Apple files patents for 3D desktop and application interfaces

Way back in 2007, Apple filed a ton of patent applications for 3D interfaces for computing. These patents were published today and bring light to some pretty interesting details.

When Apple introduced Leopard, a faux 3D dock came along with it. These patents build on that idea, giving the desktop depth. The idea basically takes your standard concept of the desktop and gives it layers. This is similar to the way Photoshop works, only that the layers have perspective so they look pretty in 3D. This gives the desktop that box-like look.