Patents by Inventor Nitin Ganatra
Nitin Ganatra 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: 8775652Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Mitchell Adler, Emily Clark Schubert, Jesse Lee Dorogusker
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Publication number: 20140156834Abstract: Network activity of a client device that is coupled to a data network is monitored, to detect network activity idle time. Based upon detecting the idle time, an application running in the client device is automatically signaled that its background task be executed over the data network. Other embodiments a e also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Wyld, Nitin Ganatra, Richard John Williamson
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Patent number: 8700789Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Mitchell Adler, Emily Clark Schubert, Jesse Lee Dorogusker
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Patent number: 8683037Abstract: Network activity of a client device that is coupled to a data network is monitored, to detect network activity idle time. Based upon detecting the idle time, an application running in the client device is automatically signaled that its background task be executed over the data network. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Wyld, Nitin Ganatra, Richard John Williamson
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Patent number: 8639733Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Mitchell Adler, Emily Clark Schubert, Shyam Toprani, John Ananny, Peter Langenfeld, Scott Krueger
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Patent number: 8620272Abstract: A server receives an application update request from a mobile device. The request can include a specification of the mobile device and a license. The server can identify an available hardware component of the mobile device based on the specification. The server can identify an access privilege of the hardware component based on the license. The server can further identify an application that utilizes the available hardware component of the mobile device and is accessible under the identified access privilege. The server can recommend the application in response to the application update request.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nitin Ganatra, Scott Herz
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Patent number: 8554924Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Mitchell Adler, Emily Clark Schubert, Jesse Lee Dorogusker, Shyam Toprani, John Ananny
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Patent number: 8402128Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Shyam Toprani
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Patent number: 8402145Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Shyam Toprani
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Publication number: 20130035065Abstract: A method for configuring a device includes receiving a first configuration profile comprising a first configuration and a first certificate and a second certificate, verifying the first configuration profile with the first certificate, receiving a user input indicating to accept the first configuration profile, configuring the device according to the first configuration, receiving a second configuration profile comprising a second configuration, verifying the second configuration profile with the second certificate and updating the device according to the second configuration, wherein the user is unaware of the updating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Mitchell D. Adler, Curtis C. Galloway, Christophe Allie, Conrad Sauerwald, Dallas Blake De Atley, Dieter Siegmund, Matthew Reda, Michael Lambertus Hubertus Brouwer, Roberto G. Yépez, Stan Jirman, Nitin Ganatra
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Patent number: 8341318Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Shyam Toprani
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Patent number: 8340635Abstract: A server receives an application update request from a mobile device. The request can include a specification of the mobile device and a license. The server can identify an available hardware component of the mobile device based on the specification. The server can identify an access privilege of the hardware component based on the license. The server can further identify an application that utilizes the available hardware component of the mobile device and is accessible under the identified access privilege. The server can recommend the application in response to the application update request.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Herz, Nitin Ganatra
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Publication number: 20120231852Abstract: The various methods and devices described herein relate to devices which, in at least certain embodiments, may include at least one mechanical switch for user to select a user profile interface setting and at least one processor for causing the device to respond to the mechanical switch. The mechanical switch may be dedicated for the purpose of switching profiles and may allow for a selection of a plurality of profiles. Further, in conjunction with an optional shift key, the user may select preferences programmed within a profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Scott Forstall, Gregory christie, Steven P. Jobs, Imran Chaudhri, Patrick L. Coffman, Nitin Ganatra
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Patent number: 8208900Abstract: A method for configuring a device includes receiving a first configuration profile comprising a first configuration and a first certificate and a second certificate, verifying the first configuration profile with the first certificate, receiving a user input indicating to accept the first configuration profile, configuring the device according to the first configuration, receiving a second configuration profile comprising a second configuration, verifying the second configuration profile with the second certificate and updating the device according to the second configuration, wherein the user is unaware of the updating.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Mitchell D. Adler, Curtis C. Galloway, Christophe Allie, Conrad Sauerwald, Dallas Blake De Atley, Dieter Siegmund, Matthew Reda, Michael Lambertus Hubertus Brouwer, Roberto G. Yépez, Stan Jirman, Nitin Ganatra
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Patent number: 8185149Abstract: The various methods and devices described herein relate to devices which, in at least certain embodiments, may include at least one mechanical switch for user to select a user profile interface setting and at least one processor for causing the device to respond to the mechanical switch. The mechanical switch may be dedicated for the purpose of switching profiles and may allow for a selection of a plurality of profiles. Further, in conjunction with an optional shift key, the user may select preferences programmed within a profile.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Scott Forstall, Gregory Christie, Steven P. Jobs, Imran Chaudhri, Patrick L. Coffman, Nitin Ganatra
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Publication number: 20120053715Abstract: A routing screen is presented on an electronic device by a user interface application in response to receiving a notification that an external audio device is connected to the electronic device. The routing screen displays representations of an internal audio device and the external audio device. In one aspect, the representations are buttons. In another aspect, the representations are entries in a list. If a user selects one of representations, the user interface application causes the audio signals to be routed to the audio device represented by the selection. An application control screen having a set of objects that represent functions for an audio application may also be displayed. One of the objects on the application control screen is modified in response status changes in the external audio device. A user may select this object to access the routing screen when the external audio device is connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Christopher McKillop, Gregory Christie, Hooman Borghei, Justin Edward Santamaria, Chris Ryan, Nitin Ganatra
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Publication number: 20120023185Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Shyam Toprani
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Publication number: 20120023199Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide various communication techniques for communication between a mobile computing device and an accessory. An accessory protocol that is generic to the mobile computing device can be used for some communication. An application executing at the mobile computing device can communicate with the accessory using an application communication protocol. In some embodiments, the application communication protocol can be different from the accessory communication protocol. In other embodiments the application protocol may only be recognized by the application and the accessory. In some embodiments, messages conforming to an application protocol can be communicated between the application and the accessory by packaging the messages inside a message conforming to the accessory communication protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Paul Holden, Lawrence Bolton, Nitin Ganatra, Mitchell Adler, Emily Clark Schubert, Jesse Lee Dorogusker
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Publication number: 20110314151Abstract: Network activity of a client device that is coupled to a data network is monitored, to detect network activity idle time. Based upon detecting the idle time, an application running in the client device is automatically signaled that its background task be executed over the data network. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Jeremy Wyld, Nitin Ganatra, Richard John Williamson
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Publication number: 20110294552Abstract: The various methods and devices described herein relate to devices which, in at least certain embodiments, may include at least one mechanical switch for user to select a user profile interface setting and at least one processor for causing the device to respond to the mechanical switch. The mechanical switch may be dedicated for the purpose of switching profiles and may allow for a selection of a plurality of profiles. Further, in conjunction with an optional shift key, the user may select preferences programmed within a profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Scott Forstall, Gregory Christie, Steven P. Jobs, Imran Chaudhri, Patrick L. Coffman, Nitin Ganatra