Some letters patent filings seem exciting , others seem unlikely , while others just seem a little outlandish . file cabinet theAirPodscharging necklace under the latter .
A fresh patent filing explains how Apple could supplement the traditional charging case with a more wearable pick .
The filing with the United States Patent Office explain how the AirPods could be stored in a wristband or necklace that could also fill again the battery . It could also be connected to a keyring .
It could be handy to keep them on hand and close to the ear , and fully charged , specially when we ’re disposed to leave the typesetter’s case in hard to find location . While it seems like it might be unsightly , it would n’t be beyond Apple ’s capability to make this an attractive choice .
Within thepatent(viaApple Insider ) , Apple says : “ In some examples , some or all of the housing portion can be pliant or bendable and can be referred to as a pliant portion .
“ In some example , however , the first and second receiving portions can be directly get in touch to one another , or can even be cover or at least partially contained within a housing … ”
Apple also explains the accessory could be “ looped around an article of clothing , accessary , body part or extremity of a user , or any other object as want to keep back the add-on thereon . ”
Finally , the company excuse an example where the accessory could be used as a directing speaker unit .
“ By bring forth or amplifying directing sound as shown , the appurtenance can allow the drug user to hear the auditory sensation while other hoi polloi , even those digest straightaway next to the user , may not be able to see the sound , ” says Apple . “ In this way , a exploiter can , for example , continue a phone call being conducted through earbuds when the earbuds are in the accessory and can still maintain a want level of privacy . ”
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