This design could be the basis on which Microsoft would build its new flexible screen device

A few hours ago we talked about a rumor regarding the possibility that Microsoft was working on a new device with a folding screen A launch in which, however, this would not be its main features, since what is most striking is that it could be compatible with Android applications.

And it is the green robot ecosystem and to a lesser extent iOS, which may have been Microsoft's big mistake or at least Something like this thinks Bill Gates, who in some statements has seen the great mistake of the company by leaving aside the market for mobile devices.

Improving the locking system

But Can Microsoft think about going back to work to conquer the mobile market? Flexible screens seem to be the future (we won't have take into account the fiasco for now of the Samsung Galaxy Fold) and Microsoft are no strangers to this trend.

At Microsoft they are working on making their device with a foldable and flexible screen a reality, something that is clear when looking at the patents and developments that little by little they come to light.

This is the case of a new patent filed by Microsoft and published recently, on June 20th. A patent that teaches us what would be the design that the folding screen Surface device that they would be developing could present.

In the patent they seem to highlight their efforts to improve the hinge and closing system, which in the end have been confirmed as key for these types of devices.They have also improved the closing system by using a magnet to improve the grip of the screen when it is closed.

This system of magnets will gain strength as the screens move closer to close which would ensure that the screens do not separate and stick together opened at the most inopportune moment.

These magnets would have the ability to rotate and could be configured to engage when both displays are brought closer together. The goal would be to minimize the magnetic field strength while in use to prevent damage to other magnetic devices.

It is another sign that makes it clear that at Microsoft they are working to launch something new to the market A convertible? A mobile? It is clear that something is moving at Microsoft and we just have to wait to hear about their proposals.

It remains to be seen if we finally see a device with a flexible display from Microsoft and if this way it overtakes other manufacturers such as Lenovo.

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