![]() The glyphs can appear to float due to individual light sources or displays that are positioned on or under each of the keycaps. When the keyboard is activated, however, glyphs for each of the keycaps can appear on the keys due to light emitted through the keycaps from beneath the top surfaces of the keycaps. ![]() The backlighting beneath the keyboard could intelligently illuminate each key to show different symbols and letters. The company imagines a keyboard where each key features perforations through the top and bottom layers. ![]() The keys themselves use labels that are pre-printed, meaning they are static and can’t be changed and are potentially prone to wear with long-term use.Īs spotted by Patently Apple, the patent published this week showcases Apple’s work to solve these issues. The company is apparently advancing existing keyboard backlighting technology such that future keyboards could show different symbols depending on context.Ĭurrently, Apple’s MacBook keyboards feature backlighting technology that exists simply to make the keys visible in dark environments. ![]() A new patent application published this week by the US Patent and Trademark Office highlights Apple’s efforts to expand MacBook keyboard technology. ![]()
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