Apple will protect the iPhone from falling retractable bumpers

Apple Inc. has patented technology that protects smartphones from the consequences of the fall. Drawer "bumpers", automatically reacting to the situation, do not allow the iPhone to break the asphalt.

Given the cost of smartphones Apple (Russia's latest iPhone model price exceeds 65 thousand. Rubles) broken in the fall display device, of course, it becomes a real grief for its owner. According to IBTimes, the company heeded the suffering consumers, protecting the patented technology gadgets. The application is already registered United States Patent and Trademark Office (US Patent & Trademark Office) entitled "Active protection for the screen of the electronic device» (Active screen protection for electronic device).

Depending on the design of the smartphone in case it will be hidden shock. They respond to free-fall device, advancing from the case. Fall indicator will gyroscope, accelerometer and camera gadget they served the desired signal.

It is assumed that the protective "bumpers" will be in front of smartphones, protecting primarily screens devices. This kind of "legs", until the force majeure are in special pits. The movement of the shock absorbers will cause a miniature motor. After the fall of shock "hide" back into the smartphone. As the material for the protective elements Apple plans to use elastic or rigid plastics, polymers, metals or composites.

According to experts the publication, despite the use of the latest models of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus heavy-duty glass Corning Gorilla Glass and body of superalyuminiya 7000 (according to Apple, «the most durable alloy that is ever used"), the screen remains the most vulnerable point of the smartphone Apple. But rejoice IPhone owners in anticipation of rapid implementation of the new technology is still too early. According to experts, the corporation records a lot of patents, which are unlikely to ever come true and are likely a marketing ploy.

Reporters remember another device which protects the phone from "injury" in the fall, formerly represented by automaker Honda. This technology has been more than curious than serious: at the time of the "flight" on the sides of your smartphone should have disclosed little airbags, exactly copying the road. The fate of the original device is unknown.








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