Apple的多觸控專利

市場上幾乎都認為Apple要推出平板電腦已成定局，就連Wall Street的分析師都預估蘋果會在2010年推出觸控式平板電腦以補足iPod touch及MacBook間的產品線缺口，而由Apple所申請的專利，更強化了Apple要推出平板電腦的市場傳言。

US20090249236
Title:CONTACT TRACKING AND IDENTIFICATION MODULE FOR TOUCH SENSING
Filing Date:2009.6.5.
Application Date:2009.10.1.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, multi-touch surface. Identification and classification of intuitive hand configurations and motions enables unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device.