Patent Newz Box – Jun 15 ,2018
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Samsung patent reveals fingerprint scanner embedded partially into the screen
deccanchronicle | Jun 9, 2018
A new patent of Samsung reveals working on a fingerprint scanner on the front of the smartphone, where the fingerprint sensor appears to be partially embedded into the screen instead of entirely into the screen
MasterCard files patent for Blockchain-Based Payment Verification Technology
coinidol | Jun 12, 2018
MasterCard has filed a patent application for a system and method that uses blockchain technology for payment card verification at the point-of-scale (PoS). This is done for addressing card skimming and will entangle retrieval of payment credentials from a third party source through a publicly accessible blockchain
Apple files patent for Blood Pressure Monitoring Cuff
news18 | Jun 12, 2018
Apple has filed a patent for a blood pressure monitoring device equipped with a sensor that is expected to be Bluetooth compatible and sports a touchscreen.
Whirlpool sues Pricebreak over refrigerator filter infringement
ippropatents | Jun 06, 2018
Whirlpool has sued Pricebreak for selling counterfeit water filters for refrigerators. It has filed a complaint against Pricebreak for infringing its patented fluidic cartridges and using its Trademark without permission
Uber files patent to determines the drunk passengers using AI system
interesting engineering | Jun 12, 2018
Uber has filed a patent for technology that detect drunk passengers. The patent outlines using machine learning to spot passengers who are behaving ‘abnormally’. The system would work by tracking the way users walk and at what speed in along with the way they are using the app, their typing speed, the accuracy of typing and angle of the phone.
EU files WTO complaint against China over TRIPS violation
ippropatents | Jun 04 2018
The EU has launched legal proceedings against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO), arguing that the country violates the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
New Microsoft patent hints towards a solar-powered Surface Pen
neowin | Jun 8, 2018
The patent of Microsoft published this week describes a stylus fitted with a light harvesting unit that is “configured to generate energy”. This means the pen will be fully powered by the light emitted from a display that is in close proximity to it. This avoids the need to be recharged.
Half of all patents in the world for genes of marine species owned by one corporation
thestar | Jun 7, 2018
BASF, the world’s largest chemical manufacturer, based in Germany, has registered 47 per cent of the 12,998 genetic sequences from 862 marine species. This genetic information has been heralded for its potential value beyond food — from medicine such as anti-cancer therapies to cosmetics, crop innovations and synthesizing biofuels.
