KR20210092089A - The foldable electronic device and the method for displaying the screen - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment disclosed in the present document, a foldable electronic device comprises: a first housing; a second housing; a hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing; a flexible display; a sensor for sensing a folding angle of the hinge structure; a processor; and a memory. The memory can store instructions which, when executed, causes the processor to: set a first angle range of the folding angle corresponding to an operating mode of the foldable electronic device and a second angle range thereof corresponding to a pre-load state relative to the operating mode; sense a change in the folding angle through the sensor; trigger data related to the operating mode when the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range; and display an execution image of the operating mode on the flexible display by using the data when the folding angle corresponds to the first angle range. Therefore, the foldable electronic device can prevent a screen transition delay occurring in accordance with a folding operation. In addition, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible.

Description

The foldable electronic device and the method for displaying the screen}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a foldable electronic device and a screen display method.

A foldable electronic device that can be folded or unfolded has been released. When the foldable electronic device is unfolded, the user may use a wide display screen. Conversely, when the foldable electronic device is folded, the user may conveniently hold or move the foldable electronic device.

The foldable electronic device according to the related art operates in such a way that, when the screen is unfolded or folded, the screen of a running application becomes larger or smaller. In the foldable electronic device, when an operating system (OS) or an application is switched according to a folding operation, a delay may occur due to a screen change, which may cause inconvenience to the user.

According to various embodiments of the present document, an executable operating system or application may be preloaded into the memory by detecting the angle of the hinge.

The foldable electronic device includes a first housing; a second housing; a hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing; flexible display; a sensor for detecting a folding angle of the hinge structure; processor; and a memory; wherein, when executed, the processor performs a first angular range of the folding angle corresponding to an operation mode of the foldable electronic device and a pre-load state for the operation mode. sets a second angle range corresponding to , detects a change in the folding angle through the sensor, triggers data related to the operation mode when the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range, and the folding When the angle corresponds to the first angle range, instructions for displaying an execution screen of the operation mode on the flexible display using the data may be stored.

The foldable electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may detect an angle of a hinge and preload an executable operating system or application into a memory. Through this, the foldable electronic device may prevent a delay in screen switching according to the folding operation.

When the foldable electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document operates in a multi-folding manner, an operating system or an application is prepared in advance in response to various folding forms to display a related screen before screen switching is completed. can

1 illustrates a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 illustrates a method of displaying a screen of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between a mobile mode and an intermediate mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between an intermediate mode and a mobile mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5 illustrates a multi-folding electronic device according to various embodiments.
6 illustrates a screen display method in a multi-folding device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7A is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a second hinge structure in a fixed state of the first hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
7B is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a first hinge structure in a fixed state of the second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
8 is an exemplary view illustrating a change in folding angle of a first hinge structure and a second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9 illustrates graphic effects of a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
10 illustrates graphic effects of a preload state according to various embodiments.
11 illustrates sensing of a peripheral device in a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
12 is an exemplary diagram illustrating entry into a designated state when a mode is changed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of this document. . In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like components.

1 illustrates a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In FIG. 1 , the out-folding method is mainly described, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the foldable electronic device 101 may include a flexible display 110 and a housing (or body part) 120 . The foldable electronic device 101 may be out-folded with the flexible display 110 facing the outside around the hinge structure (or the connection part, the rotation center) 123 .

The flexible display 110 may include a first display portion 110a and a second display portion 110b. The first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may display various contents such as images or text.

The first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be spread around the hinge structure 123 . In the unfolded state, the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may form a single plane. In the unfolded state, the first display part 110a and the second display part 110b may display one integrated content (eg, a web search screen). As another example, the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be divided into a plurality of sections to perform a multi-tasking operation.

The first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be folded around the hinge structure 123 . In the folded state, the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be disposed such that active areas face different directions. In the folded state, the first display portion 110a may face in a first direction, and the second display portion 110b may face in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

According to various embodiments, the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be implemented in a full front manner (zero bezel).

The housing 120 may be unfolded or folded by rotation of the hinge structure 123 . can be folded around The housing 120 may include a first housing 121 and a second housing 122 . The first housing 121 may mount the first display part 110a. As the first housing 121 rotates, the first display part 110a may rotate together.

The foldable electronic device 101 may include various configurations outside or inside the housing 120 . For example, the foldable electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules, a sensor, a button unit (eg, a power button, a volume button), a speaker, or a receiver at least partially exposed to the outside. In addition, the foldable electronic device 101 may include a configuration such as a processor, a memory, a battery, a printed circuit board, or a communication circuit inside the housing 120 .

According to various embodiments, the foldable electronic device 101 may be folded at various folding angles by rotation of the hinge structure 123 . The foldable electronic device 101 may detect a folding angle and may operate in a plurality of modes for changing a method of executing an operating system or an application in response to the folding angle. For example, the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a mode (hereinafter, mobile mode) executed by the first operating system at a first folding angle (eg, 0 degrees). At the second folding angle (eg, 45 degrees), the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a mode (hereinafter, intermediate mode) in which a first application (eg, AI speaker application) of the first operating system is executed. . The foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a mode (hereinafter, referred to as a tablet mode) in which a second operating system is executed at a third folding angle (eg, 180). Hereinafter, a case in which the foldable electronic device 101 operates in a mobile mode, an intermediate mode, or a tablet mode will be mainly discussed, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to various embodiments, the foldable electronic device 101 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program required for each mode in a state before the folding angle (or folding angle range) corresponding to each of the plurality of modes is changed. can For example, in the state before the change from the first folding angle (eg 0 degrees) to the second folding angle (eg 45 degrees) (eg folding angle 30 degrees), the first application (eg AI speaker application) can be preloaded into memory. Also, in a state (eg, folding angle of 120 degrees) before the change from the second folding angle (eg, 45 degrees) to the third folding angle (eg, 180 degrees), booting of the second operating system may be started.

1 exemplarily illustrates a case in which the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b of the flexible display 110 are folded in an outfolding form exposed to the outside, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The foldable electronic device 101 may be in-folded so that the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b face each other. Hereinafter, an out-folding form will be mainly discussed.

2 illustrates a method of displaying a screen of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in operation 205 , the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101 ) may set a plurality of modes according to the folding angle of the hinge structure 123 .

For example, the foldable electronic device 101 may display a mobile mode corresponding to a first folding angle (eg, 0 degrees), an intermediate mode corresponding to a second folding angle (eg, 45 degrees), or a third folding angle (eg, 45 degrees). Example: You can set the tablet mode corresponding to 180 degrees).

In operation 210, the foldable electronic device 101 may set a preload state for at least one of a plurality of modes. The preload state may be a state having a folding angle before being changed to one of a plurality of modes. The foldable electronic device 101 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program that may be executed in a mode corresponding to the preload state.

For example, in the mobile mode (folding angle 0 degree), the folding angle 30 degree state (folding case) may be set as the preload state. In the middle mode (folding angle 45 degrees), a folding angle of 30 degrees (when unfolded) or a state of a folding angle of 60 degrees (when folded) can be set as the preload state. In the tablet mode (folding angle 180 degrees), a folding angle of 120 degrees (when unfolded) may be set as a preload state.

In operation 220, the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) may operate in a first mode among a plurality of modes. In an embodiment, the first mode may be one of a mobile mode corresponding to a folding angle of 0 degrees, a middle mode corresponding to a folding angle of 45 degrees, and a tablet mode corresponding to a folding angle of 180 degrees.

For example, in the mobile mode, the foldable electronic device 101 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android). In the intermediate mode, the foldable electronic device 101 may execute a first application (eg, an AI speaker application or a watch application) of a first operating system. In the tablet mode, the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a second operating system (eg, Windows) different from the first operating system (eg, Android).

In operation 230 , the foldable electronic device 101 (or a processor inside the foldable electronic device 101 ) may detect a change in the folding angle of the hinge module 123 . For example, the foldable electronic device 101 may detect a change in the folding angle of the hinge module 123 using a Hall sensor.

In operation 240, the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) may determine whether the folding angle is changed to the preload state of the second mode.

For example, when the second mode is the mobile mode (folding angle 0 degrees), the preload state of the mobile mode (folding angle 0 degrees) may be 30 degrees folding angle. When the second mode is the intermediate mode (folding angle 45 degrees), the preload state may be a folding angle of 30 degrees or a folding angle of 60 degrees. When the second mode is the tablet mode (folding angle of 180 degrees), the preload state may be a state of the folding angle of 120 degrees.

In operation 250, the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) may preload an operating system, an application, or a program set in a preload state. For example, in the case of a preload state in the mobile mode, booting of the first operating system (eg, Android) may be started. As another example, in the preload state of the intermediate mode, a program of a first application (eg, an AI speaker application or a clock application) of the first operating system may be loaded into the memory. As another example, in the preload state of the tablet mode, booting of a second operating system (eg, Windows) different from the first operating system (eg, Android) may be started.

According to an embodiment, the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) has a folding angle corresponding to at least one operation mode (eg, mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode). The first angle range and the second angle range corresponding to the pre-load state for the operation mode may be set. When the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range, the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101 ) may trigger data related to the operation mode.

For example, the foldable electronic device 101 (or a processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) starts an executable application in an operation mode (eg, mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode), or It can initiate booting of an operating system running in mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode, for example. For another example, the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) may store data of an operating system or an executable application in an operation mode (eg, mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode). It can be loaded into volatile memory (eg RAM).

In operation 255 , when the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) reaches the folding angle of the second mode, the second mode execution screen is displayed on the flexible display 110 at least. Some may be indicated.

An area in which content is displayed on the flexible display 110 may vary according to a mode. For example, in the mobile mode or the intermediate mode, the first display part 110a may be turned on and the second display part 110b may be turned off. In the tablet mode, both the first display part 110a and the second display part 110b may be turned on.

According to various embodiments, the processor may release the preloaded program when it is not changed for more than a time specified by the folding angle corresponding to the second mode or returns to the previous mode.

3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between a mobile mode and an intermediate mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 3 is illustrative and not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in the mobile mode 301 , the foldable electronic device 101 may be used in the same form as a general bar-shaped smart phone. For example, in the mobile mode 301 , the foldable electronic device 101 may operate using one of the first display portion 110a or the second display portion 110b of the flexible display 110 . The foldable electronic device 101 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device. In the mobile mode 301 , the folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees.

In the intermediate mode 302 , the foldable electronic device 101 switches to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android) or a state in which a designated application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android) can operate as For example, in the intermediate mode 302 , the foldable electronic device 101 may execute an always-on watch application or an AI speaker application. In the intermediate mode 302 , the folding angle a1 may be 45 degrees.

According to various embodiments, the first preload state 301-1 for the intermediate mode 302 before changing from the mobile mode 301 to the intermediate mode 302 may be set. The first preload state 301-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode 302 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible. For example, the first preload state 301-1 may be a state in which the folding angle a1 is 30 degrees.

According to an embodiment, the processor may continuously maintain the screen state of the mobile mode 301 in the first preload state 301-1 without displaying a separate screen. According to another exemplary embodiment, in the first preload state 301-1, the processor may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 ).

According to an embodiment, the first preload state 301-1 may be a state before changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the mobile mode 301 . When changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the mobile mode 301 , the processor may preload an operating system or an application operating in the mobile mode 301 into the memory in the first preload state 301-1 .

According to another embodiment, when changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the mobile mode 301 , a preload state different from the first preload state 301-1 may be set. For example, when changing from the mobile mode 301 to the intermediate mode 302, a preload state with a folding angle a1 of 40 degrees is set, and when changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the mobile mode 301 A preload state in which the folding angle a1 is 20 degrees may be set.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between an intermediate mode and a tablet mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 4 is illustrative and not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in the intermediate mode 302 , the foldable electronic device 101 switches to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android) or while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android). It may operate in a state in which a specified application is running. For example, in the intermediate mode 302 , the foldable electronic device 101 may execute an always-on watch application or an AI speaker application. In the intermediate mode 302 , the folding angle a1 may be 45 degrees.

In the tablet mode 303 , the foldable electronic device 101 may be switched to a second operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android). For example, in the tablet mode 303 , the foldable electronic device 101 may operate as a second operating system (eg, Windows) by a virtual OS method or a cloud method. In the tablet mode 303 , the folding angle a1 may be 180 degrees.

According to various embodiments, before changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the tablet mode 303 , the second preload state 302-1 for the tablet mode 303 may be set. The second preload state 302-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the tablet mode 303 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible. For example, the second preload state 302-1 may be a state in which the folding angle a1 is 120 degrees.

According to an embodiment, in the second preload state 302-1, the processor may continuously maintain the screen state of the intermediate mode 302 without displaying a separate screen. According to another embodiment, in the second preload state 302-1, the processor may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 ).

According to an embodiment, the second preload state 302-1 of the processor may be a state before changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 . When changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 , the processor may preload the operating system or application operating in the intermediate mode 302 into the memory in the second preload state 302-1. .

According to another embodiment, when changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 , a preload state different from the second preload state 302-1 may be set. For example, when changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the tablet mode 303, a preload state with a folding angle a1 of 130 degrees is set, and when changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 A preload state in which the folding angle a1 is 90 degrees may be set.

According to various embodiments, the second preload state 302-1 may not be set. The processor may set the first preload state ( 301-1 in FIG. 3 ) or the intermediate mode 302 as a preload state for the tablet mode 303 without the second preload state 302-1 . For example, when the operating system is changed according to the change from the intermediate mode 302 to the tablet mode 303, the processor takes into account the time required for the change of the operating system, in the first preload state ( 301 in FIG. 3 ) -1) or in intermediate mode 302, booting to the second operating system may be initiated.

According to various embodiments, when changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 , the operating system may not be changed. For example, when changing from the mobile mode 301 to the intermediate mode 302 , the processor may execute a desktop clock application of the same first operating system (eg, Android) as the mobile mode 301 . Conversely, when changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 , the processor may execute a desktop clock application of the same second operating system (eg, Windows) as the tablet mode 302 .

5 illustrates a multi-folding electronic device according to various embodiments. 5 exemplarily shows a folding form about two axes, but is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 5 , the multi-folding device 501 includes a first housing (or a first body part) 511 , a second housing (or a second body part) 512 , and a third housing (or a third body part). ) 513 , a first hinge structure (or a first connection portion, a first rotational center) 525 , a second hinge structure (or a second connection portion, a second rotational center) 526 , a first camera 531 , It may include a second camera 532 and a flexible display 590 .

In the multi-folding device 501, the first housing 511 to the third housing 513 rotate around the first hinge structure 525 or the second hinge structure 526 to form a fully folded state, a partially folded state, or It can operate in a flat state.

According to an embodiment, the first housing 511 may be rotated in a first direction (eg, rotated counterclockwise) about the first hinge structure 525 to be folded with the second housing 512 . The third housing 513 may be rotated (eg, rotated clockwise) in the second direction about the second hinge structure 523 to be folded with the second housing 512 . In one embodiment, the first housing 511 to the third housing 513 may have the same area and may be disposed to overlap each other in a fully folded state.

According to an embodiment, a first folding angle a1 may be formed between the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 . A second folding angle a2 may be formed between the second housing 512 and the third housing 523 .

According to various embodiments, the multi-folding device 501 may be folded or unfolded in various shapes by rotation of the first hinge structure 525 or the second hinge structure 526 . The multi-folding device 501 may detect the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2, and may correspond to the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 by an operating system or application. It can operate in a plurality of modes that change the way it is executed. The multi-folding device 501 preloads an operating system, an application, or a program required for each mode in a state before being changed to a folding angle corresponding to a plurality of modes, to obtain a first folding angle a1 or a second folding angle ( The screen can be changed quickly according to the change of a2).

6 illustrates a screen display method in a multi-folding device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 6 , in operation 605 , the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501) performs the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second hinge structure ( A plurality of modes may be set according to the second folding angle a2 of 526 .

For example, the multi-folding device 501 has a mobile mode corresponding to the first folding angle (a1 = 0 degrees) and the second folding angle (a2 = 0 degrees), the first folding angle (a1 = 0 degrees) and the second folding angle (a1 = 0 degrees). Middle mode corresponding to two folding angles (a2=60 degrees), tablet mode corresponding to first folding angles (a1=180 degrees) and second folding angles (a2=0 degrees), or first folding angles (a1=0 degrees) 180 degrees) and a laptop mode corresponding to the second folding angle (a2 = 180 degrees) can be set.

In operation 610, the multi-folding apparatus 501 may set a preload state for at least one of a plurality of modes. The preload state may be a state having a folding angle before being changed to one of a plurality of modes. The multi-folding device 501 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program that may be executed in a mode corresponding to the preload state.

For example, the preload state of the intermediate mode corresponding to the first folding angle (a1 = 0 degrees) and the second folding angle (a2 = 60 degrees) may be a1 = 0 degrees and a2 = 30 degrees. As another example, preload states of the tablet mode corresponding to the first folding angle (a1=180 degrees) and the second folding angle (a2=0 degrees) may be a1=120 degrees and a2=0 degrees. As another example, preload states of the laptop mode corresponding to the first folding angle (a1=180 degrees) and the second folding angle (a2=180 degrees) may be a1=120 degrees and a2=120 degrees.

In operation 620, the multi-folding device 501 (or a processor inside the multi-folding device 501) may operate in a first mode among a plurality of modes. For example, the first mode may be one of a mobile mode, an intermediate mode, a tablet mode, or a laptop mode.

In operation 630 , the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501 ) performs the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second folding of the second hinge structure 526 . A change in angle a2 may be detected. For example, the multi-folding device 501 detects a first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or a second folding angle a2 of the second hinge structure 526 using a Hall sensor. can do.

In operation 640 , the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501 ) performs a first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or a second folding angle of the second hinge structure 526 . It can be checked whether the angle a2 is changed to the preload state of the second mode.

For example, when the second mode is an intermediate mode corresponding to the first folding angle (a1 = 0 degrees) and the second folding angle (a2 = 60 degrees), the processor determines that a1 = corresponding to the preload state of the intermediate mode It can be confirmed that 0 degrees and a2=30 degrees change. As another example, if the second mode is a tablet mode corresponding to the first folding angle (a1 = 180 degrees) and the second folding angle (a2 = 0 degrees), the processor is configured to display a1 corresponding to the preload state of the tablet mode. It can be seen that =120 degrees and a2=0 degrees change. For another example, if the second mode is a laptop mode corresponding to the first folding angle (a1 = 180 degrees) and the second folding angle (a2 = 180 degrees), the processor may It can be checked whether a1=120 degrees and a2=120 degrees change.

In operation 650, the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501) may preload an operating system, an application, or a program set in the preload state. For example, in the case of a preload state in the mobile mode, booting of the first operating system (eg, Android) may be started. In the intermediate mode preload state, a program of a first application (eg, an AI speaker application or a clock application) of the first operating system may be loaded into the memory. As another example, in the preload state of the laptop mode, booting of a second operating system (eg, Windows) different from the first operating system (eg, Android) may be started.

In operation 655 , the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501 ) performs the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second folding of the second hinge structure 526 . When the angle a2 reaches the folding angle of the second mode, the execution screen of the second mode may be displayed on at least a portion of the flexible display 590 .

An area in which content is displayed on the flexible display 590 may vary according to a mode. For example, in the mobile mode or the intermediate mode, the third display portion 593 may be turned on, and the second display portion 592 and the third display portion 593 may be turned off. In the laptop mode, the entire area of the flexible display 590 may be turned on.

According to various embodiments, the processor may release the preloaded program when it is not changed for more than a time specified by the folding angle corresponding to the second mode or returns to the previous mode.

7A is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a second hinge structure in a fixed state of the first hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 7A is illustrative and not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 7A , the multi-folding device 501 may operate in response to a change in the second folding angle a2 while the first folding angle a1 is fixed at 0 degrees. For example, the multi-folding device 501 may operate in the mobile mode 701 in which the second folding angle a2 is 0 degrees or in the intermediate mode 702 in which the second folding angle a2 is 45 degrees.

In the mobile mode 701, the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone. For example, in the mobile mode 701 , the multi-folding device 501 may operate using the third display portion 593 of the flexible display 110 . The multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device. In the mobile mode 701 , the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.

In the intermediate mode 702 , the multi-folding device 501 is switched to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android), or a designated application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android). can work For example, in the intermediate mode 702 , the multi-folding device 501 may execute an always-on watch application or an AI speaker application. In the intermediate mode 702 , the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 45 degrees.

According to various embodiments, before changing from the mobile mode 701 to the intermediate mode 702 , the first preload state 701-1 for the intermediate mode 702 may be set. The first preload state 701-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode 702 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible. For example, in the first preload state 701-1, the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees.

According to an embodiment, the processor may continuously maintain the screen state of the mobile mode 701 in the first preload state 701-1 without displaying a separate screen. According to another exemplary embodiment, in the first preload state 701-1, the processor may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 ).

According to an embodiment, the first preload state 701-1 may be a state before changing from the intermediate mode 702 to the mobile mode 701. When changing from the intermediate mode 702 to the mobile mode 701 , the processor may preload an operating system or an application operated in the mobile mode 701 into the memory in the first preload state 701-1. .

According to another exemplary embodiment, when changing from the intermediate mode 702 to the mobile mode 701 , a preload state different from the first preload state 701-1 may be set. For example, when changing from the mobile mode 701 to the intermediate mode 702, a preload state in which the second folding angle a2 is 40 degrees is set, and the intermediate mode 702 is changed to the mobile mode 701 In this case, a preload state in which the second folding angle a2 is 20 degrees may be set.

7B is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a first hinge structure in a fixed state of the second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 7B is illustrative and not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 7B , the multi-folding device 501 may operate in response to a change in the first folding angle a1 while the second folding angle a2 is fixed at 0 degrees. For example, the multi-folding device 501 may operate in the mobile mode 705 in which the first folding angle a1 is 0 degrees or the tablet mode 706 in which the first folding angle a1 is 180 degrees.

In the mobile mode 705 , the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone. For example, in the mobile mode 705 , the multi-folding device 501 may operate using the third display portion 593 of the flexible display 110 . The multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device. In the mobile mode 705 , the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.

In the tablet mode 706 , the multi-folding device 501 is switched to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android), or a designated application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android). can work For example, in the tablet mode 706 , in the multi-folding device 501 , a plurality of applications may be divided and executed. In the tablet mode 706 , the first folding angle a1 may be 180 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 0 degrees.

According to various embodiments, the second preload state 705 - 1 for the tablet mode 706 may be set before changing from the mobile mode 701 to the tablet mode 706 . The second preload state 705 - 1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the tablet mode 706 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible. For example, in the second preload state 705 - 1 , the first folding angle a1 may be 120 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 0 degrees.

According to an embodiment, the processor may continuously maintain the screen state of the mobile mode 705 without displaying a separate screen in the second preload state 705 - 1 . According to another embodiment, in the second preload state 705 - 1 , the processor may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ).

According to an embodiment, the second preload state 705 - 1 may be a state before changing from the tablet mode 706 to the mobile mode 705 . When changing from the tablet mode 706 to the mobile mode 705 , the processor may preload the operating system or application operating in the mobile mode 705 into the memory in the second preload state 705 - 1 . .

According to another embodiment, when changing from the tablet mode 706 to the mobile mode 705 , a preload state different from the second preload state 705 - 1 may be set. For example, when changing from the mobile mode 705 to the tablet mode 706, a preload state in which the first folding angle a1 is 90 degrees is set, and the tablet mode 706 to the mobile mode 705 is changed. In this case, a preload state in which the first folding angle a1 is 60 degrees may be set.

8 is an exemplary view illustrating a change in folding angle of a first hinge structure and a second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 8 is illustrative and not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the mode of the multi-folding device 501 may be changed while both the first folding angle a1 and the first folding angle a1 are changed. For example, the multi-folding device 501 is configured in a mobile mode 801 in which both the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 are 0 degrees, or the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle (a1) a2) may operate in the laptop mode 802 in which all are 180 degrees.

In the mobile mode 801 , the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone. For example, in the mobile mode 801 , the multi-folding device 501 may operate using the third display portion 593 of the flexible display 110 . The multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device. In the mobile mode 801 , the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.

In the laptop mode 802 , the multi-folding device 501 may be switched to a second operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android). For example, in the laptop mode 802 , the multi-folding device 501 may operate as a second operating system (eg, Windows). In the laptop mode 802 , the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 180 degrees.

According to various embodiments, before changing from the mobile mode 801 to the laptop mode 802 , the first preload state 801-1 for the intermediate mode ( 702 of FIG. 7A ) may be set. The first preload state 801-1 may be a state not related to the laptop mode 802 . The first preload state 801-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode (702 of FIG. 7A ) is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible. For example, in the first preload state 801-1, the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees.

According to various embodiments, when the first folding angle a1 is changed to change from the first preload state 801-1 to the second preload state 801-2, the processor enters the laptop mode 802. can be preloaded into memory by an operating system or application running on For example, in the second preload state 801 - 2 , the first folding angle a1 may be 30 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees. According to one embodiment, in the second preload state 801 - 2 , the operating system or application operating in the intermediate mode ( 702 in FIG. 7A ) is preloaded into the first area of memory, and in the laptop mode 802 . An operating system or an application may be preloaded into the second area of the memory. When the processor changes to the laptop mode 802 , it may release the data loaded with respect to the intermediate mode ( 702 in FIG. 7A ).

According to an embodiment, the processor continuously displays the screen state of the mobile mode 801 in the first preload state 801-1 or the second preload state 801-2 without displaying a separate screen. can keep According to another embodiment, in the first preload state 801-1 or the second preload state 801-2, the processor may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process ( FIGS. 9 and 9 ). see 10).

9 illustrates graphic effects of a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 9 , on a screen 901 , the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a laptop mode. For example, in the laptop mode, the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a different operating system than the mobile mode. When the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second folding angle a2 of the second hinge structure 526 is changed, the multi-folding device 501 may display a first corresponding to the laptop mode. A state change image 910 may be displayed.

In the screens 902 and 903 , when the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 is gradually decreased, it corresponds to the degree of change of the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 Accordingly, the first state change image 910 may be gradually changed to a folded image.

According to various embodiments, when entering the preload state of the mobile mode (eg, a1 = 30 degrees, a2 = 30 degrees), the multi-folding device 501 corresponds to the first state change image 910 to the mobile mode. The second state change image 920 may be changed and displayed. In the preload state (eg, a1 = 30 degrees, a2 = 30 degrees), the second state change image 920 may be displayed in a relatively small size.

In the screen 904 , when the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 is gradually decreased, the second state change image 920 may be gradually enlarged. In the preload state of the mobile mode (eg, a1=30 degrees, a2=30 degrees), the first operating system necessary for the operation of the mobile mode may be preloaded into the memory. According to an embodiment, the multi-folding device 501 may set a representative image (eg, a home screen) of a preloaded operating system as the second state change image 920 .

When the change to the mobile mode is completed on the screen 905 , the multi-folding device 501 may display an execution screen by the first operating system required for the operation of the mobile mode without screen delay.

10 illustrates an icon change in a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10 , on screens 1001 to 1003 , the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a laptop mode. For example, in the laptop mode, the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a different operating system than the mobile mode. When the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second folding angle a2 of the second hinge structure 526 is changed, the multi-folding device 501 may display a first corresponding to the laptop mode. An icon 1010 may be displayed.

For example, when the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 is gradually decreased, the first state corresponding to the degree of change of the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 The change image 1010 may be gradually changed to a second icon 1020 or a third icon 1030 corresponding to a folded shape.

When the change to the mobile mode is completed on the screen 1004 , it may be changed to a fourth icon 1040 corresponding to the mobile mode.

11 illustrates sensing of a peripheral device in a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 11 , in the mobile mode 1101 , the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone. The multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device. In the mobile mode 1001 , the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.

In the intermediate mode 1002 , the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a state in which a specified application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android). For example, in the intermediate mode 1102 , the multi-folding device 501 may run a designated game app or a word processor app. In the intermediate mode 1102 , the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees, and the second folding angle a2 may be 60 degrees.

According to various embodiments, the preload state 1101-1 for the intermediate mode 1102 may be set before changing from the mobile mode 1101 to the intermediate mode 1102 . The preload state 1101-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode 1102 is preloaded into a memory, so that fast execution is possible. For example, in the preload state 101-1, the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees.

According to an embodiment, in the preload state 1101-1, the multi-folding device 501 may initiate a connection with the peripheral device 1120 that may be used in the intermediate mode 1102 . For example, the multi-folding device 501 may start a process of searching for a wireless controller 1121 or a wireless keyboard 1122 nearby. The multi-folding device 501 may search for a peripheral device 1120 that is frequently used or designated by a user setting in the intermediate mode 1102 . When changing from the preload state 1101-1 to the intermediate mode 1102 , the multi-folding device 501 may have already completed pairing with the peripheral device 1120 or may be in a state in which pairing is in progress.

12 is an exemplary diagram illustrating entry into a designated state when a mode is changed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

12 , when the multi-folding device 501 is changed from the first mode to the second mode, the first application running in the first mode (or information extracted from the running first application, the running first application) The second application of the second mode related to information related to the application) may be executed, or the second application may be entered into a specified state.

According to an embodiment, when the mobile mode 1211 is changed to the laptop mode 1213 , the second application in the laptop mode 1213 associated with the first application being executed in the mobile mode 1211 may be executed. For example, while the camera app 1121a of the first operating system (eg, Android) is running in the mobile mode 1211 , the shape of the multi-folding device 501 is changed to preload the laptop mode 1213 . A state 1211-1 may be entered. In this case, the multi-folding device 501 may start booting the second operating system corresponding to the laptop mode 1213 . In addition, when the second operating system is executed, the photo editing app 1213a linked to the camera app 1121a of the first operating system (eg, Android) may be executed as an initial screen.

According to another embodiment, when changing from the mobile mode 1221 to the laptop mode 1223 , the second application to be executed in the laptop mode 1223 is selected based on information extracted from the application running in the mobile mode 1221 . You can decide and enter the designated state. For example, in the mobile mode 1221, the message app 1221a of the first operating system (eg, Android) is executed, and the shape of the multi-folding device 501 is changed, so that the preload state of the laptop mode 1223 ( 1221-1) can be entered. In this case, the multi-folding device 501 may start booting the second operating system corresponding to the laptop mode 1223 . In addition, when the second operating system is executed, the game app 1223a logged in with the ID extracted from the message displayed on the message app 1221a of the first operating system (eg, Android) may be executed as an initial screen. Also, the wireless controller or wireless mouse used together with the game app 1223a may be in a paired state.

According to another embodiment, when changing from the mobile mode 1231 to the intermediate mode 1232 , the second application to be executed in the intermediate mode 1232 based on information extracted from the application being executed in the mobile mode 1231 . can enter the specified state. For example, the stock trading app 1231a is executed in the mobile mode 1231 , and the shape of the multi-folding device 501 is changed to enter the preload state 1231-1 of the intermediate mode 1222 . . In this case, the multi-folding device 501 may start preloading the AI speaker app 1232a corresponding to the intermediate mode 1232 . In addition, when the AI speaker app 1232a is executed, specific search information of the item being displayed on the stock trading app 1231a may be displayed on the execution screen.

According to another embodiment, when changing from the intermediate mode or the laptop mode 1240 to the mobile mode 1241 , the home widget 1241a may be executed based on the state information of the multi-folding device 501 . Weather may be displayed on the home widget 1241a based on the location information of the multi-folding device 501 . The multi-folding device 501 may receive in advance weather information based on location information from an external server in the preload state 1242-1 of the mobile mode 1241 in advance.

According to various embodiments, the multi-folding device 501 may store a history of a user's device usage and determine data to be loaded in a preload state based on the stored history information.

13 is a block diagram of an electronic device 1301 in a network environment 1300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. Electronic devices include, for example, portable communication devices (eg, smartphones), computer devices (eg, personal digital assistants), tablet PCs (tablet PCs), laptop PCs (desktop PCs, workstations, or servers); It may include at least one of a portable multimedia device (eg, an e-book reader or an MP3 player), a portable medical device (eg, a heart rate, blood sugar, blood pressure, or body temperature monitor), a camera, or a wearable device. (e.g. watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, eyeglasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted-devices (HMDs)); : skin pad or tattoo), or a bioimplantable circuit.In some embodiments, the electronic device is, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, an audio device, an audio accessory device. (e.g. speakers, headphones, or headsets), refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwaves, washing machines, air purifiers, set-top boxes, home automation control panels, security control panels, game consoles, electronic dictionaries, electronic keys, camcorders , or at least one of an electronic picture frame.

In another embodiment, the electronic device may include a navigation device, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), an event data recorder (EDR) (eg, a black box for a vehicle/vessel/airplane), and an automotive infotainment device. (e.g. head-up displays for vehicles), industrial or domestic robots, drones, automated teller machines (ATMs), point of sales (POS) instruments, metering instruments (e.g. water, electricity, or gas metering instruments); Alternatively, it may include at least one of an IoT device (eg, a light bulb, a sprinkler device, a fire alarm, a thermostat, or a street lamp). The electronic device according to the embodiment of this document is not limited to the above-described devices, and, for example, as in the case of a smartphone equipped with a function of measuring personal biometric information (eg, heart rate or blood sugar), a plurality of electronic devices The functions of the devices may be provided in a complex manner. In this document, the term user may refer to a person who uses an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) using the electronic device.

13 is a block diagram of an electronic device 1301 (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) in a network environment 1300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 13 , in a network environment 1300 , the electronic device 1301 communicates with the electronic device 1302 through a first network 1398 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 1399 . It may communicate with the electronic device 1304 or the server 1308 through (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1301 may communicate with the electronic device 1304 through the server 1308 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1301 includes a processor 1320 , a memory 1330 , an input device 1350 , a sound output device 1355 , a display device 1360 , an audio module 1370 , and a sensor module ( 1376 ), interface 1377 , haptic module 1379 , camera module 1380 (eg, camera 180 of FIG. 1 ), power management module 1388 , battery 1389 , communication module 1390 , subscriber an identification module 1396 , or an antenna module 1397 . In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the display device 1360 or the camera module 1380 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1301 . In some embodiments, some of these components may be implemented as one integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 1376 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented while being embedded in the display device 1360 (eg, a display).

The processor 1320, for example, executes software (eg, a program 1340 ) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1301 connected to the processor 1320 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 1320 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 1376 or the communication module 1390 ) to the volatile memory 1332 . may be loaded into , process commands or data stored in volatile memory 1332 , and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 1334 . According to one embodiment, the processor 1320 includes a main processor 1321 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 1323 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can operate independently or in conjunction with the main processor 1321 (eg, a graphics processing unit or an image signal processor). , a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 1323 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 1321 or to be specialized for a designated function. The coprocessor 1323 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 1321 .

The co-processor 1323 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 1321 while the main processor 1321 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 1321 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 1321, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1301 (eg, the display device 1360, the sensor module 1376, or the communication module 1390) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the coprocessor 1323 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, camera module 1380 or communication module 1390). there is.

The memory 1330 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1301 (eg, the processor 1320 or the sensor module 1376 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 1340 ) and commands related thereto. The memory 1330 may include a volatile memory 1332 or a non-volatile memory 1334 .

The program 1340 may be stored as software in the memory 1330 , and may include, for example, an operating system 1342 , middleware 1344 , or an application 1346 .

The input device 1350 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 1320 ) of the electronic device 1301 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1301 . The input device 1350 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).

The sound output device 1355 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1301 . The sound output device 1355 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 or as part of the speaker.

The display device 1360 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1301 . The display device 1360 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display device 1360 may include a touch circuitry configured to sense a touch or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch. there is.

The audio module 1370 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1370 obtains a sound through the input device 1350 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output device 1355 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1301 . The electronic device 1302) (eg, a speaker or headphones) may output a sound.

The sensor module 1376 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 1301 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 1376 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric 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, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

The interface 1377 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 1301 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 1377 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 1378 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1301 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 1378 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 1379 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 1379 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 1380 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1380 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 1388 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1301 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 1388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 1389 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1301 . According to one embodiment, battery 1389 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 1390 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1301 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 , the electronic device 1304 , or the server 1308 ). It can support establishment and communication through the established communication channel. The communication module 1390 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 1320 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 1390 is a wireless communication module 1392 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1394 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 1398 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1399 (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or It may communicate with the external electronic device 1304 through a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 1392 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1396 within a communication network, such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399 . The electronic device 1301 may be identified and authenticated.

The antenna module 1397 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1397 may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1397 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1390 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1390 and the external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, RFIC) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 1397 .

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

According to an embodiment, the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 1301 and the external electronic device 1304 through the server 1308 connected to the second network 1399 . Each of the external electronic devices 1302 and 1204 may be the same or a different type of the electronic device 1301 . According to an embodiment, all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 1301 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 1302 , 1304 , or 1308 . For example, when the electronic device 1301 needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 1301 may instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 1301 . The electronic device 1301 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

The foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 1301 of FIG. 13 ) according to various embodiments includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ); A second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ), the first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) )) disposed between the hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 123 of FIG. 1 ), a flexible display, a sensor that detects a folding angle of the hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 123 of FIG. 1 ), a processor (eg : processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ), and a memory (eg, memory 1330 of FIG. 13 ) operatively coupled to the processor (eg, processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ); When the memory (eg, the memory 1330 of FIG. 13 ) is executed, the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) is connected to the foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ); Set a first angular range of the folding angle corresponding to the operation mode of the electronic device 1301 of FIG. 13 and a second angular range of the folding angle corresponding to a pre-load state for the operation mode, , detects a change in the folding angle through the sensor, triggers data related to the operation mode when the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range, and the folding angle corresponds to the first angle range In this case, instructions for displaying the execution screen of the operation mode on the flexible display by using the data may be stored.

According to various embodiments, the operation mode is a first case in which the first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) are folded in parallel. mode, a second mode in which the first housing (eg, the first housing 121 in FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 in FIG. 1 ) are partially folded, and the first housing (eg, the second housing 122 in FIG. 1 ) : A third mode in which the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) are unfolded in a planar shape may be included.

According to various embodiments, the first mode may operate as a first operating system, and the third mode may operate as a second operating system.

According to various embodiments, when the first mode is changed to the second mode, the application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the first mode.

According to various embodiments, when the second mode is changed from the third mode to the second mode, an application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the third mode.

According to various embodiments, the instructions allow the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to check whether the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range while increasing in the preload state for the first mode. there is.

According to various embodiments, the instructions allow the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to check whether the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range while decreasing in the preload state for the third mode. can

According to various embodiments, the instructions cause the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to search for and connect a peripheral device associated with the operation mode when the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range. can

According to various embodiments, when the folding angle of the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) corresponds to the second angle range, the instructions are for at least one application executable in the operation mode. You can trigger data.

According to various embodiments, the instructions may cause the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to connect with the network device associated with the operation mode when the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range. .

According to various embodiments, when the folding angle of the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) corresponds to the second angle range, the instructions are the data for executing the operating system corresponding to the operation mode. may be loaded into the memory (eg, the memory 1330 of FIG. 13 ).

According to various embodiments, the operation mode includes a first mode and a second mode that operate in the same operating system, and the instructions indicate that the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) operates the first mode in the first mode. When the second mode is changed, the first application operating in the operating system may be executed in the preload state of the second mode.

According to various embodiments, the instructions are executed by the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) based on at least one of an operating state of the first mode, an attribute of the first application, and user information. can be operated in the specified state.

An application execution method according to various embodiments includes a foldable electronic device including a first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and a second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 1301 of FIG. 13 , and the foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device of FIG. 13 ) The first of the folding angles of the first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) corresponding to the operation mode of 1301 ) An operation of setting a second angular range corresponding to an angular range and a pre-load state for the operation mode, an operation of detecting a change in the folding angle, when the folding angle corresponds to the second angular range , an operation of triggering data related to the operation mode, and when the folding angle corresponds to the first angle range, an execution screen of the operation mode is displayed on the foldable electronic device (eg, in FIG. 1 ) by using the data The operation may include displaying the foldable electronic device 101 and the flexible display of the electronic device 1301 of FIG.

According to various embodiments, the operation mode includes a first mode and a second mode operating in the same operating system, and when the application execution method is changed from the first mode to the second mode, the second mode The method may further include executing a first application operating in the operating system in the preload state.

The foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 501 of FIG. 5 ) according to various embodiments includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 511 of FIG. 5 ) and a second housing (eg, the foldable electronic device 501 of FIG. 5 ) second housing 512), a third housing (eg, third housing 513 in FIG. 5), the first housing (eg, first housing 511 in FIG. 5) and the second housing (eg, A first hinge structure (eg, the first hinge structure 525 of FIG. 5 ) disposed between the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ), the second housing (eg, the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ) and a second hinge structure (eg, the second hinge structure 526 of FIG. 5 ) disposed between the third housing (eg, the third housing 513 of FIG. 5 ), a flexible display, and the first hinge structure ( For example: a sensor, a processor for detecting a first folding angle of the first hinge structure 525 of FIG. 5 and a second folding angle of the second hinge structure (eg, the second hinge structure 526 of FIG. 5 ) Example: processor 1320 of FIG. 13), and a memory (eg, memory 1330 of FIG. 13) operatively coupled to the processor (eg, processor 1320 of FIG. 13); When the memory (eg, the memory 1330 of FIG. 13 ) is executed, the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) is connected to the foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 501 of FIG. 5 ). ) a first angular range of the first folding angle corresponding to the operation mode, a second angular range of the second folding angle, and the first folding angle corresponding to a pre-load state for the operation mode set a second angular range and a fourth angular range of the second folding angle, and detect a change in the first folding angle or the second folding angle through the sensor, and the first folding angle and the second folding angle trigger data related to the operation mode when the angles respectively correspond to the third angle range and the fourth angle range, wherein the first folding angle and the second folding angle are each When the degree range and the second angle range are changed, instructions (intsructions) for displaying the execution screen of the operation mode on the flexible display using the data may be stored.

According to various embodiments, the plurality of modes include the first housing (eg, the first housing 511 of FIG. 5 ), the second housing (eg, the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ), and the third A first mode in which a housing (eg, the third housing 513 in FIG. 5 ) is folded parallel to each other, the first housing (eg, the first housing 511 in FIG. 5 ), and the second housing (eg, FIG. 5 ) a second mode in which the second housing 512) and the third housing (eg, the third housing 513 of FIG. 5) are partially folded, and the first housing (eg, the first housing 511 of FIG. 5) ), a third mode in which the second housing (eg, the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ) and the third housing (eg, the third housing 513 of FIG. 5 ) are unfolded in a planar shape. there is.

According to various embodiments, the first mode may operate as a first operating system, and the third mode may operate as a second operating system.

According to various embodiments, when the second mode is changed from the first mode to the second mode, an application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the first mode.

According to various embodiments, when the second mode is changed from the third mode to the second mode, an application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the third mode.

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may have various types of devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

It should be understood that the various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, “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 , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. that one (eg first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 1336 or external memory 1338) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 1301). may be implemented as software (eg, the program 1340) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 1320 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 1301 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

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

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims (20)

A foldable electronic device comprising:
a first housing; a second housing;
a hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing;
flexible display;
a sensor for detecting a folding angle of the hinge structure;
processor; and
a memory operatively coupled to the processor;
The memory, when executed, the processor
setting a first angular range of the folding angle corresponding to an operation mode of the foldable electronic device and a second angular range of the folding angle corresponding to a pre-load state for the operation mode,
Detecting a change in the folding angle through the sensor,
trigger data related to the operation mode when the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range;
and storing instructions for displaying an execution screen of the operation mode on the flexible display using the data when the folding angle corresponds to the first angle range. The method of claim 1, wherein the operation mode is
A first mode in which the first and second housings are folded in parallel, a second mode in which the first and second housings are partially folded, and a third mode in which the first and second housings are unfolded in a flat shape A foldable electronic device containing The method of claim 2, wherein the first mode is
operating as a first operating system,
The third mode is a foldable electronic device operating as a second operating system. The method of claim 2, wherein the second mode is
When changing from the first mode to the second mode, the foldable electronic device executes an application related to the data in the same operating system as the first mode. The method of claim 2, wherein the second mode is
When changing from the third mode to the second mode, the foldable electronic device executes an application related to the data in the same operating system as the third mode. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the instructions are executed by the processor.
The electronic device is configured to check whether the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range as the folding angle increases in the preload state for the first mode. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the instructions are executed by the processor.
The electronic device is configured to check whether the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range while decreasing in the preload state for the third mode. The method of claim 1, wherein the instructions are executed by the processor.
When the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range, the foldable electronic device searches for and connects a peripheral device associated with the operation mode. The method of claim 1, wherein the instructions are executed by the processor.
When the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range, trigger the data for at least one application executable in the operation mode. The method of claim 1, wherein the instructions are executed by the processor.
When the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range, the foldable electronic device is configured to connect to a network device associated with the operation mode. The method of claim 1, wherein the instructions are executed by the processor.
When the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range, the foldable electronic device loads the data for executing the operating system corresponding to the operation mode into the memory. The method of claim 1, wherein the operation mode is
Including a first mode and a second mode operating in the same operating system,
The instructions allow the processor to
When changing from the first mode to the second mode, the foldable electronic device executes a first application operating in the operating system in the preload state of the second mode. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the instructions are executed by the processor.
A foldable electronic device configured to operate the first application in a specified state based on at least one of an operation state of the first mode, a property of the first application, and user information. A foldable electronic device comprising:
a first housing; a second housing; a third housing;
a first hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing;
a second hinge structure disposed between the second housing and the third housing;
flexible display;
a sensor for sensing a first folding angle of the first hinge structure and a second folding angle of the second hinge structure;
processor; and
a memory operatively coupled to the processor;
The memory, when executed, the processor
The first angular range of the first folding angle corresponding to the operation mode of the foldable electronic device, the second angular range of the second folding angle corresponding to the operation mode of the foldable electronic device, and the pre-load state corresponding to the operation mode setting a second angular range of the first folding angle and a fourth angular range of the second folding angle,
Detecting a change in the first folding angle or the second folding angle through the sensor,
trigger data related to the operation mode when the first folding angle and the second folding angle correspond to the third angle range and the fourth angle range, respectively;
Instructions for displaying an execution screen of the operation mode on the flexible display using the data when the first folding angle and the second folding angle are respectively changed to the first angle range and the second angle range A foldable electronic device that stores (intsructions). 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the operation mode is
a first mode in which the first housing, the second housing and the third housing are folded in parallel to each other, a second mode in which the first housing, the second housing and the third housing are partially folded, and the first housing; and a third mode in which the second housing and the third housing are unfolded in a planar shape. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the first mode is
operating as a first operating system,
The third mode is a foldable electronic device operating as a second operating system. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the second mode is
When changing from the first mode to the second mode, the foldable electronic device executes an application related to the data in the same operating system as the first mode. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the second mode is
When changing from the third mode to the second mode, the foldable electronic device executes an application related to the data in the same operating system as the third mode. A method for executing an application performed in a foldable electronic device including a first housing and a second housing, the method comprising:
a first angular range of the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing corresponding to the operation mode of the foldable electronic device and a second angular range corresponding to a pre-load state for the operation mode; setting action;
detecting a change in the folding angle;
triggering data related to the operation mode when the folding angle corresponds to a second angle range; and
and displaying an execution screen of the operation mode on a flexible display of the foldable electronic device using the data when the folding angle corresponds to the first angle range. 20. The method of claim 19, wherein the operation mode is
Including a first mode and a second mode operating in the same operating system,
and executing a first application operating in the operating system in the preload state of the second mode when the first mode is changed to the second mode.

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