Top 10 Apple Patents Tell Tech's Future

If you can read patent applications and diagrams, you can probably write them, too.

For the rest of us who want to peer into the future of technology -- via Apple's innovative thinking -- we thank PatentlyApple.com. They've compiled a top 10 most kick-ass patent applications for the Cupertino Wonder.

Since 2010 was basically the year of the iPad, what other ideas are flowing through Apple's product design pipeline?

How about a solar-charging phone battery, for those days on the beach? Or completely new photo-swiping finger action for phones and pads?

Some other patents include 3D holographic projection displays and a possible return of the stylus -- but those weren't even cool enough to make the top 10!

Apple keeps pushing the envelope and we keep buying stuff. 

Everyone's winning so far -- everyone except for any other luxury-, aspirational-brand consumer electronics makers.

Those cats are searching for their niche.

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