18097851. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING EXECUTION SCREEN OF APPLICATION, AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING EXECUTION SCREEN OF APPLICATION, AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Sangheon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING EXECUTION SCREEN OF APPLICATION, AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18097851 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING EXECUTION SCREEN OF APPLICATION, AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a foldable electronic device with two housings connected by a hinge and a flexible display on both housings. The device has a processor that can display different screens and objects based on the angle between the housings and user input.

  • The device has a flexible display that can be folded, allowing it to be compact and portable.
  • The processor can detect the angle between the two housings and display different screens accordingly.
  • The device can display different objects and applications based on the angle, providing a versatile user experience.
  • The device can receive user input through touch areas on the display.
  • The processor can display different screens of different applications based on the user's touch input and the angle between the housings.

Potential Applications

  • Mobile phones with foldable screens that can display different apps and objects based on the device's orientation.
  • Tablets or e-readers that can adjust the displayed content based on the angle of the device.
  • Gaming devices that can change the gameplay or controls based on the folding angle.

Problems Solved

  • Provides a compact and portable device with a larger display area when unfolded.
  • Offers a versatile user experience by adapting the displayed content based on the device's orientation.
  • Allows for more intuitive user interaction by adjusting the displayed screens based on touch input and folding angle.

Benefits

  • Enhanced portability and convenience with a foldable design.
  • Improved user experience with adaptive content display.
  • Intuitive and flexible user interaction through touch input and folding angle detection.


Original Abstract Submitted

A foldable electronic device includes a first and a second housing having corresponding portions coupled to a hinge, a flexible display disposed on the first and second housings, and at least one processor configured to: based on an execution command of a first application and an angle between the first and second housings corresponding to a first angle range, display an execution screen of the first application comprising at least one first object, based on the angle between the first and second housings corresponding to a second angle range, display at least one second object, receive an input on a first touch area among at least one touch area, and based on the angle between the first and second housings corresponding to the first angle range, display an execution screen of a second application corresponding to the first touch area.