COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOST AND ACCESSORY DEVICES USING ACCESSORY PROTOCOLS VIA WIRELESS TRANSPORT
    1.
    发明申请
    COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HOST AND ACCESSORY DEVICES USING ACCESSORY PROTOCOLS VIA WIRELESS TRANSPORT 有权
    通过无线传输使用附件协议的主机和附件设备之间的通信

    公开(公告)号:US20140365694A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-11

    申请号:US14296302

    申请日:2014-06-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory can communicate wirelessly with a host device such as a portable electronic device. Existing accessory protocols developed for wired communication can be used without modification, and a wireless network connecting the two devices can provide a transport or channel connecting the two devices. Establishing a wireless channel can involve the active participation of both devices. For instance, the host device can create and identify virtual port to be used by the accessory, after which the accessory can initiate communication on that virtual port. A host device can be configured to automatically connect to certain accessories upon detection of that accessory on a wireless network under various specific conditions. Encryption of accessory-protocol communications between an accessory and a host device is also provided.

    Abstract translation: 附件可以与诸如便携式电子设备的主机设备进行无线通信。 可以使用现有的用于有线通信的附件协议,而无需修改,并且连接两个设备的无线网络可以提供连接两个设备的传输或信道。 建立无线频道可能涉及两台设备的积极参与。 例如,主机设备可以创建和识别要由附件使用的虚拟端口,之后配件可以启动该虚拟端口上的通信。 可以将主机设备配置为在各种特定条件下在无线网络上检测到该附件时自动连接到某些附件。 还提供了附件和主机之间的附件协议通信的加密。

    Protocol for managing a controllable power adapter accessory
    2.
    发明授权
    Protocol for managing a controllable power adapter accessory 有权
    用于管理可控电源适配器附件的协议

    公开(公告)号:US09588563B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-07

    申请号:US14669857

    申请日:2015-03-26

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A host device can manage a controllable power adapter accessory using a communication protocol. Based on information provided by the controllable power adapter accessory as to its power capabilities and the power needs and preferences of the host device, the host device can determine a desired power profile and request power from the accessory conforming to the desired profile. The desired power profile can also depend in part on the power-carrying capability of one or more cables connected between the host device and the accessory. In some instances, the host device and controllable power adapter accessory can be connected via an intermediary accessory that can siphon power from the controllable power adapter accessory, and the host device can manage the power siphoning behavior of the intermediary accessory using the communication protocol.

    Abstract translation: 主机设备可以使用通信协议管理可控电源适配器附件。 基于由可控电力适配器附件提供的关于其功率能力和主机设备的功率需求和偏好的信息,主机设备可以根据期望的配置文件确定期望的功率分布和请求功率。 期望的功率分布也可以部分地取决于连接在主机设备和附件之间的一个或多个电缆的功率承载能力。 在一些情况下,主机设备和可控电源适配器附件可以经由可从可控电源适配器附件虹吸电力的中间附件连接,并且主机设备可以使用通信协议来管理中间配件的功率虹吸行为。

    Multi-mode adapter
    3.
    发明授权
    Multi-mode adapter 有权
    多模式适配器

    公开(公告)号:US09135188B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-15

    申请号:US14538364

    申请日:2014-11-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F13/10 G06F13/385 G06F13/4221 G06F2213/0042

    Abstract: An adapter can be used to connect a portable electronic device to an accessory in instances where the portable electronic device and the accessory have incompatible connectors. The adapter provides two connectors, one compatible with the portable electronic device and the other compatible with the accessory. The adapter has several modes of operation. The portable electronic device selects the appropriate mode of operation for the adapter once it receives information about the accessory connected to the adapter. The portable electronic device instructs the adapter to switch to the selected mode and in response the adapter configures its internal circuitry to enable the selected mode. The portable electronic device can then communicate with the accessory via the adapter. The presence of the adapter can be transparent to the accessory.

    Abstract translation: 在便携式电子设备和附件具有不兼容的连接器的情况下,可以使用适配器将便携式电子设备连接到附件。 适配器提供两个连接器,一个与便携式电子设备兼容,另一个与附件兼容。 适配器具有多种操作模式。 便携式电子设备一旦接收到有关连接到适配器的附件的信息,就为适配器选择适当的操作模式。 便携式电子设备指示适配器切换到所选择的模式,并且响应于适配器配置其内部电路以启用所选择的模式。 便携式电子设备然后可以经由适配器与附件通信。 适配器的存在对于附件可能是透明的。

    DIGITAL RADIO TAGGING USING AN RF TUNER ACCESSORY
    4.
    发明申请
    DIGITAL RADIO TAGGING USING AN RF TUNER ACCESSORY 有权
    使用射频调谐器附件的数字无线电标签

    公开(公告)号:US20150162938A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14625327

    申请日:2015-02-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04B1/006 H04H60/27 H04H60/64 H04H60/74 H04N5/50

    Abstract: An accessory having an RF tuner for digital radio, such as HD radio, can be in communication with a media player such as a portable media device (“PMD”). The user can be given the ability to command the accessory to provide raw digital data, the ability to scan only for stations having digital audio content (or for all available stations), the ability to provide station lists of stations having digital audio content (or all available stations), and the ability to request and store metadata beyond that for stations actually being listened to provide enhanced search capabilities. Enhanced metadata and searching can provide the listener the ability to refine station choices without having to listen at length to any particular station, and further can facilitate tagging broadcast tracks for subsequent access and/or purchase.

    Abstract translation: 具有用于数字无线电的RF调谐器(例如HD无线电)的附件可以与诸如便携式媒体设备(“PMD”)的媒体播放器通信。 能够使用户能够命令附件提供原始数字数据,仅扫描具有数字音频内容(或所有可用站)的站的能力,能够提供具有数字音频内容(或 所有可用站),以及对实际正在收听的站点请求和存储元数据的能力,以提供增强的搜索功能。 增强的元数据和搜索可以使听众能够优化站选择,而不必长时间地监听任何特定站,并且还可以便于标记广播轨道以用于随后的访问和/或购买。

    HOLISTIC IDENTIFICATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    7.
    发明申请
    HOLISTIC IDENTIFICATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE 审中-公开
    电子设备的智能识别

    公开(公告)号:US20130332632A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-12

    申请号:US13685522

    申请日:2012-11-26

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A holistic identification process can facilitate reliable interoperation between accessories and host devices, particularly where the accessory includes multiple components and/or multiple communication interfaces. During an identification process, the accessory can provide information about every communication interface it is capable of using to communicate with the host as well as information about various components that the accessory has available for use in interacting with the host device. During subsequent interoperation, the host device can use the identification information to determine a response to an input received from the accessory and/or to determine an interface to use to deliver information to the accessory.

    Abstract translation: 整体识别过程可以促进附件和主机设备之间的可靠的互操作,特别是在附件包括多个组件和/或多个通信接口的情况下。 在识别过程中,附件可以提供关于其能够用于与主机通信的每个通信接口的信息,以及关于附件可用于与主机设备交互的各种组件的信息。 在随后的互操作期间,主机设备可以使用识别信息来确定对从附件接收的输入的响应和/或确定用于向附件传送信息的接口。

    Message-based identification of an electronic device
    8.
    发明授权
    Message-based identification of an electronic device 有权
    基于消息的电子设备识别

    公开(公告)号:US09306879B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US13710084

    申请日:2012-12-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A message-based identification process can facilitate reliable interoperation between accessories and host devices. During an identification process, the devices can negotiate an operating agreement that specifies particular communications (e.g., messages) that each device is permitted to send to or receive from the other, for example by having one device send a list of specific messages that it intends to send to and/or receive from the other. The other device can review the proposal and either accept or reject it. If a proposal is accepted, the devices can begin interoperating using messages that were included in the agreed-upon proposal while ignoring any received messages that were not included in the agreed-upon proposal.

    Abstract translation: 基于消息的识别过程可以促进附件和主机设备之间的可靠互操作。 在识别过程中,设备可以协商一个操作协议,该操作协议规定了每个设备被允许发送到另一个设备或从另一个设备接收的特定通信(例如,消息),例如通过使一个设备发送其意图的特定消息的列表 从另一个发送到和/或从另一个接收。 另一个设备可以查看提案,接受或拒绝。 如果提案被接受,设备可以开始使用包含在商定的提案中的消息进行互操作,同时忽略未包含在商定的提案中的任何收到的消息。

    MESSAGE-BASED IDENTIFICATION OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20130332542A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-12

    申请号:US13710084

    申请日:2012-12-10

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A message-based identification process can facilitate reliable interoperation between accessories and host devices. During an identification process, the devices can negotiate an operating agreement that specifies particular communications (e.g., messages) that each device is permitted to send to or receive from the other, for example by having one device send a list of specific messages that it intends to send to and/or receive from the other. The other device can review the proposal and either accept or reject it. If a proposal is accepted, the devices can begin interoperating using messages that were included in the agreed-upon proposal while ignoring any received messages that were not included in the agreed-upon proposal.

    Digital radio tagging using an RF tuner accessory

    公开(公告)号:US09742442B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-22

    申请号:US14625327

    申请日:2015-02-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04B1/006 H04H60/27 H04H60/64 H04H60/74 H04N5/50

    Abstract: An accessory having an RF tuner for digital radio, such as HD radio, can be in communication with a media player such as a portable media device (“PMD”). The user can be given the ability to command the accessory to provide raw digital data, the ability to scan only for stations having digital audio content (or for all available stations), the ability to provide station lists of stations having digital audio content (or all available stations), and the ability to request and store metadata beyond that for stations actually being listened to provide enhanced search capabilities. Enhanced metadata and searching can provide the listener the ability to refine station choices without having to listen at length to any particular station, and further can facilitate tagging broadcast tracks for subsequent access and/or purchase.

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