18520553. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., LTD.)
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DISPLAY DEVICE
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DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18520553 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The abstract of the patent application describes a display device with a foldable area and a non-folding area, supported by a stretchable support member with cutting parts.
- Simplified Explanation:
- Display device with foldable and non-folding areas - Supported by a stretchable support member with cutting parts
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Display panel with foldable and non-folding areas - Support member with stretchable part and cutting parts - First groove with a certain depth, second groove with a greater depth
- Potential Applications:
- Foldable electronic devices - Flexible display technology - Wearable technology
- Problems Solved:
- Enhancing flexibility of display panels - Improving durability of foldable devices
- Benefits:
- Increased versatility in device design - Enhanced user experience with flexible displays
- Commercial Applications:
- Foldable smartphones and tablets - Flexible smartwatches - Innovative display solutions for various industries
- Prior Art:
- Research on flexible display technology - Studies on foldable electronic devices
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Advancements in flexible display materials - New developments in foldable device technology
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the stretchable support member improve the functionality of the display device? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing foldable areas in display panels?
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes a display panel including a display area including a foldable area having flexibility and a non-folding area adjacent to at least one side of the foldable area and a support member disposed under the display panel, including a stretchable part overlapping the foldable area, and defining at least one cutting part. The at least one cutting part includes at least one first groove having a first depth and a second groove having a second depth greater than the first depth.
