Understanding RSS Patents And Meta Data
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Understanding RSS Patents and Metadata
Overview
Issues surrounding RSS patent applications and various aspects of metadata have sparked discussions about their broader implications. When companies patent obvious technical innovations, it can stifle progress by blocking others from advancement. So, how do patents function within the software industry?
The Role of Patents
The U.S. Patent System is often criticized as being complicated and dominated by large corporations. Some argue that it hampers innovation, particularly for smaller companies, by creating barriers. However, research shows that small businesses can leverage patents to their advantage. Companies with patents are four times more likely to go public, and those that recognize threats to their technology tend to perform better.
Experts advise small companies to develop a patent strategy at the outset. Patent databases can be explored online at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office through various search methods.
RSS Patents and Metadata Challenges
Apple's patent filings for RSS uses and metadata management sparked debate over their potential impact. One patent involves variable-length posts, allowing users to customize feed display and content storage. Another involves auto-discovery technology that automatically detects and presents XML feeds to users.
Apple’s broad patent claims on managing metadata and indices have raised concerns. If granted, they could restrict new entrants and affect existing players' search capabilities. Users, however, are unlikely to appreciate anything hindering their feed-reading experience.
Metadata Management
A patent abstract describes managing metadata from different software applications, captured and searchable despite file-type differences. Another patent discusses extracting metadata to create and store an additional set for database searching.
For index database management, a patent outlines storing and distributing an index database, allowing users immediate access without needing to index from scratch.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen if broad patent claims will succeed. Patent approval depends on precedence and the non-obviousness of the claims. These factors will be critical in determining the future of these applications and their impact on the industry.
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