Abstract: Disclosed are an active metal brazing paste composition, a brazing paste and a method for brazing ceramics and metals. The composition includes a binder and metal powder. The metal powder includes active metal brazing powder and brazing-aid metal powder. The brazing-aid metal powder contains copper powder and/or copper-silver alloy powder. The active metal brazing powder is alloy powder containing copper, silver, and an active metal. With the total weight of the metal powder as a reference, the content of the active metal is 1.5 wt % or more, the content of silver is 40 wt % to 90 wt %, and the content of oxygen is 0.5 wt % or less.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for ranking search results and generating a presentation. In some implementations, a search system generates a presentation based on a search query. In some implementations, a search system ranks search results based on data stored in a knowledge graph. In some implementations, a search system identifies a modifying concept such as a superlative in a received search query, and determines ranking properties based on the modifying concept.

Abstract: A Personal TV System receives a plurality of video segments constituting a TV program and information describing each segment, and controls the display of the segments to a viewer in accordance with preferences of the viewer and with the description of each segment. Segments may be omitted or replaced with substitute segments. The viewer may review his preferences and edit or replace them. In a multi-viewer household, the system may prompt a viewer to confirm her preferences. A TV program may contain interactive segments, and when the viewer chooses to interact with a particular segment, the system automatically stores all subsequently received segments for later viewing while the viewer interacts with the selected segment. The system may present TV program choices to the viewer selected and arranged in accordance with her preferences.

Abstract: The method and system for TV user profile data prediction and modeling allows accurate and narrowly focused behavioral clustering. A client-side system classifies television consumers into representative user profiles. The profiles target individual user advertising and program preference category groups. A contextual behavioral profiling system determines the user's monitor behavior and content preferences, and the system may be continually updated with user information. A behavioral model database is queried by various system modules. The programming, including targeted advertising for television and interactive television is based on the profile data prediction, modeling and preference determination. The system is enabled to present a complete program sequence to the viewer based on the preference determination and stored programming.

Abstract: The method and system for TV user profile data prediction and modeling allows accurate and narrowly focused behavioral clustering. A client-side system classifies television consumers into representative user profiles. The profiles target individual user advertising and program preference category groups. A contextual behavioral profiling system determines the user's monitor behavior and content preferences, and the system may be continually updated with user information. A behavioral model database is queried by various system modules. The programming, including targeted advertising for television and interactive television is based on the profile data prediction, modeling and preference determination. The system is enabled to present a complete program sequence to the viewer based on the preference determination and stored programming.

Abstract: A Personal TV System receives a plurality of video segments constituting a TV program and information describing each segment, and controls the display of the segments to a viewer in accordance with preferences of the viewer and with the description of each segment. Segments may be omitted or replaced with substitute segments. The viewer may review his preferences and edit or replace them. In a multi-viewer household, the system may prompt a viewer to confirm her preferences. A TV program may contain interactive segments, and when the viewer chooses to interact with a particular segment, the system automatically stores all subsequently received segments for later viewing while the viewer interacts with the selected segment. The system may present TV program choices to the viewer selected and arranged in accordance with her preferences.

Abstract: A Personal TV System receives a plurality of video segments constituting a TV program and information describing each segment, and controls the display of the segments to a viewer in accordance with preferences of the viewer and with the description of each segment. Segments may be omitted or replaced with substitute segments. The viewer may review his preferences and edit or replace them. In a multi-viewer household, the system may prompt a viewer to confirm her preferences. A TV program may contain interactive segments, and when the viewer chooses to interact with a particular segment, the system automatically stores all subsequently received segments for later viewing while the viewer interacts with the selected segment. The system may present TV program choices to the viewer selected and arranged in accordance with her preferences.

Abstract: The method and system for TV user profile data prediction and modeling allows accurate and narrowly focused behavioral clustering. A client-side system classifies television consumers into representative user profiles. The profiles target individual user advertising and program preference category groups. A contextual behavioral profiling system determines the user's monitor behavior and content preferences, and the system may be continually updated with user information. A behavioral model database is queried by various system modules. The programming, including targeted advertising for television and interactive television is based on the profile data prediction, modeling and preference determination. The system is enabled to present a complete program sequence to the viewer based on the preference determination and stored programming.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of diagnosing and/or treating malignant or pre-malignant conditions in a subject. Overexpression of copy number variant-dependent genes, e.g., genes encoding a cell surface receptor, resulting from copy number changes compared to control is diagnostic of the condition, such as multiple myeloma or monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. Also provided are methods for treating malignant conditions, such as multiple myeloma or a hyperdiploid subtype, with therapeutic agents, with or without other anti-cancer drugs, to downrregulate the overexpressed CNV genes and/or up-regulate the underexpressed genes. Furthermore, methods for lowering drug resistance in multiple myeloma cells via inhibition of platelet activation or thrombin release and for increasing survivability of a multiple myeloma subject via lithibition of PSMD4 gene to increase b-catenin protein expression are provided.

Abstract: A method for displaying a TV program to a viewer, comprising receiving a plurality of TV programs, allowing the viewer to select one of the plurality of received TV programs for viewing, and responding to the viewer selection by controlling the programming displayed to the viewer in accordance with the viewer selection and with previously determined viewing preferences of the viewer. Controlling the programming displayed to the viewer may include displaying the viewer selected program and additional programs selected in accordance with the previously determined viewing preferences of the viewer. The additional programs may include advertisements.

Abstract: The method and system for TV user profile data prediction and modeling allows accurate and narrowly focused behavioral clustering. A client-side system classifies television consumers into representative user profiles. The profiles target individual user advertising and program preference category groups. A contextual behavioral profiling system determines the user's monitor behavior and content preferences, and the system may be continually updated with user information. A behavioral model database is queried by various system modules. The programming, including targeted advertising for television and interactive television is based on the profile data prediction, modeling and preference determination. The system is enabled to present a complete program sequence to the viewer based on the preference determination and stored programming.

Abstract: A Personal TV System receives a plurality of video segments constituting a TV program and information describing each segment, and controls the display of the segments to a viewer in accordance with preferences of the viewer and with the description of each segment. Segments may be omitted or replaced with substitute segments. The viewer may review his preferences and edit or replace them. In a multi-viewer household, the system may prompt a viewer to confirm her preferences. A TV program may contain interactive segments, and when the viewer chooses to interact with a particular segment, the system automatically stores all subsequently received segments for later viewing while the viewer interacts with the selected segment. The system may present TV program choices to the viewer selected and arranged in accordance with her preferences.

Abstract: The method and system for TV user profile data prediction and modeling allows accurate and narrowly focused behavioral clustering. A client-side system classifies television consumers into representative user profiles. The profiles target individual user advertising and program preference category groups. A contextual behavioral profiling system determines the user's monitor behavior and content preferences, and the system may be continually updated with user information. A behavioral model database is queried by various system modules. The programming, including targeted advertising for television and interactive television is based on the profile data prediction, modeling and preference determination. The system is enabled to present a complete program sequence to the viewer based on the preference determination and stored programming.

Abstract: The method and system for TV user profile data prediction and modeling allows accurate and narrowly focused behavioral clustering. A client-side system classifies television consumers into representative user profiles. The profiles target individual user advertising and program preference category groups. A contextual behavioral profiling system determines the user's monitor behavior and content preferences, and the system may be continually updated with user information. A behavioral model database is queried by various system modules. The programming, including targeted advertising for television and interactive television is based on the profile data prediction, modeling and preference determination. The system is enabled to present a complete program sequence to the viewer based on the preference determination and stored programming.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of nucleic acid analysis. In particular, the invention provides a method for typing a target gene, using, inter alia, a chip comprising a support suitable for use in nucleic acid hybridization having immobilized thereon an oligonucleotide probe complementary to said target nucleotide sequence and at least one of the following oligonucleotide control probes: a positive control probe, a negative control probe, a hybridization control probe and an immobilization control probe. Oligonucleotide probes or probes arrays for typing a HLA target gene are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of applying novel bioinformatics and computational methodologies to data generated by high-resolution genome-wide comparative genomic hybridization and gene expression profiling on CD138-sorted plasma cells from a cohort of 92 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients treated with high dose chemotherapy and stem cell rescue. The results revealed that gains the q arm and loss of the p arm of chromosome 1 were highly correlated with altered expression of resident genes in this chromosome, with these changes strongly correlated with 1) risk of death from disease progression, 2) a gene expression based proliferation index, and 3) a recently described gene expression-based high-risk index. Importantly, we also found a strong correlation between copy number gains of 8q24, and increased expression of Argonate 2 (AGO2) a gene coding for a master regulator of microRNA expression and maturation, also being significantly correlated with outcome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel solid phase peptide synthesis method for Bivalirudin. This method contains following steps: serving Trityl Chloride Resin, 4-Methyltrityl Chloride Resin, 4-Methoxytrityl Chloride Resin, or 2-Cl Trityl Chloride Resin, or attaching of Wang Resin as a start raw material); according to general solid phase peptide synthesis rules, coupling protected amino acids after deprotection of Fmoc-protection group and then deprotecting side chain protection group; cleaving peptides from resin; and then obtaining crude Bivalirudin product. C18 high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) column is applied to purify the product of Bivalirudin. This method is suitable and effective for mass production, in addition to its features of high quality, low production cost, high synthetic yield, avoidance of usage of fatal toxic chemical such as HF, and less environmental pollution. The high yield rate of 99% is achieved for each synthetic step and total yield rate is 14%.

Abstract: A station for a network apparatus, which includes interconnected by a communication link, includes a network connection; a self assessment module operable to determine a current status of the station including a measure of the stations available resources; a trust list that includes a station identifier for each other station which is designated as trusted to perform tasks for the station; and a broadcast unit operable to transmit service requests to the network. The service requests are directed to each other station in the trust list and request each other station to perform a task. The station also includes an answer unit operable to receive service requests from the network and transmit an acceptance or refusal message in response to the service request. The acceptance or refusal is decided based on the current status of the station as determined by the self assessment module.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of virus detection. In particular, the invention provides chips, probes, primers, kits and methods for amplifying and detecting SARS-CoV nucleotide sequence. The clinical and other uses of the present chips, probes, primers, kits and methods are also contemplated.

Abstract: A Personal TV System receives a plurality of video segments constituting a TV program and information describing each segment, and controls the display of the segments to a viewer in accordance with preferences of the viewer and with the description of each segment. Segments may be omitted or replaced with substitute segments. The viewer may review his preferences and edit or replace them. In a multi-viewer household, the system may prompt a viewer to confirm her preferences. A TV program may contain interactive segments, and when the viewer chooses to interact with a particular segment, the system automatically stores all subsequently received segments for later viewing while the viewer interacts with the selected segment. The system may present TV program choices to the viewer selected and arranged in accordance with her preferences.