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Display device with detection of fold by number and size of touch areas

US10884540B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2019
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04105
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display device includes: a foldable display panel having flexibility; a touch detector disposed selectively on one panel face side of the display panel and capable of detecting a plurality of touch areas; and a determiner for detecting that the display panel is folded only if the touch areas detected by the touch detector are three or more in number, and a largest first touch area thereof is located between the touch areas other than the first touch area.

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