Microsoft patents innovative magnetic USB-C Surface connector

TechnoNews - A brand-new patent has actually been identified which suggests that Microsoft is considering means to add a magnetic USB-C port onto future Surface gadgets.

Microsoft has been frustratingly hesitant to include USB-C to its Surface area lineup of tablet computers and also laptop computers. USB-C enables much quicker data transfers and also the ports can be utilized to charge devices as well, without being stuck with proprietary chargers that can be expensive to replace if you lose it.

The new license, known as 'Magnetically turned on lock device' explains a USB-C port that uses magnets that enables people to easily link the billing port, with the magnets holding the cable in position without users having to utilize much pressure to put the cable.

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The license explains a system similar to Microsoft's previous exclusive Surface adapter, as well as Apple's old Magsafe system. Not just does the magnetic port hold the cable safely in position, however it indicates the port is much less likely to obtain damaged by inserting the wire too highly, or if you unintentionally tear the cord out.

Best of all, it seems to collaborate with USB-C. While the license suggests that both the USB-C cord and also the port will certainly be magnetised, it will certainly also deal with basic non-magnetic USB-C wires.

It's definitely an interesting suggestion, and also we rejoice to see Microsoft obviously happy to accept USB-C, as most of its competitors do.

The license was applied for in May 2018, and also has simply been published, so with any luck Microsoft is dealing with this new port for an upcoming Surface area device.