1. GNMS
Patent Liability
Eric Ellett
Daniel Grum
Larry Price
Jason Rice

2. Abstract
The GNMS (GNMS's Not Microsoft Surface) Touch Surface is a multi-touch enabled table designed specifically for touch-based gaming. The surface utilizes Frustrated Total Internal Reflection [FTIR] technology to create an engrossing computing experience for a fraction of the cost of similar products.

3. Block Diagram

4. Potential Patents Infringed Upon
Multi-User Touch Screen
Patent No.: US 8,022,941
Assignee: Disney Enterprises
IR Remote Control System
Patent No.: US 4,425,647
Assignee : Zenith Radio Corporation
Control Method of cooling fan, and information processing device
Patent No.: US 6,587,337
Assignee : Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

5. Multi-User Touch Screen
Patent No.: US 8,022,941
Filed: Oct. 12, 2006
Date of Patent: Sep. 20, 2011
Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Abstract of Abstract: A slab of transparent material that uses FTIR to illuminate the contact point between the slab and the finger. This then can be detected by camera to determine both position and pressure of the touch.
Possible Infringement
Type: Literal
Use the same exact method of touch detection.
Solution
License function

6. IR Remote Control System
Patent No.: US 4,425,647
Filed: May 17, 1982
Date of Patent: Jan. 10, 1984
Assignee: Zenith Radio Co.
Abstract of Abstract: A remote control system for a television receiver including a transmitter and receiver. The transmitter sends a single word multibit code identifying the selected function of the television receiver.
Possible Infringement
Type: Doctorine of Equivalents
Projector controlled in a similar way by somewhat similar means.
May infringe on new universal remote patents.

7. Control Method of a Cooling Fan
Patent No.: US 6,587,337
Filed: Oct. 25, 2001
Date of Patent: Jul , 2003
Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Abstract of Abstract: A voltage supplied cooling fan is adjusted by microcontroller in accordance with a temperature measure near a central processing unit. References table of temperatures and supply voltages and adjusts fan speed accordingly.
Possible Infringement
Type: Doctorine of Equivalents
Cooling fans controlled in similar manner
Solution
Check with lawyer first

8. Fan Driving Patent No.: US 6,806,673 Filed: Jul. 1, 2003
Date of Patent: Oct. 19, 2004
Assignee: Datech Technology Co.
Abstract of Abstract: A fan driving circuit using a pulse width modulation input signal.The signal generator generates a control signal for controlling ON/OFF of the power.
Possible Infringement
Type: Literal
Cooling (all) fans controlled in similar manner
Solution
Fight

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