Top Inventions: Tech, Software

Here is a select group of inventions from 2010 and 2009 in this field with brief descriptions. A list of U.S. Patent Attorneys who practice this field are listed below.

Square ( A payment platform that allows users to swipe/accept credit cards with their iPhone, iPad or Android at any location. The actual swiping device is free with 2.75% of each transaction being charged. Co - founded by Twitter Chairman, Jack Dorsey. )

Flipboard ( An application for Apple's iPad that collects data from all of your social networking platforms and favorite sites; displaying them in a magazine like format. This allows you access to all your favorite spots in a unique way. Apple's 2010 App of the year for the iPad. )

Electric Eye ( A microchip developed by MIT that uses as an implant for people with retinitis pigmentosa or age-related macular degeneration. The person will wear a pair of glasses (with the implant) that will transmit images with the use of a camera. This invention, although groundbreaking, does not restore full eyesight. But partial eyesight recovery can help individuals with these two causes of blindness live more independently. )

Teleportation ( A discovery of University of Maryland's Joint Quantum Institute; this invention involves moving atoms from one location to another without moving through a physical medium. This has been groundbreaking in helping computers security and speed. ) Relevant Article

Smart Thermostat ( A device that can communicate to you how much gas or electricity your house is using. The EnergyHub Dashboard will let users know how much energy each appliance or furnace is using, as well is what that amount of energy is costing you. The purpose is clear; reduce energy consumption and energy costs. )

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Select Tech & Software Patent Attorneys

Aeon Law - High Technology

Kuesy & Associates - Areas include Computer & Internet Technology and Software

Harness Dickey Intellectual Property Firm - Electrical & Computer

Silicon Valley Patent Attorney - Various Technological Fields

Some of these attorneys may practice other specific areas other than software, tech, computers, etc.