Patents Examined by Lisa Lea-Edmonds
  • Patent number: 11768519
    Abstract: A flexible display device is provided. A first support member is fixedly disposed with a housing, and a second support member is slidably disposed relative to the first support member. One end of the flexible display screen is connected to one end of the second support member, and the other end of the flexible display screen is connected to a winding mechanism within the housing. A first hard layer between the first support member and the flexible display screen is fixed to one side of the first support member, and a second hard layer between the first hard layer and the flexible display screen is fixed to one side of the second support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Zikang Feng
  • Patent number: 11768520
    Abstract: A window includes: a substrate including a folding area, a non-folding area, an upper surface, and a lower surface, wherein the folding area is configured to fold about a folding axis; and a plurality of groove patterns arranged in the folding area along a first direction crossing the folding axis, wherein each of the plurality of groove patterns includes: a bottom surface recessed from the upper surface of the substrate and substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate; and a side surface, wherein each side surface of the plurality of groove patterns connects each bottom surface of the plurality of groove patterns to the upper surface of the substrate, and wherein the side surface includes at least one curved surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sunghoon Kim, Yuri Kim, Kang-Woo Lee, Seongjin Hwang
  • Patent number: 11762419
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display area and a folding area; a display panel; a digitizer disposed below the display panel; a sagging prevention member disposed in a portion below the display panel overlapping the folding area; and a lower cover disposed below the sagging prevention member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Seokchan Lee, Dongwoo Seo, Sojeong La, Dongjin Park, Jaiku Shin, Jihye Shin, Sungchul Choi
  • Patent number: 11747864
    Abstract: Provided is a display device including: a display panel in which a display area and a non-display area located around the display area are defined; an external device which is disposed on the non-display area of the display panel; and a cover member which is disposed on the external device, wherein the external device includes a driving chip and a printed circuit film which is disposed on the non-display area of the display panel and spaced apart from the display area with the driving chip interposed between the printed circuit film and the display area in plan view, and the cover member includes a first insulating tape disposed on the external device, a first conductive tape disposed on the first insulating tape and a second insulating tape disposed on the first conductive tape, wherein the second insulating tape includes an electrostatic induction opening penetrating the second insulating tape in a thickness direction, a planar size of the first conductive tape is greater than a planar size of the second in
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hee Kwon Lee
  • Patent number: 11749138
    Abstract: A display device according to an embodiment includes: a display panel; a side frame that is disposed on a rear side of the display panel and disposed on opposite edges in a first direction of the display panel; a length change member that is disposed on the rear side of the display panel and has a changing length in the first direction; a link bar that is connected to one edge of the length change member; and a guide member where a connection portion of the length change member and the link bar is disposed, wherein the other edge of the link bar is connected to the side frame, and the guide member includes a curved groove, and the connection portion of the length change member and the link bar moves in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Byung Jin Park
  • Patent number: 11735072
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a display panel configured to be wound around or unwound from a roller installed in a housing, wherein the housing is configured to provide a receiving space for the display panel, a module cover coupled to a rear of the display panel, wherein the module cover is configured to be wound around or unwound from the roller with the display panel, an extension sheet extending from a lower side of the display panel, wherein the extension sheet is configured to be wound from the roller, and at least one shock-absorbing member positioned next to a lower end of the module cover, wherein the at least one shock-absorbing member is disposed at a rear surface of the extension sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hoyoung Kim, Haesuk Choi, Kyeongdong Kim, Byunghee Kim
  • Patent number: 11726522
    Abstract: A computing system includes an electronic device, a cover or case for the electronic device, and an input device that is slidably movable yet attached to the cover or case. By positioning the electronic device on top of the input device, rotation of the electronic device which changes its vertical viewing angle also translates the input device. These can provide improved overall possible viewing angle adjustability, increased system stability at high viewing angles, laptop-like opening and closing behavior, lighter weight, and implementation using low-cost components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Santhana K. Balaji, Guangtao Zhang, John Raff, Ryan P. Brooks
  • Patent number: 11721247
    Abstract: A display device includes a first rotation member configured to rotate, a second rotation member configured to rotate, the second rotation member being spaced apart from the first rotation member, a conveyance member that is extended between the first rotation member and the second rotation member, is configured to be conveyed between the first rotation member and the second rotation member in accordance with respective rotations of the first rotation member and the second rotation member, and has an inner surface and an outer surface, an abutting movement member that is disposed between the first rotation member and the second rotation member, and is configured to move to cause the conveyance member to be partially pushed up while being abutted against the inner surface, and a display member having flexibility that is attached to the outer surface, and displays an image using an organic light emitting phenomenon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Takeshi Yamamoto, Soya Araki, Yoshinori Tachikawa, Yohei Azuma, Yoichiro Eshita
  • Patent number: 11714451
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device including an electronic pen, and a foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing rotatably connected to one side of the first housing, a third housing rotatably connected to an opposite side of the first housing, and a recess, which faces at least a part of the first housing in a folded state, provided in a first end of a bezel area of the third housing, wherein the recess is configured to accommodate the electronic pen when the electronic pen is inserted into the electronic device between the recess and the first housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Inventors: Seokwoo Lee, Minsoo Kim, Joonwon Chang, Jinwan An, Jiwoo Lee
  • Patent number: 11714462
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include: a body provided with a computing system; a hinge assembly adjacent to one side of the body and installed inside of the body; and a display part including a display panel for displaying a screen, wherein the display part is pivotable with respect to the body and is connected to the hinge assembly, wherein the hinge assembly may include: a hinge shaft; a first coupling part adjacent to one end of the hinge shaft, extended from an outer circumferential surface of the hinge shaft, and fixed to the display part; a second coupling part rotatably coupled to the hinge shaft and that is fixed to the body; and a foot plate pivotably coupled to the second coupling part and pivotable with the second coupling part according to the rotation of the hinge shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Donghyok Shin, Dongjoon Choi
  • Patent number: 11703916
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a first lap joint structure disposed on one end of each linkage component rotatably connected to a base, and extends in a direction from one end of the base to a mounting bracket located on a same side as the first lap joint structure, and a second lap joint structure disposed on one side of each support plate and that faces the base and extends in a direction from the side of the support plate to the base, wherein a second surface of the second lap joint structure slides along a surface of the first lap joint structure when two mounting brackets are relatively folded or unfolded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Haiqiang Tian, Weifeng Wu, Tao Huang, Li Liao, Feng Zhao, Gang Wang
  • Patent number: 11705024
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display module, a support configured to rotate and support the display module, and a mounting device configured to mount a mobile device on the display module. The mobile device is configured to be paired with the display module. The mounting device includes a mounting portion including a mounting groove having a shape corresponding to a frame forming borders of the display module. The mounting portion is coupled to the frame when the frame is inserted into the mounting groove, and an accommodating portion is positioned below the mounting portion, and accommodates the mobile device such that the mobile device is mounted on the display module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD
    Inventors: Hyunyong Choi, Jisu Kim, Hunsung Kim, Boum-Sik Kim, Seungjae Kim, Chul-Yong Cho, Tae-Hun Kim
  • Patent number: 11706325
    Abstract: An angle determining circuit and method, and a folding screen terminal are provided. The circuit is applied to the folding screen terminal which includes a first and second screens rotatably connected through a rotary shaft, a resistance ring is fixedly provided outside the rotary shaft. The circuit includes: a first power supply; a first resistor, where one terminal of the first resistor is electrically connected to the first power supply; a first conductive element fixedly disposed at the first screen, where one terminal of the first conductive element is electrically connected to the other terminal of the first resistor, and the other terminal thereof slidably abuts against the resistance ring; a second conductive element fixedly disposed at the second screen, where one terminal of the second conductive element slidably abuts against the resistance ring, and the other terminal thereof is grounded; and a processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: VIVO MOBILE COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chunhui Luo, Quanzhong Liu
  • Patent number: 11698663
    Abstract: A computing device can include a housing including a peripheral housing defining an aperture, the peripheral housing having a constant cross-sectional area. The computing device can also include a display having a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface, the display disposed within the aperture defined by the peripheral housing and attached to the housing at one or more locations such that the first major surface and the second major surface of the display are substantially unobstructed by any other portion of the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Keith J. Hendren, Adam T. Garelli, Bryan W. Posner, Denis H. Endisch, Dinesh C. Mathew, Paul X. Wang
  • Patent number: 11698662
    Abstract: A foldable mechanism and a display device including the foldable mechanism are disclosed. The foldable mechanism includes a first folding hinge, a second folding hinge, a third folding hinge, a fourth folding hinge, a first casing, a second casing, a third casing, and a fourth casing. The foldable mechanism is multifunctional and has both inward bending and outward bending functions, so that the display device can operate in three display states: a tablet display state, a mobile phone display state, and a notebook display state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGYCO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenxu Xianyu, Zhuo Zhang, Zikang Feng
  • Patent number: 11699366
    Abstract: A display device may include a display panel in which a plurality of pixels is defined, a back cover disposed on a bottom surface of the display panel, a roller which winds or unwinds the back cover and the display panel and a cover unit which is disposed at a lower side of the display panel and includes a variable cover which moves up or down as the display panel is wound or unwound. Stain, cracks, and separation of the display panel which are caused during the rolling may be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jihun Song, Hoiyong Kwon
  • Patent number: 11687123
    Abstract: A rotation shaft assembly includes a first lock accessory, a second lock accessory, a rotation shaft, a driven member, and a torsion mechanism. The rotation shaft includes a first member and a second member that are rotatable relative to each other, where the first member is fixedly connected to the first lock accessory, and the second member is fixedly connected to the second lock accessory. The driven member is connected to the first member or the second member, and is configured to be driven to rotate by the first member or the second member. The torsion mechanism is at least provided at the driven member and is configured to provide torsion during rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: LENOVO (BEIJING) LIMITED
    Inventor: Sungyu Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11681331
    Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a first area of a constant shape, and at least one shock absorber located on a surface of the first area of the display panel, the at least one shock absorber supporting the display panel, wherein the at least one shock absorber includes a first member located on the first area of the display panel, and a second member facing the first member. The second member is connected to the first member and disposed only on a part of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taechang Kim, Hyeryoung Park, Sanghyo Park, Hyunbin Park, Soyoun Jung, Chanhui Han
  • Patent number: 11681329
    Abstract: An electronic device assembly is provided, including an electronic device body and a detachable lens module. The electronic device body has a housing and a first joining unit, wherein the first joining unit is disposed on the housing. The detachable lens module is detachably assembled onto the housing and has a second joining unit, wherein the first joining unit is joined to the second joining unit to electrically connect the detachable lens module to the electronic device body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yu-Shih Wang, Yi-Ta Huang, Chih-Chun Liu, Cheng-Nan Ling, Wen-Chieh Tai, Chi-Hung Lai, Wu-Chen Lee, Pin-Chueh Lin, Chih-Wei Liao, Ting-Wen Pai, Wen-Chieh Chen
  • Patent number: 11675396
    Abstract: A hinge assembly, including a rotating shaft and a pair of cams, is provided. The cams are sleeved on the rotating shaft so as to be rotatable relative to each other. The pair of cams respectively has a first flat surface and a second flat surface facing each other, and a curved surface adjacent to the first flat surface and the second flat surface. The first flat surface of one of the cams passes by the curved surface to move from one flat surface to the other flat surface of the other cam, so as to enable the pair of cams to move relatively away or closer along an axial direction of the rotating shaft. The curved surfaces of the cams are in surface contact when the first flat surface passes by the curved surface. A portable electronic device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Acer Incorporated
    Inventors: Yi-Hsuan Yang, Wu-Chen Lee, Cheng-Nan Ling, Yi-Ta Huang, Hung-Jen Su