Abstract: A modulation/demodulation device capable of operating with several types of modulation using different carrier frequencies may include a modulator which modulates at least one signal by a signal of a predetermined duration and representative of a binary information supplied by a microprocessor. The device may also include a demodulator which demodulates the modulated signals arriving from a remote site. This may be done by determining the type of modulation of the received signals and their carrier frequency (or frequencies), supplying signals from an analysis of the signals received according to the determined type of modulation, and detecting the signals of determined duration representative of binary information to make them accessible to the microprocessor.

Abstract: This invention relates to an energy management system in an energy distribution network (DSTR) comprising an energy source (SE1) and a number of energy consumers (K1, K2, K3) distributed in different consumption locations, this system comprising the installation of distributed energy operation means (RXE) and distributed information transmission means (RTI) in each consumption location, and installation of centralised distributed energy management means (CGED) and centralised information transmission means (CTI) in the network (DSTR), transmitting control signals (SC) to the distributed energy operation means (RXE) passing through the distributed information transmission means (RTI).

Abstract: This invention relates to an energy management system in an energy distribution network (DSTR) comprising an energy source (SE1) and a number of energy consumers (K1, K2, K3) distributed in different consumption locations, this system comprising the installation of distributed energy operation means (RXE) and distributed information transmission means (RTI) in each consumption location, and installation of centralised distributed energy management means (CGED) and centralised information transmission means (CTI) in the network (DSTR), transmitting control signals (SC) to the distributed energy operation means (RXE) passing through the distributed information transmission means (RTI).

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising a logic processor and a fuzzy logic coprocessor is disclosed which processes a plurality of analog inputs. The logic processor and fuzzy logic processor are combined in the form of a single integrated circuit. The integrated circuit accepts a plurality of analog inputs which are digitized and provided as output to a display peripheral or are used to control an actuator peripheral such as a control unit for a valve. The integrated circuit includes means for loading or exchanging informational elements with other units of an installation.

Abstract: A modulation/demodulation device capable of operating with several types of modulation using different carrier frequencies may include a modulator which modulates at least one signal by a signal of a predetermined duration and representative of a binary information supplied by a microprocessor. The device may also include a demodulator which demodulates the modulated signals arriving from a remote site. This may be done by determining the type of modulation of the received signals and their carrier frequency (or frequencies), supplying signals from an analysis of the signals received according to the determined type of modulation, and detecting the signals of determined duration representative of binary information to make them accessible to the microprocessor.

Abstract: A method is provided for communicating on an equipment network. According to the method, a message is sent from a sending equipment unit to a receiving equipment unit as a signal having a nominal power. Whenever the signal is amplified by an intermediate equipment unit through which the signal passes, the message is modified to indicate that the signal has been amplified by the intermediate equipment unit. Also provided is a first equipment unit for connection to an equipment network.

Abstract: To enable the putting into use of a monolithic integrated circuit comprising a processor and a fuzzy logic coprocessor, both having a single program memory in common, an operation is effected by which, at the time of the initializing of the integrated circuit, a volatile, random-access memory of the coprocessor is loaded with instructions stored in this single program memory.

Abstract: A fuzzy logic processor placed in a home automation communications network manages messages traveling through the network. To manage the messages, the fuzzy logic processor works in two stages. In a first stage, on a first part of the message, the fuzzy logic processor ascertains that the message is addressed to it, according to rules by which it recognizes that it is the addressee. Once it recognizes that it is the addressee, it is also capable of producing a routing command because the address of the sender of the signal is present in the message. This routing command is applied to a multiplexer located at the input, interfacing between the fuzzy logic processor and the network in order to route data elements, constituting another part of the message, to the appropriate input of the fuzzy logic processor.

Abstract: A voltage converter includes a resonant element and a switch controlled by a management unit for regulating a quantity of energy transferred from the primary circuit to the secondary circuit. The voltage converter includes a circuit for generating the supply voltage for the management unit from the output voltage of the voltage converter, and a circuit for holding the switch in a closed position when the voltage converter is initialized.

Abstract: The method is for the control of an electrical oven and includes taking into account the temperature and/or the humidity level of the air measured by sensors in the interior of a cavity of an oven in which food to be heated and/or cooked is placed. The instantaneous value of the supplied power of the magnetron of the oven and the duration of a heating cycle are controlled, such as by fuzzy logic.

Abstract: A power supply device for a non-linear load, especially a magnetron for microwave ovens, includes a resonant transformer. Using a fuzzy logic management unit, a level of a low voltage signal on the primary side of the transformer, a level of high voltage signal on the secondary side of the transformer, and a signal corresponding to the ambient temperature of the transformer are taken into account for the generation of a parameter for a control signal for controlling a switch positioned at the primary winding of the transformer. The power supply device makes it possible to reduce the size of the resonant transformer.

Abstract: To enable the putting into use of a monolithic integrated circuit comprising a processor and a fuzzy logic coprocessor, both having a single program memory in common, an operation is effected by which, at the time of the initializing of the integrated circuit, a volatile, random-access memory of the coprocessor is loaded with instructions stored in this single program memory.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for controlling the operation of a machine comprising at least one measurement sensor, one circuit to control this operation as a function of a signal sent out by the sensor and one input for the supply of alternating electrical power to the machine. This control device includes a memory known as a program memory containing a set of membership functions, a set of decision rules and a fuzzy logic program, a fuzzy logic processor used to prepare a decision signal that depends on the signal sent out by the sensor, on these membership functions and on these rules all at the same time and that is used to activate the operation of this machine with this decision signal, and in the program memory, additional membership functions that take account, as variables, of the signals available at the electrical supply input and of the rules that take account of these membership functions. The disclosure can be applied to devices for the control of electrical machines.

Abstract: A circuit for the measurement of current in a load includes a non-linear element for transforming a current into a voltage and includes a fuzzy logic processor to process a measurement of the voltage and provide an information element representing the current. The device permits the precise use of semi-conductor or other components for the measurement of current in making a linear approximation of the current-voltage characteristics of the semi-conductors used by using triangular type membership functions. The linear approximation may also be combined with a Gaussian interpolation.

Abstract: Problems of matching an interface to a transmission protocol are resolved by implementing fuzzy logic. A set of fuzzy logic rules is used to select transmission parameters based upon degrees of membership of characteristics of a received signal. The characteristics may be time duration of bits, number of bits, parity value, and duration of stop bit, for example. As a result, the receiving circuits get simplified and even become universal.

Abstract: A battery-charger uses a fuzzy logic microprocessor. The use of fuzzy logic makes it easier to take account of the diversity of the types of batteries to be charged and to control the state of the batteries charged while, at the same time, producing a battery at very low cost, whereas these functions are normally carried out by far bigger microprocessors. The invention can be applied especially to the charging of batteries assembled to constitute powerful energy sources, that are used especially for automobile haulage, large-scale consumer articles, professional and industrial equipment or computer equipment.

Abstract: A programmable interface designed for the reception, on N input ports, of information elements coming from N distinct information transmission input media, wherein the programmable interface includes: one identification circuit capable of receiving the information elements coming from said N input ports, and of giving N distinct identification signals characteristic of the input media: at least one reception circuit for receiving information elements including a programmable input bit controller; and a microprocessor or specialized circuit capable of receiving both the identification signals coming from the identification circuit, and the information elements coming from the reception circuit, the microprocessor controlling a programming element that gives bit control or frame control parameters, characteristic of the input media, to the programmable input bit controller.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for checking conformity to a predetermined standard of a representative defined module of a circuit dedicated to management of a communications protocol, which module has been optimized in advance for a given application. The disclosure features duplicating the module with a view to generating several duplicated modules which are identical to the module and operatively connecting the duplicated modules to a network bus. Each duplicated module is configured differently according to definitions contained in the standard, so that the set of configured modules is representative of real operating conditions of the designed circuit. Bus signals are applied to the network, which signals are representative of frames in accordance with the standard and abnormal or parasitic signals, and the respective responses from each of the configured modules are collected back for analysis.

Abstract: A method for communicating information and commands within a dwelling or a property between several items of electrical equipment connected to an electrical distribution circuit equipping the dwelling, by injecting onto said distribution circuit carrier currents conveying said information and commands. The method comprises a hierarchized communication protocol between, on the one hand, items of equipment defining communication stations of Master type dedicated to the emission of information, and, on the other hand, items of equipment defining communication stations of Master-Slave type dedicated to the reception of information arising from the stations of Master type and to the emission of information intended for sets of equipment defining stations of Slave type dedicated to the reception of information and commands arising from one or more of the said stations of Master-Slave type, and to the emission of information on their condition.

Abstract: Several communication stations are connected to the electrical distribution circuit and emit on the latter information by injection of carrier currents, in the form of frames comprising a predetermined number of bits emitted sequentially. In the course of the emission of each bit, a bit is received as echo of the emitted bit and the echo bit is compared with the emitted bit. In the event of detection of a collision, the stations involved in said collision are placed in a state of listening for a succession of items of information emitted on the electrical distribution circuit respectively by the other communication stations according to a predetermined order of priority.