Abstract: Embodiments include an automatic set top box placement (STB) process and system that balances video playback needs against the performance characteristics of individual devices and the communications system. For video playback, this involves maintaining required sustained data rates needed to support video of various levels of quality and resolution and matching these against the capacity of the Wi-Fi system in terms of channel capacity and gateway/Access Point to STB connection quality. An intelligent network controller calculates the STB total airtime. Each STB is associated with a Service Set Identifier (SSID) that the controller uses to identify the STB clients. The controller calculates the End-to-End PHY rates for each client. The total STB airtime can then be calculated and compared to the default allocation for the STBs. Recommendations regarding moving STBs, gateways, and or satellite/booster devices can then be provided to the user.

Abstract: A device for closing a vehicle optical housing opening, the device including a cap, the cap being configured to close the opening in response to a reversible movement. The device further includes flexible or articulated connecting means fixed to the cap and designed to be fixed to the housing so that, after opening, the cap remains attached to the housing by the connecting means.

Abstract: Circulation duct for conveying a fluid of a heat exchanger, and heat exchanger. The duct (1) comprises two surfaces (s1, s2), each with a plurality of protruding elements (p) which project inside the duct (1), and are arranged adjacent to one another, forming a row which includes protruding elements (p) with a different form, and extends in a longitudinal direction according to the main direction of circulation Y of the fluid circulating, such that the flow of fluid encounters protruding elements (p) which are different sequentially both in space, according to this longitudinal direction, and in time, thus generating a plurality of disordered current lines (L). The heat exchanger comprises circulation ducts for a fluid, at least one of which is formed according to the circulation duct of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical connection module for an automotive vehicle. The module includes a printed circuit board, PCB, and a connector for connecting a wire harness to said PCB. An edge of the PCB can be inserted into the connector. The module provides retention mechanism that is integral to the PCB. The retention mechanism is shaped and configured to retain the edge connector, if the PCB is seated therein.

Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle comprising a heat sink comprising at least two mounting faces forming an angle (?) between them, at least two light guides, each comprising an input face and a branch, and, at least two light sources, each arranged at one of the input faces of the light guides which is associated with it, in which each input face is arranged facing one of the mounting faces of the heat sink and is adapted to couple the light rays emitted by the light source into the associated light guide.

Abstract: A power transmission network includes converters interconnected via electrical elements, at least one power flow router, and a controller. Each power flow router being operatively connected to the electrical elements, each power flow router configured to selectively control current flow in the electrical elements so as to direct power between two or more of the plurality of converters.

Abstract: An illumination module for a motor vehicle that includes at least one organic electroluminescent diode capable of being received in a support equipped with means for connecting same to a device for supplying electrical power and/or controlling a lighting and/or signaling assembly of the vehicle. The support has at least one connection bar formed in a flexible base material impregnated with conducting material, arranged in layers.

Abstract: A support for at least one illumination means for a motor vehicle that includes a base for securing to a structural element of the vehicle and at least one support module configured in order to form a housing for receiving said illumination means. At least a part of the support module is produced from a transparent or translucent material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination module for a motor vehicle employing at least one organic electroluminescent diode. The module includes at least one conductor wire connecting a first conductor terminal of the at least one organic electroluminescent diode to a second conductor terminal of a support wherein at least one organic electroluminescent diode is received.

Abstract: The invention is related to a heat exchanger (1), which comprises: at least one column of parallel tubes (2) which are arranged in a stack and which define a longitudinal direction; a housing (3) inside which the tubes (2) are housed, the tubes (2) being separated from one another, so as to configure a channel for the passage of cooling fluid consisting of: passage sections (4) between tubes (2) that are contiguous in the direction of the stack; passage sections (5) between tubes and housing (3); and baffles (6, 7) that deflect the cooling fluid. According to the invention, the baffles are at least two lamellar bodies (6, 7) of a single piece arranged in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical connection module for an automotive vehicle. The module includes a printed circuit board, PCB, and a connector for connecting a wire harness to said PCB. An edge of the PCB can be inserted into the connector. The module provides retention mechanism that is integral to the PCB. The retention mechanism is shaped and configured to retain the edge connector, if the PCB is seated therein.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for hard switching of Alternate-Arm-Converter voltage source converters. Such voltage source converters have a phase limb with a high and low side converter arm connecting an AC terminal to a high and low side DC terminal, respectively, including a chain-link circuit in series with a director switch. Each chain-link circuit includes series connected cells that can be switched to generate a controlled voltage across the chain-link circuit. In embodiments, a controller turns-off the director switch of a converter arm that is conducting current in response to a hard-switching request for a first phase limb. In response to a hard-switching request, the controller controls the chain-link circuits of the first phase limb at any point in a phase cycle to control: a DC voltage across the director switch and/or the current flowing through the director switch to a predetermined level before turning the director switch off.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for hard switching of Alternate-Arm-Converter voltage source converters. Such voltage source converters have a phase limb with a high and low side converter arm connecting an AC terminal to a high and low side DC terminal, respectively comprising a chain-link circuit in series with a director switch. Each chain-link circuit comprises series connected cells that can be switched to generate a controlled voltage across the chain-link circuit. In embodiments, a controller turns-off the director switch of a converter arm that is conducting current in response to a hard-switching request for a first phase limb. In response to a hard-switching request, the controller controls the chain-link circuits of the first phase limb at any point in a phase cycle to control: a DC voltage across the director switch; and/or the current flowing through the director switch to a predetermined level before turning the director switch off.

Abstract: A support for at least one illumination means for a motor vehicle that includes a base for securing to a structural element of the vehicle and at least one support module configured in order to form a housing for receiving said illumination means. At least a part of the support module is produced from a transparent or translucent material.

Abstract: An illumination module for a motor vehicle that includes at least one organic electroluminescent diode capable of being received in a support equipped with means for connecting same to a device for supplying electrical power and/or controlling a lighting and/or signaling assembly of the vehicle. The support has at least one connection bar formed in a flexible base material impregnated with conducting material, arranged in layers.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination module for a motor vehicle employing at least one organic electroluminescent diode. The module includes at least one conductor wire connecting a first conductor terminal of the at least one organic electroluminescent diode to a second conductor terminal of a support wherein at least one organic electroluminescent diode is received.

Abstract: A heat exchanger (1) for gases, in particular for the exhaust gases of an engine includes a bundle of tubes (2) arranged inside a casing (3) defining a gas inlet (4) and outlet (5). The tubes (2) being intended for the circulation of the gases with a view to exchanging heat with a coolant, and the tubes (2) being distributed in at least one column having a plurality of rows defining a plurality of spaces (8) between the rows, and including a coolant inlet pipe (9) and outlet pipe (10) connected to the casing (3). The exchanger (1) includes a bypass channel (11) incorporated into the casing (3) capable of connecting the spaces (8) defined between the rows of tubes (2) located in front of the channel (11) with one of the coolant pipes (10), in such a way as to improve the distribution of the coolant.

Abstract: The invention is related to a heat exchanger (1), which comprises: at least one column of parallel tubes (2) which are arranged in a stack and which define a longitudinal direction; a housing (3) inside which the tubes (2) are housed, the tubes (2) being separated from one another, so as to configure a channel for the passage of cooling fluid consisting of: passage sections (4) between tubes (2) that are contiguous in the direction of the stack; passage sections (5) between tubes and housing (3); and baffles (6, 7) that deflect the cooling fluid. According to the invention, the baffles are at least two lamellar bodies (6, 7) of a single piece arranged in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A device for closing a vehicle optical housing opening, the device including a cap, the cap being configured to close the opening in response to a reversible movement. The device further includes flexible or articulated connecting means fixed to the cap and designed to be fixed to the housing so that, after opening, the cap remains attached to the housing- by the connecting means.

Abstract: A light module for a motor vehicle comprising a heat sink comprising at least two mounting faces forming an angle (?) between them, at least two light guides, each comprising an input face and a branch, and, at least two light sources, each arranged at one of the input faces of the light guides which is associated with it, in which each input face is arranged facing one of the mounting faces of the heat sink and is adapted to couple the light rays emitted by the light source into the associated light guide.