Apple Inc. patent applications on 2025-05-15

Patent Applications by Apple Inc. on May 15th, 2025

Apple Inc.: 82 patent applications

Apple Inc. has applied for patents in the areas of G06F3/04883 (for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text, 4), G11C11/4023 (STATIC STORES (semiconductor memory devices ), 2), G06F3/0485 (Scrolling or panning, 2), G06F3/016 ({Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user}, 2), G06F3/0482 (Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus, 2), H04M1/72415 (for remote control of appliances, 1), H04N19/124 (Quantisation, 1), H04N19/119 (Adaptive subdivision aspects, e.g. subdivision of a picture into rectangular or non-rectangular coding blocks, 1), H04N9/3138 (Projection devices for colour picture display {, e.g. using electronic spatial light modulators [ESLM]}, 1), H04M1/72469 (for operating the device by selecting functions from two or more displayed items, e.g. menus or icons, 1)

With keywords such as: device, electronic, include, configured, such, fabric, strap, attach, wristwatch, head-mounted in patent application abstracts.

Top Inventors:

• Daniel A. Podhajny of Morgan Hill CA US (1 patents)
• Francois R. Jacob of Sunnyvale CA US (1 patents)
• Aled Hywel WILLIAMS of Llandeilo GB (1 patents)
• David Chance GRAHAM of Columbus OH US (1 patents)
• Christopher WILSON of San Francisco CA US (3 patents)

Patent Applications by Apple Inc.

20250151856. A STRAP MAY INCLUDE FABRIC AND MAY BE CO_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a strap may include fabric and may be configured to attach an electronic device such as a wristwatch or head-mounted device to a user's body. the fabric strap may include a closing mechanism that attaches a first fabric portion of the strap to a second fabric portion of the strap. the closing mechanism may include a first array of posts on the first fabric portion and a second array of posts on the second fabric portion. the first array of posts may engage with the second array of posts to attach the first fabric portion to the second fabric portion. the posts may be printed on the fabric using additive manufacturing equipment, which allows the closing mechanism to be integrated into the fabric. each post may include a rigid core and soft covering that deforms when the posts are engaged.

20250153004. THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE GENERALLY RELATES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to navigating, viewing, and sharing activity and workout data and interacting with workout and/or activity applications. in some examples, scrolling of activity data is based on the content being displayed. in some examples, friends' activity data may be viewed. in some examples, a notification and workout data for a friend's completed workout is received and displayed. in some example, the activity data received from friends is viewed and managed. in some examples, workout data for a multi-segment workout is displayed in a three-dimensional stack on a map. in some examples, a workout application operates in a limited mode until a touch input is received with a characteristic intensity that is greater than a threshold intensity.

20250155565. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY INCLUDE WIRELES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may include wireless circuitry having a set of two or more antennas coupled to voltage standing wave ratio (vswr) sensors. the vswr sensors may gather vswr measurements from radio-frequency signals transmitted using the set of antennas. the antennas may be disposed on one or more substrates and/or may be formed from conductive portions of a housing. control circuitry may process the vswr measurements to identify the ranges between each of the antennas in the set of antennas and an external object. the control circuitry may process the ranges to identify an angular location of the external object with respect to the device. the control circuitry may adjust subsequent communications based, adjust the direction of a signal beam produced by a phased antenna array, identify a user input, or perform any other desired operations based on the angular location.

20250155761. TO MINIMIZE THE WIDTH OF A NON-LIGHT-EMI_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: to minimize the width of a non-light-emitting border region around an opening in the active area, data lines may be stacked in the border region. data line portions may be formed using three metal layers in three different planes within the border region. a metal layer that forms a positive power signal distribution path in the active area may serve as a data line portion in the border region. a metal layer may be added in the border region to serve as a data line portion in the border region. data line signals may also be provided to pixels on both sides of an opening in the active area using supplemental data line paths. a supplemental data line path may be routed through the active area of the display to electrically connect data line segments on opposing sides of an opening within the display.

20250155909. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY INCLUDE WIRELES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may include wireless circuitry having digital-to-analog converters, filters, mixers, and current buffers disposed between the filters and the mixers. the current buffers may provide proper resistance termination for the filters. the current buffers may include current mirrors formed from diode-connected n-type transistors and diode-connected p-type transistors, which collectively provide a linear input resistance. the current mirrors may receive a high voltage from a voltage regulator having a replica current mirror and proportional-to-absolute-temperature current sources.

20250155921. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDES A FIRST DI_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device includes a first display portion, a second display portion, and a hinge connecting the first display portion to the second display portion. the electronic device displays, on the first display portion, a calendar application. the electronic device receives a request to display information about a first event that is associated with the calendar application. the electronic device, in response to receiving the request, displays on the first display portion event details for the first event. the event details include a start time and an end time for the first event. the electronic device displays, on the second display portion, an affordance for navigating the calendar application. the affordance indicates a range of time that at least includes the start time and the end time.

20250155931. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY BE PROVIDED WIT_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may be provided with a display. the display may have a flexible display layer covered by a protective display cover layer. the flexible display layer may be an organic light-emitting diode display layer or other layer with a flexible substrate. the flexible display layer may have a central region with peripheral edges. the central region may be rectangular, may be octagonal, or may have other shapes. strip-shaped protrusions may extend along each of the peripheral edges of the central region. the strip-shaped protrusions may be bent to provide the protrusions with curved surface profiles. the display cover layer may have a cushion shape with bowed edges that overlap parts of the strip-shaped protrusions, may have curved inner and outer surfaces and/or planar surfaces, may have rounded corners with compound curvature, may have edges with curved surface profiles, and/or may have other configurations.

20250155968. SOME IMPLEMENTATIONS PROVIDE IMPROVED US_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: some implementations provide improved user interfaces for interacting with a virtual environment. the virtual environment is presented by a display of a first device having an image sensor. the first device uses the image sensor to determine a relative position and orientation of a second device based on a marker displayed on a display of the second device. the first device uses the determined relative position of the second device to display a representation of the second device including virtual content in place of the marker.

20250155981. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IS CONFIGURED TO PR_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device is configured to provide haptic feedback to a user based on an input action associated with an input device. the electronic device includes a haptic engine operably connected to a processing device. the haptic engine includes an electromagnetic actuator that detects an input action associated with the input device. the electromagnetic actuator also produces a haptic output in response to the detection of the input action.

20250155983. IN SOME IMPLEMENTATIONS, A COMPUTING DEV_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some implementations, a computing device can be configured to automatically turn off notifications when generating a notification would cause a disturbance or be unwanted by a user. the device can be configured with quiet hours during which notifications that would otherwise be generated by the computing device can be suppressed. in some implementations, quiet hours can be configured as a time period with a start time and an end time. in some implementations, quiet hours can be derived from application data. for example, calendar data, alarm clock data, map data, etc. can be used to determine when quiet hours should be enforced. in some implementations, the device can be configured with exceptions to quiet hour notification suppression. in some implementations, the user can identify contacts to which the quiet hours notification suppression should not be applied.

20250155988. IN SOME IMPLEMENTATIONS, A METHOD INCLUD_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some implementations, a method includes: obtaining uncorrected hand tracking data; obtaining a depth map associated with a physical environment; identifying a position of a portion of the finger within the physical environment based on the depth map and the uncorrected hand tracking data; performing spatial depth smoothing on a region of the depth map adjacent to the position of the portion of the finger; and generating corrected hand tracking data by performing point of view (pov) correction on the uncorrected hand tracking data based on the spatially depth smoothed region of the depth map adjacent to the portion of the finger.

20250156025. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A DISPLAY AND _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device with a display and a fingerprint sensor displays a fingerprint enrollment interface and detects, on the fingerprint sensor, a plurality of finger gestures performed with a finger. the device collects fingerprint information from the plurality of finger gestures performed with the finger. after collecting the fingerprint information, the device determines whether the collected fingerprint information is sufficient to enroll a fingerprint of the finger. when the collected fingerprint information for the finger is sufficient to enroll the fingerprint of the finger, the device enrolls the fingerprint of the finger with the device. when the collected fingerprint information for the finger is not sufficient to enroll the fingerprint of the finger, the device displays a message in the fingerprint enrollment interface prompting a user to perform one or more additional finger gestures on the fingerprint sensor with the finger.

20250156031. IN SOME EMBODIMENTS, A COMPUTER SYSTEM D_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some embodiments, a computer system displays a caption for a media item at different depths depending on the depth of the portion of the media item over which the caption is displayed. in some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface element that includes information associated with the media item at different locations relative to the media item depending on attention of the user. in some embodiments, a computer system displays a user interface element that includes information associated with the media item with different visual appearances depending on visual characteristics of the portion of the media item over which the user interface element is displayed.

20250156033. METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS, INCLUDI_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for presenting user interface elements. a first page of one or more user interface elements is presented on a touch-sensitive display. each of the user interface elements corresponds to a respective application. a gesture performed on the touch-sensitive display is detected. in response to the detected gesture, a second page of one or more user interface elements is presented on the touch-sensitive display.

20250156035. SOME EMBODIMENTS PROVIDE A METHOD FOR A _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: some embodiments provide a method for a document viewing application. while displaying a sequence of selectable items that each correspond to a different document in a sequence of documents, the method receives selection of an item corresponding to a particular document in the sequence. the method retrieves a first set of content for displaying at least a portion of the particular document. after the first set of content is retrieved and displayed, the method retrieves content for displaying documents surrounding the particular document in the sequence of documents such that the content is available if input is received to display one of the documents surrounding the particular document in the sequence.

20250156036. IN SOME EMBODIMENTS, AN ELECTRONIC DEVIC_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some embodiments, an electronic device presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing application. in some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates browsing of media from different media applications based on category of media (e.g., movies, television shows, etc.). in some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates setup of a unified media browsing application that presents media items from different media applications in a unified media browsing user interface. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays multiple episodes of a collection of episodic content (e.g., a television series) in a user interface for the collection of episodic content. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays representations of, and provides access to, live-event media items accessible on the electronic device.

20250156051. IN SOME EMBODIMENTS, A DEVICE DISPLAYS F_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some embodiments, a device displays functionality information in response to receiving an indication of a first input for which a contact meets functionality display criteria. in some embodiments, a device generates a user interface that includes a navigation bar including images from different positions in a respective content item, and a representation of an adjacent content item. in some embodiments, a device moves a selection-indicator in a user interface by a predefined amount in response to receiving an indication of a first input that meets unitary movement criteria. in some embodiments, a device interprets movement of a contact of an input based at least in part on a grip of a user. in some embodiments, a device displays a plurality of character selection options when a text entry field is not tolerant of character ambiguity and a first input corresponds to a plurality of candidate characters.

20250156059. USER INTERFACE NAVIGATION ON A PERSONAL _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: user interface navigation on a personal electronics device based on movements of a crown is disclosed. the device can select an appropriate level of information arranged along a z-axis for display based on crown movement. the navigation can be based on an angular velocity of the crown.

20250156060. REDUCED-SIZE USER INTERFACES FOR PROVIDI_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: reduced-size user interfaces for providing weather information are disclosed. at an electronic device with a touch-sensitive display, indications of a location and a temperature at the location may be displayed. in some examples, a user may provide input through a touch on the touch-sensitive display and/or through a rotation of a rotatable input mechanism to display additional weather information, such as weather information for another location, another temperature, another time, and so forth. in some examples, the device may obtain data representing an upcoming activity, determine whether the activity is to begin within a threshold amount of time, and display weather information based on the upcoming activity. in some examples, the device may display an affordance at a position to indicate the time of day for which a weather condition is provided.

20250156066. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE, IN RESPONSE TO DET_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device, in response to detecting an input that includes a combination of eye movement and finger movement: processes the input with a first gesture recognizer for an operating system application; and processes the input with a second gesture recognizer for a first software application, distinct from the operating system application. if the first gesture recognizer recognizes the input, based on the combination of eye movement and finger movement, the electronic device performs an operation defined by the operating system application and transitions the second gesture recognizer into an event impossible state. if the second gesture recognizer recognizes the input, the electronic device delays performance of an operation defined by the first software application for the input until the first gesture recognizer indicates that the input does not match the gesture definition of the first gesture recognizer.

20250156067. A METHOD FOR PERFORMING MULTI-TOUCH (MT)_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a method for performing multi-touch (mt) data fusion is disclosed in which multiple touch inputs occurring at about the same time are received to generating first touch data. secondary sense data can then be combined with the first touch data to perform operations on an electronic device. the first touch data and the secondary sense data can be time-aligned and interpreted in a time-coherent manner. the first touch data can be refined in accordance with the secondary sense data, or alternatively, the secondary sense data can be interpreted in accordance with the first touch data. additionally, the first touch data and the secondary sense data can be combined to create a new command.

20250156068. A METHOD INCLUDES DISPLAYING, ON A DISPL_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a method includes displaying, on a display, first content and a representation of second content associated with the first content. the method includes detecting, via one or more input devices, a user input at a location of the representation of the second content. the method includes, in response to detecting the user input at the location of the representation of the second content, in accordance with a determination that the user input includes a stylus contact, displaying, on the display, a drawing user interface including the second content and a toolbar region with a plurality of drawing tool selection affordances. the method includes, in response to detecting the user input at the location of the representation of the second content, in accordance with a determination that the user input does not include a stylus contact, forgoing display of the drawing user interface.

20250156069. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING INPUT _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: methods and systems for providing input to a computing device based on a single contact scaling gesture are provided. a scaling gesture can be performed on a touch-sensitive panel to zoom in or out of a displayed image, for example. one example of a scaling gesture can include two touch contacts moving towards or away from each other. a single contact scaling gesture can include selecting a scaling command based on a first touch input being held for a predetermined duration of time, or based on other criteria. once the scaling command has been selected, subsequent touch input can determine both a scaling factor and a scaling direction of the scaling command.

20250156298. IN SOME EMBODIMENTS, AN ELECTRONIC DEVIC_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some embodiments, an electronic device presents indications of usage metrics for the device. in some embodiments, an electronic device sets, configures and/or enforces device usage limits. in some embodiments, an electronic device limits access to certain applications during certain periods of time. in some embodiments, an electronic device suppresses auxiliary functions of certain applications when an application usage limit or restriction criteria associated with those applications is reached. in some embodiments, an electronic device manages restriction settings with permission optionally provided by another electronic device.

20250156516. THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE GENERALLY RELATES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to enrolling a biometric feature for use with a peripheral device. while a computer system is connected to an external device, the computer system receives a first request to enroll a biometric feature. in response to receiving the request and in accordance with a determination that the request satisfies a first set of one or more criteria, the computer system displays a user interface object prompting a user to provide an authorization input to one or more input devices physically connected to the computer system. while displaying the first user interface object, the computer system receives user input. in response to receiving the user input and in accordance with a determination that the user input includes the authentication input, the computer system initiates a process to enroll the biometric feature using a biometric sensor that is integrated with the external device.

20250156706. THE SUBJECT TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES FOR PSEU_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: the subject technology provides for pseudo random projection for machine learning compression. an apparatus determines a first data structure comprising pseudo random values and a second data structure comprising one or more learned values based on a target compression ratio of a first dimension associated with a first weight matrix to a second dimension. the apparatus generates the second weight matrix comprising the second data structure and a seed value associated with the first data structure. the second weight matrix may be generated based at least in part on the pseudo random values and the one or more learned values. the second weight matrix is a compressed version of the first weight matrix based on the target compression ratio. the apparatus also trains a neural network with the second weight matrix to produce a trained machine learning model.

20250156985. IN SOME IMPLEMENTATIONS, A METHOD INCLUD_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some implementations, a method includes: determining a complexity value for first image data associated with of a physical environment that corresponds to a first time period; determining an estimated composite setup time based on the complexity value for the first image data and virtual content for compositing with the first image data; in accordance with a determination that the estimated composite setup time exceeds the threshold time: forgoing rendering the virtual content from the perspective that corresponds to the camera pose of the device relative to the physical environment during the first time period; and compositing a previous render of the virtual content for a previous time period with the first image data to generate the graphical environment for the first time period.

20250157136. IN SOME EMBODIMENTS, AN ELECTRONIC DEVIC_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some embodiments, an electronic device enhances a two-dimensional drawing. in some embodiments, an electronic device manipulates an object in a three-dimensional environment. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays a contextual menu or moving an object in a three-dimensional environment. in some embodiments, an electronic device moves an object in a three-dimensional environment by an amount based on the distance of the object from the user. in some embodiments, an electronic device scans a real world object. in some embodiments, an electronic device manipulates a distant object.

20250157147. ASPECTS OF THE SUBJECT TECHNOLOGY PROVID_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: aspects of the subject technology provide efficient rendering of three-dimensional scenes, including static or mostly static three-dimensional scenes. the efficient rendering may be achieved by providing a mesh atlas that helps to reduce the number of transparent pixels in a scene that are rendered, facilitate use of gpu depth testing to avoid rendering occluded pixels that are later replaced by opaque foreground pixels, and/or facilitate compact packing of image objects into an atlas. the mesh atlas can be generated in advance, and used at rendering time, for efficient rendering of a three-dimensional scene from a current point of view of a user.

20250157163. A COMPUTER SYSTEM DISPLAYS A FIRST USER _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a computer system displays a first user interface object with a first surface at a first position, that when activated by a user input meeting first criteria, causes performance of a first operation. while displaying the first user interface, the computer system detects first movement of a hand, and in response, in accordance with a determination that the first movement of the hand meets second criteria without meeting the first criteria, the computer system deforms the first surface of the first user interface object at the first position, including moving a first portion of the first surface relative to a second portion of the first surface, without performing the first operation. a location of the hand corresponds to a location at least a first threshold distance from the first position.

20250157369. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY HAVE A DISPLAY _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may have a display and a camera. control circuitry in the device can gather information on a user's point of gaze using a gaze tracking system and other sensors, can gather information on the real-world image such as information on content, motion, and other image attributes by analyzing the real-world image, can gather user vision information such as user acuity, contrast sensitivity, field of view, and geometrical distortions, can gather user input such as user preferences and user mode selection commands, and can gather other input. based on the point-of-gaze information and/or other gathered information, the control circuitry can display the real-world image and supplemental information on the display. the supplemental information can include augmentations such as icons, text labels, and other computer-generated text and graphics overlaid on the real world image and can include enhanced image content such as magnified portions of the real-world image.

20250157370. A HEAD MOUNTABLE DEVICE INCLUDES A FRONT_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a head mountable device includes a front cover defining an external forward facing surface and a nasal bridge, a first rearward facing display, a second rearward facing display, a first forward facing camera, a second forward facing camera, and a controller electrically coupled to the first forward facing camera, the second forward facing camera, the first rearward facing display, and the second rearward facing display. the nasal bridge is disposed between the first forward facing camera and the second forward facing camera and the controller is configured to cause mixed reality video pass-through from the first forward facing camera to the first rearward facing display including a first image and from the second forward facing camera to the second rearward facing display including a second image.

20250157378. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY INCLUDE AN ELEC_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may include an electronic display having display pixels and pixel drive circuitry that selects an analog voltage for the display pixels based on a first gray-to-voltage mapping and display image data that is based on compensated image data. the electronic display may also include image processing circuitry that receives input image data in a gray level domain, converts the input image data to a voltage domain based on a second gray-to-voltage mapping different from the first, and applies voltage compensations to voltage levels of the input image data in the voltage domain to generate compensated voltage data. the image processing circuitry may also convert the compensated voltage data from the voltage domain to the gray level domain to generate the compensated image data based on a voltage-to-gray mapping that is the inverse of the first gray-to-voltage mapping.

20250157443. SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR VOICE _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: systems, devices, and methods for voice over music recording are provided. a person may sing along with music being output into the physical environment of the person by a loudspeaker. one or more microphones may be used to record both the voice of the person singing, and the music output by the speaker. an electronic device may cancel the portion of the microphone signals containing the music output by the speaker, and remix the voice of the person with digital audio content corresponding to the music.

Abstract: an acoustic device comprising: an enclosure defining an acoustic port and an acoustic pathway between the acoustic port and a transducer coupled to the enclosure; and an array of attenuators acoustically coupled to the acoustic pathway to absorb ultrasonic acoustic waves.

20250157467. AN EXAMPLE PROCESS INCLUDES WHILE AN ELE_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an example process includes while an electronic device is engaged in a communication session with external device(s): receiving, from a first user of the electronic device, input to invoke a first digital assistant; receiving, from the first user, a natural language input corresponding to a task; in accordance with invoking the first digital assistant, generating, by the first digital assistant, a prompt for further user input about the task; transmitting, to the external device(s), the prompt for further user input about the task; after transmitting the prompt for further user input, receiving, from an external device of the external device(s), a response to the prompt for further user input; initiating, by the first digital assistant, based on the response and information corresponding to the first user stored on the electronic device, the task; and transmitting, to the external device(s), an output indicative of the initiated task.

20250157520. IN AN EMBODIMENT, A MEMORY SYSTEM MAY IN_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in an embodiment, a memory system may include at least two types of dram, which differ in at least one characteristic. for example, one dram type may be a high density dram, while another dram type may have lower density but may also have lower latency and higher bandwidth than the first dram type. dram of the first type may be on one or more first integrated circuits and dram of the second type may be on one or more second integrated circuits. in an embodiment, the first and second integrated circuits may be coupled together in a stack. the second integrated circuit may include a physical layer circuit to couple to other circuitry (e.g., an integrated circuit having a memory controller, such as a system on a chip (soc)), and the physical layer circuit may be shared by the dram in the first integrated circuits.

20250157521. IN AN EMBODIMENT, A MEMORY SYSTEM MAY IN_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in an embodiment, a memory system may include at least two types of dram, which differ in at least one characteristic. for example, one dram type may be a high density dram, while another dram type may have lower density but may also have lower latency and higher bandwidth than the first dram type. dram of the first type may be on one or more first integrated circuits and dram of the second type may be on one or more second integrated circuits. in an embodiment, the first and second integrated circuits may be coupled together in a stack. the second integrated circuit may include a physical layer circuit to couple to other circuitry (e.g., an integrated circuit having a memory controller, such as a system on a chip (soc)), and the physical layer circuit may be shared by the dram in the first integrated circuits.

20250157646. THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE RELATES TO AGGREG_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: the present disclosure relates to aggregating and sharing wellness data. the wellness data can be received by a user device from any number of sensors external or internal to the user device, from a user manually entering the wellness data, or from other users or entities. the user device can securely store the wellness data on the user device and transmit the wellness data to be stored on a remote database. a user of the device can share some or all of the wellness data with friends, relatives, caregivers, healthcare providers, or the like. the user device can further display a user's wellness data in an aggregated view of different types of wellness data. wellness data of other users can also be viewed if authorizations from those users have been received.

20250157730. AN INDUCTOR IS DISCLOSED, INCLUDING A FI_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an inductor is disclosed, including a first wire, a non-conductive material, and a shell. the non-conductive material may cover the first wire, with a portion of each end of the first wire uncovered. the shell may include a top portion and a bottom portion and include at least one magnetized layer and at least one gap between the first portion and the second portion. the shell may also surround a portion of the non-conductive material.

20250157936. MULTI-CHIP MODULES AND METHODS OF FABRIC_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: multi-chip modules and methods of fabrication are described. the mcm may include a plurality of dies in which die-to-die routing can be partitioned within multiple metal routing layers for shorter die-to-die routings, while longer die-to-die routing can be routed primarily in a single metal routing layer. the plurality of dies may also be arranged in a spaced apart relationship to accommodate additional wiring area, while preserving direct routing areas for the longer die-to-die routing.

20250157939. MULTIPLE COMPONENT PACKAGE STRUCTURES AR_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: multiple component package structures are described in which an interposer chiplet is integrated to provide fine routing between components. in an embodiment, the interposer chiplet and a plurality of conductive vias are encapsulated in an encapsulation layer. a first plurality of terminals of the first and second components may be in electrical connection with the plurality of conductive pillars and a second plurality of terminals of first and second components may be in electrical connection with the interposer chiplet.

20250157940. STITCHED DIE STRUCTURES, AND METHODS FOR_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: stitched die structures, and methods for interconnecting die are described. in an embodiment, a stitched die structure includes a semiconductor substrate that includes a first die area of a first die and a second die area of a second die separate from the first die area. a back-end-of-the-line (beol) build-up structure spans over the first die area and the second die area, and includes a first metallic seal directly over a first peripheral area of the first die area, a second metallic seal directly over a second peripheral area of the second die area, and a die-to-die routing extending through the first metallic seal and the second metallic seal to electrically connect the first die to the second die.

20250157991. STITCHED DIE PACKAGING TECHNIQUES AND ST_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: stitched die packaging techniques and structures are described in which reconstituted chips are formed using wafer reconstitution and die-stitching techniques. in an embodiment, a chip includes a reconstituted chip-level back end of the line (beol) build-up structure to connect a die set embedded in an inorganic gap fill material.

20250158008. A BATTERY ELECTRODE MATCHING SYSTEM INCL_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a battery electrode matching system includes one or more sensors configured to detect a first characteristic of a first electrode and a second characteristic of a second electrode, one or more signature applicators configured to mark the first electrode with a first signature and the second electrode with a second signature, and memory circuitry. the memory circuitry is configured to store a first profile corresponding to the first electrode, the first profile including first data indicative of the first characteristic and the first signature. the memory circuitry is also configured to store a second profile corresponding to the second electrode, the second profile including second data indicative of the second characteristic and the second signature.

20250158268. TWO SHOT KNUCKLES INCLUDE A FIRST SHOT C_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: two shot knuckles include a first shot component and a second shot component. both shot components are composed of different dielectric materials, where the first shot is composed of a relatively high strength structural material and the second is composed of a cosmetic material. the first shot component can physically couple two conductive sections together by interfacing with a coupling structure of that section. the first shot component includes second shot retaining regions and a cosmetic region. the second shot component occupies the cosmetic region and anchors itself to the first shot component using the second shot retaining regions. the second shot may be the only part of the two-shot knuckle visible to a user of an electronic device and can exhibit any desired color.

20250158339. CONNECTOR STRUCTURES THAT CAN BE READILY_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: connector structures that can be readily manufactured and provide a reversible connection.

20250158451. A WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM MAY INCLUDE A_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a wireless charging system may include a wireless power receiving device that receives wireless power signals form a wireless power transmitting device. to reduce temperature of the wireless power receiving device during wireless charging operations, an air-circulating component may at least intermittently circulate air within an interior cavity that includes wireless charging components.

20250158519. POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ARE DESCRIBED. _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: power management systems are described. in an embodiment, a power management system includes a voltage source, a circuit load located within a chip, and a switched capacitor voltage regulator (scvr) coupled to voltage source and the circuit load to receive an input voltage from the voltage source and supply an output voltage to the circuit load. the scvr may include circuitry located within the chip and a discrete integrated passive device (ipd) connected to the chip.

20250158619. MULTI-CHIP SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES FOR MO_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: multi-chip systems and structures for modular scaling are described. in some embodiments an interfacing bar is utilized to couple adjacent chips. for example, a communication bar may utilized to coupled logic chips, and memory bar may be utilized to couple multiple memory chips to a logic chip.

20250158651. PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE PROVIDED_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: portable electronic devices are provided. each device may be formed from two parts. a first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. a second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. the engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. the metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. during assembly, the first part may be rotated into place within the second part. retention clips attached to the frame may be used to secure the two parts together. assembly instructions and associated connector numbers may be provided within the devices.

20250158660. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE DETECTS THAT ALERT _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device detects that alert criteria have been met for a charging case, wherein the charging case is a charging case for a peripheral that is paired with the electronic device; and the alert criteria are based on the charging case having a battery charge level that is below a first threshold. in response to detecting that the alert criteria have been met, the electronic device displays a first alert that indicates that the battery charge level of the charging case for the peripheral is below the first threshold.

20250158681. THIS DISCLOSURE RELATES TO TECHNIQUES FO_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: this disclosure relates to techniques for performing channel state information reporting for enhanced reduced capability (eredcap) wireless devices in a wireless communication system. a cellular network may configure reference signals for multiple bandwidth parts and may configure an eredcap device to report measurements on active and deactivated bandwidth parts. an eredcap device may perform measurements of reference signals on a deactivated bandwidth part and provide reporting to the network based on the configuration.

20250158689. APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR UP_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: apparatuses, systems, and methods for uplink beam indication with unified tci framework, including systems, methods, and mechanisms for supporting dynamic switching between single-trp and multi-trp transmission for pucch, dynamic switching between single-dci and multi-dci operation for pusch, and to provide a beam indication for srs for non-codebook transmission with regard to an indicated unified tci and associated cs-rs as well as selection of a beam to transmit srs.

20250158695. SOME EMBODIMENTS INCLUDE A SYSTEM, METHO_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: some embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product for managing beam switching at a higher subcarrier spacing (scs) at millimeter wavelength (mmwave) frequencies in a 5g wireless communications system. a user equipment (ue) transmits a beam switching gap (bsg) capability to a 5g node b (gnb). the ue receives a transmission configuration indicator (tci) state from the gnb, and performs a beam switch to the tci state corresponding to a first beam. the ue can receive a first control resource set (coreset) on the first beam and a second coreset on a second beam where the bsg occurs between the first coreset and a second coreset. the ue can perform beam switching within the bsg from the first beam to a second beam, and receive the second coreset on the second beam. the ue can determine and transmit modified candidate values of beam switching parameters to the gnb.

20250158705. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNCHRONIZING CO_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: systems and methods for synchronizing communications between a user equipment (ue) and base station (bs) using a synchronization signal structure. the synchronization signal structure can include a sequence of synchronization signals (ss) including repetitions of a synchronization signal burst set. the synchronization signal burst set can include a plurality of synchronization signal bursts. the synchronization signal bursts can include a plurality of synchronization signal blocks, wherein the synchronization signal blocks can include a plurality of synchronization signals (ss).

20250158761. A USER EQUIPMENT (UE) IS CONFIGURED TO C_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a user equipment (ue) is configured to communicate with a base station using a set of component carriers (ccs) configured for a carrier aggregation (ca) mode, in accord with a first common transmission configuration indication (tci) identifier (id) applied to the set of ccs. the ue is also configured to receive, from the base station, a command to switch from applying a first common tci id to the set of ccs to applying a second common tci id to the set of ccs; transmit, to the base station, an acknowledgement of the command to apply the second common tci id to the set of ccs; and transmit data to or receive data from the base station, using the set of ccs and in accord with the second common tci id, after an action delay including a first time period in which the acknowledgement is transmitted. the first time period is based on a smallest subcarrier spacing of the set of ccs.

20250159027. THIS RELATES TO INTELLIGENT AUTOMATED AS_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: this relates to intelligent automated assistants and, more specifically, to intelligent context sharing and task performance among a collection of devices with intelligent automated assistant capabilities. an example method includes, at a first electronic device participating in a context-sharing group associated with a first location: receiving a user voice input; receiving, from a context collector, an aggregate context of the context-sharing group; providing at least a portion of the aggregate context and data corresponding to the user voice input to a remote device; receiving, from the remote device, a command to perform one or more tasks and a device identifier corresponding to a second electronic device; and transmitting the command to the second electronic device based on the device identifier, wherein the command causes the second electronic device to perform the one or more tasks.

20250159071. THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE GENERALLY RELATES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

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.

20250159074. THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE GENERALLY RELATES_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: the present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for establishing communications.

20250159116. A SPATIAL LIGHT SYSTEM THAT MAY, FOR EXA_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a spatial light system that may, for example, be used to project image content onto surfaces of a room. the system may include two or more projection units for emitting light onto surfaces within a room. the system may include a controller and two or more projection units, each module including an led array, an array of light pipes, and a condenser lens. two or more projection units may be connected to a flexible strip that provides power and data (e.g., serial data) to the projection units, a composable light emitter unit, or a bulb-form projection system. two or more flex strips or composable light emitter units may be connected together to provide a serially-connected, flexible modular architecture for spatial light systems that allow the projection units to be conformed to a variety of configurations and shapes.

20250159160. AN IMAGE DECODING METHOD ACCORDING TO TH_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an image decoding method according to the present invention includes: a step for dividing the current picture into a plurality of tiles; a step for decoding division information indicating a slice defining method; and a step for determining a first slice on the basis of the division information.

20250159164. VIDEO COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION TECH_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: video compression and decompression techniques are disclosed that provide improved bandwidth control for video compression and decompression systems. in particular, video coding and decoding techniques quantize input video in multiple dimensions. according to these techniques, pixel residuals may be generated from a comparison of an array of input data to an array of prediction data. the pixel residuals may be quantized in a first dimension. after the quantization, the quantized pixel residuals may be transformed to an array of transform coefficients. the transform coefficients may be quantized in a second dimension and entropy coded. decoding techniques invert these processes. in still other embodiments, multiple quantizers may be provided upstream of the transform stage, either in parallel or in cascade, which provide greater flexibility to video coders to quantize data in different dimensions in an effort to balance the competing interest in compression efficiency and quality of reconstructed video.

20250159190. A VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING SYSTEM THA_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a video encoding and decoding system that implements an adaptive transfer function method internally within the codec for signal representation. a focus dynamic range representing an effective dynamic range of the human visual system may be dynamically determined for each scene, sequence, frame, or region of input video. the video data may be cropped and quantized into the bit depth of the codec according to a transfer function for encoding within the codec. the transfer function may be the same as the transfer function of the input video data or may be a transfer function internal to the codec. the encoded video data may be decoded and expanded into the dynamic range of display(s). the adaptive transfer function method enables the codec to use fewer bits for the internal representation of the signal while still representing the entire dynamic range of the signal in output.

20250159274. RECOMMENDING AND ACTIVATING SCENES IN A _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: recommending and activating scenes in a multimedia system are provided. the techniques of the present disclosure can allow the states of the components in the multimedia system to be captured in a scene. once the scene has been saved, the scene can be activated at a later time. a controller device for recommending scenes by comparing the current state with states of components in saved scenes is also provided. the controller device can also determine if media is playing in a current scene, and activate a selected scene without playing the media content. once the selected scene is activated, the media playing in the current scene can be switched, and the media playing in the selected scene can be played.

20250159295. IN SOME IMPLEMENTATIONS, A USER DEVICE C_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some implementations, a user device can predictively route media content to a remote playback device based on playback context information obtained by the user device. the playback context can include local playback context information related to the state and/or context of the user device. the playback context can include remote playback context information related to the state and/or context of available remote playback devices. based on the playback context information obtained by the user device, the user device can generate a predictive score for each available playback device that indicates or predicts the likelihood that the user will want to send media content to the corresponding playback device. the user device can generate and present a graphical user interface that can identify the playback devices having predictive scores over a threshold score. in some instances, the user device can automatically route selected media content to a predicted playback device.

20250159298. IN SOME EMBODIMENTS, AN ELECTRONIC DEVIC_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: in some embodiments, an electronic device displays representations of groups of channels along a first axis in a user interface, and displays representations of channels associated with a selected group of channels along the first axis in response to receiving selection of the group. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays a user interface for viewing subscribed and unsubscribed channels, and for subscribing to unsubscribed channels. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays a navigation bar for navigating between live content, watchlist content, on-demand content, channels, and search content. in some embodiments, an electronic device displays an array-based content guide.

20250159321. PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES HAVING I/O A_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: portable electronic devices having i/o assemblies that can include optical and audio components are described. an exemplary i/o assembly can include a first camera module and a second camera module that can be carried within a camera module housing. a flex connector can carry a strobe that can be positioned between the first camera module and the second camera module. a trim can enclose the first camera, the second camera and the strobe and optically isolates the optical components. an exemplary portable electronic device can include a side wall retainer that defines its perimeter, a front cover glass and a rear cover glass that cooperate to form an enclosure. the i/o assembly can be secured to the enclosure both from inside and outside of the rear cover glass. i/o assembly can also include an audio transducer that can record sound when the camera module are recording videos.

20250159396. THIS DISCLOSURE INCLUDES SEVERAL DIFFERE_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: this disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. designs that include earpad assemblies that improve acoustic isolation are discussed. user convenience features that include automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

20250159417. AN ULTRASONIC PROXIMITY SENSOR CAN DETER_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an ultrasonic proximity sensor can determine one or more characteristics of a local environment. for example, the sensor can emit an ultrasonic signal into a local environment and can receive an ultrasonic signal from the local environment. from a measure of correlation between the emitted and the received signals, the sensor can classify the local environment. by way of example, such a sensor can assess whether an in-ear earphone is positioned in a user's ear. a media device in communication with the sensor can transmit an audio signal to the earphone for audio playback responsive to a determination by the sensor that the earphone is in the user's ear and can redirect the audio signal to another playback device responsive to a determination by the sensor that the earphone is not in the user's ear. related and other aspects also are described.

20250159533. WIRELESS STATIONS AND ACCESS POINTS MAY _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: wireless stations and access points may perform a wireless local area network (wlan) sensing operation using a basic sensing by proxy (sbp) procedure driven by an sbp responder, in which case the sensing features associated with the sbp procedure are dictated by the sbp responder, or driven by an sbp initiator, in which case the sensing features are dictated by the sbp initiator. for an sbp responder driven sbp procedure, the sbp session may be requested with a reduced number of parameters that include number of respondents and maximum bandwidth. for an sbp initiator driven sbp procedure, suitable sensing responders may be identified and instructed prior to receiving a sensing request. the wlan sensing session may be paused to enter doze mode during which no sensing frame exchanges take place between participating nodes and the wlan sensing session does not expire and is not terminated, and may resume upon exiting doze mode.

20250159553. SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES DISCLO_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: systems, methods, and apparatuses disclosed herein can mitigate transmitting latency to improve the quality of a voice or the video call. these systems, methods, and apparatuses reset a transmitting latency timer upon retrieving a packet from a transmitting buffer. thereafter, these systems, methods, and apparatuses start the count of the transmitting latency timer as the packet is being processed. and these systems, methods, and apparatuses compare the transmitting latency timer e with a transmitting latency threshold as these systems, methods, and apparatuses are processing a packet for transmission. these systems, methods, and apparatuses can drop the packet and/or can select another packet for processing in response to the transmitting latency timer exceeding the transmitting latency threshold to mitigate the transmitting latency.

20250159631. THIS DISCLOSURE RELATES TO TECHNIQUES FO_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: this disclosure relates to techniques for managing multiple timing advances in a wireless communication system. a wireless device may establish wireless links with a first transmission reception point and a second transmission reception point. the wireless device may receive a timing advance command. the wireless device may determine whether the timing advance command is associated with the first trp or the second trp.

20250159675. AN APPROACH IS DESCRIBED FOR A WIRELESS _simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an approach is described for a wireless device comprising a transceiver and a processor communicatively coupled to the transceiver. in a thread-based device, a thread radio coexists with a primary radio, such as a bluetooth or wifi radio. because both radio share a common frequency band, the thread radio requests grants from the primary radio for transmission and reception. so as to avoid bogging down the primary radio, the thread radio throttles its requests. specifically, the thread radio tracks certain variables indicative of the number of requests that have been made within a time window and the types of requests that have been made to the primary radio. by limiting the number of total requests and the number of requests of each type within the time window, the thread radio avoids overburdening the primary radio.

20250159699. A USER EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A TRANSCEIVER_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a user equipment including a transceiver and a processor is disclosed. the processor is configured to receive from another ue a first sidelink control information (sci) format payload identifying a number of resources reserved for transmission by the other ue. the processor is configured to detect, based on the received first sci format and one or more resources selected by the ue for transmission, resource collision corresponding to one or more resources of the number of resources reserved for transmission by the other ue. the processor is configured to send, in response to the detected resource collision, a physical sidelink feedback channel (psfch) to the other ue for inter-ue coordination (iuc) of the number of resources reserved for transmission by the other ue.

20250159719. A USER EQUIPMENT (UE) IS CONFIGURED TO R_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: a user equipment (ue) is configured to receive a first uplink grant having a first priority, generate, by a medium access control (mac) layer, a first mac protocol data unit (pdu) comprising first data, deliver the first mac pdu to a physical (phy) layer, transmit, via a physical uplink shared channel (pusch), the first data using resources identified in the first uplink grant, receive a second uplink grant having a second priority, wherein a corresponding pusch duration of the first and second uplink grants overlap and wherein the second priority is higher than the first priority, generate a second mac protocol data unit (pdu) comprising second data corresponding to the second uplink grant, deliver the second mac pdu to the phy layer of the ue, cancel the transmission of the first data and transmit the second data using resources identified in the second uplink grant via the pusch.

20250159748. DISCLOSED ARE METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMP_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable medium to perform operations including: determining a number of repetitions for a random access response or a paging message using downlink control information; receiving one or more instances of the random access response or the paging message; and decoding at least one of the one or more instances of the random access response or the paging message using the number of repetitions.

20250159829. VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVI_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: various components of an electronic device housing and methods for their assembly are disclosed. the housing can be formed by assembling and connecting two or more different sections together. the sections of the housing may be coupled together using one or more coupling members. the coupling members may be formed using a two-shot molding process in which the first shot forms a structural portion of the coupling members, and the second shot forms cosmetic portions of the coupling members.

20250159995. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY INCLUDE A DISPL_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may include a display having an array of display pixels on a substrate. the display pixels may be organic light-emitting diode display pixels or display pixels in a liquid crystal display. in an organic light-emitting diode display, hybrid thin-film transistor structures may be formed that include semiconducting oxide thin-film transistors, silicon thin-film transistors, and capacitor structures. the capacitor structures may overlap the semiconducting oxide thin-film transistors. organic light-emitting diode display pixels may have combinations of oxide and silicon transistors. in a liquid crystal display, display driver circuitry may include silicon thin-film transistor circuitry and display pixels may be based on oxide thin-film transistors. a single layer or two different layers of gate metal may be used in forming silicon transistor gates and oxide transistor gates. a silicon transistor may have a gate that overlaps a floating gate structure.

20250160074. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY INCLUDE DISPLAY_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may include display pixels and a display cover layer. the display cover layer may be formed from a transparent material such as glass. the display cover layer may have a nanotextured upper surface to improve the optical and mechanical characteristics of the display cover layer. the nanotextured upper surface may include first and second different types of nanostructures. the first type of nanostructures may have a relatively low aspect ratio and a first average height. the second type of nanostructures may be elongated nanostructures with a relatively high aspect ratio and a second average height that is greater than the first average height.

20250160113. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY HAVE A HINGE TH_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may have a hinge that allows the device to be flexed about a bend axis. a display may span the bend axis. to facilitate bending about the bend axis, the display may have layers such as a display cover layer with grooves or other recesses. the recesses form a flexible portion in the display layer. the display layer may be formed from glass or other materials that are transparent. elastomeric material, fluids, and other materials may be placed in the recesses in the display layer. the material in the display layer may have an index of refraction that is matched to the index of refraction of the display layer. a hinge may be formed between rigid planar layers that are separated by a gap. flexible layers that lie flush with opposing surfaces of the rigid planar layers may be used to span the gap.

20250160178. AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE MAY INCLUDE DISPLAY_simplified_abstract_(apple inc.)

Abstract: an electronic device may include display pixels and a display cover layer. the display cover layer may be formed from a transparent material such as glass. the display cover layer may have a nanotextured upper surface to improve the optical and mechanical characteristics of the display cover layer. the nanotextured upper surface may include first and second different types of nanostructures. the first type of nanostructures may have a relatively low aspect ratio and a first average height. the second type of nanostructures may be elongated nanostructures with a relatively high aspect ratio and a second average height that is greater than the first average height.