Patents by Inventor Kevin M. Lynch

Kevin M. Lynch 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: 20240152253
    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: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Aurelio GUZMAN, Giovanni M. AGNOLI, Matthew BIDDULPH, Edward CHAO, Kevin Will CHEN, Jamie CHENG, Kevin M. LYNCH, Yiqiang NIE, Grant PAUL, Cezar Mihai RADU
  • Publication number: 20240144822
    Abstract: A vehicle may have devices such as knobs, sliders, touch sensors, cameras, and other devices for gathering user input, capturing images, and gathering other information. Control circuitry in the vehicle may display an interactive route map on a display in the vehicle body. The route map may have a route line depicting a route between a starting point and an ending point for a journey. The control circuitry may move a vehicle icon in forward and reverse along the route line in response to the user input to select a vehicle icon location. The control circuitry may display media that corresponds to the selected vehicle icon location. The media may include an image captured by the camera, media retrieved from remote databases, and/or other content associated with the location of the vehicle icon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Daniel De Rocha Rosario, Kurt R Stiehl, Matthew J Allen, David A Krimsley, Kevin M Lynch
  • Patent number: 11967246
    Abstract: A configuration for a breathing sequence may be defined using a user interface of a user device. The user interface may also be used to begin the breathing sequence. During the breathing sequence, a fluctuating user interface element may fluctuate at a cyclic rate. Such fluctuation may include repeated growing and repeated shrinking of the fluctuating user interface element. During the breathing sequence, heart rate data may be collected and used to present heart rate information at a conclusion of the breathing sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Kriz Blahnik, Erno H. Klaassen, Julie A. Arney, Alan C. Dye, Gary I. Butcher, Kevin M. Lynch, Nader E. Bagherzadeh, Gracee Agrawal, Stephen J. Waydo, Christopher J. Brouse
  • Publication number: 20240102811
    Abstract: A first input to a mobile device indicates a first navigation destination at a first level of specificity. The mobile device initiates navigation towards a first location corresponding to the first navigation destination. While navigation towards the first location corresponding to the first navigation destination is ongoing and before reaching the first location, in accordance with a determination that one or more first criteria are satisfied, the mobile device prompts for an input for determination a second location corresponding to a second navigation destination with a second level of specificity, the second level of specificity more specific than the first level of specificity. The mobile device receives a second input in response to the prompt. In accordance with a determination that the second input satisfies one or more second criteria, the mobile device initiates navigation towards the second location corresponding to the second navigation destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin M. LYNCH, Matthew J. ALLEN, David A. KRIMSLEY, Christopher P. FOSS, Daniel DE ROCHA ROSARIO, Andrew S. KIM, Arian BEHZADI, Stephen B. LYNCH
  • Patent number: 11941191
    Abstract: Button functionalities for user interfaces, e.g., for use with a portable multifunction device, are disclosed. Exemplary button functionalities are described for an electronic device with a display, a rotatable and depressible input mechanism, and/or a button. Different device features may be accessed, depending on whether the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button is activated, and further depending on whether the activation represents a single press, a double press, or an extended press on the rotatable and depressible input mechanism or the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Patrick Foss, Anton M. Davydov, Dylan Ross Edwards, Imran Chaudhri, Alan C. Dye, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen O. Lemay, Kevin M. Lynch, Lawrence Y. Yang, Dennis S. Park
  • Publication number: 20240096199
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for facilitating disabling an alarm in response to particular types of activity-indicative data. More specifically, activity-indicative data (e.g., measurements obtained by an electronic device) can be detected prior to a preset alarm time. Upon determining, based on the activity-indicative data, that a wakefulness condition is satisfied, the alarm can be disabled such that the alarm stimuli is not to be presented at the preset alarm time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Bharath Narasimha Rao, Kevin Will Chen, Reed E. Olsen, Umamahesh Srinivas, Kevin M. Lynch, John-Peter E. Cafaro
  • Publication number: 20240095317
    Abstract: A method includes obtaining sensor information from one or more sensors of the mobile device, analyzing the sensor information to determine a first identifier for a person, determining whether the person is authorized to use the mobile device based on a comparison of the first identifier to previously stored authentication information, and in response to determining that the person is authorized to use the mobile device, outputting a recognition indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin M. Lynch
  • 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
  • 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: 20240069711
    Abstract: A computer system displays images captured via a camera, where the images correspond to event detected by the camera at a time prior to a current time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Taylor G. CARRIGAN, Kevin M. LYNCH, Jeffrey D. TANNER
  • Publication number: 20240073695
    Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provide access control. In one implementation, an access control identification is obtained. The access control identification is associated with at least one user. An access control point controlling access is identified. The access control identification is sent from the mobile device to an access control system associated with the access control point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin M. LYNCH
  • Publication number: 20240073474
    Abstract: Synchronization of media playback on multiple displays can provide for a shared experience for those users and devices within the shared or enclosed space. In some embodiments, in accordance with a determination that one or more criteria are satisfied, synchronized playback of the media content on a display of multiple electronic devices is initiated. In some embodiments, in accordance with a determination that the one or more criteria are not satisfied, synchronized playback of the media content on the multiple electronic devices is not initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin M. LYNCH
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20240054838
    Abstract: A method includes obtaining sensor information from a sensor system, wherein the sensor system senses exterior surroundings of an access-controlled interior space. The method also includes determining that a person is located outside an entry to the access-controlled interior space, using the sensor information, determining that the person is authorized to enter the access-controlled interior space, using the sensor information, and detecting an intention to enter the access-controlled interior space by the person. In response to determining that the person is located near the access-controlled interior space, the method includes determining that the person is authorized to enter the access-controlled interior space, and detecting the intention to enter the access-controlled interior space, providing access to the access-controlled interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin M. Lynch
  • Patent number: 11862004
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for facilitating disabling an alarm in response to particular types of activity-indicative data. More specifically, activity-indicative data (e.g., sensor data or input(s) can be detected prior to a preset alarm time. Upon determining, based on the activity-indicative data, that a wakefulness condition is satisfied (e.g., that the activity-indicative data corresponds to one or more predefined characteristics), a disablement query can be displayed that includes an option to disable the alarm. In response to detecting a selection of the option, the alarm can be disabled such that the alarm stimuli is not to be presented at the preset alarm time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Bharath Narasimha Rao, Kevin Will Chen, Reed E. Olsen, Umamahesh Srinivas, Kevin M. Lynch, John-Peter E. Cafaro
  • 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: 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
  • Patent number: 11837067
    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: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Taylor G. Carrigan, Paul T. Nixon, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Patent number: 11822371
    Abstract: A term base can be used to index a raw medical term (e.g., a text string from an electronic health record) to generate a computational expression of the raw medical term. The computational expression of the raw medical term can be used to generate a uniform medical term for the raw medical term. The computational expression can be compared with other computational expressions to organize the electronic health record, filter the electronic health record, and provide a uniform presentation of raw medical terms from different events in the electronic health record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Padgett, John P. Clark, Brian A. Carlsen, Jeffrey D. LaMarche, Jason B. Morley, Christian Schroeder, Mark E. Pennell, Zhe Li, Jorge F. Pozas Trevino, Kevin M. Lynch
  • Publication number: 20230370765
    Abstract: A method that includes determining a level of sound within an acoustic environment captured by a microphone; receiving, from a headset worn by a user, data indicating an audio processing mode in which the headset is operating; determining a level of attenuation of the sound based on the audio processing mode and the level of sound; estimating sound exposure based on at least the level of attenuation and the level of sound; and transmitting the sound exposure to an application program.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew E. Greenwood, Ian M. Fisch, Tyrone T. Chen, Nicholas D. Felton, Mary-Ann Rau, Kevin M. Lynch