Qualcomm patents multi-fold display for mobile devices
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Imagine holding a phone and then unfolding the display and turning the device into a tablet or even a television set. This scenario might not be too far away from being a reality as Qualcomm has filed a patent for a mobile device with a display that folds. The processor follows a sensor that allows it to respond to the changes in the screen and modify the graphical interface based on the configuration of the device that is detected. The screen can display a panorama UI, a desktop UI, web browser UI, media player or alarm clock UI, or other interfaces. Not all is peaches and cream with the technology. When folded up to perform as a cellphone, the device becomes very thick. Since Qualcomm doesn't manufacture phones itself, this is a patent that could bring in some cash flow from handset makers.
source: GoRumors, Pocketlint via UnwiredView
source: GoRumors, Pocketlint via UnwiredView
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1. BrokenImaege posted on 20 Oct 2010, 01:45 0 0
This could be interesting.... Wonder what OS they would use for it?
2. tiolawa posted on 15 Mar 2010, 13:18 0 0
Great idea!!! Would love to see a device like this come to fruition soon.. maybe a winmo7 or android device :-D
3. iHateCrapple posted on 15 Mar 2010, 13:50 0 0
With such functionality I could only imagine Android
5. Kiltlifter posted on 15 Mar 2010, 16:17 0 0
This reminds me of the Nokia Morph Concept from a few years ago. I like techie stuff like this, it invokes new possibilities and furthers innovation.
