Flexible Substrate Bending Detection for Intuitive Image Control

The patent replaces the mechanical button-pressing system with a bending detection system that uses sensors to detect the bending state of the substrate. This substitution eliminates the need for users to understand complex button functions, as bending the substrate in different directions automatically triggers appropriate image operations without requiring knowledge of equipment controls.

The patent changes the operational parameter from discrete button presses to continuous bending deformations. By detecting the bending direction and degree of the substrate, the system translates physical bending actions into control signals for image manipulation, making the operation more intuitive and easier to learn.

The substrate serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as the display carrier, the input control interface, and the bending sensor element. By making the substrate itself bendable and equipped with bending detection mechanisms, the patent eliminates the need for separate control components, thereby reducing overall device complexity despite the added flexibility.

The patent employs a flexible substrate that can be bent without damage, using materials and structures that maintain integrity during deformation. This flexibility allows the substrate to function as both a structural component and an input device, simplifying the overall system architecture by combining multiple functions into a single element.