We’ve been hearing plenty of rumours about Microsoft making a folding device, from employee statements to leaks, and there’s a lot to go off of. As we are inching closer to the October 2 Surface event, more and more details of the dual-screen device are appearing online, to the point where it’s basically confirmed we’re probably going to see it soon.
Now, like other manufacturers who are currently in the process of developing a foldable device, Microsoft realizes that foldable technology has a way to go, so they’re taking steps to improve on it. One of the big questions when it comes to foldables are how well they can handle heat from regular usage, and that’s what Microsoft seeks to address.
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In a new patent titled ‘DEVICE CONFIGURATION-BASED THERMAL MANAGEMENT CONTROL’, Microsoft envisions a thermal management control system for its dual-screen device that ensure both portions are cooled equally through the use of two sets of sensors.
The first group of temperature sensors would correspond to the sensors located at cooler side of the device. Similarly, second temperature sensors correspond to the sensors at the hot side of the computing device. This effectively allows the device to stay consistently cool on all sides. Microsoft explains it a bit more down below.
“In other words, with respect to the first group of sensors, the processor only uses signals (e.g., representing measured temperatures) from temperature sensors at or adjacent to the cold side of the computing device when the computing device is in the closed configuration,” claims Microsoft.
It’s a very interesting little take on a not too often talked about problem when it comes to folding devices. We’re sure Microsoft probably has more tricks up their sleeves for their upcoming folding device, and we’re eager to see what comes next. For now however, stay tuned on Gizmochina.com for any updates on Microsoft’s new devices.
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