As if doubts remain, after the clear warning signal that is the MagicTrackpad for more than one (including me), out * in the light of these new Apple patents while not as controversial as this other, give much food for thought.
The first suggests a possible MacBook with multi-IPS screen. Remember then that IPS is the acronym for "Alternate in the Plane ", which means in short the possibility of achieving a better picture viewing angles more complicated. However, that quality is a mere detail to the side that would be adding multitouch also Apple laptops.
Personally I find it strange the idea of \u200b\u200btouch screens on the MacBook, because their screens have a size similar to the IPAD and would also be an attractive alternative to the typical trackpad. However, the following patent if it took me by surprise.
In this picture, so you can see is a multi-screen iMac which also has a base whose joints are used to position the screen to another position. This would provide more convenience for the user to interact with computers using touch gestures.
But while interacting with the screen horizontally is more convenient than in the normal position, it remains more tiring to keep their arms "in the air" while intereactúa hands, let them supported the desktop while using the keyboard and mouse. In this regard, the patent suggests something: the iMac would have a primary OS (Mac OS, probably) that would be used with traditional peripheral before appointed, and a secondary OS (IOS, perhaps?) with which it interacts using multitouch. The interesting thing is that the patent quality names "Dual OS" to record the method of transition from one to another, taking the screen in normal orientation, the iMac will work with the primary OS, while the landscape mode by passing, running pass automatically with the OS side.
However, I find it more interesting, still seems impractical. And I mean that I can not imagine that someone might like to have separate functions on your computer. Even today, one can have a PC or a Mac with two or three operating systems and cause the machine to work with one or another. The downside is that you take the trouble to select an OS to perform certain tasks, and other OS to others. Why not do all in one? I think it would be ideal for the user to combine the desired features into one OS, not to have to walk by transitions (either by restarting the computer, or moving the monitor from one location to another).
On computers with several operating systems understand it, because they are from different companies and have diverse ecosystems so that you can not effect a merger case. But in the case of two sets of the same company why no? Perhaps the union would take too long and requires user feedback in order to do well. But the first attempt, if it were an iMac as well, should be integrated into Mac OS iOS. So it is not necessary to "change the mode n" to use a certain application, but that can be used whenever you want. That is like having a iPad within the Mac, how it can be Mac OS X in a PC with Windows 7 because of the virtual PC. After all, want to use an application iOS not mean we want to happen if or when interacting with the Mac via a touchscreen.
also, take this with caution: I'm just speculating, as the "secondary SO" might be something other IOs (though I am willing to bet that if you are not). And in any case, the existence of patents does not ensure that these machines come true one day.
* I am in charge, these patents were disclosed before the patent for the iPhone with the ability to recognize the user.
Via Engadget
[ UPDATE: in AppleWeblog inform us that the patent could be closer to reality than we think. I leave a quote of the article can read the whole thing here .]
"As already known, Sintek Photronic, a leading manufacturer of large touch panels, screens would be sent to Cupertino sample to be tested. Panels that would be designed to pre-production of a new iMac Touch.
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The capacitive screens and Sintek would be prepared to cope with the pace of production required by Apple. It is also rumored that the sensors of the screen, instead of standing at the top, would be integrated the crystal itself, ensuring panels much thinner and lighter that would maintain the viewing angles up to 178 range current iMac. "
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