Abstract: A method of processing data for video encoding, comprising the following steps: obtaining a current coding entity of a current video frame to encode, said current frame to encode being segmented according to a plurality of coding entities, each coding entity comprising a plurality of coding units, and for a current coding unit of the current coding entity obtained: determining whether there are neighbouring pixels outside the current coding entity that can be used for generating an outside coding unit predictor for predicting said current coding unit, enabling, based on a result of said determining step, use of neighbouring pixels outside the current coding entity, for generating at least one outside coding unit predictor for predicting the current coding unit, and selecting, using at least one weighting criterion applied to the at least one outside coding unit predictor, a coding unit predictor among a default coding unit and the at least one outside coding unit predictor.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for transmitting a multi-channel data stream comprising frames comprising a plurality of channels, the transmitting being done via a multi-transport tunnel from a first tunnel end-point to a second tunnel end-point, the multi-transport tunnel implementing at least one first carrier supporting a transport protocol with acknowledgement and at least one second carrier supporting a transport protocol without acknowledgement. More specifically, the invention proposes to introduce a delay in the sending of data (<<of high importance>>) via the first carrier as compared with the sending of data (<<of lesser importance>>) via the second carrier. Thus the invention guarantees the order of arrival of channels that are associated with a same piece of synchronization but are transmitted on distinct first and second carriers and come from the separation of a same multi-channel data frame.

Abstract: A method is proposed for providing a remedy to the problem of address conflict when setting up a communications tunnel between a first tunnel end-point of a first communications sub-network and a second tunnel end-point of a second communications sub-network distinct from said first sub-network, in proposing an efficient method for the dynamic management of the address spaces of each sub-network, implemented by a tunnel end-point upon detection of a request for linking two sub-networks by a tunnel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an analysis server that is adapted to guide a client device to log in to a wide area network like the Internet. The analysis server includes a reception module configured to receive from a client device network information, the network information containing at least part of a message transmitted to the client device by an authentication server; an analysis engine configured to analyze the network information based on a set of rules; a builder module configured to build procedural information based on the result of the analysis, the procedural information containing instructions adapted to configure the client device to reply to the message sent by the authentication server; and a transmission module configured to transmit the procedural information to the client device.

Abstract: Data of a stream to be stimulated is transmitted from a sender device to a receiver device through a network segment. An input device of the network segment determines a starting packet in transit (packets transmitted but not yet acknowledged by the receiver device), selects, as a function of a consumption of a target bandwidth for the stream, packets of the stream following the starting packet, temporarily stores selected packets received from the sender device, transmits to the sender device an anticipated positive acknowledgement message for each selected packet on behalf of the receiver device, transmits the selected packets to the receiver device, and discards stored selected packets corresponding to positive acknowledgements of transmitted selected packets.

Abstract: A wall integrable multisensory therapy device for securement in a wall of a room dedicated for physiological therapeutic treatment is described. The device has a convection conduit with a bottom air intake and a top air outlet. A blower is secured between the inlet port and outlet port to heat air convected therethrough. Associated with the convection conduit is a front panel incorporating therein audio speakers and two different light sources, one being a white light source and the other being a colored light source. The white light source provides a luminotherapeutic sensation and the colored light source provides a chromotherapeutic sensation. The heated air provides a thermotherapeutic sensation. An aromatic liquid dispenser is also associated with the front panel provides an aromatherapeutic sensation. An audio transmitter equipped with speakers provides for a relaxing sensation of hearing to a user person.

Abstract: A method is proposed for managing a transmission of data streams on a transport channel of a tunnel, the transmission of each stream being performed on the transport channel according to a transport protocol scheduled by packets and with acknowledgment, the tunnel being implemented between a first and a second tunnel end-point connected respectively to a first and a second sub-network, each stream being transmitted from a sender device to a receiver device, one device among the sender device and the receiver device being connected to the first sub-network and the other to the second sub-network.

Abstract: The method of verifying multimedia entities according to the invention to determine whether a first multimedia entity matches a second multimedia entity, is characterized in that it comprises a step of selecting from a plurality of second multimedia entities, by a content-based search, a set of second multimedia entities close to the first multimedia entity, and a step of deciding as to at least one match between the first multimedia entity and at least one second multimedia entity of the set of second multimedia entities, based on a comparison between the first multimedia entity and the second multimedia entities of the set.

Abstract: A method is proposed for transmitting packets of a two-way passenger data stream set up between first and second terminal devices. The passenger stream is compliant with a passenger transport protocol with acknowledgement defining a plurality of packet categories, and is intended to be encapsulated by a manager device according to an encapsulating transport protocol with acknowledgement. The manager device obtains a packet of the passenger stream transmitted from the first terminal device to the second terminal device, makes a first check to see if the packet obtained belongs to at least one predetermined category among the plurality of packet categories and, in the event that the first check is positive, encapsulates at least one part of the data of the obtained packet according to an encapsulating transport protocol without acknowledgement.

Abstract: In a tunnel incoming end-point, for each data packet, the data packet coming from a source device belonging to a same sub-network as the tunnel incoming end-point is received. An effective channel from among the transmission channels is selected, as a function of a protocol associated with the payload data contained in the received packet, and of a piece of information on quality of transport linked to current conditions of transmission on the transmission channels, the piece of information depending on the protocol associated with the payload data contained in the received packet. The received packet is then encapsulated, according to a transport protocol associated with the effective channel, used to obtain a packet to be sent, and the packet to be sent in the tunnel are transmitted on the effective channel selected.

Abstract: In order to parameterize, within a communication network, a bridge to be put in communication with at least one element to be connected to said bridge, said bridge comprising at least one created port, a parameter representing a predetermined waiting period and corresponding to a time for detection by said bridge, during a phase of listening to the data received by said at least one created port, of the presence of any communication loop within said network, is determined; a filtering of said at least one created port is activated, said filtering being adapted to prevent the sending and reception by said at least one created port of inter-bridge management messages; the bridge is configured with said parameter thus determined; a new port of said bridge is created with a view to setting up communication with said at least one element; and said filtering is deactivated.

Abstract: A method is proposed for transmitting a multi-channel data stream comprising frames comprising a plurality of channels, the transmitting being done through a multi-transport tunnel from a first tunnel end-point to a second tunnel end-point, the multi-transport tunnel implementing a first carrier supporting a transport protocol with acknowledgement and a second carrier supporting a transport protocol without acknowledgement. The invention aims more specifically at averting or limiting the phenomena of interruptions in the rendering of a multi-channel stream in transit on a tunnel, and more particularly at providing a transport technique enabling regular and uninterrupted delivery of the multi-channel stream while at the same time reducing the memory resources needed at reception.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for transmitting a multi-channel data stream comprising frames comprising a plurality of channels, the transmitting being done via a multi-transport tunnel from a first tunnel end-point to a second tunnel end-point, the multi-transport tunnel implementing at least one first carrier supporting a transport protocol with acknowledgement and at least one second carrier supporting a transport protocol without acknowledgement. More specifically, the invention proposes to introduce a delay in the sending of data (<<of high importance>>) via the first carrier as compared with the sending of data (<<of lesser importance>>) via the second carrier. Thus the invention guarantees the order of arrival of channels that are associated with a same piece of synchronization but are transmitted on distinct first and second carriers and come from the separation of a same multi-channel data frame.

Abstract: A method is proposed for providing a remedy to the problem of address conflict when setting up a communications tunnel between a first tunnel end-point of a first communications sub-network and a second tunnel end-point of a second communications sub-network distinct from said first sub-network, in proposing an efficient method for the dynamic management of the address spaces of each sub-network, implemented by a tunnel end-point upon detection of a request for linking two sub-networks by a tunnel.

Abstract: A wall integrable multisensory therapy device for securement in a wall of a room dedicated for physiological therapeutic treatment is described. The device has a convection conduit with a bottom air intake and a top air outlet. A blower is secured between the inlet port and outlet port to heat air convected therethrough. Associated with the convection conduit is a front panel incorporating therein audio speakers and two different light sources, one being a white light source and the other being a colored light source. The white light source provides a luminotherapeutic sensation and the colored light source provides a chromotherapeutic sensation. The heated air provides a thermotherapeutic sensation. An aromatic liquid dispenser is also associated with the front panel provides an aromatherapeutic sensation. An audio transmitter equipped with speakers provides for a relaxing sensation of hearing to a user person.

Abstract: A method is proposed for managing a transmission of data streams on a transport channel of a tunnel, the transmission of each stream being performed on the transport channel according to a transport protocol scheduled by packets and with acknowledgment, the tunnel being implemented between a first and a second tunnel end-point connected respectively to a first and a second sub-network, each stream being transmitted from a sender device to a receiver device, one device among the sender device and the receiver device being connected to the first sub-network and the other to the second sub-network.

Abstract: A method is proposed for the management of mechanisms to enhance data stream transmission on a tunnel supported by a main communications network, the transmission of each stream being done according to a frame transport protocol with acknowledgment, the tunnel being implemented between first and second tunnel end-points connected respectively to first and second sub-networks, each stream being transmitted from a sender device to a receiver device through the tunnel, one of the devices which are the sender device and the receiver device being connected to the first sub-network and the other being connected to the second sub-network.

Abstract: A method is proposed for transmitting data of a stream to be stimulated, coming from a sender device to a receiver device through a network segment and according to a protocol for packet transportation with acknowledgement.

Abstract: A method is proposed for the transmission of data packets in a tunnel interconnecting two sub-networks in order to form a general communications network, the tunnel being implemented between two tunnel end-points, each of the sub-networks comprising a distinct tunnel end-point among the tunnel end-points, the tunnel implementing at least two transmission channels, the method being implemented by one of the tunnel end-points, known as a tunnel incoming end-point.

Abstract: A hydromassaging bathing tub is provided with jets disposed at various locations about side walls thereof. At least some of these jets are oriented to generate massaging water flows over a bottom wall of the bathing tub. A seat is secured between opposed ones of the side walls of the tub whereby to support the buttocks of a bather seated thereon at an elevated position over the bottom wall whereby the massaging water flows which are directed over the bottom wall will massage the bather from underneath portions of its body.