Patents by Inventor Jean-Francois Guiramand

Jean-Francois Guiramand 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: 7821302
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a frequency of a clock signal is disclosed. The method and system comprise dividing a clock signal into a plurality of clock signal components. The method and system further comprise adding a delay to each of the clock signal components and comparing the plurality of signal components with each of the delayed clock signal components to monitor whether the clock signal is within a predetermined frequency range. The method and system includes providing an output signal indicative of a condition of the clock signal based upon the comparing step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Atmel Rousset S.A.S.
    Inventor: Jean-Francois Guiramand
  • Publication number: 20080290904
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a frequency of a clock signal is disclosed. The method and system comprise dividing a clock signal into a plurality of clock signal components. The method and system further comprise adding a delay to each of the clock signal components and comparing the plurality of signal components with each of the delayed clock signal components to monitor whether the clock signal is within a predetermined frequency range. The method and system includes providing an output signal indicative of a condition of the clock signal based upon the comparing step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: Atmel Corporation
    Inventor: Jean-Francois GUIRAMAND