公开(公告)号：US20020196251A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-26

申请号：US10231436

申请日：2002-08-29

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Jerome F. Duluk JR. ,  Stephen L. Dodgen ,  Richard E. Hessel ,  Emerson S. Fang ,  Hengwei Hsu ,  Jason R. Redgrave ,  Sushma S. Trivedi

IPC: G06T017/00

CPC classification number: G06T15/20 ,  G06T1/60 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G06T11/40 ,  G06T15/005 ,  G06T15/04 ,  G06T15/30 ,  G06T15/40 ,  G06T15/50 ,  G06T15/80 ,  G06T15/83 ,  G06T15/87

Abstract: Structure, apparatus, and method for performing conservative hidden surface removal in a graphics processor. Culling is divided into two steps, a magnitude comparison content addressable memory cull operation (MCCAM Cull), and a subpixel cull operation. The MCCAM Cull discards primitives that are hidden completely by previously processed geometry. The Subpixel Cull takes the remaining primitives (which are partly or entirely visible), and determines the visible fragments. In one embodiment the method of performing hidden surface removal includes: selecting a current primitive comprising a plurality of stamps; comparing stamps to stamps from previously evaluated primitives; selecting a first stamp as a currently potentially visible stamp (CPVS) based on a relationship of depth states of samples in the first stamp with depth states of samples of previously evaluated stamps; comparing the CPVS to a second stamp; discarding the second stamp when no part of the second stamp would affect a final graphics display image based on the stamps that have been evaluated; discarding the CPVS and making the second stamp the CPVS, when the second stamp hides the CPVS; dispatching the CPVS and making the second stamp the CPVS when both the second stamp and the CPVS are at least partially visible in the final graphics display image; and dispatching the second stamp and the CPVS when the visibility of the second stamp and the CPVS depends on parameters evaluated later in the computer graphics pipeline.

Abstract translation: 用于在图形处理器中执行保守的隐藏表面去除的结构，装置和方法。 剔除分为两个步骤，幅度比较内容可寻址存储器剔除操作（MCCAM Cull）和子像素剔除操作。 MCCAM Cull将丢弃由先前处理过的几何完全隐藏的原语。 子像素Cull获取剩余的基元（部分或全部可见），并确定可见碎片。 在一个实施例中，执行隐藏表面去除的方法包括：选择包括多个邮票的当前图元; 将邮票与先前评估的图案的邮票进行比较; 基于所述第一印记中的样本的深度状态与先前评估的标记的样本的深度状态的关系，选择第一印记作为当前潜在可见印记（CPVS）; 将CPVS与第二个邮票进行比较; 当第二印章的任何部分都不会影响基于所评估的邮票的最终图形显示图像时，丢弃第二印记; 丢弃CPVS，并将第二个邮票隐藏CPVS; 在最终图形显示图像中至少部分地可见第二印记和CPVS时，分派CPVS并使第二印记CPVS; 并且当第二印章和CPVS的可视性取决于计算机图形管线中稍后评估的参数时，分派第二印记和CPVS。

公开(公告)号：US20020172226A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-21

申请号：US10177170

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

Inventor： Erik P. Staats

IPC: H04J003/06

CPC classification number: H04L12/40058 ,  H04J3/0652 ,  H04J3/0655 ,  H04L12/40078 ,  H04L69/22

Abstract: A cycle master in a digital network having a bus architecture that complies with the IEEE-1394 Standard for a High Performance Serial Bus is calibrated by first computing a clock offset representing a difference between a first time synchronized to each of a plurality of packet arrival events and a second time synchronized to periodic ones of said plurality of packet arrival events; and then adjusting a frame rate of said packet arrival events to compensate for said clock offset.

公开(公告)号：US20020129291A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US10032511

申请日：2001-10-26

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Julio A. Gonzalez

IPC: G06F001/12 ,  G06F013/42

CPC classification number: G06F1/14 ,  H04J3/0667 ,  H04J3/0697

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for performing need based synchronization of a time clock maintained by a computer system. A number of computer systems are connected to a network, such as the Internet. Each computer system synchronizes its time clock by accessing a time server via the network. The time server may service a large number of client computer systems for purposes of providing accurate time of day readings and may therefore be subject to substantial loading. Accordingly, in each client system, the time clock is synchronized at least twice, and an amount of drift in the time clock is determined based on the two or more synchronizations. The synchronization interval for future synchronizations of the clock or the specific time of the next synchronization is then determined based upon the amount of drift, such that the time clock of each client computer system is synchronized only when necessary, and such that the loading on the time server is reduced.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行由计算机系统维护的时钟的基于需求的同步的方法和装置。 许多计算机系统连接到诸如因特网的网络。 每个计算机系统通过经由网络访问时间服务器来同步其时钟。 时间服务器可以为大量的客户端计算机系统服务，以便提供准确的一天读数，并且因此可能受到大量的加载。 因此，在每个客户端系统中，时钟同步至少两次，并且基于两个或多个同步来确定时钟中的漂移量。 然后，基于漂移量确定时钟的将来同步的同步间隔或下一个同步的特定时间，使得每个客户端计算机系统的时钟仅在必要时被同步，并且使得在 时间服务器减少。

公开(公告)号：US20020114132A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-22

申请号：US10077298

申请日：2002-02-15

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  Andy Johnston ,  Sung H. Kim ,  Bart Andre

IPC: G06F001/20 ,  H05K007/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20172 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/203 ,  Y10S248/917 ,  Y10T292/0997 ,  Y10T292/42

Abstract: Improved housings for computing devices are disclosed. One improvement pertains to a multi-axis ventilation system. Another improvement pertains to a push button latch for a portable computer. Still another improvement pertains to a media bay ejection system provided with a dampener. These improvements can be provided separately or in any combination in a given computing device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于计算设备的改进的外壳。 一种改进涉及多轴通风系统。 另一个改进涉及用于便携式计算机的按钮闩锁。 另一个改进涉及一种设置有阻尼器的媒体间隔弹出系统。 这些改进可以在给定的计算设备中单独提供或以任何组合提供。

公开(公告)号：US20020089190A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-11

申请号：US09755622

申请日：2001-01-05

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Shyue-Yang Wang ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Daniele De Iuliis ,  Andrew L. Johnston

IPC: E05C017/56

CPC classification number: E05C19/163 ,  E05B15/101 ,  E05B63/20 ,  E05B63/244 ,  E05B73/0082 ,  Y10T292/1075 ,  Y10T292/1083 ,  Y10T292/11

Abstract: The invention generally pertains to a portable computer having a base and a lid. More particularly, the invention pertains to an improved locking system for securing the base relative to the lid. One aspect of the invention relates to a latch that is placed in a recess when the lid is opened so as to eliminate unsightly and harmful protrusions. Another aspect of the invention relates to a latch that is automatically extracted from the recess when the lid is closed so as to secure the lid to the base. For example, a magnetic actuator may be used to automatically extract the latch when the lid is closed. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to a button for releasing the secured latch so as to allow the lid to be opened.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及具有底座和盖子的便携式计算机。 更具体地，本发明涉及一种用于固定底座相对于盖的改进的锁定系统。 本发明的一个方面涉及一种当盖打开时放置在凹槽中以便消除不好看和有害的突起的闩锁。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种当盖关闭时自动从凹部抽出以将盖固定到基座上的闩锁。 例如，当盖子关闭时，可以使用磁性致动器来自动提取闩锁。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种用于释放固定闩锁以便允许盖打开的按钮。

公开(公告)号：US20020010739A1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-24

申请号：US09863817

申请日：2001-05-22

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.

Inventor： Michael Ferris ,  Nicolas Popp ,  Scott Forstall ,  Charles D'Harcourt

IPC: G06F015/16

CPC classification number: G06F17/211 ,  G06F9/44526 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F9/54 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L67/142 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/329 ,  Y10S707/99953

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for integrating applets running on a client with the application logic for applications running on a server. The mechanism of the present invention provides two significant advantages over the prior art: the synchronization of state, and the recognition of user actions in the browser including the invocation of the appropriate application logic in the server. Instead of using the FORM element available in HTML, individual active applets are available and may be created that obtain user input (e.g. a checkbox, textbox, button, etc.). A hidden applet called the Applet Group Controller is created which handles communication between the applets on the browser and the application logic on the server. The Applet Group Controller maintains an association with each applet that maintains the keys and values of any parameters and variables for the applet. In a preferred embodiment, upon the invocation of an event, the association instructs an Action Coordinator to invoke an action. The Action Coordinator obtains and transmits a list of all of the keys and their values to the server. The server invokes the appropriate application logic and transmits the keys and their values (as updated during the execution of the application logic) back to the Action Coordinator. The Action Coordinator then pushes the updated values out to the applets (through their Associations) at which time the browser's display is updated with the new values.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于将在客户机上运行的小应用程序与用于在服务器上运行的应用程序的应用程序逻辑进行集成的方法和装置。 与现有技术相比，本发明的机制提供了两个显着的优点：状态的同步以及浏览器中用户动作的识别，包括在服务器中调用适当的应用逻辑。 代替使用HTML中可用的FORM元素，单独的活动小程序是可用的，并且可以被创建以获得用户输入（例如复选框，文本框，按钮等）。 创建一个名为Applet Group Controller的隐藏小程序，用于处理浏览器上的小程序和服务器上的应用程序逻辑之间的通信。 Applet组控制器维护与每个小程序的关联，该applet维护小程序的任何参数和变量的键和值。 在优选实施例中，在调用事件时，该关联指示行动协调器调用动作。 操作协调器获取并发送所有密钥及其值的列表到服务器。 服务器调用适当的应用程序逻辑，并将密钥及其值（在执行应用程序逻辑期间更新）传回给操作协调器。 然后，行动协调员将更新的值推送到小程序（通过它们的关联），此时浏览器的显示更新为新值。

公开(公告)号：US08888537B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13678959

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: Apple Computer Inc.

Inventor： Trent K. Do

IPC: H01R11/22 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/187 ,  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：US20040257431A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-23

申请号：US10652157

申请日：2003-08-29

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc., a California Corporation

Inventor： Muthya K. Girish ,  Jay Fredrick Hamlin

IPC: H04N007/14

CPC classification number: H04N21/4223 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N7/142 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N21/43632 ,  H04N21/4788

Abstract: A video conferencing system having video and/or audio capture device for video and audio communications is disclosed. The video and audio capture device may include one or more switches for securely activating and deactivating the device. Furthermore, an indicator may be hard-wired to the video and/or audio components so to provide a true indication of when these components are on and off. The video and audio capture device may also be integrated into a single unit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有用于视频和音频通信的视频和/或音频捕获设备的视频会议系统。 视频和音频捕获设备可以包括用于安全地激活和去激活设备的一个或多个开关。 此外，指示符可以硬连接到视频和/或音频组件，以便提供何时这些组件打开和关闭的真实指示。 视频和音频捕获设备也可以集成到单个单元中。

公开(公告)号：US20040254883A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10687534

申请日：2003-10-15

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Robert H. Kondrk ,  Timothy Benjamin Martin ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Mike Wiese

IPC: G06F017/60

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 submitting media to a media distribution site are disclosed. The submission of media to the media distribution site is able to be performed by numerous submitters in a uniform and computer-assisted manner. The submitted media can then be encoded in a largely automated manner at the media distribution site into a suitable digital form and then made available for online purchase and distribution.

Abstract translation: 公开了向媒体发布站点提交媒体的方法和系统。 向媒体发布网站提交媒体能够以统一和计算机辅助的方式由众多的提交者执行。 然后，所提交的媒体可以在媒体分发站点以大部分自动化的方式编码成合适的数字形式，然后可用于在线购买和分发。

公开(公告)号：US20040243639A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10877618

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Glenn Katz ,  Michael Gough ,  Josh Jacobs ,  John Powers ,  Patricia Coleman ,  James Miyake ,  Greg Ames ,  Jon Kalb

IPC: G06F017/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/45512

Abstract: A computer-user interface facilitates interaction between the user and the computer in a manner which enables the computer to assist the user in accomplishing desired goals. Based upon a particular task to be performed, the computer interviews the user to obtain the information pertinent to that particular task. Once the information is provided to the computer, it works with the user to automatically perform desired tasks in response to triggering events designated by the user. In addition, the computer can notify the user whenever a task is being carried out. Any executable function can be designated by the user as the object of a task. The initiation of this task can be carried out in response to any programmatically detectable event, or trigger, which is also designated by the user. As a further feature, the user has the ability to select from among a number of different types of notification to be provided whenever the task is being performed. With the flexibility offered by this arrangement, the user can customize the operation of a computer to suit his or her particular needs.