The present disclosure provides an auxiliary device that implements both free-stop hinge and click hinge and includes a seating member forming a seating area for a mobile terminal to implement a neat appearance and a hinge module rotatably connecting the cover member to the seating member, wherein the hinge module includes a holder, a rotation member including a first rotation member fixed to the seating member to form a first rotation axis between the holder and the seating member, and a second rotation member fixed to the cover member to form a second rotation axis between the holder and the cover member, the second rotation axis being parallel with the first rotation axis, and an elastic member configured to elastically press the rotation member to prevent a rotation due to a predetermined magnitude of force or less.

A method in an electronic device comprises detecting, with one or more sensors, a geometry or geometric form factor defined by an amount a first device housing or first device housing portion of the electronic device is pivoted about a hinge or deformable portion relative to a second device housing or second device housing portion of the electronic device, as well as also detecting, with one or more other sensors, multiple persons within an environment of the electronic device. One or more processors then enable, in response to detecting the geometric form factor and the multiple persons within the environment, a dual content presentation mode of operation allowing presentation of first content on a first display of the electronic device and second content on a second display where the first content and the second content are different.

A portable computer system comprising at least two flat screen displays that is configurable so that in a stowed state, the system is conveniently carried and the flat screens are protected.

A method in an electronic device comprises detecting, with one or more sensors, a geometry or geometric form factor defined by an amount a first device housing or first device housing portion of the electronic device is pivoted about a hinge or deformable portion relative to a second device housing or second device housing portion of the electronic device, as well as also detecting, with one or more other sensors, multiple persons within an environment of the electronic device. One or more processors then enable, in response to detecting the geometric form factor and the multiple persons within the environment, a dual content presentation mode of operation allowing presentation of first content on a first display of the electronic device and second content on a second display where the first content and the second content are different.

Embodiments provide for a handheld device with a unified desktop for integrating the functionality of the handheld device with a larger computer system. When connected to a peripheral display and/or a display of the larger computer system, the handheld device provides a unified desktop displayed across the screen(s) of the handheld device and the peripheral display. The unified desktop unifies the functionality provided by the larger computer system and the handheld functionality, e.g., communication applications (e.g., phone, SMS, MMS). A user can seamlessly interact with applications, e.g., open, move, close, receive notifications, on the unified desktop whether the applications are displayed on the screens of the handheld device, or the peripheral display of the larger computer system.

An electronic device includes a host, a main display, an auxiliary display, and a hinge mechanism. The auxiliary display is located between the host and the main display and includes a sliding part and a lifting part. The sliding part is slidably connected to the host. The hinge mechanism includes a first bracket, a second bracket pivotally connected to the first bracket, and a third bracket pivotally connected to the second bracket. The first bracket is secured to the host, and the second bracket is secured to the main display. The third bracket is secured to the lifting part of the auxiliary display.

The present disclosure relates to a multi-screen display device with internal wiring. The multi-screen display device comprises a clamping frame, a circuit board and at least two display units, wherein the clamping frame is configured to be fixed on a screen to be extended, the circuit board is provided inside the clamping frame and is configured to be connected to a host end of the screen to be extended, and the display units are rotatably connected to the clamping frame respectively; and the circuit board is connected to the display units through wire harnesses in the clamping frame, respectively, and the wire harnesses are configured to transmit data and electric power to the display units. When the device of the present disclosure is in use, external wire harnesses only need to be directly connected to the circuit board without being connected to the display units respectively, so that wire harnesses used externally are reduced, the messiness of the wire harnesses is reduced, the convenience of use is improved, and the user experience is improved as well. An internal wire harness plugged into the circuit board will penetrate through a through hole of a tie rod. When the clamping frame is extended, the wire harness will not be directly observed. The integrity of the entire product is improved, and the wire harness can also be effectively protected.

A portable electronic apparatus with multiple screens includes a first screen and a second screen movably coupled to the first screen along an arcuate path to be received in the first screen or moved out of the first screen. The first screen and the second screen face a same side of the portable electronic apparatus. The second screen includes a base, a lifting mechanism disposed on the base, and a display unit. The display unit is disposed on the lifting mechanism to be driven by the lifting mechanism to be lifted or lowered relative to the base. When the second screen is moved out of the first screen and a step is provided between a display surface of the display unit and a display surface of the first screen, the display unit is adapted to be lifted relative to the base through the lifting mechanism to compensate the step.

System and method for managing a user interface for a foldable device are disclosed. The method includes: determining a folding state of the foldable device based on a folding angle of the foldable device; detecting an input gesture on one or more touch-sensitive display segments of a flexible display screen of a foldable device; determining a gesture type corresponding to the detected input gesture; determining whether the detected input gesture is a valid gesture or invalid gesture; and responsive to determining that the detected input gesture is a valid gesture, providing the gesture type corresponding to the detected gesture, the folding state of the foldable device, and display information to a software application or an operating system of the foldable device.

Cooling of an electronic device that includes a first portion and a second portion is provided. The first portion and the second portion are rotatable relative to each other. A first sensor measures a first temperature at a first location within or on the electronic device continuously or intermittently. A second sensor measures a second temperature at a second location within or on the electronic device continuously or intermittently. A processor identifies a first state of the electronic device or a second state of the electronic device. The processor controls operation of the electronic device based on the first measured temperature and the second measured temperature when the electronic device is in the identified first state and controls the operation of the electronic device based on the first measured temperatures but not based on the second measured temperatures when the electronic device is in the identified second state.