Apple patents for shatterproof foldable screen and under-screen front camera granted

Apple patents for shatterproof foldable screen and under-screen front camera

In recent developments, Apple has been granted patents for two groundbreaking technologies set to revolutionize the display landscape: an under-screen front camera and foldable display technology designed to prevent glass shattering. These patents demonstrate Apple’s commitment to advancing the visual experience on its devices while addressing practical challenges.

Apple under-screen front camera patent

Apple’s under-display front camera patent aims to maximize display area by incorporating a black mask layer to conceal the camera lens on devices such as iPhones and MacBooks. This approach allows for a seamless full-screen display while maintaining optimal sensor performance.

Main characteristics:

1. High transmission areas: The patent describes a display with areas of full and low pixels, where a transparent high-transmission window overlaps the sensor. This ensures efficient light transmission for improved sensor performance.
2. Black Mask Layers: The display incorporates layers of black mask forming a grid with holes, allowing patches to be added strategically to mitigate diffraction artifacts. Additionally, the patent introduces first and second pixel blanking regions with different arrangements of black mask layers, thereby creating an artifact-free image.
3. Sub-pixel distribution: Apple offers a method of uniform distribution of sub-pixels by eliminating the closest neighboring sub-pixels of the same color. This arrangement helps create areas of high transmission in pixel blanking regions, thereby improving the overall quality of the display.

Apple Shatterproof Foldable Screen:

The second patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office concerns a bendable device technology designed to prevent glass breakage. Apple plans to apply the technology to iPhones, hybrid tablets and laptops, introducing chemically created textured glass at the fold to improve durability.

Main characteristics:

1. Foldable case: The patent describes an electronic device equipped with a foldable housing, allowing the device to be folded and unfolded around a curved axis. This flexibility is complemented by a display panel capable of bending along the axis of curvature when the device is folded.
2. Chemically textured glass: Apple introduces a chemical polymer placed in the recess, improving the wetting and adhesion of the polymer in the ply. To minimize reflections, the interior surface of the thinned portion of the display cover is textured, providing additional structural integrity.
3. Variable thickness part: The thinned portion of the display cover incorporates variable thickness, transitioning between a minimum thickness associated with the thinnest region and a maximum thickness associated with the non-thinned portion. This variability improves the overall strength and resilience of the foldable display.

Apple’s recent patent approvals underscore the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of display technology. The under-display front camera and shatterproof foldable display innovations promise to deliver enhanced user experiences, reaffirming Apple’s position as a leader in technological advancements within the electronics industry General public. As these technologies are integrated into future Apple devices, users can expect a seamless blend of form and function, redefining what modern displays can do.

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