Under-display cameras have been used on smartphones for a while now. ZTE is on its fourth generation of under-display camera phones, and Samsung uses one on the inner display of its latest Galaxy Z Fold 5. There are also rumors that Apple will use under-display cameras in upcoming iPhones. Now, Google has joined the list, having patented under-display camera technology that is likely headed for its upcoming Pixel phones.
Google has filed a patent with the European Patent Office for a new under-display front-facing camera. The patent would allow Google to place the camera under the display panel without a separate hole-punch cutout or a notch.
The patent application describes a system and apparatus that allows the emissive display of a computing device to operate over a large area of the surface of the device, without any notches, cutouts, or punch holes in the emissive display. This is possible because the camera is positioned under the display and receives light that is transmitted through the display.
Further, the application reads the computing device can have a display with two or more cameras underneath. Light can pass through the display to reach the cameras, while the display still works normally. This is better than traditional displays because it gives users a better experience. With this type of display, users can see more of the screen and use the camera without having to worry about the camera blocking the screen.
The patent is interesting but we are yet to see how Google will implement it in the upcoming Pixel smartphones. Under-display cameras usually shoot underwhelming pictures because of obvious reasons. Let’s see if Google’s tech will be any better.
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