

Apple patent application  (Source: Apple Insider)

Apple patent application  (Source: Apple Insider)










Sources: CNET, Apple Insider

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RE: not again Apple
By nolisi on 12/23/2011 11:52:19 AM , Rating: 5
In this case, the implementation is simple- a connection for power plus a bidirectional communications connection (based on the image). Many devices connect to their power source in the same manner. Why should this implementation be patentable? Should other manufacturers be forced to only connect to a fuel cell via a power line only? Or maybe two monodirectional communications interface, thereby complicating the circuitry of other manufacturers implementations.

If there was something unique about this implementation, I might agree. But Apple seems to be on a path of patenting the most basic implementation they can get away with to force other manufactuerers to license or sue.

