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bshep
on Dec 6, 2009
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USB wall outlet - new standard for DC plugs?
Was just about to post that its awaiting approval... hopefully this idea will catch on!
aditya
on Dec 6, 2009
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"Patent pending" might stop that from happening...
electromagnetic
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AFAIK they can patent it all they want, if it's introduced as an acceptable electrical standard (with the mass usage of USB devices, this possibly isn't too far off) then the patent means shit and there's little to no recourse the company can take.
drp
on Dec 6, 2009
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Why?
trafficlight
on Dec 6, 2009
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He is saying that if there is a patent, not as many people will try to implement this.
fnid
on Dec 6, 2009
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Like CD? BluRay? DVD? Patents don't stop things from being implemented. Sounds like propaganda to me.
pmjordan
on Dec 7, 2009
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That depends primarily on whether the patent holder licenses it, and for a reasonable price.
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