When you get as popular as the iPhone 3G, lawsuits are bound to follow, and three new lawsuits were filed this week regarding the popular smartphone. Companies are claiming Apple is illegally using patented technology for its camera, streaming content to a cell phone, and displaying electronic books.
Accolade Systems alleges that Apple is indirectly violating a CMOS patent with the iPhone's 2-megapixel camera. The suit, filed in Texas, said Aptina Imaging and Micron are infringing on a way for the camera's sensor to determine saturation. Apple uses this technology in its handset's camera, so it has been added to the lawsuit. Accolade is seeking an injunction against Apple and unspecified damages.
Another lawsuit filed in Texas alleges Apple is infringing on three patents for wirelessly sending content to a portable device. Affinity Labs' lawsuit said the technology Apple uses to transfer voice mails and music streaming is a violation of patent law. It's also targeting the iTunes and App Store juggernauts, claiming these popular virtual stores utilise protected technology for browsing, downloading, and transferring content.
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