Nokia Shapeshift, A new display idea(I hope) Options

[BloodRabbit]

Hey.
It’s been a while since I last posted something on this site, but her we go again(yes its another phone).

I came up with a new display idea that changes shape (ShapeShift).
It would probably need to be limited to a preset form (not like the colours on a display that has pixels). Like an ice cube bag when you fill it with water the shape is predetermined by the space inside the bag (if you don’t understand what I’m talking about here is a picture).

The way I see this working is that you have 2 layers of plastic, one flexible and the other hard with a liquid (that has the same refraction as the plastic) in between. It should also be possible to have more than on layer of flexible plastic (not unlimited). When you push more liquid between the layers they can form predetermined buttons on the surface. This should make the buttons on the touch screen easier to hit.
The device I've design here needs 2 layers.

Here is a picture where I try to illustrate my idea, it shows the phone whit just a single layer that can reshape itself.
I suggest you look at it in full size.




Data:
WxHxD: 11x5,5x1,2 cm
Screen Diag: 4 inch
weight guestimate: 125 grams

The UI design isn't the best, but I tried conveying the Idea as simple as I could

I tried to make the design interesting without jeopardizing the usability and keeping the size down.
Well I'll let the pictures speak for them selves.

Edit1: spelling
Edit2: Adeed a cutaway image.

Studio Shots








Screen demonstration screenlight off and on








No bump on screen





Thank you for reading my post and Im lookig forward to your comments


Rune Larsen

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[waikit]

Wow, you are really able to attract some attention from this place. G4 TV featured your design in a video. Check it out:
http://www.g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/attack...ty-Gadgets.html

So guys, keep posting good stuff here and you might have a chance to get nice publicity.