After years of rumors, it looks as thought Apple may finally give us that media center we've been hearing about.

Offering up a flexible, modularly controlled architecture, Unwired View reports that Apple's proposed media center would be accessible through a variety of Apple's already existing product lines. Each device -- such as iTV, Video iPod, and the iPhone -- would connect to the central controller through various software and hardware interactions. The software, designed to be intuitive, will allow each component to remain independent from the rest.

The patent application, filed in 2005, went public last week, offering potential consumers a quick glance at what could be Apple's first true foray into the land of media centers.

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