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Neither Apple nor SmartFlash have released statements on the decision. Smartflash appeal, a central question will be whether the Smartflash patents properly claim eligible subject matter under 35 U.S.C. Today’s decision likely ends the ongoing legal battle. The panel added that “SmartFlash’s patents were too ‘abstract’ and did not go far enough in describing an actual invention to warrant protection.” A trial judge vacated the damages shortly after the initial ruling in 2015, but this morning, a “unanimous three-judge appeals panel”, according to Reuters, said that the judge should have ruled the patents as invalid. CommentĪpple has been fighting the decision since it was rendered, stating in 2015 that “SmartFlash makes no products, has no employees, creates no jobs, has no US presence, and is exploiting our patent system to seek royalties for technology Apple invented.” This morning, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit threw out the two-year-old verdict.
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SmartFlash also tried to sue several smaller game developers such as Game Circus, Robot Entertainment, and KingIsle Entertainment – those suits were thrown out – as well as Google, Amazon, and Samsung, some of which are still pending. Although at the time of the trial, SmartFlash had no employees, products, or services to speak of, it was awarded $532.9 million of the $852 million in February of 2015 by a federal jury in SmartFlash’s home town of Tyler, Texas. To achieve peak performance figures 97RON+ fuel should be used, however, it remains perfectly safe to use everyday and for all uses on 95RON fuel.That didn’t stop SmartFlash, however, from aggressively attempting to squeeze money out of the idea.
#SMARTFLASH UPGRADE#
Important: In order to achieve and maintain performance and reliability, the m235 upgrade should be used in conjunction with the hardware listed below.
#SMARTFLASH ANDROID#
In addition, the SMARTflash app, which is available for Apple and Android users, also allows for easy future calibration updates and includes a handy VIN and calibration ID reader as standard. Increased power and torque (235ps / 350nm)Įnhanced audible exhaust output in Sport / Track modes M235 SMARTflash includes three calibrations, with unique functionality:
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#SMARTFLASH INSTALL#
The mTune SMARTflash app allows you to easily DIY install and update calibrations to your ECU using nothing more than our app, the supplied Bluetooth OBD interface and your Smartphone no laptop, no wires, no handsets, no problem! Working together with industry leading software and hardware teams has enabled the very latest technology available to be incorporated, taking mTune - and making it a whole lot smarter! Peak power is increased to 235PS, whilst torque is uplifted to 350Nm but, as can be seen from the power graphs, it's the substantial increase throughout the rev-range and the way the torque is delivered that transforms the driving experience. The mountune m235 power upgrade for the Mk8 Fiesta ST provides a substantial uplift in the performance from the ST's 1.5-litre 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine, safely raising power and torque output improving performance and drivability, whilst adding a host of functionality, unique to mountune.Īs with all mountune upgrades, it's had to pass our own stringent durability testing criteria, which included additional months of in-cylinder pressure monitoring to ensure engine robustness, whilst retaining all safety parameters, so you can have complete peace of mind that you're not just buying the best 'first stage' upgrade for your Fiesta ST, but also the most robust aftermarket calibration, too.