18347183. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF SAME
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18347183 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY OF SAME
Simplified Explanation
An electronic device is described in this patent application. The device includes a flexible display divided into two areas, each controlled by a separate display driving circuit. The device also includes a processor and memory storing instructions for controlling the device.
- The device can display a first execution screen corresponding to a first application when in a flat state.
- It can identify when the housing is partially folded and display a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, different from the first execution screen.
- The device can control the display driving circuits to optimize power consumption based on the alignment of the flexible display with a ground plane.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Foldable smartphones or tablets with flexible displays.
- E-readers with foldable screens.
- Wearable devices with flexible displays, such as smartwatches or fitness trackers.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a seamless transition between different display configurations.
- Optimizes power consumption by controlling the display driving circuits based on the device's orientation.
- Enhances user experience by displaying different content on different areas of the flexible display.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved portability and convenience with a foldable electronic device.
- Enhanced display versatility with the ability to switch between different execution screens.
- Efficient power management for extended battery life.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first display driving circuit configured to control the first area of the flexible display, a second display driving circuit configured to control the second area of the flexible display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: while the housing is in the flat state, display a first execution screen, corresponding to a first application, on the first area and the second area of the flexible display, while the first execution screen, corresponding to the first application, is displayed on the first area and the second area of the flexible display, identify the housing being moved from flat state to the partially folded state, based at least on the housing being moved from the flat state to the partially folded state, display a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, different from the first execution screen, on the first area and the second area of the flexible display, and while the second execution screen is displayed in the partially folded state, control the first display driving circuit and the second driving circuit such that one of the first area and the second area of the flexible display, which is more closely aligned with a ground plane, consumes electrical power less than electrical power consumed by the other one of the first area and the second area of the flexible display.
