# Transparent Apple Displays MacBook Touch By Ayman | Published 2008-03-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-transparent-displays-patent References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/370581/macbook-touch-concept-based-on-apples-latest-transparent-displays-patent) In what could be the holy grail of tablet computing, [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch) latest applied patent (see image below, right) showcases using a [transparent multi-touch display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-keyboard) that can work as a control surface on two sides, both while the device is open and closed. The patent avoids twisting the notebook/ tablet screen completely. The transparent touch display takes the normal role of a multi-touch surface when the computer is closed, so you can simply operate on the closed top face surface. When the computer is opened, using a typical [notebook clamshell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-matebook-fold-ultimate) move, the inside bottom surface will display a keyboard (or any other kind of user interface) while the top surface still serves as a normal notebook screen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transparent Displays:** The development of transparent displays presents an opportunity for companies to innovate in various industries by creating interactive and immersive user experiences. - **Multi-touch Technology:** The advancement of multi-touch technology opens up possibilities for companies to improve user interaction and create intuitive interfaces in a range of products and applications. - **Dual-sided Interfaces:** The emergence of dual-sided interfaces offers businesses the chance to design devices with versatile functionality, allowing users to interact with the technology in different ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can leverage transparent displays to create innovative products such as smartphones or tablets with see-through screens for enhanced user experiences. - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of multi-touch technology in transparent displays to develop interactive car dashboards or heads-up displays, revolutionizing the driving experience. - **Personal Computing:** In the personal computing industry, the adoption of dual-sided interfaces in laptops or tablets could lead to the creation of devices that offer seamless transition between touch controls and traditional keyboard inputs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Crystalline Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-project-crystal.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Transparency-Focused Laptop Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-book-1-concept.md) - [Slender Touch Interface Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-bar.md) - [Crystalline Tech Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series.md) - [Touch Display Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumo-x700.md) - [Transparent 4K Computer Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-instruments-phantom.md) - [Patent-Inspired Tech Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car-concept.md) - [Projection-Style Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-go.md)