Apple Files Gaming Interface Patent Application

Apple has recently filed US patent application no. 20070279394 for "Techniques for Interactive Input to Portable Electronic Devices." The application discloses a technology that will allow users to play games using the touch screens on iPods, iPhones, etc., and also to use the same touch screen to control non-game functions nearly simultaneously.

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For those who enjoy reading patents, the patent application is here.