Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240345692). ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING DIGITIZER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING DIGITIZER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING DIGITIZER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240345692 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING DIGITIZER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR
The abstract describes an electronic device with a foldable design, including a display, digitizer, printed circuit boards, and a processor for detecting an electronic pen's coordinates.
- The device consists of a first housing and a second housing connected by a hinge, supporting a display and digitizer.
- Two printed circuit boards are housed in each housing, connected by a flexible printed circuit board structure.
- The digitizer utilizes electro-magnetic resonance sheets in each housing, with x-axis and y-axis channels for precise input detection.
- The processor detects the coordinates of an electronic pen near the digitizer for accurate input.
Potential Applications: - Foldable electronic devices for increased portability and versatility. - Enhanced input accuracy for digital drawing and note-taking applications.
Problems Solved: - Improved user experience with foldable design and precise input detection. - Increased functionality and convenience for users on the go.
Benefits: - Compact and portable design for easy transportation. - Enhanced input accuracy for digital tasks. - Versatile usage in various applications.
Commercial Applications: Foldable electronic devices with advanced input capabilities could find applications in industries such as digital art, note-taking, and mobile computing.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the foldable design of the device impact its usability and portability? 2. What are the potential limitations of the electro-magnetic resonance digitizer technology used in this device?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in foldable electronic devices and input technologies to understand the evolving landscape of portable computing solutions.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing that is foldably coupled, directly or indirectly, to the first housing through a hinge device; a display disposed to be supported by at least the first housing and the second housing; a digitizer disposed under the display; a first printed circuit board disposed at least partially in a first inner space of the first housing and electrically connected, directly or indirectly, to the digitizer; a second printed circuit board disposed at least partially in a second inner space of the second housing and electrically connected, directly or indirectly, to the digitizer; a third fpcb structure electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board; and a processor that detects the coordinates of an electronic pen that is close to the digitizer. the digitizer may include a first electro magnetic resonance (emr) sheet disposed at least partially in the first inner space of the first housing and including a first flexible printed circuit board (fpcb) structure and a second emr sheet disposed at least partially in the inner space of the second housing and including a second fpcb structure. the digitizer may include a plurality of x-axis channels and a plurality of y-axis channels orthogonal to the plurality of x-axis channels, and the plurality of x-axis channels may include single channels formed of single wires and common channels formed of common wires.
