LG Electronics has filed a patent for a "drawer-type" cell phone, similar to a slider form factor, but with the addition of a gear system configured to activate the slide and cover while simultaneously extending the antenna.
Photo: LG Develops the 'Drawer' Phone Photo 1
In an effort to improve usability, LG designed the drawer phone to open and close with only a simple touch, extending and withdrawing the antenna, while latching and unlatching a small magnet that holds it shut.
According to the patent application, current bar-type mobile phones have structural shortcomings due to their compact size. The distance between the speaker and microphone is much shorter than the distance from the ear to the mouth. Clamshells try to improve function but are often difficult to open one-handed.
The drawer-type phone attempts to solve both these problems by providing users one-touch convenience within a compact yet extendable form, plus improved reception from an external antenna (when in use) with the clean look of a internal antenna (when idle).
Additionally, the drawer cover includes a transparent window to allow users to view the LCD beneath when the phone is closed, also acting as a screen protector from scratches that may occur.
LG hasn't released information on when, or if, it will manufacture a drawer-type phone.
glorified slider as far as i can tell. doubt this will make it to market.
2. Posted by neek
Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:02 am
Just one thing to say: Too many moving parts. Thank you.
3. Posted by GSMDude
Tue Apr 18, 2006 4:04 am
i dont think i like having a motorized phone. one more thing to worry about breaking. plus i dont like the idea of accidentally opening the phone in my pants...
4. Posted by TreeMan
Mon May 22, 2006 2:20 pm
Instead of messing around with this silly "Drawer Phone" Perhaps they should be trying to FIX THE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR NEW PHONES LIKE THE ECHO IN THE BTs!!! Oooops... caps... he he...
5. Posted by stargrl357
Tue May 23, 2006 5:49 am
I've never had problems with LG phones... is this Bluetooth echo common?
6. Posted by Darknova
Tue May 23, 2006 7:14 am
How about they spend their money improving actual phone call quality...you know, what phones are actually made for? Or better yet, make me a phone that I don't have to recharge every 3 days. Stop adding things and fix the fundamentals.
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