Apple accuses Samsung of infringing on five patents on newer devices, including Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Specifically, Apple claims Samsung stole a "tap-from-search" technology that allows someone searching for a telephone number or address on the web to tap on the results to call the number or put the address into a map. In addition, Apple says Samsung copied "slide to unlock," which allows users to swipe the face of their smartphone to use it.
In a counterclaim, Samsung says Apple stole two of its ideas and used them for iPhones and iPads, including a wireless technology system that speeds up sending and receiving video.
Apple is demanding that Samsung pay an average of $33 for each of the 37 million Samsung devices running software allegedly conceived by Apple, and $40 per high-end device. The figure is well above other precedents, but Apple's legal team said it's fair compensation for the losses.
"I'll prove to you that is a gross, gross exaggeration, and an insult to your intelligence," Quinn told jurors.
Less than two years ago, a federal jury in the same courthouse found that Samsung was infringing on Apple patents. Samsung was ordered to pay about $900 million but is appealing and has been allowed to continue selling products using the technology.
Throughout three years of litigation, Samsung's global market share has grown. One of every three smartphones sold last year was a Samsung, now the market leader. Apple, with its typically higher priced iPhones, was second, with about 15% of the market.
The jury was selected on Monday from a pool of about 100 people, many of whom had opinions about the legal dispute centered in the Silicon Valley and work for companies affiliated with Samsung or Apple.
Two of the 10 jurors were excused Tuesday for health and financial reasons.
"I have eight of you left, and you are each precious," said Judge Lucy Koh, jokingly admonishing jurors to avoid bungee jumping and to eat health supplements.
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