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Startup Goes After Nintendo Over Patents

It claims the Wii uses stolen motion-sensing technology

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 20, 2008 5:50 PM CDT

(Newser) – A Maryland tech firm claims that Nintendo stole some of its technology for the popular Wii console, the Wall Street Journal reports. Hillcrest Laboratories filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission, alleging that Nintendo infringed on patents for motion-sensing technology. It wants to ban Wii consoles from being imported to the US, and a lawsuit is pending. Nintendo had no comment on the complaint.

Nintendo's Jeff Pawlik, middle with controller, throws a pitch as Nintendo's Steve Singer, right, tries batting on "The Bigs." (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)

Shigeru Miyamoto demonstrates Wii Music at a news conference. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)

Satoru Iwata, President and CEO of Nintendo Co. Ltd., speaks at a news conference where Nintendo unveiled an enhancement for its Wii Remote controller. (AP Photo/Ric Francis)

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