Google Buys Foxconn Patents For Head-Mounted Tech 38
An anonymous reader writes "Google has snapped up a parcel of patents from Hon Hai Precision Industry, the Taiwanese electronic manufacturer more commonly known as Foxconn, in a move seemingly designed to bolster its Glass headsets against potential competitors. In a statement obtained by The Wall Street Journal, Hon Hai described the patents sold to the Chocolate Factory as 'Head Mounted Technology' that can create virtual images 'superimposed on a real-world view.'"
Re:Against or because of? (Score:1, Insightful)
Google generally doesn't use it patents for attacking other companies, only for defence.
"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it."
Re:isn't there prior art (Score:4, Insightful)
It's a patent. Your point was ...?