Textron has received a newly granted patent for a cloaking system that makes aircraft blend into their surroundings. The technology (USPTO #12366432) uses onboard cameras to detect nearby colors during flight and activates electroluminescent paint to match, allowing the aircraft to dynamically fade into its environment. The patent was invented by Adam S. Menard of Aledo and is assigned to Textron Innovations Inc. of Providence. [Composite illustration: Sources, USPTO Patent #12366432, Fig. 1; DI Studio]
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This week, newly granted patents include:
Apple Inc. has received a newly granted patent for "Dynamic Activation of Network Hardware Based on Real-Time Conditions," invented by Allen-based Syed A. Rahim and others. The patent describes a system that adjusts power to antennas and transceivers in mobile devices based on real-time signal quality, optimizing performance and conserving energy. [Source image: USPTO Patent #12273824, Fig. 3; background composite]
This week, newly granted patents also include:
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This week, newly granted patents also include: