公开(公告)号：US20180293268A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-11

申请号：US15899277

申请日：2018-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Scott J. Forstall ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Steve Saro Gedikian ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Alsina

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/26

Abstract: Improved techniques and systems for storage, delivery and acquisition of digital assets stored in cloud data storage. Cloud data storage can be provided by a cloud data repository that is capable of storing digital data for various users. A given user can access cloud data storage from any of his/her authorized client devices via a network. A given client device can access not only locally stored digital assets but also remotely stored digital assets from cloud data storage. In one embodiment, downloads of digital assets resident in cloud data storage to client devices can be managed in view of available network performance. As one example, digital assets of differing quality levels can be downloaded in a manner dependent on network performance. As another example, locally stored digital assets of reduced quality can be upgraded (e.g., replaced) by higher quality versions in a manner dependent on network performance.

公开(公告)号：US20180063591A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：US15249246

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Lucas C. Newman ,  Derek A. Hunter ,  Sandip M. Chokshi

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/462

CPC classification number: H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: The systems described herein include a universal browse and watch list that can provide a centralized user interface for presenting recently watched, recommended, and continue watching content items provided by different content providers. For example, a media device can include multiple content provider applications for viewing media items on the media device. When a content provider application presents a media item, the content provider application can send playback status data to a content aggregator application on the media device. The content aggregator application can provide the playback status data to a content aggregator server. The content aggregator application can interact with a content aggregator server to determine which content providers can provide the played media item or related media items. The content aggregator application can provide a centralized user interface that allows the user to initiate playback of media items provided by the various content providers.

公开(公告)号：US20170041666A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15296966

申请日：2016-10-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott J. Forstall ,  Imran A. Chaudhri ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Thomas Alsina

IPC: H04N21/443 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/482 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: H04N21/4436 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F16/44 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8153

Abstract: User interfaces for a streaming media system can replicate aspects of broadcast media systems. Icons representing streaming media stations region can be arranged in a scrollable array, and a visual indicator presented to identify the current station's icon. Some or all of the station icons can be “dynamic” icons that virtually play tracks by updating artwork and/or progress indicators even when a different station is current. Information about previously played tracks can be presented in a history region adjacent to a region presenting information about a current track, and an animated transition can move the current track's information to the history region when the current track finishes playing.

Abstract translation: 用于流媒体系统的用户界面可以复制广播媒体系统的各个方面。 代表流媒体站区域的图标可以被布置在可滚动阵列中，并且呈现用于识别当前台的图标的视觉指示符。 一些或所有的站图标可以是“动态的”图标，通过更新图形和/或进度指示器即使当不同的站是当前时也可以虚拟地播放轨迹。 关于先前播放的曲目的信息可以呈现在与呈现关于当前曲目的信息的区域相邻的历史区域中，并且当当前曲目完成播放时，动画转换可以将当前曲目的信息移动到历史区域。

公开(公告)号：US20140123005A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US13946273

申请日：2013-07-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott J. Forstall ,  Imran A. Chaudhri ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Thomas Alsina

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: H04N21/4436 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F16/44 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8153

Abstract: User interfaces for a streaming media system can replicate aspects of broadcast media systems. Icons representing streaming media stations region can be arranged in a scrollable array, and a visual indicator presented to identify the current station's icon. Some or all of the station icons can be “dynamic” icons that virtually play tracks by updating artwork and/or progress indicators even when a different station is current. Information about previously played tracks can be presented in a history region adjacent to a region presenting information about a current track, and an animated transition can move the current track's information to the history region when the current track finishes playing.

Abstract translation: 用于流媒体系统的用户界面可以复制广播媒体系统的各个方面。 代表流媒体站区域的图标可以被布置在可滚动阵列中，并且呈现用于识别当前台的图标的视觉指示符。 一些或所有的站图标可以是“动态的”图标，通过更新图形和/或进度指示器即使当不同的站是当前时也可以虚拟地播放轨迹。 关于先前播放的曲目的信息可以呈现在与呈现关于当前曲目的信息的区域相邻的历史区域中，并且当当前曲目完成播放时，动画转换可以将当前曲目的信息移动到历史区域。

公开(公告)号：US11416471B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-16

申请号：US15899277

申请日：2018-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Scott J. Forstall ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Steve Saro Gedikian ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Alsina

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/26 ,  G06F16/23 ,  G06F16/11 ,  G06F16/182 ,  G06F16/957 ,  H04W4/60 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/5682 ,  H04L67/289 ,  H04L43/0876

Abstract: Improved techniques and systems for storage, delivery and acquisition of digital assets stored in cloud data storage. Cloud data storage can be provided by a cloud data repository that is capable of storing digital data for various users. A given user can access cloud data storage from any of his/her authorized client devices via a network. A given client device can access not only locally stored digital assets but also remotely stored digital assets from cloud data storage. In one embodiment, downloads of digital assets resident in cloud data storage to client devices can be managed in view of available network performance. As one example, digital assets of differing quality levels can be downloaded in a manner dependent on network performance. As another example, locally stored digital assets of reduced quality can be upgraded (e.g., replaced) by higher quality versions in a manner dependent on network performance.

公开(公告)号：US11281711B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16921551

申请日：2020-07-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher John Sanders ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Sean Boland Kelly ,  Thomas M. Alsina ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Andrew M. Wadycki ,  Patrice O. Gautier

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  G06F16/438

Abstract: A method at a client device includes displaying media library information corresponding to a set of media items. The media items include one or more local media items, the one or more local media items including media items stored at the client device, and one or more remote media items, the one or more remote media items including media items stored at a remote system and not at the client device. The method also includes displaying, concurrently with displaying the media library information, affordances identifying the remote media items; detecting user interaction with an affordance identifying a respective remote media item; and in response to detecting the user interaction, initiating a process for downloading a copy of the respective remote media item to the client device for storage at the client device.

公开(公告)号：US20200329279A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-15

申请号：US16915518

申请日：2020-06-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucas C. Newman ,  Derek A. Hunter ,  Sandip M. Chokshi

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/81

Abstract: The systems described herein provide a system for automatic login into content provider applications. An operating system stores authentication credentials for the applications, which can be subsequently provided for use during invocation of the content provider applications.

公开(公告)号：US20180367863A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US16112167

申请日：2018-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucas C. Newman ,  Derek A. Hunter ,  Sandip M. Chokshi

IPC: H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/44

CPC classification number: H04N21/4826 ,  H04N21/2668 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/44204 ,  H04N21/44209 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/4668 ,  H04N21/47217 ,  H04N21/4828 ,  H04N21/812

Abstract: The systems described herein include a universal browse and watch list that can provide a centralized user interface for presenting recently watched, recommended, and continue watching content items provided by different content providers. For example, a media device can include multiple content provider applications for viewing media items on the media device. When a content provider application presents a media item, the content provider application can send playback status data to a content aggregator application on the media device. The content aggregator application can provide the playback status data to a content aggregator server. The content aggregator application can interact with a content aggregator server to determine which content providers can provide the played media item or related media items. The content aggregator application can provide a centralized user interface that allows the user to initiate playback of media items provided by the various content providers.

公开(公告)号：US10070193B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US15249246

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Lucas C. Newman ,  Derek A. Hunter ,  Sandip M. Chokshi

IPC: H04N5/445 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/466 ,  H04N21/44 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/442 ,  H04N21/462 ,  H04N21/81 ,  H04N21/2668

Abstract: The systems described herein include a universal browse and watch list that can provide a centralized user interface for presenting recently watched, recommended, and continue watching content items provided by different content providers. For example, a media device can include multiple content provider applications for viewing media items on the media device. When a content provider application presents a media item, the content provider application can send playback status data to a content aggregator application on the media device. The content aggregator application can provide the playback status data to a content aggregator server. The content aggregator application can interact with a content aggregator server to determine which content providers can provide the played media item or related media items. The content aggregator application can provide a centralized user interface that allows the user to initiate playback of media items provided by the various content providers.