Patent attributes
Foldable touch screen display devices with a flexible display unit made up of segments that can be reconfigured from a compact state to an expanded state Which includes a modular rigid display that may he attached to the flexible display unit. The form factor of the compact state is roughly the size of a typical handheld phone or smaller. The form factor of the expanded state is roughly the size of a larger phone or tablet computer. A third state whereby the attached rigid display is folded. out such that its top surface is aligned with the top surface of the unfolded flexible display, may provide the use of both displays simultaneously. All folded states may include an integrated speaker and microphone. A module, coupled to at least one segment of the flexible display or the rigid display, includes a communications system, which may be used in any state.
