Apple lawsuit accuses Nokia of being at core of patent licensing conspiracy

Nokia's legal action against Apple appears that it may be a defensive measure, as Apple has also filed suit against nine Nokia-aligned patent aggregators, alleging that the group is guilty of trying to squeeze money out of Apple with abusive licensing terms for standards-essential patents.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 16

Apple invents woven fabric displays for Apple Watch bands, iPod loops, more

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published an Apple patent application describing a method by which light-transmissive materials like nylon are interwoven into conventional textiles, literally creating a woven display for use with devices like Apple Watch.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 0

Apple invention lets users control time-sensitive notifications with their eyes

An Apple patent published on Tuesday shows continued work into so-called "gaze detection" technology, particularly as a means to control certain user interface events like autocorrect pop-ups, app notifications and more.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 9

Apple outlines Apple Pay, NFC operation in comprehensive patent filing

For a major mobile payment platform on the verge of launch, not much is known about the nuts and bolts behind Apple Pay. A new patent application discovered on Thursday, however, offers a detailed look at how NFC, secure enclaves and software come together to make safe transactions a reality.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 30

Samsung: no disputing we sold Apple's property and owe a 'huge sum of money'

In his opening comments of the patent damages retrial, Samsung's attorney Bill Price told the jury a very different story about his client's patent infringement, admitting guilt and acknowledging the price would be high.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 106

Apple, Inc. market cap up $11.7 billion after news of Samsung ITC import ban

One week after the Obama administration's veto of an import ban affecting Apple helped to send the company's stock up $6.9 billion, news of an import ban affecting Samsung has again helped Apple's market value gain ground, this time by almost twice as much.

Daniel Eran Dilger 12 years ago 29

Apple's 'social camera flash' connects multiple iPhones, iPads to light a scene

An Apple patent filing discovered on Thursday describes a system in which a primary iOS device, such as an iPhone, remotely controls multiple secondary devices, which can also be iPhones, as slave flashes for the first handset's on-board camera.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 22

Apple patent lets users control a device with taps, thumps and scratches

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday issued Apple a patent for an audio-based input system in which various noises made on a laptop's chassis are translated into actions, basically turning the computer into one large input device.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 7

Apple wins utility patent for MacBook's trackpad design

Apple on Tuesday was granted a utility patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering the glass-on-metal trackpad seen across the company's laptop lineup, with the award coming almost four months after the design rights were garnered for the same invention.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 14

Judge orders Google to hand over search documents in Samsung patent case

Google on Thursday was ordered to acquiesce to Apple's request for information regarding what methods the search giant is using to sift through internal documents related to Android, with the resulting data being part of a second U.S. patent infringement suit against Samsung.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 30

Apple's Lightning connector detailed in extensive new patent filings

A trio of Apple patent applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday reveals the intricacies of the company's latest input/output protocol for iOS devices: the Lightning connector.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 59

Apple's smart audio splitter lets multiple users view content on a single device

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday published an Apple patent describing an accessory akin to an advanced headphone splitter, which allows for independent volume changes, media controls and communication via an inline mic.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 15

Apple's research into curved battery technology points to new iOS products designs

A pair of patent applications Apple filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveal the company is working on unorthodox battery designs with curved cells and irregular shapes, suggesting slimmer, more shapely iOS devices could be on the horizon.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 24

Apple's contact service intelligently determines when to send a text instead of a call

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday granted Apple a patent for a dynamic communications system that automatically selects the best method of contacting another person, be it through voice, text or email, based on a given situation.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 17

Apple patents physical controller input method for multitouch devices

A patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday reveals Apple is working to make iOS devices more accessible for users with disabilities through an accessory framework that allows for non-touch input devices to interact with touchscreen user interfaces.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 8

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