Patents by Inventor Jean-Luc Croy
Jean-Luc Croy 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: 10274348Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mechanical instrument cluster with a lighted pointer. The light pointer is driven by either a shaft or shaft-less stepper motor, and includes applique layers that are viewable when lighted. The pointers disclosed herein are capable of illuminating with at least two colors, with a single light emitting diode (LED) with multiple colors.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, INC.Inventors: Jean Luc Croy, Sylvain Denise, Yahia Hammiche
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Publication number: 20190092227Abstract: An analog gauge includes a pointer attached to a post and overlying and rotating relative to a substrate to indicate a first vehicle operating condition. A cap may be disposed on the pointer and opposite the substrate and over the post, with a first coil of electrically conductive material disposed therein. A light source may be mounted to the pointer and in electrical communication with the first coil. A second coil of electrically conductive material may provide power to the first coil via non-contact coupling. A stepper motor may cause the pointer to rotate. The second coil may be formed as a trace in a metal layer of a printed circuit board disposed beneath the substrate. The light source may cause the pointer to be illuminated. Alternatively, the light source may cause an applique in the cap to illuminate as a telltale icon, indicating a second vehicle operating condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: SYLVAIN DENISE, FABRICE RAZAFINDRABEZA, GEORGES PRIGENT, YAHIA HAMMICHE, JEAN LUC CROY
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Publication number: 20190086246Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mechanical instrument cluster with a lighted pointer. The light pointer is driven by either a shaft or shaft-less stepper motor, and includes applique layers that are viewable when lighted. The pointers disclosed herein are capable of illuminating with at least two colors, with a single light emitting diode (LED) with multiple colors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Jean Luc Croy, Sylvain Denise, Yahia Hammiche
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Publication number: 20190071007Abstract: An instrument cluster for a vehicle includes a gauge having a face plate, a pointer rotatably coupled to the face plate, and a gauge indicator on the face plate. The pointer includes an arm with a bottom plate and a top plate on opposed sides of the arm, a reflector coupled to the bottom plate, and a light source coupled to the bottom plate. The light source is positioned to emit a light along the arm and the reflector is positioned to reflect the light through the top plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Fabrice Razafindrabeza, Yahia Hammiche, Jean Luc Croy, Georges Prigent
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Publication number: 20190034743Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods and systems for an embedded driver monitoring system for employment in a vehicle. The aspects disclosed herein employ a strategically placed reflective lens along with a camera, the camera being coupled to the driver monitoring system. The aspects disclosed herein describe the actual implementation of the camera/lens arrangement, as well as the method for implementing said systems/devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Benoit Chauveau, Jean Luc Croy
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Publication number: 20190012552Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for implementing a hidden driver monitoring. The aspects disclosed herein employ a camera, an infrared (IR) pulse generator, a circuit modified to work with the camera and the IR pulse generator. The aspects disclosed herein may be implemented as a standalone implementation, or with an existing head-up display (HUD) installed in the dashboard portion of a vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Yves Lambert, Jean Luc Croy, Benoit Chauveau, Michel Cotty, Remi Sigrist
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Patent number: 8619369Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device, notably for a motor vehicle, comprising a projection module for generating an image for the purpose of a projection in the normal direction of looking of a user of the display device on an optical path, the display device comprising a reflection element, the reflection element being capable of being moved between a multitude of different display positions, the different display positions corresponding to different viewing positions of a user of the display device.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Benoit Box, Jean-Luc Croy, Sebastien Hervy, Pierre Bascoul, Philippe Fedorawiez, Giany Pitte, Olivier Luneau, Georges Prigent, Pascal Choquart
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Patent number: 8477426Abstract: A display device for a motor vehicle includes a projection module for generating an image for projection in a normal direction of looking of a user long an optical path. The display device comprises a reflection element capable of being moved between a first rest position and a second display position. The reflection element in its display position is provided in the normal direction of looking of the user. When the reflection element moves between its first rest position and its second display position, it is subjected to rotary movement about a fixed axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Benoit Box, Jean-Luc Croy, Sebastien Hervy, Pierre Bascoul, Philippe Fedorawiez, Giany Pitte, Olivier Luneau, Georges Prigent, Pascal Choquart
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Patent number: 8203845Abstract: The invention relates to an electronics card (1) comprising a printed circuit board (2) and a piece of equipment (3) such as a motor or a loudspeaker fastened to said printed circuit board (2). The piece of equipment (3) is fastened to a face (4) of the printed circuit board (2) by snap-fastening in metal clips (6, 7) that project from said face (4), each clip (6, 7) having a first end (8, 9) fastened to said face (4) of the printed circuit board (2) by soldering, and a second end (11, 12) bearing resiliently on a corresponding portion of the piece of equipment (3) for holding it pressed against said face (4) of the printed circuit board (2). The invention applies in particular to electronics cards for motor vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Jean-Luc Croy, Robert Arnould, Geneviève Gr{dot over (a)}ndjean, Benoît Box, Jean-Marie Bariller, Hervé Mathieu
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Patent number: 8077396Abstract: A display unit for mounting in a vehicle is provided. The display unit includes an image generator. The display unit further includes a semi-reflective member. The semi-reflective member is configured to move from a non-operational position to an operation position. The semi-reflective member is positioned to reflect light from the image generator in an operational position.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Jean-Luc Croy, Phillipe Fedorawiez, Jean-Marie Bariller, Christophe Guedet
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Publication number: 20110141572Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device, notably for a motor vehicle, comprising a projection module for generating an image for the purpose of a projection in the normal direction of looking of a user of the display device on an optical path, the display device comprising a reflection element, the reflection element being capable of being moved between a multitude of different display positions, the different display positions corresponding to different viewing positions of a user of the display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Benoit Box, Jean-Luc Croy, Sebastien Hervy, Pierre Bascoul, Philippe Fedorawiez, Giany Pitte, Olivier Luneau, Georges Prigent, Pascal Choquart
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Publication number: 20110134535Abstract: A display device for a motor vehicle includes a projection module for generating an image for projection in a normal direction of looking of a user long an optical path. The display device comprises a reflection element capable of being moved between a first rest position and a second display position. The reflection element in its display position is provided in the normal direction of looking of the user. When the reflection element moves between its first rest position and its second display position, it is subjected to rotary movement about a fixed axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: Johnson Control Technology CompanyInventors: Benoit Box, Jean-Luc Croy, Sebastien Hervy, Pierre Bascoul, Philippe Fedorawiez, Giany Pitte, Olivier Luneau, Georges Prigent, Pascal Choquart
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Publication number: 20100046082Abstract: A display unit for mounting in a vehicle is provided. The display unit includes an image generator. The display unit further includes a semi-reflective member. The semi-reflective member is configured to move from a non-operational position to an operation position. The semi-reflective member is positioned to reflect light from the image generator in an operational position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Jean-Luc Croy, Phillipe Fedorawiez, Jean-Marie Bariller, Christophe Guedet
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Publication number: 20090181562Abstract: The invention relates to an electronics card (1) comprising a printed circuit board (2) and a piece of equipment (3) such as a motor or a loudspeaker fastened to said printed circuit board (2). The piece of equipment (3) is fastened to a face (4) of the printed circuit board (2) by snap-fastening in metal clips (6, 7) that project from said face (4), each clip (6, 7) having a first end (8, 9) fastened to said face (4) of the printed circuit board (2) by soldering, and a second end (11, 12) bearing resiliently on a corresponding portion of the piece of equipment (3) for holding it pressed against said face (4) of the printed circuit board (2). The invention applies in particular to electronics cards for motor vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 16, 2009Applicant: JOHNSON CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY COMPANYInventors: Jean-Luc CROY, Robert ARNOULD, Genevieve GRANDJEAN, Benoit BOX, Jean-Marie BARILLER, Herve MATHIEU