Forgent
Networks (formally known as VTEL) has posted a press release stating their
claim to JPEG and their intention to pursue licensing revenue from companies
who use it. They own United States patent 4,698,672 which covers the JPEG
compression standard, this patent was created by Compression Labs who
Forgent bought back in 1997. The press release specifically mentions digital
cameras as well as PDA's, web browsers, phones and scanners. It looks
as though Sony has already paid for the privilege...
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Forgent
Networks (formally known as VTEL) has posted a press release stating their
claim to JPEG and their intention to pursue licensing revenue from companies
who use it. They own United States patent 4,698,672 which covers the JPEG
compression standard, this patent was created by Compression Labs who
Forgent bought back in 1997. The press release specifically mentions digital
cameras as well as PDA's, web browsers, phones and scanners. It looks
as though Sony has already paid for the privilege...