Patents by Inventor Patrick Bertrand
Patrick Bertrand 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: 8877036Abstract: A system for measuring a solution pH includes a potentiostat with a working electrode made of an electro-conductive solid polymer transducer, an input to receive the potential to be applied between the working electrode and a reference electrode, and an output to transmit a signal representative of the current flowing between a counter electrode and the working electrode, the three electrodes being immerged into the solution. The system further includes a digital processor connected to a digital to analog converter for generating the potential to be applied between the working and the reference electrodes; and to an analog to digital converter for receiving a digital value representative of the current. The digital processor is adapted to modify the potential to maintain the current inside a predetermined range such that the potential is representative of the solution pH when the current is inside the predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Universite Catholique de LouvainInventors: Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand, Anne Attout
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Patent number: 8426735Abstract: The present invention relates to a compliant deformable conductor and a method for producing the same, comprising a wire or a tube made of an electrically insulating material and one or more electrical leads applied on said wire or tube, wherein one or more of said leads comprise a plurality of islets of conductive material, forming an electrically conductive layer providing electrical conduction and/or electrical percolation.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2007Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: NeurotechInventors: Michel Troosters, Stephane Befahy, Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand
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Patent number: 8360787Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. Techniques for process sensitive help are also integrated into the system to provide contextual examples to guide a user in performing a task.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Accenture Global Services LimitedInventors: Alexander Zorba, Sr., Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Kerry Russell Wills
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Publication number: 20120298530Abstract: A system for measuring a solution pH includes a potentiostat with a working electrode made of an electro-conductive solid polymer transducer, an input to receive the potential to be applied between the working electrode and a reference electrode, and an output to transmit a signal representative of the current flowing between a counter electrode and the working electrode, the three electrodes being immerged into the solution. The system further includes a digital processor connected to a digital to analog converter for generating the potential to be applied between the working and the reference electrodes; and to an analog to digital converter for receiving a digital value representative of the current. The digital processor is adapted to modify the potential to maintain the current inside a predetermined range such that the potential is representative of the solution pH when the current is inside the predetermined range.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2010Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAINInventors: Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand, Anne Attout
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Patent number: 7856410Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Accenture Global Services LimitedInventors: Olivia Ruth Burgess, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Joseph Michael Ciancaglini, Lauren E. Haff, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Murray David Levitt, Mark Stewart Nichols, Alexander Han Leung Poon, John Kenneth Smith, Karen Therese Smith, Maureen Therese Zabloudil, Michael Joseph Walsh, Michael James Willow, Kerry Russell Wills
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Patent number: 7818275Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system includes tools for analysis, logging and display of regression analysis information for a presentation as it is presented.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Kerry Russell Wills
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Publication number: 20100089616Abstract: The present invention relates to a compliant deformable conductor and a method for producing the same, comprising a wire or a tube made of an electrically insulating material and one or more electrical leads applied on said wire or tube, wherein one or more of said leads comprise a plurality of islets of conductive material, forming an electrically conductive layer providing electrical conduction and/or electrical percolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: April 15, 2010Inventors: Michel Troosters, Stephane Befahy, Sami Yunus, Patrick Bertrand
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Publication number: 20090042175Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. Techniques for process sensitive help are also integrated into the system to provide contextual examples to guide a user in performing a task.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Alexander Zorba, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Kerry Russell Wills
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Publication number: 20090012761Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions and entails realtime decision-making and synthesis of the educational material. The system includes tools for analysis, logging and display of regression analysis information for a presentation as it is presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Herrenacker 15Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Kerry Russell Wills
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Patent number: 7433852Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Kerry Russell Wills
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Patent number: 7428518Abstract: A system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. A robust business model provides support for realistic activities and allows a user to experience real world consequences for their actions and decisions. An accounting tutorial system is enabled for providing active coaching on aspects of cost accounting including debit and credit processing, procedures for closing books, appropriate management of ledgers, assets and liabilities utilizing a t-account motif.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Alexander Zorba, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Kerry Russell Wills
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Patent number: 7065512Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a training opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system uses an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Accenture, LLPInventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Mark Stewart Nichols
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Patent number: 7065513Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 1999Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Accenture, LLPInventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Alexander Zorba, Jonathan Christian Conant
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Patent number: 7056726Abstract: The invention concerns a semipermeable chamber for encapsulation of cells producing at least a biological substance of interest, characterised in that it consists of a porous polycarbonate biocompatible film modified at the surface by generated polar sites and covered with at least a layer of hydrophilic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignees: Association pour les Transferts de Technologies du Mans, Universite Catholique de louvain, Centre Europeen d'Etude du Diabete (CEED)Inventors: Gilbert Legeay, Patrick Bertrand, Alain Belcourt, Laurence Kessler
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Patent number: 6947914Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2004Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Accenture, LLPInventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
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Publication number: 20040215587Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Applicant: Indeliq, Inc.Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
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Publication number: 20040137063Abstract: The invention concerns a semipermeable chamber for encapsulation of cells producing at least a biological substance of interest, characterised in that it consists of a porous polycarbonate biocompatible film modified at the surface by generated polar sites and covered with at least a layer of hydrophilic polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2004Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Gilbert Legeay, Patrick Bertrand, Alain Belcourt, Laurence Kessler
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Patent number: 6745170Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Indeliq, Inc.Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Martha Torrey O'Connor, Eren Tolga Rosenfeld
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Patent number: 6658398Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Indeliq, Inc.Inventors: Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Alexander Zorba, Jonathan Christian Conant
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System, method and article of manufacture for a simulation enabled retail management tutorial system
Publication number: 20030163361Abstract: A system is disclosed that provides a goal based learning system utilizing a rule based expert training system to provide a cognitive educational experience. The system provides the user with a simulated environment that presents a business opportunity to understand and solve optimally. Mistakes are noted and remedial educational material presented dynamically to build the necessary skills that a user requires for success in the business endeavor. The system utilizes an artificial intelligence engine driving individualized and dynamic feedback with synchronized video and graphics used to simulate real-world environment and interactions. Multiple “correct” answers are integrated into the learning system to allow individualized learning experiences in which navigation through the system is at a pace controlled by the learner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2001Publication date: August 28, 2003Inventors: Olivia Ruth Burgess, Benoit Patrick Bertrand, Joseph Michael Ciancaglini, Lauren E. Haff, Eric Jeffrey Lannert, Murray David Levitt, Mark Stewart Nichols, Alexander Han Leung Poon, John Kenneth Smith, Karen Therese Smith, Maureen Therese Zabloudil, Michael Joseph Walsh, Michael James Willow, Kerry Russell Wills