公开(公告)号：US09325892B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US14163119

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Sylvain R. Y. Louboutin ,  Shailesh Rathi ,  David J. Rempel ,  Peter T. Langenfeld

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N101/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/23203 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/52 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23245 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0013 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0074 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0089

Abstract: A camera capable of capturing still images and video and included in a portable media device can be controlled remotely using an accessory. The accessory can register with the PMD to automatically receive notifications whenever there is a change in the camera state. The camera states can include mode, operation status, and configuration settings. The accessory can send instructions to a camera application that interfaces with the camera to control the camera. The accessory can remotely activate the camera, change camera mode, and send instructions to operate the camera. The accessory and the PMD can concurrently control the camera. The PMD can send the captured still images and recorded video to the accessory for preview and receive instructions from the accessory on disposition of the still images and the video.

Abstract translation: 可以使用附件来控制能够捕获静止图像和视频并且包括在便携式媒体设备中的相机。 当相机状态发生变化时，附件可以向PMD注册以自动接收通知。 相机状态可以包括模式，操作状态和配置设置。 配件可以向与相机接口的相机应用程序发送指令来控制相机。 附件可以远程激活相机，更改相机模式，并发送操作相机的说明。 附件和PMD可同时控制相机。 PMD可以将拍摄的静止图像和录制的视频发送到附件，以便在处理静止图像和视频时从附件中预览并接收指令。

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.

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Jason J. Yew ,  Robert J. Walsh ,  Awartika Pandey

IPC: H04W80/02

CPC classification number: H04W80/02 ,  G06F13/385 ,  G06F2213/3814 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W76/10

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。

公开(公告)号：US20140354838A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14163119

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Sylvain R.Y. Louboutin ,  Shailesh Rathi ,  David J. Rempel ,  Peter T. Langenfeld

IPC: H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N5/23203 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M2250/52 ,  H04N1/00347 ,  H04N5/23216 ,  H04N5/23245 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0013 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0074 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/0087 ,  H04N2201/0089

Abstract: A camera capable of capturing still images and video and included in a portable media device can be controlled remotely using an accessory. The accessory can register with the PMD to automatically receive notifications whenever there is a change in the camera state. The camera states can include mode, operation status, and configuration settings. The accessory can send instructions to a camera application that interfaces with the camera to control the camera. The accessory can remotely activate the camera, change camera mode, and send instructions to operate the camera. The accessory and the PMD can concurrently control the camera. The PMD can send the captured still images and recorded video to the accessory for preview and receive instructions from the accessory on disposition of the still images and the video.

Abstract translation: 可以使用附件来控制能够捕获静止图像和视频并且包括在便携式媒体设备中的相机。 当相机状态发生变化时，附件可以向PMD注册以自动接收通知。 相机状态可以包括模式，操作状态和配置设置。 配件可以向与相机接口的相机应用程序发送指令来控制相机。 附件可以远程激活相机，更改相机模式，并发送操作相机的说明。 附件和PMD可同时控制相机。 PMD可以将拍摄的静止图像和录制的视频发送到附件，以便在处理静止图像和视频时从附件中预览并接收指令。

公开(公告)号：US09716986B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US14320183

申请日：2014-06-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shailesh Rathi

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04M1/60

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M1/72558

Abstract: Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user.

公开(公告)号：US09654293B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14556216

申请日：2014-11-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shyam S. Toprani

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F13/38

CPC classification number: H04L9/3234 ,  G06F13/387

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for identification processes and/or procedures for accessories coupled with a mobile computing device. During identification an accessory can communicate lingo information that includes only those lingoes the accessory can use while coupled with the mobile computing device. The accessory can also communicate accessory protocol information to the mobile computing device during identification. The accessory can be limited to using only those lingoes and/or those protocols identified during identification. Various other accessory information, capabilities, preferences, etc. can also be communicated to the mobile computing device during identification.

公开(公告)号：US20160337501A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US15156041

申请日：2016-05-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jason J. Yew ,  Lawrence G. Bolton

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04B3/20

CPC classification number: H04M1/72527 ,  H04B3/20 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R3/02 ,  H04R2205/021 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  H04W4/12

Abstract: Duplex audio is provided for a mobile communication device and an accessory. In some embodiments, the accessory can selectably operate in a duplex audio mode, concurrently sending audio to and receiving audio from the mobile communication device, or in another audio mode. In duplex audio mode, the accessory can enable its internal audio processing operations (e.g., echo cancellation) while the mobile communication device disables its corresponding internal operations or vice versa. The mobile communication device can control when the accessory transitions into and/or out of duplex audio mode.

Abstract translation: 为移动通信设备和附件提供双工音频。 在一些实施例中，附件可以可选择地以双工音频模式操作，同时向移动通信设备发送音频和从移动通信设备接收音频，或以另一种音频模式。 在双工音频模式下，当移动通信设备禁用其对应的内部操作或反之亦然时，附件可以实现其内部音频处理操作（例如回声消除）。 移动通信设备可以控制附件何时转换到和/或脱离双工音频模式。

公开(公告)号：US09201827B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14077115

申请日：2013-11-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gregory T. Lydon ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Anand Dalal

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/38

CPC classification number: G06F13/387 ,  G06F13/385

Abstract: A portable communication device (PCD) can automatically switch into different operating modes of an asymmetric communication protocol (such as USB) depending on the type of accessory connected. For example, the accessory can signal whether the PCD should operate in a first mode or a second mode using a hardware indicator such as identification resistor across two pins of a multi-pin connector and/or a software indicator such as a command protocol. The PCD can detect the accessory's signal and switch to the operating mode requested by the accessory.

Abstract translation: 便携式通信设备（PCD）可以根据连接的附件的类型自动切换到不对称通信协议（例如USB）的不同操作模式。 例如，附件可以使用诸如多针连接器的两个引脚之类的诸如识别电阻器的硬件指示器和/或诸如命令协议的软件指示器来指示PCD是否应该以第一模式或第二模式操作。 PCD可以检测附件的信号并切换到附件要求的操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US20130145057A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13756223

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shailesh Rathi ,  Peter T. Langenfeld ,  Lawrence G. Bolton

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: G06F13/4286 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04W76/15

Abstract: Techniques for facilitating communication between a portable media device (PMD) and an accessory via multiple communication paths. The accessory has a unique accessory identifier that it can send to the PMD upon establishing a connection via each communication path. The PMD can determine whether the same accessory is connected via multiple communication paths based on the accessory identifier received via each communication path. The PMD can route information to the accessory and control routing of information from the accessory based on the set of communication paths that are currently connected and can dynamically change the routing as communication paths are connected and disconnected.

Abstract translation: 用于通过多个通信路径促进便携式媒体设备（PMD）和附件之间的通信的技术。 附件具有独特的附件标识符，可以通过每个通信路径建立连接后发送到PMD。 PMD可以基于经由每个通信路径接收到的附件标识来确定相同的附件是否经由多个通信路径连接。 PMD可以将信息路由到附件，并根据当前连接的一组通信路径控制来自附件的信息的路由，并可以随着通信路径的连接和断开而动态地改变路由。

公开(公告)号：US10750328B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US15653432

申请日：2017-07-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shailesh Rathi

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  H04M1/663 ,  H04W4/12 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04M1/60

Abstract: Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user.

公开(公告)号：US20180041877A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15653432

申请日：2017-07-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Shailesh Rathi

IPC: H04W4/12 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: H04W4/12 ,  H04L51/24 ,  H04L51/38 ,  H04M1/6041 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M1/72558

Abstract: Message notifications to an accessory from a mobile communication device are provided according to some embodiments of the invention. When a message such as a text message, email, and/or voicemail is received at a mobile communication device, the mobile communication device can notify an attached accessory that a message has been received. In response, the accessory can request the full message, media associated with the message, an attachment to the message, and/or an audio/video stream of the message for presentation to a user.