Sony Patents a Projector That Automatically Blocks Unwanted Duplicate Images From Appearing
When you bend light to create a holographic image, physics tends to produce unwanted duplicate images as a side effect. Sony's new…
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IBM Patents a System for Building Snake Robots Out of Smaller Independent Bots
IBM is patenting a system where a group of small, self-contained robots can physically link together to form one long snake-like machine,…
AMD Patents Technology That Keeps Its Chips Working Without Waiting for Instructions
Most AI chips sit around waiting for a CPU to tell them what to do next. AMD's new patent flips that relationship,…
Intel Patents a Two-Track System for Real-Time Video Call Effects
Fancy video call effects like background relighting or face touch-ups usually cost you CPU cycles and introduce lag. Intel's new patent describes…
Amazon Patents a Safety System That Stops Robots From Overheating Themselves
A robot that pushes too hard can burn out a motor, strip a joint, or worse, hurt someone nearby. Amazon's newest patent…
Microsoft Patents a Hinge That Knows Exactly What Angle It's Opened To
Most laptops have no idea how far open they are. Microsoft's new patent describes a hinge that tracks its own angle by…
Samsung Patents a Power Circuit That Shuts Itself Off Before It Overheats
A voltage converter that can't stop itself from overcooking its own components is a common failure point in storage devices. Samsung's new…
Samsung Patents a Robot Charging Dock That Picks Its Own Sleep Mode
Your robot vacuum's charging dock sits plugged in 24 hours a day, burning power even when it has nothing to do. Samsung's…
Samsung Patents a Projector Robot You Control by Moving Your Foot
Samsung is working on a device that projects a menu onto your floor and watches your feet to figure out what you…
Samsung Patents a Battery Circuit That Stops Overcharging Once Power Stabilizes
When a chip suddenly demands more power, most converters either overshoot or lag. Samsung's new patent describes a converter that dials up…
Samsung Patents a System That Splits Incoming Power Between Two Batteries
Most phones have one battery and one charging path. Samsung is patenting a smarter way to handle two batteries at once, using…
Apple Patents a Camera Bump Where the Depth Sensor Points at an Angle
Every lens on the back of your iPhone points straight out, perpendicular to the glass. Apple is now patenting a design where…
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