Amazon One-Click Patent Struck Down

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In a recent office action, the USPTO has rejected the claims of the Amazon.com one-click patent following the re-examination request that I filed on 16 February 2006.

Way to go, Peter.

Personal SMS Business Cards via TextMarks

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Yesterday at Mobile 2.0, I realized a couple things when talking to people about Mowser. First, I really need to get a Publisher FAQ written and published, as there's a bit of confusion of exactly what I'm doing, why, and how others can use the service. That's understandable, actually, as most of that info is spread through a half a dozen blog posts. The other thing I realized is that I need to have business cards… But wouldn't it be cool that instead of giving someone a business card, I could just send a message to their phone instead? Especially at a Next Gen mobile conference of all places, no?

Text ERIK to 41411… Very sleek… Thanks Russ!

Nobel Prize Winner

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Vice-President (8 years)

Winner of a Presidential Election's Popular Vote (48.38%)

Oscar Winner (2)

Emmy Winner

and now… Nobel Peace Prize Winner…

Mobibot & Jaiku

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I've implemented basic support for Jaiku posting to the #mobitopia channel in mobibot.

Now I just need a dedicated account for [email protected]. Wink. Wink.

The source is already in CVS.

Design Improves Live with Diabetes

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"Diabetes currently affects 230 million people worldwide. For these people, blood glucose monitoring and insulin therapy are a significant part of life."

Some designers have analysed this important daily task of diabetic people and drastically improved their lives by designing several tools to help live a better life. The next four examples have all been nominees of the INDEX: Award contest this year in the category BODY.

That solar-powered insulin cooler, is pretty cool.