Samsung has patented a special oleophobic coating which is supposed to be used on the protective glass for mobile devices. These coatings are designed to protect the screen from otpechatkov fingers, but Samsung went a step further and describes the possibility of “self-healing” of the damage.
Samoklejushchiesja coating will not be removed miraculously cracked screen, but longer and better protect the screen from smudges and fingerprints, not estancias over time. Also it will reduce the chance for the appearance of light scratches and scuffs.
Now Samsung use standard fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on their smartphone is protected by Gorilla glass 5 front and rear. A self-healing coating will help to preserve these smartphones are “marketable”. It can also be used in future foldable phones with flexible display, like expected in early 2019 Samsung Galaxy X.