Ever since the raise of Apple ’s touchscreen devices , it ’s seemed only a issue of time until a touchscreen MacBook go far . But those who funk at finger - asperse screens may not necessitate to worry — a newly uncovered patent suggest Apple is more concerned in revamping the bezel .
Patent number 8,654,524 describe a laptop computer that put up detector in both the area around the screen and the casing itself . These senors could be used to control subprogram of the laptop , and would be capable of recognising gestures such as squeeze play , or doubled - taps .
The patent of invention also describes the possibility of integrate proximity sensors , which could be used to describe specific computer peripheral , direct the exploiter towards which port is appropriate for them to be plugged into . That ’s a neat approximation — dummy - proof the auto for those not as familiar with calculation components ( and in all probability resign up some Apple Genius Bar space in the process ) .
As ever , a patent of invention filing does n’t have to suggest an in - the - piece of work intersection . But with Apple expected to introduce more iOS - corresponding features to Mac OSX as the geezerhood roll on , such an input signal system may do well to bridge the gap between touchscreen devices and a traditional laptop . [ USPTOviaThe Register ]
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