COOOK 76,406 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Full article from https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/30/apple-imac-patent-design/ "Apple has filed a patent for a desktop computer that would integrate both its keyboard and screen into a single pane of bent glass. The company submitted an official patent for the design, titled Electronic Device with Glass Housing Member, on 1 May 2019, but the application was only published by the US Patent & Trademark Office last week on 23 January 2020." The redesigned iMac would see the keyboard and display area incorporated into the same continuous surface made from a sheet of transmissive material. The patent gives glass, plastic or ceramic as examples, but implies it would most likely be made from glass. This would be supported by a wedge-like structure behind the display that also functions as a container for the computer's processing unit and electrical components. The keyboard, touchpad and screen would all be built into the single pane of glass, however alternative designs show a device that would allow the keyboard to be detached. This sheet of glass could also be folded down its middle when not in use, to allow for easier storage or transportation. Whether the new design will be created or not is not known, as many patents are never realised. Nevertheless, the design is a good indication of what may be in store from the firm in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC 25,164 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Wow, that looks SO cool! It probably won’t happen for like another 10 years, but it’s still cool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindblown 6,746 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Sure it looks cool, but it'd be so annoying to use. When you have an iMac you don't want to be positioned directly in front of the screen like that. It's nice to use the keyboard that can be moved around. On top of that, the screen would now be stuck in one position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 99,200 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 This feels like just another patent they’ll never use like a million other they have If you see me posting like crazy, I'm either bored or procrastinating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woolfsmck 2,763 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 4 hours ago, COOOK said: Full article from https://www.dezeen.com/2020/01/30/apple-imac-patent-design/ "Apple has filed a patent for a desktop computer that would integrate both its keyboard and screen into a single pane of bent glass. The company submitted an official patent for the design, titled Electronic Device with Glass Housing Member, on 1 May 2019, but the application was only published by the US Patent & Trademark Office last week on 23 January 2020." The redesigned iMac would see the keyboard and display area incorporated into the same continuous surface made from a sheet of transmissive material. The patent gives glass, plastic or ceramic as examples, but implies it would most likely be made from glass. This would be supported by a wedge-like structure behind the display that also functions as a container for the computer's processing unit and electrical components. The keyboard, touchpad and screen would all be built into the single pane of glass, however alternative designs show a device that would allow the keyboard to be detached. This sheet of glass could also be folded down its middle when not in use, to allow for easier storage or transportation. Whether the new design will be created or not is not known, as many patents are never realised. Nevertheless, the design is a good indication of what may be in store from the firm in the future. Ape is guided by ancient aliens...👈 like a cat in a sil, I observe life, moving and still. My words give a clue,look inside to see whats true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina George 59,387 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Mindblown said: Sure it looks cool, but it'd be so annoying to use. When you have an iMac you don't want to be positioned directly in front of the screen like that. It's nice to use the keyboard that can be moved around. On top of that, the screen would now be stuck in one position. Pretty sure you’ll be able to use different keyboard tho.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 79,086 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 this seems more like a laptop than an iMac to me but it looks interesting, future technology will be so cool ugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURUSHITOVSKA 20,451 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 A lot of unused space. The iMac already looks cool enough ¿Qué currículum tiene ésta tarántula? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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