I think its marketing bs - it would be extream hubris or stupidity to think you could Patent a meeting format.
will evans user experience architect [EMAIL PROTECTED] 617.281.1281 On Nov 11, 2007, at 1:11 PM, "Chauncey Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > I looked up information about the Pecha Kucha at the Klein Dytham > Architecture site and they use the phrase "patented system" in their > description. Does "patented" refer an actual USA or international > intellectual property patent? > > "The key to Pecha Kucha Night is its patented system for avoiding this > fate. Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds > each - giving 6 minutes 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter > is up. This keeps presentations concise, the interest level up, and > gives more people the chance to show." > > This is simply a variation on other short talk techniques where there > are timing and presentaiton constraints so I have trouble > understanding how it could be patented (and if so, then others would > have to obtain a license to use the technique). I assume that there is > some literary license here, but "patented" does have a strong legal > meaning. > > Chauncey > > > > > > On Nov 8, 2007 7:05 AM, MJ Broadbent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> REMINDER to RSVP >> ~ ONLY TWO PRESENTER SPOTS LEFT! ~ >> >> IxDA New York is pleased to invite you to: >> >> The 7-Minute IxD Soapbox (a.k.a. Pecha Kucha) >> --- >> ------------------------------------------------------------------- >> Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30pm >> Location provided on RSVP - send mail to nyc-rsvp (at) ixda (dot) >> org. >> >> At this fast-paced event, we're giving seven people a chance to share >> their ideas — for just seven minutes each. The only rule is that t >> opic >> must relate to interaction design. Of course, if you simply prefer to >> take it all in, you're welcome to participate as an audience member. >> >> TOPICS >> Anything goes, as long as it's related to interaction design or user >> experience. Present some of your work; talk about a design problem >> you're facing; rant about a device you don't like; effuse about your >> favorite product; share some results from a usability test; question >> the value of market research in product development; relate an >> experience with redesigning a product. If you don't want to soapbox >> alone pair up with a friend or colleague. Heck, you could even do a >> parody of your favorite IxD guru, if you're so inclined! If it's >> something you're interested in, chances are very high we're >> interested >> too. >> >> GOAL >> To connect people in our diverse and powerful community who are >> interested in having their interaction design neurons stimulated. >> This >> event will be an extraordinary grab-bag of local voices. Practice >> your >> speaking and presenting skills! Spark some debate! Make new friends >> and enemies! Gain new insights! >> >> FORMAT >> Speakers may use presentation slides, show off short multimedia, >> demonstrate something online, or just shoot from the hip. Just make >> sure it's 7 minutes and no longer. After the seven soaps, we'll hold >> Q&A and/or discussion. Caveat: Nomenclature debates about our roles >> and what we call ourselves as practitioners (IA, UX, IxD, HCI, CHI, >> UCD, etc.) will be reserved for anyone wishing to go to the nearest >> pub *after* the event. >> >> RSVP >> If you'd like to present or attend, please send email nyc-rsvp (at) >> ixda (dot) org. >> >> Only 7 slots are available for the soapbox; they will be allocated on >> a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP today! >> >> Like the idea, want to present, and trolling for inspiration? 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