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Back in 2004, Microsoft filed a patent for real-time speech technology and, four years later, the patent has been approved, reports Ars Technica. In a nutshell, if developed, the tech could automatically censor naughty words. As every Xbox Live player knows of the horror, er, stupidity that is caused by… Continue Reading »

The PSP Slim has been out for a while now so it may be surprising to learn that Sony is working on a new version. Patents were found lingering on the FCC website show multiple very technical documents about the new PSP-3001 series. Before jumping up with glee you should… Continue Reading »

After Gibson Guitars sued Guitar Hero’s publisher Activision and some major game retailers, alleging that the game infringes upon one of its patents (related to technology required for simulating a musical performance). It has realized that the other leading game in the music genre, Rock Band, is also in violation… Continue Reading »

After a long collaboration between the two companies on the very successful Guitar Hero franchise, in January 2008 Gibson Guitar Corp. filed a law suit against Activision Inc. for patent infringement claiming it has a patent for a system that simulates a concert experience and playing a virtual instrument. The… Continue Reading »