Onci! Apple applied for patents in 2008 knowing well not to infringe Aegis (referenced in NPR article) patents. Not until 2014 was Apple granted..Apple would not be granted without paying their dues$$!!
Crooked cellcontrol aka spyware-detected also got theirs handed to them cease-desist harassing Aegis customers.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND 11. Aegis provides industry-leading products that address distracted drivingdue to the use of electronic devices in vehicles
..notice thereof, be preliminarily and permanently enjoined from threatening orinitiating infringement litigation against Aegis or any of its customers, distributors, orsuppliers, or any prospective or present customers, distributors, or suppliers of Aegis
..AT&T, Sprint/Nextel, Verizon, the National Organization for Youth Safety (NOYS), Aegis Mobility, Cellcontrol, Assess2Communications, the National Safety Council (NSC), DRIVESMART VA, the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSA), ICONO Systems, and MobileLutions will exhibit