Remember that Apple 3D viewing patent that was uncovered last month? Here’s how it could work.
Software Advice sent us this video that shows just how the technology could help doctors.
They might have a point. Apple has been keen to promote iPhone apps aimed at medical professionals so if this technology were to come to market doctors could well be a target market. They write:
“In an industry that relies heavily on charts and graphical information, we think Apple’s head-tracking technology would be welcomed by physicians. It could be used to view X-rays, CAT scans, MRI scans, anatomical diagrams and more. For example, a neurologist could review an MRI scan of the brain by turning their head or using hand gestures.”
Does this technology excite you? I can’t see myself using it very often but for gamers, architects, 3D designers and doctors it could well be just the ticket. We just have to hope Apple releases it now…
No patent excites me. Period! On the contrary, it makes me puke! This is how you slow down progress and make the most litigious company richer and even more litigious. I’m sure Apple has a lot of USPTO employees on their payroll as they grant outrageous patents to them – things that people have been doing for years and this is not the first or last example of how flawed the patent system is!
I’ve applied for a trademark sometime ago and they denied it (even though they kept the money) and as a proof they provided me a printout of MSN.com search results. So, this is the type of quality of brain material that decides who gets something granted or who gets denied.