The court ruled that Apple used Taction’s patented technology to power the haptic feedback in its iPhones and Apple Watches without permission. The ruling mentioned that Apple’s Taptic Engine, which creates tapping vibrations, infringed two Taction patents. A federal jury in California recently ordered Apple to pay more than $5.7 billion to a small tech firm named Taction Technology, CNBC reported.
This tiny motor inside iPhones and Apple Watches creates gentle vibrations and tactile clicks when users type on the keyboard, flip software switches, or press down on the screen. They claimed that Apple’s vibration systems violated two of its core patents covering advanced tactile sensation features. San Diego-based Taction Technology, which develops haptic hardware primarily for gaming headsets and headphones, filed the lawsuit back in 2021.
The case is centred on Apple’s “Taptic Engine”. it concluded that Apple did not act “willfully” Although the jury found Apple liable. “While we thank the jury for their consideration, we strongly disagree with today’s verdict and the damages awarded, which are entirely unsupported by the facts,” Apple said in a statement given to CNBC.
