Patents by Inventor Florent Michel
Florent Michel 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).
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Patent number: 11770664Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: EARGO, INC.Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Patent number: 11563594Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for controlling a home-automation facility comprising at least one central control unit (U1, U2) belonging to a home-automation facility; the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: selecting (ECTLT1) a first local connection mode (CM1) or a second wide area network connection mode; establishing (ECTLT2) a connection between the user terminal and at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv), said at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv) being a central control unit (U1, U2) in the case in which the first local connection mode (CM1) has been selected, and a management unit (Sv) in the case in which the second wide area network connection mode has been selected; sending (ECTLT3) a discovery message (MCTLD1, MCTLD2, MCTLD?) linked with a facility identifier (StID) to at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv); receiving (ECTLT5, ECTLT7) at least one topology description message originating from the target unit (U1, U2, Sv) comprising a descriptionType: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: SOMFY SASInventors: Hubert Cosserat, Florent Michel
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Publication number: 20210400406Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Patent number: 11140498Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Eargo, Inc.Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Patent number: 11095471Abstract: The invention relates to a home-automation system and a method for constituting the topology of a home-automation system comprising a plurality of central control units, the method being executed by a user terminal (T) connected to the at least one home-automation system and comprising the following steps: receiving (ECTT3, ECTT4) from at least one central control unit (U1, U2) among the plurality of central control units (U1, U2) at least one message (MDL1, MDL2) comprising a list (DL1, DL2) comprising at least one home-automation device with which said central control unit is capable of communicating; selecting (ECTT6) at least one combination of at least one device in connection with one central control unit among the plurality of control units (U1, U2) for which the communicated device list (DL) comprises the selected device, with a view to connecting at least one device to said central control unit; and sending (ECTT7) a connection message (MR) to the at least one central control unit (U) selected in steType: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: SOMFY SASInventors: Hubert Cosserat, Florent Michel
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Patent number: 11070387Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for recording a central control unit (U) belonging to a home-automation facility (17); the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: establishing (ELRT2) a connection between the user terminal (T) and at least one central control unit (U); creating (ELRT3) a facility identifier (StID); sending (ELRT4) a discovery message (MD); receiving (ELRT5, ELRT8) at least one signalling message (MLRSU) transmitted by at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) for the facility (17) linked with a unique identifier (UID) of said central control unit (U, U1, U2), recording (ELRT6, ELRT9) an attachment of the at least one identifier (UID) of the at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) to the identifier of the facility (StID).Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: SOMFY SASInventors: Hubert Cosserat, Florent Michel
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Patent number: 10972304Abstract: The invention relates to a home-automation system and a method for constituting the topology of a home-automation system comprising a plurality of central control units, the method being executed by a user terminal (T) connected to the at least one home-automation system and comprising the following steps: receiving (ECTT3, ECTT4) from at least one central control unit (U1, U2) among the plurality of central control units (U1, U2) at least one message (MDL1, MDL2) comprising a list (DL1, DL2) comprising at least one home-automation device with which said central control unit is capable of communicating; selecting (ECTT6) at least one combination of at least one device in connection with one central control unit among the plurality of control units (U1, U2) for which the communicated device list (DL) comprises the selected device, with a view to connecting at least one device to said central control unit; and sending (ECTT7) a connection message (MR) to the at least one central control unit (U) selected in steType: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: SOMFY SASInventors: Hubert Cosserat, Florent Michel
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Patent number: 10334370Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for reducing feedback in a hearing aid that includes a transducer configured to detect sound, a sound processor configured to process signals from the transducer, a receiver configured to receive signals outputted from the sound processor, and an acoustic feedback reduction system. The acoustic feedback reduction system is configured to provide signals to the sound processor to produce a null targeting signal steerable toward a source of feedback.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Eargo, Inc.Inventors: Bret Herscher, Takahiro Unno, Daniel Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
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Patent number: 10284977Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of flattened members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the flattened members in the relaxed state. The flattened members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. An amount of force applied by the flattened members to the surface of the internal space can be tuned by changing a stiffness of a rib supporting the flattened member.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Eargo, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Shen, Michael Barrett, Raphael Michel, Florent Michel
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Publication number: 20190116438Abstract: A guard for a space access device is configured to output air flow through a distal end portion thereof. The guard includes q housing having a proximal end opening, a distal end opening, and a filter portion positioned between the proximal and distal end openings. The filter includes a first plate having a first opening therethrough and a second plate having a second opening therethrough. When the first plate is overlaid in contact with the second plate, this forms an aperture that extends through both the first and second plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Keith Wong
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Patent number: 10221620Abstract: A home-automation equipment includes a concealing device including a screen, a holding device of the screen, a load bar, a motorized drive device and an autonomous electrical energy supply device. The motorized drive device includes an electromechanical actuator making it possible to raise and lower the screen. The supply device includes a battery positioned at the holding device, a first electrical connection element positioned at the load bar and configured to be connected to an external electrical supply source, so as to recharge the battery, and a second electrical connection element positioned at the holding device. The second element cooperates with the first element only when the screen is in a recharging position of the battery, so as to establish an electrical connection between the first element and the battery.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITESInventors: Florent Michel, Didier Menetrier
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Publication number: 20180359579Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of flattened members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the flattened members in the relaxed state. The flattened members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. An amount of force applied by the flattened members to the surface of the internal space can be tuned by changing a stiffness of a rib supporting the flattened member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Daniel Shen, Michael Barrett, Raphael Michel, Florent Michel
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Publication number: 20180294989Abstract: The invention relates to a home-automation system and a method for constituting the topology of a home-automation system comprising a plurality of central control units, the method being executed by a user terminal (T) connected to the at least one home-automation system and comprising the following steps: receiving (ECTT3, ECTT4) from at least one central control unit (U1, U2) among the plurality of central control units (U1, U2) at least one message (MDL1, MDL2) comprising a list (DL1, DL2) comprising at least one home-automation device with which said central control unit is capable of communicating; selecting (ECTT6) at least one combination of at least one device in connection with one central control unit among the plurality of control units (U1, U2) for which the communicated device list (DL) comprises the selected device, with a view to connecting at least one device to said central control unit; and sending (ECTT7) a connection message (MR) to the at least one central control unit (U) selected in steType: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Hubert COSSERAT, Florent MICHEL
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Patent number: 10097936Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of outwardly projecting members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the outwardly projecting members in the relaxed state. The outwardly projecting members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. A sound blocking portion can be provided to substantially prevent air/sound flow past the sound blocking portion of the securing mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Eargo, Inc.Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
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Publication number: 20180287813Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for recording a central control unit (U) belonging to a home-automation facility (17); the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: establishing (ELRT2) a connection between the user terminal (T) and at least one central control unit (U); creating (ELRT3) a facility identifier (StID); sending (ELRT4) a discovery message (MD); receiving (ELRT5, ELRT8) at least one signalling message (MLRSU) transmitted by at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) for the facility (17) linked with a unique identifier (UID) of said central control unit (U, U1, U2), recording (ELRT6, ELRT9) an attachment of the at least one identifier (UID) of the at least one central control unit (U, U1, U2) to the identifier of the facility (StID).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Hubert COSSERAT, Florent MICHEL
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Publication number: 20180270075Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for controlling a home-automation facility comprising at least one central control unit (U1, U2) belonging to a home-automation facility; the method being executed by a user terminal (T) and comprising the following steps: selecting (ECTLT1) a first local connection mode (CM1) or a second wide area network connection mode; establishing (ECTLT2) a connection between the user terminal and at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv), said at least one target unit (U1, U2, Sv) being a central control unit (U1, U2) in the case in which the first local connection mode (CM1) has been selected, and a management unit (Sv) in the case in which the second wide area network connection mode has been selected; sending (ECTLT3) a discovery message (MCTLD1, MCTLD2, MCTLD?) linked with a facility identifier (StID) to at least one target unit (U1, U2,Sv); receiving (ECTLT5, ECTLT7) at least one topology description message originating from the target unit (U1, U2, Sv) comprising a descriptionType: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Hubert COSSERAT, Florent MICHEL
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Publication number: 20180202221Abstract: A home-automation equipment includes a concealing device including a screen, a holding device of the screen, a load bar, a motorized drive device and an autonomous electrical energy supply device. The motorized drive device includes an electromechanical actuator making it possible to raise and lower the screen. The supply device includes a battery positioned at the holding device, a first electrical connection element positioned at the load bar and configured to be connected to an external electrical supply source, so as to recharge the battery, and a second electrical connection element positioned at the holding device. The second element cooperates with the first element only when the screen is in a recharging position of the battery, so as to establish an electrical connection between the first element and the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Florent MICHEL, Didier MENETRIER
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Publication number: 20180098163Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of outwardly projecting members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the outwardly projecting members in the relaxed state. The outwardly projecting members securely engage a surface of the internal space and conform to the shape and size of the internal space. A sound blocking portion can be provided to substantially prevent air/sound flow past the sound blocking portion of the securing mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Michael Barrett, Manny Ocano, Daniel Shen, Iain Butler, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
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Patent number: 9866978Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for providing hearing aid. An open ear canal hearing aid may be provided in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The hearing aid may include a part that contains electronic components, a passive amplifier, and a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism may include bristles or balloons. The securing mechanism may have various configurations and be adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Eargo, IncInventors: Florent Michel, Raphael Michel, Daniel Shen
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Patent number: 9826322Abstract: Securing mechanisms for space access devices, such as an audio signal transmitting device, include a plurality of outwardly projecting members that are configured to transition from a relaxed state to a securing state when the space access device is inserted into an internal space or opening that has an inside diameter smaller than an outside diameter of the outwardly projecting members in the relaxed state. The outwardly projecting members securely engage a surface of the internals space, conform to the shape and size of the internal space, and modulate at least one of the attenuation and frequency of audio signals and/or differentially acoustically impede audio signals transmitted through the securing mechanism and/or internal space and the space access device, without fully occluding the internal space.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Eargo, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel