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Grenoble, France

Jérôme Vaillant

This inventor holds 15 USPTO granted patents and 11 published patent applications and 5 EPO patents, primarily in Image Sensor Technology. Top assignees: Commissariat a L'energie Atomique Et Aux Energies Alternatives, STMicroelectronics, Isorg. Active years: 2007-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Jérôme Vaillant. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/jérôme-vaillant

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 15 

% Patents Active = 86.7

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Chambery, FR (2007 - 2010)
  • Grenoble, FR (2012 - 2021)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 8,836 
 
Commissariat a L'energie Atomique Et Aux Energies Alternatives
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 2,426 
 
STMicroelectronics
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 33 
 
Isorg
 patents
4. 2 out of 781 
 
Stmicroelectronics (Crolles 2) Sas
 patents
5. 2 out of 649 
 
Stmicroelectronics (Grenoble 2) Sas
 patents
6. 1 out of 31 
 
Stmicroelectronics (Grenoble) Sas
 patents
7. 1 out of 1,264 
 
Stmicroelectronics International N.v.
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2007-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Polarimetric Image Sensor
Interference Filters
Pixel Matrix
Microlens Matrix
Time-of-Flight
2D Image Acquisition
Depth Imaging
Three-Dimensional Sensor
Sensitivity Improvement
User Interface System
Object Distance Detection
Image Reconstruction
15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12747988 - Polarimetric image sensor (2026-09-29),
2. 12588306 - Image sensors comprising an array of interference filters (2026-03-24),
3. 12563851 - Image sensor with pixel matrix and microlens matrix having differing pitches from each other (2026-02-24),
4. 12532081 - Colour and time-of-flight pixel pattern for an image sensor (2026-01-20),
5. 11076081 - Device for acquiring a 2D image and a depth image of a scene (2021-07-27),
6. 10203811 - Non-contact user interface system (2019-02-12),
7. 9965070 - System and method for detecting the position of an actuation member on a display screen (2018-05-08),
8. 9881965 - Back-side image sensor (2018-01-30),
9. 9442296 - Device and method for determining object distances (2016-09-13),
10. 9048153 - Three-dimensional image sensor (2015-06-02),
11. 8878903 - Method and device for reconstruction of a three-dimensional image from two-dimensional images (2014-11-04),
12. 8786708 - Method for characterizing pixels of an image sensor (2014-07-22),
13. 8149322 - Image sensor with an improved sensitivity (2012-04-03),
14. 7705905 - Image sensor (2010-04-27),
15. 7291826 - Image sensor with a conjugate lens arrangement (2007-11-06),

Title: Innovations of Inventor Jérôme Vaillant

Introduction

Jérôme Vaillant is a prominent inventor based in Grenoble, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in image acquisition and user interface systems. With a total of 11 patents to his name, Vaillant's work showcases his innovative spirit and technical expertise.

Latest Patents

One of Vaillant's latest patents is a device for acquiring a 2D image and a depth image of a scene. This device includes a first sensor formed inside and on top of a semiconductor substrate, which contains a plurality of 2D image pixels and transmissive windows. Additionally, a second sensor is placed against the first sensor, comprising depth pixels arranged opposite the windows of the first sensor. Another notable patent is a non-contact user interface system that features rows of photon sensors for detecting an actuating body. Each lens in this system partially covers a row of photon sensors, enhancing the user interaction experience.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Jérôme Vaillant has worked with notable companies such as STMicroelectronics S.A. and STMicroelectronics (Grenoble 2) SAS. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas, contributing to advancements in technology.

Collaborations

Vaillant has collaborated with talented individuals in his field, including Thomas Decroux and Clémence Mornet. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Conclusion

Jérôme Vaillant's contributions to technology through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as an influential inventor. His work continues to impact the fields of image acquisition and user interface systems, showcasing the importance of innovation in advancing technology.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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