Prior Art means specific things/processes defined in the patent provably existed before the patent was filed. It does not mean that the general description of the Product that uses the patent matches the general description of another product that existed before.
I really don't like these new voice features. Having to hear the incessant blathering from some cell phone users is bad enough - now I have to hear them talking at their phones when they're not on a call?
"Even though I've badly wanted voice control since the first day I saw Star Trek, I've decided to start hating it even before it becomes mainstream.
But ever since these beleaguered companies started 'fighting back' by implementing data caps, increasing fees for device upgrades and implementing longer waiting periods before users can switch devices, theyâ(TM)ve seen their wireless service profit margins surge
When AT&T started arbitrarily throttling unlimited data users I immediately dropped the 2 gig data plan I had for my iPad. When they decided to enact the 3 gigabyte throttling standard for unlimited users, but would not state the minimum speed these users will get, I decided I will not renew my contract on the unlimited data plan I have with my phone. Unfortunately I still have an expensive ETF, so I will wait until the contract is up.
I'm curious if this profit margin will still be this high in the next two years when people's contracts run out. I'm willing to bet that in the next five years AT&T and Verizon will be running Sprint'esque ads with the CEO saying "we want you back! *sniffle*". (It is an amazing coincidence that Sprint is the one still offering properly unlimited data right now...)
No, it's not. TV receives images using a well-known mechanism that is based on well-known properties of electromagnetic waves. TV is not special in being able to receive electromagnetic waves, and TV station produces known and observable electromagnetic radiation that is processed by TVs. Even a person who knows nothing about TVs, TV standards and protocols, can easily discover that there is a big tower on a hill that produces electromagnetic waves with wavelengths between tens of centimeters to meters, and all TVs with antennas display pictures carried by changes in parameters of those electromagnetic waves -- it can be studied by blocking those waves, passing them through a filter, adding noise, etc.
The reason it's a 'well known mechanism' is we know how to build the thing. In the process of building the thing, we know to do things like block the radio waves to work out how it works. Bring somebody from the 18th century to our time and have him work it out and... nope, he's not going to get it. Which... actually that was the point of that analogy.
However fundamental processes are known very well -- neurons, electric pulses carried by changes in relative concentration of ions, various chemicals involved in the process either directly or indirectly regulating the speed and intensity. On top of that, there is plenty of math, however the same can be said about any computer.
Has anybody built a working model of a brain that has become conscience?
Slashdot Mirror
Do you really not see a distinction between hacking and sexual assault?
You mean like Big'uns?
That's subsidized by the company. Is this really news?
Almost... just wait for the imminent FoxConn story.
Prior Art means specific things/processes defined in the patent provably existed before the patent was filed. It does not mean that the general description of the Product that uses the patent matches the general description of another product that existed before.
compared to a Siberian Tiger, even the Mars Curiosity rover is nothing...
Oh? How are you measuring that?
Do you mean in general or just on Slashdot?
fuck humans, we have no redeaming qualities... everyone should stop breeding and wait until we all die out
... said just days after the Curiosity rover safely landed on Mars.
Is this one of the exercises you're asked to do before Rush comes on?
It's just a misunderstanding, officer. I ordered an issue of Big'uns!
Ugh. The moment we try that Im moving to Canada.
I really don't like these new voice features. Having to hear the incessant blathering from some cell phone users is bad enough - now I have to hear them talking at their phones when they're not on a call?
"Even though I've badly wanted voice control since the first day I saw Star Trek, I've decided to start hating it even before it becomes mainstream.
Nerd hipsterism.
for Complainer in Complainers:
print("Dear " + Complainer + ", \n");
print("No.");
It's RIcky.
The developers don't owe you shit as they are giving this to you for free.
If you don't want developers hearing complaints then don't Slashvertise it.
A single reason why he'd want to shut it down?
Just like putting too much air into a balloon.
What'd I do?
But ever since these beleaguered companies started 'fighting back' by implementing data caps, increasing fees for device upgrades and implementing longer waiting periods before users can switch devices, theyâ(TM)ve seen their wireless service profit margins surge
When AT&T started arbitrarily throttling unlimited data users I immediately dropped the 2 gig data plan I had for my iPad. When they decided to enact the 3 gigabyte throttling standard for unlimited users, but would not state the minimum speed these users will get, I decided I will not renew my contract on the unlimited data plan I have with my phone. Unfortunately I still have an expensive ETF, so I will wait until the contract is up.
I'm curious if this profit margin will still be this high in the next two years when people's contracts run out. I'm willing to bet that in the next five years AT&T and Verizon will be running Sprint'esque ads with the CEO saying "we want you back! *sniffle*". (It is an amazing coincidence that Sprint is the one still offering properly unlimited data right now...)
Meat the Food of the Future
Maybe I'm getting old, but I just cannot fathom 'meating' my future food. Well.. maybe if it's apple pie.
The 'incomplete knowledge' bit would only be BS if we had complete knowledge of the brain now. We don't, and you've already backed me up on that.
If there's one thing creating a new distro does, it's solve a major problem.
No, it's not. TV receives images using a well-known mechanism that is based on well-known properties of electromagnetic waves. TV is not special in being able to receive electromagnetic waves, and TV station produces known and observable electromagnetic radiation that is processed by TVs. Even a person who knows nothing about TVs, TV standards and protocols, can easily discover that there is a big tower on a hill that produces electromagnetic waves with wavelengths between tens of centimeters to meters, and all TVs with antennas display pictures carried by changes in parameters of those electromagnetic waves -- it can be studied by blocking those waves, passing them through a filter, adding noise, etc.
The reason it's a 'well known mechanism' is we know how to build the thing. In the process of building the thing, we know to do things like block the radio waves to work out how it works. Bring somebody from the 18th century to our time and have him work it out and... nope, he's not going to get it. Which... actually that was the point of that analogy.
However fundamental processes are known very well -- neurons, electric pulses carried by changes in relative concentration of ions, various chemicals involved in the process either directly or indirectly regulating the speed and intensity. On top of that, there is plenty of math, however the same can be said about any computer.
Has anybody built a working model of a brain that has become conscience?
Actually, I can speak, read and write in 7 languages
And with all that creative power at your disposal, the nickname you chose was Taco Cowboy?
Oh great... NOW the mods learn how to properly mod an off-topic post.
So... I don't have the right to express my opinion, but you can tell me to shut up? Hypocrite much?