Google files patent for back panel touch controls

3. nikenturd (unregistered) posted on 08 Mar 2013, 21:25 0 1

Well at least the way I see it, a very useful patent...quality over quantity

4. Daftama posted on 08 Mar 2013, 21:35 8 1

Someone seriously needs to sue Apple..they need a wake up call..

5. TheLolGuy posted on 08 Mar 2013, 21:39 0 1

I have the Vita, and while the back touch controls capability hasn't been leveraged to it's full potential there are more opportunities for use in mobile devices.

Still, that can complicate things with cover manufacturers and people who feel like they want/need a case for their phone. If the back-touch controls become optional, then many won't adopt it and it'll become forgotten and underutilized.

Also, I imagine swiping and making gestures on the back of the phone could make your grip unwieldy. Unless they do combo gestures with the front and back so you don't get too loosey with your grip.

6. tusshharish posted on 08 Mar 2013, 21:39 0 1

what an idea!!!!!!!!

7. phljcnth posted on 08 Mar 2013, 21:48 0 5

That could possible mean non-removable battery. Oh, I love Sammy.

9. protozeloz posted on 08 Mar 2013, 21:59 0 0

Well ThE Motorola back flip also had this technology.... Or something similar on that matter

10. xperiaDROID posted on 08 Mar 2013, 22:11 0 0

Back panel touch controls? But what will happen if I dropped the phone by accident?

11. HDShatter posted on 08 Mar 2013, 22:16 1 4

Did everyone just forget that the playstation vita already has this?

16. rallyguy posted on 08 Mar 2013, 23:39 0 1

What a worthless biased article.

19. Topcat488 posted on 09 Mar 2013, 00:09 0 2

How many people will have sore fingers using this sh!t... From mostly all the video I've seen, the person had to squeeze the phone so hard, that you could see the straining in his hand... Just to flip the page or something... I'd hardly use this. Just my opinion.

21. rusticguy posted on 09 Mar 2013, 00:37 0 1

So now Google joins the fray/ Looks like they are preparing to be next Patent Trolls when their earnings fall. Come thumb me down kids :)

22. snoopy5 posted on 09 Mar 2013, 06:02 0 0

i will concerned about if i put my phone in the way that back panel facing the table,will activate those functions?lol...

26. OptimusOne posted on 09 Mar 2013, 08:37 0 0

Doesn't Moto backflip have this exact thing?.....

oh wait! Google Owns Moto

28. pookiewood posted on 09 Mar 2013, 08:50 1 0

First Sony stole my idea and now Google? No way!!!! LOL! Man I thought if this before the Vita came out. I'm just glad to see this come into use. (didn't patent or anything I just thought about it along time ago)

30. predator93 posted on 09 Mar 2013, 09:12 0 0

I think similar technology was already shown in the Yota phone prototype.

33. a961009 posted on 09 Mar 2013, 17:40 0 0

Isn't this is pantech vega no.y?

35. gallitoking posted on 09 Mar 2013, 17:41 0 0

like I said Apple dictates and rest simply follow..

37. Jango_Fred posted on 10 Mar 2013, 12:17 0 0

How is this a patent-able idea? What, do you think RCA filed for a patent when they said..."Hey, I have a novel idea, everyone is putting their channel knob on the right side of the TV...WE should put ours on the LEFT!!!" Earth shattering research there.

38. DHILLON_ARSH posted on 11 Mar 2013, 03:41 0 0

SEEMS INTRESTING BUT IF UH SEE PRACTICALLY NOT A GOOD IDEA....