Avast ye mateys! Methinks a grand treasure, the Apple Vision Pro Pencil, be sailin' our way with a patent in tow!
2024-01-14
Arr matey! Methinks Apple be schemin' to create a mighty, colossal Apple Pencil, fit for the likes o' their mixed reality headset. Aye, 'tis a grand idea indeed, for a pirate's creativity knows no bounds!
Apple engineers are looking to the future of the mixed reality headset, according to a newly discovered patent. The patent shows what appears to be a giant Apple Pencil that could be used to write or draw in virtual space, as well as select and manipulate items in virtual or augmented reality. The handheld controller with a marker-shaped housing can be held like a pen, pencil, marker, wand, or tool. It can be used with a "head-mounted device" like the Vision Pro, as well as phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and other devices.One interesting feature of this implement is its ability to display a range of "brush heads" that are only visible in AR. For example, it could change from looking like a paintbrush to a spray can inside the Vision Pro headset. The device would measure movements through sensors built into the pencil itself.
While Apple has emphasized that users only need their fingers and hands to interact with the Vision Pro software environment, other patents suggest that additional input methods are being explored. However, it's important to note that these patent filings do not guarantee the development of an actual product.
Overall, the patent reveals Apple's continued focus on advancing the capabilities of its mixed reality headset and exploring new ways to enhance user interaction in virtual and augmented reality environments.