Bureau of patents and trademarks issued US patent on the technology Apple integration of flexible display panels in smartphones, tablets, iPods, and "smart" watches. The document provides the use of displays in mobile devices with tactile feedback.
According to the description of the technology, the screens will have a special structure, allowing to simulate the buttons and other virtual objects. Structural elements may be statically mounted and responsive to pressing force. The pressure-sensitive display first got "smart" watch Apple iWatch. If the debut of technology will develop successfully, it is likely to find application in other products Californian giant and offer new options for the development of computer technology touch.
The patented technology also provides the possibility of placing some electronic components, in particular the speaker and microphone, directly below the screen. In this case the display panel is used for signal conduction.
The most likely use of flexible displays with tactile feedback is seen as the future generation hours Apple Watch. Although it is possible that Apple implements plans and in one of the following models of iPhone and iPad.
On the timing of the practical implementation of the technology described in the patent are not traditionally reported.