Deformable Electronic Device with Opposite Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable electronic devices lack diverse form factors, limiting user configuration options and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A deformable electronic device with at least two displays separated by a section devoid of a display, allowing multiple configurations such as alignment on the short edge, long edge, back-to-back, tent, and stand configurations, facilitated by hingedly coupled sections and flexible housing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If rigid form factor is used, then manufacturing precision and structural stability are improved, but adaptability and user configuration options deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transitioning from a rigid form factor to a deformable one. The housing is designed to be physically deformable, allowing the electronic device to change its shape and configuration dynamically. This enables the device to adapt between different form factors (e.g., extended display configuration and folded configuration) while maintaining structural integrity through the deformable housing design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If deformable housing is used, then adaptability and configuration options are improved, but device complexity and structural stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the flexible shells and thin films principle by using a deformable housing structure that can physically change shape. The housing is designed as a flexible component that can be deformed to create different configurations (extended, folded, etc.) while maintaining the necessary structural stability through the flexible material properties and design.
3Adaptability or versatility
If displays are positioned on opposite sides, then adaptability for different configurations is improved, but ease of operation for single-user interaction deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the display configuration to change dynamically based on usage scenario. The displays can be positioned on opposite sides for multi-user interaction or folded to adjacent positions for single-user interaction, providing operational flexibility that adapts to different user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by designing the display arrangement to serve multiple functions and usage scenarios. The same physical device can support both single-user and multi-user interaction modes, as well as various display orientations (opposite sides or adjacent), making the device universally applicable to different operational contexts.
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AI summary
A deformable electronic device includes a first section carrying a first display and a second section that is both bendably coupled to the first section and devoid of any display. The deformable electronic device also includes a third section that carries a second display and is bendably coupled to the second section. The first display and the second display are oppositely facing. The deformable electronic device can be bent such that the first display and second display are aligned along a minor edge, aligned along a major edge, are oppositely facing, are configured as a tent, a stand, or even a loop. The number of sections carrying displays and devoid of displays can be increased to increase the total number of sections of the deformable electronic device.