Patents by Inventor Jean-Paul Caruana

Jean-Paul Caruana 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: 11398121
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for provisioning a wireless control device with an information element allowing to identify visually at least one unauthorized user in a restricted area, the restricted area comprising a gateless control area being equipped with at least an image sensor and an electronic reader supporting a short range radio technology allowing to read data memorized into a wearable device carried by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: THALES DIS FRANCE SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Pascal Leroy, Frédéric Martinez
  • Publication number: 20210082217
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for provisioning a wireless control device with an information element allowing to identify visually at least one unauthorized user in a restricted area, the restricted area comprising a gateless control area being equipped with at least an image sensor and an electronic reader supporting a short range radio technology allowing to read data memorized into a wearable device carried by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventors: Jean-Paul CARUANA, Pascal LEROY, Frédéric MARTINEZ
  • Patent number: 10448240
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of communicating data with an electronic device, comprising the step of receiving signals conveyed by an electrical lead. The method is distinguished in that it comprises the following steps: fitting an RF radiofrequency interface with electrical terminals in the device, extracting signals from the electrical lead, and injecting signals resulting from the extracted signals, in the form of frames of radiofrequency signals in the RF interface with electrical terminals. The invention also relates to a radiofrequency communication device, a system comprising the device and a machine using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: THALES DIS FRANCE SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Gregory Capomaggio
  • Patent number: 10382097
    Abstract: The invention is a method of managing communication between a portable device and a contactless reader able to communicate using a first wireless technology configured to communicate in a short-range mode. The method comprises the steps of: establishing a first channel between the contactless reader and a wireless unit, establishing between the wireless unit and the portable device a second channel using a second wireless technology which is configured: to operate with a range greater than that of said first wireless technology, to detect the position of the portable device with respect to the wireless unit, to handle an anti-collision phase, establishing a bridge between the contactless reader and the portable device through said first and second channels only if the detected position of the portable device matches with the contactless reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: GMEALTO SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Caruana
  • Publication number: 20190052314
    Abstract: The invention is a method of managing communication between a portable device and a contactless reader able to communicate using a first wireless technology configured to communicate in a short-range mode. The method comprises the steps of: —establishing a first channel between the contactless reader and a wireless unit, —establishing between the wireless unit and the portable device a second channel using a second wireless technology which is configured: —to operate with a range greater than that of said first wireless technology, —to detect the position of the portable device with respect to the wireless unit, —to handle an anti-collision phase, —establishing a bridge between the contactless reader and the portable device through said first and second channels only if the detected position of the portable device matches with the contactless reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul CARUANA
  • Patent number: 10146967
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of radio-frequency communication between a contactless transponder and a reader, in which at least one sideband of the carrier frequency is used for communicating a response from the transponder by modulation of the amplitude of this carrier frequency. The method is distinguished in that the modulation at least partly applies a modulation level greater than 100%, which causes a negative modulation. The invention also concerns a corresponding communication circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Grégory Capomaggio, Christophe Buton
  • Patent number: 10146965
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of reading RF transponders disposed in one and the same magnetic interrogation field, in which a magnetic coupling of the transponders is ensured with a passive resonant circuit during reading. The method is distinguished in that the passive antenna of the resonant circuit is associated with at least one transponder antenna, and the passive resonant circuit is tuned in such a way that the resonant frequency resulting from the association corresponds to one of the frequencies of the emission side bands of the transponder to be read. The invention also relates to the system corresponding to the method, a transponder structure and an object containing the transponder, in particular a travel document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Caruana
  • Patent number: 9800300
    Abstract: An activated contactless communication circuit includes a device for receiving and transmitting a data-carrying electromagnetic field; a first circuit resonating with a first antenna for receiving data; and a second circuit resonating with a second antenna for transmitting data, the first and second resonating circuits being separate from each other. The transmission is carried out at a frequency phase-synchronized with the frequency of the electromagnetic field for reception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Christophe Buton, Grégory Capomaggio
  • Publication number: 20170150345
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of communicating data with an electronic device, comprising the step of receiving signals conveyed by an electrical lead. The method is distinguished in that it comprises the following steps: fitting an RF radiofrequency interface with electrical terminals in the device, extracting signals from the electrical lead, and injecting signals resulting from the extracted signals, in the form of frames of radiofrequency signals in the RF interface with electrical terminals. The invention also relates to a radiofrequency communication device, a system comprising the device and a machine using the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: Gemalto SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Gregory Capomaggio
  • Patent number: 9600752
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of communicating data with an electronic device, comprising the step of receiving signals conveyed by an electrical lead. The method is distinguished in that it comprises the following steps: fitting an RF radiofrequency interface with electrical contacts in the device, extracting signals from the electrical lead, and injecting signals resulting from the extracted signals, in the form of frames of radiofrequency signals in the RF interface with electrical contacts. The invention also relates to a radiofrequency communication device, a system comprising the device and a machine using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Grégory Capomaggio
  • Publication number: 20170017811
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of reading RF transponders disposed in one and the same magnetic interrogation field, in which a magnetic coupling of the transponders is ensured with a passive resonant circuit during reading. The method is distinguished in that the passive antenna of the resonant circuit is associated with at least one transponder antenna, and the passive resonant circuit is tuned in such a way that the resonant frequency resulting from the association corresponds to one of the frequencies of the emission side bands of the transponder to be read. The invention also relates to the system corresponding to the method, a transponder structure and an object containing the transponder, in particular a travel document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul CARUANA
  • Patent number: 9070059
    Abstract: A portable electronic device 1 comprising a battery 14 coupled with an electronic circuit 10-12 through a switching circuit 15 for switching on or off the supply voltage Vcc to the electronic circuit using the battery. The portable device comprises at least one electromagnetic field detection circuit 13 coupled with the switching circuit 15 to start the power supply to the electronic circuit 10-12 if an electromagnetic field is detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Gregory Capomaggio
  • Publication number: 20140159870
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a method of radio-frequency communication between a contactless transponder and a reader, in which at least one sideband of the carrier frequency is used for communicating a response from the transponder by modulation of the amplitude of this carrier frequency. The method is distinguished in that the modulation at least partly applies a modulation level greater than 100%, which causes a negative modulation. The invention also concerns a corresponding communication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Grégory Capomaggio, Christophe Buton
  • Publication number: 20140045442
    Abstract: A method for minimizing an interfering current induced in an antenna receiving an electromagnetic field, where the field is generated by a transmitting antenna located near the receiving antenna. The receiving antenna is arranged relative to the transmitting antenna such that the induced current is at least partially cancelled out in the receiving antenna. The invention also relates to an antenna arrangement and to a device comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Grégory Capomaggio, Christophe Buton
  • Publication number: 20140030986
    Abstract: An activated contactless communication circuit includes a device for receiving and transmitting a data-carrying electromagnetic field; a first circuit resonating with a first antenna for receiving data; and a second circuit resonating with a second antenna for transmitting data, the first and second resonating circuits being separate from each other. The transmission is carried out at a frequency phase-synchronized with the frequency of the electromagnetic field for reception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: Gemalto SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Christophe Buton, Grégory Capomaggio
  • Patent number: 8571596
    Abstract: The invention is a method of power negotiation between a first contactless device and a second contactless device which provides an electromagnetic field set to a first power level. The method comprises the steps of: a) sending a request from the first device to the second device. The request targets a second power level and an associated duration. The next step is: b) sending a response to the first device. The response reflects a decision of the second device corresponding to the request. The final step is: c) switching the electromagnetic field to the second power level if the decision is positive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Gemalto SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Caruana
  • Patent number: 8508334
    Abstract: A portable intelligent object has first and second communication interfaces with a station. The first communication interface can send and/or receive data by means of inductive coupling with the station. The object also has an integrated peripheral circuit. All of the data exchanged between the peripheral circuit and the central circuit passes through the station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Gemalto SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Caruana
  • Patent number: 8342417
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for reading electronic certificates positioned in a document, each certificate comprising a support bearing an antenna linked to a microcircuit. The document has sheets of a determined format articulated around a hinge. The antennas are dimensioned to a format less than that of a half-sheet. The certificates are arranged at most in pairs on a sheet so that the antennas are spaced apart along a longitudinal axis of the sheet. The invention also relates to a set of certificates and the document containing the certificates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Gemalto SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Caruana
  • Publication number: 20120289161
    Abstract: The invention is a method of power negotiation between a first contactless device and a second contactless device which provides an electromagnetic field set to a first power level. The method comprises the steps of: a) sending a request from the first device to the second device. The request targets a second power level and an associated duration. The next step is: b) sending a response to the first device. The response reflects a decision of the second device corresponding to the request. The final step is: c) switching the electromagnetic field to the second power level if the decision is positive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: GEMALTO SA
    Inventor: Jean-Paul Caruana
  • Patent number: 8154388
    Abstract: A method of demodulating signals of an electromagnetic field induced by a contactless transponder includes a step in which the signals from the transponder are detected at given times or frequency. The times or frequency of the detection are synchronized in phase with the electromagnetic field. An associated demodulator and reader are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Gemalto SA
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Caruana, Alain Guinet, Gregory Capomaggio