Fujitsu iPAD
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The Fujitsu iPAD is a lightweight handheld device that was introduced by Fujitsu, in 2002. It runs Microsoft's CE.NET operating system. It supports 802.11b wireless LAN to connect wirelessly with other company infrastructure.[1] The device can support inventory management as well as credit card payments.[2] In January 2010, when Apple announced the Apple iPad, there was a naming controversy between the two devices.[3] Apple has since purchased the outstanding trademark rights from Fujitsu.[4] Some trademark analysts estimate that Apple paid Fujitsu over $4 million USD in exchange for the March 17, 2010 assignment of Fujitsu's iPad trademark rights to Apple. [5]
[edit] References
- ^ "Fujitsu IPad". http://www.currentdirections.com/hardware/fujitsu/ipad100.html. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
- ^ "POS Hardware: Fujitsu United States". http://www.fujitsu.com/us/services/retailing/technology/hardware/?navid=608. Retrieved 29 January 2010.
- ^ Tabuchi, Hiroko (January 28, 2010). "IPad? That’s So 2002, Fujitsu Says". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/29/technology/companies/29name.html. Retrieved 8 February 2010.
- ^ "Apple Buys Trademark". http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/26/that-was-easy-apple-buys-ipad-trademark-from-fujitsu/. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- ^ "Apple Avoids iPad Trademark Battle – Buying iPad Trademark from Fujitsu". Inside Trademarks. 28 March 2010. http://insidetrademarks.com/2010/03/28/apple-avoids-ipad-trademark-battle-buying-ipad-trademark-from-fujitsu. Retrieved 28 March 2010.
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