KR20220061787A - Electronic device including flexible display and method of operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device may include a battery, a flexible display, and a processor. The flexible display is provided to be rollable or slidable through a housing or a display support of the electronic device, and changed in size of a display region to be exposed to the outside through a rolling movement or a sliding movement. The processor is disposed inside the housing. The processor may be configured to display a first screen for a first function on a first region exposed to the outside of the flexible display, acquire device status information including information on a power status of the battery, when the flexible display is determined as being rolled or slid, determine a scheme of updating the first screen of rewinding schemes for a plurality of screen based on the device status information, and display a second screen corresponding to the first screen onto a second region exposed to the outside of the flexible display, through the rolling movement or the sliding movement, through the scheme of updating the first screen.

Description

Electronic device including flexible display and operating method thereof

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a flexible display and an operating method thereof.

Various services and additional functions provided through an electronic device, for example, a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, are gradually increasing. In order to increase the utility value of such electronic devices and satisfy the needs of various users, communication service providers or electronic device manufacturers are competitively developing electronic devices to provide various functions and differentiate them from other companies. Accordingly, various functions provided through the electronic device are also increasingly advanced.

As the demand for mobile communication increases and the degree of integration of electronic devices increases, portability of electronic devices such as smart phones may be improved, and convenience in using multimedia functions may be improved. When surfing the web or using a multimedia function, using an electronic device displaying a larger screen may provide convenience to the user. In order to output a larger screen, a larger display may be mounted on the electronic device, but there may be restrictions in extending the size of the display in consideration of the portability of the electronic device. For example, a display using an organic light emitting diode or the like can secure a portability of an electronic device while providing a larger screen. A display using an organic light emitting diode (or an electronic device having the same) can realize stable operation even when it is manufactured to be quite thin, and thus can be mounted in an electronic device in a foldable or bendable or rollable form. .

The electronic device may display various contents such as, for example, an execution screen of an application or an icon through the display. In an electronic device including a flexible display, for example, as a structure forming the electronic device is moved and the display area of the flexible display is changed to an open or closed state, the position or size of the displayed content may be changed.

In an electronic device including a flexible display, while a display area is changed (eg, expanded or reduced) by a rolling movement or a slide movement of the flexible display, the position or size of a previously displayed screen is changed in consideration of the changed display area. can The electronic device may update the screen when the location or size of the previously displayed screen is changed. In this case, the electronic device may consume a lot of power while performing a screen update. Even when the power stored in the battery is low, the electronic device may consume a lot of power due to a screen update when the flexible display slides.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device capable of displaying a screen indicating a state in which the screen of the flexible display is expanded or reduced by determining whether to perform a screen update based on a power state of a battery when the screen of the flexible display is expanded or reduced and an operating method thereof.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may be rollable or slidable through a battery, a housing, or a display support of the electronic device, and a size of a display area exposed to the outside may be changed by rolling or sliding. a display and a processor disposed in the housing, wherein the processor displays a first screen for the first function in a first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display, and moves or slides the flexible display When movement is confirmed, device status information including information on the power status of the battery is obtained, and a first screen updating method among a plurality of screen redrawing methods is determined based on the device status information, and the While the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring, based on the first screen update method, a second area corresponding to the first screen is displayed in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by the rolling movement or the slide movement It can be set to display the screen.

An electronic device including a flexible display that is rollable or slidable through the housing or display support of the electronic device according to various embodiments, and that the size of the display area exposed to the outside varies by rolling or sliding movement In the operating method, when the operation of displaying the first screen for the first function on the first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display, the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display is confirmed, the battery of the electronic device obtaining device state information including information indicating a power state, determining a first screen updating method from among a plurality of screen redrawing methods based on the device state information, and the rolling movement or the slide Displaying a second screen corresponding to the first screen in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by the rolling movement or the sliding movement based on the first screen update method while movement is occurring It can include actions.

The computer-readable nonvolatile recording medium according to various embodiments may include a first nonvolatile recording medium exposed to the outside of a flexible display included in the electronic device when the nonvolatile recording medium is executed by a processor of the electronic device A first screen is displayed on the area, and when rolling or sliding of the flexible display is confirmed, device status information including information indicating a power state of a battery of the electronic device is obtained, and based on the device status information A first screen update method is determined among a plurality of screen redrawing methods, and while the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs, the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs based on the first screen update method Storing instructions for displaying a second screen corresponding to the first screen in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by expanding or reducing the flexible display by the rolling movement or the sliding movement, , that the flexible display is rollable or slidable through the housing of the electronic device or the support part of the flexible display, and that the size of the display area exposed to the outside is changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement can be characterized.

An electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure determines whether or not to perform a screen update and/or a screen update method based on the power state of a battery when the screen of the flexible display is expanded or reduced so that the screen of the flexible display is displayed. A screen indicating the expanded or collapsed state can be displayed.

1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which a portion of a flexible display is accommodated in a second structure.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which most of the flexible display is exposed to the outside of a second structure.
3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
4 is a bottom view illustrating a state in which a flexible display of an electronic device is mounted according to various embodiments disclosed herein.
5 is a diagram illustrating a method of displaying a screen by an electronic device as a flexible display included in an electronic device expands or contracts by a rolling movement or a sliding movement, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by rolling or sliding of the flexible display based on a power state of a battery, according to various embodiments; am.
7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display based on a power state of a battery, according to various embodiments; am.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display based on a user's setting, according to various embodiments. .
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining a method of displaying a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display by an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
12 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, based on the power state of a battery, performing an update of a first screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display while performing a second screen update; It is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a screen.
13 is an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present invention, based on the power state of the battery, processing without performing the update of the first screen in the area expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display It is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the displayed second screen.
14 is a view for explaining a method of displaying a screen in an area expanded or reduced by rolling or sliding of the flexible display based on a power state of a battery by an electronic device including a flexible display, according to various embodiments; am.
15 is a view for explaining a method of displaying a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display by an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
16 is a view for explaining a method of setting a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a slide movement of the flexible display by an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
17 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

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

The various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, 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 the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. that one (eg first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

Various embodiments of this document are software (eg, program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory or external memory) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device) can be implemented as For example, a processor (eg, processor) of a device (eg, an electronic device) may call at least one of one or more instructions 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 is different from the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. 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 and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a 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. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device 100 (eg, the electronic device 1701 of FIG. 17 ) according to various embodiments disclosed herein, and is a portion of the flexible display 103 (eg, a second area A2). ) is a view showing a state accommodated in the second structure (102). FIG. 2 is a view showing the electronic device 100 according to various embodiments disclosed in this document, in which most of the flexible display 103 is exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 .

The state shown in FIG. 1 may be defined as that the first structure 101 is closed with respect to the second structure 102 , and the state shown in FIG. 2 is the first structure 101 with respect to the second structure 102 . Structure 101 may be defined as open. According to an embodiment, the “closed state” or “open state” may be defined as a state in which the electronic device is closed or opened. The electronic device 100 may include a first structure 101 and a second structure 102 movably disposed in the first structure 101 . In some embodiments, in the electronic device 100 , the first structure 101 may be understood as a structure in which a rolling movement or a sliding movement is possible on the second structure 102 . According to one embodiment, between the closed state and the open state, the first structure 101 can reciprocate in the direction shown with respect to the second structure 102, for example, in the direction indicated by the arrow ①. can be arranged.

According to various embodiments, the first structure 101 may include a first plate 111a (eg, a slide plate), the first surface F1 formed including at least a portion of the first plate 111a; 3) and a second surface F2 facing in a direction opposite to the first surface F1 may be included. According to an embodiment, the second structure 102 includes a second plate 121a (refer to FIG. 3 ) (eg, a rear case), a first sidewall 123a extending from the second plate 121a, and a first sidewall ( 123a) and a second sidewall 123b extending from the second plate 121a, and a third sidewall 123c extending from the first sidewall 123a and the second plate 121a and parallel to the second sidewall 123b. ), and/or a rear plate 121b (eg, a rear window). In some embodiments, the second sidewall 123b and the third sidewall 123c may be formed perpendicular to the first sidewall 123a. According to one embodiment, the second plate 121a , the first sidewall 123a , the second sidewall 123b , and the third sidewall 123c are configured to receive (or surround) at least a portion of the first structure 101 . ) one side (eg, a front face) may be formed to be open. For example, the first structure 101 is coupled to the second structure 102 in a state where it is at least partially wrapped, and the first surface F1 or the second surface F2 and the first surface F1 or F2 while being guided by the second structure 102 . In a parallel direction, for example, in the direction of the arrow ①, the rolling movement or the sliding movement may be performed.

According to various embodiments, the second sidewall 123b or the third sidewall 123c may be omitted. According to one embodiment, the second plate 121a, the first sidewall 123a, the second sidewall 123b, and/or the third sidewall 123c may be formed as separate structures and combined or assembled. The rear plate 121b may be coupled to surround at least a portion of the second plate 121a. In some embodiments, the rear plate 121b may be formed substantially integrally with the second plate 121a. According to an embodiment, the second plate 121a or the rear plate 121b may cover at least a portion of the flexible display 103 . For example, the flexible display 103 may be at least partially accommodated inside the second structure 102 , and the second plate 121a or the rear plate 121b may be accommodated inside the second structure 102 . A portion of the display 103 (eg, the second area A2 ) may be covered.

According to various embodiments, the first structure 101 may move the second structure 102 in a first direction (eg, direction ①) parallel to the second plate 121a (eg, the rear case) and the second sidewall 123b. . It can be moved to lie at a greater second distance. In some embodiments, in the closed state, the first structure 101 may be positioned to surround a portion of the first sidewall 123a.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a display 103 , a key input device 141 , a connector hole 143 , audio modules 145a , 145b , 147a , 147b , or a camera module 149 . can Although not shown, the electronic device 100 may further include an indicator (eg, an LED device) or various sensor modules.

According to various embodiments, the display 103 may include a first area A1 and a second area A2 . In one embodiment, the first area A1 may extend substantially across at least a portion of the first surface F1 to be disposed on the first surface F1 . The second area A2 extends from the first area A1 and is inserted or accommodated into the interior of the second structure 102 (eg, a housing) according to the rolling movement or sliding movement of the first structure 101 , It may be exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 . As will be described later, the second area A2 is substantially moved while being guided by a roller 151 (refer to FIG. 3 ) mounted on the second structure 102 to be accommodated inside the second structure 102 or exposed to the outside. can be For example, a portion of the second area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the roller 151 while the first structure 101 rolls or slides.

According to various embodiments, when viewed from the top of the first plate 111a (eg, a slide plate), when the first structure 101 moves from the closed state to the open state, the second area A2 gradually becomes the second region A2. 2 While being exposed to the outside of the structure 102 , a substantially flat surface may be formed together with the first area A1 . The display 103 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type stylus pen. In one embodiment, the second area A2 may be at least partially accommodated in the interior of the second structure 102 , and a portion of the second area A2 may be in a state (eg, a closed state) shown in FIG. 1 . can be exposed to the outside. In some embodiments, irrespective of the closed state or the open state, a portion of the exposed second area A2 may be located on the roller 151 , and at a position corresponding to the roller 151 , the second area A2 ) can maintain a curved shape.

The key input device 141 may be disposed on the second sidewall 123b or the third sidewall 123c of the second structure 102 . In consideration of the external appearance or usage state, the illustrated key input device 141 may be omitted or the electronic device 100 may be manufactured to include additional key input device(s). In some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 141 may be located in one area of the first structure 101 .

According to various embodiments, the connector hole 143 may be omitted, and may accommodate a connector (eg, a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. Although not shown, the electronic device 100 may include a plurality of connector holes 143 , and some of the plurality of connector holes 143 may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. . In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 143 is disposed on the third side wall 123c, but it should be noted that the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a connector hole 143 or an additional connector hole not shown may be disposed in the first sidewall 123a or the second sidewall 123b.

According to various embodiments, the audio modules 145a, 145b, 147a, and 147b may include speaker holes 145a and 145b or microphone holes 147a and 147b. One of the speaker holes 145a and 145b may be provided as a receiver hole for a voice call, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. In the microphone holes 147a and 147b, a microphone for acquiring an external sound may be disposed therein, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of the sound. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 145a and 145b and the microphone holes 147a and 147b may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker holes 145a and 145b. (eg, a piezo speaker) One embodiment According to , the speaker hole indicated by the reference number "145b" is disposed in the first structure 101 and can be used as a receiver hole for a voice call, and the speaker hole indicated by the reference number "145a" (eg, an external speaker hole) , or the microphone holes 147a and 147b may be disposed in the second structure 102 (eg, one of the side surfaces 123a, 123b, and 123c).

The camera module 149 is provided in the second structure 102 and may photograph a subject in a direction opposite to the first area A1 of the display 103 . The electronic device 100 may include a plurality of camera modules 149 . For example, the electronic device 100 may include a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a close-up camera, and according to an embodiment, may measure a distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and/or an infrared receiver. The camera module 149 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. Although not shown, the electronic device 100 may further include a camera module (eg, a front camera) for photographing a subject in the same direction as the first area A1 of the display 103 . For example, the front camera may be disposed around the first area A1 or in an area overlapping the display 103 , and when disposed in an area overlapping the display 103 , transmits the display 103 to You can take a picture of a subject.

According to various embodiments, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 100 may be disposed on the first structure 101 or the second structure 102 , and includes a light emitting diode to provide state information of the electronic device 100 . can be provided as a visual signal. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device 100 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 100 or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (eg, an iris/face recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In another embodiment, a sensor module, eg, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor It may include one more.

3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments disclosed herein. 4 is a bottom view illustrating a state in which the flexible display 103 of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 100 of FIGS. 1 to 3 ) according to various embodiments disclosed herein is mounted.

3 and 4 , the electronic device 100 includes a first structure 101 , a second structure 102 (eg, a housing), a display 103 (eg, a flexible display), and a guide member (eg: a housing). roller 151 ), an articulated hinge structure 113 , and/or at least one antenna structure 161 . A portion of the display 103 (eg, the second area A2 ) may be accommodated in the second structure 102 while being guided by the roller 151 .

According to various embodiments, the first structure 101 includes a first plate 111a (eg, a slide plate), a first bracket 111b and/or a second bracket 111c mounted on the first plate 111a. may include The first structure 101, for example, the first plate 111a, the first bracket 111b, and/or the second bracket 111c may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. there is. The first plate 111a is mounted on the second structure 102 (eg, a housing) and can reciprocate linearly in one direction (eg, the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 1 ) while being guided by the second structure 102 . . In one embodiment, the first bracket 111b may be coupled to the first plate 111a to form the first surface F1 of the first structure 101 together with the first plate 111a. The first area A1 of the display 103 may be substantially mounted on the first surface F1 to maintain a flat panel shape. The second bracket 111c may be coupled to the first plate 111a to form the second surface F2 of the first structure 101 together with the first plate 111a. According to one embodiment, the first bracket 111b and/or the second bracket 111c may be integrally formed with the first plate 111a. This may be appropriately designed in consideration of the assembly structure or manufacturing process of the manufactured product. The first structure 101 or the first plate 111a may be coupled to the second structure 102 to roll or slide with respect to the second structure 102 .

According to various embodiments, the multi-joint hinge structure 113 may include a plurality of rods extending in a straight line and disposed parallel to the rotation axis R of the roller 151, and the plurality of rods may include a rotation axis ( In a direction perpendicular to R), for example, the first structure 101 may be arranged along a rolling movement or a sliding movement direction. In one embodiment, the articulated hinge structure 113 is connected to one end of the first structure 101 to move relative to the second structure 102 according to the rolling movement or sliding movement of the first structure 101 . can For example, in a closed state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 1 ), the articulated hinge structure 113 may be substantially accommodated inside the second structure 102 , and in an open state (eg, illustrated in FIG. 2 ). state) may be extracted to the outside of the second structure 102 (may be extracted). In some embodiments, even in a closed state, a portion of the articulated hinge structure 113 may not be accommodated inside the second structure 102 . For example, even in a closed state, a portion of the articulated hinge structure 113 may be positioned to correspond to the roller 151 outside the second structure 102 .

According to various embodiments, the rods of the multi-joint hinge structure 113 may rotate around other adjacent rods while maintaining a parallel state with the other adjacent rods. Accordingly, according to the rolling movement or sliding movement of the first structure 101 , the multi-joint hinge structure 113 forms a curved surface at a portion facing the roller 151 , and a flat surface at a portion not facing the roller 151 . can form. In one embodiment, the second area A2 of the display 103 is mounted or supported on the articulated hinge structure 113 , and in an open state (eg, the state shown in FIG. 2 ), the second area A2 and the first area A1 Together, they may be exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 . In a state in which the second area A2 is exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 , the multi-joint hinge structure 113 may substantially support or maintain the second area A2 in a flat state by forming a flat surface. .

According to various embodiments, the second structure 102 (eg, housing) may include a second plate 121a (eg, a rear case), a printed circuit board (not shown), a rear plate 121b, and a third plate 121c. ) (eg, a front case) and a support member 121d. The second plate 121a, for example, the rear case may be disposed in a direction opposite to the first surface F1 of the first plate 111a, and may be substantially disposed in the second structure 102 or the electronic device ( 100) can be provided. In one embodiment, the second structure 102 is formed to be substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 123a while extending from the first sidewall 123a and the second plate 121a extending from the second plate 121a. The second sidewall 123b and the third sidewall 123c extending from the second plate 121a and being substantially perpendicular to the first sidewall 123a and parallel to the second sidewall 123b may be included. In the illustrated embodiment, the structure in which the second sidewall 123b and the third sidewall 123c are manufactured as separate parts from the second plate 121a and mounted or assembled to the second plate 121a is exemplified. 2 It may be formed integrally with the plate (121a).

According to various embodiments, the rear plate 121b may be coupled to the outer surface of the second plate 121a, and may be manufactured integrally with the second plate 121a according to embodiments. In one embodiment, the second plate 121a may be made of a metal or polymer material, and the rear plate 121b is made of a material such as metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic to decorate the exterior of the electronic device 100 . effect can be provided. According to an embodiment, the second plate 121a and/or the rear plate 121b may be made of a material that transmits light at least partially (eg, the auxiliary display area A3). In an embodiment, in a state in which a portion of the display 103 (eg, the second area A2 ) is accommodated inside the second structure 102 , at least a portion of the second area A2 is the auxiliary display area A3 . ) can be positioned corresponding to For example, in the state accommodated inside the second structure 102 , the display 103 may output a screen using at least a portion of the second area A2 , and the user may select the auxiliary display area A3 . You can recognize the screen output through the

According to various embodiments, the third plate 121c is made of a metal or a polymer material, and the second plate 121a (eg, a rear case), the first sidewall 123a, the second sidewall 123b, and/or It may be combined with the third sidewall 123c to form an inner space of the second structure 102 . According to an embodiment, the third plate 121c may be referred to as a “front case”, and the first structure 101 , for example, the first plate 111a may substantially face the third plate 121c. You can roll or slide in the state. In some embodiments, the first sidewall 123a includes a first sidewall portion 123a-1 extending from the second plate 121a, and a second sidewall portion 123a- formed on one edge of the third plate 121c. 2) can be formed in combination. In another embodiment, the first sidewall part 123a-1 may be coupled to surround one edge of the third plate 121c, for example, the second sidewall part 123a-2, and in this case, the first sidewall part (123a-1) itself may form the first sidewall 123a.

According to various embodiments, the support member 121d may be disposed in the space between the second plate 121a and the third plate 121c, and may have a flat plate shape made of a metal or polymer material. The support member 121d may provide an electromagnetic shielding structure in the inner space of the second structure 102 or may improve mechanical rigidity of the second structure 102 . In one embodiment, when accommodated in the interior of the second structure 102 , the articulated hinge structure 113 and/or a partial area (eg, the second area A2 ) of the display 103 is formed by the second plate ( It may be located in a space between 121a) and the support member 121d.

According to various embodiments, a printed circuit board (not shown) may be disposed in a space between the third plate 121c and the support member 121d. For example, the printed circuit board may be accommodated in a space separated by the support member 121d from a space in which a partial region of the articulated hinge structure 113 and/or the display 103 is accommodated inside the second structure 102 . can The printed circuit board may be equipped with a processor, memory, and/or interface. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

Memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. The interface may, for example, electrically or physically connect the electronic device 100 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector.

According to various embodiments, the display 103 is a flexible display based on an organic light emitting diode, and may be at least partially deformed into a curved shape while being generally maintained in a flat shape. In an embodiment, the first area A1 of the display 103 may be mounted or attached to the first surface F1 of the first structure 101 to maintain a substantially flat plate shape. The second area A2 may extend from the first area A1 and may be supported or attached to the multi-joint hinge structure 113 . For example, the second region A2 may extend along the rolling or sliding direction of the first structure 101 and be accommodated in the second structure 102 together with the articulated hinge structure 113 , According to the deformation of the multi-joint hinge structure 113 , it may be deformed to at least partially form a curved shape.

According to various embodiments, as the first structure 101 rolls or slides on the second structure 102 , the area of the display 103 exposed to the outside may vary. The electronic device 100 (eg, a processor) may change an area of the display 103 that is activated based on an area of the display 103 exposed to the outside. For example, in the open state or in a position intermediate between the closed state and the open state, the electronic device 100 may activate an externally exposed area of the second structure 102 among the total area of the display 103 . In the closed state, the electronic device 100 may activate the first area A1 of the display 103 and deactivate the second area A2 of the display 103 . In the closed state, if there is no user input for a predetermined period of time (eg, 30 seconds or 2 minutes), the electronic device 100 may inactivate the entire area of the display 103 . In some embodiments, in a state in which the entire area of the display 103 is inactivated, the electronic device 100 may display Visual information may be provided through the auxiliary display area A3 by activating some areas.

According to various embodiments, in an open state (eg, the state illustrated in FIG. 2 ), substantially the entire area (eg, the first area A1 and the second area A2 ) of the display 103 is exposed to the outside. , and the first area A1 and the second area A2 may be disposed to form a plane. In one embodiment, even in an open state, a portion (eg, one end) of the second area A2 may be positioned to correspond to the roller 151 , and may be positioned on the roller 151 in the second area A2 . The corresponding portion may be maintained in a curved shape. For example, in various embodiments disclosed in this document, even if it is stated that "in the open state, the second area A2 is disposed to form a plane", a part of the second area A2 may be maintained in a curved shape, Similarly, although it is stated that "in the closed state, the articulated hinge structure 113 and/or the second region A2 is accommodated inside the second structure 102 ," the articulated hinge structure 113 is and/or a portion of the second area A2 may be located outside the second structure 102 .

According to various embodiments, the guide member, for example, the roller 151 is positioned adjacent to one edge of the second structure 102 (eg, the second plate 121a) to the second structure 102 . It can be mounted rotatably. For example, the roller 151 may be disposed adjacent to an edge of the second plate 121a parallel to the first sidewall 123a (eg, a portion indicated by reference number 'IE'). Although reference numbers are not given in the drawings, another sidewall may extend from the edge of the second plate 121a adjacent to the roller 151, and the sidewall adjacent to the roller 151 may be formed from the first sidewall 123a and may be substantially parallel. In one embodiment, the sidewall of the second structure 102 adjacent to the roller 151 may be made of a material that transmits light, and a portion of the second area A2 is accommodated in the second structure 102 . It is possible to provide visual information through a portion of the second structure 102 .

According to various embodiments, one end of the roller 151 may be rotatably coupled to the second sidewall 123b, and the other end may be rotatably coupled to the third sidewall 123c. For example, the roller 151 is mounted on the second structure 102 , and a rotational axis perpendicular to the rolling or sliding direction of the first structure 101 (eg, the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 ). It can rotate around (R). The rotation axis R is disposed substantially parallel to the first sidewall 123a and may be located far from the first sidewall 123a, for example, at one edge of the second plate 121a. In one embodiment, the gap formed between the outer circumferential surface of the roller 151 and the inner surface of the edge of the second plate 121a is the multi-joint hinge structure 113 or the display 103 entering the interior of the second structure 102 . entrance can be formed.

According to various embodiments, when the display 103 is deformed into a curved shape, the roller 151 maintains a radius of curvature of the display 103 to a certain degree, thereby suppressing excessive deformation of the display 103 . The term “excessive deformation” may mean being deformed to have an excessively small radius of curvature to the extent that pixels or signal wires included in the display 103 are damaged. For example, the display 103 may be moved or deformed while being guided by the roller 151 , and may be protected from damage due to excessive deformation. In some embodiments, the roller 151 may rotate while the articulated hinge structure 113 or the display 103 is inserted into or taken out of the second structure 102 . For example, by suppressing or preventing friction between the articulated hinge structure 113 (or the display 103) and the second structure 102, the articulated hinge structure 113 (or the display 103) is formed with the second structure ( 102), the insertion / extraction operation can be performed smoothly.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include a guide rail 155(s) and/or an actuating member 157(s). The guide rails 155(s) are mounted on the second structure 102 , for example, the third plate 121c to roll the first structure 101 (eg, the first plate 111a or the slide plate). It can guide movement or slide movement. The driving member 157(s) may include a spring or a spring module that provides an elastic force in a direction to move both ends thereof away from each other, and one end of the driving member 157(s) is connected to the second structure 102 . may be rotatably supported on the , and the other end may be rotatably supported on the first structure 101 .

According to various embodiments, when the first structure 101 rolls or slides, both ends of the driving member 157(s) are located closest to each other at any point between the closed state and the open state (hereinafter, ' nearest ') can be done. For example, in the section between closest point and the closed state, the drive member 157(s) provides an elastic force to the first structure 101 in a direction to move toward the closed state, and drives in the section between closest point and the open state. The member 157(s) may provide an elastic force to the first structure 101 in a direction to move toward the open state.

According to various embodiments, the antenna structure 161 may be disposed on at least one of the first structure 101 or the second structure 102 . The antenna structure 161 may include a loop antenna consisting of an arrangement of an electrically conductive body, for example, an electrically conductive line, on a flat surface or a flat plate. In some embodiments, depending on the arrangement or shape of the conductors, the antenna structure 161 may include a patch antenna, a monopole antenna, a dipole antenna, or an inverted F-antenna. The antenna structure may be configured to perform, for example, at least one communication among proximity wireless communication, wireless power transmission/reception, and magnetic security transmission. However, it should be noted that wireless communication performed through the antenna structure 161 is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 100 may use the antenna structure 161 to provide a mobile or cellular communication network, a local area network (LAN), a wireless local area network (WLAN), and a wide area network (WLAN). It can connect to an area network (WAN), the Internet, and a small area network (SAN). According to one embodiment, the antenna structure 161 includes a first antenna 161a for magnetic secure transmission (MST) and/or near field communication, near field communication. and/or a second antenna 161b for wireless power transmission. In some embodiments, the first antenna 161a may be configured to perform proximity wireless communication and/or wireless charging, and the second antenna 161b may be utilized for magnetic secure transmission.

5 is a diagram illustrating a method of displaying a screen by an electronic device as a flexible display included in an electronic device expands or contracts by a rolling movement or a sliding movement, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 5 , the electronic device 100 may include a processor (not shown) (eg, the processor 1720 of FIG. 17 ) and a flexible display 103 (eg, the display module 1760 of FIG. 17 ). can

According to various embodiments, the processor may control overall operations of the electronic device 100 . Also, the processor may be disposed in the housing of the electronic device 100 . An operation of the electronic device 100 described below may be controlled by a processor.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may display the first screen in a state in which the flexible display 103 is not expanded (or reduced). For example, the electronic device 100 may display the first screen on the entire area of the flexible display 103 in a state in which the flexible display 103 is not expanded. For example, the first screen may include an application execution screen (or application execution window), a home screen, a navigation bar, and/or a status bar.

According to various embodiments, when the flexible display 130 is fully expanded, the electronic device 100 may display a screen corresponding to the first screen on the flexible display 103 . For example, in a state in which the flexible display 103 is expanded, the electronic device 100 may display a screen corresponding to the first screen on the entire area of the flexible display 103 . For example, the screen corresponding to the first screen may be a screen in which the size and/or resolution of the first screen is changed (eg, increased).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may display a second screen corresponding to the first screen while being expanded or reduced by sliding of the flexible display 103 . For example, the second screen may be a screen in which at least one of size, position, filter processing, and brightness of the first screen is changed as the flexible display 103 is expanded or reduced. For example, the electronic device 100 may gradually increase the size of the second screen as the flexible display expands. The electronic device 100 may gradually move the position of the second screen in the direction of the slide movement as the flexible display expands. Also, the electronic device 100 may gradually brighten the brightness of the second screen as the flexible display expands. For example, the electronic device 100 may apply a fade-in effect to the second screen as the flexible display is expanded.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may have an effect of notifying the user of the extent to which the flexible display 103 expands or contracts due to the sliding movement of the flexible display 103 to the user. However, screen redrawing may be performed to display the second screen. In this case, power stored in the battery may be consumed while the screen is updated.

Meanwhile, in the present specification, the operation of the electronic device 100 is mainly described with respect to the operation of expanding the flexible display 103 , but the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited thereto. For example, an operation in which the flexible display 103 is reduced may be reversed to that when the flexible display 103 is expanded.

According to various embodiments, when rolling or sliding of the flexible display is confirmed, the electronic device 100 may acquire device state information. For example, the device state information may include information on a power state of a battery included in the electronic device 100 , information indicating whether an adapter for supplying external power is connected, user setting information, and the electronic device 100 or the electronic device 100 . ) may include at least one of the temperature of at least one component included in the.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may determine a screen update method from among a plurality of screen update methods based on device state information. The electronic device 100 may display a screen corresponding to a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display in real time based on the determined screen update method. For example, the plurality of screen update methods may include three screen update methods to be described later. However, the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited thereto.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display based on a power state of a battery, according to various embodiments; am.

According to various embodiments, operations 601 to 607 may be performed by at least one component of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 1720 of FIG. 17 ).

Referring to FIG. 6 , according to various embodiments, in operation 601 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen on a first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display 103 . For example, the first area of the flexible display 103 may be a display area exposed to the outside before rolling or sliding of the flexible display 103 is confirmed. For example, the first area may include a display area in a fully unfolded state or a display area in a fully folded (or reduced) state. For example, the first screen may include an application execution screen (or application execution window), a home screen, a standby screen, a lock screen, a navigation bar, and/or a status bar.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 603 , the electronic device 100 may check a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display 103 . For example, the electronic device 100 may obtain a signal by the rolling movement or the slide movement through a sensor included in the electronic apparatus 100 to determine whether the rolling movement or the slide movement is performed. For example, the rolling movement or sliding movement of the flexible display 103 may include a movement in which the display area (or a structure including the display area) of the flexible display 103 is expanded or reduced.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 605 , when rolling or sliding movement is confirmed, the electronic device 100 may check the power state of the battery included in the electronic device 100 . For example, the power state of the battery may mean the amount of power compared to the fully charged state of the battery. Meanwhile, the electronic device 100 may periodically check the power state of the battery regardless of whether the rolling movement or the sliding movement is checked. For example, the electronic device 100 may obtain information indicating the power state of the battery in response to confirmation of the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 607 , the electronic device 100 is expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a slide movement based on the power state of the battery to be placed on the second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display 103 . A second screen may be displayed. For example, the second area of the flexible display 103 may be a display area of the flexible display 103 exposed to the outside as the first area is expanded or reduced by sliding. For example, the size of the second area of the flexible display 103 may be gradually increased or decreased as the flexible display is expanded. For example, the second screen may be a screen in which at least one of a size and a location of the first screen is changed as the flexible display 103 is expanded or reduced. For example, the electronic device 100 may gradually increase the size of the second screen as the flexible display expands. Also, as the flexible display expands, the electronic device 100 may gradually move the position of the second screen in the direction of the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may perform screen redrawing for displaying the second screen based on the power state of the battery included in the electronic device 100 . An embodiment thereof will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 7 .

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by rolling or sliding of the flexible display based on the power state of a battery, according to various embodiments; am.

Referring to FIG. 7 , according to various embodiments, in operation 701 , in the electronic device 100 , a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display 103 occurs while the first screen is displayed on the flexible display 103 . it can be confirmed that

According to various embodiments, operations 701 to 715 may be performed by at least one component of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 1720 of FIG. 17 ).

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may acquire information indicating the power state of the battery included in the electronic device 100 in response to confirmation of the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

According to various embodiments, in operation 703 , the electronic device 100 may determine whether the power of the battery is greater than the first level. For example, the first level may be a power level indicating a power state sufficient for the electronic device 100 to perform a normal operation. For example, the first level may mean a power state having an amount of power of 15%, assuming that the full power of the battery is 100%. The power state indicated by the first level may be changed by the processor or the user.

According to various embodiments, when the power state of the battery is greater than the first level (eg in operation 703 ), in operation 705 , the electronic device 100 includes the information included in the first screen while the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring. The second screen obtained by processing the first screen may be displayed in the changed display area while screen redrawing of all applications and/or objects is performed. For example, the second screen may be a screen in which at least one of the size, position, filter processing, and brightness (eg, fade in/out) of the first screen is changed. For example, when the size of the flexible display 103 is gradually changed by rolling or sliding, the electronic device 100 may gradually change the size and position of the first screen to match the changed flexible display 103 . there is. Also, the electronic device 100 may perform screen redrawing based on a gradual change in the size and location of the first screen. For example, in order to perform a resizing operation for changing the size and position of the first screen, the electronic device 100 according to a signal period of a sensor that detects a rolling movement or a slide movement for all applications related to the first screen. Screen redrawing can be performed. For example, the electronic device 100 may perform a resizing operation 90 times per second, and perform screen update (or screen redrawing) 90 times per second for all applications related to the first screen. .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may display power included in the first screen while rolling or sliding occurs while power is supplied by an external device (eg, a wired adapter or a wireless power transmitter). At least one of the size, position, filter processing, and brightness (eg, fade in/out) of the first screen may be changed while screen redrawing of all applications and/or objects is performed. That is, the electronic device 100 may operate as in operation 705 in a state in which power is supplied by an external device.

According to various embodiments, if the power of the battery is not greater than the first power (NO in operation 703 ), in operation 707 , the electronic device 100 may determine whether the power of the battery is greater than the second level. For example, the second level may be a power level indicating a state in which the electronic device 100 needs to manage the electronic device 100 in a battery power saving mode. For example, the second level may mean a power state having an amount of power of 5%, assuming that the full power of the battery is 100%. The power state indicated by the second level may be changed by the processor or the user.

According to various embodiments, when the power state of the battery is greater than the second level (eg in operation 707 ), in operation 709 , the electronic device 100 applies applications included in the first screen according to the rolling movement or the sliding movement. and/or a second screen processed from the first screen may be displayed on the changed display area without performing screen update including a change in layout of objects (eg, status bar and navigation bar). For example, the second screen may be a screen in which at least one of the size, position, filter processing, and brightness (eg, fade in/out) of the first screen is changed. For example, the electronic device 100 may gradually increase (or decrease) the size of the second screen as the flexible display 103 expands (or reduces). Also, as the flexible display 103 expands (or contracts), the electronic device 100 may gradually move the position of the second screen in the direction of the rolling movement or the sliding movement. Alternatively, as the flexible display 103 expands (or reduces), the electronic device 100 gradually expands (or reduces) the size of the second screen and moves the position of the second screen in the direction of rolling or sliding. can be moved

According to various embodiments, if the power state of the battery is not greater than the second level (NO in operation 707), in operation 711, the electronic device 100 does not perform a screen update according to a rolling movement or a slide movement, The display of the first screen can be maintained. For example, the electronic device 100 may not change the size and position of the first screen even if the rolling movement or the sliding movement is confirmed.

According to various embodiments, in operation 713 , the electronic device 100 may check whether the slide movement is complete. For example, when the flexible display 103 is completely expanded or reduced, the electronic device 100 may determine that the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display 103 is completed. Alternatively, if the rolling movement or sliding movement of the flexible display 103 is not confirmed for a preset time, the electronic device 100 may determine that the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display 103 is completed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 715 , when it is confirmed that the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed, the electronic device 100 performs screen updates of applications related to the first screen to determine the size of the first screen or the second screen and position can be adjusted. For example, the electronic device 100 may display a screen corresponding to the first screen on the entire display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display 103 . In this case, the electronic device 100 may enlarge or reduce the first screen and may change the screen resolution.

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display based on a user's setting, according to various embodiments. .

According to various embodiments, operations 801 to 807 may be performed by at least one component of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 1720 of FIG. 17 ).

Referring to FIG. 8 , according to various embodiments, in operation 801 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen on a first area of the flexible display 103 . For example, the first area of the flexible display 103 may be a display area exposed to the outside before rolling or sliding movement of the flexible display 103 is confirmed. The first screen may include an application execution screen (or application execution window), a home screen, an idle screen, a lock screen, a navigation bar, and/or a status bar.

According to various embodiments, in operation 803 , the electronic device 100 may check the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display 103 . For example, the electronic device 100 may determine whether the flexible display 103 is rolling or sliding by acquiring a signal by the rolling movement or the sliding movement through a sensor included in the electronic apparatus 100 .

According to various embodiments, in operation 805 , when a rolling movement or a slide movement is confirmed, the electronic device 100 may check a user's setting (or user's setting information). For example, the user's setting (or user's setting information) may be information on how to configure the first screen while a rolling movement or a slide movement occurs. For example, the user's setting information may be set by the user or automatically set by the processor.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 807 , the flexible display 103 is expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a slide movement based on a user setting (user setting information) and exposed to the outside. The second screen may be displayed on the second area of the flexible display 103 . For example, the second area of the flexible display 103 may be a display area of the flexible display 103 exposed to the outside as the first area is expanded or reduced by sliding. The second screen may be a screen in which at least one of a size and a location of the first screen is changed as the flexible display 103 is expanded or reduced. For example, the electronic device 100 may gradually increase the size of the second screen as the flexible display expands based on the user's setting information. Also, as the flexible display expands, the electronic device 100 may gradually move the position of the second screen in the direction of the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may determine whether to update the screen for displaying the second screen according to the user's setting information. For example, the electronic device 100 may set to always perform a screen update when displaying the second screen. Alternatively, when displaying the second screen, the electronic device 100 may set to perform the screen update only when a condition is satisfied. Alternatively, the electronic device 100 may set not to always perform a screen update when displaying the second screen.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

According to various embodiments, operations 901 to 905 may be performed by at least one component of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 1720 of FIG. 17 ).

Referring to FIG. 9 , in operation 901 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen on the first area of the flexible display 103 . For example, the first area may be a display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display 103 before rolling or sliding of the flexible display 103 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 903 , the electronic device 100 may check a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display 103 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 905 , the electronic device 100 may display the second screen at a location corresponding to a distance that is expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display 103 . For example, in a state in which the first screen is displayed, the electronic device 100 may check the distance moved by the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display 103 in real time. The electronic device 100 may gradually move the position of the second screen in the direction of the rolling movement or the sliding movement according to the distance that the flexible display 103 is rolled or slid.

10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, operations 1001 to 1005 may be performed by at least one component of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 1720 of FIG. 17 ).

Referring to FIG. 10 , in operation 1001 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen on a first area of the flexible display 103 . For example, the first area may be a display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display 103 before rolling or sliding of the flexible display 103 .

According to various embodiments, in operation 1003 , the electronic device 100 may check a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display 103 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 1005 , the electronic device 100 may display a second screen having a size corresponding to a distance expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display 103 . For example, in a state in which the first screen is displayed, the electronic device 100 may check the distance moved by the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display 103 in real time. The electronic device 100 may gradually increase (or decrease) the size of the second screen according to the rolling or sliding distance of the flexible display 103 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may display the second screen by combining the methods described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 . For example, the electronic device 100 magnifies the second screen to a size corresponding to a distance at which the flexible display 103 is expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a slide movement, and displays the enlarged second screen corresponding to the distance. location can be displayed.

11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining a method of displaying a screen in an area expanded or reduced by an electronic device including a flexible display according to a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display, according to various embodiments.

11A and 11B , according to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may display a first screen on the flexible display 103 before rolling or sliding movement is confirmed. The electronic device 100 may check a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display 103 while the first screen is displayed. For example, the display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display 103 may expand in the right direction by the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

Referring to FIG. 11A , according to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may display a second screen 1110 corresponding to a first screen in response to a rolling movement or a sliding movement. For example, the second screen 1110 may be displayed in the first position (left position) of the flexible display 103 after the size of the first screen is reduced to the first size.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may gradually move the position of the second screen 1110 in the direction of the rolling movement or the slide movement according to the distance that the flexible display 103 is rolled or slid. there is. For example, the electronic device 100 may move from the first position to the second position (eg, the center position) as the rolling movement or the sliding movement is continuously confirmed. Also, the electronic device 100 may move from the second position to the third position (eg, the right position) as the rolling movement or the sliding movement is continuously confirmed. For example, the electronic device 100 may not perform screen redrawing of the second screen 1110 while moving the location of the second screen 1110 .

Referring to FIG. 11B , the electronic device 100 increases the size of the second screen 1110 gradually according to the rolling or sliding distance of the flexible display 103 according to the rolling or sliding distance. can For example, the electronic device 100 may enlarge from the first size to the second size as the rolling movement or the sliding movement is continuously confirmed. For example, the electronic device 100 may display the third screen 1120 of the second size. Also, the electronic device 100 may enlarge from the second size to the third size as the rolling movement or the sliding movement is continuously confirmed. For example, the electronic device 100 may display the fourth screen 1130 of the third size. For example, the electronic device 100 may not perform screen redrawing of the second screen 1110 while enlarging the size of the second screen 1110 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may change the position and size of the second screen 1100 by combining the methods described with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B . For example, the electronic device 100 magnifies the second screen to a size corresponding to a distance at which the flexible display 103 is expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a slide movement, and displays the enlarged second screen corresponding to the distance. location can be displayed.

12 is a view illustrating an electronic device including a flexible display performing a second screen update on an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display based on the power state of a battery according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; It is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying a screen.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen 1210 on a flexible display (eg, the flexible display 103 of FIG. 1 ). For example, the first screen 1210 may include an execution screen 1216 of the application 1260 , a status bar 1217 , and a navigation bar 1218 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may check the rolling movement or the sliding movement in a state in which the remaining power of the battery is greater than the first level. For example, the electronic device of FIG. 12 may be in a state in which the remaining power of the battery is sufficient.

According to various embodiments, when the rolling movement or the sliding movement is confirmed, the electronic device 100 may maintain the display of the first screen 1210 . For example, the first screen 1210 may be displayed on the entire display area of the flexible display 103 . The framework 1250 of the electronic device 100 may perform screen redrawing on the first screen 1210 . For example, the application 1260, the status bar management program 1270, and the navigation bar management program 1280 check the status information, and based on the checked status information, new screen information including a layout change, the framework 1250 ) can be transmitted. The framework 1250 may perform a screen update on the first screen 1210 based on the received screen information.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may gradually increase the size of the first screen 1210 as the flexible display 103 continues to expand. The electronic device 100 changes the size of the first screen 1210 with respect to the execution screen 1216 , the status bar 1217 , and the navigation bar 1218 of the application included in the first screen 1210 . You can perform a screen update. For example, the electronic device 100 may perform a plurality of screen updates based on a signal from a sensor that detects a rolling movement or a slide movement. For example, the electronic device 100 may display the second screen 1220 having an increased size with respect to the first screen 1210 . For example, the second screen 1220 may be displayed on the entire display area of the flexible display 103 . The second screen may include an execution screen 1226 of an application on which screen update is performed, a status bar 1227 , and a navigation bar 1228 . For example, the application 1260, the status bar management program 1270, and the navigation bar management program 1280 check the status information, and based on the checked status information, new screen information including a layout change, the framework 1250 ) can be transmitted. The framework 1250 may perform a screen update on the second screen 1220 based on the received screen information.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may gradually increase the size of the second screen 1220 as the flexible display 103 continues to expand. The electronic device 100 changes the size of the second screen 1220 with respect to the execution screen 1226 , the status bar 1227 , and the navigation bar 1228 of the application included in the second screen 1220 . You can perform a screen update. For example, the electronic device 100 may perform a plurality of screen updates based on a signal from a sensor that detects a rolling movement or a slide movement. For example, the electronic device 100 may display a third screen 1230 having an increased size with respect to the second screen 1220 . For example, the third screen 1230 may be displayed in the entire display area of the flexible display 103 . The third screen 1230 may include an execution screen 1236 of an application for which a screen update is performed, a status bar 1237 , and a navigation bar 1238 . For example, the application 1260 , the status bar management program 1270 , and the navigation bar management program 1280 check the status information, and based on the checked status information, new screen information including layout changes to the framework ( 1250) can be transmitted. The framework 1250 may perform a screen update on the third screen 1230 based on the received screen information.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is confirmed that the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed, the electronic device 100 performs a screen update on the third screen 1230 and displays the screen on which the screen update is performed on the flexible display 103 . can be displayed in

13 is a processing diagram of an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure without updating the first screen in an area expanded or reduced by rolling or sliding of the flexible display based on the power state of the battery; It is a diagram for explaining a method of displaying the displayed second screen.

Referring to FIG. 13 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen 1310 on a flexible display (eg, the flexible display 103 of FIG. 1 ). For example, the first screen 1310 may include an application execution screen 1316 , a status bar 1317 , and a navigation bar 1318 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 checks the rolling movement or the slide movement in a state in which the residual power of the battery is not greater than the first level and is greater than the second level (eg, the power level less than the first level). can For example, in the electronic device of FIG. 13 , the remaining power of the battery may be insufficient.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when a rolling movement or a slide movement is confirmed, the electronic device 100 processes the first screen 1310 without performing a screen update including a layout change of the first screen 1310 . A second screen 1320 may be displayed. For example, the electronic device 100 may display the second screen 1320 in which the size of the first screen 1310 is reduced. For example, the electronic device 100 may display the second screen 1320 in the left area of the display area of the flexible display 103 . The electronic device 100 may not perform a screen update on the first screen 1310 while changing the size and location of the first screen 1210 . For example, the framework 1350 of the electronic device 100 includes a layout change of the application 1360 related to the first screen 1310 , the status bar management program 1370 , and the navigation bar management program 1380 . Screen update may not be performed. That is, the framework 1350 generates the second screen 1320 in a state in which the application 1360 , the status bar management program 1370 , and the navigation management program 1370 generated due to the changed screen size are not updated. can be displayed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, as the flexible display 103 continues to expand, the electronic device 100 does not perform a screen update including a layout change of the second screen 1320 , but the second screen 1320 . It is possible to display the third screen 1330 processed. For example, the electronic device 100 gradually increases the size of the second screen 1320 as the flexible display 103 continues to expand, and moves the position of the third screen 1330 with the increased size of the slide movement. It can be moved in a direction (eg, a right direction). For example, the electronic device 100 may display the third screen 1330 having an increased size and a changed position with respect to the second screen 1320 . The electronic device 100 may not perform a screen update on the first screen 1310 while changing the size and location of the first screen 1210 . For example, the framework 1350 of the electronic device 100 includes layout changes of the application 1360 related to the first screen 1310 , the status bar management program 1370 , and the navigation bar management program 1380 . Screen update may not be performed. That is, the framework 1350 performs the third screen 1330 in a state in which the application 1360 , the status bar management program 1370 , and the navigation management program 1370 generated due to the changed screen size are not updated. can be displayed.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, as the flexible display 103 continues to expand, the electronic device 100 does not perform a screen update including a layout change of the third screen 1330 , but the third screen 1330 . It is possible to display the fourth screen 1340 processed. For example, the electronic device 100 gradually increases the size of the third screen 1330 as the flexible display 103 continues to expand, and moves the position of the fourth screen 1340 with the increased size of the slide movement. It can be moved in a direction (eg, a right direction). In this case, the electronic device 100 may not perform a screen update on the first screen 1310 . For example, the framework 1350 of the electronic device 100 does not check status information of the application 1360 , the status bar management program 1370 , and the navigation bar management program 1380 related to the first screen 1310 . it may not be That is, the framework 1350 may display the fourth screen 1340 without checking the state information of the first screen 1310 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is confirmed that the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed, the electronic device 100 performs a screen update on the first screen 1310 and displays the screen on which the screen update is performed on the flexible display 103 . can be displayed in

Meanwhile, in FIG. 13 , it is described that the electronic device 100 displays the second screen 1320 , which is reduced in size compared to the first screen 1320 , but the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 100 displays the same screen as the first screen 1320 in response to the rolling movement or the sliding movement, and as the flexible display 103 is continuously expanded or reduced, the display of the first screen 1320 is displayed. You can also increase (or reduce) the size and move the position. Also, the electronic device 100 may change the filter processing and brightness (eg, fade in/out) of the first screen 1320 in response to the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

14 is a view for explaining a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to display a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display based on a power state of a battery, according to various embodiments; am.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen 1410 on a flexible display (eg, the flexible display 103 of FIG. 1 ). For example, the first screen 1410 may include an application execution screen 1416 , a status bar 1417 , and a navigation bar 1418 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may check the rolling movement or the sliding movement in a state in which the residual power of the battery is not greater than the second level, which is smaller than the first level. For example, in the electronic device of FIG. 14 , the remaining power of the battery may be in a state in which the remaining power is not sufficient.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when the rolling movement or the sliding movement is confirmed, the electronic device 100 may maintain the display of the first screen 1410 . Also, the electronic device 100 may not perform a screen update on the first screen 1410 . For example, the framework 1450 of the electronic device 100 includes layout changes of the application 1460 related to the first screen 1410 , the status bar management program 1470 , and the navigation bar management program 1480 . You may not request a screen update. That is, the framework 1350 may maintain the display of the first screen 1410 in a state in which a screen update including a layout change of the first screen 1410 is not performed.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may maintain the display of the first screen 1410 even if the flexible display 103 is continuously expanded. When the display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display 103 is gradually enlarged, the electronic device 100 may not display the screen in the area 1420 or 1430 other than the area where the first screen 1410 is displayed. . Also, the electronic device 100 may not perform a screen update on the first screen 1410 while the flexible display 103 is continuously expanded.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 100 may display a predetermined screen in an area 1420 or 1430 other than the area in which the first screen 1410 is displayed. For example, the electronic device 100 may display a predetermined screen using a display driving IC without the control of the processor (or application processor). An operation of the electronic device 100 related thereto will be described with reference to FIG. 15 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when it is confirmed that the rolling movement or the slide movement is completed, the electronic device 100 performs a screen update on the first screen 1410 and displays the screen on which the screen update is performed on the flexible display 103 . can be displayed in

15 is a view for explaining a method of displaying a screen in an area expanded or reduced by a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display by an electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

According to various embodiments, operations 1501 to 1507 may be performed by at least one component of the electronic device 100 (eg, the processor 1720 of FIG. 17 ).

Referring to FIG. 15 , according to various embodiments, in operation 1501 , the electronic device 100 may display a first screen on a first area of the flexible display 103 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 1503 , the electronic device 100 may check a rolling movement or a sliding movement of the flexible display.

According to various embodiments, in operation 1505 , the electronic device 100 may not perform the screen update of the first screen based on the power state of the battery. For example, the power state of the battery may be a power state that is not greater than a second level lower than the first level.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in operation 1507 , the electronic device 100 may display a predetermined screen in an area in which a screen update is not performed, using a display driver IC. For example, the electronic device 100 may display a preset image (or a background screen) in the third region 1420 of FIG. 14 using a display driving circuit. Alternatively, the electronic device 100 uses the display driving circuit to change the corresponding degree scale of the first screen 1410 to display the display area of the flexible display 103 including the third area 1420 of FIG. 14 . The first screen 1410 may be enlarged and displayed. Similarly, the electronic device 100 may display a preset image (or a background screen) in the fourth region 1430 of FIG. 14 by using the display driving circuit. Alternatively, the electronic device 100 uses the display driving circuit to change the resolution scale of the first screen 1410 to display the first screen in the display area of the flexible display 103 including the fourth area 1430 of FIG. 14 . One screen 1410 may be enlarged and displayed.

16 is a view for explaining a method for an electronic device including a flexible display to set a screen in an area expanded or reduced by sliding movement of the flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 16 , the electronic device 100 may display a first setting screen for setting a screen on the flexible display 130 . The first setting screen may include a first object 1610 capable of setting a screen when moving the slide.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may display a second setting screen in response to a user input for the first object 1610 . The second setting screen may include a first screen mode object 1620 , a second screen mode object 1630 , and a third screen mode object 1640 . For example, the first screen mode object 1620 may indicate a mode for configuring a screen according to the operation described with reference to FIG. 12 . The second screen mode object 1630 may indicate a mode for configuring a screen according to the operation described with reference to FIG. 13 . The third screen mode object 1640 may indicate a mode for configuring a screen according to the operation described with reference to FIG. 14 .

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 100 may receive a user input for any one of the first screen mode object 1620 , the second screen mode object 1630 , and the third screen mode object 1640 . If confirmed, it can be set to display the screen when moving the slide according to the screen mode corresponding to the selected object. Also, in response to a user input for selecting an object, the electronic device may display a pop-up window 1650 indicating completion of setting. Thereafter, when the slide movement of the flexible display 103 is confirmed, the electronic device 100 may display a screen according to a screen mode set during the slide movement.

Although FIG. 16 describes a method of setting a screen according to a slide movement of the flexible display, the technical details of the present invention can be equally applied to a method of setting a screen according to a rolling movement.

The above-described electronic device 100 may be implemented in the same or similar manner to the electronic device 1701 described below.

17 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

17 is a block diagram of an electronic device 1701 in a network environment 1700, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 17 , in a network environment 1700 , the electronic device 1701 communicates with the electronic device 1702 through a first network 1798 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 1799 . It may communicate with the electronic device 1704 or the server 1708 through (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1701 may communicate with the electronic device 1704 through the server 1708 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1701 includes a processor 1720 , a memory 1730 , an input module 1750 , a sound output module 1755 , a display module 1760 , an audio module 1770 , and a sensor module ( 1776), interface 1777, connection terminal 1778, haptic module 1779, camera module 1780, power management module 1788, battery 1789, communication module 1790, subscriber identification module 1796 , or an antenna module 1797 . In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 1778 ) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1701 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 1776 , camera module 1780 , or antenna module 1797 ) are integrated into one component (eg, display module 1760 ). can be

The processor 1720, for example, executes software (eg, a program 1740) to execute at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1701 connected to the processor 1720. It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 1720 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 1776 or the communication module 1790 ) to the volatile memory 1732 . may be stored in , process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 1732 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 1734 . According to an embodiment, the processor 1720 is the main processor 1721 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 1723 (eg, a graphics 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 1701 includes a main processor 1721 and a sub-processor 1723, the sub-processor 1723 uses less power than the main processor 1721 or is set to be specialized for a specified function. can The coprocessor 1723 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 1721 .

The coprocessor 1723 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 1721 while the main processor 1721 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or when the main processor 1721 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 1721, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1701 (eg, the display module 1760, the sensor module 1776, or the communication module 1790) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the coprocessor 1723 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, camera module 1780 or communication module 1790 ). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1723 (eg, a neural network processing unit) 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 1701 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 1708). 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 of the above, 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 1730 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1701 (eg, the processor 1720 or the sensor module 1776 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, a program 1740) and instructions related thereto. The memory 1730 may include a volatile memory 1732 or a non-volatile memory 1734 .

The program 1740 may be stored as software in the memory 1730 , and may include, for example, an operating system 1742 , middleware 1744 , or an application 1746 .

The input module 1750 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 1720 ) of the electronic device 1701 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1701 . The input module 1750 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 1755 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1701 . The sound output module 1755 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 1760 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1701 . The display module 1760 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device. According to an embodiment, the display module 1760 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

The audio module 1770 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1770 acquires a sound through the input module 1750 or an external electronic device (eg: A sound may be output through the electronic device 1702 (eg, a speaker or headphones).

The sensor module 1776 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 1701 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state can do. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 1776 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 1777 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used for the electronic device 1701 to connect directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1702 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 1777 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 1778 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1701 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1702 ). According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 1778 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 1779 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 1779 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 1780 may capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 1780 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 1788 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1701 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 1788 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 1789 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1701 . According to one embodiment, battery 1789 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 1790 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1701 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1702, the electronic device 1704, or the server 1708). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 1790 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 1720 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 1790 may include a wireless communication module 1792 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1794 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 1798 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1799 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 1704 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a telecommunication network such as a computer network (eg, LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 1792 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1796 within a communication network, such as the first network 1798 or the second network 1799 . The electronic device 1701 may be identified or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 1792 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 1792 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 1792 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 1792 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 1701 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1704 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 1799 ). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 1792 includes 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 URLLC realization) ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).

The antenna module 1797 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1797 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 1797 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 1798 or the second network 1799 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1790 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1790 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one 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 1797 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 1797 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and 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 of the designated high frequency band. can do.

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 1701 and the external electronic device 1704 through the server 1708 connected to the second network 1799 . Each of the external electronic devices 1702 and 1704 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 1701 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations performed by the electronic device 1701 may be executed by one or more external electronic devices 1702 , 1704 , or 1708 . For example, when the electronic device 1701 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 1701 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 1701 . The electronic device 1701 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 1701 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 1704 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 1708 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 1704 or the server 1708 may be included in the second network 1799 . The electronic device 1701 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.

An electronic device according to various embodiments may be rollable or slidable through a battery, a housing, or a display support of the electronic device, and a size of a display area exposed to the outside may be changed by rolling or sliding. a display and a processor disposed in the housing, wherein the processor displays a first screen for the first function in a first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display, and moves or slides the flexible display When movement is confirmed, device status information including information on the power status of the battery is obtained, and a first screen updating method among a plurality of screen redrawing methods is determined based on the device status information, and the While the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring, based on the first screen update method, a second area corresponding to the first screen is displayed in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by the rolling movement or the slide movement It can be set to display the screen.

The processor is configured to display the second screen on the entire display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by expanding or reducing by the rolling movement or the sliding movement when the power state of the battery is greater than the first level and the second screen may be a screen on which screen redrawing is performed in response to the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

The electronic device further includes a sensor sensing the rolling movement or the slide movement, and the processor is configured to update the screen based on a period of a signal detected from the sensor according to the rolling movement or the slide movement. can be set.

When the power state of the battery is equal to or less than a first level and is greater than a second level lower than the first level, in at least some of the display areas of the flexible display whose size is changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement, the It is set to display the second screen in which at least one of size, position, filter processing, or brightness of the first screen is changed without performing screen update of objects included in the first screen, wherein the second screen comprises: It may be a screen on which a screen update is not performed while the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring.

The processor is configured to change at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the first screen of the second screen based on a distance at which the flexible display is expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the sliding movement. can be set.

The processor may be set to change at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the second screen in real time according to the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

When the power state of the battery is equal to or less than the second level, the processor may include the first screen and the first screen in the first area of the display areas that are expanded or contracted by the rolling movement or the slide movement and exposed to the outside of the flexible display. The same second screen is set to be displayed, and the second screen may be a screen on which a screen update is not performed while the slide movement occurs.

When the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed, the processor may be configured to perform a screen update of the second screen and display a third screen on which the screen update is performed on the flexible display.

The processor may be configured to determine that the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed when the flexible display is fully expanded or reduced.

When the rolling movement or the slide movement of the flexible display is confirmed, the processor obtains user setting information, and based on the setting information, while the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs, the rolling movement or the slide It may be set to display the second screen on the second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by expanding or reducing the flexible display by movement.

An electronic device including a flexible display that is rollable or slidable through a housing or display support of the electronic device according to various embodiments, and the size of a display area exposed to the outside changes by rolling or sliding movement In the operating method, when the operation of displaying the first screen for the first function on the first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display, the rolling movement or the sliding movement of the flexible display is confirmed, the battery of the electronic device obtaining device state information including information indicating a power state, determining a first screen updating method from among a plurality of screen redrawing methods based on the device state information, and the rolling movement or the slide Displaying a second screen corresponding to the first screen in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by the rolling movement or the sliding movement based on the first screen update method while movement is occurring It can include actions.

The displaying of the second screen may include, when the power state of the battery is greater than the first level, the second screen is expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the slide movement to cover the entire display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display. and displaying a second screen, wherein the second screen may be a screen on which screen redrawing is performed in response to the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

The method of operating the electronic device may further include performing the screen update based on a period of a signal output from a sensor that detects the rolling movement or the slide movement included in the electronic device.

The operation of displaying the second screen may include, when the power state of the battery is equal to or less than a first level and is greater than a second level lower than the first level, the size of the flexible display changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement. Displaying the second screen in which at least one of the size, position, filter processing, and brightness of the first screen is changed without performing screen update of the objects included in the first screen in at least some of the display areas and the second screen may be a screen on which an update including a layout change of objects included in the first screen is not performed while the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs.

The displaying of the second screen may include changing at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the first screen based on a distance at which the flexible display is expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the sliding movement. It may include an action to

The method of operating the electronic device may further include changing at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the second screen in real time according to the rolling movement or the sliding movement.

The displaying of the second screen may include, when the power state of the battery is equal to or less than the second level, the first area of the display area expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the sliding movement and exposed to the outside of the flexible display. and displaying the second screen identical to the first screen, wherein the second screen may be a screen on which a screen update is not performed while the slide movement occurs.

The method of operating the electronic device further includes an operation of performing a screen update of the second screen and an operation of displaying a third screen on which the screen update is performed on the flexible display when the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed. may include

The method of operating the electronic device may further include determining that the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed when the flexible display is fully expanded or reduced.

The computer-readable nonvolatile recording medium according to various embodiments may include a first nonvolatile recording medium exposed to the outside of a flexible display included in the electronic device when the nonvolatile recording medium is executed by a processor of the electronic device A first screen is displayed on the area, and when rolling or sliding of the flexible display is confirmed, device status information including information indicating a power state of a battery of the electronic device is obtained, and based on the device status information A first screen update method is determined among a plurality of screen redrawing methods, and while the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs, the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs based on the first screen update method Storing instructions for displaying a second screen corresponding to the first screen in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by expanding or reducing the flexible display by the rolling movement or the sliding movement, , that the flexible display is rollable or slidable through the housing of the electronic device or the support part of the flexible display, and the size of the display area exposed to the outside is changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement can be characterized.

As mentioned above, in the detailed description of this document, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

100: electronic device
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Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
battery;
a flexible display that is rollable or slidable through the housing or display support of the electronic device, and the size of a display area exposed to the outside changes by rolling or sliding; and
a processor disposed within the housing, the processor comprising:
displaying a first screen for the first function on a first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display;
When the rolling or sliding movement of the flexible display is confirmed, device state information including information on the power state of the battery is obtained,
determining a first screen update method from among a plurality of screen redrawing methods based on the device status information;
While the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring, based on the first screen update method, a second area corresponding to the first screen is displayed in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by the rolling movement or the slide movement 2 An electronic device set up to display a screen. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:
When the power state of the battery is greater than the first level, the second screen is expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the slide movement to display the second screen on the entire display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display,
The second screen is a screen on which screen redrawing is performed in response to the rolling movement or the sliding movement. 3. The method of claim 2,
The electronic device further comprises a sensor for detecting the rolling movement or the sliding movement,
The processor is configured to perform the screen update based on a period of a signal detected by the sensor according to the rolling movement or the slide movement. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:
When the power state of the battery is equal to or less than a first level and is greater than a second level lower than the first level, in at least some of the display areas of the flexible display whose size is changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement, the set to display the second screen in which at least one of the size, position, filter processing, or brightness of the first screen is changed without performing screen update of objects included in the first screen;
The second screen is a screen on which an update including a layout change of the objects included in the first screen is not performed while the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the processor,
an electronic device configured to change at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the first screen of the second screen based on a distance at which the flexible display is expanded or contracted by the rolling movement or the sliding movement. The method of claim 5, wherein the processor comprises:
An electronic device configured to change at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the second screen in real time according to the rolling movement or the sliding movement. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:
When the power state of the battery is equal to or lower than the second level, the second screen identical to the first screen is displayed in the first area among the display areas exposed to the outside of the flexible display whose size is changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement is set to display,
The second screen is a screen on which a screen update is not performed while the slide movement occurs. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:
When the rolling movement or the slide movement is completed, the screen update of the second screen is performed,
An electronic device configured to display a third screen on which the screen update is performed on the flexible display. The method of claim 8, wherein the processor comprises:
An electronic device configured to determine that the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed when the flexible display is fully expanded or reduced. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:
When the rolling movement or the slide movement of the flexible display is confirmed, the user's setting information is obtained,
Based on the setting information, while the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring, the flexible display is expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the slide movement to the second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display An electronic device set to display the second screen. A method of operating an electronic device including a flexible display that is rollable or slidable through a housing or display support of the electronic device, and the size of a display area exposed to the outside varies by rolling movement or sliding movement,
displaying a first screen for the first function on a first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display;
obtaining device state information including information indicating a power state of a battery of the electronic device when rolling or sliding of the flexible display is confirmed;
determining a first screen update method from among a plurality of screen redrawing methods based on the device state information;
While the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring, based on the first screen update method, the first screen corresponding to the first screen is displayed in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display by the rolling movement or the slide movement A method of operating an electronic device, comprising displaying a second screen. The method of claim 11, wherein the displaying of the second screen comprises:
When the power state of the battery is greater than the first level, expanding or contracting by the rolling movement or the sliding movement to display the second screen on the entire display area exposed to the outside of the flexible display,
The second screen is a screen on which screen redrawing is performed in response to the rolling movement or the sliding movement. 13. The method of claim 12,
and performing the screen update based on a period of a signal output from a sensor for detecting the rolling movement or the slide movement included in the electronic device. The method of claim 11, wherein the displaying of the second screen comprises:
When the power state of the battery is equal to or less than a first level and is greater than a second level lower than the first level, in at least some of the display areas of the flexible display whose size is changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement, the Displaying the second screen in which at least one of a size, location, filter processing, or brightness of the first screen is changed without performing screen update of objects included in the first screen,
The second screen is a screen on which an update including a layout change of objects included in the first screen is not performed while the rolling movement or the slide movement occurs. The method of claim 14, wherein the displaying of the second screen comprises:
and changing at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the first screen based on a distance at which the flexible display is enlarged or reduced by the rolling movement or the sliding movement. . 16. The method of claim 15,
and changing at least one of a size, a position, a filter process, and a brightness of the second screen in real time according to the rolling movement or the sliding movement. The method of claim 11, wherein the displaying of the second screen comprises:
When the power state of the battery is equal to or less than the second level, the second display area expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the slide movement and is exposed to the outside of the flexible display is displayed in the first area, the second same as the first screen. comprising the action of displaying a screen;
The second screen is a screen on which a screen update is not performed while the slide movement is occurring. 12. The method of claim 11,
performing a screen update of the second screen when the rolling movement or the slide movement is completed; and
The method of operating an electronic device further comprising displaying a third screen on which the screen update is performed on the flexible display. 19. The method of claim 18,
The method of operating an electronic device further comprising determining that the rolling movement or the sliding movement is completed when the flexible display is fully expanded or reduced. A computer-readable non-volatile recording medium comprising:
The non-volatile recording medium, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, the processor
displaying a first screen on a first area exposed to the outside of the flexible display included in the electronic device;
When rolling or sliding of the flexible display is confirmed, device state information including information indicating a power state of a battery of the electronic device is obtained;
determining a first screen update method from among a plurality of screen redrawing methods based on the device status information;
While the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring, based on the first screen update method, while the rolling movement or the slide movement is occurring, the flexible display is expanded or reduced by the rolling movement or the slide movement storing instructions for displaying a second screen corresponding to the first screen in a second area exposed to the outside of the flexible display;
The flexible display is rollable or slidable through the housing of the electronic device or the support part of the flexible display, and the size of the display area exposed to the outside is changed by the rolling movement or the sliding movement a non-volatile recording medium.

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