Embedded Authentication Systems in an Electronic Device
    3.
    发明申请
    Embedded Authentication Systems in an Electronic Device 有权
    电子设备中的嵌入式认证系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140115694A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-24

    申请号:US14142657

    申请日:2013-12-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有用于限制对设备资源的访问的嵌入式认证系统的电子设备。 认证系统可以包括一个或多个传感器,用于检测用户的生物特征信息。 传感器可以定位在设备中,使得当用户操作设备时,传感器可以检测适当的生物信息,而不需要用户执行提供生物测定信息的步骤(例如,将指纹传感器嵌入输入机构而不是 在设备壳体的单独部分中提供指纹传感器)。 在一些实施例中,认证系统可操作以检测用于验证用户的输入的视觉或时间模式。 响应于认证,用户可以访问受限制的文件,应用程序(例如,用户购买的应用程序)或设置(例如,诸如联系人或保存的游戏简档的应用程序设置)。

    ACCESSORY AND MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE COMMUNICATION USING AN APPLICATION COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
    5.
    发明申请
    ACCESSORY AND MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE COMMUNICATION USING AN APPLICATION COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL 审中-公开
    使用应用程序通信协议的附件和移动计算设备通信

    公开(公告)号:US20160036949A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14742501

    申请日:2015-06-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04M1/0254 G06F13/385 H04M1/72527 H04M1/7253

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于移动计算设备和附件之间的通信的各种通信技术。 通用于移动计算设备的附件协议可用于一些通信。 在移动计算设备处执行的应用可以使用应用通信协议与附件进行通信。 在一些实施例中,应用通信协议可以不同于附件通信协议。 在其他实施例中,应用协议仅可由应用程序和附件识别。 在一些实施例中,符合应用协议的消息可以通过将消息封装在符合附件通信协议的消息内,在应用和附件之间进行通信。

    Accessory authentication for electronic devices
    7.
    发明授权
    Accessory authentication for electronic devices 有权
    电子设备的附件认证

    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.

    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)。

    APPLICATION LAUNCHING IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ACCESSORY
    8.
    发明申请
    APPLICATION LAUNCHING IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN ACCESSORY 审中-公开
    应用程序与附件启动

    公开(公告)号:US20140317303A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-23

    申请号:US14319921

    申请日:2014-06-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04L67/141 G06F9/445 H04L65/1003

    Abstract: An application can be launched in response to a launch request from an accessory. For example, the mobile computing device can determine whether it is in a state that allows launching of an application and/or can determine whether the application or application type requested in the launch command is available for launching. In response to the request, and if the mobile computing device is capable, the mobile computing device can launch the application. The mobile computing device can also send a positive acknowledgment message to the accessory indicating that the application may be launched. An open communication session message may also be sent to the accessory. In response thereto the accessory can open a communication session and interoperate with the application.

    Abstract translation: 应用程序可以响应来自附件的启动请求而启动。 例如,移动计算设备可以确定它是否处于允许启动应用的状态和/或可以确定在启动命令中请求的应用或应用类型是否可用于启动。 响应于该请求,并且如果移动计算设备是能够的,则移动计算设备可以启动该应用。 移动计算设备还可以向附件发送肯定确认消息,指示应用可以被启动。 开放通信会话消息也可以被发送到附件。 响应于此,附件可以打开通信会话并与应用程序互操作。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING GROUP ACTIVITIES
    9.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING GROUP ACTIVITIES 审中-公开
    促进集体活动的制度和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140149235A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-29

    申请号:US14167604

    申请日:2014-01-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a lifestyle companion system are provided. The lifestyle companion system can provide a platform to conduct a user interview. Based on the user interview responses, the system can suggest activities, references, and/or plug-in modules. During performance of activities, the system can provide audio and/or visual cues related to the activities and collect data indicative of the user's performance. Based on the collected data, the system can dynamically adapt the user's goals and/or activities the user is performing or will perform. In some embodiments of the present invention, the lifestyle companion system of the present invention can be applied to fitness, nutrition, and/or medical modules. The system also can be used to facilitate synchronous group activities.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供生活方式伴侣系统的方法和系统。 生活伴侣系统可以提供进行用户面试的平台。 基于用户面试响应,系统可以建议活动,参考和/或插件模块。 在执行活动期间,系统可以提供与活动相关的音频和/或视觉提示并且收集指示用户的表现的数据。 基于收集的数据,系统可以动态地适应用户正在执行或将要执行的用户的目标和/或活动。 在本发明的一些实施例中,本发明的生活方式伴侣系统可以应用于健身,营养和/或医疗模块。 该系统还可用于促进同步组活动。

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