18463181. FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)
Contents
- 1 FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seongjun Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18463181 titled 'FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING SUPPORT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a display device with a folding area between two non-folding areas, supported by a structure with corresponding folding and non-folding portions.
- The display panel of the device has a first non-folding area, a second non-folding area, and a folding area in between.
- The support structure under the display panel includes a first non-folding portion, a second non-folding portion, and a folding portion that aligns with the folding area on the display panel.
- The support structure is made of glass and includes an opening pattern or a recess in the folding portion.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Foldable smartphones
- Foldable tablets
- Foldable laptops
Problems Solved
- Cracking or damage to the folding area of the display panel
- Structural instability in foldable devices
Benefits
- Enhanced durability of foldable displays
- Improved user experience with foldable devices
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing the technology for:
- Consumer electronics market
- Business applications
- Gaming industry
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include:
- Foldable display devices with different support structures
- Patents related to foldable screen technology
Unanswered Questions
How does the opening pattern or recess in the folding portion impact the overall functionality of the display device?
The abstract does not provide details on how the specific design of the opening pattern or recess contributes to the performance or features of the display device.
Are there any limitations to the size or type of display panels that can be used with this support structure?
The abstract does not mention any restrictions on the compatibility of the support structure with different sizes or types of display panels.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes a display panel including a first non-folding area, a second non-folding area, and a folding area disposed between the first non-folding area and the second non-folding area. A support is disposed under the display panel and includes a first non-folding portion including glass and overlapping the first non-folding area, a second non-folding portion including glass and overlapping the second non-folding area, and a folding portion disposed between the first non-folding portion and the second non-folding portion, overlapping the folding area, and including an opening pattern or a recess.
