Patents by Inventor Patrick Bertrand

Patrick Bertrand 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: 8877036
    Abstract: A system for measuring a solution pH includes a potentiostat with a working electrode made of an electro-conductive solid polymer transducer, an input to receive the potential to be applied between the working electrode and a reference electrode, and an output to transmit a signal representative of the current flowing between a counter electrode and the working electrode, the three electrodes being immerged into the solution. The system further includes a digital processor connected to a digital to analog converter for generating the potential to be applied between the working and the reference electrodes; and to an analog to digital converter for receiving a digital value representative of the current. The digital processor is adapted to modify the potential to maintain the current inside a predetermined range such that the potential is representative of the solution pH when the current is inside the predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Universite Catholique de Louvain
    Inventors: Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand, Anne Attout
  • Patent number: 8426735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compliant deformable conductor and a method for producing the same, comprising a wire or a tube made of an electrically insulating material and one or more electrical leads applied on said wire or tube, wherein one or more of said leads comprise a plurality of islets of conductive material, forming an electrically conductive layer providing electrical conduction and/or electrical percolation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Neurotech
    Inventors: Michel Troosters, Stephane Befahy, Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand
  • Patent number: 8360787
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. Techniques for process sensitive help are also integrated into the system to provide contextual examples to guide a user in performing a task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Alexander Zorba, Sr., Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Kerry Russell Wills
  • Publication number: 20120298530
    Abstract: A system for measuring a solution pH includes a potentiostat with a working electrode made of an electro-conductive solid polymer transducer, an input to receive the potential to be applied between the working electrode and a reference electrode, and an output to transmit a signal representative of the current flowing between a counter electrode and the working electrode, the three electrodes being immerged into the solution. The system further includes a digital processor connected to a digital to analog converter for generating the potential to be applied between the working and the reference electrodes; and to an analog to digital converter for receiving a digital value representative of the current. The digital processor is adapted to modify the potential to maintain the current inside a predetermined range such that the potential is representative of the solution pH when the current is inside the predetermined range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN
    Inventors: Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand, Anne Attout
  • Patent number: 7856410
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Olivia Ruth Burgess, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Joseph Michael Ciancaglini, Lauren E. Haff, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Murray David Levitt, Mark Stewart Nichols, Alexander Han Leung Poon, John Kenneth Smith, Karen Therese Smith, Maureen Therese Zabloudil, Michael Joseph Walsh, Michael James Willow, Kerry Russell Wills
  • Patent number: 7818275
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system includes tools for analysis, logging and display of regression analysis information for a presentation as it is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Kerry Russell Wills
  • Publication number: 20100089616
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compliant deformable conductor and a method for producing the same, comprising a wire or a tube made of an electrically insulating material and one or more electrical leads applied on said wire or tube, wherein one or more of said leads comprise a plurality of islets of conductive material, forming an electrically conductive layer providing electrical conduction and/or electrical percolation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Michel Troosters, Stephane Befahy, Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand
  • Publication number: 20090042175
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. Techniques for process sensitive help are also integrated into the system to provide contextual examples to guide a user in performing a task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Zorba, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Kerry Russell Wills
  • Publication number: 20090012761
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system includes tools for analysis, logging and display of regression analysis information for a presentation as it is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicant: Herrenacker 15
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Kerry Russell Wills
  • Patent number: 7433852
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Kerry Russell Wills
  • Patent number: 7428518
    Abstract: A system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions. An accounting tutorial system is enabled for providing active coaching on aspects of cost accounting including debit and credit processing, procedures for closing books, appropriate management of ledgers, assets and liabilities utilizing a t-account motif.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Zorba, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Kerry Russell Wills
  • Patent number: 7065512
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a training opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system uses an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture, LLP
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Mark Stewart Nichols
  • Patent number: 7065513
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Accenture, LLP
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Alexander Zorba, Jonathan Christian Conant
  • Patent number: 7056726
    Abstract: The invention concerns a semipermeable chamber for encapsulation of cells producing at least a biological substance of interest, characterised in that it consists of a porous polycarbonate biocompatible film modified at the surface by generated polar sites and covered with at least a layer of hydrophilic polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignees: Association pour les Transferts de Technologies du Mans, Universite Catholique de louvain, Centre Europeen d'Etude du Diabete (CEED)
    Inventors: Gilbert Legeay, Patrick Bertrand, Alain Belcourt, Laurence Kessler
  • Patent number: 6947914
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Accenture, LLP
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
  • Publication number: 20040215587
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Indeliq, Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
  • Publication number: 20040137063
    Abstract: The invention concerns a semipermeable chamber for encapsulation of cells producing at least a biological substance of interest, characterised in that it consists of a porous polycarbonate biocompatible film modified at the surface by generated polar sites and covered with at least a layer of hydrophilic polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Gilbert Legeay, Patrick Bertrand, Alain Belcourt, Laurence Kessler
  • Patent number: 6745170
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Indeliq, Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
  • Patent number: 6658398
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Indeliq, Inc.
    Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Alexander Zorba, Jonathan Christian Conant
  • Publication number: 20030163361
    Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Olivia Ruth Burgess, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Joseph Michael Ciancaglini, Lauren E. Haff, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Murray David Levitt, Mark Stewart Nichols, Alexander Han Leung Poon, John Kenneth Smith, Karen Therese Smith, Maureen Therese Zabloudil, Michael Joseph Walsh, Michael James Willow, Kerry Russell Wills