Abstract: Methods of communication in a wireless communication network having a plurality of connected objects, a gateway and a central server. These elements communicate with one another via messages sent and received on frequency channels. A channel is reserved for the periodic transmission of tag messages by the gateways, thereby allowing the organization and optimization of the network usage and communication time.

Abstract: Methods of communication in a wireless communication network having a plurality of connected objects, a gateway and a central server. These elements communicate with one another via messages sent and received on frequency channels. A channel is reserved for the periodic transmission of tag messages by the gateways, thereby allowing the organization and optimization of the network usage and communication time.

Abstract: A device for the control of at least one so-called slave appliance provided to be controlled by touch, by at least one so-called master appliance including apparatus for commanding, in particular a control pad, the device including a device for transmitting at least one command sent by action on the apparatus for commanding from the at least one master appliance to the at least one slave appliance; a processor provided for interpreting the at least one command thus transmitted and emulating a touch on the slave appliance corresponding to the at least one command.

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 initialization 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 initialization 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 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 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: An accessory comprising at least two antennas for receiving and/or transmitting radio signals on a portable electronic appliance with the help of compact and self-contained means suitable for use while mobile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for connecting a multimedia portable electronic device capable of storing and playing and/or recording video in digital form, to at least one other electronic device. The apparatus further includes at least one wireless communications interface and means for implementing at least one function involving all or some of the hardware and/or programmable resources incorporated in or attached to the apparatus.

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: This method of scrolling a list of items on a display device of a multimedia device consists in accelerating the scrolling of the list or browsing within a multimedia content (14; 18; 22; 26) by actuating (12; 16; 20; 24) one or more buttons of the device.

Abstract: A cradle for a portable multimedia player includes at least: an audio input and a video input for receiving analogue audio and video signals, an audio output and a video output for transmitting analogue audio and video signals to an external device, and connection elements for transmitting signals originating from the cradle's inputs to the multimedia player for recording, and for transmitting signals originating from the multimedia player to the cradle's outputs.

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

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 bulk storage system includes an autonomous portable bulk storage unit communicating with a remote emulator card. The card makes it possible to emulate a conventional detachable storage card of the PCMCIA, COMPACT FLASH, SMART MEDIA or MEMORY STICK type. This emulator card is designed to be inserted into a portable device provided with elements for managing the conventional detachable storage card. The communication between the storage unit and the emulator card can be carried out by hard-wire or wireless element, for example by a wireless transceiver plug connectable to the storage unit.