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Folding device patents and product summary: there are currently two models on sale

Source: Sina VR

With the release of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, many people have started to pay attention to folding screen phones. Will such a technologically rich product hand become a trend? Today Sina VR organizes the patents and products of the currently known folding devices for everyone:

1. Royole FlexPai Folding Phone

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This is the first foldable phone on sale starting at 8999 yuan. The thickness of the Roupai mobile phone is 7.6mm. It adopts a 7.8-inch Cicada-wing flexible display 2 independently developed by Royole Technology. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, a maximum memory of 512GB, and unlocked with fingerprint recognition on the side. This is also a domestic mobile phone. Although it looks cool, the gap after folding is still large.

2. Samsung Galaxy Folding Phone

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This is Samsung's first folding device, which will be released on September 6. The aircraft 2 was released on February 20, 2019 in San Francisco, the United States. There are two screens, one is a 4.6-inch AMOLED outer screen, and the other is a 7.3-inch AMOLED flexible screen. This phone was originally expected to be officially launched in the United States on April 25, priced at $ 1980. However, during media testing, it was found that there was a problem with the screen, which caused Samsung to postpone the sale. It was officially launched in South Korea on September 6, and the price was about RMB 14,300.

3. Huawei Mate X

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The aircraft was announced at the MWC2019 Huawei Terminal Global Conference on the evening of February 24, 2019. 8GB + 512GB sells for 2299 Euros (about 17,500 RMB). Huawei Mate X is equipped with Huawei's first 7nm multi-mode 5G chip, Baron 5000, which not only supports SA 5G networks, but also NSA 5G networks. Equipped with Kirin 980 processor and support 55W super fast charge. However, Kirin 990 has been released, and Huawei Mate X may also replace Kirin 980 processor with Kirin 990. According to reports, due to insufficient output of the sixth-generation flexible OLED and weakening market demand, BOE has decided to postpone its production plan and lower its production target. May affect production of Huawei Mate X.

4. Huawei Folding Screen Patent

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Dutch technology blog LetsGoDigital reports that WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) on May 31, 2019 approved Huawei's patent entitled "Foldable Mobile Device". The display is located outside the patented smartphone. Compared to Mate X, this device can be folded not only once, but also twice. Huawei has also designed an alternative for the sidebar. The device has two hinges, which are mounted on both sides of the housing. When folded, the shape of the hinge provides additional support for the flexible display.

5. Apple Folding Screen Patent

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According to foreign media CNN, Apple has patented a foldable screen that can be used on iPhones and other devices. Apple often applies for ideas that have never been realized, and the projects described in the applications are not necessarily feasible. The application, filed in January 2018, is a series of Apple patent applications surrounding foldable screens.

6. Microsoft Flexible Screen Display Patent

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According to the media, Microsoft has shown a new Surface dual-screen device to some employees internally. The U.S. Patent Office issued a new patent on June 6, 2019 entitled "Mobile Display Support, Using the Same Computing Device and Method", and this patent application was filed by Microsoft in 2017. Unlike other patents for foldable devices, Microsoft's new patents focus on display technology. In the patent drawings, Microsoft details flexible displays that can be bent or folded.

7. Lenovo PC Folding Screen Patent

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Lenovo has also filed a new patent for a folding PC that strives to solve the poor typing experience on a touch keyboard by introducing a thin external Bluetooth keyboard that can be used in foldable electronic devices. The foldable display module includes a left display module portion, which is connected with a hinge with respect to the right display module portion. The device also includes a foldable input module for an electronic computing device.

8. Samsung's Patent For Stretchable Screen Design

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Letsgodigital reported a patent for Samsung's stretchable screen design, and the exact size after extension is still unclear. letsgodigital said that from the design point of view, it looks wider than 21: 9, but slightly narrower than 32: 9. This is a design patent, and unfortunately there are no details about the operation of the stretchable screen.

9. Google Foldable Device Patent

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At the end of 2018, Google submitted a patent entitled "Multi-Foldable Display Device with Multiple Pages" to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and officially announced to the outside world on June 27, 2019. The shape can be opened and turned like a traditional book. The patent shows that the device combines multiple OLED screens through the "book spine". The "cover" is equipped with batteries, processors, cameras, etc. The display panel is located inside the device, and the sides of the display panel (front and back) can display content. The screen can be placed outside by "page turning".

10. OPPO Folding Screen Patent

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According to Android Update, OPPO may launch a device called OPPO Enco. The company has filed a trademark patent application for this. In addition, OPPO folding screen patents were reported, but no further information was disclosed.

11. Lenovo Folding Screen Patent

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In March 2018, Lenovo Beijing applied to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a patent called "flexible electronic device" and was officially included in the USPTO database on September 10, 2019. . The patent was subsequently indexed by the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) and contained 14 product sketches. This patent describes a folding phone with a clamshell design similar to Razr. You can use a slim display. If you carry the device with you on the road, fold it in half to make it quite small and portable.

12. Microsoft Folding Patent

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Microsoft has patented a foldable Windows 10 device or applied it to the highly anticipated Surface Centaurus. According to the documents submitted by the company, it introduces a new fluid-based technology that can reduce the pressure on the screen during the rotation of complex equipment, thereby improving the overall durability. Obviously, for foldable devices with flexible screens and complex hinges, they are more fragile than ordinary candy bar smartphones and 2-in-1 devices.

13. Xiaomi Folding Patent

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Foreign media pandaily reported on August 13 that a few days ago, Xiaomi applied for a patent at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It is reported that Xiaomi submitted this patent application on March 1, 2019, the registration time was March 25, and it was fully announced on August 8. In addition, the document mentions that this design will expire on March 1, 2024, meaning that new machines may arrive soon.

14. LG Folding Patent

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According to related media reports, LG has applied for a new patent for a smartphone in China, this folding model is called Z-Fold. With two screens, one of which is also a flexible screen, can be folded again. On August 9, the company obtained a design patent for this folding phone. From the appearance point of view, although this model is somewhat unique in design, but still see the figure of Samsung Galaxy Fold.


Post time: Jan-04-2020