Multi-Side Display Device with Dynamic Touch State Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices with multiple displays face challenges in providing a seamless user experience when held with one hand, as input to side displays can cause malfunctions and using both front and back displays simultaneously is difficult due to physical form constraints and durability/cost issues in commercialization.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a processor that detects audio signals and touch gestures across multiple concatenated touchscreen displays, allowing for continuous UI/UX across multiple sides and enabling input interfaces like a wheel UI, utilizing the volume between displays to provide a sense of space and support multiple working screens.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If displays are extended to the sides of the mobile terminal, then the display area is increased, but touch input to the side display causes malfunction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different operational states to different regions of the display. The side display area is configured with a disabled or non-responsive state during one-handed holding, while the front and back displays remain fully functional. This local differentiation allows the side display to contribute to the overall display area without causing input malfunctions when the user grips the device.
2Area of stationary object
If displays are placed on front and back sides, then the display area is increased, but it is difficult to use the displays at the same time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic state switching between front, back, and side displays based on the device's orientation and holding pattern. When held in one hand, the system dynamically activates the front and back displays while disabling the side display. When placed on a surface, the system can dynamically enable all displays including the side display. This dynamic adaptation allows simultaneous usability of multiple displays under different conditions.
3Area of stationary object
If deformable display is applied to mobile terminal, then larger screen is provided, but durability and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a single large deformable display that wraps around the device, the patent employs multiple rigid displays positioned on different spatial planes (front, back, and side surfaces). This dimensional approach achieves a larger total display area while maintaining the durability and cost advantages of rigid display technology, avoiding the reliability issues associated with deformable displays.
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AI summary
An electronic device and method for controlling the electronic device are provided. The electronic device includes a first surface in a first direction, a second surface in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a third surface enclosing at least a portion of a space formed between the first surface and the second surface. The electronic device also includes an audio module changing an audio signal input to the electronic device into an electronic signal, and a processor being operationally connected to the display and the audio module. The processor is configured to detect the audio signal input via the audio module from a first user via the first surface, detect a touch signal dragged from the third surface in the direction of the second surface, and display in the second surface a translation corresponding to the audio signal.