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。

公开(公告)号：US20020144032A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US09821784

申请日：2001-03-28

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Kriege ,  Dan Hong ,  John DiFonzo ,  Stephen Zadesky ,  David Lynch ,  David Lundgren ,  Nick Merz

IPC: G06F013/12 ,  A47B097/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  G06F1/182 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49151 ,  Y10T29/49155 ,  Y10T29/49171

Abstract: A computing device having an improved enclosure arrangement is disclosed. One aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are structurally bonded together to form a singular composite structure. In one embodiment, structural glue is used to bond at least two unique parts together. Another aspect of the enclosure pertains to enclosure parts that are electrically bonded together to form a singular integrated conductive member. In one embodiment, conductive paste is used to bond at least two unique parts together. The improved enclosure is particularly useful in portable computing devices such as laptop computers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有改进的外壳布置的计算设备。 外壳的一个方面涉及在结构上结合在一起以形成单一复合结构的外壳部件。 在一个实施例中，结构胶用于将至少两个独特部分粘合在一起。 外壳的另一方面涉及电结合在一起以形成单一的集成导电构件的外壳部件。 在一个实施例中，使用导电膏将至少两个独特部分粘合在一起。 改进的外壳在诸如膝上型计算机的便携式计算设备中特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US20140141655A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13678959

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER INC.

Inventor： Trent K. Do

IPC: H01R24/58

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/5202

Abstract: An improved electronic audio receptacle connector employs contacts that have multiple points of contact with a mating audio plug. The contacts each have multiple segments, each segment having a plurality of transverse fingers that interface with a conductive portion of the audio plug. The multiple points of contact improve the reliability of the receptacle connector. The housing of the receptacle connector may be made of two portions mated along an interface. The two portions may have features along the interface to impede moisture ingression and to interlock them together.

Abstract translation: 改进的电子音频插座连接器使用具有与配合音频插头的多个接触点的触点。 触点各具有多个段，每个段具有与音频插头的导电部分相接合的多个横向指状物。 多个接触点提高了插座连接器的可靠性。 插座连接器的壳体可以由沿着界面配合的两个部分制成。 这两个部分可以具有沿界面的特征以阻止湿气进入并将它们互锁在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20040261038A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-23

申请号：US10465855

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Bas Ording ,  John Louch

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481

Abstract: A computer-human interface provides a mechanism to manage the available space of a computer display in a manner that facilitates navigation among multiple windows that are overlaid upon one another. The interface includes a user-selectable mode in which the windows are rearranged, and resized if necessary, so that all open windows can be simultaneously viewed within the area of the display, thereby enabling any one of the windows to be easily selected for access. In effect, the presentation of the windows is nullflattenednull so that all windows appear at the same virtual depth, rather than overlapping one another. With this approach, there is no need to minimize windows in order to access one that is overlaid by another, thereby enabling the user to keep the content of all windows visible and accessible. Subsets of windows can be repositioned in the same manner, or all windows can be removed from the display area.

Abstract translation: 计算机人机界面提供了一种机制，以便于在彼此重叠的多个窗口之间的导航的方式来管理计算机显示器的可用空间。 接口包括用户可选择的模式，其中窗口被重新排列，并且如果需要进行调整大小，使得可以在显示器的区域内同时观看所有打开的窗口，从而使得任何一个窗口能够容易地被选择进行访问。 实际上，窗口的呈现被“平坦化”，使得所有窗口出现在相同的虚拟深度，而不是彼此重叠。 使用这种方法，不需要最小化窗口以便访问被另一个覆盖的窗口，从而使得用户能够保持所有窗口的内容可见和可访问。 可以以相同的方式重新定位窗口的子集，或者可以从显示区域中删除所有窗口。

公开(公告)号：US20040242269A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10654675

申请日：2003-09-03

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H04M001/00 ,  H04B001/38

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0238

Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for automatically updating programmable buttons on a remote client device using a set of user preferences is described. A remote client device is coupled (either wired or wirelessly) to the host computer and the preference file is passed to the remote client device which uses the preference file to automatically update any programmable buttons included therein to execute the desired suite of functions. In some cases, a combination of buttons can be used to perform a particular function whereas in other cases, a single button can be associated with a particular function.

Abstract translation: 在便携式多媒体设备中，描述了使用一组用户偏好来自动更新远程客户端设备上的可编程按钮的方法，装置和系统。 将远程客户端设备（有线或无线）耦合到主计算机，并且偏好文件被传递到使用偏好文件的远程客户端设备，以自动更新其中包括的任何可编程按钮以执行期望的功能套件。 在一些情况下，可以使用按钮的组合来执行特定功能，而在其他情况下，单个按钮可以与特定功能相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20040216108A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10775527

申请日：2004-02-09

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06F009/46

CPC classification number: G06Q20/42 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/1235 ,  G06Q20/227 ,  G06Q20/24 ,  G06Q20/35785 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/322 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: Methods and systems for prioritizing use of resources (e.g., network resources) at a client machine (e.g., computer) are disclosed. By prioritizing use of resources, user satisfaction is enhanced. The client machine typically executes a software program that permits a user of the client machine to browse, preview, purchase, or download media. The media can, for example, be audio, video, or image data. More particularly, in the case of a client machine that operates at least one application program that provides media-based actions, the methods and systems manage the use of limited network resources (e.g., network connection bandwidth) at the client machine so that different media-based actions are performed at different priority levels. For example, at the client machine, a second type of media-based action can be issued while a first type of media-based action is being processed. When the second type of media-based action has a higher priority level than the first type of media-based action, then the processing of the first type of media-based action can be suspended so that processing of the second type of media-based action is given preference.

Abstract translation: 公开了在客户机（例如，计算机）处优先使用资源（例如，网络资源）的方法和系统。 通过优先使用资源，增强用户满意度。 客户机通常执行允许客户机的用户浏览，预览，购买或下载媒体的软件程序。 媒体可以例如是音频，视频或图像数据。 更具体地，在运行提供基于媒体的动作的至少一个应用程序的客户端机器的情况下，该方法和系统在客户端机器处管理有限网络资源（例如，网络连接带宽）的使用，使得不同的媒体 基于不同的优先级执行。 例如，在客户端计算机上，可以在处理基于媒体的第一种动作的基础上发布第二类基于媒体的动作。 当第二类型的基于媒体的动作具有比第一类型的基于媒体的动作更高的优先级时，则可以暂停对基于媒体的动作的第一类型的处理，以便处理第二类基于媒体的动作 给予行动偏好。