The future of iPad accessories is bright with newly patented ‘smart magnets’

So often do we hear the word patent used in association with war, trial, court of law, infringement or attorneys of late that most people not fluent in legalese probably automatically switch off whenever seeing yet another article headlined by the infamous term. But don’t go anywhere, as patent, or better yet, patent application is today linked to a brighter future for iPad and iPad accessories. Apparently, following a concept envisioned by Sean S. Corbin and Andrew D. Lauder, Apple is planning to develop an intelligent magnetic attachment system to allow seamless connection of iPads and an assortment of futuristic accessories. Also, some that already exist. The innovation basically lies in the way these can be attached and detached, again and again, with little hassle or danger of any mechanism cracking up. Multiple potential uses are detailed, including for “static” cases, game controllers, keyboards and even more than one iPad. Specifically, these new magnets might be the answer of many Apple fanatics’ wet dreams in the not so distant future, as they’ll facilitate the coupling of two iPads together. You know, like a two-headed pad monster with all the combined power and functionality you can think of. As for accessories that don’t yet exist, but may crop up to take advantage of the patented magnetic system, a certain stylus holder caught my eye, plus a visionary ring that can control iPad’s Hall Effect sensors found on contemporary iPads for activation of software functions with a simple swipe. Don’t know about you, but I haven’t been so excited about a patent application since that Sapphire depiction last month. Come to think of it, this is actually much more exciting. Via [Apple Insider] Continue reading →

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