Patents by Inventor Danny BRETON

Danny BRETON 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).

  • Patent number: 10593409
    Abstract: Memory device comprising flash memory and method for controlling a write speed of a bus transmitting data for storage on the flash memory. The flash memory of the memory device comprises a plurality of physical blocks for writing data transmitted over the bus from a host device to the memory device. The writing of data in any one of the plurality of physical blocks is preceded by an erase of the physical block. The memory device also comprises a memory device controller controlling a write speed of the bus. The write speed of the bus defines a transmission rate at which data are transmitted over the bus from the host device to the memory device, for further writing on the flash memory. The control of the write speed of the bus comprises adapting the transmission rate based on a number of physical blocs erased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: DISTECH CONTROLS INC.
    Inventors: Francois Gervais, Danny Breton
  • Publication number: 20190115082
    Abstract: Memory device comprising flash memory and method for controlling a write speed of a bus transmitting data for storage on the flash memory. The flash memory of the memory device comprises a plurality of physical blocks for writing data transmitted over the bus from a host device to the memory device. The writing of data in any one of the plurality of physical blocks is preceded by an erase of the physical block. The memory device also comprises a memory device controller controlling a write speed of the bus. The write speed of the bus defines a transmission rate at which data are transmitted over the bus from the host device to the memory device, for further writing on the flash memory. The control of the write speed of the bus comprises adapting the transmission rate based on a number of physical blocs erased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: Distech Controls Inc.
    Inventors: Francois GERVAIS, Danny BRETON
  • Patent number: 10070470
    Abstract: An environment control device (ECD) providing a Wi-Fi hotspot for accessing the Internet. The ECD comprises a communication module with a Wi-Fi hotspot functionality for establishing a Wi-Fi hotspot at the ECD, and a mesh client functionality for communicating over a mesh network. The communication module provides for exchanging environmental data with at least another ECD, over one of the Wi-Fi hotspot or mesh network. It also provides for receiving upstream Internet data from at least one user terminal over the Wi-Fi hotspot, and forwarding the upstream Internet data to another ECD over the mesh network. It further provides for receiving downstream Internet data from another ECD over the mesh network, and forwarding the downstream Internet data to the at least one user terminal over the Wi-Fi hotspot. The ECD providing the Wi-Fi hotspot for accessing the Internet may be a daisy-chained ECD controlled by a master ECD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: DISTECH CONTROLS INC.
    Inventors: Francois Gervais, Danny Breton, Francois Ouellet
  • Patent number: 9924243
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an environment control device (ECD) and a method using a wireless communication infrastructure for exchanging environmental data. The wireless communication infrastructure comprises a first Wi-Fi hotspot, and at least one of a second Wi-Fi hotspot and a mesh network. The ECD comprises a communication module for exchanging environmental data with at least another device over the wireless communication infrastructure. The communication module is capable of establishing the first Wi-Fi hotspot, associating with the second Wi-Fi hotspot, and communicating over the mesh network. The ECD further comprises a processing module capable of processing environmental data received from the other device via the wireless communication infrastructure, and/or transmitting generated environmental data to the other device via the wireless communication infrastructure. The ECD may consist of an environment controller, a sensor, a controlled appliance, and a relay for wired devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: DISTECH CONTROLS INC.
    Inventors: Steve Lupien, Pascal Gratton, Danny Breton
  • Patent number: 9924021
    Abstract: Environment controllers for the configuration and control of a plurality of smart light fixtures. A master environment controller exchange data with a fixture management server and a plurality of slave environment controllers. Each slave environment controller is in charge of controlling a plurality of light fixtures. The master environment controller receives a command targeting a particular light fixture from the fixture management server. The environment controller determines a target slave environment controller in charge of controlling the particular light fixture, among the plurality of slave environment controllers. The master environment controller forwards the received command to the target slave environment controller. The target slave environment controller further transmits the forwarded command to the particular light fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: DISTECH CONTROLS INC.
    Inventors: Danny Breton, Patrice Soucy, Iliass Yousfi, Ugo Sdruscia
  • Patent number: 9838959
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an environment control device (ECD) and a method. The ECD and method comprise a first communication interface, a second communication interface of the Wi-Fi type, and a processing unit. The processing unit sends a DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface. The processing unit also configures the ECD to operate the second communication interface as a Wi-Fi Access Point if a DHCP-OFFER message is received in response to the DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface. The processing unit also configures the ECD to operate the second communication interface as a Wi-Fi hotspot if no DHCP-OFFER message is received in response to the DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: DISTECH CONTROLS INC
    Inventor: Danny Breton
  • Patent number: 9819544
    Abstract: A master device, daisy-chained devices, and a method for configuring the daisy-chained devices are provided. The master device generates a signal having a pre-determined base frequency, and outputs the signal generated to a first device in the daisy chain communication configuration. Each daisy-chained device receives an input signal, having an input frequency, from a previous daisy-chained device. Each daisy-chained device generates an output signal having an output frequency different to and based on the input frequency of the received signal, and outputs the output signal to a following daisy-chained device. Each daisy-chained device further determines an address of a communication interface, for exchanging data with the master device, based on the input frequency of the received signal. For example, the output frequency of the output signal is half the input frequency of the received signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Distech Controls Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic Gagnon, Danny Breton, Francois Ouellet
  • Publication number: 20170264731
    Abstract: Environment controllers for the configuration and control of a plurality of smart light fixtures. A master environment controller exchange data with a fixture management server and a plurality of slave environment controllers. Each slave environment controller is in charge of controlling a plurality of light fixtures. The master environment controller receives a command targeting a particular light fixture from the fixture management server. The environment controller determines a target slave environment controller in charge of controlling the particular light fixture, among the plurality of slave environment controllers. The master environment controller forwards the received command to the target slave environment controller. The target slave environment controller further transmits the forwarded command to the particular light fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Danny BRETON, Patrice SOUCY, Iliass YOUSFI, Ugo SDRUSCIA
  • Publication number: 20170071015
    Abstract: An environment control device (ECD) providing a Wi-Fi hotspot for accessing the Internet. The ECD comprises a communication module with a Wi-Fi hotspot functionality for establishing a Wi-Fi hotspot at the ECD, and a mesh client functionality for communicating over a mesh network. The communication module provides for exchanging environmental data with at least another ECD, over one of the Wi-Fi hotspot or mesh network. It also provides for receiving upstream Internet data from at least one user terminal over the Wi-Fi hotspot, and forwarding the upstream Internet data to another ECD over the mesh network. It further provides for receiving downstream Internet data from another ECD over the mesh network, and forwarding the downstream Internet data to the at least one user terminal over the Wi-Fi hotspot. The ECD providing the Wi-Fi hotspot for accessing the Internet may be a daisy-chained ECD controlled by a master ECD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Francois Gervais, Danny Breton, Francois Ouellet
  • Publication number: 20160219502
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an environment control device (ECD) and a method. The ECD and method comprise a first communication interface, a second communication interface of the Wi-Fi type, and a processing unit. The processing unit sends a DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface. The processing unit also configures the ECD to operate the second communication interface as a Wi-Fi Access Point if a DHCP-OFFER message is received in response to the DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface. The processing unit also configures the ECD to operate the second communication interface as a Wi-Fi hotspot if no DHCP-OFFER message is received in response to the DHCP-DISCOVER message via the first communication interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: DISTECH CONTROLS Inc
    Inventor: Danny BRETON
  • Publication number: 20160127173
    Abstract: A master device, daisy-chained devices, and a method for configuring the daisy-chained devices are provided. The master device generates a signal having a pre-determined base frequency, and outputs the signal generated to a first device in the daisy chain communication configuration. Each daisy-chained device receives an input signal, having an input frequency, from a previous daisy-chained device. Each daisy-chained device generates an output signal having an output frequency different to and based on the input frequency of the received signal, and outputs the output signal to a following daisy-chained device. Each daisy-chained device further determines an address of a communication interface, for exchanging data with the master device, based on the input frequency of the received signal. For example, the output frequency of the output signal is half the input frequency of the received signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Dominic Gagnon, Danny Breton, Francois Marion
  • Publication number: 20150098357
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an environment control device (ECD) and a method using a wireless communication infrastructure for exchanging environmental data. The wireless communication infrastructure comprises a first Wi-Fi hotspot, and at least one of a second Wi-Fi hotspot and a mesh network. The ECD comprises a communication module for exchanging environmental data with at least another device over the wireless communication infrastructure. The communication module is capable of establishing the first Wi-Fi hotspot, associating with the second Wi-Fi hotspot, and communicating over the mesh network. The ECD further comprises a processing module capable of processing environmental data received from the other device via the wireless communication infrastructure, and/or transmitting generated environmental data to the other device via the wireless communication infrastructure. The ECD may consist of an environment controller, a sensor, a controlled appliance, and a relay for wired devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: Distech Controls, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve LUPIEN, Pascal GRATTON, Danny BRETON
  • Patent number: 5531823
    Abstract: A Low Heat High Performance Concrete (LHHPC) composition having a very low cement content and high W/CM ratio offers high strengths, low heat of hydration, excellent volumetric stability, low chloride permeability and low pH. To reduce the cement content while maintaining high performance, silica fume and silica flour are used in large quantities. The LHHPC composition can be used for high mass concrete structures and other applications which require low heats of hydration yet offers compressive strength comparable to Standard High Performance Cement (SHPC).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Of Canada Limited
    Inventor: Dannys Breton