Apple Patent Hints At Touch Screen For More Than iPhone

Iria · May 12, 2007, 04:22 AM

Source: Information Week
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Apple has filed for a patent that indicates the company may be considering the use of a touch screen on other devices besides the iPhone, which is scheduled to ship next month.

The patent request, filed Thursday with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, shows blueprints for placing a touch-sensitive screen on the backside of a device for control purposes, leaving the front side for presenting information appropriate to the device, such as video.

The filing sparked speculation among tech bloggers that Apple could be considering the use of a touch screen on the iPod. Apple, which has a policy not to comment on future product plans, was not immediately available for comment.

May 12, 2007, 04:22 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 76	Apple Patent Hints At Touch Screen For More Than iPhone Source: Information Week _________ Apple has filed for a patent that indicates the company may be considering the use of a touch screen on other devices besides the iPhone, which is scheduled to ship next month. The patent request, filed Thursday with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, shows blueprints for placing a touch-sensitive screen on the backside of a device for control purposes, leaving the front side for presenting information appropriate to the device, such as video. The filing sparked speculation among tech bloggers that Apple could be considering the use of a touch screen on the iPod. Apple, which has a policy not to comment on future product plans, was not immediately available for comment.