公开(公告)号：US20080168185A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11679082

申请日：2007-02-26

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Timothy Wasko

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Timothy Wasko

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/182

Abstract: Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a media device are disclosed. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to media data for media assets. The managing of the media data thus can involve transfer of media assets between the host device and the media device. In one embodiment, the transfer of media assets between a host device and a media device can be referred to as synchronization.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在主机设备（例如主机）和媒体设备之间管理数据的改进的技术和设备。 被管理的数据例如可以涉及媒体资产的媒体数据。 因此，媒体数据的管理可以涉及在主机设备和媒体设备之间传送媒体资产。 在一个实施例中，媒体资产在主机设备和媒体设备之间的传输可被称为同步。

公开(公告)号：US20080167036A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11650859

申请日：2007-01-07

Applicant: Jeffrey Bush ,  Scott Forstall ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Eddy Cue ,  Phillip W. Schiller ,  Dallas De Atley ,  Steve Jobs ,  Patrice Gautier

Inventor： Jeffrey Bush ,  Scott Forstall ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Eddy Cue ,  Phillip W. Schiller ,  Dallas De Atley ,  Steve Jobs ,  Patrice Gautier

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W8/22 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/50 ,  H04W8/04 ,  H04W8/265 ,  H04W60/00 ,  H04W60/04

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过计算机促进诸如通信设备或多功能设备之类的移动设备的激活的方法，系统和设备。 根据本发明的一个方面，移动设备可以被迫进入有限服务模式，直到用无线网络的服务提供商正确地激活。 根据本发明的另一方面，移动设备可以推迟向无线网络发送位置更新请求的尝试。 根据本发明的另一方面，可以自动控制移动设备来重置其内部硬件的一部分以发起位置更新请求。

公开(公告)号：US07345671B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US10259159

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Philip W. Schiller

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Philip W. Schiller

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482

Abstract: Improved approaches for users of computing devices to interact with graphical user interfaces are described. According to one aspect, a rotational user action supplied by a user at a user input device is transformed into linear action with respect to a graphical user interface. According to another aspect, a portion of an extended list of items is displayed by a graphical user interface and, through rotational user actions at a user input device, the portion of the list being displayed can be varied with welcomed ease of use. Although the type of computing device can vary, the improved approaches are particularly well-suited for use with a portable media player.

Abstract translation: 描述了计算设备用户与图形用户界面交互的改进方法。 根据一个方面，由用户在用户输入设备处提供的旋转用户动作被转换为相对于图形用户界面的线性动作。 根据另一方面，扩展列表项目的一部分由图形用户界面显示，并且通过在用户输入设备处的旋转用户动作，正在显示的列表的部分可以随着易用性而改变。 尽管计算设备的类型可以变化，但是改进的方法特别适用于便携式媒体播放器。

公开(公告)号：US20070161402A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11515270

申请日：2006-09-01

Applicant: Stanley C. Ng. ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Robert Edward Borchers ,  Chris Bell ,  Eddy Cue

Inventor： Stanley C. Ng. ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Robert Edward Borchers ,  Chris Bell ,  Eddy Cue

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04W4/04 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/22 ,  H04W12/08

Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to electronic devices that are portable, such as, mobile devices. In one embodiment, one mobile device discovers another mobile device within its vicinity. The mobile devices can then wirelessly transmit data from one mobile device to the other. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered.

Abstract translation: 公开了便于将数据传送到电子设备的方法和系统。 一个方面涉及到可移植的诸如移动设备的电子设备的数据传送。 在一个实施例中，一个移动设备在其附近发现另一个移动设备。 然后，移动设备可以将数据从一个移动设备无线传输到另一个。 移动设备或其用户可以控制，请求或影响正在传递的特定数据内容。

公开(公告)号：US07146437B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10923549

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Craig A. Marciniak

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Craig A. Marciniak

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0632 ,  G06F3/0601 ,  G06F3/0607 ,  G06F3/0674 ,  G06F9/4413 ,  G06F2003/0697

Abstract: Improved techniques for rendering a peripheral device removable (e.g., unpluggable) are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, the peripheral device is rendered removable from a host computer without preparatory user actions. In effect, the peripheral device can be automatically prepared for removal in the event that its user removes (unplugs) it from its host computer. According to another aspect of the invention, the peripheral device includes a data storage device that is mounted to a file system of the other computer when the other computer desires access to the data storage device. Otherwise, the data storage device is normally unmounted so that if the peripheral device were to be removed (e.g., unplugged) no harm or damage to data stored therein would occur. These aspects of the invention can be utilized alone or in combination with one another. The invention is particularly well suited for peripheral devices that are media players which are “hot” unpluggable without detrimental consequences.

公开(公告)号：US10083184B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US11767443

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Gordon Freedman

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Gordon Freedman

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F16/182 ,  G06F3/04842

Abstract: Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a client device. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to portable computer programs, such as widgets. The managing of the data thus can involve transfer of portable computer programs (e.g., widgets) between the host device and the client device. In one embodiment, the transfer of portable computer programs between a host device and a client device can be referred to as synchronization.

公开(公告)号：US09412417B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US11097034

申请日：2005-04-01

Applicant: Steven P. Jobs ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller

Inventor： Steven P. Jobs ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/11

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/162 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F17/30053 ,  G06F17/30058 ,  G11B27/031 ,  G11B27/11 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/61

Abstract: Improved techniques to utilize and manage a group of media items (or media assets) on a computing device are disclosed. The group of media items can be utilized and managed at a host computer for the host computer as well as a media device (e.g., media player) that can couple to the host computer. One popular example of a group of media items is know as a playlist, which can pertain to a group of audio tracks. One aspect pertains to providing a persistent media device playlist at a host computer. Another aspect pertains to imposing capacity limits to a playlist, such as a media device playlist. Still another aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that enables a user to trade-off storage capacity of a media device between media asset storage and data storage. Yet still another aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that assists a user with selecting media items to fill a group of media items.

Abstract translation: 公开了在计算设备上利用和管理一组媒体项目（或媒体资产）的改进的技术。 可以在用于主计算机的主计算机以及可以耦合到主计算机的媒体设备（例如，媒体播放器）上使用和管理媒体项目组。 将一组媒体项目的一个流行示例称为播放列表，其可以涉及一组音轨。 一个方面涉及在主计算机上提供持久媒体设备播放列表。 另一方面涉及对诸如媒体设备播放列表的播放列表强加容量限制。 另一方面涉及一种图形用户界面，其使用户能够在媒体资产存储和数据存储之间权衡媒体设备的存储容量。 另一方面涉及一种图形用户界面，其帮助用户选择媒体项目来填充一组媒体项目。

公开(公告)号：US09201895B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13492631

申请日：2012-06-08

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Scott J. Forstall ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Steve Saro Gedikian ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Alsina

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Scott J. Forstall ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Steve Saro Gedikian ,  Max Muller ,  Thomas Alsina

IPC: G06F15/17 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30371 ,  G06F17/30082 ,  G06F17/30194 ,  G06F17/30899 ,  H04L43/0876 ,  H04L67/06

Abstract: Improved techniques and systems for storage, delivery and acquisition of digital assets stored in cloud data storage. Cloud data storage can be provided by a cloud data repository that is capable of storing digital data for various users. A given user can access cloud data storage from any of his/her authorized client devices via a network. A given client device can access not only locally stored digital assets but also remotely stored digital assets from cloud data storage. In one embodiment, downloads of digital assets resident in cloud data storage to client devices can be managed in view of available network performance. As one example, digital assets of differing quality levels can be downloaded in a manner dependent on network performance. As another example, locally stored digital assets of reduced quality can be upgraded (e.g., replaced) by higher quality versions in a manner dependent on network performance.

Abstract translation: 改进的存储，交付和采集存储在云数据存储中的数字资产的技术和系统。 云数据存储可以由能够为各种用户存储数字数据的云数据存储库提供。 给定的用户可以通过网络访问任何他/她授权的客户端设备的云数据存储。 给定的客户端设备不仅可以访问本地存储的数字资产，还可以从云数据存储远程存储数字资产。 在一个实施例中，可以根据可用的网络性能来管理驻留在云数据存储中的数字资产到客户端设备的下载。 作为一个例子，可以以取决于网络性能的方式下载不同质量水平的数字资产。 作为另一个示例，可以以取决于网络性能的方式，通过更高质量的版本升级（例如，替换）本地存储的质量降低的数字资产。

公开(公告)号：US08850140B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US11679114

申请日：2007-02-26

Applicant: Dallas De Atley ,  Scott Forstall ,  Gordie Freedman ,  David Heller ,  Steve Jobs ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Dallas De Atley ,  Scott Forstall ,  Gordie Freedman ,  David Heller ,  Steve Jobs ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F11/14

CPC classification number: G06F11/1458 ,  G06F11/1451 ,  G06F11/1456 ,  G06F11/1469 ,  G06F17/30176

Abstract: Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a media device are disclosed. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to media data for media assets. The managing of the media data thus can involve transfer of media assets between the host device and the media device. In one embodiment, the transfer of media assets between a host device and a media device can be referred to as data backup.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在主机设备（例如主机）和媒体设备之间管理数据的改进的技术和设备。 被管理的数据例如可以涉及媒体资产的媒体数据。 因此，媒体数据的管理可以涉及在主机设备和媒体设备之间传送媒体资产。 在一个实施例中，媒体资产在主机设备和媒体设备之间的传输可被称为数据备份。

公开(公告)号：US08797926B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US10862115

申请日：2004-06-04

Applicant: Philip F. Kearney, III ,  Robert Dale Newberry, Jr. ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Stephen Anderson Davis

Inventor： Philip F. Kearney, III ,  Robert Dale Newberry, Jr. ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Stephen Anderson Davis

IPC: H04B1/44 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04W8/005 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L49/604 ,  H04L65/4092 ,  H04L65/605 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W84/105 ,  H04W88/04

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a networked media station providing a variety of features including a wireless network interface, a wired network interface, a peripheral interface, and a multimedia interface. The wireless network interface(s) allows the device to communicate to serve as a wireless base station or repeater and/or a bridge between a wireless and a wired network. The peripheral interface allows the device to communicate with a variety of peripherals, and, in conjunction with the network interface(s), allows sharing of a peripheral among multiple networked computers. The multimedia interface allows the device to be used with entertainment devices for streaming of multimedia information from a network connected computer to the entertainment device. Control of various aspects of the device is preferably controlled from a network connected computer.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了提供各种特征的网络媒体站，包括无线网络接口，有线网络接口，外围接口和多媒体接口。 无线网络接口允许设备通信以用作无线基站或中继器和/或无线和有线网络之间的桥接器。 外围接口允许设备与各种外设进行通信，并且与网络接口一起允许在多个联网计算机之间共享外设。 多媒体接口允许设备与娱乐设备一起使用，用于将多媒体信息从网络连接的计算机传送到娱乐设备。 优选地从网络连接的计算机控制设备的各个方面。