17846504. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PANEL FOR CONTROL OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PANEL FOR CONTROL OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PANEL FOR CONTROL OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PANEL FOR CONTROL OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PANEL FOR CONTROL OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17846504 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PANEL FOR CONTROL OF APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a foldable hinge connecting two housings and multiple display areas. It also mentions a processor that controls the display in different states.
- The device has a hinge that allows it to be folded and unfolded.
- It has a display with three areas: one on the first housing and two on the second housing.
- In the unfolded state, the device displays a first application on the first and second display areas, and a default button on the third display area.
- In the folded state, the device displays a panel button on the third display area.
- When the panel button is selected in the folded state, the device displays the first application on the first display area and a first panel with control buttons and system buttons on the second display area.
Potential Applications
- This technology could be used in smartphones or tablets with foldable screens, providing a larger display area when unfolded.
- It could also be applied to laptops or 2-in-1 devices, allowing for a more compact form factor when folded.
Problems Solved
- The foldable hinge solves the problem of limited screen size in portable devices by providing a larger display area when unfolded.
- The ability to switch between different display configurations allows for more flexibility in using the device.
Benefits
- The foldable design offers a larger screen real estate without sacrificing portability.
- The multiple display areas provide more options for multitasking and displaying different content simultaneously.
- The ability to switch between different display configurations enhances user experience and productivity.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes a hinge configured to foldably connect a first housing to a second housing; a display including a first display area disposed on the first housing, and a second display area and a third display area arranged on the second housing; and at least one processor configured to: in a first state in which the hinge is unfolded, display a first application in the first display area and the second display area, and display, in the third display area, at least one default button, in a second state in which the hinge is folded, control the display to display a panel button, in the third display area, and based on a selection of the panel button in the second state, display the first application in the first display area, and display, in the second display area, a first panel including at least one control button and at least one system button.
