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remixfa
posted on 18 Nov 2011, 22:27
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this is probably a direct responce to Apple getting the slide unlock patent.
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snowgator
posted on 18 Nov 2011, 23:52
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Remind me.... was Apple's patent for the actual slide to unlock, or for the graphic for the slide to unlock? I thought it was just the graphic.
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remixfa
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 03:52
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ummm.. not completely sure at the moment. i think it was for a "graphic slide unlock" or something.. it was pretty vague so it could stretch to anything, that much i remember.
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quakan
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 17:09
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I thought it was for the actual slide to unlock not the graphic, if i remember correctly
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Q8cavalry
posted on 18 Nov 2011, 22:35
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Apple think they are the only one innovate while Samsung and Google do it every day but they don't patent them like Apple.
Apple are losers and arrogant hopefully lawsuits smash them down
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ph00ny
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 16:08
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Samsung actually has a huge patent portfolio but they don't really go after others as much as apple does.
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xiobnb
posted on 18 Nov 2011, 23:11
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i think google should just put a team to work for applying all kind of patents ... since you never know thatsomething you invented might ended up patent by someones else...
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ardent1
posted on 18 Nov 2011, 23:15
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That is the purpose of patents -- to invent, to create as opposed to steal.
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taco50
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 00:42
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I remember the outcry when Apple was granted the slide to unlock patent. Just today I was told that Apple should not be able to patent gestures. Let's see if this gets the same outrage. I'm looking for comments such as
Shame on you google
Patent system is ridiculous
And other such rage just like Apple got.
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snowgator
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 01:12
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Which is why I asked for the clarification on Apple's gesture on comment #8. If Apple's patent was simply to protect it's graphic to slide to unlock as I remember it, than it isn't the same kind of patent as this. If I remember it wrong and the patent was the ACTUAL gesture, than yes this is the same type.
Now this is a unique system which allows the user to program in their own movements, so it is slightly different. Not to mention I remember a slide to unlock device before Apple's iPhone, just without the graphic. However my first response was the same as yours, Taco: Let's be consistent, here. If they are similar, do not bash one without holding the other to the same standard.
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protozeloz
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 02:28
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The problem with most apple patents its how vague their patent is making anything (including sense lockscreen) something that might fall victims to a patent. This patent is quite dumb but I guess Google and the manufacturers are just getting tired of having their ideas leeched away by certain companies while they are forbidden to do the same
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ardent1
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 04:39
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I have a patent and I recall the patent examiner challenging my patent application. It was a tough period for me. Trust me when I say the patent process works, it's not perfect, but it works.
The Apple and Google patents support the notion to invent, to create, to try something new. These patents aren't dumb since these inventions allow a method to unlock a device. Image using this technology instead of a physical key to open your house. These have broad applications.
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protozeloz
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 09:28
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The problem I see whit patents is how they become everything but the idea of making things better for everyone, Specially software patents.
a patent comes to mind when a person finds a solution to a problem two persons can find two solutions for the same problem but only one becomes viable for the most eg slide to unlock these solutions make our live easy but also add new questions like (is is faster than having a button? is it comfortable when you need to get to that app as quick as possible?) other companies tackles the problems your idea creates using such a a basis if you use your idea to tackle those who have found solutions to the problems your idea brought then things aren't working as they should be. that is my problem.
and just for curiosity what kind of patent you have?
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protozeloz
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 02:35
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Also you already said we are a bunch of Hippocratic persons, so why would it matter anymore? If you hate so much that people here hate on apple then go get your news from a place they don't and stop complaining. Like you could talk double standard
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ardent1
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 04:30
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Hippocratic refers to an oath by doctors and medical persons.
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iamcc
posted on 19 Nov 2011, 08:35
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I said its ridiculous they patent things relating to multi touch gestures, in other words the method by which we interact with our phones. Beyond the method that we use to interact, what the phone DOES with those interactions could be legimately patented in my opinion.
Regardless, I doubt you will see Google using their patents to try and ban products because they have no reason to fear competition at this point.
Who knows though, maybe I'll eat my words.
For instance, it would be ridiculous to patent using a key to start a car, but the first company to make individual keys for each individual in your family and the car adjusts mirrors/seats/radio favorites based on the person... that could be a different story.
Maybe that's a weak analogy but I thought it worked...
