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Samsung files trademark for its ‘Nonacell’ technology destined for its 108MP sensor

09 Feb

Back in December, a rumor went around that Samsung’s Galaxy S11+ smartphone will use a new 108-megapixel sensor with ‘Nonacell’ technology. Not much is known about the sensor still, but it seems the rumor holds a little more clout now that Samsung has officially trademarked the ‘Nonacell’ nomenclature.

As first discovered by Dutch technology site LetsGoDigital, Samsung has filed a trademark in the United Kingdom for the ‘Nonacell’ name. As addressed in our initial coverage, ‘nona’ is Latin for ‘nine.’ As such, it’s expected that Samsung’s ‘Nonacell’ technology will use a three-by-three color filter array to merge nine pixels into a single, larger one. If combined with the much-anticipated 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor, the ‘Nonacell’ technology would yield a 12MP still.

Plenty of details remain about the rumored S11+ smartphone from Samsung, but we shouldn’t have to wait much longer with the series expected to launch sometime this month.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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Apple paid $400 in an attempt to trademark the word ‘Slofies’

19 Sep

Last week Apple showed off the slow-mo video capabilities of the front-facing camera on its new iPhone 11 models through the use of ‘Slofies,’ a portmanteau for the words slow-mo and selfies.

At the time, the concept was presented as a humorous take on selfies — which itself is a shortened version of of the phrase self-portrait — but not much more. Turns out, that might not be the case, as Apple has applied for a U.S. trademark for ‘Slofie,’ which would give them the ability to limit how the word is used.

The ‘drawing’ used in the trademark filing to show the phrase attempting to be trademarked.

All of Apple’s iPhone 11 models feature a front-facing camera that can record up to 120 frames per second (fps). As detailed in its demonstration video, the result, when slowed down, is a humorous slow-motion clip that puts a — sometimes literal — spin on selfies.

According to the filing, Apple hopes to trademark selfies as the word pertains to ‘downloadable computer software for use in capturing and recording video.’ Apple says the intent of the filing is to ensure it ‘has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.’

As pointed out by The Verge, this likely ‘means this trademark seems to be more about preventing other companies from making slofie-branded camera apps than it is about limiting popular usage of this totally made-up word.’

According to the filing, Apple paid $ 400 for filing the trademark application.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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The PureView trademark is now owned by HMD Global

29 Aug

Nokia’s PureView moniker used to stand for innovation in mobile imaging and excellent smartphone camera performance. With their large sensors and Zeiss-designed lenses devices like the Nokia 808 PureView or the Lumia 1020 PureView were a step ahead of the competition at the time.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough to keep the Nokia smartphone division afloat and not too long after it was sold to Microsoft in 2013, smartphone production was ceased completely. Today the Nokia smartphone brand is owned by HMD Global and now it has emerged that the Finnish company has also secured the rights to use the PureView trademark.

More recently HMD Global has launched several Nokia phones with a retro twist, for example redesigns of the legendary Nokia 3310 and 8110 phones. So could we see an updated version of the 808 PureView or Lumia 1020 at some point in the nearer future?

A 2018 version of the 808 or 1020 would likely not come with one large sensor but could, according to some rumors, feature a circular multi-lens setup. IFA in Berlin, where we will likely see several new Nokia models, is around the corner. Hopefully there’ll be a PureView-branded model among the new offerings.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

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Yosemite Trademark Dispute Name Changes – The Final Straw

26 Apr

“The Scenic Village Gallery” formerly “The Ansel Adams Gallery”

Yosemite is a place that never ceases to amaze, often evoking a reflexive “Wow!” from my lips as I explore the national park. Indeed on my last visit that wow factor hit me again as snow fell in Yosemite Valley, but I was also wow’d in a way that could only make me facepalm in disgust and embarrassment. What could cause such a reaction? Seeing the recent name changes to much beloved landmarks that have swept across the park due to a heated trademark battle between the National Park Service and Delaware North. Curry Village is now Half Dome Village, Yosemite Lodge is now Yosemite Valley Lodge, The Ahwahnee is now the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, etc., but what pushed me over the edge on my visit was seeing the recent change to The Ansel Adams Gallery which is now The Scenic Village Gallery. The absurdity of changing the name of a Historical Landmark such as the Ahwahnee is in itself silly especially given the Historical Landmark placards still stand outside & inside the building, but to see tradition further trounced upon by changing The Ansel Adams Gallery to something as generic as “Scenic Village” was mind blowing. Below are some photos of the signs reflecting the name changes I took on my visit. I will say though they got the name right on some buildings that have yet to get much press attention…

The Ahwahnee National Historical Landmark Placard Outside the Majestic Yosemite Hotel

New Roadsigns in Yosemite Valley Resulting from the Delaware North Trademark Dispute

Yosemite Valley Lodge Sign

The Partially Covered Ahwahnee National Historical Landmark Placard Inside the Majestic Yosemite Hotel – Formerly the Ahwahnee Hotel

The Majestic Yosemite Hotel Bus Stop

Newly Named Yosemite Bathrooms - Delatrine Norths

Yosemite Bathrooms Now Aptly Named the Delatrine Norths

For more information on the Delaware North / National Park Service trademark battle read the following articles:

A private company trademarked the phrase ‘Yosemite National Park.’ Should the U.S. pay to get it back? – New York Times
Op-Ed: Yosemite Is Losing to Corporate Greed – Outside Magazine
No Longer the Ahwahnee: new names for Yosemite landmark sites – SFGate.com

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