Patents by Inventor Frederic Charron

Frederic Charron 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: 8788643
    Abstract: A method for managing an event by a Management system for an Internet Data Center (IDC). The IDC includes an Information Technology and Network Management System (IT&N) for managing the IDC, and a Building Management System (BMS) for monitoring facilities related to the IDC. The BMS is connected to the IT&N. An occurrence of the event is detected. The IT&N launches a first program that activates variables defining a critical situation impacted by the event. The IT&N starts a second program associated with requirements of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with respect to the activated variables. The second program chooses actions dictated by the requirements of the SLA with respect to the activated variables. The actions are performed by executing internal commands within the IT&N or by the BMS performing the actions after the BMS has received an identification of the actions from the IT&N.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Charron, Stephanie Modica
  • Publication number: 20140079713
    Abstract: A method for modulating Sonic hedgehog (Shh)-mediated signalling and proliferation based on agents that modulates the binding of GAS1, BOC and/or CDON to Ptch1 is disclosed. Methods and compositions for treating cancer using agents that inhibit the binding of GAS1, BOC and/or CDON to Ptch1 are also disclosed. Methods for identifying agents that may be used to inhibit Shh-mediated signalling/proliferation and cancer based on their capacity to inhibit the binding of GAS1, BOC and/or CDON to Ptch1 are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: INSTITUT DE RECHERCHES CLINIQUES DE MONTREAL
    Inventors: Frederic Charron, Luisa Izzi, Steves Morin
  • Patent number: 8241846
    Abstract: Methods, uses, agents and compositions useful for the diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment of invasive diseases such as cancer based on the modulation of the expression and/or activity of brother of CDON (BOC) are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignees: Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montreal, The Hospital for Sick Children
    Inventors: Frédéric Charron, Cynthia Hawkins, Martin Lévesque
  • Publication number: 20080172484
    Abstract: A method for managing an event by a Management system for an Internet Data Center (IDC). The IDC includes an Information Technology and Network Management System (IT&N) for managing the IDC, and a Building Management System (BMS) for monitoring facilities related to the IDC. The BMS is connected to the IT&N. An occurrence of the event is detected. The IT&N launches a first program that activates variables defining a critical situation impacted by the event. The IT&N starts a second program associated with requirements of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with respect to the activated variables. The second program chooses actions dictated by the requirements of the SLA with respect to the activated variables. The actions are performed by executing internal commands within the IT&N or by the BMS performing the actions after the BMS has received an identification of the actions from the IT&N.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Frederic Charron, Stephanie Modica
  • Patent number: 7349891
    Abstract: A management system for an Internet Data Center, comprising an Information Technology and Network Management System IT&N for managing the Data Center, a Building Management System BMS for monitoring facilities related to the IDC such as access control, fire protection and intruder protection, and a Facility Management System FMS for maintaining geographical views and information about equipment, furniture and building space. The BMS is connected to the IT&N for transmitting event data whenever an event occurs, such as when a parameter associated with the event leaves a predetermined range. The IT&N comprises an Operational Support Service OSS for processing event data, defining actions resulting from the processing and transmitting commands to the BMS and/or to the IT&N in response to the defined actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Charron, Stephanie Modica
  • Publication number: 20060031455
    Abstract: A management system for an Internet Data Center, comprising an Information Technology and Network Management System IT&N for managing the Data Center, a Building Management System BMS for monitoring facilities related to the IDC such as access control, fire protection and intruder protection, and a Facility Management System FMS for maintaining geographical views and information about equipment, furniture and building space. The BMS is connected to the IT&N for transmitting event data whenever an event occurs, such as when a parameter associated with the event leaves a predetermined range. The IT&N comprises an Operational Support Service OSS for processing event data, defining actions resulting from the processing and transmitting commands to the BMS and/or to the IT&N in response to the defined actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Frederic Charron, Stephanie Modica
  • Patent number: 6980978
    Abstract: A management system for an Internet Data Center, comprising an Information Technology and Network Management System IT&N for managing the Data Center, a Building Management System BMS for monitoring facilities related to the IDC such as access control, fire protection and intruder protection, and a Facility Management System FMS for maintaining geographical views and information about equipment, furniture and building space. The BMS is connected to the IT&N for transmitting event data whenever an event occurs, such as when a parameter associated with the event leaves a predetermined range. The IT&N comprises an Operational Support Service OSS for processing event data, defining actions resulting from the processing and transmitting commands to the BMS and/or to the IT&N in response to the defined actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Charron, Stephanie Modica
  • Patent number: 6672955
    Abstract: An air flow management system for an Internet Data Center with rows of cabinets, the rows being located on an elevated floor and disposed in pairs wherein the front sides of the two rows face each other. Fresh air is supplied through the elevated floor in order to cool the heat generating elements, and collected after passing through the heat generating elements. The tops of the two front sides of the two rows in each pair of rows are joined by a cover so that the front sides and the cover constitute a tunnel. The volume of fresh air supplied through the elevated floor is controlled by openings whereby the static pressure in each tunnel can be controlled depending upon the heat generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Frederic Charron
  • Publication number: 20030050003
    Abstract: An air flow management system for an Internet Data Center with rows of cabinets, the rows being located on an elevated floor and disposed in pairs wherein the front sides of the two rows face each other. Fresh air is supplied through the elevated floor in order to cool the heat generating elements, and collected after passing through the heat generating elements. The tops of the two front sides of the two rows in each pair of rows are joined by a cover so that the front sides and the cover constitute a tunnel. The volume of fresh air supplied through the elevated floor is controlled by openings whereby the static pressure in each tunnel can be controlled depending upon the heat generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Frederic Charron
  • Publication number: 20030050917
    Abstract: A management system for an Internet Data Center, comprising an Information Technology and Network Management System IT&N for managing the Data Center, a Building Management System BMS for monitoring facilities related to the IDC such as access control, fire protection and intruder protection, and a Facility Management System FMS for maintaining geographical views and information about equipment, furniture and building space. The BMS is connected to the IT&N for transmitting event data whenever an event occurs, such as when a parameter associated with the event leaves a predetermined range. The IT&N comprises an Operational Support Service OSS for processing event data, defining actions resulting from the processing and transmitting commands to the BMS and/or to the IT&N in response to the defined actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Frederic Charron, Stephanie Modica