I didn’t read the details posted above, but I’ve always wondered about electronic device interfaces. It’s probably agreed that among cellphones, Nokia has the most user friendly interface design for traditional button interfaces, but why can’t others do it?
I guess there are only so many ways to design user interface mapping because they are, after all, designed according to human’s common logic, therefore it’s hard to create something new, unless of course if alternative technology is available.
This then leads to copy right problem. However, from an user’s stand point, I don’t care about user interface copy rights. All I want is an interface that is user friendly. I sincerely wish that ALL companies can have good interface designs.
Perhaps instead of competing, the one with the most successful design should open itself for licensing. That’s my wish.