公开(公告)号：US10270610B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15274353

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anush G. Nadathur ,  Srinivas Rama ,  Matthew C. Lucas ,  Nathan E. Carroll ,  Kevin P. McLaughlin ,  Thomas A. Dilligan ,  Arun G. Mathias

IPC: H04M11/10 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W84/20 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/22 ,  H04W4/50

Abstract: An automated environment can include multiple controller devices capable of communicating with multiple accessory devices. The controller devices can automatically elect one of their number as a coordinator device for the environment and can automatically perform a new election if an incumbent coordinator becomes unavailable or resigns. The election processes can be transparent to any users. An elected coordinator can perform various operations to facilitate management of the automated environment, including routing of communications between controllers and accessories.

公开(公告)号：US09913212B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US15496296

申请日：2017-04-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Harshit Chuttani ,  Chandiramohan Vasudevan ,  Matthew S. Klahn ,  Rajesh Ambati ,  Arun G. Mathias ,  Vikram Yerrabommanahalli

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04W84/04 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06

CPC classification number: H04W48/18 ,  H04L12/2859 ,  H04W4/14 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W48/14 ,  H04W72/0493 ,  H04W76/16 ,  H04W84/042 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods for multi-SIM user equipment (UE) devices to perform data operations with a packet data network of a carrier associated with a first SIM of the UE. An indication of a requested data operation with the packet data network of the carrier associated with the first SIM of the UE may be received. The UE may be operating in a dual SIM mode in which the packet data network of the carrier associated with the first SIM of the UE is unavailable. It may be determined if one or more conditions for performing the requested data operation are present and if a data path to perform the requested data operation is available. The requested data operation may be performed if the one or more conditions for performing the requested data operation are present and if a data path to perform the requested data operation is available.

公开(公告)号：US09762277B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US15236303

申请日：2016-08-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Li Li ,  Arun G. Mathias

IPC: H04B1/3816 ,  H04W8/18 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W88/06

CPC classification number: H04B1/3816 ,  H04M2250/14 ,  H04W4/60 ,  H04W8/183 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technique for enabling Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) toolkit commands to be properly routed within a mobile device that includes an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) configured to manage two or more electronic SIMs (eSIMs). Specifically, the technique involves a baseband component of the mobile device and the eUICC initially exchanging information about their eSIM capabilities to identify whether multiple eSIMs are active within the eUICC. During this exchange of information, the eUICC can generate a list of unique identifiers of the active eSIMs that are managed by the eUICC and provide the list of unique identifiers to the baseband component. In turn, the baseband component can update a configuration to manage the list of unique identifiers and use the list of unique identifiers to properly route SIM toolkit commands to the appropriate eSIM within the eUICC.

公开(公告)号：US09524158B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14629388

申请日：2015-02-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Li Li ,  Jerrold Von Hauck ,  Najeeb M. Abdulrahiman ,  Arun G. Mathias

IPC: G06F9/44 ,  G06F9/445 ,  H04W8/24 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G06F8/65 ,  G06F8/61 ,  G06F8/654 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04W8/205 ,  H04W8/24

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a technique for updating firmware of an embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) included in a mobile device. The technique includes the steps of (1) receiving, from a firmware provider, an indication that an updated firmware is available for the eUICC, (2) in response to the indication, providing, to the firmware provider, (i) a unique identifier (ID) associated with the eUICC, and (ii) a nonce value, (3) subsequent to providing, receiving, from the firmware provider, a firmware update package, wherein the firmware update package includes (i) authentication information, and (ii) the updated firmware, (4) subsequent to verifying the authentication information, persisting, to a memory included in the mobile device, a hash value that corresponds to the updated firmware, and (5) installing the updated firmware on the eUICC.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种用于更新包括在移动设备中的嵌入式通用集成电路卡（eUICC）的固件的技术。 该技术包括以下步骤：（1）从固件提供商接收更新的固件可用于eUICC的指示，（2）响应于该指示，向固件提供商提供（i）唯一标识符 （i）与所述eUICC相关联，以及（ii）随机值，（3）在从所述固件提供商提供固件更新包之后，其中所述固件更新包包括（i）认证信息，和（ii） ）更新的固件，（4）在验证认证信息之后，将包含在移动设备中的存储器持久化到与更新的固件相对应的散列值，以及（5）在eUICC上安装更新的固件。

公开(公告)号：US20160132030A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14856265

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Kevin P. McLaughlin ,  Arun G. Mathias ,  Ronald Keryuan Huang

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: Automated behaviors in an environment can be implemented based on aggregation of individual user routines. For example, mobile devices used by users in the environment can provide information about the users' behavior patterns to a coordinator device that can be located in the environment. The coordinator device can analyze the information to detect an aggregate pattern that involves multiple mobile devices and/or multiple users. Based on a detected aggregate patterns, the coordinator can identify behaviors to automate.

Abstract translation: 环境中的自动行为可以基于单个用户例程的聚合来实现。 例如，环境中的用户使用的移动设备可以向可以位于环境中的协调器设备提供关于用户行为模式的信息。 协调器设备可以分析信息以检测涉及多个移动设备和/或多个用户的聚合模式。 基于检测到的聚合模式，协调器可以识别自动化的行为。

公开(公告)号：US20160091872A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14856228

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lukas M. Marti ,  Robert W. Mayor ,  Arun G. Mathias ,  Ronald Keryuan Huang

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/2642 ,  H04L12/2816 ,  H04L12/282 ,  H04L67/22

Abstract: An automated environment can include an accessory device that operates according to an automation rule, to take a prescribed action when a triggering condition occurs. A controller device for the automated environment can determine a user's regular routine and can detect when the user is deviating from the regular routine. The controller device can communicate with accessory devices in the automated environment to modify their behavior relative to the automation rules.

Abstract translation: 自动化环境可以包括根据自动化规则操作的辅助设备，以在发生触发条件时采取规定的动作。 用于自动化环境的控制器设备可以确定用户的常规例程，并且可以检测用户何时偏离常规例程。 控制器设备可以与自动化环境中的附件设备进行通信，以修改其相对于自动化规则的行为。

公开(公告)号：US20150350878A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14502448

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Li Li ,  Ben-Heng Juang ,  Arun G. Mathias

IPC: H04W8/18

CPC classification number: H04W8/183 ,  H04W8/20

Abstract: Embodiments are described for identifying and accessing an electronic subscriber identity module (eSIM) and associated content of the eSIM in a multiple eSIM configuration. An embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card (eUICC) can include multiple eSIMs, where each eSIM can include its own file structures and applications. Some embodiments include a processor of a mobile device transmitting a special command to the eUICC, including an identification that uniquely identifies an eSIM in the eUICC. After selecting the eSIM, the processor can access file structures and applications of the selected eSIM. The processor can then use existing commands to access content in the selected eSIM. The special command can direct the eUICC to activate or deactivate content associated with the selected eSIM. Other embodiments include an eUICC platform operating system interacting with eSIMs associated with logical channels to facilitate identification and access to file structures and applications of the eSIMs.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在多个eSIM配置中识别和访问电子订户身份模块（eSIM）和eSIM的相关内容的实施例。 嵌入式通用集成电路卡（eUICC）可以包括多个eSIM，每个eSIM可以包括其自己的文件结构和应用程序。 一些实施例包括向eUICC发送特殊命令的移动设备的处理器，包括在eUICC中唯一地标识eSIM的标识。 选择eSIM后，处理器可以访问所选eSIM的文件结构和应用程序。 然后，处理器可以使用现有命令访问所选eSIM中的内容。 特殊命令可以指示eUICC激活或停用与所选eSIM相关联的内容。 其他实施例包括与与逻辑信道相关联的eSIM交互的eUICC平台操作系统，以便于识别和访问eSIM的文件结构和应用。

公开(公告)号：US09184801B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13941230

申请日：2013-07-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Li Li ,  Ben-Heng Juang ,  Arun G. Mathias

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0031 ,  H04B5/0056

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for activating a mobile device for use with a service provider. In one embodiment, a powered-off mobile device having an inserted Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) may be programmed with configuration data while “in box” (e.g., at a point of sale (POS), in a warehouse, etc.) using a near field communication (NFC) data interface. In another exemplary embodiment, information that is stored to a NFC accessible memory can be accessed when the device is non-functional e.g., to retrieve backup data.

Abstract translation: 用于激活与服务提供商一起使用的移动设备的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，具有插入的订户身份模块（SIM）的关闭电力的移动设备可以在配置数据的同时使用配置数据进行编程（例如，在销售点（POS），仓库等）中使用 近场通信（NFC）数据接口。 在另一个示例性实施例中，当设备不起作用时，可以访问存储到NFC可访问存储器的信息，以检索备份数据。

公开(公告)号：US09098714B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US14085951

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Sharp ,  Yousuf H. Vaid ,  Li Li ,  Jerrold V. Hauck ,  Arun G. Mathias ,  Xiangying Yang ,  Kevin P. McLaughlin

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/60 ,  H04W12/08

CPC classification number: G06F21/604 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L63/105 ,  H04L63/20 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: A policy-based framework is described. This policy-based framework may be used to specify the privileges for logical entities to perform operations associated with an access-control element (such as an electronic Subscriber Identity Module) located within a secure element in an electronic device. Note that different logical entities may have different privileges for different operations associated with the same or different access-control elements. Moreover, the policy-based framework may specify types of credentials that are used by the logical entities during authentication, so that different types of credentials may be used for different operations and/or by different logical entities. Furthermore, the policy-based framework may specify the security protocols and security levels that are used by the logical entities during authentication, so that different security protocols and security levels may be used for different operations and/or by different logical entities.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于策略的框架。 该基于策略的框架可以用于指定逻辑实体执行与位于电子设备中的安全元件内的访问控制元素（例如电子订户身份模块）相关联的操作的特权。 注意，对于与相同或不同的访问控制元素相关联的不同操作，不同的逻辑实体可以具有不同的权限。 此外，基于策略的框架可以指定在认证期间由逻辑实体使用的凭证的类型，使得不同类型的凭证可以用于不同的操作和/或由不同的逻辑实体使用。 此外，基于策略的框架可以指定在认证期间由逻辑实体使用的安全协议和安全级别，使得不同的安全协议和安全级别可以用于不同的操作和/或不同的逻辑实体。

公开(公告)号：US20130328724A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13788185

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Robert Mayor ,  Matthew Scott Klahn ,  Longda Xing ,  Jinghua Ling ,  Jason Shi ,  Arun G. Mathias

IPC: G01S5/02

CPC classification number: G01S5/02 ,  G01S19/05 ,  G01S19/23

Abstract: In some implementations, radio access technology (RAT) signals can be monitored and used to synchronize an internal clock of a mobile device to a network system clock without registering the mobile device to the network. In some implementations, a RAT processor can be configured to receive RAT signals and to prevent transmission of RAT signals. In some implementations, the internal clock can be associated with a GNSS processor and can be used to calculate a location of the mobile device. In some implementations, a RAT processor that is configured for a particular radio access technology can be configured to monitor signals associated with another radio access technology when synchronizing the internal clock. In some implementations, the RAT processor can monitor signals in response to a power event. The power event can be associated with powering a display of the mobile device.

Abstract translation: 在一些实现中，无线电接入技术（RAT）信号可以被监视并用于将移动设备的内部时钟同步到网络系统时钟，而不将移动设备注册到网络。 在一些实现中，RAT处理器可以被配置为接收RAT信号并防止RAT信号的传输。 在一些实现中，内部时钟可以与GNSS处理器相关联，并且可以用于计算移动设备的位置。 在一些实现中，配置用于特定无线电接入技术的RAT处理器可被配置为在同步内部时钟时监视与另一无线电接入技术相关联的信号。 在一些实现中，RAT处理器可以响应于电力事件监视信号。 电源事件可以与为移动设备的显示器供电相关联。