From Patent Index, LLC:
Patents assigned to Apple, Inc.

As of: 03/26/2024

61 patent(s) in this week's alert:

Assignee Summary:
PatentsOwner
61 Apple
NOTE: sum of patent counts may exceed stated patent count for the week as some patents may be assigned to more than one entity.


Patent Class Summary:
PatentsClass Code
18 G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]
10 H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]
5 G06T [IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.0...]
4 G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...]
3 A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...]
2 G09G [ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVI...]
2 H01M [PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONV...]
2 H04L [TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC C...]
2 H04N [PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]...]
2 H04R [LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ...]
1 H04M [TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling othe...]
1 H01R [ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIA...]
1 H02J [CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRI...]
1 G10L [SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEEC...]
1 H01H [ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECT...]
1 B60W [CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE...]
1 G01C [MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAV...]
1 G01R [MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIAB...]
1 G02B [OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS (G02F takes pre...]
1 G06V [IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING...]
1 G08B [SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM ...]


Patent Count History Chart:


Details on individual patents:

#11940293 Finger devices with self-mixing interferometric proximity sensors
Applied:  09/02/2021, #17/465594
Issued:  03/26/2024, [936 days App to Issue] Normal range: (551 to 1685)
Pat Class:  G01C [MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAV...]; there are 15875 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  19; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 26)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Treyz Law Group, P.C.
1st Invent:  Mengshu Huang (Cupertino, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
A system may include one or more finger devices that gather input from a user''s fingers. A finger device may include one or more self-mixing interferometric proximity sensors that measure a distance to the user''s finger. The proximity sensor may measure changes in distance between the proximity sensor and a flexible membrane that rests against a side portion of the user''s finger. The self-mixing interferometric proximity sensor may include a laser and a photodiode. In some arrangements, a single laser driver may drive the lasers of multiple self-mixing proximity sensors using time-multiplexing. The self-mixing proximity sensor may operate according to a duty cycle. Interpolation and stitching may be used to determine the total displacement of the user''s finger including both the on periods and off periods of the self-mixing proximity sensor.
 

#11940491 Built-in self-test for die-to-die physical interfaces
Applied:  04/19/2023, #18/303401
Issued:  03/26/2024, [342 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (613 to 1653)
Pat Class:  G01R [MEASURING ELECTRIC VARIABLES; MEASURING MAGNETIC VARIAB...]; there are 37881 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 25)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C.
1st Invent:  Fabien S. Faure (Santa Clara, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
A system includes a first integrated circuit including a first interface circuit with a first transmit pin and a first receive pin, and a first test circuit. The system also includes a second integrated circuit including a second interface circuit with a second receive pin coupled to the first transmit pin, and a second transmit pin coupled to the first receive pin. The second integrated circuit further includes a second test circuit configured to route signals from the second receive pin to the second transmit pin, such that the sent test signal is received by the second receive pin, bypasses the second test circuit, and is routed to the second transmit pin. The first test circuit is further configured to receive the routed test signal on the first receive pin via the second conductive path.
 

#11940594 Textured cover assemblies for display applications
Applied:  06/22/2022, #17/846970
Issued:  03/26/2024, [643 days App to Issue] Normal range: (471 to 1445)
Pat Class:  G02B [OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS (G02F takes pre...]; there are 58860 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 26)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
1st Invent:  Mingxia Gu (Campbell, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
Textured cover assemblies for electronic devices are disclosed. The textured cover assemblies may be placed over a display and may provide anti-glare and anti-reflection properties to the electronic device.
 

#11940844 Electronic device with wrap around display
Applied:  10/21/2022, #17/971357
Issued:  03/26/2024, [522 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Atty: Kendall P. Woodruff
1st Invent:  Scott A. Myers (Saratoga, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
A consumer electronic product includes at least a transparent housing and a flexible display assembly enclosed within the transparent housing. In the described embodiment, the flexible display assembly is configured to present visual content at any portion of the transparent housing.
 

#11940848 Electronic devices with borderless displays
Applied:  08/02/2021, #17/392138
Issued:  03/26/2024, [967 days App to Issue] Normal range: (669 to 1883)
Pat Class:  G09G [ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVI...]; there are 42238 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  28; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 27)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Treyz Law Group, P.C.
1st Invent:  Elmar Gehlen (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=3, M=15
Abstract:
2000 char max
An electronic device display may have pixels formed from crystalline semiconductor light-emitting diode dies, organic light-emitting diodes, or other pixel structures. The pixels may be formed on a display panel substrate. A display panel may extend continuously across the display or multiple display panels may be tiled in two dimensions to cover a larger display area. Interconnect substrates may have outwardly facing contacts that are electrically shorted to corresponding inwardly facing contacts such as inwardly facing metal pillars associated with the display panels. The interconnect substrates may be supported by glass layers. Integrated circuits may be embedded in the display panels and/or in the interconnect substrates. A display may have an active area with pixels that includes non-spline pixels in a non-spline display portion located above a straight edge of the display and spline pixel in a spline display portion located above a curved edge of the display.
 

#11940931 Turnstile API for runtime priority boosting
Applied:  01/05/2021, #17/141914
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1176 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER
1st Invent:  Jainam A. Shah (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=6
Abstract:
2000 char max
A turnstile OS primitive is provided that enables support for owner tracking and waiting. The turnstile primitive enables a common framework that can be adopted across multiple different types of synchronization primitives to provide a common service for priority boosting and wait queuing. A turnstile can also provide a mechanism to enable a turnstile to block on another turnstile, allowing multi-hop priority boosting within a chain of multiple blocking turnstiles.
 

#11940936 Coordinating operations of multiple communication chips via local hub device
Applied:  07/30/2021, #17/390409
Issued:  03/26/2024, [970 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein Fox P.L.L.C.
1st Invent:  Helena Deirdre O''Shea (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=2
Abstract:
2000 char max
Embodiments relate to coordinating the operations of subsystems in a communication system of an electronic device where a coexistence hub device monitors the state information transmitted as coexistence messages over one or more multi-drop buses, processes the monitored coexistence messages and sends out control messages as coexistence messages to other systems on chips (SOCs). The coexistence hub device can also update the operations of the communication system. The coexistence hub device may receive an operation policy from a central processor and may execute the operation policy without further coordination of the central processor. The coexistence hub device broadcasts the control messages as coexistence messages according to the executed operation policy.
 

#11941042 Presentation features for performing operations and selecting content
Applied:  04/21/2022, #17/660095
Issued:  03/26/2024, [705 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Blank Rome LLP
1st Invent:  Mark J. Flider (Mountain View, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
The present disclosure generally relates to techniques for presenting operations in a presentation. A technique is provided for allowing a user to insert media items on consecutive slides. During a presentation mode, the media items are determined to be two instances of a same media item, and matched such that the media item plays continuously across multiple slides. Another technique is provided to allow a user to utilize a user input to override a linearly-defined set of actions within a presentation. Another technique is utilized to temporarily select a visually obstructed object in a graphic editing interface such that the visually obstructed object may be manipulated during the temporary selection mode.
 

#11941108 Authentication and control of encryption keys
Applied:  02/25/2022, #17/652517
Issued:  03/26/2024, [760 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C
1st Invent:  Timothy R. Paaske (Cupertino, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
An apparatus, a method, and a system are presented in which the apparatus includes an interface control circuit that may be configured to receive a message including a cryptographic keyword and a policy value. The policy value may include one or more data bits indicative of one or more policies that define allowable usage of the cryptographic keyword. The apparatus also includes a security circuit that may be configured to extract the cryptographic keyword and the policy value from the message, and to apply at least one policy of the one or more policies to usage of the cryptographic keyword in response to a determination that an authentication of the message succeeded.
 

#11941175 Skin-to-skin contact detection
Applied:  03/31/2023, #18/194514
Issued:  03/26/2024, [361 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kubota Basol LLP
1st Invent:  Michael J. Beyhs (Pfaffenheck, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
Contact or movement gestures between a first body part and a second body part can be detected. Sense circuitry can be configured to sense a signal at the sense electrode (e.g., configured to contact the second body part) in response to a drive signal applied to the drive electrode (e.g., configured to contact the first body part). Processing circuitry can be configured to detect contact in accordance with a determination that one or more criteria are met (e.g., an amplitude criterion and a non-distortion criterion). Additionally or alternatively, processing circuitry can be configured to detect a movement gesture in accordance with a determination that one or more criteria are met (e.g., a contact criterion and a movement criterion).
 

#11941191 Button functionality
Applied:  05/05/2023, #18/144108
Issued:  03/26/2024, [326 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  24; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DLA Piper LLP (US)
1st Invent:  Christopher Patrick Foss (San Francisco, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=10
Abstract:
2000 char max
Button functionalities for user interfaces, e.g., for use with a portable multifunction device, are disclosed. Exemplary button functionalities are described for an electronic device with a display, a rotatable and depressible input mechanism, and/or a button. Different device features may be accessed, depending on whether the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button is activated, and further depending on whether the activation represents a single press, a double press, or an extended press on the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button.
 

#11941211 Balanced mutual capacitance systems and methods
Applied:  03/17/2023, #18/185968
Issued:  03/26/2024, [375 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  18; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kubota Basol LLP
1st Invent:  William Matthew Pender Paul (San Francisco, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
In some examples, a touch screen can include touch electrodes that can function as drive (Tx) electrodes and sense (Rx) electrodes during a touch sensing operation of the electronic device. The drive electrodes can include +Tx electrodes and Tx electrodes that can receive drive signals that can have the same amplitude and frequency and opposite phases, for example. In some examples, the surface areas of the +Tx electrodes and the Tx electrodes can be the same and the distances of the +Tx electrodes and Tx electrodes from the Rx electrodes can be different. In some examples, the total charge coupled to a proximate or touching object can be zero, which can mitigate problems associated with ungrounded or poorly grounded objects in contact with the touch screen.
 

#11941214 Active area routing for touch electrodes
Applied:  08/09/2022, #17/818695
Issued:  03/26/2024, [595 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kubota Basol LLP
1st Invent:  Ashray Vinayak Gogte (Campbell, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
Touch sensor panels/screens can include metal mesh touch electrodes and routing in the active area. In some examples, the touch sensor panel/screen can include row electrodes and column electrodes disposed over the active area of the display. In some examples, the routing traces for the row electrodes and/or column electrodes can be disposed in a border region and some of the routing traces for the row electrodes and/or column electrodes can be disposed in the active area. In some examples, some row electrodes can be shaved down to create an offset from the edge of the active area to accommodate routing traces in the active area. In some examples, the row electrodes can be formed in a first metal mesh layer and some routing traces in the active area can be formed in a second metal mesh layer, different from the first metal mesh layer.
 

#11941235 User interfaces for managing weather information
Applied:  03/08/2023, #18/118978
Issued:  03/26/2024, [384 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  27; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DLA Piper LLP (US)
1st Invent:  Caroline J. Crandall (Woodside, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
The present disclosure generally relates to managing weather information. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing weather information are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for displaying daily weather information are described.
 

#11941237 Devices, methods, and graphical user interfaces for automatically providing shared content to applications
Applied:  09/21/2021, #17/481212
Issued:  03/26/2024, [917 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  57; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP
1st Invent:  Marcos A. Weskamp (Palo Alto, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
A computer system receives, by a messaging application, information identifying a first shared content item as shared content. The first shared content item is of a first type. In response to receiving the information identifying the first shared content item as shared content and in accordance with a determination that a first application of the plurality of applications can open content of the first type, in accordance with a determination that providing the information identifying the first shared content item as shared content to the first application has been authorized, computer system device automatically makes the first shared content item available within the first application, and in accordance with a determination that providing information identifying the first shared content item as shared content to the first application has not been authorized, the computer system does not make the first shared content item automatically available within the first application.
 

#11941243 Handwriting keyboard for screens
Applied:  05/01/2023, #18/141754
Issued:  03/26/2024, [330 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  33; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DLA Piper LLP (US)
1st Invent:  Ryan S. Dixon (Redwood City, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
The present disclosure generally relates to handwriting on touch sensitive surfaces. In some examples, text suggestions strokes entered on a touch sensitive surface are viewed and selected in response to a rotatable input mechanism. In some examples, text determined from a set of strokes on the touch sensitive surface is revised based on a subsequently entered stroke on the touch sensitive surface. In some examples, a determination is made whether to include a stroke in a set of strokes based a time between the stroke and the previous stroke. In some examples, determining text based on a set of stroke is interrupted to determined revised text based on the set of strokes and a second stroke.
 

#11941319 Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces for selecting audio output modes of wearable audio output devices
Applied:  07/19/2021, #17/379864
Issued:  03/26/2024, [981 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  74; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP
1st Invent:  Taylor G. Carrigan (San Francisco, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
A computer system causes output of audio information from a first application to a set of one or more audio output devices in accordance with a first audio output mode previously selected for the first application using a system audio output setting control. After, the computer system receives a request to play audio from a second application different from the first application. In response, the computer system causes output of audio information from the second application to the set of one or more audio output devices, including, in accordance with a determination that a second audio output mode, different from the first audio output mode, was previously selected for the second application using the system audio output setting control, causing output of the audio information from the second application via the set of one or more audio output devices in accordance with the second audio output mode.
 

#11941341 Intelligent inset window placement in content
Applied:  02/28/2022, #17/682885
Issued:  03/26/2024, [757 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: FLETCHER YODER PC
1st Invent:  Adam P Williams (Pittsburgh, PA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=2
Abstract:
2000 char max
Disclosed herein are techniques for providing secondary content within primary content via an adaptive inset window. Adaptations of the adaptive inset window may include specifying an activation status, size, shape, and/or location of an adaptive inset window to be presented in the primary content. The adaptation may be defined based upon a salient region identified based upon object within the primary content.
 

#11941401 Instruction fetch using a return prediction circuit
Applied:  06/09/2022, #17/806234
Issued:  03/26/2024, [656 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C.
1st Invent:  Pruthivi Vuyyuru (Santa Clara, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
An apparatus includes a processor circuit that includes a return address stack circuit, a return prediction circuit, and a fetch control circuit. The return prediction circuit is configured to store, for previously accessed return addresses, fetch parameters for next fetch addresses. The fetch control circuit is configured to in response to a fetch of a call instruction, push a return address onto the return address stack circuit. In response to a fetch of a return instruction that corresponds to the call instruction, the fetch control circuit is further configured to retrieve the return address from the return address stack circuit, and to create, using the return address and fetch parameters retrieved from the return prediction circuit, a next fetch request to retrieve instructions subsequent to the return instruction.
 

#11941428 Ensuring transactional ordering in I/O agent
Applied:  03/31/2022, #17/657506
Issued:  03/26/2024, [726 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C.
1st Invent:  Sagi Lahav (Kiryat Bialik, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=5
Abstract:
2000 char max
Techniques are disclosed relating to an I/O agent circuit. The I/O agent circuit may include one or more queues and a transaction pipeline. The I/O agent circuit may issue, to the transaction pipeline from a queue of the one or more queues, a transaction of a series of transactions enqueued in a particular order. The I/O agent circuit may generate, at the transaction pipeline, a determination to return the transaction to the queue based on a detection of one or more conditions being satisfied. Based on the determination, the I/O agent circuit may reject, at the transaction pipeline, up to a threshold number of transactions that issued from the queue after the transaction issued. The I/O agent circuit may insert the transaction at a head of the queue such that the transaction is enqueued at the queue sequentially first for the series of transactions according to the particular order.
 

#11941551 Systems and methods for accessing hotel services using a portable electronic device
Applied:  01/20/2023, #18/157694
Issued:  03/26/2024, [431 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (637 to 2517)
Pat Class:  G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...]; there are 49711 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 33)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Polsinelli PC
1st Invent:  Kaiann Drance (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=2, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
This is directed to systems and methods for integrating hotel services in a single application available to a portable electronic device. Using the single application, a user can access and control hotel services before arriving at the hotel, upon arriving at the hotel, in the hotel room, in the local vicinity, and after leaving the hotel. Such services can include, for example, checking-in and checking out, purchasing in-room dining or in-room entertainment, making reservations at local restaurants or local attractions, scheduling hotel guest reminders, and controlling room setting either within the room or outside of the room.
 

#11941620 Multi-path communication of electronic device secure element data for online payments
Applied:  12/28/2020, #17/135876
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1184 days App to Issue] Normal range: (637 to 2517)
Pat Class:  G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...]; there are 49711 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 33)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER
1st Invent:  Manoj K. Thulaseedharan Pillai (Cupertino, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=5
Abstract:
2000 char max
Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for communicating electronic device secure element data over multiple paths for online payments are provided. In one example embodiment, a method includes, inter alia, at a commercial entity subsystem, receiving, from an electronic device, device transaction data that includes credential data indicative of a payment credential on the electronic device for funding a transaction with a merchant subsystem, accessing a transaction identifier, deriving a transaction key based on transaction key data that includes the accessed transaction identifier, transmitting, to one of the merchant subsystem and the electronic device, merchant payment data that includes a first portion of the credential data and the accessed transaction identifier, and sharing, with a financial institution subsystem using the transaction key, commercial payment data that includes a second portion of the credential data that is different than the first portion of the credential data. Additional embodiments are also provided.
 

#11941667 Techniques for implementing advertisement auctions on client devices
Applied:  05/02/2022, #17/661743
Issued:  03/26/2024, [694 days App to Issue] Normal range: (637 to 2517)
Pat Class:  G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...]; there are 49711 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 33)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DICKINSON WRIGHT RLLP
1st Invent:  Kanishka Bhaduri (Sunnyvale, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
Embodiments set forth techniques for managing advertisement auctions on a client device. The method can include the steps of (1) receiving, from a server device, a plurality of objects, where each object is associated with a respective digital asset, and each object includes, in association with the respective digital asset (i) a server-derived digital asset vector, (ii) a server-derived predicted tap-through rate, and (iii) a bid amount. In turn, and for each object of the plurality of objects, the client device (2) generates a respective estimated cost per impression for the object based on the information provided by the server device as well as information derived by the client device. Subsequently, the client device (3) identifies, among the plurality of objects, the object associated with the highest respective estimated cost per impression, and (4) causes an advertisement for the respective digital asset associated with the identified object to be displayed.
 

#11941688 Family accounts for an online content storage sharing service
Applied:  09/14/2020, #17/020373
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1289 days App to Issue] Normal range: (637 to 2517)
Pat Class:  G06Q [DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS OR METHODS, SPECIALLY ADAPTED F...]; there are 49711 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  9; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 33)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kubota Basol LLP
1st Invent:  Megan M. Frost (Menlo Park, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=2, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
A computing device provides methods and workflow for setting up a shared family account on a content storage system, including the creation of accounts for child family members. A computing device supports the creation of a family account using an account on the content storage system associated with an adult family member acting as a family organizer. The family organizer can designate a specific account as a purchase account for allowing other family member to purchase content from content servers associated with the content storage system. The family organizer can invite other adult family members to join the shared family account. The family organizer can create new accounts on the content storage system for child family members, and can designate access and purchase restrictions for such child family members. Family members have access to shared storage content, as well as services such as family calendar, group messaging, and device location.
 

#11941742 Tiled processor communication fabric
Applied:  06/23/2022, #17/808392
Issued:  03/26/2024, [642 days App to Issue] Normal range: (533 to 1695)
Pat Class:  G06T [IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.0...]; there are 24026 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (9 to 27)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C.
1st Invent:  Adam J. Smith (St Albans, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=5
Abstract:
2000 char max
Techniques are disclosed relating to processor communications fabrics. In some embodiments, a processor includes multiple client circuitry and fabric circuitry that includes at least first and second instances of a tile. The tile may include: client inputs configured to interface with client circuits, tile inputs configured to interface with one or more other tile instances, and communication resources assignable to the client inputs and tile inputs. The communications resources may include: multiple internal links, client outputs configured to interface with client circuits, and tile outputs configured to interface with one or more other tile instances. Control circuitry may, in a given cycle, assign communication resources of a given tile instance to at least a portion of the client inputs and tile inputs for a next cycle, based on priority information. The control circuitry may update priority information based on assignment results over multiple cycles.
 

#11941764 Systems, methods, and graphical user interfaces for adding effects in augmented reality environments
Applied:  04/13/2022, #17/720227
Issued:  03/26/2024, [713 days App to Issue] Normal range: (533 to 1695)
Pat Class:  G06T [IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.0...]; there are 24026 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  24; Normal range for this patent class is (9 to 27)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Morgan, Lewis Bockius LLP
1st Invent:  Andrew L. Harding (Portola Valley, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=9
Abstract:
2000 char max
A computer system displays a representation of a field of view of the one or more cameras, including a representation of a portion of a three-dimensional physical environment that is in the field of view of the one or more cameras. The computer system receives a request to add a first virtual effect to the displayed representation of the field of view of the one or more cameras. In response to receiving the request to add the first virtual effect to the displayed representation of the field of view of the one or more cameras and in accordance with a determination that the first virtual effect requires a scan of the physical environment, the computer system initiates a scan of the physical environment to detect one or more features of the physical environment and displays a user interface that indicates a progress of the scan of the physical environment.
 

#11941783 Scaler de-ringing in image processing circuitry
Applied:  01/14/2021, #17/149425
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1167 days App to Issue] Normal range: (533 to 1695)
Pat Class:  G06T [IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.0...]; there are 24026 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  16; Normal range for this patent class is (9 to 27)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Fletcher Yoder, P.C.
1st Invent:  Mahesh B. Chappalli (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=2
Abstract:
2000 char max
Methods and systems include receiving, at de-ringing circuitry of a display pipeline of an electronic device, scaled image content based on image data. The de-ringing circuitry also receives a fallback scaler output. The de-ringing circuitry determines whether the image data has a change frequency greater than a threshold. In response to the change frequency being above the threshold, the de-ringing circuitry determines a weight. Based at least in part on the weight, the de-ringing circuitry blends the scaled image content and the fallback scaler output based at least in part on the weight.
 

#11941785 Directional scaling systems and methods
Applied:  05/26/2021, #17/331602
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1035 days App to Issue] Normal range: (533 to 1695)
Pat Class:  G06T [IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.0...]; there are 24026 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  19; Normal range for this patent class is (9 to 27)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Fletcher Yoder P.C.
1st Invent:  Jim C Chou (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
An electronic device may include scaling circuitry to scale input pixel data to a greater resolution. The directional scaling circuitry may include first interpolation circuitry to receive best mode data, including one or more angles corresponding to content of the image and interpolate first pixel values at first pixel positions diagonally offset from input pixel positions of the input pixel data based on the best mode data and input pixel values corresponding to the input pixel positions. The directional scaling circuitry may also include second interpolation circuitry to receive the best mode data and the input pixel values and interpolate second pixel values at second pixel positions horizontally or vertically offset from the input pixel positions based at least in part on the best mode data and the input pixel values.
 

#11941818 Edge locator
Applied:  03/03/2021, #17/190969
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1119 days App to Issue] Normal range: (533 to 1695)
Pat Class:  G06T [IMAGE DATA PROCESSING OR GENERATION, IN GENERAL [2006.0...]; there are 24026 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (9 to 27)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Thompson Hine LLP
1st Invent:  Vedant Saran (Campbell, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=2
Abstract:
2000 char max
Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that determine a 3D location of an edge based on image and depth data. This involves determining a 2D location of a line segment corresponding to an edge of an object based on a light-intensity image, determining a 3D location of a plane based on depth values (e.g., based on sampling depth near the edge/on both sides of the edge and fitting a plane to the sampled points), and determining a 3D location of the line segment based on the plane (e.g., by projecting the line segment onto the plane). The devices, systems, and methods may involve classifying an edge as a particular edge type (e.g., fold, cliff, plane) and detecting the edge based on such classification.
 

#11941907 Acoustic imaging system architecture
Applied:  05/20/2021, #17/326202
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1041 days App to Issue] Normal range: (1037 to 1331)
Pat Class:  G06V [IMAGE OR VIDEO RECOGNITION OR UNDERSTANDING...]; there are 3 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  18; Normal range for this patent class is (15 to 21)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
1st Invent:  Mohammad Yeke Yazdandoost (Santa Clara, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=7
Abstract:
2000 char max
An acoustic imaging system includes multiple transducers disposed to circumscribe a portion of substrate. An acoustic imaging system also includes a controller and an image resolver. The transducers convert electrical signals into mechanical energy and/or mechanical energy into electrical signals. The controller is adapted to apply an electrical signal to the transducers which, in response, induce a mechanical wave, such as a surface wave, into the circumscribed portion. The controller is also adapted to receive electrical signals from the transducers. The image resolver uses the electrical signals received by the controller in order to construct an image of an object in physical contact with the substrate.
 

#11941968 Systems and methods for identifying an acoustic source based on observed sound
Applied:  01/30/2023, #18/103486
Issued:  03/26/2024, [421 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (507 to 1541)
Pat Class:  G08B [SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM ...]; there are 22565 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 30)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER
1st Invent:  Hyung-Suk Kim (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
An electronic device includes a processor, and a memory containing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to learn a sound emitted by a legacy device and to issue an output when the electronic device subsequently hears the sound. For example, the electronic device can receive a training input and extract a compact representation of a sound in the training input, which the device stores. The device can receive an audio signal corresponding to an observed acoustic scene and extract a representation of the observed acoustic scene from the audio signal. The electronic device can determine whether the sound is present in the observed acoustic scene at least in part from a comparison of the representation of the observed acoustic scene with the representation of the sound. The electronic device emits a selected output responsive to determining that the sound is present in the acoustic scene.
 

#11942034 Pixel driver redundancy schemes
Applied:  02/23/2021, #17/905411
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1127 days App to Issue] Normal range: (669 to 1883)
Pat Class:  G09G [ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVI...]; there are 42238 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  21; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 27)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Aikin Gallant, LLP
1st Invent:  Hjalmar Edzer Ayco Huitema (Lexington, MA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
Display panel redundancy schemes and redundancy building blocks are described. In an embodiment, pixel driver chips are connected to both primary and redundant strings of LEDs within a local passive matrix, and driver terminal switches within the pixel driver chip are used to select either the primary or redundant strings of LEDs.
 

#11942090 Accessory device based authentication for digital assistant requests
Applied:  09/27/2021, #17/486670
Issued:  03/26/2024, [911 days App to Issue] Normal range: (559 to 1947)
Pat Class:  G10L [SPEECH ANALYSIS OR SYNTHESIS; SPEECH RECOGNITION; SPEEC...]; there are 16475 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  51; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DLA Piper LLP (US)
1st Invent:  Ryan D. Webber (Vancouver, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
An example process includes at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory: while the electronic device is in a locked state and in communication with an external accessory device: receiving a natural language input; determining whether the natural language input corresponds to a secure task request; in accordance with a determination that the natural language input corresponds to a secure task request: determining whether one or more states of the external accessory device satisfy a set of authentication criteria; and in accordance with a determination that the one or more states of the external accessory device satisfy the set of authentication criteria: initiating, by the electronic device, a secure task corresponding to the natural language input; and providing an output indicative of the initiated secure task.
 

#11942285 Strain sensing key membrane
Applied:  11/02/2022, #18/051954
Issued:  03/26/2024, [510 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (525 to 1435)
Pat Class:  H01H [ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECT...]; there are 12829 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 22)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DORSEY WHITNEY LLP
1st Invent:  Chia Chi Wu (Taipei, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=2, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
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.
 

#11942649 Battery mounting using a heat treated adhesive
Applied:  03/02/2018, #15/910283
Issued:  03/26/2024, [2216 days App to Issue] Unusually Slow Normal range: (746 to 1974)
Pat Class:  H01M [PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONV...]; there are 37760 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  24; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (5 to 23)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: BakerHostetler
1st Invent:  Joshua M. Chien (San Francisco, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
The disclosed technology relates to battery pack that includes a first prismatic cell having a first surface, and a second prismatic cell having a second surface, wherein the first prismatic cell and the second prismatic cell are electrically coupled and arranged such that the first surface and the second surface form an L-shaped pack surface. In some aspects, the battery pack includes an adhesive that is disposed on the pack surface away from a junction between the first surface and the second surface. A battery-powered electronic device and method of manufacture are also provided.
 

#11942661 Battery cells with tabs at right angles
Applied:  09/24/2021, #17/448808
Issued:  03/26/2024, [914 days App to Issue] Normal range: (746 to 1974)
Pat Class:  H01M [PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONV...]; there are 37760 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (5 to 23)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP
1st Invent:  Christopher T. Campbell (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
Batteries according to embodiments of the present technology may include a housing including a first terminal disposed on a first side of the housing and a second terminal disposed on the first side of the housing. The batteries may include an electrode stack positioned within the housing. The electrode stack may include an anode current collector. The anode current collector may define an anode tab along a second side of the anode current collector, and be electrically coupled with the first terminal. The electrode stack may include a cathode current collector. The cathode current collector may define a cathode tab along a second side of the cathode current collector. The cathode tab and anode tab may extend in a direction normal to a direction facing the first side of the housing. The cathode tab may be electrically coupled with the second terminal.
 

#11942722 Magnetic circuit for magnetic connector
Applied:  12/06/2021, #17/543487
Issued:  03/26/2024, [841 days App to Issue] Normal range: (343 to 1149)
Pat Class:  H01R [ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIA...]; there are 36945 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 22)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP
1st Invent:  John C. DiFonzo (Emerald Hills, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=5
Abstract:
2000 char max
Connector inserts having reliable contacts, as well as connector receptacles having improved magnetic circuits for use in electronic devices having a thin form factor. These and other examples can provide connector receptacles that can be easily aligned to an opening in an electronic device, as well as connector inserts and connector receptacles that can be readily manufactured.
 

#11942806 Battery charging system and mobile and accessory devices
Applied:  06/29/2022, #17/853852
Issued:  03/26/2024, [636 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (674 to 1636)
Pat Class:  H02J [CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRI...]; there are 20244 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  22; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 23)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP
1st Invent:  Harold Aaron Ludtke (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
Various embodiments of the present invention are directed at a method and system for recharging batteries for wireless electronic devices. According to one embodiment, a battery charging and monitoring system is disclosed. The system includes a host machine providing a plurality of charging slots and a plurality of wireless devices coupled to and powered by a plurality of batteries. The host machine is adapted to communicate with the plurality of wireless devices through a plurality of wireless links to monitor the plurality of batteries coupled to the wireless devices. According to another embodiment, an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device is adapted to couple with at least a rechargeable battery and to negotiate with the rechargeable battery for an agreed range of power parameters. The electronic device is further adapted to accept power from and to provide power to the rechargeable battery at the agreed range of power parameters.
 

#11943024 Beamforming scheme switching
Applied:  06/14/2021, #17/598226
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1016 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  7; Unusually Few Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP
1st Invent:  Yushu Zhang (Beijing, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=2
Abstract:
2000 char max
The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods to provide beamforming scheme selection and signaling in wireless communication systems.
 

#11943054 Block acknowledgment for a multicast transmission with multiple concurrent streams
Applied:  04/15/2021, #17/232055
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1076 days App to Issue] Normal range: (587 to 1927)
Pat Class:  H04L [TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC C...]; there are 129823 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER
1st Invent:  Yoel Boger (Shoham, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=5
Abstract:
2000 char max
The subject technology provides for block acknowledgment requests and block acknowledgment frames that can be used in conjunction with multicast transmissions that include multiple concurrent streams. Thus, the subject technology reduces the overhead associated with multicast transmissions that include multiple concurrent streams by aggregating the acknowledgments across multiple streams into a block acknowledgment, thereby increasing the effective throughput of such transmissions and overall network efficiency.
 

#11943191 Live location sharing
Applied:  08/05/2019, #16/532349
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1695 days App to Issue] Normal range: (587 to 1927)
Pat Class:  H04L [TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC C...]; there are 129823 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Aikin Gallant, LLP
1st Invent:  Roberto Garcia (Mountain View, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=6
Abstract:
2000 char max
Techniques for live location sharing are described. A first mobile device and a second mobile device can communicate with one another using an IM program. The first mobile device can receive a user input to share a location of the first mobile device in the IM program. Sharing the location can include causing the second mobile device to display a location of the first mobile device in an IM program user interface on the second mobile device. Duration of sharing the location can be user-configurable. The second mobile device may or may not share a location of the second device for display in the IM program executing on the first mobile device.
 

#11943279 Network-assisted remote media listening
Applied:  10/18/2021, #17/504073
Issued:  03/26/2024, [890 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: FLETCHER YODER PC
1st Invent:  Catherine Wormington (San Carlos, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=2, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
Improved approaches for media listening amongst different users are disclosed. For example, methods, systems or computer program code can enable users to have a remote listening experience in real time. Advantageously, a remote user at a remote client device can in effect listen to a particular digital media asset that is being played at a local client device of a local user. Media information and/or user profiles can also be provided about themselves and shared with other users.
 

#11943438 Method for encoding/decoding image signal, and device for same
Applied:  08/23/2022, #17/894067
Issued:  03/26/2024, [581 days App to Issue] Normal range: (530 to 1974)
Pat Class:  H04N [PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]...]; there are 110107 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  12; Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 26)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Fish Richardson P.C.
1st Invent:  Bae Keun Lee (Seongnam-si, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=0
Abstract:
2000 char max
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.
 

#11943559 User interfaces for providing live video
Applied:  04/18/2023, #18/136266
Issued:  03/26/2024, [343 days App to Issue] Unusually Fast Normal range: (530 to 1974)
Pat Class:  H04N [PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION [4]...]; there are 110107 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  33; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 26)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DLA Piper LLP (US)
1st Invent:  David A. Underwood (Vancouver, )
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=5
Abstract:
2000 char max
The present disclosure generally relates to providing live video. An example method includes, at a computer system, while in an editing mode for a presentation, receiving, via one or more input devices, a request to insert an object onto a first slide of the presentation, wherein the request includes associating the object with a source for live video; and while in a presentation mode for the presentation, displaying, via a display generation component, the first slide including concurrent display of the object and one or more visual elements, wherein: in accordance with a determination that the object is associated with a camera, the object includes a live video stream from the camera; and in accordance with a determination that the object is associated with a non-camera external device, the object includes a live video stream that mirrors a portion of a display of the non-camera external device.
 

#11943575 Wireless audio systems
Applied:  04/22/2021, #17/238192
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1069 days App to Issue] Normal range: (514 to 1716)
Pat Class:  H04R [LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ...]; there are 19297 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  18; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 25)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: BAKERHOSTETLER
1st Invent:  Vincenzo Giuliani (Thousand Oaks, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=3
Abstract:
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A loudspeaker system can have first and second loudspeakers selectively operable in a single-channel mode or in a multi-channel mode. In the single-channel mode, the first and the second loudspeakers are configured to simultaneously reproduce a substantially identical signal. In the multi-channel mode, the first loudspeaker reproduces a first-channel signal and the second loudspeaker reproduces a second-channel signal. The first-channel signal and the second-channel signal can constitute respective portions of a multi-channel signal. Such loudspeaker systems can also have a mode selector configured to select one of the single-channel mode and the multi-channel mode. In some embodiments, such selection can occur in response to one or more detected proximities of another loudspeaker system. Multi-zone loudspeaker systems are also disclosed.
 

#11943576 Contextual audio system
Applied:  06/16/2022, #17/842618
Issued:  03/26/2024, [649 days App to Issue] Normal range: (514 to 1716)
Pat Class:  H04R [LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ...]; there are 19297 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 25)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
1st Invent:  Kathleen A. Bergeron (Los Gatos, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
A contextual audio system configured to adjust audio playback in response to positional data. The contextual audio system may include a wearable audio device and, optionally, a sensing device. In some embodiments, the sensing device and the wearable audio device are the same. Generally, the contextual audio system employs different types of data to determine a user''s location and/or activity (both of which are examples of ''context'') and adjust audio output of the wearable audio device portion of the system.
 

#11943624 Electronic subscriber identity module transfer eligibility checking
Applied:  09/23/2022, #17/934885
Issued:  03/26/2024, [550 days App to Issue] Normal range: (530 to 1980)
Pat Class:  H04M [TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling othe...]; there are 37969 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 30)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Dickinson Wright, RLLP
1st Invent:  Jean-Marc Padova (San Francisco, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: No name resolution.
Abstract:
2000 char max
Embodiments described herein relate to eligibility checking for transfer of one or more electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) between two mobile wireless devices. Eligibility to transfer an eSIM to an eUICC of a target device can depend on whether the eUICC of the target device satisfies certain security requirements for the eSIMs to be transferred. The mobile wireless devices can obtain a transfer eligibility result based on communication with one or more network-based servers that can determine compatibility for eSIM transfer.
 

#11943679 Mobile device navigation system
Applied:  07/08/2022, #17/861167
Issued:  03/26/2024, [627 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  14; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP
1st Invent:  Robert William Mayor (Half Moon Bay, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=11
Abstract:
2000 char max
Location mapping and navigation user interfaces may be generated and presented via mobile computing devices. A mobile device may detect its location and orientation using internal systems, and may capture image data using a device camera. The mobile device also may retrieve map information from a map server corresponding to the current location of the device. Using the image data captured at the device, the current location data, and the corresponding local map information, the mobile device may determine or update a current orientation reading for the device. Location errors and updated location data also may be determined for the device, and a map user interface may be generated and displayed on the mobile device using the updated device orientation and/or location data.
 

#11943699 System and method for determining PDCCH monitoring capability per component carriers in a carrier aggregation for span based PDCCH monitoring
Applied:  04/08/2020, #17/441170
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1448 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Blank Rome LLP
1st Invent:  Oghenekome Oteri (San Diego, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
An example method for wireless communication includes: configuring a wireless device to access a wireless network using a set of at least three components carriers (CCs); dividing the at least three component carriers into groups of component carriers based on whether the component carriers share a span pattern and a starting span for monitoring a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) of each component carrier; determining a number of non-overlapping control channel elements (CCE) to monitor for each group of component carriers; and configuring the wireless device to monitor the non-overlapping CCEs based on the determined number to monitor for each group.
 

#11943702 Determining reference cell availability
Applied:  01/15/2021, #17/593191
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1166 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP
1st Invent:  Jie Cui (Cupertino, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=2, M=3
Abstract:
2000 char max
Provided is a method for a user equipment (UE). The method comprises determining a first time period for the UE, based on whether the UE uses Discontinuous Reception (DRX) and whether the UE uses Measurement Gap (MG). The first time period indicates a respective timing criterion for the UE to determine a time period of maintaining available downlink timing for a reference cell; The method further comprises determining, based on the first time period, a first time threshold for the UE to determine reference cell availability.
 

#11943722 Uplink timing synchronization maintenance in secondary cell group
Applied:  03/31/2021, #17/439451
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1091 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C.
1st Invent:  Naveen Kumar R. Palle Venkata (San Diego, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
Aspects are presented herein of apparatuses, systems, and methods for secondary cell group (SCG) addition. A wireless device may establish communication with a first base station that is comprised in a master cell group (MCG) and a second base station that is comprised in the SCG. The wireless device may maintain timing advance (TA) parameters for performing uplink communication with the second base station. The wireless device may perform a plurality of signal quality measurements after receiving an indication to deactivate the SCG. The wireless device may determine whether to reuse the TA parameters for communicating with the second base station after receiving an indication. The determination may be based on comparing one or more signal quality measurements of the second base station to one or more signal quality thresholds.
 

#11943759 Dynamic bandwidth adaptation with network scheduling
Applied:  09/20/2022, #17/948716
Issued:  03/26/2024, [553 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin Goetzel, P.C.
1st Invent:  Yuchul Kim (San Jose, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=2, M=2
Abstract:
2000 char max
This disclosure relates to techniques for a wireless device to dynamically adapt its bandwidth use using network scheduling information in a cellular communication system. A radio resource control connection between a cellular base station and a wireless device may be established. The wireless device may receive network scheduling information from the cellular base station. The wireless device may dynamically select a receive bandwidth for receiving transmissions from the cellular base station based at least in part on the network scheduling information.
 

#11943791 Lower layer control signal for downlink positioning reference signal
Applied:  10/12/2021, #17/499545
Issued:  03/26/2024, [896 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP
1st Invent:  Seyed Ali Akbar Fakoorian (San Diego, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=2
Abstract:
2000 char max
The present application relates to devices and components including apparatus, systems, and methods for lower-layer activation and release of dynamic downlink positioning reference signals.
 

#11943802 Techniques for node directed uplink (UL) cancellation and channel access in unlicensed bands
Applied:  08/05/2020, #17/593750
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1329 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Blank Rome LLP
1st Invent:  Oghenekome Oteri (San Diego, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
A technique for wireless communications in a wireless system including: receiving, from a first user device, cancellation capability information, receiving, from a second user device, unlicensed frequency transmission capability information, receiving, from the first user device, an uplink transmission over an unlicensed frequency band, determining, a need for a higher priority uplink transmission by the second user device, scheduling an uplink cancellation time for the first user device based on the cancellation capability information and unlicensed frequency transmission capability information, scheduling an uplink transmission time for the second user device based on the cancellation capability information and unlicensed frequency transmission capability information, transmitting an uplink cancellation request to the first user device based on the scheduled uplink cancellation time, and transmitting an uplink transmission time for the higher priority uplink transmission to the second user device based on the scheduled uplink transmission time.
 

#11943803 Systems and methods for network-side UL cancellation using interlaced frequency resource allocation
Applied:  09/24/2020, #17/593816
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1279 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Blank Rome LLP
1st Invent:  Sigen Ye (Whitehouse Station, NJ)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
A method for wireless communication includes: scheduling, by a wireless station, a first uplink (UL) transmission from a wireless device; determining, by the wireless station, a need for a higher priority uplink transmission that uses resources overlapping with the first UL transmission; determining, by the wireless station, a reference region, within which a UL cancellation indication (CI) is to be applied; determining, by the wireless station, a set of UL resources in the reference region for cancellation, wherein at least a subset of the UL resources in the reference region are interlaced; sending, via a downlink control channel, indication of the determined set of UL resources for cancellation (e.g., by indicating particular interlaces and/or particular Physical Resource Blocks within such interlaces that are to be canceled); and receiving, at the wireless station, the higher priority uplink transmission via at least a subset of the determined set of cancelled UL resources.
 

#11943808 Methods of signaling directional and omni COT for frequencies between 52.6 GHz and 71 GHz
Applied:  04/02/2021, #17/593247
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1089 days App to Issue] Normal range: (499 to 1771)
Pat Class:  H04W [WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS [2009.01]...]; there are 82871 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  18; Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Dorsey Whitney LLP
1st Invent:  Huaning Niu (Cupertino, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=1
Abstract:
2000 char max
A wireless communication system may use higher layer signaling to send transmission configuration indicator (TCI) parameters for a frequency band comprising the 52.6 GHz to 71 GHz range. A DCI message may be used to indicate an enabled TCI state for a channel occupancy time (COT). The wireless communication system may apply the enabled TCI state for the COT as indicated in the DCI message.
 

#11937904 Detecting the end of cardio machine activities on a wearable device
Applied:  09/09/2020, #17/016020
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1294 days App to Issue] Normal range: (667 to 2071)
Pat Class:  A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...]; there are 94121 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  19; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 29)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Fish Richardson P.C.
1st Invent:  James P. Ochs (San Francisco, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=3, M=5
Abstract:
2000 char max
Disclosed embodiments include wearable devices and techniques for detecting cardio machine activities, estimating user direction of travel, and monitoring performance during cardio machine activities. By accurately and promptly detecting cardio machine activities and automatically distinguishing between activities performed on different types of cardio machines, the disclosure enables wearable devices to accurately calculate user performance information when users forget to start and/or stop recording activities on a wide variety of cardio machines. In various embodiments, cardio machine activity detection techniques may use magnetic field data from a magnetic field sensor to improve the accuracy of orientation data and device heading measurements used to detect the end of a cardio machine activity.
 

#11937938 Methods for assessing sleep conditions
Applied:  06/25/2020, #16/912706
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1370 days App to Issue] Normal range: (667 to 2071)
Pat Class:  A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...]; there are 94121 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  23; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 29)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Kubota Basol LLP
1st Invent:  Matt Travis Bianchi (Santa Cruz, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
Sleep conditions such as moderate-to-severe sleep apnea can be assessed using a multi-night assessments. A respiration signal (e.g., acquired from a sensor strip) can be processed via a computing device. The respiration signal can be segmented and the segments can be classified to identify one or more apnea/hypopnea events. In some examples, some of the segments can be normalized such that each segment input for classification can be of the same size. The identified one or more apnea/hypopnea events can be used to estimate a nightly parameter indicative of a severity of (or presence of) sleep apnea. The nightly parameters from a multi-night period can be used to estimate a multi-night parameter indicative of the severity of (or presence of) sleep apnea. In some examples, quality checks can be performed to filter out some data (e.g., to exclude data from entire nights or exclude a portion of data from individual nights).
 

#11937944 Sensing contact force related to user wearing an electronic device
Applied:  04/14/2022, #17/720795
Issued:  03/26/2024, [712 days App to Issue] Normal range: (667 to 2071)
Pat Class:  A61B [DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (analysing biologica...]; there are 94121 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  20; Normal range for this patent class is (7 to 29)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
1st Invent:  Tyler S. Bushnell (Mountain View, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=0, M=7
Abstract:
2000 char max
A wearable electronic device includes a body, a housing component, a band operable to attach the body to a body part of a user, and a force sensor coupled to the housing component. The force sensor is operable to produce a force signal based on a force exerted between the body part of the user and the housing component. A processing unit of the wearable electronic device receives the force signal from the force sensor and determines the force exerted on the housing component based thereon. The processing unit may use that force to determine a tightness of the band, determine health information for the user, adjust determined force exerted on a cover glass, and/or to perform various other actions.
 

#11938376 User interfaces for group workouts
Applied:  05/13/2022, #17/744500
Issued:  03/26/2024, [683 days App to Issue] Normal range: (621 to 1979)
Pat Class:  G06F [ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems base...]; there are 484200 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  51; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (8 to 28)
Assignee:  Apple (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: DLA Piper LLP (US)
1st Invent:  Anthony D''Auria (San Francisco, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=7
Abstract:
2000 char max
The present disclosure generally relates to sharing workout content on electronic devices.
 

#11938922 Motion control system
Applied:  09/15/2020, #17/021571
Issued:  03/26/2024, [1288 days App to Issue] Normal range: (554 to 1470)
Pat Class:  B60W [CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE...]; there are 8145 other patents in this class since 2005.
Claims:  22; Unusually More Normal range for this patent class is (6 to 20)
Assignee:  APPLE (Cupertino, CA) with total patents of: 32789 (since 2005)
Counsel:  Firm: Young Basile Hanlon MacFarlane, P.C.
1st Invent:  Akhil J. Madhani (Portola Valley, CA)
Inventors:  Genders: F=1, M=4
Abstract:
2000 char max
A motion control system that includes a support motion control system and a body motion control system. The body motion control system includes passive motion control components and active motion control components.