Microsoft would certainly argue that its Surface tablet design is iconic. The company is doing more than simply extolling the virtues of kickstands and VaporMg casings, however. It just obtained a trio of design patents that cover both the Touch Cover keyboard and the magnetic coupling on the tablet that so often gives Microsoft something to dance about. You won't find any deep insights into the technological workings here -- still, this might give some would-be Surface KIRF creators a reason to hesitate.
Filed under: Peripherals, Tablets, Microsoft
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/26/microsoft-lands-design-patents-for-the-surface-touch-cover/
