swagi
Apr 29, 11:05 AM
One of the patents:
Mobile telephone capable of displaying world time and method for controlling the same
An apparatus and method for calculating and displaying local time for a plurality of cities in the world. The apparatus includes a memory for storing Greenwich mean time (GMT) information for each of the plurality of cities. The apparatus sets a reference time and counts the time that elapses from when the reference time is set. The apparatus calculates a local time of a city selected by a user, which is based on a difference between the GMT of the selected city and the GMT of a present location of the apparatus, the reference time and the counted elapsed time. The reference time may be either a time set by the user or a system time acquired from a signal generated from a remote system.
How can companies get patents for such trivial algorithms???
Just FYI I bolded out the most specific part. You do realize that there are still phones not capable of setting the time remotely? I still use an old Nokia phone that has no automatic time syncing.
Either you really think it's a trivial implementation to acquire a time-signal over the cell network or you just haven't grasped the concept of the patent.
And btw: How can a company hold a patent for a swipe gesture to unlock the screen? How is that more sophisticated.
Mobile telephone capable of displaying world time and method for controlling the same
An apparatus and method for calculating and displaying local time for a plurality of cities in the world. The apparatus includes a memory for storing Greenwich mean time (GMT) information for each of the plurality of cities. The apparatus sets a reference time and counts the time that elapses from when the reference time is set. The apparatus calculates a local time of a city selected by a user, which is based on a difference between the GMT of the selected city and the GMT of a present location of the apparatus, the reference time and the counted elapsed time. The reference time may be either a time set by the user or a system time acquired from a signal generated from a remote system.
How can companies get patents for such trivial algorithms???
Just FYI I bolded out the most specific part. You do realize that there are still phones not capable of setting the time remotely? I still use an old Nokia phone that has no automatic time syncing.
Either you really think it's a trivial implementation to acquire a time-signal over the cell network or you just haven't grasped the concept of the patent.
And btw: How can a company hold a patent for a swipe gesture to unlock the screen? How is that more sophisticated.
mnkeybsness
Nov 11, 09:03 AM
I had a little time on my hands and did an experiment to create reverse-ordered lists using css (http://paularmstrongdesigns.com/weblog/css/reverse-ordered-lists). Read about them and check the source of the example page. I'm looking for comments/critiques on the way it is done, (not the validity of doing so).
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jeffx342
Sep 9, 02:33 PM
I was goin to buy a powerbook Ti last April, but
I was really disapointed b/c their was an ATI 7500 card which will age fast. If the next edition of powerbooks ever come out will there be a Geforce 4 Mobile?
I was really disapointed b/c their was an ATI 7500 card which will age fast. If the next edition of powerbooks ever come out will there be a Geforce 4 Mobile?
MattA
Jan 12, 09:50 PM
The Golf is going to remain the European version as far as I've heard. The Jetta is no longer the 'Golf with a trunk', but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's getting it's own identity, even if it's a little dull for the time being. The new Passat basically looks like a larger Jetta.
I've had my Golf TDI for 10 years (bought new in 2/2001), and it's been a wonderful car for 215K miles. This last tank I got 47mpg. I would definitely buy another one.
I've had my Golf TDI for 10 years (bought new in 2/2001), and it's been a wonderful car for 215K miles. This last tank I got 47mpg. I would definitely buy another one.
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eljanitor
Apr 21, 04:21 AM
I guess no ones going to reply to this thread, so maybe it should be closed. I just wanted to know if anyone has any of their products and how reliable they are.
maclaptop
Apr 13, 07:56 PM
Dec 23rd 2011
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livingfortoday
Jun 30, 01:52 AM
Hey, ok. So I'll sell this for $25 shipped, if anyone is interested.
Woo?
Woo!
Woo?
Woo!
sycho
Apr 27, 11:25 AM
My realistic daily driver with a unrealistic engine swap.
A4 Avant Ultrasport with a 1.8T 6speed Manual. Then TDI swap.
The TDI would bolt up to everything from the 1.8T A4, but I have no idea how, if at all, the ECU from the TDI would talk to the cluster and the rest of the car. The long 6speed gearing would be like a "sporty" TDI gear. About 2200 RPM at 100KM/h, not horrible, just a tad above my friends TDI Jetta.
A4 Avant Ultrasport with a 1.8T 6speed Manual. Then TDI swap.
The TDI would bolt up to everything from the 1.8T A4, but I have no idea how, if at all, the ECU from the TDI would talk to the cluster and the rest of the car. The long 6speed gearing would be like a "sporty" TDI gear. About 2200 RPM at 100KM/h, not horrible, just a tad above my friends TDI Jetta.
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magid
Jun 25, 02:52 PM
Ive got a few I need to get rid of. I can ship it out tomrrow for you. Name your price.
Melrose
Feb 16, 07:06 AM
No ass and ugly legs? Terrible! :(
I would politely disagree with you. I have several of those wallpapers for that group.
They're hot. Period. Suck it up. :p
I would politely disagree with you. I have several of those wallpapers for that group.
They're hot. Period. Suck it up. :p
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piatti
Apr 28, 04:09 PM
When you make a video with an iPhone, how do you make the screen change to different scenes without moving the camera? Like here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqUviZn8l6o
Also how do you make the iPhone movies appear sideways so that there is no huge black space?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqUviZn8l6o
Also how do you make the iPhone movies appear sideways so that there is no huge black space?
Apple OC
Mar 27, 03:05 PM
I agree ... he should be reported ... he is taking advantage of people
to Andrew below ... good to see
to Andrew below ... good to see
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Hollowman7717
Apr 25, 01:41 AM
Check this link out
http://www.vodafone.co.uk/brands/iphone/pay-monthly-iphone/index.htm
Read under the iphione prices about iPhone 4 in white
http://www.vodafone.co.uk/brands/iphone/pay-monthly-iphone/index.htm
Read under the iphione prices about iPhone 4 in white
fisherking
May 3, 04:25 PM
ok, i got a new m100 bt earpiece (i swear, i ONLY use it when i'm at my desk; never on the street LOL).
it automatically put a battery icon on my status bar. am impressed...is it coming from the earpiece itself? it's only there (of course) when the m100 is connected.
any way to hide/disable/kill it? i don't understand how it gets there (so can't figure out how to remove it).
thanx, am scratching my head... :confused:
it automatically put a battery icon on my status bar. am impressed...is it coming from the earpiece itself? it's only there (of course) when the m100 is connected.
any way to hide/disable/kill it? i don't understand how it gets there (so can't figure out how to remove it).
thanx, am scratching my head... :confused:
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jolie1
Nov 18, 03:16 AM
In fact, I'm not familiar about it
aswitcher
Feb 13, 05:07 AM
Congrats guys. Glad to see you in there Nermal representing the antipodes (spell?) :p
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MacRumors
Feb 9, 10:07 AM
http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com/iphone/2011/02/09/atandt-launches-unlimited-mobile-to-any-mobile-calling-requires-unlimited-messaging/)
http://images.macrumors.com/article/2011/02/09/110615-att_logo.jpg
London Underground Zones 1-6.
london underground map 2010.
http://images.macrumors.com/article/2011/02/09/110615-att_logo.jpg
nigameash
Aug 2, 02:28 AM
finally!
labman
Nov 15, 09:30 PM
Wrong Forum! ;)
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Oct 18, 11:40 AM
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macAllen
Sep 1, 04:04 PM
So Futuristic
MacBandit
Nov 11, 09:09 AM
ok, STOP FIGHTING over freeness ;)
anything goes thats remotely free, trials sharewares freeware.... anything... :):):)
Hey hey hey the great thread starter speaks. It's good to have set boundaries.
anything goes thats remotely free, trials sharewares freeware.... anything... :):):)
Hey hey hey the great thread starter speaks. It's good to have set boundaries.
SAD*FACED*CLOWN
Apr 7, 08:56 AM
I wonder how many of these posts are trolls? I haven't had any issues whatsoever with 4.3.1. I also didn't have any problems with 4.3; battery life has been absolutely stellar and call performance actually improved in 4.3.1.
The timing of all these "bitching" posts just seems suspicious.
nah there are issues...lucky for you you don't have any
The timing of all these "bitching" posts just seems suspicious.
nah there are issues...lucky for you you don't have any
karlfranz
Nov 29, 01:18 PM
pressuring Apple to reduce the number of devices (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/6c6aa286-7f08-11db-b193-0000779e2340.html) movie content from iTunes would be able to play on (namely, iPods).
I still don't understand what the issue is here. I can buy a DVD for almost the same amount and play it on as many devices as I want. The DVD has much better quality than the Apple downloads and has extra bonus features as well.
If I want to get a movie for viewing right away I can always "rent" it for about $4US from my digital cable provider and watch it in my home theatre. Many of them are now even in HD quality.
Oh, and part of the reason movies are now costing so much is for the exhorbitant salaries that certain actors get paid. If you want to cut costs on movie production, there's a good place to start. It's sad that we live in a society where actors, pop/rap stars, sports stars, etc. get paid mega bucks while professions like "school teacher" get paid peanuts.
I still don't understand what the issue is here. I can buy a DVD for almost the same amount and play it on as many devices as I want. The DVD has much better quality than the Apple downloads and has extra bonus features as well.
If I want to get a movie for viewing right away I can always "rent" it for about $4US from my digital cable provider and watch it in my home theatre. Many of them are now even in HD quality.
Oh, and part of the reason movies are now costing so much is for the exhorbitant salaries that certain actors get paid. If you want to cut costs on movie production, there's a good place to start. It's sad that we live in a society where actors, pop/rap stars, sports stars, etc. get paid mega bucks while professions like "school teacher" get paid peanuts.
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