CNETAnalysis: Amazon has filed a patent for a unique dual-sided tablet featuring two screens. Why would you want a screen on each side? Interestingly, the second screen should improve the tablet’s battery life. Each screen in the proposed patent would serve a different purpose. One screen, an e-ink display, would serve static content like text-heavy documents and e-books. The opposite screen would be a full color LCD or OLED display, best used for videos, games, magazines, and web browsing. By including both screens on the same tablet, it could switch between the two in order to conserve energy running apps and documents when only the e-ink display is needed. The distant and immediate future of Kindle The patent also suggests deeper integration of the dual-screen format. In one example both screens would be touch capable, allowing users to drag and move content between the two displays. It also details a method to use the tablet’s built-in cameras to detect which side is facing the user so that it can automatically switch which screen is being used. While Amazon is looking far into the future with its patents, a recently leaked image gives a closer look at what is allegedly the Kindle Fire 2. We may get confirmation on that image soon too, with rumors flying that Amazon will announce at least one if not two devices at a September 6 press conference outside Los Angeles: a 7- and 10- inch tablet . TechRadar will be at Amazon’s September 6 event, so stay tuned for all the latest coming out of the conference. Via: Mashable Related Stories Suspicious HTC tablet pictures hit the web IFA 2012: Slimmed-down Sony Xperia Tablet S unveiled Amazon Kindle Fire ‘sold out’, makes way for Kindle Fire 2 IFA 2012: Lenovo Ideatab S2110A is an efficient, dockable Android tablet Asus president looks to new iPad for Vivo Tab pricing Posted by: Maryum
