アップルのSiri。
中国語、広東語対応を発表した時点で、中国の会社から特許侵害で訴えられた。
確かに、中国のソフト、ずいぶん前から存在しているようだ。
BBCより。
Apple suffers Siri patent case defeat in China
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-28226582
Apple has failed in its attempt to get a Chinese company’s voice-recognition patent ruled invalid.
The verdict threatens Apple’s ability to offer its voice-controlled virtual assistant, Siri, in the country.
Shanghai-based Zhizhen Network Technology has sought to block Apple from selling products with the app installed, saying it infringed its rights.
Apple said it would pursue an appeal with the Beijing Higher People’s Court.
“Apple believes deeply in protecting innovation, and we take intellectual property rights very seriously,” said a spokesman.
“Apple created Siri to provide customers with their own personal assistant by using their voice.
“Unfortunately, we were not aware of Zhizhen’s patent before we introduced Siri, and we do not believe we are using this patent.
“While a separate court considers this question, we remain open to reasonable discussions with Zhizhen.”•••
