Patent Newz Box – Sep 15, 2018
Patent Newz Box – keep updated on all latest technologies and major players in the area around the globe !
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China increase its Patent Activity in Blockchain
pymnts | Sep 12, 2018
China is increasing its patent activity in the field of Block chain every year. More than half or 56 % of all blockchain patents issued last year trace their source from China. Within China, Alibaba owns notable number of patents.
Facebook escalates Patent Fight With Counter-Attack Against BlackBerry
bworldonline | Sep 05, 2018
Facebook has filed its patent infringement lawsuit, accusing BlackBerry’s enterprise of infringing its voice messaging technology. Facebook is seeking unspecified damages for infringement of six patents.
Apple files patent for Hazard-Highlighting Headlights
tiresandparts | Sep 12, 2018
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Apple has filed a patent for an adaptive headlight system that is programmed to identify road hazards and can contribute significantly to road safety. This patent relates to the use of an “illuminated indicator” that will indicate to the driver where any object in the path of the vehicle is. This can also spot the movement of an animal or pedestrian.
Walmart’s latest Blockchain Patent allows Robots to conduct deliveries across supply chain
icolancer | Sep 02, 2018
Walmart has filed a patent application that allows robots to conduct deliveries across supply chain. The patent relates to a system of operating multiple robots or drones that conduct package deliveries all opposite the supply chain.
Amazon patents ‘working cell’ design to put staff in cages
itv | Sep 13, 2018
Amazon obtained a patent in 2016 which suggests placing employees in cages. It relates to a metal enclosure that help staff deliver merchandise to workers as well as navigate areas populated by automated robots. It is being described as a ‘human transport device’ whereby an employee stands above a robotic trolley enclosed by a metal wired cage.
Indoor Cycling Company Peloton Sues Flywheel Sports
fastcompany | Sep 13, 2018
Peloton Interactive Inc. filed a lawsuit against Flywheel sports Inc. for allegedly stealing their technology. Peloton claims that its competitor copied its best-selling stationery bike using the company’s proprietary patents.
Samsung patents a ‘Universal’ DeX Dock
androidheadlines | Sep 07, 2018
A recent patent filed by Samsung in the Korean Intellectual Property Office indicates that DeX-like dock that works well beyond its own flagships. This relates to a dock that will allow any device with USB display output support to work similarly to its own DeX-branded offerings.
SpaceX seeks patent for custom-built Starlink internet satellite antenna design
teslarati | Sep 06, 2018
SpaceX has obtained domestic (U.S.) and international patents for a custom version of an antenna known as a phased array. This antenna has features relating to significant upgrades in pursuit of greater energy efficiency, higher bandwidth, lower weight, and simplified manufacturing. The granted patent and the dozen or so figures accompanying it offer at least a theoretical glimpse into the inner workings of SpaceX’s extremely secretive satellite internet constellation project.
