Smartphone patenting trends – May, 2019

Samsung patents display that can fold

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The latest patent of Samsung relates to a display that can be folded into a brick. The ‘brick’ form is supported by the tabs, which face inwards. This allows the entire device to stand independently and display information such as the time to the user.

Dyson’s latest patent hints at an electric vehicle

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The latest patent filed by Dyson relates to an electric vehicle such as an electric car. The patent states that electric car may have a long wheelbase, an interior cabin with reclining seats and an aerodynamic design. The patent also indicates that the company is working on a vehicle with larger wheels to improve efficiency.

Apple patent reveals future iPhones may have optical in-display fingerprint sensor

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Apple has obtained a patent for a new technology that offer an in-display fingerprint sensor on the iPhones. The patent describes an optical image sensor on the iPhones to capture the 3D data of a fingerprint of the user.

Honda patents variable riding position

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The latest patent of Honda relates to a bike that supports variable riding position. This patent relates to a bike that can convert from a sports bike with a crouched riding position to a street bike with an upright position.

Amazon patent describes computer vision parcel theft protection system for smart home devices

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Amazon has filed a patent for a system that detects and records package theft and alerts homeowners. This system generates alert based on smart home devices such as doorbells with audio and visual capabilities.

Disney patents a Drone-Based painting system

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The latest patent of Disney relates to an autonomous painting system for painting a target surface of a structure. This patent states that the system uses drones to perform the painting.

Achillion Pharma (ACHN) granted twentieth patent for Factor D Portfolio

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Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company has obtained its twentieth patent. This patent relates to its next-generation orally administered complement factor D small molecule inhibitor product candidate.

Microsoft patents Xbox Braille controller for visually-impaired gamers

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Microsoft has patented a Braille controller that would be helpful for visually-impaired gamers. The patent states that the Braille panel in the back seems to constantly adjust itself, so that gamers who are blind or have other visual impairments can read the text through the back of the controller.

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