20240079442.Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having Textured Flexible Areas simplified abstract (apple inc.)
Contents
- 1 Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having Textured Flexible Areas
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having Textured Flexible Areas - 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 Original Abstract Submitted
Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having Textured Flexible Areas
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Que Anh S. Nguyen of San Jose CA (US)
Christian Weddeling of Niefern-Öschelbronn (DE)
Hoon Sik Kim of San Jose CA (US)
Terry C. Lam of Mountain View CA (US)
Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having Textured Flexible Areas - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240079442 titled 'Electronic Devices With Folding Displays Having Textured Flexible Areas
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a foldable electronic device with a bendable display panel and a display cover layer made of glass that allows for bending along a bend axis. A recess in the glass layer creates a flexible thinned portion that enables bending, with a rough surface texture and polymer coating for durability.
- Foldable electronic device with bendable display panel
- Display cover layer made of glass
- Recess in glass layer for bending along bend axis
- Flexible thinned portion in glass for bending
- Rough surface texture and polymer coating for durability
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in the development of foldable smartphones, tablets, or other electronic devices with flexible displays.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the challenge of creating durable and bendable display panels for foldable electronic devices.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved durability and flexibility in foldable electronic devices, enhancing user experience and device longevity.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include foldable smartphones, tablets, and other portable electronic devices with flexible displays.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents or research related to bendable display panels, flexible glass materials, or protective coatings for electronic devices.
Unanswered Questions
How does the rough surface texture contribute to the durability of the display cover layer?
The rough surface texture helps to prevent scratches and damage to the glass layer, enhancing its overall durability and longevity.
What are the specific benefits of using a polymer coating in the recess of the glass layer?
The polymer coating provides additional protection and flexibility to the thinned portion of the glass, ensuring that it can bend without cracking or breaking.
Original Abstract Submitted
a foldable electronic device may bend about a bend axis. a foldable display panel may be configured to bend along the bend axis as the foldable device is folded. a display cover layer may overlap the display panel. the display panel may have an array of pixels configured to display an image viewable through the display cover layer. the display cover layer may be formed from a layer of glass. a recess may be formed in the layer of glass that runs parallel to the bend axis and that overlaps the bend axis. the recess forms a flexible locally thinned portion in the glass that allows the display cover layer to bend. a rough surface texture and polymer coating may be provided in the recess. the recess may have shallowly sloping walls.
