公开(公告)号：US11582215B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US15275203

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Wade Benson ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  Alexander R. Ledwith ,  John Iarocci ,  Jerrold V. Hauck ,  Michael Brouwer ,  Mitchell D. Adler ,  Yannick L. Sierra

IPC: G06F7/04 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L9/40 ,  H04W12/041 ,  H04W12/086 ,  H04W12/0431 ,  G06F9/445 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04L9/32

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for a trusted (or originator) device to modify the security state of a target device (e.g., unlocking the device) based on a securing ranging operation (e.g., determining a distance, proximity, etc.). The method of some embodiments exchanges messages as a part of a ranging operation in order to determine whether the trusted and target devices are within a specified range of each other before allowing the trusted device to modify the security state of the target device. In some embodiments, the messages are derived by both devices based on a shared secret and are used to verify the source of ranging signals used for the ranging operation. In some embodiments, the method is performed using multiple different frequency bands.

公开(公告)号：US10708371B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US16218407

申请日：2018-12-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher S. Linn ,  Keith Stattenfield ,  Christopher C. Jensen ,  Alexander R. Ledwith ,  David A. Carter ,  Marc Krochmal ,  John J. Iarocci ,  Jonathan M. Grynspan

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  G06F9/48

Abstract: The described embodiments transfer an activity from a source electronic device to a companion electronic device. The source electronic device receives activity information describing an activity performed in a first application at the source electronic device, determines an activity identifier for the activity information, and broadcasts an activity advertisement comprising the activity identifier. Upon receiving the activity advertisement, the companion electronic device determines whether a second application that is associated with the first application is available at the companion electronic device. If the second application is available, the companion electronic device requests extended activity data from the source electronic device. The source electronic device responds by sending extended activity data from the first application to the companion electronic device. Then, the companion electronic device uses the extended activity data to configure the second application and commences performing the activity with the second application at the companion electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US10659200B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-19

申请号：US16134234

申请日：2018-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marc J. Krochmal ,  Christopher S. Linn ,  John J. Iarocci ,  Geoffrey G. Stahl ,  Jaques P. Gasselin de Richebourg ,  Alexander R. Ledwith

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04L5/00 ,  G06F9/54 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: The described embodiments augment an activity performed in a first application at a source electronic device using a controller at a companion electronic device. The source electronic device receives controller information describing a controller that the activity performed in the first application accepts controller data from, determines a controller identifier for the controller information, and broadcasts a controller advertisement comprising the controller identifier. Upon receiving the controller advertisement, the companion electronic device determines whether a second application that can provide the controller data is available at the companion electronic device. If the second application is available, the companion electronic device establishes a cooperative-activity communication channel with the source electronic device. The companion electronic device uses the cooperative-activity communication channel to provide controller data to the source electronic device. The source electronic device provides the controller data to the first application to cause a corresponding action to be performed.

公开(公告)号：US09544714B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14586511

申请日：2014-12-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marc J. Krochmal ,  Christopher S. Linn ,  John J. Iarocci, Jr. ,  Geoffrey G. Stahl ,  Jaques P. Gasselin de Richebourg ,  Alexander R. Ledwith

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04L5/00 ,  G06F9/54

CPC classification number: H04W4/008 ,  G06F9/542 ,  H04L5/0035 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: The described embodiments augment an activity performed in a first application at a source electronic device using a controller at a companion electronic device. The source electronic device receives controller information describing a controller that the activity performed in the first application accepts controller data from, determines a controller identifier for the controller information, and broadcasts a controller advertisement comprising the controller identifier. Upon receiving the controller advertisement, the companion electronic device determines whether a second application that can provide the controller data is available at the companion electronic device. If the second application is available, the companion electronic device establishes a cooperative-activity communication channel with the source electronic device. The companion electronic device uses the cooperative-activity communication channel to provide controller data to the source electronic device. The source electronic device provides the controller data to the first application to cause a corresponding action to be performed.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例使用伴随电子设备处的控制器在源电子设备处增强在第一应用中执行的活动。 源电子设备接收描述控制器的控制器信息，该控制器在第一应用中执行的活动接受控制器数据，确定控制器信息的控制器标识符，并且广播包括控制器标识符的控制器广告。 在接收到控制器广告时，伴随的电子设备确定能够提供控制器数据的第二应用是否在伴随电子设备处可用。 如果第二应用可用，则伴随电子设备与源电子设备建立协作活动通信信道。 配套电子设备使用协作活动通信信道向源电子设备提供控制器数据。 源电子设备向第一应用提供控制器数据以引起相应的动作。

公开(公告)号：US20160352839A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15164477

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher S. Linn ,  Keith Stattenfield ,  Christopher C. Jensen ,  Alexander R. Ledwith ,  David A. Carter ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  John J. Iarocci ,  Jonathan M. Grynspan

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W4/20

CPC classification number: H04L67/148 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/147 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W52/0229 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: The described embodiments transfer an activity from a source electronic device to a companion electronic device. The source electronic device receives activity information describing an activity performed in a first application at the source electronic device, determines an activity identifier for the activity information, and broadcasts an activity advertisement comprising the activity identifier. Upon receiving the activity advertisement, the companion electronic device determines whether a second application that is associated with the first application is available at the companion electronic device. Then, the companion electronic device configures the second application and commences performing the activity with the second application at the companion electronic device.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例将活动从源电子设备传送到伴侣电子设备。 源电子设备接收描述在源电子设备处的第一应用中执行的活动的活动信息，确定活动信息的活动标识符，并广播包含活动标识符的活动广告。 在接收到活动广告之后，伴随电子设备确定与伴随电子设备相关联的第二应用是否可用。 然后，伴随电子设备配置第二应用，并开始在配对电子设备处与第二应用执行活动。

公开(公告)号：US09380123B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-28

申请号：US14691440

申请日：2015-04-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher S. Linn ,  Keith Stattenfield ,  Christopher C. Jensen ,  Alexander R. Ledwith ,  David A. Carter ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  John J. Iarocci ,  Jonathan M. Grynspan

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/148 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/147 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04W4/21 ,  H04W52/0229 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1242 ,  Y02D70/1262 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y02D70/22 ,  Y02D70/26

Abstract: The described embodiments transfer an activity from a source electronic device to a companion electronic device. The source electronic device receives activity information describing an activity performed in a first application at the source electronic device, determines an activity identifier for the activity information, and broadcasts an activity advertisement comprising the activity identifier. Upon receiving the activity advertisement, the companion electronic device determines whether a second application that is associated with the first application is available at the companion electronic device. If the second application is available, the companion electronic device requests extended activity data from the source electronic device. The source electronic device responds by sending extended activity data from the first application to the companion electronic device. Then, the companion electronic device uses the extended activity data to configure the second application and commences performing the activity with the second application at the companion electronic device.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例将活动从源电子设备传送到伴侣电子设备。 源电子设备接收描述在源电子设备处的第一应用中执行的活动的活动信息，确定活动信息的活动标识符，并广播包含活动标识符的活动广告。 在接收到活动广告之后，伴随电子设备确定与伴随电子设备相关联的第二应用是否可用。 如果第二应用可用，则伴随电子设备从源电子设备请求扩展活动数据。 源电子设备通过从第一应用发送扩展活动数据到伴随电子设备来进行响应。 然后，伴随电子设备使用扩展活动数据来配置第二应用，并开始在伴随电子设备处与第二应用执行活动。