公开(公告)号：US20110061113A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12895675

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: Jonathan Jake Rubinstein ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse L. Dorogusker ,  Mitchell Adler ,  John Wesley Archibald

Inventor： Jonathan Jake Rubinstein ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse L. Dorogusker ,  Mitchell Adler ,  John Wesley Archibald

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/445 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F2221/2129

Abstract: Improved techniques to control utilization of accessory devices with electronic devices are disclosed. The improved techniques can use cryptographic approaches to authenticate electronic devices, namely, electronic devices that interconnect and communicate with one another. One aspect pertains to techniques for authenticating an electronic device, such as an accessory device. Another aspect pertains to provisioning software features (e.g., functions) by or for an electronic device (e.g., a host device). Different electronic devices can, for example, be provisioned differently depending on different degrees or levels of authentication, or depending on manufacturer or product basis. Still another aspect pertains to using an accessory (or adapter) to convert a peripheral device (e.g., USB device) into a host device (e.g., USB host). The improved techniques are particularly well suited for electronic devices, such as media devices, that can receive accessory devices. One example of a media device is a media player, such as a hand-held media player (e.g., music player), that can present (e.g., play) media items (or media assets).

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的用于控制具有电子设备的附件设备利用率的技术。 改进的技术可以使用加密方法来认证电子设备，即彼此互连和通信的电子设备。 一个方面涉及用于认证诸如附件设备的电子设备的技术。 另一方面涉及由或由电子设备（例如，主机设备）提供软件特征（例如，功能）。 例如，不同的电子设备可以根据不同的认证程度或水平进行不同的配置，或者取决于制造商或产品的基础。 另一方面涉及使用附件（或适配器）将外围设备（例如，USB设备）转换为主机设备（例如，USB主机）。 改进的技术特别适用于可以接收附件设备的电子设备，例如媒体设备。 媒体设备的一个示例是可以呈现（例如，播放）媒体项（或媒体资产）的媒体播放器，诸如手持媒体播放器（例如，音乐播放器）。

公开(公告)号：US07823214B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US11051499

申请日：2005-02-03

Applicant: Jonathan Jake Rubinstein ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse L. Dorogusker ,  Mitchell Adler ,  John Wesley Archibald

Inventor： Jonathan Jake Rubinstein ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse L. Dorogusker ,  Mitchell Adler ,  John Wesley Archibald

IPC: G08B29/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/445 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F2221/2129

Abstract: Improved techniques to control utilization of accessory devices with electronic devices are disclosed. The improved techniques can use cryptographic approaches to authenticate electronic devices, namely, electronic devices that interconnect and communicate with one another. One aspect pertains to techniques for authenticating an electronic device, such as an accessory device. Another aspect pertains to provisioning software features (e.g., functions) by or for an electronic device (e.g., a host device). Different electronic devices can, for example, be provisioned differently depending on different degrees or levels of authentication, or depending on manufacturer or product basis. Still another aspect pertains to using an accessory (or adapter) to convert a peripheral device (e.g., USB device) into a host device (e.g., USB host). The improved techniques are particularly well suited for electronic devices, such as media devices, that can receive accessory devices. One example of a media device is a media player, such as a hand-held media player (e.g., music player), that can present (e.g., play) media items (or media assets).

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的用于控制具有电子设备的附件设备利用率的技术。 改进的技术可以使用加密方法来认证电子设备，即彼此互连和通信的电子设备。 一个方面涉及用于认证诸如附件设备的电子设备的技术。 另一方面涉及由或由电子设备（例如，主机设备）提供软件特征（例如，功能）。 例如，不同的电子设备可以根据不同的认证程度或水平进行不同的配置，或者取决于制造商或产品的基础。 另一方面涉及使用附件（或适配器）将外围设备（例如，USB设备）转换为主机设备（例如，USB主机）。 改进的技术特别适用于可以接收附件设备的电子设备，例如媒体设备。 媒体设备的一个示例是可以呈现（例如，播放）媒体项（或媒体资产）的媒体播放器，诸如手持媒体播放器（例如，音乐播放器）。

公开(公告)号：US20100087099A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12611890

申请日：2009-11-03

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zedesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zedesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H01R24/04

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A male plug connector for connecting to a corresponding receptacle connector of a media player. In one embodiment the connector comprises a housing designed to accommodate a plurality of contacts spaced apart in a single row of contact locations that are sequentially numbered from a first end to a second end. The contact locations include first, second and third ground contact locations designated for ground, the first ground contact location at the first end, the second ground contact location at the second end, and the third ground contact location between the first end and the second end; a first group of digital contact locations designated for one or more digital signals including USB contact locations interleaved with contact locations designated for non-USB digital signals, the first group of digital contact locations being disposed between the first ground contact location and the third ground contact location; and a second group of analog contact locations designated for one or more analog signals including at least one audio signal, the second group of analog contact locations being disposed between the third ground contact location and the second ground contact location.

Abstract translation: 用于连接到媒体播放器的相应插座连接器的公插头连接器。 在一个实施例中，连接器包括壳体，其被设计成容纳在从第一端到第二端依次编号的单排接触位置间隔开的多个触点。 接触位置包括指定用于地面的第一，第二和第三接地位置，第一端的第一接地位置，第二端的第二接地位置以及第一端与第二端之间的第三接地位置 ; 指定用于一个或多个数字信号的第一组数字接触位置，包括与指定用于非USB数字信号的触点位置交错的USB触点位置，第一组数字触点位置设置在第一接地触点位置和第三接地触点之间 位置; 以及为包括至少一个音频信号的一个或多个模拟信号指定的第二组模拟接触位置，所述第二组模拟接触位置设置在所述第三接地接触位置和所述第二接地位置之间。

公开(公告)号：US07656623B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11270901

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Christoph Krah

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Christoph Krah

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02H9/00

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：US07593782B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11212313

申请日：2005-08-24

Applicant: Steve Jobs ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jonathan P. Ive

Inventor： Steve Jobs ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jonathan P. Ive

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/105 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2020/00057 ,  G11B2020/10546 ,  G11B2220/60 ,  G11B2220/61 ,  G11C7/20 ,  G11C2207/16 ,  H05K5/0278

Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the portable media device can also function as a solid-state drive for data storage. The form factor of the portable media device can be hand-held or smaller, such that it is highly portable. The portable media device can use one or more status indicators. The portable media device can also include a peripheral bus connector, a rechargeable battery, and one or more input devices. According to another aspect, the portable media device has the capability to store media device status information in persistent memory before powering down. Thereafter, when the portable media device is again powered up, the stored media player status information can be retrieved and utilized. According to still another aspect, the portable media device can form and/or traverse a media asset playlist in an efficient manner.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的便携式媒体设备和用于操作媒体设备的方法。 根据一个方面，便携式媒体设备还可以用作用于数据存储的固态驱动器。 便携式媒体设备的形状因子可以是手持的或更小的，使得它是高度便携的。 便携式媒体设备可以使用一个或多个状态指示符。 便携式媒体设备还可以包括外围总线连接器，可充电电池和一个或多个输入设备。 根据另一方面，便携式媒体设备具有在停电之前将媒体设备状态信息存储在持久存储器中的能力。 此后，当便携式媒体设备再次通电时，可以检索和利用所存储的媒体播放器状态信息。 根据另一方面，便携式媒体设备可以以有效的方式形成和/或遍历媒体资产播放列表。

公开(公告)号：US07573159B1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11076617

申请日：2005-03-09

Applicant: Daniele DeIuliis ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Stanley Carl Ng ,  Eric W. Anderson ,  Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Daniele DeIuliis ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Stanley Carl Ng ,  Eric W. Anderson ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H02J11/00

CPC classification number: H01R31/065 ,  H02J2007/0062 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/258 ,  Y10T307/492

Abstract: A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诸如便携式电子设备的外围设备的电源适配器。 电源适配器包括包含与电源适配器相关联的电气部件的壳体。 电源适配器还包括设置在壳体的表面处的数据端口。 数据端口被配置为向外围设备提供外部电源。

公开(公告)号：US20090180430A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-16

申请号：US12008623

申请日：2008-01-10

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H04Q7/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/5695 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/762 ,  H04L47/803 ,  H04L47/808 ,  H04L47/824 ,  H04W28/26 ,  H04W72/0426 ,  H04W72/0453

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for allocating resources (such as communications bandwidth) using a network access device. In one embodiment, the network comprises a wireless (e.g., WiFi) network, and the access device comprises a wireless router or gateway in communication with a plurality of wireless users. The device comprises an administrator function which allows the network administrator to implement one or more resource allocation policies or rules. Using this approach, resources such as bandwidth can be allocated based on any number of different parameters or use classifications, including for example: (i) public versus private use; (ii) security level; (iii) user range from the access device; (iv) type of PHY or air interface; (v) type of channel coding; (vi) air interface mode or application (e.g., data versus voice). In one variant, the allocation policies are manually controlled by the administrator. In another variant, substantially automatic resource allocation is performed by the administrator program.

Abstract translation: 使用网络访问设备分配资源（例如通信带宽）的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，网络包括无线（例如，WiFi）网络，并且接入设备包括与多个无线用户通信的无线路由器或网关。 该设备包括管理员功能，其允许网络管理员实现一个或多个资源分配策略或规则。 使用这种方法，可以基于任何数量的不同参数或使用分类来分配诸如带宽的资源，包括例如：（i）公共与私人使用; （ii）安全等级; （iii）来自接入设备的用户范围; （iv）PHY或空中接口的类型; （v）渠道编码类型; （vi）空中接口模式或应用（例如，数据与语音）。 在一个变体中，分配策略由管理员手动控制。 在另一变型中，管理员程序执行基本上自动的资源分配。

公开(公告)号：US07451250B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11363843

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Christoph Krah

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Christoph Krah

IPC: G06F13/14

CPC classification number: G06F13/4022

Abstract: In a portable FireWire compatible device, a direct memory access (DMA) bus switch coupled by way of a DMA bus to a central processing unit (CPU), a local hard drive (HDD), and a FireWire port, provides a direct connection between the FireWire port and the HDD bypassing a main bus and the CPU when a data transfer request is received and processed by the CPU. Otherwise, until the data transfer request is received and processed, the CPU is directly connected to the HDD. In this way, a high speed data transfer between the FireWire port and the HDD is provided only when an appropriate data transfer request is received and processed.

Abstract translation: 在便携式FireWire兼容设备中，通过DMA总线连接到中央处理单元（CPU），本地硬盘驱动器（HDD）和FireWire端口的直接存储器访问（DMA）总线开关提供了 当CPU接收和处理数据传输请求时，FireWire端口和HDD绕过主总线和CPU。 否则，直到接收和处理数据传输请求，CPU直接连接到HDD。 以这种方式，只有当接收和处理适当的数据传输请求时，才能在FireWire端口和HDD之间进行高速数据传输。

公开(公告)号：US20070271577A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11419546

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: G11B23/03 ,  G11B7/24

CPC classification number: G11B23/0317

Abstract: A compactable disc adapter having a substrate capable of effectively extending the diameter of a disc having a compacted position and an extended position. The diameter of the compacted substrate is less than the diameter of the disc whereas the diameter of the expanded substrate is greater than the diameter of the disc.

Abstract translation: 一种可压缩盘适配器，其具有能够有效地延伸具有压实位置和延伸位置的盘的直径的基底。 压实基材的直径小于盘的直径，而发泡基材的直径大于盘的直径。

公开(公告)号：US10241527B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-26

申请号：US13356762

申请日：2012-01-24

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Michael Plitkins

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Matthew L. Rogers ,  David Sloo ,  Michael J. Matas ,  Michael Plitkins

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0483 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G05D23/19 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/52

Abstract: A thermostat for controlling an HVAC system is described, the thermostat having a user interface that is visually pleasing, approachable, and easy to use while also providing intuitive navigation within a menuing system. In a first mode of operation, an electronic display of the thermostat displays a population of tick marks arranged in an arcuate arrangement including a plurality of background tick marks, a setpoint tick mark representing a setpoint temperature, and an ambient temperature tick mark representing an ambient temperature, the setpoint temperature being dynamically changeable according to a tracked rotational input motion of a ring-shaped user interface component of the thermostat. In a second mode, the a plurality of user-selectable menu options is displayed in an arcuate arrangement along a menu option range area, and respective ones of the user-selectable menu options are selectively highlighted according to the tracked rotational input motion of the ring-shaped user interface component.