It is starting to look like
Elan Microelectronics patent infringement case against Apple might have
legs.
Elan claims that it invented the touch screen and Apple fan boys have
been rushing to the defence of Jobs Mob to shout 'patent troll' at the
outfit. However Elan has replied by releasing footage of the technology in
action. It shows off what Elan calls "eFinger Transparent Touchpad," which
appears to be running on top of the Android platform.
The multi-touch feature
zooms in and out, and we guess that Elan had this before Apple had the
iPhone. If this is the case then it looks like Elan is not depending on its
patent paperwork to go against Jobs' Mob. It will be in court with technology
that it invented before Apple got its act together. This will not look good for
Apple in court.
Have a look
here
and make up your own mind.