This is a typical "human-replaced-by-machine" type of patent, which has been struck down before.
The whole process is nothing more than a lookup of phrases and match against policy. This has been in existence for a long time in written (dead tree version) communication. Adding "database" or "computer" in your application does not make this something new. However, that detail seems to be at a loss at the USPTO.
A spray of water will probably do just fine to capture the bulk of the energy and convert it to vapor. The on-board fire-extinguisher can be used, simply pointing it at the attacker.
I have an application to patent "intent to unlock" comprising mind-reading and intentional software. However, bugs in the dynamics of intentional flaws intended to unlock locked the unlocked locks tight. I always managed to unlock my neighbor's lock but my locks tended to become more locked. My intention is to lock the unlock code into the cloud to create a crowd-sourced intentional unlocking mechanism locked into a plurality of metaphoric intentions.
At least, if the math is right on the curse:piracy ratio. My mouth on itself must then be worth more than a couple of beeellion clamps per day. Fuck Yay!
Although I am on the other side of the pond, I'd gladly send you rope and bashing articles.
Please be sure that the target digs a hole deep enough beforehand. You wouldn't want the worms to come crawling up and arrange for a whack-a-mole session.
Tracking commuters has been on the increase with the use of license-plate scaners. When you get them to use a bicycle, that advantage is no longer an option.
So, either we need a very fast computer system to track bicycles based on the images, or we need legislation to ensure every bike has a proper license plate that can be scanned and tracked. Also, a locked down holding container should be placed on each bicycle for the Feds to place their GPS equipment. Last but not least, a mandatory encircled cross on the rider's coat which would make a remote killshots easier. You never know when you need to set an example of environmentalists.
The question is not whether this is a useful technology. The real question is whether that what/can/ be done/should/ be done. The technology is without any feeling; it is us who bring feelings into play when we use technology.
Access to information, be it local or global, is not inherently bad. We can use it to learn and promote. However, not everyone has the same intentions and that is where it gets problematic.
If we make all information readily available in a way that we all become transparent, then not only can we use this for a positive benefit for us, but it can and _will_ be used against us. That is why it is so important to think about the consequences of any (technological) creation before it is actually made.
Basically, if you work around a patent's claim by ommiting step(s), but the user(s) are able to perform these ommitted steps, then you are liable.
This means that a whole new area of induced infringement opens and I'm sure some companies are taking note how to extract more protection money from this.
The bar is now lowered to a level where a chain of events can make you liable whether intended or not. It monopelizes not only the patented claims but the whole field of operation.
Surely, part of the lawyer workforce will be outsourced to squeeze the kiwis (it is like pressing lemons, just more sweet). Wasn't that the point of the meeting?
The tinfoil house will be near us soon. Makes me wonder if the tech will be used as an indication that you "have something to hide" if no signal is detected.
"...and privately owned communications resources, when appropriate..."
That also includes your mouth. They can thus force you to spread lies, damn lies and statistics through demanding the voices of you all in any and all organisation. Of course, who needs Fox when you can horde the herd./me gets popcorn and waits for the revolution
Maybe that is why I always read the plaintif's name as carry-on.
Children used to be disciplined by their parents. Looks like sending all of the players to bed without supper would be a good start. And they are all grounded for three months.
They indeed solved the problem. They have other countries take care of the humanitarian help and provide the "starving children" images so that we all give money.
It is called outsourcing.
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This is a typical "human-replaced-by-machine" type of patent, which has been struck down before.
The whole process is nothing more than a lookup of phrases and match against policy. This has been in existence for a long time in written (dead tree version) communication. Adding "database" or "computer" in your application does not make this something new. However, that detail seems to be at a loss at the USPTO.
A spray of water will probably do just fine to capture the bulk of the energy and convert it to vapor. The on-board fire-extinguisher can be used, simply pointing it at the attacker.
81% is better than a coin flip, but 19% chance of dying (or worse) using Google Doctor(TM) advice is maybe not as good as a Real Doctor(TM).
Maybe they should try BigPharma(TM) commercials instead and find a reverse-cross-correlation?
No no, that is called /rain/...
Watch out for the tornado that follows.
I have an application to patent "intent to unlock" comprising mind-reading and intentional software.
However, bugs in the dynamics of intentional flaws intended to unlock locked the unlocked locks tight. I always managed to unlock my neighbor's lock but my locks tended to become more locked. My intention is to lock the unlock code into the cloud to create a crowd-sourced intentional unlocking mechanism locked into a plurality of metaphoric intentions.
Lets see if they use a domain registrar that has US roots/ties and then the DHS will seize the domain name of the site(s).
One more inane prediction then: Humanity will die out in the near scale at geological time.
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If malice isn't enough to describe the outcome, revert to stupidity
And let /. be the first on that secret list. There can not come any good from discussion, ever, how good or sad it is performed..
We're doomed, doomed I tell you.
Sure enough, I will survive the dooming by dooming the doomed. Doomed be you all!
(saved my ass)
So the penalty sum will be in the trillions.
At least, if the math is right on the curse:piracy ratio. My mouth on itself must then be worth more than a couple of beeellion clamps per day. Fuck Yay!
Although I am on the other side of the pond, I'd gladly send you rope and bashing articles.
Please be sure that the target digs a hole deep enough beforehand. You wouldn't want the worms to come crawling up and arrange for a whack-a-mole session.
> I'll see your Constitution and raise you a Queen
I'll see your Queen and raise you a KimJongIl
Tracking commuters has been on the increase with the use of license-plate scaners. When you get them to use a bicycle, that advantage is no longer an option.
So, either we need a very fast computer system to track bicycles based on the images, or we need legislation to ensure every bike has a proper license plate that can be scanned and tracked. Also, a locked down holding container should be placed on each bicycle for the Feds to place their GPS equipment. Last but not least, a mandatory encircled cross on the rider's coat which would make a remote killshots easier. You never know when you need to set an example of environmentalists.
How is the turing test doing for social engineering an automated system?
Maybe the system commited suicide after listening to those humans and just decided it was not woth it anymore.
The question is not whether this is a useful technology. The real question is whether that what /can/ be done /should/ be done. The technology is without any feeling; it is us who bring feelings into play when we use technology.
Access to information, be it local or global, is not inherently bad. We can use it to learn and promote. However, not everyone has the same intentions and that is where it gets problematic.
If we make all information readily available in a way that we all become transparent, then not only can we use this for a positive benefit for us, but it can and _will_ be used against us. That is why it is so important to think about the consequences of any (technological) creation before it is actually made.
Basically, if you work around a patent's claim by ommiting step(s), but the user(s) are able to perform these ommitted steps, then you are liable.
This means that a whole new area of induced infringement opens and I'm sure some companies are taking note how to extract more protection money from this.
The bar is now lowered to a level where a chain of events can make you liable whether intended or not. It monopelizes not only the patented claims but the whole field of operation.
Just wow...
Surely, part of the lawyer workforce will be outsourced to squeeze the kiwis (it is like pressing lemons, just more sweet). Wasn't that the point of the meeting?
The tinfoil house will be near us soon. Makes me wonder if the tech will be used as an indication that you "have something to hide" if no signal is detected.
Not only shutter, but the opposite is true too.
"...and privately owned communications resources, when appropriate..."
That also includes your mouth. They can thus force you to spread lies, damn lies and statistics through demanding the voices of you all in any and all organisation. Of course, who needs Fox when you can horde the herd. /me gets popcorn and waits for the revolution
1. quit job
2. build start-up
3. ???
4. Profit!
5. hire jerks that gave you bad stack result
6. treat them stack performance game
7. Revenge!
"What's the best way to survive this type of system?"
Find another job where they treat you as a human being.
Maybe that is why I always read the plaintif's name as carry-on.
Children used to be disciplined by their parents. Looks like sending all of the players to bed without supper would be a good start. And they are all grounded for three months.
Abstracting from the fact that I am reading /. hm,... I'm already in hell. No need to get a ticket.
Little Boy: The Devil is evil?
Pastor: Yes my boy.
Little Boy: But why is the Devil evil? He punishes all the bad people.
Pastor: >slap
Let us all go to hell. At least there is a party there...
They indeed solved the problem. They have other countries take care of the humanitarian help and provide the "starving children" images so that we all give money.
It is called outsourcing.
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