Is Apple set to kill off the keyboard? Patent shows laptop design with giant touchpad that senses movement

Apple's keyboards may be getting thinner, but someday, the technology could be scrapped entirely. A patent filed by Apple today shows a laptop similar to a MacBook that features a flat touch surface where a keyboard would normally be. The invention, dubbed a'configurable, force-sensitive input structure for an electronic device,' looks similar to its'Force Touch' trackpads. These trackpads use haptic technology which senses movement from a user's fingers on the surface. 'The trackpad features built-in force sensors that allow you to click anywhere and haptic feedback that provides a responsive and uniform feel,' Apple says.