Foldable Display State Control for Multi-Screen Transitions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices with foldable housings face challenges in efficiently managing display configurations based on their state, particularly in transitioning between folded and unfolded states, which affects user interaction and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A foldable electronic device with a housing comprising multiple rotatable parts and sensors to detect angles, allowing for dynamic control of displays on a cover display and flexible display, enabling seamless transitions and multi-tasking capabilities by adjusting screen display based on the device's state.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display size is increased to support more functions and visualize more information, then the functionality and information visualization are improved, but the device size and volume increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing a foldable display that can change its configuration between folded and unfolded states. The display transitions from a compact folded state to an expanded unfolded state, allowing the device to adapt its display size and functionality dynamically without permanently increasing device volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes dimensionality change by folding the display along a vertical axis, transforming the display from a two-dimensional flat surface into a three-dimensional folded structure. This allows the display to occupy less space when folded while providing a larger effective display area when unfolded.
2Ease of operation
If multiple displays are used to support multi-tasking and improve user interaction, then the user interaction and multi-tasking capability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling the foldable display to serve multiple purposes: it acts as a single display when folded, and as multiple simultaneous displays when unfolded. The same physical display structure adapts to different functional requirements based on its folding state, reducing the need for separate dedicated displays for different tasks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses dynamics to allow the display configuration to change based on the folding state. When unfolded, the display automatically configures to show multiple screens for multi-tasking; when folded, it transitions to a single display mode. This dynamic reconfiguration simplifies user interaction by automatically adapting to the desired usage scenario.
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AI summary
A foldable electronic device is provided. The foldable electronic device detects a state of the foldable electronic device by using at least one of at least one first sensor or at least one second sensor. The foldable electronic device displays a first screen on a cover display in a folded state. The foldable electronic device detects that at least one housing part is opened while displaying the first screen on the cover display. Based on detecting that a first housing part or a second housing part is opened, the foldable electronic device maintains displaying the first screen on the cover display, and displays a second screen on a partial region of a flexible display.