[CGUYS] Apple and Something Bad
Such as this evil idea Apple has filed for patent? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/business/15digi.html?_r=2ref=business Apple has filed a patent that forces users to interact with an ad. FTFA: Its distinctive feature is a design that doesn't simply invite a user to pay attention to an ad - it also compels attention. The technology can freeze the device until the user clicks a button or answers a test question to demonstrate that he or she has dutifully noticed the commercial message. Because this technology would be embedded in the innermost core of the device, the ads could appear on the screen at any time, no matter what one is doing. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Something bad is about to happen. I just know it. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple and Something Bad
On Nov 16, 2009, at 12:11 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) wrote: Apple has filed a patent that forces users to interact with an ad. They could just hold the patent and use it to prevent anyone from doing this bad. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple and Something Bad
Okay, time will tell; but that type of thing does not fit the Apple Experience model. Here's one that may be more like it: Apple plans to release a new Concierge application for the iPhone and iPod touch that will allow customers to schedule appointments at retail stores, AppleInsider has been told. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- On Nov 16, 2009, at 12:11 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) wrote: Apple has filed a patent that forces users to interact with an ad. They could just hold the patent and use it to prevent anyone from doing this bad. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple and Something Bad
Wow that's funny. On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Nov 16, 2009, at 12:11 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) wrote: Apple has filed a patent that forces users to interact with an ad. They could just hold the patent and use it to prevent anyone from doing this bad. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple and Something Bad
Mike, you didn't elaborate, but it appears you meant Apple would not do that. Actually, they might to protect their brand against ad-supported freebie competition. Or even someone doing this with OS X. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Wow that's funny. On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Nov 16, 2009, at 12:11 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) wrote: Apple has filed a patent that forces users to interact with an ad. They could just hold the patent and use it to prevent anyone from doing this bad. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Apple and Something Bad
Yes, it's possible. But knowing the history of of large corporations I doubt it. I will be pleasantly surprised and happy to be wrong. Interesting also, the article points out the rarity of Jobs own name appearing on a patent. On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 11:49 AM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) mark.sny...@ngc.com wrote: Mike, you didn't elaborate, but it appears you meant Apple would not do that. Actually, they might to protect their brand against ad-supported freebie competition. Or even someone doing this with OS X. Thank you, Mark Snyder -Original Message- Wow that's funny. On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 10:43 AM, tjpa t...@tjpa.com wrote: On Nov 16, 2009, at 12:11 PM, Snyder, Mark - IdM (IS) wrote: Apple has filed a patent that forces users to interact with an ad. They could just hold the patent and use it to prevent anyone from doing this bad. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
