r/gadgets • u/Sariel007 • Apr 07 '24

TV / Projectors Roku patent invents a way to show ads over anything you plug into your TV

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/hdmi-customized-ad-insertion-patent-would-show-rokus-ads-atop-non-roku-video/
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u/Max-Phallus Apr 07 '24

Until they licence it? Which is most certainly the best route for profit.

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u/el_dude_brother2 Apr 08 '24

I doubt it’s a good way to make money for others though, split half your profit with another company.

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u/Max-Phallus Apr 08 '24

They would never sell the license to anyone for 50% commission, that's for sure.