Apple receives a patent for a new feature that could save battery life on future iPhone models
Image from Apple’s new patent shows various sensors involved with the technology
Even if a device is plugged into an outlet, managing energy efficiently is still important; otherwise a device might see a rise in thermal energy and need to be cooled more to reduce it. While the patented technology will probably not be ready in time for inclusion in this year’s handsets, Apple will reportedly increase the battery capacities on the iPhone 13 models. Saving battery life will be more important than ever for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max because both of those handsets will be equipped with the 120Hz ProMotion screen.
A number of tools can be used to determine whether the user is engaged with the content on the screen
Various methods can be used to determine whether a device owner is engaged with the content on the screen. Long periods of silence without any noise coming from the user could be considered a sign that the device is not being viewed allowing the screen to be dimmed or turned off completely. Other tools besides a microphone that might be used to determine whether a device user is actually paying attention to what is on the display include various sensors including a gaze detector, and the touch screen.
The patent number is 11,106,265 and the patent was originally filed on March 31st, 2020.
