Patents by Inventor Dominique Dion

Dominique Dion 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: 7373975
    Abstract: A downhole recorder system for use with a downhole assembly to be lowered into a borehole comprises at least one recorder uniquely associated to a determined sub-assembly of the downhole assembly. The at least one recorder allows to store operating data related to the determined sub-assembly. The stored operating data are extractable at least when the determined sub-assembly is disassembled from the downhole assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Dominique Dion, James Mayes, Onur Ozen, Lionel Beneteau, Lionel Pin, Thierry Leroy
  • Publication number: 20080086379
    Abstract: Systems and/or methods for use in connection with digital downloading jukeboxes are provided. Such systems and/or methods may be used to provide enhanced communications capabilities, e.g., to registered users of jukeboxes. In certain exemplary embodiments, users may become registered users directly at a jukebox. Registered users also may, in certain exemplary embodiments, receive coupons for free plays, import playlists from hardware devices and/or software applications, receive special pricing when playing certain instances of media, play playlists in whole or in part, create and/or manage playlists directly at a jukebox, establish and manage connections with other registered users, etc. Still further, in certain exemplary embodiments, one or more channels may be predefined and/or set up for a jukebox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Dominique Dion, Guy Nathan, Francois Brillon, Loic Gratton
  • Patent number: 7353755
    Abstract: A deconfinement device for the casing of a piece of ammunition enclosing an explosive load able to be ignited by a priming fuse, device including at least one vent enabling the explosive load to communicate with the free air, device where the vent opens into a chamber located between the fuse and the explosive load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Giat Industries
    Inventors: Régis Aumasson, Dominique Dion, Sylvain Jayet
  • Publication number: 20070247979
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user is provided. For example, information specific to a recognized user may be stored and optionally may include a recognized user avatar representative of the recognized user. The user avatar may be an image, video, and/or animation, which may be displayed on and/or played through the jukebox. The user avatar may be associated with transactions associated with the user. For example, an avatar may be displayed when a playlist of the recognized user is played, when a message is sent, etc. In other examples, the avatar may introduce instances of media by playing an audio and/or video message, and the avatar may sing, dance, etc. while an instance of media is playing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Francois Brillon, Dominique Dion, Loic Gratton
  • Publication number: 20070204263
    Abstract: A system for remote loading of objects or files in order to update software includes operating system architecture that calls for different tasks to be broken down into software modules that are connected to one another by dynamic links or are composed of executable subroutines that have main dependence links to other parts of the operating system. Each of the modules is composed of object files or libraries that are represented by dynamic link libraries among themselves according to a number of dependence levels that are described in their respective attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Patent number: 7210141
    Abstract: A system for remote loading of objects or files in order to update software includes operating system architecture that calls for different tasks to be broken down into software modules that are connected to one another by dynamic links or are composed of executable subroutines that have main dependence links to other parts of the operating system. Each of the modules is composed of object files or libraries that are represented by dynamic link libraries among themselves according to a number of dependence levels that are described in their respective attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Patent number: 7175131
    Abstract: A deployment and orientation device for projectile control surfaces, the deployment being carried out by means of springs between a loading position in which the control surfaces are folded inside the projectile and held against the action of the spring means using blocking means, and a deployed position in which the control surfaces may be oriented with respect to the projectile, device wherein it incorporates motors ensuring firstly the deployment of the control surfaces and secondly their orientation, the blocking means for the control surfaces being single means ensuring the immobilization of all the control surface and enabling them to be released simultaneously, the blocking means being immobilized by first locking means released by the pivoting of the bodies of the motors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Giat Industries
    Inventors: René Dodu, Dominique Dion
  • Patent number: 7174834
    Abstract: An explosive shell comprising a fusible explosive load placed in a casing incorporating an opening, such shell comprising shimming means placed in the vicinity of the shell opening, such shimming means comprising a ring made of an elastic material placed between a front part of the shell casing and the explosive load, such ring being compressed by compression means, shell wherein the shimming ring incorporates a flange housed in a groove made in the casing of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: GIAT Industries
    Inventors: Dominique Dion, Sylvain Jayet, Règis Aumasson
  • Publication number: 20060293773
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for adjusting the sound volume of a digital sound recording characterised in that it comprises: a step consisting of determining, in absolute values, for a recording, the maximum amplitude values for sound frequencies audible for the human ear, a step consisting of calculating the possible gain for a specified sound level setting, between the maximum amplitude value determined above and the maximum amplitude value for all frequencies combined, a step consisting of reproducing the recording with a sound card by automatically adjusting the amplification gain level making it possible to obtain a sound level for the recording of a specified value so that it corresponds to the gain calculated for this recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Publication number: 20060265093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for adjusting the sound volume of a digital sound recording characterised in that it comprises: a step consisting of determining, in absolute values, for a recording, the maximum amplitude values for sound frequencies audible for the human ear, a step consisting of calculating the possible gain for a specified sound level setting, between the maximum amplitude value determined above and the maximum amplitude value for all frequencies combined, a step consisting of reproducing the recording with a sound card by automatically adjusting the amplification gain level making it possible to obtain a sound level for the recording of a specified value so that it corresponds to the gain calculated for this recording.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Applicant: TOUCHTUNES MUSIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Publication number: 20060239131
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via an Internet-enabled device or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system. In some exemplary embodiments, changes via a first user interface on a first device are reflected on second user interface on other properly-configured devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Patent number: 7107109
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for adjusting the sound volume of a digital sound recording characterized in that it comprises: a step consisting of determining, in absolute values, for a recording, the maximum amplitude values for sound frequencies audible for the human ear, a step consisting of calculating the possible gain for a specified sound level setting, between the maximum amplitude value determined above and the maximum amplitude value for all frequencies combined, a step consisting of reproducing the recording with a sound card by automatically adjusting the amplification gain level making it possible to obtain a sound level for the recording of a specified value so that it corresponds to the gain calculated for this recording.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Touchtunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Publication number: 20060106676
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for ordering a selection in advance, characterized in that it includes a step in which a menu is displayed followed by a selection in this menu, to make specific requests and particularly: a step displaying the event for which the advance order of a selection is made, and then selection of the event; a step displaying the identity of destination equipment on which the selection is to be played, and then selection of this equipment; a step displaying the date and time at which the selection is to be made on the destination equipment; a step in which particular requests are recorded and downloaded onto a file only after payment has been verified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Applicant: TouchTunes Music Corporation
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion, Tony Mastronardi
  • Publication number: 20060085134
    Abstract: A downhole recorder system for use with a downhole assembly to be lowered into a borehole comprises at least one recorder uniquely associated to a determined sub-assembly of the downhole assembly. The at least one recorder allows to store operating data related to the determined sub-assembly. The stored operating data are extractable at least when the determined sub-assembly is disassembled from the downhole assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Dominique Dion, James Mayes, Onur Ozen, Lionel Beneteau, Lionel Pin, Thierry Leroy
  • Publication number: 20060062094
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a mechanism for delivering custom services to a recognized user, including services for creating playlists, communicating with others, accessing other features, etc. is provided. In some exemplary embodiments, after a user is recognized, the jukebox system allows users to access a special front-end via the Internet or on an actual jukebox. Then, the user may, for example, create playlists, share songs with friends, send messages to friends, and access other value-added content. Other exemplary embodiments allow users to become certified, charging them for services without requiring constant inputting of coinage or credit card information. Such a system preferably learns about networks of friends, and enables managers to send similar messages to regular customers and/or others known to the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Patent number: 7013217
    Abstract: The invention provides techniques for calculating velocity from sonic signals with an improved signal to noise ratio, accuracy and certainty of result. Multichannel coherence measures are calculated from sonic transmitter signals and averaged to produce an average coherence measure. The formation slowness is determined from the averaged coherence measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kai Hsu, Dominique Dion
  • Publication number: 20060027126
    Abstract: A deconfinement device for the casing of a piece of ammunition enclosing an explosive load able to be ignited by a priming fuse, device comprising at least one unblockable vent enabling the explosive load to communicate with the free air, device wherein the vent opens into a chamber located between the fuse and the explosive load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicant: GIAT INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Regis Aumasson, Dominique Dion, Sylvain Jayet
  • Publication number: 20060018208
    Abstract: A digital downloading jukebox system including a central server and a plurality of remote jukebox devices each provided with a local server that preferably mirrors the central server and enables selected songs to be immediately downloaded to the jukebox for reproduction. The local server and jukebox may also provide, through control of the central server, song download services to other jukebox devices. The jukebox system may also act as a monitoring/management device for other coin operated equipment present in a location where the jukebox is located, thereby enabling the jukebox device to perform updates on other equipment under control of the central server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: Guy Nathan, Dominique Dion
  • Publication number: 20050218898
    Abstract: A combined resistivity tool incorporating both induction/propagation antennas and lateral resistivity antennas disposed in recesses of downhole tubulars, in which a lateral resistivity antenna includes an insulating base layer disposed in the recess; a toroidal antenna disposed over the insulating base layer; and a shield disposed over the recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark Fredette, James Hall, Mark Frey, Dominique Dion
  • Publication number: 20050155512
    Abstract: An explosive shell comprising a fusible explosive load placed in a casing incorporating an opening, such shell comprising shimming means placed in the vicinity of the shell opening, such shimming means comprising a ring made of an elastic material placed between a front part of the shell casing and the explosive load, such ring being compressed by compression means, shell wherein the shimming ring incorporates a flange housed in a groove made in the casing of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: GIAT INDUSTRIES
    Inventors: Dominique Dion, Sylvain Jayet, Regis Aumasson