Samsung patents reveal double-sided display on upcoming smartphones

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Samsung has been rumored to launch a foldable display smartphone for the past few years. There are speculations that we might witness the launch of such a device likely dubbed Galaxy X later this year. A recent report tips that the Samsung Galaxy X might come with a pressure sensitive display.

 
Samsung patents reveal double-sided display on upcoming smartphones

Lately, Samsung has been registering several patents related to the special display smartphones. Some patents tipped at a flexible display while some others sow that the display could extra long. Samsung is one manufacturer that has been launching smartphones with edge displays that curve towards the rear. Well, the talk is about the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S flagship models.

When it comes to the displays that can bend backward, you might be wondering how far the company can go? Can Samsung come up with a mobile phone that will actually be made of just one display?

Back in 2017, we came across a patent from Samsung tipping that the company is prepping a smartphone with a 180-degree curved edge display. Following the same, we came across a similar design from Samsung where the screen extends halfway down the back. Now, a report by LetsGoDigital shows a patent filed by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) in April 2017. This patent takes our imagination to the next level.

The patent shows three variants with the display extending to the back of the device. Let's take a look at these patents from here.

Display extending to the rear covering the sides

Display extending to the rear covering the sides

The first one shows a Samsung phone with two displays running around the housing. There is a metal frame but it is visible only at the top and bottom. The content shown on the screen at the front is related to what can be seen at the back as well. It is said that sensors can measure how the device is held and when it is flipped, the screen will automatically jump. Though the screen extends to the rear, only the upper part will be a touchscreen as the device will be held at the bottom.

Basically, when the device is on a table and you get a call, you can see who is calling through the back and record or reject the call. Also, if there is an incoming message, you can see who has sent it and open the message from the rear. The second screen at the rear will let you access the gallery, applications like weather and email.

Curved display on one side and rear
 

Curved display on one side and rear

The second concept that was revealed is somewhat similar to the first one. Though it shows that the display will be extended to the back, the left edge of the device appears to feature a narrow bezel. This is similar to what we have seen on the Galaxy Note Edge with a single curved edge on the right. However, the display does appear to stop with the right edge but extend to the rear panel covering it completely.

Display covering the bottom edge

Display covering the bottom edge

The third parent shows that the screen will not extend to the rear horizontally as in the two concepts seen above. Instead, it shows that the screen will go to the rear panel in a vertical fashion. The display is seen to run through the rear via the bottom edge of the device. Back in 2014, we came across a patent for a similar design from Microsoft.

Though these patents and devices look cool and futuristic, the major question that we have in our mind is how can we protect the screens that run through the rear from everyday wear and tear and scratches? Notably, the curved edge devices are vulnerable to damage as these cannot be covered with a screen protector. And, the whopping screen repair costs add to our concern.

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