A new Surface patent looks to add digital inking to the back of your device

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Microsoft has been exploring a range of inking solutions on the exterior of devices recently, and this new one takes aim at the Surface Pro.
Microsoft has been exploring a range of external interaction solutions for its Surface devices as of late, including touch detection and inking on the mythical Surface "Andromeda" device. This new patent (spotted by Digital Trends) specifically showcases a Surface Pro, complete with "unused space" on the exterior shell being utilized for inking purposes.

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