Many artists and comedians politely ask the crowd to refrain from snapping pictures and shooting videos during their performance – only to be ignored once the show starts.

Apple's latest patent could be the solution, disabling the use of recording and photography features inside concert halls.

Using infrared data transmissions, venues would emit a signal that would hit every iPhone, preventing users from taking pictures and recording videos of the stage.

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Apple's latest patent describes technology that completely disables the use of recording and photography features in places where it is prohibited. Using infrared data transmissions, venues would emit a signal that would hit every iPhone, preventing users from taking pictures and recording videos of the stage

WHAT DOES THE PATENT REVEAL? Using infrared data transmissions, venues would emit a signal that would hit every iPhone, preventing the users to take pictures and record videos. Event planners or performers would set the infrared emitting device on the stage, push a button and the signal will hit all the iPhones in the audience that point towards it. However, if it will not disable the features if user points away from the device. For example, it will be disabled if you try to take a picture of the performing on stage but not if you are taking a picture of your friend dancing to the music. Another option of this technology would either add a watermark or blur effect to the images snapped during the event – in a bid to discourage people from sharing them online. Advertisement

'In some embodiments, a transmitter can be located in areas where capturing pictures and videos is prohibited (e.g., a concert or a classified facility) and the transmitters can generate infrared signals with encoded data that includes commands temporarily disabling recording functions,' reads the patent published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Labled 'System and methods for receiving infrared data with camera designed to detect images based on visible light', this application was first filed in September 2014.

The new technology would allow event organizers and performers to set up a device on the stage, push a button and instantly hinder the audience from recording their favorite song or snapping an image of the performer for their Instagram.

When switched on, the device would shoot out the signal and every iPhone in the audience would display 'recording disabled' on the screen – but only if users attempt to take pictures or shoot a video at something you shouldn't.

For example, it will be disabled if you try to take a picture of the performer on stage but not if you are taking a picture of your friend dancing to the music.

This is because infrared is directional, meaning the receiver that is on stage can only hit the iPhones that are pointed directly at the device.

When switched on, the device (pictured) would shoot out the signal and every iPhone in the audience would display 'recording disabled' on the screen – but only if the users attempts to take pictures or shoot a video at something you shouldn't

This technology would allow event organizers and performers to set up a device on the stage, push a button and instantly hinder the audience from recording their favorite song or snapping an image of the performer for their Instagram

Another option of this technology would either add a watermark or blur effect to images snapped during the event – in a bid to discourage people from sharing them online.

'In some versions, a device may apply a watermark to detected images as an alternative to completely disabling a recording function,' explains the patent.

'For example, a device may receive infrared signals with encoded data that includes a command to apply a watermark to detected images.'

ADELE SCOLDS WOMAN IN THE AUDIENCE FOR CAPTURING FOOTAGE OF HER PERFORMANCE Last month, Adele demonstrated her gift for the gab once again as she politely shut down a fan filming her concert in Verona, Italy. Wearing one of her signature black sequinned gowns, the 28-year-old singer pointed to a woman in the crowd at the Arena di Verona before letting rip. 'I want to tell that lady as well, can you stop filming me with the video camera,' she said. 'I'm really here in real-life, you can enjoy it in real-life rather than through your camera.' She also nodded to the legions of fans who wanted to attend, but couldn't. 'Can you take your tripod down, this isn't a DVD. This is a real show and I'd really like you to enjoy the show because there are lots of people outside who couldn't come in.' Funnily enough, another fan inside the venue captured the humorous exchange on film and later uploaded it to social media. The audience showed their support for the Someone Like You hitmaker, cheering and applauding every time she delivered another blow. Advertisement

Although this technology seems to only have negative qualities, Apple explains how it can be used for the greater good.

For example, in museums cameras are usually prohibited and greatly frowned upon – as flashes have been found to affect paintings and artifacts.

Also, this can be used in areas where capturing images or video could be a security risk, such as in a bank or government building.

The tech giant's new patent also describes technology that turns your phone into a personal tour guide.

The tech giant's new patent also describes technology that turns your phone into a personal tour guide. One of the illustrations describes a feature that can be used in museums that allows the attendee to 'listen to audio' or 'watch video' that has more information of the museum piece

One of the illustrations describes a feature that can be used in museums that allows the attendee to 'listen to audio' or 'watch video' that has more information of the museum piece.

This recent patent has caused quite the stir, as some iPhone owners are concerned that an outside party would have the power to disable their device.

DailyMail.com has contacted Apple for comment regarding this issue and has yet to hear a response.