Apple Virtual Arc-Shaped Keyboard Patent
One of the most recent Apple patents to come to light is one for a Virtual Keyboard in the shape of an Arc (Picture) which bears a resemblance to Microsoft's UMPC keyboard implementation (Picture).
The recent patent application offers more refinement to the earlier touch screen interface filings (Gallery).
The virtual keyboard is described as learning over time based on which keys are pressed more often and adjusting the sensitivity of those keys. "That likelihood is determined by the person's distance of touch from the closest key, as well as frequency of use."
Another patent that has received much attention recent is Apple's Integrated Sensing Display which was previously posted and discussed in January 2006.
The recent patent application offers more refinement to the earlier touch screen interface filings (Gallery).
The virtual keyboard is described as learning over time based on which keys are pressed more often and adjusting the sensitivity of those keys. "That likelihood is determined by the person's distance of touch from the closest key, as well as frequency of use."
Another patent that has received much attention recent is Apple's Integrated Sensing Display which was previously posted and discussed in January 2006.
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76 months ago
Wow, very cool - I wonder what applications this could be used for... It's kind of along the lines of the whole touch screen interface, but not necessarily.
Mind you, this could just be one of the patents Apple makes which we never see come to fruition as well... I'm still waiting for my color-changing iMac... ;)
Mind you, this could just be one of the patents Apple makes which we never see come to fruition as well... I'm still waiting for my color-changing iMac... ;)
76 months ago
Yeah - I agree. Idunno how this would really be useful. I wonder what Apple has up there sleeves.
76 months ago
As I posted last week about the thumb-arc keyboard, I don't think Apple stole MS's idea, nor vice versa. I just think great minds think alike sometimes.
It IS a clever idea for holding a tablet AND using it at the same time. It's the only thing that impressed me about the Origami stuff. I'm glad to see Apple is on board with it :)
The integrated sensing display sounds like yet another patent that Apple has no intention of turning into a real product. I'm skeptical about any real-world implementation of it working at all well--and more importantly, it would be hugely expensive (especially in low initial volumes) compared to a regular LCD+iSight. It doesn't sound like it offers enough to justify paying a lot more.
It IS a clever idea for holding a tablet AND using it at the same time. It's the only thing that impressed me about the Origami stuff. I'm glad to see Apple is on board with it :)
The integrated sensing display sounds like yet another patent that Apple has no intention of turning into a real product. I'm skeptical about any real-world implementation of it working at all well--and more importantly, it would be hugely expensive (especially in low initial volumes) compared to a regular LCD+iSight. It doesn't sound like it offers enough to justify paying a lot more.
76 months ago
Yeah - I'm not really sure what to make of this. The attached example diagram looks like something someone drew up on a napkin...
76 months ago
I can't help but think this is leading to a truly new iPod design, whether it be someting like Microsoft's Origami, or just a souped-up video iPod device. Then again, Apple could always just release a damn tablet ;)
76 months ago
Perhaps its a new style of keyboard for the completely redesigned Intel iBooks! :eek:
:p ;)
:p ;)
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