Looks like everybody wants to sue everybody this week!!!
Sony finds its self on the wrong end of a lawsuit again, as Parallel Processing Corporation (PPC) is claiming that the "Cell" processor used in the PS3, is based off of their patent. PPC states that they filed the patent in 1991 for "synchronised parallel processing with shared memory", and that Sony broke that patent by developing the "Cell" processor. Not only does PPC demand money, but they also want "impounding and destruction" of all infringing units.
I find it a little odd that PPC is only going after Sony, when the "Cell" was a joint venture along with Toshiba and IBM. And I do find it hard to believe that all three of these huge companies 'missed' the patent boat, considering how much money was involved. But if Sony has to pay up for this infringement, the PS3 will become even less profitable.
Not good Sony.
Leap for the entire article. [Gamespot via Gizmodo]
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