Samsung patent dreams up wild tablet display that morphs to adapt to you
Samsung's new patent reveals a tablet with a dynamic rollable display that can adjust to user needs and detect peripheral devices.
Samsung has submitted a patent to the US Patent and Trademark Office for a tablet with a dynamically resizable, rollable display. The display can stretch outward in either direction, managed by built-in rolling actuators and a dedicated processor. This allows the tablet to adjust its size based on peripheral devices or user preferences such as whether the user is left-handed or right-handed.
The patent describes a processor that can detect connected peripherals like smartphones, expanding the flexible display partially for screen mirroring via NFC. Additionally, the tablet could serve as a remote control for Samsung's SmartThings smart home devices, adjusting a portion of the expandable screen for this function.
Though it's uncertain if this concept will become a consumer product, Samsung continues to push the boundaries of flexible display technology. The company has a track record with foldable devices, unlike its competitors like Apple, making these futuristic ideas more feasible. The patent showcases a vision where our devices physically adapt to our needs, representing a significant technological leap.