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A computer-implemented method, comprising: receiving an audio object comprising audio content and object metadata, the object metadata of the audio object indicating an object spatial position of the audio object to be rendered by a plurality of audio speakers, each audio speaker in the plurality of audio speakers being located in a respective source spatial position in a plurality of source spatial positions; determining, based on the object spatial position of the audio object and the plurality of source spatial positions of the plurality of audio speakers, a plurality of initial gain values for the plurality of audio speakers, each audio speaker in the plurality of audio speakers being assigned with a respective initial gain value in the plurality of initial gain values; determining a set of active audio speakers from the plurality of audio speakers, wherein each of the plurality of speakers not being an active speaker has an initial gain value that is equal to zero, below zero or below a small positive threshold value; determining, based on the object spatial position of the audio object and a set of source spatial positions at which the set of active audio speakers are respectively located, a set of optimized non-negative gain values for the set of active audio speakers, wherein the set of optimized gain values are yielded using the initial gain values of the active speakers as input; outputting, for each audio speaker in the set of active audio speakers a respective optimized gain value in the plurality of optimized gain values. receiving an audio object comprising audio content and object metadata, the object metadata of the audio object indicating an object spatial position of the audio object to be rendered by a plurality of audio speakers, each audio speaker in the plurality of audio speakers being located in a respective source spatial position in a plurality of source spatial positions; determining, based on the object spatial position of the audio object and the plurality of source spatial positions of the plurality of audio speakers, a plurality of initial gain values for the plurality of audio speakers, each audio speaker in the plurality of audio speakers being assigned with a respective initial gain value in the plurality of initial gain values; determining a set of active audio speakers from the plurality of audio speakers, wherein each of the plurality of speakers not being an active speaker has an initial gain value that is equal to zero, below zero or below a small positive threshold value; determining, based on the object spatial position of the audio object and a set of source spatial positions at which the set of active audio speakers are respectively located, a set of optimized non-negative gain values for the set of active audio speakers, wherein the set of optimized gain values are yielded using the initial gain values of the active speakers as input; outputting, for each audio speaker in the set of active audio speakers a respective optimized gain value in the plurality of optimized gain values.
1. A weighing scale system comprising: a) a base unit comprising circuitry; and b) at least one modular interface component comprising one or more of the following features: a display, a touchscreen, a printer, an optical code reader; wherein the system is configured as to be rapidly and easily transformed between different configurations and the scale further comprises: i. at least two external attachment points adapted to securely and detachably receive the modular interface component, such that the same modular interface component may be received at at least two different positions on the base unit; ii. at least one electrical connection point adapted to allow communication between the modular interface component and the circuitry, a) a base unit comprising circuitry; and b) at least one modular interface component comprising one or more of the following features: a display, a touchscreen, a printer, an optical code reader; wherein the system is configured as to be rapidly and easily transformed between different configurations and the scale further comprises: i. at least two external attachment points adapted to securely and detachably receive the modular interface component, such that the same modular interface component may be received at at least two different positions on the base unit; ii. at least one electrical connection point adapted to allow communication between the modular interface component and the circuitry, i. at least two external attachment points adapted to securely and detachably receive the modular interface component, such that the same modular interface component may be received at at least two different positions on the base unit; ii. at least one electrical connection point adapted to allow communication between the modular interface component and the circuitry,
A pilot transmission method, comprising: receiving , by a station, a pilot transmission notification from an access point, wherein the pilot transmission notification comprises a pilot transmission rule of the station and a pilot transmission rule of another station on a group of continuous subcarriers; the pilot transmission rule of the station comprises: the group of continuous subcarriers is divided into two subcarrier groups, pilots transmitted on subcarriers in a same subcarrier group have a first same amplitude and a first same phase, and pilots transmitted on subcarriers in different subcarrier groups have the first same amplitude but inverse phases; and the pilot transmission rule of the another station comprises: pilots transmitted on all subcarriers have a second same amplitude and a second same phase; and transmitting , by the station, a pilot according to the pilot transmission rule of the station. receiving , by a station, a pilot transmission notification from an access point, wherein the pilot transmission notification comprises a pilot transmission rule of the station and a pilot transmission rule of another station on a group of continuous subcarriers; the pilot transmission rule of the station comprises: the group of continuous subcarriers is divided into two subcarrier groups, pilots transmitted on subcarriers in a same subcarrier group have a first same amplitude and a first same phase, and pilots transmitted on subcarriers in different subcarrier groups have the first same amplitude but inverse phases; and the pilot transmission rule of the another station comprises: pilots transmitted on all subcarriers have a second same amplitude and a second same phase; and transmitting , by the station, a pilot according to the pilot transmission rule of the station.
Nebulizer configured to nebulize a fluid , the nebulizer comprising: a replaceable container containing multiple doses of the fluid to be nebulized; an indicator device ; and a nebulizer housing configured to receive the container and the indicator device ; wherein the indicator device is configured to count or indicate a number of uses of the nebulizer performed or still possible with the container ; wherein the nebulizer housing comprises a housing part which can be detached from the nebulizer , or opened, to open the nebulizer housing to allow the container and indicator device to be replaced, wherein the indicator device is configured to cause the nebulizer to enter a locked state, in which the nebulizer is locked against further use with the current container , when the number of uses of the nebulizer with the container , as counted or indicated by the indicator device , has reached or exceeded a predetermined number of uses, characterized in that the indicator device is adapted to at least partially open the nebulizer housing in the locked state. a replaceable container containing multiple doses of the fluid to be nebulized; an indicator device ; and a nebulizer housing configured to receive the container and the indicator device ; wherein the indicator device is configured to count or indicate a number of uses of the nebulizer performed or still possible with the container ; wherein the nebulizer housing comprises a housing part which can be detached from the nebulizer , or opened, to open the nebulizer housing to allow the container and indicator device to be replaced, wherein the indicator device is configured to cause the nebulizer to enter a locked state, in which the nebulizer is locked against further use with the current container , when the number of uses of the nebulizer with the container , as counted or indicated by the indicator device , has reached or exceeded a predetermined number of uses, characterized in that the indicator device is adapted to at least partially open the nebulizer housing in the locked state.
A multiple-access liftgate assembly for a vehicle , comprising: a liftgate which includes an entire back end of the vehicle having both a window portion and a lower portion and having gate edges on lateral sides, and at least one liftgate access door adapted to allow sub-liftgate sized access to a rear compartment of the vehicle, characterized in that the liftgate access door is sub-rear end compartment sized with a width less than the width between the gate edges and having a plurality of hinges for being folded upward, wherein the rear compartment can be accessed either by the entire liftgate or by the sub-rear end compartment sized door without requiring opening the entire liftgate . a liftgate which includes an entire back end of the vehicle having both a window portion and a lower portion and having gate edges on lateral sides, and at least one liftgate access door adapted to allow sub-liftgate sized access to a rear compartment of the vehicle, characterized in that the liftgate access door is sub-rear end compartment sized with a width less than the width between the gate edges and having a plurality of hinges for being folded upward, wherein the rear compartment can be accessed either by the entire liftgate or by the sub-rear end compartment sized door without requiring opening the entire liftgate .
An image processing system (IPS), comprising: an input port (IN) configured to receive at least two projection images (F) including at least one mask image (MI) and at least one contrast image (AG) of at least part of a specimen (SP) with an object (OB) therein, the mask image (MI) and the contrast image (AG) acquired at different acquisition times and each representing a region of interest, ROI, at different contrasts; a landmark identifier (LID) configured to identify at least one landmark of said object (OB) in the contrast image (AG) and in the at least one mask image (MI); a motion estimator (ME) configured to estimate a motion of the object (OB) as the motion of the identified at least one landmark across the at least one contrast image (AG) and the at least one mask image (MI), wherein said motion of the object relates to a motion of the ROI; a motion compensator (MC) configured to register the at least one mask image (M1) with the at least one contrast image (AG) based only on the estimated landmark motion; a subtractor (DIFF) configured to subtract the at least one registered mask image (M1) from the at least one contrast image (AG) to obtain a difference image (DF1) of the ROI; and an output port (OUT) configured to output the difference image (DF1). an input port (IN) configured to receive at least two projection images (F) including at least one mask image (MI) and at least one contrast image (AG) of at least part of a specimen (SP) with an object (OB) therein, the mask image (MI) and the contrast image (AG) acquired at different acquisition times and each representing a region of interest, ROI, at different contrasts; a landmark identifier (LID) configured to identify at least one landmark of said object (OB) in the contrast image (AG) and in the at least one mask image (MI); a motion estimator (ME) configured to estimate a motion of the object (OB) as the motion of the identified at least one landmark across the at least one contrast image (AG) and the at least one mask image (MI), wherein said motion of the object relates to a motion of the ROI; a motion compensator (MC) configured to register the at least one mask image (M1) with the at least one contrast image (AG) based only on the estimated landmark motion; a subtractor (DIFF) configured to subtract the at least one registered mask image (M1) from the at least one contrast image (AG) to obtain a difference image (DF1) of the ROI; and an output port (OUT) configured to output the difference image (DF1).
A differential pressure transmitter configured to provide an absolute pressure measurement, the differential pressure transmitter comprising: a first process fluid inlet; a second process fluid inlet; and a differential pressure sensor operably coupled to the first and second process fluid inlets; an absolute pressure cap coupled to the second process fluid inlet, characterised by : the cap comprising a volume of gas within an expansion feature , wherein the volume of gas has a reference pressure, wherein the expansion feature is configured to allow for expansion of the volume of gas in response to a temperature increase, such that the volume of gas maintains the reference pressure. a first process fluid inlet; a second process fluid inlet; and a differential pressure sensor operably coupled to the first and second process fluid inlets; an absolute pressure cap coupled to the second process fluid inlet, characterised by : the cap comprising a volume of gas within an expansion feature , wherein the volume of gas has a reference pressure, wherein the expansion feature is configured to allow for expansion of the volume of gas in response to a temperature increase, such that the volume of gas maintains the reference pressure.
A furniture panel comprising a panel body with an aperture , into which an adapter (3, 3', 3") and a furniture fitting are inserted, wherein the adapter (3, 3', 3") is enclosed on at least two sides by walls of the aperture and has a mount in which the furniture fitting is inserted and secured, wherein at least one positioning pin is formed on the adapter (3, 3', 3"), which is inserted into an opening on the panel body , characterized in that the at least one positioning pin , preferably all positioning pins , extend with their longitudinal direction perpendicular to the plane of the panel body .
A method of performing an injection molding cycle in an injection molding apparatus comprising a manifold that receives an injection fluid , the manifold distributing injection fluid to a fluid delivery channel that delivers the injection fluid under an injection pressure to a gate of a mold cavity and a valve pin having an axis (A) and a tip end , the valve pin being slidably mounted for movement along the axis within the fluid delivery channel , drivably interconnecting the valve pin to an electric motor driven by a source of electrical power or energy in an arrangement wherein the electric motor drives the valve pin along the axis (A) and drives the tip end of the valve pin between a first position (GC) where the tip end of the valve pin obstructs the gate to prevent the injection fluid from flowing into the cavity , a second position (COP, COP2, COP3) upstream of the first position (GC) wherein the tip end of the valve pin restricts flow of the injection fluid along at least a portion (RP, RP2, RP3) of the length of the drive path extending between the first position and the second position, and a third maximum upstream position (EOS) where the injection fluid material flows freely without restriction from the tip end of the pin through the first gate, the electric motor being electrically operable to drive the valve pin at one or more intermediate rates of upstream and downstream travel extending between zero and a maximum rate of upstream travel and a maximum rate of downstream travel, characterized in that the method comprises, selecting one or more first lengths of time for the electric motor to operate to drive the valve pin at one or more high rates of downstream travel that are equal to or less than the maximum rate of downstream travel, controllably operating the electric motor to drive the valve pin at the one or more high rates of downstream travel beginning when the valve pin is disposed at the third maximum upstream position during the course of an injection cycle for the one or more selected first lengths of time, controllably operating the motor to drive the valve pin at one or more intermediate rates of downstream travel that are less than the one or more high rates of downstream travel upon expiration of the one or more first selected lengths of time to drive the valve pin downstream to the first position through at least a portion (RP, RP2) of a path of travel of the valve pin extending between the first position (GC) and the third position where the tip end of the valve pin restricts flow of the injection fluid through the gate.
A ferrule coupling for use in the field of manufacturing of pharmaceutical and medical products or food manufacturing, the ferrule coupling comprising: an annular male screw member which can be fitted on one of members to be coupled (A, B) and has a thread formed on the outer peripheral surface; and an annular female screw member which can be fitted on the other of the members to be coupled (A, B) and has a thread formed on the inner peripheral surface, wherein the male screw member and the female screw member are screw-engaged with each other to thereby couple the members to be coupled (A, B) with each other, and the male screw member has a cut section at only one part in the circumferential direction, and can be opened or closed such that the cut section widens or narrows, wherein the cut section extends along the entire thickness of the male screw member , characterized in that the male screw member is integrally molded and divided into two arc members , the two arc members are connected with one another through an elongated connection member , except at the one part defining the cut section , and the opposing surfaces of the two arc members at the elongated connection member are configured to be spaced apart from one another when fitted on one of the members to be coupled (A, B). an annular male screw member which can be fitted on one of members to be coupled (A, B) and has a thread formed on the outer peripheral surface; and an annular female screw member which can be fitted on the other of the members to be coupled (A, B) and has a thread formed on the inner peripheral surface, wherein the male screw member and the female screw member are screw-engaged with each other to thereby couple the members to be coupled (A, B) with each other, and the male screw member has a cut section at only one part in the circumferential direction, and can be opened or closed such that the cut section widens or narrows, wherein the cut section extends along the entire thickness of the male screw member , characterized in that the male screw member is integrally molded and divided into two arc members , the two arc members are connected with one another through an elongated connection member , except at the one part defining the cut section , and the opposing surfaces of the two arc members at the elongated connection member are configured to be spaced apart from one another when fitted on one of the members to be coupled (A, B).
A medical device , comprising: at least one memory device having a first area storing pre-existing data (*A) and a second area storing modified data (B); a communication interface defining a first communication path to allow communications between the medical device and an external device or network, the communication interface receiving modified data (B) from an external device or network and downloading the modified data (B) to the second area of the memory device ; a hardware key interface configured to receive a hardware key , the hardware key including a key code component and conducting lines, wherein the hardware key receives the key code via the conducting lines, the hardware key interface defining a second communication path that is separate from the first communication path, wherein the hardware key interface is a test sensor port to receive a test sensor; wherein the medical device is a meter and the hardware key must be physically coupled to the meter and the key code provided by the hardware key must be validated before a modification process of adding the modified data (B) to the memory device is permitted to proceed. at least one memory device having a first area storing pre-existing data (*A) and a second area storing modified data (B); a communication interface defining a first communication path to allow communications between the medical device and an external device or network, the communication interface receiving modified data (B) from an external device or network and downloading the modified data (B) to the second area of the memory device ; a hardware key interface configured to receive a hardware key , the hardware key including a key code component and conducting lines, wherein the hardware key receives the key code via the conducting lines, the hardware key interface defining a second communication path that is separate from the first communication path, wherein the hardware key interface is a test sensor port to receive a test sensor; wherein the medical device is a meter and the hardware key must be physically coupled to the meter and the key code provided by the hardware key must be validated before a modification process of adding the modified data (B) to the memory device is permitted to proceed.
A hand held treatment device to treat a neurological disorder of a patient, the hand held treatment device comprising: circuitry configured to generate a magnetic field to treat the neurological disorder; at least one processor comprising a tangible medium coupled to the circuitry to control treatment of the patient and to record and store data from the treatment of the patient; and a patient interface coupled to the at least one processor and configured for the patient to enter patient data for a plurality of subjective patient sensations related to the neurological disorder, wherein the processor comprises instructions for a patient to select a menu or diary for recording subjective patient data, including journal selection menus for one or more of pain, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound or noise, nausea, further comprising a casing configured to enclose the at least one processor , the circuitry and the patient interface , wherein the patient interface is visible to the patient for data entry, wherein the circuitry comprises a coil to generate the magnetic field near a back of at least one of a head or a neck of the patient, and wherein the casing is configured to be lifted by the patient to position the coil near the back of at least one of the head or the neck for treatment. circuitry configured to generate a magnetic field to treat the neurological disorder; at least one processor comprising a tangible medium coupled to the circuitry to control treatment of the patient and to record and store data from the treatment of the patient; and a patient interface coupled to the at least one processor and configured for the patient to enter patient data for a plurality of subjective patient sensations related to the neurological disorder, wherein the processor comprises instructions for a patient to select a menu or diary for recording subjective patient data, including journal selection menus for one or more of pain, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound or noise, nausea, further comprising a casing configured to enclose the at least one processor , the circuitry and the patient interface , wherein the patient interface is visible to the patient for data entry, wherein the circuitry comprises a coil to generate the magnetic field near a back of at least one of a head or a neck of the patient, and wherein the casing is configured to be lifted by the patient to position the coil near the back of at least one of the head or the neck for treatment.