In September 1993, a man named David Rothschild saw the future of sex: teledildonics (teledildonics), this word is used to describe sex toys can be connected to the Internet, allowing couples remote pleasure each other. Today, 22 years later, the most promising enterprises to take advantage of this technology seems to be a troll.
Earlier this year, patent 6368268 B1 (sometimes referred to as "remote sex patent") were transferred to the ownership of Tzu Technologies company. Within a month after the handover, the company filed 6 lawsuits against companies infringed on its patents, including Kickstarter, seems to be its only irregularities raise money for Frebble has launched the preparatory activities. Frebble is a children's toy, remotely through a vibration so that the children can "feel" a touch of family members or friends.
Tzu Technologies initiated litigation has been to a large extent the media ridicule, from the XBIZ adult industry trade site to the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) believe they are evil patent trolls. Whether or not he is unscrupulous, patent in hand, after all, and therefore may be biased by a court ruling, or it will be approved by the defendant's out-of-court settlement: in this process, the company may be better than sex products manufacturers gain from sales of higher profit windfall.
Remote sex is finally ready to explode
Early remote sex product has technical restrictions until after the birth of mass adoption of high-speed Internet, will have a very big market. However, even in the Internet age, there are no products on the market to provide a seamless and excellent experience.
Back in 1993, the whole thing seems more promising: the Chicago Tribune wrote excitedly technology can improve sex life, Rothschild also reveals the possibility of virtual sex, he told to the reader: "one day, your sex life will be forced to interrupt because there was no electricity. "Through early forms of Internet porn and the first wave of virtual reality the inspired Rothschild envisaged in the future," people to wear special clothing, helmets and gloves, and is connected to the phone line computers, remote behavior with tactile feedback. "
"Teledildonics" dates back to the birth of the term in the late 1970 of the 20th century, created by Ted Nelson. But it wasn't until the late 90, teledildonics products began to hit the market. Rothschild after the article was published in the sixth year, porn mogul Vivid Entertainment launched a "Cyber sex clothing", by mounting the sensor in the clothing vision of sexual pleasure. However, the Vivid acknowledges this costume to interact in a 3D environment, its limited number of sensors meant the stimulus it provides is not enough. Eventually, due to the FCC on its security concerns, the Cyber sex clothing has not been approved.
At about the same time, other companies have begun to explore sex toys can connect to the Internet. Although product positioning in different audiences, but they all suffered the same fate: people don't want to buy them.
Subsequently, enhanced sex toys be redefined by the Thrillhammer. Thrillhammer is above the gynecological examination Chair-like, this product sells for $ 2000 (Basic version), the highest price of up to $ 50000. But in 2005 the Dorkbot San Francisco high-tech exhibition, product presentation, its performance was disappointing, and image upload is slow. Ted Baker iPhone 6 plus cover
And now has the potential to usher in a new wave. Ubiquitous smart phones, as well as the increasingly relaxed attitude about sex may inject new vitality to teledildonics-with smart phones more and more into every aspect of our lives, sex toys are growing with our sex life, we may merge the two ways to enhance sex. But the manufacturers of these products may be legal proceedings drag on.
Patent trolls to stop our enjoyment
In 1998, that is, prior to the release of cybersex on Vivid costumes, three inventors--Warren j. Sandvick, Jim w. Hughes and David Alan Atkinson launched an undercover operation codenamed "using a digital computer network for interactive virtual sex-assisted control method and apparatus" patent application.
Applicant provides an overview of the two computers in one system, each can be connected to its own "sexual stimulation" equipment, computers were connected to each other by two devices, users can remote control their sexual stimulation. In 2002, was officially awarded three inventors patent 6368268 B1; five years later, transfer of ownership of a patent gives the inventor Sandvick HasSex founded the company.
For years, companies are interested in the field of teledildonics HasSex company received patent authorization; OhMiBod, We-Vibe, Vstroker and Shockspot in the development of their products before the cooperation with the patent holder. Ted Baker iPhone 6 Plus cases
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Of course companies chose to separate from the patent holder, a step forward, but they turned into a patent mystery. AEBN RealTouch developed a masturbation gloves, but spending too much in the patent litigation with HasSex, coupled with the rising costs of production, eventually quit the market in January 1, 2014.
Patent 6368268 B1 is now into the hands of Tzu Technologies, the latest round of litigation is likely to enable these budding sex toy enterprises face the same fate. Although some products may end up losing because of legal proceedings, but it is worth mentioning that this patent is about to expire. Once expired, the technology has become a fair game. Maybe then, we can truly revolutionary digital sex.
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