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In 2002, it was NOT obvious, and that is the point. Of course, we can look at something like PTZ or a bouncing edge and think, "It's so obvious, how else would
by axly 14y ago
In 2002, it was NOT obvious, and that is the point. Of course, we can look at something like PTZ or a bouncing edge and think, "It's so obvious, how else would you do this?" And Samsung or HTC or even Google could have figured it out and patented it - but they didn't. Apple did, and that is why we are here now.
- mistercow 14y agoDifferent argument. The patent under discussion in this subthread is that of jury foreman Velvin Hogan, which was completely obvious back in 2001 when he filed it.