As with most patents, there's no telling whether or not the folks at 1 Infinite Loop will use the invention in shipping devices. It often has clever workarounds, after all -- look at the new MacBook, which is nearly entirely metal despite depending almost entirely on wireless connections. However, you shouldn't be surprised if future Apple gadgets use this to incorporate wireless technology (such as NFC, a key factor in the iPhone 6's design) without creating eyesores.

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