Patents by Inventor Edward Chao

Edward Chao 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: 11953901
    Abstract: An autonomous vehicle includes one or more sensors for detecting an object in an environment surrounding the autonomous vehicle and a vehicle computing system comprising one or more processors receiving canonical route data associated with at least one canonical route, and controlling travel of the autonomous vehicle based on sensor data from the one or more sensors and the canonical route data associated with the at least one canonical route. The at least one canonical route comprises at least one roadway connected with another roadway in a plurality of roadways in a geographic location that satisfies at least one route optimization function derived based on trip data associated with one or more traversals of the plurality of roadways in a geographic location by one or more autonomous vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: UATC, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Raymond Sturges, Alexander Edward Chao, Yifang Liu, Xiaodong Zhang, Richard Brian Donnelly, Bryan John Nagy, Jeff Schneider, Collin Christopher Otis
  • Patent number: 11938376
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to sharing workout content on electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony D'Auria, Julie A. Arney, Jae Woo Chang, Edward Chao, Nathan De Vries, Michael D. Ford, Colin G. McKinstry, Rex C. Ross
  • Patent number: 11931625
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to sharing workout content on electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony D'Auria, Jae Woo Chang, Edward Chao, Nathan De Vries, Michael D. Ford, Colin G. McKinstry
  • Publication number: 20240078002
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods for managing charging of an electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Edward CHAO, Patrick L. COFFMAN, Cyril DE LA CROPTE DE CHANTERAC, Kevin M. LYNCH, Conor J. O'REILLY, Michael S. SOETAERT, Kartik R. VENKATRAMAN
  • Publication number: 20240077309
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to displaying information related to a physical activity. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing the display of information related to a physical activity are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas D. FELTON, James B. CARY, Edward CHAO, Kevin W. CHEN, Christopher P. FOSS, Eamon F. GILRAVI, Austen J. GREEN, Bradley W. GRIFFIN, Anders K. HAGLUNDS, Lori HYLAN-CHO, Stephen P. JACKSON, Matthew S. KOONCE, Paul T. NIXON, Robert M. PEARSON
  • Publication number: 20240062640
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for facilitating operations. In some examples, computer systems provide indications that educate and/or guide users for performing an operation. In some examples, computer systems perform a first operation based on a first type of user input corresponding to a first hardware input device and perform a second operation based on a second type of user input corresponding to the first hardware input devices. In some examples, computer systems adjust audio output of an emergency siren based on detecting a particular type of event. In some examples, computer systems display different types and/or sizes of notifications based on an operating mode of a respective computer system. In some examples, computer systems forgo performing one or more operations when a respective computer system operates in a low power mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Taylor G. CARRIGAN, Edward CHAO, Kevin W. CHEN, Jennifer D. PATTON, Kevin M. LYNCH
  • Patent number: 11896871
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Craig D. Bolton, Julie A. Arney, Jay K. Blahnik, Edward Chao, Anthony D'Auria, Lynne Devine, Louis R. Mikolay, Jennifer D. Patton, Michael D. Ford, Leah E. Womelsdorf
  • Publication number: 20240045578
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods and user interfaces for managing watch face user interfaces. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing watch faces based on depth data of a previously captured media item are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing clock faces based on geographic data are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for managing clock faces based on state information of a computer system are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces related to the management of time are described. In some embodiments, methods and user interfaces for editing user interfaces based on depth data of a previously captured media item are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin W. CHEN, Giovanni M. AGNOLI, Edward CHAO, Devon P. ENDICOTT, Aurelio GUZMAN, David A. SCHIMON
  • Patent number: 11842032
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to managing user interface sharing. A computer system receives a representation of a first user interface template that specifies an arrangement of user interface elements. The computer system receiving a request to use the first user interface template for a respective computer system that includes a plurality of installed applications. The computer system initiates a process for creating a user interface for the respective computer system using the first user interface template. The process includes, in accordance with a determination that a first application is not available on the respective computer system, displaying an alert indicating that the first application needs to be installed on the respective computer system. The process includes, in accordance with a determination that the first application is available on the respective computer system, forgoing displaying the alert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aurelio Guzman, Giovanni M. Agnoli, Matthew Biddulph, Edward Chao, Kevin Will Chen, Jamie Cheng, Yiqiang Nie, Grant Paul, Cezar Mihai Radu, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20230390606
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Craig D. BOLTON, Julie A. ARNEY, Jay K. BLAHNIK, Edward CHAO, Anthony D'AURIA, Lynne DEVINE, Louis R. MIKOLAY, Jennifer D. PATTON, Michael D. FORD, Leah E. WOMELSDORF
  • Publication number: 20230390627
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Craig D. BOLTON, Julie A. ARNEY, Jay K. BLAHNIK, Edward CHAO, Lynne DEVINE, Victoria E. HINN, Jennifer D. PATTON
  • Publication number: 20230393616
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, a request to display a set of application views. In response to receiving the request to display a set of application views, a set of application views is displayed. The set of application views includes a first application view that corresponds to a first application that is not in an active session, and the set of application views are arranged in an order of application views. Displaying the set of application views includes: displaying a second application view that corresponds to the second application before the first application view in the order of application views in accordance with a determination that a second application is in an active session; and displaying the first application view in a first position in the order of application views in accordance with a determination that there are no applications in an active session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Edward CHAO, Taylor G. CARRIGAN
  • Publication number: 20230390626
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Craig D. BOLTON, Julie A. ARNEY, Jay K. BLAHNIK, Edward CHAO, Lance WILSON
  • Patent number: 11822778
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally describe user interfaces related to time. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for displaying and enabling an adjustment of a displayed time zone are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for initiating a measurement of time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface using a character are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling and displaying a user interface that includes an indication of a current time are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of a background for a user interface are described. In accordance with embodiments, user interfaces for enabling configuration of displayed applications on a user interface are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Will Chen, Aurelio Guzman, Christopher Wilson, Kevin Lynch, Edward Chao
  • Patent number: 11809615
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for facilitating operations. In some examples, computer systems provide indications that educate and/or guide users for performing an operation. In some examples, computer systems perform a first operation based on a first type of user input corresponding to a first hardware input device and perform a second operation based on a second type of user input corresponding to the first hardware input devices. In some examples, computer systems adjust audio output of an emergency siren based on detecting a particular type of event. In some examples, computer systems display different types and/or sizes of notifications based on an operating mode of a respective computer system. In some examples, computer systems forgo performing one or more operations when a respective computer system operates in a low power mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor G. Carrigan, Edward Chao, Paul T. Nixon, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20230342019
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for facilitating operations. In some examples, computer systems provide indications that educate and/or guide users for performing an operation. In some examples, computer systems perform a first operation based on a first type of user input corresponding to a first hardware input device and perform a second operation based on a second type of user input corresponding to the first hardware input devices. In some examples, computer systems adjust audio output of an emergency siren based on detecting a particular type of event. In some examples, computer systems display different types and/or sizes of notifications based on an operating mode of a respective computer system. In some examples, computer systems forgo performing one or more operations when a respective computer system operates in a low power mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Taylor G. CARRIGAN, Edward CHAO, Christopher P. FOSS
  • Publication number: 20230341925
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for facilitating operations. In some examples, computer systems provide indications that educate and/or guide users for performing an operation. In some examples, computer systems perform a first operation based on a first type of user input corresponding to a first hardware input device and perform a second operation based on a second type of user input corresponding to the first hardware input devices. In some examples, computer systems adjust audio output of an emergency siren based on detecting a particular type of event. In some examples, computer systems display different types and/or sizes of notifications based on an operating mode of a respective computer system. In some examples, computer systems forgo performing one or more operations when a respective computer system operates in a low power mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Taylor G. CARRIGAN, Edward CHAO, Paul T. NIXON
  • Patent number: 11716629
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying personalized workout suggestions based on completed workouts. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to starting an audio-based workout. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about a workout during playback of workout content. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about physical activity of a user relative to a group of users. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to coordinating display of workout content among multiple devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lynne Devine, Julie A. Arney, Jay Blahnik, Gary Ian Butcher, Edward Chao, David Clark, Alan C. Dye, Anders Kalle Haglunds, Kevin Lynch, Aalhad R. Patankar, Jennifer D. Patton, Emily Pedersen, Brady Jackson White, Nealon Young
  • Patent number: 11638158
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying personalized workout suggestions based on completed workouts. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to starting an audio-based workout. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about a workout during playback of workout content. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about physical activity of a user relative to a group of users. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to coordinating display of workout content among multiple devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lynne Devine, Joel Angelone, Julie A. Arney, Niharika Milind Bedekar, Jay Blahnik, Gary Ian Butcher, Edward Chao, David Clark, Niel Cormican, Eryn Hales, Zheng X. Hong, Parry Panesar, Dennis S. Park, Christopher John Sanders, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Jeff Tan-Ang, Molly Pray Wiebe, Policarpo Bonilla Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11611883
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying personalized workout suggestions based on completed workouts. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to starting an audio-based workout. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about a workout during playback of workout content. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about physical activity of a user relative to a group of users. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to coordinating display of workout content among multiple devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lynne Devine, Joel Angelone, Julie A. Arney, Niharika Milind Bedekar, Jay Blahnik, Edward Chao, David Clark, Eamon F. Gilravi, Eryn Hales, Zheng X. Hong, Parry Panesar, Christopher John Sanders