Rumour has it that Samsung will unveil a few new foldables this Wednesday, but it also seems that the company is working on an upcoming rollable smartphone.
The handset dubbed the ‘Galaxy Z Slide’had its patent submitted to World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) on April 29th and published on July 29th, showcasing a possible sliding handset for the company.
In its compact mode, the device would have a rounded screen on the left, with the display wrapping around to the back. The handset will also have a narrow frame on the side, so it looks like two separate displays, but it’s actually one flexible screen, according to LetsGoDigital, who discovered the patent.
If you want a larger display, you can slide out the display to create a larger tablet. From the front, a user would be able to pull out the right side of the display, which can increase the screen surface from 40 to 50 percent.
LetsGoDigital points out that the screen is not supported by the housing when it’s rolled out. Additionally, Samsung uses some sort of “roller” that keeps a form of space between the flexible screen and the internal parts.
To keep the screen ‘wrinkle-free,’ Samsung is reportedly using flexible/elastic film around the roller. This technology keeps some distance between the screen and roller and prevents friction.
Furthermore, the device would offer a multi-link hinge technology, which will also help keep the display flat and wrinkle-free. The display is also supported by a rigid plate, to help that part of the screen that’s no longer supported by the housing.
According to the patent, users will be able to press a button to roll out or roll in the display. Although you’ll be able to use the top-placed power button to activate the sliding mechanism as well. Reportedly, the handset would also feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. And the device would support an S Pen, which further makes me believe that the Note line will not be returning anytime soon.
It also seems that Samsung will put an in-display selfie shooter on the device and three rear-facing cameras.
It’s worth noting that not all patents come to fruition so it’s possible that this handset may never come to market. But this technology is also being seen by companies like TCL and LG (before its phone business died), so there is a possibility.
Image credit: LetsGoDigital
Source: LetsGoDigital
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