20070112743 Methods and systems for managing data
(81 pages)
This is the sixth Spotlight-related application published on May 17, 2007. The claims of this application are directed to searching metadata based on a user’s search query, determining the user’s permissions to be able to view certain search results, and displaying the search results based on the user’s permissions.
20070110074 System and method for synchronizing media presentation at multiple recipients
(29 pages)
Using iTunes (or similar software) to wirelessly play a media file to multiple locations from a central host. For example, you could play a song in multiple locations around your house, all controlled by software on your computer which is located elsewhere in the house. Each client device has a network interface through which it communicates with the host (just like regular networking). The host uses a reference clock to sync with local clocks in each of the client devices, so that playback is synchronized among all the clients.
20070109737 Computer enclosure
(25 pages)
A laptop having a singular composite structure. This application describes how the case is assembled. The assembly includes structurally bonding (with adhesive) the parts together and electrically sealing the interface between the parts to provide electrical shielding.
20070109326 Intelligent scrolling
(23 pages)
This is a latest in a long chain of continuation applications, with priority all the way back to December 28, 1990. This application relates to clicking and dragging an object in a GUI window, permitting scrolling within the window based on the dragging. Remember that this application dates back to 1990, so you need to consider the state of the art at that time when reading this patent.