18368307. WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AN APPLICATION THROUGH AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WEARABLE DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AN APPLICATION THROUGH AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WEARABLE DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AN APPLICATION THROUGH AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WEARABLE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AN APPLICATION THROUGH AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WEARABLE DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Choelmin Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Chungwan Hong of Suwon-si (KR)
WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AN APPLICATION THROUGH AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WEARABLE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18368307 titled 'WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUT AN APPLICATION THROUGH AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE WEARABLE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The wearable device described in the patent application includes a first display facing the user's face and a second display facing the external environment. The device can display information related to an application on the second display while showing the application screen on the first display.
- The wearable device has two displays, one facing the user and the other facing the external environment.
- It can show information related to an application on the second display while the user interacts with the application on the first display.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in:
- Augmented reality applications
- Fitness trackers with environmental data display
Problems Solved
- Users can access information related to an application without interrupting their current task.
- Enhanced user experience by providing contextual information on the second display.
Benefits
- Improved multitasking capabilities for users
- Seamless integration of digital information with the physical environment
Potential Commercial Applications
- Smart glasses for professionals
- Outdoor activity trackers with real-time environmental data display
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the Google Glass, which also featured a display facing the user and the external environment simultaneously.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device determine the display type for information on the second display?
The patent application mentions that the device determines the display type for information on the second display, but it does not specify the method or criteria used for this determination.
What applications other than augmented reality and fitness tracking could benefit from this technology?
While the patent application mentions potential applications like augmented reality and fitness tracking, it does not explore other possible use cases for the dual-display wearable device.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a wearable device that includes: a first display provided on a first surface of the wearable device configured to face a face of a user wearing the wearable device, and a second display provided on a second surface of the wearable device configured to face an external environment of the wearable device when the wearable device is worn by the user. The wearable device may be configured to display a first execution screen of a first application on the first display, while the wearable device is worn by the user, determine a display type for information to be displayed on the second display, while displaying the first execution screen on the first display, and display information related to the first execution screen on the second display based on the display type.
