Patents by Inventor Boris Mayer-St-Onge
Boris Mayer-St-Onge 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: 9850108Abstract: A movement device is moved along an X axis and a Y axis by providing a sensor configured to measure angle of rotation of at least one of a first and a second kinematic link about a respective axis of rotation. A force is imparted on the first and second kinematic links such that an angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is achieved. The angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is determined. The movement device is moved along the X axis and/or the Y axis in response to the determination of the angle of rotation of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation until first and second kinematic links are vertical.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Universite LavalInventors: Dalong Gao, Alexandre Lecours, Thierry Laliberte, Simon Foucault, Clement Gosselin, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Roland J. Menassa, Pierre-Luc Belzile
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Publication number: 20170183202Abstract: A movement device is moved along an X axis and a Y axis by providing a sensor configured to measure angle of rotation of at least one of a first and a second kinematic link about a respective axis of rotation. A force is imparted on the first and second kinematic links such that an angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is achieved. The angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is determined. The movement device is moved along the X axis and/or the Y axis in response to the determination of the angle of rotation of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation until first and second kinematic links are vertical.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Univesite LavalInventors: Dalong Gao, Alexandre Lecours, Thierry Laliberte, Simon Foucault, Clement Gosselin, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Roland J. Menassa, Pierre-Luc Belzile
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Patent number: 9630815Abstract: A movement device is moved along an X axis and a Y axis by providing a sensor configured to measure angle of rotation of at least one of a first and a second kinematic link about a respective axis of rotation. A force is imparted on the first and second kinematic links such that an angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is achieved. The angular displacement of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation is determined. The movement device is moved along the X axis and/or the Y axis in response to the determination of the angle of rotation of the first and second kinematic links about the respective axis of rotation until first and second kinematic links are vertical.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Universite LavalInventors: Dalong Gao, Alexandre Lecours, Thierry Laliberte, Simon Foucault, Clement Gosselin, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Roland J. Menassa, Pierre-Luc Belzile
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Patent number: 9308645Abstract: A method of inferring intentions of an operator to move a robotic system includes monitoring the intention of the operator, with a controller. The intention of the operator is inferred to be one of a desired acceleration and a desired deceleration. The intention of the operator is also as a desired velocity. Admittance parameters are modified as a function of at least one of the inferred acceleration, deceleration, and velocity.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Universite LavalInventors: Alexandre Lecours, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao
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Patent number: 9266440Abstract: A robotic charging station for charging a battery of an electric vehicle includes a base plate, a riser coupled with the base plate and extending substantially transverse to the base plate, and a robotic arm. The robotic arm extends from the riser and supports an end effector. The end effector includes a plurality of electrical contacts configured to couple with a receptacle disposed on the electric vehicle. The robotic arm is configured to move the end effector in three degrees of motion.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Universite LavalInventors: Dalong Gao, Neil David McKay, Matthew J Reiland, Simon Foucault, Marc-Antoine LaCasse, Thierry Laliberte, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Alexandre Lecours, Clement Gosselin, David E. Milburn, Linda Y. Harkenrider
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Patent number: 8985354Abstract: A movement system includes a bridge crane, a trolley, and a movement device. The movement device includes an attachment portion, a plurality of housings, first and second curved elements, a cable, and a cable angle sensor. The curved elements are pivotally attached to housings and perpendicularly overlap with one another such that a first slot defined in the first curved element is perpendicular to a second slot defined in the second curved element. The first curved element is pivotable about a first axis and the second curved element is configured to pivot about a second axis. The cable extends from the attachment portion and through each of the slots. The cable is pivotable to angularly displace at least one of the curved elements about a respective axis. The cable angle sensor is configured to measure the angular displacement of the at least one of the first and second curved elements.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Univerersite LavalInventors: Alexandre Lecours, Simon Foucault, Thierry Laliberte, Clement Gosselin, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Dalong Gao, Roland J. Menassa
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Publication number: 20130253702Abstract: A method of inferring intentions of an operator to move a robotic system includes monitoring the intention of the operator, with a controller. The intention of the operator is inferred to be one of a desired acceleration and a desired deceleration. The intention of the operator is also as a desired velocity. Admittance parameters are modified as a function of at least one of the inferred acceleration, deceleration, and velocity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicants: UNIVERSITE LAVAL, GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Alexandre Lecours, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao
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Publication number: 20130076902Abstract: A robotic charging station for charging a battery of an electric vehicle includes a base plate, a riser coupled with the base plate and extending substantially transverse to the base plate, and a robotic arm. The robotic arm extends from the riser and supports an end effector. The end effector includes a plurality of electrical contacts configured to couple with a receptacle disposed on the electric vehicle. The robotic arm is configured to move the end effector in three degrees of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicants: Universite Laval, GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Dalong Gao, Neil David Mc Kay, Matthew J. Reiland, Simon Foucault, Marc-Antoine Lacasse, Thierry Laliberte, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Alexandre Lecours, Clement Gosselin, David E. Milburn, Linda Y. Harkenrider
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Patent number: 8392023Abstract: A robotic system includes a robot for moving a payload in response to a calculated input force. Sensors in respective sensor housings are connected to a handle, each sensor including a light emitter and receiver. The sensors measure a light beam received by a respective receiver. A controller calculates the calculated input force using received light. Each sensor housing modifies an interruption of the light beam in a sensor when the actual input force is applied, and the controller controls the robot using the calculated input force. A method of controlling the robot includes emitting the light beam, flexing a portion of the sensor housing(s) using the actual input force to interrupt the light beam, and using a host machine to calculate the calculated input force as a function of the portion of the light beam received by the light receiver. The robot is controlled using the calculated input force.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Universite LavalInventors: Vincent Duchaine, Noemie Paradis, Thierry Laliberte, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao
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Patent number: 8181799Abstract: An actuation system includes a bridge crane, a trolley, and an end effector and is configured for moving a payload. A first actuator is operatively connected to the bridge crane. The bridge crane is configured for moving along an X axis in response to the first actuator being actuated. The trolley extends from the bridge crane. A second actuator is operatively connected to the trolley. The trolley is configured for moving along a Y axis in response to the second actuator being actuated. The end effector extends from the trolley and is configured for supporting a payload. A third actuator is operatively connected to the end effector. The end effector is configured for rotating about the Z axis in response to the third actuator being actuated to rotate the end effector. Each actuator is disposed in spaced relationship to the bridge crane, the trolley, and the end effector.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Universite LavalInventors: Thierry Laliberte, Clement Gosselin, Simon Foucault, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Dalong Gao, Robert J. Scheuerman
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Publication number: 20110129320Abstract: A robotic system includes a robot for moving a payload in response to a calculated input force. Sensors in respective sensor housings are connected to a handle, each sensor including a light emitter and receiver. The sensors measure a light beam received by a respective receiver. A controller calculates the calculated input force using received light. Each sensor housing modifies an interruption of the light beam in a sensor when the actual input force is applied, and the controller controls the robot using the calculated input force. A method of controlling the robot includes emitting the light beam, flexing a portion of the sensor housing(s) using the actual input force to interrupt the light beam, and using a host machine to calculate the calculated input force as a function of the portion of the light beam received by the light receiver. The robot is controlled using the calculated input force.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Vincent Duchaine, Noemie Paradis, Thierry Laliberte, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Clement Gosselin, Dalong Gao
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Publication number: 20110127229Abstract: An actuation system includes a bridge crane, a trolley, and an end effector and is configured for moving a payload. A first actuator is operatively connected to the bridge crane. The bridge crane is configured for moving along an X axis in response to the first actuator being actuated. The trolley extends from the bridge crane. A second actuator is operatively connected to the trolley. The trolley is configured for moving along a Y axis in response to the second actuator being actuated. The end effector extends from the trolley and is configured for supporting a payload. A third actuator is operatively connected to the end effector. The end effector is configured for rotating about the Z axis in response to the third actuator being actuated to rotate the end effector. Each actuator is disposed in spaced relationship to the bridge crane, the trolley, and the end effector.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Thierry Laliberte, Clement Gosselin, Simon Foucault, Boris Mayer-St-Onge, Dalong Gao, Robert J. Scheuerman