18105084. FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Changhuyn Sung of Suwon-si (KR)
Seongsig Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
Jeongmin Park of Suwon-si (KR)
FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18105084 titled 'FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a foldable hinge structure and two displays. The device includes sensors to collect data on the movement of the two housings and a processor to control the displays based on the folding angle and display direction.
- The electronic device has a hinge structure and two foldable housings.
- It includes a first display that covers part of the first surface to the third surface.
- A second display is also present.
- Sensors collect data on the movement of the first and second housings.
- The processor uses the sensor data to determine the folding angle between the housings.
- Based on the folding angle, the processor selects the appropriate display to use.
- The second sensor data is used to determine the display direction of the content.
- The processor controls the second display to show the content in the determined direction.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones or tablets with dual displays.
- E-book readers with a flexible design.
- Portable gaming devices with a foldable screen.
Problems Solved
- Provides a seamless transition between different display configurations.
- Allows for more flexible and versatile use of the device.
- Enhances user experience by adapting the display based on the folding angle and display direction.
Benefits
- Improved usability and convenience for users.
- Increased screen real estate for multitasking or content consumption.
- Enhanced durability and portability with a foldable design.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes a hinge structure; a first housing; second housing foldably connected to the hinge structure and configured to be foldable with respect to the first housing; a first display disposed from at least a part of a first surface to at least a part of a third surface; a second display; a first sensor configured to collect sensor data related to movement of the first housing; a second sensor configured to collect sensor data related to movement of the second housing; and a processor operatively connected with the first display, the second display, the first sensor, and the second sensor. The processor is configured to: identify a folding angle between the first housing and the second housing by using the first sensor and the second sensor, select the second display based on the folding angle between the first housing and the second housing being in a first range, determine a display direction of a content, based on the sensor data obtained by the second sensor, and control the second display to display the content, based on the display direction of the content.
