Apple recently applied for patent protection for new iOS camera features, according to Patently Apple. The features, which "are to correct or compensate for tilt and/or perspective distortion generally associated with iOS device cameras", could be employed not only in current iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad, but also in future electronic devices that employ cameras, like wristwatches.
Correcting for tilt and/or perspective distortion, gotcha. But what was that about wristwatches?
Patently Apple highlights the interesting section of the patent application: "For example, the concepts disclosed herein may be employed in wristwatches with integrated cameras." Only time will tell if this indicates the inclusion of cameras in current products like the iPod Nano or Shuffle, or if in fact Cupertino intends to roll out a new line of magical and revolutionary wristwatches.
While it is not clear if anyone needs an iWatch, or any watch anymore (don't you just use your cell phone?), it was never clear that anyone needed an tablet, either. Until Apple started selling them.
In the same article, Patently Apple also mentions that Apple is about to have trademark status granted on their sweet glass cube retail building.
Via Patently Apple
