http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
Pretty sure e-ink is short for electronic ink... or was that elephant ink? ahh the two mix me up sometimes.]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
I really don't see "general purpose tablets" replacing dedicated e-readers. If you want to curl up for a few hours with a good book, a general purpose device is going to provide more distractions, less battery life, and almost certainly a worse display.]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
Exactly. The two devices couldn't be more different.

One lets you surf the web, play movies and games, and maybe read books.

The other only reads books.

Buy whichever one suits you. But, as sad as this is, reading books is a niche task. People as a whole just don't enjoy the written word as much as they enjoy updating their Facebook status.]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
This whole patent thing is a joke. Seriously, someone sue engadget because you came up with the concept of a website first. I'm going to patent "taking a shower" and "eating food with a fork" because then I'll be super rich in just a 24 hour period after I sue everybody.]]>Jul 6th 2010 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Is slide to unlock on a touchscreen an original design or is it just a digital reproduction of the catch every laptop has had since the beginning of time.
Patents (especially software patents) are bullshit.]]>Jul 6th 2010 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
BTW, you can surf the web on e-ink e-readers, and the color versions will have games and videos but they wont be in the same class as a tablet. ]]>Jul 6th 2010 8:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/LCD was invented long time ago, E-ink has already invented in the past. Now Amazon patented placing LCD and E-ink next to each other.
What???
Can I patent placing a frank in direct proximity of a bun thus effectively patenting a hot dog?
What a joke... ]]>Jul 7th 2010 2:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/THERE WASNT ALREADY A DEVICE LIKE THIS ON THE MARKET!]]>Jul 8th 2010 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/That's normal.
]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/02/22/microsoft.deal.may.hint.at.courier.plans/]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
It's ridiculous how broadly this patent is worded--IMO the patent office is indeed out of their mind to grant such a sweeping patent. Another argument for patent reform.]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/It's pretty specific about what the second screen does.
In fact Amazon gave up on it already.]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/This is stud. Being able to patent an idea and not putting it into use should be illegal. And patents on ]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/I agree that patents like this are ridiculous. That's like saying a laptop could be patented as a portable computing device with a foldable screen and keyboard/mouse. Or how about a flip phone with two screens, one on the inside and the other on the outside?]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
I believe it's easier to be granted a broad patent than to successfully sue someone for infringing on such a patent. And based on the direction that Amazon has gone with the Kindle, it doesn't seem like they would be prosecuting on this, or at least it doesn't seem like they would win.]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/The Kindle 1 uses an LCD screen for navigation. It is (was) in use.]]>Jul 6th 2010 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 4:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 6:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/What I don't understand is how can Amazon sue over someone using an idea for which a patent was SECRET?

This is Engadget's idea, I guess? While it's a possibility I sure think it wouldn't be smart of Amazon to go near this!

I'll be interested in the Alex/Nook case though. Several high-level meetings were involved.


]]>Jul 7th 2010 1:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
Like what?]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/how is it too big and chunky both the kindle2 and the nook have similar profiles]]>Jul 6th 2010 5:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
It is more or less identical in function to the Kindle 2 but with better aesthetics and form factor. I think it's main screen is slightly larger too, but I'm not sure. I certainly would not trade it for the Kindle 2.

]]>Jul 6th 2010 7:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
I'm not familiar with the system, but maybe here are ways of finding out that there was a patent filed before its granted. Meaning Barnes and Noble should have did some research.

But Thats just a guess. ]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
Exactly, a patent should be announced when applied for rather than kept quiet.]]>Jul 6th 2010 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 3:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/Jul 6th 2010 6:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/
You = child]]>Jul 6th 2010 6:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/amazon-kindle-dual-screen-e-reader-patent-granted-barnes-and-nobl/"@akugyaku Where do you gather that nobody knew (or could have known) about this patent application during the 4 years between filing and issuance?"
It seems obvious you didn't actually read the article.
This should answer your question.

"What's more, Amazon agreed not to file for any corresponding foreign patents during the four-year approval process and thus wasn't required to publish the patent application -- meaning this is likely a complete surprise to the entire industry."


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