Abstract: Increasing the level of the consonant segments relative to the nearby vowel segments, known as consonant-vowel ratio (CVR) modification, is reported to be effective in improving speech intelligibility by listeners in noisy backgrounds and by hearing-impaired listeners. A method along with a system for real-time CVR modification using the rate of change of spectral centroid for detection of spectral transitions is disclosed. A preferred embodiment of the invention using a 16-bit fixed point processor with on-chip FFT hardware is also presented for real-time signal processing. It can be integrated with other FFT-based signal processing in communication devices, hearing aids, and other systems for improving speech perception under adverse listening conditions.

Abstract: Dynamic range compression in the hearing aids is provided for restoring normal loudness of low level sounds without making the high level sounds uncomfortably loud. An apparatus along with a method using sliding-band compression is disclosed for significantly reducing the temporal and spectral distortions generally associated with the currently used single and multiband compression techniques. It; uses a frequency-dependent gain function calculated on the basis of auditory critical bandwidth based short-time power spectrum and the specified hearing thresholds, compression ratios, and attack and release times. It is realized using FFT-based analysis-synthesis and can be integrated with other FFT-based signal processing in hearing aids and audio systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting system exceptions in guest operating systems are provided. A module is provided for each guest operating system and is capable of intercepting system exceptions within the guest operation system. The module communicates with a hypervisor to provide a current status of the guest operating system. In the event of a system exception, the module may collect system exception information, such as a memory dump.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparation of fingolimod, a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, free of regioisomeric impurity compound of Formula IA.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparation of fingolimod, a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, free of regioisomeric impurity compound of Formula IA

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting system exceptions in guest operating systems are provided. A module is provided for each guest operating system and is capable of intercepting system exceptions within the guest operation system. The module communicates with a hypervisor to provide a current status of the guest operating system. In the event of a system exception, the module may collect system exception information, such as a memory dump.

Abstract: The present invention discloses formulations that are effective for controlling pests. More particularly, the present invention discloses the use of at least one phenol and at least one isothiocyanate in methods and formulations for increasing the mortality or decreasing the growth of pests or for repelling pests.

Abstract: Calcium fortified protein-containing beverages and processes for making them are disclosed. Such beverages are stable, contain high levels of soluble calcium and are hedonically acceptable. Unlike other calcium fortified protein-containing beverages, such beverages can be produced using a process that is similar to that used to produce regular dairy milk. Such beverages can be consumed neat or easily incorporated into other food or beverage products.

Abstract: Calcium fortified protein-containing beverages and processes for making them are disclosed. Such beverages are stable, contain high levels of soluble calcium and are hedonically acceptable. Unlike other calcium fortified protein-containing beverages, such beverages can be produced using a process that is similar to that used to produce regular dairy milk. Such beverages can be consumed neat or easily incorporated into other food or beverage products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for recovery of nickel and alumina from spent catalyst by direct leaching with sulphuric acid in presence of small amount of an additive. The invention is useful for recovery of both nickel and sources of nickel and therefore important from the view of environmental protection, resource recycling and conservation.

Abstract: Calcium fortified protein-containing beverages and processes for making them are disclosed. Such beverages are stable, contain high levels of soluble calcium and are hedonically acceptable. Unlike other calcium fortified protein-containing beverages, such beverages can be produced using a process that is similar to that used to produce regular dairy milk. Such beverages can be consumed neat or easily incorporated into other food or beverage products.