Detection and notification of an unpowered releasable charging device

    公开(公告)号:US10666084B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-26

    申请号:US15179922

    申请日:2016-06-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Kevin M. Lynch

    Abstract: An electronic device may be configured to detect an external charging device when the external charging device is initially engaged with, or connected to, the electronic device. The electronic device, or an alert unit operably connected to the electronic device, can produce one or more alerts for the user if the charging device is in an unpowered state. The alert or alerts can be provided to the electronic device engaged with the charging device and/or to another electronic device or alert unit that is in communication with the electronic device that is engaged with the charging device.

    Method and System for Device Access Control
    15.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240054838A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-15

    申请号:US18222657

    申请日:2023-07-17

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Inventor: Kevin M. Lynch

    CPC classification number: G07C9/28 G07C9/22 G06F3/167 G06F3/017 G07C2209/63

    Abstract: A method includes obtaining sensor information from a sensor system, wherein the sensor system senses exterior surroundings of an access-controlled interior space. The method also includes determining that a person is located outside an entry to the access-controlled interior space, using the sensor information, determining that the person is authorized to enter the access-controlled interior space, using the sensor information, and detecting an intention to enter the access-controlled interior space by the person. In response to determining that the person is located near the access-controlled interior space, the method includes determining that the person is authorized to enter the access-controlled interior space, and detecting the intention to enter the access-controlled interior space, providing access to the access-controlled interior space.

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