Ugh, the Gregorian calendar is so boring.
Get ready when that moon gets gibbous, yall.
This January-ish roundup lands on the awe-inspiringWolf Moon!
Since mylast post, the US patent office issued over 25,433 patents and published over 29,543 patent applications.
Each patent asset adds a little something new to the human knowledge base.
Ford aims to make this reality with its latest patent.
A recently publishedpatentfrom Ford reveals a vehicle cleaning drone.
The cleaning drone performs cleaning tasks for cars likeRoombaperforms cleaning tasks at homes!
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
There are times when only specific parts of our cars, like windshields, or sensors require cleaning.
This drone can take care of such small cleaning tasks.
Google has invented a revolutionary technology to provide high-speed internet across the globe: optical fiber roadways!
A recently publishedpatentby Google reveals optic fiber highway technology.
But this may change soon with Apple seemingly gearing up for another game-changing product!
A recently publishedpatentfrom Apple revealssmart rings that are connected with external devices such as smartphones or gaming consoles.
The rings include multiple sensors (like force sensors and accelerometers), and haptic output devices.
A haptic output is then provided to confirm a press, tap, or swipe.
This invention could be the next big thing for Apple, and for consumer electronics.
It remains to be seen how soon Apple releases this groundbreaking product.
Im guessing they will call itiRing.
However, the drones cannot cover large distances without recharging their batteries.
If the battery size is increased, it adds to the payload, which in turn reduces the coverage.
A recentpatent applicationfrom Qualcomm reveals a drone that can potentially fly forever.
Further, artificial light sources use laser power.
The artificial light sources may be placed along the way over the buildings or ground surfaces.
This inverted drone from Qualcomm could solve a major problem with existing drones!
Patent #5.Is Apple planning to launch an all-glass iPhone XI?
A recently publishedpatentby Apple reveals an all-glass enclosure to make the casings of its devices.
All other electronic components, including the display, motherboard, and processor will be positioned inside the enclosure.
The glass enclosure will also include radio transparency elements to allow the antennas to be enclosed as well.
The glass housing will have a tube-like structure which could be used for easy insertion of electronic components.
This awesome new design could possibly usher in a new trend in phone design.
The design is exciting but it remains to be seen how soon Apple implements it.
Look out for the latest lunar cycle-based patent update every full moon.
Next up isSnow Moonin late February.
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