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Microsoft Patent Shows off a Detachable Inking Display for Surface Books

The patent shows either a full tablet that could replace a Surface Book's keyboard or a small display next to the touchpad.
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Microsoft Patent Details a High-Efficiency Portable Speaker

Microsoft's patent describes a multi-magnet system that could improve sound quality and volume or efficiency in portable speakers.

Microsoft Camera Patent Uses Liquid Crystal Layers to Aid Infrared

Microsoft's latest camera patent suggests using liquid crystal layers to cut out light from other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, improving infrared results.

Microsoft Patent Details Foray into Smart Fabric Technology

Microsoft is showing interest in Smart Fabric with a patent that describes electronically functional yarn running with non-electronically functional yarn.

Microsoft Patent Proposes a Full-Sized Speaker Driver for Your Surface Kickstand

A recently published Microsoft patent suggests adding speakers to the Surface kickstand, while an enclosure between the stand and the frame will amplify bass.

Microsoft Patent Points to Surface Duo and Surface Neo Method for Handling UI Changes

A new patent shows a technology called Control Logic for the Surface Duo and Surface Neo, which will help the UI move from one screen to another.

Microsoft Patent Describes Battery Usage Meter Potentially for Surface Duo

A new Microsoft patent points to a way Surface Duo users could have more information regarding their battery life and power consumption.

Microsoft Patent Gives Surface Duo and Neo Secure Screen Orientation

A Microsoft patent describes a method to stop the dual screens of the Surface Duo and Surface Neo from randomly changing screen orientation.

Microsoft Patent Describes Mat that Creates Virtual Reality Safe Zones

Microsoft has detailed a new virtual reality technology, a mat that would allow users to operate in a single safe space.

Microsoft’s Latest VR Patents Include a Pressure Sensitive Play Mat and Improved Input Device

Microsoft's VR mat would contain vibration motors and pressure sensors, potentially warning users when they were reaching its edge and providing a higher degree of location accuracy.

Microsoft Patent Proposes Another Hinge Design for Its Foldable Surface Device

Microsoft's latest hinge design proposed methods to support a foldable screen with a hinge support structure that adjusts the length of the underlying device.

Microsoft’s Portable Speaker Patent Looks a Bit like the Echo Dot

A Microsoft-published portable speaker patent could hint at plans for an enterprise-focused device, but the idea's future is unclear.
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Dell Patent Shows Potential Hinge Mechanism for Janus Folding Screen Laptop

A new patent from Dell describes a hinge mechanism for a 2-in-1 Windows 10 Core laptop that is likely to be the Janus hardware.

Microsoft Surface Centaurus Patents Show 360-Degree Display

Microsoft’s rumored upcoming Surface Centaurus 2-in-1 could receive a 360-degree hinge with magnetic closure, according to newly published patents.

LG Patent Points to Rollable Screen Smartphone

LG has expanded its TV technology with a rollable screen with a patent that sees the feature applied to a smartphone.
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Microsoft’s Latest Patent Could Automatically Chronicle Users’ Lives

Microsoft's system would automatically collate relevant information in a narrative as a user creates content or posts to social media.

Microsoft Patent Describes AI-Powered 360-Degree Fisheye Camera

A Microsoft Patent shows how a fisheye camera can be used in conjunction with multiple microphones and AI to improve 360-degree FoV.

Microsoft Patent Describes Methods for Managing Excessive Heat on Devices

A newly discovered Microsoft Patent points to a thermal control system that will prevent devices from getting too hot under heavy use.
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Microsoft Patent Points to a More Emotional Cortana

A newly discovered Microsoft Patent suggest Cortana will get better at remembering conversations and will offer more emotion-based responses.

Microsoft Patent Suggests a File Sharing System That Bugs Users to Read Documents

Microsoft's file-sharing system would surface unread, important documents contextually depending on the number of users in a group who have replied and a person's habits. Links could appear in the recent files list of Office 365.

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