Multi-Surface OLED Display for Incoming Call Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Communication devices often fail to effectively notify users of incoming calls, especially when the device is far away, facing down, or in silent mode, due to small display screens that may not be visible or audible.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize multiple displays covering the entire exterior of a communication device to display images or videos as a visual indicator of an incoming call, including the use of OLED technology and circuitry to generate images on multiple surfaces, such as the top, bottom, and sides, and the ability to retrieve and display a caller's profile image from social networking websites.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a small display screen is used to indicate incoming calls, then the device size is reduced, but the visibility of the visual indicator deteriorates when the device is far away or facing down
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a single flat display surface to multiple display surfaces distributed across different spatial dimensions. By placing displays on the front, back, and side surfaces of the device, the visual indicator becomes visible from multiple orientations and distances, resolving the contradiction between compact device size and visual indicator visibility.
2Device complexity
If traditional visual indicators are used, then the device structure is simple, but the user may not notice the indicator when the device is in silent mode or accidentally placed facing down
Solution Approach 1:
The notification system is segmented into multiple independent visual indicators distributed across different device surfaces. Each display can independently show the incoming call indicator, ensuring that at least one indicator is visible regardless of device orientation or silent mode status, thereby improving notification reliability without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
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
Provides a more visible and customizable visual indicator of an incoming call, ensuring the user is notified regardless of the device's orientation or mode, with energy-efficient OLED displays and dynamic image presentation.
Implementation Method 1
including the use of OLED technology and circuitry to generate images on multiple surfaces
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the disclosed invention include a system, method, and computer program product for providing a notification of an incoming call on a communication device. For example, in one embodiment, a communication device is disclosed comprising one or more displays covering two or more surfaces of the communication device. In certain embodiments, a first image is displayed on two or more displays in response to receiving an incoming call for providing a visible indicator for alerting a user of an incoming call. Still, in some embodiments, the first image is a current profile image of a caller retrieved from a network device associated with a social networking website.