公开(公告)号：WO2012015960A3

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2011/045592

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  YEATES, Kyle, H.

Inventor： YEATES, Kyle, H.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02B5/02

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed therein generally pertain to selectively strengthening glass. More particularly, techniques are described for selectively strengthening cover glass, which tends to be thin, for electronic devices, namely, portable electronic devices. In certain embodiments, selectively strengthening glass, such as cover glass, can be used to provide optical barriers (or channels) internal to the glass. The electronic devices can also provide for camera integration behind the cover glass.

公开(公告)号：WO2009032805A2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/074956

申请日：2008-08-31

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  WARD, Alan ,  MELDRUM, Colin ,  MIRRASHIDI, Payam ,  GAUTIER, Patrice ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L.

Inventor： WARD, Alan ,  MELDRUM, Colin ,  MIRRASHIDI, Payam ,  GAUTIER, Patrice ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L.

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/303

Abstract: Improved approaches to electronically deliver digital assets to appropriate electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, a user can purchase access rights to one or more digital assets from an online digital asset store, and then the one or more digital assets can be electronically delivered to one or more electronic devices associated with the user. Advantageously, different types of digital assets can be delivered to different electronic devices of the user, whereby limited resources of the different electronic devices can be used in a more intelligent manner.

Abstract translation: 公开了将数字资产电子传送到适当的电子设备的改进方法。 在一个实施例中，用户可以从在线数字资产商店购买对一个或多个数字资产的访问权限，然后一个或多个数字资产可以被电子地递送到与用户相关联的一个或多个电子设备。 有利地，可以将不同类型的数字资产传送到用户的不同电子设备，由此可以以更智能的方式使用不同电子设备的有限资源。

公开(公告)号：WO2009032802A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/074953

申请日：2008-08-31

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  COLE, Vallance ,  EPIS, Glenn

Inventor： COLE, Vallance ,  EPIS, Glenn

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q20/354 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q30/0643

Abstract: Digital media products and methods for making them are disclosed. A digital media product can effectively not have any value until purchased and activated at a point-of-sale. In one embodiment, the digital media product is content specific and provided to allow acquisition of a particular collection of digital media assets upon activation. As one example, the collection can pertain to a playlist, album or set of content.

Abstract translation: 披露了数字媒体产品及其制作方法。 数字媒体产品可以在销售点购买和激活之前无法实现任何价值。 在一个实施例中，数字媒体产品是内容特定的并且被提供以允许在激活时获取数字媒体资产的特定集合。 作为一个示例，该集合可以涉及播放列表，专辑或一组内容。

公开(公告)号：WO2008086250A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2008/050338

申请日：2008-01-06

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  WYSOCKI, Christopher, R.

Inventor： ROBBIN, Jeffrey, L. ,  WYSOCKI, Christopher, R.

IPC: G06F9/06 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F17/30194

Abstract: Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a media device are disclosed. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to media data for media assets. The managing of the media data thus can involve transfer of media assets between the host device and the media device. In one embodiment, the transfer of media assets between a host device and a media device can be referred to as synchronization.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在主机设备（例如主机）和媒体设备之间管理数据的改进的技术和设备。 被管理的数据例如可以涉及媒体资产的媒体数据。 因此，媒体数据的管理可以涉及在主机设备和媒体设备之间传送媒体资产。 在一个实施例中，媒体资产在主机设备和媒体设备之间的传输可被称为同步。

公开(公告)号：WO2008051840A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2007/081936

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: SANDISK CORPORATION ,  FASOLI, Luca, G.

Inventor： FASOLI, Luca, G.

IPC: G11C16/12 ,  G11C16/24 ,  G11C16/10

CPC classification number: G11C16/10 ,  G11C16/12 ,  G11C16/24

Abstract: Improved circuitry and methods for programming memory cells of a memory device are disclosed. The improved circuitry and methods operate to isolate the memory cells (104) from potentially damaging electrical energy that can be imposed during a precharge phase (106) that precedes programming of the memory cells (110). Additionally, the improved circuitry and methods can operate to ensure that programming of the memory cells is performed in a controlled manner using only a program current. The improved circuitry and methods are particularly useful for programming non-volatile memory cells. In one embodiment, the memory device pertains to a semiconductor memory product, such as a semiconductor memory chip or a portable memory card.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于编程存储器件的存储器单元的改进的电路和方法。 改进的电路和方法操作以将存储器单元（104）与可能在存储器单元（110）的编程之前的预充电阶段（106）期间施加的潜在的损坏电能隔离。 此外，改进的电路和方法可以操作以确保仅使用程序电流以受控的方式执行存储器单元的编程。 改进的电路和方法对于非易失性存储器单元的编程特别有用。 在一个实施例中，存储器件涉及半导体存储器产品，例如半导体存储器芯片或便携式存储卡。

公开(公告)号：WO2007078477A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：PCT/US2006/045682

申请日：2006-11-28

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  MCKILLOP, Chris ,  GRIGNON, Andrew ,  ORDING, Bas

Inventor： MCKILLOP, Chris ,  GRIGNON, Andrew ,  ORDING, Bas

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/0338

Abstract: A multifunctional handheld device capable of operating in different modes includes a single input arrangement that provides inputs for each mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The single input arrangement includes at least an input pad that provides signals when touched or pressed. The input pad may for example be a touch pad. The input pad is divided into one or more input areas that change in accordance with the current mode of the multifunctional handheld device. The multifunctional handheld device also includes a display device that presents graphical elements to indicate the configuration of the input areas at the input pad. Each mode of the multifunctional handheld device provides a different configuration of input areas and graphical elements associated therewith.

Abstract translation: 能够以不同模式操作的多功能手持设备包括为多功能手持设备的每种模式提供输入的单个输入装置。 单个输入装置至少包括一个在触摸或按压时提供信号的输入板。 输入焊盘可以例如是触摸板。 输入板被分成根据多功能手持设备的当前模式而改变的一个或多个输入区域。 多功能手持设备还包括显示设备，其显示图形元素以指示输入板上的输入区域的配置。 多功能手持设备的每个模式提供与其相关联的输入区域和图形元素的不同配置。

公开(公告)号：WO2006127271A2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：PCT/US2006/017955

申请日：2006-05-08

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  DOWDY, Thomas ,  JONES, Anne ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey ,  WIESE, Mike ,  DAVIS, Stephen

Inventor： DOWDY, Thomas ,  JONES, Anne ,  ROBBIN, Jeffrey ,  WIESE, Mike ,  DAVIS, Stephen

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04L67/104 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F17/30899 ,  H04L51/046 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/60 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/10 ,  H04L67/26

Abstract: Improved podcasts and techniques that facilitate their use are disclosed. The improved techniques can pertain to creating, publishing, hosting, accessing, subscribing, managing, transferring, and/or playing podcasts. According to one aspect, a client application can subscribe to podcasts and then automatically monitor the podcasts for updates to be downloaded. In the event that user interest in a podcast becomes inadequate, downloading of further updates can be restricted. According to another aspect, a podcast can be subscribed to through use of a portable subscription file. According to still another aspect, podcast feeds can be enhanced to include segment elements and other metadata.

Abstract translation: 披露了改进的播客和便于使用的技术。 改进的技术可以涉及创建，发布，托管，访问，订阅，管理，传输和/或播放播客。 根据一个方面，客户端应用程序可以订阅播客，然后自动监视播客以进行要下载的更新。 如果用户对播客的兴趣不足，可以限制进一步更新的下载。 根据另一方面，可以通过使用便携式订阅文件来订阅播客。 根据另一方面，可以增强播客馈送以包括段元素和其他元数据。

公开(公告)号：WO2006073702A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：PCT/US2005/045040

申请日：2005-12-13

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  RUBINSTEIN, Jonathan, Jake ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, L. ,  ADLER, Mitchell ,  ARCHIBALD, John, Wesley

Inventor： RUBINSTEIN, Jonathan, Jake ,  FADELL, Anthony, M. ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse, L. ,  ADLER, Mitchell ,  ARCHIBALD, John, Wesley

IPC: G06F21/20

CPC classification number: G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/445 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F2221/2129

Abstract: Improved techniques to control utilization of accessory devices with electronic devices are disclosed. The improved techniques can use cryptographic approaches to authenticate electronic devices, namely, electronic devices that interconnect and communicate with one another. One aspect pertains to techniques for authenticating an electronic device, such as an accessory device. Another aspect pertains to provisioning software features (e.g., functions) by or for an electronic device (e.g., a host device). Different electronic devices can, for example, be provisioned differently depending on different degrees or levels of authentication, or depending on manufacturer or product basis. Still another aspect pertains to using an accessory (or adapter) to convert a peripheral device (e.g., USB device) into a host device (e.g., USB host). The improved techniques are particularly well suited for electronic devices, such as media devices, that can receive accessory devices. One example of a media device is a media player, such as a hand-held media player (e.g., music player), that can present (e.g., play) media items (or media assets).

Abstract translation: 公开了改进的用于控制具有电子设备的附件设备利用率的技术。 改进的技术可以使用加密方法来认证电子设备，即彼此互连和通信的电子设备。 一个方面涉及用于认证诸如附件设备的电子设备的技术。 另一方面涉及由或由电子设备（例如，主机设备）提供软件特征（例如，功能）。 例如，不同的电子设备可以根据不同的认证程度或水平进行不同的配置，或者取决于制造商或产品的基础。 另一方面涉及使用附件（或适配器）将外围设备（例如，USB设备）转换为主机设备（例如，USB主机）。 改进的技术特别适用于可以接收附件设备的电子设备，例如媒体设备。 媒体设备的一个示例是可以呈现（例如，播放）媒体项（或媒体资产）的媒体播放器，诸如手持媒体播放器（例如，音乐播放器）。

公开(公告)号：WO2006007084A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：PCT/US2005/016566

申请日：2005-05-11

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  FADELL, Anthony, M.

Inventor： FADELL, Anthony, M.

IPC: H04H1/00

CPC classification number: H04H60/74 ,  H04H60/80 ,  H04H2201/13

Abstract: A communication system for sending data between a multimedia player and a nearby receiver is described. In the described embodiment, the multimedia player includes a multimedia data file processor unit arranged to process a multimedia data file and a data transmission unit coupled to the multimedia data file processor unit arranged to concurrently transmit selected portions of the processed multimedia data file. The system also includes a nearby receiver unit capable of receiving the transmitted selected portions of the processed multimedia data file.

Abstract translation: 描述用于在多媒体播放器和附近接收器之间发送数据的通信系统。 在所描述的实施例中，多媒体播放器包括多媒体数据文件处理器单元，被配置为处理多媒体数据文件，以及耦合到多媒体数据文件处理器单元的数据传输单元，该多媒体数据文件处理器单元被布置成同时发送处理过的多媒 该系统还包括能够接收所处理的多媒体数据文件的发送的所选部分的附近接收器单元。

公开(公告)号：WO2005125141A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：PCT/US2005/020073

申请日：2005-06-06

Applicant: HONG KONG APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD. ,  CHOW, Jacky, S. ,  LEUNG, Pak Hei, Matthew ,  LUK, King-Fuk ,  SANDS, Nicholas, Phillip ,  TANG, Eugene, Yuk-Yin

Inventor： CHOW, Jacky, S. ,  LEUNG, Pak Hei, Matthew ,  LUK, King-Fuk ,  SANDS, Nicholas, Phillip ,  TANG, Eugene, Yuk-Yin

IPC: H04L27/26

CPC classification number: H04L27/2662 ,  H04L27/2607 ,  H04L27/2613 ,  H04L27/2691

Abstract: An improved training sequence for acquiring symbol boundary timing at a receiver of a data transmission system is disclosed. One aspect pertains to an improved training sequence wherein groups of identical symbols are transmitted by a transmitter. These symbols can be supplied to the transmitter in a time domain or a frequency domain manner. The improved training sequence facilitates symbol boundary determination at a receiver.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在数据传输系统的接收机处获取符号边界定时的改进的训练序列。 一个方面涉及一种改进的训练序列，其中相同符号的组由发射机发送。 这些符号可以以时域或频域方式提供给发射机。 改进的训练序列便于在接收机处的符号边界确定。