Patents by Inventor Gilbert Decaens

Gilbert Decaens 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: 11190719
    Abstract: A first input receiving a voltage to be sampled formed by a terminal of a sampling capacitor. An amplifier has a first input connected to another terminal of the sampling capacitor and a second input connected to a reference voltage. The amplifier is supplied by a power supply configured to deliver a reduced current and to supply the amplifier in a first condition during a first period, deliver a rated current and to supply the amplifier in a second condition during a second period, the reduced current being lower than the rated current. During the first period, the first and second inputs of the amplifier are short-circuited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: LYNRED
    Inventor: Gilbert Decaens
  • Publication number: 20210274118
    Abstract: A first input receiving a voltage to be sampled formed by a terminal of a sampling capacitor. An amplifier has a first input connected to another terminal of the sampling capacitor and a second input connected to a reference voltage. The amplifier is supplied by a power supply configured to deliver a reduced current and to supply the amplifier in a first condition during a first period, deliver a rated current and to supply the amplifier in a second condition during a second period, the reduced current being lower than the rated current. During the first period, the first and second inputs of the amplifier are short-circuited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Applicant: LYNRED
    Inventor: Gilbert DECAENS
  • Patent number: 10396813
    Abstract: The analog-to-digital converter includes a first stage in which a voltage to be converted is applied to the input of a first comparator. The first comparator delivers, on a first digital output, a first digital result representative of the comparison between the voltage to be converted and the comparison voltage. The first digital output is connected to a calculator of a first intermediate voltage. A second comparator compares the first intermediate voltage with the comparison voltage and delivers a second digital result on a second digital output terminal. The second digital output terminal is connected to a second calculator of residual voltage that is a function of the voltage to be converted, of first and second voltages and of the first and second digital results. The first calculator is formed by the second calculator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE DETECTEURS INFRAROUGES—SOFRADIR
    Inventor: Gilbert Decaens
  • Publication number: 20190181875
    Abstract: The analog-to-digital converter includes a first stage in which a voltage to be converted is applied to the input of a first comparator. The first comparator delivers, on a first digital output, a first digital result representative of the comparison between the voltage to be converted and the comparison voltage. The first digital output is connected to a calculator of a first intermediate voltage. A second comparator compares the first intermediate voltage with the comparison voltage and delivers a second digital result on a second digital output terminal. The second digital output terminal is connected to a second calculator of residual voltage that is a function of the voltage to be converted, of first and second voltages and of the first and second digital results. The first calculator is formed by the second calculator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE DE DÉTECTEURS INFRAROUGES - SOFRADIR
    Inventor: Gilbert DECAENS
  • Patent number: 8344926
    Abstract: The analog-to-digital converter comprises a first stage in which a voltage to be converted is applied to the input of a first comparator. The first comparator delivers a first digital result representative of the comparison between the voltage to be converted and the reference voltage on a first digital output. The first digital output is connected to means for calculating a first intermediate voltage. A second comparator compares the first intermediate voltage with the reference voltage and delivers a second digital result on a second digital output terminal. The digital output terminal is connected to second means for calculating a residual voltage according to the voltage to be converted, the first and second voltages and the first and second digital results.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Societe Francaise de Detecteurs Infrarouges-Sofradir
    Inventor: Gilbert Decaens
  • Patent number: 8263925
    Abstract: The acquisition circuit comprises a second and third electronic switch connected in series between a photodetector and a first input terminal of an amplifier. A reference voltage is applied to a second input terminal of the amplifier, the reference voltage being applied between the photodetector and the second electronic switch by means of a fourth electronic switch. An integration capacitor and a first electronic switch are connected in parallel between the first input terminal and an output terminal of the amplifier. A buffer capacitor is connected between a common terminal of the second and third electronic switches and a secondary voltage. The electrical capacitance of the buffer capacitor is at least equal to that of the integration capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Societe Francaise de Detecteurs Infrarouges—Sofradir
    Inventor: Gilbert Decaens
  • Publication number: 20110102229
    Abstract: The analog-to-digital converter comprises a first stage in which a voltage to be converted is applied to the input of a first comparator. The first comparator delivers a first digital result representative of the comparison between the voltage to be converted and the reference voltage on a first digital output. The first digital output is connected to means for calculating a first intermediate voltage. A second comparator compares the first intermediate voltage with the reference voltage and delivers a second digital result on a second digital output terminal. The digital output terminal is connected to second means for calculating a residual voltage according to the voltage to be converted, the first and second voltages and the first and second digital results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Applicant: SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE DETECTEURS INFRAROUGES - SOFRADIR
    Inventor: Gilbert DECAENS
  • Publication number: 20100193667
    Abstract: The acquisition circuit comprises a second and third electronic switch connected in series between a photodetector and a first input terminal of an amplifier. A reference voltage is applied to a second input terminal of the amplifier, the reference voltage being applied between the photodetector and the second electronic switch by means of a fourth electronic switch. An integration capacitor and a first electronic switch are connected in parallel between the first input terminal and an output terminal of the amplifier. A buffer capacitor is connected between a common terminal of the second and third electronic switches and a secondary voltage. The electrical capacitance of the buffer capacitor is at least equal to that of the integration capacitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE DETECTEURS INFRAROUGES SOFRADIR
    Inventor: Gilbert DECAENS