Ford receives a patent for “Digging Wheel” off-road vehicle technology Ford has received a patent for an excavation mode in its vehicles. The feature allows one wheel to spin and dig into the ground while the other three remain stationary. This is achieved by braking three wheels when activated, letting Read more…
Ford files a patent application for integrated rooftop tent system for pickup trucks Ford has filed a patent application for a “Shelter System Having Deployable Platform,” an integrated rooftop tent for pickup trucks. The retractable tent is stored above the truck bed, and can accommodate two adults. The design Read more…
BMW files a patent application for EV sound system using existing motors BMW has filed a patent application for a system that uses existing electric motors such as those for windows or wipers to generate noise in electric vehicles, helping to alert pedestrians. By pulsing these motors and combining their Read more…
Apple receives a patent on pencil for non-touch surfaces Apple has received a patent for a trackball tip- based pencil with optical sensors that enable writing on non-touch surfaces. The sensors track motion using light variations, allowing content creation without a screen. The technology uses optical flow and laser speckle Read more…
Creating a strong and well-drafted patent application is one of the most important steps in protecting an invention. However, the patent drafting process can be complex and time-consuming, especially when it involves technical drawings, precise claims, and legally sound language. That’s where artificial intelligence (AI) tools come in. These tools Read more…
Sony files a patent application for smarter autofocus sensor Sony has filed a patent application that could quietly revolutionize how autofocus works in future cameras. Instead of focusing on sensor size or resolution, the patent enhances the microscopic structures within each pixel to boost phase detection autofocus (PDAF) performance. (Source Read more…
The debate over the patentability of software in India has been ongoing for years, while AI has more recently become a focal point in this discussion, primarily due to Section 3(k) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970. This section explicitly excludes mathematical or business methods, computer programs per se, and Read more…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are driving invention across industries, from healthcare and autonomous systems to cybersecurity and financial technology. As AI-powered solutions become more advanced, securing patent protection is critical for inventors and businesses looking to safeguard their inventions. However, obtaining a patent for AI inventions is Read more…
Samsung files a patent for an XR headset UI using side touchpad and gesture validation Samsung has filed a patent for an augmented reality device that enhances user interaction through a side-mounted touchpad, gesture recognition via built-in cameras, and optional brainwave sensors. The system determines whether a touch input is Read more…
The US Supreme Court’s 2014 decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International remains one of the most cited and influential decisions in the realm of software patents. It introduced the two-step test for determining patent eligibility under 35 U.S.C. §101, profoundly shaping how courts and the USPTO evaluate abstract Read more…
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