Foldable Display Device Mode Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electronic devices lack versatility in modes and display methods, resulting in a monotonous user experience with limited interaction options and inefficient operation.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device with a unique structure comprising a first body, a connecting body, and a second body, allowing for multiple modes by adjusting the angle and display regions, enabling adaptive display content and interface switching based on user interactions and sensor inputs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the electronic device has fixed display content, then the device structure is simple, but the user experience becomes monotonous and versatility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemode versatilityVSAvoiddisplay system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic display content adaptation by changing the display region based on the operational mode. The display can switch between different regions (e.g., full display region in first mode, partial display region in second mode), allowing the same physical display hardware to present different content configurations without structural changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The display system is designed to serve multiple functions through different operational modes. The same display hardware supports both first mode (with first display region) and second mode (with second display region), enabling one component to perform multiple roles and adapt to different user needs without requiring separate dedicated displays for each mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If the display region is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the operation efficiency decreases due to inability to adapt to different modes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation efficiencyVSAvoiddisplay control complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system incorporates mode identification that detects the current operational mode and automatically adjusts the display region accordingly. This feedback mechanism ensures that the display content and region adapt to the current mode without manual intervention, improving operation efficiency by eliminating the need for users to manually switch display configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The display region configuration is pre-set for different operational modes. When a mode is activated, the corresponding display region is already prepared and can be immediately displayed without delay. This preliminary configuration of display settings for different modes enables rapid adaptation and maintains high operation efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If the display adapts to different modes, then user experience improves, but the device requires more complex control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser experienceVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display system automatically adjusts its configuration based on the operational mode without requiring user intervention. The mode identification and display region switching are handled autonomously by the system, making the adaptive display feature transparent to the user and maintaining ease of operation while reducing the burden of manual control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The control mechanisms for mode identification and display region adjustment are merged into an integrated system. Rather than separate independent controls, the patent combines these functions into a unified control architecture that automatically coordinates mode detection and display adaptation, reducing overall system complexity while achieving mode-specific display optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10782878B2Electronic device, display processing method and non-transitory computer readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2020.09.22 LENOVO (BEIJING) LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device and a display processing method where the device includes a first body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a connecting body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a second body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, which is connected to the first body through the connecting body. The electronic device has a first outer surface and a second outer surface; a first display arranged on at least a part of region on the first outer surface of the display having at least two modes of a second mode and a third mode; and a processor operative to control a third interface having at least a first sub interface and a second sub interface to be displayed on the third region in the third mode.