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A control system for optimizing a shock absorber having a non-linear kinetic characteristic is described. The control system uses a fitness (performance) function that is based on the physical laws of minimum entropy and biologically inspired constraints relating to mechanical constraints and/or rid

A control system for optimizing a shock absorber having a non-linear kinetic characteristic is described. The control system uses a fitness (performance) function that is based on the physical laws of minimum entropy and biologically inspired constraints relating to mechanical constraints and/or rider comfort, driveability, etc. In one embodiment, a genetic analyzer is used in an off-line mode to develop a teaching signal. An information filter is used to filter the teaching signal to produce a compressed teaching signal. The compressed teaching signal can be approximated online by a fuzzy controller that operates using knowledge from a knowledge base. In one embodiment, the control system includes a learning system, such as a neural network that is trained by the compressed training signal. The learning system is used to create a knowledge base for use by an online fuzzy controller. The online fuzzy controller is used to program a linear controller.

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A control system for optimizing a shock absorber having a non-linear kinetic characteristic is described. The control system uses a fitness (performance) function that is based on the physical laws of minimum entropy and biologically inspired constraints relating to mechanical constraints and/or rid

A control system for optimizing a shock absorber having a non-linear kinetic characteristic is described. The control system uses a fitness (performance) function that is based on the physical laws of minimum entropy and biologically inspired constraints relating to mechanical constraints and/or rider comfort, driveability, etc. In one embodiment, a genetic analyzer is used in an off-line mode to develop a teaching signal. An information filter is used to filter the teaching signal to produce a compressed teaching signal. The compressed teaching signal can be approximated online by a fuzzy controller that operates using knowledge from a knowledge base. In one embodiment, the control system includes a learning system, such as a neural network that is trained by the compressed training signal. The learning system is used to create a knowledge base for use by an online fuzzy controller. The online fuzzy controller is used to program a linear controller. nd such that a tip portion of said first carrying member in a radial direction of said rotation shaft portion inclines against said rotation shaft portion in the lengthwise direction. 4. A developer carrying member according to claim 3, wherein said developer carrying member is mounted in the developer containing container, wherein said carrying surface is substantially parallel with said rotation shaft portion in the lengthwise direction when said first carrying member is separated from an inner wall of the developer containing container, and wherein said carrying surface is twisted against said rotation shaft portion in the lengthwise direction when said first carrying member contacts the inner wall of the developer containing container. 5. A developer carrying member according to claim 1, wherein said developer carrying member is mounted in the developer containing container, and wherein the developer containing container includes a delivery port for delivering the developer to an outside of the developer containing container, and wherein the delivery port is disposed nearer to said second carrying member than said first carrying member. 6. A developer carrying member according to claim 2, wherein said developer carrying member is mounted in the developer containing container, and wherein the developer containing container includes a delivery port for delivering the developer to an outside of the developer containing container, and wherein the delivery port is disposed at a substantially central portion of said rotation shaft portion in the lengthwise direction. 7. A developer carrying member according to either claim 1 or 2, wherein said first carrying member has a sheet-like shape. 8. A developer carrying member according to either claim 1 or 2, wherein said second carrying member is made from a resin. 9. A developer carrying member according to claim 1, wherein said second carrying member is formed by being integrally molded with said rotation shaft portion. 10. A developer carrying member according to claim 1, said first carrying member is configured to be divided in the lengthwise direction. 11. A developer replenishment container comprising: a developer containing container for containing developer therein; and a developer carrying member for carrying the developer, said developer carrying member being mounted in said developer containing container, said developer carrying member including: a rotation shaft portion; a first carrying member for carrying the developer, said first carrying member being formed on said rotation shaft portion; and a second carrying member for carrying the developer, said second carrying member being formed on said rotation shaft portion on a downstream side in a developer carrying direction, said second carrying member being equipped with a carrying surface having an intersection angle with respect to the lengthwise direction of said rotation shaft portion in a state such that no load is applied to said second carrying member, and such that said second carrying member does not abut against an inner wall of said developer containing container, wherein said first and said second carrying members carry the developer in the lengthwise direction by rotation of said rotation shaft portion, and wherein a rigidity of said second carrying member is larger a rigidity than of said first carrying member. 12. A developer replenishment container according to claim 11, wherein said first carrying member is disposed at an end portion of said rotation shaft portion in the lengthwise direction, and wherein said second carrying member is disposed at a central part of said rotation shaft portion in the lengthwise direction. 13. A developer replenishment container according to claim 11, wherein said first carrying member is equipped with a carrying surface substantially parallel with said rotation shaft portion in the lengthwise direction in a state such that no load is appli