Patent ID: 9116662
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: G02F,G06F,G09G,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image display device comprising: a flexible display unit bendable by external force from a first state to a second state, the second state being a bent state; pressing members disposed on a rear surface of the flexible display unit and to apply the external force to the flexible display unit; a driving unit to generate a driving force to provide the external force to the pressing members such that the bending of the flexible display unit is implemented; a sensing unit to sense a degree of bending of the flexible display unit to provide a basis for determining a direction of the driving force, and adjusting units coupled to the respective pressing members, wherein the driving unit provides the driving force to the pressing members such that the pressing members move in a direction away from the driving unit or in a direction toward the driving unit based on the direction of the driving force, wherein a position of at least one adjusting unit corresponds with a degree of bending of the flexible display unit, and the sensing unit includes a linear position sensor connected with the adjusting unit to move with the adjusting unit, wherein the linear position sensor generates different electrical signals according to positions of the adjusting unit to sense a degree of bending of the flexible display unit based on the position of the adjusting unit.