Devices and methods for locating accessories of an electronic device
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsMichael Ignazio Ingrassia, JR., Nathaniel P. Hramits
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Abstract
Devices and methods for locating accessories of an electronic device are provided. In one example, a method may include detecting parameters associated with disconnecting an accessory from the electronic device. The electronic device, or an associated device, may store the detected parameters so that the detected parameters are accessible if the accessory becomes lost. The electronic device may receive a request from a user of the electronic device for assistance in locating the accessory. In response to the request for assistance in locating the accessory, the electronic device may provide the stored parameters to the user of the electronic device to aid them in searching for their lost accessory.
Claims25
A method comprising:
- detecting parameters at an electronic device, wherein the parameters are associated with disconnecting an accessory from the electronic device;
- storing the detected parameters;
- receiving a request at the electronic device for assistance in locating the accessory;
- and
- providing the stored parameters using the electronic device in response to the request for assistance in locating the accessory.
A method comprising:
- receiving an indication at an electronic device that an accessory is lost;
- initiating a background process of the electronic device as a result of the received indication;
- detecting the accessory using the background process;
- and
- providing a notification to the electronic device after the accessory has been detected.
A method comprising:
- receiving an indication at a first electronic device that an accessory is lost;
- sending a request from the first electronic device for a second electronic device to aid the first electronic device in finding the lost accessory;
- and
- providing a notification on the first electronic device after the accessory has been located by the second electronic device.
A method comprising:
- detecting free fall of an electronic device;
- and
- providing an alert after free fall of the electronic device is detected.
An article of manufacture comprising:
- one or more tangible, computer-readable media having instructions encoded thereon for execution by a processor, the instructions comprising:
- instructions configured to detect parameters that correspond to disconnecting an accessory from an electronic device;
- instructions configured to store the detected parameters;
- instructions configured to receive a request for help in finding the accessory;
- and
- instructions configured to provide the stored parameters in response to the request for help in finding the accessory.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.