17992572. USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yun-kyung Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Yong-yeon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17992572 titled 'USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a user terminal device and a controlling method for the device. The device includes a display that can be divided into two areas, a first area and a larger second area, with a folding line separating them. There is also a cover on the rear side of the display.
- The device has a detector that can detect user interactions on both the display and the cover.
- When the display is folded so that the first and second areas face each other, the controller controls the detector to detect user interactions through an exposed part of the second area (exposure area) and the cover.
- When the display is folded so that the two parts of the cover face each other, the controller controls the detector to detect user interactions through both the first and second areas.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Mobile devices with foldable screens, such as smartphones or tablets.
- E-book readers with foldable screens.
- Gaming devices with foldable screens.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Allows for more flexible user interactions on foldable screens.
- Provides a seamless transition between different folding configurations.
- Enhances user experience by enabling interactions on both the display and the cover.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved usability and convenience for users.
- Increased versatility and functionality of foldable devices.
- Enhanced durability and protection of the display with the cover.
Original Abstract Submitted
A user terminal device and a controlling method thereof are provided. The user terminal device includes a display configured to be divided into a first area and a second area which is larger than the first area with reference to a folding line, a cover disposed on a rear side of the display, a detector configured to detect a user interaction on the display and the cover, and a controller configured to, in response to the display being folded along the folding line such that the first area and the second area face each other, control the detector to detect a user interaction through an exposure area, which is an exposed part of the second area, and the cover, and, in response to the display being folded such that the two parts of the cover face with each other with reference to the folding line, control the detector to detect a user interaction through the first area and the second area.
