Abstract: The method for determining at least one parameter of an apparatus (100) including a closure, privacy or sun protection screen (2) is at least partially implemented by a tool for configuring the apparatus, and includes at least (E10) obtaining a first set (E1) of adjustable parameters for defining the apparatus, including at least one parameter related to the geometry of the screen in the apparatus; (E20) obtaining a second set (E2) of fixed parameters for defining the apparatus; (E60) calculating the shade produced by the screen of the apparatus at at least one moment in time provided by a timestamp, the screen being considered to be in an at least partially deployed position; and (E70) using (E70) the calculated shade in defining the value of at least one first parameter of the first set.

Abstract: A sun protection apparatus includes a shading device, including an upper bar, a lower bar and a screen disposed between the upper and lower bars. The apparatus also includes a motorized drive device, designed to deploy and fold away the screen, including a first electromechanical actuator, configured to move the upper bar, a second electromechanical actuator, configured to move the lower bar, and a control unit, configured to control the first and second actuators. The control unit controls the first actuator so as to move the upper bar then the second actuator so as to move the lower bar depending on the position and/or movement of the upper bar, or vice versa.

Abstract: A method for controlling a motorised drive device including an actuator coupled to a mechanical load includes steps of: a) detecting a loss of electrical power; b) subsequent to detecting a loss of power, transferring at least a portion of the energy stored in a first capacitor connected to the input of a voltage regulator of the drive device to a second capacitor connected to the output of the voltage regulator; c) determining, during a first time period following the loss of power, whether the load has moved; d) when power is restored, controlling the movement of the load into a predefined reference position if mechanical load movement has been determined, or otherwise maintaining the load in its current position.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator includes a housing, an electronic control unit and a switching device. The switching device includes a first member which is attached to a wall of the housing by removable attachment elements and arranged opposite an opening of the wall, and a second member which is movable relative to the first member. The electronic control unit includes a switch and a printed circuit board. The switch is actuated by the second member through the opening provided in the wall and is assembled on the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes an electrical connection device arranged opposite the opening of the wall. Moreover, the electrical connection device is accessible through the opening, after the first and second members are withdrawn from the wall, by removing the removable attachment elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to determining visual equipment for a patient or user. In an embodiment, a machine learning-based approach considers the face of a user in context of a database of labeled faces and visual equipment, each of the labeled images reflected the aesthetic value of a proposed visual equipment relative to the face of the patient or wear out.

Abstract: A method for controlling a shading device includes: moving a screen by electrical activation of an electromechanical actuator; determining a value of data representing operation of a motorised drive device during screen movement; and comparing the determined data to a first predetermined threshold. Depending on the result, the method includes: reducing a rotational speed setpoint of an output shaft of the electromechanical actuator if the value of the determined data?the value of the first predetermined threshold, to reduce power consumed by the electromechanical actuator; or maintaining the rotational speed setpoint of the output shaft of the electromechanical actuator as long as the determined data<the value of the first predetermined threshold. The determined data is the power consumed or the torque delivered by the electromechanical actuator. The determining, comparing, and reducing are iterated until a value of a second predetermined speed threshold is reached.

Abstract: Method for controlling an actuator connected via a wired network, the actuator including a first wired communication module, which is configured to communicate via the wired network, and a second wireless communication module, which is configured to be active or inactive, and a switch, the method comprising the following steps carried out by the actuator: activation of the second communication module triggered by the reception of a signal transmitted by an action on the switch or on another element of the wired network; transmission (EC102) by the actuator of an activity signal; —reception by the second communication module of a connection signal received from a third communication module; establishment of a wireless connection to a mobile terminal; reception of a control signal by the at least one actuator from the mobile terminal.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator includes a casing, a torque support, a ring, an electrical power supply cable and a device for discharging electrostatic charge. The ring is inserted partly around the torque support and forms a bearing guiding the rotation of a winding tube. The discharge device includes an electrical conduction element, which is configured to be in electrical contact with the tube, and an electrical linking element. The ring bears the electrical conduction element. The torque support at least partly accommodates the electrical linking element. The electrical conduction element is configured to be in electrical contact with the electrical linking element. The electrical linking element electrically connects the electrical conduction element to a shielding or to an earth electrical conductor of the cable.

Abstract: The method for controlling a maneuvering device (2) to maneuver a screen (3) of an occulting home-automation system (1) between at least a first position and a second position comprises: a first actuator (5) equipped with a first electric motor (9), a torque detection device (19) and a position management module (27), a second actuator (6) equipped with a second electric motor (12), a torque detection device (26) and a position management module (28), and a winding shaft (7). The actuator and the second actuator are configured to drive the winding shaft. The method includes designating the first actuator as master actuator and of the second actuator as slave actuator.

Abstract: A method for testing compatibility between the energy needs of an electrically autonomous home-automation device and a predetermined location for a photovoltaic module comprising a step (Etp1) of selecting and storing an electrically autonomous home-automation device, a step (Etp2) of inputting and storing position data relative to the predetermined location, a step (Etp3) of defining and storing a shadow mask, a step (Etp5) of calculating the change in the amplitude of the solar radiation received at the predetermined location over the course of a year and a step (Etp6) of calculating an energy balance from the change in the amplitude of the solar radiation received at the predetermined location and the energy needs of the selected home-automation device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for determining a solar mask for a facility that comprises a step (E10) of positioning a mobile terminal at a predetermined location of a photovoltaic panel. Following the step (E10), the method comprises a step (E20) of taking a single photograph with a camera of the mobile terminal and a step (E30) of determining an orientation of the camera, during the step (E20), by means of an orientation detection device and a controller of the mobile terminal. The method further comprises a step (E40) of extending at least one contour of the photograph, in at least one direction, and a step (E60) of superimposing data from the extended photograph with a sun path diagram, in a common reference frame, so as to determine the solar mask.

Abstract: This invention relates to a charging adapter 30, 40 for charging a battery 20, 50 of a solar blind, a roller blind, a roman blind, a Venetian blind, a pleated blind, an electric curtain all having the battery 20, 50, the battery 20, 50 being charged by an output 14 of an external power supply 10, the charging adapter 30, 40 comprising a first plug converter 30 and a second plug converter 40, the first plug converter 30 having a first plug 34 and a second plug 36, the first plug converter 30 connectable to the second plug converter 40, the second plug converter 40 comprising a flexible cord 42 having a third plug 44 at one end of the flexible cord 42, and a fourth plug 46 at the other end of the flexible cord 42, the fourth plug 46 magnetically connectible with the second plug 36.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for configuring a management unit connected to at least one home automation equipment comprising at least one home automation device (D) and at least one central control unit (U), the method being implemented by a management unit (Sv) and comprising the following steps: configuring (EcfSv2) an alert (Al) corresponding to the triggering of an alert notification and/or an action when a triggering condition (Cnd) is produced relating to at least one state variable for a home automation device (D), a group of home automation devices (D), a type of home automation device (DT) or a group of types of home automation devices (DT); the step of configuring an alert (Al) being carried out on the basis of instructions of a first user (Usr1) having a first user profile type; declaring (ECfUsr26) the monitoring of an assembly of home automation devices (D) comprising at least one home automation device (D) for which at least one alert (Al) has been configured by a second user (Usr2

Abstract: A method for detecting an obstacle opposing the movement of a screen in a home automation closure or sun protection system includes an electromechanical actuator driving movement of the screen. The electromechanical actuator includes a torque support, a housing, an output shaft, and an electric motor including a stator and a rotor. The system includes a winding shaft rotating the screen and a connecting accessory between the electromechanical actuator's output shaft and the winding shaft. The method includes: determining an angular displacement value of the rotor with respect to the stator; determining angular displacement of the winding shaft relative to the housing or torque support of the electromechanical actuator; determining angular deformation of the kinematic chain between the electric motor and the winding shaft by comparing these two angular displacements; and determining the presence of an obstacle to screen movement from an angular deformation exceeding a predefined value.

Abstract: A radiofrequency signal control device of a domestic electrical apparatus, configured to be supplied with electrical energy by a mains electrical supply network, comprises a first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor, a radiofrequency unit, a printed circuit board and an antenna. A first end of each of the first and second electrical conductors is configured to be electrically connected to the mains electrical supply network. The radiofrequency unit is electrically connected to a connection point. The connection point is arranged at a second end of the first electrical conductor. The radiofrequency signal control device further comprises an adaptation line section. A first end of the adaptation line section is electrically connected to the connection point. Furthermore, a second end of the adaptation line section is either electrically connected to a reference voltage or is devoid of an electrical connection.