18232928. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joungmin Cho of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Seunghoon Ko of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Jungchul An of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Kwangtai Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Hyungsup Byeon of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18232928 titled 'FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a flexible display mounted on a support member. The flexible display has two regions with different levels of flexibility. One or more layers of the display have different structures in each region. The support member has two portions, one supporting the first region to keep it flat and the other supporting the second region to allow it to bend and unfold.
- The electronic device has a flexible display with different flexibility regions.
- The display has layers with different structures in each region.
- The support member keeps the first region flat and allows the second region to bend and unfold.
Potential Applications:
- Flexible smartphones or tablets with a display that can bend and unfold.
- Wearable devices with flexible displays that can conform to the body.
- Foldable e-readers or electronic paper devices.
Problems Solved:
- Provides a solution for creating flexible displays with different flexibility regions.
- Enables the design of electronic devices with bendable and foldable displays.
- Improves the durability and versatility of electronic devices with flexible displays.
Benefits:
- Allows for more compact and portable electronic devices.
- Enhances user experience with innovative form factors.
- Provides a more durable and resilient display technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a flexible display including a plurality of layers and a support member having the flexible display mounted thereon. The flexible display includes a first region having a first flexibility and a second region having a second flexibility different from the first flexibility and extending from the first region in a first direction. At least one of the plurality of layers has a first structure in the first region and has a second structure different from the first structure in the second region. The support member includes a first portion that supports the first region such that at least part of the first region remains flat and a second portion that supports the second region such that at least part of the second region is bent and then unfolded.
