[pwfletcher]

I know that it is likely intended for use on smaller devices like remotes, but the new Apple Squeeze Metal Patent could turn the entire TV into a giant user interface ...

Apple Squeeze Metal Patent


Now, to just figure out what to use it for besides one big power button ... would make for a sleek looking all metal remote for Apple's upcoming 4k tv

 

[PingJintao]

How is that any different than the capacitance touch controls they have now? Sounds like the same thing.

 

[pwfletcher]



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Originally Posted by PingJintao  /t/1466543/entire-tv-as-one-big-user-interface#post_23161204


How is that any different than the capacitance touch controls they have now? Sounds like the same thing.

The metal is bendy ;-)

 

[PingJintao]

That's it? I don't see how the metal flexing would really provide a benefit ...

 

[pwfletcher]



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Originally Posted by PingJintao  /t/1466543/entire-tv-as-one-big-user-interface#post_23229247


That's it? I don't see how the metal flexing would really provide a benefit ...

Well, you will be able to use your iWatch as a universal remote as Apple basically confirmed they are working on it at D11 this week /