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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd holds the record in the most number of patents filed, a data from the US Patent and Trademark Office in August revealed. Year after year, the South Korean tech giant pioneers the most advanced technologies and innovations, especially in smartphones.
In a new batch of patents granted to Samsung, the company has been revealed working on some cutting-edge devices that will soon be made available. Although patents do not automatically mean they will be translated to consumer technologies, Samsung deserves a pat on the back for bringing its A-game when it comes to hunting for novelties.
Here are four of Samsung's future technologies that are expected to be a game-changer:
Steering wheel with display
This steering wheel with displays on it was filed in September 2016. As indicated, the areas in colour yellow are supposed screens.
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Smart wallet
For the first time, Samsung plans to venture on wallets. As an electronics firm, the best bet for this patent is that it will be a smart wallet of some sorts.
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Foldable smartphone
After months of speculation, Samsung has just been confirmed working on foldable smartphones. Two variants are in the pipeline as far as the patents go. One has a vertical flip, the other has a horizontal flip.
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Scrollable computer/TV
This scrollable machine with a screen was filed in November 2016. It remains a mystery whether it is a computer monitor or a television.
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