Ford Faces Patent Suit

[VoodooBoss]

This is interesting. Isn't SYNC a Microsoft product? Sounds like this company is fishing for a payout.

Let's hope this doesn't affect the release of TracKey.

http://www.manufacturing.net/News/2011/07/Automotive-Ford-Faces-Patent-Suit/?et_cid=1777715&et_rid=113324922&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.manufacturing.net%2fNews%2f2011%2f07%2fAutomotive-Ford-Faces-Patent-Suit%2f

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

If this affects TracKey, let's hope Ford continues to ignore the patent claims until we the consumers can get our hands on them

 

[Big Vito]

Fishing for a payout is exactly what it is

 

[FalconGuy1965]

Not all of the systems referenced are exclusive to Ford. The park assist for example.

 

[STIG302]

This could drag on for years or Ford settles to avoid litigation costs. If they do, hopefully it doesn't affect the technology available to consumers.

 

[jimprw]

This could drag on for years or Ford settles to avoid litigation costs.

Depends on the strength of the case and demands of course. But this is exactly right.