The external “buttons” could be used to indicate certain status information with the device, such as battery level or Wi-Fi connection strength. The buttons could also disappear by using invisible holes and backlighting to make them selectively visible, much like the indicator light for use of a FaceTime camera on a MacBook Pro.
But in addition to displays, the virtual buttons would also have either a proximity sensor or a capacitive touch sensor, or both, allowing users to control elements of the computer even while its lid is closed. Specifically mentioned in the application are traditional buttons for media playback, like play, pause, and volume increase and decrease.
Desigur ca acest brevet de inventie nu-si va gasi vreodata aplicarea intr-un produs lansat in oferta companiei insa e intereasant sa vedem ce isi mai imagineaza inginerii angajati de catre Apple.
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