Patenting trends on block chain in finance during Dec 15 to 31
A block chain is a digitized, decentralized, public ledger of all cryptocurrency transactions. Originally developed as the accounting method for the virtual currency Bitcoin, block chains – which use what’s known as distributed ledger technology (DLT) – are appearing in a variety of commercial applications today and playing a vital role in fiance and accounting. Check this out for recent patenting trends on block chain in finance for month of December.
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Bank of America files patent to develop Blockchain-Based ATMs for faster transactions
btcmanager | Dec 28,2018
Bank of America has filed a patent that relates to using Blockchain based devices for handling cash. This patent relates to a solution that will enable a customer from another bank to use a different ATM in transferring funds on the same ATM network in an efficient and fast manner.
Latest patent of Apple shows off immersive AR maps projected from iPhone
9to5mac | Dec 20,2018
Apple obtained a patent for an augmented reality viewing system to display 3D flyover data from Apple Maps onto a desk or any other flat surface from an iPhone. This feature will be useful for tourists, especially those visiting a large, well-mapped out city.
German court rules Apple infringed Qualcomm patent
moneycontrol | Dec 20, 2018
German court ruled that iPhone maker Apple infringed a hardware patent of Qualcomm and said that the US company could no longer sell some iPhone models in Germany which contain a particular component. The judge said that the ruling will not go into immediate effect if Apple appeals.
Walmart obtained a patent to eavesdrop on shoppers and employees
theverge | Dec 21,2018
Walmart obtained a patent for a new listening system for its retail stores that, if deployed make some employees and shoppers uncomfortable. Walmart could use this technology as an anti-theft solution to find out if number of items in a transaction and number of bags used checks out.
Microsoft patents innovative magnetic USB-C Surface connector
techradar | Dec 30,2018
Microsoft’s new patent relates to a USB-C Surface connector. The USB-C port described in the patent uses magnets that allow people to easily connect the charging port, with the magnets holding the cable in place without users having to use much force to insert the cable.
Samsung files patent For Transformable Drone
lowyat | Dec 27,2018
Samsung files a patent for Transformable Drone. The foldable arms of the drone described in the patent are able to fold right into the drone’s main structure and make it seem less bulky and also easier to stow away.
Facebook’s latest patent deals with a plan to track you offline
slashgear | Dec 17,2018
Facebook filed a patent application that deals with a plan to track when you are offline. This patent describes a method for determining the current location of an individual – even when their phone is turned off and/or their GPS is deactivated.
Suven Life gets product patents from Brazil and Eurasia
economictimes.indiatimes | Dec 27, 2018
Suven Life Sciences obtained a product patent from Brazil and Eurasia each for a new chemical entity (NCE) used in treatment of disorders associated with neurodegenerative diseases. These patents are valid through 2023 and 2034 respectively.
