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Yet another Apple patent has been discovered, that shows off a curved glass design that looks suspiciously like it’s destined for the iWatch.
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The files, found by Patently Apple, don’t assign the technology to a specific device, which is often the case with patent finding. However, the curved glass panel is touch sensitive, which would make it perfect for a wrist worn device.
Eagle-eyed Apple aficionados will spot that Apple’s Magic Mouse uses technology similar to this, but that device was released in 2009 and this patent wasn’t submitted until 2010.
A large part of the patent refers to the aspects of a visual display, using the curved glass. It seems that a fair amount of problem solving has been done to get the display and curved screen working together:
In the patent notes, Apple stated: "In addition, visual distortion of the display, due to the curved cover surface can be reduced."
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