Curved Display Side Areas Grip Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic devices with flexible display panels lack effective methods for interacting with users through side areas, which are often curved and underutilized for input and output functions.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device and method that enable interaction by identifying grip types based on grip inputs and touch inputs on side areas, allowing the device to perform corresponding functions, such as activating specific UI elements or controlling applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the outer side area of the display is curved for design purposes, then the aesthetic appearance and flexibility of the display are improved, but the usability and interaction capability of the side areas deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by enabling different functional characteristics in different regions of the display. Specifically, the side areas are configured to detect touch inputs and grip patterns, while the front area displays content. The system identifies grip types (one-handed vs. two-handed) based on touch patterns from specific side areas, allowing localized interaction zones with distinct functions that accommodate the curved geometry while maintaining usability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the side areas are used for additional input functions, then the versatility and user experience are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by making the side areas serve multiple functions: they act as touch-sensitive input zones, grip detection sensors, and contextual function triggers. The same physical side area structure is used for both aesthetic curvature and interactive input purposes. The system identifies different grip types (one-handed, two-handed) and activates corresponding functions based on touch patterns, allowing the display to perform multiple input functions without adding separate dedicated components for each function.
3Area of stationary object
If the display area is expanded to include side areas, then the information output capability is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the display into distinct functional regions: a front area for primary content display and multiple side areas for interactive input and secondary display functions. The side areas are further segmented into different zones (e.g., first side area, second side area) that can be independently configured for specific interactions. This segmentation allows the curved side areas to be manufactured and integrated as distinct modules with defined touch-sensitive regions, reducing the overall manufacturing precision requirements compared to treating the entire curved surface as a single uniform interactive area.
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device is provided and includes a display including a front area and a plurality of side areas, at least one processor, and at least one memory. The at least one memory stores instructions configured to, when executed, enable the at least one processor to receive a grip input for the display, identify a grip type based on the grip input, receive a touch input to at least one of the plurality of side areas while the electronic device is gripped, and identify a function corresponding to the touch input based on the identified grip type.