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March 26th, according to MacRumors, insiders revealed that Apple is internally testing a new Apple Pencil that supports its mixed reality device, Vision Pro. This will allow users to use drawing applications like Freeform and Pixelmator on Vision Pro.
Currently, it's unclear how the visionOS system will specifically support the Apple Pencil, but one possibility is that users can directly draw on real-world surfaces like desks or other flat objects using the Apple Pencil. The content created in this way could then be instantly replicated in the virtual space of Vision Pro, maintaining the same position, stroke pressure, tilt, and other details. This would allow users to turn their surrounding environment into a large canvas for creation.
Although there are rumors that the new Apple Pencil will debut alongside the upcoming iPad Pro and iPad Air set to be released in April, it remains uncertain whether it will support visionOS. Compatibility between the Apple Pencil and Vision Pro will require corresponding software updates, and it's currently unclear which version of the system will accommodate this functionality. The first visionOS 1.2 beta may be made available to developers as early as this week, with Apple expected to unveil visionOS 2 at the WWDC developer conference in June.
It should be noted that, like many of Apple's projects under development, even if it passes internal testing, there's no guarantee the company will ultimately release an Apple Pencil supporting visionOS.
Additionally, according to a recent list published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Apple Inc. has been granted a technology patent related to the Vision Pro headset, suggesting that Apple plans to embed touch sensors in the Light Seal in the future, thereby providing users with a richer interactive experience.
The existing Light Seal from Apple is made of soft fabric and comes in various shapes and sizes that can be bent to fit the user's face. This accessory helps block out external light, enhancing the immersive experience of the headset.
According to previous reports, Apple's previous patents have considered embedding various sensors into the Light Seal to measure indicators such as the wearer's body temperature, sweat, heart rate, cardiac signals (such as electrocardiograms), frontal lobe activity, etc. This would further analyze the wearer's reactions or engagement.
In the latest patent, Apple envisions designing the Light Seal as an oversized touch interaction area. In one example provided in the patent, conductive fabric is used, and built-in sensors can recognize the wearer's interactive gestures.
In the future, the Vision Pro headset's built-in computing device can collect and analyze the wearer's touch gestures. For example, users can rotate, swipe up and down, and so on, and the headset can respond accordingly with interactive actions.
Source: IT Home
The original article was first published on the WeChat official account (Aibang VR Industry News)：Apple Vision Pro Headset Updates: New Accessories | New Patents
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