Abstract: An example system may include a first mixer module configured to receive a latency-tolerant audio signal, buffer the latency-tolerant audio signal for a first duration, and process the latency-tolerant audio signal. The system may also include a second mixer module configured to receive the processed latency-tolerant audio signal from the first mixer module. The second mixer may also be configured to receive a latency-sensitive audio signal, where the latency-sensitive audio signal is shorter in duration than the latency-tolerant audio signal, and where the latency-sensitive audio signal corresponds to a user input. The second mixer may also be configured to buffer the latency-sensitive audio signal for a second duration, where the second duration is shorter than the first duration. The second mixer may also be configured to process the latency-sensitive audio signal, and combine the processed latency-tolerant audio signal and the processed latency-sensitive audio signal to create a combined signal.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method can include initializing, at a computing device including one or more processors, an input method editor for composing an electronic message. The method can include receiving, at the computing device, an input from a user identifying a recipient for the electronic message. The method can include obtaining, at the computing device, language information corresponding to the recipient, the language information indicating one or more suggested natural languages for composing the electronic message. The method can include selecting, at the computing device, a natural language for composing the electronic message based on the language information to obtain a selected natural language. The method can also include configuring, at the computing device, the input method editor based on the selected natural language.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method can include initializing, at a computing device including one or more processors, an input method editor for composing an electronic message. The method can include receiving, at the computing device, an input from a user identifying a recipient for the electronic message. The method can include obtaining, at the computing device, language information corresponding to the recipient, the language information indicating one or more suggested natural languages for composing the electronic message. The method can include selecting, at the computing device, a natural language for composing the electronic message based on the language information to obtain a selected natural language. The method can also include configuring, at the computing device, the input method editor based on the selected natural language.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for transverse ultrasound peening of blades (2) on a rotor which consists in driving in rotation the wheel (3) bearing the blades (2) about its geometrical axis (6) arranged substantially vertically and in causing the blades (2) to pass through a mist of microbeads produced by a vibrating surface (20) in an active chamber (12) arranged laterally relative to the wheel. The active surface (20) is located beneath the path of the blades (2). Preferably, the active chamber (12) comprises a second vibrating surface above the path of the blades (2). The invention also concerns a machine for implementing said method.

Abstract: A method for making a blade ring includes producing an outer shell of a blade ring by setting a blank using a plasma-forming process on a frame that is then removed. The tips of the blades are well embedded in the ferrule independently of their profile, such that the aerodynamic performances do not deteriorate.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for transverse ultrasound peening of blades (2) on a rotor which consists in driving in rotation the wheel (3) bearing the blades (2) about its geometrical axis (6) arranged substantially vertically and in causing the blades (2) to pass through a mist of microbeads produced by a vibrating surface (20) in an active chamber (12) arranged laterally relative to the wheel. The active surface (20) is located beneath the path of the blades (2). Preferably, the active chamber (12) comprises a second vibrating surface above the path of the blades (2). The invention also concerns a machine for implementing said method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and machine for so-called “ultrasonic” peening employing a mist of microbeads inside an active chamber 30c for peening parts 21 on a wheel 19, ie blades on a rotator. The periphery of the wheel 19 is brought simultaneously past the openings of at least three chambers with limited clearances E1 and E2. At least one chamber being active with a peening mist of microbeads and at least two chambers, either side of the active chamber, being passive. The wheel being rotated over the chambers and the microbeads are removed from the passive chambers and in that the active chambers are supplied with microbeads therefrom.

Abstract: A method of so-called “ultrasonic” peening is described for peening large sized annular surfaces on thin parts. The method uses a microbead mist vibrated in a chamber with an opening so that the surface that is to be peened makes at least five movements past the opening of the peening chamber during peening so as to reduce deformation of the part.

Abstract: A high-strength hybrid component including a relatively soft first part made of a composite material including an organic matrix reinforced with fibers, a relatively hard second part made of metal, metal alloy, or ceramic, and a transition layer made of a composite material including a matrix of a material that is weldable to the hard part and fibers that are extensions of the fibers of the soft part. The transition layer matrix and the hard part may be formed by deposition of molten material on to the fiber preform of the soft part using flame, electric arc, or plasma. The resin matrix of the soft part is impregnated into the preform and polymerized afterwards. Alternatively, the hard part may be machined to shape and welded to the transition layer before completing the soft part.

Abstract: The invention provides a high-strength hybrid component comprising a relatively soft first part -made of a composite material consisting of an organic matrix reinforced with fibres, a relatively hard second part made of metal, metal alloy or ceramic, and a transition layer made of a composite material consisting of a matrix of a material which is weldable to the hard part and fibres which are extensions of the fibres of the soft part. The transition layer matrix and the hard part may be formed by deposition of molten material on to the fibre preform of the soft part, using flame, electric arc or plasma, and the resin matrix of the soft part is impregnated into the preform and polymerized afterwards.Alternatively, the hard part may be machined to shape and welded to the transition layer before completing the soft part.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of submicroscopic particles formed of a polymerized alkyl cyanoacrylate and containing a biologically active substance.At least one alkyl cyanoacrylate, in which the term "alkyl" denotes an alkyl radical having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, is added, with stirring, to pure water or to an aqueous solution or aqueous colloidal solution of an acid and/or of another water-soluble substance, and the stirring is continued until substantially all the alkyl cyanoacrylate has been converted to submicroscopic particles formed of polyalkyl cyanoacrylate; a biologically active substance is introduced into the reaction medium before the introduction of the monomer or after formation of the submicroscopic particles.The submicroscopic particles are useful as carriers for substances such as medical substances or products for diagnosis.

Abstract: An apparatus for sterilization comprises a treatment chamber (1) with constant temperature control (3, 4, 5) connected to a source of vacuum (6, 7, 8, 9), and to a circuit for admitting a carrier gas comprising a means (10) for sterilizing a gas and a means (14) for heating the gas at constant temperature as well as a steam generator (16) connected to a water supply (19) and to a system (20) for controlling the temperature and/or pressure (20). In addition, a sterilizing gas generator (21) contains a solution of a sterilizing agent (22) and is equipped with means for heating and/or cooling and for temperature control (24, 25, 26, 27). Also, suitable means (33) for circulating the atmosphere in the chamber (1) in contact with the solution (22) are provided.

Abstract: A sterilization method comprising subjecting a sterilization chamber to an initial vacuum and then introducing steam to increase chamber pressure. The introduction of steam is interrupted and the chamber is brought into communication with a solution in a gaseous sterilant generator. The mixture of gaseous sterilant and chamber atmosphere are continuously circulated whereby equilibrium is established and the material to be sterilized is subject to constant temperature, pressure, sterilant concentration, and relative humidity for a period of time sufficient for sterilization. Also disclosed is an apparatus capable of performing the sterilization method comprising a sterilization chamber in combination with a gaseous sterilant generator. Formaldehyde is the preferred sterilizing agent.

Abstract: Biodegradable particles, with a diameter smaller than 500 nanometers, formed by the micellar polymerization of an alkyl-cyano-acrylate where the term "alkyl" means a lower alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and containing a biologically active substance. Also provided are processes for making pharmaceutical compositions containing the biodegradable particles and using the particles in pharmaceutical and diagnostic applications.

Abstract: Biodegradable particles, with a diameter smaller than 500 nanometers, formed by the micellar polymerization of an alkyl-cyano-acrylate where the term "alkyl" means a lower alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and containing a biologically active substance.