Apple could turn the Apple Pencil into a real life eyedropper tool through this patent

guest · Dec 31, 2022

By Karthik Mudaliar @heykarthikm - December 31, 2022

Apple has recently filed a patent for a next-generation Apple Pencil with built-in optical sensors that can capture both colors and textures. This technology could turn the Apple Pencil into more than just a stylus for note-taking and art creation. With the ability to gather inspiration from the colors and textures of real-life objects, the device could serve as a reference tool for artists to build their own banks of hues and textures for use in their projects. This feature is reminiscent of the popular "eyedropper" tool found in graphics software, allowing users to easily capture and leverage colors from their surroundings.
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As of now, the next-generation feature of the Apple Pencil described in the filed patent is purely theoretical and it is unclear if Apple plans to incorporate it into a redesigned version of the Apple Pencil. However, it has been over four years since the second generation of the Apple Pencil was announced, so it is possible that the company may be considering updates to the product.

Source: USPTO via Patently Apple
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