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June 14, 2012 12:21 pm EDT
Original Link: http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/14/microsoft-magnetic-patent-application/
Microsoft applies to patent MagSafe-like magnetic power and data coupling
Microsoft has applied to patent a magnetic power and data coupling that's similar to the power-only MagSafe. Using the technology, the unit would snap onto the base of your phone (in the example) in either direction, pushing juice and information without the needless fiddling with a micro/miniUSB port. Since it's just an application, it's not likely to arrive in a product yet, but it does make us hopeful that more companies aim to end our cable-based annoyances.
Microsoft applies to patent MagSafe-like magnetic power and data coupling originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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