Patents

A new patent shows a potential Surface Book device featuring a writing Surface either next to the trackpad or on the back of the keyboard.

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A new Microsoft patent shows how a future Surface Pro could prevent the Type Cover from flopping open in tablet mode with magnets.

A new Microsoft patent could signal a fingerprint sensor is headed to the Windows key on your keyboard.

A new Microsoft patent describes an eye tracking system that could make for a unique addition to HoloLens 2.

A new Microsoft patent for touch-sensitive fabrics could wind up making the Alcantara fabric on your Surface much more functional.

Bulky headsets like HoloLens may represent the current state of augmented reality, but a new Microsoft patent points to a more compact future.

A new patent from Microsoft would make Windows Mixed Reality more accessible for people with a limited range of movement.