17946580. ROLLABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ELASTIC MEMBER simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ROLLABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ELASTIC MEMBER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Myunghoon Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)
Hyunggwang Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
Joongyeon Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
Changryong Heo of Suwon-si (KR)
ROLLABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ELASTIC MEMBER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17946580 titled 'ROLLABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ELASTIC MEMBER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a sliding mechanism that allows a display to unfold. The device includes a housing with two parts, one of which slides to unfold the display. An elastic member inside the housing is compressed as the sliding movement occurs. A sensor module detects the pressure exerted by the elastic member, and a processor uses this information to determine the sliding distance of the device.
- The electronic device has a sliding mechanism that unfolds the display.
- The housing is made up of two parts, one of which guides the sliding movement.
- An elastic member inside the housing is compressed as the device is slid open.
- A sensor module detects the pressure exerted by the elastic member.
- A processor analyzes the pressure data to determine the sliding distance of the device.
Potential Applications
- Smartphones or tablets with foldable displays.
- Portable electronic devices with compact designs that can be expanded for larger screens.
- Devices with sliding mechanisms that allow for different form factors.
Problems Solved
- Provides a mechanism for unfolding a display in a compact electronic device.
- Allows for more screen real estate without increasing the overall size of the device.
- Enables devices with different form factors for different use cases.
Benefits
- Compact design with the ability to expand the screen size.
- Versatile form factor options for different user preferences.
- Enhanced user experience with a larger display when needed.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing including a first housing and a second housing configured to receive at least a part of the first housing and guide a sliding movement of the first housing, a display configured to unfold based on the sliding movement of the first housing, an elastic member disposed in the housing and configured to be compressed based on the sliding movement of the first housing, a sensor module disposed in the housing and configured to sense a pressure provided by the elastic member, and a processor configured to determine a sliding distance of the electronic device, based on the pressure sensed by the sensor module.
