Dolby joins Avanci 4G, 5G as licensor, adds to patent pool

Wait, an iPhone can do that!? Outdated Honeywell and Zebra Technologies barcode scan guns are soon to be a thing of the past thanks to new vision-based intelligent inventory processing applications. Previously, manufacturers, logistics groups (3PLs), and retailers could not entertain deploying such technology because the barrier to entry, cost and complexity, was too high. Investment in fixed infrastructure, costly camera systems, and a cumbersome software stack are no longer hurdles thanks to the evolution in smartphone tech in combination with significant advancements in AI / ML. Cloud 9 Perception, Inc.'s latest pilots are on track to deliver 25% or better inventory-handling-labor savings and significant error reduction for some of the world's largest and most respected brands. More to come as we gear up for an exciting 2026! Learn more at https://c9p.ai/.

Sony is setting new production standards. Production workflows are evolving fast and your camera needs to keep up. The Sony PXW-Z300 is designed for modern creators who value authenticity, intelligence and flexibility. As the successor to the trusted Z280, the Z300 keeps the familiar XDCAM® workflow, while raising the bar with powerful new capabilities. Why the PXW-Z300 stands out 👇 ✅ Digital Signature Technology. It's the world’s first camcorder to embed authentication directly into video files, protecting content integrity from capture to delivery ✅ AI Subject Recognition. Dedicated AI processing for reliable tracking, even when subjects move, turn away or wear coverings ✅ Flexible LCD arm & side mounts. Articulate freely and attach smartphones or transmitters for maximum on-the-go creativity On top of that, the Z300 delivers: • 17x optical zoom • 4K 60p recording • Electronic Variable ND • Support for S-Cinetone, HLG profiles and 3D LUTs Built for 5G and cloud-enabled workflows, the PXW-Z300 is ready for the hybrid future of production. We see the Z300 as more than just a camera. It’s a production tool that strengthens content authenticity, improves operational efficiency and gives creators confidence in every frame. Curious how the Sony PXW-Z300 can raise the standard for your productions? Get in touch with our team.

Wearable Smart Glasses are coming - some say they'll replace the smartphone - but for that they'll need to pack a lot of power into a small space Tony Leone's summary shows how a Chinese Startup (okay, in the tech world we have to take those two words being used together with a pinch of salt, but moving on...) may have put the power of Apple's infamously bulky and heavy Vision Pro headset into the frames of a small set of spectacles! No matter how useful the technology, weight, battery life and appearance are all VITAL for apart Glasses to become ubiquitous. So far this has only been achieved though functionality compromises that make the Glasses unsuitable for much of their intended purpose. By allowing everything to work in a small package, this could be another vital step in the direction of a truly feasible, wearable smartphone alternative...

“The Catalyst Silver Didn’t Need—but Got” Samsung just changed the EV game. A new solid-state battery promising 9-minute charging and 1,000 km range is moving from labs to reality. To secure the metals behind this leap, Samsung is going upstream. This isn’t innovation alone. It’s supply-chain strategy.

𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀   Our analysts will be on the ground at CES next month - from those covering semis & automotive to smartphones and the broader consumer electronics space. What we'll be watching for: - Auto-centric tech across SDVs and autonomy - Advances from Chinese manufacturers - A more pragmatic Jenson Huang on AI across everything - AI-based client compute with Windows on Arm (powered by Qualcomm) - Low-power edge AI solutions including health tech 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 (link in comments) and 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀: https://lnkd.in/gs7vwk-y. #CES2026 #NVIDIA #Semiconductors #AutomotiveTech #SDV #AutonomousVehicles #EdgeAI #TechTrends #WindowsOnArm #Qualcomm

𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀   Our analysts will be on the ground at CES next month - from those covering semis & automotive to smartphones and the broader consumer electronics space. What we'll be watching for: - Auto-centric tech across SDVs and autonomy - Advances from Chinese manufacturers - A more pragmatic Jenson Huang on AI across everything - AI-based client compute with Windows on Arm (powered by Qualcomm) - Low-power edge AI solutions including health tech 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 (link in comments) and 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀: https://lnkd.in/gs7vwk-y. #CES2026 #NVIDIA #Semiconductors #AutomotiveTech #SDV #AutonomousVehicles #EdgeAI #TechTrends #WindowsOnArm #Qualcomm

We’re excited to announce an important milestone for our worldwide customers. Our 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗫 and 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗫 products family has received #FCC 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — a key step for deployment and regulatory compliance in the United States market. Now you can deploy AoA-based #BLE RTLS solutions in the US using our Quuppa-compatible SafeX wearable tags and TagX asset tags, which are added to the already FCC-certified devices, Card, Badge-Holder, Keyfob Tag and Slim Tag. Our products are ready to support global-scale projects, offering partners and customers the assurance of devices that are tested, validated, and compliant across major markets. A decisive step forward in our mission to bring advanced localization and safety solutions wherever they are needed.

🔍 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗧𝗢 I just attended a live webinar today on how global patent classification systems work together, and the insights were incredibly valuable for anyone working in the IP space. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Patent classification systems organize technical knowledge in a language-neutral way, making it possible to search and retrieve relevant prior art across international patent collections. Three major systems work in tandem: 📌 𝗜𝗣𝗖 (𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) - The foundation maintained by WIPO, updated annually, and the common thread connecting all major patent offices 📌 𝗖𝗣𝗖 (𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶���𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) - A joint USPTO-EPO system launched in 2013, now used by 38 countries with 78M+ documents classified and searched by 25,000+ examiners worldwide 📌 𝗙𝗜/𝗙-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 - Japan Patent Office's granular system with ~190,000 entries for detailed technical searching 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Through the IP5 Working Group, these offices are actively harmonizing classification schemes, which means: ✅ More precise searching with highly specific technical subdivisions ✅ Better international patent coverage and accessibility ✅ Improved classification quality and consistency across offices ✅ Faster adaptation to emerging technologies (autonomous vehicles, IoT, UAVs) 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲: Understanding these classification systems isn't just for patent examiners—it's essential for anyone conducting prior art research, making filing decisions, or protecting IP globally. The continued harmonization efforts are making patent searching more efficient and comprehensive across borders, benefiting both patent offices and external stakeholders alike. #PatentLaw #IntellectualProperty #USPTO #PatentClassification #IP5 #PriorArtSearch #Innovation

𝗔𝗥 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀! Qualcomm has acquired Elevear to accelerate its hearables roadmap. While the immediate news is about earbuds, the long-term play is clearly about Smart Glasses and securing the "Invisible Interface." We often talk about "passthrough video" in XR, but "passthrough audio" is just as critical. Elevear solves the "Occlusion Effect" - that unnatural, underwater feeling of your own voice when wearing devices - removing a massive friction point for all-day wearability. The strategic & supply chain unlock: Beyond the user experience, this acquisition signals a shift from "hardware-heavy" to "compute-heavy" audio solutions within the Snapdragon sound platform. Form Factor Freedom: By handling artifacts via AI (specifically Elevear's "Occlear" and "Idle Noise Reduction"), designers can prioritize slim aesthetics over bulky acoustic chambers. Spatial Anchoring: "Steadyhead" technology enables ultra-low latency head tracking via software, keeping virtual sound pinned to reality without requiring expensive, specialized sensors. Lower BOM Costs: High-fidelity audio becomes accessible on mid-tier hardware, effectively raising the baseline for the entire OEM ecosystem. Qualcomm isn't just buying an audio company; they are integrating the "Audio OS" for the next generation of spatial computing. #AR #AugmentedReality #SpatialAudio #Qualcomm #Elevear #SupplyChain #DeepTech #Innovation

Recent developments between Samsung and Oura about their smart ring rivalry has turned into a multi-front patent war, marking a significant turn in the competition for dominance in the ever-growing smart wearable`s market. Oura filed for patent infringement claims against Samsung appear to be a strategic move to protect their market position and proprietary technology as Samsung, a tech giant with immense manufacturing and marketing power, prepares to launch its own highly anticipated Galaxy Ring. In May 2024, Samsung Electronics filed a declaratory judgment action in the United States District Court seeking a judicial declaration that its Galaxy Ring product did not infringe ŌURA Health's patents. Oura, the Finland based company, has been in the wellness ring market since 2015, holding a strong portfolio design and utility patents on sensors, batteries, and biometric algorithms. This is not merely about ring shapes but rather utility patent architecture—often described as a layered or “sandwich” enabling precise health. Where design patents protect fancy details of the design, utility patents protect the engineering, meaning an adverse claim on utility carries much greater commercial injury than a dispute over shape. On November 25, 2025, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board rejected Samsung's challenge to 18 claims of Oura's patent. Samsung had argued that the claims were obvious in light of prior art patents present in the market. December 2, 2025: Samsung wrote back with a sweeping complaint in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging Oura of infringing 14 Samsung patents across wearables, batteries, and sensors. This conflict highlights the significance of proactive compared to defensive litigation within intellectual property strategy. By expanding claims into EDTX (Texas) and asserting its own utility patents. For emerging market participants, the implications are substantial. Oura has effectively positioned itself as the industry's IP gatekeeper, and the November 25 PTAB ruling has reinforced that position by validating the core patent claims. As smart rings evolve from niche gadgets to everyday commodities—like smartphones once did—the competitive landscape will hinge less on flashy features (e.g., superior sensors or apps or fingerprint sensors) and more on mastering intellectual property economics and providing large scale consumer deliverables. In your view, what are the most effective strategies for emerging health-tech startups today? Let me know in the comments. Sachi Savla - Genesis Consulting #patent #uspto #patentdispute