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P3D Re: PHOTO-3D digest 2539


>>>> ****  Actually this isn't quite right... Patents ONLY protect the
specific
> implementation of an idea, NOT the idea itself. You cannot patent an
idea,
This really isn't true from my point of view, but I think it's a matter
of sematics.

Sorry, it is NOT semantics, ideas can NOT be patented. Imagine what would
happen if we were allowed to patent an idea? It would allow a few to
control every possible rendition, design and application of the device.

RM



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