Patents by Inventor Philippe Bettan

Philippe Bettan 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).

  • Device for controlling a position sensor of the steering wheel of an automobile
    Patent number: 9126627
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for controlling a position sensor (13) of a steering wheel (3) of a vehicle. Said device (2) includes a means (9) for generating a control signal for the acquisition periods of the position sensor (13) when the vehicle is stopped, the frequency of said signal increasing upon the detection of a variation in the position of said steering wheel (3). The invention can be used in the field of automobiles, and the position sensor can be associated with the rotor of the steering assist motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Valeo Systemes de Controle Moteur
    Inventors: Michel Plaideau, Philippe Bettan
  • DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A POSITION SENSOR OF THE STEERING WHEEL OF AN AUTOMOBILE
    Publication number: 20110238266
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for controlling a position sensor (13) of a steering wheel (3) of a vehicle. Said device (2) includes a means (9) for generating a control signal for the acquisition periods of the position sensor (13) when the vehicle is stopped, the frequency of said signal increasing upon the detection of a variation in the position of said steering wheel (3). The invention can be used in the field of automobiles, and the position sensor can be associated with the rotor of the steering assist motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES DE CONTROLE MOTEUR
    Inventors: Michel Plaideau, Philippe Bettan