the supposed headset augmented/virtual reality to be launched by Apple It has already been the subject of several rumors and leaks. There were, for example, registrations of trademarks with the name “Reality”, in addition to other indications. We now have a new patent that may have revealed a possible interesting product feature.
Registered with the European Patent Office, the intellectual property shows an application of the resource Continuity. As shown by Patently Applethe document describes how you could start writing text on an iPhone, iPad or Mac, then transfer it to the headset and continue editing there.
The patent also details how this process occurs. After leaving, for example, the iPhone for the headset, what you were doing is identified, as well as the device change, using sensors and cameras. Then the interface is transported to the AR/VR device and the iPhone screen can be turned off.
In the case of editing texts and documents, there are different possibilities through which text entry can be made. We have both gesture detection — a capability that the headset should have — finger movement, voice, among others. A virtual keyboard is described in the patent, which conjures up the idea of typing on “keys” displayed in augmented reality.
Another application of this patent, as the 9to5Macand the Handoff of songs to the HomePod, or other audio playback device. Thus, this process could be done only through gestures or even with the look, without the need to point the iPhone at the speaker. This possible application shows the potential that gestures in the headset should have.
Said intellectual property was registered under the number EP4136522 and is quite complex and can be explored for more specific details.