Apple - 2nd Week of April 2010 USPTO Published Patent Applications

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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G06 - Electric digital data processing 4G06F 13/00 - Interconnection of, or transfer

of information or other signals between,memories, input/output devices orcentral processing units . . . . . . . . . 4

G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or moredigital computers each having at least

an arithmetic unit, a programme unitand a register, e.g. for a simultaneousprocessing of several programmes . . . 4

G06F 15/173 - using an interconnectionnetwork, e.g. matrix, shuffle, pyramid,star, snowflake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

G09 - Arrangements or circuits for control ofindicating devices using static means topresent variable information 6G09G 03/36 - using liquid crystals . . . . . . 6

H01 - Electrically-conductive connections 6H01R 11/30 - End pieces held in contact by

a magnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield

arrangements on coupling devices . . . 7H01R 24/00 - Two-part coupling devices,

or either of their cooperating parts,characterised by their overall structure . 9

H01R 24/04 - having the contacts of eachcoupling part arranged in line parallelwith the direction of coupling-engagingmotion, e.g. telephone-jack type . . . . 10

H01R 43/20 - for assembling ordisassembling contact members withinsulating base, case or sleeve . . . . . 12

H02 - Circuit arrangements or systems forsupplying or distributing electric power 12H02J 07/00 - Circuit arrangements for

charging or depolarising batteries or forsupplying loads from batteries . . . . . . 12

H02J 07/04 - Regulation of the charging

current or voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

H04 - Pictorial communication, e.g. television 13H04N 07/26 - using bandwidth reduction . . . 13H04N 17/00 - Diagnosis, testing or

measuring for television systems ortheir details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Patent Index 15

IPC Catchword Index 16



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G06F 15/16

G06F 13/00: Electric digital data processing Interconnection of, ortransfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/outputdevices or central processing units

App. No. 20100088450 Assignee APPLE INC.

Title Component retention mechanism

Abstract A component retention mechanism facilitates improved installation, retention and removal ofhardware components (e.g., PCI cards) on a personal computer. The retention mechanismincludes a locking component, support member, and release mechanism coupled to each other.The locking component can be a steel bar or other stiff item positioned proximate to multiplesocket connectors on a circuit board. The locking component moves between unlocked andlocked positions that mechanically and simultaneously unlock or lock in place multiple add-in cardsinserted into the socket connectors. The support member moves and thereby facilitates movementof the locking component between locked and unlocked positions. The release mechanismfacilitates movement of the support member and is actuated when a force is exerted by a userthereto. An associated slider housing coupled to the release mechanism and support memberincludes a fan, support shelves and a door that provides additional support to oversized PCIcards.

Pri. Date 20081008 App. Date 20081219 Pub. Date 20100408

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G09G 03/36

G06F 15/16: Electric digital data processing Digital computers ingeneral Combinations of two or more digital computers each havingat least an arithmetic unit, a programme unit and a register, e.g. for asimultaneous processing of several programmes


Title Email notification proxyAbstract Among other things, techniques and systems are disclosed for exchanging notifications and

data between a client device and a server. A system includes a server configured to maintaina first persistent connection to a mobile electronic device. The first persistent connection isconfigured to push at least service specific data to the mobile electronic device. The server isfurther configured to maintain a second persistent connection to a third party server. The secondpersistent connection is configured to monitor for availability, at the third party server, of new dataassociated with the mobile electronic device. The server is also configured to notify the mobileelectronic device via the first persistent connection when new data becomes available at the thirdparty server.




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H01R 11/30

G06F 15/173: Electric digital data processing Digital computers ingeneral Combinations of two or more digital computers each havingat least an arithmetic unit, a programme unit and a register, e.g. fora simultaneous processing of several programmes Interprocessorcommunication using an interconnection network, e.g. matrix, shuffle,pyramid, star, snowflake

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:

20100088387 page 5

G09G 03/36: Arrangements or circuits for control of indicating devicesusing static means to present variable informationControl arrangementsor circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators otherthan cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a numberof characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combinationof individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from

an independent source using liquid crystals

App. No. 20100085290 Assignee Apple Inc.

Title Use of on-chip frame buffer to improve lcd response time by overdriving

Abstract A method and system is disclosed for improving the response time of displays, such as liquidcrystal displays (LCDs). The method includes receiving a target picture frame and comparing itto a current picture frame. If the comparison shows that a display may be unable to transitionfrom a current pixel intensity level to a target pixel intensity level within a specified time period,then the pixels that correspond to those current pixel intensities that may not be reach target pixelintensities may be overdriven. This overdriving of one or more pixels may allow the pixel to reachthe target pixel intensity within the specified time period.




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H01R 13/648

H01R 11/30: Electrically-conductive connections Individual connectingelements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductivemembers which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end piecesfor wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having meansfor facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, orconductive member, blocks of binding posts End pieces or tapping

pieces for wires or cables, supported by the wire or cable and havingmeans for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal,or conductive member End pieces held in contact by a magnet


Title Electromagnetic connector for electronic device

Abstract An electrical plug and receptacle relying on magnetic force from an electromagnet to maintaincontact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter forconnecting an electronic device, such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includeselectrical contacts, which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts on the receptacle.The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element. The magnetic element on one of theplug or receptacle can be a magnet or ferromagnetic material. The magnetic element on the

other of the plug or receptacle is an electromagnet. When the plug and receptacle are broughtinto proximity, the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet magnet and its complement,whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electricallyconductive relationship.




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H01R 13/648

H01R 13/648: Electrically-conductive connectionsDetails of couplingdevices of the kinds covered by groups or Protective earth or shieldarrangements on coupling devices


Title Reduced size multi-pin male plug connector

Abstract Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors having a reduced size in at least one directioncan be provided. One example reduces height by not including a center contact tab or tongue,but instead places contacts on an insulator that is adjacent to a bottom portion of the receptacle.Another example may reduce width by reducing contact pitch, and may use a particular shapeof contact to achieve god signal quality. Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors canalso provide support for one or more new high-speed communication standards, such as USB3.0 and DisplayPort. Methods can provide one or more standardized connector components tospeed connector design and manufacture of new electronic devices such as media players, thusreducing their time to market.




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H01R 24/00

H01R 24/00: Electrically-conductive connections Two-part couplingdevices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overallstructure

App. No. 20100087098 Assignee Apple Inc.Title Reduced size multi-pin female receptacle connector

Abstract Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors having a reduced size in at least one directioncan be provided. One example reduces height by not including a center contact tab or tongue,but instead places contacts on an insulator that is adjacent to a bottom portion of the receptacle.Another example may reduce width by reducing contact pitch, and may use a particular shapeof contact to achieve god signal quality. Receptacle connectors and male plug connectors canalso provide support for one or more new high-speed communication standards, such as USB3.0 and DisplayPort. Methods can provide one or more standardized connector components tospeed connector design and manufacture of new electronic devices such as media players, thusreducing their time to market.




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H01R 24/04


20100087096 page 8



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H01R 24/04

H01R 24/04: Electrically-conductive connections Two-part couplingdevices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overallstructure having the contacts of each coupling part arranged in lineparallel with the direction of coupling-engaging motion, e.g. telephone-jack type

App. No. 20100087099 Assignee APPLE INC.Title Male plug connector

Abstract A male plug connector for connecting to a corresponding receptacle connector of a media player.In one embodiment the connector comprises a housing designed to accommodate a plurality ofcontacts spaced apart in a single row of contact locations that are sequentially numbered froma first end to a second end. The contact locations include first, second and third ground contactlocations designated for ground, the first ground contact location at the first end, the secondground contact location at the second end, and the third ground contact location between thefirst end and the second end; a first group of digital contact locations designated for one or moredigital signals including USB contact locations interleaved with contact locations designated fornon-USB digital signals, the first group of digital contact locations being disposed between thefirst ground contact location and the third ground contact location; and a second group of analogcontact locations designated for one or more analog signals including at least one audio signal,the second group of analog contact locations being disposed between the third ground contactlocation and the second ground contact location.




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H02J 07/00

H01R 43/20: Electrically-conductive connectionsApparatus or processesspecially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairingof line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating

base, case or sleeve


20100087098 page 9

H02J 07/00: Circuit arrangements or systems for supplying or distributingelectric powerCircuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteriesor for supplying loads from batteries


Title Methods and apparatus for charging a battery in a peripheral deviceAbstract A power manager for managing power delivered to a battery operated peripheral device is

disclosed. The power manager includes an input current limiter arranged to suppress a powersurge associated with an insertion event by a power cable arranged to provide an external voltage.A voltage converter unit coupled to the input current limiter converts the received external voltageto a supply voltage that is transmitted by way of a main bus to a voltage sensor unit coupledthereto. During the insertion event, a comparator unit coupled to the voltage sensor, sends a firstswitching signal to a switchover circuit that responds by connecting the peripheral device and anuncharged battery to the main bus such that the supply voltage is provided thereto. When thebattery is substantially fully charged, the switchover circuit responds by electrically disconnectingthe battery so as to not overcharge the battery.




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H04N 07/26

H02J 07/04: Circuit arrangements or systems for supplying or distributingelectric powerCircuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteriesor for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from acmains by converters Regulation of the charging current or voltage


20100085011 page 12

H04N 07/26: Pictorial communication, e.g. television Television systems Systems for the transmission of television signals using pulse codemodulation using bandwidth reduction


Title Quality metrics for coded video using just noticeable difference models

Abstract Systems and methods for applying a new quality metric for coding video are provided. Themetric, based on the Just Noticeable Difference (JND) distortion visibility model, allows for efficientselection of coding techniques that limit perceptible distortion in the video while still taking intoaccount parameters, such as desired bit rate, that can enhance system performance. Additionally,the unique aspects of each input type, system and display may be considered. Allowing fora programmable minimum viewing distance (MVD) parameter also ensures that the perceptibledistortion will not be noticeable at the specified MVD, even though the perceptible distortion maybe significant at an alternate distance.




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H04N 17/00

H04N 17/00: Pictorial communication, e.g. televisionDiagnosis, testingor measuring for television systems or their details



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Patent Index

Patent Index

Patent Application Page Patent Application Page Patent Application Page20100085011 12 20100085290 6 20100086063 1320100087071 7 20100087096 8 20100087098 920100087099 11 20100088387 5 20100088450 4



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IPC Catchword Index

IPC Catchword Index

Catch Word IPC PageBANDWIDTH reduction for television signal transmission H04N 07/26 13BATTERY(-IES) charging electric BATTERY(-IES) H02J 07/00 12CHARGING of batteries H02J 07/00 12COMPILING statistics G06 4COMPUTER(S) G06 4DATA processing G06 4DEPOLARISING, DEPOLARIZING circuits for DEPOLARISING H02J 07/00 12ELECTRICITY distribution of ELECTRICITY H02 12EQUATIONS solving EQUATIONS G06 4FUNCTIONS evaluating FUNCTIONS G06 4GENERATION of electricity H02 12JACK(S) telephone JACK(S) H01R 24/04 11MONITORING of television communication systems H04N 17/00 14STORES for storage of data combined with electric digital computers G06F 13/00 4

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