Apple patents range from audio playback to a derivation function
Five Apple patents have appeared at the US Trademark and Patent Office. Here’s a summary of each.
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PVI may become a panel supplier for the iPad
Prime View International (PVI) may become a panel supplier for the iPad through its Korea subsidiary Hydis’ fringe-field switching (FFS) technology, “market sources” have told “DigiTimes” (http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20100422PD215.html).
Read MoreApple wants to know how you’re using your iPad
Now that iPad owners have had some time using the new devices, Apple wants to know how it’s being used. Some iPad owners have received an email from Apple questioning them on their use of the device.
Apple wants to know if we’re still using iPods, eReaders and notebooks, or if the iPad has replaced them, according to “Silicon Alley Insider” (http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-sends-out-ipad-survey-2010-4#-1). The email from Apple contains 50 questions.
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iPad sells well in Asia — and it hasn’t even launched there
The iPad is already selling well in Asia even though it won’t officially be launched there until the end of May. Specialty stores are obtaining the devices and reselling ’em at premium prices, reports the IDG News Service (http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9175913/Apple_s_iPad_sells_well_in_Asia_ahead_of_official_launch?source=rss_news).
Read MoreApple serves up ‘Family Man’ iPhone
Apple has posted its latest iPhone ad, “Family Man,” on its web site (http://www.apple.com/iphone/gallery/ads/#familyman-large). You’ll need QuickTime to view it.
“Family Man’ shows a dad using the smartphone to share family videos, find recipes, entertain ing the kids and remote controlling the family minivan. You can also find other iPhone ads at the site.
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