The hottest topic for smartphones recently is bendable and flexible screens. There have been numerous rumors regarding the feasibility of this technology since years ago.
Samsung bendable and flexible screens: Components
Samsung is believed to be working on the innovation of bendable and flexible screens. The Korean giant recently acquired a patent, which proves that it’s working on concepts for its next bendable and flexible devices. The company’s project valley and publicity have revealed that it’s really trying hard to deliver bendable and flexible screens. The company’s patent is granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It is yet another foldable device, but much more descriptive.
Let us tell you the more important thing about these devices. It appears that Samsung Display has managed to incorporate a flexible substance in one of the layers of the panel. The patent documentation mentions polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polycarbonate (PC), polyacrylate (PAR), polyether imide (PEI), polyether sulfone (PES), and/or polyimide (PI). The end result is a grid that can maintain structural integrity when it is bent.
The the rest of the components are said to come with a beautiful dielectric elastomer film. It is a so-called “smart material system” which can actually transform electric power into mechanical work, particularly strain. So, that foldable flip style phone from the earlier render or the hinged design from another one of Samsung’s patents might actually be even cooler, as in being able to open and close on its own. We hope this technology can come true and become a reality next year .
Samsung owned another patent for flexible screens
According to Patently Mobile, Samsung may be trying to develop a smartphone that bends on its own, without the help of any external force. The company hopes that this will be made with the help of a dielectric elastomer film. Samsung has made a big move for the coming bendable and flexible handsets, so get ready to roll!