RIM patents a dual capacitive/resistive touchscreen
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And RIM seems to get the idea. They've refiled a patent for a combined capacitive-resistive touchscreen. We say "refiled" because the patent seems identical to one filed in 2009. Further confusing us is the fact that Hitachi already showcased this combination screen technology in November of 2010. Lawsuit, anyone?
But there are more practical issues at play. For one thing, how much more expense would a hybrid touchscreen be? Would the extra expense really be worthwhile, considering how few customers would even notice? Perhaps if RIM marketed this combination touchscreen as a rugged corporate device, they might find a niche. But we suspect people are pretty satisfied with their capacitive screens.
source: USPTO via BerryReview
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8 Comments
1. p0rkguy posted on 08 Mar 2011, 02:57 0 0
I think they should have done this a two years ago, before touch capacitive gloves came out.
2. very nice (unregistered) posted on 08 Mar 2011, 03:27 1 0
That is a great ideea. The only thing truly missing from today`s tablets is pen imput. It`s great to have somwthing to write on if needed. HTC Flayer is a start but a 10` tablet would be great.
3. luis_lopez_351 posted on 08 Mar 2011, 07:32 2 1
this is going to fail...im sorry but first timers fail, its a fact. but after the first three hybrid touch screen devices blackberry will find out whats it dealing with :) and do it right...then apple can copy and use it on the iphone6 or 7
4. skymitch89 posted on 08 Mar 2011, 12:27 0 0
Just because one company has showed a product that is now being patented by another doesn't mean that the first company has exclusive rights to it just yet.
5. snowgator posted on 08 Mar 2011, 13:12 0 0
I have come across a few people who would like this style of screen. If even a small percentage would like it, why not? It will be a modest hit and a loyal audience. But get it right, do your research, and taylor it to those who would be interested. I personally would like to see it in acton.
6. SJ (unregistered) posted on 21 Apr 2011, 09:41 0 0
Does this mean that with this screen:
- women (or some men) do not have to cut off their fingernail?
- you can use it with gloves on in winter so your fingers do not freeze off?
- you can also use a pointy stylus for handwriting or drawing stuff?
- .......?
Why the fu&/"·$ck did they not develop this in the first place....
7. eirene42 posted on 16 Jul 2011, 23:00 0 0
have to agree with SJ. I can't see the advantages of a phone with a screen that:
can't be used by anything else but a finger - ie, no fingernail, no stylus, no top end of a pen, no plastic knitting needle, no gloved hand, no friggin' nothin' but a warm finger!
What am I missing?
Or is it just the 'cool' factor? Capacitive is cool, resistive is daggy.
8. showe84 (unregistered) posted on 12 Aug 2011, 18:27 0 0
Will this feature be on the new Torch 9850/60?
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