Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Sanders

Christopher J. Sanders 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).

  • Patent number: 11941319
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Taylor G. Carrigan, Charles C. Hoyt, Cyrus D. Irani, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20240053953
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interface for audio routing. In some examples, a computer system detects an audio device and displays a selectable option in accordance with a determination that a set of criteria is met. The selectable option, when selected, enables the computer system to connect to the audio device and transmit audio data to the audio device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Christopher J. SANDERS
  • Patent number: 11847378
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interface for audio routing. In some examples, a computer system detects an audio device and displays a selectable option in accordance with a determination that a set of criteria is met. The selectable option, when selected, enables the computer system to connect to the audio device and transmit audio data to the audio device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20230396854
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device displays subtitles, via a user interface, for a content item, and in some embodiments forgoes display of subtitles according to language settings, including preferred languages and a region of a respective user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher J. SANDERS, Nitigarn SIRIPANICH
  • Publication number: 20230394886
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to personalized spatial audio profiles and providing personalized spatial audio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Taylor G. CARRIGAN, Patrick L. COFFMAN, Amy E. DEDONATO, Charles C. HOYT, Christine A. FRANCO, Mitchell L. LERNER, Camille MOUSSETTE, Pavel PIVONKA, Christopher J. SANDERS, Hugo D. VERWEIJ
  • Publication number: 20230384882
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a user interface displayed by a first electronic device is navigated with a first mode of navigation when touch input at a touch-sensitive surface of a second electronic device satisfies one or more criteria, and is navigated with a second mode of navigation when touch input at the touch-sensitive surface does not satisfy the one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher J. SANDERS, Dennis S. PARK, Neil P. CORMICAN, Ada TURNER, Dale A. TAYLOR
  • Publication number: 20230295041
    Abstract: Fire resistant gypsum panels are provided herein, with assemblies including the same, and methods for making the same. A gypsum panel includes a set gypsum core and a mat facing material. The set gypsum core includes a fire resistant additive. The fire resistant additive consists essentially of clay, or a non-intumescent fire resistant additive. The panel displays an acceptable fire rating without requiring the use of vermiculite or intumescent materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Inventors: Fabio Enrique ESGUERRA, Allison N. GOINS, Anne H. KSIONZYK, Christopher J. SANDERS, Bryan J. WILTZIUS
  • Patent number: 11669194
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a user interface displayed by a first electronic device is navigated with a first mode of navigation when touch input at a touch-sensitive surface of a second electronic device satisfies one or more criteria, and is navigated with a second mode of navigation when touch input at the touch-sensitive surface does not satisfy the one or more criteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Sanders, Dennis S. Park, Neil P. Cormican
  • Publication number: 20230124489
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Patent number: 11608637
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Patent number: 11535558
    Abstract: Gypsum panels and methods for their manufacture are provided herein. The gypsum panels include a gypsum core having a first surface and a second opposed surface and a first fiberglass mat associated with the first surface of the gypsum core, such that gypsum from the gypsum core penetrates at least a portion of the first fiberglass mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Andrew W. Tricker, Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20220394346
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents a user interface for controlling the playback of content items. In some embodiments, the user interface includes a plurality of selectable options for controlling playback of a respective content item overlaid on the content item. In some embodiments, an electronic device presents a user interface for browsing and switching between content items available for playback.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Jeff TAN-ANG, Christopher J. ELLINGFORD, Christopher J. SANDERS, Dila SART, Justin K. ARNOLD, Justin D. GAUSSOIN, Kevin M. SANDLOW, Lucio MORENO RUFO, Neil P. CORMICAN, Policarpo B. WOOD, Yonghyun A. KIM
  • Publication number: 20220391166
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interface for audio routing. In some examples, a computer system detects an audio device and displays a selectable option in accordance with a determination that a set of criteria is met. The selectable option, when selected, enables the computer system to connect to the audio device and transmit audio data to the audio device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher J. SANDERS
  • Publication number: 20220394349
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device presents recommended content for a set of users in accordance with some embodiments of the disclosure. The electronic device is associated with a plurality of user accounts, including a first user account, displaying, via a display generation component, a media browsing user interface associated with the first user account. In accordance a determination that the first user account satisfies one or more criteria and in accordance with a determination that a first subset of user accounts of the plurality of user accounts associated with the electronic device has been selected for inclusion in content recommendations, the electronic device is configured to display, in the media browsing user interface, one or more representations of media content recommendations based on one or more characteristics of the first user account and the first subset of user accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher J. SANDERS
  • Publication number: 20220375430
    Abstract: In some implementations, a mobile computing device may participate in the calibration of an output signal of a media device. This calibration process includes storing device-specific calibration data which is related to properties of a light sensor of the mobile device. The mobile device then detects of properties of light emitted by the display device during a presentation to obtain sensor values related to light emitted by the display device during the presentation. The calibration process may also ensure that the mobile device is proximate to the display device prior to obtaining the sensor values. The collected sensor values are adjusted using device-specific calibration data stored to the mobile device to normalize the sensor values relative to a baseline. These normalized sensor values are sent to the media device for use in adjusting the output signal based on the normalized sensor values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall W. Huss, Maxim Stepanov, Manik Kalra, Christopher J. Sanders, Vijay Sundaram, Osborn F. de Lima, Shahram Peyvandi, Adria Fores Herranz, Jiaying Wu, Lu Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220334669
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a user interface displayed by a first electronic device is navigated with a first mode of navigation when touch input at a touch-sensitive surface of a second electronic device satisfies one or more criteria, and is navigated with a second mode of navigation when touch input at the touch-sensitive surface does not satisfy the one or more criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher J. SANDERS, Dennis S. PARK, Neil P. CORMICAN, Ada TURNER, Dale A. TAYLOR
  • Patent number: 11443716
    Abstract: In some implementations, a mobile computing device may participate in the calibration of an output signal of a media device. This calibration process includes storing device-specific calibration data which is related to properties of a light sensor of the mobile device. The mobile device then detects of properties of light emitted by the display device during a presentation to obtain sensor values related to light emitted by the display device during the presentation. The calibration process may also ensure that the mobile device is proximate to the display device prior to obtaining the sensor values. The collected sensor values are adjusted using device-specific calibration data stored to the mobile device to normalize the sensor values relative to a baseline. These normalized sensor values are sent to the media device for use in adjusting the output signal based on the normalized sensor values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall W. Huss, Maxim Stepanov, Manik Kalra, Christopher J. Sanders, Vijay Sundaram, Osborn F. de Lima, Shahram Peyvandi, Adria Fores Herranz, Jiaying Wu, Lu Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220205244
    Abstract: Fiber-reinforced coated mats and fiber-reinforced coated mat-faced panels are provided herein, along with methods for making the same. Fiber-reinforced coated mats include a mat with a fiber-reinforced coating on one surface. Fiber-reinforced coated mat-faced panels include a fiber-coated mat and a panel material in contact with a surface of the mat opposite the fiber-reinforced coating. Methods include applying a fiber-reinforced coating to a surface of a mat to form a coated mat and drying the coated mat to cure the fiber-reinforced coating. Some methods also include combining the mat with a panel material to form a mat-faced panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Inventors: Yi-Hsien Harry Teng, Martin L. Gran, Charles E. Diller, Christopher J. Sanders, Jeffery T. Fields, Mianxue Wu
  • Patent number: 11248375
    Abstract: Gypsum panels, sheathing systems, and methods of making and using the same are provided. A gypsum panel includes a gypsum core associated with a first fiberglass mat having a continuous barrier coating, the coating penetrating a portion of the first fiberglass mat opposite the gypsum core, wherein gypsum penetrates a remaining fibrous portion of the first fiberglass mat such that voids in the first fiberglass mat are substantially eliminated. A building sheathing system includes at least two gypsum panels and a seaming component to provide a seam at an interface between the gypsum panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
    Inventors: Vincent B. Thomas, Rochelle Bradford, Christopher J. Sanders, Yi-Hsien Harry Teng
  • Publication number: 20220019403
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: Taylor G. Carrigan, Charles C. Hoyt, Cyrus D. Irani, Christopher J. Sanders