18486716. USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Dong-Goo Kang of Seoul (KR)

Yun-Kyung Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Yong-Yeon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Ji-Yeon Kwak of Seoul (KR)

Yeo-Jun Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)

USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18486716 titled 'USER TERMINAL DEVICE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a user terminal device with a folding display that can be divided into a first area and a larger second area. The device includes a detector to detect folding interactions and a controller to display different screens based on the detected interactions.

• The user terminal device has a folding display divided into a first area and a second area.
• The second area is larger than the first area and includes an exposure area that is visible when the display is folded.
• A detector is included to detect folding interactions, specifically a first folding interaction where the first area faces the second area and a second folding interaction where covers corresponding to each area face each other.
• A controller is responsible for displaying different screens based on the detected folding interactions.
• When the first folding interaction is detected, a second screen related to the first screen is displayed on the exposure area.
• When the second folding interaction is detected, a third screen related to the first screen is displayed on either the first area or the second area.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Foldable smartphones or tablets that can display different screens based on how they are folded.
• E-book readers that can show different content on the exposed area when folded.
• Multi-tasking devices that can display multiple screens simultaneously when folded in a certain way.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Provides a larger display area when needed by folding the device.
• Allows for different content to be displayed based on the folding interactions.
• Enhances user experience by providing flexibility in screen usage.

Benefits of this technology:

• Increased screen real estate without sacrificing portability.
• Improved multitasking capabilities.
• Enhanced user interaction and customization options.

Original Abstract Submitted

A user terminal device and a displaying method thereof are provided. The user terminal device includes a display configured to display a first screen on a display which is divided by a folding line into a first area and a second area, the second area being larger than the first area with reference to a folding line and including an exposure area that is exposed while the display is folded along the folding line such that the first area faces the second area, a detector configured to detect, while the first screen is displayed, a first folding interaction of folding the display such that the first area faces the second area and a second folding interaction of folding the display such that a first cover corresponding to the first area faces a second cover corresponding to the second area, and a controller configured to, in response to detecting the first folding interaction, display a second screen related to the first screen on the exposure area, and in response to the second folding interaction being detected, display a third screen related to the first screen on the first area or the second area.