公开(公告)号：WO2010036486A2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：PCT/US2009/055580

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROGERS, Matthew ,  SILVERMAN, Kim ,  NAIK, Devang ,  LENZO, Kevin ,  ROTTLER, Benjamin

Inventor： ROGERS, Matthew ,  SILVERMAN, Kim ,  NAIK, Devang ,  LENZO, Kevin ,  ROTTLER, Benjamin

IPC: G10L13/08 ,  G06F17/27 ,  G06F17/28

CPC classification number: G10L13/08 ,  G06F17/275

Abstract: Algorithms for synthesizing speech used to identify media assets are provided. Speech may be selectively synthesized form text strings associated with media assets. A text string may be normalized and its native language determined for obtaining a target phoneme for providing human- sounding speech in a language (e.g., dialect or accent) that is familiar to a user. The algorithms may be implemented on a system including several dedicated render engines. The system may be part of a back end coupled to a front end including storage for media assets and associated synthesized speech, and a request processor for receiving and processing requests that result in providing the synthesized speech. The front end may communicate media assets and associated synthesized speech content over a network to host devices coupled to portable electronic devices on which the media assets and synthesized speech are played back.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于合成用于识别媒体资产的语音的算法。 可以从与媒体资产相关联的文本串选择性地合成语音。 文本字符串可以被归一化，并且其母语被确定用于获得目标音素以便以用户熟悉的语言（例如，方言或重音）提供人声音语音。 算法可以在包括几个专用渲染引擎的系统上实现。 该系统可以是耦合到前端的后端的一部分，包括用于媒体资产和相关联的合成语音的存储器，以及用于接收和处理导致提供合成语音的请求的请求处理器。 前端可以通过网络将媒体资产和相关联的合成语音内容通信到主机耦合到其上播放媒体资产和合成语音的便携式电子设备的设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2018057901A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/052971

申请日：2017-09-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： NGUYEN, Que Anh S. ,  MEMERING, Dale N. ,  JONES, Christopher D. ,  ROGERS, Matthew

IPC: B32B17/06 ,  B32B7/10 ,  B32B9/00 ,  B32B5/14

Abstract: A sapphire sheet is laminated to a glass sheet with a gradient layer that transitions from a composition of predominantly Al 2 O 3 at the sapphire sheet to a composition of predominantly SiO 2 at the glass sheet. The gradient layer chemically bonds to both the sapphire sheet and the glass sheet and has no distinct interfaces.

Abstract translation: 将蓝宝石片层压到具有梯度层的玻璃片上，所述梯度层从蓝宝石片上主要为Al 2 O 3： 到在玻璃板上主要为SiO 2的组合物。 梯度层与蓝宝石片和玻璃片化学结合，没有明显的界面。

公开(公告)号：WO2014144562A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/029026

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MEMERING, Dale N. ,  PREST, Christopher D. ,  ROGERS, Matthew

IPC: C04B40/00

CPC classification number: C23C28/044 ,  C23C14/0676 ,  C23C14/083 ,  C23C28/04 ,  C30B29/20 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B1/14 ,  Y10T29/49888 ,  Y10T428/24364

Abstract: A layered coating for a sapphire component is described herein. The sapphire component comprises one or more layers of alumina adhered to the surface of a sapphire member. At least the first layer of alumina adheres to the surface of the sapphire member filling all defects in the surface forming a pristine new layer that also provides isolation from damage.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了蓝宝石部件的分层涂层。 蓝宝石部件包括粘附到蓝宝石部件表面的一层或多层氧化铝。 至少第一层氧化铝粘附到蓝宝石构件的表面，填充表面上的所有缺陷，形成也提供与损伤隔离的原始新层。

公开(公告)号：WO2010087922A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：PCT/US2009/069052

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROTTLER, Benjamin ,  ROGERS, Matthew ,  JAMES, Bryan, J. ,  WOOD, Policarpo ,  HANNON, Timothy

Inventor： ROTTLER, Benjamin ,  ROGERS, Matthew ,  JAMES, Bryan, J. ,  WOOD, Policarpo ,  HANNON, Timothy

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G11B27/34 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/0489 ,  G11B27/105

Abstract: This invention is directed to an audio menu provided in an electronic device having no display. The electronic device can further include an input interface having only a single sensing element (e.g., a single button) for controlling audio playback of the device and for accessing and controlling the device audio menu. In response to a particular input detected by the single sensing element, the electronic device can enable an audio menu mode and play back audio clips associated with different menu options. The user can provide selection instructions using the single sensing element during the playback of an audio clip to select the menu option associated with the played back audio clip. In some embodiments, the audio menu can be multi-dimensional (e.g., the device plays back audio clips for sub-options in response to a selection of a menu option).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在没有显示的电子设备中提供的音频菜单。 电子设备还可以包括仅具有用于控制设备的音频回放并用于访问和控制设备音频菜单的单个感测元件（例如，单个按钮）的输入接口。 响应于由单个感测元件检测到的特定输入，电子设备可以启用音频菜单模式并且播放与不同菜单选项相关联的音频剪辑。 用户可以在回放音频剪辑期间使用单个感测元件提供选择指令，以选择与播放的音频剪辑相关联的菜单选项。 在一些实施例中，音频菜单可以是多维的（例如，设备响应于菜单选项的选择来播放子选项的音频剪辑）。

公开(公告)号：WO2010027803A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：PCT/US2009/054926

申请日：2009-08-25

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROTTLER, Ben, H. ,  WOOD, Policarpo ,  HICKS, Kourtny ,  ROGERS, Matthew

Inventor： ROTTLER, Ben, H. ,  WOOD, Policarpo ,  HICKS, Kourtny ,  ROGERS, Matthew

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: An omnidirectional electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device can perform operations associated with a combination of inputs that can, in some cases, be recognized irrespective of the position or orientation in which they are applied to the electronic device. The inputs can include, for example, single or multi-touch taps, presses, swipes, rotations, characters and symbols. The inputs can be provided one or more times in succession and can be held for an amount of time. In one embodiment, an omnidirectional media player can perform media operations associated with a combination of inputs that can be recognized irrespective of the position or orientation in which they are applied to an input area of the media player.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种全向电子设备。 电子设备可以执行与输入的组合相关联的操作，其在一些情况下可以被识别，而不管它们被施加到电子设备的位置或方向。 输入可以包括例如单触摸或多点触摸，按压，滑动，旋转，字符和符号。 输入可以连续提供一次或多次，并且可以保持一段时间。 在一个实施例中，全方位媒体播放器可以执行与可以被识别的输入的组合相关联的媒体操作，而不管它们被应用于媒体播放器的输入区域的位置或方向。