Apple patented touch technology for iMac

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    How would you make an iMac look like a multitouch tablet device? If you were Apple, then something like that. The future is here.



    The patent, found by Patently Apple , demonstrates Appleā€™s plans to combine their desktop and tablet lines. This explains how OS X and iOS can blend in harmoniously.

    Here's how it will work: a special sensor will determine what position the display is in: in vertical it will display the desktop mode, and when moving to horizontal, switch to tablet mode.

    It is not yet clear how this sensor will work: it may determine gravity along different axes, or a special rotation sensor will be attached to an adjustable suspension to determine the angle of rotation of the display.

    It is also known that the patent covers both desktop PCs and laptops.

    It is also unclear why Apple is patenting such technology - to simplify the lives of those who use their technology, or to make another candy, but one thing is certain - this is a great way to support OS X and allow the two operating systems of the company to coexist in harmony.

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