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Devices and methods for providing access to internal component

US9437132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2011
Grant dateSep 6, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10K59/40
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for applying concealment of components of an electronic device. In one embodiment, an electronic device may include a component that is disposed behind a display (e.g., a transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display) that is configured to selectively become transparent at certain transparency regions. Additionally, the electronic device includes data processing circuitry configured to determine when an event requesting that the component be exposed occurs. The data processing circuitry may control portions of the display to become transparent, to expose the component upon the occurrence of the event requesting that the component be exposed.

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