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The Web Site Patent of the Day goes to Fotomedia Technologies, LLC of New Hampshire for a Method and system for hosting a web site on a digital camera
05/22/07

7,222,357 Method and system for hosting a web site on a digital camera
  Issued: May 22, 2007
  Filed: May 19, 2003
  U.S. Class: 725/105
Abstract:  The present invention comprises a method and system for implementing internet access to images stored in a digital image capture unit including an imaging device and a display. The image capture unit (e.g., a digital camera) is used to capture images and store them within its internal memory. The image capture unit accesses a ID server via the internet and registers its identity and internet address with the web server. A user subsequently accesses the image capture unit by entering the identity of the image capture unit into his web browser. The web browser, using standard internet protocols, then queries the ID server with the identity of the image capture unit and retrieves the internet address. The internet address is subsequently used to access a web page hosted by the image capture unit and display the web page to the user. The web page provides access to the stored images within the image capture unit.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 10:22:22 am into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The Hazard Detection Patent of the Day goes to Two Independent Inventors from Maryland for a Mobile telephone network-based system for detection and location of hazardous agents
05/22/07

7,221,934 Mobile telephone network-based system for detection and location of hazardous agents
  Issued: May 22, 2007
  Filed: October 8, 2004
  U.S. Class: 455/412.1
Abstract:  A system for detecting hazardous agents is based on cellular telephone networks. The cellular telephones in public circulation have at least one detector for detecting at least one hazardous agent and broadcast alarm packets upon detecting the hazardous agent. A computer or computer network interconnected with telephones by the cellular telephone network processes the alarm packets and sets an alarm condition for the hazardous agent in a vicinity of the cellular telephone by calculations based upon alarm packets from other telephones with detectors for the hazardous agent in the vicinity. A map of the contaminated area is also created.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 10:21:43 am into the following categories: Patents of the Day

The Random Food Patent of the Day goes to Dogopolis, LLC of Berkeley for a Timed food-filled toy dispenser
05/22/07

7,219,620 Timed food-filled toy dispenser
  Issued: May 22, 2007
  Filed: August 22, 2003
  U.S. Class: 119/51.12
Abstract:  A dispensing system for chewable pet toys contains multiple toys and dispenses them at intervals determined by one or more modes of operation. A display and keypad are used to enter programming data into the memory of a microprocessor. When the system is in operation, the display indicates progress through the program, the mode of operation whether MANUAL, RANDOM, or BMOD (behavior modification), the time elapsed, and the number of toys remaining. At various times, sounds emanate from a loudspeaker, vibration emanates from a vibrator, light emanates from a light source, and odor emanates from an odor generator. Toys are dispensed down a ramp, at predetermined times, or at predetermined times modified by random numbers. Predetermined dispensations permit modification of the pet's behavior (BMOD). Random variations on a predetermined schedule of dispensations (RANDOM) prevent the pet from memorizing a schedule. Multiple, simultaneous dispensations or jackpots reward the pet and maintain the pet's level of interest in the dispensing system. The various stimuli along with the dispensing-time modes prevent habituation and keep the pet interested, contented, and stimulated.

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Reissue Applications Filed - 5/22/2007
05/22/07
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Requests for Ex Parte Reexamination Filed - 5/22/2007
05/22/07
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EchoStar prevails in lawsuit
05/22/07

A jury for the U.S. District Court of Eastern Texas on Monday favored EchoStar Communications Corp. in a patent infringement suit filed by Forgent Networks Inc. over software used for digital video recorders (DVRs). Forgent had asked for more than $200 million in damages from Englewood-based EchoStar, the country's No. 2 satellite TV provider. In July 2005, Austin-based Forgent also sued Cable One, The Washington Post Co., Charter Communications, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and eight other cable carriers and media outlets.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:12:32 am into the following categories: In The News

TVG sues Churchill joint venture for patent infringement
05/22/07

Horse-racing wagering company Television Games Network (TVG) said Friday that it has filed a federal lawsuit against HRTV, a horse-racing television channel that is equally owned by Churchill Downs Inc. and Magna Entertainment Corp. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, also names Magna and its telephone account wagering system, XpressBet Inc. In a news release, TVG accused Magna, HRTV and XpressBet of infringing two of its patents that "cover important features of interactive wagering systems: audio or video racing feeds and wagering on multiple tracks." TVG is seeking unspecified monetary damages and injunctive relief.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:10:43 am into the following categories: In The News

Forgent to Settle Patent Suit
05/22/07

Forgent Networks Inc., which provides scheduling software and licenses intellectual property, reported Monday it has agreed in principle to settle a patent lawsuit against DirecTV Group Inc. for $8 million. According to the agreement, which was effective May 13, the companies will "work in good faith to reach a final definitive settlement agreement," which will include an $8 million payment by DirecTV. Forgent has also agreed to grant DirecTV a patent license. Forgent, based in Austin, Texas, initiated patent lawsuits in July 2005 against 15 companies in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The company sought an injunction against sales of products infringing on the patent and monetary damages.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:09:48 am into the following categories: In The News

Monolithic Power Shares Surge on Verdict
05/22/07

Shares of Monolithic Power Systems Inc. spiked in Wednesday's trading after it received a favorable verdict in a patent infringement case filed by O2Micro International Ltd. In a statement released on Wednesday, O2Micro said it plans to appeal the verdict. The jury ruled, in a case filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, that two of O2Micro's claims on one patent had been infringed, but found four other claims had not been infringed, and that the claims were invalid, according to O2Micro.

Posted by GEN-ERIC at 12:08:52 am into the following categories: In The News
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