And yet another bit of proof that overly broad patents are far too easy to obtain...

[wolfwings]

...better get your PS1/PS2 and assorted games while you still can.

Yes, unless Sony is successful in their appeal, they just got handed a massive 'take all your stuff and go home' note. As in, theoretically it could end up requiring them to issue a complete recall of all PS1's and PS2's in the United States.

Because a company patented computer controlled vibration for crisakes.

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[jwoulf.livejournal.com]

Yup, some guy just patented the airsoft minigun.... Even though Tokyo Mauri made it first and sold it here years ago. Now they can't sell it in the US anymore.