公开(公告)号：US10312704B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US14162569

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

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

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  H02J7/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US10275585B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15470752

申请日：2017-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Stephan V. Schell ,  Ruben Caballero ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  Emery Sanford

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/32 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/36 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W88/02 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electronic device with an embedded authentication system for restricting access to device resources. The authentication system may include one or more sensors operative to detect biometric information of a user. The sensors may be positioned in the device such that the sensors may detect appropriate biometric information as the user operates the device, without requiring the user to perform a step for providing the biometric information (e.g., embedding a fingerprint sensor in an input mechanism instead of providing a fingerprint sensor in a separate part of the device housing). In some embodiments, the authentication system may be operative to detect a visual or temporal pattern of inputs to authenticate a user. In response to authenticating, a user may access restricted files, applications (e.g., applications purchased by the user), or settings (e.g., application settings such as contacts or saved game profile).

公开(公告)号：US09880720B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14608724

申请日：2015-01-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  John G Tang

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/0481

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.

公开(公告)号：US09875006B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

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: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  H04L29/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US20160344874A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15161826

申请日：2016-05-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H04M15/00 ,  H04W48/02 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: H04M15/885 ,  H04L43/0876 ,  H04L43/0882 ,  H04M1/72577 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/58 ,  H04M15/60 ,  H04M15/8214 ,  H04M15/85 ,  H04M15/851 ,  H04M15/852 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/782 ,  H04M2215/815 ,  H04M2215/8158 ,  H04W48/02

Abstract: Access to a communications network may be provided via a data provider that may charge for access. In some cases, the access fee may be related to the amount of network resources consumed (e.g., amount of data downloaded or bandwidth used). In some cases, a user may have access to a particular amount of data provider resources and be required to pay an additional fee for using resources in excess of the particular amount. To assist the user in managing his data resource consumption, a resource utilization component may provide different alerts and notices informing the user of current consumption, expected future consumption, and recommendations for reducing data provider resources consumed (e.g., stopping particular processes or data provider requests, such as downloading media). If several electronic devices in a network are connected to the same data provider resources, a network component may manage the data provider resource use among the several electronic devices (e.g., allow only particular users or devices access).

Abstract translation: 可以经由可能为访问而收费的数据提供者提供对通信网络的访问。 在某些情况下，访问费用可能与消耗的网络资源量（例如，下载的数据量或使用的带宽）有关。 在某些情况下，用户可以访问特定数量的数据提供者资源，并且需要为使用超过特定数量的资源支付附加费用。 为了帮助用户管理其数据资源消耗，资源利用组件可以提供不同的警报和通知，通知用户当前消费，预期的未来消费和用于减少所消耗的数据提供者资源的建议（例如，停止特定进程或数据提供者请求 ，如下载媒体）。 如果网络中的几个电子设备连接到相同的数据提供商资源，则网络组件可以管理数个电子设备之间的数据提供者资源使用（例如，仅允许特定用户或设备访问）。

公开(公告)号：US09389729B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14137837

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04W52/02 ,  G09G3/34 ,  H04M1/02

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：US20150234482A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14631614

申请日：2015-02-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2020/00057 ,  G11B2020/10546 ,  G11B2220/60 ,  G11B2220/61 ,  G11C7/20 ,  G11C2207/16 ,  H05K5/0278

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的便携式媒体设备和用于操作媒体设备的方法。 根据一个方面，便携式媒体设备还可以用作用于数据存储的固态驱动器。 便携式媒体设备的形状因子可以是手持的或更小的，使得它是高度便携的。 便携式媒体设备可以使用一个或多个状态指示符。 便携式媒体设备还可以包括外围总线连接器，可充电电池和一个或多个输入设备。 根据另一方面，便携式媒体设备具有在停电之前将媒体设备状态信息存储在持久存储器中的能力。 此后，当便携式媒体设备再次通电时，可以检索和利用所存储的媒体播放器状态信息。 根据另一方面，便携式媒体设备可以以有效的方式形成和/或遍历媒体资产播放列表。

公开(公告)号：US20140351702A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14456098

申请日：2014-08-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  John G. Tang

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481

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：US10042418B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US14080116

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Apple Inc

Inventor： Steve P. Hotelling ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Joshua A. Strickon ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Greg Christie ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Peter J. Kennedy ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G01B21/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/011 ,  G01B21/16 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.

公开(公告)号：US09223958B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

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: G06F21/40 ,  G06F21/60 ,  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).

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的用于控制具有电子设备的附件设备利用率的技术。 改进的技术可以使用加密方法来认证电子设备，即彼此互连和通信的电子设备。 一个方面涉及用于认证诸如附件设备的电子设备的技术。 另一方面涉及由或由电子设备（例如，主机设备）提供软件特征（例如，功能）。 例如，不同的电子设备可以根据不同的认证程度或水平进行不同的配置，或者取决于制造商或产品的基础。 另一方面涉及使用附件（或适配器）将外围设备（例如，USB设备）转换为主机设备（例如，USB主机）。 改进的技术特别适用于可以接收附件设备的电子设备，例如媒体设备。 媒体设备的一个示例是可以呈现（例如，播放）媒体项（或媒体资产）的媒体播放器，诸如手持媒体播放器（例如，音乐播放器）。