Abstract: Provided is a contactless electronic system configured for contactless communications with a reader over an electromagnetic field and comprising a power supply, a current monitor, a processing system comprising a hardware processor configured for performing operations, a dynamic extra current loader and a clock generator, wherein the power supply includes a clamp circuit, and wherein, continuously until the end of an execution phase of said hardware processor. The current monitor is configured for determining the maximal current Imax that can be provided by the power supply to the processing system from the electromagnetic field by comparing a current into the clamp circuit to at least one predetermined threshold. Other embodiments disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a contactless electronic system configured for contactless communications with a reader over an electromagnetic field and comprising a power supply, a current monitor, a processing system comprising a hardware processor configured for performing operations, a dynamic extra current loader and a clock generator. The current monitor is configured for determining maximal current Imax that can be provided by the power supply to the processing system from the electromagnetic field, and is configured for comparing, during an execution phase of said hardware processor, said determined maximal current Imax and a current drawn by the processing system.

Abstract: The invention concerns a switching system (6) for activating and deactivating of an electrical appliance (100) comprising a remote switch control device (9) that comprises a first terminal (90) electrically connected to a first power line (8), a second terminal (91) electrically connected to a second power line (7), and a third terminal (92) connectable to an electrical 5 terminal of the electrical appliance. The remote switch control device (9) is configured to modify the electrical connection between the first and the third terminal (90, 92) in response to a detection of an attenuation of an electrical parameter between the first and second terminals (90,91) caused by a electromechanical switch (1) configured to be manually actionable by 10 a user. The invention further concerns the remote switch control device (9) and a method for installing a switching system using the remote switch control device (9) and the electromechanical switch.

Abstract: The invention concerns a switching system (6) for activating and deactivating of an electrical appliance (100) comprising a remote switch control device (9) that comprises a first terminal (90) electrically connected to a first power line (8), a second terminal (91) electrically connected to a second power line (7), and a third terminal (92) connectable to an electrical 5 terminal of the electrical appliance. The remote switch control device (9) is configured to modify the electrical connection between the first and the third terminal (90, 92) in response to a detection of an attenuation of an electrical parameter between the first and second terminals (90,91) caused by a electromechanical switch (1) configured to be manually actionable by 10 a user. The invention further concerns the remote switch control device (9) and a method for installing a switching system using the remote switch control device (9) and the electromechanical switch.

Abstract: In a first aspect the invention provides a system that comprising a plurality of electronic modules, each one of the electronic modules configured for enabling automation of an electrical appliance to be connected to the electronic module. Each electronic module comprises at least a communication sub-part configured to enable communication over a power-line network with other modules, at least an acting means configured to act on an electrical voltage to be applied to the electrical appliance, at least a measurement means configured to measure a power consumption to be consumed by the electrical appliance, and an embedded intelligence means configured to process signals providing from or going to the at least one communication sub-part, the at least one acting means and the at least one measurement means.

Abstract: This invention focuses on a power line communication (PLC) device that is particularly suitable for Home automation systems and for solar panel systems. The device comprises a modem, a power supply to power said modem from an AC power line and a coupling device to communicate via the power line. The coupling circuit comprises a serial LC filter (C1, L1) and a shunt element (42). The shunt element (42) comprises a rectifier (21) that is connected to the power supply. The present invention provides a novel synergy between the coupling device and the power supply of the modem. The invention provides a power line communication device that is more compact and less expensive than conventional PLC devices.

Abstract: In a first aspect the invention provides a system that comprising a plurality of electronic modules, each one of the electronic modules configured for enabling automation of an electrical appliance to be connected to the electronic module. Each electronic module comprises at least a communication sub-part configured to enable communication over a power-line network with other modules, at least an acting means configured to act on an electrical voltage to be applied to the electrical appliance, at least a measurement means configured to measure a power consumption to be consumed by the electrical appliance, and an embedded intel ligence means configured to process signals providing from or going to the at least one communication sub-part, the at least one acting means and the at least one measurement means.

Abstract: This invention focuses on a power line communication (PLC) device that is particularly suitable for Home automation systems and for solar panel systems. The device comprises a modem, a power supply to power said modem from an AC power line and a coupling device to communicate via the power line. The coupling circuit comprises a serial LC filter (C1, L1) and a shunt element (42). The shunt element (42) comprises a rectifier (21) that is connected to the power supply. The present invention provides a novel synergy between the coupling device and the power supply of the modem. The invention provides a power line communication device that is more compact and less expensive than conventional PLC devices.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for emulation of a power system. The apparatus includes a plurality of programmable elements which are selectively connectable to one another. Each programmable element includes at least two elements selected from the group consisting of a generator element, a line element and a load element. A programmable switch element is operable to selectively connect the at least two elements of each programmable element to one another, and to selectively connect the programmable element to one or more other programmable elements. A system, which incorporates the apparatus, is also provided for emulating a power system incorporating such apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filtering information emitted, on the basis of pressure measurements taken by a pressure sensor mounted on a wheel of a vehicle equipped with a tire, to a central unit mounted on the vehicle. According to this method, a value representative of the pressure of the air in the tire is measured periodically, with a period ?, and from this any possible variations ?P in pressure between the values of the pressures successively measured are deduced; in parallel, with the same period ?, a value representative of the temperature of the air in the tire is measured. In addition, when there is a variation ?P in pressure between two measured pressure values, that is greater in terms of absolute value than a predetermined threshold Sp, the variation ?T between the two temperature values measured at the same instants as the measured pressures is calculated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for filtering information emitted, on the basis of pressure measurements taken by a pressure sensor mounted on a wheel of a vehicle equipped with a tire, to a central unit mounted on said vehicle. According to this method, a value representative of the pressure of the air in the tire is measured periodically, with a period ?, and from this any possible variations ?P in pressure between the values of the pressures successively measured are deduced; in parallel, with the same period ?, a value representative of the temperature of the air in the tire is measured. In addition, when there is a variation ?P in pressure between two measured pressure values, that is greater in terms of absolute value than a predetermined threshold Sp, the variation ?T between the two temperature values measured at the same instants as said measured pressures is calculated.

Abstract: A method of leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, wherein an engine is shut off, implemented by a system, the method including obtaining a start temperature and start pressure, providing an evaluation temperature, calculating a temperature differential between the start temperature and the evaluation temperature, evaluating whether a pressure switch is closed if the temperature differential is greater than a temperature control value, incrementing a time counter if the pressure switch is not closed and comparing the time counter to a time control value if the pressure switch is not closed.

Abstract: A method of leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, wherein an engine is shut off, implemented by a system, the method including providing pressure switch and a time counter, closing a shut off valve, waiting for a no test delay, evaluating whether the pressure switch is closed, incrementing the time counter if the pressure switch is open and comparing the time counter to a time control value if the pressure switch is open. The system includes a pressure switch, a shut off valve and a processor operatively coupled to the pressure switch and the shut off valve. The processor receives pressure signals from the pressure switch and sends signals to the shut off valve, wherein the processor closes the shut off valve, waits for a no test delay, determines whether the pressure switch is closed, increments a time counter and compares the time counter to a time control value.

Abstract: A method of leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle while an engine is running, implemented by a system, the method including providing a pressure sensing element that obtains at least one pressure signal, closing a control valve and a shut off valve to seal the system from the engine and an atmosphere, generating a vacuum by opening the control valve, analyzing the at least one pressure signal at threshold times, comparing the at least one pressure signal to at least one pressure control value, and determining a leak condition if the at least one pressure signal is not less than the at least one pressure control value. The system including a pressure sensing element, a control valve, a shut off valve, a processor operatively coupled to the pressure sensing element and the shut off valve and receiving pressure signals from the pressure sensing element and sending signals to the control valve and the shut off valve.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing components used for leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, implemented by a system, the method including providing leak detection components including a pressure switch that moves at a given relative vacuum, a control valve that operates to allow and prevent flow therethrough, and a shut off valve that operates to allow and prevent flow therethrough, running an engine, determining whether the pressure switch is closed, purging a canister, specifying a fail condition if the control valve is inoperative after purging, ascertaining whether the control valve is inoperative in a flow-through condition or inoperative in a non-flow-through condition if a fail condition is specified, specifying a pass condition if the control valve is functioning after purging, determining whether the shut off valve and pressure switch are malfunctioning if a pass condition is specified based on whether the pressure switch is open, and displaying an error if a component is ma

Abstract: A method of leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, wherein an engine is shut off, implemented by a system, the method including obtaining a start temperature and start pressure, providing an evaluation temperature, calculating a temperature differential between the start temperature and the evaluation temperature, incrementing a time counter if the temperature differential is greater than a temperature control value, computing a pressure differential between the start pressure and an evaluation pressure, and comparing the time counter to a time control value if the pressure differential is not greater than a pressure control value.

Abstract: A method of leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, implemented by a system, the method including providing a vacuum detection component having a microcontroller operatively coupled to actuators and sensors, receiving at least one sensor signal from the sensors to the vacuum detection component, processing the at least one sensor signal in the microcontroller, sending output to an engine management system based on the at least one processed sensor signal, processing the output in the engine management system operatively coupled to a control valve, transmitting input from the engine management system to the vacuum detection component based on the processed output, and sending actuator signals from the microcontroller to the actuators.

Abstract: A method of leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, wherein an engine is shut off, implemented by a system, the method including obtaining a start temperature and start pressure, providing an evaluation temperature, calculating a temperature differential between the start temperature and the evaluation temperature, incrementing a time counter if the temperature differential is greater than a temperature control value, computing a pressure differential between the start pressure and an evaluation pressure, and comparing the time counter to a time control value if the pressure differential is not greater than a pressure control value.

Abstract: A method of leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, implemented by a system, the method including providing a vacuum detection component having a microcontroller operatively coupled to actuators and sensors, receiving at least one sensor signal from the sensors to the vacuum detection component, processing the at least one sensor signal in the microcontroller, sending output to an engine management system based on the at least one processed sensor signal, processing the output in the engine management system operatively coupled to a control valve, transmitting input from the engine management system to the vacuum detection component based on the processed output, and sending actuator signals from the microcontroller to the actuators.

Abstract: A method of diagnosing components used for leak detection in a closed vapor handling system of an automotive vehicle, implemented by a system, the method including providing leak detection components including a pressure switch that moves at a given relative vacuum, a control valve that operates to allow and prevent flow therethrough, and a shut off valve that operates to allow and prevent flow therethrough, running an engine, determining whether the pressure switch is closed, purging a canister, specifying a fail condition if the control valve is inoperative after purging, ascertaining whether the control valve is inoperative in a flow-through condition or inoperative in a non-flow-through condition if a fail condition is specified, specifying a pass condition if the control valve is functioning after purging, determining whether the shut off valve and pressure switch are malfunctioning if a pass condition is specified based on whether the pressure switch is open, and displaying an error if a component is ma