Abstract: The present invention discloses an accessory for making and coupling a flow path between a package and a tester. The accessory is configured to automatically make a hole onto a package. The accessory is further configured to form a hole without utilizing a hollow needle or a septum. The accessory is further configured to couple the hole of the package to the tester, which could be a leakage tester or a gas tester, or a tester that performs both gas detection test and leakage test. The accessory is further configured to seal a flow path between the hole and the tester from an external environment. The accessory is further configured to make and couple the flow path between the package and the tester either manually or automatically.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic switch for simulating a mechanical rocker switch having a determined current-interrupting capacity, the electronic switch being configured to supply power to an electronic device using an input voltage, and comprises a tact switch for the generation of a control signal, a bistable circuit whose output state depends on said control signal, a switching circuit adapted to the opening and to the closing of a power supply line supplying power to the device, which device consumes a current less than or equal to said determined interrupting capacity, a memory circuit comprising a reservoir capacitor, the tact switch being configured to control opening and closing of the switching circuit and the memory circuit being adapted to the storage of an “open” or a “closed” mechanical position of the electronic switch for a predetermined duration according to the reservoir capacitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to switch mode power supply modules and items of equipment powered by these modules. The power supply module comprises circuits for cyclically interrupting the switching operation, during a so-called switching operation interruption phase, if the load current of the module is less than a current threshold value and sustaining the switching operation, during a so-called switching operation phase, if the load current is greater than the load current threshold value and circuits for ending the switching operation interruption phase if the power supply voltage of the item of equipment is greater than a voltage threshold value. The item of equipment powered by the module comprises a capacitive element able to store energy from the module during the switching operation phase and to release the energy stored between the output terminals of the power supply module when it receives an activation signal.

Abstract: Method for detecting a connection of a peripheral device to a communication interface of an electronic device and associated detection circuit; the communication interface comprising a voltage power line for the power supply of a peripheral device, a range of nominal operating voltage values being associated with the power line, the method being characterized in that it comprises steps of application of a nominal voltage comprised in the range of nominal operating voltage values to the power line, of withdrawal of the nominal operating voltage applied to the power line, of detection, on the power line, in the presence of a residual voltage less than a threshold value of the nominal voltage value, of a transient signal resulting from the connection of the peripheral device to the interface, and of application of the nominal voltage to the voltage power line, according to the transient signal detected.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and device for controlling the switching operation in a switch mode power supply module. The switch mode power supply module is intended to supply power to an item of equipment. The method comprises the steps of measuring, in the switch mode power supply module, the load current and comparing the measured load current with a predefined load current threshold value, and, cyclically interrupting the switching operation if the measured load current inside the device is less than the predefined load current threshold value.

Abstract: The invention relates to switch mode power supply modules and items of equipment powered by these modules. The power supply module comprises means for cyclically interrupting the switching operation, during a so-called switching operation interruption phase, if the load current of the module is less than a current threshold value and sustaining the switching operation, during a so-called switching operation phase, if the load current is greater than the load current threshold value and means for ending the switching operation interruption phase if the power supply voltage of the item of equipment is greater than a voltage threshold value. The item of equipment powered by the module comprises a capacitive element able to store energy from the module during the switching operation phase and means for releasing the energy stored between the output terminals of the power supply module when it receives an activation signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a housing comprising: a chamber; a cover (12); and a means (111) for attaching the chamber to the cover. Said cover comprises a hole (121), said hole (121) being suitable for having the attachment means (111) pass therethrough, one end of the attachment means (111) projecting from the hole (121), such to have the shape thereof changed by means of heading. The invention is characterized in that the cover (12) comprises a continuous reinforcement (122) on the edge of the hole (121), and in that, during heading of the end of the attachment means (111), the reinforcement (122) melts at least partially in contact with the end of the attachment means (111) such as to form a weld.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic switch for simulating a mechanical rocker switch having a determined current-interrupting capacity, the electronic switch being configured to supply power to an electronic device using an input voltage, and comprises a tact switch for the generation of a control signal, a bistable circuit whose output state depends on said control signal, a switching circuit adapted to the opening and to the closing of a power supply line supplying power to the device, which device consumes a current less than or equal to said determined interrupting capacity, a memory circuit comprising a reservoir capacitor, the tact switch being configured to control opening and closing of the switching circuit and the memory circuit being adapted to the storage of an “open” or a “closed” mechanical position of the electronic switch for a predetermined duration according to the reservoir capacitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for sequentially starting USB peripherals in order to optimise the supply of electrical power. Using current profiles corresponding to the start-up of peripherals, the connected peripherals are started one after the other. The delay between each start-up corresponds to the time necessary for the current consumption stabilisation of the peripheral being started. The profiles are stored by the device. During the start-up, the invention identifies the connected peripheral and searches for its start-up profile in the stored profiles, in order to determine the start-up delay to apply to the next peripheral.

Abstract: Method for detecting a connection of a peripheral device to a communication interface of an electronic device and associated detection circuit; the communication interface comprising a voltage power line for the power supply of a peripheral device, a range of nominal operating voltage values being associated with the power line, the method being characterised in that it comprises steps of application of a nominal voltage comprised in the range of nominal operating voltage values to the power line, of withdrawal of the nominal operating voltage applied to the power line, of detection, on the power line, in the presence of a residual voltage less than a threshold value of the nominal voltage value, of a transient signal resulting from the connection of the peripheral device to the interface, and of application of the nominal voltage to the voltage power line, according to the transient signal detected.

Abstract: An electronic card is disclosed including circuits of the protected zone include at least one control circuit. The electronic card further includes another zone defining a non-protected environment; the circuits of this zone do not need to comply with the distance constraint. The communication between the circuits of the protected zone and the non-protected environment is carried out by a communication circuit allowing or not allowing the electrical signals to pass. The passage of the electrical signals in the communication circuit is conditioned by an electrical control signal sent by the control circuit. Also disclosed is a method allowing the control circuit to be blocked if the electrical status of the signal controlling the passage of the signals does not correspond to the status imposed by the control circuit.

Abstract: A method for pairing a first element and a second element, wherein the first element and the second element form a first decoding system among a plurality of receiving decoding systems in a broadcasting network. Each receiving decoding system is adapted to descramble scrambled audiovisual information received over the broadcasting network. A first key unique in the broadcasting network is selected. A second key is determined according to the first key, such that a combination of the first key and the second key enables to decrypt broadcasted encrypted control data that is received to be decrypted by each receiving decoding system, the encrypted control data being identical for each receiving decoding system. The first key and the second key are assigned respectively to the first element and the second element.

Abstract: A flat discharge lamp transmitting radiation in ultraviolet or visible, including first and second flat, or substantially flat, glass elements substantially parallel to each other and defining an internal space filled with gas, the first and/or second glass element being made of a material that transmits the radiation; at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, which may be at different potentials and may be supplied by an AC voltage, the first and second electrodes being associated with one or more main faces of the first glass element, the first and second electrodes being essentially elongate and substantially parallel to one another, and separated by at least one interelectrode space of given width substantially constant; and at least one third electrode which may be at a given potential associated with a main face of the second glass element and at least partly occupying, in projection, the interelectrode space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat discharge lamp (1000) that transmits in the visible and/or UV comprising first and second dielectric walls (2, 3) that are facing each other, kept parallel and sealed at the periphery (8), that thus define an internal space (10) filled with a plasma gas and comprising a source of UV and/or visible light (6); and first and second electrodes (4, 5) in separate planes parallel to the first and second walls, the first electrode (4) being at a potential V0 higher than the potential V1 of the second electrode, and the first electrode being arranged in the internal space and closer to the first dielectric wall than the second electrode.

Abstract: To prevent being able to capture sensitive signals between electronic circuits placed on an electronic card, these circuits are arranged in a protected zone in such a manner so as not be distant from each other by more than a determined distance. The circuits of the protected zone comprise at least one control circuit. The electronic card further comprises another zone defining a non-protected environment; the circuits of this zone do not need to comply with the distance constraint. The communication between the circuits of the protected zone and the non-protected environment is carried out by means of a communication circuit allowing or not allowing the electrical signals to pass. The passage of the electrical signals in the communication circuit is conditioned by an electrical control signal sent by the control circuit.

Abstract: A flat discharge lamp transmitting radiation in ultraviolet or visible, including first and second flat, or substantially flat, glass elements substantially parallel to each other and defining an internal space filled with gas, the first and/or second glass element being made of a material that transmits the radiation; at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, which may be at different potentials and may be supplied by an AC voltage, the first and second electrodes being associated with one or more main faces of the first glass element, the first and second electrodes being essentially elongate and substantially parallel to one another, and separated by at least one interelectrode space of given width substantially constant; and at least one third electrode which may be at a given potential associated with a main face of the second glass element and at least partly occupying, in projection, the interelectrode space.

Abstract: A method for pairing a first element and a second element, wherein the first element and the second element form a first decoding system among a plurality of receiving decoding systems in a broadcasting network. Each receiving decoding system is adapted to descramble scrambled audiovisual information received over the broadcasting network. A first key unique in the broadcasting network is selected. A second key is determined according to the first key, such that a combination of the first key and the second key enables to decrypt broadcasted encrypted control data that is received to be decrypted by each receiving decoding system, the encrypted control data being identical for each receiving decoding system. The first key and the second key are assigned respectively to the first element and the second element.

Abstract: A process for homogeneously dispersing at least one reactant in a fluid matrix, characterized in that capsules of a first type containing the reactant(s) are prepared with a first encapsulation product and capsules of a second type containing the fluid matrix are prepared with a second encapsulation product which is compatible with the first, these two types of capsules bearing electric charges of opposite polarity, the capsules of the two types are combined by electric attraction and the first and second encapsulation products are removed so as to obtain a composite material consisting of the fluid matrix containing the reactant(s) in homogeneous dispersion form, and products obtained according to this process.

Abstract: A process for homogeneously dispersing at least one reactant in a fluid matrix, characterized in that capsules of a first type containing the reactant(s) are prepared with a first encapsulation product and capsules of a second type containing the fluid matrix are prepared with a second encapsulation product which is compatible with the first, these two types of capsules bearing electric charges of opposite polarity, the capsules of the two types are combined by electric attraction and the first and second encapsulation products are removed so as to obtain a composite material consisting of the fluid matrix containing the reactant(s) in homogeneous dispersion form, and products obtained according to this process.