One thing that smartphones users all have in common is that they want as much screen space as possible within the limits of a particular shape factor.This means that, whatever the size of the smartphone, we want as many screens as possible and no notch.In general, cameras and other sensors are hidden in a notch, thus consuming the screen space that could be used for videos or images, among others.

Until now, several methods have been used by smartphones manufacturers to eliminate the notch, in particular using so-called "pop-up" or "monotic" cameras.A new Samsung patent surfaced and presents illustrations highlighting a very interesting S Pen stylus with an integrated camera.

The stylus has several operating modes, including one that brings out the top of the Smartphone chassis, providing a front camera that does not take a space on the screen at the front of the smartphone.

The cameras are located at the end of the S Pen, opposite the tip of the stylus.The S Pen in the patent also acts as a traditional stylus of the type of those that Samsung has been offering for some time for some of its smartphones.

Another operating mode allows you to use the S PEN camera remotely with gestures to activate the shutter.

A simple patent

The images of the patent highlight wireless connectivity and a support that opens by shift, allowing the camera to be noted.The detachable camera also has an integrated microphone and a trigger button.The integration of a microphone suggests that it can also be used to record videos.In addition, the design will support several camera sensors, allowing several openings and angles of view.

The Samsung patent was filed with the World Intellectual Property Organization on March 5, 2021.The patent is entitled "Terminal portable included separable camera".Although the patent was filed in March, it was not published until September 10, 2021.As always, a patent does not guarantee that a product using this technology will be marketed.