Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240338164). FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract
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FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
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Inventor(s)
Changhuyn Sung of Suwon-si (KR)
Seongsig Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
Jeongmin Park of Suwon-si (KR)
FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240338164 titled 'FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN ROTATION, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes an electronic device with a hinge structure that connects two housings, each with a display. Sensors collect data on the movement of the housings, allowing the processor to determine the folding angle between them.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Electronic device with hinge structure
- Two foldable housings with displays
- Sensors collect data on housing movement
- Processor determines folding angle between housings
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in foldable smartphones, tablets, or laptops, allowing for flexible displays and compact designs.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of creating devices with foldable displays that can accurately track the folding angle between the two housings.
Benefits:
- Enhanced flexibility and portability in electronic devices
- Improved user experience with foldable displays
- Compact design for easy storage and transportation
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include the development of innovative foldable electronic devices for consumer markets, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology could explore patents or research papers on foldable displays, hinge structures, and sensors in electronic devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be conducting studies on improving the accuracy and efficiency of sensors in electronic devices with foldable displays.
Questions about Foldable Electronic Devices: 1. How do foldable displays impact the user experience compared to traditional displays? 2. What are the key challenges in developing reliable hinge structures for foldable electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device includes a hinge structure, a first housing, second housing foldably connected to the hinge structure and configured to be foldable with respect to the first housing, a first display disposed from at least a part of a first surface to at least a part of a third surface, a second display, a first sensor configured to collect sensor data related to movement of the first housing, a second sensor configured to collect sensor data related to movement of the second housing, and a processor operatively connected with the first display, the second display, the first sensor, and the second sensor. the processor is configured to identify a folding angle between the first housing and the second housing by using the first sensor and the second sensor.
