New patent hints at 3D future for Apple
Apple reportedly built "Hyper Reality" displays in the lab as far back as 1995
by Nick SpenceA newly discovered patent application filed by Apple hints at a 3D future for the company, with the potential to track the location of a user and adjust a 3D display according to their position.
According to the patent filed with the US Patent & Trademark Office the would-be device offers: "An electronic device for providing a display that changes based on the user`s perspective is provided. The electronic device may include a sensing mechanism operative to detect the user`s position relative a display of the electronic device."
MacRumors.com reports the so-called head-tracking technology appears to have sparked interest from Apple, despite being around in one form or another for many years.
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