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=Patent Applications by Apple Inc. on August 29th, 2024=



[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]: 47 patent applications[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

Apple Inc. has applied for patents in the areas of [[:Category:G02B27/01|G02B27/01]] (5), [[:Category:G06T19/00|G06T19/00]] (3), [[:Category:G06F3/01|G06F3/01]] (3), [[:Category:H04L5/00|H04L5/00]] (3), [[:Category:H04B7/06|H04B7/06]] (3)
[[:Category:CPC_G06T19/006|G06T19/006]] (3), [[:Category:CPC_H04L5/0048|H04L5/0048]] (2), [[:Category:CPC_G02B27/0179|G02B27/0179]] (2), [[:Category:CPC_A61B5/4818|A61B5/4818]] (1), [[:Category:CPC_H04N13/111|H04N13/111]] (1)

With keywords such as: device, user, flexible, include, electronic, image, circuit, object, based, and optical in patent application abstracts.




====Patent Applications by Apple Inc.====


[[20240285230. METHODS FOR ASSESSING SLEEP CONDITIONS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Matt Travis BIANCHI of Santa Cruz CA (US) for apple inc., Alexander Mark CHAN of San Carlos CA (US) for apple inc., Fredrik J. SANNHOLM of Kirkkonummi  (FI) for apple inc., Lifeng MIAO of Menlo Park CA (US) for apple inc., Siddharth KHULLAR of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): A61B5/00, A61B5/08

CPC Code(s): A61B5/4818




Abstract: sleep conditions such as sleep apnea can be assessed using a multi-night assessments. a respiration signal (e.g., acquired from a sensor strip) can be processed via a computing device. the respiration signal can be segmented and the segments can be classified to identify one or more apnea/hypopnea events. in some examples, some of the segments can be normalized such that each segment input for classification can be of the same size. the identified one or more apnea/hypopnea events can be used to estimate a nightly parameter indicative of a severity of (or presence of) sleep apnea. the nightly parameters from a multi-night period can be used to estimate a multi-night parameter indicative of the severity of (or presence of) sleep apnea. in some examples, quality checks can be performed to filter out some data (e.g., to exclude data from entire nights or exclude a portion of data from individual nights).[[Category:A61B5/00]][[Category:A61B5/08]][[Category:CPC_A61B5/4818]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240286458. Energy Management Unit_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Paul D. Kaufhold of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., John M. Kearney of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Kegan J. Connick of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Nils Fredrik Magnus Wallin of Mountain View CA (US) for apple inc., Scott Wujek of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Siddharth Jain of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): B60H1/32

CPC Code(s): B60H1/3228




Abstract: an integrated energy management unit includes a housing defining a housing cavity, an accumulator-separator positioned within the housing cavity, an ejector positioned within the housing cavity and in communication with the accumulator-separator, and an internal heat exchanger positioned within the housing cavity and in fluid communication with the accumulator-separator.[[Category:B60H1/32]][[Category:CPC_B60H1/3228]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288276. Systems and Methods For Destination Navigation_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Sung Chang Lee of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Kenneth H. Mahan of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Ki Myung Lee of Palo Alto CA (US) for apple inc., Nigel J. Funge of Redwood City CA (US) for apple inc., Richard J. Blanco of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G01C21/36, B60W30/18, B60W50/14, B60W50/16, G06V20/56

CPC Code(s): G01C21/3658




Abstract: a method includes obtaining a navigation instruction that is associated with a first location along a roadway, wherein the roadway defines multiple lanes, and the navigation instruction specifies a first lane from the multiple lanes. the method also includes obtaining a first image of the roadway from an imaging device that is located with a vehicle that is travelling along the roadway toward the first location, determining, based on the first image, that the vehicle is located in a second lane from the multiple lanes, and in response to determining that the vehicle is located in the second lane, outputting a first notification that instructs a driver of the vehicle to move the vehicle to the first lane.[[Category:G01C21/36]][[Category:B60W30/18]][[Category:B60W50/14]][[Category:B60W50/16]][[Category:G06V20/56]][[Category:CPC_G01C21/3658]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288306. OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR REFERENCE SWITCHING_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Mark Alan Arbore of Los Altos CA (US) for apple inc., Gary Shambat of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Matthew A. Terrel of Campbell CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G01J3/02, G01J3/10, G01J3/36, G01J3/42, G01N21/25, G01N21/47, G01N21/49

CPC Code(s): G01J3/0229




Abstract: systems and methods for determining one or more properties of a sample are disclosed. the systems and methods disclosed can be capable of measuring along multiple locations and can reimage and resolve multiple optical paths within the sample. the system can be configured with one-layer or two-layers of optics suitable for a compact system. the optics can be simplified to reduce the number and complexity of the coated optical surfaces, etalon effects, manufacturing tolerance stack-up problems, and interference-based spectroscopic errors. the size, number, and placement of the optics can enable multiple simultaneous or non-simultaneous measurements at various locations across and within the sample. moreover, the systems can be configured with an optical spacer window located between the sample and the optics, and methods to account for changes in optical paths due to inclusion of the optical spacer window are disclosed.[[Category:G01J3/02]][[Category:G01J3/10]][[Category:G01J3/36]][[Category:G01J3/42]][[Category:G01N21/25]][[Category:G01N21/47]][[Category:G01N21/49]][[Category:CPC_G01J3/0229]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288499. THERMAL SIGNATURE OF BATTERIES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Mona Shirpour of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Shabab Amiruddin of Pacifica CA (US) for apple inc., Karthikeyan Kumaresan of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Aswin Karthik Manohar of Fremont CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G01R31/367, G01N25/48, G01N25/72, G01R31/392

CPC Code(s): G01R31/367




Abstract: this disclosure relates generally to measuring thermal signature of battery cells and components by measuring dsc curves of battery components.[[Category:G01R31/367]][[Category:G01N25/48]][[Category:G01N25/72]][[Category:G01R31/392]][[Category:CPC_G01R31/367]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288549. Depth sensing using multiple coherent emitters_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Thierry Oggier of Zurich  (CH) for apple inc., Ehsan Shah-Hosseini of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Edward Vail of Menlo Park CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G01S7/481, G01S7/4913, G01S17/34

CPC Code(s): G01S7/4812




Abstract: range sensing apparatus includes a transmitter including an array of emitters configured to emit respective beams of coherent optical radiation and switching circuitry coupled to the emitters. an optical assembly is configured to divide each beam of the coherent optical radiation into a transmitted beam and a local beam, to project the local beam toward an optical detector, to project the transmitted beam toward a respective location on a target, and to direct optical radiation reflected from the respective location onto the optical detector so as to interfere optically with the local beam. a controller is coupled to apply amplitude-chirped electrical drive pulses to the transmitter while controlling the switching circuitry to temporally multiplex the electrical drive pulses among the emitters, and to receive and process electrical beat signals output by the optical detector in response to interference between the reflected optical radiation and the local beam.[[Category:G01S7/481]][[Category:G01S7/4913]][[Category:G01S17/34]][[Category:CPC_G01S7/4812]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288612. Tunable Lens Controlled by an Actuator_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Richard J. Topliss of Cambridge  (GB) for apple inc., Thomas M. Gregory of Cambridgeshire  (GB) for apple inc., Gregory L. Tice of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Patrick R. Gill of Victoria  (CA) for apple inc., James E. Pedder of Oxfordshire  (GB) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G02B3/12, G02B27/01

CPC Code(s): G02B3/12




Abstract: a head-mounted device may have a display that displays content for a user. head-mounted support structures in the device support the display on the head of the user. a lens module in the head-mounted device may include a transparent lens element, a positioner that extends around the periphery of the transparent lens element, and an actuator that selectively shifts the positioner in a first direction. shifting the positioner in the first direction causes the transparent lens element to be biased in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction at multiple points around the periphery of the transparent lens elements. the positioner may be attached to guide structures that each have a respective angled slot. each angled slot may receive a respective tab of the transparent lens element or a respective tab of a lens shaping element that is attached to the transparent lens element.[[Category:G02B3/12]][[Category:G02B27/01]][[Category:CPC_G02B3/12]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288698. Electronic Devices with User-Specific Models_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Shannon Pomeroy of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Xiani Tan of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G02B27/01

CPC Code(s): G02B27/0179




Abstract: a head-mounted device may include optical assemblies for presenting images to a user. the optical assemblies may be movable relative to one another. the head-mounted device may store a user-specific model for determining a distance between the optical assemblies and the user's face during operation of the head-mounted device. the user-specific model may predict when the distance between the optical assemblies and the user's face is too small based on measured input variables such as interpupillary distance, eye relief distance, vertical pupil position, and/or device tilt. the user-specific model may be generated based on a measured or inferred geometry of the user's nose and/or face. the user-specific model may be based on a face scan captured by a three-dimensional camera in the head-mounted device or in a separate electronic device.[[Category:G02B27/01]][[Category:CPC_G02B27/0179]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288699. Electronic Devices with Nose Tracking Sensors_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Matin Seadat Beheshti of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Nicholas C Soldner of Los Altos CA (US) for apple inc., Timo Birnschein of Redwood City CA (US) for apple inc., Jia Tao of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G02B27/01

CPC Code(s): G02B27/0179




Abstract: a head-mounted device may include optical assemblies for presenting images to a user. the optical assemblies may be movable relative to one another. the head-mounted device may include one or more nose tracking sensors for tracking a location of the nose relative to the optical assemblies and/or for detecting changes in the topographical surface of the nose as the optical assemblies are adjusted. the nose tracking sensor may be used to determine when the optical assemblies are too close to the user's nose or face. the nose tracking sensor may be mounted in the lens barrel, may be formed from gaze tracking components, may be formed from a dedicated sensor, or may be mounted outside of the lens barrel and may gather nose measurements through a nose bridge portion of a light seal.[[Category:G02B27/01]][[Category:CPC_G02B27/0179]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288897. Flexible Electronic Devices_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Jeremy C. Franklin of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Scott A. Myers of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Benjamin M. Rappoport of Santa Barbara CA (US) for apple inc., Stephen Brian Lynch of Portola Valley CA (US) for apple inc., John P. Ternus of Los Altos Hills CA (US) for apple inc., Justin R. Wodrich of Los Gatos CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F1/16, G06F1/3234, G06F3/041, G06F3/044, G09G3/00, G09G3/20, G09G3/3208, H01M10/04, H01M50/105, H01M50/213, H01M50/216, H01M50/293, H01M50/409, H01M50/469, H04M1/02, H10K59/40, H10K77/10, H10K102/00

CPC Code(s): G06F1/1626




Abstract: flexible electronic devices may be provided. a flexible electronic device may include a flexible display, a flexible housing and one or more flexible internal components configured to allow the flexible electronic device to be deformed. flexible displays may include flexible display layers, flexible touch-sensitive layers, and flexible display cover layers. the flexible housing may be a multi-stable flexible housing having one or more stable positions. the flexible housing may include a configurable support structure that, when engaged, provides a rigid support structure for the flexible housing. the flexible internal components may include flexible batteries, flexible printed circuits or other flexible components. a flexible battery may include flexible and rigid portions or may include a lubricious separator layer that provides flexibility for the flexible battery. a flexible printed circuit may include flexible and rigid portions or openings that allow some rigid portions to flex with respect to other rigid portions.[[Category:G06F1/16]][[Category:G06F1/3234]][[Category:G06F3/041]][[Category:G06F3/044]][[Category:G09G3/00]][[Category:G09G3/20]][[Category:G09G3/3208]][[Category:H01M10/04]][[Category:H01M50/105]][[Category:H01M50/213]][[Category:H01M50/216]][[Category:H01M50/293]][[Category:H01M50/409]][[Category:H01M50/469]][[Category:H04M1/02]][[Category:H10K59/40]][[Category:H10K77/10]][[Category:H10K102/00]][[Category:CPC_G06F1/1626]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240288949. CASE WITH INPUT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Joshua A. HOOVER of Boulder CO (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/02, G06F1/16, G06F3/044, H04M1/02

CPC Code(s): G06F3/02




Abstract: input mechanisms can employ a case for an electronic device that provides input capabilities to enhance the user experience when using the case in concert with the electronic device. for example, a case can provide an electromechanical touch sensor to provide the user with an input mechanism that does not require actuation of the button of the electronic device. the electronic device, upon detecting the presence of the case, can disable one or more buttons and perform actions corresponding to the buttons when signals are received from the case.[[Category:G06F3/02]][[Category:G06F1/16]][[Category:G06F3/044]][[Category:H04M1/02]][[Category:CPC_G06F3/02]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240289007. DEVICES, METHODS, AND GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR ADJUSTING DEVICE SETTINGS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Christopher D. MCKENZIE of Burlingame CA (US) for apple inc., William A. SORRENTINO, III of Mill Valley CA (US) for apple inc., Richard D. LYONS of London  (GB) for apple inc., Lee S. BROUGHTON of Santa Cruz CA (US) for apple inc., Adam L. AMADIO of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Peter D. ANTON of Portola Valley CA (US) for apple inc., Kristi E. BAUERLY of Los Altos CA (US) for apple inc., Stephen O. LEMAY of Palo Alto CA (US) for apple inc., Karen EL ASMAR of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Lynn I. STREJA of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/04847, G02B7/12, G06F3/16

CPC Code(s): G06F3/04847




Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for adjusting device settings.[[Category:G06F3/04847]][[Category:G02B7/12]][[Category:G06F3/16]][[Category:CPC_G06F3/04847]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240289085. SHARED DATA AND COLLABORATION FOR HEAD-MOUNTED DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Marinus MEURSING of Poway CA (US) for apple inc., David A. SCHMUCK of Raymore MO (US) for apple inc., Brian S. LAU of Sacramento CA (US) for apple inc., Jeremy C. FRANKLIN of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F3/147, G06F3/01, G06V20/20, H04N23/90

CPC Code(s): G06F3/147




Abstract: a system can include head-mounted devices that collaborate to process views from cameras of the respective head-mounted devices and identify objects from different perspectives and/or objects that are within the view of only one of the head-mounted devices. sharing sensory input between multiple head-mounted devices can complement and enhance individual units by interpreting and reconstructing objects, surfaces, and/or an external environment with perceptive data from multiple angles and positions, which also reduces occlusions and inaccuracies. as more detailed information is available at a specific moment in time, the speed and accuracy of object recognition, hand and body tracking, surface mapping, and/or digital reconstruction can be improved. such collaboration can provide more effective and efficient mapping of space, surfaces, objects, gestures and users.[[Category:G06F3/147]][[Category:G06F3/01]][[Category:G06V20/20]][[Category:H04N23/90]][[Category:CPC_G06F3/147]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240289143. USER INTERFACE FOR ACCESSING AN ACCOUNT_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Frank DE JONG of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Hannah S. STORY of San Mateo CA (US) for apple inc., Keetae RYU of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Dmitry V. BELOV of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Gokul P. THIRUMALAI of Mountain View CA (US) for apple inc., Wayne LOOFBOURROW of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Jonathan BIRDSALL of Campbell CA (US) for apple inc., Nagarjuna THOTTEMPUDI of Fremont CA (US) for apple inc., Felipe MARIN CYPRIANO of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Patrick L. COFFMAN of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F9/445, G06F21/31, H04L67/306

CPC Code(s): G06F9/4451




Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to setting up an account for a service. a request to set up an account for a first service is received. in response to receiving the request to set up the account for the first service, a first login option and a second login option are displayed. if an input selecting the first login option is detected, a request to use first contact information for a user to set up the account for the first service is transmitted. if an input selecting the second login option is detected, a request to use second contact information for the user to set up the account for the first service is transmitted. the second contact information is automatically generated for the service and does not reveal the first contact information for the user.[[Category:G06F9/445]][[Category:G06F21/31]][[Category:H04L67/306]][[Category:CPC_G06F9/4451]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240289246. TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING PERFORMANCE METRICS ASSOCIATED WITH SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Nicholas KISTNER of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Vivek KRISHNAN of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Andrew T. MAHER of London  (GB) for apple inc., Fabio BENEDETTI of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Raymond T. POWERS of Castro Valley CA (US) for apple inc., Ari K. CAMPBELL-MARDER of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Matthew TAN TEIK HOE of London  (GB) for apple inc., Gregory D. ELDRIDGE of Seattle WA (US) for apple inc., Arseniy KAPLUN of Scotts Valley CA (US) for apple inc., Daniela S. ANTONOVA of York  (GB) for apple inc., Peter J. GREMETT of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F11/34, G06F11/30, G06F11/32

CPC Code(s): G06F11/3428




Abstract: disclosed herein are techniques for providing comparative performance metrics to software application developers. one technique includes the steps of (1) obtaining respective performance metrics for a plurality of software applications; (2) receiving a request to display, for a particular software application of the plurality of software applications, percentile information associated with the respective performance metric; (3) generating percentile performance metrics based on at least some of the respective performance metrics; (4) identifying, based on the percentile performance metrics, a percentile range into which the respective performance metric; and (5) outputting a user interface that includes: (i) a first visual indication of the respective performance metric, and (ii) a second visual indication of the percentile range into which the respective performance metric falls, where the second visual indication obfuscates a point at which the respective performance metric falls within the percentile range.[[Category:G06F11/34]][[Category:G06F11/30]][[Category:G06F11/32]][[Category:CPC_G06F11/3428]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240289282. Cache Control to Preserve Register Data_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Jonathan M. Redshaw of St. Albans  (GB) for apple inc., Winnie W. Yeung of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Benjiman L. Goodman of Austin TX (US) for apple inc., David K. Li of Austin TX (US) for apple inc., Zelin Zhang of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Yoong Chert Foo of London  (GB) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F9/30

CPC Code(s): G06F9/30079




Abstract: techniques are disclosed relating to eviction control for cache lines that store register data. in some embodiments, memory hierarchy circuitry is configured to provide memory backing for register operand data in one or more cache circuits. lock circuitry may control a first set of lock indicators for a set of registers for a first thread, including to assert one or more lock indicators for registers that are indicated, by decode circuitry, as being utilized by decoded instructions of the first thread. the lock circuitry may preserve register operand data in the one or more cache circuits, including to prevent eviction of a given cache line from a cache circuit based on an asserted lock indicator. the lock circuitry may clear the first set of lock indicators in response to a reset event. disclosed techniques may advantageously retain relevant register information in the cache with limited control circuit area.[[Category:G06F9/30]][[Category:CPC_G06F9/30079]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240289292. SYSTEM FOR LINK MANAGEMENT BETWEEN MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION CHIPS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Helena Deirdre O'SHEA of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Camille CHEN of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Vijay Kumar RAMAMURTHI of Milpitas CA (US) for apple inc., Alon PAYCHER of Beit Hanania  (IL) for apple inc., Matthias SAUER of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Bernd ADLER of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06F13/362, G06F11/30, G06F11/34, G06F13/24, G06F13/28, G06F13/40

CPC Code(s): G06F13/3625




Abstract: embodiments relate to an integrated circuit of an electronic device that coordinates activities with another integrated circuit of the electronic device. the integrated circuit includes an interface circuit and a processor circuit. the interface circuit communicates over a multi-drop bus connected to multiple electronic components. the processor circuit receives an authorization request from the integrated circuit via the interface circuit and the multi-drop bus. the received authorization request relates to authorization to perform an activity on the other integrated circuit. in response to receiving the authorization request, the processor circuit determines whether the other integrated circuit is authorized to execute the activity. in response to determining that the other integrated circuit is authorized to execute the activity, the processor circuit sends, to the other integrated circuit over a configurable direct connection, an authorization signal authorizing the other integrated circuit to execute the activity.[[Category:G06F13/362]][[Category:G06F11/30]][[Category:G06F11/34]][[Category:G06F13/24]][[Category:G06F13/28]][[Category:G06F13/40]][[Category:CPC_G06F13/3625]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240289922. NEURAL NETWORK-BASED IMAGE PROCESSING WITH ARTIFACT COMPENSATION_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Jim C. Chou of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Yun Gong of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06T5/00, G06T3/4046, G06T3/4053, G06T5/50, G06T7/11

CPC Code(s): G06T5/00




Abstract: methods and systems include neural network-based image processing and blending circuitry to blend an output of the neural network to compensate for potential artifacts from the neural network-based image processing. the neural network(s) apply image processing to image data using one or more neural networks as processed data. enhance circuitry enhances the image data in a scaling circuitry to generate enhanced data. blending circuitry receives the processed image data and the enhanced data along with an image plane of the processed data. the blending circuitry also determines whether the image processing using the one or more neural networks has applied a change to the image data greater than a threshold amount. the blending circuitry then, based at least in part in response to the change being greater than the threshold amount and/or edge information of the image data, blends the processed data with the enhanced data.[[Category:G06T5/00]][[Category:G06T3/4046]][[Category:G06T3/4053]][[Category:G06T5/50]][[Category:G06T7/11]][[Category:CPC_G06T5/00]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240290046. Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Displaying Objects in 3D Contexts_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Grant R. Paul of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Giancarlo Yerkes of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Nicolas V. Scapel of London  (GB) for apple inc., David Lui of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06T19/00, G06F3/01, G06F3/04815, G06F3/04842, G06F3/04845, G06F3/0488, G06F3/16

CPC Code(s): G06T19/006




Abstract: an electronic device displays a first user interface with a first representation of content and, in response to receiving a request to display a virtual model that corresponds to the content, displays the virtual model of the content concurrently with a selectable user interface object for performing the operation associated with the content in accordance with a determination that the first user interface is configured to perform an operation associated with the content and displaying the virtual model of the content without displaying the selectable user interface object for performing the operation associated with the content in accordance with a determination that the first user interface is not configured to perform the operation associated with the content.[[Category:G06T19/00]][[Category:G06F3/01]][[Category:G06F3/04815]][[Category:G06F3/04842]][[Category:G06F3/04845]][[Category:G06F3/0488]][[Category:G06F3/16]][[Category:CPC_G06T19/006]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240290051. Systems, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Modeling, Measuring, and Drawing Using Augmented Reality_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Joseph A. Malia of Isle of Wight  (GB) for apple inc., Praveen Sharma of Brooklyn NY (US) for apple inc., Mark K. Hauenstein of Richmond  (GB) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06T19/00, G06F3/04815, G06F3/04817

CPC Code(s): G06T19/006




Abstract: a computer system with a display generation component and one or more input devices displays a representation of a physical object that has a first respective object property and a virtual object that does not spatially overlap with the physical object. the system moves the virtual object based on movement of an input. if the movement of the input corresponds to a request to move the virtual object to a physical space that is not occupied by a physical object, the system moves the virtual object by a first amount. if the movement of the first input corresponds to a request to move the virtual object to a physical space that at least partially overlaps with the first physical object, the system moves the virtual object by a second amount, less than the first amount.[[Category:G06T19/00]][[Category:G06F3/04815]][[Category:G06F3/04817]][[Category:CPC_G06T19/006]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240290052. VIRTUAL ANCHORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDED REALITY_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Michael E. BUERLI of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Samuel L. IGLESIAS of Palo Alto CA (US) for apple inc., Tyler R. CALDERONE of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Mark A. EBBOLE of Austin TX (US) for apple inc., Andrew P. RICHARDSON of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): G06T19/00, G02B27/01, G06F3/04815, G06T7/50, G06T19/20

CPC Code(s): G06T19/006




Abstract: implementations of the subject technology provide virtual anchoring for extended reality (xr) display devices. a device may generate an xr environment that includes computer-generated (cg) content for display relative to various physical objects in a physical environment. in order to position the cg content, an xr application may request a physical anchor object to which the cg content can be anchored. in circumstances in which the physical anchor object is not available in the physical environment, a virtual anchor and/or a virtual anchor object corresponding to the physical anchor object can be provided to which the cg content can be anchored.[[Category:G06T19/00]][[Category:G02B27/01]][[Category:G06F3/04815]][[Category:G06T7/50]][[Category:G06T19/20]][[Category:CPC_G06T19/006]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240290536. CELLULAR FLYBACK TRANSFORMER_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Vijay G. Phadke of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Prudhvi Mohan Maddineni of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H01F27/34, H01F27/26, H01F27/28, H01F27/30

CPC Code(s): H01F27/34




Abstract: a cellular magnetic energy storage component can include a plurality of magnetic core segments each having at least one winding disposed about at least a portion thereof; and at least one common magnetic core segment. the plurality of magnetic core segments and the at least one common magnetic core segment can be joined such that there is an air gap between a portion of each of the plurality of magnetic core segments and the common magnetic core segment; and magnetic flux in the at least one common magnetic core segment induced by one or more of the at least one windings substantially cancels a corresponding magnetic flux in the common magnetic core segment induced by one or more other at least one windings. the cellular magnetic energy storage component can be an inductor or a flyback transformer.[[Category:H01F27/34]][[Category:H01F27/26]][[Category:H01F27/28]][[Category:H01F27/30]][[Category:CPC_H01F27/34]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291215. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Stephen E. Yao of San Mateo CA (US) for apple inc., Varun K. Sanghvi of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Christopher K. Graham of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H01R24/00, G02B27/01, H01R13/506, H01R13/62, H01R13/625, H01R13/635, H01R24/86

CPC Code(s): H01R24/005




Abstract: an electronic device can include an enclosure and a receptacle disposed on the enclosure. the receptacle can form a recess which interlocks or otherwise engages with a plug connector of a cable assembly. the plug connector can include a boot, a central protrusion coupled to the boot, and one or more flanges extending laterally from the central protrusion. the receptacle can include one more detents disposed within the recess. each of the one or more detents can interlock with a respective flange of the central protrusion. the detents can be biased to extend into the recess by one or more biasing elements. each of the detents can form an angled surface which interfaces with a respective flange to retain the plug connector within the receptacle.[[Category:H01R24/00]][[Category:G02B27/01]][[Category:H01R13/506]][[Category:H01R13/62]][[Category:H01R13/625]][[Category:H01R13/635]][[Category:H01R24/86]][[Category:CPC_H01R24/005]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291230. Laser Integration Techniques_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Michael J. Bishop of Waterloo  (CA) for apple inc., Jason Pelc of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Vijay M. Iyer of Mammoth Lakes CA (US) for apple inc., Alex Goldis of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H01S5/02355, G02B6/12, G02B6/13, H01S5/02234, H01S5/02251, H01S5/0234, H01S5/02345, H01S5/024

CPC Code(s): H01S5/02355




Abstract: described herein are one or more methods for integrating an optical component into an integrated photonics device. the die including a light source, an outcoupler, or both, may be bonded to a wafer having a cavity. the die can be encapsulated using an insulating material, such as an overmold, that surrounds its edges. another (or the same) insulating material can surround conductive posts. portions of the die, the overmold, and optionally, the conductive posts can be removed using a grinding and polishing process to create a planar top surface. the planar top surface enables flip-chip bonding and an improved connection to a heat sink. the process can continue with forming one or more additional conductive layers and/or insulating layers and electrically connecting the p-side and n-side contacts of the laser to a source.[[Category:H01S5/02355]][[Category:G02B6/12]][[Category:G02B6/13]][[Category:H01S5/02234]][[Category:H01S5/02251]][[Category:H01S5/0234]][[Category:H01S5/02345]][[Category:H01S5/024]][[Category:CPC_H01S5/02355]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291304. USING BATTERY CHARGER AS A HEATER_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Ashish K. Sahoo of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Brandon Pierquet of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Jie Lu of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Anish Prasai of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H02J7/00, H01M10/44, H01M10/615, H01M10/637, H01M10/657, H02M7/219

CPC Code(s): H02J7/0068




Abstract: a battery charging system can include a first charger module having a first ac side couplable to an ac source and a first dc side couplable to a battery and first control circuitry that operates the first charger to charge or discharge the battery; and a second charger module having a second ac side couplable to the ac source and a second dc side couplable to the battery and second control circuitry that operates the second charger to generate heat, wherein: if the first charger module is charging the battery from the ac source, the second control circuitry operates the second charger to generate heat without delivering charging current to the battery; and if the second charger is discharging the battery to the ac source, the second control circuitry operates the second charger to generate heat without delivering current to the ac source.[[Category:H02J7/00]][[Category:H01M10/44]][[Category:H01M10/615]][[Category:H01M10/637]][[Category:H01M10/657]][[Category:H02M7/219]][[Category:CPC_H02J7/0068]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291394. USING BATTERY CHARGER AS A HEATER_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Ashish K Sahoo of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Brandon Pierquet of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Jie Lu of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Anish Prasai of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H02M7/219, H02M1/08

CPC Code(s): H02M7/219




Abstract: operating a battery charger having an ac side stacked half bridge configuration coupled to a primary winding of a transformer and a dc side stacked half bridge configuration coupled to a secondary winding of the transformer to provide heating can include either operating the ac side stacked half bridges to provide a current path through the primary winding that does not include an ac source or operating the dc side stacked half bridges to provide a current path through the secondary winding that does not include a battery. in the former case, operation can include operating the dc side stacked half bridges to alternate between switching states that selectively couple a battery to the secondary winding of the transformer. in the latter case, operation can include operating the ac side stacked half bridges to alternate between switching states that selectively couple the ac source to the primary winding.[[Category:H02M7/219]][[Category:H02M1/08]][[Category:CPC_H02M7/219]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291440. TUNABLE HIGH-LINEARITY LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Julian W. Zuber of Erlangen  (DE) for apple inc., Christian F. Tanzer of Perlesreut  (DE) for apple inc., Dominic Koehler of Viereth-Trunstadt  (DE) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H03F1/32, H03F3/193

CPC Code(s): H03F1/3205




Abstract: an amplifier (e.g., a low noise amplifier (lna)) may operate in multiple modes, including a first, default mode (e.g., a high gain and/or power-saving mode) which may apply when an out-of-band blocker signal (e.g., transmitted or received by other radios, transceivers, or devices) is not present. the lna may also operate in a second, long term evolution (lte) blocking or high linearity mode, which may be selected when a blocker and/or transmission signal leakage is present during, for example, lte operation. the lna may further operate in a third, global system for mobile (gsm) blocking mode, which may include a high compression point to withstand a gsm blocker that may be present during, for example, gsm operation. the lna may also operate in a protection mode when voltage of a received signal is excessive to protect the lna or device having the lna.[[Category:H03F1/32]][[Category:H03F3/193]][[Category:CPC_H03F1/3205]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291530. CODEBOOK SUBSET RESTRICTION FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/MACHINE LEARNING ENABLED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION REPORTING_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Weidong Yang of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Wei Zeng of Sarataoga CA (US) for apple inc., Haitong Sun of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Huaning Niu of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Oghenekome Oteri of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Chunxuan Ye of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Hong He of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04B7/0456, H04B7/06

CPC Code(s): H04B7/0478




Abstract: the present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for configuring codebook subset restriction and channel state information reporting for artificial intelligence/machine learning enabled channel state information reporting.[[Category:H04B7/0456]][[Category:H04B7/06]][[Category:CPC_H04B7/0478]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291532. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSMITTING RADIO FREQUENCY SIGNALS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Hailong Yang of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Lijie Zhang of Beijing  (CN) for apple inc., Kexin Ma of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Peng Xiao of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04B7/06, H04W52/36

CPC Code(s): H04B7/0608




Abstract: one or more antennas of an electronic device are selected to transmit wireless signals based at least in part on maximum transmitted power limits (mtpls) associated with the antennas. the one or more antennas may also be selected based on signal characteristic values, efficiency values, or both signal characteristic values and efficiency values.[[Category:H04B7/06]][[Category:H04W52/36]][[Category:CPC_H04B7/0608]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291601. TIME DOMAIN BANDWIDTH PART (TD-BWP) SWITCHING FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Sushant VIKRAM of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Gibran ALI of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Guillaume MONGHAL of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Pradeep S. SHARMA of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Deepankar BHATTACHARJEE of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Ajay SINGH of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L5/00, H04L1/00, H04L1/1812, H04L1/20

CPC Code(s): H04L5/001




Abstract: some aspects of this disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for implementing time domain bandwidth part (td-bwp) switch for carrier aggregation (ca) for balancing between the ue power consumption and a latency of the ue. for example, the ue includes one or more transceivers configured to wirelessly communicate with a base station on a plurality of component carriers (ccs) in a carrier aggregated (ca) network. the ue also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the one or more transceivers. the processor is configured to perform a time domain bandwidth part (td-bwp) switch on a first cc of the plurality of ccs when the ue and the base station are communicating on the first cc. the processor is further configured to perform the td-bwp switch on a second cc of the plurality of ccs when the ue and the base station are communicating on the second cc.[[Category:H04L5/00]][[Category:H04L1/00]][[Category:H04L1/1812]][[Category:H04L1/20]][[Category:CPC_H04L5/001]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291610. Resource Counting for Reference Signals_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Haitong Sun of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Gokhan Ozer of Munich  (DE) for apple inc., Yeong-Sun Hwang of Germering  (DE) for apple inc., Yushu Zhang of Beijing  (CN) for apple inc., Wei Zeng of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Manasa Raghavan of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Jie Cui of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Weidong Yang of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Amir Aminzadeh Gohari of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Ghaith N. Hattab of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Yang Tang of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Ismael Gutierrez Gonzalez of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Ziyang Ju of Munich  (DE) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L5/00, H04B7/06, H04L25/03, H04L27/26, H04L41/08, H04L69/24, H04W28/16

CPC Code(s): H04L5/0048




Abstract: this disclosure relates to techniques for performing wireless communications including exchanging information related to capability of processing reference signals. a user equipment device may provide capability information to a network. the capability information may indicate a number of reference signal resources that the user equipment device can process in a slot or other defined period of time. the user equipment device and the network may share a common set of definitions, counting rules, and approaches for interpreting the capability information. the network may configure reference signals for the user equipment device.[[Category:H04L5/00]][[Category:H04B7/06]][[Category:H04L25/03]][[Category:H04L27/26]][[Category:H04L41/08]][[Category:H04L69/24]][[Category:H04W28/16]][[Category:CPC_H04L5/0048]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291611. Dynamic Configuration of Aperiodic Sounding Reference Signal Offsets in Cellular Communications Systems_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Haitong Sun of Irvine CA (US) for apple inc., Yushu Zhang of Beijing  (CN) for apple inc., Huaning Niu of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Hong He of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Wei Zeng of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Chunxuan Ye of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Oghenekome Oteri of San Diego CA (US) for apple inc., Sigen Ye of Whitehouse Station NJ (US) for apple inc., Dawei Zhang of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Jie Cui of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Yang Tang of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L5/00, H04L41/0803, H04W72/23

CPC Code(s): H04L5/0048




Abstract: a cellular base station (bs) which determines an aperiodic sounding reference signal (srs) triggering offset configuration specifying an offset between an aperiodic srs trigger received by a user equipment (ue) and transmission of the srs by the ue. the cellular base station may determine that the srs triggering offset should be adjusted. in response, the cellular base station may transmit signaling to the ue specifying a new value for the aperiodic srs triggering offset. the new srs triggering offset value may be partly based on a minimum timing offset for the ue and may be contained in a medium access control (mac) control element (ce) or in downlink control information (dci). additionally, the new triggering offset value may be applicable for a plurality of component carriers or bandwidth parts. the cellular base station may also determine a new triggering offset value due to conflicts regarding the ap-srs transmission.[[Category:H04L5/00]][[Category:H04L41/0803]][[Category:H04W72/23]][[Category:CPC_H04L5/0048]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291809. Sharing System Access Using a Device_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Matthias Lerch of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Sven J. Hofmann of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04L9/40

CPC Code(s): H04L63/0823




Abstract: techniques are disclosed relating to sharing an access credential. in various embodiments, sharee device receives an access credential shared by a sharer device to obtain access to a system. the sharee device determines a policy based on a server-based device (sbxd) certificate included in the access credential and performs an action in accordance with the determined policy. in some embodiments, the policy specifies a restricted set of access rights for the system. the sharee device presents, in accordance with the policy, the access credential to the system. in some embodiments, the action includes the sharee device providing information to a remote server. in some embodiments, the sharee device identifies an access credential class defined by class information included in the access credential and performs an action in accordance with the determined policy and the identified access credential class.[[Category:H04L9/40]][[Category:CPC_H04L63/0823]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291916. INTERFACES AND DEVICES FOR DYNAMICALLY-AVAILABLE MEDIA PLAYBACK_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Taylor G. CARRIGAN of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Jeffrey D. TANNER of Walnut Creek CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04M1/72415, G06F3/0482, H04M1/72412, H04M1/72454, H04M1/72463

CPC Code(s): H04M1/72415




Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to managing dynamically-available media playback and adapting visual outputs based on device capabilities and a state of the device. in some embodiments, a computer system manages whether an external electronic device is configurable to be available for a first media playback function. in some embodiments, a computer system selective causes an external electronic device to respond to a request to perform a media playback operation. in some embodiments, an electronic device adapts visual outputs based on device capabilities and a state of the device.[[Category:H04M1/72415]][[Category:G06F3/0482]][[Category:H04M1/72412]][[Category:H04M1/72454]][[Category:H04M1/72463]][[Category:CPC_H04M1/72415]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291917. Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Updating a Background for Home and Wake Screen User Interfaces_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Christopher I. Wilson of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Pedro Mari of Santa Cruz CA (US) for apple inc., Richard D. Lyons of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Teofila Connor of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Giancarlo Yerkes of Menlo Park CA (US) for apple inc., Gregory Apodaca of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Vitalii Kramar of Mountain View CA (US) for apple inc., Gregg S. Suzuki of Daly City CA (US) for apple inc., Robert Garcia, III of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Philip A. Ward of Los Gatos CA (US) for apple inc., Stephen O. Lemay of Palo Alto CA (US) for apple inc., Andre Souza Dos Santos of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Cas G. Lemmens of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Alan Dye of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Bilal S. Sayed Ahmad of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Jussi-Pekka Mantere of Mountain View CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04M1/72427, G06F3/0482, G06F3/04845, H04M1/72463, H04M1/72469

CPC Code(s): H04M1/72427




Abstract: a method includes: while displaying a wake screen with a first media item as a background and foreground objects displayed over the first media item, detecting first user input that corresponds to a request to display a media gallery; in response to detecting the first user input, ceasing display of the foreground objects; detecting a second user input that corresponds to a request to navigate through media items in the media gallery; in response to detecting the second user input, replacing the first media item with a second media item in the media gallery; detecting a third input that corresponds to a request to dismiss the media gallery; and, in response to detecting the third user input, redisplaying the foreground objects on the display device over a media item from the media gallery that is selected as the background for the wake screen.[[Category:H04M1/72427]][[Category:G06F3/0482]][[Category:G06F3/04845]][[Category:H04M1/72463]][[Category:H04M1/72469]][[Category:CPC_H04M1/72427]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291944. VIDEO APPLICATION GRAPHICAL EFFECTS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Nicolas V. SCAPEL of London  (GB) for apple inc., Jae Woo CHANG of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Jingfang CHEN of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Craig M. FEDERIGHI of Los Altos Hills CA (US) for apple inc., John O. LOUCH of Boulder CO (US) for apple inc., Johnnie B. MANZARI of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Fiona P. O'LEARY of Palo Alto CA (US) for apple inc., Raymond S. SEPULVEDA of Portland OR (US) for apple inc., Samuel M. WEINIG of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Chun Kin Minor WONG of Portland OR (US) for apple inc., Giancarlo YERKES of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Adrian ZUMBRUNNEN of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04N7/15, G06F3/01, G06T13/80, G06V40/20, H04N5/262

CPC Code(s): H04N7/152




Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for displaying graphical effects in a video application. in some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying graphical effects during a real-time communication session are described. in some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for sharing content during a real-time communication session are described. in some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying graphical effects in multiple video applications are described. in some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for framing a subject in a representation of the field of view of one or more camera sensors is described.[[Category:H04N7/15]][[Category:G06F3/01]][[Category:G06T13/80]][[Category:G06V40/20]][[Category:H04N5/262]][[Category:CPC_H04N7/152]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240291953. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANAGING SPATIAL STATES AND DISPLAY MODES IN MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSIONS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Joseph P. CERRA of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Hayden J. LEE of Mountain View CA (US) for apple inc., Willem MATTELAER of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Miao REN of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04N13/111, H04N13/275

CPC Code(s): H04N13/111




Abstract: some examples of the disclosure are directed to systems and methods for facilitating display of content and avatars in a multi-communication session including a first electronic device and a second electronic device. in some examples, the first electronic device presents a computer-generated environment including an avatar corresponding to a user of the second electronic device and a first object, wherein the computer-generated environment is presented based on a first set of display parameters satisfying a first set of criteria, including a spatial parameter for the user of the second electronic device, a spatial parameter for the first object, and a display mode parameter for the first object. in response to detecting a change in one or more of the first set of display parameters, the first electronic device updates presentation of the computer-generated environment in accordance with the one or more changes of the first set of display parameters.[[Category:H04N13/111]][[Category:H04N13/275]][[Category:CPC_H04N13/111]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292034. REPRESENTATION OF SMALL IMAGES IN CONDENSED HIGH EFFICIENCY IMAGE FILE-STYLE ENCAPSULATION FORMATS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Leo BARNES of HÃ¶Ã¶r  (SE) for apple inc., Davide CONCION of Campbell CA (US) for apple inc., David W. SINGER of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc., Dimitri PODBORSKI of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04N19/70, G06T7/90, G06T9/00

CPC Code(s): H04N19/70




Abstract: embodiments of the present disclosure provide a heif-based encapsulation technique that is optimized for delivery of small images over communication networks, such as the internet. in such applications, the coded image content may have a small content payload, the spatial area of the image is small as compared to the range of image sizes that heif otherwise supports, and the image may contain only a limited number of representations. according to these embodiments, overhead signaling for these images may be condensed into a distinct box that is distinguishable from other types of heif boxes by its character code. the box may be a self-contained unit that contains both the overhead signaling and the coded content of the image itself.[[Category:H04N19/70]][[Category:G06T7/90]][[Category:G06T9/00]][[Category:CPC_H04N19/70]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292114. LENS FLARE DETECTION CIRCUIT USING RAW IMAGE_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Muge Wang of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04N23/88, H04N23/71, H04N23/76, H04N25/703

CPC Code(s): H04N23/88




Abstract: embodiments relate to identifying locations in an image where a green ghost is likely to occur by processing a raw version of the image. a block of pixels in the raw image is extracted and then each pixel value in the block is compared with a threshold value of a corresponding color channel. the compared results are then processed to generate bright light information for the block, indicating whether the green ghost is likely to be present at a location of the image diagonally opposed to the location of the block in the image relative to an optical center of an image sensor. by processing the raw image without subsequent processing prone to introducing artifacts and creating false positive, a likely location of the green orb or green ghost may be more accurately identified.[[Category:H04N23/88]][[Category:H04N23/71]][[Category:H04N23/76]][[Category:H04N25/703]][[Category:CPC_H04N23/88]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292139. Ultrasonic Particle Reduction System for an Acoustic Micro-Valve_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Scott C. Grinker of Belmont CA (US) for apple inc., Gokhan Hatipoglu of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Peter C. Hrudey of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04R1/02, B81B7/00

CPC Code(s): H04R1/028




Abstract: a portable electronic device comprising: an enclosure having an enclosure wall that forms an interior chamber containing a transducer and a valve operable to open or close a vent to the interior chamber; and a particle removal mechanism coupled to the valve that is operable to drive particles away from the valve upon application of a current.[[Category:H04R1/02]][[Category:B81B7/00]][[Category:CPC_H04R1/028]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292143. Force-Activated Earphone_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Nahid Harjee of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Brian R. Twehues of Campbell CA (US) for apple inc., Teera Songatikamas of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Aonan Li of Berkeley CA (US) for apple inc., Travis N. Owens of Lakeway TX (US) for apple inc., Kyle J. Campiotti of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04R1/10, G06F3/044

CPC Code(s): H04R1/1041




Abstract: an earphone includes a speaker housing; a speaker positioned in the speaker housing; a stem extending from the speaker housing, the stem defining an input surface; a conductive object disposed within the stem; a flexible circuit positioned between the stem and the conductive object; a member positioned between the flexible circuit and the conductive object operable to allow the flexible circuit to move with respect to the stem; a force sensor electrode disposed within the flexible circuit; and a controller operable to determine an input to the earphone using a change in capacitance detected using the force sensor electrode, the change in capacitance corresponding to a non-binary amount of a force applied to the input surface. in some examples, the earphone further includes a touch sensor electrode disposed within the flexible circuit.[[Category:H04R1/10]][[Category:G06F3/044]][[Category:CPC_H04R1/1041]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292149. ENVIRONMENT-DEPENDENT AUDIO PROCESSING FOR AUDIO DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Prateek MURGAI of Cupertino CA (US) for apple inc., Fatos MYFTARI of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Sarthak KHANAL of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Sean A. RAMPRASHAD of Los Altos CA (US) for apple inc., Steven J. VAN KUYK of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04R3/00, H04R1/10

CPC Code(s): H04R3/002




Abstract: implementations of the subject technology provide systems and methods for providing environment-based audio processing for audio devices. environment-based audio processing may include identifying an environmental condition in a physical environment of an audio device, and deactivating one or more digital signal processors and/or neural networks based on the environmental condition.[[Category:H04R3/00]][[Category:H04R1/10]][[Category:CPC_H04R3/002]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292151. DISTRIBUTED AUDIO PROCESSING FOR AUDIO DEVICES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Sorin V. DUSAN of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Andreas KOUTROUVELIS of Los Gatos CA (US) for apple inc., Sungyub D. Yoo of Dublin CA (US) for apple inc., Sarthak Khanal of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Tony S. VERMA of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04R3/00, G10L21/0216, G10L21/0264, H04R1/10

CPC Code(s): H04R3/005




Abstract: implementations of the subject technology provide systems and methods for providing distributed audio processing for audio devices. distributed audio processing may include encoding signals from multiple microphones and/or sensors, such as at a headphone or an earbud, and decoding and processing the signals on host, source, or companion device. distributed audio processing may also include deactivating one or more digital signal processors and/or neural networks based on an operational mode of an audio device or based on a processing capability of a companion device.[[Category:H04R3/00]][[Category:G10L21/0216]][[Category:G10L21/0264]][[Category:H04R1/10]][[Category:CPC_H04R3/005]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292157. Air Motion Transformer Transducer with Closed-Circuit Magnet Motor System_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Onur I. Ilkorur of Santa Clara CA (US) for apple inc., Christopher Wilk of Los Gatos CA (US) for apple inc., Martial A. Rousseau of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04R23/00, H05K5/00

CPC Code(s): H04R23/00




Abstract: a transducer assembly comprising: an air motion transformer having a magnet assembly operable to provide a magnetic field and a folded diaphragm having conductive traces and operable to expand or contract in a first direction and emit a sound in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a ferromagnetic assembly comprising a number of fixed members arranged within folds of the folded diaphragm to provide a closed loop magnetic circuit that drives the expansion or contraction of the folded diaphragm.[[Category:H04R23/00]][[Category:H05K5/00]][[Category:CPC_H04R23/00]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292175. Audio System and Method of Determining Audio Filter Based on Device Position_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Vignesh Ganapathi Subramanian of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Antti J. Vanne of Kuopio  (FI) for apple inc., Olivier Soares of Oakland CA (US) for apple inc., Andrew R. Harvey of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Martin E. Johnson of Los Gatos CA (US) for apple inc., Theo Auclair of San Francisco CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04S7/00, H04R5/033, H04R5/04

CPC Code(s): H04S7/304




Abstract: an audio system and a method of determining an audio filter based on a position of an audio device of the audio system, are described. the audio system receives an image of the audio device being worn by a user and determines, based on the image and a known geometric relationship between a datum on the audio device and an electroacoustic transducer of the audio device, a relative position between the electroacoustic transducer and an anatomical feature of the user. the audio filter is determined based on the relative position. the audio filter can be applied to an audio input signal to render spatialized sound to the user through the electroacoustic transducer, or the audio filter can be applied to a microphone input signal to capture speech of the user by the electroacoustic transducer. other aspects are also described and claimed.[[Category:H04S7/00]][[Category:H04R5/033]][[Category:H04R5/04]][[Category:CPC_H04S7/304]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292269. CONCATENATED PHYSICAL LAYER CONVERGENCE PROTOCOL (PLCP) PROTOCOL DATA UNITS (PDUS)_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Tianyu Wu of Fremont CA (US) for apple inc., Ahmad Reza Hedayat of Carlsbad CA (US) for apple inc., Anuj Batra of Redwood City CA (US) for apple inc., Jarkko L. Kneckt of Los Gatos CA (US) for apple inc., Jinjing Jiang of San Jose CA (US) for apple inc., Lochan Verma of Danville CA (US) for apple inc., Oren Shani of Saratoga CA (US) for apple inc., Qi Wang of Sunnyvale CA (US) for apple inc., Su Khiong Yong of Palo Alto CA (US) for apple inc., Yong Liu of Campbell CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04W28/06

CPC Code(s): H04W28/065




Abstract: disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable medium to perform operations including obtaining data for transmission to a receiver; and generating a first component physical layer convergence protocol (plcp) protocol data unit (ppdu) of a plurality of component ppdus of a concatenated (c-ppdu), where the first component ppdu is directed to the receiver and includes at least a portion of the data.[[Category:H04W28/06]][[Category:CPC_H04W28/065]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[20240292327. POWER SAVE IN OVERLOADED WIRELESS TRANSMISSIONS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)]]

Inventor(s): Lochan VERMA of Danville CA (US) for apple inc., Yong LIU of Campbell CA (US) for apple inc., Tianyu WU of Monterey CA (US) for apple inc.

IPC Code(s): H04W52/02

CPC Code(s): H04W52/0225




Abstract: some aspects of this disclosure include apparatuses and methods for implementing power consumption mitigation techniques for downlink transmission of a high priority payload in wireless communication networks. for example, an electronic device includes a transceiver and a processor. the processor is configured to receive, using the transceiver and from a second electronic device, a preamble associated with a first payload. the processor is further configured to determine, based at least on the preamble, that a second payload is to be received. the processor is further configured to receive, from the second electronic device, an overload marker symbol (oms) and determine, based at least on the oms, whether the second payload is to be received following the oms. the processor is further configured to transition the transceiver to, or maintain the transceiver in, an awake state in response to determining that the second payload is to be received following the oms.[[Category:H04W52/02]][[Category:CPC_H04W52/0225]][[Category:apple inc.]]



[[Apple Inc. patent applications on August 29th, 2024]]



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