18384236. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ACCORDING TO USER INTERACTION USING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ACCORDING TO USER INTERACTION USING THE SAME

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Sunghyun Kyung of Suwon-si (KR)

Sangheon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Kwangtak Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Yeunwook Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ACCORDING TO USER INTERACTION USING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18384236 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ACCORDING TO USER INTERACTION USING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a foldable design, including two housings connected by a hinge structure. The device features displays on both surfaces of the housings.

  • Electronic device with foldable design
  • Two housings connected by hinge structure
  • Displays on both surfaces of the housings

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in:

  • Foldable smartphones
  • Foldable tablets
  • Foldable laptops

Problems Solved

  • Limited screen size on portable devices
  • Need for compact and versatile electronic devices

Benefits

  • Increased screen real estate
  • Enhanced portability
  • Versatile usage scenarios

Potential Commercial Applications

  • Consumer electronics industry
  • Mobile device manufacturers
  • Tech companies

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which was one of the first commercially available foldable smartphones.

Unanswered Questions

How does the hinge structure impact the durability of the device?

The article does not provide information on the durability of the hinge structure and its long-term impact on the device's functionality.

What materials are used in the construction of the housings?

The article does not mention the specific materials used in the construction of the housings, which could affect the device's overall build quality and weight.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device is provided, which includes a first housing having a first surface, a second surface facing an opposite direction to the first surface, and a first lateral member surrounding a first space between the first surface and the second surface and a second housing, which is connected to the first housing to be foldable about a folding axis by using a hinge structure, and having, in an unfolded state, a third surface facing same direction as the first surface, a fourth surface facing an opposite direction to the third surface, and a second lateral member surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface. The electronic device includes a first display provided on at least a portion of the first surface and at least a portion of the third surface.