公开(公告)号：WO2005106878A3

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2005/013647

申请日：2005-04-20

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  HELLER, David ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L.

Inventor： HELLER, David ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L.

IPC: G11B27/034 ,  G06F17/30

Abstract: Techniques for repeatedly selecting and presenting media items at a media device are disclosed. In one embodiment, media items are automatically (or dynamically) selected from a media source (e.g., list of media items) and then presented at a media device. As a result, the selected media items can be continuously selected and presented in an automated manner. In one embodiment, the automatic selection of the media items can be performed in accordance with at least one criterion. The at least one criterion can be user-specified and/or rules-based. In one embodiment, a display screen can display information pertaining to recently presented media items, media item being presented, and upcoming media items to be presented.

公开(公告)号：WO2005106652A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2005/008804

申请日：2005-03-16

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  HARPER, John ,  BRUNNER, Ralph ,  GRAFFAGNINO, Peter, M. ,  ZIMMER, Mark, Alan

Inventor： HARPER, John ,  BRUNNER, Ralph ,  GRAFFAGNINO, Peter, M. ,  ZIMMER, Mark, Alan

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06T1/20 ,  G06F9/451

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for producing images including an application program interface. The system includes an API and techniques for creating images by defining relationships between filters and images, such relationships programmatically assembled in an object by a cooperative session between a requesting application and a graphics services resource. The system also includes aspects regarding optimization of the programmatically assembled object and techniques for rendering in multi­processor environment.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于产生包括应用程序接口的图像的系统。 该系统包括API和通过定义过滤器和图像之间的关系来创建图像的技术，以及通过请求应用程序和图形服务资源之间的协作会话在程序上组装在对象中的关系。 该系统还包括有关编程组装对象的优化和多处理器环境中呈现技术的方面。

公开(公告)号：WO2005093550A2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：PCT/US2005/003599

申请日：2005-01-27

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  WEHRENBERG, Paul, J. ,  LEIBA, Aaron ,  WILLIAMS, Richard, C. ,  FALKENBURG, David, R. ,  GERBARG, Louis, G. ,  CHANG, Ray, L.

Inventor： WEHRENBERG, Paul, J. ,  LEIBA, Aaron ,  WILLIAMS, Richard, C. ,  FALKENBURG, David, R. ,  GERBARG, Louis, G. ,  CHANG, Ray, L.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/162 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F2200/1614 ,  G06F2200/1636 ,  G06F2200/1637

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for operating a portable device based on an accelerometer are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, an accelerometer attached to a portable device detects a movement of the portable device. In response, a machine executable code is executed within the portable device to perform one or more predetermined user configurable operations. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于操作基于加速度计的便携式设备的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个实施例，附接到便携式设备的加速度计检测便携式设备的移动。 作为响应，在便携式设备内执行机器可执行代码以执行一个或多个预定的用户可配置操作。 还描述了其它方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2005001703A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：PCT/US2004/020254

申请日：2004-06-23

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  FORSTALL, Scott ,  CHRISTIE, Greg ,  LEMAY, Stephen

Inventor： FORSTALL, Scott ,  CHRISTIE, Greg ,  LEMAY, Stephen

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L12/58 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  H04L51/00

Abstract: A threaded list of e-mail messages is provided by checking each received message against previous messages to determine whether the new message is associated with previous messages. If so, then a new thread is created. The new thread has an associated thread header, which stores metadata bout the messages in the thread. If the received message is related to messages in an existing thread, then the received message is added to that thread, and the thread header for that thread is updated to reflect data from the received message. The thread header appears with messages in a message list view of the inbox, and provides data about the thread. Messages that are not part of a thread are shown in the same view as threaded messages, without a thread header. This allows a user to view both threaded and non-threaded messages in a single view

Abstract translation: 通过检查每个接收的消息与先前的消息来提供电子邮件消息的线程列表，以确定新消息是否与先前的消息相关联。 如果是，则创建一个新的线程。 新线程具有相关联的线程头部，它将元数据存储在线程中的消息中。 如果接收到的消息与现有线程中的消息相关，则将接收的消息添加到该线程，并且该线程的线程头部被更新以反映来自接收到的消息的数据。 线程头显示在收件箱的消息列表视图中的消息，并提供有关线程的数据。 不属于线程的消息在与线程消息相同的视图中显示，没有线程头。 这允许用户在单个视图中查看线程和非线程消息

公开(公告)号：WO2004114113A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-29

申请号：PCT/US2004/019747

申请日：2004-06-21

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  ORDING, Bas ,  LOUCH, John

Inventor： ORDING, Bas ,  LOUCH, John

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: A computer-human interface provides a mechanism to manage the available space of a computer display (28) in a manner that facilitates navigation among multiple windows (42-50) that are overlaid upon one another. The interface includes a user-selectable mode (Fig. 5) in which the windows are rearranged, and resized if necessary, so that all open windows can be simultaneously viewed within the area of the display, thereby enabling any one of the windows to be easily selected for access. In effect, the presentation of the windows is "flattened" so that all windows appear at the same virtual depth, rather than overlapping one another. With this approach, there is no need to minimize windows in order to access one that is overlaid by another, thereby enabling the user to keep the content of all windows visible and accessible. Subsets of windows can be repositioned in the same manner (Fig. 23b), or all windows can be removed from the display area for access to desktop objects (Fig. 20b).

Abstract translation: 计算机人机界面提供了一种机制，以便于在彼此重叠的多个窗口（42-50）之间的导航的方式来管理计算机显示器（28）的可用空间。 接口包括用户可选择的模式（图5），其中窗口被重新排列，并且如果需要重新调整大小，使得可以在显示器的区域内同时观看所有打开的窗口，从而使得任何一个窗口成为 轻松选择访问。 实际上，窗口的呈现被“平坦化”，使得所有窗口出现在相同的虚拟深度，而不是彼此重叠。 使用这种方法，不需要最小化窗口以便访问被另一个覆盖的窗口，从而使得用户能够保持所有窗口的内容可见和可访问。 窗口的子集可以以相同的方式重新定位（图23b），或者可以从显示区域中删除所有窗口以访问桌面对象（图20b）。

公开(公告)号：WO2004109427A3

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2004/010299

申请日：2004-04-02

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony, M.

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony, M.

IPC: H04M1/00

Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for automatically updating programmable buttons on a remote client device using a set of user preferences is described. A remote client device is coupled (either wired or wirelessly) to the host computer and the preference file is passed to the remote client device which uses the preference file to automatically update any programmable buttons included therein to execute the desired suite of functions. In some cases, a combination of buttons can be used to perform a particular function whereas in other cases, a single button can be associated with a particular function.

公开(公告)号：WO2004097759A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/US2004/012928

申请日：2004-04-26

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  GAUTIER, Patrice ,  MULLER, Max ,  BURKHOLDER, Thomas ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  HELLER, Dave ,  DOWDY, Thomas ,  WIESE, Mike

Inventor： GAUTIER, Patrice ,  MULLER, Max ,  BURKHOLDER, Thomas ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  HELLER, Dave ,  DOWDY, Thomas ,  WIESE, Mike

IPC: G07F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  G06Q20/367 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: Methods and systems for network-based purchase and distribution of media are disclosed. The purchase and distribution of media by these methods and systems are not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to media within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server and/or client. For example, a potential purchaser can search and browse through numerous media items on-line that are available for purchase. The potential purchaser can thereafter purchase one or more media items on-line with great ease. Upon purchasing a media item, the content for the media item can be downloaded over the network to the purchaser. The content for the media item is then encrypted for the purchaser's use and stored on the purchaser's machine. Thereafter, the purchaser can make use of the media item (e.g., play the media item). Improved graphical user interfaces suitable for reviewing, browsing, previewing and/or purchasing numerous media items are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 披露了基于网络购买和分发媒体的方法和系统。 通过这些方法和系统购买和分发媒体不仅安全而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在存储在服务器和/或客户端的情况下对媒体文件中的媒体的访问。 例如，潜在购买者可以搜索和浏览许多可在线购买的媒体项目。 潜在购买者之后可以非常容易地在线购买一种或多种媒体。 在购买媒体项目时，媒体项目的内容可以通过网络下载到购买者。 然后，媒体项目的内容被加密以供购买者使用并存储在购买者的机器上。 此后，购买者可以利用媒体项目（例如，播放媒体项目）。 还公开了适于审查，浏览，预览和/或购买许多媒体项目的改进的图形用户界面。

公开(公告)号：WO2004097609A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/US2004/012848

申请日：2004-04-26

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  DOWDY, Thomas ,  TRIBBLE, Guy, L. ,  HELLER, Dave

Inventor： DOWDY, Thomas ,  TRIBBLE, Guy, L. ,  HELLER, Dave

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0704

Abstract: A method and system for network-based distribution of content are disclosed. The distribution of content is not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to content within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server or client. In one embodiment, each media file is encrypted with a different, randomly generated key. The control over the distribution of the media file can serve to limit the subsequent distribution of media files from clients to other clients. In another embodiment, the control can permit media files to be shared on a limited number of different clients affiliated with the same user. The clients can vary with application but generally are computing devices that have memory storage. Often, the clients are personal computers or other computing devices that are capable of storing and presenting content to their users.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种基于网络分发内容的方法和系统。 内容的分发不仅安全，而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在服务器或客户端存储时对媒体文件内容的访问。 在一个实施例中，每个媒体文件用不同的随机生成的密钥加密。 对媒体文件分发的控制可用于限制媒体文件从客户端到其他客户端的后续分发。 在另一个实施例中，该控件可以允许媒体文件在与相同用户相关联的有限数量的不同客户端上共享。 客户端可以随应用程序而变化，但通常是具有存储器的计算设备。 通常，客户端是能够向其用户存储和呈现内容的个人计算机或其他计算设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2004054257A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：PCT/US2003/024953

申请日：2003-08-07

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

Inventor： HASKELL, Barin, G. ,  SINGER, David, W. ,  DUMITRAS, Adriana ,  PARI, Atul

IPC: H04N7/12

CPC classification number: H04N19/52 ,  H04N7/50 ,  H04N19/107 ,  H04N19/124 ,  H04N19/13 ,  H04N19/132 ,  H04N19/137 ,  H04N19/139 ,  H04N19/146 ,  H04N19/15 ,  H04N19/152 ,  H04N19/159 ,  H04N19/172 ,  H04N19/176 ,  H04N19/196 ,  H04N19/40 ,  H04N19/46 ,  H04N19/463 ,  H04N19/48 ,  H04N19/51 ,  H04N19/513 ,  H04N19/577 ,  H04N19/587 ,  H04N19/61 ,  H04N19/625

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing motion estimation in a digital video system is disclosed (Fig.1). Specifically, the present invention discloses a system that quickly calculates estimated motion vectors in a very efficient manner (Fig.1, item 160). In one embodiment, a first multiplicand is determined by multiplying a first display time difference between a first video picture and a second video picture by a power of two scale value (Fig.1, items 150, 160). This step scales up a numerator for a ratio (Fig.1, item 120). Next, the system determines a scaled ratio by divi ding that scaled numerator by a second first display time difference between the second video picture and a third video picture. The scaled ratio is then stored calculating motion vector estimations. By storing the scaled ratio, all the estimated motion vectors can be calculated quickly with good precision since the scaled ratio saves significant bits and reducing the scale is performed by simple shifts (Fig.1, item 180).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在数字视频系统中执行运动估计的方法和装置（图1）。 具体地，本发明公开了一种以非常有效的方式快速计算估计的运动矢量的系统（图1，项目160）。 在一个实施例中，通过将第一视频图像和第二视频图像之间的第一显示时间差乘以两个比例值的幂（图1，项目150,160）来确定第一被乘数。 这个步骤为比例放大一个分子（图1，项目120）。 接下来，系统通过将第二视频图像和第三视频图像之间的第二个第一显示时间差划分为缩放分子来确定缩放比例。 然后存储计算运动矢量估计的缩放比例。 通过存储缩放比例，可以高精度地快速计算所有估计的运动矢量，因为缩放比例可以节省有效比特并且通过简单的移位来减小比例（图1，项目180）。

公开(公告)号：WO2004046906A2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-03

申请号：PCT/US2003/038026

申请日：2003-11-19

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

Inventor： BRODY, Sarah ,  WASKO, Tim ,  KONDRK , Robert

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04897

Abstract: To allow users to compensate for different and dynamically changing lighting conditions, the present invention introduces a graphical user interface shading system. The graphical user interface shading system provides a very simple intuitive interface to the user. In one embodiment, the user is presented with an adjustable user interface widget such as a slider that allows the user to select any shading setting along a shading continuum. The graphical user interface shading system reacts to the users control by adjusting a number of different graphical user interface elements in response to the new shading setting. In one embodiment, the graphical user interface shading system adjusts singled colored areas with a linear interpolation, text with a font color selection, icons with an icon bitmap selection, textured areas with a texture blend, and decals with a decal blend.

Abstract translation: 为了允许用户补偿不同且动态变化的照明条件，本发明引入了图形用户界面着色系统。 图形用户界面着色系统为用户提供了非常简单的直观界面。 在一个实施例中，向用户呈现可调整的用户界面小部件，例如允许用户沿着阴影连续体选择任何阴影设置的滑块。 图形用户界面着色系统通过响应于新的阴影设置调整多个不同的图形用户界面元素来对用户控制做出反应。 在一个实施例中，图形用户界面着色系统使用线性内插法调整单独的彩色区域，具有字体颜色选择的文本，具有图标位图选择的图标，具有纹理混合的纹理区域和具有贴花混合的贴图。