苹果公司已经拥有了一个拥有多项专利的多点触摸技术帝国。现在，根据刚被披露专利申请，苹果可能准备对这项技术进行彻底的升级。这项专利将允许同时跟踪“多个手指和手掌的接触”以实现“空前的文字输入、暂停、指示、翻页、3D操作和手写”功能

Apple has already expanded its multi-touch empire quite a bit in the form of various patent applications, and it now looks like it could be set to give the core system itself an update, at least according to a trio of just-revealed patent applications. he main one is an application that describes a "sensor arrangement for use with a touch sensor that identifies hand parts." Among other things, that'll apparently allow for simultaneous tracking of "multiple finger and palm contacts" which, according to the patent, should allow for "unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting." That last bit is apparently accomplished using a "pen grip detector," which can apparently detect if you're mimicking the position of holding a pen and adjust accordingly. Hit up the read link below for complete details in full-on patent-speak.