Deformable Housing Shape Detection for Flexible Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices, such as smartphones, are limited to fixed geometric configurations, failing to accommodate user preferences for both rigid and deformable forms, limiting functionality and user experience.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of a deformable housing with linkage members and magnetometer pairs to detect and adjust display content based on the device's deformation, allowing dynamic shape changes and adaptive content presentation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a device uses a rigid form factor, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different usage scenarios deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a deformable housing with linkage members that enable the device to dynamically change its geometric configuration between deformed and non-deformed states. This dynamic structure allows the device to adapt to different usage scenarios (e.g., handheld mode, table mode, lap mode) while maintaining structural integrity through the mechanical linkage system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a device uses a deformable structure, then adaptability to different usage scenarios is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into multiple linkage members connected by pivot joints, allowing the deformable structure to be divided into manageable segments. This segmentation enables complex deformation capabilities while keeping individual components simple and manufacturable. The linkage members can be independently designed and assembled to achieve the desired deformation modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The deformable housing structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables geometric transformation, and works in conjunction with the flexible display to create adaptable device configurations. The same linkage mechanism supports both the housing deformation and the display flexibility, reducing overall system complexity.
3Area of moving object
If a device uses a flexible display, then visible area adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible display that can bend and deform along with the housing linkage members. This flexible display maintains its functionality across various geometric configurations without requiring high manufacturing precision, as the flexibility is built into the display structure itself rather than requiring precise rigid alignment.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables seamless adjustment of display content according to the device's shape, enhancing user interaction and functionality across various configurations.
Implementation Method 1
one or more magnetometers in the one or more linkage members
Data Source
AI summary
A deformable electronic device includes a flexible display supported by a deformable housing comprising a plurality of linkage members and one or more magnet magnetometer pairs. Each magnet magnetometer pair includes a magnetometer situated in a linkage member of the plurality of linkage members and at least one corresponding magnet situated in another linkage member of the plurality of linkage members that is adjacent to the linkage member among the plurality of linkage members. One or more processors operable with one or more magnetometers of the one or more magnet magnetometer pairs are configured to identify a deformed shape of the deformable electronic device from signals received from the one or more magnetometers.