November 1, 2012 at 6:38PM Apple files anti-theft patent that uses accelerometers to detect theft-like movement
October 23, 2012 at 4:21AM Nikon patent would perfect the art of camera tossing, protect us from our folly
October 12, 2012 at 4:51AM Apple files patent application for fingerprint sensor that can be transparent or opaque
October 4, 2012 at 12:45PM Samsung files patent for auto-generating life diary, Mayans didn't see it coming
September 27, 2012 at 7:22AM Apple files patent application for 'intelligent automated assistant,' sounds like Siri
September 20, 2012 at 4:40PM Apple trying for patent on electromotive charging, could use that confident stride to charge iPhones
September 20, 2012 at 2:15PM Apple patent application has iPhones text when calls don't reach spotty coverage areas
September 6, 2012 at 10:59AM Apple patent application details method for detecting and displaying hand position on screen
September 5, 2012 at 8:11PM RIM applies for patent on tablet with concealable keyboard, keeps your QWERTY love a secret
August 30, 2012 at 6:50AM Amazon applies for dual-display device patent, where e-ink and LCD play nice together
August 23, 2012 at 4:37PM RIM tries to patent system-generated blog entries, we quietly update our resumés
August 23, 2012 at 1:58PM Microsoft wants to patent 'life streaming,' turn your whole life into Jersey Shore
August 9, 2012 at 1:34PM Samsung files for patent on safe taxi service, we hope we never fully test it
July 19, 2012 at 5:04PM Pair of Apple patent applications set the stage for hearing aid-based social network
July 19, 2012 at 11:33AM RIM applies for patent on detecting emotion in messaging, wants you chilled while you BBM
July 6, 2012 at 9:40AM Apple still trying for water damage indicator patent, drop-prone device owners twitch (update: granted)
June 29, 2012 at 10:08AM Google+ patent app details myFaves-like carrier contacts integration with social network circles
June 22, 2012 at 6:11PM Sony patent filing for glasses would share data face to face, carry more than a hint of Project Glass
June 22, 2012 at 2:14AM Samsung files patents for robot that mimics human walking and breathing, ratchets up the creepy factor
June 21, 2012 at 11:42AM Google files for a patent on peer-to-peer location finding, says cell tower triangulation is for chumps
June 15, 2012 at 9:08AM Microsoft applies to patent gesture-based MIDI interface, turn us all into Jean Michel Jarre
June 15, 2012 at 8:16AM 'Free form' lens over mobile display could improve audio and haptics, says Motorola patent filing
June 15, 2012 at 5:26AM Microsoft applies to patent gaze-tracking camera, wants to stare into your eyes
June 15, 2012 at 12:55AM Nokia patent filing uses steering wheel touch for media controls, turns your radio on with that lovin' feeling
June 14, 2012 at 1:36PM Apple files for a patent on an iPhone with swappable lenses, picky mobile photographers rejoice
June 13, 2012 at 2:13AM Microsoft patent application could match online moods with emotionally-targeted ads
June 7, 2012 at 3:23PM Microsoft patent application could see a touchscreen tabletop that caters to the eye of the beholder
May 24, 2012 at 6:59PM RIM patent application puts pressure on sensitive touchscreens for a possible unlock alternative
May 18, 2012 at 10:35PM Microsoft patent application outlines system to recommend and transfer apps across devices
May 18, 2012 at 12:03PM Google patent application could give Project Glass one true ring controller to rule them all
May 17, 2012 at 5:49PM RIM patent application shines a light on unseen filth, might make forensics mobile
May 3, 2012 at 7:04PM Patent application highlights Apple's continued flirtation with haptic feedback
April 26, 2012 at 11:40PM Samsung patent application explores the possibility of phasing out human crossing guards
April 26, 2012 at 2:35PM Samsung applies for patent on emotional recognition, wants to feel out how you're feeling
April 20, 2012 at 12:53AM Google patent application keeps track of your moves to automate mobile actions
April 19, 2012 at 11:01PM RIM patent application describes rotating keypad that can be used in more than one position
April 19, 2012 at 11:57AM Sony patent application aims to put names to faceless MMO players, organize real-world meetups
March 29, 2012 at 8:36PM Google patent app details method for generating a 'ghost profile,' a world of anonymous G+ users
March 29, 2012 at 2:12PM Sony applies for a headset-based navigation pointer, knows you're not looking
March 29, 2012 at 11:23AM Apple patents Siri-like system for controlling cameras, PMPs through a computer or smartphone
March 19, 2012 at 8:04PM Microsoft patent application gives us hope for head-mounted successor to Virtual Boy
March 16, 2012 at 12:23PM Nokia applies for skin-friendly haptic material patent, hints at notification system
February 24, 2012 at 1:39PM Google's 'continuous gesture' patent application runs circles around copy and paste
February 23, 2012 at 10:41PM Apple patent application points to DJ-like beat matching, pairs iTunes with fist pumps
February 21, 2012 at 2:44AM Google pads IP portfolio, purchases Cuil's pending search-related patent applications
February 16, 2012 at 8:56PM Google files patent app for unlocking devices, says we don't need no stinking slide-to-unlock
February 6, 2012 at 11:54AM Sony patent sketches reveal Wii U-esque controller system, keeps it vague
