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1. smalltorch · 1790442053 · focus · HN ↗

   Wow, that's a lot of money for a little buzz. I mean what could possibly be such sacred knowledge that a vibration could even be patentable.

   You spin a unbalanced thing in a circle and it creates a vibration. Make it less unbalanced and you get a smoother vibration.

   1. bigyabai · 1790442710 · focus · HN ↗

      Why do people cry foul like they've lost a limb when OpenAI steals Apple IP, but then shirk away from condemning Apple stealing Taction or Masimo's IP?

      The community has to pick a lane. Either IP theft is good and promotes competition, or IP theft is bad and we have to apply the law equally.

      1. smalltorch · 1790442873 · focus · HN ↗

         I need more details which the article doesn't provide but I'm pretty sure vibration is common knowledge and what could the design possibly done that was so patentable

         1. bigyabai · 1790442975 · focus · HN ↗

            Vibration might be, but the Taptic Engine is differentiated and trademarked as Apple&#x27;s own unique feature: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;uspto.report&#x2F;TM&#x2F;86543432" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;uspto.report&#x2F;TM&#x2F;86543432

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