This could lead to something impressive. A recently-released patent, entitled “Electronic devices having keys with coherent fiber bundles,” indicates that Apple is currently researching keyboards with small displays on the keys that are capable of dynamically changing the label on each key. The patent was granted to Apple by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office […]
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Apple could one day use carbon fiber technology to strengthen its MacBook Pro displays, using the inserts to minimize damage to the screen from flexing the notebook’s top section, without adding any significant weight to the portable device, while also making it extremely thin. Given its nature of being designed for portability, notebooks like the […]
It’s a good day for patent stuff and that counts for something. According to AppleInsider, Apple is investigating techniques to increase the energy capacity of rechargeable lithium battery cells without increasing the size of the battery, allowing longer battery life in future devices. The proposed invention is detailed in a new patent application published by […]