Archive for the ‘Interesting Links’ Category

Infographic on Patent Activity

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Patent Wars Infographic

This very interesting infographic shows patent wars and patent deals among tech companies between 2008 and 2012. Although it appears that there’s a lot of suing going going on, a closer look shows there’s more collaboration than battle in shear numbers of patents.

Motorola Mobility, Nortel, IBM, Microsoft and AOL are most active in making patent deals, suggesting an emphasis on open innovation. Apple is most active in suing, as well as being sued.

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MIT Media Lab invents levitating balls?

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

MIT Media Lab developed a very interesting new technology in which a user can interact with a computer application using a levitating ball. Now, can anyone think of a killer app?

http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669799/mit-creates-amazing-ui-from-levitating-orbs

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New Business Plan for Flying via Private Jets

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

A private jet company is experimenting with a business plan analogous to Netflix. For a monthly rate, you could fly as many times as you want with your own private jet. Check out the article here:

http://travel.yahoo.com/ideas/new-airline-offers-all-you-can-fly-service.html;_ylt=Ala1eA.ELm6FTM1snrOvKyOhpYMA

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In Defense Of Small Data – Forbes

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

The buzzword today is “Big Data,” but as this author explains, bigger is not necessarily better. Variety is often more valuable.

In Defense Of Small Data – Forbes.
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Chicago challenges departments with innovation fund – Chicago Sun-Times

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Chicago has announced an innovation challenge to all city departments. Winning proposals will receive funding from a $20 million program. The best proposals will reduce the time that people wait for services.

City challenges departments with innovation fund – Chicago Sun-Times.

City of Chicago Press Release

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