Posted in March by Apple, a patent aimed at developing a system for recharging accessories on the front of a
iPhone or an iPad has just been validated by the American office. Called “Through-Display Wireless Charging”, this technology might be deployed in the future on the devices of the Californian brand, reports Apple Insider, relayed by the site 01net.
This system might in particular make it possible to recharge an Apple Watch by placing it on an iPhone or an iPhone by placing it on a iPad. But Apple is also considering other uses: “This configuration might include a tablet or a smartphone that would be configured to allow a stylus or other accessory to be charged wirelessly on the front of the device.”
What display on the screen?
In the patent, Apple explains that “a portion of the screen, at least, might be transparent to facilitate viewing.” This would mean that the charging area would not allow information to be displayed on the screen or would provide a hybrid display area.
It remains to be seen when Apple will be able to develop this technology, knowing that it is still not possible to charge your Apple Watch or AirPods by placing them on the back of an iPhone or iPad, as it already had. been considered …
