Patents by Inventor Jean Lapointe
Jean Lapointe 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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Publication number: 20230274219Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for analyzing one or more package. In an embodiment, disclosed is a method comprising determining, by a sensor component of a package analysis device comprising a processor that executes computer executable components stored in a memory and the memory that stores computer executable components, a presence of a package and a set of dimensions of the package and extracting, by an image capturing component of the package analysis device, a set of image data from a package label based on a determined presence of the package.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: MANJUNATHA KASHI, Kailasnath Dornadula, Jean Lapointe
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Publication number: 20220344457Abstract: An enhancement-mode high-electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) having small fin isolation features and methods of fabrication thereof are disclosed. The method of fabrication involves providing semiconductor layers capable of sustaining a two-dimensional electron sheet to enable electrical current to flow through the HEMT, forming a series of trenches and fins in the semiconductor layers over an active area of the semiconductor layers on which a gate contact terminal is to be set down, the fins having widths equal to or less than about 30 nm across, and setting down the gate contact terminal across the fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2020Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Alireza LOGHMANY, Elias AL-ALAM, Jean LAPOINTE
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Patent number: 9336567Abstract: A method in a computing device for performing intelligent weighted image manipulations is described. The method includes determining whether edge image features are distributed evenly across an image. When the edge image features in the image are not distributed evenly across the image, the method further includes cropping the image at the bounds of an overlay region of a desired size that is set at a position within the image to include a largest number of the edge image features. According to an embodiment, when the edge image features in the image are distributed evenly across the image, the method further includes cropping the image at the bounds of the overlay region of a desired size that is set at the center of the image.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventor: Jean Lapointe
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Publication number: 20150170336Abstract: A method in a computing device for performing intelligent weighted image manipulations is described. The method includes determining whether edge image features are distributed evenly across an image. When the edge image features in the image are not distributed evenly across the image, the method further includes cropping the image at the bounds of an overlay region of a desired size that is set at a position within the image to include a largest number of the edge image features. According to an embodiment, when the edge image features in the image are distributed evenly across the image, the method further includes cropping the image at the bounds of the overlay region of a desired size that is set at the center of the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2014Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventor: Jean LAPOINTE
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Patent number: 8796012Abstract: A technique for high sensitivity evanescent field molecular sensing employs a detection scheme that simultaneously couples a polarized beam to a single mode of a waveguide, and couples the polarized beam out of the waveguide to specularly reflect the beam by the same grating. Strong interaction with the single (preferably TM) mode is provided by using a silicon on insulator (SOI) wafer having a waveguide thickness chosen between 10-400 nm so that the majority of the mode field strength spans the evanescent field. Well known, robust techniques for producing a grating on the waveguide are provided. Interrogation from a backside of the SOI wafer is taught.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Bill Sinclair, Jens Schmid, Philip Waldron, Dan-Xia Xu, Adam Densmore, Trevor Mischki, Greg Lopinski, Jean Lapointe, Daniel Poitras, Siegfried Janz
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Publication number: 20110223688Abstract: A technique for high sensitivity evanescent field molecular sensing employs a detection scheme that simultaneously couples a polarized beam to a single mode of a waveguide, and couples the polarized beam out of the waveguide to specularly reflect the beam by the same grating. Strong interaction with the single (preferably TM) mode is provided by using a silicon on insulator (SOI) wafer having a waveguide thickness chosen between 10-400 nm so that the majority of the mode field strength spans the evanescent field. Well known, robust techniques for producing a grating on the waveguide are provided. Interrogation from a backside of the SOI wafer is taught.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Bill Sinclair, Jens Schmid, Philip Waldron, Dan-Xia Xu, Adam Densmore, Trevor Mischki, Greg Lopointe, Jean Lapointe, Daniel Poitras, Siegfried Janz
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Publication number: 20100266337Abstract: A delineator post adapted to spring back to its original upright position after an impact comprises an inground socket permanently installed in a paved surface. A resilient plug having a lower end portion is inserted in the inground socket. The resilient plug has an upper end portion projecting upwardly from the inground socket. An anchor is provided for releasably anchoring the resilient plug to the inground socket. A post segment is fastened over the upper end portion of the resilient plug. The tension in the resilient plug when subject to a deformation as a result of an impact on the post segment returns the post segment back to its original upright position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: Jean Lapointe, Robert Griffith
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Patent number: 7705864Abstract: A display controller system is controlled to provide a display surface zoom using hardware scaling from user input at the operating system, application program or hardware level. User input defining coordinates of a frame portion within a frame buffer memory is obtained, and a resolution of the zoom display device is determined. An aspect ratio of the zoom portion defined by the user input is adjusted to correspond to the zoom display device resolution. The display controller system is programmed to implement the display surface zoom to provide a full screen view of the zoom portion on the zoom display device. In the display controller system, the zoom portion of the frame buffer memory is scaled, converted into a display signal and output.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Matrox Graphic Inc.Inventors: Kamran Ahmed, James Anglehart, Alexandre Lahaise, Jean Lapointe, Martin Pilot, Daniel T. Wood
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Patent number: 7680371Abstract: An interface device for performing mode transformation in optical waveguides includes an optical waveguide core for propagating light of a particular wavelength or a plurality of wavelengths. The optical waveguide core terminates in a subwavelength grating configured to change the propagation mode of the light. The subwavelength grating has a pitch sufficiently less than the wavelength of the light to frustrate diffraction. The device can thus serve as an optical coupler between different propagating media, or as an anti-reflective or high reflectivity device.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Pavel Cheben, Siegfried Janz, Dan-Xia Xu, Jens Schmid, Adam Densmore, Jean Lapointe
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Publication number: 20080193079Abstract: An interface device for performing mode transformation in optical waveguides includes an optical waveguide core for propagating light of a particular wavelength. The optical waveguide core terminates in a subwavelength grating configured to change the propagation mode of the light. The subwavelength grating has a pitch sufficiently less than the wavelength of the light to frustrate diffraction. The device can thus serve as an optical coupler between different propagating media, or as an anti-reflective or high reflectivity device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADAInventors: Pavel Cheben, Siegfried Janz, Dan-Xia Xu, Jens Schmid, Adam Densmore, Jean Lapointe
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Publication number: 20080193080Abstract: An interface device for performing mode transformation in optical waveguides includes an optical waveguide core for propagating light of a particular wavelength or a plurality of wavelengths. The optical waveguide core terminates in a subwavelength grating configured to change the propagation mode of the light. The subwavelength grating has a pitch sufficiently less than the wavelength of the light to frustrate diffraction. The device can thus serve as an optical coupler between different propagating media, or as an anti-reflective or high reflectivity device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADAInventors: Pavel Cheben, Siegfried Janz, Dan-Xia Xu, Jens Schmid, Adam Densmore, Jean Lapointe
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Patent number: 7185461Abstract: A post footing for holding a post segment above a ground surface comprises an outer sleeve adapted to be forcibly driven into the ground. A socket member is pressure fitted within the outer sleeve with the leading end of the sleeve extending beyond the socket member to prevent the latter from being damaged in the event that an obstacle be encountered while the footing is being driven into the ground. The socket member defines a socket adapted to receive and hold an above-ground post segment once the footing has been installed in the ground.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Kalitec Signalisation Inc.Inventors: Jean Lapointe, Robert Griffith
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Publication number: 20060050090Abstract: A display controller system is controlled to provide a display surface zoom using hardware scaling from user input at the operating system, application program or hardware level. User input defining coordinates of a frame portion within a frame buffer memory is obtained, and a resolution of the zoom display device is determined. An aspect ratio of the zoom portion defined by the user input is adjusted to correspond to the zoom display device resolution. The display controller system is programmed to implement the display surface zoom to provide a full screen view of the zoom portion on the zoom display device. In the display controller system, the zoom portion of the frame buffer memory is scaled, converted into a display signal and output.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Kamran Ahmed, James Anglehart, Alexandre Lahaise, Jean Lapointe, Martin Pilot, Daniel Wood
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Patent number: 6976660Abstract: A system for mounting a sign to a post comprises an elongated channel member adapted to be mounted on a backside of a sign and a bracket adapted to be mounted to a post to which the sign is to be mounted. The bracket has a channel engaging portion adapted to be slidably engaged into the channel member on the backside of the sign. The bracket comprises an endless collar extending along a continuous closed line and adapted to be fitted over the post. The collar defines at least one transversally oriented hole in which a threaded fastener is threadably engaged with a leading end thereof projecting inwardly of the continuous endless collar for exerting a pushing action on the post in order to secure the collar on the post while at the same time drawing the channel member against the post so as to prevent relative movement between the sign and the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Signalisation Kalitec inc.Inventors: Jean Lapointe, Robert Griffith
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Publication number: 20050127258Abstract: A system for mounting a sign to a post comprises an elongated channel member adapted to be mounted on a backside of a sign and a bracket adapted to be mounted to a post to which the sign is to be mounted. The bracket has a channel engaging portion adapted to be slidably engaged into the channel member on the backside of the sign. The bracket comprises an endless collar extending along a continuous closed line and adapted to be fitted over the post. The collar defines at least one transversally oriented hole in which a threaded fastener is threadably engaged with a leading end thereof projecting inwardly of the continuous endless collar for exerting a pushing action on the post in order to secure the collar on the post while at the same time drawing the channel member against the post so as to prevent relative movement between the sign and the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2003Publication date: June 16, 2005Inventors: Jean Lapointe, Robert Griffith
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Publication number: 20020139067Abstract: A post footing for holding a post segment above a ground surface comprises an outer sleeve adapted to be forcibly driven into the ground. A socket member is pressure fitted within the outer sleeve with the leading end of the sleeve extending beyond the socket member to prevent the latter from being damaged in the event that an obstacle be encountered while the footing is being driven into the ground. The socket member defines a socket adapted to receive and hold an above-ground post segment once the footing has been installed in the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2001Publication date: October 3, 2002Inventors: Jean Lapointe, Robert Griffith
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Patent number: 6293035Abstract: A bracket for securing a sign to a post, includes a clamp formed as a flanged open substantially cylindrical body having facing arms adapted to be brought together by a bolt for holding the sign, the tightening of the bolt being both effective for attaching the sign to the bracket and the bracket to the post. The sign defines a slot having an open end for allowing the sign to be inserted between the arms of the body without having to completely unscrew the bolt.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1999Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Kalitec Signalisation Inc.Inventor: Jean LaPointe
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Patent number: 6216413Abstract: A collapsible post structure having a fragile region that allows the post to collapse when the latter is struck. The post structure includes an elongated anchoring member. The anchoring member having an anchoring member hollow section that extends longitudinally into one longitudinal end thereof and defining an anchoring member inner surface. The post structure also includes an elongated supporting member. The supporting member having a supporting member hollow section that extends longitudinally into one longitudinal end thereof and defining a supporting member inner surface. The post structure further includes a connecting component, the connecting component having a connecting component first section and a connecting component second section. The connecting component first section and the connecting component second section are configured and sized so as to be respectively insertable into the anchoring member hollow section and the supporting member hollow section.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Inventor: Jean Lapointe
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Patent number: 5860253Abstract: A collapsible post structure having a frangible region that allows the post to collapse when the latter is struck. The post structure includes an elongated anchoring member. The anchoring member having an anchoring member hollow section that extends longitudinally into one longitudinal end thereof and defining an anchoring member inner surface. The post structure also includes an elongated supporting member. The supporting member having a supporting member hollow section that extends longitudinally into one longitudinal end thereof and defining a supporting member inner surface. The post structure further includes a connecting component, the connecting component having a connecting component first section and a connecting component second section. The connecting component first section and the connecting component second section are configured and sized so as to be respectively insertable into the anchoring member hollow section and the supporting member hollow section.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1997Date of Patent: January 19, 1999Inventor: Jean Lapointe