iPhone Patent Application Surfaces: IM, Blogging App, Video Conferencing, More

MacRumors · Jun 4, 2008, 07:28 PM

The US Patent and Trademark Office has recently published an extensive patent application, seemingly for the 3G iPhone and software version 2.0, both now expected to be released next Monday.

Quote:

The device supports a variety of applications, such as one or more of the following: a telephone application, a video conferencing application, an e-mail application, an instant messaging application, a blogging application, a photo management application, a digital camera application, a digital video camera application, a web browsing application, a digital music player application, and/or a digital video player application.

Also detailed in the application is support for inline media, including Flash and Windows Media.

Among the 25 inventors listed is Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

Raw Data: Patent Application 20080122796

Article Link

Mykbibby · 10:58 PM

Yes! This is what I've been waiting for! Video Conferencing!!!!!

I still think it would be funny if this new phone came out, with all that stuff, and no 3G. Absolute forum chaos!

I wasn't going to be able to get it (money doesn't grow on trees), but I put my phone on eBay with a Buy it Now of 450 dollars, and it sold in the first day! Used!!!

All I can say is that If ATT subsidizes, I am going to be one happy fanboy...

Sayer · Jun 4, 2008, 07:32 PM

They do that kind of all-inclusive filing to cover any possible future plans that may/may not ever happen so they can protect their work. Means very little until a product actually ships.

Santa Rosa · Jun 4, 2008, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacRumors

Updates will be made as we continue to investigate this large patent

Good luck with that!!! Have already tried to sift through it, was on AppleInsider on Monday. Its a big ass document!!!

Link for article

sunfast · Jun 4, 2008, 07:34 PM

If half of this comes to fruition in the 3G iPhone then wow. Just wow.

pc.Pwner · Jun 4, 2008, 07:38 PM

I really hope they have an iphone model without the video conferencing, unless its a free addition to the unlimited data of the iphone plans. I dont want to pay extra for a feature im never going to use. All I can say to the video recording is YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

twoodcc · Jun 4, 2008, 07:42 PM

now this will be great! can't wait til monday!

phakebrill · Jun 4, 2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santa Rosa

Good luck with that!!! Have already tried to sift through it, was on AppleInsider on Monday. Its a big ass document!!!

Link for article

I'll second that... It sure is a big ass document. I'll leave the reading to more inclined folk. Just ship the flamin thing on Monday!!!

bucksatan731 · 07:48 PM

If you look at the image in the patent the notable Applications I see are...

GPS Module(136)
Video Conference Module(139)
Instant Messaging Module(141)
Blogging Module(143)
Search Module(151)

HOLY CRAP!!!!!

Oh and

"an optical sensor is located on the front of the device so that the user's image may be obtained for videoconferencing while the user views the other video conference participants on the touch screen display"
and thats a quote from the patent

brockumpodness · Jun 4, 2008, 07:43 PM

Everyone simmer down... we have *sleep to catch up on before Monday! Can I get an AMEN???

italiano40 · Jun 4, 2008, 07:43 PM

I can't wait for this release

hypermark · Jun 4, 2008, 07:44 PM

Like others, I see this type of filing as the 'throw in the kitchen sink' because you never know what you might build down the road.

At the same time, the breadth/depth of these filings also forces you/me to wonder what the end-goal is in carving out patent real estate in so many of the application spaces relevant to the iPhone Universe.

Is it a land grab and attempt to create (patent) toll roads throughout iPhone Universe or just protection against a would-be competitor outflanking Apple and establishing barriers against them and their developer ecosystem?

I posted on this topic recently:

Upward Mobility, Land Grabs and the iPhone Universe
http://thenetworkgarden.com/weblog/2...-mobility.html

Check it out if interested.

Mark

DMann · Jun 4, 2008, 07:46 PM

These features will very likely make it to the iPhone 2. The Nano model will probably not include GPS, or video conferencing, keeping it slimmer and less expensive than the full featured ones. Only 4 days to go.....................

Auzburner · Jun 4, 2008, 07:48 PM

It seems the video conferencing is the ONLY thing the original version of the iPhone won't be able to do... the rest can come in a software update. I suppose it might be able to perform video conferencing, but it would be very awkward to hold the phone backwards without being able to see yourself (not to mention the trouble the EDGE would have with video)...

wakerider017 · Jun 4, 2008, 07:49 PM

That document is riddled with info about GPS...

Why is that not mentioned on the main page?

DMann · Jun 4, 2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auzburner

It seems the video conferencing is the ONLY thing the original version of the iPhone won't be able to do... the rest can come in a software update. I suppose it might be able to perform video conferencing, but it would be very awkward to hold the phone backwards without being able to see yourself (not to mention the trouble the EDGE would have with video)...

This makes for a good incentive to upgrade.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakerider017

That document is riddled with info about GPS...

Why is that not mentioned on the main page?

Probably since it was so heavily specified within the 3G posts.

Yankees 4 Life · Jun 4, 2008, 07:50 PM

thats pretty awesome!

DBriggs · Jun 4, 2008, 07:52 PM

What do you think the chances are that this is all released in the new Iphone on Monday. I am being optimistic and thinking 80% chance. What do all of you think?

__________
MBP 2.4
MB

TV
8g Iphone

soon 16g 2nd generation iphone?????

Mr Maui · Jun 4, 2008, 07:53 PM

My rotary phone will have to do until the 5G comes out.

mtfield · Jun 4, 2008, 07:54 PM

Looks like, for the people constantly expressing their desires for mms, their dreams could quite possibly be coming true. The application has a whole paragraph on mms!

Schnebar · Jun 4, 2008, 07:54 PM

What? Apple might be making a new iPhone?

extraextra · Jun 4, 2008, 07:54 PM

I don't think all of this is going to show up on Monday. (would be cool if it did though) I know companies always file patents for stuff but we never see half of it.

Also, how much will the battery suffer if you've got 3G + wifi + video conferencing + GPS + whatever else? Didn't Jobs say battery life was a big priority (hence the exclusion of 3G for awhile)?

EagerDragon · Jun 4, 2008, 07:55 PM

now we are talking, who is going to say no to the iPhone take 2?

MacGohil · Jun 4, 2008, 07:57 PM

Darn!

Thats one awesome list of features. I hope apple puts em all on the new baby coming out on Monday!

Video recording should have been there already....Never mind.

But the other features look great...

Wish there we two more... GPS and Mobile TV

.... Am just an Human being

.... Gimme more...

bbplayer5 · Jun 4, 2008, 07:58 PM

I guess ill state the obvious...

These could be software patents for the app store, and not a new phone. Thus making the features available to ALL iphones.

Jun 4, 2008, 07:31 PM	#2
Mykbibby macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Springs, CA	Yes! This is what I've been waiting for! Video Conferencing!!!!! I still think it would be funny if this new phone came out, with all that stuff, and no 3G. Absolute forum chaos! I wasn't going to be able to get it (money doesn't grow on trees), but I put my phone on eBay with a Buy it Now of 450 dollars, and it sold in the first day! Used!!! All I can say is that If ATT subsidizes, I am going to be one happy fanboy... Last edited by Mykbibby : Jun 4, 2008 at 10:58 PM.

Jun 4, 2008, 07:32 PM	#3
Sayer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Austin, TX	They do that kind of all-inclusive filing to cover any possible future plans that may/may not ever happen so they can protect their work. Means very little until a product actually ships. __________________ Obama Joker = RACIST :: Bush Joker = Political Commentary Obama Bows to world leaders that violate 200+ years of protocol: 2

Jun 4, 2008, 07:34 PM	#5
sunfast macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London	If half of this comes to fruition in the 3G iPhone then wow. Just wow. __________________ 762

Jun 4, 2008, 07:42 PM	#7
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	now this will be great! can't wait til monday! __________________ tville pump Smarter than the average bear

Jun 4, 2008, 07:43 PM	#9
bucksatan731 macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2006	If you look at the image in the patent the notable Applications I see are... GPS Module(136) Video Conference Module(139) Instant Messaging Module(141) Blogging Module(143) Search Module(151) HOLY CRAP!!!!! Oh and "an optical sensor is located on the front of the device so that the user's image may be obtained for videoconferencing while the user views the other video conference participants on the touch screen display" and thats a quote from the patent Last edited by bucksatan731 : Jun 4, 2008 at 07:48 PM. Reason: More info

Jun 4, 2008, 07:38 PM	#6
pc.Pwner macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2006	I really hope they have an iphone model without the video conferencing, unless its a free addition to the unlimited data of the iphone plans. I dont want to pay extra for a feature im never going to use. All I can say to the video recording is YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

Jun 4, 2008, 07:43 PM	#10
brockumpodness macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Springfield, MO	Yep.... Everyone simmer down... we have *sleep to catch up on before Monday! Can I get an AMEN???

Jun 4, 2008, 07:43 PM	#11
italiano40 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY	I can't wait for this release __________________ Macbook 1gb Ram 2.10ghz 120gb HD Leopard iphone 3g 8gb Xbox360(Italiano40) twitter/Facebook

Jun 4, 2008, 07:44 PM	#12
hypermark macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2008	Like others, I see this type of filing as the 'throw in the kitchen sink' because you never know what you might build down the road. At the same time, the breadth/depth of these filings also forces you/me to wonder what the end-goal is in carving out patent real estate in so many of the application spaces relevant to the iPhone Universe. Is it a land grab and attempt to create (patent) toll roads throughout iPhone Universe or just protection against a would-be competitor outflanking Apple and establishing barriers against them and their developer ecosystem? I posted on this topic recently: Upward Mobility, Land Grabs and the iPhone Universe http://thenetworkgarden.com/weblog/2...-mobility.html Check it out if interested. Mark

Jun 4, 2008, 07:46 PM	#13
DMann macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 10023	These features will very likely make it to the iPhone 2. The Nano model will probably not include GPS, or video conferencing, keeping it slimmer and less expensive than the full featured ones. Only 4 days to go..................... __________________ Think Different - Innovate

Jun 4, 2008, 07:48 PM	#14
Auzburner macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY - USA	It seems the video conferencing is the ONLY thing the original version of the iPhone won't be able to do... the rest can come in a software update. I suppose it might be able to perform video conferencing, but it would be very awkward to hold the phone backwards without being able to see yourself (not to mention the trouble the EDGE would have with video)... __________________ White MacBook+2.0GHz C2D+2GB+320GB 7200RPM-G3PowerPC-8GB iPhone -8GB iPod Touch-W iPhone 3G 16GB -160GB TV-2iPod Mini's-White iPhone 3G S⃣

Jun 4, 2008, 07:49 PM	#15
wakerider017 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: US of A	That document is riddled with info about GPS... Why is that not mentioned on the main page? __________________ -AL 24" 2.93GHz iMac -4GB RAM, 1TB HDD, GT 120 -3G iPhone -flickr

Jun 4, 2008, 07:50 PM	#17
Yankees 4 Life macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, Tx	thats pretty awesome! __________________ That thing is the most expensive phone out there! $599 for a phone? It won’t even sell enough to break even!-Steve Balmer “An A-Bomb, From A-Rod”

Jun 4, 2008, 07:52 PM	#18
DBriggs macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bel Air Maryland	What do you think the chances are that this is all released in the new Iphone on Monday. I am being optimistic and thinking 80% chance. What do all of you think? __________ MBP 2.4 MB TV 8g Iphone soon 16g 2nd generation iphone?????

Jun 4, 2008, 07:53 PM	#19
Mr Maui macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002	My rotary phone will have to do until the 5G comes out. __________________ *UPCOMING APPLE PRODUCTS - The NEW "iWantItAll" and "iWantItNow"* Big brother Gates is watchin' ... an' he ain't likin' ... 8.5% market share!

Jun 4, 2008, 07:54 PM	#20
mtfield macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	Looks like, for the people constantly expressing their desires for mms, their dreams could quite possibly be coming true. The application has a whole paragraph on mms!

Jun 4, 2008, 07:54 PM	#21
Schnebar macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2006 Location: California	What? Apple might be making a new iPhone? __________________ 2.5 GHz MBP with 20" Dell monitor 15 GB iPod Orange Shuffle Grado SR80 Headphones 16GB Black iPhone 3G Canon Rebel Xsi

Jun 4, 2008, 07:54 PM	#22
extraextra macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: the o.c., california	I don't think all of this is going to show up on Monday. (would be cool if it did though) I know companies always file patents for stuff but we never see half of it. Also, how much will the battery suffer if you've got 3G + wifi + video conferencing + GPS + whatever else? Didn't Jobs say battery life was a big priority (hence the exclusion of 3G for awhile)?

Jun 4, 2008, 07:55 PM	#23
EagerDragon macrumors 68010 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MA, USA	now we are talking, who is going to say no to the iPhone take 2? __________________ Security is a state of mind, Nothing can ever be fully secured and be functional. Therefore iBricks are fully secured.

Jun 4, 2008, 07:57 PM	#24
MacGohil macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Auckland, NZ	Fanboys Iphone Wishlist. Darn! Thats one awesome list of features. I hope apple puts em all on the new baby coming out on Monday! Video recording should have been there already....Never mind. But the other features look great... Wish there we two more... GPS and Mobile TV .... Am just an Human being .... Gimme more... __________________ MBP-Penryn 15", 2.4GHz Core2Duo, 2GB Ram, GeForce 8600M GT-256MB Iphone-8GB, Itouch-8GB, 8GB Nano

Jun 4, 2008, 07:58 PM	#25
bbplayer5 macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2007	I guess ill state the obvious... These could be software patents for the app store, and not a new phone. Thus making the features available to ALL iphones.

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