Patents by Inventor Jan Vanhoof

Jan Vanhoof 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: 7386005
    Abstract: A communication device for W-CDMA signal transmission and reception has a W-CDMA transmitter having at least one of a first RAM and first registers, wherein the transmitter is configured to operate in accordance with first parameters. Further, the communication device has a W-CDMA receiver having at least one of a second RAM and second registers, wherein the receiver is configured to operate in accordance with second parameters, and signal acquisition component. A processor is in data communication with the W-CDMA transmitter, the W-CDMA receiver and the signal acquisition component, and configured to provide for software configuration of the first and second parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Nico Lugil, Eric Borghs, Sebastien Louveaux, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Patent number: 7327779
    Abstract: A communication device for W-CDMA signal transmission and reception includes a W-CDMA transmitter having at least one of a RAM and registers, a W-CDMA receiver having at least one of a RAM and registers, and a signal acquisition circuit. The communication device is software reconfigurable and further includes a digital circuit for phase unbalance precompensation in the W-CDMA transmitter. The digital circuit includes an input register holding a compensation angle and a section performing arithmetic calculations to acquire a change of an I, Q angle by the compensation angle. A method of operating a W-CDMA communication device includes the acts of configuring the device for a specific use, and performing at least one of transmitting, receiving and acquiring waveform signals. The configuring is preferably done by a processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2008
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nico Lugil, Eric Borghs, Sébastien Louveaux, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Patent number: 7269126
    Abstract: A method for constructing orthogonal codes of length N for use in a network utilizing quasi-synchronous code division multiple access combined with time division duplexing. The method determines the balanced vectors of length N, being all possible cross-correlation vectors resulting from zero cross-correlation of codes of length N. An arbitrary code of length N is utilized, and a bitwise XOR-ing is performed with all the balanced vectors to produce a set of codes with which the arbitrary code is orthogonal. A bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is performed and the code is added to a set of orthogonal codes if the result of the bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is balanced. The method is repeated until the set of orthogonal codes is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Mennekens, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Patent number: 7099949
    Abstract: The interprocess communication protocol system provides a generic communication system for communication between specified processes in a complex digital system. In accordance with the interprocess communication protocol, a group of pre-defined communication signals are defined, to which all communications between the processes conform. Interface hardware is disclosed to provide communication between processes. In addition, the communication protocol can be designed into the process as and integral portion of the processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Assignee: IMEC vzw
    Inventors: Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Serge Vernalde, Karl Van Rompaey
  • Patent number: 6898233
    Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignees: IMEC vzw, SAIT Systems
    Inventors: Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
  • Publication number: 20040081077
    Abstract: A method for constructing orthogonal codes of length N for use in a network utilizing quasi-synchronous code division multiple access combined with time division duplexing. The method determines the balanced vectors of length N, being all possible cross-correlation vectors resulting from zero cross-correlation of codes of length N. An arbitrary code of length N is utilized, and a bitwise XOR-ing is performed with all the balanced vectors to produce a set of codes with which the arbitrary code is orthogonal. A bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is performed and the code is added to a set of orthogonal codes if the result of the bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is balanced. The method is repeated until the set of orthogonal codes is complete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jan Mennekens, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Patent number: 6639902
    Abstract: A method and system for constructing orthogonal codes of length N for use in a network utilizing quasi-synchronous code division multiple access combined with time division duplexing. The method determines the balanced vectors of length N, being all possible cross-correlation vectors resulting from zero cross-correlation of codes of length N. An arbitrary code of length N is utilized, and a bitwise XOR-ing is performed with all the balanced vectors to produce a set of codes with which the arbitrary code is orthogonal. A bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is performed and the code is added to a set of orthogonal codes if the result of the bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is balanced. The method is repeated until the set of orthogonal codes is complete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Sirius Communications N.V.
    Inventors: Jan Mennekens, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Patent number: 6597727
    Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignees: IMEC vzw, SAIT Systems
    Inventors: Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
  • Publication number: 20030118081
    Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
  • Publication number: 20020196754
    Abstract: A communication device for W-CDMA signal transmission and reception has a W-CDMA transmitter having at least one of a first RAM and first registers, wherein the transmitter is configured to operate in accordance with first parameters. Further, the communication device has a W-CDMA receiver having at least one of a second RAM and second registers, wherein the receiver is configured to operate in accordance with second parameters, and signal acquisition component. A processor is in data communication with the W-CDMA transmitter, the W-CDMA receiver and the signal acquisition component, and configured to provide for software configuration of the first and second parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Nico Lugil, Eric Borghs, Sebastien Louveaux, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Publication number: 20020136171
    Abstract: A method and system for constructing orthogonal codes of length N for use in a network utilizing quasi-synchronous code division multiple access combined with time division duplexing. The method determines the balanced vectors of length N, being all possible cross-correlation vectors resulting from zero cross-correlation of codes of length N. An arbitrary code of length N is utilized, and a bitwise XOR-ing is performed with all the balanced vectors to produce a set of codes with which the arbitrary code is orthogonal. A bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is performed and the code is added to a set of orthogonal codes if the result of the bitwise XOR-ing of the original balanced vectors is balanced. The method is repeated until the set of orthogonal codes is complete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Jan Mennekens, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Publication number: 20020067757
    Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
  • Patent number: 6324159
    Abstract: A method of generating a waveform with a plurality of orthogonal PN codes for use in a communications network utilizing quasi-synchronous code division multiple access. The orthogonal PN codes modulate multiple data streams together with a non-orthogonal PN code having desirable auto-correlation properties. The result is a complex signal with time-aligned PN codes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Sirius Communications N.V.
    Inventors: Jan Mennekens, Carl Mertens, Lieven Philips, Jurgen Vandermot, Jan Vanhoof
  • Patent number: 6307877
    Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: IMEC
    Inventors: Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
  • Patent number: 6212566
    Abstract: The interprocess communication protocol system provides a generic communication system for communication between specified processes in a complex digital system. In accordance with the interprocess communication protocol, a group of pre-defined communication signals are defined, to which all communications between the processes conform. Interface hardware is disclosed to provide communication between processes. In addition, the communication protocol can be designed into the process as and integral portion of the processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: IMEC
    Inventors: Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Serge Vernalde, Karl Van Rompaey
  • Patent number: 5872810
    Abstract: The programmable modem for digital data of the present invention provides a highly programmable, digital modem implemented in an integrated circuit which can be customized to specific applications. The programmable modem uses spread spectrum techniques and is specifically programmable to alter the parameters of the modem to improve performance. The present invention also provides a systematic method and development kit to provide rapid customization of a modem for a particular application or for rapid specification of a high-performance application specific integrated circuit mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignees: IMEC Co., Sait Systems
    Inventors: Lieven Philips, Jan Vanhoof, Maryse Wouters, Rik De Wulf, Veerle Derudder, Carl Van Himbeeck, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man, Bert Gyselinckx
  • Patent number: 5870588
    Abstract: A hardware and software co-design environment and design methodology based on a data-model that allows one to specify, simulate, and synthesize heterogeneous hardware and software architectures from a heterogeneous specification. The environment and methodology of the invention allow for the interactive synthesis of hardware and software interfaces. The environment defines primitive objects to represent a specification of an essentially digital system. The primitive objects are defined by describing the specification of the system in one or more processes, each process representing a functional aspect of the system. Further, each of the processes have ports which are connected to ports of other processes with a channel. The ports structure communication between the processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Assignee: Interuniversitair Micro-Elektronica Centrum(IMEC vzw)
    Inventors: Karl Van Rompaey, Diederik Verkest, Jan Vanhoof, Bill Lin, Ivo Bolsens, Hugo De Man