The China-based smartphone maker vivo continues on its innovative journey as the company patents a smartphone with an extendable display design.

The future of smartphones might not be foldable but sliding, as a report by 91mobiles surfaced earlier today, giving first glances at a patent filed by vivo at the World Intellectual Property Organisation back in May 2021. The patent was published on December 2nd and contains images of the sliding concept.

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The patent drawings show the phone will have an extendable display that extends from right to left and provide the user with additional screen real estate. The vivo extendable phone expands from the right spine and clips back in when not in use. The phone is equipped with a motor that when triggered automatically brings out the screen. The screen might be manually expandable with the help of a touch or a physical trigger, while some tasks like accessing the rear camera might trigger this response automatically as a triple camera module can be observed on the left side of the phone, which appears when the screen is extended.

The speaker grille can be observed on the top, while the USB Type-C port is on the right spine. The phone has a punch-hole cutout on the front for the selfie snapper.

vivo is not the first company to try its hands on the sliding phone, as OPPO has previously made a concept phone dubbed the OPPO X in 2021. That being said, no sliding smartphone is commercially available yet.

Since the vivo sliding phone is still in the patent stage, it is unknown when customers can see a working model. So stay with us as we will provide updates when notable developments surface regarding this phone.

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Vivo is apparently working on a new unique new smartphone. The company has patented a device that features a detachable pop up camera mechanism that houses camera sensors on the front and back.

According to LetsGoDigital, the Chinese smartphone maker filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) that was published earlier this month. The patent describes a smartphone with a pop up camera mechanism on the top right corner. While pop up camera usually house a camera module for taking selfies, this version also houses dual cameras on the rear that function as the primary rear sensors. While this is already a notable aspect, the most highlighting part about the patent is the fact that the entire pop up module can be detached.

Once removed from the main body, the camera system can now be used independently and the users can even position the camera system in different manners thanks to a hinge mechanism built into the detachable pop up module. Furthermore, the cameras can even capture different field of views since it has a camera on either side. Notably, the company’s patent also details this detachable module, which houses a battery that enables it to function separately.

While users can detach the camera to use it independently, it can still communicate with the parent smartphone as it houses a Wi-Fi module as well. In other words, a possible application could be that the user detaches the module and places it at an angle to take a picture. The preview could be displayed on the smartphone’s display while also offering support for different functions like night node. Unfortunately, this is still just a patent and we have no way of confirming if the company is actually working on such a device.

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Smartphone brands have been working on innovative ways to make their handsets offer a full screen experience. While we have seen pop up cameras and in display cameras, Vivo might be working on a detachable camera solution.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese smartphone maker filed a new patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization). While the device resembles a usual modern day smartphone from the front, its unique aspect of a removable camera module. The module in question sports a touch enabled display on one side, while the other sports a dual cameras along with a flash in between the two image sensors.

This removable module is housed on the top center of the smartphone’s notch area and is magnetically held in place. Furthermore, the patent also describes three modes, with the first having the secondary display faces the front. This smaller display would have a pixel density, resolution, and refresh rate similar to the primary screen. So, when oriented towards the front it allows the device to offer a full screen experience. In the second mode, this module is placed on the other way around.

This would have the camera face the front and act as a selfie shooter while the display can be seen on the back. In other words, the smartphone’s selfie shots would also be able to offer a high quality experience. The module is attached by 10 connectors that are divided into two rows of 5 contact points. Arriving at the final mode, the module is separate from the main body of the handset and would allow users to place it anywhere to take pictures remotely. Keep in mind that this is still a patent and we have no way of knowing if the company is actually working on such a device.

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Vivo has recently been granted a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The patent is for a new and innovative design that showcases a smartphone that features a detachable under display selfie camera module.

The Chinese smartphone maker’s patent (Via MySmartPrice) describes an in display camera module that can be removed from the body of the handset. This detachable camera odule will slot into one of the top corners of the smartphone, allowing it to be seamless with the body without any visible bulge. Furthermore, the device will still offer a full front screen experience with or without this module being attached with it. Under display camera technology is already a reality and has been available in the commercial market for a while now. So the design, while innovative, isn’t exactly outlandish.

Although, the patent is quite detailed with schematics revealing a release mechanism that allows users to detach the camera unit. Additionally, it also describes two moving procedures that lets the module rotate outwards to serve as a typical selfie shooter. The module itself will house its own lens element and will be independent from a lens attached to the display. In other words, it would work functionally similar to a pop up cameraWhile the design is interesting, its practicality and use is still questionable. Having a removable camera might be useful as it can act as a remote camera that one can place and take images from by controlling it from their smartphone. Although, it is unknown if the module supports any wireless receivers. Keep in mind that this is just a patent at the moment, and could just be the company’s attempt to cover all bases.

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Vivo has just filed a patent for a new smartphone. The patent depicts a unique smartphone that has a superzoom lens that will allow for impressive magnification, which is housed in a pop up  mechanism.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese smartphone maker filed this patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) under the title ‘Camera module, electronic device and camera module control method.’ As per the patent’s description, modern day smartphones only support ‘low multiple zoom.’ But, the latest technology from Vivo would enable its handset to offer ‘high multiple zoom.’ In simpler terms, the brand has patented a new camera technology that would offer zoom magnification with a notable range.

As of right now, the company already offers certain smartphone models with a zoom lens on the back. This includes the likes of the Vivo X30 Pro, which sports two telephoto lenses that support 2x and 5x magnification. Notably, the report from LetsGoDigital also offered renders of the patented device that will house the superzoom pop up camera, which was made by graphic designed Technizo Concept. The most highlighting aspect about this superzoom camera module is its unique pop up mechanism.

Multiple lenses are housed in a single module that extend out, and collapse into the base. In other words, its like a pyramid like design with the top most lens having the smallest surface area while the base houses the sensor and all the other lenses alongside it. Looking at the patent, there are four lenses in total, with additional lenses popping up as per the magnification needs of the user. Additionally, these lenses can also overlap allowing for longer zoom range. While the patent does not reveal the amount of optical zoom, it does state that it will be a lot more powerful than current smartphones with zoom lens.

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Vivo has recently filed two patent applications with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). One of the patents reveal a smartphone with an Apple iPod like design while the second patent implies that the company might launch a new Zen series phone as well.

The design of the smartphone in the patent looks quite similar to the iPod Classic. In other words, we can observe that the handset has a physical clickwheel, which occupies half of the front panel. This wheel can be found on the lower half, while the display panel taking up the rest of the front side. This is rather odd in the market considering smartphones are able to perform clickwheel tasks without the need for the physical buttons.

Furthermore, it is not an iPod like product since the CNIPA website clearly mentions this device as a mobile phone. Meaning, this might a unique and quirky device or just a phone that has a very specific purpose. Looking at the patented images, we can see that the clickwheel only has four buttons, which is a pretty standard design with what appears to be a metallic frame.

Arriving at the second patent, the Chinese handset maker is apparently also working on a new Zen series smartphone as well. This device sports a circular camera module on the rear while the front houses a punch hole selfie camera. The only notable aspect is the Zen branding on the rear panel of the device. Since it only appears to has a single camera on the rear, it is likely a budget or entry level device in the Zen series. Keep in mind that this is still just patents and we have no way of knowing if the brand is actually working on these patents as of right now.

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A new patent from Vivo has revealed that the company might just be working on a smartphone with a very unique feature. While flying drones with cameras are already available, the brand might launch a device with a detachable camera module that can fly like a drone.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the Chinese tech giant filed for the patent with WIPO last year, which got published on 1st July 2021. Looking at the patent images for the smartphone, it appears to have a design similar to a modern smartphone. However, its most notable feature can be seen once the detachable flying camera pops out from the bottom of the device. In other words, this flying camera is essentially housed in the handset when not in use and is not a separate peripheral.

Talking about this detachable module, the flying camera sports four propellers that make it capable of flight. It also houses a battery pack separate from the main battery from the handset and features two camera sensors on its body. Another interesting aspect regarding this flying camera is the inclusion of two infrared sensors on different sides of the module. These sensors could serve many different functions, but its primary objective is likely to keep the small drone from bumping into other objects when flying.

Meaning, this flying camera could feature an automatic follow mode where it follows the user and flies automatically. It might also support air gestures as well, but the patent filing doesn’t reveal any finer detail regarding this. Notably, the design of this flying camera resembles the Air Pix, which is a flying camera product. However, this device has a size of over 10cm, so the version from Vivo would have to be much smaller to fit inside a smartphone. Unfortunately, it is unknown if the brand is actually working on such a product, although, it does offer us a look towards unique futuristic devices that might be a reality in the next couple of years.

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Vivo had one of its patents recently be published by the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration). The patent is for a foldable smartphone that has a full front screen body.

As per a patent filing with the CNIPA, the Chinese tech giant is apparently working on a “folding electronic equipment” that has the publication number CN112711301A. The patent in question describes a foldable electronic device that includes a housing and a display a screen mounted on this housing. One side of the housing is a non display area, with this region housing the internal components.

Furthermore, the foldable smartphone from the brand is also designed to offer a full front screen body experience, which means that there will be no visible seems, notches or chin at the front. This is further supplemented by the folding mechanism itself, allowing for a better reading, gaming, and overall viewing experience, which is hinted by its supposed inward folding design. Unfortunately, it is unknown if the device would also sport a under display selfie shooter as well.

Keep in mind that this is still just a patent so we have no way of knowing if the company is actually working on such a product or covering all bases. So stay tuned, as we will be providing updates when additional updates or other interesting developments surface regarding the company’s foldable smartphone.

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Foldables are said to the future of smartphones. But apart from Samsung and Lenovo-owned Motorola, no other handset makers have released such devices yet. But they are reported to do so this year. Hence, we have been seeing multiple patents regarding foldable smartphones in the past few months like this new vivo one.

According to LetsGoDigital, Vivo Mobile Communications filed a design patent with the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) at the end of August 2020. This patent got approved and published on February 12, 2021.

Going by the sketches, this vivo foldable smartphone design is unlike any other. Normally, foldable smartphones either fold out to become a tablet or they feature old-school clamshell. But this design patent by vivo is neither.

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This foldable phone design by vivo sports a rather unusual long display panel that folds at the bottom. Hence, it looks like a normal handset in the folded state. However, in the unfolded mode, the screen is elongated and it looks weird.

Further, the back of the device houses a penta-camera setup, which also includes a periscope zoom unit and a unique LED flash module. Interestingly, the design only has a single physical key at the top (could be the power button) and there are no ports as well. Hence, this phone may charge wirelessly.

With that being said, the only benefit we can realize from this vivo foldable smartphone design patent is that it is slimmer than commercially available foldables in the market. Additionally, its screen can be useful for vloggers as a viewfinder for the five cameras.

Anyway, we don’t expect vivo to launch any handset with this design anytime soon.

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Vivo Mobile Communications Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Vivo, recently filed for a new design patent for an electronic product. This gadget was a new mouse, which is similar in design to the Microsoft Arc.

According to a MyDrivers report, the Chinese tech giant recently filed a patent for the new mouse, which had the publication number CN306297489S. The patent reveals the detailed designs of the product, along with sketches that offered us a view of the mouse from different angles. Looking at the patent, we can observe that the mouse carries a bow like arc shaped design, which is what makes it resemble the Microsoft Arc that featured a similar design.

From the top view, one can find that a scroll wheel on the front flanked by the traditional left and right mouse buttons. However, an interesting addition to this mouse is what appears to be a large touchpad on the rear half. This area covers a majority of the mouse and might offer multi touch input and even serve various touch based functionalities. In other words, the patent depicts the integration of the mouse and its handle that features the touchpad, while also showcasing its bow shaped design.

For those unaware, the Microsoft Arc was praised for its unique design and stylish appearance when it had originally launched. It was a compact mouse and offered great portability as well. Unfortunately, it is unknown when Vivo would launch this product at the moment and it could very well be the company’s attempt to cover all bases. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing more updates when additional information is available.

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Vivo is apparently aiming at expanding its truly wireless earbuds lineup. The company recently filed for multiple patent designs for new TWS earbuds and their charging case in China.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese tech giant applied for three designs for a new TWS earbud in China. These patent documentation revealed two possible designs for the upcoming earbuds, with only a slight difference between both designs. In the patent, the charging case can also be seen along with the wireless earphones. Looking at both the patents, it can be observed that Vivo is adding silicon tips for its in ear style earphones.

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These silicon tips are angled to provide a comfortable fit to the user, and also bear a slight resemblance to the popular Apple AirPods Pro. The primary difference between both patent designs is the fact that one of the variants features a marginally shorter and thicker stem. Both earbuds feature a charging pin at the bottom, with one of the variations apparently housing a capacitive button at the back for controls like play/pause and other commands.

This also implies that one of these Vivo earbuds design could feature touch support and gesture controls. Apart from these differences, both models feature a microphone/speaker at the top of the buds for what appears to be calls and noise cancelation. Talking about the charging case, it follows a simple rectangular form factor for both variants, with the USB Type C charging port being housed on the side. Unfortunately, this is just a patent so we still have no way of confirming if the company is actually working on such a product. So stay tuned for more updates.

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Last week, it was revealed that there will be a total of four foldable smartphones from OPPO, vivo, and Xiaomi combined in the second half of 2021. It is worth noting that all these three brands are yet to debut their first foldable but they have patented various designs in the past few months. A new such patent by vivo has now emerged.

According to LetsGoDigital, Vivo Mobile Communication filed a design patent with the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Office) in February 2020. Titled ‘Display panel and mobile terminal’, this patent got approved and published in October 2020. However, the publication seems to have found it only now and they even created 3D renders for visualization.

As per the documentation, this design features an inward folding screen that unfolds into a tablet. In other words, it is identical to Samsung Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Fold2. But it sports a unique hinge design with a silo for a stylus.

This silo is nothing but a gap at the folding point of the display panel. Hence, the included stylus is as long as the device and has a tip made of soft rubber material to avoid scratches on the screen. Further, It does not fall from the silo when placed inside as it remains attached magnetically. Also, the damaged part of the stylus can be replaced.

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Apart from the above-mentioned details, the patent does not say much about this design because it is only about the foldable panel and stylus. That said, vivo may utilize some part of this design in one of its upcoming foldables, however, we cannot say that for sure as companies file a wide variety of patents every now and then.

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Lately, smartphone OEMs have been launching devices with periscope lenses to offer lossless zoom functionality. HUAWEI P30 Pro from early 2019 is known to popularize it. A little over a year now, we can find this type of zoom lens even on mid-range handsets like Mi 10 Youth and realme X3 SuperZoom. On the other hand, vivo has been using it on its upper mid-range devices like vivo X30 Pro and vivo X50 Pro/Pro+. Now, it patents another smartphone design with a periscope lens.

This patent was filed by vivo Mobile Communications to the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Administration) on April 24. It got published after is approval on August 28. As usual, LetsGoDigital was first to unearth it.

According to the design sketches, this smartphone features a full-screen flat display with minimum bezels and a punch-hole camera at the top left corner. Further, the structure of this phone is boxy with curved corners.

It houses a total of three keys on its right side – volume rockers, power button, and a slider switch. Whereas, its bottom side includes the SIM compartment and USB Type-C port. None of the sketches showcases the handset’s side, hence we can consider it to be black except for maybe a secondary microphone.

Talking about this vivo smartphone’s back, it sports a dual-tone finish separating exactly a the center. The top part houses a circular quad-camera setup, which includes a large primary sensor, a periscope camera, and two more sensors.

This camera arrangement is unlike the one found on X50 series. It resembles that of vivo NEX 3/NEX 3S. Hence, if the company ever plans to use this patented design, it will probably launch as a NEX series phone.

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Vivo, the known Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has recently patented a new smartphone, which could be its next generation flagship. The device in question is patented with an edge display and quad camera system, as reported by LetsGoDigital.

The company had filed the patent for this handset back in April 2020, but it just got approved earlier this week through the CNIPA (China National Intellectual Property Office). In the patent, 8 product sketches can be found, although, the name of the device is still unknown. But looking at its innovative design, it can be a part of an upcoming Vivo NEX series or even its high end X series. Although, that is just speculation at the moment.

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The display of the patented Vivo smartphone has round corners and is curved at both edges as well. However, it is not as pronounced and physical buttons like the power button and volume rockers can also be found on one side of the device. Furthermore, the rear features a quad camera setup with an LED flash, while the front sports a single punch hole selfie shooter.

The layout of the rear camera system is different is vertical, with the primary sensor being largest and can be found on the very top. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this device like its internals and camera specifications are currently unknown. It could likely by Vivo’s attempt at covering all bases. But it may also be the next gen flagship. But it is still too early to tell, so stay tuned for more.

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While foldable smartphones were first seen commercially in 2019, only a few OEMs have so far launched such devices. This includes brands like Huawei, Samsung, and Motorola. However, Vivo might also be joining the club as a new patent application suggests a possible foldable handset.

Vivo recently applied for a number of new patents that were under the display and electronic equipment title, according to a MyDrivers report. The description reveals a new display technology and an electronic device. What’s interesting is that the display is flexible, with multiple layers. The flexible display will be connected to a protective layer through a type of adhesive.

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According to the patent, the display is made of three parts, with the first and second being protective layers that surround the third layer that is the flexible display. The emphasis on display protection is likely to provide a solution to the issue that the current generation of flexible displays faces, which are easier to damage than conventional screens.

Furthermore, the Chinese tech giant also patented two other patents for the display technology and an electronic equipment/device. The patent for these mainly highlights the connection between the device and the display, while the former application solely aimed at protection and durability. This might be Vivo’s attempt at a future possible foldable smartphone launch or just simply covering all bases. Unfortunately, it is also unknown if the company would actually work on such a device.

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Vivo has recently patented a new smartphone. The patent reveals a smartphone with a slider mechanism. This mechanism is likely automated and surprisingly resembles Oppo Find X‘s design quite a bit.

The patent applied by Vivo in CNIPA (via Incopat database) in China. Looking at the images, one may think it’s a new Oppo Find X series device that is looking to bring back the iconic slider mechanism. However, that is not the case since it’s from a different OEM entirely. Although, unlike the Oppo Find X, we are currently unsure as to what purpose the new slider mechanism may serve in the Vivo smartphone.

On the front, the patented design for the Vivo smartphone sports a full screen body. No punch hole selfie camera or sensor can be discerned with extremely thin bezels on every side of the device. Moving to the rear, the smartphone has a quad camera setup on the rear. Interestingly though, the primary sensor is separated from the other three cameras due the former being a part housed on the sliding mechanism itself.

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The rear sports a triangular cutout that slides upwards, which is unique and different from the curved slider on the Oppo Find X. This triangular portion lifts up and reveals a single round cutout underneath it. This is likely to be an LED flash but it is doubtful if the entire mechanism has been put in place for just the flash. Notably, the front, when viewed with the slider raised, reveals no sensor or any cutouts either. Meaning, Vivo might sports an under-display camera for selfies, and have this portion either act as a smaller secondary display or even certain other new functions.

Unfortunately, this smartphone is just a patent at this stage and we have no confirmation if the device is actually being worked on. However, it is a possibility that the Chinese vendor may soon work on such a device and launch it in the future, but that is still a speculation. So take it with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more updates.

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Vivo is known for bold design and innovation. The company was the first to launch smartphones with in-display fingerprint sensor and pop-up camera. But it is yet to release a phone with a slider mechanism, which might become a reality according to a patent filed by the brand.

The Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has recently filed a design patent. The sketches show a smartphone with a slider mechanism. This is not the first time we are seeing such a handset. The world has already witnessed devices like Oppo Find X, Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, Honor Magic 2 3D, and Lenovo Z5 Pro with a similar design.

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This smartphone design became obsolete within a year or so, possibly because of durability issue. But the pop-up camera design is still relevant today to achieve full-screen experience without any obstruction. So why did Vivo file such design patent now?

The Nex lineup of devices by Vivo comes with groundbreaking modern design. But before debuting as a consumer product, the company showcases it in the form of Apex concept smartphone. Hence, this patent could end up being one of the models under either of the two series.

Talking about the design, the slider part houses the primary camera as well as flash module hidden underneath. Sliding it up should technically expose the front camera, however, the sketch shows a blank space. Perhaps, the design is simply a placeholder. Other than that, we can see the phone to sport a quad-camera setup and curved corners. It also looks to have a display with a longer 21:9 screen ratio. 

A Vivo smartphone with this design may never see the light of the day as companies file patents frequently but not all come into fruition.

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