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Motorola recently was granted a patent, number US12,693,705, titled ‘Pivoting Wearable Reconfigurable Screen.’ The device described in the patent has a somewhat futuristic look – it is initially worn as a smartwatch on the wrist and then unfolds into a smartphone.
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Motorola continues to explore a rather radical form factor that could potentially blur the line between smartphones and wearable devices. A recently uncovered patent describes a flexible device capable of seamlessly switching between use as a smartwatch on the wrist and as a foldable smartphone.
The patent, which caught the attention of industry insiders, describes a device with a foldable display. In watch mode, it wraps around the wrist, with the display facing outward. The two ends of the design are held together by magnets. These magnets can also adjust the size of the “bracelet” to fit different users. But if you remove the device from your wrist and unfold it completely, it transforms into a smartphone. To achieve a more traditional aspect ratio, the two halves of the design can be separated and placed side by side.
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The concept is designed to solve a very practical problem. Foldable smartphones, such as the latest Motorola Razr 70 series, become more compact when folded, but you still have to carry them in your pocket. Smartwatches provide constant, quick access to features but have very small displays and limited app capabilities. Motorola’s hybrid concept aims to combine the advantages of both types of devices, allowing a single device to serve two purposes at once without the need to carry a smartphone and a smartwatch separately.
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At the same time, there are still quite a few challenges in bringing this device to market, to put it mildly. Given the current state of technology, such a device would likely be too thick and heavy to be used as a watch. Furthermore, a multi-panel smartphone display would likely be less convenient or less durable than a traditional single-hinge foldable smartphone. Moreover, patents generally reflect the direction of a company’s internal research rather than confirmed plans to release finished products. Therefore, it is currently unknown whether Motorola plans to turn this concept into a commercial device and when that might happen.
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However, this patent application demonstrates Motorola’s growing interest in displays with variable configurations, following previous concepts we’ve covered. Although the hybrid smartwatch-smartphone remains just a concept for now, it shows that the company is looking for new ways to integrate various gadgets into everyday life.
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