17903294. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR PROTECTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR PROTECTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Moonchul Shin of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngmin Kang of Suwon-si (KR)

Yeonggyu Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)

Seungjoon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Joongyeon Cho of Suwon-si (KR)

Jungyoung Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Myunghoon Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)

Byounguk Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR PROTECTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17903294 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVER FOR PROTECTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device with a flexible display and a sliding housing. The device includes a first housing with an antenna on its side surface, and a second housing that can slide in and out of the first housing. The flexible display has a fixed portion on one side and can be drawn out or into the first housing based on the operation of the second housing. A protective cover is placed between the fixed portion and the first housing, with a space provided between the protective cover and a side portion of the fixed portion.

  • The electronic device has a sliding housing design, allowing for compact storage and easy access to the flexible display.
  • The flexible display can be drawn out or into the housing, providing flexibility in usage and portability.
  • The protective cover ensures the safety and durability of the flexible display, preventing damage or scratches.
  • The antenna on the side surface of the first housing enables wireless communication capabilities for the device.

Potential Applications

  • Smartphones or tablets with a flexible display that can be easily stored and protected.
  • Portable electronic devices with sliding housings for compact storage and enhanced portability.
  • Wearable devices with flexible displays that can be drawn out for better visibility or drawn in for safekeeping.

Problems Solved

  • The sliding housing design solves the problem of limited space for storing a flexible display in electronic devices.
  • The protective cover addresses the issue of potential damage or scratches to the flexible display during usage or storage.
  • The antenna on the side surface of the housing solves the problem of wireless communication in devices with a flexible display.

Benefits

  • Enhanced portability and convenience due to the sliding housing design.
  • Improved durability and protection for the flexible display with the use of a protective cover.
  • Wireless communication capabilities provided by the antenna on the side surface of the housing.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device may include a first housing including an antenna provided on a side surface thereof, a second housing configured to slide in a first direction to be drawn out of the first housing and to slide in a direction opposite to the first direction to be drawn into the first housing, a flexible display including a first side comprising a fixed portion and a second side provided to be drawn out of an inside of the first housing or drawn into the inside of the first housing according to an operation of the second housing, and a protective cover provided between the fixed portion and the first housing to contact at least a portion of an upper portion of the fixed portion. A first space may be provided between the protective cover and a side portion of the fixed portion.

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