Those from Cupertino would have in their hands the means to evolve the Apple Pencil which would transform it into a unique accessory for detecting colors and textures in the real world
Just when we thought that Cupertino’s pencil, the Apple Pencil, couldn’t go any further, a new patent echoes that it could integrate a function of the so-called “eyedropper” tool and bring it to our reality. We’re talking about the tip of the Apple Pencil being able to touch the surface of an object to identify a color and obtain said sample. Without a doubt, in terms of daily tasks performed by a designer, artist and any activity related to arts and colors, it will be something completely incredible.
A patent for the Apple Pencil with a built-in screen to detect colors and textures
Apple Pencil with a small built-in screen to detect colors
Years ago, those from Cupertino obtained a patent so that in the future the Apple Pencil could integrate a screen to display colors. The user could distinguish the color or type of pencil/brush that they would apply to their drawing or document.. Later, another patent indicates a type of extension of the first where the Apple Pencil could distinguish different surfaces and textures. A new patent is now finalized and shows a little more how the previous ones work.
The user will be able to press the tip of the Apple Pencil against a color to identify it and take a copy regardless of its location. The samples will be both color and surface, this leads us to the conclusion that now the Apple Pencil would detect the type of texture of a wall or physical object beyond its use only on a screen.
Patented Apple Pencil. Photo: obviously Apple
The technology behind these actions This would be possible thanks to a light detector which in turn detects colors using “photodetectors”.. Also would be supported by a light emitter in order to offer a reading more faithful to reality.
The next step for the Apple Pencil Pro
The new Apple Pencil Pro, introduced in May, transformed the concept of the Apple Pencil into a device that is more than a pencil. East possible to press it so that the sensor acts and the screen shows us the tool changes either in the thickness of a line, or in a color. This one has a haptic engine which provides a response to confirm the operation.
With the The built-in gyroscope allows you to use the Apple Pencil Pro so that the tools are used perfectly. As if that wasn’t enough, it also integrates with the Search app to prevent the loss of such a precious item. These and other situations in terms of experiences make it a great accessory.
Apple Pencil Pro specifications
If we take this product to the next level, With what is described in previous patents, it has all the characteristics to be a period accessory.. It will be a before and after for real and virtual professions. For example, interior designers will be able to take samples of real colors or textures and introduce them into the virtual world as they develop their complex design files.
The only downside is that since it’s a patent, it still doesn’t guarantee that Apple will continue development.. We hope that those in Cupertino will work on this patent in the coming years to offer us what would absolutely be a big step forward in terms of Apple Pencil Pro.
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