Sony Ericsson intends to go where no other camera phone has gone before – under water! The company is working on a waterproof housing accessory that would protect the phone from moisture but at the same time has a clear window for the camera lens for clicking pictures. We have just one question, why would someone take his cellphone while taking a dip in the ocean/lake/pool? Nevertheless, Sony Ericsson probably thinks that people will do so.
And while we are talking about patents, how can we forget Motorola? The brand is thinking of reviving the rotator form-factor albeit with some tweaks. This time, the handset manufacturer has implemented a design mechanism that makes the handset fit to the contours of the user’s face when open, a la the Rizr Z8! Check out the pic and you will know what we mean. That’s all for this week’s edition of patents, we’ll get back to you with more next week!