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Many of us use apps to buy stuff these days, whether its grabbing the latest e-book from Amazon, or a Groupon for a day of pampering at the local spa. Seems obvious now, but it wasn’t (at least according to the USPTO) in 2004, when Microsoft filed a patent application for the idea — and that application was recently granted. The patent claims a way to make purchases through an network-connected portal with a “streamlined interface” (to “streamline” the process of parting you from your money, no doubt). The portal maintains a list of selling sites and exchanges info as needed to let buyers pick up what the seller’s putting down. Now, we aren’t intimately familiar with the ways shopping apps work, but the patent language appears broad enough to cover apps that make internet purchases without using a full-on web browser — though only a federal court can say for sure. The only other question is, what are Ballmer and his boys going to do with these newly granted IP powers? Microsoft patents apps that let you buy things, Ballmer to go on licensing spree? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Microsoft patents apps that let you buy things, Ballmer to go on licensing spree?
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Many of us use apps to buy stuff these days, whether its grabbing the latest e-book from Amazon, or a Groupon for a day of pampering at the local spa. Seems obvious now, but it wasn’t (at least according to the USPTO) in 2004, when Microsoft filed a patent application for the idea — and that application was recently granted. The patent claims a way to make purchases through an network-connected portal with a “streamlined interface” (to “streamline” the process of parting you from your money, no doubt). The portal maintains a list of selling sites and exchanges info as needed to let buyers pick up what the seller’s putting down. Now, we aren’t intimately familiar with the ways shopping apps work, but the patent language appears broad enough to cover apps that make internet purchases without using a full-on web browser — though only a federal court can say for sure. The only other question is, what are Ballmer and his boys going to do with these newly granted IP powers? Microsoft patents apps that let you buy things, Ballmer to go on licensing spree? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Microsoft patents apps that let you buy things, Ballmer to go on licensing spree?
April 21, 2011 No CommentMany of us use apps to buy stuff these days, whether its grabbing the latest e-book from Amazon, or a Groupon for a day of pampering at the local spa. Seems obvious now, but it wasn’t (at least according to the USPTO) in 2004, when Microsoft filed a patent application for the idea — and that application was recently granted. The patent claims a way to make purchases through an network-connected portal with a “streamlined interface” (to “streamline” the process of parting you from your money, no doubt). The portal maintains a list of selling sites and exchanges info as needed to let buyers pick up what the seller’s putting down. Now, we aren’t intimately familiar with the ways shopping apps work, but the patent language appears broad enough to cover apps that make internet purchases without using a full-on web browser — though only a federal court can say for sure. The only other question is, what are Ballmer and his boys going to do with these newly granted IP powers? Microsoft patents apps that let you buy things, Ballmer to go on licensing spree? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Easter card Easter 2010 Easter 2010 The Mommy Diaries: Easter 2010 Throwback Easter 2010 Throwback. With Easter Sunday coming up this weekend, I thought it would be fun to look back at pictures of Lincoln’s first Easter, last year. I really cannot believe how much my sweet boy has grown! … “Lasting Memories” Layout Challenges: Reader's Submission – Easter … Reader’s Submission – Easter 2010 . Good morning!! Today’s submission comes to us from Debbie!! Isn’t this gorgeous! Be sure to ‘hop’ over and read more about her LO! To join our current challenge, click HERE and be sure to read all the … A Quiet Easter | Gluten Freedom Atlanta For Easter 2010 , I made two quiches with some of my favorite eggs and fresh spring produce from Love is Love Farm. While there’s no Easter luncheon, I’m sure David will still try to convince me to make quiche. easter quiche … *life in a dreamboat: early easter weekend Here’s a picture of sweet darling Chloe from Easter 2010 . She’s staying at home this year, so I’ll have to wait for my next visit to my mom’s house to get a snuggle in. Posted by dreamboat rach at 4/21/2011 · Email This BlogThis! … Journals for Christa: Remembering Karen Easter 2010 . I often think of Karen Sue, but I always think of her at Easter. It struck me yesterday as I was vacuuming the stairs, “I think Karen was a ‘Mary’ (at least when it came to Easter); I am a ‘Martha.’” All weekend people had … trendybing says: latest information about easter 2010 http://trendybing.com/trends/ easter-2010 /
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Davy Jones and his wife on Dr. Phil Monday April 25 on the Dr. Phil Show: Bad Girls dr.phil spoof blood returns Hot Information: Dr Phil Lords of Pain is reported that The Dr. Phil Show has announced that former Tough Enough contestant Michele Deighton and her husband Jonny Fairplay(another unwatchable reality show goon) are going to be on the show. … Ikon Top News: Dr. Phil : Eliminated Tough Enough Candidate To … Lords of Pain reported that Dr. Phil Show has announced that former rival hard enough Michelle Deighton and her husband Johnny Fairplayare be on the show. If you looked hard enough as you know, Michelle, as a person to leave this week. … WWE News: Eliminated Tough Enough Contestant to Appear on Dr. Phil … WWE News explores Dr. Phil’s newest WWE related guest Apparently being on Tough Enough is enough to make you have to see a doctor. Lords of Pain is reported that The Dr. Phil Show has announced that former Tough Enough contestant … Tonight's WWE Superstars, WWE TE Contestant & Spouse on Dr. Phil … Eliminated WWE Tough Enough contestant Michele Deighton and her husband, reality TV and wrestling personality Jonny Fairplay will be on Dr. Phil today. – Jim Ross wrote the following on Twitter in response to people talking about how he … Tonight's WWE Superstars, WWE TE Contestant & Spouse on Dr. Phil … Eliminated WWE Tough Enough contestant Michele Deighton and her husband, reality TV and wrestling personality Jonny Fairplay will be on Dr. Phil today. – NamiCupcake says: Lmao RT @locboi89 Dr. Phil needs to shut the fuck up…his voice gets on my nerves
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SanDisk Reports Good Q1 Results, Beats EPS By $0.04 SanDisk SDHC Card Helgens klipp v.16 SanDisk and Toshiba announces 19nm 64Gbit NAND Flash memory – VR … Ah, the joys of healthy competition in the market. Last week 20nm NAND Flash was cutting edge and now it’s so, well, uhm, last week. Both SanDisk and Toshiba have separately announced that they’ll be offering retail 19nm NAND Flash … Maximum PC | SanDisk Announces 19nm Memory Chip With a little help from its manufacturing partner Toshiba, SanDisk today announced a 64Gb (gigabit), 2-bits-per-cell (X2) based monolithic chip produced using 19nm manufacturing technology. This, SanDisk says, is the most advanced … SanDisk Corporation Earnings: Could Not Drive Investors Home … Shares of SNDK are down over 1.5% in after hours trading. Sandisk goes 19-nanometer | TG Daily Sandisk has debuted a 64-gigabit (Gb), 2-bits-per-cell (X2) based monolithic chip made on 19-nanometer (nm) technology. The 19nm process will enable the company to produce high-capacity, embedded and removable storage components for … SanDisk , Toshiba Introduce 19nm NAND Flash | Technology Advances … Toshiba’s and SanDisk’s new production process is even smaller than the 20nm one NAND flash competitors Intel and Micron announced last week. Worldtech24 says: Sandisk beats Street, on track despite Japan http://tinyurl.com/3uusz8l
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1960′s Mattel Tommy Burst TV Commercial Chatting With Mattel! Tumbler-Parte3de3 Mattel Loses Lawsuit With MGA Entertainment Over Bratz Dolls SANTA ANA, California (Nichola Groom) – Mattel Inc, after waging a seven-year legal war against a tiny California company, swallowed a surprise defeat on Thursday after a U.S. jury decided that MGA Entertainment Inc is the rightful … Upstart wins, court rejects Mattel's Bratz doll copyright … The jury found that Mattel does not own the idea for Bratz or any of the sketches that led to the doll and awarded Mattel no damages. The complex, 28-page verdict was being read after the panel completed nearly two weeks of … Court Rejects Mattel's Bratz Doll Copyright Claim « Court Rejects … The jury found that Mattel does not own the idea for Bratz or any of the sketches that led to the doll, and has awarded Mattel no damages. The panel also found that MGA did not steal any trade secrets. The complex, 28-page verdict was … * Mattel loses copyright suit – LA Biz Observed However, it appeared Mattel would owe MGA millions of dollars. As the 28-page, 23-question verdict form was read, family members of MGA Chief Executive Isaac Larian, seated in the front row, including his wife, daughter and two sons, … Mattel Loses Latest Bratz Doll Trial, Owes MGA $88M, Possibly … Developing: A verdict has been reached by a federal jury in a copyright infringement case filed by Barbie manufacturer Mattel Inc. over MGA Entertainment’s popular Bratz dolls. In a major reversal of fortune for Mattel , which won a $100 … Rav700 says: Jury Sides With Mattel Rival Over Bratz Dolls – New York Times http://woelig.net/j3E by @pddekock
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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth marks 85th birthday Southampton Docks – Four Cruise Ships 30/08/2009 (Part 2) Southampton Docks – Four Cruise Ships 30/08/2009 (Part 1) Queen Elizabeth II Marks 85th Birthday By Handing Out Gifts At … LONDON (AP) – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II handed out presents as she celebrated her 85th birthday on Thursday. (Scroll down for photos) Queen Elizabeth II Reflects on her life, rare footage|Disabilityma.com rare footage and audio of the queen in her own words reflecting. Queen Elizabeth II | Latest News Queen Elizabeth II Most men don’t need their grandmother’s permission to get married. Then again, Prince William isn’t just any groom. Queen Elizabeth II Gives Royal Wedding Consent | Celebrity Confab She’s celebrating her 85th birthday today (April 21), and Queen Elizabeth II was spotted out at the Royal Maundy Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London. The Queen of England was giving her formal marriage consent to Prince William … Queen Elizabeth ii Birthday | News N Gossips At 85, Queen Elizabeth II has served for almost 60 years — but she’s still not a record holder. At the ripe age of 85, most people get to retire. Not Queen Elizabeth. England’s monarch celebrates her birthday on Thursday, … timattwister says: Happy 85th Birthday to Queen Elizabeth II http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/queen-elizabeth-iis-85th-birthday-13426023
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After months of searches, authorities confirmed Thursday that a body found in a Maryland river was a North Carolina teen, Phylicia Barnes, who went missing while visiting relatives over the Christmas holidays. (April 21)
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