Motorola Patent For 'Multi-Screen Display' Sighted

Mar 8 2010, 11:51am CST | by Robert Evans

Let's all play the patent game! Moto just received a patent for a reconfigurable multi-screen display. GoRumors and Engadget believe that the primary use of this technology would be to connect multiple phones together. Phandroid posits a much more practical use.

There wouldn't really be much use for this patent if it only covered connecting multiple phones together. However, this patent could also refer to a dual-screen smartphone. Imagine a Droid, where the keyboard was replaced with a second screen. Or, even better, imagine Moto's Nexus Two as a clamshell phone that opens to reveal dual 3.7” screens. Mmmm.

One of the few advantages that MIDs and PMPs have over smartphones is a larger screen size. If Moto could release a smartphone that could fold open to reveal a 7 inch + touchscreen, they'd be able to deliver a better viewing experience than any other similar device in the market.

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The excitement about new smartphones, tablets and anything mobile drive Robert to unearth the latest rumors and developments in this fast moving space. He adopted 4G as soon as it become available and knows where the mobile market is going.
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