Another STUPID patent
Thursday, January 26th, 2006Cingular Patenting the Emoticon 
The USA based mobile operator, Cingular Wireless has managed to get a patent on the concept of using emoticon on mobile phones. While the aim of the patent is to enable the displaying of MSN style graphics on handsets, they also managed to patent the delivery of text based emoticon - so presumably sending
via an SMS - if selected via a dedicated or softkey, would be a breach of the patent in future.
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Why don’t I apply for a patent for dumb stuff, like breathing, or taking a bath, or the comb harmonica.
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