Flexible Display Extension Control for Peripheral-Aware Tablet Layout
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of increasing display size in portable tablet devices to accommodate multiple interfaces while maintaining portability and cost-effectiveness, and the limited interaction capabilities when using peripheral devices like electronic pens and wireless earphones.
Innovation Solution
A flexible display system with rolling actuators that extend in multiple directions based on the mounting state and position of peripheral devices, allowing the display to adapt its layout for optimal interaction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the display size is increased to provide multiple interfaces, then the interaction capabilities are improved, but the overall device size increases which affects portability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a flexible display that can dynamically change its shape and size between folded and unfolded states. The display transitions from a compact folded state for portability to an expanded unfolded state for enhanced interaction, allowing the device to adapt its display area based on usage requirements without permanently increasing its base size
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible display is designed to be folded into itself, with one portion nested within another when in the folded state. This nesting approach allows the large display area to be compacted into a smaller form factor, enabling the device to maintain portability while providing access to a larger display when needed
2Area of moving object
If the display size is increased to provide multiple interfaces, then the interaction capabilities are improved, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of manufacturing multiple separate devices with different display sizes, the patent uses a single flexible display that dynamically changes its effective size through folding and unfolding. This approach eliminates the need to manufacture and stock multiple device variants, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost while still providing different display area options
3Ease of operation
If the display area is extended for peripheral device interaction, then the usability with peripheral devices is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the presence and position of peripheral devices, then autonomously determines and executes the appropriate display extension direction and pattern. The processor analyzes peripheral device information and independently controls the flexible display to extend in the optimal direction, eliminating the need for complex manual configuration or additional hardware components
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
Enhances interaction capabilities by expanding the display area for multiple interfaces and improving usability with peripheral devices, while maintaining device compactness.
Implementation Method 1
a rolling actuator configured to extend the flexible display
Data Source
AI summary
This electronic device may comprise: a flexible display; a first rolling actuator configured to extend the flexible display in a first direction; a second rolling actuator configured to extend the flexible display in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to: determine the mounting state of the electronic device; acquire information about the position of a peripheral device, which is linked with the electronic device, based on the mounting state satisfying a designated condition; set the extension direction of the flexible display on the basis of the information about the position of the peripheral device; and control the first rolling actuator and/or the second rolling actuator to extend the flexible display in the first direction and/or the second direction on the basis of the set extension direction.