By sliding the technology needed for a front-facing camera, including the lens, under the screen, phone makers can get rid of a notch, a punch hole camera and even a pop-up camera. The trademark application mentions that UPC does stand for Bottom Panel Camera and even says that we should see the technology offered on TV display panels next to Smartphone screens.
Samsung submits the UPC brand to KIPO
Last week Samsung has released a video in collaboration with the launch of the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show. The video released by Samsung about the company’s recycling program showed a phone that had not yet been introduced by the manufacturer. This handset has no hole or opening that could be used for a camera on the front. Some believe this device is the Samsung Galaxy Note 21. Without a hole for the selfie snapper, the video can tell us that Sammy’s second half 2021’s flagship line will use UPC technology.
Samsung video screenshot shows what the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 can be with UPC technology
Samsung is not the only phone manufacturer with a camera system that is not shown. In fact, the ZTE Axon 20 5G was the first to market with such a feature. Last week, a Huawei’s design patent for a camera that is not displayed was filed online at the China National Intellectual Property Office.