Users can remotely control Apple devices

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has unveiled a license that Apple has registered, indicating that in the near future users will be able to control Apple devices remotely by gesture.

Image depicting a remote Apple device driver - (pic: USPTO / Apple)

Pocket-lint USPTO information guide that Apple has registered a patent called session Three dimensional user interface control (roughly translated: the user control interface in 3D space). Thereby shows, users can use the fingers to control the Apple device remotely in the air.

With this technology, users can remotely control the Macbook to open the machine or to open their favorite channels using the Apple TV. However, no details on the timing of this Apple technology is announced.

In late 2013, Apple also bought PrimeSense, the company responsible for designing and developing the Kinect sensor for the Xbox 360 for $ 360 million. The acquisition of a company that specializes in 3D sensor development is expected by the technology that Apple is looking to integrate this technology into its future devices.