If you thought RIM’s flip-out keyboard was out of the roof, then take a look at this one. The Origami inspired patent shows a Nokia device (purportedly Communicator) sporting hinges to complete a four-way folding mechanism. Not that we are completely against it, but how can someone come up with such a uniquely bizarre […]
RIM patents flip-out SureType keyboard
Add this one to the long list of strangest patents filed. A new patent filed by RIM hints about a future device (if any) with a flipped out SureType keyboard. The original design makes the phone look and work like any other alphanumeric phone, but flipping the two rows, transforms it into a SureType […]
Canon’s Fuel Cell Patent
Canon’s fuel cell dream will take its shape as a new patent has been unearthed highlighting their goal of greener photography. The patent says that the fuel cells used in the DSLR cameras will not only be used to power the camera but also the accessories hooked up with the cam. This means that […]
Future is Solar for Apple products
MacRumors has discovered a new patent from Apple which involves the use of solar panel to power its portable devices. Just imagine, we wouldn’t have to keep our iPods, iPhones for charging as it can be done on the go. Solar panels, however, take unnecessary space which makes it difficult to integrate it on […]