Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240348710). ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING DISPLAY AREA OF DISPLAY simplified abstract
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING DISPLAY AREA OF DISPLAY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyunggwang Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
Hoyoung Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)
Hyoungtak Cho of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING DISPLAY AREA OF DISPLAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240348710 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING DISPLAY AREA OF DISPLAY
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an electronic device with a flexible display that can be inserted into or retracted from a housing using a motor controlled by an integrated circuit. The device includes sensors and processors to monitor temperature, adjust motor voltage, and change the display area.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Slidably coupled first and second housings - Flexible display on the surface formed by the housings - Motor for inserting or retracting the display - Integrated circuit for motor voltage control - Sensors for monitoring - Processors for temperature data, motor voltage, and display area control
- Potential Applications:
- Foldable smartphones or tablets - Wearable technology with flexible displays - Smart home devices with retractable screens
- Problems Solved:
- Efficient display management in compact devices - Temperature monitoring for display safety - Precise motor control for smooth operation
- Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience with flexible displays - Space-saving design with retractable feature - Improved device durability with temperature monitoring
- Commercial Applications:
- Consumer electronics industry for innovative devices - Smart home automation for interactive displays - Wearable technology for flexible and compact designs
- Prior Art:
- Prior art related to flexible displays, motor-controlled devices, and temperature monitoring in electronic devices can be explored for further research.
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing research on flexible display technology, motor control systems, and temperature sensors in electronic devices can provide insights into advancements in the field.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the integration of sensors and processors improve the functionality of the electronic device? 2. What potential challenges could arise in implementing a motor-controlled flexible display system in consumer electronics?
Original Abstract Submitted
according to various embodiments, an electronic device comprises: a first housing; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; a flexible display disposed on a surface formed by the first housing and the second housing; a motor for inserting the flexible display into the second housing, or retracting same from the second housing; an integrated circuit for controlling the voltage related to the motor; at least one sensor; and at least one processor. the at least one processor is configured to: identify data on the temperature related to the flexible display; identify the voltage to be applied to the motor through the integrated circuit; and change the display area of the flexible display.
