A Samsung patent suggests that the company may be stepping into the world of the recessed screen technology with a new innovative tablet. By following the same recessed screen approach as it did with its smartphones, this type of tablet could allow for the screen to expand and give users a larger size when it is needed. In short, the company is looking towards the future. Samasung has filed a patent for a tablet that boasts of the use of the recessed screen technology. The trademark supporting the application contains a lot of unique details so to say.
Key Highlights:
• Samsung could potentially be working on a tablet that has the new recessed screen technology as its main feature.
• The patent shows a device that extends the display area by stretching both sides of the original screen, thereby allowing for greater resolution.
• This patented technology could give users additional screen space when required.
Recent news has shown how Samsung was awarded a new patent for a extendable device that will likely be a tablet. The device will be able to open up from both ends and in return combine the use of two screens into one seamless larger display. The patent further supports the company’s goals for developing flexible display technology as earlier on in the year the company was awarded some new patents for the same work.
The USPTO reveals numerous images relating to the extendable screen patent license and its details. A peculiar aspect about the screen is that it seems to be directed towards larger gadgets this suggests that Samsung Might utilize this innovation in their up and coming Line of changeable screen tablets.
Device Design and Functionality:
The device can be seen as an ordinary tablet at the onset, as all standard tablet functionalities were available, as seen in the provided patent figures. Some of the images show what seems to be a stylus similar to the S Pen on the top edge. With the device being holding both the L & R sides in place but the screen is extended outward, hence giving a larger view space.
Other figures depict the back of the tablet, the back has what seems to be 2 back cameras but it contains lines on each side for what seems to be places for the expandable parts. In the last last image of the device, it is fully enlarged giving it a much bigger screen whilst other views provide a perspective on the top and back of the device when the screen is enlarged.
The inclusion of a USB Type C port and pogo pin connectors in the tablet patent hints that the tablet might come with options for additional peripherals like the keyboard which would improve the productivity of the table during use.
This patent underlines Samsung’s desire to further borders of display technology and facilitates more advanced and innovative future tablet experiences.
