公开(公告)号：EP2643916A2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-02

申请号：EP11801889.4

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ARNOLD, Peter M. ,  BILBREY, Brett C. ,  CULBERT, Michael ,  DEVAUL, Richard W. ,  SIMON, David I. ,  SARWAR, Mushtaq

IPC: H02J5/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  G01R33/36

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  G01R33/3692 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04B5/0075

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wirelessly powered local computing environment are described. The wireless powered local computing environment includes at least a near field magnetic resonance (NFMR) power supply arranged to wirelessly provide power to any of a number of suitably configured devices. In the described embodiments, the devices arranged to receive power wirelessly from the NFMR power supply must be located in a region known as the near field that extends no further than a distance D of a few times a characteristic size of the NFMR power supply transmission device. Typically, the distance D can be on the order of 1 meter or so.

公开(公告)号：EP2335237A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-22

申请号：EP09792954.1

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： CULBERT, Michael ,  MILLET, Timothy J.

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G09G3/36 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2320/0252 ,  G09G2320/0285 ,  G09G2340/16 ,  G09G2360/18

Abstract: Method and system is disclosed for improving the response time of displays 24, such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The method includes receiving a target picture frame and comparing it to a current picture frame. If the comparison shows that a display 24 may be unable to transition from a current pixel intensity level to a target pixel intensity level within a specified time period, then the pixels that correspond to those current pixel intensities that may not be reach target pixel intensities may be overdriven. This overdriving of one or more pixels may allow the pixel to reach the target pixel intensity within the specified time period.

Abstract translation: 的方法和系统是游离缺失盘用于提高显示器，颜色的响应时间：诸如液晶显示器（LCD）。 该方法包括：接收目标图片帧，并将其与当前图片帧。 如果比较显示没有显示可能无法从当前像素强度级别，以在指定的时间周期内的目标像素强度级别转变，则像素并对应于当前像素强度也可以不达到目标像素强度可以是 过载。 一个或多个像素的过驱动这可允许像素在指定的时间周期内达到目标像素强度。

公开(公告)号：WO2010039576A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/058221

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  CULBERT, Michael ,  MILLET, Timothy J.

Inventor： CULBERT, Michael ,  MILLET, Timothy J.

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G09G3/36 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2320/0252 ,  G09G2320/0285 ,  G09G2340/16 ,  G09G2360/18

Abstract: Method and system is disclosed for improving the response time of displays 24, such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The method includes receiving a target picture frame and comparing it to a current picture frame. If the comparison shows that a display 24 may be unable to transition from a current pixel intensity level to a target pixel intensity level within a specified time period, then the pixels that correspond to those current pixel intensities that may not be reach target pixel intensities may be overdriven. This overdriving of one or more pixels may allow the pixel to reach the target pixel intensity within the specified time period.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于改善诸如液晶显示器（LCD）的显示器24的响应时间的方法和系统。 该方法包括接收目标图像帧并将其与当前图像帧进行比较。 如果比较显示显示器24可能不能在指定时间段内从当前像素强度水平转换到目标像素强度水平，则对应于可能未达到目标像素强度的那些当前像素强度的像素可以 过度驱动 一个或多个像素的过驱动可允许像素在指定时间段内达到目标像素强度。

公开(公告)号：WO2010039335A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/053095

申请日：2009-08-07

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MILLET, Timothy, J. ,  CONROY, David, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael

Inventor： MILLET, Timothy, J. ,  CONROY, David, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael

IPC: G06F13/12

CPC classification number: G06F13/128 ,  Y02D10/14

Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for passing data processed by a DMA controller through a transmission filter. The method includes the DMA controller accessing data for transfer between an origination location in the system and a destination location in the system. The accessed data is passed through the DMA controller before being sent to the destination location. While the data is being passed through the DMA controller, it is passed through a transmission filter for processing. This processing may include the addition or removal of transmission protocol headers and footers, and determination of the destination of the data. This processing may also include hash-based packet classification and checksum generation and checking. Upon completion of the processing, the data is sent directly to a prescribed destination location, typically either a memory circuit or an I/O device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过传输滤波器传送由DMA控制器处理的数据的方法和系统。 该方法包括DMA控制器访问用于在系统中的始发位置和系统中的目的地位置之间传送的数据。 访问的数据在发送到目标位置之前通过DMA控制器传递。 当数据通过DMA控制器时，它通过传输过滤器进行处理。 该处理可以包括添加或删除传输协议报头和页脚，以及确定数据的目的地。 该处理还可以包括基于散列的分组分类和校验和生成和检查。 在处理完成后，数据被直接发送到规定的目的地位置，通常是存储器电路或I / O设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2009154892A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-23

申请号：PCT/US2009/043319

申请日：2009-05-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MILLET, Timothy, J. ,  CULBERT, Michael ,  ATHAS, William, C.

Inventor： MILLET, Timothy, J. ,  CULBERT, Michael ,  ATHAS, William, C.

IPC: G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/3203

Abstract: A method of operating a media player is provided. In one embodiment the method includes receiving a plurality of initially configured video settings for viewing a video segment on the media player for a desired playback duration. The method further includes determining power required to play the video segment based on the initial video settings and playing the video segment if the required power matches or is less than total power available to the media player. In another embodiment, the method may further include, if the required power exceeds the total power available to the media player, adjusting one or more of the initial video settings, either automatically or by user inputs, to reduce the power required to play the requested video segment for the desired playback duration.

Abstract translation: 提供操作媒体播放器的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括接收多个初始配置的视频设置，用于在媒体播放器上观看期望的播放持续时间的视频段。 该方法还包括：如果所需功率匹配或小于媒体播放器可用的总功率，则基于初始视频设置确定播放视频片段所需的功率并播放视频片段。 在另一个实施例中，如果所需功率超过媒体播放器可用的总功率，该方法可以进一步包括：自动地或通过用户输入来调整一个或多个初始视频设置，以减少播放所请求的功率所需的功率 视频段用于所需播放持续时间。

公开(公告)号：WO2009088451A3

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：PCT/US2008/014036

申请日：2008-12-23

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  SOTOMAYOR, Guy, G., Jr. ,  COX, Keith ,  CONROY, David, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael

Inventor： SOTOMAYOR, Guy, G., Jr. ,  COX, Keith ,  CONROY, David, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael

IPC: G06F1/32

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to manage a power of a data processing system are described. One or more constraint parameters of a system are monitored. The data processing system is forced into an idle state for a first portion of a time while allowed to operate for a second portion of the time based on the one or more constraint parameters, wherein the system is forced into the idle state in response to comparing a target idle time to an actual idle time. The target idle time of the system is determined, in one embodiment, based on the one or more constraint parameters. The actual idle time of the system may be monitored to take into account interrupts which disrupt an idle time and idle times resulting from no software instructions to execute. The system may be allowed to operate based on comparisons of the target idle time and the actual idle time.

公开(公告)号：EP3173902A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-31

申请号：EP16190249.9

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： GONG, Andrew ,  HUPPI, Brian Q. ,  KRAH, Christoph H. ,  CAPPELS, Richard D. ,  KERR, Duncan R. ,  CULBERT, Michael

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H03K17/18 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: H03K17/962 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  H03K17/18 ,  H03K2217/96079

Abstract: A system comprising a first control assembly (201) comprising a first sensor (206) and a first indicator (205), the first sensor configured to receive a first user input and control a presentation of the first indicator in response to the first user input; and a second indicator (235) configured to receive a signal from the first sensor of the first control assembly, the signal synchronizing a presentation of the second indicator with the presentation of the first indicator.

Abstract translation: 一种包括第一控制组件（201）的系统，所述第一控制组件（201）包括第一传感器（206）和第一指示器（205），所述第一传感器被配置为接收第一用户输入并且响应于所述第一用户输入来控制所述第一指示器的呈现 ; 以及第二指示器（235），被配置为从第一控制组件的第一传感器接收信号，该信号使第二指示器的呈现与第一指示器的呈现同步。

公开(公告)号：EP3173901A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-31

申请号：EP16190248.1

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： GONG, Andrew ,  HUPPI, Brian Q. ,  KRAH, Christoph H. ,  CAPPELS, Richard D. ,  KERR, Duncan R. ,  CULBERT, Michael

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H03K17/18 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: H03K17/962 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  H03K17/18 ,  H03K2217/96079

Abstract: A system comprising a first control assembly (201) comprising a first sensor (206) and a first indicator (205), the first sensor configured to receive a first user input and control a presentation of the first indicator in response to the first user input; and a second indicator (235) configured to receive a signal from the first sensor of the first control assembly, the signal synchronizing a presentation of the second indicator with the presentation of the first indicator.

Abstract translation: 一种包括第一控制组件（201）的系统，所述第一控制组件（201）包括第一传感器（206）和第一指示器（205），所述第一传感器被配置为接收第一用户输入并且响应于所述第一用户输入来控制所述第一指示器的呈现 ; 以及第二指示器（235），被配置为从第一控制组件的第一传感器接收信号，该信号使第二指示器的呈现与第一指示器的呈现同步。

公开(公告)号：EP2643916B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-16

申请号：EP11801889.4

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ARNOLD, Peter M. ,  BILBREY, Brett C. ,  CULBERT, Michael ,  DEVAUL, Richard W. ,  SIMON, David I. ,  SARWAR, Mushtaq

IPC: H02J5/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  G01R33/36

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  G01R33/3692 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04B5/0075

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wirelessly powered local computing environment are described. The wireless powered local computing environment includes at least a near field magnetic resonance (NFMR) power supply arranged to wirelessly provide power to any of a number of suitably configured devices. In the described embodiments, the devices arranged to receive power wirelessly from the NFMR power supply must be located in a region known as the near field that extends no further than a distance D of a few times a characteristic size of the NFMR power supply transmission device. Typically, the distance D can be on the order of 1 meter or so.

公开(公告)号：EP2250542A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-17

申请号：EP08869386.6

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： COX, Keith ,  CONROY, David, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael ,  SOTOMAYOR, Guy, G., Jr.

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3237 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3296 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/128 ,  Y02D10/172 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of methods and apparatuses to manage a power of a data processing system are described. A constraint parameter of a system operating at a first frequency and a first voltage is monitored. The system is, based on the monitoring of the constraint parameter, forced into an idle state while operating at a second frequency and a second voltage. The idle state prevents instructions from being executed.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于管理数据处理系统的功率的方法和装置的示例性实施例。 监视以第一频率和第一电压工作的系统的约束参数。 该系统基于对约束参数的监视，在以第二频率和第二电压工作时强制进入空闲状态。 空闲状态阻止执行指令。