公开(公告)号：US07686215B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11166331

申请日：2005-06-25

Applicant: Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

Inventor： Anne Jones ,  Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Mike Wiese ,  Stephen Davis

IPC: G06K5/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/30899 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: Improved podcasts and techniques that facilitate their use are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to creating, publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, a client application can subscribe to podcasts and then automatically monitor the podcasts for updates to be downloaded. In the event that user interest in a podcast becomes inadequate, downloading of further updates can be restricted. According to another aspect, a podcast can be subscribed to through use of a portable subscription file. According to still another aspect, podcast feeds can be enhanced to include segment elements and other metadata.

Abstract translation: 披露了改进的播客和便于使用的技术。 改进的技术可以涉及创建，发布，托管，访问，订阅，管理，传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面，客户应用程序可以订阅播客，然后自动监视播客以进行要下载的更新。 如果用户对播客的兴趣不足，可以限制进一步更新的下载。 根据另一方面，可以通过使用便携式订阅文件来订阅播客。 根据另一方面，可以增强播客馈送以包括段元素和其他元数据。

公开(公告)号：US20080168568A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11651339

申请日：2007-01-08

Applicant: Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Augustin J. Farrugia ,  Rod Schultz

Inventor： Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Augustin J. Farrugia ,  Rod Schultz

IPC: H04L9/12

CPC classification number: H04N7/1675 ,  G06F21/10 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/63345 ,  H04N21/8355

Abstract: A digital rights management (DRM) system for distribution of digital content such as audio or video uses a token passing scheme to enhance security of the content from unauthorized access and use, including access by unauthorized players. The token is requested from the central content or DRM server by a host device such as a user's computer, using security related information. The token is then passed to a media player associated with the host device, the token being encrypted using a key special to that particular player. Upon receipt of the token, the player transmits back to the server certain related security information confirming receipt of the token and in return receives keys for decryption of the associated digital content. In the absence of proper passing of the token, player access to the content, or further access to other content, is denied. This also allows the player to communicate directly with the server for obtaining the keys.

Abstract translation: 用于分发诸如音频或视频的数字内容的数字版权管理（DRM）系统使用令牌传递方案来增强内容的安全性，以防止未经授权的访问和使用，包括未经授权的玩家的访问。 使用安全相关信息由主机设备（诸如用户的计算机）从中央内容或DRM服务器请求令牌。 令牌然后传递给与主机设备相关联的媒体播放器，该令牌使用该特定播放器专用的密钥进行加密。 在接收到令牌时，播放器向服务器发送确认令牌的接收的某些相关安全信息，并且作为回报接收用于解密相关数字内容的密钥。 在没有正确传递令牌的情况下，播放器访问内容或进一步访问其他内容，被拒绝。 这也允许播放器直接与服务器通信以获得密钥。

公开(公告)号：US20080168359A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11621086

申请日：2007-01-08

Applicant: Christopher Lance Flick ,  David L. Biderman ,  Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Eric Taylor Seymour ,  Thomas Michael Madden

Inventor： Christopher Lance Flick ,  David L. Biderman ,  Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Eric Taylor Seymour ,  Thomas Michael Madden

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/06 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/36

Abstract: Playing a media file can include receiving input from a user identifying a playback location associated with a media file; downloading media content corresponding to the identified playback location from the media file; displaying a status bar to the user on a display device; and presenting a download indicator associated with the status bar showing an amount of downloaded media content, wherein the downloaded media content comprises a contiguous portion of the media file that includes the identified playback location. Further, playing the media file can include receiving additional input from a user identifying a new playback location associated with a media file; downloading media content corresponding to the new playback location; and presenting a new download indicator associated with the status bar showing an amount of downloaded media content, wherein the downloaded media content comprises a contiguous portion of the media file that includes the new playback location.

Abstract translation: 播放媒体文件可以包括从用户接收识别与媒体文件相关联的播放位置的输入; 从所述媒体文件下载对应于所识别的播放位置的媒体内容; 在显示设备上向用户显示状态栏; 以及呈现与所述状态栏相关联的下载指示符，其显示下载的媒体内容的量，其中所述下载的媒体内容包括所述媒体文件的包括所识别的播放位置的连续部分。 此外，播放媒体文件可以包括从用户接收识别与媒体文件相关联的新的播放位置的附加输入; 下载对应于新播放位置的媒体内容; 以及呈现与所述状态栏相关联的新的下载指示符，其显示所下载的媒体内容的数量，其中所述下载的媒体内容包括所述媒体文件的包括所述新播放位置的连续部分。

公开(公告)号：US20080165202A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11676150

申请日：2007-02-16

Applicant: Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Thomas Michael Madden ,  Kevin Arnold ,  Ian Hendry

Inventor： Rainer Brodersen ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Thomas Michael Madden ,  Kevin Arnold ,  Ian Hendry

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H04N21/485 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4854 ,  H04N21/4858

Abstract: A display mode can be selected by identifying a plurality of display modes supported by a media client, wherein the plurality of display modes comprise safe display modes; generating a user interface including a test image and a plurality of commands in accordance with a selected display mode of the plurality of display modes, wherein the user interface is output to a display device; receiving user input selecting one of the plurality of commands; and configuring an operating display mode of the media client in accordance with the received user input. Configuring an operating display mode further can comprise determining that the received user input confirms the selected display mode and configuring the media client to set the selected display mode as the operating display mode. Further, generating a user interface can comprise presenting a display timer indicating a time remaining until a display mode change.

Abstract translation: 可以通过识别由媒体客户端支持的多个显示模式来选择显示模式，其中所述多个显示模式包括安全显示模式; 根据所选择的多种显示模式的显示模式生成包括测试图像和多个命令的用户界面，其中所述用户界面被输出到显示设备; 接收选择所述多个命令之一的用户输入; 以及根据所接收的用户输入配置媒体客户端的操作显示模式。 进一步配置操作显示模式可以包括确定所接收的用户输入确认所选择的显示模式并且配置媒体客户端以将所选择的显示模式设置为操作显示模式。 此外，生成用户界面可以包括呈现显示定时器，其指示剩余时间直到显示模式改变。

公开(公告)号：US20080094352A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11959918

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Robert Tsuk ,  Jeffrey Robbin

Inventor： Robert Tsuk ,  Jeffrey Robbin

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G09G5/34 ,  H04M1/233 ,  H04M1/72583

Abstract: Improved approaches for users to with graphical user interfaces of computing devices are disclosed. A rotational user action supplied by a user via a user input device can provide accelerated scrolling. The accelerated nature of the scrolling enables users to scroll or traverse a lengthy data set (e.g., list of items) faster and with greater ease. The amount of acceleration provided can be performed in successive stages, and/or performed based on the speed of the rotational user action. In one embodiment, the rotational user action is transformed into linear action with respect to a graphical user interface. The resulting acceleration effect causes the linear action to be enhanced such that a lengthy data set is able to be rapidly traversed.

公开(公告)号：US20070239849A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11757204

申请日：2007-06-01

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F17/30017 ,  G11B27/10 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N21/4108 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4586 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8113

Abstract: Improved techniques for interaction between a host computer (e.g., personal computer) and a media player are disclosed. According to one aspect, interaction between a host computer and a media player, such as automatic synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host computer, can be restricted. According to another aspect, management of media items residing on a media player can be performed at and by a host computer for the media player. According to still another aspect, media content can be played by a media player in accordance with quality settings established for the media content at the host computer.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于主机（例如个人计算机）和媒体播放器之间的交互的改进的技术。 根据一个方面，可以限制主计算机和媒体播放器之间的交互，诸如存储在媒体播放器上的媒体内容的自动同步与存储在主计算机上的媒体内容。 根据另一方面，驻留在媒体播放器上的媒体项目的管理可以由媒体播放器的主计算机执行。 根据另一方面，媒体播放器可以根据为主计算机上的媒体内容建立的质量设置来播放媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20070124680A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-31

申请号：US11608211

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F17/30056 ,  G06F17/30755 ,  G10H1/0008 ,  G10H2240/061 ,  G10H2240/131

Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.

Abstract translation: 在便携式多媒体设备中，描述了用于提供用户提供的配置数据的方法，设备和系统。 在一个实施例中，提供了分级排序的图形用户界面。 第一订单或家庭接口提供用户可选项目的最高阶，每个项目当被选择时导致自动转换到与所选项目相关联的较低阶用户界面。 在所描述的实施例之一中，低阶接口包括与来自较高阶用户界面的先前选择的项目相关联的其他用户可选项目。

公开(公告)号：US20070038941A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11295694

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: Christopher Wysocki ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

Inventor： Christopher Wysocki ,  Timothy Wasko ,  Jeffrey Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/72583 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  H04M1/72558

Abstract: Improved approaches for assisting a user interacting with a portable wireless communication device are disclosed. The improved approaches can provide a user interface for the portable wireless communication device that includes including a plurality of linked display screens and a plurality of physical keys.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于协助用户与便携式无线通信设备交互的改进方法。 改进的方法可以为便携式无线通信设备提供包括多个链接的显示屏幕和多个物理键的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20070028009A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11543681

申请日：2006-10-04

Applicant: Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Craig Marciniak

Inventor： Jeffrey Robbin ,  David Heller ,  Craig Marciniak

IPC: G06F3/00

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于呈现外围设备可移除（例如，不可插拔）的改进的技术。 根据本发明的一个方面，外围设备可以从主计算机上取出，而无需预备用户动作。 实际上，外围设备可以在其用户从其主机中删除（拔出）的情况​​下自动准备移除。 根据本发明的另一方面，当另一计算机希望访问数据存储设备时，外围设备包括一个数据存储设备，该数据存储设备被安装到另一台计算机的文件系统。 否则，数据存储设备通常被卸载，使得如果外围设备被去除（例如，拔掉），则不会对其中存储的数据造成危害或损坏。 本发明的这些方面可以单独使用或者彼此组合使用。 本发明特别适用于作为媒体播放器的外围设备，这些设备是“热”可拔出的，而没有有害后果。

公开(公告)号：US20060168351A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US10987649

申请日：2004-11-12

Applicant: Stanley Ng ,  Anthony Fadell ,  Jeffrey Robbin

Inventor： Stanley Ng ,  Anthony Fadell ,  Jeffrey Robbin

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G11B27/10 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/1095 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: Improved techniques for interaction between a host computer (e.g., personal computer) and a media player are disclosed. According to one embodiment, interaction between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a media player can be performed over a wireless channel. The interaction over the wireless channel can be used to automatically synchronize media contents stored on the media player with media contents stored on the host device. According to another embodiment, interaction between a host device and a media player, such as automatic synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host device, can be restricted. In still another embodiment, synchronization can be automatically performed when the media player is placed in a docking station that supports wireless communications.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于主机（例如个人计算机）和媒体播放器之间的交互的改进的技术。 根据一个实施例，可以通过无线信道来执行主机设备（例如主机）和媒体播放器之间的交互。 通过无线信道的交互可以用于将存储在媒体播放器上的媒体内容自动同步存储在主机设备上的媒体内容。 根据另一个实施例，可以限制主机设备和媒体播放器之间的交互，诸如存储在媒体播放器上的媒体内容的自动同步，其中存储在主机设备上的媒体内容。 在另一个实施例中，当媒体播放器被放置在支持无线通信的对接站时，可以自动执行同步。