Patent Newz Box – July 31,2018
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GE files patent application to use Blockchain technology in Additive Manufacturing
design-engineering | July 30, 2018
GE has filed a patent application with USPTO for blockchain in the use of verifying and validating 3D printed objects in its supply chain. This helps GE to trace all of their Additive Manufacturing produced parts from design through final production.
Microsoft files patent application for Eyeglasses that gauge blood pressure mobihealthnews | July 31, 2018
Microsoft has filed a patent application for an eyeglass monitor that is used for tracking blood pressure called Glabella. This eyeglass monitor continuously measures and stores the user’s pulse waves at three different sites on the face. It employs inertial sensors and a processing unit that compares the continuously recorded pulse waves.
Patent license agreements on cellular networks between Ericsson and LG Electronics is renewed
digit | July 31, 2018
Ericsson and LG Electronics have renewed their global patent license agreement which includes patents related to 2G, 3G and 4G networks. This agreement includes a global cross license for cellular standard-essential patents between two of the most significant contributors to 3GPP standards.
Samsung’s latest patent reveals Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner for Under Display Smartphones
mysmartprice | July 31, 2018
The latest patent of Samsung deals with the use of a biometric sensor for a smartphone using ultrasonic technology. This patent aims to address the error rate that the current fingerprint biometrics is prone to by utilizing ultrasonic technology.
Whirlpool obtains patent for Induction-Powered Sous Vide Cooking Appliance
thespoon | July 29, 2018
Whirlpool has patented a sous vide appliance that uses an induction system to heat and also power a cooking vessel with an internal water circulator. This system also has a Wi-Fi and a microcontroller to control the cook.
Amazon obtains patent for Aerial Fulfillment Centers for Improved Drone Delivery
thedrive | July 24, 2018
Amazon has obtained a patent for Aerial Fulfillment Centers for improving drone delivery. This patent relates to the AFC (airborne fulfillment center) that may be an airship remaining at a high altitude. UAVs with ordered items may be deployed from the AFC to deliver ordered items to user designated delivery locations.
Ferrari files patent for E-Turbo Four-Cylinder Engine
tiresandparts | July 30, 2018
Ferrari has recently filed a patent for an electric turbocharger. The general layout of this electric turbocharger described in the patent application is similar to most other electrically driven turbochargers and it can be adjusted to create a more trilling sound when the driver needs a sporty drive.
IBM wins $83M from Groupon in Patent Infringement suit
theregister | July 30, 2018
IBM has won $82.5m in a legal battle against Groupon over e-commerce patent infringement. The verdict, delivered by a jury at the end of last week after a 10-day trial, states that Groupon had wilfully infringed a number of IBM’s patents.
