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# ePaper Display Phones Cases
The 'FlexCase' Adds a Flexible Display onto the Side of a Smartphone

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-19 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-display
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/flexcase-concepts-adds-a-fexible-epaper-display-to-your-smartphone/) & [mi-lab.org](http://mi-lab.org/blog/)

The shift towards flexible displays is becoming more apparent in many ways, which the 'FlexCase' looks to make even more of a reality. Developed by researchers at the [University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchicago-stretchable-display), the 'FlexCase' is designed in partnership with [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-duo-2).

So much more than just a smartphone case, the 'FlexCase' is designed to add an additional [ePaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-epaper-trackpad) display onto the size of a smartphone. This can be used in a variety of ways to help expand the existing functionality of handheld devices ranging from map navigation, to mapping different keystrokes and movements.

Although only in prototype phases as of late, the 'FlexCase' shows promise for how flexible displays can be incorporated into existing product lineups.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Flexible Displays:** The 'FlexCase' demonstrates the potential of adding flexible displays onto smartphones, opening up new possibilities for enhanced functionality.
- **Epaper Technology:** The use of ePaper technology in smartphone cases, as showcased by the 'FlexCase', offers a versatile and energy-efficient display solution.
- **Expanded Smartphone Functionality:** The integration of an additional ePaper display through the 'FlexCase' enables innovative applications like map navigation and customized keystrokes.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Mobile Accessories:** The 'FlexCase' represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the mobile accessories industry, offering a new category of smartphone cases.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The incorporation of flexible displays, as seen in the 'FlexCase', has the potential to transform the consumer electronics industry by enabling more versatile and interactive devices.
- **Display Technology:** The 'FlexCase' demonstrates the advancements in display technology, creating opportunities for the display industry to explore new concepts and applications.

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