The transformation in technology and the similarity of some components used by Apple<\/a> for manufacturing iPads<\/a> and MacBooks have been fuelling research on technology to bridge the gap between an iPad and a MacBook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new keyboard design will go beyond just attaching a keyboard to an iPad and this could be an exciting product if it launches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple had previously dismissed the idea of convergence of an iPad to a Mac, with the emergence of new technologies in combination with the patent could have put the possibility in a fresh perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The patent is a fascinating glimpse into a possible future direction for Apple. The patent describes a base system with an electromechanical keyboard and a hinged coupler that can be attached to the iPad in multiple modes including laptop and reverse display mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the base position, multiple input devices could be attached to the iPad. These include a new keyboard, trackpad, and a touchscreen display. These are the input options available for the tablet computing device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magnetic connection and wireless charging Apple pencil. The configuration also provides for a second display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The opportunities with the new Apple patent are endless but whether it will eventually see the light of day is a whole another topic. It will be interesting to see how this product evolves if Apple is in fact involved in developing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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