Samsung display co., ltd. (20240163355). ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

samsung display co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

SEOKWON Jang of Yongin-si (KR)

HIROTSUGU Kishimoto of Yongin-si (KR)

YONG-KWAN Kim of Yongin-si (KR)

HYUNJAE Na of Yongin-si (KR)

SUNGGUK An 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 20240163355 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device with a digitizer that includes a foldable portion and a lower layer with loop coils.

  • The digitizer of the electronic device is divided into non-foldable and foldable portions.
  • The upper layer of the digitizer includes first and second loop coils in the non-foldable portions.
  • The lower layer includes third loop coils that overlap the foldable portion.
  • The digitizer also includes a plurality of holes in the foldable portion.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in foldable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of integrating a digitizer in foldable electronic devices without compromising functionality.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved user experience in foldable devices, increased durability, and enhanced functionality.

Potential Commercial Applications

The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in the consumer electronics industry, specifically in the development of foldable devices.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the development of flexible displays and touchscreens in electronic devices.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact the overall design of foldable electronic devices?

The article does not delve into the specific design implications of integrating this technology into foldable devices.

What are the potential challenges in manufacturing electronic devices with this technology?

The article does not address the manufacturing challenges that may arise when implementing this technology in mass production.


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.