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Meta Patent Application Describes 'Social Presence' Feature Inspired by EyeSight on Apple Vision Pro
Meta's latest patent application with the European Patent Office (EPO) that was previously filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is for advanced technology that could be inspired by the Apple Vision Pro. In its patent, Meta describes the ability to observe a user's facial expressions and modify the expressions on their avatar while ...
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Google Maps Patent Hints at a Multi-Car Navigation Feature, Enabling Easier Group Travel
According to a recent patent filing, Google Maps may be planning to bring enhanced functionality for users travelling in groups via a potential multi-car navigation feature. It is said to have access to the calendar schedule and messages of users to determine the travelling intentions of users. Alternatively, users can choose to send explicit reque...
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Apple Patent Application Describes Dual-Axis Hinge Mechanism That Could Arrive on Apple's Smartglasses
Apple's latest patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes the use of a redesigned component that could arrive on the company's purported smart glasses. A new hinge mechanism could debut on augmented reality (AR) glasses that appear similar to regular spectacles, and are eventually tipped to replace the iPho...
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Apple Wins Patent for Foldable Device Display With 'Self-Healing' Layer: How It Works
Apple has won a patent that would allow the company to launch a foldable phone with a self-healing display, according to the patent document published by the US patent and trademark office (USPTO). Apple mentions that the display could be used to reduce the damage from scratches or dents that are inevitable while using a foldable device.
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Apple Patent Application Describes Use of Perspiration Sensor on Apple Watch to Measure Sweat
Apple has applied for the patent of a new sensor for its Apple Watch that could allow it to track the sweat measurement of a user. On Thursday, a patent application from Apple was spotted at the US Patent and Trademark Office that mentioned embodiments for determining the perspiration metric of a user.
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Apple Watch's Newly Patented NFC Integration for Bands Could Instantly Match Colour Schemes, Open Apps: Report
Apple has reportedly been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for integrating an NFC module to the Apple Watch band's tip. This NFC module could reportedly interact with an NFC module attached on the Apple Watch's main body itself and instantly sync colour schemes, open relevant apps, and enable or disable features related to the...
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Apple's Foldable iPhone, iPad Could Protect Its Display From Drops, New Patent Suggests
Apple's foldable smartphones may be in the works. Upcoming foldable iPhone and iPad units with thin glass displays could automatically protect themselves from drops, a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated.
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Nissan Files for Web3 Patents, Indicates at Plans to Launch NFTs, Virtual Merch in Metaverse
Nissan is planning to launch an array of digital collectibles, that would be compatible in the metaverse ecosystem. The Japanese automaker has filed for patents in the US Patent and Trademark Office last week.
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Apple, Google Can Challenge US Patent-Review System, Court Rules
A US appeals court ruled on Monday, allowing Apple, Google, Cisco and others to challenge the US Patent and Trademark Office over a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity proceedings at a USPTO tribunal. Apple, Google, Cisco, Intel and Edwards Lifesciences sued the PTO in the California federal court in 2020 over the rule. They argued it u...
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Apple Secures Patent for Apple Watch With Built-in Camera, Unique Band System: Report
Apple has reportedly secured a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a smartwatch with a built-in camera and a band with a quick-release system.
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Apple Files Patent for Full Side-to-Side Glass Haptic Trackpad for Future MacBooks
Apple has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a prospective MacBook prototype with an all-glass trackpad. The patent covers a side-to-side trackpad with a force input/haptic output interface that eliminates the traditional cutout area for a committed trackpad present on current MacBooks.
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Apple's Third Generation Pencil May Feature Sensor to Copy Texture, Colour From Surfaces: Report
Apple has reportedly filed a patent application with US Patent and Trademark Office that corresponds to a sensor technology that could be used on the company's next generation Apple Pencil, which will allow it to detect and copy colour and texture of an object's surface. This data could also be shared with a laptop wirelessly and used on drawing so...
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Apple Watch With ECG Violates AliveCor Patents, Import Ban on Hold, Says US ITC
Apple's Apple Watches with an electrocardiogram (ECG) function infringe patents belonging to medical device maker AliveCor, the US International Trade Commission affirmed on Thursday. The ITC said imports of the infringing watches should be banned, but that it would not enforce a ban until appeals were finished in a separate dispute before the US P...
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Apple Working on New Keyboard With Dynamic Key Functions; Patent Suggests Keys Could Display Animation, Video
Apple could be developing a new keyboard for its MacBooks, a new patent published by the US Patent & Trademark Office has revealed. According to a report, Apple’s future keyboards would consist of keys made from aluminium. The keys could support multiple functions as they would be dynamically backlit by an array of underlying LEDs. The keys on th...
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Apple AirPods Could Adjust Audio if Hazard Detected, New Patent Suggests
Apple AirPods with a new safety feature may be in the works. AirPods may switch off the music or lower audio when hazards are detected nearby, a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated. As per the patent filing, AirPods will use the wearer's GPS data and activity to adjust or pause sound and provide al...
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Meta Patent Application Describes 'Social Presence' Feature Inspired by EyeSight on Apple Vision Pro
Meta's latest patent application with the European Patent Office (EPO) that was previously filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is for advanced technology that could be inspired by the Apple Vision Pro. In its patent, Meta describes the ability to observe a user's facial expressions and modify the expressions on their avatar while ...
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Google Maps Patent Hints at a Multi-Car Navigation Feature, Enabling Easier Group Travel
According to a recent patent filing, Google Maps may be planning to bring enhanced functionality for users travelling in groups via a potential multi-car navigation feature. It is said to have access to the calendar schedule and messages of users to determine the travelling intentions of users. Alternatively, users can choose to send explicit reque...
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Apple Patent Application Describes Dual-Axis Hinge Mechanism That Could Arrive on Apple's Smartglasses
Apple's latest patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes the use of a redesigned component that could arrive on the company's purported smart glasses. A new hinge mechanism could debut on augmented reality (AR) glasses that appear similar to regular spectacles, and are eventually tipped to replace the iPho...
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Apple Wins Patent for Foldable Device Display With 'Self-Healing' Layer: How It Works
Apple has won a patent that would allow the company to launch a foldable phone with a self-healing display, according to the patent document published by the US patent and trademark office (USPTO). Apple mentions that the display could be used to reduce the damage from scratches or dents that are inevitable while using a foldable device.
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Apple Patent Application Describes Use of Perspiration Sensor on Apple Watch to Measure Sweat
Apple has applied for the patent of a new sensor for its Apple Watch that could allow it to track the sweat measurement of a user. On Thursday, a patent application from Apple was spotted at the US Patent and Trademark Office that mentioned embodiments for determining the perspiration metric of a user.
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Apple Watch's Newly Patented NFC Integration for Bands Could Instantly Match Colour Schemes, Open Apps: Report
Apple has reportedly been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office for integrating an NFC module to the Apple Watch band's tip. This NFC module could reportedly interact with an NFC module attached on the Apple Watch's main body itself and instantly sync colour schemes, open relevant apps, and enable or disable features related to the...
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Apple's Foldable iPhone, iPad Could Protect Its Display From Drops, New Patent Suggests
Apple's foldable smartphones may be in the works. Upcoming foldable iPhone and iPad units with thin glass displays could automatically protect themselves from drops, a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated.
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Nissan Files for Web3 Patents, Indicates at Plans to Launch NFTs, Virtual Merch in Metaverse
Nissan is planning to launch an array of digital collectibles, that would be compatible in the metaverse ecosystem. The Japanese automaker has filed for patents in the US Patent and Trademark Office last week.
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Apple, Google Can Challenge US Patent-Review System, Court Rules
A US appeals court ruled on Monday, allowing Apple, Google, Cisco and others to challenge the US Patent and Trademark Office over a rule that reduced the number of patent-validity proceedings at a USPTO tribunal. Apple, Google, Cisco, Intel and Edwards Lifesciences sued the PTO in the California federal court in 2020 over the rule. They argued it u...
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Apple Secures Patent for Apple Watch With Built-in Camera, Unique Band System: Report
Apple has reportedly secured a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a smartwatch with a built-in camera and a band with a quick-release system.
-
Apple Files Patent for Full Side-to-Side Glass Haptic Trackpad for Future MacBooks
Apple has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a prospective MacBook prototype with an all-glass trackpad. The patent covers a side-to-side trackpad with a force input/haptic output interface that eliminates the traditional cutout area for a committed trackpad present on current MacBooks.
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Apple's Third Generation Pencil May Feature Sensor to Copy Texture, Colour From Surfaces: Report
Apple has reportedly filed a patent application with US Patent and Trademark Office that corresponds to a sensor technology that could be used on the company's next generation Apple Pencil, which will allow it to detect and copy colour and texture of an object's surface. This data could also be shared with a laptop wirelessly and used on drawing so...
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Apple Watch With ECG Violates AliveCor Patents, Import Ban on Hold, Says US ITC
Apple's Apple Watches with an electrocardiogram (ECG) function infringe patents belonging to medical device maker AliveCor, the US International Trade Commission affirmed on Thursday. The ITC said imports of the infringing watches should be banned, but that it would not enforce a ban until appeals were finished in a separate dispute before the US P...
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Apple Working on New Keyboard With Dynamic Key Functions; Patent Suggests Keys Could Display Animation, Video
Apple could be developing a new keyboard for its MacBooks, a new patent published by the US Patent & Trademark Office has revealed. According to a report, Apple’s future keyboards would consist of keys made from aluminium. The keys could support multiple functions as they would be dynamically backlit by an array of underlying LEDs. The keys on th...
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Apple AirPods Could Adjust Audio if Hazard Detected, New Patent Suggests
Apple AirPods with a new safety feature may be in the works. AirPods may switch off the music or lower audio when hazards are detected nearby, a patent application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has indicated. As per the patent filing, AirPods will use the wearer's GPS data and activity to adjust or pause sound and provide al...
