LEAKED: NEW APPLE iPAD DESIGNS

Patently Apple has released some new design specs for Apple's iPad, which they have obtained from the Chinese patent office.  While these are new features it is not clear when or even if they will ever make it into the actual product.

The first shows a new 30-pin connector that will allow for docking in landscape mode.  The current iPad only docks in portrait mode.

The second design shows a smart bezel, which has been rumored about since February 2010.  The exact function of this design is not explained, but there are three distinct renderings showing this feature off.

There have also been rumors about Face Time coming to the iPad.  While there have been some drawings showing what appears to be a front facing camera there is some debate over whether it is a camera or a light sensor.  

With these leaked documents, it does appear that the next generation of  iPad will have a major face lift. [Patently Apple]