Interview Benedetto Vigna Nominee 2010 about inventions and patenting

In 2010 Benedetto Vigna was a finalist in the selection for the European Inventor Award. The Italian scientist working for the Switzerland-based company STMicroelectronics (ST), one of Europe's leading electronics and semiconductor manufacturers, invented a highly successful motion-control-sensor, heart of the Wii console from Japanese company Nintendo. It has sold over 67 million units worldwide and therewith Wii is the fastest-selling video-game system in history. Vigna made a ground-bracking invention and was nominated for the European Inventor Award 2010.
Listen to what the nominee says about the sustainable value of the EPO's Award

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Science & Technology

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• console
• playgame
• crisis
• patenting
• European invention