公开(公告)号：US20080086494A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11519429

申请日：2006-09-11

Applicant: David Heller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Eddy Cue ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Steve Jobs

Inventor： David Heller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Eddy Cue ,  Christopher R. Wysocki ,  Steve Jobs

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/06 ,  H04L7/0008 ,  H04L67/1095

Abstract: Improved methods and systems that facilitate transfer and synchronization of data, namely, media data, between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a portable media device (e.g., portable media player) are disclosed. By coupling the portable media device to different host devices at different times, media data can be transferred between the different host devices. Synchronization of media data between a host device and a portable media device can also take into consideration one or more user synchronization related settings.

Abstract translation: 公开了促进主机设备（例如，主机）和便携式媒体设备（例如，便携式媒体播放器）之间的数据传输和同步（即，媒体数据）的改进的方法和系统。 通过在不同的时间将便携式媒体设备耦合到不同的主机设备，可以在不同的主机设备之间传送媒体数据。 媒体数据在主机设备和便携式媒体设备之间的同步也可以考虑一个或多个与用户同步相关的设置。

公开(公告)号：US20070155307A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11514806

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: H04H1/00 ,  H04Q7/22

CPC classification number: H04H20/61 ,  H04H60/95 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to mobile devices. In one embodiment, a local server is provided at a particular location, such as at an establishment, venue, etc. The local server can operate to locally wirelessly transmit data to mobile devices within its vicinity. Typically, the mobile devices are associated with persons (users) at the particular location. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered. The local server can also provide customized data to the mobile devices, individually or as a group. The customization can be based on location, characteristics, interests, preferences and/or requests of the users of the mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了便于将数据传送到电子设备的方法和系统。 一个方面涉及到移动设备的数据传送。 在一个实施例中，本地服务器被提供在特定位置，诸如在场所，场地等处。本地服务器可以操作以本地无线地将数据传输到其附近的移动设备。 通常，移动设备与特定位置处的人（用户）相关联。 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。 本地服务器还可以单独或作为组向移动设备提供定制数据。 定制可以基于移动设备的用户的位置，特征，兴趣，偏好和/或请求。

公开(公告)号：US07234026B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-19

申请号：US11131800

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Ned K. Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Ned K. Holbrook ,  Steven Bollinger

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F13/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3268 ,  G11B19/02 ,  G11B20/10 ,  G11B27/105 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/20 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N9/8205 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/4436 ,  Y02D10/154 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: A media player and a method for operating a media player are disclosed. A media program is able to substantially immediately begin playing after a media play selection has been made. Through intelligent operation, the media program is able to start playing even before the media program has been substantially or completely loaded from disk storage into semiconductor memory (i.e., cache memory). Additionally, the media program can be loaded into semiconductor memory through use of a background process without disturbing the playing of the media program. Further, if desired, the disk storage is able to be aggressively “powered off” when not being accessed, thereby enhancing battery life when being battery-powered.

Abstract translation: 公开了媒体播放器和操作媒体播放器的方法。 在进行媒体播放选择之后，媒体节目能够基本上立即开始播放。 通过智能操作，媒体节目即使在将媒体节目从磁盘存储器实质上或完全加载到半导体存储器（即，高速缓冲存储器）之前也能够开始播放。 此外，媒体节目可以通过使用后台进程加载到半导体存储器中，而不会干扰媒体节目的播放。 此外，如果需要，可以在不访问时积极地“断电”，从而在电池供电时提高电池寿命。

公开(公告)号：US06728729B1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US10423638

申请日：2003-04-25

Applicant: Amandeep Jawa ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller

Inventor： Amandeep Jawa ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F1730

CPC classification number: G06F17/30017 ,  G06F17/3002 ,  G06F17/30053 ,  Y10S707/99933 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948 ,  Y10S707/99953

Abstract: Method and apparatus for accessing media across networks. The present invention generally allows for media to be provided across a network. A client requests media information from a server so the client can create a local representation of the server's database. The client is then able to manage the media information locally. When the client selects the desired media, it requests the selection from across the network. The server then delivers the selected media.

Abstract translation: 用于跨网络访问媒体的方法和装置。 本发明通常允许跨网络提供媒体。 客户端从服务器请求媒体信息，以便客户端可以创建服务器数据库的本地表示。 客户端然后能够在本地管理媒体信息。 当客户端选择所需的媒体时，它会从网络上请求选择。 然后，服务器传送所选择的媒体。

公开(公告)号：US5911065A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-08

申请号：US906068

申请日：1997-08-05

Applicant: Russell T. Williams ,  Kelly B. Jacklin ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  John J. Iarocci

Inventor： Russell T. Williams ,  Kelly B. Jacklin ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  John J. Iarocci

IPC: G06F9/455 ,  G06F9/48 ,  G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/4812 ,  G06F9/45537

Abstract: A system and method for executing applications written in a cooperative scheduling environment in a preemptive task scheduling environment, ensuring that the time sequence for the delivery of interrupts is not altered in the preemptive task scheduling environment, efficiently disabling all cooperative interrupts in response to a request from an application, efficiently scheduling all cooperative interrupts, and efficiently executing emulated instructions while preserving the integrity of the emulated instructions. The system and method utilize a process server to enforce the cooperative scheduling, a cooperative interrupt server and a holds queue to enforce the interrupt requirements, and special context data to ensure the compatibility of applications designed using an old instruction set architecture.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在抢占任务调度环境中执行在协同调度环境中写入的应用的系统和方法，确保在抢占任务调度环境中中断传递的时间顺序不被改变，以响应于请求有效地禁用所有协作中断 从应用程序，有效地调度所有协作中断，并且有效执行仿真指令，同时保持仿真指令的完整性。 该系统和方法利用流程服务器来实施协同调度，协同中断服务器和保持队列来强制执行中断要求，以及特殊上下文数据，以确保使用旧指令集架构设计的应用程序的兼容性。

公开(公告)号：US10706096B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US13587850

申请日：2012-08-16

Applicant: Christopher John Sanders ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Sean Boland Kelly ,  Thomas M. Alsina ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Andrew M. Wadycki ,  Patrice O. Gautier

Inventor： Christopher John Sanders ,  Timothy B. Martin ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Lucas C. Newman ,  Sean Boland Kelly ,  Thomas M. Alsina ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Andrew M. Wadycki ,  Patrice O. Gautier

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  G06F16/438

Abstract: A method at a client device includes displaying media library information corresponding to a set of media items. The media items include one or more local media items stored at the client device, and one or more remote media items stored at a remote system and not at the client device. The method also includes displaying affordances identifying the remote media items and detecting user interaction with an affordance identifying a respective remote media item. The method also includes, in response to detecting the user interaction, initiating a process for downloading a copy of the respective remote media item to the client device for storage at the client device.

公开(公告)号：US08983905B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13366248

申请日：2012-02-03

Applicant: Thomas Alsina ,  Andrew Wadycki ,  Arvind S. Shenoy ,  David K. Heller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Patrice Olivier Gautier ,  Payam Mirrashidi

Inventor： Thomas Alsina ,  Andrew Wadycki ,  Arvind S. Shenoy ,  David K. Heller ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Patrice Olivier Gautier ,  Payam Mirrashidi

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30053 ,  G06F17/30578

Abstract: The present technology resolves playlist version conflicts resulting from modifications made to a playlist version, stored on a client device and in a cloud locker, when the client device and the cloud locker are in a disconnected state. The present technology is a heuristic for determining how to resolve such version conflicts. Upon reconnection of the client and cloud locker, the server, associated with cloud locker attempts to reconcile any version discrepancies resulting from user-initiated changes. In one embodiment, when the server determines that one of the playlists on the client or server is a superset of the other, the superset is selected and saved to both the client and cloud locker, while the subset version is deleted.

Abstract translation: 当客户端设备和云存储器处于断开状态时，本技术解决了对存储在客户端设备和云存储器中的播放列表版本的修改产生的播放列表版本冲突。 本技术是一种用于确定如何解决此类版本冲突的启发式技术。 在重新连接客户端和云存储器后，与云端锁相关联的服务器会尝试调整由用户启动的更改导致的任何版本差异。 在一个实施例中，当服务器确定客户端或服务器上的一个播放列表是另一个的超集时，超集被选择并保存到客户端和云存储器，同时子集版本被删除。

公开(公告)号：US08788423B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13010597

申请日：2011-01-20

Applicant: Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Guy L. Tribble ,  David Heller

Inventor： Thomas Dowdy ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Guy L. Tribble ,  David Heller

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0704

Abstract: A method and system for network-based distribution of content are disclosed. The distribution of content is not only secure but also controlled. The security restricts access to content within media files during downloads as well as while stored at a server or client. In one embodiment, each media file is encrypted with a different, randomly generated key. The control over the distribution of the media file can serve to limit the subsequent distribution of media files from clients to other clients. In another embodiment, the control can permit media files to be shared on a limited number of different clients affiliated with the same user. The clients can vary with application but generally are computing devices that have memory storage. Often, the clients are personal computers or other computing devices that are capable of storing and presenting content to their users.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种基于网络分发内容的方法和系统。 内容的分发不仅安全，而且受到控制。 该安全性限制了在下载期间以及在服务器或客户端存储时对媒体文件内容的访问。 在一个实施例中，每个媒体文件用不同的随机生成的密钥加密。 对媒体文件分发的控制可用于限制媒体文件从客户端到其他客户端的后续分发。 在另一个实施例中，该控件可以允许媒体文件在与相同用户相关联的有限数量的不同客户端上共享。 客户端可以根据应用而变化，但通常是具有存储器的计算设备。 通常，客户端是能够向其用户存储和呈现内容的个人计算机或其他计算设备。

公开(公告)号：US08683009B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13434655

申请日：2012-03-29

Applicant: Stanley Ng ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

Inventor： Stanley Ng ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jeffrey L. 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。

公开(公告)号：US08674558B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13549286

申请日：2012-07-13

Applicant: Daniele De Iuliis ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Stanley Carl Ng ,  Eric W. Anderson ,  Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Daniele De Iuliis ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Stanley Carl Ng ,  Eric W. Anderson ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H01R31/065 ,  H02J2007/0062 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T307/25 ,  Y10T307/258 ,  Y10T307/492

Abstract: A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诸如便携式电子设备的外围设备的电源适配器。 电源适配器包括包含与电源适配器相关联的电气部件的壳体。 电源适配器还包括设置在壳体的表面处的数据端口。 数据端口被配置为向外围设备提供外部电源。