Patents by Inventor Laurent Thery

Laurent Thery 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).

  • Publication number: 20230043288
    Abstract: A method for detecting and attenuating the impact of interference in a signal of a radio receiver with multiple tuners. The method includes providing a first input signal RF1 to a first tuner T1; simultaneously providing a second input signal RF2 to a second tuner T2; simultaneously producing a first intermediate high injection signal IFH1, by the first tuner T1, using the first input signal RF1 filtered on a first frequency fE, and a first intermediate low injection signal IFB2, by the second tuner T2, using the second input signal RF2 filtered on the first frequency fE; comparing the first intermediate high injection signal IFH1 and the first intermediate low injection signal IFB2; selecting one out of the first intermediate high injection signal IFH1 and the first intermediate low injection signal IFB2 to be decoded by the radio receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Chao Lin, Laurent Théry
  • Patent number: 11108456
    Abstract: A module for generating signal-reception options, the module being configured to receive at least one signal transmitted by at least one antenna; the generating module including at least one group of mixers and at least one input module; the at least one group of mixers including a number Y of mixers in which Y is an integer equal to or higher than 1; the at least one input module being coupled to the at least one group of mixers and configured to deliver a number Z of reception options available to receive the at least one signal, the number Z being determined depending at least on the number Y and/or on a number of types of signals received by the at least one group of mixers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventors: Laurent Thery, Hervé Ducoffe
  • Publication number: 20200403684
    Abstract: A module for generating signal-reception options, the module being configured to receive at least one signal transmitted by at least one antenna; the generating module including at least one group of mixers and at least one input module; the at least one group of mixers including a number Y of mixers in which Y is an integer equal to or higher than 1; the at least one input module being coupled to the at least one group of mixers and configured to deliver a number Z of reception options available to receive the at least one signal, the number Z being determined depending at least on the number Y and/or on a number of types of signals received by the at least one group of mixers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Laurent Thery, Hervé Ducoffe
  • Patent number: 10594346
    Abstract: A method for attenuating interference generated by intermodulation products with respect to a multiplexed radio signal having a desired frequency the method includes implementing an automatic gain control having a gain setpoint configurable between a first setpoint and a second setpoint lower than the first setpoint; configuring the automatic gain control so that the gain setpoint is equal to the first setpoint; detecting the presence of co-channel interference at the desired frequency; if co-channel interference is detected at the desired frequency, then, if the automatic gain control is active, configuring it so that the gain setpoint is equal to the second setpoint and, if the automatic gain control is not active, configuring it so that the gain setpoint is equal to the first setpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignees: Continental Automotive France, Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Laurent Théry, Chao Lin
  • Patent number: 10567020
    Abstract: A device for processing an audio signal arising from a radiofrequency signal, including: an instantaneous multipath sensor able to analyze the radiofrequency signal so as to determine an instantaneous multipath rate, an instantaneous filter block able to attenuate the audio signal in line with an instantaneous attenuation that is an increasing function of the instantaneous multipath rate, also including a mean multipath sensor able to determine a mean multipath rate, and a mean filter block able to attenuate the audio signal in line with a mean attenuation that is an increasing function of the mean multipath rate. A radio receiver having such a processing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignees: Continental Automotive France, Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Grzeskowiak, Laurent Thery
  • Publication number: 20190379413
    Abstract: A method for attenuating interference generated by intermodulation products with respect to a multiplexed radio signal having a desired frequency the method includes implementing an automatic gain control having a gain setpoint configurable between a first setpoint and a second setpoint lower than the first setpoint; configuring the automatic gain control so that the gain setpoint is equal to the first setpoint; detecting the presence of co-channel interference at the desired frequency; if co-channel interference is detected at the desired frequency, then, if the automatic gain control is active, configuring it so that the gain setpoint is equal to the second setpoint and, if the automatic gain control is not active, configuring it so that the gain setpoint is equal to the first setpoint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Laurent Théry, Chao Lin
  • Publication number: 20190215024
    Abstract: A device for processing an audio signal arising from a radiofrequency signal, including: an instantaneous multipath sensor able to analyze the radiofrequency signal so as to determine an instantaneous multipath rate, an instantaneous filter block able to attenuate the audio signal in line with an instantaneous attenuation that is an increasing function of the instantaneous multipath rate, also including a mean multipath sensor able to determine a mean multipath rate, and a mean filter block able to attenuate the audio signal in line with a mean attenuation that is an increasing function of the mean multipath rate. A radio receiver having such a processing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Jean-Christophe Grzeskowiak, Laurent Thery
  • Patent number: 10349174
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device (1) for processing an initial audio signal (4), including: a treble detecting block (2) capable of analyzing the initial audio signal to determine a treble level; and a filter block (3) capable of attenuating the initial audio signal in the treble, if the treble level is less than a maximum threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventors: Cyrille Potereau, Laurent Thery, Jean-Christophe Grzeskowiak
  • Patent number: 10103701
    Abstract: A channel selector for a frequency modulation radio frequency receiver, including a band-pass filter, of which the frequency band is centered on the central frequency of the channel to be selected, and has a width that is automatically variable between a minimum value and a maximum value, the minimum value being determined dynamically proportional to a weighted sum of the field level and the modulation level of the channel, according to a formula MinBW=k1×C+k2×M, in which MinBW is the minimum value, C the field level, k1 the weight associated with the field level, M the modulation level, and k2 the weight associated with the modulation level. The weight associated with the field level is less than the weight associated with the modulation level, preferably in a ratio of 1:3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBH
    Inventor: Laurent Thery
  • Publication number: 20180041180
    Abstract: A channel selector for a frequency modulation radio frequency receiver, including a band-pass filter, of which the frequency band is centred on the central frequency of the channel to be selected, and has a width that is automatically variable between a minimum value and a maximum value, the minimum value being determined dynamically proportional to a weighted sum of the field level and the modulation level of the channel, according to a formula MinBW=k1×C+k2×M, in which MinBW is the minimum value, C the field level, k1 the weight associated with the field level, M the modulation level, and k2 the weight associated with the modulation level. The weight associated with the field level is less than the weight associated with the modulation level, preferably in a ratio of 1:3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventor: Laurent THERY
  • Publication number: 20170374461
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device (1) for processing an initial audio signal (4), including: a treble detecting block (2) capable of analyzing the initial audio signal to determine a treble level; and a filter block (3) capable of attenuating the initial audio signal in the treble, if the treble level is less than a maximum threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Cyrille POTEREAU, Laurent THERY, Jean-Christophe GRZESKOWIAK
  • Patent number: 7932649
    Abstract: A dissipator for electronic components, the electronic components being intended for the functioning of a rotary electrical machine, the machine comprising a rear bearing, the dissipator comprising a top face and a bottom face including fins. The present invention applies to any type of polyphase rotary electrical machine, synchronous or asynchronous, such as alternators or alternator starters, and also whether it is a case of electrical machines for motor vehicles and driven for example by belt, with cooling by air, liquid or any other solution that can be envisaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
  • Patent number: 7872383
    Abstract: A power interconnection piece for a rotary electrical machine, wherein the power interconnection piece comprises at least one power track provided with electrical power terminals intended to cooperate with a power track of at least one electronic module so as to distribute electrical power to the electronic module, the electronic module being integrated on the rotary electrical machine and wherein the power interconnection piece comprises a base plate made from insulating material that at least partially overmolds the power track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
  • Patent number: 7859147
    Abstract: An electronic module for a rotary electrical machine which applies to any type of polyphase rotary electrical machine, synchronous or asynchronous, such as alternators or alternator starters, and also whether it is a case of electrical machines for motor vehicles and driven for example by belt, with cooling by air, liquid or any other solution that can be envisaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery, Jean Julien Pfiffer, Blaise Rouleau
  • Patent number: 7800264
    Abstract: An assembly of electronic components for a rotary electrical machine and power and signal interconnection pieces cooperating with the electronic components in order respectively to distribute power to the electronic components and convey control signals between electronic components for the functioning of the rotary electrical machine, wherein the electronic components are disposed in at least one module disposed on a first plane, the at least one module comprising a housing defined by a top face and a bottom face and at least three lateral faces, the signal interconnection piece is disposed on a second plane parallel to the first plane, and the power interconnection piece is disposed on a third plane parallel to the first plane, the power and signal interconnection pieces being independent of each other and independent of the at least one module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
  • Patent number: 7763997
    Abstract: A dissipator for discharging heat from electronic components, the electronic components being intended for the functioning of a rotary electrical machine, the rotary electrical machine comprising a rear bearing, the dissipator comprising a top face and a bottom face integrating fins, wherein the dissipator is disposed between the rear bearing of the rotary electric machine and the electronic components, the bottom face integrating the fins coming opposite the rear bearing when the dissipator is disposed between the rear bearing of the rotary electrical machine and the electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques Moteur
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
  • Publication number: 20080311763
    Abstract: A power interconnection piece for a rotary electrical machine, wherein the power interconnection piece comprises at least one power track provided with electrical power terminals intended to cooperate with a power track of at least one electronic module so as to distribute electrical power to the electronic module, the electronic module being integrated on the rotary electrical machine and wherein the power interconnection piece comprises a base plate made from insulating material that at least partially overmolds the power track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEUR
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
  • Publication number: 20080211331
    Abstract: An electronic module for a rotary electrical machine which applies to any type of polyphase rotary electrical machine, synchronous or asynchronous, such as alternators or alternator starters, and also whether it is a case of electrical machines for motor vehicles and driven for example by belt, with cooling by air, liquid or any other solution that can be envisaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEUR
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery, Jean Julien Pfiffer, Blaise Rouleau
  • Publication number: 20080197727
    Abstract: A dissipator for discharging heat from electronic components, the electronic components being intended for the functioning of a rotary electrical machine, the rotary electrical machine comprising a rear bearing, the dissipator comprising a top face and a bottom face integrating fins, wherein the dissipator is disposed between the rear bearing of the rotary electric machine and the electronic components, the bottom face integrating the fins coming opposite the rear bearing when the dissipator is disposed between the rear bearing of the rotary electrical machine and the electronic components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEUR
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
  • Publication number: 20080197726
    Abstract: An assembly of electronic components for a rotary electrical machine and power and signal interconnection pieces cooperating with the electronic components in order respectively to distribute power to the electronic components and convey control signals between electronic components for the functioning of the rotary electrical machine, wherein the electronic components are disposed in at least one module disposed on a first plane, the at least one module comprising a housing defined by a top face and a bottom face and at least three lateral faces, the signal interconnection piece is disposed on a second plane parallel to the first plane, and the power interconnection piece is disposed on a third plane parallel to the first plane, the power and signal interconnection pieces being independent of each other and independent of the at least one module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEUR
    Inventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery