18495384. DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Jong Moo Lee of Seoul (KR)

Seung Min Choi of Seongnam-si (KR)

Gyu Chual Kim of Bucheon-si (KR)

Ji Woo Lee of Gumi-si (KR)

DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18495384 titled 'DEVICE AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a display that can show a user interface and content based on signals received from outside the device.

  • The electronic device has a housing with a front and rear surface, a display, a communication circuit, at least one processor, and memory.
  • The memory stores instructions for the processor to receive signals via the communication circuit, display a user interface along the edge of the display, and show content corresponding to the signal.

Potential Applications:

  • Smartphones and tablets with edge displays for quick access to notifications and information.
  • Wearable devices with displays that can show relevant data based on external signals.

Problems Solved:

  • Providing a more efficient way to display information on electronic devices.
  • Improving user experience by allowing quick access to content without interrupting the main display.

Benefits:

  • Enhanced user interface design for better user interaction.
  • Increased convenience and efficiency in accessing information on electronic devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including a front surface and a rear surface, a display, a communication circuit, at least one processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to receive a signal from outside of the electronic device using the communication circuit, in response to receiving the signal, display a user interface on an elongated region that extends along at least one edge region of the display, and display at least one content corresponding to the signal, while displaying the user interface or after displaying the user interface.