Electronic device and method for preventing damage of display
US11073866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04105
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An foldable electronic device and method are disclosed. The device includes: a foldable housing rotatable about a hinge, enabling folding of a flexible display. The device further includes a touch sensor, a first processor and a second processor. The processors implement the method, including: by the first processor, detecting an external object contacting the flexible display and requesting activation of the second processor based on the detection; and by the second processor: activating and outputting a notification warning of potential damage to the flexible display if the device is folded closed with the external object present on the flexible display.
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