公开(公告)号：US10216698B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-26

申请号：US13702790

申请日：2011-06-06

Applicant: Thomas Ernst ,  Philippe Andreucci ,  Eric Colinet ,  Laurent Duraffourg ,  Edward B. Myers ,  Michael L. Roukes

Inventor： Thomas Ernst ,  Philippe Andreucci ,  Eric Colinet ,  Laurent Duraffourg ,  Edward B. Myers ,  Michael L. Roukes

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  B81C1/00 ,  G01N30/60

Abstract: A device for analyzing a fluid, including a layer including a plurality of sensors of MEMS and/or NEMS type, a layer including a mechanism controlling the sensor and for processing information transmitted by the sensors, the control and processing mechanism being electrically connected to the detectors, and a layer positioned on the layer including the sensors on a side of a face including the sensors including a mechanism spatially and temporally distributing the fluid on the sensors.

公开(公告)号：US10048234B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14405000

申请日：2012-06-04

Applicant: Phillipe Andreucci ,  Eric Colinet ,  Philippe Coric ,  Jean-Claude De Wit ,  Pierre Puget

Inventor： Phillipe Andreucci ,  Eric Colinet ,  Philippe Coric ,  Jean-Claude De Wit ,  Pierre Puget

IPC: G01N30/16 ,  G01N33/22

Abstract: Analyzer 1 for analyzing a fluid 3 containing at least one substance to be analyzed and at least one inflammable substance containing: a source of gas 9 to provide a flux of diluent gas, an injecting nozzle 11 for introducing samples of the fluid into the flux of diluent gas and for producing a gaseous flux, and a detector 7 for analyzing the gaseous flux, wherein: the source of gas is intended to deliver a flux of diluent gas containing a material capable of supporting the combustion of the inflammable substance, preferably to deliver a flux of air, the injection nozzle is configured so as to introduce into the diluent gas samples of the fluid such that the average volume fraction of the fluid in the gaseous flux is less than 1/2,000 and preferably less than 1/20,000, and the detector contains at least one microsensor for detecting the substance to be analyzed. Corresponding method.

公开(公告)号：US08614609B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-24

申请号：US12936773

申请日：2009-04-06

Applicant: Chady Kharrat ,  Eric Colinet

Inventor： Chady Kharrat ,  Eric Colinet

IPC: H03H9/00 ,  H03H9/13

CPC classification number: H03H9/02433 ,  H03H9/2447 ,  H03H9/525 ,  H03H2009/02456

Abstract: A resonant filter including a matrix of n×m resonators of N/MEMS type, each resonator including an actuating mechanism and a detection mechanism. An input of the filter, configured to receive an electrical input signal, is electrically connected to the resonator actuating mechanism. The outputs of the resonator detecting mechanism are electrically connected together and to an output of the filter, such that the signal to be obtained as an output of the filter is an image of the sum of the mechanical responses of the resonators. The resonators are not mechanically coupled together.

Abstract translation: 一种谐振滤波器，包括N / m m型谐振器的矩阵，每个谐振器包括致动机构和检测机构。 被配置为接收电输入信号的滤波器的输入电连接到谐振器致动机构。 谐振器检测机构的输出电连接到滤波器的输出端，使得作为滤波器的输出获得的信号是谐振器的机械响应之和的图像。 谐振器不是机械耦合在一起的。

公开(公告)号：US08018291B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12710817

申请日：2010-02-23

Applicant: Laurent Duraffourg ,  Philippe Andreucci ,  Eric Colinet ,  Sebastien Hentz ,  Eric Ollier

Inventor： Laurent Duraffourg ,  Philippe Andreucci ,  Eric Colinet ,  Sebastien Hentz ,  Eric Ollier

IPC: H03B5/30

CPC classification number: H03B5/323 ,  H03H9/02259

Abstract: The resonant device comprises an electromechanical resonator of nanometric or micrometric size that comprises a mobile element and a fixed element. Detection means provide detection signals representative of movement of the mobile element with respect to the fixed element to a feedback loop that is connected to an excitation input of the resonator. The resonator is formed on the same substrate as the detection means and feedback loop. The feedback loop comprises at most first and second transistors connected in series between a reference voltage and the excitation terminal. A capacitive load is connected between the excitation terminal and reference voltage. The detection signals control the conductivity of the first transistor.

Abstract translation: 谐振装置包括纳米级或微米尺寸的机电谐振器，其包括移动元件和固定元件。 检测装置将表示移动元件相对于固定元件的移动的检测信号提供给连接到谐振器的激励输入的反馈环路。 谐振器形成在与检测装置和反馈回路相同的基板上。 反馈回路包括至多第一和第二晶体管串联连接在参考电压和激励端子之间。 电容性负载连接在励磁端子和参考电压之间。 检测信号控制第一晶体管的电导率。

公开(公告)号：US20100250167A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12744554

申请日：2007-11-26

Applicant: Eric Colinet ,  Michel Nowak ,  Nicolas Delorme

Inventor： Eric Colinet ,  Michel Nowak ,  Nicolas Delorme

IPC: G01R27/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/48

Abstract: A reader device (104) for a contactless remote measurement system by inductive coupling provided with at least one RLC passive sensor (102) having a resistance and a capacitance or inductance provided for varying depending on one or more physical parameters, the measurement of which is desired, the reader including an inductive antenna (105), and means for iterative identification of at least the resistance and the capacitance or inductance of said sensor, provided for carrying out an iterative identification method comprising steps consisting of: emitting a test signal at the input of said antenna, achieving an estimation ŷk of the time response of the sensor to said test signal with means forming a discrete filter (112) provided with coefficients which may be modulated, adapting the coefficients of the discrete filter, depending on a criterion J depending on said estimation and on a discrete signal sk formed from a real signal taken at the terminals of the antenna in response to the emission of said test signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于非接触远程测量系统的读取器设备（104），其通过电感耦合设置有至少一个RLC无源传感器（102），所述至少一个RLC无源传感器（102）具有电阻和电容或电感，其根据一个或多个物理参数而变化，其测量是 期望的是，读取器包括感应天线（105），以及用于迭代识别所述传感器的电阻和电容或电感的装置，用于执行迭代识别方法，包括以下步骤：在 输入所述天线，用传感器对所述测试信号的时间响应估计ŷk，该装置形成具有可被调制的系数的离散滤波器（112），所述系数可以被调制，根据标准J适应离散滤波器的系数 取决于所述估计以及响应于在天线的终端处取得的实信号形成的离散信号sk 发射所述测试信号。

公开(公告)号：US20140013848A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14009044

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Eric Colinet ,  Philippe Andreucci ,  Laurent Duraffourg ,  Sebastien Hentz

Inventor： Eric Colinet ,  Philippe Andreucci ,  Laurent Duraffourg ,  Sebastien Hentz

IPC: G01H13/00

CPC classification number: G01H13/00 ,  G01D5/02 ,  G01D5/14

Abstract: A measuring system including: at least two electromechanical resonators each having a resonant frequency varying around an offload resonant frequency according to a physical quantity to be measured; at least one reading device connected to inputs of the resonators and configured to supply an excitation signal on the inputs; and a memory in which is recorded, for each resonator, offload resonance information relating to the offload resonant frequency of the resonator. Each reading device is configured to determine the resonant frequency of one or more resonators selected for reading by configuring at least one element of the reading device using the offload resonance information stored for each selected resonator.

Abstract translation: 一种测量系统，包括：至少两个机电谐振器，每个机电谐振器根据待测量的物理量具有围绕卸载谐振频率变化的谐振频率; 至少一个读取装置，连接到所述谐振器的输入并被配置为在所述输入端上提供激励信号; 并且对于每个谐振器，记录关于谐振器的卸载谐振频率的卸载谐振信息的存储器。 每个读取装置被配置为通过使用为每个选择的谐振器存储的卸载共振信息来配置读取装置的至少一个元件来确定选择用于读取的一个或多个谐振器的谐振频率。

公开(公告)号：US08373513B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12965037

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Julien Arcamone ,  Eric Colinet

Inventor： Julien Arcamone ,  Eric Colinet

IPC: H03B5/30 ,  H01L41/047 ,  H03H9/15

CPC classification number: H03H9/2405 ,  H03H9/2436 ,  H03H2009/02503 ,  H03H2009/2442

Abstract: The resonator comprises an oscillating element and first and second excitation electrodes of the oscillating element. An AC signal generator is connected to the first and second excitation electrodes and delivers first and second signals of the same amplitudes and in antiphase on the first and second electrodes. A first DC voltage source is connected to a third electrode. A second DC voltage source is connected to a fourth electrode. An additional electrode is electrically connected to the oscillating element. A signal representative of oscillation of the oscillating element is provided by the additional electrode formed by an anchoring point of the oscillating element and biased by a third DC voltage.

Abstract translation: 谐振器包括振荡元件和振荡元件的第一和第二激励电极。 AC信号发生器连接到第一和第二激励电极，并将第一和第二信号以相同的幅度和反相传送到第一和第二电极上。 第一直流电压源连接到第三电极。 第二直流电压源连接到第四电极。 附加电极电连接到振荡元件。 表示振荡元件的振荡的信号由由振荡元件的固定点形成并被第三直流电压偏置的附加电极提供。

公开(公告)号：US08369778B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12591493

申请日：2009-11-20

Applicant: Bertrand Gomez ,  Eric Colinet

Inventor： Bertrand Gomez ,  Eric Colinet

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0018 ,  H04B5/0081

Abstract: The portable object is equipped with an antenna inductively coupled to a fixed station of a remote transmission device. The portable object comprises a variable load impedance and a rectifier connected in parallel to the terminals of the antenna, a regulation loop of the voltage at the terminals of the load impedance, connected between the output of the rectifier and a control terminal of the load impedance. The regulation loop comprises, in series, means for determining a difference between a setpoint voltage and the output voltage of the rectifier, a one-bit analog-to-digital converter, and command means of integrator type. The command means comprise a gain control input connected to an output of the gain control means receiving on input signals representative of the difference. Demodulation means are connected to the output of the converter.

Abstract translation: 便携式物体配备有电感耦合到远程传输设备的固定站的天线。 便携式物体包括可变负载阻抗和与天线的端子并联连接的整流器，连接在整流器的输出端和负载阻抗的控制端之间的负载阻抗端子处的电压的调节回路 。 调节回路包括串联的装置，用于确定整流器的设定点电压和输出电压之间的差值，一位模数转换器和积分器类型的指令装置。 命令装置包括连接到增益控制装置的输出的增益控制输入，用于接收表示差的输入信号。 解调装置连接到转换器的输出端。

公开(公告)号：US08253514B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12632239

申请日：2009-12-07

Applicant: Chady Kharrat ,  Eric Colinet

Inventor： Chady Kharrat ,  Eric Colinet

IPC: H03H9/02 ,  H03H9/205

CPC classification number: H03H9/525 ,  H03H9/2436 ,  H03H9/462

Abstract: An array of coupled resonators including: an input unit that supplies an input electrical signal; an electrical excitation unit that electrically excites N coupled resonators of the array using the input electrical signal, wherein the electrical excitation unit includes, for each of the N coupled resonators, an actuator, connected to the input unit, that actuates a respective one of the N coupled resonators according to the input electrical signal, and a variable gain input amplifier that amplifies actuation of a respective one of the N coupled resonators; and a controller that controls a specific setting of a variable gain of each of the variable gain input amplifier.

Abstract translation: 一种耦合谐振器阵列，包括：输入单元，其提供输入电信号; 电激励单元，其使用所述输入电信号电激励所述阵列的N个耦合谐振器，其中所述电激励单元包括用于每个所述N个耦合谐振器的致动器，所述致动器连接到所述输入单元，所述致动器致动所述输出单元中的相应的一个 N个耦合谐振器，以及可变增益输入放大器，其放大N个耦合谐振器中的相应一个的致动; 以及控制器，其控制每个可变增益输入放大器的可变增益的特定设置。

公开(公告)号：US08183945B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12710695

申请日：2010-02-23

Applicant: Eric Colinet ,  Laurent Duraffourg

Inventor： Eric Colinet ,  Laurent Duraffourg

IPC: H03B5/30

CPC classification number: H03B5/30

Abstract: The oscillator comprises at least a first series of a multiple of four sub-assemblies each of which comprises an excitation terminal and an output terminal. The sub-assemblies are arranged in series in a closed loop. The output terminal of each sub-assembly is connected to the excitation terminal of the following sub-assembly. The output terminal of one of the sub-assemblies constitutes the output terminal of the oscillator. Each sub-assembly comprises excitation means and a nanowire which constitutes the electromechanical resonator and the piezoresistive detection means of movement of the resonator. A first terminal of the nanowire is connected to a first supply voltage. The second terminal of the nanowire constitutes the output terminal of the sub-assembly which is grounded via a corresponding resistive circuit. An input terminal of the excitation means constitutes the excitation terminal of the sub-assembly.

Abstract translation: 所述振荡器至少包括四个子组件中的至少一个第一系列，每个子组件包括激励端子和输出端子。 子组件在闭环中串联布置。 每个子组件的输出端子连接到以下子组件的激励端子。 其中一个子组件的输出端构成振荡器的输出端。 每个子组件包括构成机电谐振器的激励装置和纳米线，以及谐振器运动的压阻检测装置。 纳米线的第一端子连接到第一电源电压。 纳米线的第二端子构成通过相应的电阻电路接地的子组件的输出端子。 励磁装置的输入端子构成子组件的励磁端子。