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
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.
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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
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.
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
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Wow that's funny.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2009
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)
