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The DSC-TX5 combines a sleek, waterproof design with high technology. The camera offers stunning low-light performance with the ability to capture amazing panoramic images in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode. Never miss the best shot with 10 frames per second, and show off all your images on a large 3-inch wide touchscreen LCD. Sony DSC-TX5 Cyber-shot Highlights 10.2-megapixel back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor The DSC-TX5 features a 10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 720p movie modes. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 25mm equivalent wide 4x optical zoom The high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for video recording as well as for outdoor, sports, and travel photos, and Close Focus shoots close-ups up to just under ½" from the subject. A wide angle of 25mm equivalent wide-angle lens allows you to take wider shots of the scene or group in crowded spaces. 3-inch wide Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen A large 3-inch Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus touch-screen display (230K pixels) allows you to scroll through images by simply touching the display. Easy Touch Screen Interaction The DSC-TX5 offers intuitive functions to the multi-purpose touch screen, such as the ability to select the focus point with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across the screen and one-touch access to the MENU. The display also features improved readability with list view and index view. Anti-Motion Blur Mode Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for non landscape shots. When set in Anti-motion Blur Mode, the DSC-TX5 captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shutter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and dramatically reduce subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras. Hand-held Twilight Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Hand-held Twilight Mode, the DSC-TX5 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light, without flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras. Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode Capture expansive landscapes with Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera does the rest, continuously, shooting images and in one second stitching them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 258 degrees. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep. Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode makes it easy to capture wide landscapes. Backlight Correction HDR Shooting high-contrast scenes can often lead to washed out backgrounds and/or details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking two pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of both into a single image for more natural looking shots. High speed shooting The DSC-TX5 can capture full 10.2-megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that you capture the decisive moment such as catching big air on a snowboard. In addition, the DSC-TX5 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects. 720p MP4 HD Movie Mode In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30fps, the perfect format when working with a PC. Users can create high quality movie files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac. Once transferred to your computer you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket and YouTube. (Compatible PC with Internet connectivity required.) Self-Portrait Timer Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture. Rugged and Stylish If you want a camera that's just as much at home in the water as on a night on the town, the TX5 is for you! Just 3/4" thin, the sleek and stylish TX5 fits the slimmest pocket or purse, yet is waterproof to a depth of 10 ft, shockproof from falls up to approximately 5ft and dustproof thanks to its airtight construction. As well, this durable camera can even withstand extreme weather conditions, as it is operable in temperatures from 14- to 104-degrees Fahrenheit. The TX5 includes Sony's "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for incredible low-light performance, intelligent Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion blur and Twilight handheld shooting modes, even a 3-inch touch screen LCD1 operable underwater! Seamlessly shifting from underwater marvels to a night on the town, the TX5 always helps you get the best shot! Stylish Ultra-slim Design Measuring at just 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 3/4", the DSC-TX5 is about as slim as a deck of cards and can easily slip into a pocket or purse, so you can take it with you wherever you go. BIONZ Image Processor The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Fast processing enables unique Sony features such as Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, etc to take and combine multiple images in less than a second to create wide panoramic images. Images have reduced grain and appear less washed out. Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) mode Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, iAUTO mode lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you're shooting landscapes, capturing a beautiful flower, or taking pictures at an in-door birthday party or wedding shower, iAUTO mode will optimize your camera's settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot. Capture up to 10 frames per second at full 10.2 MP resolution. Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects nine different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Close Focus. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep. Anti-blink Function It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically compensates to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality. High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions. Face Detection helps direct the focus to the subject you want. Face Detection technology Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends. Motion Detection Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces. Smile Shutter technology Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter mode. This means that a beautiful smile can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting. Scene modes The DSC-TX5 features 12 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet. Intelligent AF Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting moments like a child's adorable expression with the ultra-quick AF which locks focus in as little as 0.3-sec. Easy Shooting Mode With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode. Function Guide This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen. PHOTOMUSIC PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer. Viewing modes Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes. In-Camera Retouching Tools Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions Creative painting tools Decorate your photos with words and drawings using the included paint pen or your finger. Have fun using more than 30 stamps and 15 types of picture frames and save new images at up to 5-megapixel resolution. Wide zoom display To use the entire image area of your compatible HDTV screen, Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9. PhotoTV HD Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony BRAVIA HDTVs. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your PhotoTV HD-enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like printed photos. Lithium-ion battery Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 125 minutes or 250 images for shooting still images). Media card slot For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-TX5 accepts Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media or SD/SDHC media (Class 4 or above) (sold separately). SD Card Functionality Sony SD memory cards are the perfect solution for storing and sharing your digital content such as high-quality photos, videos, music, and more. Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.02 Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites. Product Description
See all 21 customer reviews Great pictures, easy to use, lots of cool features.J. SholtisI got this beautiful Coral Pink camera for my birthday about a week ago and I really like it so far!MoonLiteStar88We have used it in the pool as well as both fresh water and salt water snorkel trips.Geoffrey Straubinger
4 of 4 people found the following review helpfulGreat Point and Shoot!
I got this beautiful Coral Pink camera for my birthday about a week ago and I really like it so far! I have not tried this under water so I won't be able to review that yet. I'll edit the review as soon as I do. So let's get to the pros and cons of this camera!Pros:- Zooms while recording.- auto-focuses close up and zooming in while recording.- A bunch of lovely features! (Snow mode, iSweep, Panorama, Pet mode, etc)- Does not take long to start the camera up to point and shoot.- Touch screen is very responsive.- Can use SD cards. Big plus for this! A lot of Sony cameras won't take these.- Can shoot in Full Screen (VGA) or Widescreen.- No weird colored lines when shooting at the sun or bright lights while recording.- Takes beautiful pictures during the day.Cons:- A bit on the pricey side.- You do hear a little bit of a rattling noise in the background while recording but it can only be heard if it's really quiet. I had to exchange for another copy of the camera because the background noise was horrifically noticeable.- Battery life doesn't last long, an hour at the most. Definitely consider buying a few extra batteries if you plan on recording or taking pictures for a long amount of time.- Not finger print or scratch proof. I highly suggest getting a screen protector for the front and back.- It does take a bit of a long time to turn off the recording when you're done. You have to hold it still until it turns off or the video will be pixilated at the very end.- Colors a bit off in low house lights.Other:- The camera records in .MP4 files, easy to edit the movies in Windows Movie Maker Live.Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpfulSimply Everything I was Expecting
Well..I just got this camera, & so far so good. One of the things I really like about it is that you can take a picture of an object in complete peach darkness & it still comes out clear. Also, I took a motion pic ( on a reg setting ) without motion setting & it still looked nice. Camera is a lot slimmer than I thought, but that is a good thing. Slider works perfect, no wobbling. Close ups look beautiful. Panoramic setting works lovely. I really like the lil extras it comes with, like the writing pen, stamps & pretty borders. Very easy to use. I like the fact that I can delete many pics at the same time. I don't know why ppl say you can't see battery life meter, I can. I'm very pleased & I will let you know if I find something of concern. Keep in mind that there's no such thing as the perfect camera, but there's such thing as the nearly perfect..camera ;-)P.S. I would recommend purchasing an extra battery.
I love it. I'm too scared to put it underwater though. but one day I will~ I would like to use this camera when it rains or when I am playing in the mountain snow but I have not had the chance to. The opening slider cover is somewhat of a fingerprint magnet, but that still doesn't take away from it's beauty. I love pink & this pink is the perfect light pink, not hot pink like the other sony cameras...One helpful aspect of this camera is the panoramic shot! I took manyyy panorama pictures while I was in China. Landscapes, or if you have a large family dinner, you can just sweep the camera 270 degrees & you can have a picture of everyone at the table, not just sections of people like normal cameras force you do to. This camera also takes pretty good shots in the dark. The screen shows mostly darkness when you are taking the shot, but after you take the picture and you hold the camera steady, a pretty nice picture comes out surprisingly. I really love this camera and I know it will last me a while because of its ruggedness. & even though it can withstand many things, it still looks sleek & elegant.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpfulI've had mine for 2 years and still love it
My husband bought this for me from Amazon when our daughter was just under 2 years old so I could take pictures and video of her at the beach.Underwater quality is only as good as how clear the water is, but I do like and appreciate that I can take this into the water and not worry about getting it wet!!I most recently went to visit my parents in Hawaii and we stayed at the Aulani (Disney Hotel) that had a mini water park. The pools were EXTREMELY chlorinated and the pink enamel on the sliding cover started peeling off :(The camera still functions perfectly fine but cosmetically it has a bit of a blemish.When I made copies of the video's for my dad (who owns a T3i and is pretty photo savvy for a non-professional photographer) he was shocked at how good the quality of the video was. The stabilization allowed me to chase after my daughter not look like "shaky cam" and colors were nice and true.The microphone is a small hole on the front of the camera, and once I realized where the microphone was, I was able to minimize the sound of wind blowing into it when taking outdoor videos.Another trick I picked up for taking shots of my daughter at the beach is that when the sun is behind her and you take a picture, if you turn the flash on it eliminates the heavy shadow you get from a back lit picture. This saved me from needing to photoshop at least 30 photos.By far one of the best gifts from my husband <3**note: uploaded a picture of the enamel on the camera where it peeled. Hope it helps ;)
Its a great little camera. Just what my daughter was looking for. She loved it. We are very pleased. Great product
Very nice compact underwater camera.
At the time I got this as a gift for my wife it was one of the only waterproof compact point-and-shoot cameras on the market.
Published 6 months ago by Geoffrey Straubinger
I bought this camera about 3 years ago and am very happy with it. While the picture quality isn't as good as it was with my Sony CyberShot DSC-H3 or my Sony Cybershot DSC-W5 but I...
Published 7 months ago by CampinMama
My wife likes the camera and that's all that matters. It came quickly and takes good pictures. I didn't buy the warrenty, so I hope it doesn't break!
Published 10 months ago by Nate Wiggins
Best little underwater camera I've found
This camera is actually a replacement for the same model I bought two years ago. It must be being closed out, because I paid less for it now than two years ago.
Published 14 months ago by Michael A. Kalm
Take good pictures underwater and I am facinated with this device, I like a lot to travel to "water" sites, Cancun, Cozumel, Los Cabos, etc and this camera allows me to take great...
This camera is one of the best cameras I have ever owned. It is a great investment. Since I have purchased it, I have used it in Puerto Rico and Las Vegas.
Published 21 months ago by bkkells
Great Pictures but Color Chips
I got this as a Christmas present about a year ago. I love how clear the pictures are above and below the water.
Published on September 28, 2011 by Judith
When I was looking for a new digital camera, I compared technical specs, and the last thing I was thinking about the new camera was taking pictures under the water... LOL...
Published on November 24, 2010 by Carlos H


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William Shakespeare's King Lear (DVD video, 2005) [WorldCat.org]
http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270636608
Author: Laurence Olivier; Michael Elliott; John Hurt; Colin Blakely; David Plowright; Maxwell's Collection; Granada Television
Publisher: Avalon Beach, NSW : Maxwell's Collection [distributor], [2005?]
OCLC:270636608
Laurence Olivier; Michael Elliott; John Hurt; Colin Blakely; David Plowright; All authors
Avalon Beach, NSW : Maxwell's Collection [distributor], [2005?]
Laurence Olivier; Michael Elliott; John Hurt; Colin Blakely; David Plowright; Maxwell's Collection.; Granada Television.
270636608
Originally produced by Granada Television, 1983.
Director, Michael Elliott ; producer, David Plowright.
Laurence Olivier, Colin Blakely, John Hurt.
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Patent US7590792 - Cache memory analyzing method - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsIt is done to read information containing an address of a memory at which a cache miss is generated, from a cache memory. The numbers of cache misses generated at each cache miss generated address contained in the information are totalized. The cache miss generated addresses whose generated cache miss...http://www.google.com/patents/US7590792?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7590792 - Cache memory analyzing methodAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS7590792 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 11/515,751Publication dateSep 15, 2009Filing dateSep 6, 2006Priority dateSep 8, 2005Fee statusPaidAlso published asCN1928841A, CN1928841B, US20070055809Publication number11515751, 515751, US 7590792 B2, US 7590792B2, US-B2-7590792, US7590792 B2, US7590792B2InventorsMasumi Yamaga, Takanori Miyashita, Koichi KatouOriginal AssigneePanasonic CorporationExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (6), Referenced by (1), Classifications (10), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetCache memory analyzing methodUS 7590792 B2Abstract It is done to read information containing an address of a memory at which a cache miss is generated, from a cache memory. The numbers of cache misses generated at each cache miss generated address contained in the information are totalized. The cache miss generated addresses whose generated cache miss numbers are totalized are sectionalized by each of the sets. Further, the address group whose numbers of cache miss generated are consistent or close is extracted from a plurality of cache miss generated addresses divided as addresses in the same set.
FIG. 11 shows an example of the detection method (1). FIG. 11 illustrates the access state of the cache memory. The cache memory whose access state is shown in FIG. 11 is of a set associative system having two ways. In FIG. 11, the horizontal axis is a lapse of access time of the cache memory and the vertical axis indicates data at the addresses in the same set. The �set� indicates an index (entry) that is distinguished form other memory areas by the several lower bits of the memory-access addresses, and the �way� indicates how many block (cache block) there is for storing the data within the cache memory. In FIG. 11, five data from a to e are accessed in the set 0, and three data from α to γ are accessed in the set 1. Since the address with the largest number of cache misses is considered as the memory access data having the high efficiency for reducing the cache miss, the data a in the set 0 having the cache misses generated six times is detected in FIG. 11 as the memory access data with the high efficiency for reducing the cache miss.
In the method (1), the address with a large number of cache misses is calculated about the addresses of each memory access where the cache miss has been generated, without considering the access contention of the cache memory. Thus, the address with the high efficiency for reducing the cache miss may not be detected. �Contention� means repetition of the state where one of the different addresses in the same set of the cache memory boots off the other from the cache memory or the one is booted out by the other from the cache memory.
The aforementioned inconveniences will be described referring to FIG. 12A and FIG. 12B. These figures show the access state of the cache memory as FIG. 11. FIG. 12A shows the state where the cache misses are reduced in the data �a� of the set 0 in FIG. 11 by changing the address arrangement or the like. FIG. 12B shows the state where the cache misses are reduced in the data a of the set 1 in FIG. 11 by changing the address arrangement or the like.
As shown in FIG. 12A, by changing the address arrangement of the data �a� with the largest number (six) of cache misses, the total number of cache misses can be reduced from 30 times to 22 times.
As shown in FIG. 12B, however, the total number of cache misses can be reduced from 30 times to 15 times by changing the address arrangement of the data α with five times of the cache misses. This is because the contention of the memory access in the set 1 is eliminated by changing the address arrangement of the data �α� and the number of cache miss in the set 1 becomes zero as access contention of the memory is generated among the three data �α�, �β�, �γ� in the set 1. In this case, it can be considered that the data �α� with the five time of cache misses has a higher efficiency for reducing the cache miss than the data a with six-time cache misses. Like this, there are cases where the efficiency for reducing the cache miss is high even though the number of generated cache misses is small.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The main object of the present invention therefore is to provide a cache memory analyzing method for detecting the memory-access address having the high efficiency for reducing the cache miss, while defining the access state of the cache memory by collecting cache access information in the actual operation after compilation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Other objects of the present invention will become clear from the following description of the preferred embodiments and the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that there are many other advantages of the present invention possible by conducting the present invention.
FIRST EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of a processor 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention and a system thereof that outputs cache access information having a record of addresses with cache misses.
FIG. 9 shows the sectionalized result of step S4. In FIG. 9, the addresses are sectionalized by each set, and the sectionalized addresses are arranged in a descending order of the numbers of the generated cache misses. The two lowest figures of the addresses in the set 0 are �00�, while the two lowest figures of the addresses in the set 1 are �10�.
FIG. 5 shows the detail of step S5 for extracting the addresses. The address extraction processing is described by referring to the result shown in FIG. 9. First, a threshold value is set in step S11. This threshold value is the aforementioned threshold value, which is the threshold value of a difference between the numbers of generated cache misses. It is assumed here that the threshold values is set as �5�. In step S12, initialization is performed for enabling the processing of step S14 and thereafter to be carried out as much as the number of sets that constitute each address. The �initialization� is processing for resetting a continuous number i (i=0). The continuous number i indicates the number of sets on which the address extracting processing has been completed. After resetting the continuous number i, it is judged in step S13 whether or not the continuous number i (the number of sets that has been extracted) is smaller than the number of sets in the cache memory 12 (i<the number of sets). Normally, the continuous number i is smaller than the set number (i<the number of sets) at the time of starting the processing, the numbers of generated cache misses are compared between the addresses in the same set sectionalized in step S3, by carrying out the processing of step S14 and thereafter.
In step S14, it is judged whether or not there is an address that can be obtained as a reference address in the set as a process target (the set 0 in FIG. 9 at the beginning of the processing). When judged in step S14 that there is no address that can be obtained as the reference address in the process-target set, it proceeds to step S24. In step S24, �1� is added to the continuous number i and the processing of step S13 and S14 described above is carried out again.
In step S20, it is judged whether or not the difference between the numbers of misses generated at both addresses is within the range of the threshold value. The threshold value is the value set in advance in step S11, and it is �5� in the above-described case. When it is assumed that 0x90000800 is the reference address and 0x90000000 is the comparing address, the difference between the numbers of cache misses at both addresses is �60�. The difference �60� between the cache misses generated at both addresses in this case is out of the range of the threshold value �5�. Thus, it is judged that there is no contention of the memory accesses generated between the reference address and the comparing address.
The process proceeds further to step S19 where it is judged whether or not the number of misses generated at the obtained comparing address is twice or more. Assuming that the comparing address is 0x90000C00, as the number of generated misses is fifty times, it is judged as true in step S19 and then, it proceeds further to step S20 where the difference between the numbers of cache misses generated at both addresses is compared to the threshold value. The difference between the numbers of cache misses generated at the reference address 0x90000000 and the comparing address 0x90000C00 is �40�, which is out of the range of the threshold value �5� that is set in step S11. Therefore, it is judged in this case that there is no memory access contention generated between the reference address and the comparing address.
In the set 0, for example, when the third address 0x90000C00 is obtained as the reference address and the fourth address 0x90000200 as the comparing address respectively, the difference between the numbers of cache misses generated at those addresses is �0�, which is within the range of the threshold value �5�. In that case, it is judged that there is memory access contention generated between the reference address and the comparing address and then the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the reference address and the comparing address at that time are extracted as the addresses having memory access contention. Then, it proceeds further to step S23 to cancel the comparing address (the address 0x90000200 in the above-described case) from the comparison target, and returns to step S17 to continue the series of processing.
The above-described processing is continued until the continuous number i become same as the number of sets constituting the cache memory 12 (i=the set number). �That the continuous number i become same as the number of sets� means that the address extraction processing is completed in all the addresses in that set. When it is judged in step S13 that the continuous number i is same as the number of sets, the series of processing is ended.
FIG. 10 shows a result of the address group extracted by the address extraction processing as shown in FIG. 5. The address group A of the set 0 is constituted with four addresses, the address group B with three addresses, and the address group C with two addresses. The differences between the numbers of generated cache misses with respect to each other are all �5� or less. At the address 0x90000D00 in FIG. 9, the number of generated cache misses is �25�. At the precedent address thereof, i.e. 0x90005300, the number of generated cache misses is �48�, and at the following address thereof, i.e. 0x90002400, the number of generated cache misses is �18�. As mentioned above, at the address 0x90000D00, the differences between the numbers of generated cache misses with respect to the adjacent addresses in terms of the order exceed �5�. Therefore, it is not listed in FIG. 10 as the extracted address group.
The address group D of the set 1 is constituted with four addresses, the address group E with two addresses, and the address group F also with two addresses. The differences between the numbers of generated cache misses with respect to each other are all �5� or less.
The order of the first address group in combination of the set 0 and the set 1 together is A→B→C→D→E→F. In step S31, a variable used in the sort processing is initialized. In this case, i indicates the counted number when the number of address groups are counted, j indicates the number of the address group after completing division, and k indicates the variable for judging that the sectionalizing processing has completed. As the initial value of the variable k, (the number of address groups�1) is set. The variable k is counted down every time one of the series of processing is completed, and the sort processing ends when it becomes �0�. It is assumed here that the initial value of the variable k is set as �5� since the total of the address groups in FIG. 10 is �6�.
Then, proceed to step S32 and it is judged whether or not the sort processing has completed. This judgment is performed by checking whether or not the variable k has reached 0 (k>0). Assuming that the initial value of the variable k is �5�, it is judged as true in step S32 right after starting the processing and the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, it is judged whether or not the sort processing of the address group has been completed until a lot of the last address of the group based on the magnitude relation between the counted number i and the variable k. Specifically, if it is i≧k, it is judged that the sort processing of the address group has been completed until the lot of the last address of the group. If not, it is judged that the sort processing of the address group has not been completed until the lot of the last address of the group. When it is assumed that the initial value of the variable k is �5�, i=0 and k=5 right after starting the processing. Thus, it is judged in step S33 as false. When judged as false in step S33, it proceeds to step S34-step S38.
In step S34, the number of addresses in the address group i (the address group A right after starting the processing in the case of FIG. 10) is compared to the number of addresses in the next address group i+1 (the address group B right after starting the processing in the case of FIG. 10). Right after starting the processing in the case of FIG. 10, the number of addresses in the address group A is �4� and that of the address group B is �3�, which are different from each other. Thus, it is judged in step S34 as false, and the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, the number of addresses in the address group A is �4� which is lager than �3�, the number of the address group B (the number in i>the number in i+1). Thus, it is judged as true in step S35, and the process proceeds to step S37.
The lot of address groups as the target of sort processing is switched to the next lot of address groups in step S38. Then, the process returns to step S33. Specifically, the processing of step S38 is the processing for increscenting the counted number i by �1�. Now, it is considered the case where the processing of step S38 is performed after carrying out the processing of step S37. In this case, as the order of the address groups is changed to B→A→C→D→E→F, the target address group become the address group A and the address group C when the count number �i� is made increment in the step 38.
It is considered about the case where the counted number i is incremented from �0� to �1� in step S38. In this case, as it is i=1 and k=5, it is judged as false in step S33, and the process proceeds to step S34.
In this case, for the comparison of the numbers of the addresses in steps S34 and S35 based on the number of the addresses �4� in the address group A, and the number of the addresses �2� in the address group C, it is judged as false in step S34 and judged as true in step S35. Then, it proceeds to step S37.
The lot of address groups for performing sort processing is switched to the next lot of address groups in step S38. Then, it returns to step S33. Specifically, the counted number i is incremented by �1�. In this case, the processing of step S38 is performed after carrying out the processing of step S37. Thus, the target address group become the address group A and the address group D when the count number �i� is made increment in the step38.
It is considered the case where the counted number i is incremented from �1� to �2� in step S38. In this case, as it is i=2 and k=5, it is judged as false in step S33 and proceed to step S34. In this case, for the comparison of the numbers of the addresses in steps S34 and S35 based on the number of the addresses �4� in the address group A, and the number of the addresses �4� in the address group D, it is judged as true in step S34. Then, it proceeds to step S36. As shown in FIG. 10, the total number of the cache misses generated in the group A is �198� and that of the address group D is �239�. Thus, it is judged as false in step S36, and the process proceeds to step S37.
The lot of address groups as the target of sort processing is switched to the next lot of address groups in step S38. Then, it returns to step S33. Specifically, the counted number i is incremented by �1�. In this case, the processing of step S38 is performed after carrying out the processing of step S37. Thus, the target address group become the address group A and the address group E when the count number �i� is made increment in the step 38.
There will be considered the case where the counted number i is incremented from �2� to �3� in step S38. In this case, i=3 and k=5. Thus, it is judged as false in step S33 and proceeds to step S34.
In this case, for the comparison of the numbers of the addresses in steps S34 and S35 based on the number of the addresses �4� in the address group A and the number of the addresses �2� in the address group E, it is judged as false in step S34 and judged as true in step S35. Then, it proceeds to step S37.
The lot of address groups as the target of sort processing is switched to the next lot of address groups in step S38. Then, it returns to step S33. Specifically, the counted number i is incremented by �1�. In this case, the processing of step S38 is performed after carrying out the processing of step S37. Thus, the target address group become the address group A and the address group F when the count number �i� is made increment in the step 38.
A supplementary explanation of the final order of the address groups (E→C→F→B→D→A) is provided. The number of addresses in the address group E judged as having the highest priority as well as the numbers of addresses in the address groups C and F having the same number of the addresses as the address group E are all �2�. The number of addresses in the address group B is �3�. The number of addresses in the address groups D and A is �4�. Like this, in the final order of the address groups, the groups are sectionalized by each of the groups with the same number of addresses. Then, those address groups are arranged in an ascending order as (E, C, F)→(B)→(D, A).
The address groups sectionalized into the group with the same number of the addresses are further arranged in a descending order regarding the total number of generated cache misses. That is, in the address groups E, C, and F with �2� addresses, the totals of the generated cache misses are respectively �60� (=30+30), �15� (=8+7), and �7� (=5+2) in this order. Thus, the address groups E, C and F are arranged in order of E→C→F according to the descending order of the total of the generated cache misses.
Meanwhile, in the address groups D and A with �4� addresses, the totals of the generated cache misses are respectively �239� (=62+60+60+57) and �198� (=50+50+50+48) in this order. Thus, the address groups D and A are arranged according to the descending order of the total of the generated cache misses.
Then, it proceeds to step S54 after the processing of step S52 and step S53. In step S54, N1 and N2, which are differences between the numbers of addresses in the address groups i and i+1, and the numbers of way w, are calculated, respectively. In the cache memory of a set associative system that comprises two sets, there the cache blocks as much as the number of ways, w, exist in each set. Thus, if the difference between the number of addresses and the way number w is �1� or less, the following can be said. That is, in this case, when the cache misses generated at one of the addresses that have memory access contention is solved by changing the address arrangement or the like, it is highly possible for the cache misses at the other addresses having the memory access contention to be solved simultaneously. Based on such viewpoint, the above-mentioned difference N1 and N2 are used in step S54 as the index for determining the priority of the extracted address group.
The processing will be described hereinafter on an assumption that the address group i is the address group A and the address group i+1 is the address group B right after starting the processing. In the processing, it becomes N1=2 and N2=1. That is, since the number of the addresses in the address group A is �4� and the number of way w is �2�, it is N1=4−2=2. Meanwhile, since the number of the addresses in the address group B is �3� and the way number w is �2�, it is N2=3−2=1.
Only N2 is �1� or less, so that it proceeds to step S60 after the processing of step S56→step S57. In step S60, the orders of address group A and the address group B are switched. Then, it proceeds to step S61. In step S61, the lot of address groups for sectionalizing processing is changed to the next lot of address groups. Then, it returns to step S53 and continues the above-described processing.
In the state where the address groups have been the above-described order, as it becomes i=5 and k=5, it is judged as true in step S53 that is performed thereafter, and it proceeds to step S62 and step S63 for performing the respective processing. As a result of the processing of step S62 and step S63, it is i=0, j=0 and k=4, and then it proceeds to step S54→step S55 after the processing of step S52→step S53. In step S54, the address group i is the address group B and the address group i+1 is the address group C, in which it becomes N1=1 and N2=0 respectively. Since both N1 and N2 are �1� or less, it is judged as true in step S55, and the process proceeds to step S59.
Since the total of the cache misses generated in the address group B is �52� (=18+18+16) and the total of the cache misses generated in the address group C is �15� (=8+7), it is judged as true in step S59. Then, it proceeds to step S61.
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Patent US20040247301 - Multi-fragrance scent dispenser - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA multi-fragrance scent dispenser includes a housing having an outlet opening; first and second holders in the housing for holding first and second liquid fragrance containers having first and second wicks, respectively, extending out of the first and second liquid fragrance containers; a first heater...http://www.google.com/patents/US20040247301?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040247301 - Multi-fragrance scent dispenserAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS20040247301 A1Publication typeApplicationApplication numberUS 10/427,434Publication dateDec 9, 2004Filing dateMay 1, 2003Priority dateMay 1, 2003Also published asCN101068466A, US6859615, US6950607, US20050094988, WO2005106344A2, WO2005106344A3Publication number10427434, 427434, US 2004/0247301 A1, US 2004/247301 A1, US 20040247301 A1, US 20040247301A1, US 2004247301 A1, US 2004247301A1, US-A1-20040247301, US-A1-2004247301, US2004/0247301A1, US2004/247301A1, US20040247301 A1, US20040247301A1, US2004247301 A1, US2004247301A1InventorsPo Yip, Arnold Thaler, Robert FellowsOriginal AssigneeYip Po Chun, Arnold Thaler, Robert FellowsExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManReferenced by (18), Classifications (6), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetMulti-fragrance scent dispenserUS 20040247301 A1Abstract A multi-fragrance scent dispenser includes a housing having an outlet opening; first and second holders in the housing for holding first and second liquid fragrance containers having first and second wicks, respectively, extending out of the first and second liquid fragrance containers; a first heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the first wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a second heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the second wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a control circuit which selectively controls activation of the first and second heaters; and a blocking plate movable relative to the heaters for at least partially blocking escape of evaporated fragrance through the outlet opening from at least one of the first and second wicks. Images(19) Claims(28)
DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0058] Referring to the drawings in detail, a scent dispenser 10 according to the present invention includes a main housing 12 made of a suitable hard plastic material. Main housing 12 has a general shape of a rocket ship, although the present invention is not limited to this particular shape. Thus, main housing 12 tapers toward its upper end, and includes a peripheral wall 14 which has a lower open end 16 and a central opening 18 at the upper end thereof. There is also an elongated side opening 20 at the right side thereof in FIG. 1. As shown best in FIGS. 2, 6 and 7, main housing 12 includes a rear housing extension 21 which houses the electrical components, as will be described in more detail hereafter. [0059] As shown best in FIGS. 5 and 7, a fragrance bottle support 22 is positioned within housing 12 and is secured by an annular securing wall 23 to the inner surface of peripheral wall 14. Fragrance bottle support 22 includes a first cylindrical wall 24 having a lower inturned annular lip 26 for holding a first bottle 28 containing a liquid fragrance and a second cylindrical wall 30 having a lower inturned annular lip 32 for holding a second bottle 34 containing a second, different liquid fragrance. An upper wall 36 partially closes the upper end of each cylindrical wall 24 and 30, and each upper wall 36 has an opening 38 therein. A divider wall 44 separates first cylindrical wall 24 from second cylindrical wall 30. [0060] Bottles 28 and 34 each have a main body 46 and a neck portion 48 with threads 50 thereon for threadedly receiving a cap (not shown) thereon. An annular ledge 52 is formed on neck portion 48 immediately below threads 50 and has dimensions similar to the inner dimensions of first cylindrical walls 24 and 30. When bottle 28 is inserted through lower open end 16, neck portion 48 thereof is inserted through the lower open end of first cylindrical wall 24. Continued insertion of bottle 28 results in annular ledge 52 being forced through lower inturned annular lip 26, whereupon annular ledge 52 is then captured by lower inturned annular lip 26. A similar operation occurs with respect to bottle 34, second cylindrical wall 30 and lower inturned annular lip 32, whereupon annular ledge 52 of second bottle 34 is captured by lower inturned annular lip 32. [0061] The present invention is not limited to these bottle shapes, and any other suitable bottle shapes can be used, such as shown by bottles 28 a-28 g in FIGS. 15a-15 g. [0062] A wick 54 extends outwardly from the open end of each neck portion 48 and through the respective opening 38. Each wick 54 carries liquid from the respective bottle 28 or 34 to the upper end of the wick 54. [0063] Heater housings 56 surround each wick 54 and encase heater assemblies 58 a and 58 b, respectively. When the respective heater assembly 58 a or 58 b is activated, the heat therefrom is transferred through the heater housing 56 to the respective wick 54. As a result, the liquid at the upper end of the wick 54 is vaporized by the heat, and released to atmosphere through opening 18. [0064] Each heater housing 56 includes an inner annular wall 60 surrounding the respective wick 54. Inner annular wall 60 includes an upper annular wall section 60 a of a first inner diameter and a lower annular wall section 60 b of a second inner diameter which is less than the first inner diameter and which is connected to upper annular wall section 60 a by an annular shoulder 60 c. [0065] In accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a fragrance blocking assembly 62 is provided for blocking some of the evaporation of the fragrance.by heater assemblies 58 a and 58 b. Specifically, fragrance blocking assembly 62 includes a blocking plate 66 having openings 68 which can be in alignment with the inner diameters of upper annular wall sections 60 a in order to permit the escape of vaporized fragrances. As will be explained hereafter, blocking plate 66 can move horizontally above heater assemblies 58 a and 58 b. [0066] Thus, as shown in FIG. 8, when blocking plate 66 is in a first position, openings 68 are out of alignment with the openings provided by upper annular wall sections 60 a, thereby blocking some of the evaporated fragrance. FIG. 9 shows an intermediate position where openings 68 are out of alignment with the openings provided by upper annular wall sections 60 a to a lesser extent, thereby blocking a lesser amount of the evaporated fragrance. Finally, as shown in FIG. 10, openings 68 are in alignment with the openings provided by upper annular wall sections 60 a, thereby permitting escape of all of the evaporated fragrance. As a result, a simple fragrance adjusting mechanism is provided. Although only three positions are shown, it will be appreciated that the positions of blocking plate 66 can be infinitely variable, and is not limited to these three positions, which are shown only for explanatory purposes. [0067] In order to move blocking plate 66 toward and away from heater assemblies 58 a and 58 b, blocking plate 66 is mounted within guides 64 that extend above, to the sides and to the bottom of blocking plate 66 so that only horizontal linear movement of blocking plate 66 is permitted between the positions shown in FIGS. 8-10. [0068] A slide plate 70 is connected to one end of blocking plate 66, and a button 72 is mounted to slide plate 70 and extends out through side opening 20 for movement therealong. Thus, as button 72 is moved along side opening 20, upper plate 66 is moved up and down therewith, thereby adjusting the positions of blocking plates 64, and thereby adjusting the heat that is imparted to wicks 54. As a result, the amount of evaporated fragrance that escapes is adjusted, so that the amount of scent that is provided is also adjusted. Button 72 and/or slide plate 70 are maintained in position by friction ribs on the housing. [0069] A printed circuit board 74 is provided in rear housing extension 21 and includes various circuit components 76 thereon, and a printed circuit board 75 is mounted at the front of main housing 12. [0070] Printed circuit board 74 is connected through a wire 78 with two plug blades 80 which extend out from rear housing extension 21 for insertion into a conventional wall socket for the supply of electricity, for example, 125 volt AC input. Printed circuit board 74 is electrically connected with heater assemblies 58 a and 58 b for controlling operation thereof. [0071] Plug blades 80 can rotated in a turning plug 82 of a plug blade bracket 84, in order to adjust the angle and orientation of scent dispenser 10. A horizontal elongated socket blocking plate 86 is preferably secured to rear housing extension 21 to block the socket when plug blades 80 are plugged into the socket. [0072] As an alternative, wire 78 can extend out of rear housing extension 21 and be connected to an electrical plug having plug blades 80. In this manner, scent dispenser 10 can be mounted on a flat surface, such as a table. [0073] The circuitry of circuit components 76 and their connections on printed circuit boards 74 and 75 will now be discussed in detail with reference to FIG. 14. As shown therein, plug blades 80 are connected to electrical connections 88 of an AC input, for example, at 125 VAC, which is supplied through a voltage stepdown capacitor/resistor circuit 90 comprised of a resistor R1 and capacitor C1 to a rectifier circuit 92 in order to provide a DC input. The DC input is then supplied to a central processing unit (CPU) 94 to supply power therefor, with central processing unit selectively supplying power to heater assemblies 58 a and 58 b. [0074] Once scent dispenser 10 is plugged into an electrical socket, power is supplied to CPU 94 to start operation. CPU 94 is controlled by internal software to first activate heater assembly 58 a for a predetermined period of time, for example, twelve hours. At the end of the twelve hour time period, CPU 94 automatically terminates power to heater assembly 58 a and then activates heater assembly 58 b for the same twelve hour period. During this latter activation, a new fragrance bottle 28 can be inserted therein in order to replenish the liquid fragrance for the next twelve hour cycle, and so on. In this manner, a person does not become accustomed to a particular scent. Whenever heater assembly 58 a is activated, a light emitting diode (LED) 96 on printed circuit board 75 and which is visible through an opening in the left side of the front of main housing 12, is activated to light up. On the other hand, whenever heater assembly 58 b is activated, a light emitting diode (LED) 98 on printed circuit board 75 and which is visible through an opening in the right side of the front of main housing 12, is activated to light up. [0075] A person can override the twelve hour programming. In this regard, a tactile switch 100 which is accessible through an opening the front of main housing 12, connects an input of CPU 94 to ground to control CPU to automatically switch over and activate the other heater assembly 58 a or 58 b and activate the other fragrance for the start of a new twelve hour time period, and thereby start the cycles running again. [0076] Referring now to FIGS. 16-29, a scent dispenser 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention will now be described in detail. [0077] Scent dispenser 110 according to the present invention includes a main housing 112 made of a suitable hard plastic material. Main housing 112 includes a base 114 for housing the fragrance materials, ,the heater assemblies and the circuitry, and a dome cover 116 for covering base 114. Cover 116 includes an opening 118 at the upper end thereof for emission of the vaporized scents. [0078] Base 114 includes a generally lower oval shaped section 120 with a central generally oval shaped recess 122. Vertically extending end walls 124 and 126 are provided at opposite ends of the oval shaped recess 122, and vertically extending divider walls 128 and 130 divide the area between end walls 124 and 126 into three bottle holding areas 132. It will be appreciated, however, that the present invention is not limited to three bottle holding areas 132 and can be provided with more or less than three such areas. End walls 124 and 126 having inwardly extending stops 134 at the same height, and divider walls 128 and 130 have stops 136 extending from opposite sides at the upper ends thereof. Bottle holding areas 132 are further defined by a rear wall 138 having stops 140 and a front wall 142 having stops 144. The respective walls defining bottle holding areas 132 are not shown in FIG. 17 for the sake of clarity in the drawing. Preferably, walls 124, 126, 138 and 142 are arranged in an oval configuration, as shown in FIG. 20. [0079] A platform 146 is slidably positioned in each bottle holding area 132 and is biased upwardly therein by a coil spring 148. In this regard, a circular boss 150 extends centrally from the lower end of each platform 146 in surrounding relation to an opening 152 in each platform 146. One end of the respective coil spring 148 extends around each circular boss 150. A circular boss 154 extends from the bottom wall 114 a of base 114 in each bottle holding area 132 for receiving the opposite end of the respective coil spring 148. Stops 134, 136, 140 and 144 function as limits as to the upward movement of platforms 146. [0080] A fragrance bottle 156 sits on the upper surface of each platform 146 and each fragrance bottle 156 includes a main body 158 and a neck portion 160. The neck portions 160 are not shown in FIG. 17 for the sake of clarity in the drawing. A wick 162 extends outwardly from the upper open end of each bottle 156, either from main body 158 or from neck portion 160. Each wick 162 carries liquid from the respective bottle 156 to the upper end of the wick 162. The length of each wick 162 will depend on the height of the bottle 156 and the weight of the bottle 156, that is, the extent that the respective platform 146 compresses the associated coil spring 148. [0081] A cylindrical support wall 164 extends above each bottle 156 and is mounted to end walls 124 and 126 and to rear wall 138 by an upper plate 166 having openings 168 centrally located relative to each cylindrical support wall 164. Cylindrical heater housings 170 extend within openings 168 and extend downwardly from upper plate 166 in surrounding relation to each wick 162 and in surrounding relation to each respective opening 168. Each heater housing 170 has a central opening 171 through which the wick 162 extends. Each heater housing 170 houses a heater assembly 172 therein. When the respective heater assembly 172 is activated, the heat therefrom is transferred through the heater housing 170 to the respective wick 162. As a result, the liquid at the upper end of the wick 162 is vaporized by the heat, and released to atmosphere through opening 118. Further, lights 173 a-173 c are provided on a ledge 175 of base 114 in front of each bottle 156. Thus, the respective light 173 a-173 c is illuminated in correspondence with the heater assembly 172 then being activated. The illuminated light 173 a, 173 b or 173 c can be viewed through a window 116 a in cover 116. [0082] In order to stably support bottles 156 at different heights, due to different shapes, configurations and weights of bottles 156, a clamping mechanism 174 extends down from each cylindrical support wall 164. Specifically, each clamping mechanism 174 includes a hollow, rectangular clamp housing 176. Two scissor-like arms 178 are horizontally positioned in each housing 176. Each scissor-like arm 178 has an arcuate center section 180, with the two arcuate center sections 180 being in opposing relation to each other, for engaging around the neck 160 of a bottle 156. Each scissor-like arm 178 includes a rear extension 182 extending rearwardly of arcuate center section 180 through a slot 183 in a rear wall 176 a of housing 176, and a front extension 184 extending forwardly of arcuate center section 180 through a slot 186 in a front wall 176 b of housing 176. Side walls 176 c and 176 d of each housing 176 include opposing cylindrical bosses 188, and coil springs 190 extend between posts 191 on the outer surfaces of arcuate center sections 180 and the inner surfaces of side walls 176 c and 176 d around bosses 188. An opening 177 is provided in the upper wall 176 e of housing 176, and an opening 179 is provided in the lower wall 176 f of housing 176 for receiving a neck 160 and wick 162 therethrough. Telescoping tube members 212 and 214 can also be provided in surrounding relation to upper opening 177 for further adjustment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 23. [0083] Thus, as shown in FIGS. 22-24, coil springs 190 normally bias arcuate center sections 180 toward each other. However, when front extensions 184 are squeezed together toward each other, as shown in FIG. 25, arcuate center sections 180 move away from each other to permit entry of the neck 160 of a bottle 156, whereupon front extensions 184 are released. As a result, coil springs 190 bias arcuate center sections 180 in a grasping relation around the neck 160 of bottle 156. Because the outer diameters of neck portions 160 of bottles 156 vary in size, for example, from diameters in the range of about 14 mm to 24 mm, arcuate center sections 180 can be arranged to clamp any size bottle 156. [0084] Each clamping mechanism 174 further includes an adjustment arrangement 192 for vertically moving hollow, rectangular clamp housing 176 in order to adjust for different height bottles 156. Adjustment arrangement 192 includes three telescopically arranged tubes 194, 196 and 198 telescopically received in cylindrical support wall 164 and which stay in a set position by means of friction between the tubes 194, 196 and 198, and such that the tubes will also not rotate relative to each other. Specifically, a radially inwardly extending annular lip 200 is formed at the lower end of each cylindrical support wall 164. Tube 194 slidably fits within cylindrical support wall 164 and has a radially outwardly extending annular lip 202 at the upper end thereof with outer dimensions similar to the inner dimensions of cylindrical support wall 164. Thus, annular lip 200 engages with annular lip 202 to prevent escape of tube 194 from cylindrical support wall 164, while permitting sliding movement therein. [0085] A radially inwardly extending annular lip 204 is formed at the lower end of tube 194. Tube 196 slidably fits within tube 194 and has a radially outwardly extending annular lip 206 at the upper end thereof with outer dimensions similar to the inner dimensions of tube 194. Thus, annular lip 204 engages with annular lip 206 to prevent escape of tube 196 from tube 194, while permitting sliding movement therein. [0086] A radially inwardly extending annular lip 208 is formed at the lower end of tube 196. Tube 198 slidably fits within tube 196 and has a radially outwardly extending annular lip 210 at the upper end thereof with outer dimensions similar to the inner dimensions of tube 196. Thus, annular lip 208 engages with annular lip 210 to prevent escape of tube 198 from tube 196, while permitting sliding movement therein. The lower end of tube 198 is fixed to clamp housing 176. [0087] Alternatively, or in addition to fragrance bottles 156, a gel pack housing 216 is mounted on the upper surface of upper plate 166 for holding a fragrance gel pack 218 above each heater assembly 172. Specifically, each gel pack housing 216 includes a lower rectangular section 220 that is open at the lower end, and the front and rear thereof. An upper rectangular section 222 of a larger width is mounted to the upper end of lower rectangular section 220 and is open at the lower end thereof so as to be in open communication with lower rectangular section 220. Upper rectangular section 222 is also open at the front and rear thereof. The upper wall 224 of upper rectangular section 222 includes elongated openings 226 through which the scent can escape to opening 118 in cover 116. In this manner, each gel pack 218 includes a rectangular container 228 of a material that does not permit escape of the gel 219 in liquid form, but permits escape of the gaseous fragrance when the gel vaporizes. A wider porous and rigid holder 230 is secured to the upper surface of container 228. Thus, when holder 230 slides within upper rectangular section 222, container 228 is slid within lower rectangular section 220 immediately above opening 171 so that the gel 219 can be vaporized and escape to the atmosphere to emit the fragrance. [0088] Rear wall 138, along with a rear wall 112 a of main housing 112, end wall 124, and a top wall 231, function to define a circuit area 232 for holding a printed circuit board 234 having circuit components 236 thereon that control operation of scent dispenser 110, in the same manner as printed circuit board 74 and circuit components 76. Printed circuit board 234 is connected through wires 235 with two. plug blades (not shown) which extend out from housing 112 for insertion into a conventional wall socket for the supply of electricity, for example, 125 volt AC input. Printed circuit board 234 is electrically connected with heater assemblies 172 for controlling operation thereof. [0089] In addition, a fan 238 is mounted to a fan support 240 in circuit area 232. In this regard, rear wall 112 a and top wall 231 are provided with openings 242 and 244, respectively, for ventilation. Cover 116 also includes openings 245 in the rear wall thereof which are in alignment with openings 242 when cover 116 is assembled with base 114, as shown in FIG. 19. Thus, fan 238 pulls air from the outside of housing 112 through openings 242 and blows the air out through openings 244. As a result, the vaporized fragrance is entrained by the air from openings 244 and carried out through opening 118 in cover 116. Fan 238 is controlled by the central processing unit (CPU) of circuit components 236. [0090] A printed circuit board 246 is mounted inside of main housing 112 and at one side thereof, and is electrically connected to main printed circuit board 234. Printed circuit board 246 includes various control buttons and light indicators which are accessible through side openings in housing 112. Specifically, there is a toggle switch 248 that turns the scent dispenser 110 on and off, and functions as a main switch. In addition, there is a heat adjustment switch 250 that can control the energy supplied to heater assemblies 172 to control the heat to be low, medium or high. Each depression of button switch 250 toggles the setting between low, medium and high. In addition, there are three light emitting diodes (LEDs) 252, 254 and 256 to indicate the heat setting of low, medium and high. A third button switch 258 is also provided to control the fan 238 to be off, on for one minute and off for five minutes, and on continuously, in a toggle manner. In this regard, there are three light emitting diodes (LEDs) 260, 262 and 264 to indicate the fan settings of off, on for one minute and off for five. minutes, and on continuously. [0091] Once scent dispenser 110 is turned on, and the heat and fan settings are made, the appropriate heater assembly 172 is activated to heat the respective wick 162 and thereby vaporize the liquid fragrance. The central processing unit (CPU) is preset with the amount of time that the heater assemblies are activated, for example, four, six or eight hours, and starts the timer running. If scent dispenser 110 is turned off in the middle of a cycle, and then turned back on, the CPU calculates the remaining time in the cycle for that particular scent and activates the respective heater assembly 172 for that period of time. At the end of this period of time, this heater assembly 172 is deactivated, and the heater assembly 172 for the next fragrance is activated, whereupon the timer starts running again. [0092] In addition, or alternatively, a fragrance selection switch can be provided, similar to that of tactile switch 100 to automatically switch over and activate the next heater assembly 172 and activate another fragrance for the start of a new time period, and thereby start the cycles running again. [0093] It will therefore be appreciated that, in addition to the aspects of the first embodiment of scent dispenser 10, scent dispenser 110 adds the aspects of the spring biased platforms 146 which support bottles 156, the clamp housings 176 which clamp on different neck sizes, the extendable tubes 194, 196 and 198 to accommodate the different size bottles 156, the use of the gel packs 218 above the heater assemblies 172, and the fan 238 for blowing the fragrance out of scent dispenser 110. [0094] Of course, it will be appreciated that the gel packs 218 can be used without the bottles 156, or alternatively, the bottles 156 can be used without the gel packs 218, or as a further embodiment, the gel packs 218 and bottles 156 can be used together in combination. Thus, for example, two bottles 156 and one gel pack 218 can be used. [0095] Having described specific preferred embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to those precise embodiments and that various changes and modifications can be effected therein by one of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Referenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS7493028 *Apr 4, 2006Feb 17, 2009Group Dekko, Inc.Multiple bottle evaporative diffuserUS7722807Aug 31, 2005May 25, 2010The Procter & Gamble CompanyComplex mechanism of an automatic device described which alternately emits two different fragrances into a room to avoid a situation for the occupants known as habituation; cartridgesUS7892487 *Dec 13, 2006Feb 22, 2011S.C. 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text: See comment in PubMed Commons belowAnn Intern Med. 2006 Jul 4;145(1):21-9.The effect of including C-reactive protein in cardiovascular risk prediction models for women.Cook NR1, Buring JE, Ridker PM.Author information1Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA. ncook@rics.bwh.harvard.eduAbstractBACKGROUND: While high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk, global risk prediction models incorporating hsCRP have not been developed for clinical use.OBJECTIVE: To develop and compare global cardiovascular risk prediction models with and without hsCRP.DESIGN: Observational cohort study.SETTING: U.S. female health professionals.PARTICIPANTS: Initially healthy nondiabetic women age 45 years and older participating in the Women's Health Study and followed an average of 10 years.MEASUREMENTS: Incident cardiovascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular death).RESULTS: High-sensitivity CRP made a relative contribution to global risk at least as large as that provided by total, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol individually, but less than that provided by age, smoking, and blood pressure. All global measures of fit improved when hsCRP was included, with likelihood-based measures demonstrating strong preference for models that include hsCRP. With use of 10-year risk categories of 0% to less than 5%, 5% to less than 10%, 10% to less than 20%, and 20% or greater, risk prediction was more accurate in models that included hsCRP, particularly for risk between 5% and 20%. Among women initially classified with risks of 5% to less than 10% and 10% to less than 20% according to the Adult Treatment Panel III covariables, 21% and 19%, respectively, were reclassified into more accurate risk categories. Although addition of hsCRP had minimal effect on the c-statistic (a measure of model discrimination) once age, smoking, and blood pressure were accounted for, the effect was nonetheless greater than that of total, LDL, or HDL cholesterol, suggesting that the c-statistic may be insensitive in evaluating risk prediction models.LIMITATIONS: Data were available only for women.CONCLUSIONS: A global risk prediction model that includes hsCRP improves cardiovascular risk classification in women, particularly among those with a 10-year risk of 5% to 20%. In models that include age, blood pressure, and smoking status, hsCRP improves prediction at least as much as do lipid measures.Comment inC-reactive protein and cardiovascular disease risk: still an unknown quantity? [Ann Intern Med. 2006]Summary for patients inSummaries for patients. C-reactive protein and prediction of risk for cardiovascular disease in women. [Ann Intern Med. 2006]PMID: 16818925 [Indexed for MEDLINE] SharePublication types, MeSH terms, Substances, Grant supportPublication typesResearch Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tMeSH termsAge FactorsBiomarkers/bloodBlood PressureC-Reactive Protein/metabolism*Cardiovascular Diseases/blood*Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology*Cohort StudiesFemaleHumansLipids/bloodMiddle AgedProportional Hazards ModelsRisk Assessment/methods*Smoking/adverse effectsUnited States/epidemiologySubstancesBiomarkersLipidsC-Reactive ProteinGrant supportCA-47988/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United StatesHL-43851/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United StatesLinkOut - more resourcesFull Text SourcesSilverchair Information SystemsOvid Technologies, Inc.Other Literature SourcesCOS Scholar UniversePubMed Commons home

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