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IPhone 8 new patent to make a big article on the back of the phone

Release time:

2016-12-15 11:22

Patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office show that Apple is preparing to build a new type of electronic device that incorporates a touch sensor structure.

Such devices are equipped with touch sensors in each part of the body, so the user's input mode will be greatly changed. In addition, with the help of touch sensors, physical keys such as volume control keys on the side of the fuselage will be replaced. At the same time, Apple can also develop a new UI, such as using sensors on the back of the fuselage to perform operations such as fast scrolling or page turning.

In fact, using the back of the fuselage is not a new concept. Sony's handheld PS Vita has a touchpad installed on the back. With the touchpad, users can switch viewing angles in many games or act as a racing gear shift lever in racing games.

In the field of smart phones, the development of the back of mobile phones is still very limited. I'm afraid that in addition to the LED lamp used for photographing, it is the rear fingerprint reader. In addition, some novel manufacturers have made the back of mobile phones into electronic ink screens or solar panels. If it is clear that the cancellation button of smart phones in the next two years and the full replacement of curved screens will become a new trend in the industry, the smooth back of mobile phones will provide enough room for innovation for various manufacturers. At the same time, the use of the back of the mobile phone will become an important focus of product differentiation of various manufacturers.

Of course, a simple patent does not mean that Apple's next-generation products will be adopted soon. After all, many patents have never really become a reality. However, given that Apple is good at proposing new and innovative solutions, it still makes sense to develop the back of the phone.

In essence, the development of the back function of the mobile phone is the same as Apple's 3D Touch. They all increase the level of interaction without affecting the core functions, and provide a new entrance for the future function improvement of the iPhone.

However, if you want to choose between the back touch function and the personalized protective case, which one would you choose?