Balancing usage across a foldable display
US9996204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2360/16
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system, method, and program product are disclosed for balancing usage across a foldable display. A method includes tracking one or more characteristics of an active portion of a foldable display. The active portion of the foldable display includes a portion of the foldable display that is enabled when the display is folded. The method includes determining an inactive portion of the foldable display that is disabled while the active portion of the foldable display is enabled when the display is folded. The method includes activating the inactive portion of the foldable display based on the one or more characteristics of the active portion of the foldable display such that usage of the active and inactive portions of the foldable display is substantially uniform.
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