Electronic device having hidden region and control method thereof
US10511698B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2250/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device having a hidden region and a control method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a hidden region located in the display screen. The display screen includes a display layer and a dimming layer located below the display layer. The hidden region includes multiple functional elements. The functional elements are disposed below the dimming layer. When the dimming layer receives a first signal, the dimming layer corresponding to the hidden region becomes transparent. The functional elements are in a visible state. When the light-adjusting receives a second signal, the dimming layer corresponding to the hidden region becomes opaque. The functional elements are in a hidden state. By disposing the functional elements below the hidden region, the problem that the electronic device cannot achieve full screen can be solved.
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