Patents by Inventor Massimo Carignano

Massimo Carignano 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: 20060161414
    Abstract: A method and system converts statements entered in an ordered natural language into an event-driven model, which may be easily parsed to discover missing or contradictory conditions. A user interface allows a user to enter functional requirements of a design into the system in a well-defined manner. An ordered natural language parser checks each phrase entered by the user for syntax errors and alerts the user of errors or unclear statements. Once any ambiguities are resolved, an engine generates a dynamic event-driven sub model. A parser checks the sub model for logical errors, such as missing or contradictory conditions and alerts the user of the same. A second engine then generates a complete dynamic event-driven model, which can be a combination of several sub models. The complete model can then be simulated and validated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Applicant: C.R.F. Societa Consortile per Azioni
    Inventors: Massimo Carignano, Massimo Milizia, Andrea Pacciolla
  • Patent number: 6640762
    Abstract: The system comprises a control unit which, when the engine is stopped, memorises the level indicated by a display device upon stopping and then the level indicated by a sensor a predetermined time after stopping. The unit then memorises the level indicated by the sensor a predetermined time after the subsequent restarting of the engine. The unit controls the display device in a predetermined manner depending on the relative values of the memorised levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Fiat Auto S.p.A.
    Inventors: Maurizio Ansaldi, Massimo Carignano, Alessandro Tuninetti
  • Publication number: 20020118105
    Abstract: The system comprises a control unit which, when the engine is stopped, memorises the level indicated by a display device upon stopping and then the level indicated by a sensor a predetermined time after stopping. The unit then memorises the level indicated by the sensor a predetermined time after the subsequent restarting of the engine. The unit controls the display device in a predetermined manner depending on the relative values of the memorised levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Applicant: FIAT AUTO SPA
    Inventors: Maurizio Ansaldi, Massimo Carignano, Alessandro Tuninetti