Patents by Inventor David S. Clark

David S. Clark 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).

  • Publication number: 20250117127
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for navigating and providing physical activity information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventors: Julie A. ARNEY, Brett L. LAREAU, Chandler S. BACHMAN, Jay K. BLAHNIK, Edward CHAO, David S. CLARK, Emily PEDERSEN, Matthew M. SUN, Eduardo VALENCIA PAZ
  • Publication number: 20250114661
    Abstract: A user fitness goal may be determined based at least in part on i) historical fitness data that was tracked by a fitness application during a plurality of periods that together correspond to a historical period, or ii) or a user input. Current fitness data may be tracked by the fitness application during a current period. A coaching notification may be determined based on the current fitness data and the user fitness goal. The coaching notification may correspond to progress toward achieving including a suggested action for achieving the user fitness goal prior to a conclusion of the current period. The coaching notification may be provided for presentation at a user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Kriz Blahnik, Aaron P. Thompson, David S. Clark, Julie A. Arney, Brian R. Drell, Keith P. Avery, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Patent number: 12265703
    Abstract: Features are described for controlling the functionality of an electronic device, where the device operates according to a restricted mode of operation in which functions that the electronic device is otherwise capable of performing are not immediately available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Heena Ko, Catherine Lee, Reed E. Olsen, Paul W. Salzman, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Kevin Lynch, Stephen O. Lemay, David S. Clark
  • Patent number: 12208310
    Abstract: Notifications for instructing user behavior can be determined and presented when appropriate. Current fitness data are accessed. This data is used to determine whether a user fitness goal is likely to be achieved. If not, a notification may be determined and presented at a user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Kriz Blahnik, Aaron P. Thompson, David S. Clark, Julie A. Arney, Brian R. Drell, Keith P. Avery, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20250024538
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can be configured for users (e.g., user devices) that are detected nearby the computing device. For example, the computing device may be a communal device configured for a single user but generally used by multiple users. The communal device can discover when a known (e.g., authorized, trusted, etc.) user device is near the communal device and obtain personalization data from the nearby user device. The communal device can configure the communal device based on the personalization data to personalize an activity hosted by the communal device for the user of the nearby user device. To protect the user's personalization data, the communal device can delete the user's personalization data when the activity hosted by the communal device is terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Jie You Foo, Niharika M. Bedekar, Joel J. Angelone, David S. Clark, Parry Panesar
  • Patent number: 12197716
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for navigating and providing physical activity information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Julie A. Arney, Brett L. Lareau, Chandler S. Bachman, Jay K. Blahnik, Edward Chao, David S. Clark, Emily Pedersen, Matthew M. Sun, Eduardo Valencia Paz, George R. Dicker, Zachary K. Recolan, Lynne Devine
  • Patent number: 12167480
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can be configured for users (e.g., user devices) that are detected nearby the computing device. For example, the computing device may be a communal device configured for a single user but generally used by multiple users. The communal device can discover when a known (e.g., authorized, trusted, etc.) user device is near the communal device and obtain personalization data from the nearby user device. The communal device can configure the communal device based on the personalization data to personalize an activity hosted by the communal device for the user of the nearby user device. To protect the user's personalization data, the communal device can delete the user's personalization data when the activity hosted by the communal device is terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy Jie You Foo, Niharika M. Bedekar, Joel J. Angelone, David S. Clark, Parry Panesar
  • Publication number: 20240370093
    Abstract: A computer system detects an input and performs an operation based on the input. In some embodiments, the input is a touch input. In some embodiments, the input is a button press. In some embodiments, the input is a motion gesture. In some embodiments, the input is an air gesture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Yiqiang NIE, Giovanni M. AGNOLI, Gary I. BUTCHER, Edward CHAO, David S. CLARK, Dylan R. EDWARDS, Adam J. LEONARD
  • Publication number: 20240311513
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can restrict the use of another computing device in certain contexts. For example, a parent may wish to use the parent's computing device to restrict her children's use of the children's computing devices while the children are in school while the children should be participating in some other activity. For example, the parent's controller device may be enabled to remotely configure and control the usage of the satellite device(s) without needing to physically access the satellite device. The parent may implement limitations, permissions, or different policies that may govern, for example, the ability of the satellite device to communicate with other devices, execute various application functionalities, run any particular software, and manage its own settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Salzman, Christopher G. Skogen, David S. Clark, Tyler D. Hawkins
  • Publication number: 20240256115
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for navigating and providing physical activity information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Inventors: Julie A. ARNEY, Brett L. LAREAU, Chandler S. BACHMAN, Jay K. BLAHNIK, Edward CHAO, David S. CLARK, Emily PEDERSEN, Matthew M. SUN, Eduardo VALENCIA PAZ, George R. DICKER, Zachary K. RECOLAN, Lynne DEVINE
  • Patent number: 12039086
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can restrict the use of another computing device in certain contexts. For example, a parent may wish to use the parent's computing device to restrict her children's use of the children's computing devices while the children are in school while the children should be participating in some other activity. For example, the parent's controller device may be enabled to remotely configure and control the usage of the satellite device(s) without needing to physically access the satellite device. The parent may implement limitations, permissions, or different policies that may govern, for example, the ability of the satellite device to communicate with other devices, execute various application functionalities, run any particular software, and manage its own settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Salzman, Christopher G. Skogen, David S. Clark, Tyler D. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11977729
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for navigating and providing physical activity information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Julie A. Arney, Chandler S. Bachman, Jay K. Blahnik, Edward Chao, David S. Clark, Brett L. Lareau, Emily Pedersen, Matthew M. Sun, Eduardo Valencia Paz
  • Publication number: 20240082641
    Abstract: Notifications for instructing user behavior can be determined and presented when appropriate. Current fitness data are accessed. This data is used to determine whether a user fitness goal is likely to be achieved. If not, a notification may be determined and presented at a user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Kriz Blahnik, Aaron P. Thompson, David S. Clark, Julie A. Arney, Brian R. Drell, Keith P. Avery, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Patent number: 11895114
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a satellite device that can be associated with a user account of a minor aged (e.g., child or adolescent) user that does not have a smartphone that can be used as a companion device to the satellite device. The satellite device can be configured to be used as a primary device, without reliance upon a paired smartphone. Certain information can be synchronized with the satellite device via the association with the family account. During initial configuration, a set of cryptographic keys can be generated to associate the account of the satellite device with the set of accounts in the family. The satellite device can then access calendars, media, or other data that is shared with user accounts within a family of user accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Dmitry V. Belov, Justin K. Bennett, David S. Clark, Kalyan C. Gopavarapu, David G. Knipp, Robert F. Lee, Sudhakar N. Mambakkam, Nagarjuna Thottempudi, Tyler D. Hawkins, Reed E. Olsen, Paul W. Salzman
  • Patent number: 11850460
    Abstract: Notifications for instructing user behavior can be determined and presented when appropriate. Historical fitness data and current fitness data are accessed. This data is used to determine whether a user fitness goal is likely to be achieved. If not, a notification may be determined and presented at a user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventors: Jay Kriz Blahnik, Aaron P. Thompson, David S. Clark, Julie A. Arney, Brian R. Drell, Keith P. Avery, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Patent number: 11671835
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a satellite device that can be associated with a user account of a minor aged (e.g., child or adolescent) user that does not have a smartphone that can be used as a companion device to the satellite device. The satellite device can be configured to be used as a primary device, without reliance upon a paired smartphone. Certain information can be synchronized with the satellite device via the association with the family account. During initial configuration, a set of cryptographic keys can be generated to associate the account of the satellite device with the set of accounts in the family. The satellite device can then access calendars, media, or other data that is shared with user accounts within a family of user accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Tyler D. Hawkins, David S. Clark, Reed E. Olsen, Paul W. Salzman
  • Publication number: 20230088498
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a satellite device that can be associated with a user account of a minor aged (e.g., child or adolescent) user that does not have a smartphone that can be used as a companion device to the satellite device. The satellite device can be configured to be used as a primary device, without reliance upon a paired smartphone. Certain information can be synchronized with the satellite device via the association with the family account. During initial configuration, a set of cryptographic keys can be generated to associate the account of the satellite device with the set of accounts in the family. The satellite device can then access calendars, media, or other data that is shared with user accounts within a family of user accounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitry V. Belov, Justin K. Bennett, David S. Clark, Kalyan C. Gopavarapu, David G. Knipp, Robert F. Lee, Sudhakar N. Mambakkam, Nagarjuna Thottempudi, Tyler D. Hawkins, Reed E. Olsen, Paul W. Salzman
  • Publication number: 20220405411
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can restrict the use of another computing device in certain contexts. For example, a parent may wish to use the parent's computing device to restrict her children's use of the children's computing devices while the children are in school while the children should be participating in some other activity. For example, the parent's controller device may be enabled to remotely configure and control the usage of the satellite device(s) without needing to physically access the satellite device. The parent may implement limitations, permissions, or different policies that may govern, for example, the ability of the satellite device to communicate with other devices, execute various application functionalities, run any particular software, and manage its own settings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Salzman, Christopher G. Skogen, David S. Clark, Tyler D. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11528271
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for a satellite device that can be associated with a user account of a minor aged (e.g., child or adolescent) user that does not have a smartphone that can be used as a companion device to the satellite device. The satellite device can be configured to be used as a primary device, without reliance upon a paired smartphone. Certain information can be synchronized with the satellite device via the association with the family account. During initial configuration, a set of cryptographic keys can be generated to associate the account of the satellite device with the set of accounts in the family. The satellite device can then access calendars, media, or other data that is shared with user accounts within a family of user accounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Dmitry V. Belov, Justin K. Bennett, David S. Clark, Kalyan C. Gopavarapu, David G. Knipp, Robert F. Lee, Sudhakar N. Mambakkam, Nagarjuna Thottempudi, Tyler D. Hawkins, Reed E. Olsen, Paul W. Salzman
  • Patent number: 11468197
    Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device can restrict the use of another computing device in certain contexts. For example, a parent may wish to use the parent's computing device to restrict her children's use of the children's computing devices while the children are in school while the children should be participating in some other activity. For example, the parent's controller device may be enabled to remotely configure and control the usage of the satellite device(s) without needing to physically access the satellite device. The parent may implement limitations, permissions, or different policies that may govern, for example, the ability of the satellite device to communicate with other devices, execute various application functionalities, run any particular software, and manage its own settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Salzman, Christopher G. Skogen, David S. Clark, Tyler D. Hawkins