![]() ![]() The multiple differentiated input regions may be visually differentiated on the top member. The multiple differentiated input regions may correspond to keys of a keyboard. The keyless keyboard will provide multiple force touch areas ![]() However, touch sensitive input devices often have a flat, inflexible input surface that gives little or no tactile feedback to a user and may therefore be less desirable for many scenarios than traditional input devices.Īpple's invention covers a keyless keyboard with an input surface having multiple differentiated input regions. As a further drawback, the dedicated keys or buttons of traditional input devices are unable to adapt to different user needs and preferences.Īlternative input devices, such as touch-input devices, appear to offer some greater flexibility for input scenarios and customization than mechanical keyboards, mice, and similar input devices. However, traditional input devices lack the flexibility to accommodate expansive features offered by newer devices, operating systems, and software. The operation of each key or button may be tied to a particular function or command. Apple is going out of their way to provide a whole new experience closer to the feel of a physical keyboard.Īpple notes that traditional computing input devices, such as mice, keyboards, and trackpads, tend to operate using dedicated keys or buttons. Lenovo who brought a virtual keyboard notebook to market, as shown in our cover graphic, simply used a regular LCD display with no give for typing, making it more like a smartphone's virtual keyboard. The second display is designed to be flexible and in-tune with force sensors and a unique haptic board beneath the second display. The other major advancement in this project focuses on delivering realistic touch on this virtual keyboard. Apple also quickly mentions an interface with virtual "gaming inputs" as another possible option supported by this keyless keyboard. The second display could of course provide greater details such as colorful equalizer controls and much more. ![]() While the illustration is clear, it's limited. One such interface that is illustrated is one that will be able to control iTunes / Apple Music. In February, Patently Apple posted a patent report titled " Apple Granted a Patent for a Dual Display MacBook or Second Generation iPad Pro." Today we're first again in reporting that the US Patent & Trademark Office has published a patent application from Apple that greatly advances their keyless keyboard project in greater detail with patent figures illustrating multiple morphing interface options that are on the drawing board. ![]()
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