New patent shows magnetic locks could be used on Microsoft's folding Andromeda tablet

Images from Microsoft patent reveal how the Andromeda will fold
Today, information about a new Microsoft patent has appeared. Based on the information included with the patent, it appears that hinges will allow the screen to open from 0 degrees to 360 degrees, and a magnetic locking system found inside the display would keep the screen locked at the position set by the user. The patent, titled "Magnetic Block Locking of an Electronic Device" was filed in August 2016.
At the beginning and end of 2017, certain Microsoft patents were made public, indicating that the company is working on a folding tablet that can transform from a slate into a smartphone-sized handset. The so-called "Andromeda" device is said to have two screens, the capability to make/take calls, and includes a special version of the Windows OS. One feature offered out of the box will allow users to take notes on both screens as though they were writing on a regular paper-based notebook.
source: FPO via WindowsCentral
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