BlackBerry signs patent deals with Canon and IGT over power charging technology
"Our agreement with Canon substantiates the value companies place on BlackBerry's innovative and foundational power charging patents for mobile and consumer electronic devices. With the agreement in place, Canon can continue to incorporate convenient charging solutions in its exciting new products."-Dr. Mark Kokes, Vice President of Intellectual Property and Licensing, BlackBerry
"At IGT, enhanced ergonomics and player-focused amenities are integral to our cabinet design strategy. The addition of convenient charging capability to the IGT CrystalCore, CrystalDual, and S3000 cabinets provides our customers with another feature that enables players to spend time enjoying their favorite games while conveniently charging a phone or mobile device. This is a great example of innovation driven by customer feedback, and we're pleased to deliver convenient power charging with a variety of games from our Core and Premium product lines."-Victor Duarte, Global Chief Product Officer, IGT
The terms of both deals are confidential. For BlackBerry, this is a way for the company to take advantage of its substantial IP portfolio. BlackBerry said that it plans on collaborating with Canon again in the future.
source: Crackberry (1), (2)
