公开(公告)号：US10924707B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-16

申请号：US16112540

申请日：2018-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Xiaosong Zhou ,  Hsi-Jung Wu ,  Chris Y. Chung ,  James Normile ,  Joe S. Abuan ,  Hyeonkuk Jeong ,  Yan Yang ,  Gobind Johar ,  Thomas Christopher Jansen

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04L12/58

Abstract: Computing devices may implement instant video communication connections for video communications. Connection information for mobile computing devices may be maintained. A request to initiate an instant video communication may be received, and if authorized, the connection information for the particular recipient mobile computing device may be accessed. Video communication data may then be sent to the recipient mobile computing device according to the connection information so that the video communication data may be displayed at the recipient device as it is received. New connection information for different mobile computing devices may be added, or updates to existing connection information may also be performed. Connection information for some mobile computing devices may be removed.

公开(公告)号：US10785313B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-22

申请号：US15713360

申请日：2017-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yan Yang ,  Joe S. Abuan ,  Thuy Park ,  Jin Hyung Park ,  Berkat S. Tung ,  Pierre J. De Filippis ,  Nicholas J. Circosta ,  Daniel B. Pollack

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04W48/02 ,  H04W40/12 ,  H04W76/10 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W84/12

Abstract: A quick relay communication protocol is used by an initiating communication device (such as a wearable electronic device, e.g., a smart watch) and/or a recipient communication device (such as a companion electronic device to the wearable electronic device, e.g., a smart phone, a tablet computer or a laptop computer) to selectively communicate messages via different communication channels. Based on available connections and a communication constraint associated with a message, a processor executing a program module in an application layer in the initiating communication device provides transmission instructions to an interface circuit in the initiating communication device, which transmits a message to the recipient communication device based on the transmission instructions. When there are currently no available connections and the message is eligible to be communicated through a cloud-based relay server, the processor establishes a cloud-based connection with the recipient communication device via the relay server.

公开(公告)号：US10681310B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US16151244

申请日：2018-10-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher M. Garrido ,  Eric L. Chien ,  Austin W. Shyu ,  Ming Jin ,  Yan Yang ,  Ian J. Baird ,  Joe S. Abuan

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/0484

Abstract: The subject technology provides a video conferencing application in which a live incoming or outgoing video stream can be supplemented with supplemental content, such as stickers, animations, etc., from within the video conferencing application. In this manner, a user participating in a video conferencing session with a remote user can add stickers, animations, and/or adaptive content to an outgoing video stream being captured by the device of the user, or to an incoming video stream from the device of the remote user, without having to locally cache/store a video clip before editing, and without having to leave the video conferencing session (or the video conferencing application) to access a video editing application.

公开(公告)号：US20200059628A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-20

申请号：US16666073

申请日：2019-10-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Elizabeth C. Cranfill ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Joe S. Abuan ,  Hsi-Jung Wu ,  Xiaosong Zhou ,  Roberto Garcia, JR.

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04N5/272 ,  H04N5/262 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  H04N7/15 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F9/451

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a method for initiating a video conference using a first mobile device. The method presents, during an audio call through a wireless communication network with a second device, a selectable user-interface (UI) item on the first mobile device for switching from the audio call to the video conference. The method receives a selection of the selectable UI item. The method initiates the video conference without terminating the audio call. The method terminates the audio call before allowing the first and second devices to present audio and video data exchanged through the video conference.

公开(公告)号：US10277683B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US14737278

申请日：2015-06-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joe S. Abuan ,  Barry A. Whitebook ,  Berkat S. Tung ,  Jonathan J. Bennett ,  Graeme J. Devine

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W4/20 ,  H04L12/58 ,  A63F13/335 ,  A63F13/34

Abstract: At least certain embodiments of the present disclosure include a framework for turning one or more multifunctional devices coupled to a personal area network (PAN) into virtual accessories of another multifunctional device coupled to the PAN. In one embodiment, connection between a multifunctional device and a PAN is established, where the PAN is further coupled to a set of multifunctional devices. One or more distributed functionalities associated with a multi-device capable application are assigned to each multifunctional device based on relationship between the multifunctional devices. At least part of the multi-device capable application is shared between the multifunctional devices. Using the multifunctional device, the one or more distributed functionalities are performed in collaboration with the other multifunctional devices.

公开(公告)号：US10063810B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15368371

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Xiaosong Zhou ,  Hsi-Jung Wu ,  Chris Y. Chung ,  James O. Normile ,  Joe S. Abuan ,  Hyeonkuk Jeong ,  Yan Yang ,  Gobind Johar ,  Thomas Jansen

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04N7/147 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L51/10 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04N7/15

Abstract: Computing devices may implement instant video communication connections for video communications. Connection information for mobile computing devices may be maintained. A request to initiate an instant video communication may be received, and if authorized, the connection information for the particular recipient mobile computing device may be accessed. Video communication data may then be sent to the recipient mobile computing device according to the connection information so that the video communication data may be displayed at the recipient device as it is received. New connection information for different mobile computing devices may be added, or updates to existing connection information may also be performed. Connection information for some mobile computing devices may be removed.

公开(公告)号：US20170289112A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15624730

申请日：2017-06-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Berkat S. Tung ,  Daniel B. Pollack ,  Hyeonkuk Jeong ,  Joe S. Abuan ,  Pierre J. De Filippis ,  Yan Yang

IPC: H04W12/02 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L9/08

CPC classification number: H04W12/02 ,  H04L9/0841 ,  H04L9/14 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/0435 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04L2209/80

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a device that transmits/receives encrypted communications with another device. A first device, such as a smart phone or smart watch, may generate a message associated with a certain data class, which may determine the security procedure used in the communication of the message. The first device may establish an encryption session for the purpose of communicating the message to a second device. Prior to sending the message, the first device may wait until encryption credentials are accessible according to certain conditions, which may be determined at least in part by the data class of the message. Similarly, after receiving the message, the second device may not be able to decrypt the message until encryption credentials are accessible according to certain conditions, which may be determined at least in part by the message data class.

公开(公告)号：US20170099338A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15379592

申请日：2016-12-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Yan Yang ,  Xiasong Zhou ,  Hyeonkuk Jeong ,  Joe S. Abuan ,  Gobind Johar ,  Yichao Shen

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04N7/15

CPC classification number: H04L65/80 ,  H04L65/1083 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04W36/14 ,  H04W84/045

Abstract: Performing a real-time application on a mobile device, involving communication of audio/video packets with a remote device. The mobile device may initially communicate the audio/video packets on a first communication channel with the remote device. During the real-time communication, the mobile device may determine if no packets have been received by the mobile device from the remote device for a first threshold period of time. If no packets have been received by the mobile device from the remote device for the first threshold period of time, the mobile device may establish a second communication channel for transmission of the audio/video packets with the remote device. In response to using the second communication channel, the mobile device may modify a resolution or bit rate of the audio/video packets transmitted to the remote device.

公开(公告)号：US09544540B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14296348

申请日：2014-06-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Xiaosong Zhou ,  Hsi-Jung Wu ,  Chris Y. Chung ,  James O. Normile ,  Joe S. Abuan ,  Hyeonkuk Jeong ,  Yan Yang ,  Gobind Johar ,  Thomas Jansen

IPC: H04N7/14 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04L12/58

CPC classification number: H04N7/15 ,  H04L51/04 ,  H04L51/10 ,  H04N7/147

Abstract: Computing devices may implement dynamic display of video communication data. Video communication data for a video communication may be received at a computing device where another application is currently displaying image data on an electronic display. A display location may be determined for the video communication data according to display attributes that are configured by the other application at runtime. Once determined, the video communication data may then be displayed in the determined location. In some embodiments, the video communication data may be integrated with other data displayed on the electronic display for the other application.

Abstract translation: 计算设备可以实现视频通信数据的动态显示。 用于视频通信的视频通信数据可以在其他应用当前正在电子显示器上显示图像数据的计算设备处被接收。 可以根据在运行时由其他应用配置的显示属性来确定视频通信数据的显示位置。 一旦确定，则可以在确定的位置显示视频通信数据。 在一些实施例中，视频通信数据可以与用于另一应用的电子显示器上显示的其他数据集成。

公开(公告)号：US09319467B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14309636

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joe S. Abuan ,  Berkat S. Tung ,  Robert Sun Quattlebaum ,  Barry A. Whitebook ,  Roberto Garcia, Jr.

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/12

CPC classification number: H04L67/141 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04L61/15 ,  H04L61/2571 ,  H04L61/2575 ,  H04L61/2578 ,  H04L61/2589 ,  H04L63/029 ,  H04L63/068 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L67/104

Abstract: In the described embodiments, a connection data exchange (“CDX”) service serves as an exchange point for connection data for establishing peer-to-peer (“P2P”) connections between devices. During operation, the CDX service can receive a connection data structure (a “ticket”) that was created by a matchmaker or an invitation service in response to requests from devices attempting to establish P2P connections. Each ticket can identify a corresponding device and can include encrypted NAT hole-punch data associated with the corresponding device. The CDX service can authenticate each ticket and decrypt the NAT hole punch data from the ticket using a corresponding key. The CDX service can then use corresponding NAT hole punch data to send connection data to each of the devices that reside behind NAT devices.

Abstract translation: 在所描述的实施例中，连接数据交换（“CDX”）服务用作用于在设备之间建立点对点（“P2P”）连接的连接数据的交换点。 在操作期间，CDX服务可以接收由配对者或邀请服务响应于尝试建立P2P连接的设备的请求而创建的连接数据结构（“票证”）。 每张票可以识别相应的设备，并且可以包括与相应设备相关联的加密的NAT打孔数据。 CDX服务可以使用对应的密钥对每个票证进行身份验证，并从票据中解密NAT打孔数据。 然后，CDX服务可以使用相应的NAT穿孔数据将连接数据发送到驻留在NAT设备之后的每个设备。