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Saturday, April 11, 2009

(G)lovely solution for the New Year!


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Now, “Pull my finger” has a whole new meaning. Ask Apple and iPhone fans...


Apple has announced another first in the name of ‘innovation’. The United States Patent and Trademark Office released Apple’s most recent application on January 1, 2009. And through the same, the company filed for patent protection for a ‘glove’, yes a handglove!

It is not a magical one though, just a power glove. The proposed patent (number 20090000010) is for what Apple calls a ‘High-tactility glove system’ designed to aid iPhone users in operating their multi-touch devices in frigid weather. As the application says, “When users, in cold weather, wear thick or bulky gloves, the loss of tactile feedback to the user may prevent the user from properly operating the electronic device, and may lead to frustration.” Therefore, this is another step from Apple ensuring that its users get the best of utility and comfort!

Apple’s glovely solution is a two-layer ‘system’, with an outer insulating layer and an internal conductive layer. In the fingertips of the outer layer there are ‘apertures’ through which the user may punch-in his or her desired digit, so that it appropriately provides for a multi-touch display, while still protected by the inner layer. These apertures, according to the application, may be closed by an elastic ring or cap in order to prevent rainwater from reaching the liner through the aperture, or to prevent cooling of the user’s fingers through the aperture.

Given above is the flow-chart (filed by Apple with the patent), which describes the activities a user must engage-in to enjoy fully the benefits of this innovation. Though the product has not yet been launched in the market, there is no doubt that active Apple fans, especially those in perennial cold weather will cheer its entry. As per market reports, The US Patent and Trademark Office is optimistic about granting Apple Inc. the IPR, as it feels that the innovative effort is “authentic.” So all we got to do now is to wait for this glovely solution to hit the global market. Yes, for fans, the warmth of scrolling, flicking, and punching-in digits looks interesting, but isn’t a hole in the finger of a glove taking IPR protection a wee bit too far? Apple doesn’t mind it though; do you?

Nura Yor

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2009

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