Apple is patented by car smart table: it can freely adjust its position and act as a large display.

CTOnews.com, May 16 (Xinhua) according to the latest list released by the US Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO), Apple has obtained a smart table involving the interior of a fully autonomous / semi-self-driving car.

According to the patent description, the intelligent table is equipped with a variety of sensors, such as force sensors and motion actuators, and can be moved with degrees of freedom (DOF).

Apple places a display under the glass countertop, which can be used as a large display. Apple also pointed out that the secondary use of the desk may be for a future office or home office, and there are no details on the future application of the scenario in the patent.

The list of sensors attached to the smart table by CTOnews.com is as follows:

Motion sensor: the position of the table in the car interior can be automatically adjusted according to the user's input instructions.

Force sensor: used to measure the force exerted by the user on the degree of freedom. The controller operates the motion actuator and moves the desktop according to the force measured by the force sensor.

Motion actuator: the controller operates the motion actuator according to the condition of the vehicle.