Apple patents cover authentication, type knowledge, javascript
A handful of Apple patents have appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office. Here’s a summary of each.
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Type of Article: MacTech Blog
Apple patent could given new meaning to ‘smarty-pants’
An Apple patent (number 20100151996) for a “smart garment” has appeared at the US Patent & Trademark Office and hints at clothing that could “talk” to an iPhone, iPad or iPod. The invention relates generally to performance monitoring. More particularly, methods and apparatus electronically pairing an authorized garment and a sensor that receives data from the garment are disclosed.
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Apple considering HD radio on its portable devices
A new Apple patent (number 20100150276) at the US Patent & Tradmark Office shows that the company may be planning HD radio features in upcoming iPhones, iPads and iPod. The patent is for digital radio tagging using an RF tuner accessory.
Read MoreiPad paves the way for new set of devices
The Mac isn’t going anywhere, but the launch of the iPad is paving the way for a new set of devices: tablets, which rise between the mobile experience of smartphones and the computing experience of laptops.
Read MoreSo what’s on Apple’s calendar for the rest of the year?
The new Mac mini debuted yesterday — and, quite impressively, I might add. The MacBook and MacBook Pro lines have been updated. The iPhone 4 has been unveiled. Safari has been revved to version 5 and iOS (the operating system formerly known as iPhone OS) has seen some big changes. So what else can we expect from Apple in the near future?
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