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Apple invents a multipurpose Spatial Tracking device for an XR Headset that could write, draw & control games using optical occlusion detection

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Posted by on April 18, 2025 at 01:44 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Pencil , Devices, Components |

An Apple Pencil patent reveals future Adjustable features to advance writing & drawing by adding Magnetorheological Fluid to the tip & more

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Posted by on April 03, 2025 at 07:53 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil |

Apple has won a Patent relating to the use of a Future Apple Pencil that could be used to Manipulate Virtual Objects

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Posted by on February 25, 2025 at 07:56 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Pencil , HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + |

Apple has invented a Health related Dimension for a Future Apple Pencil that will provide a user with a 'Wellness Insights' Profile

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Posted by on February 06, 2025 at 07:34 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil , Biometrics & Health |

Apple won a Patent for integrating Interferometric Sensors and Extended Depth Of Focus Optics into Apple Pencil, smartglasses & more

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Posted by on January 28, 2025 at 07:32 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Pencil , HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses +, Sensors, Chips & Haptics |

Apple wins an Apple Pencil patent aimed for use with Vision Pro & other devices using a newly designed Specialized Sleeve component

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Posted by on July 02, 2024 at 06:22 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Pencil |

An Apple patent describes a possible future MacBook that integrates an Apple Pencil with a display that illuminates F-Key functionality

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Posted by on May 09, 2024 at 06:54 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple Macs , Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Major new Optical Apple Pencil Sensing System that will provide more functionality & work on a wide variety of devices

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Posted by on April 11, 2024 at 07:06 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil , Display Technology | | Comments (0)

Apple wins Patent for a new Ultra-Accurate Object Tracking System using Radar for MacBooks, Smart Glove, Smart Display & more

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Posted by on April 02, 2024 at 06:07 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Pencil , Wireless technologies, Satellite | | Comments (0)

A 4th Patent this Quarter focuses on a possible future Handheld Controller system with added Tracking Devices for HMDs, Macs+

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Posted by on March 25, 2024 at 09:40 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Macs , Apple Pencil , Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses +, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple invents advancements for Apple Pencil for use with Vision Pro & other devices using a new Specialized Sleeve Component

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Posted by on February 22, 2024 at 08:39 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil , HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + | | Comments (0)

Apple has won their second patent for a possible future MacBook that integrates an Apple Pencil that also replaces F-Keys

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Posted by on February 06, 2024 at 06:23 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Macs , Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for an Apple Pencil with motion tracking to work with Apple Vision Pro to assist users peer around 3D objects in games +

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Posted by on January 30, 2024 at 06:13 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Pencil , HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Next-Gen Apple Pencil that could work on an iPhone, on non-touch surfaces and with AR/VR/MR Applications

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Posted by on January 04, 2024 at 06:11 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

Apple patent reveals Apple Pencil could gain an Acoustic Resonator that will allow it to be found via the 'Find My' App

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Posted by on May 25, 2023 at 04:52 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

This week Apple was granted 40 patents covering a Future Apple Pencil that could draw and write on a pad of paper, a wall and more+

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Posted by on March 28, 2023 at 10:46 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

A new Apple patent focuses on Gaze Controls & using a Future Apple Pencil as a VR Game controller and more

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Posted by on February 09, 2023 at 06:35 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil , HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + | | Comments (0)

Apple files an Apple Pencil patent describing possible future sensors that could add sliding and squeezing gesture commands

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Posted by on April 06, 2022 at 10:01 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents Mixed Reality Smart Gloves Designed to provide VR Gamers with Heightened Sensory Experiences

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Posted by on March 31, 2022 at 10:24 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Pencil , Biometrics & Health, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile | | Comments (0)

Apple has won a patent for a MacBook that integrates an Apple Pencil that provides mouse and F-Key Functionality

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Posted by on March 15, 2022 at 05:19 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple Macs , Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

A new Apple Patent Points to Apple's Health App coming to iPad with the addition of a 'Scratchpad' Segment for Apple Pencil

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Posted by on February 20, 2022 at 09:15 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for Apple Watch & MacBook redesigns that replace metal cases with ones of Glass

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Posted by on February 01, 2022 at 07:04 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Apple Pencil , Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple has invented a new Two-Prong Temperature Sensing System that will be able to keep future Apple Devices Cooler

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Posted by on January 28, 2022 at 12:54 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Accessories, Apple Pencil , Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Two Patents published today Extensively Cover the Apple Pencil 'Scribble' feature with a new "Search Word" feature & more

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Posted by on November 11, 2021 at 05:48 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

Apple reveals more work on an Apple Pencil that could work on a future iPhone, Mac or Touchpad for drawing and writing at the same time

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Posted by on April 11, 2021 at 01:57 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

Apple wins an Apple Pencil patent about exchangeable tips and ends to Expand Functionality + adds in-air Gesture Functionality

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Posted by on February 16, 2021 at 05:45 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

A Future Version of Apple Pencil with a 3-Camera System could be used to map-out 3D-Environments for Next-Gen Glasses & more

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Posted by on October 22, 2020 at 08:29 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil , HMDs, Apple Vision Pro, Smartglasses + | | Comments (0)

Apple Pencil may one day include an Advanced Color Sensor System allowing Artists to Match Colors from a Palette or Real-World Objects

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Posted by on July 16, 2020 at 08:55 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple Pencil | | Comments (0)

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