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Shop by Taking Selfies: Amazon's Approach to Secure Online Purchasing; Foolproof Mechanism Included

Mar 15, 2016 04:38 PM EDT By Robert Schoon

Amazon wants you to use selfies instead of passwords to verify your identity when making purchases online in the future, if a recent patent filing is any indication.

Exclusive: Patdek: Patent-Related Information Startup Eases Complicated Patent Practice for Lawyers, Businesses

May 19, 2014 04:25 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

With technology constantly expanding, addressing intellectual property has become increasingly compound for multiple parties. For one startup company, they have taken the "less is more" approach in helping people navigate patents.

Apple Inc. Patent Updates Unlock Screen Gestures, Similar to Google Android Pattern Lock Screen

Apr 21, 2014 07:55 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Apple Inc. was given the approval from the United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office on providing a new gesture entry technique for touch-screen devices.

Apple Inc. Patent at USPTO Reveals Extendable Stylus with Multitouch Tip for Touch Screens

Mar 20, 2014 08:55 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Apple Inc. has a new patent on the market as the United States Patent and Trademark Office approved an intellectual property on March 20.

'Patent Trolls' Crackdown Continues With Senate Legislation for Transparency on Demand Letters, Strengthen FTC

Mar 11, 2014 06:10 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The crackdown against "patent trolls" continued in Washington D.C. with the introduction of legislation aimed to protect job opportunities.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent Sets 'Attack Detection Mode' in Emergency Situations Approved by USPTO

Mar 09, 2014 01:06 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

The United States Patent and Trademark Office passed an Apple Inc. invention that would detect an attack on the device's owner.

White House Confronts 'Patent Trolls' and Improves Inventors and Innovators' Innovation Efforts with USPTO

Feb 21, 2014 09:05 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

The White House are hoping to major progress with new initiatives aimed to combat patent trolls while enhancing and protecting American inventors and innovations.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent Mixes Health and Fitness Monitoring System with Earbuds and Headphones

Feb 21, 2014 05:08 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

An Apple Inc. patent has been unearthed from the United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office, and it may favor health and fitness while using the headphone system.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Scores Solar-Powered MacBook Patent with Electrochromic Glass from U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Feb 15, 2014 10:24 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Apple Inc. patents are continuing to surface from the United States (U.S.) Patent and Trademark Office with the latest application detailing solar-powered MacBooks.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent Combats Spam with Automated, Disposable Email Addresses Filed to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Feb 15, 2014 07:05 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

An Apple Inc. patent has been filed with the aim to combat spam messages. According to the application to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple worked on an "integrated system" that will easily allow the creation and utilization of disposable email addresses.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Patent to Improve Touchscreen Swipe Response for iPhone, iPad Devices with Multitouch Detection

Feb 06, 2014 09:49 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

Apple Inc. has another patent submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and it may affect the way people swipe their devices' display.

Apple Inc. Patent Detects iPhone and iPad User's Mood, Characteristics for Specific Advertisements

Jan 30, 2014 11:58 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Apple Inc. is going for innovation again, and it may affect the online advertisements on your device.