KR20220033247A - Foldable electronic device for displaying various types of content and operating method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and a method for displaying various types of content in an electronic device. The electronic device comprises: a hinge module; a first housing connected to the hinge module; a second housing connected to the hinge module so as to be foldable with respect to the first housing; a display; a plurality of cameras; and a processor operatively connected to the display and the plurality of cameras. The processor can acquire a first image via a first camera among the plurality of cameras, select a second camera different from the first camera among the plurality of cameras on the basis of information relating to an application program running in the processor and information relating to an external object included in the first image when the folding angle of the first housing and the second housing satisfies a designated range, display the first image, acquired via the first camera, in a first region of the display, and display a second image, acquired via the second camera, in a second region of the display. Other embodiments are also possible. The present invention enables a user of a foldable electronic device to easily recognize various types of content.

Description

FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING VARIOUS TYPES OF CONTENT AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus and method for displaying various types of content in a foldable electronic device.

Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer, and are being improved in order to strengthen design aspects and differentiate functional elements thereof. BACKGROUND ART Electronic devices are being transformed from a uniform shape of a rectangular shape to a variety of shapes. For example, the electronic device may have a deformable structure capable of adjusting the size of the display to satisfy portability and usability of the electronic device. An electronic device having a deformable structure may include a foldable electronic device in which at least two housings are folded or unfolded with respect to each other.

The foldable electronic device is configured to be in-folding, out-folding, in-/out-folding, sliding and/or rolling by rotating the first housing and the second housing with respect to each other through a hinge module. (rolling) may be operated.

In the foldable electronic device, since the first housing and the second housing are rotated through the hinge module, the structure of the display disposed to cross the first housing and the second housing may be modified in various forms. A user of the foldable electronic device may change a viewing direction of content displayed on the display according to various types of displays. Accordingly, the foldable electronic device requires a method for displaying content based on the shape of the display.

Various embodiments of the present invention disclose an apparatus and method for displaying content based on a display shape in a foldable electronic device.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device includes a hinge module and a first surface connected to the hinge module, a first surface, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first surface between the first surface and the second surface A first housing including a first side surrounding the space and a third surface connected to the hinge module so as to be foldable with respect to the first housing, and facing the same direction as the first surface in an unfolded state, the third surface a second housing including a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface and a second side surface surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface, and the third surface from at least a portion of the first surface a display disposed in at least a portion of , when a first image is acquired through a first camera among the plurality of cameras, and when the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing satisfy a specified range, information related to an application running in the processor and a first image A second camera different from the first camera is selected from among the plurality of cameras based on information related to an external object included in the first image, and a first image acquired through the first camera is displayed in a first area of the display may be displayed, and a second image acquired through the second camera may be displayed on a second area of the display.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method of operating an electronic device includes a first surface connected to a hinge module, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first space between the first surface and the second surface. is connected to the hinge module to be foldable with respect to the first housing and/or the first space of a first housing including a first side surrounding the disposed in the second space of a second housing including a third surface, a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface, and a second side surface surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface When the operation of acquiring the first image through the first camera among the plurality of cameras and the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing satisfy a specified range, information related to the application being executed in the processor and the first image An operation of selecting a second camera different from the first camera from among the plurality of cameras based on information related to an external object included in the first image and disposing the second camera from at least a part of the first surface to at least a part of the third surface Displaying a first image acquired through the first camera on a first area of a display to be used, and displaying a second image acquired through the second camera on a second area of the display there is.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, by displaying different types of content (eg, a preview image) in the first area and the second area of the display based on the shape of the display in the foldable electronic device, A user can easily recognize various types of content.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2 is a block diagram illustrating a program according to various embodiments.
3A is a front perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a flat state or unfolding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3B is a plan view illustrating a front side of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3C is a plan view illustrating a rear surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
3D is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a folding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
4 is a block diagram of an electronic device for displaying various types of content according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5 is a flowchart for outputting images acquired using a plurality of cameras in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting an image in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting an image in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6C is an example of a screen configuration related to switching of a divided shooting mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is another example of a screen configuration for outputting an image in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 is a flowchart for selectively driving an additional camera in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9 is a flowchart for outputting an image to which an image effect is applied in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
10A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting a person image according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
10B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting food images according to various embodiments of the present invention.
10C is an example of a screen configuration for outputting an image related to a moving subject according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
11 is a flowchart for outputting various types of content in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
12A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting content in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
12B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting content in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
13A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting moving picture content according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
13B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting broadcast content according to various embodiments of the present invention.
13C is another example of a screen configuration for outputting broadcast content according to various embodiments of the present invention.
13D is an example of a screen configuration for outputting content related to sports broadcasting according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100 , the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the sub-processor 123 , the sub-processor 123 uses less power than the main processor 121 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190 ). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more, but is not limited to the above example. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.

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 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a 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 an application 146 .

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

The sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 . The sound output module 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. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 . The display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 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 an embodiment, the sensor module 176 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 177 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ). According to an 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 an 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 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 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

The power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of 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, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a 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 192 uses subscriber information (eg, 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 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR). NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)). The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an 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 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). 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 selected from a plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, underside) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band), and It may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in a designated high frequency band. .

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 (eg, : 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 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself 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. 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 101 . The electronic device 101 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, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. 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.

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to a specific embodiment, but it should be understood to 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, or all possible combinations of, items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish an element from other elements in question, and may refer elements to other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said 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.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is, for example, used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. can be used 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 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) 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 called at least one command. 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 contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included in a computer program product and provided. 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: smartphones) and online. In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. . 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, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

2 is a block diagram 200 illustrating a program 140 in accordance with various embodiments. According to an embodiment, the program 140 executes an operating system 142 for controlling one or more resources of the electronic device 101 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 executable in the operating system 142 . may include Operating system 142 may include, for example, Android ^TM , iOS ^TM , Windows ^TM , Symbian ^TM , Tizen ^TM , or Bada ^TM . At least some of the programs 140 are, for example, preloaded into the electronic device 101 at the time of manufacture, or an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 or 104 ), or a server (eg, the electronic device 102 or 104 ) when used by a user ( 108)), or may be updated.

The operating system 142 may control management (eg, allocation or retrieval) of one or more system resources (eg, a process, memory, or power) of the electronic device 101 . The operating system 142 may additionally or alternatively include other hardware devices of the electronic device 101 , for example, the input module 150 , the sound output module 155 , the display module 160 , and the audio module 170 . , 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 It may include one or more driver programs for driving the antenna module 197 .

The middleware 144 may provide various functions to the application 146 so that functions or information provided from one or more resources of the electronic device 101 may be used by the application 146 . The middleware 144 includes, for example, an application manager 201 , a window manager 203 , a multimedia manager 205 , a resource manager 207 , a power manager 209 , a database manager 211 , and a package manager 213 . ), connectivity manager 215 , notification manager 217 , location manager 219 , graphics manager 221 , security manager 223 , call manager 225 , voice recognition manager 227 or camera manager ( 229) may be included.

The application manager 201 may manage the life cycle of the application 146 , for example. The window manager 203 may manage one or more GUI resources used in the screen, for example. The multimedia manager 205, for example, identifies one or more formats required for playback of media files, and encodes or decodes a corresponding media file among the media files using a codec suitable for the selected format. can be done The resource manager 207 may manage the space of the source code of the application 146 or the memory of the memory 130 , for example. The power manager 209 may, for example, manage the capacity, temperature, or power of the battery 189 , and determine or provide related information necessary for the operation of the electronic device 101 by using the corresponding information. . According to an embodiment, the power manager 209 may interwork with a basic input/output system (BIOS) (not shown) of the electronic device 101 .

The database manager 211 may create, retrieve, or change a database to be used by the application 146 , for example. The package manager 213 may manage installation or update of an application distributed in the form of a package file, for example. The connectivity manager 215 may manage, for example, a wireless connection or a direct connection between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device. The notification manager 217 may provide, for example, a function for notifying the user of the occurrence of a specified event (eg, an incoming call, a message, or an alarm). The location manager 219 may manage location information of the electronic device 101 , for example. The graphic manager 221 may manage, for example, one or more graphic effects to be provided to a user or a user interface related thereto.

Security manager 223 may provide, for example, system security or user authentication. The telephony manager 225 may manage, for example, a voice call function or a video call function provided by the electronic device 101 . The voice recognition manager 227, for example, transmits the user's voice data to the server 108, and based at least in part on the voice data, a command corresponding to a function to be performed in the electronic device 101; Alternatively, the converted text data may be received from the server 108 based at least in part on the voice data. The camera manager 220 may manage driving of the camera module 180 , for example. The camera manager 220 may manage an image acquired through the camera module 180 , for example. According to an embodiment, the middleware 244 may dynamically delete some existing components or add new components. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the middleware 144 may be included as a part of the operating system 142 or implemented as software separate from the operating system 142 .

Application 146 includes, for example, home 251 , dialer 253 , SMS/MMS 255 , instant message (IM) 257 , browser 259 , camera 261 , alarm 263 . , contacts 265, voice recognition 267, email 269, calendar 271, media player 273, album 275, watch 277, health 279 (such as exercise or blood sugar) measuring biometric information) or environment information 281 (eg, measuring atmospheric pressure, humidity, or temperature information). According to an embodiment, the application 146 may further include an information exchange application (not shown) capable of supporting information exchange between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device. The information exchange application may include, for example, a notification relay application configured to transmit specified information (eg, call, message, or alarm) to an external electronic device, or a device management application configured to manage the external electronic device. there is. The notification relay application, for example, transmits notification information corresponding to a specified event (eg, mail reception) generated in another application (eg, the email application 269 ) of the electronic device 101 to the external electronic device. can Additionally or alternatively, the notification relay application may receive notification information from the external electronic device and provide it to the user of the electronic device 101 .

The device management application is, for example, a power source (eg, turn-on or turn on) of an external electronic device that communicates with the electronic device 101 or some components thereof (eg, the display device 160 or the camera module 180 ). -off) or a function (eg, brightness, resolution, or focus of the display device 160 or the camera module 180 ) may be controlled. The device management application may additionally or alternatively support installation, deletion, or update of an application operating in an external electronic device.

3A is a front perspective view of an electronic device 300 illustrating a flat state or unfolding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3B is a plan view illustrating the front of the electronic device 300 in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3C is a plan view illustrating a rear surface of the electronic device 300 in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 3D is a perspective view of an electronic device 300 illustrating a folding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A to 3D may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , or may further include another embodiment of the electronic device.

3A to 3D , according to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 is rotatably coupled to face each other and to be folded based on a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 340 of FIG. 3B ). A pair of housings 310 and 320 (eg, a foldable housing) may be included. According to an embodiment, the hinge module 340 may be disposed in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction. According to an embodiment, two or more hinge modules 340 may be arranged to be folded in the same direction or in different directions. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a first display 370 (eg, a flexible display, a foldable display, or main display). According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis (axis A), and may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (axis A). there is. According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may be in an unfolding state or an unfolding state, a folding state, or an intermediate state of the electronic device 300 . (Intermediate state), the angle or distance between each other may be different depending on whether the state is present. For example, in the unfolded state of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 , the folding angle of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 is within a first reference range (eg, about 170 degrees to about 170 degrees). 180 degrees). For example, in the folded state of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 , the folding angle of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 is in the second reference range (eg, about 0 degrees to about 20 degrees). For example, the intermediate state between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 is an operating state corresponding to between the unfolded state and the folded state of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 , The first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may include an operation state in which the folding angle is included in the third reference range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees). For example, the electronic device 300 may maintain a state in which the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are unfolded at various angles through the hinge module 340 in an intermediate state.

According to various embodiments, the pair of housings 310 and 320 include a first housing 310 (eg, a first housing structure) coupled to the hinge module 340 and a second housing coupled to the hinge module 340 . 320 (eg, a second housing structure). According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first housing 310 has a first surface 311 facing a first direction (eg, a front direction) (z-axis direction) and a direction opposite to the first surface 311 . A second surface 312 facing a second direction (eg, a rear direction) (-z axis direction) may be included. According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the second housing 320 has a third surface 321 facing the first direction (z-axis direction) and a fourth surface 322 facing the second direction (-z-axis direction). ) may be included. For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 300 , the first surface 311 of the first housing 310 and the third surface 321 of the second housing 320 are substantially the same in the first direction z axial direction), and in a folded state, the first side 311 (or the second side 312) and the third side 321 (or the fourth side 322) face each other. (eg in-folding method). For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 300 , the second surface 312 of the first housing 310 and the fourth surface 322 of the second housing 320 are substantially the same in the second direction (−). z-axis direction), and in the folded state, the second side 312 (or the first side 311) and the fourth side 322 (or the third side 321) are operated to face in opposite directions to each other. can For example, in the folded state, the second surface 312 may face a first direction (z-axis direction), and the fourth surface 322 may face a second direction (-z-axis direction).

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 300 is in an unfolded state, the first surface 311 of the first housing 310 and the third surface 321 of the second housing 312 are substantially the same in the first direction (z-axis direction), and in a folded state, the first surface 311 and the third surface 321 may be operated to face opposite directions to each other (eg, an out-folding method). For example, in the folded state, the first surface 311 may face a first direction (z-axis direction), and the third surface 322 may face a second direction (−z-axis direction). For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 300 , the second surface 312 of the first housing 310 and the fourth surface 322 of the second housing 320 are substantially the same in the second direction (−). z-axis direction), and in a folded state, the second surface 312 and the fourth surface 322 may be operated in such a way that they face each other.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 310 is coupled to the first side frame 313 and the first side frame 313 that at least partially form the exterior of the electronic device 300 , and the electronic device 300 . and a first back cover 314 forming at least a portion of the second surface 312 of the . According to an embodiment, the first side frame 313 includes a first side surface 313a, a second side surface 313b extending from one end of the first side surface 313a, and the other end of the first side surface 313a. A third side surface 313c may be included. According to an embodiment, the first side frame 313 may be formed in a rectangular (eg, square or rectangular) shape through the first side surface 313a, the second side surface 313b, and the third side surface 313c. .

According to various embodiments, the second housing 320 is coupled to the second side frame 323 and the second side frame 323 that at least partially form the exterior of the electronic device 300 , and the electronic device 300 . and a second back cover 324 forming at least a portion of the fourth surface 322 of the . According to one embodiment, the second side frame 323 includes a fourth side surface 323a, a fifth side surface 323b extending from one end of the fourth side surface 323a, and the other end of the fourth side surface 323a. A sixth side surface 323c may be included. According to an embodiment, the second side frame 323 may be formed in a rectangular shape through the fourth side surface 323a, the fifth side surface 323b, and the sixth side surface 323c.

According to various embodiments, the pair of housings 310 and 320 is not limited to the illustrated shape and combination, and may be implemented by a combination and/or combination of other shapes or parts. For example, the first side frame 313 may be integrally formed with the first rear cover 314 , and the second side frame 323 may be integrally formed with the second rear cover 324 .

According to various embodiments, the second side 313b of the first side frame 313 and the fifth side 323b of the second side frame 323 may be connected to the electronic device 300 in the unfolded state. . According to an embodiment, in the electronic device 300 , in the unfolded state, the third side surface 313c of the first side frame 313 and the sixth side surface 323c of the second side frame 323 may be connected to each other. . According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the combined length of the second side surface 313b and the fifth side surface 323b of the electronic device 300 is that of the first side surface 313a and/or the fourth side surface 323a. It may be configured to be longer than the length. In addition, the combined length of the third side surface 313c and the sixth side surface 323c may be configured to be longer than the length of the first side surface 313a and/or the fourth side surface 323a.

According to various embodiments, the first side frame 313 and/or the second side frame 323 may be formed of a metal or may further include a polymer injected into the metal. According to one embodiment, the first side frame 313 and/or the second side frame 323 are at least electrically segmented through at least one segmented portion 3161 , 3162 and/or 3261 , 3262 formed of a polymer. It may include one conductive portion 316 and/or 326 . For example, the at least one conductive portion 316 and/or 326 may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit included in the electronic device 300 to be used as an antenna operating in at least one band (eg, a frequency band) specified. can

According to various embodiments, the first back cover 314 and/or the second back cover 324 may be, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer or metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS)). , or magnesium) may be formed by at least one or a combination of at least two.

According to various embodiments, the first display 370 is at least of the third side 321 of the second housing 320 across the hinge module 340 from the first side 311 of the first housing 310 . It may be arranged to extend to a part. According to an embodiment, the first display 370 includes a first area 330a substantially corresponding to the first surface 311 , a second area 330b corresponding to the second surface 321 , and a first area. A folding area 330c may be connected to the 330a and the second area 330b and correspond to the hinge module 340 . For example, when the electronic device 300 is in an unfolded state (eg, the state of FIG. 3A ), the first area 330a, the folding area 330c, and the second area 330b of the first display 370 are It forms the same plane and may be disposed to face the same direction. For example, when the electronic device 300 is in the folded state (eg, the state of FIG. 3D ), the first area 330a and the second area 330b of the first display 370 form the folding area 330c. Through this, a narrow angle (eg, in the range of about 0 to 10 degrees) is formed, and they may be disposed to face each other. For example, at least a portion of the folding area 330c may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined curvature. For example, when the electronic device 300 is in an intermediate state, the first region 330a and the second region 330b of the first display 370 may form an angle greater than that of the folded state and smaller than that of the unfolded state. In addition, the curvature of the folding region 330c may be smaller than that in the folded state. In one embodiment, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may form an angle that can be stopped at a specified folding angle between the folded state and the unfolded state through the hinge module 340 (free) stop function).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a first protective cover 315 (eg, a first protective frame or a first decorative member) coupled along an edge of the first housing 310 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a second protective cover 325 (eg, a second protective frame or a second decorative member) coupled along an edge of the second housing 320 . According to an embodiment, the first protective cover 315 and/or the second protective cover 325 may be formed of a metal or polymer material. According to an embodiment, the first protective cover 315 and/or the second protective cover 325 may be used as a decoration member. According to an embodiment, the first display 370 may be positioned such that an edge of the first area 330a is interposed between the first housing 310 and the first protective cover 315 . According to an embodiment, the first display 370 may be positioned such that an edge of the second region 330b is interposed between the second housing 320 and the second protective cover 325 . According to an embodiment, the first display 370 is positioned so that the edge of the first display 370 corresponding to the protective cap is protected through the protective cap 335 disposed in the region corresponding to the hinge module 340 . can be Accordingly, the edge of the first display 370 may be substantially protected from the outside. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 supports the hinge module 340 , and when the electronic device 300 is in a folded state, it is exposed to the outside, and when the electronic device 300 is in an unfolded state, the first space (eg, the first The inner space of the housing 310) and the second space (eg, the inner space of the second housing 320) may include a hinge housing 341 (eg, a hinge cover) that is disposed invisibly from the outside. .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a second display 331 (eg, a sub-display) disposed separately from the first display 370 . According to an embodiment, the second display 331 is disposed to be exposed at least partially of the second surface 312 of the first housing 310 , so that when in the folded state, the display of the first display 370 is displayed. Status information of the electronic device 300 that replaces the function may be displayed. According to an embodiment, the second display 331 may be arranged to be visible from the outside through the entire area or at least a partial area of the first rear cover 314 . In another embodiment, the second display 331 may be disposed on the fourth surface 322 of the second housing 320 . In this case, the second display 331 may be arranged to be visible from the outside through the entire area or at least a partial area of the second rear cover 324 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 includes an input device 303 (eg, a microphone), sound output devices 301 and 302 , a sensor module 304 , camera modules 305 , 308 , 309 , It may include at least one of a key input device 306 or a connector port 307 . In the illustrated embodiment, an input device 303 (eg, a microphone), sound output devices 301 , 302 , a sensor module 304 , camera modules 305 , 308 , 309 , a key input device 306 . Alternatively, the connector port 307 refers to a hole or a shape formed in the first housing 310 or the second housing 320 , but is disposed inside the electronic device 300 and operates through the hole or shape. It may be defined to include a component (eg, the input device 303 , the sound output devices 301 and 302 , the sensor module 304 , or the camera modules 305 , 308 , 309 ).

According to an embodiment, the camera modules 305 , 308 , 309 include a first camera device 305 disposed on a first surface 311 of a first housing 310 of the electronic device 300 , a first a second camera device 308 disposed on the second side 312 of the housing 310 , and/or a flash 309 . For example, the second camera device 308 may include a plurality of camera devices having different angles of view. As an example, the second camera device 308 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera, and a telephoto camera.

According to various embodiments, some of the camera modules 305 and 308 (eg, the first camera device 305 ) or the sensor module 304 may be disposed to be exposed through the flexible display 370 . For example, the first camera device 305 or the sensor module 304 may contact the external environment through an opening (eg, a through hole) at least partially formed in the flexible display 370 in the internal space of the electronic device 300 . It can be arranged so that In another embodiment, some sensor modules 304 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display 370 in the internal space of the electronic device 300 . For example, in this case, the opening of the area facing the sensor module of the flexible display 370 may not be necessary.

4 is a block diagram of an electronic device for displaying various types of content according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; According to an embodiment, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device. .

Referring to FIG. 4 , according to various embodiments, the electronic device 400 includes a processor 410 , a first camera 420 , a second camera 430 , a display module 440 , a sensor module 450 and/or It may include a memory 460 . According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may be substantially the same as the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or may be included in the processor 120 . The first camera 420 and/or the second camera 430 may be substantially the same as the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 , or may be included in the camera module 180 . The display module 440 may be substantially the same as the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , or may be included in the display module 160 . The sensor module 450 may be substantially the same as the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 , or may be included in the sensor module 176 . The memory 460 may be substantially the same as the memory 130 of FIG. 1 or may be included in the memory 130 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 410 may control the operatively connected first camera 420 , the second camera 430 , the display module 440 , the sensor module 450 and/or the memory 460 . can For example, the processor 310 may include an application processor (AP) or an image signal processor (ISP).

According to various embodiments, the processor 410 may activate the split mode based on the folding angle of the electronic device 400 . According to an embodiment, when the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ) is activated, the processor 410 performs a first operation based on sensor data acquired through the sensor module 450 . The folding angle of the housing (eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3A ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 320 of FIG. 3A ) may be detected. For example, when the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing are included in a specified angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees), the processor 410 may activate the split mode.

According to an embodiment, when the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ) is activated in the unfolded state, the processor 410 may check the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing. there is. For example, the display module 440 may display the first content in an active state. For example, the first content may include at least one of a preview image, video content, broadcast content, game content, image content, and sports content acquired through the first camera 420 .

For example, the processor 410 may determine that the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing are included in a designated angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees) in a state where the first content is displayed on the display module 440 . In this case, the operation mode of the electronic device 400 may be switched to the division mode.

As another example, the processor 410 includes the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing in a designated angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees) in a state where the first content is displayed on the display module 440 . In this case, the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ) may be controlled to display a graphic user interface (GUI) related to switching of the division mode. The processor 410 may switch the operation mode of the electronic device 400 to the split mode when an “accept” input is detected through the graphic user interface related to the change of the split mode displayed on the display module 440 . As an example, the graphic user interface related to switching of the division mode may be displayed to overlap at least a part of the first content.

As another example, the processor 410 sets the folding angle of the first housing and the second housing in a specified angular range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees) while the first content is displayed on the display module 440 . If included, you can check if transition to split mode is set. The processor 410 may switch the operation mode of the electronic device 400 to the split mode when the change to the split mode is set. For example, the setting to switch to the split mode may be set based on a user input while the first content is displayed on the display module 440 .

According to various embodiments, when the first camera 420 is switched to the split mode while the first camera 420 is activated, the processor 410 may determine whether to drive the second camera 430 . According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may include information related to an application running in the processor 410 , information related to an object included in an image acquired through the first camera 420 , and information related to an application being executed in the electronic device 400 . It may be determined whether the second camera 430 is driven based on at least one of the camera and the folding angle of the electronic device 400 . For example, when the processor 410 includes a plurality of second cameras 430, information related to an application running in the processor 410, information related to an object (eg, subject) included in the first image, The second camera 430 to be additionally driven may be selected based on at least one of a camera being driven by the electronic device 400 and a folding angle of the electronic device 400 . For example, the information related to the application may include at least one of the type of the application or the type of data related to the execution of the application. For example, the information related to the object may include at least one of a type of an object, a movement of the object, a location of the object, or a photographing time of the object. For example, when the first image includes a plurality of objects, the information related to the object may include information related to the object on which the focus of the first camera 420 is set.

According to an embodiment, when the processor 410 selects the second camera 430 to be additionally driven, the processor 410 displays the first camera 430 in the first area (eg, the first area 330a of FIG. 3B ) of the display module 440 . The first image (eg, a first preview image) acquired through the camera 420 is displayed, and the second image acquired through the second camera 430 is displayed in a second area (eg, the second region 330b of FIG. 3B ). The display module 440 may be controlled to display a second image (eg, a second preview image). In this case, the processor 410 may interwork or independently control the first camera 420 and the second camera 430 . For example, the processor 410 may determine the first camera 420 and the second camera 430's recording method (eg, moving image or still image), angle of view, shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, exposure, focus, and image. Effects and/or shooting timing can be controlled independently. As another example, the processor 410 may control the photographing points of the first camera 420 and the second camera 430 to be interlocked. For example, when detecting an input related to photographing in the first area and/or the second area, the processor 410 may control the first camera 420 and the second camera 430 to perform photographing. For example, the first area (eg, the first area 330a of FIG. 3B ) and the second area (eg, the second area 330b of FIG. 3B ) of the display module 440 are formed by a hinge module (eg, FIG. 3A ). of the hinge module 340). For example, when the second camera 430 is in an inactive state, it may be activated based on the control of the processor 410 .

According to an embodiment, when the processor 410 determines that the second camera 430 is not additionally driven, information related to an application running in the processor 410 and/or an object included in the first image (eg: The image effect to be used in the segmentation mode can be determined based on information related to the subject). For example, the processor 410 is configured to display a first image (eg, a first a preview image) and control the display module 440 to display a first image (eg, a first preview image) to which an image effect is applied in a second region (eg, the second region 330b of FIG. 3B ). can As another example, the processor 410 may generate a first image (eg, a first preview image) to which the first image effect is applied to the first region (eg, the first region 330a of FIG. 3B ) of the display module 440 . and a display module to display a first image (eg, a first preview image) to which a second image effect different from the first image effect is applied in a second region (eg, the second region 330b in FIG. 3B ). 440) can be controlled. For example, the image effect may include a method of displaying by changing at least one of color, brightness, transparency, shape, or size of an image displayed on the display module 440 . As another example, at least one image filter may be applied to an image displayed on the display module 440 for the image effect.

According to various embodiments, when the processor 410 is switched to the divided mode while the first content related to the application program executed by the processor 410 is displayed, the display module 440 is displayed in the first area (eg, in FIG. It may be divided into a first area 330a of 3b) and a second area (eg, a second area 330b of FIG. 3B). For example, the first area (eg, the first area 330a of FIG. 3B ) and the second area (eg, the second area 330b of FIG. 3B ) of the display module 440 are formed by a hinge module (eg, FIG. 3A ). of the hinge module 340). According to an embodiment, the processor 410 displays the first content in the first area (eg, the first area 330a of FIG. 3B ) of the display module 440 , and displays the first content in the second area (eg, the first area 330a of FIG. 3B ). The display module 440 may be controlled to display second content related to the first content in the second area 330b). According to an embodiment, the processor 410 displays the first content to which the first image effect is applied on the first area of the display module 440 (eg, the first area 330a of FIG. 3B ), and the second area The display module 440 may be controlled to display the first content to which the second image effect is applied (eg, the second area 330b of FIG. 3B ).

According to various embodiments, the first camera 420 may include a plurality of cameras included in the electronic device 400 (eg, the first camera of FIG. 3A (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ) and/or It may include any one camera among the at least one second camera device 308. According to various embodiments, the second camera 430 may include a plurality of cameras included in the electronic device 400 (eg, The first camera of FIG. 3A (eg, the first camera device 305 and/or the at least one second camera device 308 of FIG. 3A ) may include any one camera other than the first camera 420 . According to an embodiment, the first camera 420 includes a plurality of camera devices (eg, FIG. 3C ) disposed on the second side of the electronic device 400 (eg, the second side 312 of FIG. 3C ). may include a camera device having a first angle of view among the second camera devices 308 of FIG. . One camera 420 is a plurality of camera devices (eg, the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C ) disposed on the second side of the electronic device 400 (eg, the second side 312 of FIG. 3C ). It may include a camera device having a first angle of view among the first cameras 430. The second camera 430 is a first camera device disposed on the first surface of the electronic device 400 (eg, the first surface 311 of FIG. 3A ). (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ).

According to various embodiments, the first camera 420 and/or the second camera 430 may capture a still image and/or a moving image. As an example, the first camera 420 and/or the second camera 430 may include one or more lenses or image sensors.

According to various embodiments, the display module 440 may display information processed by the electronic device 400 . According to an embodiment, the display module 440 may display content related to an application program executed by the processor 410 . According to an embodiment, the display module 440 may display an image (eg, a preview image) acquired through the first camera 420 and/or the second camera 430 . According to an embodiment, the display module 440 may be divided into a first area and a second area based on a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 340 of FIG. 3B ). For example, the display module 440 may display the same content or different content in the first area and the second area. As an example, the display module 440 may include the first display 370 of FIG. 3A and/or the second display 331 of FIG. 3C .

According to various embodiments, the sensor module 450 may detect an operating state of the electronic device 300 or an external environmental state, and provide the sensed information to the processor 310 . According to an embodiment, the sensor module 450 includes a first sensor disposed in a first housing (eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3A ) of the electronic device 400 to detect a movement of the first housing; The second housing (eg, the second housing 320 of FIG. 3A ) may include at least one of a second sensor or a magnetic detection sensor (eg, hall IC) for detecting the movement of the second housing. For example, the processor 410 uses at least one of a first sensor, a second sensor, and a magnetic detection sensor included in the sensor module 450 in the first housing (eg, the first housing 310 in FIG. 3A ). and a folding angle of the second housing (eg, the second housing 320 of FIG. 3A ) may be detected. For example, the first sensor and/or the second sensor may include an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a six-axis sensor, a gyro sensor, and/or an acceleration sensor. For example, the magnetic sensor may be disposed in the first housing (or the second housing) to detect a magnetic force generated from a magnetic material disposed in the second housing (or the first housing).

According to various embodiments 0, the memory 460 includes at least one component of the electronic device 400 (eg, the processor 410 , the first camera 420 , the second camera 430 , and the display module 440 ). Alternatively, various data used by the sensor module 450 may be stored. For example, the data may include information related to a reference range and/or a specified range for classifying the operating state of the electronic device 400 . For another example, the data may include sensor data collected by the sensor module 450 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ) may include a hinge module (eg, the hinge module of FIG. 3A ). (340)), connected to the hinge module, a first surface, a second surface facing in the opposite direction to the first surface, and a first side surrounding the first space between the first surface and the second surface A first housing (eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3A ) including a first housing connected to the hinge module to be foldable with respect to the first housing, and facing the same direction as the first surface in an unfolded state A second housing including three surfaces, a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface, and a second side surface surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface (eg, the second housing in FIG. 3A ) housing 320); A display disposed from at least a portion of the first surface to at least a portion of the third surface (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the first display 370 of FIG. 3A , or the display module 440 of FIG. 4 ) , a plurality of cameras disposed in the first space and/or the second space (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 , the camera modules 305 , 308 , 309 of FIG. 3A , or the first of FIG. 4 ) camera 420 and/or second camera 430 ), and a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 , or processor 410 of FIG. 4 ) operatively connected to the display and the plurality of cameras. ), wherein the processor includes, when the folding angle of the first image and the second housing through a first camera among the plurality of cameras satisfies a specified range, information related to an application running in the processor and a first A second camera different from the first camera is selected from among the plurality of cameras based on information related to an external object included in the image, and a first image acquired through the first camera is displayed in a first area of the display. and a second image acquired through the second camera may be displayed on a second area of the display.

According to various embodiments, the first camera and the second camera may be disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the second surface or the fourth surface, and may support different angles of view.

According to various embodiments, the first camera is arranged to be visible from the outside through at least a part of the second surface or the fourth surface, and the second camera is the first surface or the third surface. It may be disposed at least in part.

According to various embodiments, the first area and the second area of the display may be divided based on the hinge module.

According to various embodiments, a photographing method, an angle of view, a shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, exposure, image effect, and/or a photographing time may be independently set for the first camera and the second camera.

According to various embodiments, when detecting a first input corresponding to the first area, the processor captures the first image through the first camera based on the first input, and the second area When a second input corresponding to is detected, the second image may be captured through the second camera based on the second input.

According to various embodiments, when detecting a third input corresponding to the first region and/or the second region, the processor captures the first image through a first camera based on the third input, , the second image may be captured through the second camera based on the third input.

According to various embodiments, the processor may select the second camera by additionally considering the first camera being driven and/or the folding angle of the first housing and the second housing among the plurality of cameras .

According to various embodiments, the display device further includes at least one sensor disposed in the first space and/or the second space, wherein the processor includes: the first sensor based on sensor data acquired through the at least one sensor A folding angle between the housing and the second housing may be identified.

According to various embodiments, the at least one sensor may include at least one of an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a magnetic detection sensor.

5 is a flowchart 500 for outputting images acquired using a plurality of cameras in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 5 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 . As an example, at least some components of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C and 7 . 6A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting an image in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 6B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting an image in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 6C is an example of a screen configuration related to switching of a divided shooting mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 7 is another example of a screen configuration for outputting an image in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5 , according to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the processor 410 of FIG. 4 ) performs a first camera (eg, the first camera of FIG. 4 ) in operation 501 . The first image (eg, the first preview image) obtained through 420) may be displayed on at least a partial area of the display module (eg, the display module 440 of FIG. 4 ). According to an embodiment, the processor 410 acquires the first camera 420 (eg, the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C ) when the electronic device 400 is in an unfolded state as shown in FIG. 6A . The display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ) may be controlled to display one first image 600 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) may determine whether to switch to the split mode in operation 503 . According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may determine whether the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in a specified angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees). For example, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in the designated angle range, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is switched to the split mode. For another example, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is not included in the designated angle range, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is not switched to the split mode. For example, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in the first reference range (eg, about 170 degrees to about 180 degrees), the processor 410 determines that the unfolded state of the electronic device 400 is maintained. can do. In this case, the display module 440 may control the display module 440 to maintain the display of the first image 600 acquired through the first camera 420 as shown in FIG. 6A . For example, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in the second reference range (eg, about 0 degrees to about 20 degrees), the processor 410 determines that the electronic device 400 is converted to the folded state. can judge In this case, the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ) may be deactivated.

According to an embodiment, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in a specified angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees), the processor 410 may check whether the transition to the split mode is set. . For example, when the change to the split mode is set, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is switched to the split mode. As another example, when the transition to the split mode is not set, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is maintained. In this case, the display module 440 may display the first image 600 acquired through the first camera 420 in an intermediate state. As an example, the setting to switch to the split mode may be set based on a user input detected while the first image is displayed on the display module 440 .

According to an embodiment, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in a designated angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees), the processor 410 may be configured to perform a switch related to the split mode as shown in FIG. 6C , as shown in FIG. 6C . The display module 440 may be controlled to display a graphic user interface (GUI) 630 . For example, when the processor 410 detects an “accept” input 632 through the graphic user interface 630 displayed on the display module 440, the processor 410 switches the operation mode of the electronic device 400 to the split mode. can be judged as As another example, when the processor 410 detects a “reject” input 634 through the graphic user interface 630 displayed on the display module 440, it is determined that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is maintained. can do. In this case, the display module 440 may display the first image 600 acquired through the first camera 420 in the intermediate state. As an example, the graphic user interface 630 related to switching of the division mode may be displayed to overlap at least a portion of the first image. According to an embodiment, the folding angle of the electronic device 400 may be detected based on sensor data collected through at least one of a first sensor, a second sensor, or a magnetic detection sensor of the sensor module 450 .

According to various embodiments, when it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) does not switch to the division mode (eg, 'No' in operation 503 ), images of various types are displayed based on the division mode. One embodiment for doing so may end.

According to various embodiments, when it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) switches to the divided mode (eg, 'Yes' in operation 503 ), in operation 505 , additionally driving based on the division mode A second camera (eg, the second camera 430 of FIG. 4 ) may be selected. According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may include information related to an application running in the processor 410 , information related to an object included in an image acquired through the first camera 420 , and information related to an application being executed in the electronic device 400 . The second camera 430 to be additionally driven may be selected based on at least one of a camera (eg, the first camera 420 ) and a folding angle of the electronic device 400 . For example, the processor 410 executes a camera application, and an image acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the second camera device 308 of the first angle of view of FIG. 3C (eg, a wide-angle camera)) When the object included in is a person or a landscape, the shooting direction is the same as that of the first camera 420 and the second camera 430 has a different angle of view (eg, the second camera device 308 of the second angle of view in FIG. 3C ) (Example: ultra wide-angle camera)). As another example, in the processor 410, an application related to taking a selfie is executed and included in the image acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C). When the object is a landscape, a second camera 430 (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ) having a photographing direction opposite to that of the first camera 420 may be selected. For example, the information related to the application may include at least one of the type of the application or the type of data related to the execution of the application. For example, the information related to the object may include at least one of a type of an object, a movement of the object, a location of the object, or a photographing time of the object.

According to various embodiments, in operation 507 , the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) performs a second image ( Example: a second preview image) may be acquired. For example, the processor 410 may process the first image acquired through the first camera 420 and the second image acquired through the second camera 430 in parallel.

According to various embodiments, in operation 509 , the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) displays a first camera (eg, FIG. 4 ) in a first area of the display module (eg, the display module 440 of FIG. 4 ). A first image (eg, a first preview image) acquired through the first camera 420 of A second image (eg, a second preview image) may be displayed. For example, the first image and the second image may include different angles of view, different photographing directions, different photographing methods (eg, moving images or still images), or different image effects. For example, the first area and the second area of the display module 440 may be divided based on a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 340 of FIG. 3A ) of the electronic device 400 .

According to an embodiment, when the processor 410 selects the second camera 430 having a different angle of view from the first camera 420 in operation 505 , as shown in FIG. 6B , the display module 440 (eg, FIG. 3A ) to control the display module 440 to display the first image 610 acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, a wide-angle camera) of the first angle of view on the first area of the first display 370 of the can The processor 410 displays the display module 440 in the second area of the display module 440 to display the second image 620 acquired through the second camera 430 (eg, ultra-wide-angle camera) of the second angle of view. can be controlled For example, the processor 410 draws information related to the first image 610 in at least a portion (eg, a first buffer) corresponding to the first area among the buffers of the display module 440 , and in the second area Information related to the second image 620 may be drawn on at least another corresponding portion (eg, the second buffer). In this case, the display module 440 may output information related to the image drawn in the buffer to the display panel corresponding to the first area and the second area.

According to an embodiment, when the second camera 430 in a photographing direction different from that of the first camera 420 is selected in operation 505 , the processor 410 , as shown in FIG. 7 , the display module 440 (eg, FIG. The first photographing direction (eg, the Z direction of FIG. 3A ) obtained through the second camera 430 (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ) in the first area of the first display 370 of 3A ) ) may control the display module 440 to display the first image 700 . The processor 410 is located in the second area of the display module 440 in the second photographing direction (eg, - in FIG. 3A ) obtained through the first camera 420 (eg, the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C ). The display module 440 may be controlled to display the second image 710 in the Z direction). For example, the processor 410 draws information related to the first image 700 in at least a portion (eg, a first buffer) corresponding to the first area among the buffers of the display module 440 , and in the second area Information related to the second image 710 may be drawn on at least another corresponding portion (eg, the second buffer). In this case, the display module 440 may output information related to the image drawn in the buffer to the display panel corresponding to the first area and the second area.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) drives the first camera 410 and the second camera 420 , the first camera 410 and the second camera 420 . can be controlled to be interlocked or independently controlled. According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may include the first camera 420 and the second camera 430's shooting method (eg, moving image or still image), angle of view, shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, exposure, and focus. , at least one of an image effect and/or a shooting time may be independently controlled. For example, when the processor 410 detects an input related to shooting through the first area in which the first image acquired through the first camera 420 is displayed, the processor 410 controls the first camera 420 to perform shooting. can do. In this case, the second area of the display module 440 may output a second image (eg, a second preview image) acquired through the second camera 430 . For example, the processor 410 may set the exposure, focus, and/or shutter speed of the first camera 420 independently of that of the second camera 430 . For example, the first camera 420 and the second camera 430 may focus on different objects.

According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may control the photographing points of the first camera 420 and the second camera 430 to be interlocked. For example, when the processor 410 detects an input related to photographing through the first area in which the first image acquired through the first camera 420 is displayed, the first camera 420 and the second camera 420 perform photographing. 2 The camera 430 can be controlled. For example, the electronic device 400 may acquire a plurality of images having different angles of view at the same time point. As another example, the electronic device 400 may acquire a plurality of images corresponding to different photographing directions at the same time point.

8 is a flowchart 800 for selectively driving an additional camera in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. According to an embodiment, the operations of FIG. 8 may be detailed operations of operations 505 and 507 of FIG. 5 . Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 8 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 .

Referring to FIG. 8 , according to various embodiments, when it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the processor 410 of FIG. 4 ) switches to the split mode (eg, operation 503 of FIG. 5 ) of 'Yes'), in operation 801 , a divided photographing method may be determined. According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may determine a divided photographing method based on information related to an application running in the processor 410 and information related to an object included in an image acquired through the first camera 420 . there is. As an example, the divided photographing method may be determined by at least one of the number of cameras used for image photographing, a photographing direction of the cameras, or an angle of view of the camera. For example, the processor 410 executes a camera application, and an image acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the second camera device 308 of the first angle of view of FIG. 3C (eg, a wide-angle camera)) When the object included in is a person or a landscape, the shooting direction is the same as that of the first camera 420 and the second camera 430 has a different angle of view (eg, the second camera device 308 of the second angle of view in FIG. 3C ) (Example: ultra wide-angle camera)). As another example, in the processor 410, an application related to taking a selfie is executed and included in the image acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C). When the object is a landscape, a second camera 430 (eg, the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C ) having a photographing direction opposite to that of the first camera 420 may be selected. That is, the processor 410 may additionally select the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C corresponding to taking a selfie. As another example, when the processor 410 executes a camera application and the object included in the image acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the second camera device 308 of FIG. 3C ) is food , it may be determined that various image effects are applied to the image acquired through the first camera 420 . As another example, the processor 410 executes an application related to taking a selfie, and includes it in an image acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ). When the object is a person, it may be determined that various image effects are applied to the image acquired through the first camera 420 .

According to various embodiments, in operation 803 , the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) adds additional information other than the active first camera (eg, the first camera 420 of FIG. 4 ) based on the divided photographing method. It may be determined whether to drive the camera (eg, the second camera 430 of FIG. 4 ). According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may determine whether the second camera 430 for additional driving is selected based on the divided photographing method.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) drives the additional camera (eg, 'Yes' in operation 803 ), in operation 805 , the second camera (eg, the second camera selected for additional driving) : A second image (eg, a second preview image) may be acquired through the second camera 430 of FIG. 4 . For example, the second camera 430 may be selected based on information related to an application running in the processor 410 and information related to an object included in an image acquired through the first camera 420 .

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) does not drive an additional camera (eg, 'No' in operation 803 ), in operation 807 , the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) operates in a split mode using a single camera. can According to an embodiment, the processor 410 applies at least one image effect to the first image acquired through the first camera 420 and displays it to be output to the first area and the second area of the display module 440 . The module 440 may be controlled. For example, the at least one image effect may be selected based on information related to an application running in the processor 410 and/or information related to an object included in an image acquired through the first camera 420 .

9 is a flowchart 900 for outputting an image to which an image effect is applied in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. According to an embodiment, the operations of FIG. 9 may be detailed operations of operation 807 of FIG. 8 . Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 9 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 . As an example, at least some components of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C. 10A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting a person image according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 10B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting food images according to various embodiments of the present invention. 10C is an example of a screen configuration for outputting an image related to a moving subject according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 9 , according to various embodiments, when the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the processor 410 of FIG. 4 ) does not drive an additional camera (eg, in operation 803 of FIG. 8 ) 'No'), in operation 901 , at least one image effect to be applied to the first image acquired through the first camera (eg, the first camera 420 of FIG. 4 ) may be identified. For example, in operation 801 of FIG. 8 , the image effect is selected based on information related to an application running in the processor 410 and/or information related to an object included in an image acquired through the first camera 420 . can be

According to various embodiments, in operation 903 , the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) applies an image effect to the first image acquired through the first camera (eg, the first camera 420 of FIG. 4 ). can be applied to create a second image.

According to various embodiments, in operation 905 , the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) displays a first camera (eg, FIG. 4 ) in a first area of the display module (eg, the display module 440 of FIG. 4 ). may display a first image (eg, a first preview image) acquired through the first camera 420 of . For example, the first area and the second area of the display module 440 may be divided based on a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 340 of FIG. 3A ) of the electronic device 400 .

According to an embodiment, when the first selfie filter (eg, mosaic filter) to be applied to the person image is selected, the processor 410 is configured to, as shown in FIG. 10A , the display module 440 (eg, the first display of FIG. 3A ) 370)), display to display the first image 1000 (eg, a first preview image) acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ) The module 440 may be controlled. The processor 410 may control the display module 440 to display the second image 1010 obtained by applying the first selfie filter to the first image 1000 in the second region of the display module 440 . .

According to an embodiment, when the second selfie filter (eg, lighting filter) to be applied to the food image is selected, the processor 410 is configured to, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display module 440 (eg, the first display ( 370)), display to display the first image 1020 (eg, a first preview image) acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ) The module 440 may be controlled. The processor 410 may control the display module 440 to display the second image 1030 obtained by applying the second selfie filter to the first image 1020 in the second area of the display module 440 . .

According to an embodiment, when an image effect (eg, blur image effect) to be applied to a moving subject is selected, the processor 410 performs the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ) as shown in FIG. 10C , as shown in FIG. 10C . )), the display module to display the first image 1040 (eg, a first preview image) acquired through the first camera 420 (eg, the first camera device 305 of FIG. 3A ) in the first area 440 can be controlled. The processor 410 displays the second image 1050 obtained by applying an image effect (eg, a blur image effect) to the first image 1040 in the second area of the display module 440 to display the display module 440 . can control

11 is a flowchart for outputting various types of content in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Operations in the following embodiments may be sequentially performed, but are not necessarily sequentially performed. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 11 may be the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 . As an example, at least some components of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B, 13C, and 13D. 12A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting content in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 12B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting content in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 13A is an example of a screen configuration for outputting moving picture content according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. 13B is an example of a screen configuration for outputting broadcast content according to various embodiments of the present invention. 13C is another example of a screen configuration for outputting broadcast content according to various embodiments of the present invention. 13D is an example of a screen configuration for outputting content related to sports broadcasting according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 11 , according to various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or the processor 410 of FIG. 4 ) displays first content on a display module (eg, the processor 410 of FIG. 4 ) in operation 1101 , according to various embodiments. It may be displayed on at least a partial area of the display module 440 . According to an embodiment, the processor 410 is configured to display the display module 440 (eg, the first display of FIG. 3A ) to display the first content 1200 when the electronic device 400 is in the unfolded state as shown in FIG. 12A . (370)) can be controlled. For example, the first content 1200 may include any one content selected based on a user input from among the content stored in the memory 460 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) may determine whether to switch to the split mode in operation 1103 . According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may acquire the folding angle of the electronic device 400 based on sensor data acquired through the sensor module 450 .

According to an embodiment, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in a specified angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees), the processor 410 sets the operation mode of the electronic device 400 to the split mode. can be considered to be converted to For example, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is not included in the designated angle range, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is not switched to the split mode. For example, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in the first reference range (eg, about 170 degrees to about 180 degrees), the processor 410 displays the first content 1200 as shown in FIG. 12A , as shown in FIG. 12A . The display module 440 may be controlled to maintain

According to an embodiment, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in a specified angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees), the processor 410 may check whether the transition to the split mode is set. . For example, when the change to the split mode is set, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is switched to the split mode. As another example, when the transition to the split mode is not set, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is maintained. In this case, the display module 440 may maintain the display of the first content 1200 in the intermediate state.

According to an embodiment, when the folding angle of the electronic device 400 is included in a specified angle range (eg, about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees), the processor 410 is configured to perform a graphical user interface (GUI) related to switching of the split mode. ) (eg, 630 of FIG. 6C ) may be controlled to display the display module 440 . For example, when detecting an "accept" input through the graphic user interface displayed on the display module 440, the processor 410 may determine that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is switched to the split mode. As another example, when the processor 410 detects a “reject” input 634 through the graphic user interface 630 displayed on the display module 440, it is determined that the operation mode of the electronic device 400 is maintained. can do. In this case, the display module 440 may maintain the display of the first content 1200 in the intermediate state.

According to various embodiments, when it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) does not switch to the division mode (eg, 'No' in operation 1103 ), various types of content are displayed based on the division mode. One embodiment for doing so may end.

According to various embodiments, when it is determined that the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) switches to the split mode (eg, 'Yes' in operation 1103 ), in operation 1105 , the display module (eg, in FIG. 4 ) At least one second content related to the first content displayed on the display module 440 may be checked.

For example, the second content may include at least one content related to the first content among a plurality of content stored in the memory 460 or an external device. As another example, the second content may include at least one content newly created based on the first content. For example, as shown in FIG. 13A , the second content may include an edit menu related to the moving picture content when the first content is moving picture content. As another example, as shown in FIG. 13B , when the first content is game-related content (eg, a map), the second content may include other game-related content (eg, game character information). As another example, when the first content is broadcast-related content (eg, real-time video), as shown in FIG. 13C , the second content may include other broadcasting-related content (eg, chatting information). As another example, as shown in FIG. 13D , the second content includes other content related to sports broadcasting (eg, a second camera image) when the first content is content related to a sports relay (eg, a first camera image). can do.

According to various embodiments, in operation 1107 , the electronic device (eg, the processor 120 or 410 ) displays the first content on the first area of the display module (eg, the display module 440 of FIG. 4 ) and displays the second content The second content may be displayed in the area. For example, the first area and the second area of the display module 440 may be divided based on a hinge module (eg, the hinge module 340 of FIG. 3A ) of the electronic device 400 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 410 displays the first content on the first area of the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ), and displays the second filter (eg, on the second area). : The display module 440 may be controlled to display the second content 1220 to which a filter (like a movie) is applied. For example, the second content 1220 may include content newly created by applying the second filter to the first content.

According to an embodiment, the processor 410 applies a first filter (eg, a cartoon filter) to the first area of the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ) as shown in FIG. 12B . The display module 440 may be controlled to display the third content 1210 and display the second content 1220 to which a second filter (eg, a filter such as a movie) is applied to the second region. For example, the third content 1210 may include content newly created by applying the first filter to the first content.

According to an embodiment, the processor 410 displays the video content 1300 on the first area of the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ), as shown in FIG. 13A , and the second The display module 440 may be controlled to display content 1302 (eg, an edit menu) related to editing of video content in the area.

According to an embodiment, the processor 410 displays the game-related first content 1310 (eg, in the first area of the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ), as shown in FIG. 13B ). : a game map) and may control the display module 440 to display second content 1312 (eg, game character information) related to a game in the second area.

According to an embodiment, the processor 410 may display broadcast content 1320 (eg, real-time broadcasting) in the first area of the display module 440 (eg, the first display 370 of FIG. 3A ), as shown in FIG. 13C . may be displayed, and the display module 440 may be controlled to display additional content 1322 related to broadcasting (eg, chatting information) in the second area.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410, as shown in FIG. 13D, displays the first content 1330 ( 1330 ) ( For example, the display module 440 may be controlled to display the shooting information of the first camera and display the second content 1332 (eg, the shooting information of the second camera) related to the sports broadcast in the second area.

According to various embodiments, a method of operating an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3A , or the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 ) may include a hinge module (eg, FIG. 3A ). It is connected to the hinge module 340 of the first surface, a second surface facing in the opposite direction to the first surface, and a first side surrounding the first space between the first surface and the second surface comprising a It is connected to the hinge module to be foldable with respect to the first space and/or the first housing of a first housing (eg, the first housing 310 of FIG. 3A ), and in an unfolded state, the first surface and A second housing (eg: A plurality of cameras (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 , the camera modules 305 , 308 , 309 of FIG. 3A , or FIG. 4 ) disposed in the second space of the second housing 320 of FIG. 3A ) of the first camera 420 and/or the second camera 430) of acquiring a first image through a first camera, when the folding angle of the first housing and the second housing meets a specified range , selecting a second camera different from the first camera from among the plurality of cameras based on information related to an application running in the processor and information related to an external object included in a first image; displaying a first image acquired through the first camera on a first area of a display disposed on at least a portion of the third surface from at least a part, and acquiring through the second camera on a second area of the display It may include an operation of displaying a second image.

According to various embodiments, the first image and the second image may be acquired by the first camera and the second camera having the same shooting direction and supporting different angles of view.

According to various embodiments, the first image and the second image may be acquired by the first camera and the second camera having different photographing directions.

According to various embodiments, the first area and the second area of the display may be divided based on the hinge module.

According to various embodiments, a photographing method, an angle of view, a shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, exposure, image effect, and/or a photographing time may be independently set for the first camera and the second camera.

According to various embodiments, when a first input corresponding to the first area is detected, an operation of capturing the first image through the first camera based on the first input or corresponding to the second area When a second input is sensed, the method may further include capturing the second image through the second camera based on the second input.

According to various embodiments, when a third input corresponding to the first area and/or the second area is sensed, the first image is captured through a first camera based on the third input, and the third The method may further include capturing the second image through the second camera based on an input.

According to various embodiments, the second camera may be selected by additionally considering the first camera being driven among the plurality of cameras and/or a folding angle between the first housing and the second housing.

According to various embodiments, the folding angle of the first housing and the second housing may be identified based on sensor data obtained through at least one sensor disposed in the first space and/or the second space. there is.

According to various embodiments, the at least one sensor may include at least one of an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a magnetic detection sensor.

The embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are merely provided for specific examples in order to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present invention and help the understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, and limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention It's not what you want to do. Therefore, in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it should be construed that all changes or modifications derived from the technical ideas of various embodiments of the present invention are included in the scope of various embodiments of the present invention.

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In an electronic device,
hinge module;
A first housing connected to the hinge module and including a first surface, a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and a first side surrounding a first space between the first surface and the second surface ;
It is connected to the hinge module so as to be foldable with respect to the first housing, and in an unfolded state, a third surface facing the same direction as the first surface, a fourth surface facing the opposite direction to the third surface, and the third surface a second housing including a second side surface surrounding a second space between the surface and the fourth surface;
a display disposed from at least a portion of the first surface to at least a portion of the third surface;
a plurality of cameras disposed in the first space and/or the second space; and
a processor operatively connected to the display and the plurality of cameras;
The processor is
Obtaining a first image through a first camera among the plurality of cameras,
When the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing satisfy a specified range, one of the plurality of cameras is based on information related to an application running in the processor and information related to an external object included in the first image. selecting a second camera different from the first camera;
displaying a first image acquired through the first camera on a first area of the display;
The electronic device displays a second image acquired through the second camera on a second area of the display.
The method of claim 1,
The first camera and the second camera are disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a part of the second surface or the fourth surface, and support different angles of view.
The method of claim 1,
The first camera is arranged to be visible from the outside through at least a part of the second surface or the fourth surface,
The second camera is disposed on at least a part of the first surface or the third surface.
The method of claim 1,
The first area and the second area of the display are divided based on the hinge module.
The method of claim 1,
In the first camera and the second camera, a photographing method, angle of view, shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, exposure, image effect, and/or photographing time are independently set.
6. The method of claim 5,
When the processor detects a first input corresponding to the first region, the processor captures the first image through the first camera based on the first input,
When detecting a second input corresponding to the second area, the electronic device captures the second image through the second camera based on the second input.
The method of claim 1,
When the processor detects a third input corresponding to the first region and/or the second region, the processor captures the first image through a first camera based on the third input, and receives the third input. based on the second image through the second camera.
The method of claim 1,
The processor is configured to select the second camera from among the plurality of cameras by additionally considering the driving first camera and/or folding angles of the first housing and the second housing.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising at least one sensor disposed in the first space and/or the second space,
The processor is configured to identify a folding angle of the first housing and the second housing based on sensor data acquired through the at least one sensor.
10. The method of claim 9,
The at least one sensor includes at least one of an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a magnetic detection sensor.
A method of operating an electronic device, comprising:
A first housing connected to the hinge module and including a first side, a second side facing in a direction opposite to the first side, and a first side surrounding a first space between the first side and the second side A third surface that is connected to the hinge module so as to be foldable with respect to the first space and/or the first housing, and faces the same direction as the first surface in an unfolded state, and faces the third surface in a direction opposite to the third surface a first through a first camera of a plurality of cameras disposed in the second space of a second housing comprising a fourth face and a second side surrounding the second space between the third face and the fourth face the act of acquiring an image;
When the folding angles of the first housing and the second housing satisfy a specified range, one of the plurality of cameras is based on information related to an application running in the processor and information related to an external object included in the first image. selecting a second camera different from the first camera;
displaying a first image acquired through the first camera on a first area of a display disposed on at least a portion of the third surface from at least a portion of the first surface; and
and displaying a second image acquired through the second camera on a second area of the display.
12. The method of claim 11,
The first image and the second image are obtained by the first camera and the second camera having the same shooting direction and supporting different angles of view.
12. The method of claim 11,
The first image and the second image are obtained by the first camera and the second camera having different shooting directions.
12. The method of claim 11,
The first area and the second area of the display are divided based on the hinge module.
12. The method of claim 11,
In the first camera and the second camera, a shooting method, angle of view, shutter speed, brightness, saturation, contrast, exposure, image effect, and/or shooting time are independently set.
16. The method of claim 15,
when detecting a first input corresponding to the first area, capturing the first image through the first camera based on the first input; or
When a second input corresponding to the second area is sensed, the method further comprising capturing the second image through the second camera based on the second input.
12. The method of claim 11,
When a third input corresponding to the first region and/or the second region is sensed, the first image is captured through a first camera based on the third input, and the third input is used based on the third input. 2 The method further comprising the operation of photographing the second image through a camera.
12. The method of claim 11,
The second camera is selected by additionally considering the first camera being driven among the plurality of cameras and/or a folding angle between the first housing and the second housing.
12. The method of claim 11,
The folding angles of the first housing and the second housing are identified based on sensor data obtained through at least one sensor disposed in the first space and/or the second space.
20. The method of claim 19,
The at least one sensor includes at least one of an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, and a magnetic detection sensor.

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