Apple hit with $5.7 billion in damages over haptic patents
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Haptics tech company Taction sued Apple in 2021, alleging it infringed two of its patents. Now a federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction over $5.7 billion in damages. According to CNBC, "The lawsuit centered around U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, which both involve vibration-based,
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A high-tech haptic feedback testing lab filled with actuators and sensors, where an Apple Watch lies dismantled on a workbench, wires hanging out, with a tech enthusiast examining its internal components under a microscope.
Caption: Patented feedback: $5.7 billion worth of vibrations
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
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Panel 1
Alex, Sam, and Robin in Alex's cluttered workshop, surrounded by gadgets and tools. Alex is holding a patent document, grinning widely.
Alex: I just received the biggest patent win ever! We’re owed $5.7 billion!
Panel 2
Sam, looking skeptical, leans back with a pile of papers, while Robin is jumping up and down with excitement.
Sam: Yeah, because you’re suing Apple and the tech giant isn’t exactly known for sharing profits, right?
Robin: This is so cool! We can finally afford to buy that hoverboard we’ve been dreaming about!
Panel 3
Alex is still smiling, but now he’s tinkering with a small haptic device, while Sam looks at him with a mix of amusement and resignation. Sam (smiling faintly) Robin (excitedly) Alex (beaming)
Alex: Imagine it, Sam—our haptic tech, in every iPhone and iPad!
Sam: And you, Alex, will finally get to take apart every Apple device without feeling guilty.
Robin: We can build our own gadgets and share the tech with everyone for free!
Alex: Exactly! That’s what it’s all about!
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