Abstract: A device for controlling at least one so-called slave apparatus, by at least one so-called master apparatus, including a tactile user interface, the device including: first apparatus for transmitting at least one so-called controlled image, generated by the at least one slave apparatus to the at least one master apparatus for displaying the at least one controlled image on the at least one master apparatus; second apparatus for transmitting, from at least one master apparatus to the at least one slave apparatus, at least one coordinate of at least one tactile selection performed on the at least one master apparatus with respect to the at least one controlled image; and a processing apparatus for interpreting the at least one tactile selection at the at least one slave apparatus as a function of the at least one coordinate.

Abstract: A method for selecting at least one element of a user interface on an electronic unit, including a step during which an action of an initialisation tool, positioned into an initialisation position on the user interface on the unit, triggers a display of a virtual magnifier encompassing the initialisation position; and then a step during which an action of a validation tool triggers a display in the magnifier of a cursor centered on the initialisation position; and then a step during which any movement of the validation tool causes an identical movement of the cursor and the virtual magnifier on the interface and which depends on the movement of the validation tool; and then a step during which at least one element of the interface is selected when the validation tool is picked up from the interface or that a selection tool is put onto the interface.

Abstract: A method and system for making transactions with at least one merchant site through an electronic portable device which can be connected to a communication network, comprising a connection of an electronic device to an intermediary site through the communication network. The said intermediary site being connectable to at least one merchant site, and a transmission to the said electronic portable device of information coming from at least one merchant site in a format which is adapted to the resources of the said electronic portable device.

Abstract: A housing (1) for an electronic device, includes at least a front part (2) and a back part (3) adapted to be assembled together, defining an internal volume (5) capable of receiving functional components of the device. At least one of the front (2) and/or back (3) parts contains at least one insert (7; 7?; 8) produced from a first material, in particular sheet metal, integrated by overmoulding, into a frame (9; 10) produced from a second material, in particular plastic material or injectable metal. The housing is applicable to the field of electronic devices, such as telephones, multimedia players/recorders, portable computers, “tablet” type computers, external computer screens, television sets, etc.

Abstract: An electronic device is arranged to receive a removable wireless remote data transmission accessory, in particular of the 3G “stick modem” or Wifi type, the accessory including an accessory body, at least one radio antenna, an accessory connection element linked to the accessory body, the device including a device connection element, arranged to connect with the removable accessory and to be coupled with the accessory connection element, characterized in that the device is arranged to receive the removable accessory in a slot, the device being structured so as to allow the radio antenna to transmit data remotely when the accessory body and/or the radio antenna is at least partially inserted in the slot, in an active data transmission position of the accessory. The invention relates in particular to devices receiving removable accessories of the “3G modem” or “Wifi” type.

Abstract: An electronic device with a touch screen includes a casing on which the touch screen is mounted, at least one stand pivoting with respect to the casing between a retracted position in the casing of the device, and a maximum deployed position, corresponding to a so-called “reclining” configuration of the device, in which the angle between the outer visible face of the touch screen and the vertical ranges between 50° and 85° when a base of the device and the stand are supported on a horizontal plane, the stand moreover being able to be arranged in at least one intermediate deployed position, corresponding to a so-called “upright” configuration of the device, in which the angle between the outer visible face of the touch screen and the vertical ranges between 5° and 45° when the base of the device and the stand are supported on the horizontal plane.

Abstract: A housing (1) for an electronic device, includes at least a front part (2) and a back part (3) adapted to be assembled together, defining an internal volume (5) capable of receiving functional components of the device. At least one of the front (2) and/or back (3) parts contains at least one insert (7; 7?; 8) produced from a first material, in particular sheet metal, integrated by overmoulding, into a frame (9; 10) produced from a second material, in particular plastic material or injectable metal. The housing is applicable to the field of electronic devices, such as telephones, multimedia players/recorders, portable computers, “tablet” type computers, external computer screens, television sets, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to device for receiving and exploiting satellite and/or terrestrial broadcasted signals in vehicles of all types and in buildings. A device according to the invention distributes locally the signals to terminals for use inside a vehicle or deep inside a building.

Abstract: The pocket video player comprises a screen 1 and a keypad 2. The keypad 2 is composed of rocking keys each controlling two antinomic functions which cannot be activated simultaneously. Three of the adjacent keys (4c, 4d, 4e) constitute a navigator with rocking keys. The central key (4d) controls two opposite directions and the two side keys (4c, 4e) each control one of the two other directions respectively. Useful for increasing the size of the screen, reducing the size of the keypad, and making the actuation of the functions easier and more reliable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recording a medium from a terminal receiving multimedia signals of the “Set Top Box” type to a portable player-recorder. The method according to the invention comprises the following stages: identification of a time slot in which said medium is accessible within the terminal, transmission of the settings for recording said medium to the player-recorder by means of a digital link between said terminal and the player-recorder; transmission of the medium to the player-recorder for a real-time recording by the player-recorder; the medium being transmitted via a media link separate from the link for transmission of the settings. In particular, the digital link is a serial link allowing the transmission of editorial data relating to the recorded medium.

Abstract: A portable digital terrestrial television device comprises a portable digital terrestrial television apparatus and means for receiving a low power digital signal. The reception means (30, 31) comprise two antennae for receiving the digital signal, the relative disposition of the antennae being adapted to reduce the coupling between said antennae, said antennae being borne by a support (9, 10, 81) comprising means for connecting the antennae to the portable digital terrestrial television apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for recording audio/video signals. This system comprises an audio/video signals receiving module, capable of receiving analogue and digital signals, this module being provided with means of conversion of the received signals. It also comprises a storage unit for recording, in digital form, the audio/video signals coming from the said conversion means in response to a record instruction. According to the invention, the storage unit is an autonomous portable player integrated in a removable manner in the said receiving module and comprising: digital storage means, means for reproducing the recorded signals, means for displaying and/or listening to the recorded audio/video signals, and autonomous power supply means rechargeable within the said receiving module.

Abstract: A device for supplying power to an external data medium reader unit, in particular a CD-ROM and/or hard disk drive, connected to a computer via a first port, in particular a PCMCIA port or a parallel port. The device includes an energy store means charged by the first power supply voltage source (Vcc), a current limiting circuit connected between the first power supply voltage source (Vcc) and the energy store means, and a circuit for raising the output voltage of the energy store means to a first voltage level required for the power supply of the logic components of the external reader unit.