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A method for fitting a hearing device to needs of an individual, comprising: • adjusting said hearing device in a computer-aided manner towards said needs of said individual; • storing a workflow of said adjusting and data identifying said workflow of said adjusting, wherein a workflow is a sequence of adjusting steps, wherein said adjusting is performed in dependency of stored workflows of adjusting hearing devices as performed previously, characterised in that said stored workflows include adjusting different hearing devices for different individuals, and in that said dependency is established via computer-aided evaluation of at least a part of said stored workflows. • adjusting said hearing device in a computer-aided manner towards said needs of said individual; • storing a workflow of said adjusting and data identifying said workflow of said adjusting,
A method for controlling a vehicle , the method comprising, - establishing (S1) a plurality of example situations, wherein each example situation is characterized by a plurality of example situation features, including at least a velocity of the vehicle (VS) in the example situation, a velocity change of the vehicle (VCS) in the example situation, and a road inclination (αS) in the example situation, - determining (S2), for each of a plurality of the example situations, an example situation cost (CS) dependent on a cost for operating the vehicle in the respective example situation, - subsequently obtaining (S3) topology data, indicative of a topology of a route (RT) to be travelled by the vehicle, - determining (S4-S8, S41), based at least partly on the route topology, and at least a plurality of the example situation costs (CS), a velocity profile (VP) for the vehicle along the route (RT). - establishing (S1) a plurality of example situations, wherein each example situation is characterized by a plurality of example situation features, including at least a velocity of the vehicle (VS) in the example situation, a velocity change of the vehicle (VCS) in the example situation, and a road inclination (αS) in the example situation, - determining (S2), for each of a plurality of the example situations, an example situation cost (CS) dependent on a cost for operating the vehicle in the respective example situation, - subsequently obtaining (S3) topology data, indicative of a topology of a route (RT) to be travelled by the vehicle, - determining (S4-S8, S41), based at least partly on the route topology, and at least a plurality of the example situation costs (CS), a velocity profile (VP) for the vehicle along the route (RT).
A composition comprising activated allogenic Th1 cells, and DC maturation molecule CD40L and/or FasL expressed on the surface of the Th1 cells, the composition being for use in a method of treating cancer and/or infectious diseases, wherein the method of treatment comprises multiple dosing of the composition to provide detectable levels of endogenous IL-12 in the plasma of a human patient of at least 8000pg/ml after about 90 days after the administration of the last composition, and monitoring the presence of the endogenous IL-12 in the plasma of a human patient.
Method for preparing a syringe , comprising the following successive steps: a) providing a syringe body which has an annular inner surface , said body extending about a longitudinal axis of symmetry (I-I) between a distal end with an outlet orifice and a proximal end via which a plunger head is intended to be introduced, said plunger head comprising a seal intended to come into leaktight contact against the annular inner surface , b) applying a corona treatment to said annular inner surface , c) coating said annular inner surface with a layer of silicone so as to obtain a syringe body with a silicone-coated annular inner surface , d) irradiating the syringe body with gamma radiation, characterized in that only one corona treatment step is applied. a) providing a syringe body which has an annular inner surface , said body extending about a longitudinal axis of symmetry (I-I) between a distal end with an outlet orifice and a proximal end via which a plunger head is intended to be introduced, said plunger head comprising a seal intended to come into leaktight contact against the annular inner surface , b) applying a corona treatment to said annular inner surface , c) coating said annular inner surface with a layer of silicone so as to obtain a syringe body with a silicone-coated annular inner surface , d) irradiating the syringe body with gamma radiation,
A connection assembly configured for connection to an audio device , comprising: a connector module including a connector configured for electronic connection to a mating connector of the audio device ; a releasable latch moveable between a latched position, where the latch is configured to engage the audio device to retain the connector module in connection with the audio device , and a release position, where the latch is not configured to retain the connector module in connection with the audio device ; an actuator engageable with the connector module , the actuator being moveable with respect to the connector module between a first position and a second position; a locking structure configured to selectively resist movement of the actuator to release the latch , wherein the locking structure comprises a first locking structure on the connector module and a second locking structure on the actuator , and the actuator is further moveable to engage the second locking structure with the first locking structure to resist movement of the actuator to release the latch , and to disengage the second locking structure from the first locking structure to permit movement of the actuator to release the latch , such that the first and second locking structures are configured to selectively resist movement of the actuator to the second position, characterized in that , the actuator has an engagement surface configured to engage the latch to release the latch when the actuator is moved to the second position, to permit removal of the connector module from the audio device . a connector module including a connector configured for electronic connection to a mating connector of the audio device ; a releasable latch moveable between a latched position, where the latch is configured to engage the audio device to retain the connector module in connection with the audio device , and a release position, where the latch is not configured to retain the connector module in connection with the audio device ; an actuator engageable with the connector module , the actuator being moveable with respect to the connector module between a first position and a second position; a locking structure configured to selectively resist movement of the actuator to release the latch , wherein the locking structure comprises a first locking structure on the connector module and a second locking structure on the actuator , and the actuator is further moveable to engage the second locking structure with the first locking structure to resist movement of the actuator to release the latch , and to disengage the second locking structure from the first locking structure to permit movement of the actuator to release the latch , such that the first and second locking structures are configured to selectively resist movement of the actuator to the second position, characterized in that , the actuator has an engagement surface configured to engage the latch to release the latch when the actuator is moved to the second position, to permit removal of the connector module from the audio device .
A surgical instrument, comprising: a proximal handle; a shaft extending from the handle and having a distally-mounted visualization device; a knob configured to rotate relative to the handle about a rotation axis to move the visualization device; a rotation stop that limits rotation of the knob relative to the handle to a range greater than 360 degrees; characterized in that the surgical instrument comprises: a sensor configured to detect a rotational position of the knob and to correct an electronic display of images captured by the visualization device based on the detected position. a proximal handle; a shaft extending from the handle and having a distally-mounted visualization device; a knob configured to rotate relative to the handle about a rotation axis to move the visualization device; a rotation stop that limits rotation of the knob relative to the handle to a range greater than 360 degrees; characterized in that the surgical instrument comprises: a sensor configured to detect a rotational position of the knob and to correct an electronic display of images captured by the visualization device based on the detected position.
An apparatus for carrying out size reduction of battery materials under immersion conditions, comprising: - a housing configured to hold an immersion liquid ; - a first feed chute defining an opening therein for receiving battery materials of a first type into the housing ; - a second feed chute defining an opening therein for receiving battery materials of a second type into the housing ; - a first submergible comminuting device disposed within the housing to receive the battery materials of the first type from the first feed chute , wherein said first submergible comminuting device is configured to cause a size reduction of the battery materials of the first type to form a first reduced-size battery material ; - a second submergible comminuting device disposed within the housing to receive the first reduced-size battery material from the first submergible comminuting device , wherein the second submergible comminuting device is configured to cause a further size reduction in the first reduced-size battery material to form a second reduced-size battery material ; and - means for delivering the battery materials of the second type from the second feed chute directly to the second submergible comminuting device ; wherein the second submergible comminuting device is configured to cause a size reduction in the battery materials of the second type . - a housing configured to hold an immersion liquid ; - a first feed chute defining an opening therein for receiving battery materials of a first type into the housing ; - a second feed chute defining an opening therein for receiving battery materials of a second type into the housing ; - a first submergible comminuting device disposed within the housing to receive the battery materials of the first type from the first feed chute , wherein said first submergible comminuting device is configured to cause a size reduction of the battery materials of the first type to form a first reduced-size battery material ; - a second submergible comminuting device disposed within the housing to receive the first reduced-size battery material from the first submergible comminuting device , wherein the second submergible comminuting device is configured to cause a further size reduction in the first reduced-size battery material to form a second reduced-size battery material ; and - means for delivering the battery materials of the second type from the second feed chute directly to the second submergible comminuting device ;
A process of forming a martensitic alloy component, said component being a turbomachine part or wind turbine part, the process comprising: forging a steel alloy containing by weight: 0.25% to 0.31% C; 2.1% to 3.0% Mn; 0.22% to 0.28% Si; 2.0% to 2.2% Cr; 0.45% to 0.55% Mo; 0.08% to 0.12% V; balance iron and incidental trace amounts of 0.02% or less; austenitizing the forged alloy including holding the forging at temperatures greater than 870°C; quenching the austenitized alloy; tempering the quenched alloy including temperatures between 550°C and 650°C; and hardening the martensitic alloy component with a hardenability based from a solid component corresponding to an ideal diameter of 50.8 cm (20 inches) to 76.2cm (30 inches) or more. forging a steel alloy containing by weight: 0.25% to 0.31% C; 2.1% to 3.0% Mn; 0.22% to 0.28% Si; 2.0% to 2.2% Cr; 0.45% to 0.55% Mo; 0.08% to 0.12% V; 0.25% to 0.31% C; 2.1% to 3.0% Mn; 0.22% to 0.28% Si; 2.0% to 2.2% Cr; 0.45% to 0.55% Mo; 0.08% to 0.12% V; balance iron and incidental trace amounts of 0.02% or less; austenitizing the forged alloy including holding the forging at temperatures greater than 870°C; quenching the austenitized alloy; tempering the quenched alloy including temperatures between 550°C and 650°C; and hardening the martensitic alloy component with a hardenability based from a solid component corresponding to an ideal diameter of 50.8 cm (20 inches) to 76.2cm (30 inches) or more.
A food processing machine comprising: a cutter for cutting portions from a leading end of a food product ; an end gripper for gripping a trailing end of a food product travelling along a food product flow path (A) towards the cutter; a gripper drive assembly for driving the end gripper; and an electronic control system, characterised in that the gripper drive assembly and the control system are arranged to move the end gripper from a stowed position below the food product flow path (A) to a raised position in the food product flow path after a food product has passed over the end gripper and then bring the end gripper into engagement with the trailing end of the food product. a cutter for cutting portions from a leading end of a food product ; an end gripper for gripping a trailing end of a food product travelling along a food product flow path (A) towards the cutter; a gripper drive assembly for driving the end gripper; and an electronic control system, characterised in that the gripper drive assembly and the control system are arranged to move the end gripper from a stowed position below the food product flow path (A) to a raised position in the food product flow path after a food product has passed over the end gripper and then bring the end gripper into engagement with the trailing end of the food product.
Method for producing a composite part which has at least one inner hollow molded body with openings , the openings of which are accessible in the composite part, comprising the steps - providing a closable and openable forming tool with at least a first tool part and a second tool part , which forming tool in the closed state defines with its inner forming wall the size and contour of the finished composite part ; - applying at least one coating layer by spraying a plastic forming the coating layer onto the inner forming wall of the two tool parts ; - positioning the molded body in the forming tool in such a way that the molded body comes to rest in the forming tool when the forming tool is closed and that the openings of the molded body are closed; - foaming the molded body in the closed forming tool with a thermally insulating plastic foam which is introduced into the forming tool in one or more components and expands therein and bonds with the outer layer and the molded body; and - opening the forming tool and demolding the composite part, which is formed from molded body , thermally insulating plastic foam and outer layer . - providing a closable and openable forming tool with at least a first tool part and a second tool part , which forming tool in the closed state defines with its inner forming wall the size and contour of the finished composite part ; - applying at least one coating layer by spraying a plastic forming the coating layer onto the inner forming wall of the two tool parts ; - positioning the molded body in the forming tool in such a way that the molded body comes to rest in the forming tool when the forming tool is closed and that the openings of the molded body are closed; - foaming the molded body in the closed forming tool with a thermally insulating plastic foam which is introduced into the forming tool in one or more components and expands therein and bonds with the outer layer and the molded body; and - opening the forming tool and demolding the composite part, which is formed from molded body , thermally insulating plastic foam and outer layer .
A method for encoding an original symbol comprising a predefined number of values (S 0 -S N-1 ), the method comprising: a) determining (S104) whether the symbol can be encoded by a codeword of a first codebook, the first codebook including codewords for a plurality of symbols and a predefined codeword indicating that a symbol cannot be encoded by a codeword of the first codebook; b) in case the symbol can be encoded by a codeword of the first codebook, selecting and transmitting (S106) the codeword associated with the symbol from the first codebook; and c) in case the symbol cannot be encoded by a codeword of the first codebook: c.1) selecting from the first codebook and transmitting (S108) the predefined codeword, and c.2) splitting (S118) the symbol into a plurality of first sub-symbols, each of the first sub-symbols comprising a predefined number of values of the original symbol, and selecting and transmitting (S106) a codeword for each of the first sub-symbols from a second codebook, wherein the encoded symbol is represented only by the codeword selected in step b) from the first codebook, or by the predefined codeword selected in step c.1) from the first codebook and the plurality of codewords selected in step c.2) from the second codebook. a) determining (S104) whether the symbol can be encoded by a codeword of a first codebook, the first codebook including codewords for a plurality of symbols and a predefined codeword indicating that a symbol cannot be encoded by a codeword of the first codebook; b) in case the symbol can be encoded by a codeword of the first codebook, selecting and transmitting (S106) the codeword associated with the symbol from the first codebook; and c) in case the symbol cannot be encoded by a codeword of the first codebook: c.1) selecting from the first codebook and transmitting (S108) the predefined codeword, and c.2) splitting (S118) the symbol into a plurality of first sub-symbols, each of the first sub-symbols comprising a predefined number of values of the original symbol, and selecting and transmitting (S106) a codeword for each of the first sub-symbols from a second codebook, wherein the encoded symbol is represented only by the codeword selected in step b) from the first codebook, or by the predefined codeword selected in step c.1) from the first codebook and the plurality of codewords selected in step c.2) from the second codebook. c.1) selecting from the first codebook and transmitting (S108) the predefined codeword, and c.2) splitting (S118) the symbol into a plurality of first sub-symbols, each of the first sub-symbols comprising a predefined number of values of the original symbol, and selecting and transmitting (S106) a codeword for each of the first sub-symbols from a second codebook,
A system and apparatus for the improvement of exercise or athletic performance and recovery from physical stress comprising: an enclosed chamber sufficient for entry by a full size human , and for use for exercise by a full size human in a standing position; a pressure-altering apparatus to change the atmosphere inside of said chamber such that the pressure can be altered to simulate a change in elevation and corresponding gas concentrations; one or more pieces of exercise or recovery equipment placed in said chamber for use by a human; a monitoring system wherein the health status of said human is recorded and monitored before, during and after use of said system and apparatus; and an ability to apply external pressure patterns wherein various periods and amplitudes of the pressure patterns can be individualized; wherein the chamber can simulate altitude and is essentially a vacuum chamber that allows a range of pressure, from sea level pressure conditions to pressure conditions found at approximately 25,000 feet (7600 metres) above sea level. an enclosed chamber sufficient for entry by a full size human , and for use for exercise by a full size human in a standing position; a pressure-altering apparatus to change the atmosphere inside of said chamber such that the pressure can be altered to simulate a change in elevation and corresponding gas concentrations; one or more pieces of exercise or recovery equipment placed in said chamber for use by a human; a monitoring system wherein the health status of said human is recorded and monitored before, during and after use of said system and apparatus; and an ability to apply external pressure patterns wherein various periods and amplitudes of the pressure patterns can be individualized; wherein the chamber can simulate altitude and is essentially a vacuum chamber that allows a range of pressure, from sea level pressure conditions to pressure conditions found at approximately 25,000 feet (7600 metres) above sea level.
A measurement device, comprising: a mark detection system that has an irradiation system , an objective optical system and a beam receiving system , the irradiation system configured to irradiate a grating mark (GM) provided at an object that is moved in a first direction, with a measurement beam (L1, L2), while scanning the measurement beam in the first direction with respect to the grating mark (GM), the objective optical system including an objective optical element capable of facing the object that is moved in the first direction, and the beam receiving system configured to receive a diffraction beam from the grating mark (GM) of the measurement beam (L1, L2) via the objective optical system ; and a calculation system configured to obtain positional information of the grating mark (GM) on the basis of a detection result of the mark detection system, wherein the objective optical element is configured to diffract the diffraction beam generated at the grating mark toward the beam receiving system, the diffraction beam diffracted by the objective optical element being a beam other than a zero-order beam of the diffraction beam from the grating mark, and wherein the objective optical element is configured to attenuate a zero-order beam of the diffraction beam from the grating mark. a mark detection system that has an irradiation system , an objective optical system and a beam receiving system , the irradiation system configured to irradiate a grating mark (GM) provided at an object that is moved in a first direction, with a measurement beam (L1, L2), while scanning the measurement beam in the first direction with respect to the grating mark (GM), the objective optical system including an objective optical element capable of facing the object that is moved in the first direction, and the beam receiving system configured to receive a diffraction beam from the grating mark (GM) of the measurement beam (L1, L2) via the objective optical system ; and a calculation system configured to obtain positional information of the grating mark (GM) on the basis of a detection result of the mark detection system, wherein the objective optical element is configured to diffract the diffraction beam generated at the grating mark toward the beam receiving system, the diffraction beam diffracted by the objective optical element being a beam other than a zero-order beam of the diffraction beam from the grating mark, and wherein the objective optical element is configured to attenuate a zero-order beam of the diffraction beam from the grating mark.