公开(公告)号：US20190228464A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-25

申请号：US16253096

申请日：2019-01-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Chang ,  Sean B. Kelly ,  Olagappan Manickam ,  Thomas Alsina ,  Payam Mirrashidi ,  Michael Kuohao Chu ,  Kevin R. Lafferty

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06F16/40 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: Improved techniques and systems for delivery and acquisition of digital assets are disclosed. The techniques and systems are especially suitable and useful for delivering digital assets (e.g., media assets) that are available for acquisition and electronic delivery from online stores to electronic devices. In accordance with one aspect, when a digital asset is acquired form an online store via an electronic device associated with a user, the digital asset can be arranged for delivery to a number of other of electronic devices also associated with the user. It will be appreciated that the digital asset can be delivered and acquired without requiring explicit user input or instruction in accordance with another aspect. Other aspects of the techniques and systems include customization of configuration and user interfaces that are provided to facilitate acquisition of digital assets in a more efficient manner.

公开(公告)号：US10185988B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-22

申请号：US15815677

申请日：2017-11-16

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Christopher B. Chang ,  Sean B. Kelly ,  Olagappan Manickam ,  Thomas Alsina ,  Payam Mirrashidi ,  Michael Kuohao Chu ,  Kevin R. Lafferty

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04L29/08

Abstract: Improved techniques and systems for delivery and acquisition of digital assets are disclosed. The techniques and systems are especially suitable and useful for delivering digital assets (e.g., media assets) that are available for acquisition and electronic delivery from online stores to electronic devices. In accordance with one aspect, when a digital asset is acquired form an online store via an electronic device associated with a user, the digital asset can be arranged for delivery to a number of other of electronic devices also associated with the user. It will be appreciated that the digital asset can be delivered and acquired without requiring explicit user input or instruction in accordance with another aspect. Other aspects of the techniques and systems include customization of configuration and user interfaces that are provided to facilitate acquisition of digital assets in a more efficient manner.

公开(公告)号：US20140164240A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14070445

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Patrice Gautier ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Payam Mirrashidi

IPC: G06Q20/42

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 network-based allowance control are disclosed. A user creates an allowance in association with a recipient account such that funds are available in the recipient account for use by a recipient for the purchase of goods over a network (e.g., Internet). Specifically, by creating an allowance, a user initiates a periodic (recurring) transfer (i.e., credit) of an amount of money (i.e., funds) to the recipient account. This money may then be used by the recipient for the purchase of goods over the network. The recipient account may be related to a parent account as a sub-account, enabling the user of the parent account to monitor purchases made by the recipient, as well as limit the items that can be purchased by the recipient.

Abstract translation: 公开了基于网络的津贴控制的方法和系统。 用户与收件人帐户相关联地创建一个津贴，使得资金在收件人帐户中可用，以供接收者用于通过网络购买商品（例如，因特网）。 具体来说，通过创建津贴，用户向收件人帐户发起一定数量（即资金）的定期（经常性）转移（即，信用）。 然后，这笔钱可以被接收者用于通过网络购买商品。 收件人帐户可能与父帐户作为子帐户相关联，使父帐户的用户能够监视收件人所做的购买，并限制收件人可以购买的商品。