18105448. FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION IN FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION IN FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Seonghoon Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
Seungnyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION IN FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18105448 titled 'FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING INFORMATION IN FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a foldable electronic device and a method for displaying information on it. The device includes two displays, a sensor module, and a processor. The processor is programmed to perform certain actions based on the angle between the two housings of the device.
- The device can detect when it is being unfolded based on the angle sensed by the sensor module.
- When the device is partially unfolded, the second display is turned off and a portion of the screen displayed on the second display is shown on the first display.
- A menu for controlling the screen displayed on the first display is also shown on the second area of the first display.
- When the device is further unfolded beyond a certain angle, the entire screen displayed on the first and second areas of the first display is shown.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Foldable smartphones or tablets that can adapt their display based on the folding angle.
- E-book readers that can display content on different parts of the screen based on the folding angle.
- Gaming devices that can change the display layout based on the folding angle.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a seamless transition of content from one display to another when the device is unfolded.
- Allows for efficient use of screen space by displaying different portions of the content on different areas of the display.
- Enhances user experience by providing a menu for controlling the displayed content.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved usability and convenience for users of foldable electronic devices.
- Optimal utilization of screen space, providing a larger display area when the device is fully unfolded.
- Enhanced multitasking capabilities by displaying different content on different areas of the display.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a foldable electronic device and a method for displaying information in the foldable electronic device, comprising: a first display, a second display, a sensor module, comprising at least one sensor, configured to sense an angle between a first housing and a second housing, and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: based on the electronic device being in a folded state and a screen being displayed through the second display, detect that unfolding of the electronic device has started; based on the angle exceeding a second unfolding threshold angle, control the second display to be in an off state; display, on a first area of the first display, at least a portion of a screen displayed through the second display; and display, on a second area of the first display, a menu for controlling the screen displayed through the first area; and based on the angle exceeding a third unfolding threshold angle, display, on the entire area of the first display, at least a portion of the screen displayed through the first area and the second area, wherein the third unfolding threshold angle may be greater than the second unfolding threshold angle.
