公开(公告)号：WO2004109427A2

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：PCT/US2004010299

申请日：2004-04-02

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER ,  FADELL ANTHONY M

Inventor： FADELL ANTHONY M

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0238

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.

Abstract translation: 在便携式多媒体设备中，描述了使用一组用户偏好来自动更新远程客户端设备上的可编程按钮的方法，装置和系统。 将远程客户端设备（有线或无线）耦合到主计算机，并且偏好文件被传递到使用偏好文件的远程客户端设备，以自动更新其中包括的任何可编程按钮以执行期望的功能套件。 在一些情况下，可以使用按钮的组合来执行特定功能，而在其他情况下，单个按钮可以与特定功能相关联。

公开(公告)号：WO2009140095A3

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：PCT/US2009/042728

申请日：2009-05-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  BULL, William ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, Lee ,  SCHUBERT, Emily, Clark

Inventor： BULL, William ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, Lee ,  SCHUBERT, Emily, Clark

IPC: G06F9/48

Abstract: A graphical user interface ("GUI") can be presented on a remote control accessory device that has user input and display devices. The GUI can be defined and managed by a portable media device that is controlled using the GUI. The portable media device can provide the accessory with a GUI image to be displayed. The accessory can send information to the portable media device indicative of a user operation of an input device in response to the displayed image. The portable media device can process this input to identify the action requested by the user and take the appropriate action, which can include updating the GUI image provided to the accessory.

公开(公告)号：WO2009089051A3

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：PCT/US2009000136

申请日：2009-01-08

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  FADELL ANTHONY M

Inventor： FADELL ANTHONY M

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L12/5695 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/762 ,  H04L47/803 ,  H04L47/808 ,  H04L47/824 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W72/0426 ,  H04W72/0453

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for allocating resources (such as communications bandwidth) using a network access device. In one embodiment, the network comprises a wireless (e.g., WiFi) network, and the access device comprises a wireless router or gateway in communication with a plurality of wireless users. The device comprises an administrator function which allows the network administrator to implement one or more resource allocation policies or rules. Using this approach, resources such as bandwidth can be allocated based on any number of different parameters or use classifications, including for example: (i) public versus private use; (ii) security level; (iii) user range from the access device; (iv) type of PHY or air interface; (v) type of channel coding; (vi) air interface mode or application (e.g., data versus voice). In one variant, the allocation policies are manually controlled by the administrator. In another variant, substantially automatic resource allocation is performed by the administrator program.

Abstract translation: 使用网络访问设备分配资源（例如通信带宽）的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，网络包括无线（例如，WiFi）网络，并且接入设备包括与多个无线用户通信的无线路由器或网关。 该设备包括管理员功能，其允许网络管理员实现一个或多个资源分配策略或规则。 使用这种方法，可以基于任何数量的不同参数或使用分类来分配诸如带宽的资源，包括例如：（i）公共与私人使用; （ii）安全等级; （iii）来自接入设备的用户范围; （iv）PHY或空中接口的类型; （v）渠道编码类型; （vi）空中接口模式或应用（例如，数据与语音）。 在一个变体中，分配策略由管理员手动控制。 在另一变型中，管理员程序执行基本上自动的资源分配。

公开(公告)号：WO2007081524A3

公开(公告)日：2008-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2006048738

申请日：2006-12-20

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER ,  NG STANLEY C ,  HODGE ANDREW BERT ,  FADELL ANTHONY M ,  ROBBIN JEFFREY L ,  BORCHERS ROBERT EDWARD ,  BELL CHRIS ,  CUE EDDY

Inventor： NG STANLEY C ,  HODGE ANDREW BERT ,  FADELL ANTHONY M ,  ROBBIN JEFFREY L ,  BORCHERS ROBERT EDWARD ,  BELL CHRIS ,  CUE EDDY

IPC: H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04W4/04 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to electronic devices that are portable, such as, mobile devices. In one embodiment, one mobile device discovers another mobile device within its vicinity. The mobile devices can then wirelessly transmit data from one mobile device to the other. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered.

Abstract translation: 公开了便于将数据传送到电子设备的方法和系统。 一个方面涉及到可移植的诸如移动设备的电子设备的数据传送。 在一个实施例中，一个移动设备在其附近发现另一个移动设备。 然后，移动设备可以将数据从一个移动设备无线传输到另一个。 移动设备或其用户可以控制，请求或影响正在传递的特定数据内容。

公开(公告)号：WO2006073702A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：PCT/US2005/045040

申请日：2005-12-13

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jonathan, Jake ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, L. ,  ADLER, Mitchell ,  ARCHIBALD, John, Wesley

Inventor： RUBINSTEIN, Jonathan, Jake ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, L. ,  ADLER, Mitchell ,  ARCHIBALD, John, Wesley

IPC: G06F21/20

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）。

公开(公告)号：WO2006007084A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：PCT/US2005/016566

申请日：2005-05-11

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

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony, M.

IPC: H04H1/00

CPC classification number: H04H60/74 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H2201/13

Abstract: A communication system for sending data between a multimedia player and a nearby receiver is described. In the described embodiment, the multimedia player includes a multimedia data file processor unit arranged to process a multimedia data file and a data transmission unit coupled to the multimedia data file processor unit arranged to concurrently transmit selected portions of the processed multimedia data file. The system also includes a nearby receiver unit capable of receiving the transmitted selected portions of the processed multimedia data file.

Abstract translation: 描述用于在多媒体播放器和附近接收器之间发送数据的通信系统。 在所描述的实施例中，多媒体播放器包括多媒体数据文件处理器单元，被配置为处理多媒体数据文件，以及耦合到多媒体数据文件处理器单元的数据传输单元，该多媒体数据文件处理器单元被布置成同时发送处理过的多媒 该系统还包括能够接收所处理的多媒体数据文件的发送的所选部分的附近接收器单元。

公开(公告)号：WO2004098079A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/US2004/008686

申请日：2004-03-18

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen, Paul ,  FILSON, John, Benjamin

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  ZADESKY, Stephen, Paul ,  FILSON, John, Benjamin

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station (178) that allows a media player (174) to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices (404A) capable of receiving information over the wireless connection (406). Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器（174）与其他媒体设备通信的对接站（178）。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接（406）接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备（404A）。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种手持音乐播放器，其包括用于通过无线连接发送信息的发送器。 发射机被配置为至少将一个连续的音乐馈送传送到一个或多个个人调谐设备，每个个人调谐设备包括能够通过无线连接从发射机接收信息的接收机。

公开(公告)号：WO2012068507A3

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2011/061479

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: NEST LABS, INC. ,  HUPPI, Brian ,  FILSON, John B. ,  BOULD, Fred ,  SLOO, David ,  ROGERS, Matthew L. ,  FADELL, Anthony M.

Inventor： HUPPI, Brian ,  FILSON, John B. ,  BOULD, Fred ,  SLOO, David ,  ROGERS, Matthew L. ,  FADELL, Anthony M.

IPC: G05D23/01

Abstract: Provided according to one embodiment is a thermostat having a housing including a forward-facing surface comprising a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor disposed inside the housing for sensing occupancy in the vicinity of the thermostat. The PIR motion sensor has a radiation receiving surface that detects the lateral movement of an occupant in front of the forward-facing surface. A grille member having one or more openings is also included along the forward-facing surface and placed over the radiation receiving surface of the PIR motion sensor. The grille member is dimensioned to visually conceal and protect the PIR motion sensor disposed inside the housing promoting a visually pleasing quality of the thermostat, while also permitting the PIR motion sensor to effectively detect the lateral movement of the occupant. In one embodiment, the grille member openings are slit-like openings oriented along a substantially horizontal direction.

公开(公告)号：WO2012068507A2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2011061479

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: NEST LABS INC ,  HUPPI BRIAN ,  FILSON JOHN B ,  BOULD FRED ,  SLOO DAVID ,  ROGERS MATTHEW L ,  FADELL ANTHONY M

Inventor： HUPPI BRIAN ,  FILSON JOHN B ,  BOULD FRED ,  SLOO DAVID ,  ROGERS MATTHEW L ,  FADELL ANTHONY M

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/025 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/14 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/041 ,  G01J5/0831 ,  G05D23/1902

Abstract: Provided according to one embodiment is a thermostat having a housing including a forward-facing surface comprising a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor disposed inside the housing for sensing occupancy in the vicinity of the thermostat. The PIR motion sensor has a radiation receiving surface that detects the lateral movement of an occupant in front of the forward-facing surface. A grille member having one or more openings is also included along the forward-facing surface and placed over the radiation receiving surface of the PIR motion sensor. The grille member is dimensioned to visually conceal and protect the PIR motion sensor disposed inside the housing promoting a visually pleasing quality of the thermostat, while also permitting the PIR motion sensor to effectively detect the lateral movement of the occupant. In one embodiment, the grille member openings are slit-like openings oriented along a substantially horizontal direction.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例提供的是具有壳体的恒温器，壳体包括前向表面，其包括设置在壳体内部的被动红外（PIR）运动传感器，用于感测恒温器附近的占用。 PIR运动传感器具有辐射接收表面，其检测乘员在前向表面前方的横向移动。 具有一个或多个开口的格栅构件也沿着前向表面包括并放置在PIR运动传感器的辐射接收表面上。 格栅构件的尺寸设计成可视地隐藏和保护设置在壳体内的PIR运动传感器，促进恒温器的视觉上令人满意的质量，同时还允许PIR运动传感器有效地检测乘员的横向运动。 在一个实施例中，格栅构件开口是沿着基本上水平的方向定向的狭缝状开口。

公开(公告)号：WO2008046075A9

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2007081308

申请日：2007-10-12

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  TANG JOHN G ,  FADELL ANTHONY M

Inventor： TANG JOHN G ,  FADELL ANTHONY M

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0172 ,  G02B2027/0112 ,  G02B2027/0123 ,  G02B2027/0161

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for projecting a source image in a head-mounted display apparatus for a user. A first display projects an image viewable by a first eye of the user. A first peripheral light element is positioned to emit light of one or more colors in close proximity to the periphery of the first display. A receives data representing a source image, processes the data representing the source image to generate a first image for the first display and to generate a first set of peripheral conditioning signals for the first peripheral light element, directs the first image to the first display, and directs the first set of peripheral conditioning signals to the first peripheral light element. As a result, an enhanced viewing experience is created for the user.

Abstract translation: 方法和装置，包括计算机程序产品，用于在用于用户的头戴式显示装置中投影源图像的实现和使用技术。 第一显示器投影由用户的第一只眼睛可见的图像。 第一周边光元件被定位成发射靠近第一显示器的周边的一种或多种颜色的光。 A接收表示源图像的数据，处理表示源图像的数据以产生用于第一显示的第一图像，并产生第一外围光元件的第一组外围调节信号，将第一图像引导到第一显示， 并将第一组外围调节信号引导到第一外围光元件。 因此，为用户创建了增强的观看体验。