New Scientist Technology Blog: Apple's latest DRM will restrict your wardrobe
They seem to consider this beyond the pale. The patent details a way of
"pairing a sensor and an authorised garment", such as "running shoes,
shirts or slacks". Companies like Nike could authorise their garments
by burying an RFID chip inside it. That chip is required to activate
the sensor. No longer will you be able to use the sensor you paid for
with any shoe of your choosing.
Apple's idea sounds mean-minded to me. What do you think?
The company has previous form, though. Last year they tried to patent a system that would prevent you from recharging a music player if you ever use it with unauthorised software.
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