18618389. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyunggwang Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
Myunghoon Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)
Hoyoung Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)
Hyoungtak Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18618389 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY
The abstract describes an electronic device with a flexible display that changes size based on the sliding motion of the device's housing. A sensing substrate and conductive roller are used to detect the display size changes.
- The electronic device has a first and second housing that can slide in opposite directions.
- A flexible display on the front surface of the device changes size as the second housing slides.
- A sensing substrate in the first housing and a conductive roller in the second housing detect the display size changes.
- The conductive roller makes contact with sensing pads on the substrate to determine the display size.
- The sensing pads include position pads that detect the specified sizes of the display.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in smartphones, tablets, or other electronic devices with flexible displays. - It could enhance user experience by providing dynamic display sizes based on device usage.
Problems Solved: - Provides a more interactive and dynamic user interface. - Allows for more efficient use of screen real estate on electronic devices.
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience with a flexible and adaptable display. - Improved functionality and usability of electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: Dynamic Flexible Display Technology for Electronic Devices This technology could be utilized in the development of next-generation smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices. The ability to change display sizes based on user interaction could revolutionize the way users interact with their devices, leading to increased market demand and potential for new product innovations.
Questions about Dynamic Flexible Display Technology: 1. How does the flexible display size change in response to the sliding motion of the device's housing? The flexible display changes size based on the sliding motion of the second housing, which is detected by a sensing substrate and conductive roller mechanism.
2. What are the potential benefits of having a flexible display that can change size? Having a flexible display that can change size allows for a more versatile and adaptable user interface, enhancing user experience and usability of electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing coupled to the first housing so as to slide in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, a flexible display including an exposed region that is exposed on a front surface of the electronic device and varied in size in response to sliding of the second housing, a sensing substrate disposed in the first housing, and a conductive roller disposed in the second housing so as to be rotatable. A plurality of sensing pads are disposed on one surface of the sensing substrate. The conductive roller is configured to make contact with a part of the plurality of sensing pads as the second housing slides relative to the first housing. The plurality of sensing pads include a plurality of position pads that make contact with the conductive roller in a state in which the exposed region of the flexible display is formed in one or more specified sizes.