公开(公告)号：US20040174396A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10741598

申请日：2003-12-22

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. Jobs ,  Donald J. Lindsay ,  Tim Wasko

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481

Abstract: A method and system for providing menu tools directly from an operating system includes a computer system having a user interface including a display, a cursor, and a cursor control device, and an operating system. Menu tools are provided to one or more application windows. A menu item associated with a menu tool represents an available operating system function and an interactive icon associated with the menu item may be placed in a toolbar region in one of the application windows for access to the function. A special operating mode is activated for selecting menu items for use in the toolbar and making the function associated with the menu item available to the application by moving the menu item to the toolbar region. The menu item is represented as an interactive icon once the special operating mode is activated. The operating system function associated with the menu item is made available to the application window directly from the operating system by interaction with the icon. The menu item is further represented as an icon in regions of additional application windows which may either be active or subsequently instantiated through inheritance. The special operating mode is activated from a special key on an input device. Menu items are displayed along with menu tools corresponding to available operating system functions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从操作系统直接提供菜单工具的方法和系统包括具有包括显示器，光标和光标控制设备的用户界面的计算机系统以及操作系统。 菜单工具提供给一个或多个应用程序窗口。 与菜单工具相关联的菜单项表示可用的操作系统功能，并且与菜单项相关联的交互式图标可以被放置在用于访问功能的应用窗口之一中的工具栏区域中。 激活特殊操作模式以选择在工具栏中使用的菜单项，并通过将菜单项移动到工具栏区域使与菜单项相关联的功能可用于应用。 一旦特殊操作模式被激活，菜单项就被表示为交互式图标。 与菜单项相关联的操作系统功能通过与图标的交互直接从操作系统提供给应用程序窗口。 菜单项进一步表示为附加应用窗口的区域中的图标，其可以是活动的或随后通过继承实例化。 特殊操作模式由输入设备上的特殊键激活。 显示菜单项以及与可用操作系统功能相对应的菜单工具。

公开(公告)号：US20040164991A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10785604

申请日：2004-02-23

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Rose

IPC: G09G005/02

CPC classification number: G09G5/02

Abstract: A method and system to provide a color palette which facilitates user selection of web-safe colors. In laying out the color palette, the extent of achromatic colors located within the color palette is determined. The achromatic colors are then arranged in one group on the palette, for instance in order of lightest to darkest. The non web-safe chromatic colors are then grouped together. From this grouping blends of the colors are created. Finally, the web-safe chromatic colors are grouped together. Blends with respect to the web-safe chromatic colors are created and then grouped on the color palette.

Abstract translation: 一种提供调色板的方法和系统，其便于用户选择网络安全的颜色。 在布置调色板时，确定调色板内的无色颜色的程度。 然后将无彩色的颜色以一组安排在调色板上，例如以从最浅到最暗的顺序排列。 然后将非网络安全的彩色颜色分组在一起。 从这个分组混合的颜色被创建。 最后，网络安全色彩分组在一起。 创建相对于网络安全色彩的混合物，然后在调色板上分组。

公开(公告)号：US20040055446A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10282861

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko

IPC: G10H001/18 ,  G10H007/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30755 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2240/061 ,  G10H2240/131

Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.

Abstract translation: 在便携式多媒体设备中，描述了用于提供用户提供的配置数据的方法，设备和系统。 在一个实施例中，提供了分级排序的图形用户界面。 第一订单或家庭接口提供用户可选项目的最高阶，每个项目当被选择时导致自动转换到与所选项目相关联的较低阶用户界面。 在所描述的实施例之一中，低阶接口包括与来自较高阶用户界面的先前选择的项目相关联的其他用户可选项目。

公开(公告)号：US20040027374A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-12

申请号：US10635669

申请日：2003-08-07

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc

Inventor： Lewis K. Cirne ,  Jeffrey R. Cobb ,  Eric C. Schlegel

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/542 ,  G06F2209/545

Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing an event to a human interface object in a computer system. A routing type is assigned to each event type which may be received. The event is received and the routing type assigned to the event is determined. The event is then routed based on the routing type. In embodiments of the invention, the routing type may be geometric, focus, or broadcast, but is extensible. The routing types may be added or removed from a list of routing types, at request of processes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将事件路由到计算机系统中的人机接口对象的方法和装置。 路由类型被分配给可以接收的每个事件类型。 接收到事件，并确定分配给事件的路由类型。 然后根据路由类型路由该事件。 在本发明的实施例中，路由类型可以是几何，焦点或广播，但是是可扩展的。 可以根据进程请求从路由类型列表中添加或删除路由类型。

公开(公告)号：US20030107606A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-12

申请号：US10305678

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen C. Capps ,  Joseph G. Ansanelli ,  Ton-Yun Fang

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/44505

Abstract: A computer system is disclosed which may adopt one of many personas, depending upon the role that its owner is currently playing. The computer system includes a central repository of extensible personas available to all applications running on the computer system. Each such persona has associated therewith a suite of parameters, or specific values for parameters, which are appropriate for conducting computer implemented transactions under a particular persona. The computer system further includes a graphical user interface which allows the user to switch from persona to persona by selecting a particular persona from a list of available personas displayed on a display screen of the computer system. By selecting such persona, the user causes the computer system to globally change the entire suite of parameter values so that subsequent transactions conducted with the computer system employ the parameter values of the current persona.

公开(公告)号：US20030079038A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：US10277418

申请日：2002-10-21

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F015/177

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N21/4108 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8113

Abstract: Improved techniques for interaction between a host computer (e.g., personal computer) and a media player are disclosed. According to one aspect, interaction between a host computer and a media player, such as automatic synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host computer, can be restricted. According to another aspect, management of media items residing on a media player can be performed at and by a host computer for the media player. According to still another aspect, media content can be played by a media player in accordance with quality settings established for the media content at the host computer.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于主机（例如个人计算机）和媒体播放器之间的交互的改进的技术。 根据一个方面，可以限制主计算机和媒体播放器之间的交互，诸如存储在媒体播放器上的媒体内容的自动同步与存储在主计算机上的媒体内容。 根据另一方面，驻留在媒体播放器上的媒体项目的管理可以由媒体播放器的主计算机执行。 根据另一方面，媒体播放器可以根据为主计算机上的媒体内容建立的质量设置来播放媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20030076301A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：US10256716

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Robert W. Tsuk ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G09G005/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G09G5/34 ,  H04M1/233 ,  H04M1/72583

Abstract: Improved approaches for users to with graphical user interfaces of computing devices are disclosed. A rotational user action supplied by a user via a user input device can provide accelerated scrolling. The accelerated nature of the scrolling enables users to scroll or traverse a lengthy data set (e.g., list of items) faster and with greater ease. The amount of acceleration provided can be performed in successive stages, and/or performed based on the speed of the rotational user action. In one embodiment, the rotational user action is transformed into linear action with respect to a graphical user interface. The resulting acceleration effect causes the linear action to be enhanced such that a lengthy data set is able to be rapidly traversed.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的用于计算设备的图形用户界面的方法。 用户通过用户输入设备提供的旋转用户操作可以提供加速滚动。 滚动的加速特性使得用户可以更快更容易地滚动或遍历冗长的数据集（例如，项目列表）。 提供的加速度可以连续执行，和/或基于旋转用户动作的速度来执行。 在一个实施例中，旋转用户动作被转换成相对于图形用户界面的线性动作。 所产生的加速效应导致线性动作被增强，使得能够快速地穿过长的数据集。

公开(公告)号：US20030075993A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：US10278752

申请日：2002-10-22

Applicant: Apple Computer Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Christoph Krah

IPC: H02J007/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/325 ,  G06F1/266 ,  H02J1/06 ,  H02J7/0031 ,  H02J2007/0037 ,  H02J2007/006

Abstract: A power manager for managing power delivered to a battery operated peripheral device is disclosed. The power manager includes an input current limiter arranged to suppress a power surge associated with an insertion event by a power cable arranged to provide an external voltage. A voltage converter unit coupled to the input current limiter converts the received external voltage to a supply voltage that is transmitted by way of a main bus to a voltage sensor unit coupled thereto. During the insertion event, a comparator unit coupled to the voltage sensor, sends a first switching signal to a switchover circuit that responds by connecting the peripheral device and an uncharged battery to the main bus such that the supply voltage is provided thereto. When the battery is substantially fully charged, the switchover circuit responds by electrically disconnecting the battery so as to not overcharge the battery.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于管理传送到电池供电的外围设备的电力的电源管理器。 功率管理器包括输入限流器，其布置成通过布置成提供外部电压的电力电缆来抑制与插入事件相关联的电力浪涌。 耦合到输入限流器的电压转换器单元将接收到的外部电压转换为通过主总线传输到与其耦合的电压传感器单元的电源电压。 在插入事件期间，耦合到电压传感器的比较器单元向切换电路发送第一切换信号，该切换电路通过将外围设备和不带电的电池连接到主总线进行响应，从而向其提供电源电压。 当电池基本上完全充电时，切换电路通过电断开电池来进行响应，从而不会使电池过度充电。

公开(公告)号：US20030033153A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US10206130

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Robert N. Olson ,  Lawrence F. Heyl ,  Noah M. Price ,  Kim E. Silverman

IPC: G10L021/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1605 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G10L15/22

Abstract: An improved speech recognition device is provided. The speech recognition device comprises a display with at least two built in microphones and a speech recognition module electrically connected to the display. The speech recognition module uses an algorithm that may take into account the position of the built in microphone on the display. The display may have a first axis of rotation where the microphones may be placed an equal distance from the first axis of rotation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的语音识别装置。 语音识别装置包括具有至少两个内置麦克风的显示器和电连接到显示器的语音识别模块。 语音识别模块使用可以考虑内置麦克风在显示器上的位置的算法。 显示器可以具有第一旋转轴线，其中麦克风可以与第一旋转轴线相等的距离放置。

公开(公告)号：US20030033148A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-13

申请号：US10206572

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Kim E. Silverman ,  Devang K. Naik

IPC: G10L011/00

CPC classification number: G10L15/20 ,  G10L2021/02165 ,  G10L2021/02166

Abstract: A speech recognition device with a frequency range with an upper frequency limit fmax is provided. The speech recognition device has more than two microphones with distances between the microphones, wherein the greatest common factor of the distances between the microphones is less than the speed of sound divided by fmax. More particularly, where the microphones are spaced a total distance, the number of the more than two microphones is less than the one half the total distance times the upper frequency limit divided by the speed of sound.

Abstract translation: 提供具有频率范围为上限频率fmax的语音识别装置。 语音识别装置具有两个具有麦克风之间的距离的麦克风，其中麦克风之间距离的最大公差因子小于声速除以fmax。 更具体地说，在麦克风间隔总距离的地方，多于两个麦克风的数目小于上限频率除以声速的总距离的一半。