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Samsung follows Apple with its own AR glasses patent
As rumors continue to swirl around regarding Apple's alleged AR glasses, it appears that Samsung is also interested in getting some of that sweet augmented reality action. A patent application has recently been discovered by Dutch website Galaxy Club which … Continue reading
Microsoft has a patent to help you keep track of your adventures
When you're traveling on an exciting new adventure, sitting down to write about everything that happened each day may be the last thing you feel like doing. Microsoft appears to be taking aim at this hurdle with an AI-powered system … Continue reading
Apple patent shows iPhones could be following a similar path to the LG G8
New patents filed by Apple show that an upcoming iPhone or iPad – possibly the iPhone 11, although that could be a little too early – could use a sound-emitting display similar to the one on the LG G8 ThinQ. … Continue reading
Apple could be considering a folding iPhone, new patent reveals
It's no secret that handset manufacturers are looking to foldable phones as the next big evolution in smartphone design, with upcoming devices like the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X doing a great job of showing consumers what the … Continue reading
Canon Tops Among Japanese Companies in U.S. Patent Rankings for 12th Consecutive Year
From Canon: TOKYO, January 12, 2017—Canon Inc. again ranked first among Japanese companies and third overall for the number of U.S. patents awarded in 2016, according to the latest ranking of preliminary patent results issued by IFI CLAIMS Patent … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for an Electronically Curved Sensor
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for the design of an electronically curved sensor. Patent Details Patent Publication No. 2016-201425 Release date 2016.12.1 Application date 2015.4.8 Coupling the imaging element and the expansion / … Continue reading
Canon Files Focus Peaking Patent
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a focus peaking patent. Focus peaking is one of the benefits I thoroughly enjoy with Magic Lantern installed on my IR-converted EOS 7D. [Sean] Patent Details Published 2016.9.1 Filing date 2015.2.24 To get the … Continue reading
Manfrotto Resolves Patent Infringement Lawsuit with MAC Group/Benro
From Digital Imaging Reporter: August 23, 2016—Upper Saddle River, NJ—Manfrotto Distribution Inc., Lino Manfrotto +Co S.p.A., Mamiya America Corporation (MAC Group) and Benro Precision Industrial Co., Ltd., announced that they have resolved Manfrotto’s patent infringement lawsuit. The lawsuit had been pending in … Continue reading
Apple Patent Would Allow Infrared Signals to Block iPhone Photo and Video Capture
News It could also implement augmented-reality-like features A simple IR transmitter could eventually be enough to block the iPhone from taking photos or video… Popular Photography
Canon Submits Patent for Dual IS System
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has submitted a patent for an optical design with two image stabilization control groups which work together to better reduce camera shake. Patent Details Patent Publication No. 2015-203862 Published 2015.11.16 Filing date 2014.4.16 Equipped with … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for CN-E 24-70mm f/2.8 Cinema Zoom
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a CN-E 24-70mm f/2.8 L S lens. The curious thing about this patent is that Canon already makes a CN-E 30-105 T2.8 L S lens. With so little to differentiate … Continue reading
Sigma Files Patent for 20mm f/1.8 DG HSM Contemporary Lens
According to the Egami Blog, Sigma has filed a patent for a 20mm f/1.8 optical design earmarked for their Contemporary lineup. If / when this lens is released, it will likely be the first prime lens in Sigma’s Contemporary series of … Continue reading