The patent figure shows you the area to make it clear it's a camera.
Yet
the patent figure showing the user interface is making the point very clear that their smartwatch will be able to display many types of apps and services like other Surface devices do today.
Not exact matches
From the
figures shown in the
patent, it's clear that Apple is considering many different approaches and alternatives to create a crumb - resistant keyboard.
Considering that the
patent was
shows a history dating back to 2014,
patent figure 1 is likely outdated by now.
This
patent figure also
shows us the camera area which is interesting when you go to the next
patent figure where the mysterious pop - up feature appears but seen only from the front side.
About Microsoft's
Patent Figures: FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic camera
showing the new design; FIG. 2 below is a front elevational view; FIG. 3 below is a rear elevational view; (Cover Graphics) FIG. 4 is left side elevational view while FIG. 5 is right side elevational view.
The new Mini USB port that is
shown on HP's
patent figure below, also goes to prove that the cover is for their next tablet.
In
patent application 20170242499 titled «Noise Correction for a Stylus Touch Device,» Apple notes that their
patent figure 1
shows a touch screen such as a «smartphone or tablet.»