Apple patent exposed: smart seat belt buckles may become a new trend

According to news on June 21, Apple’s car-building plan has become an open secret in the industry. Apple has been continuously exploring the automotive field and is committed to developing various automotive-related technologies. The latest news shows that Apple is applying for a patent related to safety belt buckles, which is called a "restraint device with indicating area."

It is reported that Apple plans to improve the seat belt buckle to make it more intelligent and user-friendly. Apple hopes to add lighting and information display functions to seat belt buckles to replace the traditional red button to release seat belts. The patent describes a translucent seat belt buckle surface that glows when a passenger needs to use the seat belt, making it easier for users to find their spot. Once the seat belt is inserted into the buckle, the light will turn off, indicating that the seat belt has been successfully locked.

Apple has also paid attention to seat belt improvements before. In 2019, they filed a patent for an "enhanced safety belt" that aims to improve safety by adding more elements. Apple's patent arranges to add components such as sensors, microphones and speakers to the outside of the seat belt to allow passengers to interact with vehicle equipment.

In addition, Apple has also launched a patent involving a next-generation seat belt system that has multiple control functions to help users find the best binding position. Improvements to the harness system include a presentation system that enables autonomous selection of anchor points and a real-time display of the harness. Passengers can adjust the position of the seat belt according to their needs, select anchor points corresponding to the seat back in the vertical or horizontal direction, and choose to fix the seat belt anchor points uniformly or separately.

Apple has been working hard to improve car safety technology and provide passengers with a better experience through continuous research and development. Although Apple's car manufacturing plans remain mysterious, these patent applications show that Apple is actively exploring innovative automotive technology. We can look forward to more exciting innovative breakthroughs from Apple in the automotive field in the future.

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