Organizing applications for mobile devices

    公开(公告)号:US11863699B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-02

    申请号:US18148666

    申请日:2022-12-30

    CPC classification number: H04M1/72454 G06F3/0482 G06F3/04817

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for arranging applications for a mobile device are described, in which the mobile device includes a set of applications. The mobile device may identify certain applications that a user of the mobile device is likely to activate, based on a particular environmental setting. The environmental setting may include a present location determined by a GPS, a present date and time, a present day, or the like. The mobile device may display graphical elements (e.g., icons) corresponding to the identified applications on a screen of the mobile device such that the user may conveniently activate the identified applications. In some embodiments, the mobile device may sort individual applications of the set based on quantities and/or lengths of activations to identify such applications. The mobile device may enlarge the icons by a predetermined factor before displaying them on the screen.

    EDGE-NOTCHED SUBSTRATE PACKAGING AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

    公开(公告)号:US20230045144A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-09

    申请号:US17971889

    申请日:2022-10-24

    Abstract: Systems and methods for a semiconductor device having an edge-notched substrate are provided. The device generally includes a substrate having a front side, a backside having substrate contacts, and an inward notch at an edge of the substrate. The device includes a die having an active side attached to the front side of the substrate and positioned such that bond pads of the die are accessible from the backside of the substrate through the inward notch. The device includes wire bonds routed through the inward notch and electrically coupling the bond pads of the die to the substrate contacts. The device may further include a second die having an active side attached to the backside of the first die and positioned laterally offset from the first die such that the second bond pads are accessible by wire bonds around the edge of the first die and through the inward notch.

    In-use charging for wearable devices having partitioned batteries

    公开(公告)号:US11368044B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-21

    申请号:US16880765

    申请日:2020-05-21

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for in-use charging for wearable devices are described, in which the wearable device may include an energy harvesting unit coupled with a rechargeable battery unit. The energy harvesting unit may include one or more transducers configured to generate electrical energy from various types of non-electrical energy around the wearable device such that the wearable device may replenish the rechargeable battery unit while a person uses the wearable devices. Such non-electrical energy may include electromagnetic energy, light energy, thermal energy, kinetic energy, or the like. Additionally, the rechargeable battery unit may include two or more partitions such that one of the partitions may be detached when necessary (e.g., to replace with a fully charged partition) without disrupting operations of the wearable device.

    Virtual peripherals for mobile devices

    公开(公告)号:US11221690B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-01-11

    申请号:US16879723

    申请日:2020-05-20

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone) supporting virtual peripherals are described. The mobile device may include a projecting component configured to project images to external surfaces outside of the mobile device. In some cases, the mobile device may project an image of a document on a first external surface and an image of a keyboard on a second external surface. Moreover, the mobile device may include an imaging component to receive inputs based on sensing an input device overlaid on the projected image (e.g., the keyboard). Accordingly, the mobile device may function as a computer with an external monitor and a keyboard, virtually added to the mobile device. In some cases, the mobile device may serve two or more users or purposes at a time. For example, the mobile device may operate as an infotainment device of a vehicle.

    Emergency mode for mobile devices

    公开(公告)号:US11856499B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-26

    申请号:US17503137

    申请日:2021-10-15

    CPC classification number: H04W4/90 G10L15/083 G10L17/00 H04W4/029

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for emergency modes for a mobile device (e.g., a mobile phone) are described. The mobile device may receive sonic signals indicative of a voice of a person uttering words and identify the person as an authorized user. The mobile device may determine that the words correlate with an emergency situation from a set of predefined emergency situations. Further, the mobile device may determine that the emergency situation satisfies a threshold. The mobile device may perform one or more tasks (e.g., making a phone call to an emergency service), after determining that the emergency situation has satisfied the threshold. In some cases, the mobile device may monitor physiological signals of the person and/or collect additional data to increase a confidence level associated with making the determination. In some cases, the mobile device may leverage or include an artificial intelligence algorithm/engine to facilitate managing the emergency modes.

    Secure access to vehicle using biometric identifier

    公开(公告)号:US11679738B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-20

    申请号:US17683796

    申请日:2022-03-01

    CPC classification number: B60R25/25 B60R25/09 B60R25/2018 B60R25/33

    Abstract: Secure access to a vehicle is described, in which one or more biometric identifiers of a user may be utilized to enable the vehicle. The user may not operate the vehicle without satisfying security measures based on his/her biometric identifier generated from various biological traits. In some embodiments, an artificial engine and/or algorithm may be combined to facilitate the authentication process to determine whether the user is authorized to use the vehicle. The secure access features may also manage a list of biometric identifiers of the authorized users. In some instances, the secure access features may be temporarily disabled. Further, individual parts of the vehicle may be associated with a unique identifier of the vehicle (which may include a vehicle identification number), and/or may be configured to transmit their geological locations determined by a global positioning system (GPS).

    ORGANIZING APPLICATIONS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20230134712A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-04

    申请号:US18148666

    申请日:2022-12-30

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for arranging applications for a mobile device are described, in which the mobile device includes a set of applications. The mobile device may identify certain applications that a user of the mobile device is likely to activate, based on a particular environmental setting. The environmental setting may include a present location determined by a GPS, a present date and time, a present day, or the like. The mobile device may display graphical elements (e.g., icons) corresponding to the identified applications on a screen of the mobile device such that the user may conveniently activate the identified applications. In some embodiments, the mobile device may sort individual applications of the set based on quantities and/or lengths of activations to identify such applications. The mobile device may enlarge the icons by a predetermined factor before displaying them on the screen.

    Semiconductor assemblies with redistribution structures for die stack signal routing

    公开(公告)号:US11552045B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-10

    申请号:US17100610

    申请日:2020-11-20

    Abstract: Semiconductor devices having redistribution structures, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a semiconductor assembly comprises a die stack including a plurality of semiconductor dies, and a routing substrate mounted on the die stack. The routing substrate includes an upper surface having a redistribution structure. The semiconductor assembly also includes a plurality of electrical connectors coupling the redistribution structure to at least some of the semiconductor dies. The semiconductor assembly further includes a controller die mounted on the routing substrate. The controller die includes an active surface that faces the upper surface of the routing substrate and is electrically coupled to the redistribution structure, such that the routing substrate and the semiconductor dies are electrically coupled to the controller die via the redistribution structure.

    IN-USE CHARGING FOR WEARABLE DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20220320891A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-06

    申请号:US17807523

    申请日:2022-06-17

    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for in-use charging for wearable devices are described, in which the wearable device may include an energy harvesting unit coupled with a rechargeable battery unit. The energy harvesting unit may include one or more transducers configured to generate electrical energy from various types of non-electrical energy around the wearable device such that the wearable device may replenish the rechargeable battery unit while a person uses the wearable devices. Such non-electrical energy may include electromagnetic energy, light energy, thermal energy, kinetic energy, or the like. Additionally, the rechargeable battery unit may include two or more partitions such that one of the partitions may be detached when necessary (e.g., to replace with a fully charged partition) without disrupting operations of the wearable device.

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