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Microsoft could create chatbots based on real people past or present, according to new patent
Microsoft has filed a new patent for developing an intelligent system that uses data generated by people to create chatbots of real or deceased people. It appears that the AI-powered chatbots will analyze voice data, electronic messages, social media posts, images, and other personal information to emulate people.
Microsoft gets two VR-related patents describing VR Mat and new input device
Two interesting Microsoft patents related to VR describe a VR Mat and a new input device for VR that could take the form of a stylus.
New portable speaker from Microsoft appears in new patent
A new Microsoft patent has just revealed a portable speaker that looks a lot like Google Home Mini or Amazon Echo Dot.
This patented mobile controller from Microsoft may bring console quality gaming to your phone
A new Microsoft patent suggests that the company may well release a new controller designed for the ground up for Project xCloud.
New Microsoft patent shows Xbox controller with haptic Braille output
Microsoft's Xbox division has a patent to design an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller that incorporates a panel on the back of the controller that houses a shifting Braille setup.
Microsoft announces extension of its Azure IP Advantage program to Azure-powered IoT devices
Microsoft is pushing for the adoption of Azure in the IoT segment by now offering innovators and startups a bit more value proposition with the expansion of Azure IP Advantage.
Microsoft patents reveal continued interest in bendable devices
Microsoft is continuing its development of a folding device, as can be seen in a recent patent, which shows off a mechanism that allows a single display to be folded shut by a hinge from inside the device.
Future Microsoft hardware could use smart fabrics, suggests new patent
According to a new Microsoft patent titled “Forming Touch Sensor on Fabric”, the company is apparently looking to use sensors to create smart fabrics that could be used on hand held devices, wearables, and more
Microsoft looks to improve voice recognition technology according to new “silent voice input” patent
A new Microsoft patent describes a “silent voice input” apparatus that could push voice recognition technology to the next level.
Latest Microsoft foldable device patent revelation shows locking hinges
A new Microsoft patent related to hinged devices has just been published today, and it shows an interesting locking system that could be used in a dual-screen mobile device.
Microsoft patent could allow VR users to "see part of the outside world"
A new patent revealed Microsoft’s continued interest in systems for changing the opacity of the lens of a VR headset.
New Microsoft patent shows Surface tablet with reflective display on its back
The patent describes a Surface Pro-like tablet with a light-emitting display on its back right above the tablet’s kickstand, and that display could work like the "Glance screen" feature found on old Lumia phones.
New radial interface for typing text using a game controller or gestures appears in new Microsoft patent
Microsoft is apparently working on a new a radial interface that would let consumers easily type characters on the Xbox One or Windows Mixed Reality using gamepad thumbsticks or various gestures.
Another Microsoft patent involving folding screens surfaces
Interestingly, the different drawings show a device with slightly larger screens compared to what we’ve seen in previous patents.
Microsoft's foldable Surface Phone could let you ink on its exterior cover
Two new Microsoft patents published yesterday reveal that the company's rumored Surface phone may let us ink on its exterior cover while it’s closed.
New Surface patent readies the PC tablet for a PoS future
Microsoft may be in the process of etching a slightly more definitive line around who and where its Surface devices are designed for use.
Microsoft is working on a fast charging solution for Surface devices
If a February 2017 patent holds up to be true, the age-old very battery life concern might eventually be a thing of the past in Surface devices.
New Microsoft patent envisions a dual-screen mobile device with a camera on each display
A new patent by Microsoft shows a device that works to improve three-way video calls through a dual-screen, dual-camera set up.