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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2025
Filed:
May. 21, 2024
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Christopher D Jones, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
An electronic device may include a foldable housing having first and second housing portions coupled by a hinge. A flexible display may overlap the hinge and may have first and second display regions respectively overlapping the first and second housing portions. An object detection sensor may be configured to detect objects on the display that might cause damage to the display if the device is folded closed while the object is present. The object detection sensor may include an image sensor, a capacitive sensor, a strain gauge, and/or other suitable sensors. In response to detecting an object on the display with the object detection sensor, movement of the first housing portion relative to the second housing portion may be restricted, an alert may be issued, air may be blown across the display, and/or other actions may be taken.