公开(公告)号：US10750284B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US15433810

申请日：2017-02-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aram Lindahl ,  Joseph Mark Williams ,  Muthya K Girish

IPC: H04R5/04 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G11B20/10

Abstract: Improved techniques for presenting sound effects at a portable media device are disclosed. The sound effects can be output as audio sounds to an internal speaker, an external speaker, or both. In addition, the audio sounds for the sound effects can be output together with other audio sounds pertaining to media assets (e.g., audio tracks being played). In one embodiment, the sound effects can serve to provide auditory feedback to a user of the portable media device. A user interface can facilitate a user's selection of sound effect usages, types or characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US10268806B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US14792605

申请日：2015-07-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aram Lindahl ,  Bryan J. James

IPC: H04L9/08 ,  G06F21/10

Abstract: Techniques for ensuring that media playback proceeds sequentially through media content of a digital media asset are disclosed. In one embodiment, distinct portions (e.g., segments) of a digital media asset can be separately encrypted such that on playback decoded data being output from at least one prior portion can be used to derive a cryptographic key that is used in decrypting a subsequent portion of the digital media asset.

公开(公告)号：US09965241B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US14939891

申请日：2015-11-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aram Lindahl

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H02J7/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F3/165 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G06F1/263 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  H02J7/0004 ,  H02J7/0054

Abstract: By integrating multiple electronic devices, it is possible to increase the functionality of the devices individually. For example it is possible to improve media playback functionality, create media playlists “on-the-go” and to use a first device power supply to charge the power supply of the second device. By integrating the devices, it is possible to address some of the shortcomings of devices that are decreasing in size with increasing power requirements, while still maintaining the advantages that these devices offer.

公开(公告)号：US09602929B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US13660839

申请日：2012-10-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aram Lindahl ,  Joseph Mark Williams ,  Muthya K. Girish

IPC: H04R5/04 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G11B20/10

CPC classification number: H04R5/04 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G11B2020/10555

Abstract: Improved techniques for presenting sound effects at a portable media device are disclosed. The sound effects can be output as audio sounds to an internal speaker, an external speaker, or both. In addition, the audio sounds for the sound effects can be output together with other audio sounds pertaining to media assets (e.g., audio tracks being played). In one embodiment, the sound effects can serve to provide auditory feedback to a user of the portable media device. A user interface can facilitate a user's selection of sound effect usages, types or characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US08713214B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13745480

申请日：2013-01-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David G. Conroy ,  Steve Schell ,  Barry J. Corlett ,  Neil D. Warren ,  Aram Lindahl

IPC: G06F13/28 ,  G06K9/54

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3237 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  G06F13/124 ,  G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/71 ,  G06F2221/0735 ,  Y02D10/122 ,  Y02D10/128 ,  Y02D10/171 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: A media processing system and device with improved power usage characteristics, improved audio functionality and improved media security is provided. Embodiments of the media processing system include an audio processing subsystem that operates independently of the host processor for long periods of time, allowing the host processor to enter a low power state while the audio data is being processed. Other aspects of the media processing system provide for enhanced audio effects such as mixing stored audio samples into real-time telephone audio. Still other aspects of the media processing system provide for improved media security due to the isolation of decrypted audio data from the host processor.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有改进的功率使用特性，改进的音频功能和改进的媒体安全性的媒体处理系统和设备。 媒体处理系统的实施例包括音频处理子系统，其独立于主机处理器长时间运行，允许主机处理器在处理音频数据时进入低功率状态。 媒体处理系统的其他方面提供增强的音频效果，例如将存储的音频样本混合成实时电话音频。 媒体处理系统的其它方面由于从主机处理器隔离解密的音频数据而提供改进的媒体安全性。

公开(公告)号：US20140093093A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13840136

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Sorin V. Dusan ,  Esge B. Andersen ,  Aram Lindahl ,  Andrew P. Bright

IPC: H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/005 ,  G10L25/78 ,  G10L2021/02165

Abstract: A method of detecting a user's voice activity in a mobile device is described herein. The method starts with a voice activity detector (VAD) generating a VAD output based on (i) acoustic signals received from microphones included in the mobile device and (ii) data output by an inertial sensor that is included in an earphone portion of the mobile device. The inertial sensor may detect vibration of the user's vocal chords modulated by the user's vocal tract based on vibrations in bones and tissue of the user's head. A noise suppressor may then receive the acoustic signals from the microphones and the VAD output and suppress the noise included in the acoustic signals received from the microphones based on the VAD output. The method may also include steering one or more beamformers based on the VAD output. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了在移动设备中检测用户的语音活动的方法。 该方法从基于（i）从移动设备中包括的麦克风接收的声信号产生VAD输出的语音活动检测器（VAD）开始，以及（ii）包括在移动设备的耳机部分中的惯性传感器输出的数据 设备。 惯性传感器可以基于用户头部的骨骼和组织中的振动来检测用户的声带调制的用户的声带的振动。 然后，噪声抑制器可以从麦克风和VAD输出接收声信号，并且基于VAD输出抑制包括在从麦克风接收的声信号中的噪声。 该方法还可以包括基于VAD输出来操纵一个或多个波束形成器。 还描述了其它实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20130109339A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13725048

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aram Lindahl ,  Richard Michael Powell ,  Joseph M. Williams

IPC: H04H40/18

CPC classification number: H04H40/18 ,  G06F1/3203

Abstract: Various techniques that relate to prolonging the battery life on a portable electronic device during the buffering and playback of audio broadcast data are provided. In accordance with disclosed embodiments, upon detecting a low power state, the device may implement one or more low power actions, including starting, continuing, or stopping one or more audio broadcast functions, such as buffering or playing back audio broadcast data, to reduce overall power consumption, and thus prolong battery life. In one embodiment, a user may specify one or more low power actions that are to be implemented during a low power state by configuring user settings stored on the device. In another embodiment, the device, upon detecting a low power state, may prompt the user to make a selection from a listing of selectable low power action options and perform the selected low power action.

Abstract translation: 提供了涉及在音频广播数据的缓冲和重放期间延长便携式电子设备上的电池寿命的各种技术。 根据所公开的实施例，在检测到低功率状态时，设备可以实现一个或多个低功率动作，包括启动，继续或停止一个或多个音频广播功能，例如缓冲或重放音频广播数据，以减少 总体功耗，从而延长电池寿命。 在一个实施例中，用户可以通过配置存储在设备上的用户设置来指定要在低功率状态下实现的一个或多个低功率动作。 在另一个实施例中，设备在检测到低功率状态时可以提示用户从可选择的低功率动作选项的列表中进行选择并执行所选择的低功率动作。

公开(公告)号：US10446167B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US14165523

申请日：2014-01-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aram Lindahl ,  Baptiste Pierre Paquier

IPC: G10L21/00 ,  G10L21/0208

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for user-specific noise suppression are provided. For example, when a voice-related feature of an electronic device is in use, the electronic device may receive an audio signal that includes a user voice. Since noise, such as ambient sounds, also may be received by the electronic device at this time, the electronic device may suppress such noise in the audio signal. In particular, the electronic device may suppress the noise in the audio signal while substantially preserving the user voice via user-specific noise suppression parameters. These user-specific noise suppression parameters may be based at least in part on a user noise suppression preference or a user voice profile, or a combination thereof.

公开(公告)号：US10123300B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US15376002

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony Fadell ,  Andrew Bart Hodge ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Aram Lindahl ,  Anthony Guetta

IPC: H04W68/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: An electronic device for providing tactile feedback is provided. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback using any suitable approach, including for example vibration, heat, electrical, visual, or any other type of feedback. The electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to detecting any particular status of the electronic device, receiving any particular input, or detecting any suitable communication received by the electronic device. For example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to identifying the current network of the device, the status of a particular electronic device component, or any other electronic device status. As another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular type of communication, or in response to receiving a communication from a particular contact. As still another example, the electronic device may provide tactile feedback in response to receiving a particular user input, or to detecting a user's finger on a particular portion of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US09659090B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14183206

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James D. Batson ,  Meriko L. Borogove ,  Gregory R. Chapman ,  Patrick L. Coffman ,  Anthony J. Guetta ,  Aram Lindahl ,  Andrew Rostaing

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F17/3074 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/165

Abstract: A method and apparatus for intelligently routing and managing audio signals within an electronic device is disclosed. The routing is responsive to a set of logical and physical policies which are stored in data tables which can be updated as needed.