If you remember the Nokia Aeon concept, which can divide it’s touchscreen into different places, you will notice how this patent can become a reality, although in this simple diagram it looks incredibly weird. The design is called Jacobs Ladder flipping hinge arrangement. Mr Jacobs’ imagination might lead to a huge phone, especially if you consider that the device is supposed to open up like a Communicator.

Source: Cellpassion

It looks just like a toy, it most probably is, but according to an email from Nokia Research Centre, they are developing a Nokia Aeon prototype for research purposes, the model won’t be commercial, and is not likely to get to a lucky blogger’s hands.

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