Apple to Use Chords to Control Apps
The coolness of touch pads that react to different finger movements is fascinating; just think of the iPhone.
Apple seems to really like this concept and want to stretch even further. The company has applied for a patent that would involve the use of "chords" to create different reactions. Much playing a piano, using different fingers in different positions leads to different results.
"They also claim to be able to distinguish between various combinations of fingers, including adjacent and non-adjacent finger presses," MacRumors wrote. "In particular, they point out that the pinky finger when applied sideways to the trackpad (as in the bottom of a fist) generates a unique pattern and could be used for its own customizable functionality: such as adjusting volume or putting the computer to sleep."
The possibilities are almost endless if they can bring this to market. With their success right, I'm betting yes.
Apple seems to really like this concept and want to stretch even further. The company has applied for a patent that would involve the use of "chords" to create different reactions. Much playing a piano, using different fingers in different positions leads to different results.
"They also claim to be able to distinguish between various combinations of fingers, including adjacent and non-adjacent finger presses," MacRumors wrote. "In particular, they point out that the pinky finger when applied sideways to the trackpad (as in the bottom of a fist) generates a unique pattern and could be used for its own customizable functionality: such as adjusting volume or putting the computer to sleep."
The possibilities are almost endless if they can bring this to market. With their success right, I'm betting yes.
