20070083467 Partial encryption techniques for media data 
(22 pages)
Partial encryption still makes a media file useless to a potential thief, as the encrypted portion affects the whole file; e.g., you can’t play a partially encrypted song without it being interrupted. Plus, partial encryption is faster to decrypt.
20070080945 Mouse having a button-less panning and scrolling switch (18 pages)
Mouse that has different modes of operation based on how it is held by the user. These claims are related to switching operation modes of the mouse based on the user’s hand position. See discussion of a related issued patent.
20070080938 Method and apparatus for use of rotational user inputs (17 pages)
Scrolling through lists on an iPod. Claims are directed to a device and method that allows rotational input (i.e., the scroll wheel on an iPod). (Priority to February 25, 2002.)
20070080936 Method and apparatus for accelerated scrolling (26 pages)
Scrolling through lists on an iPod. Claims are directed to scrolling through portions of a data set. (Priority to February 25, 2002.)
20070080823 Techniques for pairing remote controllers with host devices (20 pages)
Pairing the Apple Remote with a computer. In general terms, only the paired remote can control the computer.
