18102919. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY MODULE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY MODULE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY MODULE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18102919 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY MODULE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a foldable housing and a flexible display module. The device includes at least one hinge structure that allows the display module to be folded. Inside the housing, there is at least one processor.
- The device has a flexible display module that can be partially exposed through the foldable housing.
- The display module consists of multiple areas, including at least one foldable area that corresponds to the hinge structure and can be folded.
- The processor is responsible for displaying different screens based on the state of the hinge structure.
- In the first state, the device displays a first execution screen of a first application with a folded foldable area.
- While the foldable area is folded, the device can detect touch and drag input from an object on the screen.
- When the hinge structure changes from the first state to the second state, the device displays a second execution screen of a second application using at least a part of the object.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Foldable smartphones or tablets with a larger display area when unfolded.
- E-readers with a flexible display that can be folded for easy portability.
- Gaming devices with a foldable display for enhanced gameplay experience.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a compact and portable electronic device with a larger display area.
- Allows users to switch between different applications seamlessly.
- Enables new forms of interaction with touch and drag input on a foldable display.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience with a larger and more versatile display.
- Improved portability and convenience with a foldable housing.
- Increased productivity with the ability to multitask between different applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include: a foldable housing including at least one hinge structure; a flexible display module of which at least a partial area is exposed through the foldable housing; and at least one processor provided inside the foldable housing. The display module may include: a plurality of areas; and at least one foldable area which is disposed between at least the plurality of areas so as to correspond to the at least one hinge structure and can be folded according to the state of the at least one hinge structure. The at least one processor may be configured to: when the state of the at least one hinge structure is a first state, display a first execution screen of a first application on the display module, wherein in the first state, a first foldable area of the at least one foldable area is in a folded state; while the first foldable area of the at least one foldable area is in the folded state, detect a touch and drag input into the first foldable area from an object included in the first execution screen; and after detecting the touch and drag input, on the basis of the state of the at least one hinge structure changing from the first state to a second state, display, on the display module, a second execution screen of a second application which is obtained by using at least a part of the object and is different from the first application.
