公开(公告)号：US09047255B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13919610

申请日：2013-06-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ralf Weber ,  Bob Van Osten

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/038 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/34

CPC classification number: G06F17/30058 ,  G06F17/212 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30572 ,  G06F17/30601 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/038 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: A system in accordance with the present invention may include one or more processors, memory that receives instructions from the one or more processors according to a clock operating at a frequency, one or more programs stored in the memory, with instructions to: access media content; analyze the media content according to meta data, media characteristics, or other media-related data; and, create a media content object cluster according to the meta data, the media characteristics, or the other media-related data.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的系统可以包括一个或多个处理器，根据在频率上操作的时钟，存储在存储器中的一个或多个程序的时钟从一个或多个处理器接收指令的存储器，其具有：访问媒体内容 ; 根据元数据，媒体特征或其他媒体相关数据分析媒体内容; 并且根据元数据，媒体特性或其他媒体相关数据创建媒体内容对象集群。

公开(公告)号：US20150134661A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14080553

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric Circlaeys ,  Kjell Bronder ,  Ralf Weber

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/438

Abstract: A user interface to match a requested set of media items for display in a media item arrangement requires an efficient method of obtaining properties of the requested media items. The requested media items may span across multiple connected sources and be associated with multiple users. A first cache layer of a multi-layer cache system stores a flat representation of metadata items corresponding to media items available from connected sources. A second cache layer stores compiles metadata items from the first cache layer into sets of metadata items for various media item groupings. A third cache layer compiles sets of metadata items from the second cache layer into ordered sets of metadata items. The ordered sets of metadata items may be used to identify an appropriate media item arrangement in which to display the associated media items.

Abstract translation: 用于匹配要在媒体项目布置中显示的所请求的媒体项集合的用户界面需要获得所请求的媒体项目的属性的有效方法。 所请求的媒体项目可以跨越多个连接的源并且与多个用户相关联。 多层缓存系统的第一高速缓存层存储对应于可从连接源获得的媒体项目的元数据项的平面表示。 第二缓存层将编译的元数据项从第一高速缓存层存储为用于各种媒体项目分组的元数据项集合。 第三缓存层将来自第二高速缓存层的元数据项集合成有序集的元数据项。 可以使用有序的元数据集合来标识在其中显示相关联的媒体项目的适当媒体项目排列。

公开(公告)号：US20140282099A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13891467

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kjell F. Bronder ,  Eric Circlaeys ,  Ralf Weber ,  Jason Wilson

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L65/4084 ,  G06F16/54 ,  G06F16/904 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L67/2838 ,  H04L67/289

Abstract: Techniques are provided for concurrently displaying a plurality of media items from different sources, such as different computing devices of a user or social network providers with which the user has an account or with which the user has a social connection to an account. Media items may include digital images, video, text, and executables, or icons thereof. The media items may be analyzed to identify one or more different sets of media items, each set being associated with different criteria. Example criteria include a particular time range, a particular person, and a particular location. Once a set of media items is identified, each media item in the set is assigned to a group based on grouping criteria and displayed based on the group to which the media item belongs.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于同时显示来自不同来源的多个媒体项目的技术，诸如用户具有帐户的用户或社交网络提供商的不同计算设备，或者与用户具有与帐户的社交连接。 媒体项目可以包括数字图像，视频，文本和可执行文件，或其图标。 可以分析媒体项目以识别一个或多个不同的媒体项集合，每个集合与不同的标准相关联。 示例标准包括特定时间范围，特定人和特定位置。 一旦识别了一组媒体项目，则基于分组标准将集合中的每个媒体项目分配给组，并且基于媒体项目所属的组来显示。

公开(公告)号：US10019445B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US14870632

申请日：2015-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ralf Weber ,  Guillaume Vergnaud

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781

CPC classification number: G06F16/4393 ,  G11B23/40 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/2562 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/91

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided providing users with the ability to create and produce multimedia devices. In one aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to easily and seamlessly create slideshows using multiple forms of graphic elements instead of just still pictures. In another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to create and modify the DVD menu that is required for DVDs to function properly on conventional DVD players. In still another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with an intuitive graphic interface that simply and clearly explains the trade offs the user must make in deciding which mode to record the DVD.

公开(公告)号：US09996538B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US14713996

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ralf Weber ,  Bob Van Osten

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/038 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/34

CPC classification number: G06F17/30058 ,  G06F17/212 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30572 ,  G06F17/30601 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/038 ,  G11B27/28 ,  G11B27/34

Abstract: A system in accordance with the present invention may include one or more processors, memory that receives instructions from the one or more processors according to a clock operating at a frequency, one or more programs stored in the memory, with instructions to: access media content; analyze the media content according to meta data, media characteristics, or other media-related data; and, create a media content object cluster according to the meta data, the media characteristics, or the other media-related data.

公开(公告)号：US20150106722A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14053394

申请日：2013-10-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Randy Ubillos ,  Ralf Weber ,  Guillaume Vergnaud

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04845

Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can be configured to generate a slide show type presentation based on images (e.g., digital photographs, videos, etc.) in a user's media library. While viewing the presentation, the computing device can receive user input to change the display of the images between a slideshow, a single image, and/or a grid view presentation mode. In some implementations, the user can provide input with respect to an image displayed on a slide to manipulate the image. In some implementations, the user can provide continuous input with respect to a slide to cause a transition animation to be displayed according to the amount and direction of user input received. For example, the speed, direction (e.g., forward, backward) and completion of the transition animation can be controlled by the user's input.

Abstract translation: 在一些实现中，计算设备可以被配置为基于用户的媒体库中的图像（例如，数字照片，视频等）生成幻灯片放映类型呈现。 在观看呈现时，计算设备可以接收用户输入以改变幻灯片放映，单个图像和/或网格视图呈现模式之间的图像的显示。 在一些实现中，用户可以提供关于在幻灯片上显示的图像的输入以操纵图像。 在一些实现中，用户可以提供关于幻灯片的连续输入，以使得根据接收的用户输入的量和方向显示转换动画。 例如，转换动画的速度，方向（例如，向前，向后）和完成可以由用户的输入来控制。

公开(公告)号：US20150347361A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14725632

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric M. Circlaeys ,  Guillaume Vergnaud ,  Ralf Weber ,  Dong Young Oh ,  Alexander David Wallace ,  Daniel Hooper ,  Benjamin David Ross

IPC: G06F17/22 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F17/2247 ,  G06F16/9577 ,  G06F16/986 ,  G06F17/211 ,  G06F17/2229 ,  H04N21/8543

Abstract: An example method may retrieve a markup language document from an electronic storage device. The markup language document may define a component of an interactive media application and a plurality of resolution dependent parameter sets for the component. The method may continue and determine, using at least one processor, a current resolution of a display device of a playback device and select, using the at least one processor, a parameter set of the plurality of resolution dependent parameter sets for the component based on the current resolution and device. The method may also apply, using the at least one processor, the parameter set to the component; and present, using the at least one processor, the component as part of the interactive media application on the playback device.

Abstract translation: 示例性方法可以从电子存储设备检索标记语言文档。 标记语言文档可以定义交互式媒体应用的组件和组件的多个依赖于分辨率的参数集。 该方法可以继续并使用至少一个处理器来确定回放设备的显示设备的当前分辨率，并且使用该至少一个处理器，基于对该组件的多个依赖于分辨率的参数集的参数集进行选择 当前的分辨率和设备。 该方法还可以使用至少一个处理器来应用为组件设置的参数; 并且使用所述至少一个处理器将所述组件作为所述交互式媒体应用的一部分呈现在所述播放设备上。

公开(公告)号：US20150135134A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14080591

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric Circlaeys ,  Kjell Bronder ,  Ralf Weber

IPC: G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A set of media items may be matched with a media arrangement that displays the media items in the set in a group of frames. The media arrangement may extend across an area larger than a viewable area of a display device. In order to determine the media items that appear within a viewable area, a list of media items may be divided into two portions, one on either side of a middle item in the list. If any part of a frame with which the middle item is associated is within an extended spatial area that extends beyond the viewable area, the middle item may be eliminated from the list, when no part of the frame with which the middle item is associated is within the extended area. The process may be repeated until it is determined that a part of a frame with which the middle item is associated is within the extended area.

Abstract translation: 一组媒体项目可以与在一组帧中显示集合中的媒体项目的媒体配置相匹配。 媒体布置可以延伸超过显示设备的可视区域的区域。 为了确定出现在可视区域内的媒体项目，媒体项目的列表可以被分成两部分，一个在列表中的中间项目的两侧。 如果与中间项目相关联的框架的任何部分在延伸超出可视区域的扩展空间区域内，则当没有与中间项目相关联的框架的任何部分不在列表中时，中间项目可以被删除 在扩展区域内。 可以重复该过程，直到确定与中间项目相关联的框架的一部分在扩展区域内。

公开(公告)号：US10726064B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-28

申请号：US16003895

申请日：2018-06-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ralf Weber ,  Guillaume Vergnaud

IPC: G06F16/438 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N5/85 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/781

Abstract: A method for slide shows. The method includes receiving one or more video content element and one or more image content element that are each associated with a respective audio track, where a first video content element includes a corresponding first audio track and a second video content element includes a corresponding second audio track that is disabled or non-existent, receiving input selecting a background audio track for the slide show, and automatically integrating the video content element, the image content element, and the background audio track together into the slide show, where the background audio track is played during playback of the slide show when the computing device detects that there is no audio signal generated by another audio track in the slide show.

公开(公告)号：US09582160B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14080522

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric Circlaeys ,  Kjell Bronder ,  Ralf Weber

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F17/212 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06T3/4038

Abstract: In order to display a set of media items in a visually pleasing manner, the relationship between the set of media items and a plurality of predefined media arrangements may be determined. A score corresponding to the set of media items may be compared to a score corresponding to each of the predefined media arrangements. The media item score and the media arrangement scores may be based on properties of the media items and properties of the media arrangements, respectively. The media arrangement that is most closely related to the set of media items may be identified based on the score comparison and the media items may be displayed in the identified media arrangement.

Abstract translation: 为了以视觉上令人满意的方式显示一组媒体项目，可以确定媒体项集与多个预定媒体配置之间的关系。 可以将与该组媒体项目相对应的分数与对应于每个预定媒体装置的得分进行比较。 媒体项目得分和媒体安排得分可以分别基于媒体项目的属性和媒体安排的属性。 可以基于分数比较来识别与该组媒体项最密切相关的媒体布置，并且媒体项目可以被显示在所识别的媒体配置中。