Some brands along with Apple have worked on an alternative input method for smartphones and devices that can be used smart which will allow users to use the device without using the touch input.
If you have used SmartWatch at OS, allowing users to control the watch with hand movements.
Similarly, Apple allows users to use the iPhone with voice commands.
Immediately, Apple users will be able to blow the iPhone and watch to execute the command.
The USPTO’s patent and trademark (USPTO) has provided Apple with patent approval for detection and mode of punch events with electronic devices.
The patent was approved yesterday (August 24, 2021).
According to the patent application, new technology is about systems, methods, and media that can be read by the computer to detect blew events with electronic devices and to switch between various modes of detected electronic devices.
Apple also explains how ‘blow detection assembly’ can be used to detect punches with an iPhone or Apple Watch.
Apple plans to implement a pressure change system that will help assemble detection blows measuring the change in pressure when someone blows on the iPhone or Apple Watch.
It will also be paired with a motion detector that will look for movements made by the device on a certain threshold to avoid false detection.
Apple has also clarified that users will be able to execute several commands by blowing their devices such as receiving calls, awakening watches or iPhones and several other actions.
Also, to ensure that the blow comes from the user, Apple will also apply the time limit between blows or there may be several blow options to distinguish between two different punch commands.
While the new BLOW feature seems quite interesting, now it will only make everything easier for users to interact with the device even if their hands are busy.
Also, it will significantly improve user experience.
Also, patents do not guarantee that we will see this feature on the upcoming iPhone and Apple Watch.