I am taking IEOR 190G because I am interested in learning more about technology, specifically about wireless mobile device patents. While my technical background is not as strong as some of my peers who are majoring in computer science or electrical engineering, I hope to learn more the infrastructure that allows consumers to use wireless devices, the different patents that grant companies such as Apple, Samsung, or Amazon competitive advantages over one another, and how litigation plays a role in giving companies inorganic advantages.
One of my goals for this class is to leverage my interest in business with the information I gain in IEOR 190G to gain a holistic perspective on wireless mobile devices, an industry that has defined consumer technology ever since the introduction of the iPhone in 2007.
I completely agree with you about how wireless mobile devices have revolutionized the industry. It seems as tablets keep getting smaller and phones keep getting bigger we might soon have one all encompassing product.
ReplyDeleteWhat are your thoughts on Apple's Mini iPad? Do you think it's a part of Apple's shift in strategy towards the single encompassing product or do you think it's just a way to make the iPad more affordable to consumers?
DeleteI really agree with you thst patent engineering has strong commercial and societal implications. We could probably benefit from the class not only from knowing how to write patents for our own innovation (if there's any, that is), but also understanding how notable companies in highly competitive industries profit from patents.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, highlighting the influence of the iPhone's release in 2007. It will be interesting to see what moves Apple will make with future iPhone products and how they will lower their pricing points in the future.
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