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Methods and interfaces for home media control

The present disclosure generally relates to interfaces and techniques for media playback on one or more devices. In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, and memory. The electronic device receives user input and, in response to receiving the user input, displays, on the display, a multi-device interface that includes: one or more indicators associated with a plurality of available playback devices that are connected to the device and available to initiate playback of media from the device, and a media playback status of the plurality of available playback devices.
Owner:APPLE INC

Accessing and displaying information corresponding to past times and future times

The present disclosure relates to techniques accessing and displaying information pertaining to past times and future times. In some embodiments, a device displays a first current-time indicator and a user interface object configured to display information corresponding to a first information source and to the current time. In some embodiments, in response to and in accordance with detecting a rotation of a rotatable input mechanism, the device displays a non-current-time indicator indicating a non-current time, and updates the first user interface object to display information corresponding to the first information source and the non-current time. In some embodiments, the device continues to display an indication of the current time.
Owner:APPLE INC

Breathing sequence user interface

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for breathing sequences. In some examples, a device displays a configuration user interface that comprises a prompt to select a number of cycles of a breathing sequence, adjusts the number of cycles of the breathing sequence to the selected number of cycles in response to selection, and initiates a breathing phase of the breathing sequence. In some examples, the device displays and fluctuates a progress indicator in accordance with the selected number of cycles. In some examples, a device detects a time associated with a first breathing sequence, generates a prompting criteria based on a predetermined prompting frequency and the detected time, determines if the prompting criteria has been met, displays a prompt to initiate a second breathing sequence, wherein the prompt comprises a first affordance, and displays a second breathing sequence user interface in response to selection of the first affordance.
Owner:APPLE INC

User interfaces for retrieving contextually relevant media content

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.
Owner:APPLE INC

Methods and interfaces for home media control

The present disclosure generally relates to interfaces and techniques for media playback on one or more devices. In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, and memory. The electronic device receives user input and, in response to receiving the user input, displays, on the display, a multi-device interface that includes: one or more indicators associated with a plurality of available playback devices that are connected to the device and available to initiate playback of media from the device, and a media playback status of the plurality of available playback devices.
Owner:APPLE INC

Supercapacitors and method for fabricating the same

Using thin-films of iron oxide as the active material of electrodes, supercapacitors are fabricated on various substrates in different shapes. By chemical oxidation the iron-oxide film is formed directly and conformably on the substrates in a short period of cooking. The iron oxide has a chemical composition of Fe.sub.x O.sub.y H.sub.z, where 1.0.ltoreq.x.ltoreq.3.0, 0.0.ltoreq.y.ltoreq.4.0, and 0.0.ltoreq.z.ltoreq.1.0. Substrates, as the current collector, tested includes Al, Ti, Fe, Cu and Ni. Measurements by cyclic voltammetry indicates that the iron-oxide electrodes in a selected electrolyte can store charges as high as 0.5 F / cm.sup.2 or 417 F / g of the electrode materials. Supercapacitors as prepared are economical and can be used as enclosure housings for portable electronics, power tools, and batteries. The supercapacitors can also be integrated with the frames and chassis of electric vehicles.
Owner:LUXON ENERGY DEVICES CORP

Multifunction physical button

ActiveUS20160373631A1Increased efficiency , effectiveness , and user satisfactionQuickly take additional picturesTelevision system detailsColor television detailsImage sensorComputer hardware
The present disclosure generally relates to multifunction physical buttons. An electronic device detects activation of a physical button. The device determines whether a set of one or more criteria are met. If the set of one or more criteria are met, the device captures an image using an image sensor. If the set of one or more criteria are not met, the device turns off the display of the device. Thus, the same physical button can perform different functions based on whether the set of one or more criteria are met.
Owner:APPLE INC

Voice communication method

While in a full-duplex live audio communication session with an external device, an electronic device receives control signal data from the external device. In response, the electronic device issues a perceptual notification. After a first predetermined time period since receiving the control signal data, the electronic device receives audio data from the external device. After a second predetermined time period since issuing the perceptual notification, the electronic device outputs the audio data from the speaker.
Owner:APPLE INC

Battery Substitute Device For Power Tools

InactiveUS20120287691A1Slow changeExtend rechargeable life of batteryDummy cellsSecondary cellsContinuous/uninterruptedElectrical battery
A battery substitute device for providing an alternative power source for battery operated ‘cordless’ tools and similarly powered appliances. The battery substitute device is generally shaped like the battery pack it replaces and includes an AC-DC power converter powered by AC plug-in power through a flexible line and AC mains plug. The battery substitute device interchangeably mates with said tools and appliances providing the option of continuous uninterrupted, full power use of the tool and gives the user the option of optimized power source for material, torque and power properties, and user convenience. The battery substitute device reduces the need for multiple battery packs, extends the life of the battery packs and reduces waste caused by fully depleted battery packs. It also reduces the need to anticipate a project and charge battery packs. The battery substitute device will make a useful, effective tool much more useful and much more effective.
Owner:BREUNER EDWARD LOUIS

Methods and interfaces for adjusting the volume of media

The present disclosure generally relates to interfaces and techniques for media playback on one or more devices. In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device includes a display, one or more processors, and memory. The electronic device receives user input and, in response to receiving the user input, displays, on the display, a multi-device interface that includes: one or more indicators associated with a plurality of available playback devices that are connected to the device and available to initiate playback of media from the device, and a media playback status of the plurality of available playback devices.
Owner:APPLE INC

Mobile station, network, and handover control method

In a parameter storage device, an offset value corresponding to a moving state (moving speed) and a serving frequency are stored. A parameter identifier reads from the parameter storage device an offset value corresponding to a serving frequency and a moving state. A measuring unit measures a radio communication quality of an inter-frequency cell. A measurement controller adds the offset value to the radio communication quality, to generate control information. The control information is transmitted via a transmitter to a network.
Owner:NTT DOCOMO INC

Handover mechanism for sensor networks

The present invention relates to methods and access devices for collecting data from a plurality of sensors (10) of a wireless sensor network, wherein a broadcast signal is transmitted by a master device (30) which currently collects the data, and wherein handover of data collection control from the current master access device to an alternate access device is initiated based on a result of the detection. The handover request signal is received at the master device and a handover reply is signaled to a source device of the handover request signal, the handover reply indicating the time at which data collection is handed over from the access device to the source device. Thereby, the master device can be changed in a flexible manner based on current environmental conditions.
Owner:KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

Apparatus and method for providing a wireless, portable, and/or handheld, device with safety features

An apparatus, including a processing device for controlling an operation of the apparatus, a camera for obtaining a view, a picture, or video, a collision avoidance sensor, for detecting an object, structure, or individual, and a display device for displaying the view, the picture, or the video obtained by the camera. The apparatus or processing device automatically detects a mode of operation of the apparatus, wherein the mode of operation is a texting operational mode, an e-mail operational mode, a game or gaming operational mode, a picture taking or video recording operational mode, or a videophone or speakerphone operational mode. The processing device activates the camera to obtain a view, a picture, or video in a direction of movement of the apparatus. The apparatus provides the view, picture or video obtained by the camera via the display device.
Owner:JOAO GREGORY THOMAS +1

System and method for performing a secure cryptographic operation on a mobile device including an entropy filter

InactiveUS20150117646A1Facilitates secure wireless communicationOvercome limitationsSecret communicationSecurity arrangementData setMobile device
In a mobile communication device, multiple sets of sensor measurement data are obtained, each from a corresponding hardware sensor resident on the device. Insufficiently random data is filtered from each of the data sets to produce random data sets which are combined to produce entropy data which is stored in an entropy data cache. An entropy pool is monitored to determine a level of entropy data available and, based on the level determined, entropy data is provided from the entropy data cache to the entropy pool. Entropy data from the entropy pool is then applied to perform a cryptographic operation such as the generation of an encryption key for encrypting communications sent or received by the mobile communication device.
Owner:APRIVA

Accessing and displaying information corresponding to past times and future times

The present disclosure relates to techniques accessing and displaying information pertaining to past times and future times. In some embodiments, a device displays a first current-time indicator and a user interface object configured to display information corresponding to a first information source and to the current time. In some embodiments, in response to and in accordance with detecting a rotation of a rotatable input mechanism, the device displays a non-current-time indicator indicating a non-current time, and updates the first user interface object to display information corresponding to the first information source and the non-current time. In some embodiments, the device continues to display an indication of the current time.
Owner:APPLE INC

System and method for performing a secure cryptographic operation on a mobile device

InactiveUS20150117636A1Increase the number of acquisitionsAdd measurement dataPublic key for secure communicationSecret communicationComputer hardwareData set
In a mobile communication device, multiple sets of sensor measurement data are obtained, each from a corresponding hardware sensor resident on the device. Insufficiently random data is filtered from each of the data sets to produce random data sets which are combined to produce entropy data which is stored in an entropy data cache. An entropy pool is monitored to determine a level of entropy data available and, based on the level determined, entropy data is provided from the entropy data cache to the entropy pool. Entropy data from the entropy pool is then applied to perform a cryptographic operation such as the generation of an encryption key for encrypting communications sent or received by the mobile communication device.
Owner:APRIVA

Smart watch and display screen highlighting method thereof

The present invention belongs to the communication terminal field and relates to a terminal and a power saving method thereof, in particular, a smart watch and a display screen highlighting method thereof. The smart watch includes a sensor hub, a screen and a gyroscope; the gyroscope is used for acquiring the spatial position value of the smart watch; the sensor hub is used for determining whether the spatial position value conforms to a preset threshold value; and the sensor hub highlights the screen when the spatial position value conforms to the preset threshold value. The smart watch is convenient to use and is more energy efficient.
Owner:PHICOMM (SHANGHAI) CO LTD

Operational safety mode

ActiveUS20180337870A1Increased efficiency , effectiveness , and user satisfactionFaster and efficient methodSubstation equipmentMessaging/mailboxes/announcementsAutomotive engineeringOperational safety
The present disclosure generally relates to implementing an operational safety mode that manages the output of notifications at an electronic device when a user of the device is operating a vehicle.
Owner:APPLE INC

Selecting refresh periods in an IP network

A registration server in an IP network is provided. The server is configured to act, after receiving a request for an initial registration or for refreshing a registration with the IP network, or for an initial subscription or for refreshing a subscription to a given service made available on the IP network, to select for the client device sending the request a value for the corresponding refresh period. The server is also configured to select the value as a function, at least, of the type of authentication used by the client device for authenticating itself with the IP network.
Owner:ORANGE SA (FR)

Direct current power source device for photovoltaic inverter

The invention relates to the technical field of photovoltaic new energy, in particular to a direct current power source device for a photovoltaic inverter. The direct current power source device for the photovoltaic inverter is characterized by comprising an input electric reactor, a soft start circuit and 12-pulse-wave rectifying circuit; the input electric reactor is arranged at the front end of the soft start circuit; the rear end of the soft start circuit is connected with the 12-pulse-wave rectifying circuit; the function of reducing the input current harmonic is achieved through the input electric reactor to enable the power grid voltage to satisfy a testing condition of the photovoltaic inverter. The direct current power source device for the photovoltaic inverter has the advantages of being simple in structure, reducing the current harmonic inputting into the direct current power source, reducing the power grid voltage distortion, being matched with the photovoltaic inverter in utilization after grid connection, reducing electricity, being energy saving and environmental friendly, enabling the power grid voltage to satisfy a photovoltaic inverter testing condition and the like.
Owner:WEIHAI GUANGTAI AIRPORT EQUIP CO LTD
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