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This is the definitive 'Slide to Unlock' patent that shaped the modern smartphone experience. It describes a method where a device remains locked until a user performs a specific sliding gesture on a graphical image, moving it to a predefined location on the touchscreen.
Patent ID: US8046721B2
Assignee: Apple Inc
Inventors: Imran Chaudhri, Bas Ording, Freddy Allen Anzures, Marcel van Os, Stephen O. Lemay, Scott Forstall, Greg Christie
Status: Expired - Lifetime
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This is the 'MapReduce' patent, the secret sauce that allowed Google to index the entire internet. It provides a software framework for processing massive amounts of data in parallel across thousands of cheap, commodity servers while automatically handling hardware failures.
This is the 'MapReduce' patent, the secret sauce that allowed Google to index the entire internet. It provides a software framework for processing massive amounts of data in parallel across thousands of cheap, commodity servers while automatically handling hardware failures.
Patent that allowed Google to index the entire internet.
Patent ID: US7415494B2
Assignee: National University of Singapore, STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Inventors: Christopher Anthony Aldridge, Wee Tiong Tan, Chia Kwang Kang
Expired - Lifetime
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This patent identifies the molecule semaglutide, the revolutionary active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. It is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that mimic natural hormones to regulate blood sugar levels and suppress appetite for an longer period.
By utilizing a specific arrangement of gears, sprockets, and a single motor, the design simplifies the internal mechanics needed for automatic film handling in compact cameras.
This invention covers a motorized system for analog cameras that automates both the advancement of film after each shot and the rewinding of the film back into the canister.
It uses a buried perimeter wire to define the workspace and a suite of sensors to keep the robot within bounds while switching between random paths and edge-following routines to ensure the entire area is covered.
It optimizes the physical layout of the transducer and sensing microphone to maximize noise attenuation while maintaining high-fidelity audio performance.
This invention covers a specialized headset designed for active noise reduction (ANR) that uses an internal microphone to detect low-frequency noise inside the earcup and an electronic feedback loop to generate a canceling signal.
It describes a layout with two ergonomic handles and two joysticks capable of 360-degree input, paired with a central body containing classic directional and action buttons.
Patent ID: US6231444B1
Inventors: Teiyu Goto, Hiroki Ogata (Sony)
Status: Expired
This landmark patent covers the design and internal mechanics of the original Sony DualShock controller, the device that popularized dual analog stick controls in gaming.
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Heeling apparatus and method
Patent ID: US6406038B2
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This patent covers the original invention of 'Heelys,' a hybrid footwear design that embeds a removable or retractable wheel into the heel of a standard-looking sneaker.