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New patent
applications have given indications on what Apple may offer in the future. Some
of the patents filed by the company included a new battery design, a new
feature on the camera and an advanced haptics system. The high-speed cables and
Mac mini will also feature some modifications according to some patents filed
by the company.
A new
battery design that offers different thickness was noted in one of the latest
patents filed by Apple. This will allow the company to offer slimmer devices
into the market. Earlier reports have given indications that the upcoming
iPhone 5 will be slimmer by 1.4 millimeters compared to the current version of
the device. This will be made possible by a slimmer battery, the use of in-cell
technology and a metal back.
It may be
possible for the camera covers of iOS devices to be used in selecting the
exposure level of images basing on another patent filed by the company. The
latest patent will allow Apple to prevent overexposure and underexposure of
images by adding a blowout prevention stage in processing images.
Reports had
earlier given indications that Apple will use a new haptic texture display on
the new iPad. The new feature will make use of electric stimulus to create the
textured feedback on the device. However following the release of the new iPad,
the display did not feature this supposed new display although Apple has
reportedly filed a new patent for an advanced haptics system.
The new
haptics system will allow the display of the Apple devices to warp an arrow, a
map, or button to make it come out and offer a 3D effect.
Tactile
feedback is also provided to users through actuations or a combination of
actuations that will be used by the haptic systems. According to reports, the latest invention of
Apple will feature stacked arrays that will create contoured screen surfaces. The
new haptic display will also be pressure sensitive which would be beneficial
for painting and drawing applications.
One patent
filing of Apple showed that the latest high speed cable of the company will
have the capability of transmitting data at high-speeds which would minimize insertion
loss. The cables will also be flexible enough to be twisted and bent without
being damaged. This latest patent also gives indications that the iPhone 5 may feature
a round-shaped dock connector.
It may be
possible for the camera covers of iOS devices to be used in selecting the
exposure level of images basing on another patent filed by the company. The
latest patent will allow Apple to prevent overexposure and underexposure of
images by adding a blowout prevention stage in processing images.
Another
patent filing of Apple showed that the latest high speed cable of the company
will have the capability of transmitting data in high-speed that minimizes
insertion loss and will be flexible enough to be twisted and bent without being
damaged. This latest patent also gives indications that the iPhone 5 will
feature a round-shaped dock connector.
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