LG Patent Foldable Smartphones Too; Company Receives Tablet Hybrid Patent

LG seems to be seeking a dominant position in the smartphone market with its foldable phone model. GSMInfo first reported that LG’s patent showcases a new smartphone model looking like a merger of two, different parts. The patent was approved on January 10 this year.

NDTV translates, “The device is expected to be essentially a merger of two distinct parts. When in smartphone mode, both the parts sit one behind the other with the smaller screen at the back, and the regular smartphone screen at front. The rear camera employed at the back, where the smaller screen resides, will allow you to take selfies from the back camera as well. Once the device is opened up from the hinge, it transforms into tablet mode.”

BGR noted that the patent can be a killer alternative to notebooks. The patent showcases a touchscreen display on the front and back. The hinge or the bending side of the patent can be used as a music controller or notification bar. The second display at the back has a camera with flash positioned on it, along with the power button and fingerprint sensor.

LG first started venturing towards the foldable smartphone market back in 2013, Phone Arena said. Its first baby step was launching a smartphone with small, noticeable curves was LG G Flex, which was curved in from top and bottom. The smartphone was a hit with fans that it spawned a sequel.

The smartphone giant is set to release over 100,000 units in the third quarter this year, and may be butting heads with Samsung, which also have plans to release a similar prototype around the same time.