The US Patent and Trademark Office awarded Apple a patent for a system designed to protect falling storage devices, by enabling sensors within the devices to enact a temporary safety protocol if any subtle change in gravity or acceleration is detected, says Computer World.
The documents list Paul James Wehrenberg as the inventor of the system. Apple officials did not respond to a request for comment on the company`s plans for the patented system.
According to patent office documents, the technology for which the patent has been requested can sense when data storage devices encounter a "free fall" or drop from an “at rest” position, and other types of accelerated movement.
Zvue unveils MP3 player
Zvue has unveiled a thumb-drive style player which uses flash memory available in a 512MB configuration, reports Slippery Brick.
The Zvue ZP3 is capable of holding upwards of 125 songs in MP3 format. It comes preloaded with 30 top music hits of the year and is also capable of playing WMA music, including DRM subscription music.
Battery life on the ZP3 is projected at around eight hours on a single AAA battery. Other features include voice recording, a backlit LCD and an include lanyard/earphone combo accessory.
SanDisk expands
SanDisk has unveiled plans to expand its retail market presence and product offerings in Vietnam, according to Webwire.
As part of the company’s strategy, SanDisk named two leading distributors: FPT Corporation, a leading Vietnamese distributor of IT products and mobile phone products; and Ingram Micro, the world’s largest wholesaler of technology goods.
The company made this announcement at a press conference at the Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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