Samsung could be developing a flying display that can be controlled with your eyes.

A patent filed by the firm outlines plans for a screen that takes up most of the drone's body and is kept aloft by four propellers.

The flying screen would use several sensors to detect and respond to voice commands, hand gestures and eye movements.

As well as acting as a hand-free device, the drone could be used by stores to follow customers around, showing them adverts as they shop.

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In the patent application, a range of uses for the smart drone are described. Samsung say the possibilities of the drone could range from a tablet to an e-book and would be able to change the angle of the screen to suit the user

In the patent application, a range of uses for the smart drone are described.

Samsung say the possibilities of the drone could range from a tablet to an e-book.

Samsung describes the device in its patent as 'a display device capable of changing an angle... based on a gaze of a user while moving along with the user by automatically tracking the user, without an additional operation by the user.'

According to the patent, the screen on the drone will adjust its height and angle automatically by tracking the head and eye movements of its owner.

First reported by LetsGoDigital, the drone will be equipped with a gyro sensor, a motion sensor and a speedometer, the drone would be completely self-operated.

Other built-in technologies could include GPS, Wi-Fi, and an accelerometer.

Voice recognition technology would allow it to respond to commands, and the drone can adjust the display angle to meet the needs of the user.

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The patent provides little information about how the drone would navigate and the demand for a personal, flying screen is up for debate.

Users may be able to listen and watch shows on the move with the flying screen or read a book, but the main use is likely to be in commercial advertising.

With the ability to move independently and follow a specific individual, the devices could be employed as portable billboards.

Equipped with a gyro sensor, a motion sensor and a speedometer, the drone would be completely self-operated.The screen would adjust its angle according to the movements of a users eye (pictured)

Not all patents that are filed and granted become reality as large companies regularly apply for patents on its ideas.

This is not the first time Samsung have shown interest in developing its own range of drones.

Previously, it has been reported that Samsung filed another patent to use its virtual reality headset (GearVR) to control drone flight.