18374252. ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
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 DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18374252 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a digitizer that has a foldable portion and a lower layer with loop coils.
- The electronic device includes a digitizer with a foldable portion overlapping a space defined by two plates in the lower layer.
- The upper layer of the digitizer has first and second non-foldable portions, along with a base layer and loop coils.
- The lower layer includes loop coils that overlap the foldable portion, contributing to the device's functionality.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
- Foldable electronic devices
- Touchscreen devices with enhanced sensitivity
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues related to:
- Enhancing the functionality of foldable electronic devices
- Improving the accuracy and sensitivity of touchscreens
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Increased durability of foldable devices
- Enhanced user experience with touchscreens
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application for this technology could be in:
- Foldable smartphones and tablets
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Foldable smartphones with basic touchscreens
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall cost of manufacturing electronic devices?
The abstract does not provide information on the cost implications of implementing this technology.
What are the potential challenges in integrating this technology into existing electronic devices?
The abstract does not address the potential integration challenges that may arise when incorporating this technology into current electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes: a digitizer disposed under a display panel, where the digitizer includes an upper layer divided into a first non-foldable portion, a second non-foldable portion, and a foldable portion overlapping the foldable area, where a plurality of holes are defined in the foldable portion, and a lower layer including a first plate and a second plate spaced apart from each other along the first direction so as to define a space therebetween in an area overlapping the foldable portion, where the upper layer includes a base layer, first loop coils, second-first loop coils disposed in the first non-foldable portion, and second-second loop coils disposed in the second non-foldable portion, where the lower layer includes a third-first loop coil disposed in the first plate so as to overlap the foldable portion and a third-second loop coil disposed in the second plate so as to overlap the foldable portion.