Apple Inc. patent applications published on September 21st, 2023

TRACKING OBJECTS WITH FIDUCIAL MARKERS IN MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTS TO PROVIDE SHARED EXPERIENCES (18122819)

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that provide shared extended reality (XR) experiences in which two or more users interact with their own sets of physical objects (e.g., cards, game pieces, dice, chips, etc.) during the shared experiences. Each user may have multiple physical objects, each of those physical objects having the same generic shape, size, etc., but having a unique fiducial marker. The unique fiducial marker of each physical object can be assigned to represent one of multiple virtual content items.

Inventor

Geoffrey Stahl

Relative Inertial Measurement System with Visual Correction (18321126)

Abstract

Methods and systems for relative inertial measurement may include a user device comprising an inertial measurement device and/or a camera. A second inertial measurement device may be configured to move with a reference frame. One or more processors may receive inertial measurements from the first and second inertial measurement devices and determine movement of the user device relative to the reference frame by comparing the received inertial measurements. Additionally reference objects in a view of a camera may be used to calibrate the determined motion of the user device within the reference frame.

Inventor

Arthur Y. Zhang

Electronic Devices with Leakage Cancellation for Range Detection (18068990)

Abstract

An electronic device may include wireless circuitry with a transmit antenna and a receive antenna. Signal bursts may be transmitted by the transmit antenna. A phase shifter may be toggled between a first state that applies a first phase shift and a second state that applies a second phase shift to the signal bursts. The second phase shift may be approximately 180 degrees out-of-phase with the first phase shift. A receive path may receive first reflected signals while the phase shifter is in the first state and second reflected signals while in the second state. The first and second reflected signals may be used to cancel the effects of on-chip leakage or DC offset to recover a signal-of-interest associated with reflection of the signal bursts off an external object. The signal-of-interest may be used to detect a range to the external object.

Inventor

Mark G. Forbes

Electronic Devices With Biased Guide Rails (18156327)

Abstract

A head-mounted device may be provided with displays. The displays and lenses through which images on the displays are viewed may be mounted in optical modules. Positioners may be used to move the optical modules towards and away from each other to adjust the head-mounted device to accommodate different user interpupillary distances. To support and guide the optical modules, the optical modules may be slidably mounted to guide rails. The guide rails may be biased against the optical modules using biasing systems. By using the biasing systems, misalignment between the optical modules can be reduced. If desired, guide rail sensors may be used to monitor the positions of the guide rails. In some configurations, the optical modules may be mounted to the guide rails using kinematic mounting.

Inventor

Ivan S. Maric

Low Output Impedance Voltage Reference Circuit (17655152)

Abstract

A voltage reference circuit included in a computer system includes two bipolar devices with two different current densities which are used to generate two base-emitter voltages, which are scaled using divider circuits. The voltage reference circuit also includes a feedback circuit that generates a reference voltage using the scaled base-emitter voltages and a feedback signal. The feedback signal is generated using the reference signal and combined with one of the scaled base-emitter voltages to compensate for variations in load current from the reference circuit.

Inventor

Matthias Eberlein

HOUSING FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH REDUCED BORDER REGION (18200502)

Abstract

An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

Inventor

Christopher M. Werner

MONITORING A USER OF A HEAD-WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE (18059347)

Abstract

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for monitoring a user of a head-wearable electronic device with multiple light-sensing assemblies.

Inventor

Joel S. ARMSTRONG-MUNTNER

Changing a Dimensional Representation of a Content Item (18121993)

Abstract

A method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors, a non-transitory memory, a display, and a communication interface provided to communicate with a finger-wearable device. The method includes, while displaying a plurality of content items on the display, obtaining finger manipulation data from the finger-wearable device via the communication interface. The method includes selecting a first one of the plurality of content items based on a first portion of the finger manipulation data in combination with satisfaction of a proximity threshold. The first one of the plurality of content items is associated with a first dimensional representation. The method includes changing the first one of the plurality of content items from the first dimensional representation to a second dimensional representation based on a second portion of the finger manipulation data.

Inventor

Nicolai Georg

Targeted Drop of a Computer-Generated Object (18124120)

Abstract

A method includes, while displaying a computer-generated object at a first position within an environment, obtaining extremity tracking data from an extremity tracker. The first position is outside of a drop region that is viewable using the display. The method includes moving the computer-generated object from the first position to a second position within the environment based on the extremity tracking data. The method includes, in response to determining that the second position satisfies a proximity threshold with respect to the drop region, detecting an input that is associated with a spatial region of the environment. The method includes moving the computer-generated object from the second position to a third position that is within the drop region, based on determining that the spatial region satisfies a focus criterion associated with the drop region.

Inventor

Aaron M. Burns

Devices, Methods, and User Interfaces for Interacting with a Position Indicator Within Displayed Text via Proximity-Based Inputs (18128863)

Abstract

An electronic device that is in communication with a display generation component, and sensor(s) to detect location of an input object displays a content selection object within selectable content, wherein the content selection object includes a first edge and a second edge. The device detects an input by the input object, including detecting the input object at a first hover location that corresponds to the first edge of the content selection object. In response to detecting the first portion of the input: in accordance with a determination that the first portion of the input meets first criteria that require the input object meets proximity criteria with respect to the content selection object, the device changes an appearance of the first edge relative to the second edge of the content selection object to indicate that the first edge will be selected for movement when the input object meets second criteria.

Inventor

Mark K. Hauenstein

TOUCH ELECTRODE ARCHITECTURE FOR HIGH-TRANSMITTANCE TOUCH SCREEN (18174425)

Abstract

Touch electrode architecture techniques can be used to reduce or eliminate metal mesh within the one or more high-transmittance regions of a touch screen including one or more high-transmittance regions. In some examples, one or more optical devices can be integrated with a touch screen such that light associated with the one or more optical devices passes through one or more layers of the touch screen. In some such examples, to avoid degrading performance of the optical devices, one or more high-transmittance regions can be used. Additionally or alternatively, in some examples, the high-transmittance can be achieved using touch electrode architecture techniques that use transparent or semi-transparent materials instead of opaque metal mesh within the high-transmittance regions.

Inventor

Christophe BLONDIN

Electronic Devices With Sidewall Displays (18304158)

Abstract

Electronic devices may be provided that contain flexible displays that are bent to form displays on multiple surfaces of the devices. Bent flexible displays may be bent to form front side displays and edge displays. Edge displays may be separated from front side displays or from other edge displays using patterned housing members, printed or painted masks, or by selectively activating and inactivating display pixels associated with the flexible display. Edge displays may alternately function as virtual buttons, virtual switches, or informational displays that are supplemental to front side displays. Virtual buttons may include transparent button members, lenses, haptic feedback components, audio feedback components, or other components for providing feedback to a user when virtual buttons are activated.

Inventor

Scott A. Myers

USER INTERFACES FOR RETRIEVING CONTEXTUALLY RELEVANT MEDIA CONTENT (18137353)

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to retrieving and displaying contextually-relevant media content. In some embodiments, a device receives a request to display contextually-relevant media and, in response, displays a representation of a collection of media items relevant to a context of the device. In some embodiments, a device displays a visual media item of a sequence of items and, in response to receiving a swipe gesture, displays a detail user interface comprising related content for the media item. In some embodiments, a device, while displaying a first detail user interface, displays an affordance corresponding to a plurality of individuals identified as having attended a first event, that when selected, causes display of visual media corresponding to a plurality of events attended by the individuals. In some embodiments, a device, in response to user input, obtains an automatically-generated collection of visual media and displays a corresponding affordance.

Inventor

Britt S. MIURA

Systems for Modifying Finger Sensations During Finger Press Input Events (18156988)

Abstract

A user may provide finger press input to a surface such as a touch sensitive input surface. The input surface may be formed from a two-dimensional touch sensor overlapping a display of an electronic device. The electronic device and an associated device such as a finger-mounted device may form a system for gathering the finger press input from the user. A sensor may be used in monitoring when the finger-mounted device and a user's finger in the device approach the input surface of the electronic device. In response to detection of the finger near the input surface, actuators in the finger-mounted device may squeeze the finger inwardly to cause a finger pad on the finger to protrude outwardly towards the input surface, thereby softening impact between the finger and the input surface. The electronic device may also have an array of components to repel the finger-mounted device.

Inventor

Paul X. Wang

Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Accessing Notifications (18202863)

Abstract

An electronic device transitions from a power saving state to wake state in which a wake screen user interface is displayed. From the wake screen user interface, the device transitions to a home screen user interface in response to an input that includes movement in a first direction meeting first criteria, and transitions to a widget user interface in response to an input that includes movement in a second direction meeting second criteria. The widget screen user interface includes user interface objects corresponding to different applications, including a respective user interface that is larger than one or more of the application icons corresponding to different applications in the home screen user interface.

Inventor

William M. Tyler

Device Locator Disable Authentication (18323302)

Abstract

A device locator mode or find my device (FMD) mode can allow a lost, stolen, or misplaced mobile device to be located. The FMD mode can be enabled or disabled on a mobile device. Sometimes thieves or unauthorized parties attempt to disable the FMD mode. To prevent this, the mobile device can transmit a unique device identifier to a remote server. The remote server can link the device identifier to a cloud-based user account associated with the user of the mobile device. Before an FMD mode is disabled on the mobile device, before the content or settings can be erased, and/or before a mobile device is permitted to be activated/reactivated, a user of the mobile device can be challenged for the credentials of the cloud-based user account. If valid credentials are provided, FMD can be disabled, the content or settings can be reset, and/or the device can be activated/reactivated.

Inventor

Raghunandan K. Pai

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRESENTING CONTENT BASED ON MACHINE-READABLE CONTENT AND OBJECT TYPE (18121988)

Abstract

In one implementation, a method of presenting virtual content is performed by a device including an image sensor, one or more processors, and non-transitory memory. The method includes obtaining, using the image sensor, an image of a physical environment. The method includes detecting, in the image of the physical environment, machine-readable content associated with an object. The method includes determining an object type of the object. The method includes obtaining virtual content based on a search query creating using the machine-readable content and the object type. The method includes displaying the virtual content.

Inventor

Thomas G. Salter

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAMING OBJECTS BASED ON OBJECT CONTENT (18201549)

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for determining descriptive object names for display on a graphical user interface (GUI). The method may include detecting an input to insert an object into a portion of an application file. The object includes content and has a first metadata name. The method may also include generating a classification label for the object using a content classifier machine learning model, such that the classification label describes the object contents. The method may also further involve updating the first metadata name of the object to a second metadata name that comprises the classification label. Further, the method may also include displaying the second metadata name of the object in an object list of the application file. The object list may enumerate one or more objects of the portion of the application file.

Inventor

Eric M. Lombardo

Applications in a Multi-User Environment (18188803)

Abstract

The disclosure pertains to techniques for collaborating in a multiuser communications environment. One such technique comprises receiving a request from a first device to launch an application in a multiuser communication session with a second device, wherein the request includes an indication of data to be made available in the multiuser communication session and providing the multiuser version of the application to the first device based on the data, wherein the multiuser version of the application provides access to the indicated data, and wherein the multiuser version of the application provides shared functionality between the first device and the second device.

Inventor

Luis R. Deliz Centeno

VISUAL MARKER (18010578)

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that provide a visual marker including a plurality of markings arranged in a corresponding plurality of shapes. In some implementations, each marking is formed of a set of sub-markings separated by gaps and arranged according to a respective shape, and the gaps of the plurality of markings are configured to encode data and indicate orientation of the visual marker. In some implementations, the plurality of markings are arranged in a plurality of concentric rings of increasing size. In some implementations, the orientation is encoded in a first set of gaps and data in a second set of gaps of the gaps in the plurality of markings.

Inventor

Arun Srivatsan RANGAPRASAD

SHARED DYNAMIC BUFFER IN IMAGE SIGNAL PROCESSOR (17694670)

Abstract

Embodiments relate to an image signal processor that includes an image processing circuit, a buffer, and a rate limiter circuit. The image processing circuit perform operations associated with image signal processing. The buffer stores the image data provided by the system memory. The buffer includes a shared that is dynamically allocated among the image processing circuits. The rate limiter circuit arbitrates allocation of the shared section. The arbitration process includes allocating data credits for the shared section to an image processing circuit. The rate limiter circuit determines a first number of blocks in the shared section that are allocated for pending requests and a second number of blocks that include data pending to be consumed by the image processing circuit. If the total allocated blocks occupied by the image processing circuit exceed a throttling threshold, the image processing circuit will be throttled by an exponential factor.

Inventor

Ashwin S. Subramanian

Gaze Direction-Based Adaptive Pre-Filtering of Video Data (18167786)

Abstract

A multi-layer low-pass filter is used to filter a first frame of video data representing at least a portion of an environment of an individual. A first layer of the filter has a first filtering resolution setting for a first subset of the first frame, while a second layer of the filter has a second filtering resolution setting for a second subset. The first subset includes a data element positioned along a direction of a gaze of the individual, and the second subset of the frame surrounds the first subset. A result of the filtering is compressed and transmitted via a network to a video processing engine configured to generate a modified visual representation of the environment.

Inventor

Can Jin

HIERARCHICAL SCENE MODEL (18071295)

Abstract

In one implementation, a method of providing a portion of a three-dimensional scene model includes storing, in the non-transitory memory, a three-dimensional scene model of a physical environment including a plurality of points, wherein each of the plurality of points is associated with a set of coordinates in a three-dimensional space, wherein a subset of the plurality of points is associated with a hierarchical data set including a plurality of layers. The method includes receiving, from an objective-effectuator, a request for a portion of the three-dimensional scene model, wherein the portion of the three-dimensional scene model includes less than all of the plurality of points or less than all of the plurality of layers. The method includes obtaining, by the processor from the non-transitory memory, the portion of the three-dimensional scene model. The method includes providing, to the objective-effectuator, the portion of the three-dimensional scene model.

Inventor

Payal Jotwani

EVENT ROUTING IN 3D GRAPHICAL ENVIRONMENTS (18083474)

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein more accurately or efficiently determine to which of multiple potential virtual objects user input should be directed in a 3D graphical environment. In some implementations, this involves using a rule that accounts for the types of the virtual objects to which a particular event may correspond. For example, a direction of intent may be identified and a rule used to determine to which of multiple potential virtual objects to associate an event.

Inventor

Charilaos PAPADOPOULOS

3D PHOTOS (17980584)

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that determine how to present a three-dimensional (3D) photo in an extended reality (XR) environment (e.g., in 3D, 2D, blurry, or not at all) based on viewing position of a user active in the XR environment relative to a placement of the 3D photo in the XR environment. In some implementations, at an electronic device having a processor, a 3D photo that is an incomplete 3D representation created based on one or more images captured by an image capture device is obtained. In some implementations, a viewing position of the electronic device relative to a placement position of the 3D photo is determined, and a presentation mode for the 3D photo is determined based on the viewing position. In some implementations, the 3D photo is provided at the placement position based on the presentation mode in the XR environment.

Inventor

Alexandre DA VEIGA

DISPLAYING A VIRTUAL DISPLAY (18068711)

Abstract

In an exemplary process, a set of parameters corresponding to characteristics of a physical setting of a user is obtained. Based on the parameters, at least one display placement value and a fixed boundary location corresponding to the physical setting are obtained. In accordance with a determination that the at least one display placement value satisfies a display placement criterion, a virtual display is displayed at the fixed boundary location corresponding to the physical setting.

Inventor

Timothy R. PEASE

EXTENDED REALITY RECORDER (18099888)

Abstract

Implementations of the subject technology provide systems and methods for recording an extended reality experience in a way that allows the experience to be played back at a later time from a different viewpoint or perspective. This allows computer-generated content that was rendered for display to a user during the recording, to be re-rendered during playback at the correct time and location in the recording, but from a different perspective. In order to facilitate this type of viewer-centric playback, the recording includes a computer-generated content track that references resources for re-rendering the computer-generated content at each point in time in the recording.

Inventor

Maneli NOORKAMI

SINGLE READ OF KEYPOINT DESCRIPTORS OF IMAGE FROM SYSTEM MEMORY FOR EFFICIENT HEADER MATCHING (17695038)

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to sequentially loading keypoint descriptors of a previous image and comparing them with a plurality of keypoint descriptors of a current image. The keypoint descriptors of the previous image are stored and accessed from a system memory while the keypoint descriptors of the current image are stored and accessed from a local memory. Hence, the keypoint descriptors of the previous image are received only once at a descriptor match circuit while the keypoint descriptors of the current image are received multiple times for comparison against different keypoint descriptors of the previous image.

Inventor

Assaf Metuki

Method and Device for Visual Augmentation of Sporting Events (18200751)

Abstract

In one implementation, a method of displaying sports data is performed by a device including an image sensor, a display, one or more processors, and non-transitory memory. The method includes obtaining, using the image sensor, an image of a physical environment including a sporting event. The method includes detecting, in the image of the physical environment, an object. The method includes obtaining data regarding a current state of the sporting event with respect to the object. The method includes displaying, on the display in association with the physical environment, a representation of the data.

Inventor

Thomas G. Salter

Color Correction Based on Perceptual Criteria and Ambient Light Chromaticity (18099436)

Abstract

Various implementations disclosed herein include methods, electronic devices, and systems for performing perceptual-based color correction based on chromaticity values. To that end, in some implementations, a method is performed at an electronic device with one or more processors, a non-transitory memory, and a see-through display. The method includes determining a chromaticity value associated with ambient light from a physical environment. The chromaticity value quantifies the ambient light. The method includes determining a set of color correction values based on a function of the chromaticity value and image data. The set of color correction values and the chromaticity value together satisfy one or more perceptual criteria. The method includes modifying the image data in order to generate display data based on a function of the set of color correction values. The method includes displaying the display data on the see-through display.

Inventor

Arun Srivatsan Rangaprasad

INTELLIGENT ASSISTANT FOR HOME AUTOMATION (18200764)

Abstract

This relates to systems and processes for using a virtual assistant to control electronic devices. In one example process, a user can speak an input in natural language form to a user device to control one or more electronic devices. The user device can transmit the user speech to a server to be converted into a textual representation. The server can identify the one or more electronic devices and appropriate commands to be performed by the one or more electronic devices based on the textual representation. The identified one or more devices and commands to be performed can be transmitted back to the user device, which can forward the commands to the appropriate one or more electronic devices for execution. In response to receiving the commands, the one or more electronic devices can perform the commands and transmit their current states to the user device.

Inventor

Ryan M. ORR

Haptic Actuator (18201397)

Abstract

A haptic actuator may include a housing that includes first and second shells. The first shell may define a first tab and the second shell may define a second tab. The housing may also include a plastic end portion positioned between the first and second shells. The plastic end portion may define recesses that receive the first and second tabs. At least one coil may be carried by the housing. A field member may be movable within the housing responsive to the at least one coil. A flexure may be coupled to the plastic end portion and the field member.

Inventor

Nils E. Larson

STRAIN SENSING KEY MEMBRANE (18051954)

Abstract

An electronic device has a keyboard with an internal membrane. The membrane has a set of strain gauges configured to respond to a key press, such as when a collapsible dome collapses into contact with the membrane. The strain gauges are connected in a half Wheatstone bridge configuration and are positioned on the membrane in order to limit effects of temperature and subtle flexure of the membrane. The strain gauges are also configured to magnify detection of a resistance differential when a keycap is pressed with sufficient force.

Inventor

Chia Chi Wu

Backside Routing Implementation in SRAM Arrays (17655699)

Abstract

Various implementations of backside and topside routing of bitlines and wordlines in memory arrays are disclosed. Bitlines in backside and topside metal layers may be alternated between adjacent bit cells in a memory array. Alternating the location of the bitlines between bit cells in the memory array may reduce bitline capacitance in a memory array. Placing wordlines in backside metal layers may allow dual wordlines to be implemented across a span of bit cells in a memory array. The dual wordlines may be alternately connected to adjacent bit cells, thereby allowing selective toggling of bit cells based on the wordline transmitting a control signal.

Inventor

Mohamed H. Abu-Rahma

Dual Contact and Power Rail for High Performance Standard Cells (17655716)

Abstract

A standard cell layout that may be implemented in FinFET devices or nanosheet FET devices is disclosed. The standard cell layout includes power supply connections from both a topside metal layer and a backside metal layer. A device in the standard cell may be connected to both the topside metal layer and the backside metal layer. Source/drain regions of the device may be connected the metal layers using via contacts within the standard cell layout. Connections to power supply rails from the topside metal layer and the backside metal layer may also be included in the standard cell layout. The rails may be connected to a power supply such that the power supply provides power to the device through both the topside and backside metal layers.

Inventor

Sambasivan Narayan

Scalable Large System Based on Organic Interconnect (17655157)

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.

Inventor

Sanjay Dabral

Control Signal Route Through Backside Layers for High Performance Standard Cells (17655678)

Abstract

A cell layout that may be implemented in FinFET devices or other FET devices is disclosed. The cell layout includes a control signal route that passes from a first device into backside layers and then underneath a second device. The control signal route then routes back to topside metal layers through inactive transistors that are implemented as via structures on the other side of the second device. Connection to the gate of the second device may then be completed through the topside metal layers. The disclosed control signal route provides a low resistance path that reduces RC delay in the devices in the cell layout.

Inventor

Sambasivan Narayan

Mobile Device Including Laser-Pumped Phosphor Light Source (18301087)

Abstract

A mobile device includes a camera and a light source module embedded in the mobile device. The light source module includes at least a laser-pumped phosphor light source that includes a photoluminescent phosphor and a laser diode to generate laser light within a first wavelength range to pump the photoluminescent phosphor. Exposure of the photoluminescent phosphor to the laser light results in emission of visible light within a second wavelength range according to a laser-pumped emission spectrum associated with the photoluminescent phosphor.

Inventor

Angelo M. Alaimo

SWITCHING SEQUENCE CONTROLLED CURRENT STEERING FOR STACKED HALF BRIDGE CONVERTERS (18322177)

Abstract

A stacked half bridge converter may be configured to provide an AC output voltage from either a DC or an AC input voltage. The switching devices of the converter may be operated according to a plurality of switching sequences, each switching sequence including one or more switching patterns, each switching pattern including one or more switching states of the switching devices. The switching sequences, patterns, and states may be selected to improve operation of the converter, by regulating the voltage at a neutral point of the converter to reduce ripple, increase switching efficiency, protect the switching devices from overvoltages, and the like.

Inventor

Jie Lu

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SWITCHED CAPACITOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH INTEGRATED PASSIVE DEVICE (18323304)

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.

Inventor

Sanjay Dabral

Improved Receiver Assisted Access Mechanism in the New Radio Unlicensed Spectrum (17438503)

Abstract

A user equipment (UE) may receive a measurement reporting capability request from a base station and further transmit, in response to the request, an indication of the UE’s measurement reporting capability. The UE may further receive, signaling comprising a channel status information (CSI) request trigger from the base station. In response to receiving the CSI request trigger, the UE may transmit a measurement report to the base station, wherein the measurement report may comprise at least one received signal strength indicator (RSSI) measurement.

Inventor

Huaning Niu

ENHANCED UL DMRS CONFIGURATIONS (18118957)

Abstract

Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable medium to perform operations including: determining a frequency division (FD) based mapping pattern for mapping uplink (UL) demodulation reference signals (DMRS) to a single orthogonal frequency-division multiple access symbol (OFDM), where the DMRS are associated with eight antenna ports; and communicating, using the FD-based mapping pattern, a communication including a resource block that includes the UL DMRS mapped to the single OFDM symbol.

Inventor

Yushu Zhang

Avatar Spatial Modes (18189017)

Abstract

Avatars may be displayed in a multiuser communication session using various spatial modes. One technique for presenting avatars includes presenting avatars such that an attention direction of the avatar is retargeted to match the intent of the remote user corresponding to the avatar. Another technique for presenting avatars includes a pinned mode in which a spatial relationship between one or more avatars remains displayed in a consistent spatial relationship to a local user regardless of movements of the local user. Another technique for presenting avatars includes providing user-selectable presentation modes between a room scale mode and a stationary mode for presenting a representation of a multiuser communication session.

Inventor

Connor A. Smith

MODIFYING SECURITY STATE WITH SECURED RANGE DETECTION (18107982)

Abstract

Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for a trusted (or originator) device to modify the security state of a target device (e.g., unlocking the device) based on a securing ranging operation (e.g., determining a distance, proximity, etc.). The method of some embodiments exchanges messages as a part of a ranging operation in order to to determine whether the trusted and target devices are within a specified range of each other before allowing the trusted device to modify the security state of the target device. In some embodiments, the messages are derived by both devices based on a shared secret and are used to verify the source of ranging signals used for the ranging operation. In some embodiments, the method is performed using multiple different frequency bands.

Inventor

Wade BENSON

Conversation Privacy for Third Party Applications (18188790)

Abstract

The disclosure pertains to techniques for collaborating in a multiuser communication session, including, at a first device, receiving a request to launch a first application in a multiuser communication session with a second device; presenting an environment of the first application in the multiuser communication session; receiving, by one or more processes of the multiuser communication session, data from the first user, the data including input data and first communications data; providing, by the one or more processes, the input data to the first application; providing, by the one or more processes, the first communications data to the second device; receiving, by the one or more processes, second communications data from the second device; and presenting, by the one or more processes, the second communications data in the environment of the first application, wherein the first application is restricted from accessing the first communications data and second communications data.

Inventor

Luis R. Deliz Centeno

REMOTE ACCESS OF MEDIA ITEMS (18300204)

Abstract

Methods and systems that facilitate the downloading of media items to a first network device from a second network device are disclosed. A plurality of media items are identified Media item metadata associated with the plurality of media items is obtained from the second network device and stored on the first network device. Media item content data associate with a first subset of the plurality of media items is obtained from the second network device and stored on the first network device. In this manner, only media item metadata associate with a second subset of the plurality of media items is stored on the first network device.

Inventor

David Heller

Dynamic User Interface Schemes for an Electronic Device Based on Detected Accessory Devices (18200737)

Abstract

A system may include an electronic device that includes an enclosure having a transparent cover. The electronic device may also include a display positioned below the transparent cover and configured to display a first graphical user interface and a second graphical user interface different from the first graphical user interface, and a touch sensor positioned below the transparent cover and configured to detect touch inputs applied to the transparent cover. The system may also include a protective case that includes a shell defining a cavity and configured to at least partially cover the enclosure of the electronic device when the electronic device is positioned in the cavity, and a near-field wireless communication antenna coupled to the shell and detectable by the electronic device. In response to detecting the near-field wireless communication antenna, the electronic device may be configured to switch from the first graphical user interface to the second graphical user interface.

Inventor

Thomas S. Hulbert

DYNAMIC BINNING PASSTHROUGH CONTENT (18110365)

Abstract

A method is provided that includes determining a gaze position of a user relative to mixed-reality content displayed in a first frame, setting a binning mode for a first camera based on the determined gaze position, and capturing, using the first camera, passthrough content for a second frame at a resolution determined by the binning mode.

Inventor

Kaushik RAGHUNATH

Systems With Displays and Sensors (18179319)

Abstract

A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted support structure. Rear-facing displays may present images to eye boxes at the rear of the head-mounted support structure. A forward-facing publicly viewable display may be supported on a front side of the head-mounted support structure facing away from the rear-facing displays. The forward-facing display may have pixels that form an active area in which images are displayed and may have a ring-shaped inactive border area that surrounds the pixels. The active area may have a curved peripheral edge with a nose bridge recess. The inactive border area may have a periphery that runs parallel to the peripheral edge of the active area. The forward-facing display may have a cover layer with a developable surface overlapping the active area and a ring-shaped surface of compound curvature that overlaps the inactive area. Optical components may operate through the cover layer in the inactive area.

Inventor

Jeffrey C. Olson

IMAGE SIGNAL ENCODING/DECODING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SAME (18116554)

Abstract

An image decoding method according to the present invention may include: a step for dividing a picture into a plurality of tiles; and a step for determining at least one slice on the basis of the plurality of tiles. Here, the step for dividing a picture into a plurality of tiles may include: a step for determining the width of a first tile column in the picture; and a step for determining the width of a second tile column neighboring the first tile column.

Inventor

Bae Keun Lee

RESOLUTION-BASED VIDEO ENCODING (18097165)

Abstract

Aspects of the subject technology relate to encoding of video frames having content with a variable resolution that varies within the video frame. Aspects of the subject technology can provide an efficient encoding by using smaller macroblocks for lower resolution content within the video frame, and larger macroblocks for higher resolution content within the video frame. An encoder may be provided with resolution information for the content of the video frame, which can be used by the encoder to determine macroblock sizes, macroblock divisions, and/or prediction modes for the encoding of the video frame.

Inventor

Maneli NOORKAMI

PREDICTIVE VIDEO CODING EMPLOYING VIRTUAL REFERENCE FRAMES GENERATED BY DIRECT MV PROJECTION (DMVP) (18157360)

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed for generating virtual reference frames that may be used for prediction of input video frames. The virtual reference frames may be derived from already-coded reference frames and thereby incur reduced signaling overhead. Moreover, signaling of virtual reference frames may be avoided until an encoder selects the virtual reference frame as a prediction reference for a current frame. In this manner, the techniques proposed herein contribute to improved coding efficiencies.

Inventor

Yeqing WU

SETUP PROCEDURES FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE (18168490)

Abstract

In some embodiments, an electronic device can guide the user in setting up the device for the first time or after a factory reset. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates suggesting and installing applications on the electronic device during device setup. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates transferring settings and information from another electronic device during device setup.

Inventor

Tito Lloyd BALSAMO

Electronic Device Systems for Image Sharing (17698943)

Abstract

A system may have electronic devices with wireless communications circuitry. Devices may have cameras for capturing images. Images may be shared between nearby devices. A first device may wirelessly send an image capture request to a second device. In response to assent to the image capture request, a camera application may be launched on the second device. Upon capturing an image with a camera in the second device in response to user input to the camera application or receipt of a remote image capture command from the first device, the second device may automatically send the captured image to the first device and delete the captured image from the second device. Arrangements in which users are provided with images from a public camera system on a stationary or mobile platform and in which users at an event share images from their cameras are also provided.

Inventor

Stephen Brian Lynch

Enhanced Network Connectivity for a Connected Car and Onboard User Equipment (18322151)

Abstract

A connected car and an onboard user equipment (UE) may establish independent cellular connections and may also establish a connection between each other. The UE establishes a first cellular link between the UE and a first network, establishes a connection with a connected car, wherein the connected car has a second cellular link between the connected car and a second network, evaluates one or more conditions and declares one of the first cellular link or the connection with the connected car a primary network interface for the UE based on, at least, the one or more conditions.

Inventor

Ajoy K. SINGH

Temporary Handling of Wireless Communication Device Capabilities (18305892)

Abstract

A wireless communication device (UE) may provide information pertaining to one or more operating capabilities of the UE to LTE and 5G-NR networks. The UE may transmit information to an LTE base station directly, and to a 5G-NR base station directly, or indirectly via the LTE base station. The information may include preferred values corresponding to any number of different operating parameters associated with wireless communications or wireless communication capabilities of the UE in both LTE and 5G-NR networks, to inform and/or request the LTE and 5G-NR networks to make provisions based on the transmitted information for the wireless communications of the UE on those networks. The UE may thereby provide assistance information to LTE and 5G-NR networks in a multi-radio-access-technology dual-connectivity setting to request the respective networks to adjust certain operating capabilities of the UE in order to alleviate one or more operating issues that may be affecting the UE.

Inventor

Yuchul Kim

CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION (CSI) REPORTING INCLUDING A STALE CSI REPORT (17441639)

Abstract

Some aspects of this disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for implementing channel state information (CSI) reporting that includes a stale CSI report. Based at least in part on a CSI reporting configuration, a user equipment (UE) performs CSI measurements during a current reference time period, and generates one or more CSI reports including at least a stale CSI report. A stale CSI report is generated based at least in part on CSI measurements performed prior to the current reference time period. The UE further generates an uplink message including the one or more CSI reports, and transmits the uplink message to the base station under a reporting setting determined by the CSI reporting configuration.

Inventor

David NEUMANN

Local Coordinated Communications for User Equipment Devices (18180010)

Abstract

A network may include user equipment (UE) devices and a base station that communicates using a control unit (CU) and a data unit (DU). A primary UE may duplicate the DU and a subset of control functions of the CU. When the DU on the primary UE is active, the base station and primary UE may effectuate a split or bearer duplication of the DU at the RLC/PDCP/MAC layer between the primary UE and the base station. Data may be concurrently routed data through the primary UE using inter-UE links and direct cellular telephone links to the base station. When the subset of the control functions of the CU are active on the primary UE, the device may perform RRC functions, MAC control functions, RLC control functions, or other control functions to generate information for use by the base station in updating communications.

Inventor

Tarik Tabet

POWER EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION WITH WIRELESS SMART REPEATER (18096688)

Abstract

A smart repeater (SMR) can be configured to amplify and forward data from a base station based on received control information for managing power efficiency of on-off operations. The SMR can configure a power control mechanism based on the control information to adapt one or more bandwidths associated with the SMR based on the control information to save power and forward the communications to the base station or the UE. The control information can include a component carrier (CC) index or a bandwidth part (BWP) identifier (ID), and a set of parameters to configure on-off operations of the one or more bandwidths according to one or more CCs or BWPs.

Inventor

Hong He

ENHANCED SINGLE-DCI MULTI-PANEL UPLINK TRANSMISSIONS (18118960)

Abstract

Disclosed are methods, systems, and computer-readable medium to perform operations including: receiving downlink control information (DCI) scheduling a first physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) transmission to be transmitted by a first antenna panel of the UE, and a second PUSCH transmission to be transmitted by a second antenna panel of the UE, receiving data indicative of at least two transmission configuration indicator (TCI) states, the at least two TCI states including a first TCI state indicating a beam of the first antenna panel for transmission of the first PUSCH transmission, and a second TCI state indicating a beam of the second antenna panel for transmission of the second PUSCH transmission, and transmitting the first PUSCH transmission using the beam of the first antenna panel and the second PUSCH transmission using the beam of the second antenna panel.

Inventor

Yushu Zhang

MECHANISMS FOR USER EQUIPMENT BEAM PAIRING ON SIDELINK COMMUNICATION (18109046)

Abstract

Some aspects of this disclosure relate to apparatuses and methods for implementing a beam pairing procedure between a transmission UE and a receiver UE. The transmission UE and the receiver UE can configure a set of beam patterns to be used in the beam pairing procedure. The set of beam patterns can include one or more transmission beams of the UE, and one or more receiving beams of the receiver UE. The transmission UE can transmit one or more sidelink reference signals to the receiver UE, and the receiver UE can perform signal strength measurements of the one or more sidelink reference signals. Based on the signal strength measurements, either the transmission UE or the receiver UE can make the selection of the transmission beam and the corresponding receiving beam for the beam pairing procedure.

Inventor

Chunxuan YE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONFIGURATION OF REFERENCE SIGNAL (18306336)

Abstract

Provided herein are method and apparatus for configuration of a Reference Signal (RS) and a Tracking Reference Signal (TRS). An embodiment provides a method for a user equipment (UE), including determining a number of slots for a Tracking Reference Signal (TRS), wherein the number of slots is based on a subcarrier spacing of a bandwidth part (BWP) in a current component carrier for the UE; and receiving TRS based on the number of slots and a quasi co-location (QCL) relationship of the TRS, wherein the QCL relationship indicates that the TRS is Quasi-Co-Located (QCLed) with a Synchronization Signal (SS) block or a Channel State Information Reference Signal (CSI-RS).

Inventor

Yushu Zhang

System Enablers for Multi-SIM Devices (18325897)

Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for a user equipment device (UE) to perform methods for enhancement of multi-SIM devices, such as UE . A network may increase paging retries for known MU-SIM devices, e.g., based on an indication of capabilities from a MU-SIM device. The indication may be via a NAS registration request, an RRC capability procedure, and/or an RRC UE assistance procedure. Additionally, a network may include an indication of a paging priority to the UE. The UE may then determine a response to the page based, at least in part, on the indicated priority. Further, the UE may indicate a tune-away to the network. The indication of the tune-away may include a cause and/or duration for the tune-away and may be provided at an RRC level or a network access stratum (NAS) level.

Inventor

Lakshmi N. Kavuri

Organic Light-Emitting Diode Display with Patterned Anodes and Optical Cavities (18323300)

Abstract

Pixels in an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display may be microcavity OLED pixels having optical cavities. The optical cavities may be defined by a partially transparent cathode layer and a reflective anode structure. The anode of the pixels may include both the reflective anode structure and a supplemental anode that is transparent and that is used to tune the thickness of the optical cavity for each pixel. Organic light-emitting diode layers may be formed over the pixels and may have a uniform thickness in each pixel in the display. Pixels may have a conductive spacer between a transparent anode portion and a reflective anode portion, without an intervening dielectric layer. The conductive spacer may be formed from a material such as titanium nitride that is compatible with both anode portions. The transparent anode portions may have varying thicknesses to control the thickness of the optical cavities of the pixels.

Inventor

Gloria Wong