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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2022
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd., Atsugi, JP;
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd., Atsugi, JP;
Abstract
A lightweight, foldable electronic device with an input function is provided. The electronic device is provided with a foldable display apparatus; the display apparatus has an input function, an authentication function, and the like, and is capable of operating the electronic device with or without contact. The display apparatus includes a light-emitting device and a light-receiving device in a display portion. The light-emitting device has a function of performing display. The light-emitting device may also have a light-emitting function for aiding input operation. The light-receiving device has an imaging function and a function of a sensor for performing input operation.