Nikon has an agreement with Microsoft achieved for the use of a number of patents. This has the manufacturer needed for its Android products. Microsoft already has with many Android manufacturers a licentiedeal.
That the two companies in a statement published. Although not made clear to which patents exactly, it is stated that the patents are necessary for the Android-based products from Nikon. It is unclear what Nikon has to pay for the use of the patents, but it is known that Microsoft is a part of the sale amount per sold Android camera from Nikon.
Microsoft has many major Android manufacturers a licentiedeal closed. This ensures that these companies Android products can make without Microsoft being sued for patent infringement. So will Microsoft, among others, royalties from HTC, Samsung and LG. Allegedly ensure the numerous patentdeals sure that the company from Redmond earn more with the Android operating system than with its own Windows Phone OS.
Nikon announced in August with the Coolpix S800c is the first camera on the Android operating system. The patentdeal suggests that the manufacturer continues with the release of such products.
