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Multi-point touch technology
When Apple and Palm are still many controversial points, the ownership of touch technology, the company is surprisingly silent. However, according to the BNET blog website an article that Microsoft is probably the first multi-point touch technology to apply for a patent.
BNET analyst Erick Sherman said that many points raised by Microsoft’s touch technology on a patent application at the date of the earlier than a lot of apple. Think people have been a number of multi-point touch technology patents apple, then it probably necessary to cross-license with Microsoft in order to avoid loss of patent ownership.
Microsoft in May 12, 2006 on the proposed patent No. 20070262964 of “the use of multi-point touch, gesture and application of” patent application. However, the patent application has not yet been approved.
Microsoft has already demonstrated our multi-point touch technology in the application of Windows7, and partners have also been discussed with the Windows Mobile 6.5 and 7.0 versions of the application of multi-point touch the related issues.
When asked about the discovery of Sherman is true, the Microsoft spokesman replied: “We have no comment.”
On the other hand, Moxia companies claim that they apply for their own “apple the size of the” multi-point touch the ball has passed the patent Recognition. Microsoft has also developed a similar equipment, but they touch the ball is based on the Global Imagination’s technology.
When we asked Microsoft this device has not received authorization Moxia patent, Moxia said: “No, I did not. Advanced U.S. technology, equipment size is also smaller, more suitable for those who touch on the surface equipment has many points of interest applications, such as advanced 3D / control equipment.
Tags: apple, business, microsoft, patent application, technology
Zink Imaging – Cost Effective Printing
Author: Matt Ryan
In 2008, a brand new printing technology was released to the public – Zinc Imaging. Developed by ZINK?, this is the first chance consumers will have to print images without the use of ink. Zero Ink, the alternative name for Zink Imaging, will rapidly hit the marketplace with flying colors.
As of its release date, Zink Imaging can only print in a specialized market – images. It is not yet ready to replace the way we print on a day-to-day basis. However, with the right collaborating, this day could come sooner than expected.
The combination of ZINK Paper? and Zink-enabled devices are what make the entire process work. The underlying source, of this technology, is hidden within the paper.
Each piece of ZINK Paper? is embedded with thousand of dye crystals, which are invisible to the naked eye, and coated with a layer of polymer overcoat. If you compare a regular piece of printing paper with ZINK paper, there is no visible difference.
Zink-enabled devices use heating mechanisms to melt these crystals into their appropriate color. Each color crystal has its specific melting point, at which point the crystal will form into a liquid color state. The print head passes over the crystals, heating each one individually, to its appropriate melting point.
Polaroid had the original idea, or concept, behind this form of printing. However, their unfortunate bankruptcy caused them to stop development of their newfound ideas, including a product called PoGo (Print on the Go). A few years later, in 2005, a few of these employees started their new venture called ZINK?, with Polaroid becoming their very first partner.
Using the concept they founded at Polaroid, the owners of Zink developed Zinc Paper. Due to the bond between Polaroid and these employees, Polaroid was the first company offered a partnership in this venture. This partnership has allowed Polaroid to continue their concept of the PoGo.
Other manufacturers have jumped on the Zink bandwagon. These manufacturers include Alps Electric Co, Ltd, Foxconn Technology Group, TOMY Company, Ltd. The combination of these partners will open many doors for the new Zink Imaging technologies.
The thickness, of Zink Paper, gives consumers durable, professional photography paper. Printed images will now last longer – not fade as quickly – as other forms of printing do. Since there is no longer a need for cartridges and ribbons, this is also a very cost effective means for consumers to print their photos.
Currently there is only one size of Zink Paper available – 2 inches x 3 inches (the exact size that Polaroid’s PoGo can print). For a package of 10 sheets, you can expect to spend around $2.00.
Zink Imaging is a baby technology, and will probably go through many phases before minor, annoying flaws are fixed. (Zink Imaging has not been out long enough to pin point and of its flaws.) Regardless, it is a technology that makes printing photos nearly effortless. It saves consumers from having to dispose of old cartridges. It cost effective as there is no need to purchase additional cartridges. Whether it is in your current budget or not, it is definitely worth looking into.
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Tags: Ink Cartridges, New Technology, Printer Ink, Printers, Zink Imaging, Zink Paper
