Samsung Patents a Projector That Repositions Itself Based on Your Phone
Instead of physically adjusting your projector every time you want to move the image, Samsung's new patent lets you drag a box…
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Samsung Patents Earbuds That Change What You Hear Based on Which Camera You're Using
Samsung is working on earbuds that pay attention to which camera on your phone is running, then automatically adjust how much of…
Samsung Patents Technology That Keeps Phone Calls Clear Without Extra Hardware
Inside every phone is a tiny radio receiver fighting a constant battle against its own internal noise. Samsung just filed a patent…
New Anti-Glare Patent Tackles Blue and Green Light Reflection
Glare on phone screens is annoying under any light, but it turns out the blue and green parts of the visible spectrum…
Samsung Patent Dims Foldable Display's Lower Half to Reduce Power Consumption
When you prop a foldable phone on a table in tent or stand mode, half the screen is literally pointing at the…
Samsung Patents a Camera That Predicts Lighting Before the Shutter Fires
Every time your phone's camera gets the exposure wrong on a fast-moving scene, it's because the camera is reacting instead of anticipating.…
Google Patent Targets Photo Noise Reduction Where Human Eyes Actually Detect It
Your eyes are not a perfect sensor, and Google wants your phone's camera to know that. A new Google patent describes a…
Qualcomm Patents a Way to Produce HDR Photos Without Doubling the Shots Needed
Getting a great HDR photo usually means your camera captures several different exposures in quick succession, which costs time and invites blur.…
IBM Patent Automates Multiple Monitor Setup by Tracking Your Eye Movement
Instead of dragging windows around to configure a multi-monitor setup, IBM wants your phone to watch your eyes and figure out the…
Qualcomm Patents a Screen-Timing System That Cuts How Much Power Your Phone Uses
Keeping a phone screen perfectly timed is a surprisingly power-hungry job. Qualcomm's new patent describes a way to hand that timing job…
Patent Filing Could Make Foldable Displays More Durable and Crack-Resistant
Foldable phones are impressive, but they have always had a reputation for being fragile. Samsung's latest patent targets that weakness with an…
Samsung Patents a Wireless Charger That Adjusts Power Based on What's Nearby
Before Samsung's wireless charger sends power to your phone, it first runs a quick test to figure out what's sitting on the…
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