18598597. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ATTACHMENT OF EXTERNAL ACCESSORY FOR DISPLAYING USER INTERFACE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ATTACHMENT OF EXTERNAL ACCESSORY FOR DISPLAYING USER INTERFACE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ATTACHMENT OF EXTERNAL ACCESSORY FOR DISPLAYING USER INTERFACE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18598597 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ATTACHMENT OF EXTERNAL ACCESSORY FOR DISPLAYING USER INTERFACE IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The abstract describes an electronic device with a hinge that allows it to fold, a display split between two housings, processors, and memory storing instructions for detecting and displaying user interfaces for external accessories attached to the device.
- Electronic device with a foldable hinge connecting two housings
- Display split between the two housings
- Processors and memory for detecting and displaying user interfaces for external accessories
- User interface displayed in the area where the external accessory is attached
- Instructions executed by processors based on the type of external accessory detected
Potential Applications: - Mobile devices - Tablets - Laptops
Problems Solved: - Enhanced user experience with external accessories - Efficient use of display space - Seamless integration of external accessories
Benefits: - Improved functionality - Customized user interfaces - Enhanced user interaction
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Electronic Device with Customizable User Interfaces" This technology can be applied in the consumer electronics market, catering to users who seek personalized and efficient device interactions. It can also be utilized in the business sector for enhanced productivity and user experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device detect and display user interfaces for external accessories? The device uses processors and memory to execute instructions based on the type of external accessory detected, displaying the corresponding user interface in the attached area.
2. What are the potential market implications of this technology? This technology can revolutionize the consumer electronics market by offering customizable user interfaces for enhanced user experience and functionality.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge configured to foldably connect one side of the first housing to one side of the second housing, a display including a first display area disposed in the first housing and a second display area disposed in the second housing, one or more processors, and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to, in case that attachment of an external accessory for displaying a user interface is detected in the second display area, display a user interface corresponding to a type of the external accessory in an area of the second display area to which the external accessory is attached.
