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Method for tuning hearing device parameters of a hearing device, the method comprising: initializing a model comprising a parameterized objective function based on a first assumption and a second assumption on the objective function; obtaining an initial test setting defined by one or more initial test hearing device parameters; assigning the initial test setting as a primary test setting; obtaining a secondary test setting based on the model, the secondary test setting defined by one or more secondary test hearing device parameters; outputting a primary test signal according to the primary test setting; outputting a secondary test signal according to the secondary test setting; detecting a user input of a preferred test setting indicative of a preference for either the primary test setting or the secondary test setting; updating the model based on the primary test setting, the secondary test setting, and the preferred test setting; and in accordance with a determination that a tuning criterion is satisfied , updating the hearing device parameters of the hearing device based on hearing device parameters of the preferred test setting, characterized in that the objective function f X̂ , Λ ( X ) is given by: f X ^ , Λ X = − X − X ^ T Λ X − X ^ p , where X is a D-dimensional vector in a hypercube D that represents the (D) hearing device parameters of the device, X̂ is a maximizing argument of f x̂ , Λ , Λ is a positive definite D × D scaling matrix, wherein D is an integer less than 20, and p is a real-valued exponent in the range from 0.01 to 0.99. initializing a model comprising a parameterized objective function based on a first assumption and a second assumption on the objective function; obtaining an initial test setting defined by one or more initial test hearing device parameters; assigning the initial test setting as a primary test setting; obtaining a secondary test setting based on the model, the secondary test setting defined by one or more secondary test hearing device parameters; outputting a primary test signal according to the primary test setting; outputting a secondary test signal according to the secondary test setting; detecting a user input of a preferred test setting indicative of a preference for either the primary test setting or the secondary test setting; updating the model based on the primary test setting, the secondary test setting, and the preferred test setting; and in accordance with a determination that a tuning criterion is satisfied , updating the hearing device parameters of the hearing device based on hearing device parameters of the preferred test setting,
Exhaust gas purification device for an internal combustion engine, the exhaust gas purification device comprising: - an exhaust gas purification member having a plurality of longitudinal circulation channels to circulate exhaust gas extending from an upstream face of the exhaust gas purification member by which the exhaust gases penetrate the exhaust gas purification member to a downstream face of the exhaust gas purification member by which the exhaust gases leave the exhaust gas purification member , - a heater , characterised in that the heater comprises: - at least one resistor comprising: ∘ at least two electrically conducting resistive rods , each rod extending longitudinally in a circulation channel associated thereto from the upstream face of the exhaust gas purification member to the downstream face of the exhaust gas purification member and ∘ at least one electrically conductive connecting elements assembled outside the exhaust gas purification member to longitudinal ends of the rods of this resistor so as to connect the rods of the resistor between them, the connecting elements having holes for inserting the longitudinal ends of the rods therein, - an electric power source connected to one end of each resistor and - a ground electrically connected to the other end of each resistor . - an exhaust gas purification member having a plurality of longitudinal circulation channels to circulate exhaust gas extending from an upstream face of the exhaust gas purification member by which the exhaust gases penetrate the exhaust gas purification member to a downstream face of the exhaust gas purification member by which the exhaust gases leave the exhaust gas purification member , - a heater , - at least one resistor comprising: ∘ at least two electrically conducting resistive rods , each rod extending longitudinally in a circulation channel associated thereto from the upstream face of the exhaust gas purification member to the downstream face of the exhaust gas purification member and ∘ at least one electrically conductive connecting elements assembled outside the exhaust gas purification member to longitudinal ends of the rods of this resistor so as to connect the rods of the resistor between them, the connecting elements having holes for inserting the longitudinal ends of the rods therein, ∘ at least two electrically conducting resistive rods , each rod extending longitudinally in a circulation channel associated thereto from the upstream face of the exhaust gas purification member to the downstream face of the exhaust gas purification member and ∘ at least one electrically conductive connecting elements assembled outside the exhaust gas purification member to longitudinal ends of the rods of this resistor so as to connect the rods of the resistor between them, the connecting elements having holes for inserting the longitudinal ends of the rods therein, - an electric power source connected to one end of each resistor and - a ground electrically connected to the other end of each resistor .
An air-conditioning apparatus comprising: a housing having a first space and a second space that are adjacent to each other; a fan provided in the first space , and configured to suck air into the housing ; a heat exchanger provided in the first space , and configured to cause heat exchange to be performed between the air sucked by the fan and refrigerant; a refrigerant sensor provided in the second space , and configured to detect the refrigerant; and a partition plate provided to partition off the first space and the second space , wherein the refrigerant has a higher specific gravity than air, wherein the refrigerant sensor is provided in a lower region in the second space , characterized in that the partition plate has an air inlet port and an air outlet port , wherein the air inlet port is provided below the air outlet port . a housing having a first space and a second space that are adjacent to each other; a fan provided in the first space , and configured to suck air into the housing ; a heat exchanger provided in the first space , and configured to cause heat exchange to be performed between the air sucked by the fan and refrigerant; a refrigerant sensor provided in the second space , and configured to detect the refrigerant; and a partition plate provided to partition off the first space and the second space , wherein the refrigerant has a higher specific gravity than air, wherein the refrigerant sensor is provided in a lower region in the second space , characterized in that the partition plate has an air inlet port and an air outlet port , wherein the air inlet port is provided below the air outlet port .
A binder composition comprising, by dry weight based on total dry weight of the binder composition, i) from 93% to 99.96% of polymer particles comprising, as polymerized units, by dry weight based on the total weight of the polymer particles, from 25% to 95% of a vinyl acetate; and from 5% to 75% of a vinyl ester of versatic acid and/or a vinyl ester of 2-ethyl hexanoic acid; and ii) from 0.04% to 7% of a low water soluble cyclodextrin; wherein the vinyl ester of versatic acid is a compound having a formula (I): wherein R 1 or R 2 is each independently C 1 -C 10 alkyl; and the vinyl ester of 2-ethyl hexanoic acid is a compound having a formula (II): wherein R 1 is a C 4 alkyl, and R 2 is a C 2 alkyl. i) from 93% to 99.96% of polymer particles comprising, as polymerized units, by dry weight based on the total weight of the polymer particles, from 25% to 95% of a vinyl acetate; and from 5% to 75% of a vinyl ester of versatic acid and/or a vinyl ester of 2-ethyl hexanoic acid; and ii) from 0.04% to 7% of a low water soluble cyclodextrin;
A method comprising: determining that a transmission of a data signal over a path of a wavelength division multiplexed WDM optical network using a group of optical subcarriers (SC1 - SC5) is not optically feasible; determining that the transmission of the data signal over the path using a subset of optical subcarriers (SC1, SC3, SC5) of the group of optical subcarriers is optically feasible; activating the optical subcarriers of the subset of optical subcarriers of the group of optical subcarriers (SC1, SC3, SC5) while deactivating one or more unused optical subcarriers (SC2, SC4) of the group of optical subcarriers, at least one unused deactivated optical subcarrier provided between at least two activated optical subcarriers of the subset of optical subcarriers of the group of optical subcarriers; and transmitting the data signal over at least a portion of the path using the activated optical subcarriers of the subset of optical subcarriers of the group of optical subcarriers. determining that a transmission of a data signal over a path of a wavelength division multiplexed WDM optical network using a group of optical subcarriers (SC1 - SC5) is not optically feasible; determining that the transmission of the data signal over the path using a subset of optical subcarriers (SC1, SC3, SC5) of the group of optical subcarriers is optically feasible; activating the optical subcarriers of the subset of optical subcarriers of the group of optical subcarriers (SC1, SC3, SC5) while deactivating one or more unused optical subcarriers (SC2, SC4) of the group of optical subcarriers, at least one unused deactivated optical subcarrier provided between at least two activated optical subcarriers of the subset of optical subcarriers of the group of optical subcarriers; and transmitting the data signal over at least a portion of the path using the activated optical subcarriers of the subset of optical subcarriers of the group of optical subcarriers.
A drive chain system having first and second drive chains (52; 62), the drive chain system comprising: first and second drive chains (52; 62) driving an object, the first and second drive chains (52; 62) each including a plurality of links arranged in a continuous loop, the first drive chain having first chain first measurement values for plurality of links and total chain length and the second drive chain having second chain first measurement values for plurality of links and total chain length, wherein the first and second drive chains (52; 62) have different first measurement values and wherein the first and second drive chains (52; 62) are configured to run at different speeds having a first speed ratio; characterized in : a chain elongation measurement system for counting the plurality of links of the first and second drive chains (52; 62) and for determining total chain length to determine first and second chain elongated measurements; a speed controller for controlling the speed of at least one of the first and second drive chains (52; 62) based on the first and second chain elongated measurements to adjust the speed ratio of the first and second drive chains (52; 62) from a first speed ratio to a second elongated speed ratio. a chain elongation measurement system for counting the plurality of links of the first and second drive chains (52; 62) and for determining total chain length to determine first and second chain elongated measurements; a speed controller for controlling the speed of at least one of the first and second drive chains (52; 62) based on the first and second chain elongated measurements to adjust the speed ratio of the first and second drive chains (52; 62) from a first speed ratio to a second elongated speed ratio.
A method comprising: retrieving values of a block of pixels representative of a portion of a digital image from a first memory characterized by retrieving a partial value of a destination pixel in a thumbnail image from a second memory ; concurrently compressing the values to generate a compressed image and modifying the partial value based on a portion of the block that overlaps a scaling window for the destination pixel; storing the modified partial value in the second memory; and storing the compressed image and the thumbnail image in a third memory . retrieving values of a block of pixels representative of a portion of a digital image from a first memory characterized by retrieving a partial value of a destination pixel in a thumbnail image from a second memory ; concurrently compressing the values to generate a compressed image and modifying the partial value based on a portion of the block that overlaps a scaling window for the destination pixel; storing the modified partial value in the second memory; and storing the compressed image and the thumbnail image in a third memory .
A liquid pharmaceutical formulation for subcutaneous or intramuscular injection comprising: (i) an antibody; (ii) a viscosity-reducing water soluble organic dye comprising Yellow 5 or Orange G; and (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent; wherein the liquid pharmaceutical formulation, when in a volume suitable for injection has an antibody concentration from about 100mg to about 2,000mg per 1 mL (mg/mL). (i) an antibody; (ii) a viscosity-reducing water soluble organic dye comprising Yellow 5 or Orange G; and (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptable solvent;
A hub unit with integrated bearing rings, the unit comprising: a hub , made of a first material and forming, in a single piece: a cylindrical portion extending in an axial direction, a flange extending in a radially outwardly direction from an axially outer end of the cylindrical portion ; a first and a second bearing ring, made of a second material different from the first material, the bearing rings being mounted axially aligned around the cylindrical portion , wherein the second bearing ring is axially inner with respect to the first bearing ring and provides an end face facing an axially inner direction; and a sleeve locking device , radially interposed between the cylindrical portion of the hub and said bearing rings , characterized in that the hub unit also comprises at least one radial recess having a surface facing the flange; and the sleeve locking device is further providing: at least one retaining portion projecting in a radially inward direction and engaged in the radial recess of the hub, an axially inner end edge , plastically deformed in a radially outer direction against the end face of the second bearing ring , and at least one cut extending axially along the locking sleeve device. a cylindrical portion extending in an axial direction, a flange extending in a radially outwardly direction from an axially outer end of the cylindrical portion ; a first and a second bearing ring, made of a second material different from the first material, the bearing rings being mounted axially aligned around the cylindrical portion , wherein the second bearing ring is axially inner with respect to the first bearing ring and provides an end face facing an axially inner direction; and a sleeve locking device , radially interposed between the cylindrical portion of the hub and said bearing rings , characterized in that the hub unit also comprises at least one radial recess having a surface facing the flange; and the sleeve locking device is further providing: at least one retaining portion projecting in a radially inward direction and engaged in the radial recess of the hub, an axially inner end edge , plastically deformed in a radially outer direction against the end face of the second bearing ring , and at least one cut extending axially along the locking sleeve device. at least one retaining portion projecting in a radially inward direction and engaged in the radial recess of the hub, an axially inner end edge , plastically deformed in a radially outer direction against the end face of the second bearing ring , and at least one cut extending axially along the locking sleeve device.
System for fastening an actuating cam arranged around a crankshaft of a motor vehicle heat engine surrounding a crankshaft coupling end bordered axially by a flywheel , said crankshaft being housed in a crankcase of the engine, said actuating cam having a cylindrical bearing part extended radially by an elongate plate , characterized in that the cylindrical bearing part of the actuating cam that is mounted in a sliding manner surrounding the coupling end of the crankshaft bears a connecting ring for axially keeping said cam with the crankshaft.
An object transport apparatus comprising a. a transport conveyor having an object space adjacent to the transport conveyor, wherein when in operation the transport conveyor compels and transports objects through the object space; b. a first plurality of flights that extend from a flight carrying element, disposed along a variable path and constrained to move along that path, a variable portion of the path disposed adjacent to the transport conveyor , wherein the flights disposed along the adjacent portion occupy a portion of an object space of the transport conveyor; wherein the first plurality of flights are attached to a common first flight carrier element which first flight carrier element is compelled to traverse the variable path; and wherein the flight carrying element comprises a belt or chain; c. a first transfer element disposed along the variable path wherein the motion of the first transfer element varies the length of the variable path adjacent to the transport conveyor; d. an object sensor disposed to detect objects upstream of the transfer element ; e. a controller which interacts with a transfer element drive to alter the position of the transfer element along the variable path according to the output of the sensor ; and f. a second transfer element , characterized in that the second transfer element moves in opposition to the motion of the first transfer element such that as the first transfer element moves downstream reducing the portion of the variable path which is adjacent to the transport conveyor, the second transfer element moves upstream to maintain a constant overall variable path length. a. a transport conveyor having an object space adjacent to the transport conveyor, wherein when in operation the transport conveyor compels and transports objects through the object space; b. a first plurality of flights that extend from a flight carrying element, disposed along a variable path and constrained to move along that path, a variable portion of the path disposed adjacent to the transport conveyor , wherein the flights disposed along the adjacent portion occupy a portion of an object space of the transport conveyor; wherein the first plurality of flights are attached to a common first flight carrier element which first flight carrier element is compelled to traverse the variable path; and wherein the flight carrying element comprises a belt or chain; c. a first transfer element disposed along the variable path wherein the motion of the first transfer element varies the length of the variable path adjacent to the transport conveyor; d. an object sensor disposed to detect objects upstream of the transfer element ; e. a controller which interacts with a transfer element drive to alter the position of the transfer element along the variable path according to the output of the sensor ; and f. a second transfer element ,
Composition for use in the treatment of a skin condition, comprising a combination of agents, wherein the combination includes: a) antimicrobial compounds, wherein the antimicrobial compounds include silver sulfadiazine, bacitracin, neomycin sulfate, and polymixin B sulfate; b) one or more trace elements; c) one or more tissue reconstruction elements; and d) one or more analgesics, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier, and wherein the composition is a topical pharmaceutical composition. a) antimicrobial compounds, wherein the antimicrobial compounds include silver sulfadiazine, bacitracin, neomycin sulfate, and polymixin B sulfate; b) one or more trace elements; c) one or more tissue reconstruction elements; and d) one or more analgesics,
Cosmetic preparation comprising a) octyl salicylate (ethylhexyl salicylate), b) titanium dioxide in the rutile crystal structure with a primary particle size of 2-100 nm, wherein the composition contains exclusively titanium dioxide in the rutile crystal structure and the titanium dioxide has been coated with silica, where the silica-coated titanium dioxide has a layer of dimethicone on the outside of the silicon layer, characterized in that the formulation is free of propylparaben, butylparaben, methylisothiazolinone, chloromethylisothiazolinone, IPBC (IUPAC: 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate), DMDM hydantoin, dimethylol glycol, dimethylol urea, sodium hydroxymethyl-glycinate, BHT (IUPAC: 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), 3-(4-methylbenzylidene)camphor and 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone. a) octyl salicylate (ethylhexyl salicylate), b) titanium dioxide in the rutile crystal structure with a primary particle size of 2-100 nm,
A fuel injector (100; 200; 300; 400; 500), comprising: an outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) extending about an axis with a radially inner surface , wherein the radially inner surface defines a retention groove in the inner surface of the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506); an inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) positioned within the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) and having an outer surface and a retention tab , the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) being axially retained relative to the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) by engagement of the retention tab within the retention groove ; wherein the fuel injector (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) further comprises a joint axially offset from the retention tab and fixing the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) to the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506), wherein the joint includes one of a braze structure disposed between the outer surface of the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) and the inner surface of the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) and a weld structure disposed between the interior surface of the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) and the outer surface of the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504). an outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) extending about an axis with a radially inner surface , wherein the radially inner surface defines a retention groove in the inner surface of the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506); an inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) positioned within the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) and having an outer surface and a retention tab , the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) being axially retained relative to the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) by engagement of the retention tab within the retention groove ; wherein the fuel injector (100; 200; 300; 400; 500) further comprises a joint axially offset from the retention tab and fixing the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) to the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506), wherein the joint includes one of a braze structure disposed between the outer surface of the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504) and the inner surface of the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) and a weld structure disposed between the interior surface of the outer body (104; 204; 304; 404; 506) and the outer surface of the inner body (102; 202; 302; 402; 504).