公开(公告)号：WO2010078448A2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/069851

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  SAKARIYA, Kapil, V. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F. ,  NUGENT, Michael

Inventor： SAKARIYA, Kapil, V. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F. ,  NUGENT, Michael

IPC: G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F1/3293 ,  G06F3/1438 ,  G09G5/363 ,  G09G2310/061 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2360/06 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N7/01

Abstract: A display system is disclosed that is capable of switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a display, a timing controller (T-CON) coupled to the display, the T-CON including a plurality of receivers, and a plurality of GPUs, where each GPU is coupled to at least one of the plurality of receivers, and where the T-CON selectively couples only one of the plurality of GPUs to the display at a time.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够在图形处理单元（GPU）之间切换的显示系统。 一些实施例可以包括显示系统，包括显示器，耦合到显示器的定时控制器（T-CON），包括多个接收器的T-CON和多个GPU，其中每个GPU耦合到至少一个 的多个接收器，并且其中T-CON一次选择性地将多个GPU中的一个GPU耦合到显示器。

公开(公告)号：WO2011002555A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：PCT/US2010/034595

申请日：2010-05-12

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PANCE, Aleksandar ,  KERR, Duncan ,  BILBREY, Brett ,  CULBERT, Michael, F.

Inventor： PANCE, Aleksandar ,  KERR, Duncan ,  BILBREY, Brett ,  CULBERT, Michael, F.

IPC: H01L25/075 ,  G02B6/00 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H01L33/58

CPC classification number: H01L33/08 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A device such as a multicolor light emitting diode that emits different colors of light and that may combine the different colors emitted by individual light emitting diodes. The multicolor LED may include a common anode terminal that may be connected to each anode of the individual light emitting diodes. The multicolor LED may be a five terminal multicolor LED. Additionally, the multicolor LED may include two anode terminals, in which the first anode terminal may be a common anode terminal connected to three of the individual color LEDs and the second anode terminal may be connected to an anode of a white LED. In this embodiment, the multicolor LED may be a six terminal multicolor LED.

Abstract translation: 诸如发射不同颜色的光并且可以组合由各个发光二极管发射的不同颜色的多色发光二极管的装置。 多色LED可以包括可以连接到各个发光二极管的每个阳极的公共阳极端子。 多色LED可以是五端多色LED。 此外，多色LED可以包括两个阳极端子，其中第一阳极端子可以是连接到三个单独的彩色LED的公共阳极端子，并且第二阳极端子可以连接到白色LED的阳极。 在本实施例中，多色LED可以是六端多色LED。

公开(公告)号：WO2009148710A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：PCT/US2009/041036

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  COX, Keith ,  JUST, Andrew, Bradley ,  WATSON, Matthew, G. ,  ALBERT, Eric ,  POWERS, David ,  WEST, Daniel, Ariel ,  NOVOTNEY, Donald, J. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F.

Inventor： COX, Keith ,  JUST, Andrew, Bradley ,  WATSON, Matthew, G. ,  ALBERT, Eric ,  POWERS, David ,  WEST, Daniel, Ariel ,  NOVOTNEY, Donald, J. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F.

IPC: G06F1/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  G06F1/206 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  Y02D10/16

Abstract: A thermal manager has a digital filter whose input is to receive raw temperature values from a sensor and whose output is to provide processed or filtered temperature values according to a filter function that correlates temperature at the sensor with temperature at another location in the device. The thermal manager has a look-up table that further correlates temperature at the sensor with temperature at said another location. The look-up table contains a list of processed temperature sensor values, and/or a list of temperatures representing the temperature at said another location, and their respective power consumption change commands. The thermal manager accesses the look-up table using selected, filtered temperature values, to identify their respective power consumption change commands. The latter are then evaluated and may be applied, to mitigate a thermal at said another location. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 热管理器具有数字滤波器，其输入用于从传感器接收原始温度值，其输出根据将传感器温度与设备中另一位置处的温度相关联的滤波器功能提供经处理或过滤的温度值。 热管理器具有查找表，其进一步将传感器的温度与所述另一位置的温度相关联。 查找表包含处理的温度传感器值的列表和/或表示所述另一位置处的温度的温度列表及其各自的功率消耗改变命令。 热管理器使用选定的过滤温度值访问查找表，以识别其各自的功耗变化命令。 然后对后者进行评估并且可以被应用以减轻在所述另一位置处的热量。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：WO2009038902A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：PCT/US2008/072911

申请日：2008-08-12

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HOWARD, Brian D. ,  BAKER, Paul A. ,  CULBERT, Michael F. ,  CONROY, David G. ,  ATHAS, William C.

Inventor： HOWARD, Brian D. ,  BAKER, Paul A. ,  CULBERT, Michael F. ,  CONROY, David G. ,  ATHAS, William C.

IPC: G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G09G5/363 ,  G06F1/3218 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/1438 ,  G09G5/12 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/06 ,  H04N21/4405 ,  H04N21/4623

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that switches between frame buffers which are used to refresh a display. During operation, the system refreshes the display from a first frame buffer which is located in a first memory. Upon receiving a request to switch frame buffers for the display, the system reconfigures data transfers to the display so that the display is refreshed from a second frame buffer which is located in a second memory.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种在用于刷新显示器的帧缓冲器之间切换的系统。 在操作期间，系统从位于第一存储器中的第一帧缓冲器刷新显示。 在接收到用于切换用于显示的帧缓冲器的请求时，系统将数据传输重新配置到显示器，使得显示器被从位于第二存储器中的第二帧缓冲器刷新。

公开(公告)号：WO2008085409A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-17

申请号：PCT/US2007/026164

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HERZ, Scott, M. ,  YEPEZ, Roberto, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F. ,  FORSTALL, Scott

Inventor： HERZ, Scott, M. ,  YEPEZ, Roberto, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F. ,  FORSTALL, Scott

IPC: H05B33/08 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H04W52/0254 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G09G3/3607 ,  G09G2320/0606 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/066 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  Y02D10/00 ,  Y02D10/153 ,  Y02D70/00

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to operate a display device of an electronic device. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving a user setting of a display control parameter, and altering, based on the user setting, an effect of an ambient light sensor value (ALS) on control of the display control parameter. Also, according to embodiments of the inventions, a method of operating a display of an electronic device includes receiving a change to one of a display brightness output level and an ambient light sensor output level, and altering, according to the change, a display contrast output level. In some embodiments, a method of operating a proximity sensor of an electronic device includes receiving a light sensor output, and altering, according to the output, an on/off setting of a proximity sensor. Other apparatuses and methods and data processing systems and machine readable media are also described.

Abstract translation: 操作电子装置的显示装置的装置和方法。 在一些实施例中，一种方法包括接收显示控制参数的用户设置，以及基于用户设置改变环境光传感器值（ALS）对显示控制参数的控制的影响。 此外，根据本发明的实施例，一种操作电子设备的显示的方法包括：接收对显示亮度输出电平和环境光传感器输出电平之一的改变，并且根据改变改变显示对比度 输出电平。 在一些实施例中，操作电子设备的接近传感器的方法包括接收光传感器输出，并根据输出改变接近传感器的开/关设置。 还描述了其他装置和方法以及数据处理系统和机器可读介质。

公开(公告)号：WO2011062827A3

公开(公告)日：2011-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2010/056240

申请日：2010-11-10

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  CULBERT, Michael F. ,  BILBREY, Brett C. ,  SIMON, David I. ,  ARNOLD, Peter M.

Inventor： CULBERT, Michael F. ,  BILBREY, Brett C. ,  SIMON, David I. ,  ARNOLD, Peter M.

IPC: G06F1/26

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wirelessly powered local computing environment are described. The wireless powered local computing environment includes at least a near field magnetic resonance (NFMR) power supply arranged to wirelessly provide power to any of a number of suitably configured devices. In the described embodiments, the devices arranged to receive power wirelessly from the NFMR power supply must be located in a region known as the near field that extends no further than a distance D of a few times a characteristic size of the NFMR power supply transmission device. Typically, the distance D can be on the order of 1 meter or so.

公开(公告)号：WO2010078448A3

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：PCT/US2009069851

申请日：2009-12-30

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  SAKARIYA KAPIL V ,  CULBERT MICHAEL F ,  NUGENT MICHAEL

Inventor： SAKARIYA KAPIL V ,  CULBERT MICHAEL F ,  NUGENT MICHAEL

IPC: G09G5/36 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06T17/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3293 ,  G06F3/1438 ,  G09G5/363 ,  G09G2310/061 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2360/06 ,  H04N5/04 ,  H04N7/01

Abstract: A display system is disclosed that is capable of switching between graphics processing units (GPUs). Some embodiments may include a display system, including a display, a timing controller (T-CON) coupled to the display, the T-CON including a plurality of receivers, and a plurality of GPUs, where each GPU is coupled to at least one of the plurality of receivers, and where the T-CON selectively couples only one of the plurality of GPUs to the display at a time.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够在图形处理单元（GPU）之间切换的显示系统。 一些实施例可以包括显示系统，包括显示器，耦合到显示器的定时控制器（T-CON），包含多个接收器的T-CON和多个GPU，其中每个GPU耦合到至少一个 的多个接收器，并且其中T-CON一次选择性地将多个GPU中的一个GPU耦合到显示器。

公开(公告)号：WO2008016424A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：PCT/US2007/014033

申请日：2007-06-14

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  CONROY, David, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F. ,  ATHAS, William, C. ,  HOWARD, Brian, D.

Inventor： CONROY, David, G. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F. ,  ATHAS, William, C. ,  HOWARD, Brian, D.

IPC: G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G09G5/363 ,  G06F3/1438 ,  G09G5/12 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/06

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that switches from a first graphics processor to a second graphics processor to drive a display. During operation, the system receives a request to switch a signal source which drives the display from the first graphics processor to the second graphics processor. In response to the request, the system first configures the second graphics processor so that the second graphics processor is ready to drive the display. Next, the system switches the signal source that drives the display from the first graphics processor to the second graphics processor, thereby causing the second graphics processor to drive the display.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例提供一种从第一图形处理器切换到第二图形处理器以驱动显示器的系统。 在操作期间，系统接收将驱动显示器的信号源从第一图形处理器切换到第二图形处理器的请求。 响应于该请求，系统首先配置第二图形处理器，使得第二图形处理器准备驱动显示器。 接下来，系统将驱动显示器的信号源从第一图形处理器切换到第二图形处理器，从而使第二图形处理器驱动显示器。

公开(公告)号：WO2003017716A3

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：PCT/US2002/023315

申请日：2002-07-18

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  KING, Nick ,  CULBERT, Michael, F.

Inventor： KING, Nick ,  CULBERT, Michael, F.

IPC: H03G5/02

Abstract: A computer readable medium containing program instructions for controlling a parametric equalizer is provided. Generally, a computer readable code is provided for displaying a composite equalization curve, wherein the composite equalization curve is formed from at least a first frequency filter with a first center frequency, a second frequency filter with a second center frequency, and a third frequency filter with a third center frequency. A computer readable code is provided for allowing a dragging movement of the first center frequency, the second center frequency, and the third center frequency.

公开(公告)号：WO2002078354A3

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：PCT/US2002/007384

申请日：2002-03-11

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC. ,  CULBERT, Michael, F.

Inventor： CULBERT, Michael, F.

IPC: H04N7/26

Abstract: A computer readable medium for compressing video data with an edit track is provided. Generally, computer readable code for compressing video data is provided. The computer readable code for compressing comprises computer readable code for accessing the edit track to use data in the edit track during the compressing. A method of compressing video data with an edit track is provided. Generally, video data is compressed. The compressing comprises accessing the edit track to use data in the edit track during the compressing. A system for compressing video data is also provided. An edit track reader for accesses data within the edit track and generates instructions based on the data within the data track. A video compressor receives instruction from the edit track reader and receives the edited video track and audio track, and compresses the edited video according to the instructions from the edit track reader.