Patents by Inventor Eddy Cue
Eddy Cue 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: 11507613Abstract: Methods and systems for publishing a playlist are disclosed. A user generates or selects a playlist, which is then provided (e.g., uploaded) for publishing. A playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums is received. The playlist may then be published such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals. A user may then purchase one or more tracks/albums identified in the playlist via an online store.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2017Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Eddy Cue, Robert Kondrk, Patrice Gautier, Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller
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Patent number: 10440561Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
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Patent number: 10205833Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
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Patent number: 10178546Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
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Publication number: 20180052854Abstract: Methods and systems for publishing a playlist are disclosed. A user generates or selects a playlist, which is then provided (e.g., uploaded) for publishing. A playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums is received. The playlist may then be published such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals. A user may then purchase one or more tracks/albums identified in the playlist via an online store.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Eddy Cue, Robert Kondrk, Patrice Gautier, Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller
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Patent number: 9715500Abstract: Methods and systems for publishing a playlist are disclosed. A user generates or selects a playlist, which is then provided (e.g., uploaded) for publishing. A playlist identifying at least one of one or more tracks and one or more albums is received. The playlist may then be published such that the playlist is viewable by one or more individuals. A user may then purchase one or more tracks/albums identified in the playlist via an online store.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Eddy Cue, Robert Kondrk, Patrice Gautier, Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller
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Publication number: 20160149995Abstract: Improved methods and systems that facilitate transfer and synchronization of data, namely, media data, between a host device (e.g., host computer) and a portable media device (e.g., portable media player) are disclosed. By coupling the portable media device to different host devices at different times, media data can be transferred between the different host devices. Synchronization of media data between a host device and a portable media device can also take into consideration one or more user synchronization related settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: David Heller, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Christopher R. Wysocki, Steve Jobs
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Patent number: 9084089Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to electronic devices that are portable, such as, mobile devices. In one embodiment, one mobile device discovers another mobile device within its vicinity. The mobile devices can then wirelessly transmit data from one mobile device to the other. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stanley C. Ng, Andrew Bert Hodge, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Robert Edward Borchers, Chris Bell, Eddy Cue
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Publication number: 20150156335Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Patrice GAUTIER, Debbie SHIMIZU, Alexandrea ANDERSON, Eddy CUE, Monika GROMEK, Robert H. KONDRK
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Patent number: 8966383Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of computers (e.g., personal computers) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
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Publication number: 20150004959Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Phillip W. Schiller, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
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Patent number: 8855617Abstract: Methods, systems and graphical user interfaces that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via computers are disclosed. According to one embodiment, activation of a mobile device with respect to a wireless service provider can be performed by users through use of a computer (e.g., personal computer) that communicate with a remotely located activation server. According to another embodiment, graphical user interfaces can be presented to users so as to enable end users to easily activate mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventors: Patrice Gautier, Debbie Shimizu, Alexandrea Anderson, Eddy Cue, Monika Gromek, Robert H. Kondrk
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Patent number: 8849278Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Phillip W. Schiller, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
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Publication number: 20140227963Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to mobile devices. In one embodiment, a local server is provided at a particular location, such as at an establishment venue, etc. The local server can operate to locally wirelessly transmit data to mobile devices within its vicinity. Typically, the mobile devices are associated with persons (users) at the particular location. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered. The local server can also provide customized data to the mobile devices, individually or as a group. The customization can be based on location, characteristics, interests, preferences and/or requests of the users of the mobile devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stanley C. Ng, Andrew Bert Hodge, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Robert Edward Borchers, Chris Bell, Eddy Cue
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Publication number: 20140221018Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to electronic devices that are portable, such as, mobile devices. In one embodiment, one mobile device discovers another mobile device within its vicinity. The mobile devices can then wirelessly transmit data from one mobile device to the other. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stanley C. Ng, Andrew Bert Hodge, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Robert Edward Borchers, Chris Bell, Eddy Cue
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Patent number: 8706159Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to mobile devices. In one embodiment, a local server is provided at a particular location, such as at an establishment, venue, etc. The local server can operate to locally wirelessly transmit data to mobile devices within its vicinity. Typically, the mobile devices are associated with persons (users) at the particular location. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered. The local server can also provide customized data to the mobile devices, individually or as a group. The customization can be based on location, characteristics, interests, preferences and/or requests of the users of the mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stanley C. Ng, Andrew Bert Hodge, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Robert Edward Borchers, Chris Bell, Eddy Cue
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Patent number: 8694024Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to electronic devices that are portable, such as, mobile devices. In one embodiment, one mobile device discovers another mobile device within its vicinity. The mobile devices can then wirelessly transmit data from one mobile device to the other. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stanley C. Ng, Andrew Bert Hodge, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Robert Edward Borchers, Chris Bell, Eddy Cue
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Publication number: 20110034121Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to electronic devices that are portable, such as, mobile devices. In one embodiment, one mobile device discovers another mobile device within its vicinity. The mobile devices can then wirelessly transmit data from one mobile device to the other. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Stanley C. NG, Andrew Bert HODGE, Anthony M. FADELL, Jeffrey L. ROBBIN, Robert Edward BORCHERS, Chris BELL, Eddy CUE
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Patent number: 7831199Abstract: Methods and systems that facilitate data delivery to electronic devices are disclosed. One aspect pertains to data delivery to electronic devices that are portable, such as, mobile devices. In one embodiment, one mobile device discovers another mobile device within its vicinity. The mobile devices can then wirelessly transmit data from one mobile device to the other. The mobile devices, or their users, can control, request or influence the particular data content being delivered.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stanley C. Ng, Andrew Bert Hodge, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Robert Edward Borchers, Chris Bell, Eddy Cue
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Publication number: 20080167968Abstract: 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: June 22, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Eddy Cue, Heller David, Steve Jobs, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Wasko Timothy