KR102188463B1 - Method of performing functions in an electronic device includling a display, and an electronic device implementing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method of operating an electronic device including a display, and whether a cover formed to cover at least a part of the display by the electronic device covers the at least part of the display. Sensing motion; Receiving, by the electronic device, a call reception signal when the cover is detected as being covered; Displaying, by the electronic device, whether or not a call has been received on at least a portion of the display in response to reception of the call reception signal while the cover is detected as being covered; After indicating whether the call is received, and detecting, by the electronic device, whether at least a portion of a surface including a display of the electronic device is adjacent to an external object while the cover is covered; And connecting a phone by the electronic device in response to the neighboring detection while the cover is covered.

Description

A method of operating an electronic device including a display, and an electronic device implementing the same.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and an apparatus for performing functions of an electronic device.

Recently, various electronic devices have been developed to use not only wireless communication functions but also various functions such as photos, music, videos, multimedia, and games. A display unit is provided on the front of the electronic device so that various functions can be more effectively used. For example, in the case of a recent smartphone, a display unit (eg, a touch screen) is provided in which the front surface of the device is responsive to a touch.

Meanwhile, in the case of portable electronic devices, various cases or covers are provided for the purpose of preventing damage due to scratches or impacts that may occur during carrying or in use and for aesthetic purposes.

The case includes, for example, a flip cover case (hereinafter, a flip cover), a sliding cover case, or a folder cover case.

The flip cover has many positive aspects in terms of protection and design of the electronic device, but causes various inconveniences when using the electronic device. For example, when the flip cover is closed, the screen of the electronic device cannot be checked, so the user has to manually open the flip cover in order to check information displayed on the electronic device.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device may perform device-specific functions and various additional functions without opening and closing a cover. In addition, the electronic device may perform an additional function by detecting the opening/closing state of the cover and determining the opening/closing.

A method of operating an electronic device including a display according to any one of various embodiments of the present disclosure may include, by the electronic device, whether a cover formed to cover at least a part of the display covers the at least part of the display. Detecting an operation; Receiving, by the electronic device, a call reception signal when the cover is detected as being covered; Displaying, by the electronic device, whether or not a call has been received on at least a portion of the display in response to reception of the call reception signal while the cover is detected as being covered; After indicating whether the call is received, and detecting, by the electronic device, whether at least a portion of a surface including a display of the electronic device is adjacent to an external object while the cover is covered; And connecting a phone by the electronic device in response to the neighboring detection while the cover is covered.

A method of operating an electronic device including a display according to any one of various embodiments of the present disclosure may include, by the electronic device, whether a cover formed to cover at least a part of the display covers the at least part of the display. Detecting an operation; Displaying, by the electronic device, a screen configured according to a screen mode set on at least a portion of the display while detecting that the cover is covered; Sensing, by the electronic device, a user's gesture when the cover is detected as being covered; And converting and displaying the displayed screen to another screen related to at least one application in response to detection of the gesture while the cover is covered by the electronic device.

A method of performing a function of an electronic device according to one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure may include: sensing an open/closed state of a cover part that covers a display area of the electronic device and has a screen projection part formed in at least one area; And performing a set function based on the sensed information.

An apparatus for performing a function of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure includes: a display unit providing a display area; A first sensing unit that covers a display area of the electronic device and detects an open/close state of the cover unit having a screen projection unit formed in at least one area; A second sensing unit detecting a user gesture; And when a call reception signal is received while the cover is detected, in response to the reception of the call reception signal, whether or not a call is received is displayed on at least part of the display, and a display of the electronic device is included. When detecting that at least a portion of the (one surface) is adjacent to an external object, in response to the adjacent detection, a control unit for controlling to connect a telephone.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to conveniently perform a function of an electronic device while the cover part is mounted.

1A is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
1B is a diagram illustrating a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
1C is a diagram illustrating a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2A to 2E are diagrams schematically illustrating a cover including an electronic device and a screen projection unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
3A to 3D are diagrams schematically illustrating a cover including an electronic device and a screen projection unit according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 and 5 are flowcharts illustrating a function execution procedure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 is a diagram illustrating a user gesture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure for performing a function of an electronic device by detecting an open/close state of a cover unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a diagram illustrating a resized screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9 is a diagram illustrating a method of performing a function of an electronic device by determining opening and closing of a cover unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
10 is a diagram illustrating information displayed on a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
11 is a diagram illustrating screen switching according to a user's gesture in a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating an open/closed state of a cover in an electronic device equipped with a cover according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
13 is a diagram illustrating a display area of an electronic device corresponding to a screen projection unit of a cover according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the present disclosure, various changes may be made and various embodiments may be provided, and specific embodiments will be described in detail by exemplifying them in the drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present disclosure to a specific embodiment, and it should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component. The term and/or includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

The terms used in the present disclosure are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Terms as defined in a commonly used dictionary should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present disclosure. Does not.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide various types of user interfaces (UI) through a screen projection unit formed on a cover (or a case including a cover) attached to an electronic device (hereinafter referred to as a'cover' or'cover unit'). Or, a method and apparatus for performing functions of an electronic device capable of providing a user experience (UX) are disclosed.

Further, embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method and apparatus for performing functions of an electronic device capable of providing various preset functions when a user makes various gestures while a cover attached to the electronic device is closed or opened. In the following description, the term “gesture” refers to a movement made by a user using a part of a body or a part of an object associated with the user, and does not limit only movement of a specific body part such as a finger or a hand. For example, a gesture may be interpreted as a meaning including various movements such as folding of an arm, movement of a head, and movement using a pen.

For example, the gesture may include touch, release of touch, rotate, pinch, spread, touch drag, flick, swipe, Touch and hold, tap, double tap, drag, drag and drop, multiswipes, shake, rotate ), and so on. In addition, the touched state may include a very close approach even if a finger touches or does not actually touch the touch screen. In various embodiments of the present disclosure to be described later, execution screens of various applications may be provided by a user making various gestures for an area displayed through the screen projection unit of the cover while the display of the electronic device is covered with a cover. , According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, various functions according to each situation of the user may be provided by using information sensed from various sensors included in the electronic device.

Meanwhile, in the description of embodiments of the present disclosure to be described later, a'screen projection' (at least partially transparent or translucent window) is a portion formed to be transparent or translucent so that at least a part of the display portion of the electronic device is visible in the cover of the electronic device. Means. In the following description, the “screen projection unit” may be referred to as, for example, a cover window, a transparent window, a semi-transparent window, and the like. To this end, the screen projection unit may be implemented by forming an opening in the cover, or may be implemented with a transparent or semi-transparent material.

In addition, in the description of embodiments of the present disclosure to be described later, the'cover' is a device that is attached to an electronic device and functions to cover at least a part of the electronic device, and may be implemented integrally with the electronic device, and may be attached or detached to the electronic device. It may be implemented as possible. In this case, in the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the cover is implemented to cover at least a part or all of the display unit of the electronic device, and as described above, the display unit (display unit) covered by the cover through the screen projection unit implemented on the cover At least some can be seen.

Meanwhile, in the embodiments of the present disclosure to be described later,'cover' may be used in the same meaning as a case or may mean a part of a case. The embodiment of the present disclosure is not limited to a specific shape of the cover, and any type of configuration implemented to cover at least a portion of the display unit of the electronic device may be a cover according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be any device having a display unit. For example, electronic devices include smart phones, tablet personal computers (PCs), mobile phones, video phones, e-book readers, desktop personal computers (desktop personal computers), and laptops. PC (laptop personal computer), netbook computer, PDA (personal digital assistant), PMP (portable multimedia player), MP3 player, mobile medical device, camera, game console or wearable device (e.g. : It may include at least one of a head-mounted-device (HMD) such as electronic glasses, an electronic clothing, an electronic bracelet, an electronic necklace, an electronic appcessory, an electronic tattoo, or a smartwatch.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device may be a smart home appliance having a communication function. As an example of an electronic device, the smart home appliance includes, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, an audio, a refrigerator, an air conditioner, a vacuum cleaner, an oven, a microwave oven, a washing machine, an air cleaner, and a set-top box. ), TV box (for example, Samsung HomeSyncTM, Apple TVTM, or Google TVTM), game consoles, electronic dictionary, electronic key, camcorder, or electronic frame.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device includes various medical devices (e.g., magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT)), an imager, an ultrasound device, etc.), a navigation device, a GPS receiver ( global positioning system receiver), EDR (event data recorder), FDR (flight data recorder), automobile infotainment device, or head unit, marine electronic equipment (e.g. marine navigation equipment and gyro compass, etc.), aviation electronic equipment ( avionics), a bank's ATM, a store's POS device, a security appliance, or an industrial or home robot.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device is a piece of furniture or building/structure including a communication function, an electronic board, an electronic signature receiving device, a projector, or various measurement devices. It may include at least one of devices (eg, water, electricity, gas, or radio wave measurement devices). The electronic device according to the present disclosure may be a combination of one or more of the aforementioned various devices. In addition, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the electronic device according to the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described devices.

Hereinafter, electronic devices according to various embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The term “user” used in various embodiments may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) using an electronic device. Also, the electronic device in the present disclosure may be a flexible device or a flexible display device.

An example of such an electronic device is for a portable device (eg, a mobile phone, a smart phone, etc.), and some of the configurations of an electronic device to be described later may be omitted or changed as necessary. First, an example of a detailed structure of an electronic device to which embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B.

1A is a schematic block diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1A, the electronic device 100 includes a control unit 110, a communication module 120, a multimedia module 140, a camera module 150, an input/output module 160, a sensor module 170, and a state It may include at least one or more of the indication unit 171, the open/close detection unit 172, the storage unit 175, the power supply unit 180, and the touch screen 190.

More specifically, the electronic device 100 may be connected to an external electronic device (not shown) using at least one of the communication module 120, the connector 165, and the earphone connection jack 167. In addition, the electronic device 100 may be connected to one of other portable devices or electronic devices, for example, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet PC, a desktop PC, and a server by wired or wireless.

The communication module 120 may include a mobile communication module 121, a sub communication module 130, and a broadcast communication module 141. The sub communication module 130 may include at least one of a wireless LAN module 131 and a short range communication module 132. The multimedia module 140 may include at least one of an audio playback module 142 and a video playback module 143. The camera module 150 may include at least one of a first camera 151 and a second camera 152. In addition, the camera module 150 may further include a flash 153, a motor unit 154, and a barrel unit 155. In addition, the input/output module 160 may include at least one of a button 161, a microphone 162, a speaker 163, a vibration element 164, a connector 165, and a keypad 166.

The controller 110 stores the CPU 111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112 in which a control program for controlling the electronic device 100 is stored, and a signal or data input from the outside of the electronic device 100 Alternatively, the electronic device 100 may include a random access memory (RAM) 113 used as a storage area for a task performed by the electronic device 100. The CPU 111 may include a single core, a dual core, a triple core or a quad core. The CPU 111, the ROM 112, and the RAM 113 may be interconnected through an internal bus.

In addition, the control unit 110 includes a communication module 120, a multimedia module 140, a camera module 150, an input/output module 160, a sensor module 170, a status indicating unit 171, an open/close detection unit 172 ), the storage unit 175, the power supply unit 180, the touch screen 190, and at least one of the touch screen controller 195 may be controlled.

In addition, the control unit 110 determines whether the cover covering the electronic device 100 is opened or closed through the opening/closing detection unit 172, and the touch screen corresponding to the position of the screen projection formed on the cover when the cover is closed ( 190), a screen set at a corresponding location (eg, a resizing screen) or a screen set by a user may be configured and displayed.

In addition, the controller 110 may sense a user input such as hovering when the input unit 168 approaches or is positioned close to the touch screen 190. Hereinafter, in the description, the term “hovering” means that an external object (eg, a finger or a stylus pen) does not directly contact the electronic device, but at least a portion of the electronic device (eg, a touch screen, a touch sensor, and / Or a proximity sensor) maintaining a recognizable distance or an action by a gesture.

In addition, the controller 110 may detect various user inputs received through the camera module 150, the input/output module 160, and the sensor module 170 as well as the touch screen 190. The user input may include not only the touch, but also various types of information input into the device 100 such as a user's gesture, voice, eye movement, iris recognition, and biometric signals. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller 110 may control a predetermined operation or function corresponding to the detected user input to be performed in the device 100. Also, the controller 110 may output a control signal to the input unit 168 or the vibration element 164. This control signal may include information on a vibration pattern, and the input unit 168 or the vibration element 164 generates vibration according to the vibration pattern.

In addition, the electronic device 100 may include at least one of a mobile communication module 121, a wireless LAN module 131, and a short-range communication module 132 according to performance.

The mobile communication module 121 may allow the electronic device 100 to be connected to an external electronic device through mobile communication using at least one antenna or a plurality of antennas under the control of the controller 110. The mobile communication module 121 is for voice calls, video calls, text messages (SMS), or multimedia messages (MMS) with a mobile phone, smartphone, tablet PC, or other electronic device having a phone number input to the electronic device 100. It can transmit/receive wireless signals.

The sub communication module 130 may include at least one of a wireless LAN module 131 and a short-range communication module 132. For example, it may include only the wireless LAN module 131, only the short-range communication module 132, or both the wireless LAN module 131 and the short-range communication module 132.

The wireless LAN module 131 may be connected to the Internet at a place where a wireless access point (AP) is installed under the control of the controller 110. The wireless LAN module 131 may support the wireless LAN standard (IEEE 802.11x) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). The short-range communication module 132 may wirelessly perform short-range communication between the electronic device 100 and an external electronic device under the control of the controller 110. The short-range communication method may include Bluetooth, infrared data association (IrDA), WiFi-Direct communication, and Near Field Communication (NFC).

The broadcast communication module 141 includes broadcast signals (eg, TV broadcast signals, radio broadcast signals or data broadcast signals) transmitted from a broadcast station through a broadcast communication antenna under the control of the control unit 110 and broadcast information (eg, EPG ( Electric Program Guide) or ESG (Electric Service Guide)) can be received.

The multimedia module 140 may include an audio playback module 142 or a video playback module 143. The audio reproducing module 142 may play a digital audio file (eg, a file having a file extension of mp3, wma, ogg, or wav) stored or received in the storage unit 175 under the control of the controller 110. The video reproducing module 143 may play a stored or received digital video file (eg, a file having a file extension of mpeg, mpg, mp4, avi, mov, or mkv) under the control of the controller 110. In this case, the multimedia module 140 may be integrated into the control unit 110.

The camera module 150 may include at least one of a first camera 151 and a second camera 152 for capturing a still image, a moving picture, or a panoramic picture under the control of the controller 110. In addition, the camera module 150 includes a barrel unit 155 that zooms in/out to photograph a subject, a motor unit 154 that controls the movement of the barrel unit 155, and an auxiliary light source required for photographing a subject. It may include at least one of the flash 153 that provides. The first camera 151 may be disposed on the front side of the electronic device 100, and the second camera 152 may be disposed on the rear side of the electronic device 100.

The input/output module 160 includes at least one button 161, at least one microphone 162, at least one speaker 163, at least one vibration element 164, connector 165, keypad 166 , It may include at least one of the earphone connection jack 167 and the input unit 168. Further, the input/output module 160 is not limited thereto, and a cursor control such as a mouse, a trackball, a joystick, or cursor direction keys may be provided to control the movement of the cursor on the touch screen 190. have.

The button 161 may be formed on the front, side or rear of the housing (or case) of the electronic device 100, and is a power/lock button, a volume button, a menu button, a home button, and a back button. And it may include at least one of a search button. The microphone 162 may receive a voice or sound under the control of the controller 110 and generate an electric signal. The speaker 163 transmits sounds corresponding to various signals or data (eg, wireless data, broadcast data, digital audio data, digital video data, etc.) to the outside of the electronic device 100 according to the control of the controller 110. Can be printed. The speaker 163 may output a sound corresponding to a function performed by the electronic device 100 (eg, a button operation sound corresponding to a phone call, a call connection sound, a voice of a counterpart user, etc.). In addition, one or more speakers 163 may be formed at appropriate positions or positions of the housing of the electronic device 100.

The vibration element 164 may convert an electrical signal into mechanical vibration under the control of the controller 110. For example, when the electronic device 100 in the vibration mode receives an audio or video call from another device, the vibration element 164 operates. One or more vibration elements 164 may be formed in the housing of the electronic device 100. The vibration element 164 may operate in response to a user input through the touch screen 190.

The connector 165 may be used as an interface for connecting the electronic device 100 and an external electronic device or a power source. The controller 110 may transmit data stored in the storage unit 175 of the electronic device 100 to an external electronic device or receive data from an external electronic device through a wired cable connected to the connector 165. The electronic device 100 may receive power from a power source through a wired cable connected to the connector 165 or may charge a battery using the power source.

The keypad 166 may receive a key input from a user to control the electronic device 100. The keypad 166 may include a physical keypad formed on the electronic device 100 or a virtual keypad displayed on the touch screen 190. A physical keypad formed on the electronic device 100 may be excluded according to the performance or structure of the electronic device 100. The earphone may be inserted into an earphone connecting jack 167 and connected to the electronic device 100.

The input unit 168 may be inserted and stored in the electronic device 100, and when used, may be withdrawn or separated from the electronic device 100. In one area of the electronic device 100 into which the input unit 168 is inserted, a detachable/attachment recognition switch 169 that operates in response to the mounting and detachment of the input unit 168 is provided. The attachment recognition switch 169 may output a signal corresponding to the attachment and detachment of the input unit 168 to the control unit 110. The detachable/attachment recognition switch 169 may be configured to be directly or indirectly contacted when the input unit 168 is mounted. Accordingly, the detachable/attachment recognition switch 169 is a signal corresponding to the mounting or detachment of the input unit 168 (ie, the mounting of the input unit 168) based on whether or not the input unit 168 is in contact. Alternatively, a signal notifying separation) may be generated and output to the control unit 110.

The sensor module 170 includes at least one sensor that detects the state of the electronic device 100. For example, the sensor module 170 may be a proximity sensor that detects whether a user approaches the electronic device 100, an illuminance sensor that detects the amount of light around the electronic device 100, or the electronic device 100 Motion sensor that detects motion (eg, rotation of the electronic device 100, acceleration or vibration of the electronic device 100), and detects the point of the compass of the electronic device 100 using the earth's magnetic field. At least one sensor such as a geo-magnetic sensor, a gravity sensor that detects the direction of gravity, an altimeter that detects altitude by measuring atmospheric pressure, and a GPS module 157 Can include. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to determine whether the cover is opened or closed through the open/close detection unit 172 and provide various functions using information sensed through at least one of the sensor modules 170.

The GPS module 157 receives radio waves from a plurality of GPS satellites (not shown) in the orbit of the earth, and uses the radio wave time of arrival from the GPS satellite to the electronic device 100 to the electronic device ( 100) can be calculated.

The storage unit 175 is a communication module 120, a multimedia module 140, a camera module 150, an input/output module 160, a sensor module 170, or a touch screen 190 under the control of the controller 110. Input/output signals or data can be stored according to the operation of ). In addition, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, various types of information for providing various embodiments may be stored. For example, information obtained by mapping values sensed by the electronic device 100 and current state information to a specific function may be stored in the storage unit 175. In addition, the storage unit 175 may store information displayed through a screen projection unit formed on the cover among the entire area of the display unit (eg, the touch screen 190) when the cover is closed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The storage unit 175 may store control programs and applications for controlling the electronic device 100 or the controller 110. One of the control programs or applications checks whether the cover is opened or closed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and when the cover is closed, performs a function corresponding to status information, user gesture information, sensing information from a sensor, etc. Can be controlled to do.

The term'storage unit' refers to the storage unit 175, the ROM 112 in the control unit 110, the RAM 113, or a memory card (eg, SD card, memory stick) mounted on the electronic device 100, and the like. May be used as a term referring to any data storage device. The storage unit 175 may include a nonvolatile memory, a volatile memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD).

In addition, the storage unit 175 includes images for providing applications of various functions, such as navigation, video calls, games, and time-based alarm applications to the user, and a related graphical user interface (GUI). , User information, documents, databases or data related to a method of processing a touch input, background images (menu screen, standby screen, etc.) required to drive the electronic device 100 or operating programs, camera module 150 It is possible to store images taken by the user.

In addition, the storage unit 175 is a medium that can be read by a machine (for example, a computer), and the term machine-readable medium refers to a medium that provides data to the machine so that the machine can perform a specific function. Can be defined. In addition, the storage unit 175 may include non-volatile media and volatile media. All such media must be tangible so that the instructions conveyed by the medium can be detected by a physical mechanism that reads the instructions into the machine.

The machine-readable medium includes, but is not limited to, a floppy disk, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), and an optical disk. , Punch card, paper tape, RAM, Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Erasable PROM (EPROM), Flash-EPROM, and embedded multimedia It includes at least one of the cards (embedded multi media card (eMMC)).

The power supply unit 180 may supply power to one or a plurality of batteries disposed in the housing of the electronic device 100 under the control of the controller 110. One or more batteries supply power to the electronic device 100. Further, the power supply unit 180 may supply power input from an external power source to the electronic device 100 through a wired cable connected to the connector 165. In addition, the power supply unit 180 may supply power wirelessly input from an external power source to the electronic device 100 through wireless charging technology.

Further, the electronic device 100 may include at least one touch screen 190 that provides a user graphic interface corresponding to various services (eg, call, data transmission, broadcasting, and photography) to a user. The touch screen 190 may output an analog signal corresponding to at least one user input input to the user graphic interface to the touch screen controller 195.

The touch screen 190 may receive at least one user input through a user's body (eg, a finger including a thumb) or an input unit 168 (eg, a stylus pen, an electronic pen, etc.). . The touch screen 190 may be implemented by, for example, a resistive method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic wave method, or a combination thereof.

In addition, the touch screen 190 is, for example, to receive input by a finger, an electronic pen, a stylus pen, a glove, the input unit 168, etc. It may include three touch panels. At least two touch panels provide different output values to the touch screen controller 195, and the touch screen controller 195 recognizes values input from the at least two touch screen panels differently, so that the touch screen 190 It is possible to distinguish whether an input from a finger is input by a finger, an electronic pen, an input by a stylus pen, an input while wearing a glove, or an input by the input unit 168.

In addition, the touch is not limited to contact between the touch screen 190 and the user's body or a touchable input means, and non-contact (e.g., the touch screen 190 and the user's body or a touchable input means and a detectable distance are 1 mm or less). The interval detectable on the touch screen 190 may be changed according to the performance or structure of the device 100.

The touch screen controller 195 converts an analog signal input from the touch screen 190 into a digital signal and transmits it to the controller 110. The controller 110 may control the touch screen 190 using a digital signal received from the touch screen controller 195. The touch screen controller 195 detects a value (e.g., a current value) output through the touch screen 190 to check not only the user input position, but also the hovering interval or distance, and converts the determined distance value to a digital signal (e.g. , Z coordinate) and may be provided to the control unit 110. In addition, the touch screen controller 195 may detect a value (eg, a current value, etc.) output through the touch screen 190 to detect the pressure at which the user input means presses the touch screen 190, and the confirmed pressure The value may be converted into a digital signal and provided to the controller 110.

1B is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 1C is a diagram illustrating a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1B and 1C, as an example of a display unit, a touch screen 190 may be disposed in the center of the front surface 100a of the electronic device 100. The touch screen 190 may be formed to occupy most of the front surface 100a of the electronic device 100. 1B shows an example in which the main home screen is displayed on the touch screen 190. The main home screen is the first screen displayed on the touch screen 190 when the electronic device 100 is powered on. Also, when the electronic device 100 has different home screens of several pages, the main home screen may be the first home screen among the home screens of the several pages. On the home screen, shortcut icons 191-1, 191-2, and 191-3 for executing frequently used applications, a main menu switch key 191-4, time, and weather may be displayed. When the user selects the main menu change key 191-4, a menu screen is displayed on the touch screen 190. In addition, a status bar 192 may be formed on the top of the touch screen 190 to display a state of the electronic device 100 such as a battery charging state, a received signal strength, and a current time. Status information on at least one application may be displayed on the status bar 192 in the form of images, texts, and icons, respectively. In addition, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, status information (for example, this is also referred to as'indicator') is displayed on the touch screen 190 in various forms including the status bar 192 as described above. A home button 161a, a menu button 161b, and a back button 161c may be formed under the touch screen 190. Positions of the home button, menu button, and back button may be changed or may be omitted. The home button 161a displays a main home screen on the touch screen 190. For example, when the home button 161a is selected while a home screen or menu screen different from the main home screen is displayed on the touch screen 190, the main home screen is displayed on the touch screen 190. Can be displayed. In addition, when the home button 161a is selected while applications are being executed on the touch screen 190, the main home screen may be displayed on the touch screen 190. In addition, the home button 161a may be used to display recently used applications on the touch screen 190 or to display a task manager.

The menu button 161b provides a connection menu that can be displayed on the touch screen 190. The connection menu may include a widget addition menu, a background screen change menu, a search menu, an edit menu, an environment setting menu, and the like.

The back button 161c may be used to display a screen that was executed immediately before the currently executed screen, or to terminate the most recently used application.

A first camera 151, an illuminance sensor 170a, and a proximity sensor 170b may be disposed at an edge of the front surface 100a of the electronic device 100. A second camera 152, a flash 153, a speaker 163, and the like may be disposed on the rear surface 103 of the electronic device 100 as shown in FIG. 1C.

The side surface 102 of the electronic device 100 includes, for example, a power/lock button 161d, a volume increase button 161f, and a volume button 161e having a volume decrease button 161g, and a terrestrial DMB antenna for receiving broadcasts. (141a), one or a plurality of microphones 162 may be disposed. The DMB antenna 141a may be fixed to the electronic device 100 or may be formed to be detachable.

In addition, a connector 165 is formed on the lower side of the electronic device 100. A plurality of electrodes are formed on the connector 165 and may be connected to an external device by wire. An earphone connection jack 167 may be formed on an upper side of the electronic device 100. Earphones may be inserted into the earphone connection jack 167.

In addition, an input unit 168 (eg, a stylus pen) may be mounted on the lower side of the electronic device 100. The input unit 168 may be inserted and stored in the electronic device 100, and when used, may be withdrawn and separated from the electronic device 100. In addition, when the input unit 168 is pulled out from the electronic device 100 and separated, the electronic device 100 detects it, thereby providing various functions.

As described above, an example of a detailed structure of the electronic device 100 to which the present disclosure can be applied has been described. As described above, the electronic device 100 to which the present disclosure may be applied may include at least some of the respective functions illustrated in FIG. 1, and at least some functions may be omitted or replaced with other functions.

An apparatus for performing a function of an electronic device according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure includes: a display unit providing a display area; A first sensing unit that covers a display area of the electronic device and detects an open/close state of the cover unit having a screen projection unit formed in at least one area; A second sensing unit detecting a user gesture; And when a call reception signal is received while the cover is detected, in response to the reception of the call reception signal, whether or not a call is received is displayed on at least part of the display, and a display of the electronic device is included. When detecting that at least a portion of the (one surface) is adjacent to an external object, in response to the adjacent detection, a control unit for controlling to connect a telephone.

When the first sensing unit acquires set sensing information, and when the second sensing unit detects a user's first gesture, the control unit controls to perform a set function when the acquired sensing information is less than a set threshold value. can do.

The sensing information may include an illuminance value.

After receiving a user input, the controller may determine whether a user's first gesture is made, and when the user's first gesture is made after receiving the input, control to perform a set function.

The input may be generated by a set key input.

After performing the set function, the controller may control to terminate the set function when a set user's second gesture is detected.

The user's second gesture may be a user gesture whose direction is different from that of the first gesture.

Hereinafter, a structure of a cover that is attached to and detached from the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

2A to 2E illustrate an example in which a screen projection unit is formed on the upper center of the cover, and Figs. 3A to 3D illustrate an example in which a screen projection unit is formed on the left or right side of the cover. In this case, the embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied to any shape, position, or size of the screen projection unit on the cover.

2A to 2E are diagrams schematically illustrating a cover including an electronic device and a screen projection unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. 3A to 3D are diagrams schematically illustrating a cover including an electronic device and a screen projection unit according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

A cover including an electronic device and a screen projection unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2E, and when describing another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the same configuration or diagram as the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure Reference numerals and the like apply mutatis mutandis to the description of the embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, the electronic device 100 of the present disclosure may cross-mount the covers 200a and 200b according to an embodiment to be described later.

2A is a diagram schematically illustrating a cover including an electronic device and a screen projection unit according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2A, the electronic device 100 may be protected by a cover 200a (or case) including a screen projection unit 201a. The cover 200a may include a front cover portion 210a and a rear cover portion 220a, and may be composed of only the front cover portion.

Referring to FIG. 2B, when the cover 200a is attached to the electronic device 100, the entire screen of the display unit of the touch screen 190 provided in the electronic device 100 through the screen projection unit 201a At least some of the screens may be exposed. In this case, the screen projection 201a may be formed of a transparent member or a translucent member, or may be formed as an opening. Therefore, when the screen of the electronic device is exposed through the screen projection unit 201a formed on the cover 200a, at least a part of the screen of the display unit may be seen to the outside through the screen projection unit 201a. .

Also, for example, the screen projection 201a may be formed at a position corresponding to the upper side of the electronic device in the cover 200a as shown in FIG. 2B. However, the position of the screen projection unit 201a is not limited to a specific position, and may be formed at various positions of the cover 200a.

In addition, the front cover portion 210a may include an attachment portion 202a, and the rear cover portion 220a may also include an attachment portion 203a. When the control unit 110 to be described later wants to sense the opening and closing of the cover 200a, the control unit 110 includes an attachment part 202a and the rear cover part 220a included in the front cover part 210a. It is possible to detect whether the cover 200a is opened or closed by detecting the separation of the attachment portion 203a of the. However, the method of detecting the opening and closing of the cover of the present disclosure is not limited to the above method, and any method of detecting whether the cover is opened or closed may be applied to the present disclosure. In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 2A, a status indicator 171 is provided at a specific front position of the electronic device 100 to display the status of the electronic device 100 in various ways.

FIG. 2C is a schematic diagram of a cover covering the electronic device in FIG. 2B. Referring to FIG. 2C, the rear cover part 220a of the cover 200a may be formed as a battery cover. For example, the rear cover part 220a may be provided to cover the battery 120 provided on the rear surface of the electronic device 100. As described above, the cover 200a may include a screen projection unit 201a, and at least some of the entire screens of the display unit of the electronic device 100 may be exposed through the screen projection unit 201a. The screen projection unit 201a is provided to visually check a screen displayed on the touch screen 190 while covering the entire surface of the touch screen 190. For example, the screen projection 201a may be formed of a transparent member or a translucent member, or may be formed as an opening.

As described above, the cover 200a may include an attachment portion 202a included in the front cover portion 210a and an attachment portion 203a of the rear cover portion 220a. In addition, a connection terminal 204a capable of being electrically connected to the electronic device 100 may be formed on the cover 200a. As described later, the electronic device 100 may include a connection terminal that can be electrically connected to the connection terminal 204a. Further, the control unit 110 of the electronic device includes an attachment portion 202a included in the front cover portion 210a of the cover 200a and an attachment portion 203a of the rear cover portion 220a through the connection terminal. ) Is spaced apart. At this time, the attachment portions 202a and 203a may be formed of a magnet. In addition, when the attachment portion 202a included in the front cover portion 210a and the attachment portion 203a of the rear cover portion 220a are separated from each other, a change in electrical signal may occur. In addition, the control unit 110 of the electronic device receives the change in the electrical signal through the connection terminal 204a of the cover and the connection terminal of the electronic device, and the attachment part 202a included in the front cover part 210a And it is possible to recognize the separation between the attachment portion (203a) of the rear cover portion (220a).

Alternatively, an attachment part may be formed in the electronic device 100. In this case, the attachment portion formed in the electronic device may be formed of an attachment portion included in the front cover portion of the cover, such as a magnet or iron, and a magnetically attractable member. In addition, the attachment part formed in the electronic device may be formed behind the touch screen 190 or on the bezel of the electronic device. In addition, when the attachment portion included in the front cover portion and the attachment portion formed in the electronic device are spaced apart from each other, a change in electrical signal may occur. In addition, the control unit 110 of the electronic device receives the change in the electrical signal through the connection terminal of the cover and the connection terminal of the electronic device, and between the attachment portion included in the front cover portion and the attachment portion formed in the electronic device. The separation can be recognized.

By doing so, the electronic device 100 can determine whether the cover 200a is opened or closed. A method of determining whether the cover 200a is opened or closed by a magnet as described above is only one embodiment, and the present disclosure is not limited to the method. For example, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to open or close the cover 200a by any other method (for example, a method by a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, an infrared sensor, etc. provided on the front side of the electronic device 100). However, the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to a specific method of determining whether to open or close.

For example, the electronic device 100 may be protected by a cover coupled or attached in a folder type or a flip type. Alternatively, the cover may be operated in a sliding type. In addition, the cover includes a rear cover portion 220a supporting the rear surface of the electronic device 100, a front cover portion 210a for protecting the front surface of the electronic device 100, and a front cover as shown in FIG. It is formed integrally extending from the part 210a and may include a connection part 230a to be connected to the rear cover part 220a.

According to various embodiments, due to the flexibility of the connection part 230a connecting the front cover part 210a and the rear cover part 220a, the front cover part 210a is similar to the direction of covering the display of the electronic device 100. It may also flow in a direction covering the rear cover portion 220a of the device from the rear. Therefore, by the magnetic force of the magnet 211a installed on the front cover part 210a, the electronic device 100 may not close the front cover part 210a and flow in a direction covering the rear of the rear cover part 220a. It can be recognized that the cover part 210a is closed. Therefore, when the front cover portion 210a flows in a direction covering the rear cover portion 220a, shielding means 212a and 221a shielding the magnet 211a from recognizing the magnetic force may be required. The shielding means 221a may be installed on the rear cover 220a so as to detect the magnetic force of the magnet 211a only when the front cover 210a flows in the direction covering the electronic device 100.

According to various embodiments, due to the flexibility of the connection part 230a connecting the front cover part 210a and the rear cover part 220a, the front cover part 210a is also in a direction covering the display of the electronic device 100. It can also be fluid. At this time, it is also possible to determine whether the cover is opened or closed by the above-described various sensors (eg, an illuminance sensor, etc.).

FIG. 2E is a schematic diagram illustrating the electronic device of FIG. 2B and a rear surface of the cover. Referring to FIG. 2E, the electronic device 100 may include at least one connection terminal 130. At this time, the connection terminal 130 may be electrically connected to the connection terminal 204a of the cover, as described above. In addition, the control unit 110 of the electronic device is separated from the attachment portion 202a included in the front cover portion 210a and the attachment portion 203a of the rear cover portion 220a through the connection terminal 130. Can be recognized. Further, the rear cover part 220a of the cover 200a may be formed as a battery cover covering the battery 120 of the electronic device 100 as shown in FIG. 2E.

In addition, in FIGS. 2B to 2E, an example in which the screen projection part 201a is formed on the front cover part 210a of the cover 200a is described. However, the screen projection 201a may be formed in various positions. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, the screen projection part 201b may be formed on one side of the front cover part 210b. For example, the screen projection part 201b may be formed on the right side of the front cover part 210b. In the embodiment of FIG. 3, the same configurations or reference numerals as the embodiment of FIG. 2 apply mutatis mutandis to the description of the embodiment of FIG. 2. In addition, the electronic device 100 of the present disclosure may cross-mount the covers 200a and 200b according to the above-described embodiments.

3A to 3D, the electronic device 100 may be protected by a cover 200b (or case) including the screen projection 201b. The cover 200b may include a front cover portion 210b and a rear cover portion 220b, and may be composed of only the front cover portion.

Referring to FIG. 3B, when the cover 200b is attached to the electronic device 100, a touch provided on the electronic device 100 through a screen projection 201b provided on the right side of the cover 200b At least some of the entire screens of the display unit of the screen 190 may be exposed. In this case, the screen projection 201b may be formed of a transparent member or a semi-transparent member, or may be formed as an opening. Therefore, when the screen of the electronic device is exposed through the screen projection unit 201b formed on the cover 200b, at least a part of the screen of the display unit may be seen to the outside through the screen projection unit 201b. .

In addition, the front cover portion 210b may include an attachment portion 202b, and the rear cover portion 220b may also include an attachment portion 203b. As in the embodiment of FIG. 2, when the control unit 110 attempts to detect the opening and closing of the cover 200b, the control unit 110 includes the attachment part 202b included in the front cover part 210b and the By sensing the distance between the attachment portions 203b of the rear cover portion 220b, it is possible to detect whether the cover 200b is opened or closed. In addition, as shown in 3a, a status indicator 171 is provided at a specific position on the front surface of the electronic device 100 to display the status of the electronic device 100 in various ways. However, the method of detecting the opening/closing of the cover of the present disclosure is not limited to the above method, and any method of detecting whether the cover is opened or closed may be applied to the present disclosure. In addition, referring to FIG. 3C, the cover ( A connection terminal 204b capable of being electrically connected to the electronic device 100 may be formed in 200b). As will be described later, the electronic device 100 may include a connection terminal that can be electrically connected to the connection terminal 204b. Further, the control unit 110 of the electronic device includes an attachment portion 202b included in the front cover portion 210b of the cover 200b and an attachment portion 203b of the rear cover portion 220b through the connection terminal. You can notice that the is spaced apart. At this time, the attachment portions 202b and 203b may be formed of a magnet. In addition, when the attachment portion 202b included in the front cover portion 210b and the attachment portion 203b of the rear cover portion 220b are separated from each other, a change in electrical signal may occur. Further, the control unit 110 of the electronic device receives the change in the electrical signal through the connection terminal 204b of the cover and the connection terminal of the electronic device, and the attachment part 202b included in the front cover part 210b And it is possible to recognize the separation between the attachment portion (203b) of the rear cover portion (220b). Whether the cover 200b is opened or closed can be known through the separation between the attachment portions 202b and 203b.

In addition, the cover includes a rear cover unit 220b supporting the rear surface of the electronic device 100 and a front cover unit 210b for protecting the front surface of the electronic device 100, as shown in Fig. 3D. ), and a connection part 230b formed integrally extending from the front cover part 210b and connected to the rear cover part 220b.

According to various embodiments, due to the flexibility of the connection part 230b connecting the front cover part 210b and the rear cover part 220b, the front cover part 210b is electronic, in the same way as the direction covering the display of the electronic device 100. It may also flow in a direction covering the rear cover 220b of the device from the rear. Therefore, even if the front cover part 210b is not closed by the magnetic force of the magnet 211b installed on the front cover part 210b and flows in a direction covering the rear of the rear cover part 220b, It can be recognized that the cover part 210b is closed. Therefore, when the front cover part 210b flows in a direction covering the rear cover part 220b, shielding means 212b and 221b may be required to shield the magnet 211b from recognizing the magnetic force. The shielding means 221b may be installed on the rear cover 220b so as to detect the magnetic force of the magnet 211b only when the front cover 210b flows in the direction covering the electronic device 100.

According to various embodiments, due to the flexibility of the connection part 230b connecting the front cover part 210b and the rear cover part 220b, the front cover part 210b is also in a direction covering the display of the electronic device 100. It can also be fluid. At this time, it is also possible to determine whether the cover is opened or closed by the above-described various sensors (eg, an illuminance sensor, etc.).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a function execution procedure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. At least one of the operations 401 to 411 may be omitted. In addition, the order of at least one of the operations 401 to 411 may be changed.

In operation 401, the electronic device detects whether a cover formed to cover at least a portion of the display covers at least a portion of the display. In operation 403, the electronic device determines that the cover is covered, and when a call reception signal is received in operation 405, in response to reception of the call reception signal in operation 407, Whether or not a call is received may be displayed on at least part of the display.

After indicating whether the call is received or not, in operation 409, it may be detected whether a selected portion of one surface including the display of the electronic device is adjacent to an external object while the cover is covered. In operation 411, in a state in which the cover is covered, an operation of connecting a telephone may be performed in response to the neighboring detection.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a function execution procedure of an electronic device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

At least one of the operations 501 to 513 may be omitted. In addition, the order of at least one of the operations 501 to 513 may be changed. In the following description, when the cover of the electronic device covers the touch screen, the screen area on the touch screen corresponding to the position of the screen projection part of the cover is referred to as a first display area for convenience of description.

In operation 501, the electronic device may display information related to incoming and outgoing calls on the first display area. In operation 501, it is assumed that the cover is in a closed state (eg, a state in which the touch screen is covered by the cover). As described above, the first display area may be a display area corresponding to the position of the screen projection unit. A screen displayed through the screen projection unit while the cover is closed may be set in advance or may be changed by a user according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The information related to the incoming and outgoing call may include at least one of information notifying the reception of a call, information of the counterpart terminal when there is a call reception, and information of the counterpart terminal for call origination.

In operation 503, the electronic device proceeds to operation 505 after detecting a user gesture.

In operation 505, the electronic device determines whether the sensed gesture is a set user's first gesture, and if it is the set user's first gesture, the electronic device proceeds to operation 507. The user's first gesture may be a user gesture associated with incoming and outgoing calls.

In operation 507, the electronic device may perform a function corresponding to information related to incoming and outgoing calls. For example, when the information being displayed on the first display area is information on call reception, the electronic device may process an incoming call for the received call. In addition, for example, if the information being displayed on the first display area is information for calling out, for example, contact information, the electronic device may perform call outgoing with the currently displayed contact information. In addition, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, when there are a plurality of contact information being displayed on the first display area, the electronic device may send a call using contact information that has received a call most recently.

In operation 507, in performing a function corresponding to information related to incoming and outgoing calls, the electronic device may further consider the set sensing information. For example, the electronic device may perform the function when the movement of all or part of the electronic device is sensed by a user's motion and the set sensing information is less than or equal to a set threshold. For example, the sensing information may be an illuminance value. For example, when the user holds the electronic device to the ear for incoming and outgoing calls, the illuminance value may be lowered (eg, the illuminance value may be lowered from a certain value to 0). In this case, the electronic device may perform a call or call in consideration of the user's first gesture and set sensing information or a change in sensing information.

In addition, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when a user brings an electronic device to an ear for incoming and outgoing calls, a part of the electronic device (eg, a first display area) may recognize the ear as a hovering operation. For example, when the user picks up the electronic device and puts it on the ear, various sensors of the electronic device (eg, acceleration sensor or gyro sensor, etc.) detect the movement of the electronic device, and as the user's ear approaches the electronic device, the It may be recognized as a hovering operation in an area larger than a set range (eg, 50% or more) of the first display area, and such a gesture of the user may be recognized as a gesture for incoming and outgoing calls.

In operation 507, in performing a function corresponding to information related to incoming and outgoing calls, the electronic device performs the function when the first gesture of the user is made while a set trigger (eg, user input) is generated. can do. The trigger may be generated by a set key input. For example, the key input may be made through a physical button provided on one side of the electronic device. For example, the key input may include a user gesture touch, a swipe, or a hovering operation performed on the screen projection unit.

In operation 509, the electronic device detects a user gesture and then proceeds to operation 511.

In operation 511, the electronic device determines whether the sensed gesture is the set user's second gesture, and if it is the set user's second gesture, the electronic device proceeds to operation 513. The user's second gesture may be a user gesture related to incoming and outgoing calls. For example, the user's second gesture may be a gesture whose direction is opposite to that of the user's first gesture. The method of detecting the user's second gesture may be the same as or similar to the method of detecting the user's first gesture. For example, when the movement of the electronic device changes from a stop to a downward movement, and then changes to a stop, the electronic device may determine that the user's second gesture has been made.

In operation 513, the electronic device may terminate the corresponding function according to the user's second gesture. For example, the electronic device may terminate a call currently being established.

Hereinafter, various embodiments to which the embodiments of the present disclosure may be applied according to various situations will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 13.

6 is an exemplary diagram for describing a user gesture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the user's first gesture may be a user gesture of lifting the electronic device to send or receive a call. The user's first gesture may be detected using various sensors included in the electronic device. For example, the user's first gesture may be detected using at least one of a motion sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a gyro sensor.

For example, the electronic device may determine that the first gesture of the user has been made when motion of the electronic device according to the set item is detected. For example, when the movement of the electronic device changes to stop, move upward, stop, etc., the electronic device may determine that the user's first gesture has been made.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of performing a function according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

In operation 701, the electronic device detects an open/closed state of the cover unit and proceeds to operation 703.

In operation 703, the electronic device may perform a set function based on the detected open/close state information of the cover part.

In an embodiment, the cover part may be a cover on which the screen projection part described above with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 is formed. When the cover part is closed, the electronic device may display a screen set in the first display area corresponding to the position of the screen projection part or set by the user.

In another embodiment, when the opening of the cover unit is detected, the electronic device may display a screen set on the entire screen or a part of the screen or set by the user.

In another embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen set by the user or set in the first display area corresponding to the position of the screen projection unit when the opening of the cover unit is detected.

A method of operating an electronic device including a display according to any one of various embodiments of the present disclosure may include, by the electronic device, whether a cover formed to cover at least a part of the display covers the at least part of the display. Detecting an operation; Receiving, by the electronic device, a call reception signal when the cover is detected as being covered; Displaying, by the electronic device, whether or not a call has been received on at least a portion of the display in response to reception of the call reception signal while the cover is detected as being covered; After indicating whether the call is received, and detecting, by the electronic device, whether at least a portion of a surface including a display of the electronic device is adjacent to an external object while the cover is covered; And connecting a phone by the electronic device in response to the neighboring detection while the cover is covered.

The detection of whether the object is adjacent to the external object may be detected by at least one sensor provided in the electronic device.

The detection of whether the object is adjacent to the external object may be detected by a user gesture of moving the electronic device.

The method further includes an operation of acquiring set sensing information, and when a user's first gesture is detected, when the acquired sensing information is less than a set threshold value, a set function may be performed.

The sensing information may include an illuminance value.

The method may further include an operation of determining whether a user's first gesture is made after receiving a user input, and performing a set function when the user's first gesture is made after receiving the input. .

The input may be generated by a set key input.

The method may further include an operation of terminating the set function when a set user's second gesture is detected after performing the set function.

The user's second gesture may be a user gesture whose direction is different from that of the first gesture.

In addition, a method of operating an electronic device including a display according to any one of various embodiments of the present disclosure may include, by the electronic device, a cover formed to cover at least a part of the display to cover the at least part of the display. Detecting whether or not it is covered; Displaying, by the electronic device, a screen configured according to a screen mode set on at least a portion of the display while detecting that the cover is covered; Sensing, by the electronic device, a user's gesture when the cover is detected as being covered; And in a state where the cover is covered by the electronic device, in response to detecting the gesture, the displayed screen may be switched to another screen related to at least one application and displayed.

The gesture may be a flicking gesture.

Another screen related to the application may be one or more selected from a recently used application list, an address book list, a music play list, and a recently received/received list.

In addition, a method of performing a function of an electronic device according to one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure may include: sensing an open/closed state of a cover part that covers a display area of the electronic device and has a screen projection part formed in at least one area; And performing a set function based on the sensed information.

The operation of performing the set function may include displaying a screen set in the first display area corresponding to the position of the screen projection unit when the closing of the cover unit is detected.

The set screen may be a screen in which a screen displayed on a set second display area of the electronic device is reduced while the cover part is open.

The second display area may be the entire display area of the electronic device.

The operation of performing the set function may include an operation of generating a photographed image when the opening of the cover unit is detected.

The method may further include an operation of storing or transmitting the generated photographed image to the outside.

The operation of performing the set function may include executing at least one application when the opening of the cover unit is detected.

The at least one application may be at least one of a most recently used application or an application set by a user.

The operation of performing the set function may include an operation of performing a function for establishing a call when the closing of the cover unit is detected within a set time after opening.

The operation of performing the set function may include an operation of entering a mode for hovering detection when the cover part is closed.

8 is an exemplary diagram for describing a resized screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the set screen is a reduced screen of a screen displayed on a set second display area of the electronic device while the cover part is opened in the set first display area of the electronic device as shown in FIG. 8. Can be The second display area may be the entire display area of the electronic device.

In an exemplary embodiment, the screen displayed on the first display area may be reduced to the same or different ratios of text, pictures, symbols, etc. displayed on the screen. In addition, the position and alignment of text, pictures, and symbols may be changed to fit the first display area.

In one embodiment, the screen displayed in the first display area is a component that was displayed on the original screen (eg, a screen displayed in the second display area), for example, an icon and various types indicating the state of the electronic device. Any one of the information may be omitted. The icon may be an icon of an application and an icon in the form of a widget. The state of the electronic device may include an operating state of an application and a widget that are currently being operated.

In one embodiment, the screen displayed on the first display area includes at least one set task list or at least one recent task list registered in a task manager recently used by the user. It can be executed through panning left and right or scrolling up and down. The task list is not limited to a text type list, but may be an application screen or a widget type list. In addition, the task list may be displayed in the form of an image in the form of an icon and a widget in the above. In an embodiment, a screen displayed on the first display area includes the specified or recent task list, and various lists (e.g., The latest incoming and outgoing list, message list, music play list, etc.) or an icon may be displayed. The list displayed on the first display area may be automatically scrolled through a motion sensor or a camera's face detection or eye detection. For example, a scroll down function may be executed when the face is lowered, the pupils are lowered, or the electronic device is tilted downward.

In addition, according to an exemplary embodiment, an indicator for performing a detailed function of the application may be displayed on the entire or part of the screen displayed in the first display area by the application of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1B. In addition, in an embodiment, a status bar 192 indicating the status of the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1B may be displayed in a different form on a part of the screen displayed on the first display area.

For example, the indicator displayed on the second display area may be identically or re-edited or resized to be displayed on the first display area. In this case, when a specific indicator displayed on the first display area is dragged in a certain direction (eg, downward direction) or selected through a touch, a command of the indicator may be executed or detailed contents may be enlarged and displayed. In addition, for example, icons such as whether to play music or play/pause/pose music may be displayed in the indicator area. For example, various icons such as weather, schedule (calendar), and memo may be displayed in the area displaying the indicator.

In an embodiment, when the opening of the cover part is detected, the electronic device may generate a photographed image. The captured image may be generated through a camera module positioned in front of the electronic device. The electronic device may store the generated photographed image in a memory or transmit it to the outside. For example, the electronic device may transmit the generated photographed image to a set contact using a message or e-mail.

In an embodiment, when the opening of the cover unit is detected, the electronic device may capture an image by driving a camera module, and perform user authentication by analyzing the captured image. For example, by comparing the captured image with the image stored in the storage unit, the electronic device may be unlocked in the case of an authorized user. Accordingly, the user can unlock the electronic device only by a simple operation of opening the cover on the electronic device. In addition, when an unauthorized user opens the cover, the electronic device can be kept in a locked state because normal authentication is not performed.

In an embodiment, when the opening of the cover unit is detected, the electronic device may execute at least one application. For example, when the opening of the cover part is detected, the electronic device may execute the most recently used or designated application. Also, for example, when the opening of the cover part is detected, the electronic device may execute at least one of the set applications. In addition, when the opening of the cover part is detected, the electronic device may stop at least one of the currently operating applications.

In an embodiment, when an opening and closing operation of the cover unit is sensed, the electronic device may perform a function for establishing a call. For example, if the cover part is closed within a set time after the cover part is opened is detected, the electronic device may perform a function for establishing a call. For example, when there is a call reception and the opening or closing of the cover part is detected, the electronic device may establish the call. In addition, when there is an application being played and the opening or closing of the cover unit is detected, the electronic device may stop at least one of the currently operating applications.

9 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a method of performing a function of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, when the cover unit includes the above-described screen projection unit, information indicating call reception may be displayed on the first display area, as shown in FIG. 9A. In addition, even while the information notifying the call reception is displayed, as shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 9, if the cover part is closed within a set time after opening, the electronic device can establish the received call. have. On the contrary, when the electronic device is closed within a set time after the cover unit is opened, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C during a call, the electronic device may terminate the incoming call.

In an embodiment, when the cover part is closed, the electronic device may enter a mode for hovering detection. According to an embodiment, when the closing of the cover part is detected, the electronic device may display a screen set in the first display area, as described above. During display of a set screen, when a mode for hovering detection is entered and a set user gesture is detected, the electronic device may perform a function corresponding to the gesture. A function corresponding to the gesture may be, for example, a panning, a scrolling function, or a user-defined touch operation. The electronic device may display icons or widgets related to a video player, a music player, a phone-related function, a message transmission-receiving function, and the like through a panning, scrolling function, or a touch operation.

In an embodiment, when the closing of the cover part is detected, the electronic device may automatically operate in a hovering or glove mode. As described above, when there is no user input for a predetermined period of time while operating in hovering or glove mode, it may be implemented to automatically switch to a sleep mode. In addition, when a specific key (eg, a hold key) is input in the sleep mode state, the hovering mode or the glove mode may be re-operated. The glove mode allows the user to manipulate the surface area of the screen or cover set in the first display area even when wearing gloves (eg, cotton gloves, leather gloves, rubber gloves, etc.) that are not bare hands. it means. Accordingly, after closing the cover, the user can receive or make a phone call by using an operation such as panning while wearing gloves.

10 is an exemplary diagram for describing information displayed on a display area. For example, the electronic device may display information indicating that there is a call reception, as illustrated in FIG. 10A. At this time, as shown in (b) of FIG. 10, when there is a call reception, the electronic device displays information of the other terminal, for example, a user name and phone number corresponding to the other terminal, through the screen projection unit of the cover. I can.

Next, the electronic device may display information on the counterpart terminal for call origination, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D. Also, according to a user's input, the electronic device may display information on a plurality of counterpart terminals included in the address book or a list of recent calls, as shown in FIG. 10C. In addition, the electronic device may display information on one of the counterpart terminals selected by the user from among a plurality of counterpart terminal lists, as shown in FIG. 10D.

11 is a diagram illustrating screen switching according to a user's gesture in a display area according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 11, when the cover is closed, the screen projection unit may display a resized standby screen. For example, various types of information such as time, day of the week, date, battery status, antenna reception status, etc. may be displayed according to a set method. When a user makes a specific gesture (e.g., touch and drag, swipe, flicking, etc.) on the standby screen, the screen pans left and right or up and down, and the standby screen is a screen of various applications as described above. Can be converted into For example, a screen such as a recently used application list 1120, an address book list 1130, a music play list 1140, and a recently received/received list 1150 may be switched. Although FIG. 11 shows that the screen can be switched to a screen displaying various lists, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a preset execution screen of a specific application may be converted and displayed.

12A and 12B are diagrams illustrating an open/closed state of a cover in an electronic device equipped with a cover according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

12A and 12B, a screen projection window 310 may be formed on the lower end of the cover 300 attached to the electronic device 100.

13 is a diagram illustrating a display area of an electronic device corresponding to a screen projection unit of a cover according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 13, when the cover 300 is covered in the display area of the electronic device 100, an area corresponding to the screen projection unit 310 may be stored as a coordinate value. Accordingly, when it is determined that the cover 300 is closed, a resized screen may be displayed for an area corresponding to the stored coordinates in the display area.

As described above, in the present disclosure, specific matters such as specific components, etc., and limited embodiments and drawings have been described, but these are provided only to help a more general understanding of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments. , If a person of ordinary skill in the field to which the present disclosure belongs, various modifications and variations are possible from this description.

Therefore, the spirit of the present disclosure is limited to the described embodiments and should not be determined, and all things having equivalent or equivalent modifications to the claims as well as the claims to be described later will be said to belong to the scope of the spirit of the present disclosure. .

100: mobile device 110: control unit
120: communication module 130: sub communication module
140: multimedia module 150: camera module
157: GPS module 160: input/output module
168: input unit 170: sensor module
171: state indication unit 172: open/close detection unit
175: storage unit 180: power supply unit
190: touch screen 195: touch screen controller

Claims (29)

In the method of operating an electronic device including a display,
Detecting whether at least a portion of the display is covered by a flip cover including a window;
Detecting an occurrence of an event when it is sensed that the at least part of the display is covered by the flip cover;
Displaying information related to the event in an area corresponding to the window of the display; And
And when opening and closing of the flip cover is detected within a preset time, performing a function related to the event.
The method of claim 1,
Wherein the event includes receiving a call, and the function associated with the event includes establishing the call.
The method of claim 1,
When the flip cover is opened or closed while performing the function related to the event, terminating the function related to the event.
The method of claim 1,
Wherein the event includes execution of an application, and the function related to the event includes termination of the application.
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display;
A first sensing unit configured to detect whether at least a part of the display is covered by a flip cover including a window; And
It includes a control unit, the control unit
In a state in which the at least part of the display is detected to be covered by the flip cover through the first sensing unit, the occurrence of an event is detected,
Displaying information related to the event in an area corresponding to the window of the display,
The electronic device configured to perform a function related to the event when the flip cover is opened or closed within a preset time.
The method of claim 23,
The electronic device, wherein the event includes reception of a call, and the function related to the event includes establishment of the call.
The method of claim 23, wherein the control unit,
The electronic device, further configured to terminate the function related to the event when the flip cover is opened or closed while performing the function related to the event.
The electronic device of claim 23, wherein the event includes execution of an application, and the function related to the event includes termination of the application. delete delete delete

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