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08/08/06

7,089,495 Video enhanced gravemarker
  Issued: August 8, 2006
  Filed: October 31, 2002
  U.S. Class: 715/717
Abstract:  
A tombstone for communicating audio and visual data related to the deceased from the tombstone to a user, the tombstone comprising an indicia bearing and viewing portion, a visual display, an audio transmitter for communicating sound waves to a user, data related to the deceased, the data comprising audio and visual images of the deceased, the data stored within storage media, and means for reproducing the audio and visual images of the deceased from the data related to the deceased utilizing one or more players, readers or drivers for the one or more of the storage media.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 10:45:02 am into the following categories: Patents of the Day


08/08/06

7,088,949 Automated essay scoring
  Issued: August 8, 2006
  Filed: December 16, 2002
  U.S. Class: 434/353
Abstract:  
To automatically evaluate an essay, the essay is applied to a plurality of trait models and a plurality of trait scores are determined based on the plurality of trait models. Each of these trait scores having been generated from a respective trait model. In addition, a score is determined based on the plurality of trait scores.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 10:44:31 am into the following categories: Patents of the Day


08/08/06

7,089,218 Method for inclusion of psychological temperament in an electronic emulation of the human brain
  Issued: August 8, 2006
  Filed: June 16, 2005
  U.S. Class: 706/14
Abstract:  
A method of emulating the human brain with its thought and rationalization processes is presented here, as well as a method of storing human-like thought. The invention provides for inclusion of psychological profiles, experience and societal position in an electronic emulation of the human brain. This permits a realistic human-like response by that emulation to the people and the interactive environment around it.

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08/08/06
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08/08/06

Ericsson AB is the world’s biggest producer of mobile phone networks and they have now sued South Korean company Samsung saying that they are infringing upon 11 of their patents related to mobile phone technologies. The company claims in the lawsuit filed in courts that Samsung wrongly used patented technology including methods of reducing cell phone power usage and amplifying and adjusting radio frequency. Ericsson had already filed a lawsuit against Samsung in February this year and they had asked the courts to rule that Samsung infringed its patents. In addition, the company asked the courts to conclude that phones made by a joint venture with Sony Corp do not infringe Samsung patents.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 03:02:54 am into the following categories: In The News


08/08/06

A report by UK site The Inquirer has highlighted a complaint filed on July 31, 2006 by Texas-based firm Anascape Ltd against both Nintendo and Microsoft in a Texas district court for infringement on no less than twelve game hardware and controller-related patents. The complaint has called for a jury trial in order for the dispute to be settled. Among those patents included in the company's complaint are patent numbers 5,999,084, labeled "Variable Conductance Sensor"; 6,102,802, labeled “Game controller with analog pressure sensor(s)”; 6,135,886, labeled “Variable Conductance Sensor with Elastomeric Dome Cap”; 6,208,271, labeled “Remote Controller with Analog Button”; 6,222,525, labeled “Image Controller with Sheet Connected Sensors”; and 6,343,991, labeled “Game Control with Analog Pressure Sensor”. In addition, the complaint goes on to allege infringement by the two companies on additional patents, including 6,344,791, labeled “Variable Sensor with Tactile Feedback”; 6,347,997, labeled “Analog Controls Housed with Electronic Displays”; 6,351,205, labeled “Variable Conductance Sensor”; 6,400,303, labeled “Remote Controller with Analog Pressure Sensor”; 6,563,415, labeled “Analog Sensor with Snap Through Tactile Feedback”; and 6,906,700, labeled “3D Controller with Vibration”. Each of the patents were filed by Brad Armstrong of Paradise, California between the years of 1996 and 2001, and were awarded to him at various dates between 1999 and 2005.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:59:59 am into the following categories: In The News


08/08/06

A Johnson & Johnson unit has filed a lawsuit alleging that Wyeth blockbuster Effexor antidepressant infringes a J&J patent. The lawsuit was filed by J&J's Alza unit on July 26 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas; Wyeth disclosed the suit in a regulatory filing Monday. The suit alleges Wyeth's manufacture and sale of the extended-release version of Effexor _ known as Effexor XR _ willfully infringes a U.S. patent held by Alza. The patent was issued in August 2002, according to the lawsuit, and covers a controlled-release method of administering an antidepressant; it expires in 2019. The lawsuit seeks a court order that Wyeth pay Alza damages, and that the amount be tripled because Wyeth willfully infringed the patent.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:57:12 am into the following categories: In The News


08/08/06

Semiconductor design firm OPTi Inc. said Friday it settled its 2004 patent infringement lawsuit against graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp. OPTi said it is dismissing the lawsuit and granting Nvidia a non-exclusive license for the technologies disputed in the lawsuit. In exchange, Nvidia will pay $10 million for the license grant, and $1 million for a fully paid-up license to use the Compact ISA-Bus Interface patents. Nvidia will also pay $750,000 in quarterly royalties to use OPTi's Predictive Snooping technology, starting in February 2007 and continuing for up to 12 quarters.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 02:55:54 am into the following categories: In The News


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