Smartwatches Get Bigger Screens with 'Rollable' Design... Samsung Files Patent

[Asia Economy Reporter Joesulgina] "Now smartwatches are rollable too."

Samsung Electronics has filed a patent for a smartwatch equipped with a rollable display that can be rolled up.

According to IT specialized media LetsGoDigital on the 12th, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently published a technology patent for "an electronic device equipped with a rollable display" filed by Samsung Electronics in June.

The 96-page patent document reveals the appearance of a Galaxy Watch equipped with two semicircular flexible displays. Normally, it has the same size and design as a regular watch, but it features the ability to enlarge or reduce the display vertically by pressing a side button. When the screen is fully extended, the display becomes 40% larger.

Samsung Electronics chose a method of inserting a frame between the semicircular displays and embedding a camera sensor and flash. This allows photos and videos to be taken with the smartwatch alone, without a smartphone. Samsung emphasized, "When the rollable display is utilized, it can provide both a wider screen and portability, and there will be various effects such as improved user experience."

However, the release date is undecided. LetsGoDigital stated, "A new era has arrived," and "Samsung Electronics is expected to launch a rollable phone as early as next year, followed by a rollable Galaxy Watch."

In August, Samsung Electronics unveiled the 'Galaxy Watch4' series, which enhanced healthcare functions such as body composition measurement. As of the third quarter, Samsung Electronics holds a 14.4% share of the global smartwatch market, ranking second after Apple.

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