Automaton Charlie by François Junod performing at Jaquet-Droz in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Charlie, the extraordinary automaton concepted by François Junod for Jaquet Droz, synchronised by Dietlin and performing at Jaquet-Droz in La Chaux-de-Fonds.

Programming with a plug-&-play reprogramming card :

So, just how will that work?
Our display cases run programs making it feasible to synchronise motors, videos, smart (LCD) glass, lighting, projectors, movement sensors, etc.
Once our showcases are dispatched to the four corners of the world and have been in use for a few months, the problem of updating their programming arises.
How can the showcase be easily reprogrammed to give it the necessary facelift?
Well, simply inserting a smart card enables the showcase to boot up the new program in the twinkling of an eye, refreshing it and making it ready for its next round of adventures...

PS: the smart cards make it feasible to boot up a new program as well as factor in new configuration parameters (distance or proximity sensor; strength of LED lights, etc.)

This system, compatible for all displays and showcases made since 2005, will automatically be provided for all 2013 showcases.