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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Patent Examiners in the field of Medical Technology
Patent Examiners in the field of Mechanical Engineering
Patent Examiners in the field of Computers
Apply directly (Log in to keep track of your applications)SalaryOver £37,001Additional salary info4,200-8,000 EUR/ month net, depending on experience + benefits ContractPermanentWorking hoursFull-timeClosing dateContinuous recruitment LocationEuropeThe European Patent Office is currently recruiting engineers and scientists to work as patent examiners in the field of Computers.
In particular in:
Details of data-processing equipment
i.e. clock signal generation and distribution; constructional details of computers, including portable devices; cooling means; power supply means, including power saving. Candidates should be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, possess basic knowledge in electronics, and understand the functioning of Operating Systems and drivers.
Input/output arrangements
i.e. human-computer interfaces and interactions, such as head/eye tracking; gestures; tactile feedback; keyboards; mice; joysticks; touch screens and pens (their electronics and use, e.g. virtual keyboards, gestures); Graphical User Interfaces and interaction techniques (icons, menus, 3D, object selection, manipulation, scrolling). Candidates should be able to read and understand mechanical drawings, possess basic knowledge in electronics and related physics, and understand the functioning of Operating Systems, drivers, application programs and human-computer interaction techniques.
Patent examiners work at the forefront of technology and deal every day with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.
Their daily work combines scientific expertise with analytical research and an eye for the legal aspects of intellectual property.
The main tasks of an examiner are to search and examine patent applications received by the EPO. Patent applications are texts and drawings describing an invention and submitted by individuals or companies seeking legal protection.
The purpose of the search is to find the most relevant previously published technical disclosures ("prior art") against which the patentability of the application can be assessed.Substantive examination enables the applicant (or authorised representative such as a patent attorney) to be informed of any objections to the grant of a patent, with a view to resolving these through correspondence and, where necessary, oral proceedings.Examiners may also be involved in opposition proceedings if the patent is contested.Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent OrganisationGood working knowledge of at least two of our official languages (English, French and German) and the willingness to learn the thirdScientific expertiseAnalytical thinkingInterest in intellectual property lawGenuine interest in technologyAn eye for detail and an analytical mindApplicants must also be willing to relocate to Munich, The Hague or Berlin, the EPO sites at which patents are examined. You can apply direct to your preferred locationWork experience in industry is not essential, but would be an advantage.
The European Patent Office (EPO) is the second-largest intergovernmental organisation in Europe, employing almost 7 000 staff from over 30 countries. The EPO strives to support innovation and promote a knowledge-based society inEurope. Its mission is to secure the highest quality standards in patenting.
A career at the EPO provides a unique opportunity for engineers and scientists to work with tomorrow's technologies today, in a multinational and intellectually stimulating environment. Our examiners deal on a daily basis with the latest and most challenging technical innovations.
Full university degree in physics, chemistry, engineering or natural sciences.
The degree should be relevant to the technical field in which you would like to work.
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
U.S. Navy to field first laser weapon, could shoot down a drone
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce is seen underway in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility in the Red Sea in this February 16, 2011 handout photo provided by the U.S. Navy.
Credit: Reuters/U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Pittman/HandoutWASHINGTON | Mon Apr 8, 2013 7:49pm EDT
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Monday it will deploy for the first time a laser weapon on one of its ships that could be capable of shooting down drones and disabling vessels.
"The future is here," said Peter Morrison at the Office of Naval Research's Solid-State Laser Technology Maturation Program.
The weapon is being billed as a step toward transforming warfare. Since it runs on electricity, it can fire as long as there is power at a cost of less than $1 dollar per shot.
"Compare that to the hundreds of thousands of dollars it costs to fire a missile, and you can begin to see the merits of this capability," Chief of Naval Research Rear Admiral Matthew Klunder, said in a statement.
The prototype, which one official said cost between $31 million and $32 million to make, will be installed aboard the USS Ponce, which is being used as a floating base in the Middle East, sometime in fiscal year 2014, which begins in October.
A Navy video showing the laser shooting down a drone can be seen at youtu.be/OmoldX1wKYQ
Klunder said the Navy expects that someday incoming missiles will not be able to "simply outmaneuver" a highly accurate laser beam traveling at the speed of light.
A new report from the Congressional Research Service praises the laser technology but also notes drawbacks, including the potential it could accidentally hit satellites or aircraft. Weather also affects lasers.
"Lasers might not work well, or at all, in rain or fog, preventing lasers from being an all-weather solution," it said in its report issued on March 14.
(Reporting by Phil Stewart; editing by Xavier Briand)
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