Could MacBooks soon become more environmentally friendly, but even more stylish, by eliminating the… power cord?
At the beginning of the week, Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), filed a patent for a new screen believed to be from the external side will have solar cells.
According to by clicking here technology CNET, the American Patent and Patent Office granted the Kuverton Company patent for an "electronic device monitor", which describes a dual-screen display for a portable computer such as MacBook. One side will be a normal screen while the back will consist of solar cells, a secondary display and touch sensors.
As mentioned in the official document filed for the first time nearly four years ago, the dual screen could be made from a variety of materials, from metal and ceramic to glass and fibrous composites. Located on many levels, these materials could display different information, e.g. its famous apple Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC),.
"The back plate could be made of electrochromic glass," the report states in the textfacei of Apple. "Photovoltaic cells may be placed under the back plate to generate power with the help of an external light source."It is unclear whether the group will eventually decide to apply the .NUMX patent MacBook or in any of the following series of portables computers her. However, the development is being discussed so strongly on the websites and forums of Apple fanatics that many probably hope that the patent will one day become a reality.
