公开(公告)号：US09894089B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US15627269

申请日：2017-06-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Abhradeep Guha Thakurta ,  Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Umesh S. Vaishampayan ,  Gaurav Kapoor ,  Julien Freudinger ,  Vipul Ved Prakash ,  Arnaud Legendre ,  Steven Duplinsky

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06N99/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/1425 ,  G06F17/2235 ,  G06F17/2735 ,  G06F17/276 ,  G06F21/6254 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H04L63/0421

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating term frequencies of known terms based on crowdsourced differentially private sketches of the known terms. An asset catalog can be updated with new frequency counts for known terms based on the crowdsourced differentially private sketches. Known terms can have a classification. A client device can maintain a privacy budget for each classification of known terms. Classifications can include emojis, deep links, locations, finance terms, and health terms, etc. A privacy budget ensures that a client does not transmit too much information to a term frequency server, thereby compromising the privacy of the client device.

公开(公告)号：US20170359363A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15627269

申请日：2017-06-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Abhradeep Guha Thakurta ,  Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Umesh S. Vaishampayan ,  Gaurav Kapoor ,  Julien Freudinger ,  Vipul Ved Prakash ,  Arnaud Legendre ,  Steven Duplinsky

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06N99/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/1425 ,  G06F17/2235 ,  G06F17/2735 ,  G06F17/276 ,  G06F21/6254 ,  G06N99/005 ,  H04L63/0421

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating term frequencies of known terms based on crowdsourced differentially private sketches of the known terms. An asset catalog can be updated with new frequency counts for known terms based on the crowdsourced differentially private sketches. Known terms can have a classification. A client device can maintain a privacy budget for each classification of known terms. Classifications can include emojis, deep links, locations, finance terms, and health terms, etc. A privacy budget ensures that a client does not transmit too much information to a term frequency server, thereby compromising the privacy of the client device.

公开(公告)号：US09118690B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13719163

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy Matthew Werner ,  Philip Smith ,  Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Patrick Gates

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/12 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  H04L29/12471 ,  H04L29/1249 ,  H04L29/12528 ,  H04L61/2553 ,  H04L61/256 ,  H04L61/2575 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/104 ,  H04L67/16

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and machine-readable medium are described for establishing peer-to-peer (“P2P”) communication channels. In particular, in one embodiment, a matchmaker service performs a series of operations to service match requests received from a group of mobile devices. In one embodiment, the matchmaker service groups the match requests into matchable sets based on the application for which the requests are received and one or more variables associated with the application. Match requests within each match set can then be matched based on variables such as the NAT type, connection type and language associated with each of the mobile devices. Other variables such as geographical location, experience level, and age of the match requests may also be used to render match decisions.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于建立点对点（“P2P”）通信信道的装置，方法和机器可读介质。 特别地，在一个实施例中，匹配器服务执行一系列操作以对从一组移动设备接收的匹配请求进行服务。 在一个实施例中，匹配器服务基于接收到请求的应用和与应用相关联的一个或多个变量将匹配请求分组为可匹配集合。 然后可以基于诸如NAT类型，连接类型和与每个移动设备相关联的语言的变量来匹配每个匹配集合内的匹配请求。 诸如地理位置，经验水平和匹配请求的年龄等其他变量也可用于呈现匹配决策。

公开(公告)号：US20150180822A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14575093

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Arun Mathias ,  Justin Santamaria ,  Justin Wood ,  Joe Abuan ,  Jeremy Brown ,  Patrick Gates ,  Matthew Klahn ,  Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Braden Thomas ,  Drew Yao

IPC: H04L12/58 ,  H04W4/14

CPC classification number: H04L51/34 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04L65/1083 ,  H04L65/1089 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/4061 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04M7/0057 ,  H04W4/14

Abstract: Registering a client computing device for online communication sessions. A registration server receives a message that has a push token that is unique to the client computing device and a phone number of the client computing device from an SMS (Short Message Service) transit device, which received an SMS message having the push token from the client computing device and determined the phone number of the client computing device from that SMS message. The registration server associates the push token and the phone number and stores it in a registration data store, which is used for inviting users for online communication sessions.

Abstract translation: 注册用于在线通信会话的客户端计算设备。 注册服务器从SMS（短消息服务）传输设备接收具有客户端计算设备唯一的推送令牌和客户端计算设备的电话号码的消息，SMS设备从SMS（短消息业务）传输设备接收到具有来自 客户端计算设备，并且从该SMS消息确定客户端计算设备的电话号码。 注册服务器将推送令牌和电话号码相关联，并将其存储在用于邀请用户进行在线通信会话的注册数据存储中。

公开(公告)号：US20140365569A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13913322

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Matthew Elliott Shepherd ,  Dylan Ross Edwards ,  Justin Wood ,  Daniel Ben Pollack ,  Pierre de Filippis ,  Jonathan Drummond ,  Justin Santamaria ,  Greg Novick

IPC: H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04L67/26 ,  H04L9/30 ,  H04L51/00 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L67/20 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04W12/02 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/10

Abstract: Modifying a notification on one client device can trigger the generation and transmission of a silent notification to another client device that is associated with the same user account. The silent notification can include instructions to query for and modify a similar notification, if present, on the other client device. Silent notifications that are undeliverable can be stored in offline storage and delivery can be reattempted at a later point in time.

Abstract translation: 在一个客户端设备上修改通知可以触发无声通知的生成和传输到与同一个用户帐户关联的另一个客户端设备。 无声通知可以包括在另一个客户端设备上查询和修改类似通知的指令（如果存在）。 无法投递的无声通知可以存储在离线存储中，并且可以在稍后的时间点重新发送传递。

公开(公告)号：US20140362768A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14268780

申请日：2014-05-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Justin Wood ,  Amit K. Vyas ,  Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Daniel Douglas Schucker ,  Daniel B. Pollack ,  Lee Russell ,  Anand Ramadurai ,  Naveen Nalam ,  Jonathan J. Andrews

IPC: H04W8/24 ,  H04W52/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/0258 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04L67/2819 ,  H04L67/2842 ,  H04L67/322 ,  H04M1/72525 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W52/0264 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/146 ,  Y02D70/164

Abstract: In some implementations, a mobile device can be configured to monitor environmental, system and user events. The occurrence of one or more events can trigger adjustments to system settings. In some implementations, the mobile device can be configured to keep frequently invoked applications up to date based on a forecast of predicted invocations by the user. In some implementations, the mobile device can receive push notifications associated with applications that indicate that new content is available for the applications to download. The mobile device can launch the applications associated with the push notifications in the background and download the new content. In some implementations, before running an application or accessing a network interface, the mobile device can be configured to check energy and data budgets and environmental conditions of the mobile device to preserve a high quality user experience.

Abstract translation: 在一些实现中，移动设备可被配置为监视环境，系统和用户事件。 一个或多个事件的发生可以触发对系统设置的调整。 在一些实现中，移动设备可以被配置为基于用户对预测的调用的预测来保持频繁调用的应用程序的最新。 在一些实现中，移动设备可以接收与指示新内容可用于应用下载的应用相关联的推送通知。 移动设备可以在后台启动与推送通知相关联的应用，并下载新的内容。 在一些实施方式中，在运行应用程序或访问网络接口之前，移动设备可被配置为检查移动设备的能量和数据预算以及环境条件以保持高质量的用户体验。

公开(公告)号：US20130231146A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13860370

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Arun Mathias ,  Justin Santamaria ,  Justin Wood ,  Joe Abuan ,  Jeremy Brown ,  Patrick Gates ,  Matthew Klahn ,  Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Braden Thomas ,  Drew Yao

IPC: H04W4/14

CPC classification number: H04L51/34 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/1073 ,  H04L65/1083 ,  H04L65/1089 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L65/4061 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04M7/0057 ,  H04W4/14

Abstract: Registering a client computing device for online communication sessions. A registration server receives a message that has a push token that is unique to the client computing device and a phone number of the client computing device from an SMS (Short Message Service) transit device, which received an SMS message having the push token from the client computing device and determined the phone number of the client computing device from that SMS message. The registration server associates the push token and the phone number and stores it in a registration data store, which is used for inviting users for online communication sessions.

公开(公告)号：US20130227019A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13852486

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Jeremy Matthew Werner ,  Patrick Gates

IPC: H04L29/08

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  A63F13/34 ,  A63F13/795 ,  A63F2300/406 ,  A63F2300/408 ,  A63F2300/5566 ,  H04L29/125 ,  H04L29/12509 ,  H04L61/2564 ,  H04L61/2567

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and machine-readable medium are described for establishing peer-to-peer (“P2P”) communication channels. In particular, in one embodiment, an invitation service performs a series of transactions to enable P2P communication between two or more mobile data processing devices. Prior to attempting to establish a P2P network communication channel, the invitation service may first collect network information for each of the mobile devices and use the network information to determine if a direct P2P network communication channel is feasible. If a direct connection is feasible, then the invitation service provides for direct P2P communication, pushing the necessary network information to each of the mobile devices. If, however, a direct connection is infeasible or if a direct connection is attempted and fails, then the invitation service may identify network information associated with a relay service. The network information may then be used by any pair of mobile devices to establish a connection through the relay service. In addition, in one embodiment, the invitation service can perform its functions without maintaining any per-connection state information for any of the mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于建立点对点（“P2P”）通信信道的装置，方法和机器可读介质。 特别地，在一个实施例中，邀请服务执行一系列事务以使两个或多个移动数据处理设备之间进行P2P通信。 在尝试建立P2P网络通信信道之前，邀请服务可以首先收集每个移动设备的网络信息，并使用网络信息来确定直接的P2P网络通信信道是否可行。 如果直接连接是可行的，则邀请服务提供直接P2P通信，将必要的网络信息推送到每个移动设备。 然而，如果直接连接是不可行的或者如果尝试直接连接并且失败，则该邀请服务可以标识与中继服务相关联的网络信息。 然后可以由任何一对移动设备使用网络信息来建立通过中继服务的连接。 此外，在一个实施例中，邀请服务可以执行其功能，而不维护任何移动设备的任何每个连接状态信息。

公开(公告)号：US11710035B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US16556066

申请日：2019-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Abhishek Bhowmick ,  Ryan M. Rogers ,  Umesh S. Vaishampayan ,  Andrew H. Vyrros

IPC: G06N3/08 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/10 ,  G06N3/044 ,  G06N3/045

CPC classification number: G06N3/08 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/044 ,  G06N3/045 ,  G06N3/10

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a technique to crowdsource labeling of training data for a machine learning model while maintaining the privacy of the data provided by crowdsourcing participants. Client devices can be used to generate proposed labels for a unit of data to be used in a training dataset. One or more privacy mechanisms are used to protect user data when transmitting the data to a server. The server can aggregate the proposed labels and use the most frequently proposed labels for an element as the label for the element when generating training data for the machine learning model. The machine learning model is then trained using the crowdsourced labels to improve the accuracy of the model.

公开(公告)号：US10776511B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15805611

申请日：2017-11-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kevin W. Decker ,  Conrad Shultz ,  Steve Falkenburg ,  Mateusz Rajca ,  Abhishek Bhowmick ,  Andrew H. Vyrros ,  Umesh S. Vaishampayan

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/62 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W12/02 ,  G06F3/0483 ,  G06F1/28 ,  G06F3/0482

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a privacy mechanism to protect user data when transmitting the data to a server that estimates a frequency of such data amongst a set of client devices. One embodiment uses a differential privacy mechanism to enhance a user experience by inferring potential user preferences from analyzing crowdsourced user interaction data. Based on a statistical analysis of user interactions in relation to various features or events, development efforts with respect to application behavior may be refined or enhanced. For example, user interactions in relation to the presentation of content such as content from online sources may be analyzed. Accordingly, presentation settings or preferences may be defined based on the crowdsourced user interaction data.