Apple's Latest Patent Could See Notification LEDs Arrive On iPad Smart Covers

Apple could be looking to beef up the IQ of its iPad Smart Covers, according to a recent patent filing. The application, first published by AppleInsider, describes an “Integrated visual notification system in an accessory device” that could see notification LEDs get built into future iterations of the Smart Cover. This would mean that rather than merely protecting an iPad, the Smart Cover could — at the same time — alert users when they receive messages, email, social networking notifications, or even when their iPad’s battery is running low.