating may occur. This prevents logging and locking associated with adding individual data updates or row updates to the base table independently. Errors are check and processed accordingly. Once updated, the update data on the temporary table is deleted in mass and a check point restart is issued.

Abstract: A ramp assembly includes an elongated frame sized and shaped to extend between a first door and a second door aligned opposite each other on opposed sides of a vehicle; a first sectional ramp section having a first end and a second end; and a second sectional ramp having a first end and a second end. The first sectional ramp is slidably moveable along the frame from a stored position to a deployed position on either of the opposed sides of the vehicle. The second sectional ramp is positioned adjacent the first sectional ramp and is slidably moveable along the frame from a stored position to a deployed position on either of the opposed sides of the vehicle. The ramp assembly also includes a first locking mechanism coupled to the first end of each of the first sectional ramp and the second sectional ramp; and a second locking mechanism coupled to the second end of each of the first sectional ramp and the second sectional ramp.

Abstract: A ramp assembly includes an elongated frame sized and shaped to extend between a first door and a second door aligned opposite each other on opposed sides of a vehicle; a first sectional ramp section having a first end and a second end; and a second sectional ramp having a first end and a second end. The first sectional ramp is slidably moveable along the frame from a stored position to a deployed position on either of the opposed sides of the vehicle. The second sectional ramp is positioned adjacent the first sectional ramp and is slidably moveable along the frame from a stored position to a deployed position on either of the opposed sides of the vehicle. The ramp assembly also includes a first locking mechanism coupled to the first end of each of the first sectional ramp and the second sectional ramp; and a second locking mechanism coupled to the second end of each of the first sectional ramp and the second sectional ramp.

Abstract: A solution for analyzing a circuit using initial charge information is provided. In particular, one or more nodes in a design for the circuit is initialized with an initial charge. The charge can comprise a non-equilibrium charge, thereby simulating the history effect, the impact of a charged particle, electro-static discharge (ESD), and/or the like. Operation of the circuit is then simulated over the set of input cycles based on the initial charge(s). To this extent, the non-equilibrium initial condition solution enables the state of the circuit to be controlled and solves the initial system based on these values. This capability is very useful to condition the circuit at a worst-case, best-case, and/or the like, status. Further, in one embodiment of the invention, a set of equations are provided to implement the non-equilibrium initial charge analysis, which provide a more efficient initialization of the circuit than current solutions.

Abstract: An insert is for the structural assembly of an electrical enclosure. The structural assembly includes a channel member having a generally flat portion with an aperture and a retaining mechanism, a side sheet coupled to the channel member, and a fastener coupling the channel member to the side sheet. The insert includes a first end portion inserted into the aperture and abutting the side sheet, a second end portion distal from the first end portion, a shoulder portion proximate the second end portion and being engaged by the retaining mechanism, and a tapered portion between the first end portion and the shoulder portion. An axial opening extends through the first end portion, the tapered portion, and the second end portion in order to receive the fastener. Tabs and corresponding notches facilitate proper assembly of the electrical enclosure and the fastener secures the electrical enclosure, once assembled.

Abstract: A novel probe card that comprises a set of fiducials and a method for using the same are disclosed. The set of fiducials comprises a first fiducial and a second fiducial fixed relative to the probe card substrate. Comparing the relative positions of the fiducials determines whether the probes are in proper alignment. This can be performed by the unaided eye or by using a low powered microscope. This novel probe card may also be used with computer vision alignment methods, thus enhancing the speed and accuracy of the computer vision method.

Abstract: A plastics waste processor is provided for efficiently compacting and melting plastics waste, so as to form easily disposable compact plastic units having a volume considerably smaller than the unprocessed plastics waste. The plastics waste processor has a waste containment chamber, a rotating chamber door, a jam breaker bar to facilitate opening of the door when jammed by melted plastic waste, pneumatically driven waste compaction means with plastic shedding rams, a waste containment chamber heating system, a processor temperature monitoring means, a cooling means, and a control means. Further a cable and hose management system is provided for protection of moving cables and hoses, as well as a washdown system for automatic cleaning of the processor.

Abstract: A medical device preferably includes a tube and at least one adjustable inflatable anchor. The anchor is capable of securing the tube to the patient to resist removal of the tube in the patient when the anchor is inflated within the patient. The anchor slidingly engages the tube such that the insertion depth can be selected by the user. In at least one embodiment, a second inflatable anchor is included for positioning outside of the patient.

Abstract: This invention relates to inflatable anchor members for securing devices in an orifice. Anchor member comprises a fluid tight material having an inflatable interior. The anchor is configured to include an opening for receiving a device. The anchor may be inflated to secure the device within its opening. The anchor includes a fill line for receiving and removing fill material from the anchor. The anchor may be disposed inside the chest of a patient and inflated to secure a chest tube in position without the need for sutures. A second inflatable anchor may be used and positioned on an opposite side of an orifice from the first anchor to hinder movement of a device passing therethrough.