Patents by Inventor Michael Eng
Michael Eng 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: 12608071Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for allocating and distributing power management budgets for subsystems of a computer system. For each of a plurality of subsystems, a power management system may generate a long-term power budget and a closed-loop power budget, and then determine a final power budget to provide to the subsystem, e.g., by applying a min function, a weighted sum, or some other function to the long-term power budget and the closed-loop power budget. The closed-loop power budget is determined based on observations of power draw over a past period of time, and therefore cannot respond immediately to large changes in power. The long-term power budget is generated based on a prediction of battery capability over an upcoming window of time, and may therefore provide a power cap before the system is under duress.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2023Date of Patent: April 21, 2026Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Chee Lim Nge, Peter Hyungrok Sung, Douglas A MacKay, Diwakar N Tundlam, Jun Hou, Tu Le, Vishal Gupta, Ning Tian, Daniele Perretta, Bo Zhou, Michael Eng
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Publication number: 20250245256Abstract: A method for processing information is executed by one or more computers. The method includes obtaining a user classification item related to a question, the user classification item being any of user classification items based on user classification, the user classification corresponding to content classification; converting the question into a question vector; searching document vectors assigned with a content classification item that corresponds to the user classification item related to the question vector for a specified number of the document vectors having a high degree of relevance to the question vector; generating a prompt for input to a large language model, the prompt including content of the specified number of the document vectors prior to conversion, serving as context, and the question; inputting the prompt to the large language model; and outputting the answer generated based on text output by the large language model.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2024Publication date: July 31, 2025Applicant: RAKUTEN GROUP, INC.Inventors: Luis ORELLANA, Mimpei MORISHITA, Michael ENG
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Publication number: 20250085765Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for allocating and distributing power management budgets for subsystems of a computer system. For each of a plurality of subsystems, a power management system may generate a long-term power budget and a closed-loop power budget, and then determine a final power budget to provide to the subsystem, e.g., by applying a min function, a weighted sum, or some other function to the long-term power budget and the closed-loop power budget. The closed-loop power budget is determined based on observations of power draw over a past period of time, and therefore cannot respond immediately to large changes in power. The long-term power budget is generated based on a prediction of battery capability over an upcoming window of time, and may therefore provide a power cap before the system is under duress.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Chee Lim Nge, Peter Hyungrok Sung, Douglas A. MacKay, Diwakar N. Tundlam, Jun Hou, Tu Le, Vishal Gupta, Ning Tian, Daniele Perretta, Bo Zhou, Michael Eng
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Publication number: 20240264727Abstract: Devices, methods and graphical user interfaces for manipulating user interfaces based on fingerprint sensor inputs are provided. An electronic device with a display and a fingerprint sensor may obtain fingerprint-verification criteria for controlling verification of fingerprints. For each of a plurality of respective inputs that correspond to respective restricted operations, the device may identify fingerprint features of the respective input. The device may determine fingerprint-verification information for the respective input. In response to detecting the respective input and in accordance with a determination that the fingerprint-verification information meets respective authorization criteria for the respective restricted operation, the device may perform the respective restricted operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Inventors: Benjamin J. POPE, Daniel W. JARVIS, Nicholas G. MERZ, Scott A. MYERS, Michael A. CRETELLA, Michael ENG, James H. FOSTER, Terry L. GILTON, Myra HAGGERTY, Byron B. HAN, M. Evans HANKEY, Steven P. HOTELLING, Brian R. LAND, Stephen Brian LYNCH, Paul MEADE, Mushtaq A. SARWAR, John P. TERNUS, Paul M. THOMPSON, Marcel VAN OS, John A. WRIGHT
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Patent number: 11989394Abstract: Devices, methods and graphical user interfaces for manipulating user interfaces based on fingerprint sensor inputs are provided. While a display of an electronic device with a fingerprint sensor displays a first user interface, the device may detect movement of a fingerprint on the fingerprint sensor. In accordance with a determination that the movement of the fingerprint is in a first direction, the device allows navigating through the first user interface, and in accordance with a determination that the movement of the fingerprint is in a second direction different from the first direction, the device allows displaying a second user interface different from the first user interface on the display.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J. Pope, Daniel W. Jarvis, Nicholas G. Merz, Scott A. Myers, Michael A. Cretella, Michael Eng, James H. Foster, Terry L. Gilton, Myra Haggerty, Byron B. Han, M. Evans Hankey, Steven P. Hotelling, Brian R. Land, Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Meade, Mushtaq A. Sarwar, John P. Ternus, Paul M. Thompson, Marcel Van Os, John A. Wright
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Patent number: 11513576Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for allocating and distributing power management budgets for subsystems (e.g., power usage clients) of a computer system. A power budget allocation subsystem may include a plurality of feedback branches having different associated time constants. Power usage clients with slower power response times may be provided power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated longer time constant, while power usage clients with faster power response times may be provided with power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated shorter time constant. The power budgets may be determined in the feedback branches based on power budgeting policies weighting the power budget of each subsystem relative to total power mitigation.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Achmed R. Zahir, Diwakar N. Tundlam, James S. Ismail, Keith Cox, Reza Arastoo, Douglas A. MacKay, John M. Ananny, Michael Eng
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Patent number: 11363133Abstract: A method of an electronic device that includes a power source is disclosed. The method determines a health of the power source, a temperature of the power source, and a state of charge of the power source. The method then sets a performance state cap for the electronic device based on at least the health of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Cyril De La Cropte De Chanterac, David M. Demuro, John Ananny, Karen Eckert, Michael Eng, Nicholas W. Ruhter, Stephen D. Sterz
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Publication number: 20220066604Abstract: Devices, methods and graphical user interfaces for manipulating user interfaces based on fingerprint sensor inputs are provided. While a display of an electronic device with a fingerprint sensor displays a first user interface, the device may detect movement of a fingerprint on the fingerprint sensor. In accordance with a determination that the movement of the fingerprint is in a first direction, the device allows navigating through the first user interface, and in accordance with a determination that the movement of the fingerprint is in a second direction different from the first direction, the device allows displaying a second user interface different from the first user interface on the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Benjamin J. POPE, Daniel W. JARVIS, Nicholas G. MERZ, Scott A. MYERS, Michael A. CRETELLA, Michael ENG, James H. FOSTER, Terry L. GILTON, Myra HAGGERTY, Byron B. HAN, M. Evans HANKEY, Steven P. HOTELLING, Brian R. LAND, Stephen Brian LYNCH, Paul MEADE, Mushtaq A. SARWAR, John P. TERNUS, Paul M. THOMPSON, Marcel VAN OS, John A. WRIGHT
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Patent number: 11209961Abstract: Devices, methods and graphical user interfaces for manipulating user interfaces based on fingerprint sensor inputs are provided. While a display of an electronic device with a fingerprint sensor displays a first user interface, the device may detect movement of a fingerprint on the fingerprint sensor. In accordance with a determination that the movement of the fingerprint is in a first direction, the device allows navigating through the first user interface, and in accordance with a determination that the movement of the fingerprint is in a second direction different from the first direction, the device allows displaying a second user interface different from the first user interface on the display.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benjamin J. Pope, Daniel W. Jarvis, Nicholas G. Merz, Scott A. Myers, Michael A. Cretella, Michael Eng, James H. Foster, Terry L. Gilton, Myra Haggerty, Byron B. Han, M. Evans Hankey, Steven P. Hotelling, Brian R. Land, Stephen Brian Lynch, Paul Meade, Mushtaq A. Sarwar, John P. Ternus, Paul M. Thompson, Marcel Van Os, John A. Wright
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Patent number: 10871818Abstract: A method of an electronic device that includes a power source is disclosed. The method determines a health of the power source, a temperature of the power source, and a state of charge of the power source. The method then sets a performance state cap for the electronic device based on at least the health of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Cyril De La Cropte De Chanterac, Michael Eng, Yuxin Bai, Karen Eckert, John Ananny
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Publication number: 20200379534Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for allocating and distributing power management budgets for subsystems (e.g., power usage clients) of a computer system. A power budget allocation subsystem may include a plurality of feedback branches having different associated time constants. Power usage clients with slower power response times may be provided power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated longer time constant, while power usage clients with faster power response times may be provided with power budgets based on a feedback branch having an associated shorter time constant. The power budgets may be determined in the feedback branches based on power budgeting policies weighting the power budget of each subsystem relative to total power mitigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Achmed R. Zahir, Diwakar N. Tundlam, James S. Ismail, Keith Cox, Reza Arastoo, Douglas A. MacKay, John M. Ananny, Michael Eng
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Patent number: 10599199Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method can include receiving a command to shut down an electronic device based on a measurement of power delivery to the electronic device. After receiving the command to shut down, the method can determine whether an indication of remaining power capacity at the electronic device exceeds a threshold value. The method can shut down the electronic device and, after shutting down the electronic device, in accordance with a determination that the indication of remaining power capacity exceeds the threshold value, automatically reboot the electronic device. In accordance with a determination that the indication of the remaining power capacity does not exceed the threshold value, automatically rebooting the electronic device can be foregone.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Cyril De La Cropte De Chanterac, Michael Eng, Karen Eckert, Alessandro Pelosi, David M. Demuro, Stephen D. Sterz, Nicholas W. Ruhter
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Patent number: 9900335Abstract: Techniques described herein include systems and methods for categorizing and prioritizing indicators of compromise for a network of network resources. The indicators of compromise may lead to security threats from malicious entities. In embodiments, a service provider computer receives information identifying an indicator of compromise for a network resource of a network associated with an organization. The information may include an identification of a severity for the indicator of compromise that is provided by a reporting entity. A normalized severity for the indicator of compromise may be calculated based at least in part on a set of factors. A lifecycle to associate with the indicator of compromise may be determined based on the normalized severity for the indicator of compromise. A report identifying the indicator of compromise and the normalized severity for the indicator of compromise may be generated and transmitted to an indicator of compromise information sharing network.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Philip Desch, Michael Eng
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Patent number: 9820373Abstract: A compact portable electronic device packaged into a System-in-Package assembly and thermal solutions for the device is disclosed. The compact portable electronic device can be assembled into a single package to reduce size and enhance form factor. Several tens or hundreds of components including multiple dies, passive components, mechanical or optical components can be packaged into a single system on a printed circuit board. One or more of the components can dissipate a lot of power resulting in the generation of excess heat. To remove the excess heat, the device can include one or more thermal solutions such as internal thermal plugs, heat spreaders, internal embedded heat sinks, and/or external heat sinks. In some examples, the thermal solutions can dissipate heat via conduction to the bottom of the substrate or via convection to the top of the system or a combination of both.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shankar S. Pennathur, Carlos A. S. Ribas, Deniz Teoman, Michael Eng
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Publication number: 20170187741Abstract: Techniques described herein include systems and methods for categorizing and prioritizing indicators of compromise for a network of network resources. The indicators of compromise may lead to security threats from malicious entities. In embodiments, a service provider computer receives information identifying an indicator of compromise for a network resource of a network associated with an organization. The information may include an identification of a severity for the indicator of compromise that is provided by a reporting entity. A normalized severity for the indicator of compromise may be calculated based at least in part on a set of factors. A lifecycle to associate with the indicator of compromise may be determined based on the normalized severity for the indicator of compromise. A report identifying the indicator of compromise and the normalized severity for the indicator of compromise may be generated and transmitted to an indicator of compromise information sharing network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Philip Desch, Michael Eng
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Patent number: 9596756Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with integrated circuits and electrical components such as capacitors that are soldered to printed circuit boards. Liquid polymer adhesive such as encapsulant and underfill materials may be deposited on the printed circuit. Electrical components such as capacitors may be coated with the encapsulant. The underfill may be deposited adjacent to an integrated circuit, so that the underfill wicks into a gap between the integrated circuit and the printed circuit board. The encapsulant may be more viscous than the underfill and may therefore prevent the flowing underfill from reaching the electrical components. Some of the encapsulant may be located between the electrical components and the printed circuit board. The encapsulant can be cured to form an elastomeric material covering the electrical components that helps damp vibrations. The elastomeric material may be less stiff than the underfill.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Amanda R. Rainer, Connor R. Duke, James W. Bilanski, Jeffrey M. Thoma, Michael Eng, Mingzhe Li, Sung Woo Yoo, Miguel Alejandro Lara-Pena, Weng Choy Foo, Kieran Poulain
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Patent number: 9558875Abstract: An electronic device may have a source of magnetic field such as a magnet that produces a static magnetic field. A flexible printed circuit may have a flexible tail that surrounds a central portion. The central portion may overlap the magnet. Electrical components may be mounted to the central portion. To prevent undesired vibrations and noise due to interactions between magnetic fields induced by signals flowing in signal lines in the flexible printed circuit and the static magnetic field, the signal lines may be vertically stacked or may be routed along a curved path that does not overlap the magnet. The tail may serve as a service loop that allows a portion of a housing for the device and electrical components mounted to the central portion in alignment with windows in the housing to be detached for servicing.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael Eng, Kieran Poulain, Curtis C. Mead, Connor R. Duke
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Publication number: 20170025210Abstract: An electronic device may has e a source of magnetic field such as a magnet that produces a static magnetic field. A flexible printed circuit may have a flexible tail that surrounds a central portion. The central portion may overlap the magnet. Electrical components may be mounted to the central portion. To prevent undesired vibrations and noise due to interactions between magnetic fields induced by signals flowing in signal lines in the flexible printed circuit and the static magnetic field, the signal lines may be vertically stacked or may be routed along a curved path that does not overlap the magnet. The tail may serve as a service loop that allows a portion of a housing for the device and electrical components mounted to the central portion in alignment with windows in the housing to be detached for servicing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Michael Eng, Kieran Poulain, Curtis C. Mead, Connor R. Duke
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Patent number: 9520645Abstract: A wireless electronic device may be provided with components such as electrical and structural components. During transmission of radio-frequency signals, antennas and wireless communications circuitry of the wireless electronic device may produce associated time-varying magnetic fields. One or more components may be covered with magnetic-resistant shield structures that protect the components from the time-varying magnetic fields by preventing magnetic-induced vibrations. The magnetic-resistant shield structures may include a conductive base layer such a layer of brass. A magnetic-resistant layer may be plated onto the conductive base layer. The magnetic-resistant layer may be formed from an amorphous nickel-phosphorous alloy. The amorphous nickel-phosphorous alloy may be produced by controlling the manufacturing temperature and proportion of phosphorous in the alloy while performing the plating operations within a length of time that ensures non-equilibrium conditions during the plating operations.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Derek J. Walters, Michael Eng, Brian S. Tryon, Connor R. Duke, Kieran Poulain, Nicholas J. Kunst, Shaohai Chen, Shaoqing Xiang, Sung Woo Yoo, Chun Cheng Teo, Paul Nangeroni, Eric Steven Jol
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Patent number: 9460838Abstract: An electronic device may have a source of magnetic field such as a magnet that produces a static magnetic field. A flexible printed circuit may have a flexible tail that surrounds a central portion. The central portion may overlap the magnet. Electrical components may be mounted to the central portion. To prevent undesired vibrations and noise due to interactions between magnetic fields induced by signals flowing in signal lines in the flexible printed circuit and the static magnetic field, the signal lines may be vertically stacked or may be routed along a curved path that does not overlap the magnet. The tail may serve as a service loop that allows a portion of a housing for the device and electrical components mounted to the central portion in alignment with windows in the housing to be detached for servicing.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Michael Eng, Kieran Poulain, Curtis C. Mead, Connor R. Duke