18589740. DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Kibeom Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngrog Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Junwoo Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Myunghoon Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)

Jookwan Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Changryong Heo of Suwon-si (KR)

Yangwook Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Junghyeob Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18589740 titled 'DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SUPPORTING SAME

The abstract describes an electronic device with a flexible display that can change its size and shape using a motor controlled by processors.

• Flexible display can switch between a compact state and an extended state in a specific direction.
• Motor is used to change the state of the flexible display.
• Processors determine the driving speed of the motor based on its pattern and drive the motor accordingly.

Potential Applications: - Foldable smartphones or tablets - Wearable technology with adjustable displays - Smart clothing with interactive screens

Problems Solved: - Providing a versatile display solution for various devices - Enhancing user experience with adaptable screen sizes

Benefits: - Increased flexibility and customization in device design - Improved portability and convenience for users - Enhanced functionality and user interaction

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Flexible Display Technology for Next-Generation Devices" This technology can be utilized in the consumer electronics industry for developing cutting-edge products with adaptable displays, catering to the growing demand for flexible and interactive devices.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the motor-driven flexible display enhance user experience? - The motor-driven flexible display allows for dynamic changes in screen size, providing users with versatility and customization options. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in commercial devices? - Some challenges may include ensuring durability and reliability of the flexible display components over time.

Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is an electronic device comprising: a flexible display including a first state in which a display area has a first size and a second state in which the display area is extended in a first direction so as to have a second size that is larger than the first size; a motor driven in order to change the state of the flexible display; and at least one processor operatively connected to the flexible display and the motor, wherein one or more of the at least one processor is configured to determine, if an input for driving the motor is received, the driving speed of the motor based on the driving pattern of the motor and drive the motor based on the driving speed of the motor.