Abstract: This invention relates to a deterministic field bus and a process for management of this bus enabling communication of messages between several subscriber stations each comprising at least one controller that generates and decodes the communication protocol, in which an exchange principle is used such that only one subscriber station is activated at any one time, with the others being passive.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for controlling several actuators (Al1, . . . , Anr), comprising at least two computers (L1, L2, . . . , Lk) and at least two means (C1, C2, . . . , Cn) of controlling at least one actuator, each control module being capable of controlling at least one actuator through at least one first connection (16) and being capable of receiving information about this at least one actuator through at least one second connection (15), in which each control module is connected to at least two computers through at least two first communication buses (11, 12, 13).

Abstract: A light signaling device related to the operating state of a system has at least one light and circuits of detection of a failure of this or these lights, in which each light comprises m branches in parallel each composed of n light emitting diodes in series, and a branch selector; where m and n are integers such that m?2 and n?1. This invention also relates to a process for management of such device.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for management of a light signaling device related to the operating state of a system comprising several lights each comprising several branches of several light elements, that includes a step for dynamic management of redundancy if a branch of a light should fail. This invention also relates to a device making use of this process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for controlling several actuators (A11, . . . , Anr), comprising at least two computers (L1, L2, . . . , Lk) and at least two means (C1, C2, . . . , Cn) of controlling at least one actuator, each control module being capable of controlling at least one actuator through at least one first connection (16) and being capable of receiving information about this at least one actuator through at least one second connection (15), in which each control module is connected to at least two computers through at least two first communication buses (11, 12, 13).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for management of a light signaling device related to the operating state of a system comprising several lights each comprising several branches of several light elements, that includes a step for dynamic management of redundancy if a branch of a light should fail.

Abstract: This invention relates to a light signaling device related to the operating state of a system comprising at least one light and means of detection of a failure of this or these lights, in which each light comprises m branches in parallel each composed of n light emitting diodes in series, and means of selecting a branch; where m and n are integers such that m≧2 and n≧1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a deterministic field bus and a process for management of this bus enabling communication of messages between several subscriber stations each comprising at least one controller that generates and decodes the communication protocol, in which an exchange principle is used such that only one subscriber station is activated at any one time, with the others being passive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for an examination bed which is adjustable in height, used particularly for a tomography by scintigraphy. The object of the invention is to enable a large amplitude displacement of the bed along the vertical. It allows to situate the bed, at the maximum position, at a height with respect to the to the ground more than twice higher than the low position. An intermediary carriage (14) is intercalculated between the patient support (13) and the pedestal (15) of the device. The carriage (14) and the patient support (13) move simultaneously and along the vertical with respect to the pedestal (15) of the device. By using a chain (20) whose extremities (26, 27) are fixed to the pedestal (15) and to the patient support (13), and which passes on top of a pulley (19) fixed to the intermediary carriage (14), the patient support (13) is raised by lifting the intermediary carriage (14).

Abstract: A poller including an output (S), as well as a first (E1), a second (E2), and a third (E3) input, receiving respectively a first (E.sub.s 1), a second (E.sub.s 2), and a third (E.sub.s 3) signal, which are identical during normal operation. The poller further includes a two-channel diverter (AIG1) provided with an active input (A), a quiescent input (R), a control input (EC) and a common output (SC). The quiescent input (R) and the active input (A) of the diverter (AIG1) are respectively connected to the first (E1) and second (E2) inputs of the poller, whereas the common output (S) of the diverter (AIG1) is connected to the output (S) of the poller. A first monitor (M1) with two inputs (X, Y), branched between the second and third inputs (E2, E3) of the poller, is used to measure the deviation between the second (E.sub.s 2) and third (E.sub.s 3) signals and to control the diverter (AIG1).

Abstract: A three-input signal selector formulates two output signals from three input signals. The selector is useful in pollers of various types.

Abstract: Device for synchronizing two constant high frequency digital pulse sequences S and R.sub.f comprising a first oscillator producing the frequency sequence R.sub.f at the fundamental frequency f and a second oscillator producing the frequency sequence of pulses S also at the frequency f. The second oscillator is a ring oscillator having three loops of inverted logic gates connected in series and corresponding respectively to the frequency f (used if synchronism exists), to a higher frequency f.sub.1 (used if there is a phase lag) and a lower frequency f.sub.2 (used if there is a phase lead) with the choice of the operating loop being made by a multiplexer on the basis of instructions from a phase detector permanently comparing the synchronism, lead or lag state of the sequence S compared with the sequence R.sub.f.

Abstract: The system includes a frame provided with jaws (8, 9) for grasping the collimator. The collimator and the case include a system of retractable studs that co-operate with reaction members to retain the collimator (2) on the case (5). The jaws act on the studs (46) to detach the collimator from the case while simultaneously grasping the collimator. It is shown that by acting in this way, the collimator is permanently retained and simultaneously collimator installation and fixing operations are facilitated.

Abstract: In order to change from antero-posterior examination to lateral examination with an osteodensimeter, the yoke carrying the X-ray tube and the radiation detector of this apparatus is moved laterally. Changeover of the entire assembly is enabled when this lateral translation comes into abutment. When changeover is complete, the return transverse translation is performed. Prior to performing lateral examination, the bed on which the patient to be examined is lying is itself raised. It is shown that this dynamic configuration makes it possible to keep the position of the X-ray tube relative to the detector fixed and as adjusted by construction.

Abstract: A scintographic installation includes a patient-supporting table (10) and a stand (11) whose support column (19) is moveable along an axis OX. The invention lies in the fact that the table (10) is mounted on a rail (15) which is capable of taking up different angular positions about an axis parallel to the axis OZ. In a first position the rail (15) is parallel to OY and the stand (11) is in a position suitable for performing tomographic examination. In a second position, the rail (15) is parallel to the axis OX and the stand (11) is a position suitable for examining the entire body by displacement of the column (19), i.e. without displacing the bed (12).