公开(公告)号：US20040255339A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10746283

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc

Inventor： Giovanni M. Agnoli ,  Andrew Yanowitz ,  John O. Abt ,  Samuel R, Bowman ,  James A, Delwiche ,  Jeffery C. Dillon

IPC: H04N007/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/43632 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G09G2350/00 ,  G09G2370/025 ,  G09G2370/10 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04N19/152 ,  H04N21/4113 ,  H04N21/64707

Abstract: A method for controlling data transmission between a computer and a video client via an interface, the method comprising: the computer polling the interface a first time to determine the size of the buffer on the interface; receiving a first buffer size value from the interface; sending a plurality of frames of video and audio data to the buffer on the interface such that a delay period exists between the sending of each frame; the computer polling the interface a second time to determine buffer size after the frames are sent to the interface; receiving a second buffer size value from the interface; and modifying the amount of time between the transmission of frames.

Abstract translation: 一种用于经由接口控制计算机和视频客户端之间的数据传输的方法，所述方法包括：所述计算机首次轮询所述接口以确定所述接口上的所述缓冲器的大小; 从接口接收第一个缓冲区大小值; 将多个视频和音频数据帧发送到接口上的缓冲器，使得在每个帧的发送之间存在延迟周期; 计算机轮询接口第二次确定帧发送到接口后的缓冲区大小; 从所述接口接收第二缓冲器大小值; 以及修改帧传输之间的时间量。

公开(公告)号：US20040255338A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10746281

申请日：2003-12-23

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Giovanni M. Agnoli ,  Andrew Yanowitz ,  John O. Abt ,  Samuel R. Bowman ,  James A. Delwiche ,  Jeffrey C. Dillon

IPC: H04N007/173 ,  H04N007/16

CPC classification number: H04N21/23602 ,  H04N7/54 ,  H04N21/4126 ,  H04N21/4143 ,  H04N21/4342 ,  H04N21/43632

Abstract: A data stream format for transmission of data frames between a computer and a video client via an interface, the data stream being a plurality of data frames transmitted sequentially, each data frame comprising: a frame header; video data, the video data following the frame header; and audio data, the audio data following the video data.

Abstract translation: 一种用于经由接口在计算机和视频客户端之间传输数据帧的数据流格式，所述数据流是顺序发送的多个数据帧，每个数据帧包括：帧头; 视频数据，跟随帧头的视频数据; 和音频数据，跟随视频数据的音频数据。

公开(公告)号：US20040252397A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10463700

申请日：2003-06-16

Applicant: Apple Computer Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Guy Bar-Nahum ,  Jean-Paul Labrosse

IPC: G11B019/04 ,  G11B021/02 ,  G11B015/04

CPC classification number: G11B33/08 ,  G11B5/5582 ,  G11B19/042 ,  G11B19/044

Abstract: An improved media player and a method for operating a portable computing device (e.g., media player) are disclosed. According to one aspect, a portable computing device is able to protect its disk drive when being subjected to undesired levels of acceleration. The portable computing device protects its disk drive by monitoring for such accelerations and operating to avoid usage of the disk drive during periods of acceleration. Through such protection, the likelihood of damage to the disk drive or loss of data stored on the disk drive is able to be substantially reduced. According to another aspect, a user of a portable computing device can be alerted when the portable computing device is being subjected to undesirable levels of acceleration.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的媒体播放器和用于操作便携式计算设备（例如，媒体播放器）的方法。 根据一个方面，便携式计算设备能够在受到不期望的加速度等级时保护其磁盘驱动器。 便携式计算设备通过监视这种加速度来保护其磁盘驱动器，并且在加速期间避免使用磁盘驱动器。 通过这样的保护，可以大大减少磁盘驱动器的损坏的可能性或磁盘驱动器上存储的数据的丢失。 根据另一方面，当便携式计算设备受到不期望的加速等级时，可以提醒便携式计算设备的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20040215534A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10688213

申请日：2003-10-15

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Patrice Gautier ,  Thomas Burkholder ,  Payam Mirrashidi

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 network-based allowance control are disclosed. A user creates an allowance in association with a recipient account such that funds are available in the recipient account for use by a recipient for the purchase of goods over a network (e.g., Internet). Specifically, by creating an allowance, a user initiates a periodic (recurring) transfer (i.e., credit) of an amount of money (i.e., funds) to the recipient account. This money may then be used by the recipient for the purchase of goods over the network. The recipient account may be related to a parent account as a sub-account, enabling the user of the parent account to monitor purchases made by the recipient, as well as limit the items that can be purchased by the recipient.

Abstract translation: 公开了基于网络的津贴控制的方法和系统。 用户与收件人帐户相关联地创建一个津贴，使得资金在收件人帐户中可用，以供接收者用于通过网络购买商品（例如，因特网）。 具体来说，通过创建津贴，用户向收件人帐户发起一定数量（即资金）的定期（经常性）转移（即，信用）。 然后，这笔钱可以被接收者用于通过网络购买商品。 收件人帐户可能与父帐户作为子帐户相关联，使父帐户的用户能够监视收件人所做的购买，并限制收件人可以购买的商品。

公开(公告)号：US20040186857A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10389743

申请日：2003-03-18

Applicant: Apple Computer Inc.

Inventor： Bertrand Serlet ,  Ali Ozer

IPC: G06F017/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30141

Abstract: The elements of a file system contain information that provides language-specific views of the file system. An indicator in each element enables a quick determination to be made whether that element is localized. These indicators can take the form of a key-value pair in a properties list, a special file in the element, such as an empty file, or a special extension on the name of the file. If the element is localized, the localization information can be stored as part of the element, or in a central location for use with multiple different elements. A library of APIs associated with the file system performs methods to determine whether a requested file system element is localized, and to retrieve the localized name in that case.

Abstract translation: 文件系统的元素包含提供文件系统的语言特定视图的信息。 每个元素中的指示器可以快速确定该元素是否是本地化的。 这些指标可以采用属性列表中的键值对的形式，元素中的特殊文件（如空文件）或文件名称上的特殊扩展名。 如果元素是本地化的，则定位信息可以作为元素的一部分存储，或者存储在用于多个不同元素的中心位置。 与文件系统相关联的API库可执行确定所请求的文件系统元素是否已本地化的方法，并在该情况下检索本地化的名称。

公开(公告)号：US20040174396A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10741598

申请日：2003-12-22

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. Jobs ,  Donald J. Lindsay ,  Tim Wasko

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481

Abstract: A method and system for providing menu tools directly from an operating system includes a computer system having a user interface including a display, a cursor, and a cursor control device, and an operating system. Menu tools are provided to one or more application windows. A menu item associated with a menu tool represents an available operating system function and an interactive icon associated with the menu item may be placed in a toolbar region in one of the application windows for access to the function. A special operating mode is activated for selecting menu items for use in the toolbar and making the function associated with the menu item available to the application by moving the menu item to the toolbar region. The menu item is represented as an interactive icon once the special operating mode is activated. The operating system function associated with the menu item is made available to the application window directly from the operating system by interaction with the icon. The menu item is further represented as an icon in regions of additional application windows which may either be active or subsequently instantiated through inheritance. The special operating mode is activated from a special key on an input device. Menu items are displayed along with menu tools corresponding to available operating system functions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从操作系统直接提供菜单工具的方法和系统包括具有包括显示器，光标和光标控制设备的用户界面的计算机系统以及操作系统。 菜单工具提供给一个或多个应用程序窗口。 与菜单工具相关联的菜单项表示可用的操作系统功能，并且与菜单项相关联的交互式图标可以被放置在用于访问功能的应用窗口之一中的工具栏区域中。 激活特殊操作模式以选择在工具栏中使用的菜单项，并通过将菜单项移动到工具栏区域使与菜单项相关联的功能可用于应用。 一旦特殊操作模式被激活，菜单项就被表示为交互式图标。 与菜单项相关联的操作系统功能通过与图标的交互直接从操作系统提供给应用程序窗口。 菜单项进一步表示为附加应用窗口的区域中的图标，其可以是活动的或随后通过继承实例化。 特殊操作模式由输入设备上的特殊键激活。 显示菜单项以及与可用操作系统功能相对应的菜单工具。

公开(公告)号：US20040164991A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10785604

申请日：2004-02-23

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Rose

IPC: G09G005/02

CPC classification number: G09G5/02

Abstract: A method and system to provide a color palette which facilitates user selection of web-safe colors. In laying out the color palette, the extent of achromatic colors located within the color palette is determined. The achromatic colors are then arranged in one group on the palette, for instance in order of lightest to darkest. The non web-safe chromatic colors are then grouped together. From this grouping blends of the colors are created. Finally, the web-safe chromatic colors are grouped together. Blends with respect to the web-safe chromatic colors are created and then grouped on the color palette.

Abstract translation: 一种提供调色板的方法和系统，其便于用户选择网络安全的颜色。 在布置调色板时，确定调色板内的无色颜色的程度。 然后将无彩色的颜色以一组安排在调色板上，例如以从最浅到最暗的顺序排列。 然后将非网络安全的彩色颜色分组在一起。 从这个分组混合的颜色被创建。 最后，网络安全色彩分组在一起。 创建相对于网络安全色彩的混合物，然后在调色板上分组。

公开(公告)号：US20040055446A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10282861

申请日：2002-10-28

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Steve Jobs ,  Timothy Wasko

IPC: G10H001/18 ,  G10H007/00

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：US20040027374A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-12

申请号：US10635669

申请日：2003-08-07

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc

Inventor： Lewis K. Cirne ,  Jeffrey R. Cobb ,  Eric C. Schlegel

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/542 ,  G06F2209/545

Abstract: A method and apparatus for routing an event to a human interface object in a computer system. A routing type is assigned to each event type which may be received. The event is received and the routing type assigned to the event is determined. The event is then routed based on the routing type. In embodiments of the invention, the routing type may be geometric, focus, or broadcast, but is extensible. The routing types may be added or removed from a list of routing types, at request of processes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将事件路由到计算机系统中的人机接口对象的方法和装置。 路由类型被分配给可以接收的每个事件类型。 接收到事件，并确定分配给事件的路由类型。 然后根据路由类型路由该事件。 在本发明的实施例中，路由类型可以是几何，焦点或广播，但是是可扩展的。 可以根据进程请求从路由类型列表中添加或删除路由类型。

公开(公告)号：US20030107606A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-12

申请号：US10305678

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.

Inventor： Stephen C. Capps ,  Joseph G. Ansanelli ,  Ton-Yun Fang

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/44505

Abstract: A computer system is disclosed which may adopt one of many personas, depending upon the role that its owner is currently playing. The computer system includes a central repository of extensible personas available to all applications running on the computer system. Each such persona has associated therewith a suite of parameters, or specific values for parameters, which are appropriate for conducting computer implemented transactions under a particular persona. The computer system further includes a graphical user interface which allows the user to switch from persona to persona by selecting a particular persona from a list of available personas displayed on a display screen of the computer system. By selecting such persona, the user causes the computer system to globally change the entire suite of parameter values so that subsequent transactions conducted with the computer system employ the parameter values of the current persona.