Abstract: The present invention relates to a new class of peptides having antibacterial activity and presenting D-amino acids and their uses. It also relates to a new enzyme presenting a peptide epimerase activity in vitro and in vivo, thereby being useful for modifying peptides in order to change the amino acid configuration from L to D.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new class of peptides having antibacterial activity and presenting D-amino acids and their uses. It also relates to a new enzyme presenting a peptide epimerase activity in vitro and in vivo, thereby being useful for modifying peptides in order to change the amino acid configuration from L to D.

Abstract: The invention relates to markers for Crohn's disease and to specific compounds for detecting said markers. The invention also relates to methods for detecting, diagnosing and monitoring the progression of Crohn's disease as well as to methods for evaluating the efficacy of a treatment for said disease, and to compositions and kits that can be used for implementing said methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new enzyme able to produce 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol from the amino acid tyrosine and the use thereof for producing 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol.

Abstract: The invention concerns a human-machine dialog system (1) comprising: a support (3) having a plurality of identical docking stations (30), each docking station (30) being associated with a universal human-machine dialog device (4), each universal human-machine dialog device (4) comprising at least a display member (41) and a sensor member (40), a plurality of modular members (2), each modular member (2) being arranged to be positioned in a docking station (30) in a removable and interchangeable manner and comprising a human-machine dialog interface (20) arranged to cooperate with said display member (41) and/or said sensor member (40).

Abstract: A device for detecting and signalling a change of state of a push-button, for example of emergency stop type. The device is in a form of an attachment that can be removed from the push-button and includes: an electrical energy generator housed in a casing of the device and configured to cooperate with a control head of the push-button to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy; and a wireless transmitter to send a message to a remote receiver, the wireless transmitter being housed in the casing and electrically connected to the electrical energy generator.

Abstract: The invention concerns a human-machine dialog system (1) comprising: a support (3) having a plurality of identical docking stations (30), each docking station (30) being associated with a universal human-machine dialog device (4), each universal human-machine dialog device (4) comprising at least a display member (41) and a sensor member (40), a plurality of modular members (2), each modular member (2) being arranged to be positioned in a docking station (30) in a removable and interchangeable manner and comprising a human-machine dialog interface (20) arranged to cooperate with said display member (41) and/or said sensor member (40).

Abstract: A wireless switching device with an actuating member that can move along a main axis between an idle position and a working position, a spring stressed by force by the actuating member in a direction substantially parallel to the main axis, a switching assembly that can include a plunger arranged to be actuated by the actuating member and a wireless transmitter module provided with an antenna for sending a message to a receiver module in the event of an action on the plunger. The antenna can be arranged prominently on the switching assembly in a direction substantially parallel to the main axis and the spring of helical type being arranged coaxially to the antenna.

Abstract: A device for detecting and signalling a change of state of a push-button, for example of emergency stop type. The device is in a form of an attachment that can be removed from the push-button and includes: an electrical energy generator housed in a casing of the device and configured to cooperate with a control head of the push-button to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy; and a wireless transmitter to send a message to a remote receiver, the wireless transmitter being housed in the casing and electrically connected to the electrical energy generator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wireless switching device comprising: an actuating member (200) that can move along a main axis between an idle position and a working position, a spring (205) stressed by force by the actuating member in a direction substantially parallel to the main axis, a switching assembly (50) comprising a plunger arranged to be actuated by the actuating member (200) and a wireless transmitter module provided with an antenna (503) for sending a message to a receiver module in the event of an action on the plunger, the antenna (503) being arranged prominently on the switching assembly (50) in a direction substantially parallel to the main axis and the spring (205) of helical type being arranged coaxially to the antenna (503).

Abstract: Photoreceptor circuit provided with a component, the photoreceptor surface comprising a first area able to operate in reflex mode and a second area with analog detection of position able to operate in proximity mode. The first area Z1 is a photodiode area with an output Al and the second area Z2 is a PSD type area provided with a close output A2 and a remote output A3, wherein a switch I1 connects either the A1 output in reflex mode or output A2 in proximity mode, to a processing circuit 12.

Abstract: Optical detector capable of operating in proximity mode or in proximity with background elimination mode, including an emission system and a reception system having hardware and software detection and configuration means capable of recognizing the appropriate mode by measuring the distance of the background, comparing a reception signal with at least one threshold, and automatically switching the reception system into proximity mode or proximity with background elimination mode depending on the result of the comparison.

Abstract: Method for configuring the operating mode of an optical detector, by recognition, following an emission in a first operating mode M1, by means of the receiving system. The latter then confirms the detector in the first operating mode or switches it over into a second operating mode M2 according to whether there is recognition of the first mode. Automatic validation or validation carried out by the operator confirms the recognized operating mode. Application to multimode optical detectors able to operate in barrier, reflex, proximity, background suppression proximity mode.

Abstract: Optical detector capable of operating in proximity mode or in proximity with background elimination mode.

Abstract: Method for configuring the operating mode of an optical detector, by recognition, following an emission in a first operating mode M1, by means of the receiving system. The latter then confirms the detector in the first operating mode or switches it over into a second operating mode M2 according to whether there is recognition of the first mode. Automatic validation or validation carried out by the operator confirms the recognized operating mode.

Abstract: A bichromatic optical cell fitted with two emitters 11, 12 capable respectively of generating a first beam E1 and a second beam E2 of different wavelengths &lgr;1, &lgr;2, and a receiver 14 arranged in a manner to receive, at a fixed or a variable angle of incidence, a beam reflected or able to be influenced by an object, coming from one or other of the emitters. Means 15, 16 of polarizing the first beam E1 are provided and the cell is fitted with means S of selecting a mode of operation M1 of the polarized reflex type or a second mode of operation M2 of the proximity type. The selection means S activate one or other of the emitters 11, 12 depending on the mode selected and block one or other of the output channels 14a, 14b of the receiver 14 and/or configure one active optical receiving area 14c of the receiver.

Abstract: Photoelectric cell with means of configuring the operating mode. The cell has several optosensitive zones 11, 12, D capable of outputting magnitudes that are activated or processed in different manners, by configuration and/or processing means 7, 19. The cell may thus be used in reflex mode, proximity mode or proximity with background elimination mode. Amplifying parts 16a, 16b are provided at the side of the optosensitive zones to amplify electrical magnitudes before routing them to the microcontroller 19 in the processing circuit 6.

Abstract: Photoelectric cell with means of configuring the operating mode. The cell has several optosensitive zones 11, 12, D capable of outputting magnitudes that are activated or processed in different manners, by configuration and/or processing means 7, 19. The cell may thus be used in reflex mode, proximity mode or proximity with background elimination mode. Amplifying parts 16a, 16b are provided at the side of the optosensitive zones to amplify electrical magnitudes before routing them to the microcontroller 19 in the processing circuit 6.

Abstract: A photoelectric cell which detects a distance of an object, including: a first detection component configured to produce a first current which is a function of the distance of the object; a second detection component configured to produce a second current which is a function of the distance of the object; and, a processing circuit configured to shape a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal that correspond to the first current and second current, respectively.

Abstract: Photoelectric detector fitted with an optical unit having lenses focused along optical axes of transmitting and receiving components 15, 16 and with an electronic circuit 14 on one edge of which are fixed the components. A reflection head 30 is fixed in sealed manner to body 10 of the detector, said head comprising a prism preferably with total reflection 32 inserted into hood 31 with an air space maintained between reflection surface 32a of the prism and front surface 31a of the hood.