Patents by Inventor Jean Philippe

Jean Philippe 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).

  • PREDICTIVE PATH CHARACTERISTICS BASED ON NON-GREEDY PROBING
    Publication number: 20150332155
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a network device receives metrics regarding a path in the network. A predictive model is generated using the received metrics and is operable to predict available bandwidth along the path for a particular type of traffic. A determination is made as to whether a confidence score for the predictive model is below a confidence threshold associated with the particular type of traffic. The device obtains additional data regarding the path based on a determination that the confidence score is below the confidence threshold. The predictive model is updated using the additional data regarding the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Grégory Mermoud, Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Sukrit Dasgupta
  • PROBING TECHNIQUE FOR PREDICTIVE ROUTING IN COMPUTER NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20150333997
    Abstract: In one embodiment, network information associated with a plurality of nodes in a network is received at a device in a network. From the plurality of nodes, a node is selected based on a determination that the selected node is an outlier among the plurality of nodes according to the received network information. Then, a probe is sent to the selected node, and in response to the probe, a performance metric is received from the selected node at the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Grégory Mermoud, Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Diane Bouchacourt
  • CONFIGURATION OF A CLUSTER SERVER USING CELLULAR AUTOMATA
    Publication number: 20150333956
    Abstract: A cluster computer server is configured after a system reset or other configuration event. Each node of a fabric of the cluster compute server is employed, for purposes of configuration, as a cell in a cellular automaton, thereby obviating the need for a special configuration network to communicate configuration information from a central management unit. Instead, the nodes communicate configuration information using the same fabric interconnect that is used to communicate messages during normal execution of software services at the nodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael E. James, Jean-Philippe Fricker
  • APPARATUS FOR FILTERING HARMONICS IN RAILWAY CONTACT LINES AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150333612
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for filtering harmonics in a power transmission contact line of a railway system includes a multilevel converter multilevel converter having one single phase leg, which phase leg comprises switching cells, each switching cell comprises semi-conductor switches arranged to selectively provide a connection to a corresponding energy storage element. The multilevel converter also includes a controller provided to control the switching of each switching cell, and wherein the phase leg is configured in two parallel branches of cascaded switching cells, which branches is interconnected in a closed circuit. The controller is provided to monitor the content of harmonics in the contact line, and is adapted to filter the monitored harmonics by means of adapting the switching of the switching cells to absorb the harmonics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe HASLER, Mauro MONGE
  • GROUND TRUTH EVALUATION FOR VOTING OPTIMIZATION
    Publication number: 20150334123
    Abstract: In one embodiment, attack observations by a first node are provided to a user interface device regarding an attack detected by the node. Input from the user interface device is received that confirms that a particular attack observation by the first node indicates that the attack was detected correctly by the first node. Attack observations by one or more other nodes are provided to the user interface device. Input is received from the user interface device that confirms whether the attack observations by the first node and the attack observations by the one or more other nodes are both related to the attack. The one or more other nodes are identified as potential voters for the first node in a voting-based attack detection mechanism based on the attack observations from the first node and the one or more other nodes being related.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Andrea Di Pietro, Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Javier Cruz Mota
  • PROBING AVAILABLE BANDWIDTH ALONG A NETWORK PATH
    Publication number: 20150334030
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a time period is identified in which probe packets are to be sent along a path in a network based on predicted user traffic along the path. The probe packets are then sent during the identified time period along the path. Conditions of the network path are monitored during the time period. The rate at which the packets are sent during the time period is dynamically adjusted based on the monitored conditions. Results of the monitored conditions are collected, to determine an available bandwidth limit along the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Sukrit Dasgupta
  • SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES HAVING ACTIVE REGIONS COMPRISING InGaN, METHODS OF FORMING SUCH SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES, AND LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES FORMED FROM SUCH SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20150333219
    Abstract: Semiconductor structures include an active region between a plurality of layers of InGaN. The active region may be at least substantially comprised by InGaN. The plurality of layers of InGaN include at least one well layer, and at least one barrier layer proximate the at least one well layer. Methods of forming semiconductor structures include growing such layers of InGaN to form an active region of a light emitting device, such as an LED. Luminary devices include such LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Chantal Arena, Jean-Philippe Debray, Richard Scott Kern
  • DYNAMIC COLLECTION OF NETWORK METRICS FOR PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS
    Publication number: 20150333992
    Abstract: In one embodiment, data is received at a device regarding a network-monitoring process in which one or more nodes in a network export network metrics to one or more collector nodes. A change to the network-monitoring process is determined based on the received data. The device also adjusts the network-monitoring process to implement the determined change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Sukrit Dasgupta
  • SOFT REROUTING IN A NETWORK USING PREDICTIVE RELIABILITY METRICS
    Publication number: 20150333953
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a plurality of paths in a network from a source device to a destination device is identified. A predicted performance for packet delivery along a primary path from the plurality of paths is determined. The predicted performance for packet delivery along the primary path is then compared to a performance threshold. Traffic sent along the primary path may be duplicated onto a backup path selected from the plurality of paths based on a determination that the predicted performance along the primary path is below the performance threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Sukrit Dasgupta
  • TRAFFIC SHAPING BASED ON PREDICTED NETWORK RESOURCES
    Publication number: 20150332145
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a committed information rate (CR) prediction is received from a machine learning model that corresponds to a predicted average traffic rate supported by a network connection. A traffic shaping strategy is adjusted based on the CR prediction. A rate at which data is communicated over the network connection may be based on the traffic shaping policy. The effects of the adjusted traffic shaping strategy are also monitored. Feedback is further provided to the machine learning model based on the monitored effects of the adjusted traffic shaping strategy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Sukrit Dasgupta
  • PREDICTIVE NETWORKING ARCHITECTURE FOR NEXT-GENERATION MULTISERVICE, MULTICARRIER WANS
    Publication number: 20150333969
    Abstract: In one embodiment, network traffic data is received regarding traffic flowing through one or more routers in a network. A future traffic profile through the one or more routers is predicted by modeling the network traffic data. Network condition data for the network is received and future network performance is predicted by modeling the network condition data. A behavior of the network is adjusted based on the predicted future traffic profile and on the predicted network performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Sukrit Dasgupta, Grégory Mermoud
  • Safety connecting device, in particular for piping, an end-coupler for such device, and a method for manufacturing a nut therefor
    Patent number: 9188261
    Abstract: The device connects a first end-coupler with a second end-coupler, in particular of a piping. A nut is provided with a threaded bore in which the first end-coupler is screwed along a longitudinal axis. In a tightening position, the first end-coupler is in axial stress with a second end-coupler accommodated in the nut. Anti-rotation means are provided between the nut and at least one of the end-couplers to prevent relative rotation except when a torque exceeding a predetermined threshold is applied thereto. The anti-rotation means consist of at least one tab made in the material of the nut to lockingly interfere with substantially planar faces formed on the second end-coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: JPB Systeme
    Inventors: Damien Marc, Gilles Le Gouill, Jean-Philippe Rouland
  • Accelerator pedal feedback system
    Patent number: 9189009
    Abstract: An accelerator pedal feedback system is provided that supplies the driver with a tactile indicator, via a change in pedal resistance, when a monitored vehicle characteristic such as battery pack capacity falls below a preset level. The change in pedal resistance is achieved by preloading the accelerator pedal's spring assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Jean-Philippe Gauthier
  • PYROTECHNIC PROCESS FOR PROVIDING VERY HIGH PURETY HYDROGEN AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150321909
    Abstract: A pyrotechnic process for providing very high purity hydrogen, includes the combustion of at least one solid pyrotechnic charge capable of generating hydrogen-containing gas for the production of a pressurized hot hydrogen-containing gas that contains at least 70% by volume of hydrogen; and the purification of at least one portion of the pressurized hydrogen-containing gas, by passing through a metallic hydrogen separation membrane maintained at a temperature above 250° C., in order to obtain, at the outlet of the membrane, a hydrogen-containing gas that contains at least 99.99% by volume of hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe GOUDON, Pierre YVART, Fabrice MANTELET, Frédéric LESAGE
  • VOTING STRATEGY OPTIMIZATION USING DISTRIBUTED CLASSIFIERS
    Publication number: 20150326450
    Abstract: In one embodiment, voting optimization requests that identify a validation data set are sent to a plurality of network nodes. Voting optimization data is received from the plurality of network nodes that was generated by executing classifiers using the validation data set. A set of one or more voting classifiers is then selected from among the classifiers based on the voting optimization data. One or more network nodes that host a voting classifier in the set of one or more selected voting classifiers is then notified of the selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier Cruz Mota, Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Andrea Di Pietro
  • Dual Ratio Constant Mesh Gearbox
    Publication number: 20150323066
    Abstract: A dual ratio constant mesh gearbox is provided that is suitable for use with an automobile, and particularly well-suited for an electric vehicle. The gearbox, which may be configured either as a manual or automatic gearbox, utilizes a planetary gear set and a pair of clutches to shift between under drive and direct drive modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: ATIEVA, INC.
    Inventor: Jean-Philippe Gauthier
  • DESIGNATING A VOTING CLASSIFIER USING DISTRIBUTED LEARNING MACHINES
    Publication number: 20150326609
    Abstract: In one embodiment, possible voting nodes in a network are identified. The possible voting nodes each execute a classifier that is configured to select a label from among a plurality of labels based on a set of input features. A set of one or more eligible voting nodes is selected from among the possible voting nodes based on a network policy. Voting requests are then provided to the one or more eligible voting nodes that cause the one or more eligible voting nodes to select labels from among the plurality of labels. Votes are received from the eligible voting nodes that include the selected labels and are used to determine a voting result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier Cruz Mota, Jean-Philippe Vasseur, Andrea Di Pietro
  • DATA RATE HOPPING SCHEDULING
    Publication number: 20150327260
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a plurality of data rates available for communication is identified at a first device in a network. Slots of a channel hopping schedule are also identified and the data rates are assigned to the slots of the channel hopping schedule to generate a data rate hopping schedule. The generated data rate hopping schedule is further provided to a second device in the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Hui, Wei Hong, Jean-Philippe Vasseur
  • CHAIN-LINK CONVERTER SYSTEM WITH DIFFERENT DC-SOURCES AND METHOD FOR OPERATION
    Publication number: 20150326014
    Abstract: An electrical chain-link converter system includes a converter phase leg for converting a plurality of DC electrical currents from a plurality of DC power sources to an AC current of an electrical power distribution network. The phase leg includes a plurality of serially connected converter cells each of which is connected to a respective power source of the plurality of DC power sources. The system also includes a control unit associated with the phase leg, the control unit including a processor; and a storage unit storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the control unit to, for each of the converter cells: obtain a dedicated voltage reference for the converter cell; and transmit the voltage reference to the converter cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: ABB TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe HASLER, Falah HOSINI
  • FORCE/TORQUE SENSOR, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ROBOT TEACHING AND OPERATION
    Publication number: 20150323398
    Abstract: This invention relates to force/torque sensor and more particularly to multi-axis force/torque sensor and the methods of use for directly teaching a task to a mechatronic manipulator. The force/torque sensor has a casing, an outer frame forming part of or connected to the casing, an inner frame forming part of or connected to the casing, a compliant member connecting the outer frame to the inner frame, and one or more measurement elements mounted in the casing for measuring compliance of the compliant member when a force or torque is applied between the outer frame and the inner frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Inventors: Nicolas LAUZIER, Simon LEFRANÇOIS, David CASTONGUAY, Louis-Alexis ALLEN DEMERS, Jean-François DUVAL, Yan DROLET MIHELIC, Pierre Olivier PROULX, Rachid BEKHTI, Philippe CARDOU, Vincent DUCHAINE, Samuel BOUCHARD, Jean-Philippe JOBIN