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(WO 2007/025108) LANYARD FOR HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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01.03.2007
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G06F 1/16
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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A lanyard for carrying or wearing portable electronic devices is disclosed. The lanyard includes a neck cord (12) having data carrying capabilities. The lanyard also includes a harness (20) that physically holds and operatively couples the portable electronic device to the neck cord. When a portable electronic device is coupled to the harness, the portable electronic device can be worn around a neck and communicate with an input and/or output (I/O) device (21) (e.g., earphones) operatively coupled to the data carrying cord. That is, the I/O device can send data through the neck cord to the portable electronic device and/or receive data being carried by the neck cord from the portable electronic device. The lanyard facilitates greater ease i...
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(WO 2007/024403) METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DYNAMIC THERMAL CONTROL
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01.03.2007
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G06F 1/20
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Methods and apparatuses for dynamically budgeting power usage to control temperatures in a data processing system. In one aspect, a data processing system includes: a first sensor (201,203) to determine an ambient temperature of an environment in which the data processing system is; and a controller (e.g., a microcontroller or a microprocessor) coupled to the sensor (201,203) to control operations of the data processing system according to the ambient temperature. In one example, the data processing system further includes a second sensor to determine an actual temperature of a component of the data processing system. In one example, a controller is coupled to the temperature sensors to determine an operating setting of the data processing ...
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(WO 2007/024396) METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL
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01.03.2007
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G06F 1/32
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Methods and apparatuses for dynamically budgeting power usage in a data processing system. In one aspect, a data processing system, includes: one or more first components capable of being dynamically throttled to a plurality of different performance level settings; one or more second components; and one or more power usage sensors. The one or more power usage sensors are to determine information on power usage during a first time period of operation of the data processing system. The one or more first components and the one or more second components may include a computing element to determine one of the performance level settings of the one or more first components of the data processing system for a second time period subsequent to the fi...
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(WO 2007/014314) SECURE SOFTWARE UPDATES
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01.02.2007
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G06F 21/00
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Improved techniques to update software in electronic devices that are already in use are disclosed. In one embodiment, software can be updated in a secure and controlled manner using cryptography. The authenticity of the updated software as well as its appropriateness for the particular electronic device can be confirmed prior to update. The software can also be updated on a per module basis. In one embodiment, a server hosts software updates for various electronic devices, and supplies the appropriate software update to the electronic devices via a data network.
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(WO 2007/014287) CONFIGURATION OF A COMPUTING DEVICE IN A SECURE MANNER
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01.02.2007
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H04L 29/06
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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In accordance with a broad aspect, a method is provided to securely configure a computing device. A configuration indication is received into the computing device, including receiving a digital signature generated based on the configuration indication. Generation of the digital signature accounts for a unique identifier nominally associated with the computing device. The received configuration indication is verified to be authentic including processing the unique identifier, the received configuration indication and the received digital signature. The computing device is operated or interoperated with in accordance with the received configuration indication. In one example, a service interoperates with the computing device. The configuratio...
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(WO 2007/012062) METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA DATA TRANSMISSION
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25.01.2007
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G06F 17/30
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Methods and apparatuses for processing media data for transmission in a data cornmunication medium and for use with data processing Systems. One exemplary method processes readable content stored in a stream or set of data which contains samples for presenting a presentation (e.g. video only or audio only or video and audio together) at a plurality of scales of scalable content. A second stream is derived from a first stream, where the second stream contains references to the first stream for use in selecting data, for an operating point within the scalable content, from the first stream. In one aspect of this method, references contained in the second stream are accessed to transmit or störe the data from the first stream.
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(WO 2006/127272) UTILIZATION OF PODCASTS ON PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICES
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30.11.2006
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G06F 17/30
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Improved techniques to facilitate use of podcasts on a portable media device are disclosed. A podcast to be played can be located on the portable media device and then played for the benefit of a user. According to one aspect, a podcast can be located on the portable media device using hierarchical menus. According to another aspect, metadata for a podcast can be displayed while the podcast is being played. The metadata can be changed in response to user input or can be dynamically changed without user input.
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(WO 2006/116750) MULTI-PARTICIPANT CONFERENCING
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02.11.2006
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H04Q 11/00
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Some embodiments provide an architecture (figure 1) for establishing a multi-participant conference. This architecture has one participant's computer in the conference act as a central content distributor (105) for the conference. The central distributor (105) receives data (e.g., video and/or audio streams) from the computer of each other participant (110-120), and distributes the received data to the computers of all participants (110-120). In some embodiments, the central distributor (105) receives A/V data from the computers of the other participants (110-120). From such received data, the central distributor (105) of some embodiments generates composite data (e.g., composite image data and/or composite audio data) that the central dist...
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(WO 2006/116659) VIDEO PROCESSING IN A MULTI-PARTICIPANT VIDEO CONFERENCE
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02.11.2006
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H04N 7/15
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Some embodiments provide an architecture (100) for establishing multi-particpant video conferences. This architecture (100) has a central distributor (125) that receives video images from two or more participants. From the received images, the central distributor (125) generates composite images that the central distributor (125) transmits back to the participants. Each composite image includes a set of sub-images, where each sub-image belongs to one participant. In some embodiments, the central distributor (125) saves network bandwidth by removing each particular participant's image from the composite image that the central distributor (125) sends to the particular participant. In some embodiments, images received from each participant are...
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(WO 2006/116644) AUDIO PROCESSING IN A MULTI-PARTICIPANT CONFERENCE
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02.11.2006
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H04N 7/15
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Some embodiments provide an architecture (100) for establishing multi-participant audio conferences over a computer network. This architecture (100) has a central distributor (125) that receives audio signals (205, 210, 215) from one or more participants (110, 115, 120). The central distributor (125) mixes the received signals and transmits them back to participants (110,115,120). In some embodiments, the central distributor (125) eliminates echo by removing each participant's audio siganl from the mixed signal that the central distributor (125) sends to the particular participant.
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(WO 2006/096501) HAND HELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE TOUCH SENSING DEVICES
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14.09.2006
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G06F 3/033
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Hand held devices with multiple touch sensing devices are disclosed. The touch sensing devices may for example be selected from touch panels, touch screens or touch sensitive housings.
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(WO 2006/094308) MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HAND-HELD DEVICE
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08.09.2006
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G06F 1/16
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Disclosed herein is a multi-functional hand-held device capable of configuring user inputs based on how the device is to be used. Preferably, the multifunctional hand-held device has at most only a few physical buttons, keys, or switches so that its display size can be substantially increased. The multifunctional hand-held device also incorporates a variety of input mechanisms, including touch sensitive screens, touch sensitive housings, display actuators, audio input, etc. The device also incorporates a user-configurable GUI for each of the multiple functions of the devices.
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(WO 2006/088499) DISPLAY ACTUATOR
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24.08.2006
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G06F 3/033
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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A display device that both displays visual information and that serves as a mechanical actuator to generate input signals is disclosed (i.e., display device is not only an output device, but also a mechanically actuated input device). By way of example, the display device, which displays visual information such as text, characters and graphics, may also act like a push or clickable button(s), a sliding toggle button or switch, a rotating dial or knob, a motion controlling device such as a joystick or navigation pad, and/or the like. The display actuator may be incorporated into any electronic device to control various aspects of the electronic device. Alternatively, the display actuator may be a stand alone device that operatively couples t...
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(WO 2006/083496) SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ARRANGEMENT
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10.08.2006
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H04Q 7/38
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Disclosed herein is a system for enhancing the security of wireless networks. In one aspect, a wireless access point that functions as a bridge between two networks is provided. The wireless access point is configured to establish separate associations for itself and each device connected to it. This provides for enhanced security in that each device connected to the wireless access point may be separately authenticated and in that separate encryption tunnels are established for each device connected to the wireless access point.
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(WO 2006/053266) HIGHLIGHTING ITEMS FOR SEARCH RESULTS
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18.05.2006
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G06F 17/30
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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The present invention provides a search capability to allow a user to easily lo-cate a preference control, file, folder, control, or other system resource or data item associated with a search result. In one embodiment, a user enters a search term (or a portion thereof) in a search field associated with one or more resource types that may be searched. The user may be presented with a pop-up menu containing a list of likely matches. The user selects the desired preference control from the pop-up menu, and the corresponding preference pane, or other container, containing the se-lected data item, control, or other resource is displayed. In one aspect, as the user enters the search term (or portion thereof), certain icons are highlighted. Speci...
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(WO 2006/047697) IMAGE SCALING ARRANGEMENT
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04.05.2006
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H04N 7/173
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Methods and system for transferring images between devices is disclosed. For example, differently scaled images by a host device may automatically and/or selectively be transferred to a media player for display. In turn, appropriately scaled images may be transferred automatically and/or selectively to another display device for example a TV, camera or printer. The selectivity may occur either at the host level or at the player level.
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(WO 2006/047578) SYNCHRONIZATION AND CONVERSION OF MEDIA DATA FOR MOBILE USERS
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04.05.2006
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G06F 17/30
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Improved techniques for transferring media assets between a host computer and a media device are disclosed. The transfer of media assets between a host computer and a media device can be referred to as synchronization. According to one aspect of the invention, media assets being transferred can be formatted (e.g., rendered) in advance at the host computer and then delivered to the media device. According to another aspect of the invention, media assets can be grouped into collections and transferred on a collection basis. According to still another aspect of the invention, media assets to be transferred can be limited based on an amount of storage capacity available at the media device. According to yet another aspect of the invention, medi...
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(WO 2006/047058) DISPLAYING DIGITAL IMAGES USING GROUPS, STACKS, AND VERSION SETS
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04.05.2006
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G06F 3/033
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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A method and apparatus for managing digital images is provided. A collection of digital images may be managed using a digital image system that displays images using groups, stacks, and versions. A group is a set of unordered digital images that may be visually represented, in a first state, using a representative image, and in a second state, by each digital image in the group. Stacks are similar to groups, except that each digital image in a stack has a rank, and each digital image in the stack is depicted in order of its rank. Versions are similar to groups, except that one or more images in the group are derived from another image in the group.
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(WO 2006/047029) WIRELESS SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN MEDIA PLAYER AND HOST DEVICE
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04.05.2006
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H04L 29/06
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Improved techniques for interaction between a host computer (e.g., personal computer) and a media player are disclosed. According to one embodiment, interaction between a host device (e.g., host (computer (102)) and a media player (108) can be performed over a wireless channel. The interaction over the wireless channel can be used to automatically synchronize media contents stored on the media player with media contents stored on the host device. According to another embodiment, interaction between a host device and a media player, such as automatic synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host device, can be restricted. In still another embodiment, synchronization can be automatically perfo...
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(WO 2006/041987) TECHNIQUES FOR DISPLAYING DIGITAL IMAGES ON A DISPLAY
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20.04.2006
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G06F 3/033
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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A method and apparatus for displaying digital images on a display is provided. A pile of images that includes a plurality of images arranged in a first arrangement in which at least one image in the pile overlaps with at least one other image in the pile is displayed. Location data that indicates the location of each image in the first arrangement is stored. In response to first user input while the images of the pile are displayed in the first arrangement, without changing the location data, the images that belong to the pile are displayed in a second arrangement in which no image in the pile overlaps with any other image of the pile. In response to second user input while the images of the pile are displayed in the second arrangement, the...
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(WO 2006/039427) METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR AESTHETICALLY ENHANCED IMAGE CONVERSION
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13.04.2006
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H04N 1/40
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Methods and apparatuses for automated conversion of color images to aesthetically enhanced gray scale images. In one embodiment, the mix of color channels of a color image is automatically determined as a result of analysis of the image for the generation of a gray scale image. In one example, the data of a color channel (e.g., Blue) that is not suitable for a gray scale representation is not used. The adjustment strength depends on the image itself. In one example, a stronger color channel is automatically weighted less than a weaker color channel for enhancement. In one example, after the contrast is further strengthened through nonlinear scaling, the boundary portion of the image is darkened to strengthen the edges and draw attention to ...
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(WO 2006/036607) RAW DATA TRACK PAD DEVICE AND SYSTEM
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06.04.2006
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G06F 3/038
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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An input device and system are described that acquires (measures) raw track pad sensor data and transmits this data to a host computer where it is analyzed by an application executing on one or more host computer central processing units. The resulting input processing architecture provides a track pad input device that is both lower in cost to manufacture and more flexible than prior art track pad input devices. Lower costs may be realized by eliminating the prior art's dedicated track pad hardware for processing sensor data (e.g., a processor and associated firmware memory). Increased flexibility may be realized by providing feature set functionality via software that executes on the host computer. In this architecture, track pad function...
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(WO 2006/026183) WIDE TOUCHPAD ON A PORTABLE COMPUTER
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09.03.2006
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G06F 1/16
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.
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(WO 2006/026181) BOARD CONNECTOR
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09.03.2006
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H01R 12/04
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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A card connector (200) that allows a card (440) to be at least partially coplanar with a logic board (430) is described herein. A system having a card at least partially coplanar with a logic board is also disclosed. A card connector that allows at least one longitudinal plane through the logic board to intersect at least a point of the card is also disclosed. The card may be a memory module.
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(WO 2006/020305) GESTURES FOR TOUCH SENSITIVE INPUT DEVICES
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23.02.2006
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G06F 3/033
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APPLE COMPUTER, INC.
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Methods and systems for processing touch inputs are disclosed. The invention in one respect includes reading data from a multipoint sensing device such as a multipoint touch screen where the data pertains to touch input with respect to the multipoint sensing device, and identifying at least one multipoint gesture based on the data from the multipoint sensing device.
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