Full FeedUniversal batteries to come? Apple files patent
Although Apple doesn’t exactly have the best reputation with batteries, the electronics company has filed a patent for universal batteries; essentially, batteries that would fit all devices. The batteries would be able to charge outside of the device via a wall charger and would fit into different enclosures to fit… Continue Reading »
Apple planning video conferencing iPhone?
Information Week writer Alexander Wolfe has taken the time to scour through some iPhone patents recently in preparation for the Palm Pre and iPhone patent battle that may very well happen soon. However, while searching for potential infringements, he stumbled upon some interesting wording in patent number 7,479,949 that may… Continue Reading »
Winter friendly iPhone gloves coming soon?
A recent patent filing from Apple shows that they may be working on a pair of gloves that not only protects your hand from the weather but allows you to use your touchscreen phone (I’m sure Apple hopes for this to be for your iPhone). Since touchscreen phones use the… Continue Reading »
Apple files patents for 3D desktop and application interfaces
Way back in 2007, Apple filed a ton of patent applications for 3D interfaces for computing. These patents were published today and bring light to some pretty interesting details. When Apple introduced Leopard, a faux 3D dock came along with it. These patents build on that idea, giving the desktop… Continue Reading »
iPhone unlock screen notifications to come?
AppleInsider is reporting about some patents that Apple filed for in the not too distant past. The patents detail some improvements that may be included in a future iPhone firmware update to improve the notification display on the unlock screen. Right now, the iPhone will display things like SMS, missed… Continue Reading »
Apple files another patent for… gasp… a multitouch interface!
Apple has shoveled a bunch more coal onto the fire that is the mythical Apple tablet by filing for another patent published for “Gestures for Touch Sensitive Input Devices.” The patent is clearly for a device with a screen larger than that of the iPhone or the iPod Touch, but… Continue Reading »
Apple wants you to control a touch panel or computer with almost anything
According to some recent patents published by Apple, they want you to be able to control your touch devices not only with your finger but with your fingernails and gestures as well. Many of these patents credit either John Elias or Wayne Westerman, both of whom founded FingerWorks, a company… Continue Reading »
Sounds like Apple could use a bigger screen to stop their window overlap
A new Apple patent reveals a technology that would help solve the annoying problem that can occur when you have tons of windows open on your desktop. This patent would help rid your screen of “window overlay” by using a gradual window transparency with windows that have manipulative qualities. To… Continue Reading »
Apple named in Typhoon Touch lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed by Typhoon Touch last Monday, Apple, Inc.—along with ten other companies—were implicated in the proceedings. The lawsuit was focused on Dell, but Apple, Fujitsu, Toshiba, Lenovo, Panasonic, HTC, Palm, Samsung, Nokia, and LG were all mentioned. The lawsuit involves patents filed by Typhoon Touch, specifically numbers… Continue Reading »
Apple targeted in web store lawsuit
Clear with Computers, a small company based in Texas, is taking on the big guns over a patent they have that they believe Apple’s entire online store is infringing upon. This 1997 patent describes a system where users can log into a database and view items they have marked for… Continue Reading »
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