In order to maximize the size of the screen, a notch could be placed above a fully sized display, but we wonder how a device with such a display would actually look. At that point, wouldn’t the phone maker be better off just adding an upper bezel to make room for the cameras, speakers, and sensor cutouts?
Patent description: the present design is a display module with a display panel attached to the back of the cover window used in a smartphone. The cover window includes a protruding portion at the top center and agreed to the protruding portion. By placing the cameras, speakers etc in there, the screen size can be maximized while creating a rectangle screen.
This isn’t the most elegant solution to maximizing screen real estate, but it is one we have seen other brands express interest in. We don’t think we’ll be seeing any smartphone with a “reverse notch” any time soon. If we do, we’re interested to hear that company’s rationale for designing and manufacturing a handset in such a way.
In addition, the patent description mentions a rotating camera. We’d like to point out that it’s nothing like the Galaxy A80’s camera, which was launched earlier this year. There’s one significant difference:
“This time, Samsung seems to connect the rotating camera to the rotating screen. If the display is rolled out, the camera automatically rotates. In addition, the camera is placed under the flexible display. The rear is equipped with a so-called ‘through-hole’, so that the lens can shine through.”
While the placement of the camera – in the lower half of the device – is interesting in and of itself; the patent also mentions the use of multiple lenses.
Apart from the fact that we’ve never seen this type of camera tech in a phone, Samsung is still going all out.
Overcoming screen obstacles
One of the many challenges that smartphone manufacturers are currently grappling with, is coming up with solutions to increase screen surface; without going back to the larger devices from the days of yore.
Samsung is already pushing the boundaries with its upcoming Galaxy S11. It will allegedly feature an elongated screen unlike anything we’ve seen before. The Samsung S11 is expected to make its debut in February 2020.
Despite redefining mobile technology as we know it with their current devices, Samsung is now pushing for futuristic tech that probably doesn’t exist at this point in time.
We’re curious to see if the yet-unnamed Samsung device will even materialise.
