On May 4, 2020, as part of Unified's Open Covid Pledge efforts, Unified has announced a new PATROLL contest seeking prior art on at least Claim 1 of U.S. Patent 7,567,622. This former Panasonic patent is now owned by Swirlate IP, LLC, an NPE and IP Edge entity. The '622 patent generally relates to digital modulation and transmission errors in wireless communication systems (e.g. cellular radios).

The patent has been asserted against ResMed, Livongo Health, Corning Optical Communications, Badger Meter, and Continental Automotive. The accused products include ventilators (ResMed) and blood glucose monitors (Livongo Health).

As part of Unified's ongoing effort to protect and deter future frivolous assertions against critical healthcare products during the time of COVID-19, Unified is offering a $3,000 cash prize for the best prior art on this patent. The contest will expire on June 15, 2020. Please visit PATROLL for more information or to submit an entry for this contest.