Subject: Re: [linux-audio-dev] Buffering idea
From: rm (async_AT_cc.gatech.edu)
Date: Tue Jun 18 2002 - 19:57:24 EEST
On Tue, Jun 18, 2002 at 05:44:34PM +0100, nick.copeland_AT_ntlworld.com wrote:
> When was the patent submitted? Regarding whether you can still use
> caching, if you can prove prior implementation of a product or
> concept in any given patent, then case law should allow you to
> use it without being in direct infringment of that patent.
yeah but you also have to have a load of money if push comes to
litigation.
btw, the patent (5,811,706) was filed in '97.
i still like my idea better. i want to see if AI can be held liable.
:D
rob
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Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta Georgia, 30332
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