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Highlights
- Apple submitted a patent application that included various upgrades to Apple’s exclusive stylus, the Apple Pencil 3
- Two different figures were provided: the first one patented a magnetorheological fluid on the Apple Pencil to change its characteristics
- The second version included pillows on the tip of the stylus, which can change the size and the shape of the tip based on user or computer commands to mimic various tools and surfaces
The U.S. Patent Office published a patent application for Apple today that highlighted exciting and never-before-seen updates to the Apple Pencil. Apple explained that the future version of the Apple Pencil will provide adjustments that can change the size, shape, stiffness, and other characteristics of the tip of the pencil to mimic different drawing tools and writing.
New adjustable Apple Pencil
Apple Pencil is a touch-based input device that is operated by users to provide input to an iPad. It simulates the feeling of writing or drawing on surfaces like paper and canvas with tools like a pen or pencil. Apple is now aiming to replicate the experience more closely so that users can mimic the characteristics of the drawing tool by altering the size and shape of the stylus. Some characteristics are shape, stiffness, flexibility, friction, etc. Centre of gravity, multiple bristles, and rotational moment of inertia can also be modified as desired.
Magnetorheological/ Ferrofluid on the Apple Pencil
Apple has shared an image of the patent that features a new concept on the stylus. Tip #200 of the Apple Pencil #100 can be extended, and the outer periphery of the tip can be defined by outer body #202, which can also define the outermost shape and/or size of the tip. A fluid #210 can also be provided between core #204 and the outer body. The core has to be substantially more rigid than the outer body.
The fluid can either be magnetorheological or ferrofluid-responsive to the magnetic fields. An actuator can include a permanent magnet or an electromagnet to apply the magnetic field, which alters the apparent viscosity of the fluid. This way, the stiffness of the Apple Pencil tip can also be correspondingly changed. As shown in the figure, the range of motion #208 can also vary based on the configuration of the fluid.
Added Pillows for the Pencil Tips
One other unique feature that has been patented is pillows added to the tip. Apple has provided a figure for the #200 that includes pillows #228 to the tip that can be inflated to alter the size, stiffness, or shape. Based on the user’s input, the pillows can have multiple responses that are based on their characteristics. The tip can either be selected manually by the user or by programmed inputs, which can alter the stiffness and shape of the tip to mimic various drawing tools and surfaces.
Conclusion
Apple’s latest patent application unveils groundbreaking innovation that has never been seen before on the Apple Pencil, and also enhances its adaptability and realism for digital artists and note-takers alike. By incorporating magnetorheological fluid and pillows for the tips, the new stylus can dynamically change the shape and stiffness of the pencil to mimic various drawing tools and surfaces.
These innovations are poised to significantly elevate the Apple Pencil experience, offering users unprecedented control and realism. By allowing the stylus to mimic various drawing tools through dynamic adjustments in shape, stiffness, and texture, Apple effectively narrows the divide between traditional and digital artistry. This advancement empowers artists and creators with a more immersive, intuitive, and tactile digital workflow.
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