LG's
WebOS, also known as
Open WebOS, HP WebOS, or
Palm WebOS, (stylized as
webOS) is a
Linux kernel-based multitask
operating system for
smart devices like TVs, and
smartwatches; and was formerly a
mobile operating system. Initially developed by Palm, which was acquired by
Hewlett-Packard, HP made the platform
open source, and it became
Open WebOS. The operating system was later sold to
LG Electronics. HP still had plenty of patents related to WebOS. In 2014, Qualcomm has announced that it has acquired technology patents from HP, which includes the WebOS patents.