Samsung has patented a display screen that flies around, can recognise voices and be controlled by eye movements.

As well as acting as a floating hands-free device, like a tablet or an e-reader, the drone-meets-screen could have multiple applications across the leisure sectors, especially for combinations of small screens or larger screens.

The US patent was filed in 2016 but only recently approved.

Samsung may also equip the flying screen device with gesture tracking and voice control.

It will also potentially have a gyro sensor, motion sensor, speedometer, GPS, Wi-Fi and an accelerometer.