Apple Patents
Apple and Google Urge Supreme Court to Curb Patent Abuse
Apple and Google say they’re tired of being slapped with patent suits that cost millions of dollars in legal fees.
Apple Patents Inductive Charging Pad with Orientation-Based Docking Functions
Apple has won patent for an inductive charging pad with orientation-based device docking functions.
Apple Patent Details Pressure-Sensitive iPhone Touchscreen
A newly published Apple patent details a pressure-sensitive iPhone touchscreen.
Apple Wins Two Patents for Interchangeable iPhone Camera Lenses
Apple has been issued two new patents covering interchangeable camera lenses for iPhone.
Apple Patent Hints at Solar-Powered MacBook with Two-Sided Display
Apple has won a patent for a laptop with solar power supply and an external display.
Apple Wins Automatic Station Tuning Patent for Streaming Media
Apple's new patent analyzes on-board, broadcast or streamed audio and visual media content to create a custom tailored playlist.
Patent Reveals How Apple’s GUI Corrects Input Errors Due to iPhone Motion
Newly awarded patent reveals how Apple's GUI corrects inadvertent input errors users may see when interacting with a touchscreen while moving.
Apple Moves for Permanent US Injunction against Samsung Products
Apple has renewed its motion calling for US ban against Samsung products infringing three of its patents.
Patent Reveals Apple’s Unique Anti-Counterfeit Solution for Future Hardware
Apple's patent filing reveals a new and unique anti-counterfeiting solution for future hardware.
Apple Wins Patents for “Touch and Hover” Display and Embedded Heart Rate Monitor
Apple has been granted two new patents, one for a "touch and hover" display panel and another for an embedded heart rate monitor.
Apple Patents Method for Capturing Stereoscopic Images, Possibly with iPhone
Apple patent details a method for capturing stereoscopic image data in software, possibly with mobile devices.
Patent Reveals Apple’s Secure ‘iWallet’ Transaction System
A new Apple reveals company's latest invention related to systems and methods for carrying out secure 'iWallet' transactions.