Patents by Inventor Timothy Wasko
Timothy Wasko has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 7680849Abstract: Improved techniques for transferring media assets between a host computer and a media device are disclosed. The transfer of media assets between a host computer and a media device can be referred to as synchronization. According to one aspect of the invention, media assets being transferred can be formatted (e.g., rendered) in advance at the host computer and then delivered to the media device. According to another aspect of the invention, media assets can be grouped into collections and transferred on a collection basis. According to still another aspect of the invention, media assets to be transferred can be limited based on an amount of storage capacity available at the media device. According to yet another aspect of the invention, media assets of different media types can be transferred in accordance with different priorities.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2004Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: David Heller, Timothy Wasko, Jeff Miller, Jesse Boettcher, Greg Marriott
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Patent number: 7667124Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Publication number: 20090241070Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface is provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Jeffrey L. Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Patent number: 7560637Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface is provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Patent number: 7521625Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Publication number: 20080168391Abstract: Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a client device. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to portable computer programs, such as widgets. The managing of the data thus can involve transfer of portable computer programs (e.g., widgets) between the host device and the client device. In one embodiment, the transfer of portable computer programs between a host device and a client device can be referred to as synchronization.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller, Christopher R. Wysocki, Timothy Wasko, Gordon Freedman
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Publication number: 20080167993Abstract: Techniques for creating and purchasing ringtones for use in electronic devices, such as mobile phones (e.g., cellular phones) or other telephone-enabled devices (e.g., Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), multi-function devices) are disclosed. These techniques can use a media management application and/or an online media store to browse, create, edit, purchase, and/or download ringtones for use in mobile phones or other telephone-enabled devices. Further, these techniques can be used to manage ringtones on one or more devices, including personal computers, mobile phones, and telephone-enabled devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Eddy Cue, Heller David, Steve Jobs, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Timothy Wasko
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Publication number: 20080168185Abstract: Improved techniques and apparatus for managing data between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a media device are disclosed. The data being managed can, for example, pertain to media data for media assets. The managing of the media data thus can involve transfer of media assets between the host device and the media device. In one embodiment, the transfer of media assets between a host device and a media device can be referred to as synchronization.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller, Christopher R. Wysocki, Timothy Wasko
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Publication number: 20080072152Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Daniel Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Hoddie, Steven Jobs, Timothy Wasko
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Publication number: 20070271312Abstract: Improved techniques for transferring media assets between a host computer and a media device are disclosed. The transfer of media assets between a host computer and a media device can be referred to as synchronization. According to one aspect of the invention, media assets being transferred can be formatted (e.g., rendered) in advance at the host computer and then delivered to the media device. According to another aspect of the invention, media assets can be grouped into collections and transferred on a collection basis. According to still another aspect of the invention, media assets to be transferred can be limited based on an amount of storage capacity available at the media device. According to yet another aspect of the invention, media assets of different media types can be transferred in accordance with different priorities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: November 22, 2007Inventors: David Heller, Timothy Wasko, Jeff Miller, Jesse Boettcher, Greg Marriott
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Publication number: 20070124680Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Publication number: 20070084333Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER, INCInventors: Jeffrey Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Publication number: 20070074118Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Publication number: 20070038941Abstract: Improved approaches for assisting a user interacting with a portable wireless communication device are disclosed. The improved approaches can provide a user interface for the portable wireless communication device that includes including a plurality of linked display screens and a plurality of physical keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Wysocki, Timothy Wasko, Jeffrey Robbin, Steve Jobs, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Publication number: 20070030963Abstract: Techniques for securing and controlling access to digital data are disclosed. A security-code is generated based on a plurality of input received from an input device which does not have to be a keyboard (e.g., joy-stick, sensor, touch-screen), but can detect movement input by a user. The movement can, for example, be received as rotational movement to emulate a mechanical combination lock which is familiar and easy to use. Digital data is secured by a security code generated in response to movement (e.g., rotational movement) which can be conveniently entered by users. Users can conveniently reenter the security-code by input movement in order to access secured digital data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2005Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Jeremy Wyld, Timothy Wasko, Greg Marriott, Stanley Ng
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Patent number: 7166791Abstract: In a portable multimedia device, a method, apparatus, and system for providing user supplied configuration data are described. In one embodiment, a hierarchically ordered graphical user interface are provided. A first order, or home, interface provides a highest order of user selectable items each of which, when selected, results in an automatic transition to a lower order user interface associated with the selected item. In one of the described embodiments, the lower order interface includes other user selectable items associated with the previously selected item from the higher order user interface.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2002Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Apple Computer, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Robbin, Steve Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Greg Christie, Imran Chaudhri
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Publication number: 20070013609Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: January 18, 2007Inventors: Daniel Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Hoddie, Steven Jobs, Timothy Wasko
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Publication number: 20070011614Abstract: A user interface and methods for using a user interface for controlling processing of time-based media files. In one exemplary method, a graphical representation of a time line for a time-based media is displayed along with a graphical representation of a current time along the graphical representation of the time line. A start graphical indicator and a stop graphical indicator is also displayed along the graphical representation of the time line. A portion of the time-based media may be selected for presentation by dragging or positioning at least one of the start graphical indicator and the stop graphical indicator along the graphical representation of the time line. In another aspect of the invention, an exemplary method allows for the adaptive control of a portion of the interface which indicates time relating to a time-based media. An input speed is determined where this input is to change the portion and the rate at which the change to this portion occurs is dependent upon the input speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Daniel Crow, Cary Dean, Elizabeth Dykstra-Erickson, J. Hoddie, Steven Jobs, Timothy Wasko
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Publication number: 20060156259Abstract: Techniques are provided for automatically organizing and presenting photographs based on the date information associated with photographs. In one embodiment, a calendar-like user interface is provided. By interacting with the user-interface, the user can select specific dates. In response to the user's selections of the specific dates, the image organization tool displays all photographs that are associated with date information that falls within the specific dates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Peter Wagner, Jeffrey Robbin, Joshua Fagans, Timothy Martin, Timothy Wasko
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Publication number: 20060156236Abstract: Improved techniques to utilize and manage a group of media items (or media assets) on a computing device are disclosed. The group of media items can be utilized and managed at a host computer for the host computer as well as a media device (e.g., media player) that can couple to the host computer. One popular example of a group of media items is know as a playlist, which can pertain to a group of audio tracks. One aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that enables a user to trade-off storage capacity of a media device between media asset storage and data storage. Another aspect pertains to a graphical user interface that assists a user with selecting media items to fill a group of media items. Still another aspect pertains to providing a persistent media device playlist at a host computer. Yet still another aspect pertains to imposing capacity limits to a playlist, such as a media device playlist.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: David Heller, Jeffrey Robbin, Steven Jobs, Timothy Wasko, Jeff Miller