Samsung Display has been granted a new design patent for a display device. Identified as D1066344, the patent was originally filed on Jan. 10, 2022, and has now been registered with the US Designs IP Portal. It details a unique display featuring a repositionable camera system, allowing cameras to be moved between the front and back depending on the mode of use. This innovative approach offers a new way to integrate cameras within the screen.
Samsung had previously filed similar design applications in May 2019. In January 2022, the South Korean tech giant submitted the design for international registration in the US. The concept appears to focus on improving camera placement within a display, potentially for smartphones, tablets, or other advanced display devices.
A new display concept with repositionable cameras
- The patent describes a display device equipped with a dual-position camera mechanism.
- It showcases one configuration where the camera system is positioned on the front and another where it moves to the back.
- This repositionable design eliminates the need for separate front and rear camera modules, allowing the same setup to capture high-quality photos for both selfies and standard shots.
- Figures in the patent illustrate various perspectives, highlighting the design’s adaptability.
- Some portions of the illustrations are marked with broken lines, indicating non-claimed elements, suggesting that the primary focus is on the camera positioning system.
- With priority claims referencing earlier filings from May 2019, it is evident that Samsung has been developing this concept for several years.
- This design could potentially be integrated into a foldable or rollable display phone that the company may introduce in the future.
While Samsung, like many other companies, files numerous patents that hint at potential products, it does not guarantee a commercial release. Many patents serve as research foundations, and this design may or may not make its way into future Samsung devices.
