公开(公告)号：US20120191811A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

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：US20120115414A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13294739

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04B7/24 ,  H04B1/034

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: Wireless transmission of media from a media player is provided. A handheld media player includes a storage medium for storing a plurality of media items, a user interface for selecting one or more of the media items, a playback device for playing a selected media item for a user of the handheld media player, and a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item to one or more media devices. The wireless transmitter can be configured to wirelessly transmit the selected media item while the playback device plays the selected media item for the user of the handheld media player.

Abstract translation: 提供来自媒体播放器的媒体的无线传输。 手持式媒体播放器包括用于存储多个媒体项目的存储介质，用于选择一个或多个媒体项目的用户界面，用于播放用于手持媒体播放器的用户的所选媒体项目的回放设备，以及无线 发射机被配置为将所选择的媒体项目无线发送到一个或多个媒体设备。 无线发射机可以被配置为在播放设备播放所选择的媒体播放器的用户时，无线地传输所选择的媒体项目。

公开(公告)号：US08072956B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12760479

申请日：2010-04-14

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G06F15/025 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/322 ,  H04L67/325

Abstract: A processing system is described that includes a wireless communication interface that wirelessly communicates with one or more wireless client devices in the vicinity of an establishment. The wireless communication interface receives a remote order corresponding to an item selected by at least one of the wireless client devices. A local server computer located in proximity to the establishment generates instructions for processing the remote order received from the wireless communication interface. The local server computer then passes the processing instructions to an order processing queue in preparation for processing of the remote order.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种处理系统，其包括与企业附近的一个或多个无线客户端设备进行无线通信的无线通信接口。 无线通信接口接收与由至少一个无线客户端设备选择的项目相对应的远程订单。 位于设备附近的本地服务器计算机生成用于处理从无线通信接口接收的远程订单的指令。 然后本地服务器计算机将处理指令传递给订单处理队列，以准备处理远程订单。

公开(公告)号：US20110145863A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US13032614

申请日：2011-02-22

Applicant: Thomas M. Alsina ,  Szu Wen Huang ,  William Bull ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Emily Clark Schubert ,  Shyam S. Toprani

Inventor： Thomas M. Alsina ,  Szu Wen Huang ,  William Bull ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Emily Clark Schubert ,  Shyam S. Toprani

IPC: H04N5/445

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F9/452 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: A graphical user interface (“GUI”) can be presented on a remote control accessory device that has user input and display devices. The GUI can be defined and managed by a portable media device that is controlled using the GUI. The portable media device can provide the accessory with a GUI image to be displayed. The accessory can send information to the portable media device indicative of a user operation of an input device in response to the displayed image. The portable media device can process this input to identify the action requested by the user and take the appropriate action, which can include updating the GUI image provided to the accessory.

Abstract translation: 可以在具有用户输入和显示设备的遥控附件设备上呈现图形用户界面（“GUI”）。 GUI可以由使用GUI控制的便携式媒体设备来定义和管理。 便携式媒体设备可以向附件提供要显示的GUI图像。 附件可以响应于所显示的图像向指示用户操作输入设备的便携式媒体设备发送信息。 便携式媒体设备可以处理该输入以识别用户请求的动作，并采取适当的动作，其中可以包括更新提供给附件的GUI图像。

公开(公告)号：US20110090645A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12979283

申请日：2010-12-27

Applicant: Steve Jobs ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jonathan P. Ive

Inventor： Steve Jobs ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Jonathan P. Ive

IPC: H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G11B27/105 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/36 ,  G11B2020/00057 ,  G11B2020/10546 ,  G11B2220/60 ,  G11B2220/61 ,  G11C7/20 ,  G11C2207/16 ,  H05K5/0278

Abstract: An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the portable media device can also function as a solid-state drive for data storage. The form factor of the portable media device can be hand-held or smaller, such that it is highly portable. The portable media device can use one or more status indicators. The portable media device can also include a peripheral bus connector, a rechargeable battery, and one or more input devices. According to another aspect, the portable media device has the capability to store media device status information in persistent memory before powering down. Thereafter, when the portable media device is again powered up, the stored media player status information can be retrieved and utilized. According to still another aspect, the portable media device can form and/or traverse a media asset playlist in an efficient manner.

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的便携式媒体设备和用于操作媒体设备的方法。 根据一个方面，便携式媒体设备还可以用作用于数据存储的固态驱动器。 便携式媒体设备的形状因子可以是手持的或更小的，使得它是高度便携的。 便携式媒体设备可以使用一个或多个状态指示符。 便携式媒体设备还可以包括外围总线连接器，可充电电池和一个或多个输入设备。 根据另一方面，便携式媒体设备具有在停电之前将媒体设备状态信息存储在持久存储器中的能力。 此后，当便携式媒体设备再次通电时，可以检索和利用所存储的媒体播放器状态信息。 根据另一方面，便携式媒体设备可以以有效的方式形成和/或遍历媒体资产播放列表。

公开(公告)号：US07908615B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-15

申请号：US11419546

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: G11B7/24

CPC classification number: G11B23/0317

Abstract: A compactable disc adapter having a substrate capable of effectively extending the diameter of a disc having a compacted position and an extended position. The diameter of the compacted substrate is less than the diameter of the disc whereas the diameter of the expanded substrate is greater than the diameter of the disc.

Abstract translation: 一种可压缩盘适配器，其具有能够有效地延伸具有压实位置和延伸位置的盘的直径的基底。 压实基材的直径小于盘的直径，而发泡基材的直径大于盘的直径。

公开(公告)号：US07751853B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US12418439

申请日：2009-04-03

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zedesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zedesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection. Yet another aspect of the media player system pertains to a connector that includes a housing and a plurality of spatially separated contacts mounted within the housing. A first set of contacts are directed at a first functionality and a second set of contacts are directed at a second functionality that is different than the first functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种手持音乐播放器，其包括用于通过无线连接发送信息的发送器。 发射机被配置为至少将一个连续的音乐馈送传送到一个或多个个人调谐设备，每个个人调谐设备包括能够通过无线连接从发射机接收信息的接收机。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种连接器，其包括壳体和安装在壳体内的多个空间分离的触点。 第一组联系人针对第一功能性，第二组联系指向与第一功能不同的第二功能。

公开(公告)号：US07728316B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11600344

申请日：2006-11-15

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Achim Pantfoerder

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Achim Pantfoerder

IPC: G01N21/86 ,  G01V8/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/027 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04M1/0214 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04M1/605 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/16 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W52/0254 ,  Y02D70/00

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to sense proximity and to detect light. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an emitter of electromagnetic radiation and a detector of electromagnetic radiation; the detector is configured to detect electromagnetic radiation from the emitter when the apparatus is configured to sense proximity, and the emitter is disabled at least temporarily to allow the detector to detect electromagnetic radiation from a source other than the emitter, such as ambient light. In one implementation of this embodiment, the ambient light is measured by measuring infrared wavelengths. Other apparatuses and methods and data processing systems and machine readable media are also described.

Abstract translation: 感测接近和检测光的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括电磁辐射发射器和电磁辐射检测器; 检测器被配置为当设备被配置为感测接近度时检测来自发射器的电磁辐射，并且至少暂时禁用发射器以允许检测器检测来自除发射器之外的源（例如环境光）的电磁辐射。 在该实施例的一个实现中，通过测量红外波长来测量环境光。 还描述了其他装置和方法以及数据处理系统和机器可读介质。

公开(公告)号：US07724716B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11485142

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H04W4/00

CPC classification number: G06F15/025 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0603 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/322 ,  H04L67/325

Abstract: A processing system is described that includes a wireless communication interface that wirelessly communicates with one or more wireless client devices in the vicinity of an establishment. The wireless communication interface receives a remote order corresponding to an item selected by at least one of the wireless client devices. A local server computer located in proximity to the establishment generates instructions for processing the remote order received from the wireless communication interface. The local server computer then passes the processing instructions to an order processing queue in preparation for processing of the remote order.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种处理系统，其包括与企业附近的一个或多个无线客户端设备进行无线通信的无线通信接口。 无线通信接口接收与由至少一个无线客户端设备选择的项目相对应的远程订单。 位于设备附近的本地服务器计算机生成用于处理从无线通信接口接收的远程订单的指令。 然后本地服务器计算机将处理指令传递给订单处理队列，以准备处理远程订单。

公开(公告)号：US07627343B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US10423490

申请日：2003-04-25

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a hand held music player that includes a transmitter for transmitting information over a wireless connection. The transmitter is configured to at least transmit a continuous music feed to one or more personal tuning devices that each include a receiver capable of receiving information from the transmitter over the wireless connection. Yet another aspect of the media player system pertains to a connector that includes a housing and a plurality of spatially separated contacts mounted within the housing. A first set of contacts are directed at a first functionality and a second set of contacts are directed at a second functionality that is different than the first functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种手持音乐播放器，其包括用于通过无线连接发送信息的发送器。 发射机被配置为至少将一个连续的音乐馈送传送到一个或多个个人调谐设备，每个个人调谐设备包括能够通过无线连接从发射机接收信息的接收机。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种连接器，其包括壳体和安装在壳体内的多个空间分离的触点。 第一组联系人针对第一功能性，第二组联系指向与第一功能不同的第二功能。