Apple's new patent talks about a MacBook with a virtual keyboard and an invisible trackpad

New Apple patents talk about a MacBook Pro laptop without the usual trackpad. Instead, it will be possible to use the trackpad

convert the entire space under the keyboard.

Apple also described a MacBook without physicala keyboard replaced by a glass or plastic transparent panel with sensors that automatically determine where and when the user touches the surface, and with what force he does it.

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The laptop consists of a display and a case with a glass surface. Glass covers the laptop outside and where the keyboard should be. The area reserved for the keyboard will be highlighted visually.

Under the transparent panel there may be a display onwhich projections will appear. Depending on the program, different keys will be displayed. The patent also states that the keyboard can be used for gestures like the Magic Trackpad or Magic Mouse.

Apple officially patented the MacBook withvirtual keyboard, and its output is quite possible. Instead of a keyboard, there will be a large screen with vibro feedback to simulate the feel of keystrokes. Thus, the keyboard will display a variety of convenient keys and switches, depending on which program it is used in.