Apple patents ‘digital stone’ for smart home and VR headsets – Digital Stone
By ForGeeks The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has registered a new application from Apple for a device with the unusual name Digital Stone. The device is designed to work with a variety of digital devices, including the Vision Pro headset.
Digital Stone will be a small rounded shaped gadget with a touchscreen, microphone and speaker. The patent mentions features such as location tracking and haptic feedback via vibration.
The expected capabilities of the device include — controlling a smart home, accessing apps via voice commands, and using it as an “anchor” for virtual reality devices.
The patent also indicates that Digital Stone will be able to interact with other electronics such as headphones, smartphones and laptops. The exact specifications and a possible announcement date for this gadget are not yet known.
