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Methods and apparatus to facilitate user interactions with foldable displays

US11294486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2021
Grant dateApr 5, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04803
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus to facilitate user interactions with foldable displays are disclosed. An apparatus processor circuitry to execute instructions to: detect a hover event via a hover sensor included within a first region of a foldable display of a computing device; detect a touch event via a touch sensor included within a second region of the display separate from the first region; and generate interactive content on the display, the interactive content to differ between a first appearance and a second appearance depending on whether the interactive content is rendered in the first region or the second region.

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