A new Apple patent appears on the scene. However, believe it or not, it is not a device that is related to some other invention of the company that is on the market. It is a patent that leaves a new idea in the air: a smart mirror that in addition to allowing us to reflect ourselves, it would also have a suitable surface to show us information. And, attention: it would be managed through our gaze.
Ultimately it is not a team that surprises us; on more than one occasion it has been possible to see the odd concept in this sense. What really surprises us is that it was Apple that patented this type of device. But let's see what this idea consists of.
As he has discovered iDropNews, the device represented in the registered patent on last June 14, this surface could function as a mirror as well as a screen to display information. Also, the interesting thing is that its surface could be divided and function in the two ways simultaneously.
Different ways to handle this Apple smart mirror
Perhaps the most curious thing, in addition to the fact that Apple was in charge of the idea, is that this new device could be handled through different ways. As explained, the user could make use of facial gestures, as well as gestures with the hands or gestures with our head. Of course, for this you would need a camera prepared on the front. And we all have come to mind what can already be seen on the iPhone X: its True Depth camera to make use of Face ID technology.
Possible uses for this Apple smart mirror
Some uses have come to light. These would include the iPhone or iPad, as a way to have a screen at home - your office would also be an ideal place for this type of equipment. where we can project information that reaches the mobile terminal.
Likewise, it could be a screen with which to enjoy the content that Apple will offer in the future. Or, of an Apple TV with a built-in screen "The latter is very interesting." However, as is often the case with this type of patent, nothing indicates or ensures that these ideas will come to fruition. We will see if we have news in the future about this type of smart screen.