{"id":630657,"date":"2010-01-14T09:42:52","date_gmt":"2010-01-14T14:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"Gizmodo-5448060"},"modified":"2010-01-14T09:42:52","modified_gmt":"2010-01-14T14:42:52","slug":"apple-patents-show-iphone-stylus-and-contextual-interfaces-apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.com\/index\/630657","title":{"rendered":"Apple Patents Show iPhone Stylus and Contextual Interfaces [Apple]"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>It’s iPhone 4 day! We’ve already seen rumors of a touch-sensitive case<\/a> and an iMac-inspired concept<\/a>. Now comes two actual patents filed by Apple that hint at stylus functionality and a customizable GUI.<\/p>\n

According to Apple Insider<\/a>, the first patent was filed in July 2008, and proposes a stylus outfitted with a conductive tip that would be compatible with the iPhone’s screen. It also includes the option of a powered stylus that could include sensors capable of measuring force and angle.<\/p>\n

It’s possible—probable, even—that this is just a defensive patent by Apple to prevent third parties from creating a comparable device for iPhone use. But with the imminent arrival of iPhone 4, it’s at least something to consider.<\/p>\n

The second patent, from July 2008, seems more likely to be actually implemented. It allows for different user interfaces based on one’s location—possibly similar to HTC’s Sense UI<\/a>—as well as offering optimized controls for when the phone is docked versus portable.<\/p>\n

Makes sense to me, and seems in line with Apple’s ease-of-use dictum. We’ll know soon enough either way. I’ve already got lots of ideas about my own Pre-Party mode, most of which are unprintable. [AppleInsider<\/a>]<\/p>\n



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