Abstract: A process for transmitting asynchronous data packets includes a step of starting a packeting operation. After receiving a message from a message composition module, the process interrupts the packeting operation based on the message. A packet formed during the packeting operation prior to the interrupting step is transmitted. The steps are repeated so as to transmit a plurality of packets.

Abstract: A system for processing asynchronous data includes a plurality of packeting modules configured to packet asynchronous data; and a message composition module connected to the plurality of packeting modules. The message composition module is configured to send a request for a packet to a packeting module of the plurality of packeting modules. The packeting module is configured to stop packeting asynchronous data in response to the request and to send to the message composition module a packet of asynchronous data formed prior to receiving the request.

Abstract: A method for operating an aircraft includes the steps of receiving guidance instructions and guidance parameters at a navigation computer, and transmitting automatic pilot instructions from the navigation computer to a flight control computer. The method also includes the steps of receiving control instructions and the automatic pilot instructions at the flight control computer, and generating operating commands at the flight control computer. In an automatic pilot mode, the operating commands are generated at the flight control computer based on the automatic pilot instructions.

Abstract: A packet switching network including subscriber stations connected to each other through at least one switch, which has a behavior defined as deterministic in that any packet sent on the network from a source subscriber station joins the destination subscriber station(s) within a limited time.

Abstract: A device for crimping a sleeve of a contact on to a sheath of an electrical cable comprises a diaphragm. The diaphragm applies walls of the sleeve against the sheath. Jaws forming the diaphragm have a generally triangular shape. The crimping device may include means for checking the quality of the crimping of the sleeve on the sheath. For example, the checking means include sensors of the crimping forces as a function of a function of a shift of the jaws. The diaphragm of the crimping device may comprise at least eight jaws. Also disclosed is a sleeve crimped on to a sheath by means of the disclosed crimping device.

Abstract: A process and system for evaluating the deterministic behavior of a packet switching network including subscriber stations connected to each other through at least one switch, the behavior defined as deterministic if any packet sent on the network from a source subscriber station joins the destination subscriber station(s) within a limited time.

Abstract: A process for implementing a redundant switched full-duplex Ethernet type communication network including at least two independent elementary networks, each elementary network including at least one source subscriber equipment and at least one destination subscriber equipment, connected to each other through at least one physical link through at least one switch, each equipment being connected to each of these elementary networks. The process performs a frame by frame redundancy on each elementary network.

Abstract: A redundant switched full-duplex Ethernet type communication network including at least two independent elementary networks, each elementary network including at least one source subscriber equipment and at least one destination subscriber equipment, connected to each other through at least one physical link through at least one switch, each equipment being connected to each of these elementary networks. A control performs a frame by frame redundancy on each elementary network.

Abstract: A switched full-duplex Ethernet type communication network including at least one source subscriber equipment and at least one destination subscriber equipment connected to each other through at least one physical link through at least one switch and at least one virtual link, which is the conceptual representation of a link from a source equipment to at least one destination equipment. Each equipment transmitting Ethernet frames segregates between virtual links and allocation of a passband for each virtual link and multiplexes virtual links on the physical link output from this equipment. Each transmitted frame has a field that identifies the virtual link to which it belongs.

Abstract: A process for controlling a switched full-duplex Ethernet type communication network including at least one source subscriber equipment and at least one destination subscriber equipment connected to each other through at least one physical link through at least one switch and at least one virtual link, which is the conceptual representation of a link from a source equipment to at least one destination equipment. In the process each equipment transmitting Ethernet frames segregates between virtual links and allocates a passband for each virtual link and multiplexes virtual links on the physical link output from this equipment. Each transmitted frame has a field that identifies the virtual link to which it belongs.

Abstract: A system for operating an aircraft includes a navigation computer and a flight control computer. The navigation computer receives guidance instructions and guidance parameters, and outputs automatic pilot instructions. The flight control computer receives control instructions and the automatic pilot instructions, and generates operating commands based on the automatic pilot instructions in an automatic pilot mode.

Abstract: A dialog system for dialog between an operator of an aircraft and at least one system of the aircraft including a display configured to display at least one window including a plurality of responsive objects respectively associated with one of multiple functions of the at least one system of the aircraft. Also included is a first cursor control device including a continuous cursor moving mechanism configured to move a cursor in a continuous manner on the display so as to designate a responsive object and a second cursor control device including a discrete cursor moving mechanism configured to move the cursor in a discrete manner on the display responsive object by responsive object so as to designate a responsive object.

Abstract: A device for moving a machine or the like between plural workstations includes: a mechanism for suspending the machine, a guide, a structure for supplying the guide with electrical energy, a mechanical linkage between the machine and the guide, a connector for electrically connecting the machine to the guide, a connector for electrically connecting the machine to each workstation, and a switch for changing the electrical energy supply source of the machine when it is connected to both a workstation and to the guide. Further a management and control device controls moving the machine and its electrical energy supply.

Abstract: A dialog method for dialog between an operator of an aircraft and at least one system of the aircraft. The method includes the steps of displaying on a display at least one window including a plurality of responsive objects respectively associated with one of multiple functions of the at least one system of the aircraft, moving a cursor in a continuous manner on the display so as to designate a responsive object, and moving the cursor in a discrete manner on the display, responsive object by responsive object, so as to designate a responsive object.

Abstract: A method for displaying flight information includes displaying a first characteristic sign illustrating a speed vector of an aircraft. The method also includes determining a first longitudinal margin of maneuver of the aircraft as a load factor, and displaying a second characteristic sign such that a position of the second characteristic sign relative to the first characteristic sign illustrates the first longitudinal margin of maneuver.

Abstract: A system for identifying a signal source in a predetermined space, the system including multiple sensing units arranged at different locations to detect signals in the predetermined space. The system also includes one or more recording units arranged to separately and simultaneously record a detected signal at each of the sensing units that detects the signal. The system further includes a processing unit including a first storage area configured to store a set of identified signatures corresponding to multiple signal sources in the predetermined space, and a second storage area configured to store parameters related to the conditions under which the recordings of the signal are made. The processing unit also includes an identifying unit that is programmed to identify a signal source by comparing a determined signal spectrum with some or all of the signatures included in the set of identified signatures.

Abstract: An inertial reference system for an aircraft includes two accelerometers and a gyrometer. One accelerometer is located at a front portion of the aircraft, the other is located at a rear portion of the aircraft. The gyrometer is located at a center portion of the aircraft. The system also includes a control computer linked to the accelerometers and to the gyrometer. The center portion can include the aircraft's center of gravity.