Apple patents similar device to Google Cardboard

[jos]

Apple files for a patent that looks extremely similar to the basic concept for Google Cardboard.patent was filed for on the 16th of July, 2015, and released via the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the 23rd of July, 2015. This patent describes a "Head-mounted display apparatus for retaining a portable electronic device with display." It's a pair of glasses into which you can slide a smartphone, as you see above.

In the description for this invention, Apple suggests the following: "Using head-mounted devices, a user may view media provided by a portable electronic device. For example, a user may couple a personal electronic device, such as the iPod available from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif., or the iPhone also available from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif., to the head-mounted device via a cable or wire."

Apple thinks they can do anything.. Hating apple inc more than ever.. But love some of their products

Source:http://www.slashgear.com/apple-patents-google-cardboard-in-search-of-use-for-ipod-24394238/

Edited July 25, 2015 by Godlygamer23
Edited title.

[Nineshadow]

And Samsung Gear VR.

[Dietrichw]

uhhh this is a bit different form Google Cardboard and Samsung VR. Less bulky structure and doesn't look as ridiculous.

[Guest]

The guys in the comment section all agree with us

 

Google and Samsung are the targets of Apple (much like every other market)

[SirNumbers]

Just cause its late doesn't mean there always copying. Click Bait title. The design is different.

[Atmos]

Its different, but the way patents work and the way apple works means that any device that resembles glasses, and is powered by a mobile device will fall under their patent in their eyes. 

 

Thanks apple! You patent the things that everyone else already uses, but where too naive to patent in the first place!

[Nineshadow]

Just cause its late doesn't mean there always copying. Click Bait title. The design is different.

Doesn't mean they won't use it for patent trolling, like they have before.

And it doesn't justify the patent.

 

Seriously, they got $1b from Samsung a few years ago because their devices had a rectangle shape and rounded corners. (and similarly-shaped icons)

[Guest]

Not exactly Google Cardboard... Similar concept yes, but then that would be like saying Google Cardboard is similar to the Oculus Rift based on the concept; so they're not 'patenting Google Cardboard' at all really.  

 

EDIT: As others have said, slight click-bait title. 

[jos]

uhhh this is a bit different form Google Cardboard and Samsung VR. Less bulky structure and doesn't look

There are other makers who does similar ones and still reffered as google cardboard in eBay's.. Even they agree it is google cardboard concept

[-iSynthesis]

Doesn't mean they won't use it for patent trolling, like they have before.

 

Seriously, they got $1b from Samsung a few years ago because their devices had a rectangle shape and rounded corners. (and similarly-shaped icons)

I wouldn't mind getting that kind of money for nothing

[Guest]

There are other makers who does similar ones and still reffered as google cardboard in eBay's.. Even they agree it is google cardboard concept

 

So because some eBay sellers name theirs Google Cardboard, to receive more views, it makes it Google Cardboard?

[Guest]

There are other makers who does similar ones and still reffered as google cardboard in eBay's.. Even they agree it is google cardboard concept

Yes, it's used more often

But the title could have been

 

"Apple targets VR market with new patent"

 

Plus eBay is filled with copies that try to fool people who aren't in the "know"

[TheMcSame]

Forget the patent, highlight of that article right here...Worse part is that they'll probably do it at some point

[IAMSWIFT1]

.........Why Apple...............................

[zacRupnow]

Apple thinks they can do anything.. 

Apple can do anything... except adequately cooling their desktops CPUs.

Joking aside Apple is the move powerful government on our planet.

[jos]

Forget the patent, highlight of that article right here...Worse part is that they'll probably do it at some point

It works better with apple watch edition

[IAMSWIFT1]

It works better with apple watch edition

And Even Better If You Put One On Your Dog!

[TroubleKlef]

Looks nothing like Google Cardboard... just because things are similar doesn't mean they are the same.

[Misanthrope]

Hey they can all sue themselves into oblivion if it kills stupid VR already.

[Kurosaki Isshin]

more options. great.

[D4RK]

it will put alot of pressure on the top of the nose.

[cesrai]

I sense patent trolling coming in the way.

[GoldSrc]

The design is different but the patent is so freaking vague.

 

The portable electronic device may be operatively coupled to the head-mounted device such that the portable electronic device and head mounted device can communicate and operate with one another.

 

 

Damn.

[evilarceus]

"It's super, super good

 for the first time ever.

 We did it again."

Someone's going to get the reference

 

The words that come into my head when Apple does this shet again.