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Apple Awarded iPhone and Multi-Touch Device Patent
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News —
... and WorldofApple both note, Apple CEO is Steve Jobs is listed as the primary inventor along with Scott Forstall and a slew of Apple engineers. ...
Apple awarded key iPhone multitouch patent
CNET News - Apple —
... Apple has been awarded a patent that appears to cover much of the iPhone's multitouch user interface.
World of Apple (via MacRumors) spotted the patent, which was awarded last Tuesday to several ...
Apple awarded key "multi-touch" patent covering the iPhone
AppleInsider —
... by the touch screen." Interestingly, this is a feature Palm is already touting about its upcoming Pre handset. According to Palm's press release: "[The Pre has a] gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation." The gesture area is separate from the touch screen. Final Observations Along with covering the iPhone, the patent filing is notable for referencing 40 other existing patents, and for naming Jobs first among its inventors. Its granted status was first reported Monday by WorldOfApple .
Apple awarded multi-touch patent- end game for everyone else?
jkOnTheRun —
A sharp reader on jkOnTheRun points us to an article discussing the awarding of the multi-touch patent to Apple just a few days ago. This is the patent they filed last year that covers how they have implemented multi-touch on the iPhone and the new MacBooks using the trackpad. The big question with this patent award is if this ends the multi-touch game for everyone else, including the upcoming Palm Pre smartphone. Several netbooks also implement multi-touch using the touchpad and that seems to be in violation of this patent. Apple could license this ...
Apple's Multi-Touch Patent Approved
Gearlog —
... World of Apple has the text from the patent titled "Touch screen device, method, and graphical user interface for determining commands by applying heuristics." ...
Apple’s multi-touch patent sets up a legal battle with Palm
The Apple Core —
... me appreciate (and miss!) having multi-touch on that device. It’s truly a competitive advantage for Apple because it’s so intuitive and natural feeling. Android, on the other hand, is relegated to simple zoom in (+) and zoom out (-) buttons and a goofy loupe interface that allows you to scroll to a specific part of a long Web page. The only thing that I can compare the loupe feature to is reading a newspaper with a magnifying glass. So, will Cook and Co. release the hounds? Tip: World of Apple
Thoughts on the Apple multi-touch patent- look out Microsoft
jkOnTheRun —
... The tech world is buzzing over Apple’s being awarded a patent covering the multi-touch gesturing. We knew Apple had applied for a patent but reality sets in when one is awarded, thus giving Apple some teeth to go after those who dare to “infringe” on the technology. ...
Apple secures multitouch technology patent
Macworld —
... on the term “Multi-Touch” which, if nothing else, would prevent Palm from selling the Pre using that expression, but Palm’s going to want to take a thoughtful look at their plans before they launch a device that might have a bullseye painted on it. [via World of Apple ]
Apple Gives iLife, Gets Papermaster
Apple Watch —
... but I've got an iPhone 3G for testing, particularly of the App Store. They say people who give, receive back. As widely reported today, Apple received a ...
Apple sticks it to Palm with multitouch patent
Phones Review —
... accused Palm of ripping off the Apple iPhone IP with the Palm Pre, Palm answered with denial and so what, Apple fires their big gun and bang, Apple owns the multi-touch patent.
So assuming Palm can’t work round the patent infringement or have it overturned the best scenario is for Palm to fork over a substantial amount of cash for license from Apple.
So does this mean the death of the Palm Pre before its out of the starting block?
Source – worldofapple
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Apple Hints at Video Conferencing for Future iPhones
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... In late January, the U.S. Patent Office approved Apple's 358-page patent for its iPhone interface after more than two years of review. ...
Why is the Palm Pre Making Apple Tremble?
MacBytes.com —
... when the Pre is mentioned. Once the lawsuit as a business model is brought up, consideration of factors usually ignored becomes crucial. First, you have to consider whether Apple can win the suit. The answer varies depending on where you look. There is "t he Palm can't win camp ," those that maintain that ...
Google May Have Crippled Android Because Apple Asked
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... Why would Apple do such a thing? It's a feature that sets Apple's handset apart from its competitors, whose touchscreen phones can't detect simultaneous input like the iPhone's. It's the feature that enables that precious "pinching" gesture for zooming, which Apple is attempting to protect with its recently approved, 358-page iPhone patent. ...
