This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 2002.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002
Title: The Innovations of Francis Destombes
Introduction
Francis Destombes is a notable inventor based in Paris, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of real-time device driver interfaces. His work has been recognized for its innovative approach to interfacing device drivers in real-time applications.
Latest Patents
Francis Destombes holds a patent for a "Real time device driver interface apparatus and method therefor." This invention provides a method and apparatus for interfacing a device driver in real-time applications. The device driver is probed to determine a data sample block size supported by it. Data samples are delivered to a buffer at each interrupt, and the buffer is accessed to determine the presence of data in at least one buffer entry. The invention includes mechanisms for synchronizing a display cursor with an audio signal being played, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Career Highlights
Francis Destombes is currently employed at IBM, where he continues to innovate and develop new technologies. His work at IBM has allowed him to collaborate with other talented professionals in the field.
Collaborations
One of his notable coworkers is Peter Thomas Brunet. Their collaboration has contributed to advancements in device driver technology.
Conclusion
Francis Destombes is a distinguished inventor whose work in real-time device driver interfaces has made a significant impact in the field. His innovative patent and contributions at IBM highlight his dedication to advancing technology.