Patent Newz Box – Jun 01, 2018
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Ford patents tech to detect lane-splitting motorcyclists
cnet | May 29, 2018
Ford has filed a patent that deals with a system that uses cameras and a simple algorithm to detect motorcyclists approaching a vehicle from behind, between lanes.
Patent Term extended to 25 years for drug patents in China
asia.nikkei | May 16, 2018
China has extended the patent term of drug patents up to 25 years from 20 starting this month. Beijing has also scrapped import tariffs ranging up to 6% on 28 categories of drugs, including those used to treat cancer.
Apple receives patents for ultrasonic fingerprint sensors and in-display fingerprint system
biometricupdate | May 30, 2018
An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor system for integration on both front and back of smartphones is among 44 patents recently granted to Apple and published by the USPTO. The ultrasonic touch sensor system is configured to collect biometric data and also to identify the location of the hand on the surface, which presumably can be used for behavioral biometrics.
Walmart files Blockchain Patent to keep track Of customer purchases
pymnts | May 22, 2018
A new patent application filed by Walmart shows how the retailer can use blockchain to keep track of customer purchases. The application deals with a blockchain ledger that can track items that stores sell to particular customers.
WiLAN Subsidiary acquires patents from Panasonic
prnewswire | May 29, 2018
WiLAN announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Security Video Camera Systems, Inc., has acquired a portfolio of patents from Panasonic Corporation (“Panasonic”). The portfolio contains 34 patent families comprising 96 patents worldwide. The acquisition was made under WiLAN’s partnership program which features the sharing of revenues generated from a licensing program.
Suven Life gets product patents in New Zealand, Norway
economictimes.indiatimes | May 22, 2018
Suven Life Sciences has been granted a patent by New Zealand and Norway each corresponding to a new chemical entity (NCE) for treatment of disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases. These patents are valid till 2034 and 2027, respectively, the company said in a BSE filing.
Amazon may make drones that communicate using lights and music
thedrive | May 30, 2018
Amazon has filed a patent relating to drone delivery. This particular document details the company’s latest efforts to make the interaction between UAVs and customers especially interactive.
New Disney patent hints at theme park AR gaming for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
blooloop | May 23, 2018
The new patent application filed by Disney Enterprises involves a networked application that would run on head-mounted displays and computers, connecting to peripherals (which would transit and detect infrared light). It would also connect to what is described as an ‘AR venue’.
