18505119. ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HIROTSUGU Kishimoto of Yongin-si (KR)
YONG-KWAN Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
SEOKWON Jang 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 18505119 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a display panel that includes folding and non-folding areas, as well as a digitizer with coils in different directions for different modes of operation.
- The electronic device has a display panel with folding, first non-folding, and second non-folding areas.
- The digitizer includes loop coils in different directions for driving in different modes.
- The digitizer has non-folding coils in the non-folding areas and folding coils in the folding area.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in the development of foldable electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of integrating a digitizer into a foldable display panel, allowing for accurate touch input in both folded and unfolded states.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved user experience with touch input on foldable devices, increased durability of the digitizer in folding areas, and potentially new design possibilities for foldable electronic devices.
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in the consumer electronics industry, specifically in the development of foldable smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the development of foldable displays and touchscreens in electronic devices, as well as the integration of digitizers in various form factors.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall cost of manufacturing foldable electronic devices?
The abstract does not provide information on how the integration of this digitizer technology may affect the cost of production for foldable devices. This could be a crucial factor in determining the feasibility and marketability of such devices.
What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale for mass production?
The abstract does not address the potential challenges that may arise in scaling up the production of electronic devices with this digitizer technology. Issues such as manufacturing complexity, quality control, and supply chain management could be significant hurdles to overcome.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes a display panel including a folding area and first and second non-folding areas spaced apart from each other with the folding area between the first and second non-folding areas, and a digitizer including a first non-folding portion overlapping the first non-folding area, a second non-folding portion overlapping the second non-folding area, and a folding portion overlapping the folding area and including holes. The digitizer includes first loop coils in a first direction and second loop coils in a second direction and insulated from and intersecting with the first loop coils. The second loop coils may include non-folding coils respectively in the first and second non-folding portions and folding coils, at least one of which is in the folding portion. The non-folding coils are driven in a first mode, and the folding coils are driven in a second mode.
