Samsung, in collaboration with its supplier Segyung Hi Tech, has filed its first joint patent for an advanced screen protection system. The system promises greater resistance to drops, especially onto hard, rough surfaces.
The patent describes the use of a special protective film applied to the ultra-high-quality glass (UTG) used in Samsung's foldable displays. This basic protection is supplemented by a new layer that absorbs impacts and provides additional protection from light.
The impact-absorbing layer is made from a special polymer material that can bounce back on impact, absorbing the kinetic energy of a fall. This makes the overall protective system thicker and more durable.
Samsung emphasises that incorporating this new technology into its Z Fold series devices is a relatively straightforward process, involving coating the protective film directly with the light-protection layer and the impact-absorbing polymer.
The system consists of:
- A protective film
- An impact-resistant layer containing a polymer material for increased durability
- A light-protection layer
The manufacturing process can be simplified by first forming the light-protection layer on the film and then applying the impact-resistant layer over it.
As with all patents, it remains to be seen whether and when Samsung will incorporate this new technology into its foldable displays. However, the increased screen thickness may conflict with the company's aim of creating slimmer, sleeker devices. This presents a challenge, particularly given the competition from Chinese manufacturers, which prompted Samsung to release the Z Fold Special Edition last year.
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