The article ( and several of the comments here ) imply that part of the problem is the cheap test kits. Just curious, is there a "more expensive" test kit that gives better reliability? Or are all of the field test kits about the same and therefore the cops are choosing the cheapest one (i.e. $2/test )
One question, I understand that the Phillips bridge controller now won't talk to non-Phillips bulbs, but will the Phillips Hue bulbs still talk to non-Phillips controllers?
I know this is shocking, but there ARE other controllers out there...
They want to know what he did so they can do it and then take all the credit when its done some time next decade.
What he needs to do is write up the design spec for his system and then file for a USPTO patent on it. Then he can turn around and sue the University if they use his idea.
While I do agree with the problem, it would be nice if you would at least suggest a solution to the problem? How do we get law firms interested enough in going up against a large corporation if there isn't some reward for them?
Is this the same Lady Gaga manager that threatened Weird Al with copyright infringement if he released a parody song to "Born This Way"? If some, I somehow doubt his motives here.
There are some good passive systems to restrict use of wireless devices on your private property. A fine wire mesh installed in the walls (think metal screen door material) and then grounded properly. A Faraday cage if you will.
The active jammers they are talking about in the article don't necessarily stop at your property line and are something completely different in my opinion.
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
-- Ronald Reagan
Well... another way to interpret what he said might be in order...
I think he realized that YouTube made money (page hits = $$ ) off the Susan Boyle video as well and that in the future, he might find a way to monetize that by making YouTube (or something similar) pay him for that. But as it is now, he's glad to let YouTube promote his upcoming talent.
Well... once again... a worthless law suit has provided some free marketing. I didn't know SparkFun existed, but now that I do I've got some ordering to do. I found several things on their site I could use.
Cheap test kits
The article ( and several of the comments here ) imply that part of the problem is the cheap test kits. Just curious, is there a "more expensive" test kit that gives better reliability? Or are all of the field test kits about the same and therefore the cops are choosing the cheapest one (i.e. $2/test )
Congratulations everyone at TD.... that's the best news I've heard all week...
Re: Aaaaaand .. queue the lightbulb jokes
Q: How many Phillips executives does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: 2, but don't ask me how they get in there...
Other way around
One question, I understand that the Phillips bridge controller now won't talk to non-Phillips bulbs, but will the Phillips Hue bulbs still talk to non-Phillips controllers?
I know this is shocking, but there ARE other controllers out there...
AAAannnddd.... it's gone from eBaum's world...
Patented...
I'm sure PadMapper patented some of their idea and will return the favour on Craigslist by suing them back for infringement.
Re: Re:
What he needs to do is write up the design spec for his system and then file for a USPTO patent on it. Then he can turn around and sue the University if they use his idea.
Isn't that how it's supposed to work?
Jealous?
I think you're just jealous Mike...
You just need to figure out how to get the Slashdot guys to pay YOU every time someone visits their site.
And?
While I do agree with the problem, it would be nice if you would at least suggest a solution to the problem? How do we get law firms interested enough in going up against a large corporation if there isn't some reward for them?
Ummm..
Is this the same Lady Gaga manager that threatened Weird Al with copyright infringement if he released a parody song to "Born This Way"? If some, I somehow doubt his motives here.
haiku (so maybe Sony will understand)
My dearest Sony,
Obvious fail on this one,
Karma is a bitch...
*giggle*
Re: Private Property
There are some good passive systems to restrict use of wireless devices on your private property. A fine wire mesh installed in the walls (think metal screen door material) and then grounded properly. A Faraday cage if you will.
The active jammers they are talking about in the article don't necessarily stop at your property line and are something completely different in my opinion.
Re: Re: Tis the order of things...
It's only fair... the conservatives have Fox and the liberals have CNN...
Uh... wait...
Is it just me, or does the 2nd "again" and the 3rd one link to the same article?
copyright facts?
Weird... I thought copyright only applied to creative works? But "personal information" should fall under facts. Can you claim copyright to facts?
Reagan was right
Just guessing but...
I'm guessing that if this goes into law, Peter Mandelson is going to be "accused" of a lot of copyright violations. What do you bet?
wait...
Well... another way to interpret what he said might be in order...
I think he realized that YouTube made money (page hits = $$ ) off the Susan Boyle video as well and that in the future, he might find a way to monetize that by making YouTube (or something similar) pay him for that. But as it is now, he's glad to let YouTube promote his upcoming talent.
Well... once again... a worthless law suit has provided some free marketing. I didn't know SparkFun existed, but now that I do I've got some ordering to do. I found several things on their site I could use.
Re:
Prior Art:
http://bonzairob.wordpress.com/2008/01/16/hello-world/