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Quantum Research: iPhone May Violate Patent
Monday, February 19th, 2007 at 2:00 PM - by Jeff Gamet
Quantum Research is looking into the possibility that some of the technology used in Apple's iPhone may violate one of its patents. Electronics Weekly reports that the features in question include the iPhone's touch screen and proximity sensing.
Duncan Bryan, licensing director at Quantum Research, commented "The description of the iPhone suggests it uses a rear-surface touch screen, and has proximity sensing which can tell if it is held to the ear. That's a QR capability."
If Quantum Research determines that the iPhone does infringe on the patent, the company plans to take Apple to court.
Quantum Research is already involved in a lawsuit with Apple over patent issues. The company claims that the charged-transfer technology used in the Click Wheel on certain iPod models infringes on another of its patents. Both companies are working towards a settlement, but the case will likely go to trial some time in 2007.
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