Apple’s innovative spirit might be taking a bold turn as revealed by the patent granted to the tech giant. Known for pushing the boundaries of technology, Apple seems to be exploring new ways to enhance the MacBook experience. The newly discovered patent hints at a revolutionary feature: MacBooks with rotating displays. This potential game-changer could redefine how users interact with their MacBooks, offering a more versatile and immersive computing experience.
Here’s a closer look at what this patent could mean for the future of MacBooks.
According to Patently Apple, the tech giant has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new feature set that could enhance future MacBooks. This patent describes potential designs for MacBooks that could include a rotatable and detachable display and integrated backside cameras.
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The patent outlines a MacBook with a base portion that houses an input component and a display portion that can be rotated and detached from the base. This display could feature an aperture and an internal volume. The display assembly may include backside camera and sensor modules, potentially featuring a LiDAR module among other sensors.
One figure in the patent, FIG. 2B, shows a MacBook with a backside camera. Various illustrations depict the camera either flush with or protruding from the back lid, similar to the rear cameras found on iPhones. Another figure, FIG. 5, suggests a multi-camera setup akin to the iPhone Pro.
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FIG. 3C in the patent depicts a camera with various sensor options, such as an infrared camera, time-of-flight camera, LiDAR module, or facial and object recognition sensors.
Additionally, the patent includes designs for an attachable and removable camera, as seen in FIGS. 7 and 9A. FIG. 8A shows a MacBook display with a base portion that can be connected to the display through a hinge assembly, while FIG. 9B illustrates the camera module being attachable to the front display if needed.
Originally filed in April 2022, this patent represents Apple’s innovative approach to enhancing MacBook functionality with camera and display features.
