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Innovative Terminal Display Method Patented by Samsung

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A groundbreaking terminal display method has been patented by Samsung Electronics Co., LTD, as published on October 13 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WO/2011/099784). This invention revolves around a data operation method for terminals equipped with three-piece display units, providing users with enhanced flexibility and control over their device's display settings. The patent filing, which occurred on February 10, 2011, under Application No. PCT/KR2011/000886, highlights Samsung's commitment to innovation in the field of display technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • The patented method enables users to control power supplied to each display unit individually, allowing for optimized battery life and reduced energy consumption.
  • The invention introduces a data output direction control mode set value, which instructs data generated by application programs to be output to specific display units.
  • The terminal's control unit plays a crucial role in activating display units according to the display unit power control mode set value or the data output direction control mode set value.
  • The method supports multiple display units, including a first display unit, a second display unit, and a third display unit disposed on the opposite side of the first display unit and the second display unit.
  • The storage unit for the terminal stores at least one of the display unit power control mode set value or the data output direction control mode set value.
  • The invention can be applied to various types of terminals, including mobile phones, personal digital assistants, and tablets.
  • Shin, Seung Gi, is credited as the inventor of the patented method.

Statistics:

  • The patent was filed on February 10, 2011.
  • The publication number is WO/2011/099784.
  • The application number is PCT/KR2011/000886.
  • The terminal's display units include a first display unit and a second display unit disposed adjacent to each other, and a third display unit disposed on the opposite side.
  • The storage unit can store up to two different mode set values.

Sources:

  • WO/2011/099784 - Data Operation Method for Terminal Including Three-Piece Display Units and Terminal Supporting the Same
  • http://www.wipo.int

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