Samsung patent application describes unique, dual-booting hardware

Samsung has filed a patent application for a new piece of hardware that would provide a dock for a “Phablet” that would then power the larger device in the form of a laptop computer. In the application, Samsung specifically mentions the device might be capable of booting to Android when the phablet is operated standalone, but to a different operating system like Windows 10 when in the companion device. Sources think this may represent a sign that Samsung has strengthened their partnership with Microsoft in an effort to compete against the Apple iPad in the enterprise market.

The device described in the Samsung patent contains several features which could make it appealing to business users. The first most obvious one is the form factor of a laptop giving users access to a built-in keyboard. Depending on how extensively the mobile device supplies computing power, the device may not have its own CPU or hard drive, meaning it could be built with a very thin and light profile.

In the patent application, Samsung notes that it may be possible for the device to display two operating systems at once when docked, with the smart phone displaying Android and the laptop screen displaying a Windows operating system. Samsung also leaves open the possibility that other operating systems could be combined on the device.

When not displaying dual operating systems, Samsung notes the mobile device could be set to operate as a touchpad when docked.

Is anyone going to keep their eyes open and jump on this device if Samsung brings this idea to market?

source: Patently Mobile

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