We have been hearing rumors about Apple developing its own electric car for a really long time now. Over the past few years, we have seen the company file multiple patents for its much-awaited electric car, which is rumored to be completely autonomous. Now, a recent patent filed at the USPTO hints that the Apple car might integrate an advanced sunroof system that would be able to change its transparency level based on user control. Here are the details.
The patent was filed on February 1 and was initially spotted by MotorTrend. It describes a sunroof system for a car that would be able to change its opacity level with the help of the in-car infotainment system.
“Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes a window and a variable translucence area defined on the window. The variable translucence area is controllable to allow the desired degree of light admission through the window. A movable panel assembly is movable between a closed position and an open position,” the patent explains.
Now, it is worth mentioning that Apple has been filing various car-related patents in the recent past. While this hints that the company is actively working on the project, the commercial launch of the Apple car is still not confirmed by the company. It is rumored to launch the self-driving vehicle sometime in 2024, though it could very well be pushed back due to the pandemic.
