You do realize that Apple has patented many things that never see the light of day. . .
- 2008: Apple patents head mounted Laser Display.
- 2011: Apple patent for an iPad stylus for students for note taking.
- 2010: Apple Patent to block kids from sexting.
- 2010: Apple patent on swivel Touch screen for iMac, and touch screen for MacBook, granted in 2009.
- No workable link for this one from 2003:
- 2011: Apple Patent for iPhones and iPads with built-in Video Projector.
- 2010: Apple Patents 3D holographic viewing system.
- 2011: Apple Patents holographic projected keyboard workspace with gesture manipulation
- 2010: Apple Patents holographic 3D viewing system that doesn't require watching from a specific location.
- 2010: Apple Patents a hybrid MacBook to tablet convertible computer/tablet with keyboard laptop computer.
- 2009: Apple granted Patent for "magic wand" TV remote with accelerometers.
- 2010: Apple granted Patent for solar-powered iPhone with solar cells behind screen.
- 2009: Apple Patent for in ear MP3 iPod player.
- 2011: Apple Patent wireless keyboard without keys, can use replaceable overlays, one giant touch pad.
- 2009 - 2011: Apple's two patents on gloves with capacitance touch screen capability for winter wear.
- And, or course, reported in 2015: Apple's Patent application for the wearable tech Smartring, developed as an invention while Apple was working on the Apple Watch in 2013 and probably discarded as not a viable idea.