Systems and methods for identifying unauthorized users of an electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10657238B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-05-19

    申请号:US16431697

    申请日:2019-06-04

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: This is generally directed to identifying unauthorized users of an electronic device. In some embodiments, an unauthorized user of the electronic device can be detected by identifying particular activities that may indicate suspicious behavior. In some embodiments, an unauthorized user can be detected by comparing the identity of the current user to the identity of the owner of the electronic device. When an unauthorized user is detected, various safety measures can be taken. For example, information related to the identity of the unauthorized user, the unauthorized user's operation of the electronic device, or the current location of the electronic device can be gathered. As another example, functions of the electronic device can be restricted. In some embodiments, the owner of the electronic device can be notified of the unauthorized user by sending an alert notification through any suitable medium, such as, for example, a voice mail, e-mail, or text message.

    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

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: 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
    3.
    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

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04R17/00

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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
    4.
    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

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/06 G06F17/30

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    On-device offline purchases using credits

    公开(公告)号:US09336544B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-10

    申请号:US13769106

    申请日:2013-02-15

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/06 G06Q20/12 G06Q30/08

    摘要: This is directed to providing offline purchasing of media items using an electronic device. One or more media items that are not part of a user's media library can be stored on an electronic device. When a user later wishes to play back one of the media items, but the device cannot connect to a communications network to provide payment information for purchasing the media items, the electronic device can use pre-paid credits that were purchased and stored by the device when a communications network was available to complete the purchase. By using pre-paid credits, the media store can be assured that the user has sufficient funds for the media item purchase.

    Seamlessly embedded heart rate monitor

    公开(公告)号:US12048547B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-30

    申请号:US17882923

    申请日:2022-08-08

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: This is directed to an electronic device having an integrated sensor for detecting a user's cardiac activity and cardiac electrical signals. The electronic device can include a heart sensor having several leads for detecting a user's cardiac signals. The leads can be coupled to interior surfaces of the electronic device housing to hide the sensor from view, such that electrical signals generated by the user can be transmitted from the user's skin through the electronic device housing to the leads. In some embodiments, the leads can be coupled to pads placed on the exterior of the housing. The pads and housing can be finished to ensure that the pads are not visibly or haptically distinguishable on the device, thus improving the aesthetic qualities of the device. Using the detected signals, the electronic device can identify or authenticate the user and perform an operation based on the identity of the user. In some embodiments, the electronic device can determine the user's mood from the cardiac signals and provide data related to the user's mood.

    Seamlessly embedded heart rate monitor

    公开(公告)号:US11406306B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-09

    申请号:US16131988

    申请日:2018-09-14

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: This is directed to an electronic device having an integrated sensor for detecting a user's cardiac activity and cardiac electrical signals. The electronic device can include a heart sensor having several leads for detecting a user's cardiac signals. The leads can be coupled to interior surfaces of the electronic device housing to hide the sensor from view, such that electrical signals generated by the user can be transmitted from the user's skin through the electronic device housing to the leads. In some embodiments, the leads can be coupled to pads placed on the exterior of the housing. The pads and housing can be finished to ensure that the pads are not visibly or haptically distinguishable on the device, thus improving the aesthetic qualities of the device. Using the detected signals, the electronic device can identify or authenticate the user and perform an operation based on the identity of the user. In some embodiments, the electronic device can determine the user's mood from the cardiac signals and provide data related to the user's mood.