Apple patents advanced haptic feedback for iPhones
In sync with the iPhone 4 launch, Apple has seen a new patent application filing published that suggests it want more advanced haptic feedback for future iPhones and Macs. The approach would put a series of haptic vibrators around the device cued up to what Apple calls "haptic profiles;" when the user would make a multi-touch gesture, the phone would trigger the vibrators in sync with both the ...
Apple patents solar power for iPhone
Green energy may be coming to mobile devices Apple may be planning to develop solar powered iPhones, suggested in patent filings that describe putting solar cells on portable devices and on iPods.
Apple Patents Solar Panels Under Multitouch Displays
Apple might be planning to integrate some kind of solar-charging technology in a future iteration of its handheld devices, according to a new patent filing.
News: Apple files countersuit, ITC complaint against Kodak
Apple has filed a lawsuit against Kodak in California Northern District Court claiming patent infringement. In conjunction with the lawsuit, Apple has also filed a complaint against Kodak with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). According to the ITC Law Blog, the technologies in the Apple patents Kodak is allegedly infringing relate generally to advancements and innovations in the ...
Apple patents ticketing system
A system for distributing tickets to gigs, conferences and even weddings has been patented by Apple
ITC will investigate Apple complaint against Nokia (MacNN)
The US International Trade Commission on Friday agreed to investigate Apple's patent complaint against Nokia. Its investigation will determine whether or not Nokia's phones are violating nine Apple patents. A successful investigation could result in a ban against importing most or all Nokia phones into the US....
Apple patents point to green power future (TechWorld)
Solar energy could charge Apple Tablet Apple's work on solar-powered devices has garnered renewed interest from the blogosphere with the granting of a few new patents and the resurfacing of an older one dealing with solar battery recharging. Although the chatter about Apple and solar power started a couple of years ago, it's more important now than ever for Apple to embrace green technology to ...
Apple Patents: iPods Get Solar, Gestures Get Funky [Patents] (Gizmodo)
Apple patents come a dime a dozen, but these two seem both practical and implementable. The first outlines a solar powered iPod and the second details more specific gesture-based input methods,...
Apple patents explore parking, kinematic input, solar power (MacNN)
Several Apple patent applications have been newly revealed this week by the US Patent and Trademark Office, covering a wide range of technologies. One of the most notable tackles parking, a weakspot of many GPS apps, including those available for the iPhone. A proposed Apple system would direct people to the cheapest and most convenient parking near their destination, taking into account factors ...
Apple Continues “Me-Too” Strategy in Patent Battle with Nokia (PC World via Yahoo! News)
Apple has filed a complaint with the ITC (International Trade Commission) requesting a ban on imports of Nokia mobile phones alleged to infringe on Apple patents. If the scenario sounds familiar it's because it follows Nokia's request that the ITC ban imports of Apple devices alleged to infringe on Nokia patents.