Abstract: The invention relates to an airbag pouch for the personal protection of a user of an urban mobility vehicle such as for example a cycle, a scooter, a skateboard or roller skates. The airbag pouch comprises a closed body made from flexible and tear-resistant material forming an envelope, the envelope forming, in the inflated state: two stiffening structures, located laterally on either side of the head of the user, each with two legs disposed one in front of, the other behind the shoulder of the user, and each a top loop, located on a side of the head of the user, an arch connecting the tops of the top loops of the stiffening structures and forming, once inflated and with the top loops of the stiffening structures, a protection surrounding the head of the user.

Abstract: A method for controlling a power supply device of an electrical system, the device including at least one separate power supply assembly per phase of the electrical system, each power supply assembly including at least one battery pack defined by a state parameter and provided with at least one battery to supply a control voltage to the phase to which it is connected, taking into account at least one setpoint value. The method includes executing at least one correction block receiving as input each setpoint value and the state parameter of each battery pack of the power supply assemblies of the system, and for each power supply assembly, the correction block is configured to determine a correction value to be applied directly or indirectly to its setpoint value.

Abstract: A method of communication between a first electronic circuit and second electronic circuits via a bidirectional bus allowing the full duplex communication. Each second electronic circuit has a single identifier corresponding thereto. The method includes the transmission by the first electronic circuit of first frames over the bus to the second electronic circuits, the bits of each first frame being distributed in successive groups of bits, a first group of bits corresponding to a first identifier among the identifiers, a second group of bits corresponding to orders to be executed by the second electronic circuit corresponding to the first identifier, and a third group of bits corresponding to a second identifier among the identifiers, only the second electronic circuit corresponding to the second identifier being authorized to transmit a second frame to the first electronic circuit over the bus.

Abstract: A method for adaptive streaming of nonlinear video is described wherein the method comprises receiving a manifest file comprising metadata defining a playback period defining video data of a predetermined playback duration, a playback period including at least one adaptation set defining a plurality of representations, each representation defining a set of segment identifiers, each segment identifier identifying a segment comprising a sequence of video frames; the metadata further comprising spatial playback information including at least a first region descriptor associated with a first adaptation set of a first playback period, the first region descriptor defining a destination identifier and a first region in video frames of the first adaptation set, the destination identifier signaling the client apparatus that the first region is linked to a second adaptation set; the client apparatus using the metadata to playback video data of the first adaptation set by requesting one or more network nodes to transmit

Abstract: A device for the inflation of an inflatable life vest, notable in that it includes a storage casing containing at least two cartridges of pressurized gas which are arranged side-by-side and touching one another to form a row, and a release casing comprising at least one striker device that makes it possible, in the event of activation, to puncture each of the said cartridges simultaneously or in succession to release the gas they contain in gaseous form to the outside of the inflation device through at least one orifice made on the release casing, the said storage and release casings being in the overall shape of a flattened hollow parallelepiped and joined together removably and in a manner that is gastight with respect to the gas contained in the said cartridges.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system (1) for activating the deployment of an inflatable safety vest, characterised in that it comprises a case (2) designed to be solidly connected to the inflatable safety vest and equipped with a first opening (21) into which a box (3) can be removably inserted, said box comprising at least an electronic card, connection means and an energy-storage device. The upper part of the aforementioned first opening (21) is provided with a housing (22) which is equipped on the base and connected to the case (2) and into which at least the upper part (31) of the box (3) can be inserted so that it is hermetically connected to the case (2).

Abstract: A method to determine a position and a state of a personal activity monitor worn by a user, such personal activity monitor comprising a motion sensor formed as an at least 3-axis accelerometer and a processor unit, the method comprising the steps of determining a number of changes of predominant axis per time period, and comparing it with exceeds a first predetermined threshold in order to infer a wrist worn condition, the method comprising the steps of determining a current level of activity and a temperature criterion to infer that the personal activity monitor is actually worn by the user and that the user has entered a sleep phase, or to infer that the user has emerged from sleep.

Abstract: Method for processing audio objects by an audio client apparatus is described wherein the method comprises: receiving or determining spatial listener information, the spatial listener information defining including one or more listener positions, orientations and/or foci of one or more listeners in the audio space; the audio client apparatus selecting one or more audio object identifiers from a set of audio object identifiers defined in a manifest file stored in a memory of the audio client apparatus, an audio object identifier defining an audio object being associated with audio object position information for defining one or more positions of the audio object in the audio space; the selecting of the one or more audio object identifiers by said audio client apparatus being based on the spatial listener information and the audio object position information of audio object identifiers in said manifest file; and, the audio client apparatus using said one or more selected audio object identifiers to request tran

Abstract: A method for adaptive streaming of nonlinear video is described wherein the method comprises receiving a manifest file comprising metadata defining a playback period defining video data of a predetermined playback duration, a playback period including at least one adaptation set defining a plurality of representations, each representation defining a set of segment identifiers, each segment identifier identifying a segment comprising a sequence of video frames; the metadata further comprising spatial playback information including at least a first region descriptor associated with a first adaptation set of a first playback period, the first region descriptor defining a destination identifier and a first region in video frames of the first adaptation set, the destination identifier signaling the client apparatus that the first region is linked to a second adaptation set; the client apparatus using the metadata to playback video data of the first adaptation set by requesting one or more network nodes to transmit

Abstract: A method for estimating the elevation change traveled by a user, said method using a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor, the pressure sensor being adapted to be held fixed to the user, the method comprising: a)—an operation of periodically sampling raw pressure values, reading the current raw pressure at a first sampling frequency, the raw values being stored in the form of pressure or the corresponding altitude in a first buffer (B1), b)—a filtering operation based on the raw values stored in the first buffer, in order to determine filtered values, c)—a variance calculation, performed on at least a portion of the filtered values, in order to determine a condition for including the elevation changes corresponding to the observed pressure or altitude differences.

Abstract: Method for processing audio objects by an audio client apparatus is described wherein the method comprises: receiving or determining spatial listener information, the spatial listener information defining including one or more listener positions, orientations and/or foci of one or more listeners in the audio space; the audio client apparatus selecting one or more audio object identifiers from a set of audio object identifiers defined in a manifest file stored in a memory of the audio client apparatus, an audio object identifier defining an audio object being associated with audio object position information for defining one or more positions of the audio object in the audio space; the selecting of the one or more audio object identifiers by said audio client apparatus being based on the spatial listener information and the audio object position information of audio object identifiers in said manifest file; and, the audio client apparatus using said one or more selected audio object identifiers to request tran

Abstract: A system and corresponding method, including a battery including a plurality of battery modules arranged in series, each module including a switch and a diode arranged in series and connected in parallel to the module. The system further includes a capacitor connected directly by an electrical connection to a point situated between the diode and the switch of each module, and directly to the negative terminal of the battery, and a load connected in parallel to the capacitor, a mechanism controlling each module switch using a pulse width modulation signal having a duty cycle that varies between 0% and 100%.

Abstract: An electrical power supply system has electrical energy storage modules and an interconnection interface. Each module includes connection terminals of opposite polarities and an energy storage element connected between them. The interface includes pairs of input terminals and output terminals for a load's power supply. Each pair of input terminals connects removably to connection terminals of a respective storage module. The interface forms parallel branches between the two output terminals. Each includes a storage element. Each branch includes a rheostat in series with a corresponding storage element of the branch. The interface includes a device for measuring current passing through each of the branches, and a control circuit for controlling resistances of the rheostats of the branches as a function of the measured current so as to maintain a current intensity passing through the rheostats to be below a threshold.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an audio system may include a first set of speakers arranged in a first area, a second set of speakers arranged in a second area, an audio source for supplying sound signals to the speakers, and at least one detector for detecting the location of a user and for supplying a location signal to the audio source. The first area and the second area may be substantially non-overlapping. The audio source may be configured for controlling the sound signals to the speakers so as to produce a sound field having a position. The audio source may further be configured for adjusting, in response to the at least one location signal, the position of the sound field when a user moves from the first area to the second area. As a result, the position of the sound field may substantially coincide with the location of the user.

Abstract: A method to determine a position and a state of a personal activity monitor worn by a user, such personal activity monitor comprising a motion sensor formed as an at least 3-axis accelerometer and a processor unit, the method comprising the steps of determining a number of changes of predominant axis per time period, and comparing it with exceeds a first predetermined threshold in order to infer a wrist worn condition, the method comprising the steps of determining a current level of activity and a temperature criterion to infer that the personal activity monitor is actually worn by the user and that the user has entered a sleep phase, or to infer that the user has emerged from sleep.

Abstract: A method for estimating the elevation change traveled by a user, said method using a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor, the pressure sensor being adapted to be held fixed to the user, the method comprising: a)—an operation of periodically sampling raw pressure values, reading the current raw pressure at a first sampling frequency, the raw values being stored in the form of pressure or the corresponding altitude in a first buffer (B1), b)—a filtering operation based on the raw values stored in the first buffer, in order to determine filtered values, c)—a variance calculation, performed on at least a portion of the filtered values, in order to determine a condition for including the elevation changes corresponding to the observed pressure or altitude differences.

Abstract: An electrical power supply system has electrical energy storage modules and an interconnection interface. Each module includes connection terminals of opposite polarities and an energy storage element connected between them. The interface includes pairs of input terminals and output terminals for a load's power supply. Each pair of input terminals connects removably to connection terminals of a respective storage module. The interface forms parallel branches between the two output terminals. Each includes a storage element. Each branch includes a rheostat in series with a corresponding storage element of the branch. The interface includes a device for measuring current passing through each of the branches, and a control circuit for controlling resistances of the rheostats of the branches as a function of the measured current so as to maintain a current intensity passing through the rheostats to be below a threshold.

Abstract: A method and device for manufacturing an ice cream dessert that includes a built-in ice cream confectionery decoration deposited in the form of a gathered frill folded over on itself, the folds of which run alternately in one direction then in the opposite direction by extrusion from a set of moving nozzles with flattened end-piece with slot-shaped nozzle outlet placed above a moving support. The apparatus includes a source of cold ice cream composition supplying at least one extruded ribbon of ice cream composition at a temperature of ?6° C. or below, a support for the set of moving nozzles which is given an oscillating movement transversely with respect to the moving support, and a mechanical device for setting the oscillating support in motion. The method can be practiced by operation of the device.

Abstract: A method and device for manufacturing an ice cream dessert that includes a built-in ice cream confectionery decoration deposited in the form of a gathered frill folded over on itself, the folds of which run alternately in one direction then in the opposite direction by extrusion from a set of moving nozzles with flattened end-piece with slot-shaped nozzle outlet placed above a moving support. The apparatus includes a source of cold ice cream composition supplying at least one extruded ribbon of ice cream composition at a temperature of −6° C. or below, a support for the set of moving nozzles which is given an oscillating movement transversely with respect to the moving support, and a mechanical device for setting the oscillating support in motion. The method can be practiced by operation of the device.

Abstract: Particles which provide a foodstuff binding agent which is dispersible in hot water and hot milk have a farinaceous or proteinaceous material core, an emulsifier coating layer about the core and a fat coating layer about the emulsifier layer, the emulsifier being, in particular, a phospholipid or a sucroglyceride and the fat being one which has a melting point of above 35.degree. C. The particles are prepared by dissolving an emulsifier in an apolar lipid composition, including a liquid oil, and spraying the lipid composition containing the emulsifier onto farinaceous and/or protein particles to coat the particles and thereafter, (a) melting an edible fat and spraying the melted fat onto the coated particles to coat the emulsifier-coated particles with the fat or and then, cooling the twice-coated particles, or (b) combining a ground particulate fat with the coated particles and coating the coated particles with the fat in the solid state.