Apple filed patent application for anti-crumbs and liquid splash keyboard

In the past few months, we have seen some exciting patents proposed by Apple Inc., including the 'Kinect-style' gesture UI with additional peripherals, and the recent dual-screen device patent. However, the company submitted The new patent is a bit low-tech, but it solves the problem that most of us have at some point in time or at some point, namely the clutter on the keyboard.

The patent filed by Apple to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes the following: 'The input device includes mechanisms to prevent and/or reduce the entry of contaminants (such as dust, liquids, etc.), which may include films that block contaminants from entering. Or gap-like tools such as washers, such as brushes, wipers, or baffles around key caps. The patent continues to describe the method of forcing the discharge of contaminants; 'The bellows will force the gas out of the keycap and into the keyboard. Cavity in the substrate, etc.; and/or various active or passive mechanisms that drive the contaminants away from the keyboard blow out contaminants.

We are now living in a traditional desktop job that is rapidly being replaced by agile, mobile and remote jobs. Coffee shops and canteens are the most popular workplace choice for millennials. Apple's brand is built on quality and highly engineered Based on user experience, there is no doubt that Apple is investing in technology that keeps the keyboard from any contaminant damage.