Kevin R Mclaughlin

US Patent:

8555067, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

May 19, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/111801

Inventors:

Stephan V. Schell - Cupertino CA, US
Arun G. Mathias - Cupertino CA, US
Jerrold Von Hauck - Cupertino CA, US
David T. Haggerty - San Francisco CA, US
Kevin McLaughlin - Cupertino CA, US
Li Li - Cupertino CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04L 29/06

US Classification:

713169, 713170, 713171, 713172, 713173, 713174, 726 26, 726 27, 726 28, 726 29, 726 30

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus enabling programming of electronic identification information of a wireless apparatus. In one embodiment, a previously purchased or deployed wireless apparatus is activated by a cellular network. The wireless apparatus connects to the cellular network using an access module to download operating system components and/or access control client components. The described methods and apparatus enable updates, additions and replacement of various components including Electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) data, OS components. One exemplary implementation of the invention utilizes a trusted key exchange between the device and the cellular network to maintain security.

US Patent:

20080035591, Feb 14, 2008

Filed:

Aug 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/463077

Inventors:

Kevin M. McLaughlin - Deerfield IL, US
Arlin Tao - Oak Park IL, US
Christopher Mattingly - Carol Stream IL, US
Gary Dean Cooper - St. Charles MO, US
Chris Mastrodicasa - Medway MA, US
Phillip Delaney - East Lyme CT, US
Thomas Kozak - Woonsocket RI, US

International Classification:

A47G 29/00

US Classification:

211 8531, 211106

Abstract:

The invention is directed to a support rack for a container whereby consumers can access items stored within the container. The support rack comprises an arrangement of frame members, namely a first side frame member, a second side frame member, a front cross member extending between the first and second side frame members, and a rear cross member extending between the first and second side frame members. The support rack also includes an internal receiver that removably receives the container. The receiver is defined by an extent of each of the first and second side frame members, as well as a front internal member and a rear internal member, wherein both the front and rear internal members extend between the first and second side frame members. The rear cross member includes at least one connector that couples with a mounting structure, such as an open top cooler found in grocery stores. The support rack further includes a plate extending between the first side frame member and the second side frame member, wherein the plate is positioned above the front cross member and can accept a label that identifies the type and/or price of the items within the container.

US Patent:

20120331292, Dec 27, 2012

Filed:

Apr 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/457333

Inventors:

David T. Haggerty - Cupertino CA, US
Kevin McLaughlin - Mountain View CA, US
Jerrold Von Hauck - Windemerce FL, US
Arun Mathias - Cupertino CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 21/00
H04L 9/28

US Classification:

713168, 726 4

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for distributing access control clients. In one exemplary embodiment, a network infrastructure is disclosed that enables delivery of electronic subscriber identity modules (eSIMs) to secure elements (e.g., electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICCs), etc.) The network architecture includes one or more of: (i) eSIM appliances, (ii) secure eSIM storages, (iii) eSIM managers, (iv) eUICC appliances, (v) eUICC managers, (vi) service provider consoles, (vii) account managers, (viii) Mobile Network Operator (MNO) systems, (ix) eUICCs that are local to one or more devices, and (x) depots. Moreover, each depot may include: (xi) eSIM inventory managers, (xii) system directory services, (xiii) communications managers, and/or (xiv) pending eSIM storages. Functions of the disclosed infrastructure can be flexibly partitioned and/or adapted such that individual parties can host portions of the infrastructure. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide redundancy, thus ensuring maximal uptime for the overall network (or the portion thereof).

US Patent:

20130122864, May 16, 2013

Filed:

May 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/464677

Inventors:

DAVID T. HAGGERTY - CUPERTINO CA, US
JERROLD VON HAUCK - WINDERMERE FL, US
KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN - MOUNTAIN VIEW CA, US
AUDRA LIU - SUNNYVALE CA, US

International Classification:

H04W 12/08
H04W 12/06

US Classification:

455411

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for managing access control clients (e.g., electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs)). In one embodiment, secure elements (e.g., electronic Universal Integrated Circuit Cards (eUICCs)) and management entities of secure elements are associated with credentials. Post-deployment managerial operations can be executed, by transmitting the requested operation with the appropriate credentials. For example, a device can receive secure software updates to electronic Subscriber Identity Modules (eSIMs), with properly credentialed network entities.

US Patent:

20220303154, Sep 22, 2022

Filed:

Jun 2, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/830635

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Reed Olsen - San Jose CA, US
Kevin McLaughlin - Waikoloa HI, US
Anush Nadathur - Campbell CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04L 12/46

Abstract:

In some implementations, a computing device can present accessory state information. For example, the computing device can receive accessory state information from various accessories and present status items representing the current state of the accessories. The status items can be prioritized according to classifications assigned to accessories and/or accessory state information. The status items can be filtered based on a role assigned to the user of the computing device. Additional implementations and details are described in the paragraphs that follow.

US Patent:

20230127500, Apr 27, 2023

Filed:

Oct 21, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/507617

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Anush G. Nadathur - Campbell CA, US
Srinivas Rama - Cupertino CA, US
Kevin P. McLaughlin - Waikoloa HI, US
Joe Abuan - Cupertino CA, US
Harlan Haskins - Rochester NY, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

Abstract:

Controllers can be used to control the operation of various accessories. A group of accessories can be organized into an accessory network that can facilitate coordinated control of multiple accessories. The accessory network can be organized according to an environment model that can include a hierarchical representation of a physical environment where accessories are present. The environment model can be synchronized across different controllers that have access to the accessories.

US Patent:

20230023775, Jan 26, 2023

Filed:

Sep 21, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/949908

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Bob Bradley - San Jose CA, US
Craig Dooley - Los Gatos CA, US
Gregg Golembeski, JR. - San Francisco CA, US
Andrew Burks - Mountain View CA, US
Srinivas Rama - Cupertino CA, US
Arun Mathias - Los Gatos CA, US
Anush Nadathur - Campbell CA, US
Kevin P. McLaughlin - Waikoloa HI, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04L 43/10
H04W 12/50
G06F 11/30
H04L 67/02
H04L 9/40
H04L 9/08
H04L 67/303
H04W 4/70
H04L 9/32
G06F 21/44
H04L 9/00
H04W 12/04
H04L 67/12
H04L 67/04
H04W 4/80
H04W 12/06

Abstract:

A uniform protocol can facilitate secure, authenticated communication between a controller device and an accessory device that is controlled by the controller. An accessory and a controller can establish a pairing, the existence of which can be verified at a later time and used to create a secure communication session. The accessory can provide an accessory definition record that defines the accessory as a collection of services, each service having one or more characteristics. Within a secure communication session, the controller can interrogate the characteristics to determine accessory state and/or modify the characteristics to instruct the accessory to change its state.

US Patent:

20200228362, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Mar 12, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/816709

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Srinivas Rama - Cupertino CA, US
Matthew C. Lucas - San Jose CA, US
Nathan E. Carroll - San Francisco CA, US
Kevin P. McLaughlin - Waikoloa HI, US
Thomas A. Dilligan - Cupertino CA, US
Arun G. Mathias - Los Gatos CA, US

Assignee:

Apple Inc. - Cupertino CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28
H04W 4/80
H04W 84/18
H04W 88/04
H04L 12/26
H04L 29/08
H04W 84/20

Abstract:

An automated environment can include multiple controller devices capable of communicating with multiple accessory devices. The controller devices can automatically elect one of their number as a coordinator device for the environment and can automatically perform a new election if an incumbent coordinator becomes unavailable or resigns. The election processes can be transparent to any users. An elected coordinator can perform various operations to facilitate management of the automated environment, including routing of communications between controllers and accessories.