Apple Invents an Odd Physical Control Device that sits atop a Touch Display when needed and more
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that relates to physical control devices for use with an electronic device having a touch sensor panel and/or touch screen. Apple notes that there are times when a user would prefer not to interact directly with a public touchscreen for hygienic reasons or is required to provide a fingerprint for ID purposes but don't want to leave a fingerprint sitting on a public display for security and privacy reasons.
Source: patentlyapple.com
