公开(公告)号：US10275262B1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15795114

申请日：2017-10-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William E. Bull ,  Ben A. Rottler

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/4401 ,  H04N21/485 ,  H04N21/45 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/41

Abstract: A portable media player may provide multi-modes for a user. Each mode may define different features and content that are customized for a particular mode. Based a selected mode, the media player may provide access to only content, features, hardware, user interface elements, and the like that the user wishes to have access to when the mode is enabled. The media player may provide the user different experiences, looks, and feels for each mode.

公开(公告)号：US20140018107A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US14027069

申请日：2013-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William E. Bull ,  Policarpo Wood

IPC: H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/029 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: Improved computer-implemented techniques for providing relevant information to mobile electronic devices are disclosed. According to one aspect, usage of mobile electronic devices can be monitored and usage data can be formed. The usage data can then be used to perform an action. The action can operate to provide more relevant information, such as digital (e.g., online) information or rewards, to the user. In one embodiment, usage of mobile electronic devices can be monitored and users of such mobile electronic devices can be provided with rewards based on their usage. Another aspect pertains to monitoring locations of a mobile electronic device for a duration of time and then providing location-specific information based on the locations of the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向移动电子设备提供相关信息的改进的计算机实现技术。 根据一个方面，可以监视移动电子设备的使用并且可以形成使用数据。 然后可以使用使用数据来执行操作。 该操作可以操作以向用户提供更多相关信息，例如数字（例如在线）信息或奖励。 在一个实施例中，可以监视移动电子设备的使用，并且可以基于其使用情况向这些移动电子设备的用户提供奖励。 另一方面涉及在一段时间内监测移动电子设备的位置，然后基于设备的位置提供位置特定的信息。

公开(公告)号：USD795295S1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US29582837

申请日：2016-10-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Designer： William E. Bull ,  Kourtny Hicks ,  Eric Hope ,  Policarpo Wood

公开(公告)号：US20140344692A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14454553

申请日：2014-08-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William E. Bull ,  Benjamin A. Rottler

IPC: G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F16/44

Abstract: In various embodiments, a media player or portable media device can enable a user to navigate and discover content or other media assets. The media player may analyze broadcasts and other content streams to determine currently playing and forthcoming content. The media player may switch from one source of content to another to find content that matches user preferences or criteria. The media player may generate playlists based on the matching content, and switch between sources of the matching content automatically. In some embodiments, the media player may receive user input to browse content using a navigation stream. Content associated with stations within the navigation stream may be output. As if the user were tuning a radio dial, the media player may determine what content to played back for each station. The media player may procure content and generate playlists to represent each station focus on by the user.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，媒体播放器或便携式媒体设备可以使用户能够导航和发现内容或其他媒体资产。 媒体播放器可以分析广播和其他内容流以确定当前播放和即将出现的内容。 媒体播放器可以从一个内容源切换到另一个内容，以找到与用户偏好或标准相匹配的内容。 媒体播放器可以根据匹配内容生成播放列表，并自动切换匹配内容的源。 在一些实施例中，媒体播放器可以使用导航流接收用户输入来浏览内容。 可以输出与导航流内的站相关联的内容。 好像用户正在调谐无线电拨号，媒体播放器可以确定每个电台播放的内容。 媒体播放器可以购买内容并生成播放列表以表示用户关注的每个站点。