Patents by Inventor Sylvain YVON

Sylvain YVON 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: 11431336
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a switching circuit. The circuit comprises: a charging sub-circuit, which has a first input end and an output end; a switching sub-circuit, which has a first end, a second end, and a control end, wherein the control end of the switching sub-circuit is connected to the output end of the charging sub-circuit; and a function sub-circuit, which is connected to the first end or the second end of the switching sub-circuit, and has a first node, wherein an operating voltage of the first node is higher than an input voltage of an input power supply, the switching sub-circuit comprises one or more NMOS switches, and the first input end of the charging sub-circuit is connected to the first node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Tianxun Gong, Jintao Liang, Sylvain Yvon, Peiliang Yuan, Shangye Fang, Zhenyu Zhang
  • Patent number: 11353190
    Abstract: A system for electrically connecting at least one light source to a system for supplying electrical power, wherein the connecting system comprises a lead frame able to be electrically connected to a system for supplying electrical power, the lead frame including at least one connecting terminal and at least one connecting means allowing the connecting terminal of the lead frame to be electrically connected to the light source, the connecting terminal and the connecting means being able to electrically connect the light source to the lead frame, thereby allowing the light source to be placed away from the lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Marc Duarte, Eric Mornet, Sylvain Yvon, Jonathan Blandin
  • Publication number: 20220006452
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a switching circuit. The circuit comprises: a charging sub-circuit, which has a first input end and an output end; a switching sub-circuit, which has a first end, a second end, and a control end, wherein the control end of the switching sub-circuit is connected to the output end of the charging sub-circuit; and a function sub-circuit, which is connected to the first end or the second end of the switching sub-circuit, and has a first node, wherein an operating voltage of the first node is higher than an input voltage of an input power supply, the switching sub-circuit comprises one or more NMOS switches, and the first input end of the charging sub-circuit is connected to the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Tianxun GONG, Jintao LIANG, Sylvain YVON, Peiliang YUAN, Shangye FANG, Zhenyu ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20210071840
    Abstract: A system for electrically connecting at least one light source to a system for supplying electrical power, wherein the connecting system comprises a lead frame able to be electrically connected to a system for supplying electrical power, the lead frame including at least one connecting terminal and at least one connecting means allowing the connecting terminal of the lead frame to be electrically connected to the light source, the connecting terminal and the connecting means being able to electrically connect the light source to the lead frame, thereby allowing the light source to be placed away from the lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Marc DUARTE, Eric MORNET, Sylvain YVON, Jonathan BLANDIN
  • Patent number: 10865957
    Abstract: A system for electrically connecting at least one light source to a system for supplying electrical power, wherein the connecting system comprises a lead frame able to be electrically connected to a system for supplying electrical power, the lead frame including at least one connecting terminal and at least one connecting means allowing the connecting terminal of the lead frame to be electrically connected to the light source, the connecting terminal and the connecting means being able to electrically connect the light source to the lead frame, thereby allowing the light source to be placed away from the lead frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Marc Duarte, Eric Mornet, Sylvain Yvon, Jonathan Blandin
  • Publication number: 20200041105
    Abstract: A system for electrically connecting at least one light source to a system for supplying electrical power, wherein the connecting system comprises a lead frame able to be electrically connected to a system for supplying electrical power, the lead frame including at least one connecting terminal and at least one connecting means allowing the connecting terminal of the lead frame to be electrically connected to the light source, the connecting terminal and the connecting means being able to electrically connect the light source to the lead frame, thereby allowing the light source to be placed away from the lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Marc DUARTE, Eric MORNET, Sylvain YVON, Jonathan BLANDIN
  • Patent number: 10488010
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light source assembly for a vehicle lamp, a method for producing a light source assembly, and a signal lamp for an automobile vehicle. The light source assembly for a vehicle lamp includes: a base body; at least one metal holding member, each of which includes a light source holding part and one or more penetration parts, the light source holding part being arranged on a first surface of the base body, the penetration part penetrating through the base body from the first surface of the base body and extending outwardly from a second surface of the base body, the second surface being opposite to the first surface; and a light emitting component mounted on the light source holding part of the at least one metal holding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Foshan Ichikoh Valeo Auto Lighting Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sylvain Yvon, Lixian Liu, Chunming-Parker Zhang
  • Patent number: 10328845
    Abstract: A device that provides a circuit for controlling the power supply of a plurality of groups of light sources, preferably of the light-emitting diodes type, which perform a plurality of lighting functions for an automobile vehicle. The device is noteworthy in that it enables a primary output voltage and several high-voltage secondary outputs to be produced, corresponding to the power supply requirements of the various groups of light sources, with the use of a single switch-mode converter circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: David Boudikian, Sylvain Yvon, Jean-Philippe Alves, Irantzu Jauregi, Souheil Mazzour
  • Patent number: 9854635
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present application provides a temperature adaptive control circuit for a light emitting diode and a lighting and/or signaling apparatus. The control circuit includes: a light emitting diode load circuit unit in which one or more light emitting diodes are connected; and a temperature adaptive circuit unit comprising a positive temperature coefficient thermistor and a negative temperature coefficient thermistor connected in series, wherein the temperature adaptive circuit unit is configured such that current flowing through the one or more light emitting diodes in the light emitting diode load circuit unit is a function of sum of resistance of the positive temperature coefficient thermistor and resistance of the negative temperature coefficient thermistor. It not only can compensate the variation of the luminescent intensity with the temperature in a desired working temperature for the LEDs, but also can achieve overheating protection for the LEDs to avoid damage thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: VALEO LIGHTING HUBEI TECHNICAL CENTER CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Dan-Danny Liu, Sylvain Yvon, Biao-Robert Luo
  • Publication number: 20170261174
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light source assembly for a vehicle lamp, a method for producing a light source assembly, and a signal lamp for an automobile vehicle. The light source assembly for a vehicle lamp includes: a base body; at least one metal holding member, each of which includes a light source holding part and one or more penetration parts, the light source holding part being arranged on a first surface of the base body, the penetration part penetrating through the base body from the first surface of the base body and extending outwardly from a second surface of the base body, the second surface being opposite to the first surface; and a light emitting component mounted on the light source holding part of the at least one metal holding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Foshan lchikoh Valeo Auto Lighting Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sylvain YVON, Lixian LIU, Chunming-Parker ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20170253173
    Abstract: A device that provides a circuit for controlling the power supply of a plurality of groups of light sources, preferably of the light-emitting diodes type, which perform a plurality of lighting functions for an automobile vehicle. The device is noteworthy in that it enables a primary output voltage and several high-voltage secondary outputs to be produced, corresponding to the power supply requirements of the various groups of light sources, with the use of a single switch-mode converter circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: David BOUDIKIAN, Sylvain YVON, Jean-Philippe ALVES, lrantzu JAUREGI, Souheil MAZZOUR
  • Publication number: 20170164443
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present application provides a temperature adaptive control circuit for a light emitting diode and a lighting and/or signaling apparatus. The control circuit includes: a light emitting diode load circuit unit in which one or more light emitting diodes are connected; and a temperature adaptive circuit unit comprising a positive temperature coefficient thermistor and a negative temperature coefficient thermistor connected in series, wherein the temperature adaptive circuit unit is configured such that current flowing through the one or more light emitting diodes in the light emitting diode load circuit unit is a function of sum of resistance of the positive temperature coefficient thermistor and resistance of the negative temperature coefficient thermistor. It not only can compensate the variation of the luminescent intensity with the temperature in a desired working temperature for the LEDs, but also can achieve overheating protection for the LEDs to avoid damage thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: VALEO LIGHTING HUBEI TECHNICAL CENTER CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Dan-Danny LIU, Sylvain YVON, Biao-Robert LUO
  • Publication number: 20160245474
    Abstract: A system for electrically connecting at least one light source to a system for supplying electrical power, wherein the connecting system comprises: a lead frame able to be electrically connected to a system for supplying electrical power, the lead frame including at least one connecting terminal and at least one connecting means allowing the connecting terminal of the lead frame to be electrically connected to the light source, the connecting terminal and the connecting means being able to electrically connect the light source to the lead frame, thereby allowing the light source to be placed away from the lead frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Marc Duarte, Eric Mornet, Sylvain Yvon, Jonathan Blandin
  • Patent number: 8698427
    Abstract: A device for measurement of characteristic parameters of at least one assembly of at least one light emitting diode (LED) comprising a measurement circuit for each assembly, wherein the measurement circuit has an electrical input which can be connected to the LED, a single measurement output to provide electrical values which are representative of at least two characteristic parameters of the LED, a first circuit configuration, which is designed to provide the measurement output with a value which is representative of a first characteristic parameter, a second circuit configuration, which is designed to provide the measurement output with a value which is representative of a second characteristic parameter and means for switching between the first circuit configuration and the second circuit configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Alain Dari, Loic Flandre, Sylvain Yvon
  • Patent number: 8525416
    Abstract: A process and a device for controlling a plurality of LED assemblies of an automotive vehicle, each LED assembly (Gi) executing a specific lighting/signalling function. The electrical power level (Pi) delivered by the electrical source is modulated according to distinct power levels (Pi) with relation to the function associated with each LED assembly (Gi) and temporary multiplexing is executed in order to successively transmit the distinct power levels (Pi) to the assemblies (Gi) over a multiplexing period (Tmux). Demultiplexing is effected and each distinct electrical power level (Pi) is selectively delivered to the LED assembly (Gi) concerned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Valeo Vision
    Inventors: Christophe Roger, Loic Flandre, Sebastian Krick, Sylvain Yvon
  • Publication number: 20110279058
    Abstract: A device for measurement of characteristic parameters of at least one assembly of at least one light emitting diode (LED) comprising a measurement circuit for each assembly, wherein the measurement circuit has an electrical input which can be connected to the LED, a single measurement output to provide electrical values which are representative of at least two characteristic parameters of the LED, a first circuit configuration, which is designed to provide the measurement output with a value which is representative of a first characteristic parameter, a second circuit configuration, which is designed to provide the measurement output with a value which is representative of a second characteristic parameter and means for switching between the first circuit configuration and the second circuit configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Alain DARI, Loic FLANDRE, Sylvain YVON
  • Publication number: 20110260615
    Abstract: A process and a device for controlling a plurality of LED assemblies of an automotive vehicle, each LED assembly (Gi) executing a specific lighting/signalling function. The electrical power level (Pi) delivered by the electrical source is modulated according to distinct power levels (Pi) with relation to the function associated with each LED assembly (Gi) and temporary multiplexing is executed in order to successively transmit the distinct power levels (Pi) to the assemblies (Gi) over a multiplexing period (Tmux). Demultiplexing is effected and each distinct electrical power level (Pi) is selectively delivered to the LED assembly (Gi) concerned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventors: Christophe ROGER, Loic FLANDRE, Sebastian KRICK, Sylvain YVON