Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240111940). DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract

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DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

samsung electronics co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Junggeun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Changhoon Park of Suwon-si (KR)

DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240111940 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The display apparatus described in the patent application allows for the rotation of the display between a first position and a second position, while also enabling internet communication through a communicator and processor. The processor is able to identify the orientation of the display in response to a user command for accessing a website, and based on this orientation, attempt to display a mobile version of the web page associated with the website.

  • Explanation of the patent:

- Display apparatus with rotatable display - Internet communication capability - Processor identifies display orientation and displays mobile version of web page

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in: - Interactive displays in public spaces - Smart TVs with internet browsing capabilities - Digital signage for businesses

Problems Solved

- Providing a seamless transition between PC and mobile versions of websites - Enhancing user experience with adaptable displays

Benefits

- Improved accessibility to websites on different devices - Enhanced user interaction with the display - Potential for increased engagement with content

Potential Commercial Applications

"Rotatable Display Apparatus for Enhanced Web Browsing" could be used in: - Retail stores for interactive product displays - Hotels for guest information and services - Educational institutions for interactive learning experiences

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of rotating displays in smartphones or tablets to switch between landscape and portrait modes for optimized viewing.

Unanswered Questions

How does the rotatable display impact the user experience compared to traditional fixed displays?

The article does not provide information on user feedback or studies comparing the user experience of rotatable displays versus fixed displays.

Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to the technology described in the patent application?

The article does not address any potential drawbacks or limitations of the rotatable display apparatus, such as durability issues or compatibility with certain websites.


Original Abstract Submitted

a display apparatus, includes: a display that is rotatable between a first position and a second position; a communicator configured to conduct internet communication; and at least one processor. the at least one processor is configured to, (i) in response to a user command for accessing a website being received through a web browser that is loaded in the display apparatus, identify an orientation of the display, the user command being based on a url for a pc version of the website, and (ii) based on the identified orientation being the second position, attempt to receive a mobile version of the web page associated with a mobile version of the website from a server that provides the mobile version of the website based on a url for the mobile version of the website, and attempt to display the received mobile version of the web page in the display.