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Apple wins a patent for a next-gen Laser Flash Camera Module based on Laser-Pumped Phosphor Light Sources for iPhone, MacBooks+

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Posted by on May 23, 2023 at 05:13 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Camera Related | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for an Optical-Fingerprint Detection System for iPhone that introduces a Temperature Compensation Method

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Posted by on April 25, 2023 at 05:54 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Biometrics & Health | | Comments (0)

Apple invents electronic diffusers for camera-based ambient light sensing, enhanced flash features & message display on various devices

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Posted by on April 20, 2023 at 05:25 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone | | Comments (0)

Apple to advance "Fall Detection" by introducing a new Fall Risk Assessment testing process users could take on Mobile Devices

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Posted by on April 17, 2023 at 09:24 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile | | Comments (0)

For Sports Fans & Developers, Apple has filed a patent covering Full Body Pose Estimation using Multiple Mobile Devices

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Posted by on April 03, 2023 at 04:07 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

For Sports Fans and Developers, Apple has filed a patent for Posture and Motion Monitoring using Mobile Devices

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Posted by on April 03, 2023 at 10:46 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a unique 3D Workspace for devices using Air Input Sensors that allow users to manipulate content on displays in new ways

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Posted by on March 16, 2023 at 07:14 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, In-Air Gesturing, Gestures, Eye-Tracking, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for Sharing Information across devices in a 'Linked Mode' that may or not be the foundation of 'Continuity'

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Posted by on March 07, 2023 at 05:45 AM in 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent reveals their work on new Health & Specialty Sensors for Apple Watch & Band, Smartglasses, AirPods, iDevices and more

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Posted by on March 04, 2023 at 09:43 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Audio, HomePod, AirPods, AirPods Max, Biometrics & Health, HMDs, Smartglasses +, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent relating to their Face ID Camera positioned under an iPhone Display making it Invisible to the user

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Posted by on February 28, 2023 at 06:33 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Display Technology | | Comments (0)

Apple Wins Two Patents covering Future Touch Sidewall Controls including one for a Foldable Device

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Posted by on February 14, 2023 at 05:49 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Displays - Flexible, Foldable & Scrollable, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Magneto-Inductive charging & communications system for underwater communication for divers, Navy Seal Operations+

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Posted by on January 21, 2023 at 09:26 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, 1B. Continuation Patents, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent reveals Intensity-Sensitive Off-Display Input Regions that are superior to a "Solid State" button system now being rumored

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Posted by on January 15, 2023 at 02:25 PM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple invents a Proactive & Reactive assisted Transcription app for FaceTime Calls on Apple Hardware including an MR Headset

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Posted by on December 24, 2022 at 08:26 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, HMDs, Smartglasses +, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for a next-gen Apple Watch Band & iPhone Case with a new Water Removal System to better Protect Device Sensors

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Posted by on November 13, 2022 at 08:59 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple Accessories, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

An Apple patent reveals a future Force Sensor System delivering advanced Health and Biometric features for Wearables, MacBook Trackpads+

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Posted by on November 03, 2022 at 05:44 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple has Won a Patent relating to the advancement of their 3D Depth Sensor Technology for Face ID

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Posted by on October 18, 2022 at 05:56 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Biometrics & Health, Camera Related | | Comments (0)

The new Reduced Apple Notch Design for iPhone 14 may be due to Apple's use of a new Patent-Pending Light Folded Projector

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Posted by on August 25, 2022 at 04:29 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Projection Related | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents an advanced Matte Finish Process for future iDevices and Macs using a Zirconia-Based Ceramic

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Posted by on August 11, 2022 at 04:11 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Materials, Processes | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a Patent that reveals possible Future Side-of-Device Input Surfaces for easy UI Scrolling and more

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Posted by on July 19, 2022 at 04:56 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | Comments (0)

Apple is considering the use of Horizontal Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (HCSEL) for Under Display Biometrics for Apple Watch, iPhone+

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Posted by on July 14, 2022 at 08:31 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Biometrics & Health, Camera Related, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile | | Comments (0)

Apple Won a Patent for a new Magnetic Fastener System for MacBooks and possible future Foldable Devices like an iPhone or iPad

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Posted by on July 05, 2022 at 05:54 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Apple Macs | | Comments (0)

Apple wins a patent for Killing the Notch and placing their TrueDepth camera system behind the Display so as to not interfere with content

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Posted by on April 05, 2022 at 05:19 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone | | Comments (0)

Apple has Invented a next-gen smart Stand-Alone Water Detector for Apple Watch & iPhones that could support Extreme Sporting

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Posted by on April 03, 2022 at 08:37 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Haptics, Sensors & Tactile | | Comments (0)

Apple Invents a Force Sensor Spring System designed for Future Foldable Devices like an iPhone or Hybrid iPad-MacBook

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Posted by on March 10, 2022 at 05:23 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPad , Apple iPhone, Displays - Flexible, Foldable & Scrollable | | Comments (0)

A Patent Pending Invention from Apple aims to provide a new level of Water Resistance to future versions of Apple Watch and iPhone

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Posted by on February 28, 2022 at 07:51 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables | | Comments (0)

Apple Files for a Patent covering a Water-Resistant Sensor Device for iPhone and Apple Watch

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Posted by on February 04, 2022 at 05:57 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Watch, Smart Bands &Wearables, Sensors, Chips & Haptics | | 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 patent describes a new Glass Ceramic area built into the camera area of iPhones and MacBook Pro that enhances sensor performance

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Posted by on November 25, 2021 at 03:59 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Apple Macs , Camera Related, Display Technology | | Comments (0)

Apple wins Patent revealing possible future all-glass iPhone that allows Imagery on both Front & Backsides, plus an all-Glass Mac Pro Tower +

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Posted by on November 17, 2021 at 05:44 PM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Materials, Processes | | Comments (0)

Apple Patent reveals a System of Optical Emitters under a Device Display that could be used with Face and Touch ID

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Posted by on September 16, 2021 at 05:24 AM in 1A. Patent Applications, Apple iPhone, Biometrics & Health, Display Technology | | Comments (0)

Apple won 88 Patents on Tuesday with one for an AR Ride-Hailing System that assists both drivers & passengers better ID each other

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Posted by on September 15, 2021 at 11:48 AM in 2. Granted Patents, Apple iPhone, Augmented, Virtual & Extended Reality, Software, OS, Services | | Comments (0)

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