Samsung has patented two rollable phone designs, with most concepts\nextending the screen outward when opened. The second design goes\nfurther, with the screen fully concealed within the body when not in\nuse, only emerging when the device\u2019s side is pulled apart.<\/p>\n
Patents do not guarantee a product will be released. However, Samsung\nDisplay previously showcased rollable OLED prototypes at CES and MWC,\nindicating the concept is more than theoretical, according to Gizchina\non 22 May.<\/p>\n
The first design follows a more conventional rollable approach. In\nits compact state, it resembles a standard smartphone. When horizontally\nextended, the screen expands to create a wider display for multitasking,\ngaming, or video viewing.<\/p>\n
This is an effort to provide a larger screen when needed, similar to\nfoldable phones but achieved through rolling rather than folding. There\nare no hinges or screen creases.<\/p>\n
Samsung describes this as a protective solution, with the flexible\nscreen stored inside the body to avoid scratches, dust, and daily-use\nimpacts. However, whether this truly extends the screen\u2019s lifespan\nremains to be proven in real-world testing.<\/p>\n
An interesting detail is the integrated sensors. Their ability to\ndetect distance and speed during screen extension allows the operating\nsystem to respond intelligently to partially or fully opened\nscreens.<\/p>\n
Half-opened phones could display different layouts compared to fully\nopen ones. Apps could gradually adjust content rather than waiting for\nspecific screen sizes as current devices do.<\/p>\n
This represents a more sophisticated interaction model than modern\nfoldable phones, which typically switch between fixed positions without\ntruly flexible adjustments.<\/p>\n
Foldable phones have issues with screen creases. The fold lines on\ncurrent clamshell-style foldables are visible, feelable, and bothersome\nfor some users.<\/p>\n
Clamshell foldables are better in this regard but still require\nhinges. Rollable phones with fully flexible screens eliminate creases\nentirely, as the display curves smoothly along the roll rather than\nsharply bending at a hinge point.<\/p>\n
Samsung Display\u2019s existing prototypes show the panel technology is\nmature enough for public display. While engineering work remains before\ncommercial release, the gap is narrowing.<\/p>\n
However, whether consumers ready for foldable phones are prepared for\nrollable models remains a market question Samsung cannot answer with\npatents alone.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/samsung-patents-two-rollable-phone-designs-1780342439", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }