Patent Newz Box – Aug 15, 2018
Latest trending in the patent world.
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Walmart patents Blockchain-Managed Smart Appliances
coinpick.today | Aug 03, 2018
Walmart has applied a patent application for managing smart appliances using blockchain technology. The patent application describes a system and method for managing smart appliances such as portable computing devices, wearables etc., The management environment will allow users to customize levels of access and control for the device.
Microsoft’s new patent will allow you to communicate with others in 3D
fossbytes | Aug 13, 2018
The new patent obtained by Microsoft allows you to communicate with others in 3D. This patent relates to a system that provides simulated environment and allows real-time interaction between two or more participants who are located at different geographical locations.
Tesla files patent to make electric car batteries safer
auto.ndtv | Aug 05, 2018
Tesla has filed a patent to insulate battery cells from heat, gasses and pressure caused by other damaged battery cells that could cause a chain reaction that destroys the battery pack. The system described in the patent has a feature to insulate battery cells from heat generated by surrounding battery cells.
Google’s patent helps your boss to spy on you
theoutline | Aug 12, 2018
Google has filed a patent application that relates to a system where everything an employee does at their computer is monitored and quantified into “focus metrics”. This automatically offers those workers feedback that will encourage them to change their work patters to maximize their productivity.
Arista and Cisco settles patent disputes
Zdnet | Aug 06, 2018
Arista and Cisco have reached an agreement in a years-long court battle over patent infringement and antitrust claims. Arista agreed to pay Cisco $405 million to dismiss all pending district court and ITC litigation between the two companies.
Apple patents futuristic AR windshield system that will support FaceTime
business-standard | Aug 09, 2018
The latest patent of Apple in car technology relates to a futuristic windshield that shows you not only where to turn next, but also allowing you to FaceTime your friends while on-the-go. This system has been designed for an autonomous vehicle with the ability to gauge occupants’ stress levels.
Intuit obtains patent for Bitcoin Transactions over Text Messages
ccn | Aug 12, 2018
The Audit Giant Intuit has been granted a patent that describes a method in which Bitcoin payments can be processed by using text messages. This application also relates to a system that allow two users to complete their payments using their mobile phones.
G4S obtains a patent for first ‘unhackable’ offender tracking tag
telegraph | Aug 13, 2018
G4S, a private security company, has obtained a patent for a new “unhackable” electronic ankle monitor. This monitor can detect offenders when they are trying to violate their curfew.
