Patents by Inventor Luc Ethier
Luc Ethier 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: 11314218Abstract: A crane control system for controlling a plurality of cranes is provided. The crane control system in some embodiments includes a master controller unit, at least one computer readable memory for storing a plurality of tokens, each token from the plurality of tokens associated with a respective crane from the plurality of cranes, and a processing unit responsive to commands inputtable by an operator of the master controller unit to send the commands to individual cranes from the plurality of cranes, wherein the processing unit associates the commands with respective tokens to control the cranes associated with those tokens. The crane control system in some embodiments also includes a processing unit that is responsive to a signal indicative of a synchronization loss to issue a command to bring the plurality of cranes into a safe condition, such as an emergency stop, or a corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: CATTRON NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: David Stagg, Paul-André Corbeil, Pierre Montreuil, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20200125057Abstract: A crane control system for controlling a plurality of cranes is provided. The crane control system in some embodiments includes a master controller unit, at least one computer readable memory for storing a plurality of tokens, each token from the plurality of tokens associated with a respective crane from the plurality of cranes, and a processing unit responsive to commands inputtable by an operator of the master controller unit to send the commands to individual cranes from the plurality of cranes, wherein the processing unit associates the commands with respective tokens to control the cranes associated with those tokens. The crane control system in some embodiments also includes a processing unit that is responsive to a signal indicative of a synchronization loss to issue a command to bring the plurality of cranes into a safe condition, such as an emergency stop, or a corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: David STAGG, Paul-André CORBEIL, Pierre MONTREUIL, Luc ETHIER
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Patent number: 10520909Abstract: A crane control system for controlling a plurality of cranes is provided. The crane control system in some embodiments includes a master controller unit, at least one computer readable memory for storing a plurality of tokens, each token from the plurality of tokens associated with a respective crane from the plurality of cranes, and a processing unit responsive to commands inputtable by an operator of the master controller unit to send the commands to individual cranes from the plurality of cranes, wherein the processing unit associates the commands with respective tokens to control the cranes associated with those tokens. The crane control system in some embodiments also includes a processing unit that is responsive to a signal indicative of a synchronization loss to issue a command to bring the plurality of cranes into a safe condition, such as an emergency stop, or a corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Inventors: David Stagg, Paul-André Corbeil, Pierre Montreuil, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20190041821Abstract: A crane control system for controlling a plurality of cranes is provided. The crane control system in some embodiments includes a master controller unit, at least one computer readable memory for storing a plurality of tokens, each token from the plurality of tokens associated with a respective crane from the plurality of cranes, and a processing unit responsive to commands inputtable by an operator of the master controller unit to send the commands to individual cranes from the plurality of cranes, wherein the processing unit associates the commands with respective tokens to control the cranes associated with those tokens.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: David STAGG, Paul-André CORBEIL, Pierre MONTREUIL, Luc ETHIER
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Patent number: 10108164Abstract: A crane control system for controlling a plurality of cranes is provided. The crane control system in some embodiments includes a master controller unit, at least one computer readable memory for storing a plurality of tokens, each token from the plurality of tokens associated with a respective crane from the plurality of cranes, and a processing unit responsive to commands inputable by an operator of the master controller unit to send the commands to individual cranes from the plurality of cranes, wherein the processing unit associates the commands with respective tokens to control the cranes associated with those tokens. The crane control system in some embodiments also includes a processing unit that is responsive to a signal indicative of a synchronization loss to issue a command to bring the plurality of cranes into a safe condition, such as an emergency stop, or a corrective action.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: David Stagg, Paul-André Corbeil, Pierre Montreuil, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20170031339Abstract: A crane control system for controlling a plurality of cranes is provided. The crane control system in some embodiments includes a master controller unit, at least one computer readable memory for storing a plurality of tokens, each token from the plurality of tokens associated with a respective crane from the plurality of cranes, and a processing unit responsive to commands inputable by an operator of the master controller unit to send the commands to individual cranes from the plurality of cranes, wherein the processing unit associates the commands with respective tokens to control the cranes associated with those tokens. The crane control system in some embodiments also includes a processing unit that is responsive to a signal indicative of a synchronization loss to issue a command to bring the plurality of cranes into a safe condition, such as an emergency stop, or a corrective action.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Paul-André Corbeil, David Stagg, Pierre Montreuil, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20080064013Abstract: An integrated procedure training apparatus provides a three-dimensional environment that facilitates the training of systems and integrated procedures required to operate and maintain complex systems. The three-dimensional environment is created by arranging a plurality of touch-sensitive display surfaces in a spatial arrangement that is similar to a spatial arrangement of real control panels of the complex system. The training of the integrated procedures is enabled by the use of a full-scope simulation of the complex system. Courseware or other training aids can be used in conjunction with the system to improve learning absorption and retention and reduce training time and reliance on skilled instructors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventors: Remi QUIMPER, Michele Asmar, Luc Ethier
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Patent number: 7203228Abstract: A method and an apparatus for remotely controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals are provided. A remote operator programming unit (OPP) is used to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: Cattron Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Patent number: 7167510Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remotely controlling device, more particularly to a system and method for controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals. This invention makes use of a remote operator programming unit (OPP) to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter. The invention also allows assigning a unique address to a transmitter/receiver pair in a remote control system. The invention further provides an apparatus for remotely programming a transmitter unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Cattron Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Folkert Horst, André Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Patent number: 7164709Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remotely controlling device, more particularly to a system and method for controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals. This invention makes use of a remote operator programming unit (OPP) to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter. The invention also allows assigning a unique address to a transmitter/receiver pair in a remote control system. The invention further provides an apparatus for remotely programming a transmitter unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: Cattron Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20060239379Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remotely controlling device, more particularly to a system and method for controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals. This invention makes use of a remote operator programming unit (OPP) to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter. The invention also allows assigning a unique address to a transmitter/receiver pair in a remote control system. The invention further provides an apparatus for remotely programming a transmitter unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: CANAC INC.Inventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Patent number: 7126985Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remotely controlling device, more particularly to a system and method for controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals. This invention makes use of a remote operator programming unit (OPP) to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter. The invention also allows assigning a unique address to a transmitter/receiver pair in a remote control system. The invention further provides an apparatus for remotely programming a transmitter unit.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Cattron Intellectual Property CorporationInventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Patent number: 6789004Abstract: A system of controller modules allowing to remotely control a train having a first locomotive and a second locomotive separated from one another by at least one car is provided. The system of controller modules comprises a first controller module associated to the first locomotive and a second controller module associated to the second locomotive. One of said controller modules has a lead operational status and the other has a trail operational status. The controller module having the lead operational status receives a master control signal for signaling the train to move in a desired direction and releases in response to the master control signal a first local command signal. The first local command signal is operative to cause displacement of the locomotive associated with the controller module having the lead operational status.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Beltpack CorporationInventors: André Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier, Folkert Horst
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Publication number: 20040131112Abstract: A method and an apparatus for remotely controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals are provided. A remote operator programming unit (OPP) is used to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: CANAC INC.Inventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20030211448Abstract: An integrated procedure training apparatus provides a three-dimensional environment that facilitates the training of systems and integrated procedures required to operate and maintain complex systems. The three-dimensional environment is created by arranging a plurality of touch-sensitive display surfaces in a spatial arrangement that is similar to a spatial arrangement of real control panels of the complex system. The training of the integrated procedures is enabled by the use of a full-scope simulation of the complex system. Courseware or other training aids can be used in conjunction with the system to improve learning absorption and retention and reduce training time and reliance on skilled instructors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: CAE Inc.Inventors: Remi Quimper, Michele Asmar, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20030211450Abstract: A self-paced simulation-based integrated procedure trainer using system and procedure courseware that operates on complex system full-scope simulation increases a quality of training by its inherent fidelity. The system reduces a requirement for classroom training, as well as a requirement for instructor supervised training devices. A validation filter function ensures that inexperienced students are not able to destabilize the simulation by incorrect inputs during an integrated procedure practice. A learning management system relates an appropriate sequence of training events and appropriate courses to follow in order to obtain a related operator or maintenance rating that a student desires to obtain.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Applicant: CAE Inc.Inventors: Kamilia Sofia, Michele Asmar, Luc Ethier, Jean Genest
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Publication number: 20030202621Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remotely controlling device, more particularly to a system and method for controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals. This invention makes use of a remote operator programming unit (OPP) to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter. The invention also allows assigning a unique address to a transmitter/receiver pair in a remote control system. The invention further provides an apparatus for remotely programming a transmitter unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: CANAC CorporationInventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20030198298Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remotely controlling device, more particularly to a system and method for controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals. This invention makes use of a remoit (OPP) to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter. The invention also allows assigning a unique address to a transmitter/receiver pair in a remote control system. Th.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 1999Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: CANAC, INC.Inventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20030195671Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for remotely controlling device, more particularly to a system and method for controlling locomotives in a railway environment using radio frequency signals. This invention makes use of a remote operator programming unit (OPP) to set address information in the transmitter unit via a communication channel such as an infrared link. The use of the operator programming unit allows eliminating the need to open the casing of the transmitter during programming thereby reducing the probability of damaging the electrical components of the transmitter. The invention also allows assigning a unique address to a transmitter/receiver pair in a remote control system. The invention further provides an apparatus for remotely programming a transmitter unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: CANAC INCInventors: Folkert Horst, Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier
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Publication number: 20030040853Abstract: A system of controller modules allowing to remotely control a train having a first locomotive and a second locomotive separated from one another by at least one car is provided. The system of controller modules comprises a first controller module associated to the first locomotive and a second controller module associated to the second locomotive. One of said controller modules has a lead operational status and the other has a trail operational status. The controller module having the lead operational status receives a master control signal for signaling the train to move in a desired direction and releases in response to the master control signal a first local command signal. The first local command signal is operative to cause displacement of the locomotive associated with the controller module having the lead operational status.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2002Publication date: February 27, 2003Applicant: CANAC INC.Inventors: Andre Brousseau, Oleh Szklar, Luc Ethier, Folkert Horst