Gloria Kwan Lin, 53Sugar Land, TX

8060627, Nov 15, 2011

Sep 30, 2008

12/286409

Michael Rosenblatt - Campbell CA, US
Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US
Sean Anthony Mayo - Dover NH, US
Taido Lantz Nakajima - Cupertino CA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

G06F 15/16

709228

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for performing a workflow with two or more electronic devices. Embodiments include an initiator electronic device that may function to control the workflow and send instructions for executing the workflow to a target electronic device. The initiator device may generate instructions for the workflow based on properties received from the target device. The instructions generated by the initiator may allow both devices to accomplish a shared goal, such as exchanging contact information. In some embodiments, the initiator device may include a graphical user interface for creating workflows, downloading workflows from a web service, and entering preferences governing the performance of the workflows.

8071893, Dec 6, 2011

Mar 4, 2009

12/397922

Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US
Wyeman Chen - Hayward CA, US
Michael Nikkhoo - Saratoga CA, US
Michael Rosenblatt - Campbell CA, US
Hammid Mohammadinia - San Jose CA, US
Ziv Wolkowicki - Valley Stream NY, US
Amir Salehi - San Jose CA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

H05K 9/00
H01L 23/28

174387, 361816, 174523, 174521

This is directed to methods and apparatus for shielding a circuitry region of an electronic device from interference (e. g. , EMI). A conductive dam may be formed about a periphery of the circuitry region. A non-conductive or electrically insulating fill may then be applied to the circuitry region within the dam. Next, a conductive cover may be applied above the fill. The cover may be electrically coupled to the dam. The dam may include two or more layers of conductive material stacked on top of one another. In some embodiments, the conductive cover may be pad printed or screen printed above the fill. In other embodiments, the conductive cover may be a conductive tablet that is melted above the fill.

8131645, Mar 6, 2012

Sep 30, 2008

12/286316

Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US
Amir Mahmood Mikhak - Cambridge MA, US
Taido Lantz Nakajima - Cupertino CA, US
Sean Anthony Mayo - Dover NH, US
Michael Rosenblatt - Campbell CA, US
Andrew Hodge - Palo Alto CA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

G06F 21/00

705 51, 705901, 705902, 705904, 705908, 705911, 705903, 705 50, 705 52, 705 54, 705 57, 705 59, 380227, 380228, 380229, 380230, 380201, 380202, 380203, 380204

Various techniques are provided for the gifting between multiple electronic devices of media content provided by an online digital media provider. An offer and acceptance of a selected gift file is accomplished between a gifter device and a receiving giftee device using a near-field communication (NFC) connection. If a connection to the online provider is available, the gifter device may transmit a gift request by which the gifter's account is charged for the gift file. Thereafter, a gift file created using DRM keys associated with the giftee's account may be downloaded to the giftee device. If a network connection is unavailable, the giftee device may transfer a locked gift file and a corresponding gift license to the giftee device using a peer-to-peer connection. The giftee device may authenticate the license and unlock the gift file once a connection to the online provider is available.

8193781, Jun 5, 2012

Sep 4, 2009

12/554550

Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US
Pareet Rahul - Markham, CA
Michael Rosenblatt - Campbell CA, US
Taido Nakajima - Cupertino CA, US
Bruno Germansderfer - Boston MA, US
Saumitro Dasgupta - Boston MA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

H02K 35/00
H01F 5/00

322 3, 336200

Systems for harnessing power through electromagnetic induction utilizing printed coils are provided. A system can include one or more moveable magnets adjacent to printed coils on a circuit. For example, a system can include one or more magnets that are operative to move alongside a circuit board that includes printed coils. The one or more magnets may move, for example, when a user shakes the system or when the user walks or runs while holding the device. The movement of the one or more magnets may create an electromotive force (e. g. , a voltage) across the printed coils, and this force may be used to generate electric power.

8215546, Jul 10, 2012

Sep 30, 2008

12/286353

Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US
Amir M. Mikhak - Cambridge MA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

G06K 5/00

235382

There is provided a method and system for transportation check-in (e. g. , ticketing and identification) via near field communication (NFC) using a handheld electronic device, such as a cellular phone or a personal media player. The handheld device may store and transmit travel reservations and traveler identifications using a travel management application. Various methods may be employed to acquire the reservation and identification information on the handheld device. For example, travel reservations may be made via the management application or may be retrieved from an email, a website, another NFC-enabled device, or a carrier-provided confirmation number. User identification may be acquired by scanning a radio frequency identification tag embedded in a government-issued I. D. In another embodiment, an I. D. number may be entered via the travel management application, and the user's identification information may be downloaded from the issuing authority.

8239276, Aug 7, 2012

Sep 30, 2008

12/286361

Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US
Amir Mahmood Mikhak - Cambridge MA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

G06Q 30/00
G06F 17/30

705 261, 705 269, 705 271

Systems and methods for providing shopping-related information to a consumer are provided. Embodiments of the system allow a consumer to create an electronic shopping list by scanning products. In some embodiments, shopping-related information may be obtained for items in the shopping list, such as pricing information, product quality, consumer ratings, and other information that may help a consumer to make an informed purchasing decision. Other embodiments allow a consumer to obtain and compare retail prices offered by several retailers for products in the shopping list. Still other embodiments provide a store-wide network that allows a shopper to scan items in the store, add the scanned items to a shopping list, and then check-out electronically.

8265329, Sep 11, 2012

Sep 29, 2008

12/240519

Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US
Derek B. Barrentine - San Jose CA, US
Michael Rosenblatt - Campbell CA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

H04R 1/02

381386, 381189, 381345, 361818

Improved approaches for providing a speaker within a housing of a portable electronic device are disclosed. The housing of the portable electronic device can be compact, such as a low profile housing. In one embodiment, an acoustic chamber for a speaker can be formed internal to a housing for a portable electronic device using non-dedicated space. In another embodiment, irregular surfaces can be sealed so that an acoustic chamber for a speaker can be formed internal to a housing for a portable electronic device.

8289130, Oct 16, 2012

Feb 19, 2009

12/389106

Taido L. Nakajima - Cupertino CA, US
Pareet Rahul - Markham, CA
Gloria Lin - San Ramon CA, US

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

G05B 19/00

340 53, 3405721, 455411

This is generally directed to identifying unauthorized users of an electronic device. In some embodiments, an unauthorized user of the electronic device can be detected by identifying particular activities that may indicate suspicious behavior. In some embodiments, an unauthorized user can be detected by comparing the identity of the current user to the identity of the owner of the electronic device. When an unauthorized user is detected, various safety measures can be taken. For example, information related to the identity of the unauthorized user, the unauthorized user's operation of the electronic device, or the current location of the electronic device can be gathered. As another example, functions of the electronic device can be restricted. In some embodiments, the owner of the electronic device can be notified of the unauthorized user by sending an alert notification through any suitable medium, such as, for example, a voice mail, e-mail, or text message.