Google may be in the process of bringing its mobile operating system
to desktop and notebook computers, according to a recent patent filing.
The patent, which was discovered by
Patently Apple, showcases
desktop control features similar to Apple’s multitouch MacBook trackpad
and Magic Trackpad. The current Android operating system has been
designed for touch commands and actions, however in the future it may be
expanded to support different means of control, Google said in the
patent overview. Using a multitouch trackpad, a user can “directly
interact with graphical elements located at the current pointer location
as if they are using a touchscreen device, and perform traditional
touchscreen operations (e.g., dragging/flinging content, scrolling).”
Following
Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility, it is believed that the Mountain View-based company will now explore a variety of new hardware products.
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