Apple files for patent on Smart Cover with embedded display

Apple files for patent on Smart Cover with embedded display Apple has some concepts up its sleeve to generate it's good Cover, well, smarter.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office today published a credit card applicatoin Apple filed just last year linked to a sensible Cover boasting a "thin flexible display" that "greatly enhances the overall functionality of thetablet device."

According in to the patent application, the duvet cover belly with a connector who will stick to somewhat easily . to draw in power. Once connected, the Smart Cover may comfortable with "present visual information" and deal with the equivalent touch technology seen in a slate's display. A single image in Apple's patent application, the retailer shows the Smart Cover displaying icons that users could meet up with through hitting them.

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Engadget, which had been first to uncover the patent application, posted a myriad of photos coming Designer Nexus 4 Case from a document, showing how a Smart Cover might work. Available as one case, Apple describes one way for folding it under theiPad and allowing users to manipulate on-screen video with touch controls regarding the cover. In another, the Smart Cover is organized below the iPad to have a dual-screen experience, like Nintendo's 3DS. Apple also presented one showing just how cover could double as an online keyboard.

Interestingly, Apple's Smart Cover won't lose its current functionality. The tonneau's would continue to be previously used to protect the iPad's screen and would definitely be flexible, allowing users to fold it and use it for a stand.

Microsoft in June announced specific to it pay for its upcoming Surface tablet. That cover, which can protect the tablet's screen, will be Wholesale nexus 4 case unfolded and used in the form of keyboard.

Whether Apple will launch its improved Smart Cover to compete against Microsoft's offering remains to wear. Apple, like other tech companies, files a slew of patent applications for things that, set up relevant patents are awarded, never cute Nexus 4 case launch.

CNET has contacted Apple for touch upon the patent application. We shall update this story while we have more information.