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).
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Publication number: 20230043288Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Chao Lin, Laurent Théry
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Patent number: 11108456Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Inventors: Laurent Thery, Hervé Ducoffe
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Publication number: 20200403684Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Laurent Thery, Hervé Ducoffe
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Patent number: 10594346Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignees: Continental Automotive France, Continental Automotive GmbHInventors: Laurent Théry, Chao Lin
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Patent number: 10567020Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignees: Continental Automotive France, Continental Automotive GmbHInventors: Jean-Christophe Grzeskowiak, Laurent Thery
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Publication number: 20190379413Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Laurent Théry, Chao Lin
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Publication number: 20190215024Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Jean-Christophe Grzeskowiak, Laurent Thery
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Patent number: 10349174Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventors: Cyrille Potereau, Laurent Thery, Jean-Christophe Grzeskowiak
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Patent number: 10103701Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignees: CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE FRANCE, CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE GMBHInventor: Laurent Thery
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Publication number: 20180041180Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventor: Laurent THERY
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Publication number: 20170374461Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: December 28, 2017Inventors: Cyrille POTEREAU, Laurent THERY, Jean-Christophe GRZESKOWIAK
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Patent number: 7932649Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
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Patent number: 7872383Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
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Patent number: 7859147Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 29, 2006Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery, Jean Julien Pfiffer, Blaise Rouleau
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Patent number: 7800264Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
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Patent number: 7763997Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Valeo Equipements Electriques MoteurInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
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Publication number: 20080311763Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2006Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEURInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
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Publication number: 20080211331Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2006Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEURInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery, Jean Julien Pfiffer, Blaise Rouleau
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Publication number: 20080197727Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2006Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEURInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery
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Publication number: 20080197726Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2006Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: VALEO EQUIPEMENTS ELECTRIQUES MOTEURInventors: Cyril Dubuc, Laurent Thery