公开(公告)号：US12177207B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-24

申请号：US17356487

申请日：2021-06-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jay S. Coggin ,  Daniel C. Klingler ,  Kyle C. Brogle ,  Johannes P. Schmidt ,  Eric A. Allamanche ,  Thomas Alsina ,  Bob Bradley ,  Alex T. Nelson ,  Rudolph Van Der Merwe ,  Joseph M. Triscari ,  Keun Sup Lee ,  Pedro Mari ,  Aaron M. Elder ,  Richard M. Powell

IPC: H04L9/40 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06F21/45 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/50

Abstract: The embodiments set forth a technique for enabling a computing device to securely configure a peripheral computing device. According to some embodiments, the method can include the steps of (1) approving a request received from the peripheral computing device to engage in a setup procedure for the peripheral computing device, (2) receiving, from the peripheral computing device: (i) an audio signal that encodes a password and timing information, and (ii) a light signal. Additionally, the method can involve, in response to identifying that the timing information correlates with the light signal: (3) extracting the password from the audio signal, and (4) establishing a communication link with the peripheral computing device based on the password. In turn, the method can involve (5) providing configuration information to the peripheral computing device over the communication link.

公开(公告)号：US11832100B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US15721133

申请日：2017-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander D. Sanciangco ,  Bob Bradley ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  Nathan A. Kralian ,  Welly Kasten ,  Patrick L Coffman

IPC: H04W12/069 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04L9/40 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04W12/50 ,  H04W12/63 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04B17/23 ,  H04W12/64 ,  H04B17/02

CPC classification number: H04W12/069 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04L9/3226 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04W12/068 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/50 ,  H04W12/63 ,  H04B17/02 ,  H04L2209/80 ,  H04W12/64

Abstract: This application relates to a computing device that can be configured to implement a method for enabling a nearby computing device to access a wireless network by carrying out the techniques described herein. In particular, the method can include the steps of (1) receiving a request from the nearby computing device to access the wireless network, where the request includes user information associated with the nearby computing device, (2) presenting a notification associated with the request in response to determining, based on the user information, that the nearby computing device is recognized by the computing device, and (3) in response to receiving an approval for the nearby computing device to access the wireless network: providing, to the nearby computing device, a password for accessing the wireless network.

公开(公告)号：US11784943B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17828016

申请日：2022-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrew R. Whalley ,  Bob Bradley ,  Kenneth C. McLeod

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L47/80 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W12/086 ,  H04L67/53 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/12

CPC classification number: H04L47/803 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/53 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/086 ,  H04W12/12

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for an electronic device. The method stores user data associated with a web-based third party service based on user interaction with a web domain for the third party service through a web browser. The method receives a request from a service-specific application to utilize the user data stored for the third party service. The method provides the user data to the application only when the application is verified by the web domain for receiving user data associated with the third party service.

公开(公告)号：US11461165B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-04

申请号：US17065492

申请日：2020-10-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bob Bradley ,  Per Love Hornquist Astrand

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/07 ,  H04L9/40 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/50 ,  H04M1/72406 ,  G06F8/60 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: The embodiments set forth a technique for enabling a computing device to cure a configuration issue associated with an auxiliary computing device. According to some embodiments, the technique can include the steps of (1) receiving, from the auxiliary computing device, a request to repair the configuration issue, where the request includes device information associated with the auxiliary computing device, and (2) in response to determining, based on the device information, that the auxiliary computing device is known to the computing device: (i) establishing a secure communication link with the auxiliary computing device, (ii) identifying at least one problem associated with the configuration issue, (iii) generating repair information based on the at least one problem, and (iv) transmitting the repair information to the auxiliary computing device over the secure communication link to cause the auxiliary computing device to cure the at least one problem.

公开(公告)号：US11283703B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16405221

申请日：2019-05-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joe S. Abuan ,  Bob Bradley ,  Craig P. Dooley ,  Gregg J. Golembeski, Jr. ,  Andrew W. Burks ,  Srinivas Rama ,  Arun G. Mathias ,  Anush G. Nadathur ,  Kevin P. McLaughlin

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04L43/10 ,  G06F11/30 ,  H04W4/70 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F21/44 ,  H04W12/50 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: A uniform protocol can facilitate secure, authenticated communication between a controller device and an accessory device that is controlled by the controller. An accessory and a controller can establish a pairing, the existence of which can be verified at a later time and used to create a secure communication session. The accessory can provide an accessory definition record that defines the accessory as a collection of services, each service having one or more characteristics. Within a secure communication session, the controller can interrogate the characteristics to determine accessory state and/or modify the characteristics to instruct the accessory to change its state.

公开(公告)号：US20210385527A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-09

申请号：US17408242

申请日：2021-08-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David C. Graham ,  Taylor G. Carrigan ,  Nicholas J. Paulson ,  Johannes P. Schmidt ,  Thomas Alsina ,  Bob Bradley ,  Haishan Ye ,  James C. Grandy ,  Pierre De Lastic ,  Julien Lerouge

IPC: H04N21/4363 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/414 ,  H04N21/482

Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can transfer a playback queue between the computing device and a playback device. For example, the computing device can detect when the computing device is within a threshold distance of a playback device. The computing device can establish a connection to the playback device and receive state information describing the media playback state of the playback device. The computing device can determine the media playback state of the computing device. The computing device can present graphical user interfaces for initiating a transfer of a playback queue between the computing device and the playback device based on the playback state of the devices. The computing device can initiate a transfer of the playback queue in response to user input to one of the graphical user interfaces or automatically based on the context of the computing device.

公开(公告)号：US11120445B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-14

申请号：US15922795

申请日：2018-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bob Bradley ,  Marc J. Krochmal ,  William M. Bumgarner ,  Vijay Sundaram ,  Margaret A. Moore ,  Nicholas J. Shearer ,  Brandon J. Kieft

IPC: G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/08 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: A device in a payment transaction handoff system may include at least one processor configured to receive a request to perform a payment transaction and identify, using a first communication protocol, a respective device identifier of each of a plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to select, based at least in part on a payment factor, a default payment device from the plurality of proximate devices. The at least one processor is configured to transmit, via a second communication protocol, a message to perform the payment transaction, the message comprising the device identifier of the default payment device. In one or more implementations, a first device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a first user account and a second device of the plurality of proximate devices may be associated with a second user account, different from the first user account.

公开(公告)号：US11061744B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-13

申请号：US16147486

申请日：2018-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John O. Louch ,  Kevin J. Van Vechten ,  Christopher N. Ryan ,  John J. Iarocci ,  Bob Bradley

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F16/11 ,  G06F40/117 ,  G06F40/166

Abstract: The subject technology provides a system of devices, at least one of which includes an application configured to receive data directly from another one of the devices. The application is configured to obtain a list of available devices and associated features and provide input options for display based on the list. When one of the input options is selected, the application activates a component and/or an application of the other device for generation of the desired data. When the desired data has been generated by the other device, the generated data is directly input from the other device into the running application, without storage of the generated data at the other device, and without operation of the same application on the other device.

公开(公告)号：US10853471B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US15805034

申请日：2017-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bob Bradley ,  William M. Bumgarner ,  Vijay Sundaram ,  Marc J. Krochmal

IPC: G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/60 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/06

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technique for managing permissions associated with the control of a host device that are provided to a group of wireless devices. The host device is configured to pair with a first wireless device. In response to pairing with the first wireless device, the host device grants a first level of permissions for controlling the host device to the first wireless device. Subsequently, the host device can receive a second request from a second wireless device to pair with the host device. In response to pairing with the second wireless device, the host device can grant a second level of permissions for controlling the host device to second wireless device, where the second level of permissions is distinct from the first level of permissions.

公开(公告)号：US10802904B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-13

申请号：US15717824

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bob Bradley ,  Per Love Hornquist Astrand

IPC: G06F11/00 ,  G06F11/07 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/04 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: The embodiments set forth a technique for enabling a computing device to cure a configuration issue associated with an auxiliary computing device. According to some embodiments, the technique can include the steps of (1) receiving, from the auxiliary computing device, a request to repair the configuration issue, where the request includes device information associated with the auxiliary computing device, and (2) in response to determining, based on the device information, that the auxiliary computing device is known to the computing device: (i) establishing a secure communication link with the auxiliary computing device, (ii) identifying at least one problem associated with the configuration issue, (iii) generating repair information based on the at least one problem, and (iv) transmitting the repair information to the auxiliary computing device over the secure communication link to cause the auxiliary computing device to cure the at least one problem.