Abstract: A personal digital assistant, including: a mobile telephone equipped with a first screen and a first central processing unit managing a first memory; a casing including at least a second screen and a second central processing unit managing a second memory, the casing including a recess for receiving and removably retaining at least part of the mobile telephone; and communication devices for communication between the central processing units of the casing and the mobile telephone. At least one of the central processing units is configured to store data in each of the first and second memories.

Abstract: The invention relates to a platform lift for accessibility for people in a wheelchair, said lift comprising a device for lifting the platform, comprising two cross-members (1) acting as a guiding rail and secured to the staircase; including two carriages (2) to which a platform (3) is secured, the lifting of the platform (3) being carried out by two electric motors provided with a mechanical reducer (4) and secured to the outside of the two cross-members (1); the shafts of the motors being provided with a truncated pinion (5) on each end, driving another truncated pinion united with an endless screw (6).

Abstract: A personal digital assistant, including: a mobile telephone equipped with a first screen and a first central processing unit managing a first memory; a casing including at least a second screen and a second central processing unit managing a second memory, the casing including a recess for receiving and removably retaining at least part of the mobile telephone; and communication devices for communication between the central processing units of the casing and the mobile telephone. At least one of the central processing units is configured to store data in each of the first and second memories.

Abstract: Ultralight tricycle with electric engine including a base frame (15) fitted with two front wheels and one driving back wheel (9), an electric engine propelling the driving wheel, and one steering wheel (3) including a steering wheel (4) maneuvered by the user in order to control the steering and/or speed of the tricycle, the tricycle being designed to switch from the unfolded configuration allowing the user positioned on the base frame to ride the tricycle into a folded configuration enabling the user to seize the steering wheel in order to have the tricycle rolling on its two front wheels while keeping the back wheel away from the ground.

Abstract: Ultralight tricycle with electric engine including a base frame (15) fitted with two front wheels and one driving back wheel (9), an electric engine propelling the driving wheel, and one steering wheel (3) including a steering wheel (4) maneuvered by the user in order to control the steering and/or speed of the tricycle, the tricycle being designed to switch from the unfolded configuration allowing the user positioned on the base frame to ride the tricycle into a folded configuration enabling the user to seize the steering wheel in order to have the tricycle rolling on its two front wheels while keeping the back wheel away from the ground.

Abstract: Automated transport system including at least one automotive vehicle (10) without a driver and one central computer (14), the vehicle being able to go automatically from a departure point to a destination point using signals transmitted by the central computer and following a rail (12) integrated in the pavement. The rail is a rubber strip or equivalent mounted on the pavement having continuous optical characteristics and having chip contactless devices or transponders (20) at regular spacing. Each vehicle is equipped with localization and detection means (18) adapted to identify the strip's optical characteristics in order to follow the strip during its motion and to detect localization signals received from the transponders reacting to the radio frequency signals in order to localize the vehicle.

Abstract: Fold-away ironing device comprising a frame (12) attached to the wall and in which there is an ironing board surrounded by a mobile frame (18). In a first position, the ornamental front part is visible in the frame fixed to the wall and the ironing board is folded away, and in the second position, the front part is folded away and the ironing board becomes visible. First pivot means comprising a top hinge and a bottom hinge at the right-hand end or at the left-hand end of the frame fixed to the wall forming a vertical axis allowing the ironing board to be pivoted through an angle of around 90° and, on the other hand, two hinges situated at the middle of the horizontal parts of the mobile frame forming the vertical axis (20) allowing the ironing board to pivot so that it becomes visible. Second pivot means allow the ironing board in the second position to be moved from the vertical position into the horizontal position.

Abstract: Fold-away ironing device comprising a frame (12) attached to the wall and in which there is an ironing board surrounded by a mobile frame (18). In a first position, the ornamental front part is visible in the frame fixed to the wall and the ironing board is folded away, and in the second position, the front part is folded away and the ironing board becomes visible. First pivot means comprising a top hinge and a bottom hinge at the right-hand end or at the left-hand end of the frame fixed to the wall forming a vertical axis allowing the ironing board to be pivoted through an angle of around 90° and, on the other hand, two hinges situated at the middle of the horizontal parts of the mobile frame forming the vertical axis (20) allowing the ironing board to pivot so that it becomes visible. Second pivot means allow the ironing board in the second position to be moved from the vertical position into the horizontal position.

Abstract: Automated transport system including at least one automotive vehicle (10) without a driver and one central computer (14), the vehicle being able to go automatically from a departure point to a destination point using signals transmitted by the central computer and following a rail (12) integrated in the pavement. The rail is a rubber strip or equivalent mounted on the pavement having continuous optical characteristics and having chip contactless devices or transponders (20) at regular spacing. Each vehicle is equipped with localization and detection means (18) adapted to identify the strip's optical characteristics in order to follow the strip during its motion and to detect localization signals received from the transponders reacting to the radio frequency signals in order to localize the vehicle.

Abstract: Foldable system for ironing including a frame (12) mounted on a wall, fitted with an iron (18) and an ironing board, composed of a rear part with an ironing surface (16) and a front part (10) linked to the rear part that may be a decorating surface or a mirror, the board having a first position where the front part is visible in the wall mounted frame and the rear part is folded and a second position with the front part folded and where the rear part is visible in the frame. The rear part includes a first set of means for motion and rotation suited to move the board from the first position to the second position and vice-versa, and a second set of motion and rotation means to move the board in the second position from the vertical position within the frame to the horizontal position so that a user may use the ironing surface.

Abstract: Foldable and portable electronic Piano composed of several modules (10, 12, 14, 16) constituted of a set of keys able to reproduce the notes of a piano thanks to its associated electronics, and including in addition <<stiffening>> means (that can provide stiffness), that can take two positions when the modules have been deployed to make a keyboard, a first position that allows to fold the keyboard and a second position providing the stiffness of the keyboard.

Abstract: A voice correspondence object featuring a sound recording medium such as a magnetic tape (2), a playback/recording head (3), an electronic device (21, 25) connected to the playback/recording head for recording sound on the recording medium, a speaker (24), a driving mechanism (4, 5, 6) for the magnetic tape and a spring (7) for moving the driving mechanism when it has been wound, and a current generator (18) powering the electronic device and driving means (5, 6) for the generator driven by the spring when the latter is wound.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for applying gold to patient's face skin tissues comprising a device generating a unipolar voltage, a mask whereof the internal wall is covered with gold and designed to be placed on the patient's face by means of a gel-type fluid acting as electrolyte in contact with the internal wall, the mask being connected to the voltage generating device positive terminal, and a patient's electrode in contact with the patient's body cutaneous part and connected to the voltage generating device negative terminal such that the gold atoms are transferred from the mask to the patient's skin by electrolysis through the fluid.

Abstract: A postal article consisting of a postcard provided with a device for making an audio recording of a message and a device for playing back said recording, wherein the postal article is secured to a housing (4) containing a disk (43), a disk rotating assembly (28) and a disk rotation control assembly (45). One side of the housing is secured to a membrane (14) connected to a pivotable pick-up arm (17) supporting a pair of angularly offset styli (24, 25); i.e., a first, cutting stylus (24) and a second, playing stylus, said styli being designed to engage a spirally out groove (50) in the surface of the disk (43). A soft material at the bottom of the groove is protected by a mask separating it from the environment. The mask is removed before recording and the soft material, once exposed, hardens after a given time interval.

Abstract: Portable and foldable modular electronic keyboard which includes a keyboard having a plurality of white and black keys capable of reproducing the notes of a piano through an individual headphone by using associated electronics. The foldable keyboard is formed from a plurality of modules, each module having a plurality of white and black keys, and each module being joined to another module by a flexible membrane. When the modules are folded together, the keyboard has the volume of a book. When the modules are unfolded, the keyboard presents a genuine piano keyboard with seven octaves. The white keys and the black keys forming each module have a low thickness.

Abstract: A portable reading device for the blind consisting of a miniature housing (2) attached to a sleeve to be fitted over the tip of the user's index finger like a thimble. The housing (2) includes an optical sensor array (5) and an electromagnetic unit for displaying one printed character at a time in Braille on a tactile surface as soon as the user's finger passes over the character. The electromagnetic unit contains six electromagnets (7) for reproducing Braille characters, and two further electromagnets for indicating incorrect tracking to the user. The latter two electromagnets are activated when the blind user's finger moves too far up or down as it runs along a line of text.

Abstract: An automatically inflatable, deflatable and foldable solar-powered cooler mattress with a sunshade, including an auxiliary device for automatically inflating and deflating the mattress, which device includes an array of photovoltaic cells (1) for supplying the power needed to operate a motor (2) driving a turbine (4) which rotates to draw air in through a channel (9) in the mattress (5), said motor (2) also being operable to deflate the mattress (5) when the polarity of the motor power supply is reversed; a beverage cooler device comprising a water-soaked foam cylinder (17) so that when the turbine (4) is driven by the motor (2) to generate an air flow, said air flow causes evaporation of the water, thereby cooling the cylinder and an ultra-lightweight adjustable sunshade (10), one edge of the mattress being provided with a guide rail and a clamping system enabling the sunshade to be used in a variety of positions.

Abstract: A system for inputting, receiving and transmitting information and data includes a plurality of portable casings that are each formed with a card slot for selectively receiving memory cards of the dual-chip type. The portable casings are further provided with a keyboard, a display screen, an infrared transmitter and receiver, an optical scanner, and an acoustic assembly composed of a speaker and a microphone. The portable casings are capable of transmitting and receiving information with a computer center, via a specialized terminal, and with other portable casings, either optically by virtue of infrared transmitters and receivers or acoustically over a telephone network.

Abstract: An electronic lock that is equipped to work together with a key equipped with a number of programmable memories, the said lock comprising an activation element, a dormant memory which contains a code, and comparison means to successively compare the said code contained in the dormant memory with the codes contained in the programmable memories of the key, characterized by the fact that it comprises means of engagement between the key and the activation element, an electromagnet equipped to control the said means of engagement as soon as the comparison means have recognized that the code of the key and the code of the lock are identical, and locking means to maintain the means of engagement in the engaged position until the key is withdrawn from the lock.

Abstract: This is a telephone communications system having at least one fixed terminal connected by at least one subscriber's line to a telephone exchange and a plurality of portable handsets, the fixed terminal and the portable handsets having infrared transmitters and receivers for exchanging unit charging information and sound data information, the fixed terminal transmitting to a given handset unit charging signals received from the telephone exchange during a call, each portable handset accommodating a support for a programmable read-only memory and logic circuit for deducting from the programmable read-only memory unit charges corresponding to the unit charging signals transmitted by the terminal, each portable handset further transmitting a pay signal to the fixed terminal after having deducted the unit charge fee from the programmable read-only memory, and the fixed terminal further arranged for cutting off the call in case of failure to receive a pay signal after having transmitted a unit charging signal, inte