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    A new Gear VR patent suggests it will be able to identify different users

    A new patent has surfaced which suggests that a future iteration of the Gear VR headset may be able to identify users based on the shape of their head.
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    Samsung patents a smartwatch with a wristband display

    A new patent filing with the US Patent and Trademark office suggests that Samsung is working on a smartwatch that has a built-in camera and a secondary display on the wristband.
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    Patent suggests Google Assistant will use more than one device to improve accuracy

    Google wants to improve the accuracy of Google Assistant when it comes to understanding what you've uttered. To that end, a new patent has been filed that suggests the service could use multiple devices to make sure it's gotten your query right.
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    LG patents foldable phone-tablet hybrid

    The first look at LG's foldable phone have surfaced courtesy of patent documents. These images appear to show a smartphone that can be folded out like a tablet.
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    Samsung granted three new design patents which may be used for Galaxy S and future foldable phones

    Samsung's design team has been working overtime, applying for design patents for future smartphones. The company was just awarded three new design patents which include basic design concepts for smartphones with curved edge displays, but also more complex designs for foldable devices.
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    Samsung's next-gen VR may include eye and face tracking

    New patents suggest that Samsung may be improving the Gear VR with position, face, and eye tracking capabilities.
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    Samsung patent reveals a foldable tablet with a built-in keyboard and stand

    Samsung has filed a handful of patents for foldable smartphones, but the company has now been granted a design patent for a foldable tablet. The images reveal that the tablet would have three panels and a built-in keyboard and kickstand. So far, there have been no rumors regarding a foldable...
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    Design patent shows Samsung may have a smart ring in the works

    A new Samsung design patent has come to light, revealing Samsung's design ideas for a smart ring. Functionality of the ring is not disclosed in the patent, but it does show that it will be able to answer calls and control volume with dedicated buttons.
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    Samsung patent shows off foldable smartphone and tablet designs with edge displays

    Everyone seems to love Samsung's edge display of its flagship smartphones, so why not put it on a foldable smartphone or tablet as well? A new patent application from Samsung shows off different functions which could be triggered by the user's interaction with the edge display when the device...
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    Samsung files patent for front and rear-mounted fingerprint scanners and other sensors

    A new patent application shows that Samsung is trying to patent the idea of placing a "sensor" on the front of back of a smartphone. The application indicates that "the function of module #60 may be a sensor module for detecting or receiving a signal from outside. Examples of the sensor module...
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    Samsung files for multi-lens iris recognition system patent

    Samsung is expected to include an iris recognition camera on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, but the company has just filed a patent for a three lens system which would scan a user's iris and their face at the same time. The system described in the patent will likely not be used in the Note 7, but...
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    Apple vs. Samsung patent case gets kicked back to lower courts

    The Supreme Court is kicking the Apple vs. Samsung patent case back to lower courts for more litigation to determine the final amount Samsung will need to pay Apple for infringing on its patents. Samsung was initially ordered to pay $930 million, but that number was later reduced to $548...
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    New Samsung foldable-display smartphone patent surfaces

    A new Samsung patent has surfaced which reveals a new foldable-display smartphone. The design shows the phone folding in half like a wallet, revealing a hidden charging port on the back when folded.
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    Samsung patent shows users may be able to use the S Pen on the edge of Samsung's curved displays

    A Samsung patent dating back to August of 2015 shows that Samsung envisions users using the S Pen on the edge of its curved displays. While we like the idea that the S Pen's functionality won't be limited to the flat portion of Samsung's curved display, we're not sure if Samsung should really be...
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    Samsung patent application describes interactive smartwatch projector

    Samsung has applied for a new patent that could show up in future wearables that the South Korean tech giant releases. The patent images depicts a smartwatch with a tiny projector on the side. This projector would display an image/menu/etc on the back of your hand, and then shows how you can...
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    Samsung and NVIDIA settle patent dispute

    Samsung and NVIDIA have come to terms on a settlement in a lawsuit over GPU patents. The settlement comes just before the court was set to make a decision on the case. This ensures NVIDIA won't have to suffer a distribution ban while the case is ongoing.
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    Google patent application describes an injectable smart contact lens

    Google has just filed for a patent around an injectable smart contact lens that starts as a liquid and then solidifies in the eye. Not only would they act as a permanent set of contact lenses, but they also include "storage, sensors, a battery and radio components meant to communicate with a...
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    Samsung's smart contact lenses patent includes an embedded camera

    Who would have guessed it? Samsung is also working on smart contact lenses. A new patent for the technology has turned up. Samsung isn't the first known to be working on the tech, but they are thinking about some interesting things such as embedding a camera into the lens, as well as a tiny...
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    Google files 2 patents for AR-based pop-up books

    Google's first filed patent is for an 'interactive book' with both motion and pressure sensors embedded into the pages. The second of the filed patents is for a 'media enhanced pop-up book', which would use a smartphone or a tablet to deliver the additional content on its screen.
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    UI for future Oppo devices could change color depending on what you're wearing

    Oppo has just filed for a patent that will change the color of the user interface to match what color(s) your clothes are.
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    Google receives a patent for real-time voting on a search page

    Google experimented with a voting system in a search result page with the most recent NBA All-Stars campaign. All you had to do was search for a certain term and you'd see a voting panel where you could vote for who you wanted to see in the next All-Star game. Google has now been granted a...
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    Google was just granted a patent pertaining to self-driving trucks that deliver packages

    Self-driving cars are a brand new industry and each new industry comes with a chance for companies to acquire new patents. One such company is Google, who was just granted a patent for the way a self-driving truck that can deliver a package to your door. The recipient would then enter a pin...
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