Samsung display co., ltd. (20240302863). ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract
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ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
SEOKWON Jang of Yongin-si (KR)
HIROTSUGU Kishimoto of Yongin-si (KR)
YONG-KWAN Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
CHUL HO Jeong of Yongin-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240302863 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
The patent application describes an electronic apparatus with a display module that can be folded along a folding axis, including non-folding regions on either side of the folding region, and a digitizer underneath the display module.
- The digitizer includes base layers with sensing coils between them, insulated from each other, and an upper reinforcement part with two reinforcement layers on top of the base part.
- The base part contains synthetic rubber or polydimethylsiloxane (pdms), providing flexibility and durability to the digitizer.
- The reinforcement layers enhance the structural integrity of the digitizer, especially in the folding region, ensuring reliable performance even with repeated folding.
Potential Applications: - Foldable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops. - Flexible displays for wearable technology like smartwatches or fitness trackers.
Problems Solved: - Addressing the challenge of maintaining functionality in foldable devices without compromising durability. - Enhancing the user experience by ensuring the digitizer remains responsive and accurate even after repeated folding.
Benefits: - Improved longevity of foldable electronic devices. - Enhanced user interaction with flexible displays. - Potential for innovative designs in the electronics industry.
Commercial Applications: Foldable smartphones, tablets, and laptops could benefit from this technology, attracting consumers looking for versatile and durable devices. The market for flexible displays in wearable technology is also likely to expand with the implementation of this innovation.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of synthetic rubber or polydimethylsiloxane in the base part improve the performance of the digitizer? 2. What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into mass-produced electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic apparatus is provided and includes a display module having a folding region foldable with respect to a folding axis and including a first non-folding region and a second non-folding region spaced apart from each other along a second direction, and a digitizer disposed under the display module, and the digitizer includes a base part including base layers, first and second sensing coils disposed between the base layers and insulated from each other, and an upper reinforcement part including a first reinforcement layer and a second reinforcement layer each of which is disposed on an upper surface of the base part, and which are spaced apart from each other along the second direction with the folding region therebetween, wherein at least a portion of the base part containing either synthetic rubber or polydimethylsiloxane (pdms).
