EskeRahn 5,399 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Yes I know that as a moderator I should show a good example and not post off topic stuff. But this IS on keyboard phones, so not completely off topic. A flexible display with physically pop-up buttons https://www.gsmarena.com/researchers_create_an_oled_panel_with_inflatable_keyboard-news-58402.php (tldr: go to 3:38 in the youtube video linked) 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hook 2,907 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 This has real possibilities. The question is, will this generate enough interest in any big companies that can do the R&D to take it out of prototype. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,399 Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Hook said: This has real possibilities. The question is, will this generate enough interest in any big companies that can do the R&D to take it out of prototype. Indeed. I guess it would need to do more various shapes to have a broader interest. But if it can be done with out creases I think there is a market, as you would get a 'real' keyboard without sacrificing screen estate. Especially for fold-devices it would make a lot of sense to have one half with dual usage... Sort of like the Cosmo. But obviously a matter of how the feeling of a 'key' is, But with a little development there could be flat plates at the centre of each bubble , So you had a feeling of pressing a more firm surface and not a jelly-feeling. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingAntero 825 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) This something that was demoed back in 2013. I hope that technology will be matured from proto/concept devices to real life soon. On 3/3/2020 at 10:36 AM, FlyingAntero said: Tactus Technology actually showed this kind of implementation few years ago. There were "bubbles" on the touch screen surface. I don't know what happened to that technology since I haven't seen that later. Imagine that technology with Galaxy Fold. However, I would still pick up Pro1 anytime because of slider. Edited April 30, 2023 by FlyingAntero 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,200 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Came across this today:https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/27/flat-panel-haptics/https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--KfMTvkerE1dZxiXC6Uf-zRVMtbA6YY/view How long until someone just puts switches under a flexible OLED screen. As previously mentioned here: Edited May 1, 2023 by Slion 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob. S. 1,634 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Interesting! I suppose the one major thing that would still need to be confirmed for those approaches is their long-term durability. I wouldn't like it, say, if, at some point, that fluid would drip into my coffee while I'm typing 😉 Edited May 1, 2023 by Rob. S. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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