Apple's new patent allows Apple Pencil to be used independently or MacOS

Not long ago, foreign media exposed a feature Apple submitted on July 14, 2017. The patent for Apple Pencil related technology can be seen from the patent icon, the patent allows the Apple Pencil through the sensor locator in any Use on a flat surface, without the need to use the display on the content input can be completely rid of the shackles of the iPad screen.

It is reported that this patent has been published on January 18, 2018, the full name of "non-electronic surface for content creation electronic input device." From the picture point of view, this technology can be used with iMac or laptop screen overhead Sensor use.

As for the communication between this pen and the computer, it may not be unidirectional, so Apple can also add tactile feedback, LED indicator, or small screen for it. Of course, this technique is probably just a 'placeholder 'In the short term, we are unlikely to see a physical presence.