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Apple is reportedly exploring the use of curved screen technology for its next-generation Studio Display, as indicated by a recent patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This patent suggests that Apple is actively considering curved display designs and continually iterating on its product offerings.
Similar patents were approved by the USPTO in 2023, and the recent approval indicates Apple's ongoing exploration of curved displays. However, this latest patent goes beyond just discussing how to manufacture curved screens; it introduces the concept of a "privacy film" design. This design involves adding a protective film to ensure that only users directly in front of the screen can clearly see its contents.
This privacy film functions similarly to polarizing films, allowing light to emit in only one direction. Therefore, when users are positioned correctly in front of the screen, they see a display with retina-quality resolution and brightness.
However, if someone attempts to view the screen from the left or right sides, either nothing is visible, or the image appears blurry. It's worth noting that this design does not prevent individuals from standing behind users and attempting to peek at the screen.
Similar patents were approved by the USPTO in 2023, and the recent approval indicates Apple's ongoing exploration of curved displays. However, this latest patent goes beyond just discussing how to manufacture curved screens; it introduces the concept of a "privacy film" design. This design involves adding a protective film to ensure that only users directly in front of the screen can clearly see its contents.
This privacy film functions similarly to polarizing films, allowing light to emit in only one direction. Therefore, when users are positioned correctly in front of the screen, they see a display with retina-quality resolution and brightness.
However, if someone attempts to view the screen from the left or right sides, either nothing is visible, or the image appears blurry. It's worth noting that this design does not prevent individuals from standing behind users and attempting to peek at the screen.
