HTC's New Multi-Touch UI

Looks like HTC is getting ready to turn the page on a new class of mobile device user interfaces - literally. According to this patent application, the new interface will let you navigate through your phone's menus like flipping pages in a book. You can even delete items by tearing out the page. Some images form the patent application are below.

Asimo Learns Karaoke

Looks like the latest all singing all dancing Asimo Robot from Honda will be able to do just that. According to this patent application, Asimo will be able to recognize a tune and sing its lyrics. Asimo will also be able to recognize the beat and dance along. An image from the patent application is below.

Honda Going After Ducati Hypermotard

Supermoto seems to be the sweet spot of this otherwise depressed motorcycle market. Just days after Ducati's launch of the new Hypermotard 796, this patent application reveals Honda's intention to go after the same target market. Images of this exciting new bike are below.

Ford and Mercedes Working Together on Fuel Cells

A patent application for a way to humidify a fuel stream for a hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle was recently published here. While the subject matter of the application is interesting, what is more interesting is the fact that it is jointly owned by both Daimler-Benz and Ford Global Technologies. The first page of the application is below.

Ducati's Radical New Motorcycle Frame

Ducati's newest sport bike may radically change how motorcycle frames are viewed in terms of motorcycle design. According to this patent application, Ducati has developed a motorcycle where the engine member replaces the bridging section of the frame. According to Ducati, this design dramatically decreases weight and increases aerodynamic performance. An image from the application is below.

Apple's "Aesthetically Pleasing" Universal Dock

Does the creativity at Cupertino know no bounds? According to this patent application, Apple has invented a docking station that uses memory foam. A picture from the application is below.

Yamaha's New V-Twin is a Quad!

Looks like Bombardier's Spyder is going to have some competition in the 3+ wheel street sport segment. According to this patent application, Yamaha has just developed a V-Twin Quat that looks amazing. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so below are three figues from the application. Enjoy!