Apple notebooks to get built-in video cameras?

Posted on Tuesday, September 20 2005 @ 22:25 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

A recently published patent applications unveils Apple filed a patent on March 12, 2004 to integrate a tiny video camera into the latch of their notebooks.

It's not sure whether Apple will really do this but they may promote it to use it with their iChat audio/video conferencing software.

According to the filing that was made on March 12, 2004, they describe the camera built into the latch which will include a rotating the latch for different angles. It also includes details about using a CCD or CMOS image sensor.

More details at Mobilemag.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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