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A method for producing a formulation for topical application to the skin or mucosal surfaces, comprising the steps of: suspending a powder comprising a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active in an aqueous or non-aqueous dispersion medium, preferably being at least one of an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of a monophasic system, an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of an oil-in water emulsion, water-in-oil emulsion, microemulsion, liposomal dispersion or a macrosuspension, wherein the active has a solubility in the dispersion medium of less than 10 mg/ml, measured at room temperature (25°C); and containing at least one stabilizer to produce a suspension; passing the suspension through a pearl or ball mill at least one pass to produce a pre-milled suspension; and subjecting the pre-milled suspension to high pressure homogenization at a pressure of 100 to 500 bar at least one cycle to produce particles of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active in the nanometer range (nanocrystals), having a Photon Correlation Spectroscopy size below 1000 nm, being dispersed in at least one of an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of a monophasic system, an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of an oil-in water emulsion, water-in-oil emulsion, microemulsion, liposomal dispersion or a macrosuspension, wherein a concentration of the dispersed active in the aqueous phase (in case the nanocrystals are dispersed in the aqueous phase) or in the lipidic phase (in case the nanocrystals are dispersed in the lipidic phase) is above the saturation concentration of bulk active material in the respective phase. suspending a powder comprising a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active in an aqueous or non-aqueous dispersion medium, preferably being at least one of an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of a monophasic system, an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of an oil-in water emulsion, water-in-oil emulsion, microemulsion, liposomal dispersion or a macrosuspension, wherein the active has a solubility in the dispersion medium of less than 10 mg/ml, measured at room temperature (25°C); and containing at least one stabilizer to produce a suspension; passing the suspension through a pearl or ball mill at least one pass to produce a pre-milled suspension; and subjecting the pre-milled suspension to high pressure homogenization at a pressure of 100 to 500 bar at least one cycle to produce particles of a cosmetic or pharmaceutical active in the nanometer range (nanocrystals), having a Photon Correlation Spectroscopy size below 1000 nm, being dispersed in at least one of an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of a monophasic system, an aqueous phase or lipidic phase of an oil-in water emulsion, water-in-oil emulsion, microemulsion, liposomal dispersion or a macrosuspension, wherein a concentration of the dispersed active in the aqueous phase (in case the nanocrystals are dispersed in the aqueous phase) or in the lipidic phase (in case the nanocrystals are dispersed in the lipidic phase) is above the saturation concentration of bulk active material in the respective phase.
An integrated circuit device comprising: an array output multiplexer; and context switch logic including a forward latch circuit and a shadow latch circuit, the forward latch circuit including a first multiplexer responsive to a context selection input to selectively couple one of a data input and a shadow latch data input to a first latch coupled to a forward latch circuit output, the forward latch circuit further including a second latch arranged to receive data from the first latch during a first clock phase and to transmit the data during a second clock phase, via a feedback path to a feedback input of the shadow latch circuit; the shadow latch circuit including a second multiplexer responsive to a mode selection input to select one of a scan test input and the feedback input received from the second latch, a third latch coupled to a output of the second multiplexer and a fourth latch arranged to receive data from the third latch and to provide the data to the forward latch circuit data input, wherein upon the data input being coupled to the forward latch circuit output, the first latch is arranged to provide data received at the data input to the array output multiplexer, wherein the forward latch circuit includes a scan test output, and the forward latch circuit is arranged to couple the scan test input to the scan test output when the mode selection input comprises a test mode selection and when the context selection input comprises a shadow context selection. an array output multiplexer; and context switch logic including a forward latch circuit and a shadow latch circuit, the forward latch circuit including a first multiplexer responsive to a context selection input to selectively couple one of a data input and a shadow latch data input to a first latch coupled to a forward latch circuit output, the forward latch circuit further including a second latch arranged to receive data from the first latch during a first clock phase and to transmit the data during a second clock phase, via a feedback path to a feedback input of the shadow latch circuit; the shadow latch circuit including a second multiplexer responsive to a mode selection input to select one of a scan test input and the feedback input received from the second latch, a third latch coupled to a output of the second multiplexer and a fourth latch arranged to receive data from the third latch and to provide the data to the forward latch circuit data input, wherein upon the data input being coupled to the forward latch circuit output, the first latch is arranged to provide data received at the data input to the array output multiplexer, wherein the forward latch circuit includes a scan test output, and the forward latch circuit is arranged to couple the scan test input to the scan test output when the mode selection input comprises a test mode selection and when the context selection input comprises a shadow context selection.
A terminal apparatus comprising: a receiver configured to receive, using higher layer signaling, a first number of Physical Downlink Control CHannel, PDCCH, candidates configured for at least one User Equipment-specific, UE-specific, Search Space in a slot and a second number of PDCCH candidates configured for at least one Common Search Space in the slot, the terminal apparatus being characterized in that it further comprises: a processor configured to adjust the number of PDCCH candidates to be monitored in all the UE-specific Search Spaces in the slot in a case that a sum of i) the number of PDCCH candidates configured for all the UE-specific Search Spaces in the slot based on the first number and ii) the number of PDCCH candidates configured for all the Common Search Spaces in the slot based on the second number is more than a maximum number of PDCCH candidates in the slot. a receiver configured to receive, using higher layer signaling, a first number of Physical Downlink Control CHannel, PDCCH, candidates configured for at least one User Equipment-specific, UE-specific, Search Space in a slot and a second number of PDCCH candidates configured for at least one Common Search Space in the slot, the terminal apparatus being characterized in that it further comprises: a processor configured to adjust the number of PDCCH candidates to be monitored in all the UE-specific Search Spaces in the slot in a case that a sum of i) the number of PDCCH candidates configured for all the UE-specific Search Spaces in the slot based on the first number and ii) the number of PDCCH candidates configured for all the Common Search Spaces in the slot based on the second number is more than a maximum number of PDCCH candidates in the slot.
A liquid crystal illumination device comprising: a liquid crystal panel a light source configured to project light to the liquid crystal panel a first diffusion unit configured to be provided adjacent to the light source and diffuse light projected from the light source; a first light guide unit configured to be provided with the first diffusion unit at one end, include a reflection surface formed in such a way as to radially widen from the light source side toward the liquid crystal panel side, reflect light diffused by the first diffusion unit at the reflection surface, and guide the light; a reflecting mirror configured to be provided at another end of the first light guide unit, an opening being formed on the reflecting mirror, part of the light guided by the first light guide unit being reflected and returned to inside the first light guide unit, unit, and remaining light passing through the opening; a light collecting unit configured to be provided adjacent to the reflecting mirror and collect light passing through the opening on the reflecting mirror; and a second diffusion unit configured to be provided adjacent to the light collecting unit and diffuse the light collected by the light collecting unit toward the liquid crystal panel, wherein the opening on the reflecting mirror is formed to correspond to a display region where the liquid crystal panel displays an image, and a haze value of the first diffusion unit is set to a value higher than a haze value of the second diffusion unit. a liquid crystal panel a light source configured to project light to the liquid crystal panel a first diffusion unit configured to be provided adjacent to the light source and diffuse light projected from the light source; a first light guide unit configured to be provided with the first diffusion unit at one end, include a reflection surface formed in such a way as to radially widen from the light source side toward the liquid crystal panel side, reflect light diffused by the first diffusion unit at the reflection surface, and guide the light; a reflecting mirror configured to be provided at another end of the first light guide unit, an opening being formed on the reflecting mirror, part of the light guided by the first light guide unit being reflected and returned to inside the first light guide unit, unit, and remaining light passing through the opening; a light collecting unit configured to be provided adjacent to the reflecting mirror and collect light passing through the opening on the reflecting mirror; and a second diffusion unit configured to be provided adjacent to the light collecting unit and diffuse the light collected by the light collecting unit toward the liquid crystal panel, wherein the opening on the reflecting mirror is formed to correspond to a display region where the liquid crystal panel displays an image, and a haze value of the first diffusion unit is set to a value higher than a haze value of the second diffusion unit.
A sample holder for a charged particle apparatus, the sample holder comprising: a magnetic field generating element including three or more magnetic circuits, each having a magnetic gap for applying a magnetic field to a sample, the magnetic circuits arranged in tiers, so that each magnetic gap is arranged to be placeable perpendicular to the optical axis of the charged particle beam apparatus, and a frame element that defines an outside structure of the sample holder; characterized in a cantilever-beam-shaped sample holding element that is adapted to hold the sample on one end thereof; and a moving mechanism that is adapted to adjust the relative position between the sample and one of the magnetic gaps within the range of the magnetic gap. a magnetic field generating element including three or more magnetic circuits, each having a magnetic gap for applying a magnetic field to a sample, the magnetic circuits arranged in tiers, so that each magnetic gap is arranged to be placeable perpendicular to the optical axis of the charged particle beam apparatus, and a frame element that defines an outside structure of the sample holder; characterized in a cantilever-beam-shaped sample holding element that is adapted to hold the sample on one end thereof; and a moving mechanism that is adapted to adjust the relative position between the sample and one of the magnetic gaps within the range of the magnetic gap.
A method of operating and/or maintaining an asset, comprising: performing a prognostic health analysis for the asset, wherein the asset (11, 16) is included in a set of plural assets (11-13; 16-18) that are associated with a set of agents, each of the agents performing a prognostic health analysis for an associated asset of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18), wherein performing the prognostic health analysis comprises the following steps: determining, by an agent of the set of agents, a prognosis for a future evolution of an asset health state of an asset (11, 16) of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18) by performing a stochastic simulation, the stochastic simulation being performed using transition probabilities for transitions between states of a discrete state model; receiving, by the agent, observation information (61; 67) that is a function of an observed degradation of at least one asset of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18); updating, by the agent, the prognosis, including updating the transition probabilities based on the received observation information; and generating output (80; 100) based on a result of the stochastic simulation; and automatically taking, by a computing system, a control action based on the prognostic asset health analysis. performing a prognostic health analysis for the asset, wherein the asset (11, 16) is included in a set of plural assets (11-13; 16-18) that are associated with a set of agents, each of the agents performing a prognostic health analysis for an associated asset of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18), wherein performing the prognostic health analysis comprises the following steps: determining, by an agent of the set of agents, a prognosis for a future evolution of an asset health state of an asset (11, 16) of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18) by performing a stochastic simulation, the stochastic simulation being performed using transition probabilities for transitions between states of a discrete state model; receiving, by the agent, observation information (61; 67) that is a function of an observed degradation of at least one asset of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18); updating, by the agent, the prognosis, including updating the transition probabilities based on the received observation information; and generating output (80; 100) based on a result of the stochastic simulation; and determining, by an agent of the set of agents, a prognosis for a future evolution of an asset health state of an asset (11, 16) of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18) by performing a stochastic simulation, the stochastic simulation being performed using transition probabilities for transitions between states of a discrete state model; receiving, by the agent, observation information (61; 67) that is a function of an observed degradation of at least one asset of the set of assets (11-13; 16-18); updating, by the agent, the prognosis, including updating the transition probabilities based on the received observation information; and generating output (80; 100) based on a result of the stochastic simulation; and automatically taking, by a computing system, a control action based on the prognostic asset health analysis.
A protective case for retaining, displaying, and storing one of a plurality of differently sized electronic devices, comprising: a first cover portion hingedly interconnected to a second cover portion, said second cover portion comprising a substantially rigid planar member, at least one support member interconnected to said second cover portion for supporting an electronic device in said plurality of differently sized electronic devices and resisting movement of said electronic device with respect to said protective case in at least one direction; at least one elastic member in force-transmitting communication with said second cover portion, said at least one elastic member comprising a biasing force, at least one component of said biasing force being oriented toward said at least one support member; wherein said second cover portion comprises at least one hinge member, characterized in that a portion of said second cover portion is rotatable with respect to said first cover portion about at least two parallel axes of rotation; said first cover portion comprising a plurality of channels for selectively receiving a lateral edge of said second cover portion at an obtuse angle relative to said first cover portion to provide selective positioning of said second cover portion, said at least one elastic member is secured to said second cover portion by stitching, glue or hook and loop material. a first cover portion hingedly interconnected to a second cover portion, said second cover portion comprising a substantially rigid planar member, at least one support member interconnected to said second cover portion for supporting an electronic device in said plurality of differently sized electronic devices and resisting movement of said electronic device with respect to said protective case in at least one direction; at least one elastic member in force-transmitting communication with said second cover portion, said at least one elastic member comprising a biasing force, at least one component of said biasing force being oriented toward said at least one support member; wherein said second cover portion comprises at least one hinge member, characterized in that a portion of said second cover portion is rotatable with respect to said first cover portion about at least two parallel axes of rotation; said first cover portion comprising a plurality of channels for selectively receiving a lateral edge of said second cover portion at an obtuse angle relative to said first cover portion to provide selective positioning of said second cover portion,
An apparatus for longitudinally moving a tubular, comprising: a first tubular engagement device (12, 300) suspended from a rig and including a plurality of first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302) spaced apart and defining first channels (36, 38, 40, 42) therebetween, the first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302) configured to engage the tubular to support the tubular; and a second tubular engagement device (14, 300) including a plurality of second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) spaced circumferentially apart and defining second channels (118, 120, 122, 124) therebetween, the second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) configured to engage the tubular to support the tubular, wherein the second tubular engagement device (14, 300) is configured to engage the tubular while the first tubular engagement device (12, 300) is also in engagement with the tubular, and characterised in that the first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302) are received into the second channels (118, 120, 122, 124) and the second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) are received into the first channels (36, 38, 40, 42), such that the second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) are configured to engage the tubular while the tubular is also engaged by the first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302). a first tubular engagement device (12, 300) suspended from a rig and including a plurality of first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302) spaced apart and defining first channels (36, 38, 40, 42) therebetween, the first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302) configured to engage the tubular to support the tubular; and a second tubular engagement device (14, 300) including a plurality of second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) spaced circumferentially apart and defining second channels (118, 120, 122, 124) therebetween, the second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) configured to engage the tubular to support the tubular, wherein the second tubular engagement device (14, 300) is configured to engage the tubular while the first tubular engagement device (12, 300) is also in engagement with the tubular, and characterised in that the first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302) are received into the second channels (118, 120, 122, 124) and the second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) are received into the first channels (36, 38, 40, 42), such that the second gripping assemblies (110, 112, 114, 116, 301, 302) are configured to engage the tubular while the tubular is also engaged by the first gripping assemblies (28, 30, 32, 34, 301, 302).
A method for displaying a text indicator, comprising: displaying text including characters on a touch sensitive display; displaying a text indicator (302, 402) at an initial position within the text; displaying a handle (304, 404) that is associated with the text indicator; detecting a continuous movement of a touch associated with the handle, characterized in that the continuous movement comprises a horizontal component and a vertical component; when one of the horizontal component and the vertical component of the continuous movement meets one of a first threshold and a second threshold, respectively, moving the text indicator in coordination with the handle to a new position within the text in one of a horizontal direction and vertical direction, respectively; and when each of the horizontal component and the vertical component of the continuous movement does not meet the first threshold and the second threshold, respectively, maintaining the text indicator at the initial position while the handle is moved in coordination with the horizontal component and the vertical component of the continuous movement, wherein the first threshold is chosen among an average width of the characters, a maximum character width, a horizontal spacing between centers of characters, and 50 % of the width of the character associated to or next to the text indicator, or the second threshold is chosen among an average height of the characters, a maximum character height, a vertical spacing between centers of characters, 50 % of the vertical line spacing, and 125 % of the vertical line spacing. displaying text including characters on a touch sensitive display; displaying a text indicator (302, 402) at an initial position within the text; displaying a handle (304, 404) that is associated with the text indicator; detecting a continuous movement of a touch associated with the handle, characterized in that the continuous movement comprises a horizontal component and a vertical component; when one of the horizontal component and the vertical component of the continuous movement meets one of a first threshold and a second threshold, respectively, moving the text indicator in coordination with the handle to a new position within the text in one of a horizontal direction and vertical direction, respectively; and when each of the horizontal component and the vertical component of the continuous movement does not meet the first threshold and the second threshold, respectively, maintaining the text indicator at the initial position while the handle is moved in coordination with the horizontal component and the vertical component of the continuous movement, wherein the first threshold is chosen among an average width of the characters, a maximum character width, a horizontal spacing between centers of characters, and 50 % of the width of the character associated to or next to the text indicator, or the second threshold is chosen among an average height of the characters, a maximum character height, a vertical spacing between centers of characters, 50 % of the vertical line spacing, and 125 % of the vertical line spacing.