Abstract: According to the invention, the component to be ruptured comprises an alternation of oblong pre-cut zones and of non-pre-cut zones and the pyrotechnique rupture device (1) with detonating cord (2) comprises an alternation of sections (1.1) for rupturing said non-pre-cut zones and of inflatable sections (1.2) for parting the broken parts of said component.

Abstract: According to the invention, this piece comprises: a base section piece (1) provided with a projecting longitudinal heel (4) delimiting a longitudinal groove (7); a longitudinal pyrotechnic cord laid in said groove; and a plurality of consecutive section piece portions (2) fixed one after the other to said base section piece (1) by first fixing means (9). Between the consecutive section piece portions (2) are second fixing means (18), distributed along said base section piece (1) and independent of said first fixing means (9), enabling said pyrotechnic cord to be fixed and positioned relative to said base section piece (1).

Abstract: An expansion tube of a detonating pyrotechnic rupture piece is open next to pre-established rupture zones and, inside said open expansion tube there is disposed a sealed bladder which contains a pyrotechnic fuse.

Abstract: According to the invention, the device (1) comprises a bolt (6) including a locking member (9) which is mounted such that it can slide with respect to a first component (2) and can adopt a locked position in which the locking member (9) retains the second component (3) and an unlocked position in which the locking member (9) releases the second component (2), the transition from the locked position to the unlocked position taking place under the action of pyrotechnic means (5). In addition, a branch (4) that is at least partially deformable under the action of the pyrotechnic means (5) is arranged with respect to the bolt (6) in such a way that the transition from the locked position to the unlocked position takes place by means of the deformation of said branch (4).

Abstract: According to the invention, the component to be ruptured comprises an alternation of oblong pre-cut zones and of non-pre-cut zones and the pyrotechnique rupture device (1) with detonating cord (2) comprises an alternation of sections (1.1) for rupturing said non-pre-cut zones and of inflatable sections (1.2) for parting the broken parts of said component.

Abstract: An expansion tube of a detonating pyrotechnic rupture piece is open next to pre-established rupture zones and, inside said open expansion tube there is disposed a sealed bladder which contains a pyrotechnic fuse.

Abstract: According to the invention, this piece comprises: e base section piece (1) provided with a projecting longitudinal heel (4) delimiting a longitudinal groove (7), a longitudinal pyrotechnic cord laid in said groove; and a plurality of consecutive section piece portions (2) fixed one after the other to said base section piece (1) by first fixing means (9). Between the consecutive section piece portions (2) are second fixing means (18), distributed along said base section piece (1) and independent of said first fixing means (9), enabling said pyrotechnic cord to be fixed and positioned relative to said base section piece (1).

Abstract: Temporary connection and pyrotechnic separation device with a longitudinal axis (X) comprising a pyrotechnic expansion tube (14) mounted in a space (11) formed in a connection zone between a first (2) and second assembly (4) to be separated, the second assembly (4) being formed of a stack of plies (12.1, 12.2) bonded together, the two assemblies (2, 4) being connected to each other by two metal parts (10.1, 10.2), said metal parts being fixed onto the first assembly and bonded onto the outer plies (12.1) of the second assembly (4), the bonding area between said outer ply (12.1) and the adjacent inner ply (12.2) is less than the bonding area between two inner plies (12.2) forming a fuse ply, such that, when the pyrotechnic expansion tube (14) is used, the outer ply (12.1) separates from the adjacent inner ply.

Abstract: According to the invention, the device (1) comprises a bolt (6) including a locking member (9) which is mounted such that it can slide with respect to a first component (2) and can adopt a locked position in which the locking member (9) retains the second component (3) and an unlocked position in which the locking member (9) releases the second component (2), the transition from the locked position to the unlocked position taking place under the action of pyrotechnic means (5). In addition, a branch (4) that is at least partially deformable under the action of the pyrotechnic means (5) is arranged with respect to the holt (6) in such a way that the transition from the locked position to the unlocked position takes place by means of the deformation of said branch (4).

Abstract: Temporary connection and pyrotechnic separation device with a longitudinal axis (X) comprising a pyrotechnic expansion tube (14) mounted in a space (11) formed in a connection zone between a first (2) and second assembly (4) to be separated, the second assembly (4) being formed of a stack of plies (12.1, 12.2) bonded together, the two assemblies (2, 4) being connected to each other by two metal parts (10.1, 10.2), said metal parts being fixed onto the first assembly and bonded onto the outer plies (12.1) of the second assembly (4), the bonding area between said outer ply (12.1) and the adjacent inner ply (12.2) is less than the bonding area between two inner plies (12.2) forming a fuse ply, such that, when the pyrotechnic expansion tube (14) is used, the outer ply (12.1) separates from the adjacent inner ply.

Abstract: A pyrotechnically-ruptureable composite structural component, intended to transmit forces between first and second structural elements, has an elongate pyrotechnic detonation separation component incorporated in the structural component for breaking the structural component and separating the first and second elements. The structural component has a first part in which the pyrotechnic separation component is incorporated and which is able to be connected to the first element, and a second part that connects to the second element. The first and second parts are rigidly assembled via their free ends, which are the opposite ends to the first and second elements respectively. The rigid assembly has a damper arranged between the free ends of the first and second elements so as to damp a detonation shock propagating to the free end of the first part when the pyrotechnic separation component is detonated.

Abstract: Wireless communication is established between a vehicle having one or more on-board diagnostic systems and a mobile phone. Automotive diagnostic data is received by the mobile phone to indicate, for example, that maintenance is required for the vehicle or the occurrence of an event such as an airbag deployment or security breach. Automotive diagnostic data is uploaded from the mobile phone to a service center to generate service call reminders, welfare checks or to track vehicle performance, system usage or component wear.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for controlling the electronic device are disclosed. The electronic device includes at least one interface, a processor and a video processor. The interface receives a first audio signal and a first video signal. The processor receives either the first audio signal or the first video signal and compares a characteristic of that signal against a threshold value. The processor also outputs a first control signal, based on the comparison. The video processor receives the first control signal and outputs a composite video signal in response to the first control signal comprised of a television program or content retrieved from a DVD and an icon.

Abstract: A method using a wireless telephone (102) for placing a call is provided. The method includes receiving (202) a media stream over a first channel (110). The method also includes rendering (204) the media stream on the wireless telephone. Moreover, the method opens (206) a second channel (116) for a voice call while receiving the media stream over the first channel.

Abstract: A media clip, such as a video clip or an audio/video clip, is provided as a ringback tone for an incoming call. A specific media clip may be dedicated for specific callers or for a group of callers. A processor detects an incoming call and determines if a media clip is assigned for the caller based on communication information associated with the caller such as Caller ID. The processor may also determine that the original ringback tones should be provided to an individual caller. The media clips may be downloaded to the processor by a user and may be assigned to specific callers by the user.

Abstract: A method for monitoring motion of an entity within a predetermined boundary established using a location detection technology. Sensor data is acquired from a motion sensor that senses non-positional movement of the entity and is attachable to the entity. A learned movement pattern associated with the entity is accessed. Computing techniques are used to analyze the acquired sensor data in relationship to the learned movement pattern. A current movement pattern is identified based on the analysis. It is determined whether the current movement pattern is a reportable movement pattern, and if so, a predetermined action is performed.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for testing for an open port of an endpoint device in a communication network is described. A test request message is sent from the endpoint device to a server. The test request message is configured to request the server to send a test message to a port of the endpoint device using a protocol. The port is polled for the test message during a time period. The port is indicated as being open if the test message is received by the endpoint device at the port before expiration of the time period. A connect failure message is sent to the server if the test message is not received by the endpoint device at the port before expiration of the time period. The connect failure message may be configured to request the server to send another test message to the endpoint device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite structural part comprising pyrotechnic detonating rupture means. According to the invention, in addition to pyrotechnic separation means (16), the structural part (1) also comprises means (27) for absorbing the detonating shock produced by said pyrotechnic separation means (16).

Abstract: At least one computer-readable medium encoded with instructions is provided which, when executed by a processor, performs a method including the steps of: receiving a message containing a notification from a vendor that provides a product or service to a customer; and forwarding the notification to a broadband terminal of the customer over a broadband communications system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus 100 provided for providing time-of-day data to a networked device 102-107. The method begins by receiving a telephony signal that includes time-of-day data and extracting the time-of-day data from the telephony signal. The time-of-day data is then transmitted to the networked device 102-107 over a communication network.