公开(公告)号：US20190124049A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US16147224

申请日：2018-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bob Bradley ,  Marc J. Krochmal

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: One embodiment provides a data processing system on a communal electronic device, the data processing system comprising a memory device to store instructions; one or more processors to execute the instructions stored on the memory device, the instructions to cause the one or more processors to provide a virtual assistant to receive commands at the communal electronic device, wherein the virtual assistant, via the one or more processors, is to receive a command at the communal electronic device; determine whether the command is to access personal data of a user associated with the communal electronic device; and in response to a determination that the command is to access personal data of the user, send a request to a personal electronic device of the user to process at least a portion of the command.

公开(公告)号：US20190028423A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US16108576

申请日：2018-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Ledwith ,  Christopher C. Jensen ,  John J. Iarocci ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  Ziv Wolkowicki ,  Daniel B. Pollack ,  Darin B. Adler

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L51/36 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: Messaging between a companion device and an accessory device is controlled such that different modes of communication may be utilized. The different modes can implement different messaging strategies, each of which is intended for efficient power management, in view of the limited electrical power that is typically available at the accessory device. A received request message for sending from the companion device to the accessory device is sent if predetermined conditions apply, and similarly for messages from the accessory device to the companion device.

公开(公告)号：US10187770B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-22

申请号：US14841410

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marc J. Krochmal ,  Daniel M. Vinegrad

IPC: G06F9/54 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04L29/08

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 and broadcasts an activity advertisement comprising an activity identifier for the activity. 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 acquires extended activity data from the source electronic device and uses the extended activity data to configure the second application and commence performing the activity with the second application at the companion electronic device. The source electronic device may also forward activity-related information (e.g., information from a copy and paste clipboard in the source electronic device) to the companion electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20190020450A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-17

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: H04L5/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  G06F9/54

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：US09948728B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

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: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/20 ,  H04W52/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170359798A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15191219

申请日：2016-06-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bob BRADLEY ,  James B. Cary ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  Matthew E. Shepherd ,  Neil G. Crane

IPC: H04W68/00 ,  H04W68/10 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04W68/005 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04M1/6066 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W68/10

Abstract: A device may broadcast an indication of an activity level of the device. The device may also receive a notification of an incoming message and receive at least one broadcast from at least one additional device also receiving the notification of the incoming message including an indication of at least one activity level of the at least one additional device. The device may compare its own activity level with the received at least one activity level. In response to determining that the activity level of the device is equal to or greater than a highest received at least one activity level, the device may display the notification of the incoming message.

公开(公告)号：US11832100B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US15721133

申请日：2017-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander D. Sanciangco ,  Bob Bradley ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  Nathan A. Kralian ,  Welly Kasten ,  Patrick L Coffman

IPC: H04W12/069 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04L9/40 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04W12/50 ,  H04W12/63 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04B17/23 ,  H04W12/64 ,  H04B17/02

CPC classification number: H04W12/069 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04L9/3226 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04W12/068 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/50 ,  H04W12/63 ,  H04B17/02 ,  H04L2209/80 ,  H04W12/64

Abstract: This application relates to a computing device that can be configured to implement a method for enabling a nearby computing device to access a wireless network by carrying out the techniques described herein. In particular, the method can include the steps of (1) receiving a request from the nearby computing device to access the wireless network, where the request includes user information associated with the nearby computing device, (2) presenting a notification associated with the request in response to determining, based on the user information, that the nearby computing device is recognized by the computing device, and (3) in response to receiving an approval for the nearby computing device to access the wireless network: providing, to the nearby computing device, a password for accessing the wireless network.

公开(公告)号：US11805009B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-31

申请号：US16140450

申请日：2018-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Franco Travostino ,  Keith W. Rauenbuehler ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  Nicholas M. Fraioli ,  Anush G. Nadathur

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F9/54 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L9/40

CPC classification number: H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L63/0272 ,  H04L63/10

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards techniques for adjusting a network connection of an accessory. In some examples, the computing device can determine that the accessory is not connected to a network (e.g., the same network to which the computing device is connected). The network may utilize a first connection type. Using a second type of connection, the computing device may determine an appropriate network for connection with the accessory. The computing device may then transmit instructions to the accessory, using the second type of connection, to adjust its network connection to be connected to the determined network. The determined network may use the first connection type.

公开(公告)号：US20230051718A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-16

申请号：US17977650

申请日：2022-10-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brent M. Ledvina ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  Robert W. Brumley ,  Sriram Hariharan

IPC: H04M1/72457 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  H04L9/30 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04M1/72436 ,  H04W12/033 ,  H04W12/63

Abstract: A mobile device can include ranging circuitry to determine distance to another mobile device. A first wireless protocol can establish an initial communication session to perform authentication and/or exchange ranging settings. A second protocol can perform ranging, and other wireless protocols can transmit content. In one example, the distance information can be used to display a relative position of another device on a user interface of a sending device. The user interface can allow a user to quickly and accurately select the recipient device for sending the data item. As another example, the distance information obtained from ranging can be used to trigger a notification (e.g., a reminder) to be output from a first mobile device or used to display a visual indicator on a receiving device. Proximity of a device (e.g., as determined by a distance) can be used to suggest recipient for a new communication.

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.