
Tag : patent
Forget Google Glass – You Need Flass
All we’ve been hearing about lately is Google Glass, but a guy from down under has invented his own clone; codenamed Flass. The name derives from the two words “fake” and “glass” making Flass, and is…
McAfee Secures Patent That Can prevent Users From Accessing Illegally Downloadable Content
McAfee was able to patent a new technology which prevents an end user from accessing pirated content such as music, movies, games and softwares. This will be implemented in the existing SiteAdvisor tool which will now…
ITC Judge Rules Samsung Infringing On Another Apple Patent
An International Trade Commission (ITC) judge has ruled in a preliminary decision that Samsung is infringing on a key part of an Apple patent. The patent covers a text selection feature for its smartphones and tablets.…
Apple’s Patent Describes How Dropped iPhone Could Protect Itself
Apple’s patent which was recently discovered showed that iPhones can potentially save itself from most of the damaging during drop by detecting a fall and shifting the handset’s centre of mass before it lands. The U.S.…
Apple’s “Slap Bracelet” Wearable Device Patent Discovered
A patent application was recently discovered which was filed by Apple, Inc. The patent application indicates that the company is working on a wearable “slap bracelet” type device, filed with the title “Bi-stable spring with flexible…
Nikon and Microsoft Sign a Patent Licensing Agreement for Android Powered Cameras
Microsoft have signed an agreement with Nikon to enable the company to manufacture cameras powered by the Android OS. Microsoft have signed up with more than 1,000 licensing agreements via their IP licensing program. It includes companies…
Newegg scored a major victory against “online shopping cart” patent troll
Online retailer Newegg successfully defeats a well-known patent troll who was trying to collect licensing fees from one of the well-known online shopping stores. The ruling was passed in a Texas district court last week where…