The fact that flexible screens are progressing at a good pace is something we are seeing with the good acceptance of smartphones that integrate them. We have already seen different models with a single fold and even with twoand Samsung itself seems to be working on a model of this second type and even on a portable console. But what if there was still room for innovation in folding screens? Samsung seems to have made it clear also, as demonstrated by a new patent.
Because the next step may not be to fold the screens but to roll them. A new patent Samsung screen discovered by 91Mobiles seems to indicate that this might be the case.
After folding screens come rollable screens
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This seems to be particularly applicable in a tablet that would have an extendable screen. Thus, we could make our screen more or less wide according to our needs, instead of having a screen with one or two sizes predefined by the folds.
The starting size would be more or less that of a tablet like the current ones, but, by pulling on one of the sides, the screen would extend, offering a larger size. Of course, having to wrap around the back, this would make the device thicker than what we usually see in current models.
Additionally, the patent states that We could not only extend the screen by pulling on one of its sides, but also on both. This is completely logical, because this way, by not rolling the entire surface on one side, the thickness is half of that if it was rolled on one side only.
Such a device could have countless uses according to the needs of each moment. For example, to browse or read e-books we may have enough with the tablet completely folded, but if we enlarge the screen we will be able to enjoy series and films in widescreen format and in a larger size than that offered by a conventional tablet. It would also be a perfect device to be able to use one or more applications simultaneously, approaching what we can do on a desktop computer, for example.
We will see if this patent finally goes somewhere or remains a simple project, but the truth is that the uses that come to mind make it quite a practical idea and considering how the flexible screen sector has evolved in recent years , What would be strange would be if it didn't reach the market one way or another..
Pictures | Javier Penalva in Xataka, 91Mobiles
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