Patent shows Microsoft was working on touch-less input
A patent has been published that shows Microsoft was working on touchless input technology.
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Microsoft patents suggest HoloLens v 2.0 will have a better field of view
In the latest HoloLens saga, a patent suggests that HoloLens v 2.0 will have a better field of view.
Patent shows Microsoft is looking to innovate USB C by making the port thinner
Microsoft is always looking to innovate on its own products, but a new patent shows that the company is also looking to change up the key USBC connection.
Microsoft files patent for a solar-powered Surface Pen
In a patent published yesterday, Microsoft described a “Stylus with light energy harvesting” that would use the light emitted from the touch screen of a tablet for all of its energy needs.
New "Surface Phone" patents reveal hinge gestures, image-correcting layer for the curved displays
Two new Andromeda-related patents have been published today, and they reveal some interesting innovations that Microsoft has developed to make a foldable device something you’d like to use every day.
Microsoft will now let its partners keep key patents for co-created new technologies
The initiative is based on a set of principles and is designed to give customers "clarity and confidence" when working with Microsoft on new technologies.
Two new Microsoft patents reveal locking mechanism, detachable hinge for foldable mobile device
Two new patents that seem to be related to Microsoft's rumored "Surface phone" have been published this week, and one of them could gives “2-in-1 device” a whole new meaning.
Microsoft patent reveals a Surface Pen with haptic feedback features
The Microsoft patent for "Haptic Stylus" shows the company is considering using electromagnets in the tip of the Surface Pen to create haptic feedback.
Patent suggests Surface Pen could be getting its own version of a mouse scroll wheel
A recently uncovered patent suggests Surface Pen could be getting its version of a mouse scroll wheel
New patent provides clues to Windows 10 Cloud Clipboard features
It’s been quite some time now since Microsoft publicly discussed the new Cloud Clipboard feature, but a recently published patent seems to reveal more about all the use cases Microsoft has in mind.
Another Microsoft patent points to a dual-screen "Surface Phone," this one deals with haptics
This new patent describes how aa haptic element integrated into the connecting part of a foldable mobile device could transmit the haptic effect between the two portions of the device.
Another Surface Phone patent "surfaces," shows off unique hinge design
The new patent titled describes a hinge mechanism that allows a dual-display device to free stop in any position through the 360-degree rotation.
New patent shows Microsoft Edge could automatically switch to private mode on certain websites
In a new patent, Microsoft is looking to help a user automatically switch a web browser to private mode when navigating certain websites.
Native American Tribe trolls Microsoft and Amazon with new patent suit
A Native American tribe is suing Amazon.com and Microsoft in a Virgina federal court for infringing on a set of supercomputer patents
Microsoft patent seeks to build fingerprint scanner into screen display
Microsoft has just received a patent for an under-display fingerprint sensor technology, but it remains to be seen if this technology will ever be applied to an upcoming product.
Microsoft could be working on a USB-C Surface connector
Microsoft has just received a patent for a new USB-C connector which could be used in future Surface devices.
Microsoft patent for hinged mobile device revealed
The company has just received a new patent for a "Hinged Device" which was initially filed in November 2016.
Microsoft patents Windows 10 "kill switch" technology to deter piracy
On April 4, a patent was approved for Windows 10 to allow activation of their anti-piracy feature.
New Microsoft patent hints at "smart glasses" to help you stay healthy
A patent for Microsoft was granted this week for 'smart glasses' encouraging better health choices and keeping the wearer informed of nutritional concerns.
Casio to use Microsoft technologies in smartwatches with new patent licensing deal
Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Casio that includes "broad coverage for smartwatch technologies," which sounds quite surprising considering that Microsoft never introduced a proper smartwatch in recent years.