BENDABLE AND FOLDABLE DISPLAY SCREEN TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS DISPLAY

Smart overview of the Invention

The patent application describes a flexible, bendable, and foldable display technology for mobile devices. This innovation involves a processor that processes data and a display screen capable of bending and folding. The device features sensors to detect the orientation of the device and the arrangement of the display screen. Based on sensor data, the processor identifies visible portions of the screen for user interaction.

Technical Background

Mobile devices with electronic displays are widely used for reading various documents. Traditional user interactions involve pressing buttons or swiping to navigate content. However, conventional control structures are not well-suited for bendable and foldable displays. These new displays offer potential improvements in user experience by mimicking the feel of physical documents like magazines or books.

Detailed Functionality

The described embodiments include a wraparound display screen that can overlap or wrap around itself. The device determines its orientation and display arrangement using sensors and formats data accordingly. The continuous display feature allows seamless content viewing as the screen is manipulated. This functionality aims to enhance reading experiences by providing a more natural interaction akin to flipping through pages.

Sensor Integration

The device incorporates various sensors to determine orientation and display configuration. These may include accelerometers, gyroscopes, flap contact sensors, and light sensors. These sensors help ascertain which sections of the display are visible or obscured, allowing the device to adjust content presentation dynamically.

Application Example

The patent provides an example of a mobile device with three foldable sections in its display. Depending on how these sections are folded or unfolded, different parts of the screen are activated or deactivated. This dynamic adjustment enables applications like e-readers to provide continuous content flow, simulating a magazine-like reading experience where new material appears as the device is turned or folded.