Apple inc. (20240260308). Electronic Devices With Flexible Display Cover Layers simplified abstract

Electronic Devices With Flexible Display Cover Layers

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Hoon Sik Kim of San Jose CA (US)

Terry C. Lam of Mountain View CA (US)

Chang-Chia Huang of San Jose CA (US)

Paul S. Drzaic of Morgan Hill CA (US)

Yasmin F. Afsar of San Jose CA (US)

Young Cheol Yang of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Leiming Wang of Foster City CA (US)

Electronic Devices With Flexible Display Cover Layers - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240260308 titled 'Electronic Devices With Flexible Display Cover Layers

The abstract describes an electronic device with a hinge that allows it to be flexed about a bend axis, with a display spanning the bend axis. To prevent damage during bending, the display includes a flexible portion in the display cover layer, which is interposed between rigid portions. The display cover layer may also have a self-healing layer, which can be activated by external stimuli like heat, light, or electric current.

• Display includes a flexible portion in the cover layer for bending.
• Self-healing properties in the cover layer prevent damage.
• External stimuli like heat or light can initiate self-healing.
• Elastomer layer in the flexible region increases flexibility.
• Hinge allows the device to be flexed about a bend axis.

Potential Applications: - Flexible electronic devices - Foldable displays - Wearable technology

Problems Solved: - Preventing damage during bending - Increasing flexibility of electronic devices

Benefits: - Enhanced durability - Improved user experience with flexible devices - Extended lifespan of electronic devices

Commercial Applications: Title: Self-Healing Flexible Display Technology for Electronic Devices This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, and other portable electronic devices to create more durable and flexible displays, leading to increased consumer satisfaction and potentially opening up new markets for foldable devices.

Questions about Self-Healing Flexible Display Technology: 1. How does the self-healing layer in the display cover prevent damage? 2. What are the potential long-term benefits of using self-healing technology in electronic devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device may have a hinge that allows the device to be flexed about a bend axis. a display may span the bend axis. to facilitate bending about the bend axis without damage, the display may include a display cover layer with a flexible portion. the flexible portion of the display cover layer may be interposed between first and second rigid portions of the display cover layer. the display cover layer may also include a layer with self-healing properties. the layer of self-healing material may be formed across the entire display cover layer or may be formed only in the flexible region of the display cover layer. the display cover layer may include a layer of elastomer in the flexible region of the display cover layer for increased flexibility. self-healing may be initiated or expedited by externally applied heat, light, electric current, or other type of external stimulus.