公开(公告)号：US09958987B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US15484018

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian Q. Huppi ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Derek B. Barrentine ,  Daniel B. Freeman

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04W52/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W52/0267 ,  H04W52/027 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/122

Abstract: The various methods and devices described herein relate to devices which, in at least certain embodiments, may include one or more sensors for providing data relating to user activity and at least one processor for causing the device to respond based on the user activity which was determined, at least in part, through the sensors. The response by the device may include a change of state of the device, and the response may be automatically performed after the user activity is determined.

公开(公告)号：US20160110536A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-21

申请号：US14979456

申请日：2015-12-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan J. Rubinstein ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Mitchell Adler ,  John Wesley Archibald

IPC: G06F21/44

CPC classification number: G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/445 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F2221/2129

Abstract: Improved techniques to control utilization of accessory devices with electronic devices are disclosed. The improved techniques can use cryptographic approaches to authenticate electronic devices, namely, electronic devices that interconnect and communicate with one another. One aspect pertains to techniques for authenticating an electronic device, such as an accessory device. Another aspect pertains to provisioning software features (e.g., functions) by or for an electronic device (e.g., a host device). Different electronic devices can, for example, be provisioned differently depending on different degrees or levels of authentication, or depending on manufacturer or product basis. Still another aspect pertains to using an accessory (or adapter) to convert a peripheral device (e.g., USB device) into a host device (e.g., USB host). The improved techniques are particularly well suited for electronic devices, such as media devices, that can receive accessory devices. One example of a media device is a media player, such as a hand-held media player (e.g., music player), that can present (e.g., play) media items (or media assets).

公开(公告)号：US20150149920A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14604186

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas M. Alsina ,  Szu Wen Huang ,  William Bull ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Emily Clark Schubert ,  Shyam S. Toprani

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F3/0482

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F9/452 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: A graphical user interface (“GUI”) can be presented on a remote control accessory device that has user input and display devices. The GUI can be defined and managed by a portable media device that is controlled using the GUI. The portable media device can provide the accessory with a GUI image to be displayed. The accessory can send information to the portable media device indicative of a user operation of an input device in response to the displayed image. The portable media device can process this input to identify the action requested by the user and take the appropriate action, which can include updating the GUI image provided to the accessory.

Abstract translation: 可以在具有用户输入和显示设备的遥控附件设备上呈现图形用户界面（“GUI”）。 GUI可以由使用GUI控制的便携式媒体设备来定义和管理。 便携式媒体设备可以向附件提供要显示的GUI图像。 附件可以响应于所显示的图像向指示用户操作输入设备的便携式媒体设备发送信息。 便携式媒体设备可以处理该输入以识别用户请求的动作，并采取适当的动作，其中可以包括更新提供给附件的GUI图像。

公开(公告)号：US20150138080A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14608724

申请日：2015-01-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  John G. Tang

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/04845 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0187 ,  G06F3/012 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: A personal display system with which a user may adjust the configuration of displayed media is provided. The personal display system may include an electronic device operative to provide media to a personal display device operative to display the received media. Using one or more optical and digital components, the personal display device may adjust displayed media to overlay features of a theater, thus giving the user of the personal display device the impression of being in the theater. In some embodiments, the personal display device may receive a user selection of a seat in the theater from which to watch the media, and may adjust the media display accordingly. In some embodiments, the personal display device may detect the user's movements using one or more sensors and may adjust the displayed image based on the user's movements. For example, the device may detect a user's head movement and cause the portion of media displayed to reflect the head movement.

Abstract translation: 提供了用户可以调整所显示的媒体的配置的个人显示系统。 个人显示系统可以包括可操作以向可操作以显示所接收的媒体的个人显示设备提供媒体的电子设备。 使用一个或多个光学和数字组件，个人显示设备可以调整显示的媒体以覆盖剧院的特征，从而给个人显示设备的用户印象在剧院中。 在一些实施例中，个人显示设备可以接收来自剧院的座椅的用户选择，从该场所观看媒体，并且可以相应地调整媒体显示。 在一些实施例中，个人显示设备可以使用一个或多个传感器检测用户的移动，并且可以基于用户的移动来调整所显示的图像。 例如，设备可以检测用户的头部移动并使所显示的媒体部分反映头部移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150082049A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14312672

申请日：2014-06-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan J. Rubinstein ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Adler Mitchell ,  John Wesley Archibald

IPC: G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/60

CPC classification number: G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/445 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F2221/2129

Abstract: Improved techniques to control utilization of accessory devices with electronic devices are disclosed. The improved techniques can use cryptographic approaches to authenticate electronic devices, namely, electronic devices that interconnect and communicate with one another. One aspect pertains to techniques for authenticating an electronic device, such as an accessory device. Another aspect pertains to provisioning software features (e.g., functions) by or for an electronic device (e.g., a host device). Different electronic devices can, for example, be provisioned differently depending on different degrees or levels of authentication, or depending on manufacturer or product basis. Still another aspect pertains to using an accessory (or adapter) to convert a peripheral device (e.g., USB device) into a host device (e.g., USB host). The improved techniques are particularly well suited for electronic devices, such as media devices, that can receive accessory devices. One example of a media device is a media player, such as a hand-held media player (e.g., music player), that can present (e.g., play) media items (or media assets).

公开(公告)号：US08829414B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US14010244

申请日：2013-08-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Achim Pantfoerder

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  H04W52/02 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G01J1/42 ,  H04M1/22

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J2001/4242 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  H04M1/0214 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04W52/027 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y02D70/00

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to sense proximity and to detect light. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an emitter of electromagnetic radiation and a detector of electromagnetic radiation; the detector has a sensor to detect electromagnetic radiation from the emitter when sensing proximity, and to detect electromagnetic radiation from a source other than the emitter when sensing visible light. The emitter may be disabled at least temporarily to allow the detector to detect electromagnetic radiation from a source other than the emitter, such as ambient light. In one implementation, the ambient light is measured by measuring infrared wavelengths. Also a fence having a non-IR transmissive material disposed between the emitter and the detector to remove electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter. Other apparatuses and methods and data processing systems and machine readable media are also described.

Abstract translation: 感测接近和检测光的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括电磁辐射发射器和电磁辐射检测器; 检测器具有传感器，用于在感测距离时检测来自发射器的电磁辐射，并且在感测可见光时检测来自发射器以外的源的电磁辐射。 可以至少暂时禁用发射器，以允许检测器检测来自除发射器之外的源的电磁辐射，例如环境光。 在一个实施方案中，通过测量红外波长来测量环境光。 还有一种围栏，其具有设置在发射器和检测器之间的非IR透射材料，以去除由发射器发射的电磁辐射。 还描述了其他装置和方法以及数据处理系统和机器可读介质。

公开(公告)号：US10823965B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US15201859

申请日：2016-07-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John G Tang ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/01

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for projecting a source image in a head-mounted display apparatus for a user. A first display projects an image viewable by a first eye of the user. A first peripheral light element is positioned to emit light of one or more colors in close proximity to the periphery of the first display. A receives data representing a source image, processes the data representing the source image to generate a first image for the first display and to generate a first set of peripheral conditioning signals for the first peripheral light element, directs the first image to the first display, and directs the first set of peripheral conditioning signals to the first peripheral light element, As a result, an enhanced viewing experience is created for the user.

公开(公告)号：US20200096766A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US15201859

申请日：2016-07-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John G. Tang ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: G02B27/01

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for projecting a source image in a head-mounted display apparatus for a user. A first display projects an image viewable by a first eye of the user. A first peripheral light element is positioned to emit light of one or more colors in close proximity to the periphery of the first display. A receives data representing a source image, processes the data representing the source image to generate a first image for the first display and to generate a first set of peripheral conditioning signals for the first peripheral light element, directs the first image to the first display, and directs the first set of peripheral conditioning signals to the first peripheral light element. As a result, an enhanced viewing experience is created for the user.

公开(公告)号：US10534452B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US16052556

申请日：2018-08-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve Jobs ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jonathan P. Ive

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11C7/20 ,  H05K5/02 ,  G11B27/10 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G11B20/00 ,  G11B20/10

Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the portable media device can also function as a solid-state drive for data storage. The form factor of the portable media device can be hand-held or smaller, such that it is highly portable. The portable media device can use one or more status indicators. The portable media device can also include a peripheral bus connector, a rechargeable battery, and one or more input devices. According to another aspect, the portable media device has the capability to store media device status information in persistent memory before powering down. Thereafter, when the portable media device is again powered up, the stored media player status information can be retrieved and utilized. According to still another aspect, the portable media device can form and/or traverse a media asset playlist in an efficient manner.

公开(公告)号：US20190260213A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16389375

申请日：2019-04-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniele G. De Iuliis ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Stanley Carl Ng ,  Eric W. Anderson ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device.