Patents by Inventor Serge ROBIN

Serge ROBIN 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: 12490321
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for transmitting a control signal to a receiver device in a home-automation installation, comprising a wireless transmitter/receiver configured to receive an incident signal originating from a transmission device, an actuating unit configured to receive a configuration instruction, a processing logic unit suitable for deciding on the transmission of the control signal by the wireless transmitter/receiver, and configured to receive a configuration instruction originating from the actuating unit; and generating at least one configuration message to be transmitted to the receiver device; the wireless transmitter/receiver also being configured to transmit the at least one configuration message to the receiver device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2025
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Serge Robin, Arnaud Desbiolles
  • Patent number: 11837780
    Abstract: A radiofrequency signal control device of a domestic electrical apparatus, configured to be supplied with electrical energy by a mains electrical supply network, comprises a first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor, a radiofrequency unit, a printed circuit board and an antenna. A first end of each of the first and second electrical conductors is configured to be electrically connected to the mains electrical supply network. The radiofrequency unit is electrically connected to a connection point. The connection point is arranged at a second end of the first electrical conductor. The radiofrequency signal control device further comprises an adaptation line section. A first end of the adaptation line section is electrically connected to the connection point. Furthermore, a second end of the adaptation line section is either electrically connected to a reference voltage or is devoid of an electrical connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventor: Serge Robin
  • Publication number: 20230307824
    Abstract: A radiofrequency signal control device of a domestic electrical apparatus, configured to be supplied with electrical energy by a mains electrical supply network, comprises a first electrical conductor, a second electrical conductor, a radiofrequency unit, a printed circuit board and an antenna. A first end of each of the first and second electrical conductors is configured to be electrically connected to the mains electrical supply network. The radiofrequency unit is electrically connected to a connection point. The connection point is arranged at a second end of the first electrical conductor. The radiofrequency signal control device further comprises an adaptation line section. A first end of the adaptation line section is electrically connected to the connection point. Furthermore, a second end of the adaptation line section is either electrically connected to a reference voltage or is devoid of an electrical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventor: Serge ROBIN
  • Patent number: 11718997
    Abstract: Sensor intended to be positioned on a mobile portion of a deployable structure, and to emit an information signal to a transmission unit intended to be positioned on a fixed portion of the deployable structure, such that the sensor comprises a wireless emitter/receiver configured to receive an incident signal originating from the transmitting unit when the deployable structure is in a folded position; a processing logic unit adapted to decide on the emission of the information signal to the transmission unit by the wireless emitter/receiver; a standalone energy source configured to power the processing logic unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventor: Serge Robin
  • Patent number: 11646592
    Abstract: Disclosed is an operating method for a wirelessly communicating electronic device, including the following steps: a) acquisition of a radio-frequency frame representative of at least one data item intended to be transmitted by the radio-frequency transmitter in a radio-frequency message; b) determination of the amount of power available in the power storage; c) determination of the length of the radio-frequency message to be transmitted; d) determination of transmission parameters of the radio-frequency transmitter, according to the values determined for the length of the message and the amount of power available in the power storage; e) and transmission of the message by the transmitter, using the determined transmission parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventor: Serge Robin
  • Publication number: 20230039300
    Abstract: Disclosed is a control device for transmitting a control signal to a receiver device in a home-automation installation, comprising a wireless transmitter/receiver configured to receive an incident signal originating from a transmission device, an actuating unit configured to receive a configuration instruction, a processing logic unit suitable for deciding on the transmission of the control signal by the wireless transmitter/receiver, and configured to receive a configuration instruction originating from the actuating unit; and generating at least one configuration message to be transmitted to the receiver device; the wireless transmitter/receiver also being configured to transmit the at least one configuration message to the receiver device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Serge ROBIN, Arnaud DESBIOLLES
  • Publication number: 20230041037
    Abstract: Sensor intended to be positioned on a mobile portion of a deployable structure, and to emit an information signal to a transmission unit intended to be positioned on a fixed portion of the deployable structure, such that the sensor comprises a wireless emitter/receiver configured to receive an incident signal originating from the transmitting unit when the deployable structure is in a folded position; a processing logic unit adapted to decide on the emission of the information signal to the transmission unit by the wireless emitter/receiver; a standalone energy source configured to power the processing logic unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventor: Serge ROBIN
  • Patent number: 11310745
    Abstract: Disclosed is an operating method for a wirelessly communicating electronic device, including the following steps: a) acquisition of a radio-frequency frame representative of at least one data item intended to be transmitted by the radio-frequency transmitter in a radio-frequency message; b) determination of the amount of power available in the power storage; c) determination, by the control circuit, of the length of the radio-frequency message to be transmitted; d) determination of transmission parameters of the radio-frequency transmitter, according to the values determined for the length of the message and the amount of power available in the power storage; e) and transmission of the message by the transmitter, using the determined transmission parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventor: Serge Robin
  • Publication number: 20210057935
    Abstract: Disclosed is an operating method for a wirelessly communicating electronic device, including the following steps: a) acquisition of a radio-frequency frame representative of at least one data item intended to be transmitted by the radio-frequency transmitter in a radio-frequency message; b) determination of the amount of power available in the power storage; c) determination of the length of the radio-frequency message to be transmitted; d) determination of transmission parameters of the radio-frequency transmitter, according to the values determined for the length of the message and the amount of power available in the power storage; e) and transmission of the message by the transmitter, using the determined transmission parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventor: Serge ROBIN
  • Publication number: 20210051591
    Abstract: Disclosed is an operating method for a wirelessly communicating electronic device, including the following steps: a) acquisition of a radio-frequency frame representative of at least one data item intended to be transmitted by the radio-frequency transmitter in a radio-frequency message; b) determination of the amount of power available in the power storage; c) determination, by the control circuit, of the length of the radio-frequency message to be transmitted; d) determination of transmission parameters of the radio-frequency transmitter, according to the values determined for the length of the message and the amount of power available in the power storage; e) and transmission of the message by the transmitter, using the determined transmission parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: Serge ROBIN
  • Patent number: 10666301
    Abstract: This multifrequency device (10) is configured to be connected via at least two conductors (121, 122) to an electricity supply grid (11). This device comprises: at least one radiofrequency module (13) comprising at least one first and one second input/output port (131, 132), which ports are able to emit and/or receive radiofrequency signals at two different frequencies; and at least two matching circuits (14, 15) that are configured to block the propagation of radiofrequency signals propagating over the conductors, each matching circuit comprising a plurality of terminals. One terminal (141, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first conductor or to the second conductor. One terminal (142, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first input/output port or to the second input/output port of the radiofrequency module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SA
    Inventors: Michel Ramus, Serge Robin
  • Publication number: 20200007171
    Abstract: This multifrequency device (10) is configured to be connected via at least two conductors (121, 122) to an electricity supply grid (11). This device comprises: at least one radiofrequency module (13) comprising at least one first and one second input/output port (131, 132), which ports are able to emit and/or receive radiofrequency signals at two different frequencies; and at least two matching circuits (14, 15) that are configured to block the propagation of radiofrequency signals propagating over the conductors, each matching circuit comprising a plurality of terminals. One terminal (141, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first conductor or to the second conductor. One terminal (142, 151) of each matching circuit is connected to the first input/output port or to the second input/output port of the radiofrequency module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Michel RAMUS, Serge ROBIN