source: the Zhongguancun online web site
Apple is trying a science fiction keyboard design. Recently, the United States Patent Office has announced some new patent applications, which let us know some new trends of apple.
Apple wants users to feel each key before pressing the keyboard. The document entitled "input device and operation method" proposes to add an exhaust port under the key and prevent accidental input of sensors.
another design is called the air bag system, which moves the selected key by "detecting the user key to reverse the reverse movement." "Put the button back in place. The design concept is not driving the virtual keyboard because glass prevents the air from being pushed. However, this design is suitable for keypad tightly arranged micro keyboards, especially when you can't recognize different keys through your fingers. How small can the keyboard be? Think about the size of the iPhone keyboard. The creative design team includes Aleksandar Pance, Michael Sinclair and Brett Bilrey..