Display over the sleeve
View Patent ↗A rollable display ( 101 ) is wearable on a sleeve ( 103 ). The display ( 101 ) is part of a wrist-based device with a “U” shape. A part of the device is on top of the sleeve ( 103 ). The display ( 101 ) can be rolled out for use as needed. The device itself may be flexible or bendable i.e. have a x-rigid, U-shape or may allow the “U” shape to be folded out, for example by a hinge or sequence of connected segments that can be rotated freely, but which keep their position after being moved. The display ( 101 ) may be rolled out from under the sleeve ( 103 ) and then over the sleeve ( 103 ) along a predefined curve by means of a guiding mechanism. The device is easy to use, allows the use of large displays that may always be visible and allows freedom in the display design with respect to the direction in which the flexible display ( 101 ) is rolled out.
1. An electronic device comprising:
a strap to attach to a user's arm;
a connecting assembly, including a bendable portion, connecting to the strap;
a housing connected between a point of attachment and the connecting assembly; and
a foldable or rollable display panel, being concealable within the housing by folding or rolling when not in use,
wherein the bendable portion is disposed between the strap and the display panel and the bendable portion is able to position the display panel with respect to the point of attachment, such that the bendable portion facilitates positioning the display panel in relation to a user's clothing.
2. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a quick connect fitting between the housing and the connecting assembly.
3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the bendable portion is selected from the group consisting of a hinge, a flexible neck, a ribbon cable, and a flap.
4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the bendable portion is bendable into a U-shape.
5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the strap is a wrist strap extending perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the connecting assembly.