Patents by Inventor Alain Choquet
Alain Choquet has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9539515Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: TOUCHTUNES Music CorporationInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20160199735Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Tony MASTRONARDI, Alain CHOQUET
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Patent number: 9292999Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATIONInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20150371493Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Tony MASTRONARDI, Alain CHOQUET
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Patent number: 9149727Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20140378215Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Tony MASTRONARDI, Alain CHOQUET
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Patent number: 8840479Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20130267305Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Guy NATHAN, Tony MASTRONARDI, Alain CHOQUET
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Patent number: 8469820Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: TouchTunes Music CorporationInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet
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Patent number: 8256945Abstract: An interior lining component for a motor vehicle made from an opaque material skin and capable of transmitting a visible light from one side of the component to the other side of the component. The component may include an embroidery pattern performed in the opaque material skin that transmits the visible light coming from at least one light source located behind the component. The embroidery may be formed with a light transmitting member, such as transparent thread applied to the opaque material of the component.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20100279775Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATIONInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet
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Patent number: 7749083Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Touchtunes Music CorporationInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet
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Patent number: 7673574Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a method for joining at least two portions or sections of clothing or covering materials in the form of pieces of flexible skins, the materials of the two pieces of skin having a similar or different thickness and/or rigidity or folding stiffness, the join being formed between and along two edges folded opposite one another and in contact end to end of said pieces of skin, so as to form a joining line.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Francois Nelias, Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20090316401Abstract: An interior lining component for a motor vehicle made from an opaque material skin and capable of transmitting a visible light from one side of the component to the other side of the component. The component may include an embroidery pattern performed in the opaque material skin that transmits the visible light coming from at least one light source located behind the component. The embroidery may be formed with a light transmitting member, such as transparent thread applied to the opaque material of the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20080145604Abstract: The subject matter of the present invention is a method for joining at least two portions or sections of clothing or covering materials in the form of pieces of flexible skins, the materials of the two pieces of skin having a similar or different thickness and/or rigidity or folding stiffness, the join being formed between and along two edges folded opposite one another and in contact end to end of said pieces of skin, so as to form a joining line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Francois Nelias, Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20060092130Abstract: A human machine interface includes user control with a touch sensor, a controller, and a display. The controller is configured to control the display based on the touch sensor. When the touch sensor senses contact with the user control, the controller activates the display. In addition, the controller may display a symbol corresponding to the user setting manipulated by the user control and a graphic indicating the level of the user setting.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Alain Choquet, Michael Weiss, Simon Harris
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Publication number: 20060092129Abstract: A human machine interface includes a knob with an integrated electronic display located in the center of the knob. The knob may be used for operation with multiple functions corresponding to a menu on the electronic display. A plurality of buttons are located about the knob in the form of a circle and correspond to menu selections provided on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: Alain Choquet, Michael Weiss, Simon Harris
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Publication number: 20060082545Abstract: A human machine interface includes user control, a controller, a display, and a proximity sensor. The controller is configured to control the display based on the proximity sensor. When an object is sensed by the proximity sensor the controller activates the display. In addition, the controller may display information corresponding to the user setting manipulated by the human machine interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Alain Choquet, Michael Weiss, Slmon Harris
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Patent number: 6877674Abstract: The invention relates to a fitting for a motor vehicle, in particular a dashboard. The permitting the circulation of at least one stream of air, along a given path, behind at least one thickness of material defining a face of the fitting. The fitting further includes means for diffusing an active compound into the at least one stream of air. The diffusing means are capable of being introduced, wholly or in part, through at least one orifice, or passing through the thicknesses of material. The loading orifices being orientated transversely to the path of the stream. The diffusing means are held in the area of the thickness or thicknesses of material.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2001Date of Patent: April 12, 2005Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Alain Choquet
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Publication number: 20040209686Abstract: The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATIONInventors: Guy Nathan, Tony Mastronardi, Alain Choquet