Abstract: A respiratory ventilation device—configured to send an airflow, generated by a fan, into a duct that extends between the device and a breathing mask configured to be worn by a user—comprises an air inlet intended to admit air into the device; a fan; and an air outlet configured to be connected to the duct, such that, when the fan is in operation, the air flows from the air inlet successively toward the fan and then toward the air outlet. The device also comprises a flow rate sensor configured to measure a flow rate of air circulating through the device, and/or a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure between the fan and the air outlet. A control unit is connected to the flow rate sensor and/or to the pressure sensor. The device also includes at least one source of light.

Abstract: A respiratory ventilation device—for sending a fan-generated air flow into a duct extending to a respiratory mask—extends between lower (bottom) and upper ends. A ventilation chamber contains the fan and is connected to a humidifier, which has a water-accommodating reservoir and a connecting chamber adjacent the ventilation chamber. An intake opening leads out of the ventilation chamber. An exhaust opening leads into an exhaust channel attachable to the duct. A humidification chamber has the water reservoir. First and second openings are formed between the connecting and humidification chambers. The connecting chamber extends between the humidification and ventilation chambers. A separating wall extends between the connecting and humidification chambers. The first and second openings are made in the separating wall, which is arranged such that the humidification chamber extends between the bottom and the separating wall. The connecting chamber extends between the separating wall and the ventilation chamber.

Abstract: A respiratory ventilation device—configured to send an airflow, generated by a fan, into a duct that extends between the device and a breathing mask configured to be worn by a user—comprises an air inlet intended to admit air into the device; a fan; and an air outlet configured to be connected to the duct, such that, when the fan is in operation, the air flows from the air inlet successively toward the fan and then toward the air outlet. The device also comprises a flow rate sensor configured to measure a flow rate of air circulating through the device, and/or a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure between the fan and the air outlet. A control unit is connected to the flow rate sensor and/or to the pressure sensor. The device also includes at least one source of light.

Abstract: A device for assisting respiration (e.g., a respirator) is configured to send an air flow, generated by a fan, into a conduit. The conduit extends between the respirator and a respiratory mask, configured to be used by a user. The respirator comprises an enclosure extending around a longitudinal axis. The enclosure comprises an air inlet configured to admit air into the enclosure. An upstream air circulation zone extends between the air inlet and the fan. An air outlet is configured to be connected to the conduit so that, when the fan operates, air flows in series from the air inlet through the upstream air circulation zone. The fan is arranged in a ventilation chamber. The ventilation chamber is maintained by a first flexible membrane and by a second flexible membrane extending at a non-zero distance from the first membrane.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of cabled robots and more particularly a connector for cables including a first block and a second block, the first and second blocks being configured to be connected together and to form, when they are connected together, a plurality of sliding guides in each of which a pair of first and second cables connected together at their respective first ends is intended for sliding, the connector further including a first locking component mounted on the first block so as to be movable between a locking position and a release position of the set of first ends of the first cables, and further including a second locking component mounted on the second block so as to be movable between a locking position and a release position of the set of first ends of the second cables.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for haptic hard surface emulation using a dynamic physical constraint are provided. The movement and position of the dynamic physical constraint is actively controlled in order to emulate a hard surface. The dynamic physical constraint may be controlled by a computer. In another aspect of the invention, the dynamic physical constraint limits the motion of a manipulator joint in space. The position at any time of the dynamic physical constraint is dependent on the position in space of the manipulator's end effector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for haptic hard surface emulation using a dynamic physical constraint are provided. The movement and position of the dynamic physical constraint is actively controlled in order to emulate a hard surface. The dynamic physical constraint may be controlled by a computer. In another aspect of the invention, the dynamic physical constraint limits the motion of a manipulator joint in space. The position at any time of the dynamic physical constraint is dependent on the position in space of the manipulator's end effector.

Abstract: A needle holder device for treating the prostate, involving a series of steps of inserting a needle into the prostate, has a rectal probe for ultrasonic 3D imaging and a computer for processing the image acquired by the probe and for computing the position of the needle relative to the prostate. The computer is controlled so as to periodically output information on the movement of the prostate after each of the insertion steps in order to validate the insertion parameters relative to a treatment schedule and, if need be, modifying the insertion parameters relative to the schedule in the event the movement is greater than a threshold value.

Abstract: A needle holder device for treating the prostate, involving a series of steps of inserting a needle into the prostate, has a rectal probe for ultrasonic 3D imaging and a computer for processing the image acquired by the probe and for computing the position of the needle relative to the prostate. The computer is controlled so as to periodically output information on the movement of the prostate after each of the insertion steps in order to validate the insertion parameters relative to a treatment schedule and, if need be, modifying the insertion parameters relative to the schedule in the event the movement is greater than a threshold value.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for haptic hard surface emulation using a dynamic physical constraint are provided. The movement and position of the dynamic physical constraint is actively controlled in order to emulate a hard surface. The dynamic physical constraint may be controlled by a computer. In another aspect of the invention, the dynamic physical constraint limits the motion of a manipulator joint in space. The position at any time of the dynamic physical constraint is dependent on the position in space of the manipulator's end effector.