KR102634940B1 - Electronic device and method for controlling display - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a sensor, a display including a first area and a second area, a processor operatively connected to the sensor and the display, and operatively connected to the processor. Comprising a memory, the memory, when executed, causes the processor to identify that the first region is on, the sensor is inactive, and the sensor is activated ( In response to the change to the active state, instructions for providing a first signal to set the first region to the first state and to provide a second signal to set the second region to the second state. ) and save it. In addition to this, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.

Description

Electronic device and method for controlling display}

Embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices and methods for controlling a display.

As technology has recently developed, electronic devices can perform various functions. Additionally, electronic devices may include sensors that perform various functions. For example, the electronic device can determine whether the display is on/off through an optical sensor such as a proximity sensor.

As the size of displays included in electronic devices increases, there may be a need to place optical sensors below the display. When the optical sensor changes from an inactive state to an active state, a problem may occur in which light emitted from the optical sensor is displayed through the display.

According to embodiments disclosed in this document, an electronic device and method capable of controlling a display for each region can be provided.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a sensor, a display including a first area and a second area, a processor operatively connected to the sensor and the display, and operatively connected to the processor. Comprising a memory, the memory, when executed, causes the processor to identify that the first region is on, the sensor is inactive, and the sensor is activated ( In response to the change to the active state, instructions for providing a first signal to set the first region to the first state and to provide a second signal to set the second region to the second state. ) and save it.

Additionally, in the display control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document, an operation of identifying that the first area of the display is in an on state and the sensor is in an inactive state. , In response to the sensor being changed to an active state, the first control circuit turns off the first region by opening a plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors included in the first region. ) state and, in response to the sensor changing to the activated state, a second control circuit setting the second region to the on state.

Additionally, an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes an optical sensor, a first region including a plurality of first transistors and overlapping the optical sensor, and a second region including a plurality of second transistors. A display comprising: a first control circuit controlling a plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors, a second control circuit controlling a plurality of second gates of the plurality of second transistors, the optical sensor, and the display. , a processor operatively coupled to the first control circuit and the second control circuit, and a memory operatively coupled to the processor, wherein the memory, when executed, causes the processor to: identifies a change from an inactive state to an active state, and in response to the optical sensor changing from the inactive state to the active state, the first control circuit controls the plurality of first control circuits. 1 Open the gates to turn off the first region, and store instructions for the second control circuit to control the plurality of second gates to turn on the second region. there is.

According to embodiments disclosed in this document, the problem of light emitted from an optical sensor being displayed through a display can be solved.

In addition, various effects that can be directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.

1 shows an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
Figure 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining a display area according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of a display and an optical sensor according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a first control circuit and a second control circuit according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a user interface when the display is controlled for each region according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a user interface when the display is controlled for each region according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 9 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document separately controls the first area and the second area of the display based on the state of the optical sensor.
FIG. 10 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device controls the state of a second area of a display according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 11 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device controls the state of a second area of a display according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 12 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation of an electronic device controlling the state of a second area of a display according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 13 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device controls a first area and a second area of a display based on the state of an optical sensor according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
Figure 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 15 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device separately controls a first area and a second area of a display based on the state of an optical sensor according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a user interface displayed on a display by an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document based on the state of the optical sensor being in a deactivated state.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a user interface that an electronic device displays on a display based on the state of an optical sensor being activated, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a user interface displayed on a display by an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document based on the state of the optical sensor being activated.
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining first to jth control circuits according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.
In relation to the description of the drawings, identical or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives to the embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, an audio output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196, or antenna module 197. ) may include. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illumination sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor), and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor 121. , sensor hub processor, or communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be set to use less power than the main processor 121 or to specialize in a designated function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input device 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output device 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display device 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display device 160 may include touch circuitry configured to detect a touch, or a sensor circuit configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch (e.g., a pressure sensor). there is.

The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150, the sound output device 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through an electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 provides a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a cellular network, the Internet, or It can communicate with external electronic devices through a computer network (e.g., a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed and authenticated.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module may include one antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) in addition to the radiator may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be the same or different type of device from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology. This can be used.

Hereinafter, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously described may be simplified or omitted.

Figure 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the area of the display 260 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of the display 260 and the optical sensor 276 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the first control circuit 250-1 and the second control circuit 250-2 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIGS. 2, 3, 4, and 5, the electronic device 201 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a processor 220 (e.g., Processor 120 of FIG. 1), memory 230 (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1), display 260 (e.g., display device 160 of FIG. 1), optical sensor 276 (e.g., It may include a sensor module 176 in FIG. 1, a source drive circuit 253, a first control circuit 250-1, and a second control circuit 250-2.

The electronic device 201 may include, for example, a smart phone, a tablet, a wearable device, a home appliance, or a digital camera.

The optical sensor 276 can measure physical quantities or detect the operating state of the electronic device 201. The optical sensor 276 may convert measured or sensed information into an electrical signal. The optical sensor 276 may include a light emitting area and a light receiving area. The light emitting area can emit light. The light receiving area may include a light receiving area that receives light reflected from the object after the light is emitted from the light emitting area and reaches the object. The optical sensor may be, for example, one of a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, or an infrared (IR) sensor.

The display 260 can visually provide various information. Referring to FIG. 3 , the display 260 may include a first area (R1) and a second area (R2). The first area R1 and the second area R2 may be areas spaced apart from each other or may be adjacent areas in contact with each other.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the display 260 may be disposed on the substrate 271 . The optical sensor 276 may be interposed between the display 260 and the substrate 271. Optical sensor 276 may be disposed on substrate 271 . In the drawing, the optical sensor 276 is shown as being disposed at a certain position on the substrate 271, but it is not limited thereto. Optical sensor 276 may, for example, be placed in a location different from the location shown as needed.

The substrate 271 may be, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB), a lead frame (LF), a ceramic substrate, a silicon wafer, or a wiring board. The printed circuit board may include a rigid printed circuit board (Rigid PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (Flexible PCB), or a rigid printed circuit board (Rigid Flexible PCB).

The substrate 271 may include a third region (R3) and a fourth region (R4). The third region R3 may include an optical sensor 276. For example, the third area R3 may be an area where the optical sensor 276 is disposed. The fourth area R4 may be an area where the optical sensor 276 is not disposed.

In one embodiment, the third area R3 may correspond to the first area R1, and the fourth area R4 may correspond to the second area R2. The first area R1 may be an area that overlaps the optical sensor 276. An optical sensor 276 may be disposed below the first region R1. The second area R2 may be an area that does not overlap the optical sensor 276.

In one embodiment, the first area R1 may overlap the light emitting area of the optical sensor 276. The second area R2 may not overlap the light emitting area of the optical sensor 276.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the display 260 may include a plurality of data lines (D1 to Dm, where m is a natural number) and a plurality of gate lines (G1 to Gn, where n is a natural number). A plurality of data lines (D1 to Dm) and a plurality of gate lines (G1 to Gn) may cross each other. The display 260 may include a plurality of liquid crystal cells formed in an area where a plurality of data lines D1 to Dm and a plurality of gate lines G1 to Gn intersect. Each of the plurality of liquid crystal cells may include a transistor. The transistor may be, for example, a thin film transistor (TFT).

The transistor may include a plurality of first transistors (PTR1) and a plurality of second transistors (PTR2). The plurality of first transistors PTR1 may include, for example, a first transistor TR1 and a second transistor TR2. The plurality of second transistors PTR2 may include, for example, a third transistor TR3 and a fourth transistor TR4.

A plurality of first transistors PTR1 may be disposed in the first region R1 of the display 260 . The gate of each of the plurality of first transistors PTR1 may be connected to each of the plurality of gate lines G1 to Gn. For example, the gate ga1 of the first transistor TR1 and the gate ga2 of the second transistor TR2 may be connected to the first gate line G1. For example, the first region R1 may be a region including transistors (eg, a plurality of first transistors PTR1) including a gate connected to the first gate line G1. The source of each of the plurality of first transistors PTR1 may be connected to each of the plurality of data lines D1 to Dm. For example, the source of each of the first transistor TR1 and the second transistor TR2 may be connected to the first data line D1 and the second data line D2, respectively.

In the drawing, the first region R1 is shown as including only transistors (e.g., a plurality of first transistors PTR1) including a gate connected to the first gate line G1, but is limited thereto. no. For example, the first region R1 may further include transistors including a gate connected to another gate line if it overlaps the optical sensor 276.

A plurality of second transistors PTR2 may be disposed in the second region R2 of the display 260. The gate of each of the plurality of second transistors PTR2 may be connected to each of the plurality of gate lines G1 to Gn. For example, the gate ga3 of the third transistor TR3 and the gate ga4 of the fourth transistor TR4 may be connected to the second gate line G2. For example, the second region R2 may include transistors (e.g., a plurality of It may be an area including two transistors (PTR2). The source of each of the plurality of second transistors PTR2 may be connected to each of the plurality of data lines D1 to Dm. For example, the source of each of the third transistor TR3 and the fourth transistor TR4 may be connected to the first data line D1 and the second data line D2, respectively.

In the drawing, the second region R2 includes transistors (e.g., a plurality of second transistors PTR2) including gates connected to the gate lines G2 to Gn excluding the first gate line G1. Although shown as inclusive, it is not limited thereto. For example, the second region R2 may include transistors other than those disposed in the first region R1.

The first control circuit 250-1 may control turn on, turn off, and brightness of the first region R1. The first control circuit 250-1 is connected to the first gate line G1 and can control the first gate line G1. The first control circuit 250-1 may control the gate of each of the plurality of first transistors PTR1. In one embodiment, the first control circuit 250-1 may open the gate of each of the plurality of first transistors PTR1 to turn off the first region R1. In one embodiment, the first control circuit 250-1 may control the brightness of the first region R1 by adjusting the on/off frequency of the gate of each of the plurality of first transistors PTR1.

The second control circuit 250-2 may control turn-on, turn-off, and brightness of the second region R2. The second control circuit 250-2 is connected to the gate lines G2 to Gn excluding the first gate line G1 and can control the gate lines G2 to Gn. The second control circuit 250-2 may control the gate of each of the plurality of second transistors PTR2. In one embodiment, the second control circuit 250-2 may open the gate of each of the plurality of second transistors PTR2 to turn off the second region R2. In one embodiment, the second control circuit 250-2 may control the brightness of the second region R2 by adjusting the on/off frequency of the gate of each of the plurality of second transistors PTR2.

The source drive circuit 253 is connected to a plurality of data lines D1 to Dm and can control the plurality of data lines D1 to Dm. The source drive circuit 253 may supply a data signal to each of the first and second transistors PTR1 and PTR2 through the data lines D1 to Dm.

In order to perform the overall function of the electronic device 201, the processor 220 includes a first control circuit 250-1, a second control circuit 250-2, a source drive circuit 253, a memory 230, and It may be operatively coupled to the display 260 . Processor 220 may include, for example, one or more processors. The one or more processors may include, for example, an image signal processor (ISP), an application processor (AP), or a communication processor (CP).

The processor 220 may identify the state of the first region R1, the state of the second region R2, and the state of the optical sensor 276. Processor 220 may identify that optical sensor 276 changes from a deactivated state to an activated state. The processor 220 may identify the luminance of the first region R1 and/or the luminance of the second region R2. The processor 220 provides a first signal for setting the state of the first region R1 and a second signal for setting the state of the second region R2 based on the state of the optical sensor 276. can do.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may provide a first signal that sets the first region R1 to an off state based on the optical sensor 276 changing from a deactivated state to an activated state. When the luminance of the second area R2 is identified as the first luminance, the processor 220 converts the second area R2 into the first luminance based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. A second signal may be provided to maintain brightness.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may provide a first signal that sets the first region R1 to an off state based on the optical sensor 276 changing from a deactivated state to an activated state. When the luminance of the second area R2 is identified as the first luminance, the processor 220 converts the second area R2 into the first luminance based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. A second signal may be provided to set a second luminance that is greater or less than the luminance.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 generates a first signal and a second region R2 that sets the first region R1 to the off state based on the optical sensor 276 changing from a deactivated state to an activated state. ) may be provided to set the second signal to the off state.

The processor 220 may compare the luminance of the first region R1 with the reference luminance based on the optical sensor 276 changing from an inactive state to an activated state.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may provide a first signal that sets the first region R1 to an off state based on the luminance of the first region R1 being higher than the reference luminance. When the luminance of the second area R2 is identified as the first luminance, the processor 220 converts the second area R2 into the first luminance based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. A second signal may be provided to maintain brightness.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may provide a first signal that sets the first region R1 to an off state based on the luminance of the first region R1 being higher than the reference luminance. When the luminance of the second area R2 is identified as the first luminance, the processor 220 converts the second area R2 into the first luminance based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. A second signal may be provided to set a second luminance that is greater or less than the luminance.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may identify the luminance of the first region R1. The processor 220 maintains the luminance of the first region R1 or lowers the luminance of the first region R1 based on the fact that the luminance of the first region R1 is lower than the reference luminance. can be provided. When the luminance of the second area R2 is identified as the first luminance, the processor 220 converts the second area R2 into the first luminance based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. A second signal may be provided to maintain brightness.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may identify the luminance of the first region R1. The processor 220 maintains the luminance of the first region R1 or lowers the luminance of the first region R1 based on the fact that the luminance of the first region R1 is lower than the reference luminance. can be provided. When the luminance of the second area R2 is identified as the first luminance, the processor 220 converts the second area R2 into the first luminance based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. A second signal may be provided to set a second luminance that is greater or less than the luminance.

The processor 220 may provide a first signal to the first control circuit 250-1 and a second signal to the second control circuit 250-2.

The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document controls the first area R1 and the second area R2 of the display 260 separately, thereby changing the optical sensor 276 from a deactivated state to an activated state. This can solve the problem that the light emitted when changed to is visible through the display 260. For example, since the optical sensor 276 is disposed below the display 260, when the optical sensor 276 changes from the inactive state to the activated state, the light emitted from the light emitting area of the optical sensor 276 is displayed ( 260) can be passed. When light passes through display 260, noise may be caused in display 260, or the passing light may be visible through display 260. According to the embodiment disclosed in this document, because the first and second control circuits 250-1 and 250-2 respectively control the first area (R1) and the second area (R2) of the display 260 , the user interface to be provided to the user can be displayed through the second area R2, while turning off the first area R1 or lowering the brightness so that noise or passing light is not exposed.

The memory 230 may store commands, information, or data related to the operation of components included in the electronic device 201. For example, the memory 230 may store instructions that, when executed, enable the processor 220 to perform various operations described in this document.

The electronic device 201 may include at least one additional component in addition to the components shown in FIG. 2 . For example, the electronic device 201 may include a communication module or connection terminal for communicating with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 and/or the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1 ). According to one embodiment, the components of the electronic device 201 may be the same entity or may constitute separate entities.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2, 6, and 7, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document displays the first area R1 and the second area R2 of the display 260, respectively. Let us explain the controlling operation. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously described may be simplified or omitted.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a user interface when the display 260 is controlled for each region according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a user interface when the display 260 is controlled for each region according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 6 , in one embodiment, when the electronic device 201 is in a call mode, the first area R1 and the second area R2 may be controlled separately. For example, the call mode may be a mode in which the electronic device 201 can provide a voice call and/or a video call to a user through a communication network. 6 shows an example user interface in a call mode of electronic device 201. In the call mode, for example, the electronic device 201 displays at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth objects (OB1, OB2, OB3, and OB4) that can notify the user that the call mode has been switched. It can be displayed through (260).

In call mode, the optical sensor 276 can change from a disabled state to an activated state. The optical sensor 276 changes from a deactivated state to an activated state in call mode, and can sense the distance between the user and the electronic device 201. Based on the results sensed from the optical sensor 276, the electronic device 201 may separately control each of the first area R1 and the second area R2 of the display 260.

For example, when a signal is received from a sender, or a user of the electronic device 201 transmits a signal to a recipient (i.e., in call mode), the electronic device 201 (e.g., the processor 220) The states of the region R1 and the second region R2 may be set differently. For example, the electronic device 201 may set the first area R1 to an off state or reduce the luminance of the first area R1. For example, when the first area R1 is set to the off state, the first object OB1 may not be displayed to the user. For example, the electronic device 201 may maintain the brightness of the second area R2 the same as the brightness before switching to the call mode, or may increase the brightness of the second area R2.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 7 , in one embodiment, when the electronic device 201 is in an always on display (AOD) mode, the first area R1 and the second area R2 may be controlled separately. For example, the AOD mode may be a mode in which information specified by the user is always displayed on the display 260 so that the electronic device 201 does not restart when the user wants to check information such as the clock. 7 shows an example user interface in AOD mode of electronic device 201. In AOD mode, for example, the electronic device 201 may always display at least one of the fifth and sixth objects OB5 and OB6 through the display 260 to notify the user that the AOD mode has been switched. .

In AOD mode, the optical sensor 276 can be changed from a disabled state to an activated state. The optical sensor 276 changes from a deactivated state to an activated state in AOD mode, and can sense whether the electronic device 201 is in a situation where it is not necessary to display user-specified information, such as in a pocket or bag. Based on the results sensed from the optical sensor 276, the electronic device 201 may separately control each of the first area R1 and the second area R2 of the display 260.

For example, in AOD mode, the electronic device 201 (eg, processor 220) may set the states of the first region R1 and the second region R2 to be different. For example, the electronic device 201 may set the first area R1 to an off state or reduce the luminance of the first area R1. For example, the electronic device 201 may set the second area R2 to an off state or reduce the luminance of the second area R2.

Hereinafter, the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIG. 8. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

Hereinafter, it may be assumed that the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 performs the process of FIG. 8. Operations described as being performed by an electronic device may be implemented as instructions that can be performed (or executed) by a processor (processor 220 of FIG. 2) of the electronic device. The instructions may be stored, for example, in a computer recording medium or in the memory 230 of the electronic device 201 shown in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIG. 8, in operation S101, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 201 and/or processor 220 of FIG. 2) monitors the state of an optical sensor (e.g., optical sensor 276 of FIG. 2). can be identified. When the state of the identified optical sensor 276 is in the deactivated state, the electronic device 201 may identify the point in time when the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may further include a circuit that provides a synchronization signal provided in response to the optical sensor 276 changing from a deactivated state to an activated state. The electronic device 201 may identify the point in time when the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state based on the synchronization signal.

In operation S103, the electronic device determines the state of the first region of the display 260 (e.g., the first region R1 in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5) based on the optical sensor being activated. can be identified.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device further includes a circuit that provides a synchronization signal, based on the synchronization signal, synchronizes when the optical sensor changes from a disabled state to an activated state and when it changes the state of the first region. can do.

In operation S105, based on the optical sensor being activated and the first area being off, the electronic device may maintain the existing off state of the first area.

In operation S107, based on the optical sensor being in the activated state and the first region being in the on state, the electronic device provides a first signal to set the first region to the first state and set the second region to the second state. A second signal set to can be provided. The first state and the second state may be the same state or may be different states.

In one embodiment, the first state may be an off state, and the second state may be a state in which luminance is maintained or adjusted in an on state. In one embodiment, the first state may be a state in which brightness is maintained or reduced in an on state, and the second state may be a state in which luminance is maintained or adjusted in an on state. In one embodiment, both the first state and the second state may be off states.

In one embodiment, a processor (e.g., processor 220 of FIG. 2) provides a first signal to a first control circuit (e.g., first control circuit 250-1 of FIG. 2) and provides a second signal to the first control circuit (e.g., first control circuit 250-1 of FIG. 2). It can be provided to a second control circuit (e.g., the second control circuit 250-2 in FIG. 2).

Hereinafter, the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

The operation of the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 may be an embodiment related to the operation of the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 that performs the process of FIG. 8.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an operation in which an electronic device separately controls the first area R1 and the second area R2 of the display based on the state of the optical sensor 276 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. This diagram shows a timing diagram. FIG. 10 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device controls the state of the second region R2 of the display according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. The horizontal axis of a timing diagram may represent a time section, and the vertical axis may represent a state.

Referring to FIG. 9, in one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 201 and/or the processor 220 of FIG. 2) changes the optical sensor 276 from a deactivated state to an activated state based on the change. , may provide a first signal that sets the first area (R1) of the display 260 to the off state, and provide a second signal that sets the second area (R2) of the display 260 to the on state. . In this case, the first state described with reference to FIG. 8 may be an off state, and the second state may be an on state. The electronic device 201 sets the second region R2 to the on state and maintains the brightness even if the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state and the first region R1 switches to the off state. You can.

The first timing diagram TD1 may represent the activation/deactivation state of the optical sensor 276. The second timing diagram TD2 may represent the on/off state of the first region R1 of the display (eg, display 260 of FIG. 2). The third timing diagram TD3 may represent the on/off state of the second region R2 of the display 260.

The optical sensor 276 may be in an inactive state during the first time period TP1 and may be in an activated state during the second time period TP2. The optical sensor 276 may change from a deactivated state to an activated state at a time point TM.

The first area R1 of the display 260 may be in an on state during the first time period TP1 and may be in an off state during the second time period TP2. The first area R1 of the display 260 may be switched to an off state at the viewpoint TM.

The second area R2 of the display 260 may be on during the first time period TP1 and may be on during the second time period TP2. The second area R2 of the display 260 may remain on even at the viewpoint TM.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 201 further includes a circuit that provides a synchronization signal, the electronic device 201 may identify the time point TM based on the synchronization signal.

The electronic device 201 may provide a first signal that sets the first region R1 to the off state based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. For example, when the first region R1 is identified as on, the electronic device 201 sets the first region R1 to the off state when the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state. A first signal may be provided. The first signal may be a signal that opens the gate of each of the plurality of first transistors (eg, the plurality of first transistors PTR1 in FIG. 5) included in the first region R1.

The electronic device 201 may provide a second signal that maintains the second region R2 in the on state even if the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state. Referring to FIG. 10 , the fourth timing diagram TD4 may represent the luminance of the second area R2 of the display. The horizontal axis of the fourth timing diagram TD4 may represent a time section, and the vertical axis may represent the logic state of a plurality of second transistors (eg, the plurality of second transistors PTR2 in FIG. 5). LL may represent a logic low state, and LH may represent a logic high state.

For example, the electronic device 201 may identify the luminance of the second area R2 as the first luminance in the first time period TP1. Even if the first area R1 is set to off in the second time period TP2, the electronic device 201 maintains the second area R2 in the on state in the second time period TP2 and Can be set to 1 brightness.

For example, the electronic device 201 may turn the second area R2 on/off at a certain frequency to keep the second area R2 in the on state. The electronic device 201 controls the logic state of the plurality of second transistors (e.g., the plurality of second transistors PTR2 in FIG. 5) included in the second area by LL and LH based on a certain frequency. By doing so, the second region R2 can be maintained in the on state and the first luminance. When the electronic device 201 turns the second area on/off at a constant frequency, the user may recognize that the second area is on at a constant luminance during the first and second time intervals TP1 and TP2.

Hereinafter, the operation of the electronic device according to the embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 11. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

The operation of the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 11 may be an embodiment related to the operation of the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 that performs the process of FIG. 8.

FIG. 11 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device controls the state of the second region R2 of the display according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIGS. 9 and 11 , in one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 201 and/or the processor 220 of FIG. 2) changes the optical sensor 276 from a deactivated state to an activated state. Based on this, a first signal is provided to set the first area (R1) of the display 260 to the off state, and a second signal to set the second area (R2) of the display 260 to the on state is provided. can do. In this case, the first state described with reference to FIG. 8 may be an off state, and the second state may be an on state. The electronic device 201 sets the second region R2 to the on state and increases the luminance even if the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state and the first region R1 switches to the off state. You can.

The fifth timing diagram TD5 may represent the luminance of the second area R2 of the display. The horizontal axis of the fifth timing diagram TD5 may represent a time section, and the vertical axis may represent the logic state of a plurality of second transistors (eg, the plurality of second transistors PTR2 in FIG. 5). LL may represent a logic low state, and LH may represent a logic high state.

For example, the electronic device 201 may identify the luminance of the second area R2 as the first luminance in the first time period TP1. Even if the first area R1 is set to off in the second time period TP2, the electronic device 201 maintains the second area R2 in the on state in the second time period TP2 and 2 Brightness can be set. The second luminance may be higher than the first luminance.

For example, during the first time period TP1, the electronic device 201 operates a plurality of second transistors (e.g., a plurality of second transistors in FIG. 5) included in the second region R2 based on the first frequency. By controlling the logic states of the second transistors (PTR2) with LL and LH, the second region (R2) can be maintained in the on state and at the first luminance. During the second time period TP2, the electronic device 201 operates a plurality of second transistors included in the second region R2 (e.g., a plurality of second transistors in FIG. 5) based on the second frequency. By controlling the logic state of (PTR2)) with LL and LH, the second region R2 can be set to the on state and the second brightness. The second frequency may be higher than the first frequency. At time TM, the electronic device 201 switches to the second frequency to turn on/off the second area R2, so the user can recognize that the second area R2 has become brighter.

Hereinafter, the operation of the electronic device according to the embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 12. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

The operation of the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 12 may be an embodiment related to the operation of the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 that performs the process of FIG. 8.

FIG. 12 is a timing diagram illustrating an operation in which an electronic device controls the state of the second region R2 of the display according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIGS. 9 and 12 , in one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 201 and/or the processor 220 of FIG. 2) changes the optical sensor 276 from a deactivated state to an activated state. Based on this, a first signal that sets the first region (R1) to the off state can be provided, and a second signal that sets the second region (R2) to the on state can be provided. In this case, the first state described with reference to FIG. 8 may be an off state, and the second state may be an on state. The electronic device 201 sets the second region R2 to the on state and reduces the luminance even if the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state and the first region R1 switches to the off state. You can.

The sixth timing diagram TD6 may represent the luminance of the second area R2 of the display. The horizontal axis of the sixth timing diagram TD6 may represent a time section, and the vertical axis may represent the logic state of a plurality of second transistors (eg, the plurality of second transistors PTR2 in FIG. 5). LL may represent a logic low state, and LH may represent a logic high state.

For example, the electronic device 201 may identify the luminance of the second area R2 as the first luminance in the first time period TP1. Even if the first area R1 is set to off in the second time period TP2, the electronic device 201 maintains the second area R2 in the on state in the second time period TP2 and 2 Brightness can be set. The second luminance may be lower than the first luminance.

For example, during the first time period TP1, the electronic device 201 operates a plurality of second transistors (e.g., a plurality of second transistors in FIG. 5) included in the second region R2 based on the first frequency. By controlling the logic states of the second transistors (PTR2) with LL and LH, the second region (R2) can be maintained in the on state and the first luminance. During the second time period TP2, the electronic device 201 operates a plurality of second transistors included in the second region R2 (e.g., a plurality of second transistors in FIG. 5) based on the second frequency. By controlling the logic state of (PTR2)) with LL and LH, the second region R2 can be set to the on state and the second brightness. The second frequency may be lower than the first frequency. At time TM, the electronic device 201 switches to the second frequency to turn the second area R2 on/off, so the user can recognize that the second area R2 has become dark.

Hereinafter, the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIG. 13. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

The operation of the electronic device described with reference to FIG. 13 may be an embodiment related to the operation of the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 that performs the process of FIG. 8.

FIG. 13 shows an operation of the electronic device 201 controlling the first area (R1) and the second area (R2) of the display 260 based on the state of the optical sensor 276 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. This is a diagram showing a timing diagram to explain.

Referring to FIG. 13, in one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 201 and/or the processor 220 of FIG. 2) changes the optical sensor 276 from a deactivated state to an activated state based on the change. , it is possible to provide a first signal that sets the first region (R1) to the off state and to provide a second signal that sets the second region (R2) to the off state. In this case, the first state described with reference to FIG. 8 may be an off state, and the second state may be an off state.

The seventh timing diagram TD7 may represent the on/off state of the second area R2 of the display.

The second area R2 of the display may be in an on state during the first time period TP1 and in an off state during the second time period TP2. The electronic device may provide a second signal that sets the second region R2 to the off state based on the optical sensor 276 changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. The second signal may be a signal that opens the gate of each of the plurality of second transistors (eg, the plurality of second transistors PTR2 in FIG. 5) included in the second region R2.

Hereinafter, the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIG. 14. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

Hereinafter, it may be assumed that the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 performs the process of FIG. 14. Operations described as being performed by an electronic device may be implemented as instructions that can be performed (or executed) by a processor of the electronic device (e.g., processor 220 of FIG. 2). The instructions may be stored, for example, in a computer recording medium or in the memory 230 of the electronic device 201 shown in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIG. 14, the description of operation S101 and operation S103 described with reference to FIG. 8 may be applied to the description of operation S101 and operation S103.

In operation S203, based on the optical sensor 276 being activated and the first region R1 of the display 260 being turned on, the electronic device 201 determines the first luminance of the first region R1. You can compare the reference luminance with .

In operation S201, when the first region R1 is in the on state or the first luminance of the first region R1 is less than the reference luminance, the electronic device maintains the existing state of the first region R1 in the off state. Alternatively, the luminance of the first region R1 can be lowered.

In operation S107, when the first luminance of the first region R1 is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, the electronic device provides a first signal to set the first region R1 to the first state, , it is possible to provide a second signal that sets the second region (R2) to the second state.

In one embodiment, as described above with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, when the first luminance of the first region R1 is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, the electronic device displays the first region R1. Provide a first signal to set the off state (e.g., the first state in FIG. 14), and provide a second signal to set the second region R2 to the on state (e.g., the second state in FIG. 14). You can. The electronic device 201 sets the second region R2 to the on state and maintains the brightness even if the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state and the first region R1 switches to the off state. You can.

In one embodiment, as described above with reference to FIGS. 9, 11, and 12, when the first luminance of the first region R1 is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, the electronic device displays the first region (R1) in the first region (R1). Providing a first signal that sets R1) to an off state (e.g., the first state in FIG. 14), and a second signal to set the second region (R2) to an on state (e.g., the second state in FIG. 14) can be provided. Even if the optical sensor 276 changes from the deactivated state to the activated state and the first region R1 switches to the off state, the electronic device 201 sets the second region R2 to the on state and increases or increases the luminance. can be reduced.

Hereinafter, the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIG. 15. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

The operation of the electronic device described with reference to FIG. 15 may be an example related to the operation of the electronic device 201 of FIG. 2 that performs the process of FIG. 14.

FIG. 15 shows an operation in which an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document separately controls the first area (R1) and the second area (R2) of the display 260 based on the state of the optical sensor 276. This diagram shows a timing diagram for explanation. The horizontal axis of a timing diagram may represent a time section, and the vertical axis may represent a state.

Referring to FIG. 15, in one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 201 and/or the processor 220 of FIG. 2) changes the optical sensor 276 from a deactivated state to an activated state based on the change. , providing a first signal that sets the first region (R1) of the display 260 to the on state (e.g., the first state of FIG. 14), and sets the second region (R2) of the display 260 to the on state (e.g., the first state of FIG. 14). Example: A second signal that sets the second state (in FIG. 14) may be provided. The electronic device 201 may set the first region R1 to the on state and maintain or increase or decrease luminance.

The eighth timing diagram TD8 may represent the on/off state of the first region R1 of the display (eg, display 260 of FIG. 2).

The electronic device 201 may identify the first luminance, which is the luminance of the first area R1, and the second luminance, which is the luminance of the second area R2, during the first time period TP1. The electronic device 201 may compare the first luminance and the reference luminance at the time point TM.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 sets the first region R1 to the on state during the second time period TP2 and maintains the first luminance at the first luminance based on the fact that the first luminance is lower than the reference luminance. You can. Additionally, the electronic device 201 maintains the second luminance of the second area R2 during the second time period TP2 (see FIG. 10), sets the luminance to be higher than the second luminance (see FIG. 11), or It can be set to a luminance lower than the second luminance (see FIG. 12). The description of the electronic device 201 described with reference to FIG. 10 maintaining the same luminance of the second region R2 during the first time interval TP1 and the second time interval TP2 is provided in detail in the electronic device 201. ) may be applied to the description of maintaining the first region R1 at the first luminance during the first time interval TP1 and the second time interval TP2.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may set the first area R1 to the on state during the second time period TP2 and set it to the third luminance based on the fact that the first luminance is lower than the reference luminance. there is. The third luminance may be lower than the first luminance. Additionally, the electronic device 201 maintains the second luminance of the second area R2 during the second time period TP2 (see FIG. 10), sets the luminance to be higher than the second luminance (see FIG. 11), or It can be set to a luminance lower than the second luminance (see FIG. 12). The description of the electronic device 201 lowering the brightness of the second area R2 during the second time period TP2 compared to the first time period TP1 with reference to FIG. 12 refers to the fact that the electronic device 201 lowers the brightness of the second area R2 during the second time period TP1. This may be applied to the description of setting the first area R1 to the third luminance during the section TP2.

Hereinafter, the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIGS. 16, 17, and 18. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a user interface displayed on a display by an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document based on the state of the optical sensor being in a deactivated state. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a user interface that an electronic device displays on a display based on the state of an optical sensor being activated, according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a user interface that an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document displays on a display based on the state of the optical sensor being activated.

Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 201 and/or the processor 220 of FIG. 2) displays the first region R1 of the display 260 based on the optical sensor being in an inactive state. and at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth objects OB1, OB2, OB3, and OB4 may be displayed in the second area R2. For example, in the user interface shown in FIG. 16, both the first area R1 and the second area R2 of the display 260 may be in an on state.

Referring to FIG. 17, the electronic device 201 separately changes the states of the first region R1 and the second region R2 of the display 260 in response to the optical sensor changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. You can control it. For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 9, 10, 11, and 12, the electronic device 201 sets the first region R1 of the display 260 to the off state and turns on the second region (R1) of the display 260. R2) can be set to on. For example, in FIG. 17 , the first area R1 of the display 260 may be in an off state, and the second area R2 of the display 260 may be in an on state.

When the first region R1 of the display 260 is set to the off state in response to the optical sensor changing from the deactivated state to the activated state, the electronic device 201 is displayed in the first region R1 of the display 260. The displayed objects (eg, the first object OB1) may be displayed in the second area R2 of the display 260.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 displays objects (e.g., first object OB1) displayed in the first area R1 of the display 260 in the second area R2 of the display 260. It can be displayed in any location.

In one embodiment, when objects (e.g., first object OB1) displayed in the first area R1 of the display 260 are displayed in the second area R2 of the display 260, the electronic device 201 may change the properties of objects displayed in the first area R1 of the display 260 (eg, the first object OB1) and display them. For example, objects displayed in the first area (R1) of the display 260 may have at least one of brightness, saturation, transparency, and color changed and displayed in the second area (R2) of the display 260. there is.

In one embodiment, when objects (e.g., first object OB1) displayed in the first area R1 of the display 260 are displayed in the second area R2 of the display 260, the electronic device In 201, the user interface displayed in the first area (R1) and the second area (R2) of the display 260 can be resized and displayed in the second area (R2) of the display 260.

Referring to FIG. 18, the electronic device 201 separately changes the states of the first region R1 and the second region R2 of the display 260 in response to the optical sensor changing from the deactivated state to the activated state. You can control it. For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 9, 10, 11, and 12, the electronic device 201 sets the first region R1 of the display 260 to the off state and turns on the second region (R1) of the display 260. R2) can be set to on. For example, in FIG. 18 , the first area R1 of the display 260 may be in an off state, and the second area R2 of the display 260 may be in an on state.

When the first region R1 of the display 260 is set to the off state in response to the optical sensor changing from the deactivated state to the activated state, the electronic device 201 turns the first region R1 of the display 260 Objects (eg, the first object OB1) displayed in may be displayed in the second area R2 of the display 260 in the form of a pop-up window (OBP). When objects displayed in the first area (R1) of the display 260 are displayed in the second area (R2) of the display 260 in the form of a pop-up window (OBP), the pop-up window (OBP) is the first area (R2) of the display 260. 2 It may be displayed overlapping with any one of other objects (e.g., OB2, OB3, OB4) displayed in area R2.

The pop-up window (OBP) may further include, for example, an object that can prevent the pop-up window (OBP) from being displayed in response to user input.

Hereinafter, the operation of the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document will be described with reference to FIG. 19. For clarity of explanation, anything that overlaps with what was previously explained may be simplified or omitted.

Figure 19 is a diagram for explaining the first to jth control circuits (250-1 to 250-j, where j is a natural number) according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Referring to FIG. 19, the electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes first to jth control circuits 250-1 to 250-j corresponding to a plurality of gate lines G1 to Gn. ) may include.

In one embodiment, n and j may have the same value. For example, each of the plurality of gate lines G1 to Gn may be connected to each of the first to jth control circuits 250-1 to 250-j.

In one embodiment, n and j may have different values. For example, some of the plurality of gate lines (G1 to Gn) may be connected to one control circuit, and other portions of the plurality of gate lines (G1 to Gn) may be connected to a control circuit. For example, when there are gate lines from 1 to 100, the 1st to 50th gate lines may be connected to one control circuit, and the 51st to 100th gate lines may be connected to a control circuit, respectively. You can.

The electronic device 201 (e.g., the processor 220) may control each of the first to jth control circuits 250-1 to 250-j, for example.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 201 may control the first to jth control circuits 250-1 to 250-j according to an application (eg, the application 146 of FIG. 1).

For example, when the first application is executed, the electronic device 201 operates the a to b th control circuits (where 1≤a<b≤) among the first to jth control circuits 250-1 to 250-j. j, a, and b are natural numbers), the area of the display 260 corresponding to the gate line connected to the a to b control circuits can be set to an off state, or the brightness can be adjusted or maintained. The region of the display 260 corresponding to the gate line connected to the a to b th control circuit may be, for example, the first region (e.g., first region R1) of the display 260, and the a to b th control circuit may be the first region (eg, first region R1) of the display 260. An area of the display 260 that does not correspond to the gate line connected to the b-th control circuit may be, for example, a second area (eg, second area R2) of the display 260.

For example, when the second application is executed, the electronic device 201 controls the c to d control circuits among the first to j control circuits 250-1 to 250-j (where 1 ≤ c < d ≤ j, c, and d are natural numbers), the area of the display 260 corresponding to the gate line connected to the c-th to d-th control circuit can be set to an off state, or the brightness can be adjusted or maintained. The area of the display 260 corresponding to the gate line connected to the c to d control circuits may be, for example, the first area (e.g., first area R1) of the display 260, and the c to d control circuit may be the first area (e.g., first area R1). An area of the display 260 that does not correspond to the gate line connected to the d control circuit may be, for example, a second area (eg, second area R2) of the display 260.

The electronic device 201 according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may set the first area and the second area of the display 260 differently depending on the application being executed. Depending on the type of application, the first area of the display 260 that is set to an off state or whose brightness is maintained or reduced may correspond to at least one control circuit. The electronic device 201 can be set to an off state or adjust the number of control circuits used to maintain or reduce luminance, depending on the type of application.

For example, when the first application is executed, the electronic device 201 uses the first to tenth control circuits (250-1, 250-2, 250-3, ..., 250-10) to Set the area of the display 260 corresponding to the gate line connected to the 1st to 10th control circuits (250-1, 250-2, 250-3, ..., 250-10) to the off state or adjust the brightness. Or you can keep it. In this case, the first area of the display 260 is a display ( 260).

For example, when the second application is executed, the electronic device 201 uses the 50th to 100th control circuits 250-50, ... , 250-100 to control the 50th to 100th control circuits 250. The area of the display 260 corresponding to the gate line connected to -50, ..., 250-100) can be set to an off state, or the brightness can be adjusted or maintained. In this case, the first area of the display 260 may be an area of the display 260 corresponding to the gate line connected to the 50th to 100th control circuits 250-50, ... , 250-100.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a sensor, a display including a first area and a second area, a processor operatively connected to the sensor and the display, and a memory operatively connected to the processor. The memory, when executed, causes the processor to identify that the first region is on, the sensor is inactive, and the sensor is active. ) Instructions for providing a first signal to set the first region to a first state and to provide a second signal to set the second region to a second state, in response to a change to the state. can be saved.

In one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first control circuit that receives the first signal from the processor, controls a plurality of first transistors included in the first region, and provides the second signal from the processor. It may further include a second control circuit that receives and controls a plurality of second transistors included in the second region.

In one embodiment, the first area may be an area that overlaps with the sensor, and the second area may be an area that does not overlap with the sensor.

In one embodiment, the instructions cause the processor, in the first state, to open a plurality of first gates of a plurality of first transistors included in the first region to turn the first region into the off state. It is possible to provide the first signal to be set.

In one embodiment, the instructions are such that the processor, in response to the sensor changing to the activated state, identifies a first luminance of the second area, and in the second state, the second area is configured to: The second signal set to the first luminance may be provided.

In one embodiment, the instructions are such that the processor, in response to the sensor changing to the activated state, identifies a first luminance of the second area, and in the second state, the second area is configured to: The second signal set to a second luminance different from the first luminance may be provided.

In one embodiment, the instructions allow the processor to cause an object displayed when the first area is in an on state to be displayed in the second area.

In one embodiment, the memory is configured to store a reference luminance, and the instructions cause the processor to, in response to the sensor changing to the activated state, identify a first luminance of the first region, and When the first luminance is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, in the first state, a plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors included in the first region are opened to turn the first region into the off state. Provide the first signal to set, and when the first luminance is less than the reference luminance, provide the first signal to maintain the first area at the first luminance in the first state. there is.

In one embodiment, the instructions cause the processor to, in the first state, provide the first signal such that the first region is set to a first luminance, and in the second state, the second region is set to a first luminance. The second signal set to a second luminance higher than the first luminance may be provided.

In one embodiment, the instructions may cause the processor to provide the first signal and the second signal when the electronic device is in a call mode.

In the display control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document, an operation of identifying that a first area of the display is in an on state and a sensor is in an inactive state, the sensor In response to the change to the active state, the first control circuit opens the plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors included in the first region to turn the first region into an off state. An operation of setting and, in response to the sensor being changed to the activated state, an operation of causing a second control circuit to set the second region to the on state.

In one embodiment, the method may further include identifying the first luminance of the second area, and the second control circuit may set the second area to the first luminance.

In one embodiment, the method further includes identifying the first luminance of the first area, wherein when the first luminance is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, the first control circuit switches the first area to the off state. You can set it.

In one embodiment, when the first luminance is less than the reference luminance, the first control circuit may further include maintaining the first area at the first luminance.

In one embodiment, based on a synchronization signal provided in response to the sensor changing to the activated state, a point in time to set the first region to the off state and the second region to the on state is identified. Additional actions may be included.

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document includes a display including an optical sensor, a first region including a plurality of first transistors and overlapping the optical sensor, and a second region including a plurality of second transistors. , a first control circuit for controlling the plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors, a second control circuit for controlling the plurality of second gates of the plurality of second transistors, the optical sensor, the display, and the first control circuit. 1 comprising a processor operatively coupled to a control circuit and the second control circuit, and a memory operatively coupled to the processor, the memory, when executed, causing the processor to cause the optical sensor to be deactivated ( identify a change from an inactive state to an active state, and in response to the optical sensor changing from the inactive state to the active state, the first control circuit controls the plurality of first gates. Instructions may be stored to open the first region to turn it off, and for the second control circuit to control the plurality of second gates to turn the second region on.

In one embodiment, the display device may further include a substrate, and the optical sensor may be interposed between the substrate and the display.

In one embodiment, the second area may not overlap the optical sensor.

In one embodiment, the instructions are configured to cause the processor to identify a first luminance of the second region when the optical sensor is in the deactivated state, and to determine when the optical sensor changes from the deactivated state to the activated state. In response, the second control circuit may control the plurality of second gates to turn on the second region with a second luminance that is different from the first luminance.

In one embodiment, the instructions cause the processor to: identify a first luminance of the first region when the optical sensor is in the activated state, and in response to the optical sensor changing from the inactive state to the activated state Thus, when the first luminance is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, the first control circuit turns off the first area, and in response to the optical sensor changing from the deactivated state to the activated state, the first control circuit turns off the first region. 1 If the luminance is less than the reference luminance, the first area may be set to the first luminance.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “A. Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. Device-readable storage media may be provided in the form of non-transitory storage media. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^™ ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
sensor;
a display including a first area that overlaps the sensor and a second area that does not overlap the sensor;
a processor operatively connected to the sensor and the display; and
a memory operatively coupled to the processor,
The memory, when executed, causes the processor to:
Identify that the first region is in an on state and the sensor is in an inactive state,
In response to the sensor changing from the inactive state to the active state, a first signal is provided to set the first area to a first state in an off state, and a second signal to set the second area to an on state is provided. An electronic device that stores instructions for providing a second signal to set a state. ◈Claim 2 was abandoned upon payment of the setup registration fee.◈ In claim 1,
The electronic device is,
a first control circuit that receives the first signal from the processor and controls a plurality of first transistors included in the first region; and
The electronic device further includes a second control circuit that receives the second signal from the processor and controls a plurality of second transistors included in the second region. delete In claim 1,
The instructions are such that the processor,
In the first state, the electronic device opens a plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors included in the first region to provide the first signal that sets the first region to the off state. . In claim 4,
The instructions are such that the processor,
In response to the sensor changing to the activated state, identify a first luminance of the second area,
In the second state, provide the second signal that sets the second area to maintain the first luminance or the second signal that sets the second area to a second luminance different from the first luminance. , electronic devices. delete In claim 4,
The instructions allow the processor to:
An electronic device that causes an object displayed when the first area is in an on state to be displayed in the second area. In claim 1,
The memory is configured to store a reference luminance,
The instructions are such that the processor,
In response to the sensor changing to the activated state, identify a first luminance of the first area,
When the first luminance is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, in the first state, a plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors included in the first region are opened to place the first region in the off state. To provide the first signal set to
When the first luminance is less than the reference luminance, the electronic device provides the first signal to maintain the first area at the first luminance in the first state. In claim 1,
The instructions are such that the processor,
In the first state, the first area provides the first signal set to a first luminance,
In the second state, the electronic device causes the second area to provide the second signal set to a second luminance higher than the first luminance. In claim 1,
The instructions are such that the processor,
An electronic device configured to provide the first signal and the second signal when the electronic device is in a call mode. In a method of controlling a display of an electronic device,
Identifying that the first area of the display is on and the sensor is inactive;
In response to the sensor changing from the inactive state to the active state, the first control circuit opens the plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors included in the first region to open the first region. An operation to set to an off state; and
In response to the sensor changing from the inactive state to the activated state, causing a second control circuit to set a second region of the display to an on state,
The first area is an area overlapping with the sensor,
The method wherein the second area is an area that does not overlap the sensor. ◈Claim 12 was abandoned upon payment of the setup registration fee.◈ In claim 11,
Further comprising identifying the first luminance of the second area,
The second control circuit sets the second area to maintain the first luminance. ◈Claim 13 was abandoned upon payment of the setup registration fee.◈ In claim 11,
Further comprising identifying a first luminance of the first area,
When the first luminance is greater than or equal to the reference luminance, the first control circuit sets the first area to the off state. ◈Claim 14 was abandoned upon payment of the setup registration fee.◈ In claim 13,
When the first luminance is less than the reference luminance, the method further includes causing the first control circuit to maintain the first area at the first luminance. ◈Claim 15 was abandoned upon payment of the setup registration fee.◈ In claim 11,
Based on a synchronization signal provided in response to the sensor changing to the activated state, it further includes identifying a point in time at which the first region is set to the off state and the second region is set to the on state. How to. In electronic devices,
optical sensor;
A display comprising a first area including a plurality of first transistors and overlapping the optical sensor, and a second area including a plurality of second transistors and not overlapping the optical sensor;
a first control circuit that controls a plurality of first gates of the plurality of first transistors;
a second control circuit that controls a plurality of second gates of the plurality of second transistors;
a processor operatively connected to the optical sensor, the display, the first control circuit, and the second control circuit; and
a memory operatively coupled to the processor;
The memory, when executed, causes the processor to:
Identify that the optical sensor changes from an inactive state to an active state,
In response to the optical sensor changing from the deactivated state to the activated state, the first control circuit opens the plurality of first gates to turn off the first region, and the second control circuit An electronic device that stores instructions for controlling the plurality of second gates to turn on the second region. In claim 16,
Further comprising a substrate,
The optical sensor is interposed between the substrate and the display. delete ◈Claim 19 was abandoned upon payment of the setup registration fee.◈ In claim 16,
The instructions are such that the processor,
When the optical sensor is in the deactivated state, identify a first luminance of the second area,
In response to the optical sensor changing from the inactive state to the activated state, the second control circuit controls the plurality of second gates to turn on the second region at a second luminance that is different from the first luminance. Electronic devices, if possible. ◈Claim 20 was abandoned upon payment of the setup registration fee.◈ In claim 16,
The instructions are such that the processor,
Identifying a first luminance of the first area when the optical sensor is in the activated state,
In response to the optical sensor changing from the inactive state to the activated state, if the first luminance is greater than or equal to a reference luminance, cause the first control circuit to turn off the first region;
In response to the optical sensor changing from the deactivated state to the activated state, if the first luminance is less than the reference luminance, set the first area to the first luminance.

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