borfast Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 I just love this patents thing... don't you? http://yro.slashdot.org/yro/04/06/02/2222258.shtml?tid=109&tid=155&tid=187&tid=99 By the way, if this one interested you, this other one might also be of interest. Quote
Alan Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 That is lame. I wanna patent 'Life, death, baby, birth, history' maybe that will show them how stupid, and pathetic that is. Quote
Virtual Imager Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 I just love this patents thing... don't you?http://yro.slashdot.org/yro/04/06/02/2222258.shtml?tid=109&tid=155&tid=187&tid=99 Did you happen to check out the "Related Links" on the Slashdot page? The linked article says, among other things: "The New York-based Public Patent Foundation has filed a formal request with the US Patent and Trademark Office, asking that Microsoft's patent on this filesystem be revoked." In that quote the words "has filed" are linked to another article that includes this gem: "In the end, our beef is not with Microsoft per se," he said. "It's with our broken patent system that is completely failing to ensure only deserving patents get issued." Quote
TCH-Bruce Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 (edited) How can (why would) you patent an apple tree? Edited June 3, 2004 by TCH-Bruce Quote
Blackcat Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 Wow! Do you think l can patent my black cat? :Nerd: Quote
lubox.com Posted June 3, 2004 Posted June 3, 2004 Argh... Microsoft.... I don't even want to enter to much in the debate but this patent is once again a proof of their *nice* ideology... btw, do you know if Bill gates asked its university if the code is tealed them was patented... in case you don't know that was the first lines of code which created the M$ roots... no comment... Ludo, who loves Tux! Quote
borfast Posted June 4, 2004 Author Posted June 4, 2004 I just love Bill Gates, M$ and their strategies and ideologies... don't you? PS - cool, another Linux fan Quote
TCH-Rob Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 The MAC uses single click right? Couldnt MAC patent that and then sue because MS is using their patent twice? Quote
Virtual Imager Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 Uh Oh... I see another lawsuit looming: Just saw the show Avenue Q on Broadway... they do a bit about I AM A SPAMMER on the internet... the big gag line of the song is "grab your d--- and double-click..." I have a feeling Microsoft isn't going to like that. Quote
waynemac Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 What if I click my mouse twice instead of once...am I in violation of their patent? Knowing M$ they will have a message sent to my Mac, get my IP and be seeing me in court within the month. Wayno Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 The MAC uses single click right? Couldnt MAC patent that and then sue because MS is using their patent twice? lol By the way... Where do i patent the ctrl + alt + del? Quote
borfast Posted June 4, 2004 Author Posted June 4, 2004 The MAC uses single click right? Couldnt MAC patent that and then sue because MS is using their patent twice?LOL :dance:That would be hilarious! By the way... Where do i patent the ctrl + alt + del?Thomas, now that is one heck of a good idea! You'd become a millionaire, considering the millions M$ would have to pay you! Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 I know Raul, just kind of curious why no patented it before. Quote
DarqFlare Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 Let's end all of this right now. I will simply register for to patent the idea of a graphical user interface. Then I'll watch Microsoft, Apple, and the Linux companies give me all their money and go out of business. Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 Doesnt some errors who needs ctrl + alt + del come from graphics acting up such as interfaces etc? You need to plan for that if so, Robert. Quote
borfast Posted June 4, 2004 Author Posted June 4, 2004 Do I see a "patents monopoly" game being born, here? Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted June 4, 2004 Posted June 4, 2004 (edited) No, you patented the idea of graphical interfaces I will simply register for to patent the idea of a graphical user interface. While i patented what people need to do when that graphical idea screws up Edited June 4, 2004 by Jikrantz Quote
kellybellydotnet Posted June 5, 2004 Posted June 5, 2004 From what I understand, this patent only applies to the PocketPC interface: However, mouse-wielding computer users need not worry, as the patent only applies to handheld computers that run Microsoft's PocketPC software, especially the method of bringing up different features depending on how many times a button is pressed. On the US Patent site, in the description part of this patent, it appears to specify that this is aimed at mobile computing devices: Small, mobile computing devices, such as personal desktop assistants including hand-held and palm-type computers and the like, are becoming increasingly popular for use by business people and others who must travel, and thus cannot readily access information stored on their desktop computer or office network workstation. [...] There is thus an increased demand for substantially smaller palm-type computers that are able to run business applications of less complexity than those designed to run on a desktop computer and enable a user to quickly access all types of personal and business related data, such as addresses, telephone numbers, scheduled appointment times, etc. The patent also seems to state that it's not the action of double-clicking in itself that's patented, but the method of determining how many times or how long a button is pressed for, then launching a different application function depending on that information. [...] The method and apparatus for launching the application function comprises: detecting that an application button has been pressed; determining the length of time the application button has been pressed; and launching alternative application functions based on the length of time the application button was pressed. If an application button is pressed for a short period of time, e.g., less than one second, an application function, such as displaying a view is launched. For example, if the application is a notes application, a short button press displays a list of summary information for the stored notes. If the same application button is pressed for a long period of time, e.g., at least one second, an alternative application function is launched. Using the notes example, a new note is opened for a long button press. Yet a third application function can be launched for a multi-press (e.g., double click) of an application button. Using the notes example, a new note is opened with a predefined template, for a multi-press of an application button. Unless I'm totally reading it the wrong way ... which is quite possible. Quote
DarqFlare Posted June 5, 2004 Posted June 5, 2004 No, you patented the idea of graphical interfacesI will simply register for to patent the idea of a graphical user interface. While i patented what people need to do when that graphical idea screws up Ahh, ok. We'll take over the world with our patents, anyway... Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted June 5, 2004 Posted June 5, 2004 Hey Robert, great idea, patent it right away. Quote
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