公开(公告)号：US20120052807A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US12893719

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Shailesh Rathi ,  Peter Lagenfeld ,  Lawrence Bolton

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Peter Lagenfeld ,  Lawrence Bolton

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/6041 ,  H04W76/15

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating communication between a portable media device (PMD) and an accessory via multiple communication paths. In one set of embodiments, an accessory can be coupled with a PMD via a first connection, thereby establishing a first control communication path. The accessory can send to the PMD, via the first control communication path, an enumeration of the communication paths supported by the accessory. The enumerated communication paths can include control communication paths and data (e.g., audio or video) communication paths. The accessory can further send, to the PMD via the first control communication path, an availability status of each data communication path. In response, the PMD can select, based on a routing policy, one or more of the data communication paths and can notify the accessory of the selected data communication path. The PMD and accessory can then interoperate by exchanging data signals over the selected data communication path.

Abstract translation: 用于通过多个通信路径促进便携式媒体设备（PMD）和附件之间的通信的技术。 在一组实施例中，附件可以经由第一连接与PMD耦合，从而建立第一控制通信路径。 附件可以经由第一控制通信路径向PMD发送由附件支持的通信路径的列举。 枚举的通信路径可以包括控制通信路径和数据（例如，音频或视频）通信路径。 附件可以通过第一控制通信路径进一步向PMD发送每个数据通信路径的可用性状态。 作为响应，PMD可以基于路由策略选择一个或多个数据通信路径，并且可以向附件通知所选数据通信路径。 PMD和附件可以通过在所选择的数据通信路径上交换数据信号来进行互操作。

公开(公告)号：US08069356B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12695102

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0068 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J2007/006 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and circuits for managing power among portable computing devices and one or more accessories. One example provides commands to improve power management between a portable computing device and one or more accessories. Other examples provide commands that may allow a portable computing device to charge at a maximum available current level while providing an accessory with sufficient current for its proper operation. Another may help prevent a portable computing device from drawing a high level of current that could be detrimental to an accessory, while others provide commands that may allow a battery pack to instruct a portable computing device to not charge its internal battery. Another example may allow a portable computing device to determine which power supply among multiple power supplies should be used to power an accessory, while others may allow an accessory to retrieve charging current parameters from a portable computing device.

Abstract translation: 用于在便携式计算设备和一个或多个附件之间管理电力的方法，设备和电路。 一个示例提供了用于改进便携式计算设备与一个或多个附件之间的电力管理的命令。 其他示例提供可允许便携式计算设备以最大可用电流电平充电的命令，同时为附件提供足够的电流以用于其正常操作。 另一种可能有助于防止便携式计算设备画出可能对附件有害的高电平的电流，而其他提供可允许电池组指示便携式计算设备不对其内部电池充电的命令。 另一个示例可以允许便携式计算设备确定应当使用多个电源之间的哪个电源来为附件提供电力，而其他可以允许附件从便携式计算设备检索充电当前参数。

公开(公告)号：US08798652B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13558217

申请日：2012-07-25

Applicant: Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shailesh Rathi

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shailesh Rathi

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M1/72558

Abstract: Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一些实施例提供从移动通信设备到附件的消息通知。 当在移动通信设备处接收诸如文本消息，电子邮件和/或语音邮件的消息时，移动通信设备可以通知所附附件已经接收到消息。 作为响应，附件可以请求完整消息，与消息相关联的媒体，对消息的附件，和/或消息的音频/视频流以呈现给用户。

公开(公告)号：US08509694B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12893719

申请日：2010-09-29

Applicant: Shailesh Rathi ,  Peter Langenfeld ,  Lawrence Bolton

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Peter Langenfeld ,  Lawrence Bolton

IPC: H04B7/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/6041 ,  H04W76/15

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating communication between a portable media device (PMD) and an accessory via multiple communication paths. In one set of embodiments, an accessory can be coupled with a PMD via a first connection, thereby establishing a first control communication path. The accessory can send to the PMD, via the first control communication path, an enumeration of the communication paths supported by the accessory. The enumerated communication paths can include control communication paths and data (e.g., audio or video) communication paths. The accessory can further send, to the PMD via the first control communication path, an availability status of each data communication path. In response, the PMD can select, based on a routing policy, one or more of the data communication paths and can notify the accessory of the selected data communication path. The PMD and accessory can then interoperate by exchanging data signals over the selected data communication path.

Abstract translation: 用于通过多个通信路径促进便携式媒体设备（PMD）和附件之间的通信的技术。 在一组实施例中，附件可以经由第一连接与PMD耦合，从而建立第一控制通信路径。 附件可以经由第一控制通信路径向PMD发送由附件支持的通信路径的列举。 枚举的通信路径可以包括控制通信路径和数据（例如，音频或视频）通信路径。 附件可以通过第一控制通信路径进一步向PMD发送每个数据通信路径的可用性状态。 作为响应，PMD可以基于路由策略选择一个或多个数据通信路径，并且可以向附件通知所选数据通信路径。 PMD和附件可以通过在所选择的数据通信路径上交换数据信号来进行互操作。

公开(公告)号：US08473761B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US13467820

申请日：2012-05-09

Applicant: Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0068 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J2007/006 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and circuits for managing power among portable computing devices and one or more accessories. One example provides commands to improve power management between a portable computing device and one or more accessories. Other examples provide commands that may allow a portable computing device to charge at a maximum available current level while providing an accessory with sufficient current for its proper operation. Another may help prevent a portable computing device from drawing a high level of current that could be detrimental to an accessory, while others provide commands that may allow a battery pack to instruct a portable computing device to not charge its internal battery. Another example may allow a portable computing device to determine which power supply among multiple power supplies should be used to power an accessory, while others may allow an accessory to retrieve charging current parameters from a portable computing device.

Abstract translation: 用于在便携式计算设备和一个或多个附件之间管理电力的方法，设备和电路。 一个示例提供了用于改进便携式计算设备与一个或多个附件之间的电力管理的命令。 其他示例提供可允许便携式计算设备以最大可用电流电平充电的命令，同时为附件提供足够的电流以用于其正常操作。 另一种可能有助于防止便携式计算设备画出可能对附件有害的高电平的电流，而其他提供可允许电池组指示便携式计算设备不对其内部电池充电的命令。 另一个示例可以允许便携式计算设备确定应当使用多个电源之间的哪个电源来为附件提供电力，而其他可以允许附件从便携式计算设备检索充电当前参数。

公开(公告)号：US08452903B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12479555

申请日：2009-06-05

Applicant: Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shailesh Rathi ,  Sylvain R. Y. Louboutin

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shailesh Rathi ,  Sylvain R. Y. Louboutin

IPC: G06F13/12

CPC classification number: G06F13/385

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for capability identification for accessories coupled with a mobile computing device. During capability identification an accessory can request capability information from a mobile computing device. In some embodiments, the accessory can specifically request capability information associated with a specific lingo. In response, the mobile computing device can respond with a message that indicates the capabilities of the mobile computing device that are supported. In some embodiments, the capabilities can be those capabilities associated with the specified lingo. In some embodiments, if the mobile computing device does not support a lingo, then the mobile computing device can respond to the request from the accessory with a negative acknowledgement.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例提供了与移动计算设备耦合的附件的能力识别。 在能力识别期间，附件可以从移动计算设备请求能力信息。 在一些实施例中，附件可以具体地请求与特定语言相关联的能力信息。 作为响应，移动计算设备可以用指示所支持的移动计算设备的能力的消息进行响应。 在一些实施例中，能力可以是与指定的语言相关联的那些能力。 在一些实施例中，如果移动计算设备不支持语音，则移动计算设备可以用否定的确认来响应来自附件的请求。

公开(公告)号：US20120309289A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13154122

申请日：2011-06-06

Applicant: Robert J. Walsh ,  Shailesh Rathi

Inventor： Robert J. Walsh ,  Shailesh Rathi

IPC: H04W4/06

CPC classification number: H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/02 ,  H04W76/14 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W92/18

Abstract: Techniques that facilitate interoperation between an accessory and multiple devices. In one set of embodiments, a device can receive, over a first communication channel of a first type, information from an accessory identifying communication channels of a second type supported by the accessory. The device can further establish a connection with the accessory on a second communication channel of the second type. Upon establishment of the connection, the device can transmit over the first communication channel a notification identifying the connection on the second communication channel. Based on the notification, the accessory can determine that it is connected to the same device on the first and second communication channels and can operate accordingly.

Abstract translation: 促进附件和多个设备之间互操作的技术。 在一组实施例中，设备可以通过第一类型的第一通信信道从附件识别由附件支持的第二类型的通信信道的附件接收信息。 该设备可以在第二类型的第二通信信道上进一步建立与附件的连接。 在建立连接之后，设备可以通过第一通信信道发送标识第二通信信道上的连接的通知。 基于该通知，附件可以确定其连接到第一和第二通信信道上的同一设备，并且可以相应地进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US20110167281A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12695102

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02J7/0068 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J2007/006 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and circuits for managing power among portable computing devices and one or more accessories. One example provides commands to improve power management between a portable computing device and one or more accessories. Other examples provide commands that may allow a portable computing device to charge at a maximum available current level while providing an accessory with sufficient current for its proper operation. Another may help prevent a portable computing device from drawing a high level of current that could be detrimental to an accessory, while others provide commands that may allow a battery pack to instruct a portable computing device to not charge its internal battery. Another example may allow a portable computing device to determine which power supply among multiple power supplies should be used to power an accessory, while others may allow an accessory to retrieve charging current parameters from a portable computing device.

Abstract translation: 用于在便携式计算设备和一个或多个附件之间管理电力的方法，设备和电路。 一个示例提供了用于改进便携式计算设备与一个或多个附件之间的电力管理的命令。 其他示例提供可允许便携式计算设备以最大可用电流电平充电的命令，同时为附件提供足够的电流以用于其正常操作。 另一种可能有助于防止便携式计算设备画出可能对附件有害的高电平的电流，而其他提供可允许电池组指示便携式计算设备不对其内部电池充电的命令。 另一个示例可以允许便携式计算设备确定应当使用多个电源之间的哪个电源来为附件提供电力，而其他可以允许附件从便携式计算设备检索充电当前参数。

公开(公告)号：US20120221869A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13467820

申请日：2012-05-09

Applicant: Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  John Ananny ,  Scott Krueger

IPC: G06F1/26

CPC classification number: H02J7/0068 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H02J2007/006 ,  H02J2007/0062

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and circuits for managing power among portable computing devices and one or more accessories. One example provides commands to improve power management between a portable computing device and one or more accessories. Other examples provide commands that may allow a portable computing device to charge at a maximum available current level while providing an accessory with sufficient current for its proper operation. Another may help prevent a portable computing device from drawing a high level of current that could be detrimental to an accessory, while others provide commands that may allow a battery pack to instruct a portable computing device to not charge its internal battery. Another example may allow a portable computing device to determine which power supply among multiple power supplies should be used to power an accessory, while others may allow an accessory to retrieve charging current parameters from a portable computing device.

Abstract translation: 用于在便携式计算设备和一个或多个附件之间管理电力的方法，设备和电路。 一个示例提供了用于改进便携式计算设备与一个或多个附件之间的电力管理的命令。 其他示例提供可允许便携式计算设备以最大可用电流电平充电的命令，同时为附件提供足够的电流以用于其正常操作。 另一种可能有助于防止便携式计算设备画出可能对附件有害的高电平的电流，而其他提供可允许电池组指示便携式计算设备不对其内部电池充电的命令。 另一个示例可以允许便携式计算设备确定应当使用多个电源之间的哪个电源来为附件提供电力，而其他可以允许附件从便携式计算设备检索充电当前参数。

公开(公告)号：US08234572B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US12401090

申请日：2009-03-10

Applicant: Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Lawrence G. Bolton

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/105

Abstract: A media player can have advanced-playlist creation capabilities such as the ability to automatically generate a playlist around a “seed” song selected by a user. In some embodiments, the accessory can determine whether the media player can use a particular song as a seed song for an advanced playlist and can so inform the user. The user can then operate the accessory's user interface to create an advanced playlist based on a particular song, rather than having to interact directly with the media player.

Abstract translation: 媒体播放器可以具有高级播放列表创建功能，例如能够在由用户选择的“种子”歌曲周围自动生成播放列表。 在一些实施例中，附件可以确定媒体播放器是否可以使用特定歌曲作为高级播放列表的种子歌曲，并且可以通知用户。 然后，用户可以操作附件的用户界面，以基于特定歌曲创建高级播放列表，而不必直接与媒体播放器进行交互。