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Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2024

Filed:

Jul. 14, 2021
Applicant:

Qualcomm Incorporated, San Diego, CA (US);

Inventors:

Naga Chandan Babu Gudivada, Hyderabad, IN;

Rakesh Pallerla, Hyderabad, IN;

Prakash Tiwari, Hyderabad, IN;

Balamukund Sripada, Hyderabad, IN;

Kritpal Singh Dhindhsa, Hyderabad, IN;

Assignee:

QUALCOMM Incorporated, San Diego, CA (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 1/16 (2006.01); G06F 21/44 (2013.01); G06F 21/62 (2013.01); H04M 1/02 (2006.01); H04M 1/72454 (2021.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 1/1624 (2013.01); G06F 1/1652 (2013.01); G06F 21/44 (2013.01); G06F 21/629 (2013.01); H04M 1/0268 (2013.01); H04M 1/72454 (2021.01); H04M 2250/12 (2013.01);
Abstract

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for use with expandable displays. In some implementations management techniques and/or systems are provided that allow for access to expandable display functionality to be managed to as to potentially prolong device battery life. In other or additional implementations, techniques and/or systems are provided for potentially safeguarding devices with expandable displays from damage in the event of a fall or drop event. In yet other or additional implementations, techniques and/or systems are provided for determining the expansion state of an expandable display, thereby allowing corrective measures to be taken if the actual expansion state of the expandable display does not align with the expected expansion state of the expandable display.


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