Patents by Inventor Sam Calmes
Sam Calmes 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: 11801774Abstract: A radar sensor system and method for ascertaining whether an unattended child is present within an automotive vehicle. The radar sensor system carries out the method and includes a transmitter, at least one sensor, and processing circuitry. The method includes the steps of: illuminating at least one occupiable position within the vehicle with radiation of multiple frequencies; generating radar sensor signals from reflections of the transmitted radiation, a plurality of the radar sensor signals corresponding to different frequencies; and operating the processing circuitry for generating and determining if a first indicator value indicative of motion in the occupiable position satisfies a first predetermined criteria and, if so, generating and determining a second indicator value indicating a degree of repetitive pattern within the radar sensor signals, and determining presence of an unattended child in the vehicle if the second indicator value satisfies a second predetermined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: IEE INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A.Inventors: Mathieu Lu-Dac, Patrick Di Mario Cola, Dimitri Tatarinov, Andreas Diewald, Claude Watgen, Sam Calmes, Peter Larsen
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Publication number: 20200180472Abstract: A radar sensor system and method for ascertaining whether an unattended child is present within an automotive vehicle. The radar sensor system carries out the method and includes a transmitter, at least one sensor, and processing circuitry. The method includes the steps of: illuminating at least one occupiable position within the vehicle with radiation of multiple frequencies; generating radar sensor signals from reflections of the transmitted radiation, a plurality of the radar sensor signals corresponding to different frequencies; and operating the processing circuitry for generating and determining if a first indicator value indicative of motion in the occupiable position satisfies a first predetermined criteria and, if so, generating and determining a second indicator value indicating a degree of repetitive pattern within the radar sensor signals, and determining presence of an unattended child in the vehicle if the second indicator value satisfies a second predetermined criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Mathieu LU-DAC, Patrick DI MARIO COLA, Dimitri TATARINOV, Andreas DIEWALD, Claude WATGEN, Sam CALMES, Peter LARSEN
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Patent number: 10457161Abstract: A radar sensor system and method for ascertaining whether an unattended child is present within an automotive vehicle. The radar sensor system carries out the method and includes a transmitter, at least one sensor, and processing circuitry. The method includes the steps of: illuminating at least one occupiable position within the vehicle with radiation of multiple frequencies; generating radar sensor signals from reflections of the transmitted radiation, a plurality of the radar sensor signals corresponding to different frequencies; and operating the processing circuitry for generating and determining if a first indicator value indicative of motion in the occupiable position satisfies a first predetermined criteria and, if so, generating and determining a second indicator value indicating a degree of repetitive pattern within the radar sensor signals, and determining presence of an unattended child in the vehicle if the second indicator value satisfies a second predetermined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: IEE INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A.Inventors: Mathieu Lu-Dac, Patrick Di Mario-Cola, Dimitri Tatarinov, Andreas Diewald, Claude Watgen, Sam Calmes, Peter Larsen
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Publication number: 20180170213Abstract: A radar sensor system and method for ascertaining whether an unattended child is present within an automotive vehicle. The radar sensor system carries out the method and includes a transmitter, at least one sensor, and processing circuitry. The method includes the steps of: illuminating at least one occupiable position within the vehicle with radiation of multiple frequencies; generating radar sensor signals from reflections of the transmitted radiation, a plurality of the radar sensor signals corresponding to different frequencies; and operating the processing circuitry for generating and determining if a first indicator value indicative of motion in the occupiable position satisfies a first predetermined criteria and, if so, generating and determining a second indicator value indicating a degree of repetitive pattern within the radar sensor signals, and determining presence of an unattended child in the vehicle if the second indicator value satisfies a second predetermined criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Mathieu LU-DAC, Patrick DI MARIO-COLA, Dimitri TATARINOV, Andreas DIEWALD, Claude WATGEN, Sam CALMES, Peter LARSEN
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Patent number: 9355556Abstract: An access control device comprises at least one transit authorization request device, such as an ID sensor activated by access card or badge or a biometric sensor (fingerprint, retina), said transit authorization request device to be activated by a person requesting authorization to pass through said passageway or doorway and a presence detection and tracking device for detecting the presence of a person in the vicinity of said passageway or doorway and for tracking the movement of a person within or through said passageway or doorway. According to the invention, the access control device further comprises a control unit configured for assigning a virtual transit ticket to a person after authorization to pass through said passageway or doorway has been granted to said person, said virtual transit ticket being representative of the transit privileges granted to said person, i.e.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: IEE International Electronics & Engineering S.A.Inventors: Paul Schockmel, Laurent Uhres, Patrick Roulling, Sam Calmes, Marc Schifflers, Stephen Fuks
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Publication number: 20150379362Abstract: One or more imaging device(s) inside a car that look(s) at occupants (driver, front passenger, rear passengers) and cover(s) multiple security, comfort, driver assistance and occupant state related functions, wherein the imaging device includes an illumination in the near infrared. An imaging device inside the car that can measure occupants' vital signs (heart rate, respiration rate, blood oxygen saturation) using contactless imaging photoplethysmography.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Sam CALMES, Cecile JOUANIQUE-DUBUIS, Thierry MOUSEL, Jean-Luc KAISER, Laurent LAMESCH, Bruno MIRBACH
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Publication number: 20130201286Abstract: An access control device comprises at least one transit authorization request device, such as an ID sensor activated by access card or badge or a biometric sensor (fingerprint, retina), said transit authorization request device to be activated by a person requesting authorization to pass through said passageway or doorway and a presence detection and tracking device for detecting the presence of a person in the vicinity of said passageway or doorway and for tracking the movement of a person within or through said passageway or doorway. According to the invention, the access control device further comprises a control unit configured for assigning a virtual transit ticket to a person after authorization to pass through said passageway or doorway has been granted to said person, said virtual transit ticket being representative of the transit privileges granted to said person, i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: IEE INTERNATIONAL ELECTRONICS & ENGINEERING S.A.Inventors: Paul Schockmel, Laurent Uhres, Patrick Roulling, Sam Calmes, Marc Schifflers, Stephen Fuks
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Patent number: 7031045Abstract: A micro-mirror strip assembly having a plurality of two-dimensional micro-mirror structures with improved deflection and other characteristics is presented. In the micro-mirror structures, electrodes for electrostatic deflection are disposed on conical or quasi-conical entities that are machined, attached or molded into a substrate. The electrodes are quartered approximately parallel to or offset by 45 degrees from rotational axes to form quadrants. Torsion sensors are provided along the axes of rotation to control deflection of the quadrant deflection electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Inventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater, Marc R. Schuman, Jack D. Foster, Sam Calmes, Sateesh S. Bajikar, Arun Malhotra, Jane Ang, Jerry Hurst, John Green
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Patent number: 6795602Abstract: A fiber optic switch (400) includes a fiber optic switching module (100) that receives and fixes ends (104) of optical fibers (106). The module (100) includes numerous reflective light beam deflectors (172) which may be selected as pairs for coupling a beam of light (108) between a pair of optical fibers (106). The module (100) also produces orientation signals from each deflector (172) which indicate its orientation. A portcard (406) included in the switch (400) supplies drive signals to the module (100) for orienting at least one deflector (172). The portcard (406) also receives the orientation signals produced by that deflector (172) together with coordinates that specify an orientation for the deflector (172). The portcard (406) compares the received coordinates with the orientation signals received from the deflector (172) and adjusts the drive signals supplied to the module (100) to reduce any difference between the received coordinates and the orientation signals.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Inventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater, Tyler L. Baughman, James P. Downing, John S. Forker, Gregory A. Reznick, Sam Calmes, Steven M. Clark, Jack D. Foster, Marc R. Schuman, Rajiv Ramaswami
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Publication number: 20040150872Abstract: A micro-mirror strip assembly having a plurality of two-dimensional micro-mirror structures with improved deflection and other characteristics is presented. In the micro-mirror structures, electrodes for electrostatic deflection are disposed on conical or quasi-conical entities that are machined, attached or molded into a substrate. The electrodes are quartered approximately parallel to or offset by 45 degrees from rotational axes to form quadrants. Torsion sensors are provided along the axes of rotation to control deflection of the quadrant deflection electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: Xros, Inc., a California corporationInventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater, Marc R. Schuman, Jack D. Foster, Sam Calmes, Sateesh S. Bajikar, Arun Malhotra, Jane Ang, Jerry Hurst, John Green
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Patent number: 6744550Abstract: A micro-mirror strip assembly having a plurality of two-dimensional micro-mirror structures with improved deflection and other characteristics is presented. In the micro-mirror structures, electrodes for electrostatic deflection are disposed on conical or quasi-conical entities that are machined, attached or molded into a substrate. The electrodes are quartered approximately parallel to or offset by 45 degrees from rotational axes to form quadrants. Torsion sensors are provided along the axes of rotation to control deflection of the quadrant deflection electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Xros, Inc.Inventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater, Marc R. Schuman, Jack D. Foster, Sam Calmes, Sateesh S. Bajikar, Arun Malhotra, Jane Ang, Jerry Hurst, John Green
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Patent number: 6694072Abstract: A fiber optic switch (400) includes a fiber optic switching module (100) that receives and fixes ends (104) of optical fibers (106). The module (100) includes numerous reflective light beam deflectors (172) arranged in a V-shape which may be selected as pairs for coupling a beam of light (108) between a pair of optical fibers (106). The module (100) also produces orientation signals from each deflector (172) which indicate its orientation. A portcard (406) supplies drive signals to the module (100) for orienting at least one deflector (172). The portcard (406) also receives the orientation signals produced by that deflector (172) together with coordinates that specify an orientation for the deflector (172). The portcard (406) compares the received coordinates with the orientation signals and adjusts the drive signals supplied to the module (100) to reduce any difference between the received coordinates and the orientation signals.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Inventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Steven M. Clark, Marc R. Schuman, Timothy G. Slater, Jack D. Foster, Sam Calmes
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Publication number: 20030076576Abstract: A micro-mirror strip assembly having a plurality of two-dimensional micro-mirror structures with improved deflection and other characteristics is presented. In the micro-mirror structures, electrodes for electrostatic deflection are disposed on conical or quasi-conical entities that are machined, attached or molded into a substrate. The electrodes are quartered approximately parallel to or offset by 45 degrees from rotational axes to form quadrants. Torsion sensors are provided along the axes of rotation to control deflection of the quadrant deflection electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2002Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Xros, Inc.Inventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater, Marc R. Schuman, Jack D. Foster, Sam Calmes, Sateesh S. Bajikar, Arun Malhotra, Jane Ang, Jerry Hurst, John Green
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Publication number: 20020164110Abstract: A fiber optic switch (400) includes a fiber optic switching module (100) that receives and fixes ends (104) of optical fibers (106). The module (100) includes numerous reflective light beam deflectors (172) which may be selected as pairs for coupling a beam of light (108) between a pair of optical fibers (106). The module (100) also produces orientation signals from each deflector (172) which indicate its orientation. A portcard (406) included in the switch (400) supplies drive signals to the module (100) for orienting at least one deflector (172). The portcard (406) also receives the orientation signals produced by that deflector (172) together with coordinates that specify an orientation for the deflector (172). The portcard (406) compares the received coordinates with the orientation signals received from the deflector (172) and adjusts the drive signals supplied to the module (100) to reduce any difference between the received coordinates and the orientation signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2000Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventors: Arnold P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater, Tyler L. Baughman, James P. Dowing, John S. forker, Gregory A. Reznick, Sam Calmes, Steven M. Clark, Jack D. Foster, Marc R. Schuman, Rajiv Ramaswami
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Patent number: 6445844Abstract: A fiber optic switch includes a fiber optic switching module that receives and fixes ends of optical fibers. The module includes numerous reflective light beam deflectors which may be selected as pairs for coupling a beam of light between a pair of optical fibers. The module also produces orientation signals from each deflector which indicate its orientation. A portcard included in the switch supplies drive signals to the module for orienting at least one deflector. The portcard also receives the orientation signals produced by that deflector together with coordinates that specify an orientation for the deflector. The portcard compares the received coordinates with the orientation signals received from the deflector and adjusts the drive signals supplied to the module to reduce any difference between the received coordinates and the orientation signals. The switch also employs optical alignment to precisely orient pairs of deflectors coupling a beam of light between optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: XROS, Inc.Inventors: Armand P. Neukermans, Timothy G. Slater, Tyler L. Baughman, James P. Downing, John S. Forker, Gregory A. Reznick, Sam Calmes, Steven M. Clark, Jack D. Foster, Marc R. Schuman, Rajiv Ramaswami
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Patent number: 6430109Abstract: There is described a cMUT array with transducer elements which include a plurality of cells with membranes formed on one surface of a wafer. Voltages applied between said spaced electrodes drive said membranes. The voltages applied to said electrodes are applied from the opposite surface of the wafer through the wafer and through vias formed in the wafer.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior UniversityInventors: Butrus T. Khuri-Yakub, F. Levent Degertekin, Sam Calmes, Xuecheng Jin