Patents by Inventor Michel Pealat

Michel Pealat 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).

  • Patent number: 9384414
    Abstract: A search for a target in a multispectral image is made more efficient and more user-friendly by combining a contrast optimization which is performed locally, with a presentation of a detection image which extends over the entire field of observation (10). The contrast is optimized inside a window (2) of reduced size relative to an image matrix (1) corresponding to the entire field of observation. This window may be moved in conjunction with the direction of observation (D), or it may be selected at will in the image matrix. The detection image may be renewed for each window used, or it may be shared by several windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: SAGEM DEFENSE SÉCURITÉ
    Inventors: Nicolas Roux, Guillaume Letellier, Hugues Berthaud, Jacky Lavoise, Michel Pealat
  • Patent number: 9273241
    Abstract: The invention relates to a high-resolution imaging system for recording images of the same scene, that are sampled in a complementary manner. To this end, an image filter (2) is arranged in an intermediate focusing plane (PI), and a matrix (3) of microlenses is arranged at a distance from the image filter, with each microlens that is associated with an opening (O2) of the image filter. An image detection matrix (9) is then optically conjugated with the microlens matrix. The system also comprises a device for moving an intermediate image in relation to the image filter (2). Such an imaging system is especially suitable for recording high-resolution infrared images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: SAGEM DEFENSE SÉcuritÉ
    Inventors: Christian Chomont, Francoise Cau, Michel Pealat, Vincent Duriaud
  • Patent number: 8997451
    Abstract: An engine and pod assembly for an aircraft includes a pod receiving an engine having an air intake. A rotating nose cone extends on the nose cone, as well as a device for limiting the formation of ice. The device includes means for creating a circumferential heterogeneity of ice on the nose cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Sagem Defense Securite
    Inventors: François Dufresne de Virel, Michel Pealat, Patrick Joyez, Bruce Pontoizeau, Jean-François Lacuisse, Sylvie Wintenberger
  • Publication number: 20140321753
    Abstract: A search for a target in a multispectral image is made more efficient and more user-friendly by combining a contrast optimization which is performed locally, with a presentation of a detection image which extends over the entire field of observation (10). The contrast is optimized inside a window (2) of reduced size relative to an image matrix (1) corresponding to the entire field of observation. This window may be moved in conjunction with the direction of observation (D), or it may be selected at will in the image matrix. The detection image may be renewed for each window used, or it may be shared by several windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: SAGEM DEFENSE SÉCURITÉ
    Inventors: Nicolas Roux, Guillaume Letellier, Hugues Bethaud, Jacky Lavoise, Michel Pealat
  • Publication number: 20130342755
    Abstract: The invention relates to a high-resolution imaging system for recording images of the same scene, that are sampled in a complementary manner. To this end, an image filter (2) is arranged in an intermediate focusing plane (P1), and a matrix (3) of microlenses is arranged at a distance from the image filter, with each microlens that is associated with an opening (O2) of the image filter. An image detection matrix (9) is then optically conjugated with the microlens matrix. The system also comprises a device for moving an intermediate image in relation to the image filter (2). Such an imaging system is especially suitable for recording high-resolution infrared images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Christian Chomont, Francoise Cau, Michel Pealat, Vincent Duriaud
  • Publication number: 20120036826
    Abstract: An engine and pod assembly for an aircraft includes a pod receiving an engine having an air intake. A rotating nose cone extends on the nose cone, as well as a device for limiting the formation of ice. The device includes means for creating a circumferential heterogeneity of ice on the nose cone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: SAGEM DEFENSE SECURITE
    Inventors: Francois Dufresne De Virel, Michel Pealat, Patrick Joyez, Bruce Pontoizeau, Jean-Francois Lacuisse, Sylvie Wintenberger