Patents

Apple grants patent for ‘hover detection’ on its various devices

Apple has been granted a patent for “hover detection on a touch sensor panel" in iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, and…

11 months ago

Apple patent filing hints at under-display Face ID for iPhones, iPads

Apple has filed for a patent that involves moving Face ID components under the display of an iPhone and iPad.

11 months ago

Apple wants Siri to be able to identify a specific voice in a crowd

Apple wants Siri to be able to identify a specific voice in a crowd as evidenced by a newly granted…

11 months ago

Future Apple Watches may perform certain tasks depending on which watch band is attached

Apple has been granted a patent for providing bands for the Apple Watch that can be used for specific functions.

11 months ago

Apple looks into detachable headband ID system for the AirPods Max

Apple has been granted a patent for “headband identification for a headband system” — that system being the AirPods Max.

11 months ago

Apple patent involves making its devices more spill-proof

Apple has been granted a patent for “liquid detection and corrosion mitigation.” The goal is to make its devices more…

11 months ago

Apple wants to bring ‘Find My’ capabilities to the Apple Pencil

Apple has been granted a patent (number 20230161545) with the object of bring “Find My” capabilities to the Apple Pencil.

11 months ago

Apple wants its Home app to be able to determine your location, suggest a corresponding accessory device

Apple wants its Home app to be able to determine a location of a user and suggest a corresponding accessory…

11 months ago

Apple patent involves creating a virtual reality space using various devices including a ‘RealityPro’

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11657559 B2) for a “communication system and method for providing a virtual…

11 months ago

Apple patent involves ‘location-based device automation’ with HomeKit

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11658841 B2) for “location-based device automation.” It involves the company’s HomeKit.

11 months ago