Configurable testing platforms for circuit boards with removable test point portions
    1.
    发明授权
    Configurable testing platforms for circuit boards with removable test point portions 有权
    具有可移动测试点部分的电路板的可配置测试平台

    公开(公告)号:US09513314B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US13739917

    申请日:2013-01-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Circuit boards are provided that include a functional portion and at least one removable test point portion. The removable test point portion may include test points which are accessed to verify whether the functional portion is operating properly or whether installed electronic components are electrically coupled to the board. If multiple boards are manufactured together on a single panel (in which the individual boards are broken off), the test points can be placed on bridges (e.g., removable portions) that connect the individual boards together during manufacturing and testing. Configurable test boards are also provided that can be adjusted to accommodate circuit boards of different size and electrical testing requirements. Methods and systems for testing these circuit boards are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括功能部分和至少一个可拆卸测试点部分的电路板。 可拆卸测试点部分可以包括被访问以验证功能部分是否正常操作或者是否安装的电子部件电耦合到板的测试点。 如果在单个面板(其中单独的电路板被断开)中一起制造多个电路板,则测试点可以放置在在制造和测试期间将各个电路板连接在一起的桥接器(例如,可拆卸部分)上。 还提供了可配置的测试板,可以调整以适应不同尺寸和电气测试要求的电路板。 还提供了用于测试这些电路板的方法和系统。

    Active electronic media device packaging
    2.
    发明授权
    Active electronic media device packaging 有权
    有源电子媒体设备包装

    公开(公告)号:US08668519B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US13766538

    申请日:2013-02-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Active packaging for supplying power, data, or both power and data to an electronic media device while the device is housed within the active packaging is provided. The active packaging may include one or more electrical traces in-molded or printed onto the packaging that couple to a suitable connector on the device. Power may also be provided via one or more wireless power techniques. Multiple active packages may be conductively stacked to transmit power, data, or both power and data to a row or stack or devices. POM sensors integrated with or attached to the device (or the active packaging itself) may detect various movement events. Coordinated and synchronized display effects may be presented while the devices are housed within the active packaging.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于在将设备容纳在活动包装内时向电子媒体设备供电,数据或电力和数据两者的主动包装。 活性包装可以包括模制或印刷到包装上的一个或多个电迹线,其耦合到装置上的合适连接器。 也可以通过一种或多种无线电力技术来提供功率。 多个有源封装可以被传导堆叠以将功率,数据或功率和数据两者传输到行或堆或器件。 与设备(或活动包装本身)集成或连接的POM传感器可以检测各种移动事件。 可以在将设备安装在活动包装内时呈现协调和同步的显示效果。

    Bluetooth device as security access key

    公开(公告)号:US10943001B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-09

    申请号:US16516107

    申请日:2019-07-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This application is directed to a system for remotely directing a host device to perform an operation using a key. The key may include a communications circuitry for transmitting data, for example a key identifier or an instruction to perform an operation, within a personal area network created by the communications circuitry. When a host device is within the personal area network, the key may transmit data received by a transceiver on the host device. In response to receiving the data, the host device may perform an operation (e.g., an authentication operation). In some embodiments, the key may transmit data identifying an operation for the host device to perform. In some embodiments, the host device may store in memory key identification information and an associated operation which may be retrieved when the key is brought in proximity of the host device.

    Group peer-to-peer financial transactions

    公开(公告)号:US10296889B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-21

    申请号:US15145633

    申请日:2016-05-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Various techniques are provided for carrying out peer-to-peer financial transactions using one or more electronic devices. In one embodiment, a request for payment is transmitted from a first device to a second device using a near field communication (NFC) interface. In response to the request, the second device may transmit payment information to the first device. The first device may select a crediting account and, using a suitable communication protocol, may communicate the received payment information and selected crediting account to one or more external financial servers configured to process and determine whether the payment may be authorized. If the payment is authorized, a payment may be credited to the selected crediting account. In a further embodiment, a device may include a camera configured to obtain an image of a payment instrument. The device may further include an application to extract payment information from the acquired image.

    COMPACT HOUSING FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH INTERNAL SPEAKER
    6.
    发明申请
    COMPACT HOUSING FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH INTERNAL SPEAKER 审中-公开
    具有内部扬声器的便携式电子设备的紧凑型外壳

    公开(公告)号:US20130308799A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-21

    申请号:US13948803

    申请日:2013-07-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04R17/00 H04R1/02 H05K9/0037 Y10T29/49005

    Abstract: Improved approaches for providing a speaker within a housing of a portable electronic device are disclosed. The housing of the portable electronic device can be compact, such as a low profile housing. In one embodiment, an acoustic chamber for a speaker can be formed internal to a housing for a portable electronic device using non-dedicated space. In another embodiment, irregular surfaces can be sealed so that an acoustic chamber for a speaker can be formed internal to a housing for a portable electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在便携式电子设备的外壳内提供扬声器的改进方法。 便携式电子设备的外壳可以是紧凑的,例如小型外壳。 在一个实施例中,用于扬声器的声学室可以在使用非专用空间的便携式电子设备的壳体的内部形成。 在另一个实施例中,可以密封不规则表面,使得用于扬声器的声学室可以在用于便携式电子设备的壳体内部形成。

    Media Gifting Devices and Methods
    7.
    发明申请
    Media Gifting Devices and Methods 审中-公开
    媒体赠送设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130211971A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-15

    申请号:US13839618

    申请日:2013-03-15

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Various techniques are provided for the gifting between multiple electronic devices of media content provided by an online digital media provider. An offer and acceptance of a selected gift file is accomplished between a gifter device and a receiving giftee device using a near-field communication (NFC) connection. If a connection to the online provider is available, the gifter device may transmit a gift request by which the gifter's account is charged for the gift file. Thereafter, a gift file created using DRM keys associated with the giftee's account may be downloaded to the giftee device. If a network connection is unavailable, the giftee device may transfer a locked gift file and a corresponding gift license to the giftee device using a peer-to-peer connection. The giftee device may authenticate the license and unlock the gift file once a connection to the online provider is available.

    Abstract translation: 为在线数字媒体提供商提供的媒体内容的多个电子设备之间的赠送提供了各种技术。 使用近场通信(NFC)连接,在送礼设备和接收赠送设备之间完成所选礼物文件的提供和接受。 如果与在线提供商的连接可用,则送礼装置可以传送礼物请求,通过该礼物请求馈赠者的帐户为礼品文件收费。 此后,可以将使用与该Giftee帐户相关联的DRM密钥创建的礼物文件下载到Giftee设备。 如果网络连接不可用,则giftee设备可以使用对等连接将已锁定的礼物文件和相应的礼品许可传送给Giftee设备。 一旦与在线提供商的连接可用,Giftee设备可以认证许可证并解锁礼物文件。

    Electronic Devices With Gaze Detection Capabilities
    8.
    发明申请
    Electronic Devices With Gaze Detection Capabilities 审中-公开
    具有注视检测功能的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US20130135198A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-30

    申请号:US13750877

    申请日:2013-01-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may have gaze detection capabilities that allow the device to detect when a user is looking at the device. The electronic device may implement a power management scheme using the results of gaze detection operations. When the device detects that the user has looked away from the device, the device may dim a display screen and may perform other suitable actions. The device may pause a video playback operation when the device detects that the user has looked away from the device. The device may resume the video playback operation when the device detects that the user is looking towards the device. Gaze detector circuitry may be powered down when sensor data indicates that gazed detection readings will not be reliable or are not needed.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有注视检测功能,其允许设备检测用户何时查看设备。 电子设备可以使用注视检测操作的结果实现电源管理方案。 当设备检测到用户已经远离设备时,设备可以使显示屏变暗,并且可以执行其他适当的动作。 当设备检测到用户已经远离设备时,该设备可以暂停视频播放操作。 当设备检测到用户正在朝向设备时,设备可以恢复视频回放操作。 当传感器数据表明注视检测读数不可靠或不需要时,注视检测器电路可能会关闭电源。

    Bluetooth device as security access key

    公开(公告)号:US10362484B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-23

    申请号:US15652099

    申请日:2017-07-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This application is directed to a system for remotely directing a host device to perform an operation using a key. The key may include a communications circuitry for transmitting data, for example a key identifier or an instruction to perform an operation, within a personal area network created by the communications circuitry. When a host device is within the personal area network, the key may transmit data received by a transceiver on the host device. In response to receiving the data, the host device may perform an operation (e.g., an authentication operation). In some embodiments, the key may transmit data identifying an operation for the host device to perform. In some embodiments, the host device may store in memory key identification information and an associated operation which may be retrieved when the key is brought in proximity of the host device.

    PEER-TO-PEER HOST STATION
    10.
    发明申请
    PEER-TO-PEER HOST STATION 有权
    同行对话站

    公开(公告)号:US20140057560A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-27

    申请号:US13974905

    申请日:2013-08-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for allowing the sharing of one or more system resources between multiple devices. In one embodiment, a requesting device transmits a resource access request to a target device using a near-field communication (NFC) protocol. The target device responds by using the NFC connection to return a listing of resources available for sharing to the requesting device. The requesting device may select one or more of the available resources and establish an appropriate connection to access the selected resource or resources. In one embodiment, the requesting device may lack external network connectivity capabilities while the target device includes wi-fi connectivity as a shared resource. Accordingly, the requesting device may access external network of the target device via the target as a conduit.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于允许在多个设备之间共享一个或多个系统资源的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,请求设备使用近场通信(NFC)协议向目标设备发送资源访问请求。 目标设备通过使用NFC连接来响应可用于共享的资源列表到请求设备。 请求设备可以选择一个或多个可用资源并建立适当的连接以访问所选择的资源或资源。 在一个实施例中,请求设备可能缺少外部网络连接能力,而目标设备包括作为共享资源的Wi-Fi连接。 因此,请求设备可以经由目标作为导管访问目标设备的外部网络。

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