A patent application from Apple, filed in 2009 now revealed, aims to improve the user experience by "expelling air from the input device proximate the key when user selection is imminent." That's right -- your keyboard could blow on your fingertips as you blow my mind in the comments. Another solution in the patent would function like a vacuum to pull keys away when a proximity sensor detects that you're about to type, providing simulated feedback. If this concept takes off in the future, your next MacBook Air could really live up to its name.
Why? What happens to those typists that leave their fingers on the keys? It seems to me like this is both fantasy and completely unnecessary. Who needs a key to press itself after you have already made the effort to push it? It's like a mind reader that tells you what your thinking as you say your thoughts aloud...
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interesting
I don't really get, why it would be good to blow air against my fingers. Kind of pressing feedback?
That is ridiculous! I never new that the keyboard blew air at your fingers for more accuracy.
weird, It would probably keep your keyboard clean though
I'm a little confused by this. Guess if they really use it, I'll learn more.
would think a light or a vibration would be easier.
This is really interesting, Apple is really going far.
That's some of the stupidest shit I've ever read. It doesn't serve a purpose at all it's just a gimmick.
I bet hundreds of people will through away their old macbooks and upgrade just for a little air blown at their fingertips.
Why? What happens to those typists that leave their fingers on the keys? It seems to me like this is both fantasy and completely unnecessary. Who needs a key to press itself after you have already made the effort to push it? It's like a mind reader that tells you what your thinking as you say your thoughts aloud...
This is simply another Mac ploy to make money.
Hopefully it won't blow all the crap out of your keyboard into your face.
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