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Apple Invents an optical system with Microlens Array Projectors to advance time-of-flight sensing for Face ID, delivering more realistic AR/VR features+
Apple is considering the use of Horizontal Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (HCSEL) for Under Display Biometrics for Apple Watch, iPhone+
Apple invents a Small Form Factor Single Element based Periscope-Like Camera
Report updated 6:25 a.m. PST to include Glass Housing patent information
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Apple Invents Tamper-Resistant Indicators for Mac Cameras so that Hackers can't Film you in Secret
An Apple Patent Reveals more work on a Folded Camera Lens that will advance Zoom Capabilities for iPhones
Apple Invents a next-gen Scene Camera System for HMDs that includes a Two-Dimensional Array of Cameras
Apple invents a camera system for a Home's Front Door with facial recognition that communicates with a HomePod mini, Smart TV+
UPDATE #1 - 4:42 a.m.: A Second patent has been added with a clearer vision of the camera system working with an Apple TV. UPDATE #2 - 5 a.m. A third home camera patent has been added to the original report
Apple Invents a new method of detecting user ID and Presence to automatically awaken a Mac from Sleep Mode
Apple invents advancements for their TrueDepth camera to improve Face ID and 3D Mapping for iDevices, future MR Headset and Smartglasses
Apple patent describes a new Glass Ceramic area built into the camera area of iPhones and MacBook Pro that enhances sensor performance
Apple wins patent for integrating multiple cameras in flexible devices to assist users in capturing vastly superior panoramic photos
Apple has Won a Patent for a possible future Strobe Light Accessory for iPhone and more
An Apple Patent published today reveals the Secret of how they reduced the iPhone 13 Notch by 20%
Apple Patent Reveals a new Multi-Coil Voice Coil Motor Drive Architecture offering all-new Autofocus & more
Apple Invents Enhanced Depth Mapping using Visual Inertial Odometry for iPhone and/or a Table Top Device
Apple has been granted a 'Folded Camera' patent that could provide Future iPhones with superior Zoom Capabilities
Apple Patent Reveals an Improved Depth Mapping Scanning Engine for use in Future Devices
Apple wins a major Light Field Camera patent that will allow iPhone owners to use Gestures to capture scenes from different positions & more
Apple wins a Patent for an advanced Camera that could Capture 3D Content for Movies or Events in Real Time
Apple was Granted Two Patents today relating to Time-of-Flight based LiDAR coming to 2021 Pro iPhones
Apple Reveals an odd standalone camera patent figure in a patent about camera related self-mixing interferometry (SMI) sensors
Apple has won two camera patents covering light source modules with Adjustable Focus & Electronically Adjustable Optical Shutters
Apple Invents a 14-Pro Camera Stand & System for making 360º VR Panoramic Videos and Still Photography Creations
Apple Reveals a Deeper Look at their Future Photodetectors for Touch ID under or on the Display + other Applications
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