Multi-display apparatus and method of controlling the same

This invention describes a device with two screens connected by a hinge. It senses when the device is folded or rotated and uses this physical action as a gesture to trigger specific software operations. For example, folding the device could make a special user interface appear on one of the screens, which can then be expanded or shrunk by dragging it.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread adoption and technological maturity of foldable and dual-screen devices, this patent describes foundational concepts for how such devices operate. The hardware and software ecosystems for linking physical folding gestures to software operations and UI manipulation are now highly refined and integrated into modern foldable smartphones and laptops, making the underlying ideas more feasible and relevant.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom hardware, gesture sensing, software logic

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