Abstract: Various embodiments improve the operation of computers by providing methods of transmitting data with low latency and high bandwidth. Data may be transmitted in a packet composed of data flits, the data flits having at least two different formats configured to implement different communication protocols. In some embodiments, a given flit may be transmitted using two different modulation methods, with a first part of the flit transmitted using a first modulation method, such as a binary method, and a second part of the flit using a higher-order modulation method.

Abstract: Various embodiments improve the operation of computers by providing methods of transmitting data with low latency and high bandwidth. Data may be transmitted in a packet composed of data flits, the data flits having at least two different formats configured to implement different communication protocols. In some embodiments, a given flit may be transmitted using two different modulation methods, with a first part of the flit transmitted using a first modulation method, such as a binary method, and a second part of the flit using a higher-order modulation method.

Abstract: Various embodiments improve the operation of computers by providing methods of transmitting data with low latency and high bandwidth. Data may be transmitted in a packet composed of data flits, the data flits having at least two different formats configured to implement different communication protocols. In some embodiments, a given flit may be transmitted using two different modulation methods, with a first part of the flit transmitted using a first modulation method, such as a binary method, and a second part of the flit using a higher-order modulation method.

Abstract: Among various methods, systems, and apparatuses, a number of methods are provided for forming a 3D conformance model of a particular portion of a subject's anatomy using 3D digitized imaging data and a rapid prototyping technique. One such a method includes distinguishing at least one particular structural feature associated with the exterior of the particular portion from at least one particular structural feature associated with the interior of the particular portion. Such a method can include using the conformance model to test suitability of an appliance to participate in performing an intended function that includes penetrating the interior of the particular portion through the exterior of the particular portion.

Abstract: Among various methods, systems, and apparatuses, a number of methods are provided for forming a 3D conformance model of a particular portion of a subject's anatomy using 3D digitized imaging data and a rapid prototyping technique. One such a method includes distinguishing at least one particular structural feature associated with the exterior of the particular portion from at least one particular structural feature associated with the interior of the particular portion. Such a method can include using the conformance model to test suitability of an appliance to participate in performing an intended function that includes penetrating the interior of the particular portion through the exterior of the particular portion.

Abstract: A method for post-dyeing photopolymer parts. It may be used for custom ear shells for hearing aid applications or for adding color to any stereo-lithography part that is made from a suitable clear-based photopolymer resin.

Abstract: A method for producing a high gloss exterior finish on a hearing aid ear shell. The method consists of the steps of: coating the ear shell with a UV-curable substance and/or a stereo-lithography resin; draining the UV-curable substance off the ear shell; exposing the ear shell to UV light to cure the UV-curable substance; removing any excess of the UV-curable substance; and exposing the UV-curable substance to UV light a second time.

Abstract: A negative hearing aid mold (10) is made by first processing auditory canal (21) dimension measurement data representing internal dimensions of an auditory canal (21) to generate outside auditory canal dimension data that represents outside dimensions of the auditory canal (21). An impression (22) of the auditory canal (21) is taken from a wearer. The outside auditory canal dimension data is processed to generate outside mold data. A laser (26) is used to measure the dimensions of the impression (22). A negative hearing aid mold (10) is created from the outside mold data using a rapid prototyping such as stereo lithography machine (36). The negative hearing aid mold (10) has an inside surface representing the outside dimensions of the auditory canal (21) from the outside mold data. The negative hearing aid mold (10) is suitable for receipt of a soft solid such as silicone. The negative hearing aid mold is (10) used to make a soft solid hearing aid (16).