Abstract:
There is provided an electronic device (10), comprising a foldable housing configured to fold along an axis, a flexible display (14) having first and second display regions (126, 129) separated by a bend region (110) that overlaps the axis. The flexible display (14) is operable in a closed configuration (125) in which the first and second display regions (126, 129) face each other and an open configuration (123) in which the first and second display regions (126, 129) are oriented at a non-zero angle with respect to one another. The electronic device (10) also comprises a hinge (144) aligned with the axis and configured to hold the flexible display (14) in the open configuration (123).
Abstract:
There is provided an electronic device (10). The electronic device has a display (14) having an array of pixels that form an active area (112, 114), and first and second inactive areas (118) within the display (14), wherein the first and second inactive areas are bordered by pixels of the array of pixels on at least two sides. The electronic device also has opaque masking material in the first and second inactive areas (118) and an organic light-emitting diode interposed between the first and second inactive areas (118).
Abstract:
Thermal sensors are disposed with OLEDs across a display of an electronic device to measure temperatures across the display surface. Thermal sensors may be used to create a temperature map across the display surface due to both the ambient environment and the internal environment of the electronic device. The thermal sensors may be disposed in the OLED layer, may be on a separate layer, or both. Thermal sensors may be disposed in a substantially 1 : 1 ratio with OLEDs or with zones of OLEDs. Both the temperature history and usage history for OLEDs or zones of OLEDs may be recorded and processed to determine the age of each OLED. Controllers may adjust the driving strength of OLEDs or adjust the operation of components within the electronic device to compensate for aging or temperature based on the temperature map and age determination. In some embodiments, controllers may move static images from one part of the display to another less-aged part.
Abstract:
An electronic device comprising a support structure defining a first portion of an exterior surface of the electronic device, and an outer housing member. The outer housing member defines a second portion of the exterior surface and an inner surface of the outer housing member. The electronic device further comprises a protective element coupled to the support structure and formed from a polymer material that is molded to the outer housing member and is secured to the inner surface of the outer housing member.
Abstract:
A network of wearable sensors is disclosed that can include a first sensor configured to be worn or carried on a first part of a body and a second sensor configured to be worn or carried on a second part of the body. The network can include, or can communicate with, a mobile device that can receive sensor information from both the first and second sensors. The combined sensor information can be used to determine the stance or motions of a user wearing or carrying the first and second sensors. The sensor information can also be used to determine that a user is performing a particular activity, exercise, or the like. Recognized activities or exercises can be tracked and recorded throughout a workout. Sensors can also include mechanisms to provide user feedback, and software applications can provide statistics and progress information based on tracked activity.
Abstract:
An electronic device having an enclosure formed from at least one glass cover and a peripheral structure formed adjacent the periphery of the glass cover is disclosed. The peripheral structure can be secured adjacent to the glass cover with an adhesive. The peripheral structure can be molded adjacent the glass cover so that a gapless interface is formed between the peripheral structure and the periphery of the glass cover. In one embodiment, the peripheral structure includes at least an inner peripheral structure and an outer peripheral structure.
Abstract:
An electronic device has a display having first and second active display regions separated by an inactive display region. An opaque masking layer in the inactive display region is interposed between the first active display region and the second active display region. A light-emitting element in the inactive display region is interposed between the first active display region and the second active display region.
Abstract:
An electronic device having an enclosure formed from at least one glass cover and a peripheral structure formed adjacent the periphery of the glass cover is disclosed. The peripheral structure can be secured adjacent to the glass cover with an adhesive. The peripheral structure can be molded adjacent the glass cover so that a gapless interface is formed between the peripheral structure and the periphery of the glass cover. In one embodiment, the peripheral structure includes at least an inner peripheral structure and an outer peripheral structure.
Abstract:
An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.