18384181. FOLDABLE COVER AND DISPLAY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
FOLDABLE COVER AND DISPLAY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Christopher D. Jones of Los Altos CA (US)
Dale N. Memering of Langhome PA (US)
Christopher C. Bartlow of Menlo Park CA (US)
FOLDABLE COVER AND DISPLAY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18384181 titled 'FOLDABLE COVER AND DISPLAY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes electronic devices with a display layer and a cover layer that can be folded and unfolded by bending the cover layer along a foldable region.
- The display layer and cover layer can be moved between folded and unfolded configurations.
- The cover layer includes a foldable region that allows for bending.
- Methods for making the cover layer are also disclosed.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones and tablets
- Flexible electronic devices
- Wearable technology
Problems Solved
- Fragility of traditional electronic devices
- Limited screen size on portable devices
- Lack of flexibility in design options
Benefits
- Increased durability
- Larger screen size when unfolded
- More versatile design possibilities
Original Abstract Submitted
Electronic devices including a display layer and a cover layer including a foldable region are disclosed herein. The display layer and the cover layer are configured to be moved between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration by bending the cover layer along the foldable region. Methods of making a cover layer for an electronic device are also disclosed.
