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Samsung is reportedly working on a tablet with an extendable screen as per a recently published patent document on the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website.
The patent includes detailed illustrations showcasing the device’s potential design. The technology could aid the company in ushering in a new era by transitioning from foldable smartphones to convertible tablets.
The tablet seems to feature a display that expands from both the left and right sides, transforming a standard tablet-sized screen into a much larger display.
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The device resembles a typical tablet with a slot for a stylus, likely an S Pen in its unextended form. When extended, the screen appears to expand seamlessly from either side. The rear panel illustrations suggest a dual-camera setup, with two visible lines indicating the extendable sections. The device could also support accessories like keyboards, thanks to a USB Type-C port and four pogo pin connectors.
While the patent does not provide technical details on the extendable display mechanism, it signals Samsung’s intent to innovate beyond foldable smartphones. If developed further, this technology could pave the way for a new category of extendable tablets in the market. We’ll have to wait and see whether Samsung brings this innovation to market or if it remains one of many unused patents in its portfolio.
