KR20220076253A - Flexialble electronic devide and method for operating camera view screen in the same - Google Patents

Abstract

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, a first housing, a second housing disposed to be slidably movable with respect to the first housing, a driving device driven to move the second housing with respect to the first housing; a display in which a display area for displaying visual information is variable as the second housing is slid with respect to the first housing by the driving device; a first extended preview function comprising a processor operatively connected to the display and the driving device, wherein the processor displays a camera preview screen through the display area and additionally provides a preview screen when the camera is executed The display area of the second size is divided into a first divided area and a second divided area based on the detection of an item selection input and the expansion of the display area of the display from the first size to the second size, and The first extended preview screen may be controlled to be displayed by displaying the camera preview screen through the first division area and executing a first extended preview function corresponding to the selection through the second division area.

Description

How to operate a flexible electronic device and camera view screen

Various embodiments relate to a flexible electronic device including an expandable display and a method for operating a camera view screen.

In order to meet the needs of users who want new and various functions, electronic devices are evolving into a structure for extending a display or improving the usability of a display.

Recently, a flexible electronic device capable of extending a display has been released. The flexible electronic device arranges the flexible display in a space formed by the first housing and the second housing, and the flexible display may be expanded or contracted by sliding movement between the first housing and the second housing. For this reason, in the case of the flexible electronic device, the active area in which the visual information is to be displayed on the display may be reduced or expanded.

An electronic device (eg, a smartphone) provides a photographing function capable of photographing a subject through a camera (or a camera module). A camera mounted on an electronic device provides various view modes, but does not smoothly use the function. For example, when shooting in various camera view modes or by using an external camera app in the electronic device, it is inconvenient to have to switch screens to shoot the same scene multiple times, such as changing a mode.

Accordingly, in a flexible electronic device including an expandable display, an extended preview screen corresponding to a preview mode desired by a user may be provided in various forms in addition to the camera preview screen by utilizing the flexible display when photographing a camera.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, a first housing, a second housing disposed to be slidably movable with respect to the first housing, a driving device driven to move the second housing with respect to the first housing; a display in which a display area for displaying visual information is variable as the second housing is slid with respect to the first housing by the driving device; a first extended preview function comprising a processor operatively connected to the display and the driving device, wherein the processor displays a camera preview screen through the display area and additionally provides a preview screen when the camera is executed The display area of the second size is divided into a first divided area and a second divided area based on the detection of an item selection input and the expansion of the display area of the display from the first size to the second size, and The first extended preview screen may be controlled to be displayed by displaying the camera preview screen through the first division area and executing a first extended preview function corresponding to the selection through the second division area.

A method of operating a camera preview screen of a flexible electronic device according to various embodiments includes displaying a camera preview screen on a display in which a display area in which visual information is to be displayed in response to execution of a camera function is variable, and a preview function on the preview screen A selection input of a first extended preview function item that additionally provides and a second division area, displaying the camera preview screen through the first division area, and displaying the first extended preview screen by executing the first extended preview function through the second division area may include

According to various embodiments, in a flexible electronic device including an expandable display, a plurality of preview screens corresponding to various preview modes are simultaneously provided through an extended area when a camera is executed, and simultaneous or individual shooting is supported, A convenient and useful camera service can be provided to the user according to the situation.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
2A is a front perspective view of an electronic device in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment;
2B is a rear perspective view of an electronic device in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment;
2C is a front perspective view of an electronic device in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment;
2D is a rear perspective view of an electronic device in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment;
3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2A according to an exemplary embodiment.
4A to 4F are diagrams illustrating a structure of an expandable display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
5 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
6A and 6B illustrate camera user interface screens according to various embodiments.
7A to 7C illustrate camera user interface screens according to various embodiments.
8 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
9 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments;
10A and 10B illustrate expanded view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
11 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
12 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
13 illustrates a merged image related to an extended view function according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
14A and 14B illustrate extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments.
15 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;
16 illustrates a method of operating a camera view screen of a flexible electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

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

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

The auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). have. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more 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 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module). A corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

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

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

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, underside) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and 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 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request. For this, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

2A is a front perspective view of the electronic device 101 in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment. 2B is a rear perspective view of the electronic device 101 in a closed state according to an exemplary embodiment. 2C is a front perspective view of the electronic device 101 in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment. 3D is a rear perspective view of the electronic device 101 in an open state according to an exemplary embodiment.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D may include the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .

2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D , according to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be implemented to expand the screen 2301 in a sliding manner. For example, the screen 2301 may be an externally viewed area of the flexible display 230 . 2A and 2B show the electronic device 101 in a state in which the screen 2301 is not expanded, and FIGS. 2C and 2D show the electronic device 101 in a state in which the screen 2301 is expanded. A state in which the screen 2301 is not expanded is a state in which the sliding plate 220 for a sliding motion of the display 230 is not slid-out, and may be referred to as a 'closed state' hereinafter. . The expanded state of the screen 2301 is a state in which the screen 2301 is no longer expanded due to the sliding out of the sliding plate 220 and may be referred to as an 'open state' hereinafter. For example, the slide-out may refer to at least a partial movement of the sliding plate 220 in the first direction (eg, the +x axis direction) when the electronic device 101 is switched from the closed state to the open state. According to various embodiments, the open state may be defined as a state in which the screen 2301 is expanded compared to the closed state, and screens of various sizes may be provided according to the moving position of the sliding plate 220 . According to various embodiments, an intermediated state may refer to a state between the closed state of FIG. 2A and the open state of FIG. 2C . The screen 2301 may include an active area (or display area, display area) of the flexible display 230 that is visually exposed to output an image, and the electronic device 101 includes a sliding plate ( According to the movement of the 220 or the movement of the flexible display 230 , the active area (or the display area, the display area) may be adjusted. In the following description, the open state may refer to a state in which the screen 2301 is maximized. In some embodiments, the flexible display 230 that is slidably disposed on the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2A and provides a screen 2301 is a 'slide-out display or an 'expandable display (expandable display). display)'.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a sliding structure related to the flexible display 230 . For example, when the flexible display 230 is moved to a set distance by an external force, it can be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state without any further external force due to the elastic structure included in the sliding structure. Yes (eg semi-automatic slide motion).

According to some embodiments, when a signal is generated through an input device included in the electronic device 101 , a driving device such as a motor connected to the flexible display 230 (eg, the electronic device due to the driving device 185 of FIG. 1 ) 101 may be switched from a closed state to an open state, or from an open state to a closed state, for example, when a signal is generated through a hardware button or a software button provided through a screen, the electronic device 101 can be switched from a closed state to an open state, or from an open state to a closed state.

According to various embodiments, when a signal is generated from various sensors such as a pressure sensor, the electronic device 101 may be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state. For example, when carrying or holding the electronic device 101 by hand, a squeeze gesture in which a part of the hand (eg, the palm of the hand or a finger) presses within a specified area of the electronic device 101 may cause the sensor may be detected, and in response, the electronic device 101 may be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state.

According to an embodiment, the display 230 may include a second section (② refer to FIG. 2C ). The second section ② may include an extended portion of the screen 2301 when the electronic device 101 is switched from the closed state to the open state. When the electronic device 101 is switched from the closed state to the open state , the second section ② is drawn out from the internal space of the electronic device 101 in a sliding manner, and thus the screen 2301 can be expanded. When the electronic device 101 is switched from an open state to a closed state, the second section (②) At least a part of the second section (②) slides into the internal space of the electronic device 101, thereby reducing the screen 2301. When the electronic device 101 is switched from an open state to a closed state, At least a portion of the second section ② may be bent and moved into the internal space of the electronic device 101. For example, the flexible display 230 may include polyimide (PI) or polyester (PET). polyester)) may include a flexible substrate (eg, a plastic substrate) formed of a polymer material including a flexible display 230 when the electronic device 101 switches between an open state and a closed state. ), for example, may be referred to as a bendable section, In the following description, the second section (②) will be referred to as a bendable section.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a housing 210 , a sliding plate 220 , or a flexible display 230 .

The housing (or case) 210 includes, for example, a back cover 212 , a first side cover 213 , or a second side cover 214 . can do. The back cover 212 , the first side cover 213 , or the second side cover 214 may be connected to a support member (not shown) positioned inside the electronic device 101 , and It may form at least a part of the appearance.

The back cover 212 may form, for example, at least a part of the rear surface 101B of the electronic device 101 . In one embodiment, the back cover 212 may be substantially opaque. For example, the back cover 212 may be formed by coated or tinted glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg, aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing. have. According to an exemplary embodiment, in the bendable section (②) of the flexible display 230 being introduced into the inner space of the housing 210 (eg, in a closed state), the bendable section (② at least a portion of the back cover 212 ) ) may be disposed to be visible from the outside In this case, the back cover 212 may be formed of a transparent material and/or a translucent material.

According to an embodiment, the back cover 212 may include a flat portion 212a and curved portions 212b and 212c positioned at opposite sides with the flat portion 212a interposed therebetween. The curved portions 212b and 212c are formed adjacent to both relatively long edges (not shown) of the back cover 212 , respectively, and may be bent toward the screen positioned opposite to the back cover 212 to extend seamlessly. have. According to some embodiments, the back cover 212 may include one of the curved portions 212b and 212c or may be implemented without the curved portions 212b and 212c.

According to an embodiment, the first side cover 213 and the second side cover 214 may be positioned opposite to each other. For example, the first side cover 213 and the second side cover 214 may move in a second direction (eg, the +x axis direction) orthogonal to the first direction (eg, the +x axis direction) of the slide out of the sliding plate 220 . y-axis direction), with the flexible display 230 interposed therebetween. The first side cover 213 may form at least a portion of the first side surface 213a of the electronic device 101 , and the second side cover 214 may be disposed in a direction opposite to the first side surface 213a. may form at least a portion of the second side 214a of the device 101 . The first side cover 213 may include a first rim portion (or a first rim) 213b extending from an edge of the first side cover 213a. For example, the first edge portion 213b may form at least a part of one side bezel of the electronic device 101 . The second side cover 214 may include a second edge portion (or second rim) 214b extending from an edge of the second side surface 214a. For example, the second edge portion 214b may form at least a part of the other bezel of the electronic device 101 . According to an embodiment, in the closed state of FIG. 2A , the surface of the first edge part 213b, the surface of the second edge part 214b, and the surface of the sliding plate 220 are smoothly connected, so that the A side curved portion (not shown) corresponding to the first curved portion 230b may be formed. According to various embodiments, the surface of the first edge part 213b or the surface of the second edge part 214b is the second curved part 230c of the screen 2301 positioned on the opposite side to the first curved part 230b. ) may include a curved surface portion (not shown) on the other side corresponding to the side.

According to an embodiment, the sliding plate 220 may slide on a support member (not shown) positioned inside the electronic device 101 . At least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be disposed on the sliding plate 220, and the closed state of FIG. 2A or the open state of FIG. 2C may be formed based on the position of the sliding plate 220 on the support member. have. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be attached to the sliding plate 120 through an adhesive member (or an adhesive member) (not shown). According to an embodiment, the adhesive member may include a thermally responsive adhesive member, a photoreactive adhesive member, a general adhesive, and/or a double-sided tape. According to some embodiments, the flexible display 230 may be inserted into a recess formed in the sliding plate 220 in a sliding manner to be disposed and fixed to the sliding plate 220 . The sliding plate 230 serves to support at least a portion of the flexible display 230 , and may be referred to as a display support structure in some embodiments.

According to an embodiment, the sliding plate 220 includes a third edge portion 220b that forms an outer surface of the electronic device 101 (eg, a surface exposed to the outside to form an exterior of the electronic device 101 ). can do. For example, in the closed state of FIG. 2A , the third edge part 220b may form a bezel around the screen together with the first edge part 213b and the second edge part 214b. The third edge portion 220b may extend in the second direction (eg, the y-axis direction) to connect one end of the first side cover 213 and one end of the second side cover 214 in the closed state. have. For example, in the closed state of FIG. 2A , the surface of the third edge part 220b may be smoothly connected to the surface of the first edge part 213b and/or the surface of the second edge part 214b.

According to an embodiment, due to the slide out of the sliding plate 220, at least a portion of the bendable section ② comes out from the inside of the electronic device 101 and the screen 2301 is expanded as shown in FIG. 2C ( eg open state) may be provided.

According to an embodiment, in the closed state of FIG. 2A , the screen 2301 includes a flat portion 230a, and a first curved portion 230b and/or located opposite to each other with the flat portion 230a interposed therebetween. It may include a second curved portion 230c. For example, the first curved portion 230b and the second curved portion 230c may be substantially symmetrical with the flat portion 230a interposed therebetween. For example, in the closed state of FIG. 2A , the first curved portion 230b and/or the second curved portion 230c may be positioned to correspond to the curved portions 212b and 212c of the back cover 212, respectively, and , may be curved toward the back cover 212 . When switching from the closed state of FIG. 2A to the open state of FIG. 2C , the planar portion 230a may be expanded. For example, a portion of the bendable section (②) forming the second curved portion 230c in the closed state of FIG. 2A is an expanded flat portion ( 230a) and may be formed as another area of the bendable section (②).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an opening (not shown) for entering or withdrawing the bendable section (②), and/or a pulley (not shown) positioned in the opening. The pulley can be positioned corresponding to the bendable section (②, and the movement of the bendable section (② and its movement direction can be guided through rotation of the pulley in the transition between the closed state of FIG. 2A and the open state of FIG. 2C) The first curved portion 230b may be formed to correspond to a curved surface formed on one surface of the sliding plate 220. The second curved portion 230c is located in a portion corresponding to the curved surface of the pulley in the bendable section (②). The first curved portion 230c may be positioned opposite to the second curved portion 230b in the closed or open state of the electronic device 101 to improve the aesthetics of the screen 2301 . According to some embodiments, the flat portion 230a may be implemented in an expanded form without the first curved portion 230b.

According to an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may further include a touch sensing circuit (eg, a touch sensor). According to various embodiments (not shown), the flexible display 230 includes a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field type pen input device (eg, a stylus pen); They may be combined or placed adjacent to each other. For example, the digitizer may include a coil member disposed on a dielectric substrate to detect a resonance frequency of an electromagnetic induction method applied from the pen input device.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a microphone hole 251 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ), a speaker hole 252 (eg, the sound output module 155 of FIG. 1 ), and a connector. It may include a hole 253 (eg, the connection terminal 178 of FIG. 1 ), a camera module 254 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ), or a flash 255 . According to various embodiments, the flash 255 may be implemented by being included in the camera module 254 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components.

The microphone hole 251 may be formed, for example, in at least a portion of the second side surface 214a corresponding to a microphone (not shown) positioned inside the electronic device 101 . The position of the microphone hole 251 is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2A and may vary. According to some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of microphones capable of detecting the direction of sound.

The speaker hole 252 may be formed, for example, in at least a portion of the second side surface 214a corresponding to a speaker located inside the electronic device 101 . The location of the speaker hole 252 is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2A and may vary. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a call receiver hole. In some embodiments, the microphone hole 251 and the speaker hole 252 may be implemented as one hole, or the speaker hole 252 may be omitted like a piezo speaker.

The connector hole 253 may be formed, for example, in at least a portion of the second side surface 214a corresponding to a connector (eg, a USB connector) positioned inside the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may transmit and/or receive power and/or data to and/or from an external electronic device electrically connected to the connector through the connector hole 253 . The location of the connector hole 253 is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2A and may vary.

The camera module 254 and the flash 255 may be located, for example, on the rear surface 101B of the electronic device 101 . The camera module 154 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The flash 255 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared cameras, wide angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be located on one side of the electronic device 101 . According to various embodiments, it is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2B or 2D , and the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules. The camera module 254 may be one of a plurality of camera modules. For example, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules (eg, a dual camera or a triple camera) each having different properties (eg, angle of view) or functions. For example, a plurality of camera modules (eg, camera modules 254 ) including lenses having different angles of view may be configured, and the electronic device 101 may be configured based on a user's selection. It can be controlled to change the angle of view of the camera module performed in . In addition, the plurality of camera modules may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a color camera, a monochrome camera, or an IR (infrared) camera (eg, a time of flight (TOF) camera, a structured light camera). can According to an embodiment, the IR camera may be operated as at least a part of a sensor module (not shown).

According to various embodiments (not shown), the electronic device 101 receives light through one surface (eg, the front surface 101A) of the electronic device 101 placed in a direction toward which the screen 2301 faces, based on the received light. It may further include a camera module (eg, a front camera) that generates an image signal. For example, the camera module 254 is not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2B or 2D , and is aligned with an opening (eg, a through hole, or a notch) formed in the flexible display 230 to the housing 210 . It can be located inside of The camera module 254 may generate an image signal by receiving light through the opening and a portion of the transparent cover overlapping the opening. The transparent cover serves to protect the flexible display 230 from the outside, and may include, for example, a material such as polyimide or ultra thin glass (UTG).

According to some embodiments, not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 2B or 2D , the camera module 254 may be disposed at the bottom of at least a part of the screen 2301 of the flexible display 230, and the camera module 254 Its location is not visually differentiated (or exposed) and may perform a related function (eg, taking an image). In this case, for example, when viewed from the top of the screen 2301 (eg, when viewed in the -z axis direction), the camera module 254 is disposed to overlap at least a portion of the screen 2301 and is not exposed to the outside. It is possible to acquire an image of an external subject while not doing so.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the electronic device 101 may further include a key input device (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ). The key input device may be located, for example, on the first side surface 213a of the electronic device 101 formed by the first side cover 213 . In some embodiments (not shown), the key input device may include at least one sensor module.

According to various embodiments (not shown), the electronic device 101 may include various sensor modules (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). The sensor module may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. For example (not shown), the sensor module generates a signal regarding the proximity of an external object based on the light received through the front surface 101A of the electronic device 101 placed in the direction the screen 2301 faces. It may include a proximity sensor. For another example (not shown), the sensor module includes a fingerprint sensor or HRM sensor for detecting biometric information based on light received through the front 101A or rear 101B of the electronic device 101 It may include various biosensors such as The electronic device 101 may include various other sensor modules, for example, 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 biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and a humidity sensor. , and may include at least one of an illuminance sensor.

According to various embodiments, it is not limited to the embodiments of FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, and the electronic device 101 extends the screen toward the third edge part 220b when the sliding plate 220 slides out. It may be implemented as a structure. For example, a partial region of the flexible display 230 forming the first curved portion 230b in the closed state of FIG. 2A is expanded when it is switched from the closed state of FIG. 2A to the open state of FIG. 2C. 230a) and may be formed in another area of the flexible display 230 .

3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2A according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a back cover 212 , a first side cover 213 , a second side cover 214 , a support member assembly 300 , and a pulley. 460, sliding plate 220, flexible display 230, support sheet 470, multi-bar structure (or multi-bar assembly) 480, or printed circuit board ( 490) (eg, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flex PCB (RFPCB)). A redundant description of some of the reference numerals in FIG. 4 will be omitted.

According to an embodiment, the support member assembly (or support structure) 300 is a frame structure capable of withstanding a load, and may contribute to durability or rigidity of the electronic device 101 . At least a portion of the support member assembly 300 may include a non-metal material (eg, a polymer) or a metal material. A housing 210 (refer to FIG. 2A ) including a back cover 212 , a first side cover 213 , or a second side cover 214 , a pulley 460 , a sliding plate 220 , and a flexible display 230 . ), the support sheet 470 , the multi-bar structure 480 , or the printed circuit board 490 may be disposed or coupled to the support member assembly 300 .

According to one embodiment, support member assembly 300 includes first support member 310 , second support member 320 , third support member 330 , fourth support member 340 , or fifth support member 350 may be included.

The first support member (or first bracket) 310 may be, for example, in the form of a plate. The sliding plate 220 may be disposed on one surface 310a of the first support member 310 . The second support member (or second bracket) 320 may be in the form of a plate overlapping at least a portion of the first support member 310 when viewed in the z-axis direction, or the first support member It may be coupled with the 310 and/or the third support member 330 . The second support member 320 may be positioned between the first support member 310 and the third support member 330 . The third support member 330 may be coupled to the first support member 310 and/or the second support member 320 with the second support member 320 interposed therebetween. The printed circuit board 390 may be disposed on the second support member 320 between the first support member 310 and the second support member 320 . The fourth support member 340 may be coupled to one side of an assembly (or structure) (not shown) to which the first support member 310 , the second support member 320 , and the third support member 330 are coupled. have. The fifth support member 350 may be coupled to the other side of an assembly (or structure) (not shown) to which the first support member 310 , the second support member 320 , and the third support member 330 are coupled. and may be positioned opposite to the fourth support member 340 . The first side cover 213 may be coupled to the support member assembly 300 from the side of the fourth support member 340 . The second side cover 214 may be coupled to the support member assembly 300 from the side of the fifth support member 350 . The back cover 212 may be coupled to the support member assembly 300 from the third support member 330 side. At least a portion of the first support member 310 , the second support member 320 , the third support member 330 , the fourth support member 340 , or the fifth support member 350 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic material. It may contain substances (eg, polymers). According to various embodiments, at least two or more of the first support member 310 , the second support member 320 , the third support member 330 , the fourth support member 340 , and the fifth support member 350 . may be integrally implemented. According to some embodiments, support member assembly 300 includes first support member 310 , second support member 320 , third support member 330 , fourth support member 340 , and fifth support member It may refer to a structure forming at least a portion of 350 . According to some embodiments, some of the first support member 310 , the second support member 320 , the third support member 330 , the fourth support member 340 , and the fifth support member 350 are omitted. it might be

The first support member 310 may, for example, be positioned on a first side (not shown) facing the fourth support member 340 , facing the fifth support member 350 and opposite to the first side surface. The second side 310c, the third side (not shown) connecting one end of the first side and one end of the second side 310c, or the other end of the first side and the other end of the second side 310c It may include a fourth side surface (310d) connected to the end and located opposite to the third side surface. According to one embodiment, the pulley 360 may be located near the third side of the first support member 310 . As another example, in the case of an electronic device in which the slide-out direction is reversed, the pulley 360 may be located near the fourth side surface 310d of the first support member 360 . The pulley 360 may include a cylindrical roller 361 extending in a direction (eg, a +y-axis direction) from the fifth support member 350 to the fourth support member 340 . The pulley 360 may include a first rotation shaft (not shown) and a second rotation shaft 363 connected to the roller 361 , the first rotation shaft and the second rotation shaft 363 are The rollers 461 may be positioned on opposite sides of each other with the rollers 461 interposed therebetween. The first rotation shaft may be positioned between the roller 361 and the first side cover 213 , and may be connected to the fourth support member 340 . The second rotation shaft 363 may be positioned between the roller 361 and the second side cover 214 , and may be connected to the fifth support member 350 . The fourth support member 340 may include a first through hole 341 into which the first rotation shaft is inserted, and the fifth support member 350 has a second through hole into which the second rotation shaft 363 is inserted. (351) may be included. The roller 361 may be rotatable based on the first rotation shaft disposed on the fourth support member 340 and the second rotation shaft 363 disposed on the fifth support member 350 .

According to an embodiment, the sliding plate 220 may be disposed on the support member assembly 300 to be able to slide on the first support member 310 . For example, a sliding structure for supporting and guiding coupling between the first support member 310 and the sliding plate 220 and movement of the sliding plate 220 may be provided. According to an embodiment, the sliding structure may include at least one elastic structure 301 . When the sliding plate 220 is moved to a set distance by an external force, due to the at least one elastic structure 301, from the closed state of FIG. 2A to the open state of FIG. 2C, or from the open state to the closed state can be switched The at least one resilient structure 301 may include, for example, various resilient members such as torsion springs. For example, the torsion spring as the resilient structure 301 may include one end connected to the sliding plate 220, the other end connected to the first support member 310, and a spring portion between the one end and the other end. can When the sliding plate 220 is moved to a distance set in the first direction (eg, +x axis direction) of the slide out by an external force, the position of the one end with respect to the other end is changed so that the sliding plate 220 is no longer The spring part can be moved in the first direction due to the elasticity of the spring part without external force, and thus can be switched from the closed state of FIG. 2A to the open state of FIG. 2C . When the sliding plate 220 is moved by an external force to a distance set in a second direction opposite to the first direction (eg, the -x axis direction), the position of the one end with respect to the other end is changed to change the position of the sliding plate 220 ) may be moved in the second direction due to the elasticity of the spring part without any further external force, and thus may be converted from the open state of FIG. 2C to the closed state of FIG. 2A .

According to various embodiments, the housing 210 may be defined to further include at least a portion of the support member assembly 300 . For example, the housing 210 may have one surface (eg, one surface 310a formed by the first support member 310 ) facing in the first direction (eg, the +z axis direction), and the first surface 310a and may include the other surface (eg, the rear surface 101B of FIG. 2B ) directed in the opposite second direction (eg, the -z-axis direction). The display support structure 220 is slidably slidable in a third direction (eg, x-axis direction) perpendicular to the first direction. One surface 310a of the housing 210 (eg, one surface 310a formed by the first support member 310 ) ))). According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 may include a first section (①) extending from the bendable section (②). The first section (① is the sliding plate 220) When the switch from the closed state of Fig. 2a to the open state of Fig. 2c is made, due to the movement of the sliding plate 220, the bendable section connected to the first section (①) slides out of the screen ( The screen 2301 of Fig. 2C) can be expanded.When it is switched from the open state of Fig. 2A to the closed state of Fig. 2C, due to the movement of the sliding plate 220, the bendable section ② is the electronic device ( The screen (refer to the screen 2301 of Fig. 2A) may be reduced while at least partially entering the interior 101. The support member assembly 300 may include an opening (not shown) for entering or withdrawing the bendable section (②). and the pulley 360 may be positioned in the opening, the opening including a gap at one side between the first support member 310 and the third support member 330, and a third support adjacent to the opening A portion 331 of the member 330 may have a curved shape corresponding to the curved surface of the roller 361. The pulley 360 may be positioned to correspond to the bendable section ②, and may be in the closed state of FIG. 2A and FIG. 2C. The pulley 360 can be rotated by the movement of the bendable section (②) in the transition between the open states of

According to an embodiment, the support sheet 370 may be attached to the rear surface of the flexible display 230 . The rear surface of the flexible display 230 may refer to a surface positioned opposite to a surface from which light is emitted from a display panel including a plurality of pixels. The support sheet 370 may contribute to durability of the flexible display 230 . The support sheet 370 may reduce the effect of a load or stress on the flexible display 230 that may occur in transition between the closed state of FIG. 2A and the open state of FIG. 2C . The support sheet 370 may prevent the flexible display 230 from being damaged by a force transmitted therefrom when the sliding plate 220 is moved. Although not shown, the flexible display 230 may include a first layer including a plurality of pixels and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The first layer is, for example, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or a light emitting layer (eg, a display panel) including a plurality of pixels implemented with a light emitting device such as a micro LED (light emitting diode), and others It may include various layers (eg, an optical layer to improve the picture quality of the screen or to improve outdoor visibility, such as a polarizing layer). According to an embodiment, the optical layer may selectively transmit light generated from a light source of the light emitting layer and vibrating in a predetermined direction. According to an embodiment, when viewed from the top of the screen 2301 (eg, viewed in the -z axis direction), at least one electronic component (eg, a camera module or a sensor module) included in the electronic device 101 and A plurality of pixels may not be disposed in a portion of the flexible display 230 that overlaps at least partially. According to some embodiments, when viewed from above the screen 2301 , a portion of the flexible display 230 that at least partially overlaps with at least one electronic component (eg, a camera module or a sensor module) included in the electronic device 101 . Regions may include different pixel structures and/or wiring structures compared to other regions. For example, a portion of the flexible display 230 that at least partially overlaps with the at least one electronic component (eg, a camera module or a sensor module) may have a different pixel density than other areas. For example, a partial region of the flexible display 230 that at least partially overlaps with the at least one electronic component (eg, a camera module or a sensor module) does not include an opening, but changes in a pixel structure and/or a wiring structure It can be implemented as a substantially transparent region formed by The second layer serves to support and protect the first layer (eg, a cushioning member), to block light, to absorb or shield electromagnetic waves, or to diffuse, dissipate, or radiate heat. It may include various layers. According to an embodiment, at least a part of the second layer is a conductive member (eg, a metal plate), which can help to reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device 101, shield ambient noise, and heat dissipating components ( It can be used to dissipate heat emitted from (eg display driving circuits). According to an embodiment, the conductive member may include at least one of copper (Cu (copper)), aluminum (Al (aluminum)), SUS (stainless steel), or CLAD (eg, a stacked member in which SUS and Al are alternately disposed). may include

The support sheet 370 may cover at least a portion of the second layer of the flexible display 230 and may be attached to the rear surface of the second layer. The support sheet 370 may be formed of various metal materials and/or non-metal materials (eg, a polymer). According to an embodiment, the support sheet 370 may include stainless steel. According to some embodiments, the support sheet 370 may include an engineering plastic. According to some embodiments, the support sheet 370 may be implemented integrally with the flexible display 230 . According to an embodiment, the support sheet 370 includes a portion on which the flexible display 230 is bent (eg, a bendable section of FIG. 2C or 4 (②, the first curved portion 230b of FIGS. 2A or 2C)) and It may include at least some overlapping lattice structure (not shown) The lattice structure may include a plurality of openings or a plurality of slits, and According to various embodiments, the support sheet 370 may include a recess pattern (not shown) including a plurality of recesses, replacing the lattice structure, and The recess pattern may contribute to the flexibility of the flexible display 230. According to various embodiments, the grid structure or the recess pattern may extend to at least a portion of the planar portion 230a of Fig. 2A or 2C. Accordingly, the support sheet 370 including a grid structure or a recess pattern, or a corresponding conductive member may be formed of a plurality of layers.

According to an embodiment, the multi-bar structure 380 may be connected to the sliding plate 220 , and a first surface (3 ㅁ ㅔ mo) facing the support sheet 370, and the first surface 381 and a second side 382 positioned oppositely. When the sliding plate 220 moves, the multi-bar structure 380 may be moved and directed by the roller 361 that rotates in friction with the second surface 382 . According to an embodiment, the second surface 382 extends in a direction (eg, +y-axis direction) from the second rotational axis 363 of the pulley 360 to the first rotational axis (not shown). (bar) (not shown) may include a plurality of arrangements. The multi-bar structure 380 may be bent at portions having a relatively thin thickness between the plurality of bars. In various embodiments, this multi-bar structure 380 may be referred to by other terms such as a 'flexible track' or a 'hinge rail'.

According to an embodiment, in the closed state of FIG. 2A or the open state of FIG. 2C , at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 380 is positioned to overlap the screen 2301 (see FIGS. 2A or 2C ), and the flexible display 230 ) of the bendable section (②) can support the bendable section (②) so that it is maintained in a smoothly connected form with the first section (①) of the flexible display 230 without lifting. The multi-bar structure 380 is shown in FIG. 2A . In the transition between the closed state and the open state of FIG. 2C , the bendable section (②) can contribute to being movable while maintaining a shape smoothly connected to the first section (①) without lifting.

According to an embodiment, the support sheet 370 may substantially make elements (eg, the multi-bar structure 380) located inside the electronic device 101 invisible through the flexible display 230 .

In an expanded state (eg, the open state of FIG. 2C ), a non-smooth screen may be provided due to lifting due to elasticity of the flexible display 230 and/or the support sheet 370 . According to various embodiments, in order to prevent this, a tension structure (not shown) for the flexible display 230 and/or the support sheet 370 may be provided. The tension structure can contribute to a smooth slide operation while maintaining the tension.

According to one embodiment, printed circuit board 390 includes a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), a memory (eg, memory 130 of FIG. 1 ), and/or an interface (eg, of FIG. 1 ). interface 177) may be mounted. 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.

The electronic device 101 may include various other elements disposed on the printed circuit board 390 or electrically connected to the printed circuit board 390 . For example, the electronic device 101 includes a battery (not shown) positioned between the first support member 310 and the second support member 320 , or between the second support member 320 and the back cover 212 . may include A battery (not shown) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101, and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. have. The battery (not shown) may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 101 or may be detachably disposed from the electronic device 101 . According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes an antenna positioned between the first support member 310 and the second support member 320 , or between the second support member 320 and the back cover 212 . not shown) may be included. An antenna (not shown) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. An antenna (not shown) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit/receive power required for charging. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a part of the first side cover 213 and/or the second side cover 214 or a combination thereof.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) 237 that electrically connects the flexible display 230 and the printed circuit board 390 to each other. . For example, the flexible printed circuit board 237 is electrically connected to the printed circuit board 390 through an opening (not shown) formed in the sliding plate 220 and an opening (not shown) formed in the first support member 310 . can be connected

Hereinafter, various structures to which the electronic device 101 is applied will be described.

The electronic device 101 according to various embodiments may have various types of housing structures to mount the flexible display. Electronic devices are slideable (or rollable) that allow at least a part of the flexible display to be wound around or released from a driving device (eg, a roller unit, a rotation assembly, a sliding motor) formed in an internal space of the electronic device. (rollable)) may have a housing. Hereinafter, the term “state” may refer to a structural form, shape, or shape of an electronic device (or display).

4A to 4F are diagrams illustrating a structure of an expandable display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

4A to 4F , according to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may have a housing structure in which the display can be expanded in at least one of up, down, left, and right directions.

The electronic device illustrated in FIG. 4A may be embodied to enable sliding motion in one direction. For example, the electronic device may include the display 410 expandable in the first direction (①) (eg, the right direction). For example, the display 410 displays a screen through the first display area 411 in a non-expanded first state (eg, a closed state), and the second display area 412 is accommodated in the housing and is in an inactive state can be The second display area 412 may be drawn out in the first direction and exposed to the outside by a user's manipulation or a preset input. In the second state in which the display 410 is expanded (eg, an open state), the electronic device switches the second display area 412 to an active state, and displays the first display area 411 and the second display area 412 . screen can be displayed.

According to another embodiment, in the electronic device, the first display area 416 and the second direction (②) (eg, left direction) for displaying a screen in a first state (eg, closed state) in which the display 415 is not expanded ), and the display 415 may include a second display area 417 for displaying a screen in an extended second state (eg, an open state).

As shown in FIG. 4B , the electronic device may include a display expandable in a third direction (③) (eg, upward direction) or a fourth direction (④) (downward direction). The display 420 is expandable in the first display area 421 for displaying the screen in the non-expanded first state and the third direction (③), and the second display area for displaying the screen in the expanded second state ( 422) may be included. According to another embodiment, the display 425 of the electronic device is expandable in the first display area 426 for displaying a screen in the non-expanded first state and the fourth direction (④), and the display 425 displays the screen in the expanded second state. may include a second display area 427 displaying

As shown in FIG. 4C , the electronic device may include a display expandable in both left and right directions or in both vertical directions. The display 430 is a first display area 431 for displaying a screen in an unexpanded first state, expandable in a first direction (①), and a second display area for displaying a screen in an expanded second state ( 432) and expandable in the second direction (②), and may include a third display area 433 for displaying a screen in the expanded second state. In this case, at least one of the second display area 432 and the third display area 433 may be expanded according to a user's manipulation and a preset input or output type of content.

According to another embodiment, the display 435 of the electronic device is expandable in the first display area 436 for displaying a screen in the non-expanded first state, the third direction (③), and the screen in the expanded second state. It may include a second display area 437 that displays , and a third display area 438 that is expandable in the fourth direction (④) and displays a screen in the expanded second state.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a display expandable in both an upward direction (or a downward direction) and a right direction (or a left direction).

As illustrated in FIG. 4D , the electronic device may include a display capable of stepwise expansion, and only a part of the display may be expanded. The display 450 includes a first display area 451 that displays a screen in an unexpanded first state, and a second display area 451 that can be expanded in a first direction (①) in an expanded second state and displays a screen ( 452) and may be further extended in the first direction (①), and may include a third display area 453 for displaying a screen in the additionally expanded third state.

The display 450 may display a screen by activating only the second display area 452 . Alternatively, the display 450 may display a screen by activating both the second display area 452 and the third display area 453 . For example, when the display 450 extends to the second display area 452 , it is fixed through the support structure, and may extend from the second display area 452 to the third display area 453 according to an additional force. have.

As illustrated in FIG. 4E , the electronic device may include a display expandable in a third direction (eg, an upward direction) or a fourth direction (a downward direction). The display 460 is expandable in a first display area 461 for displaying a screen in a non-expanded first state and a third direction (③), and a second display area for displaying a screen in an expanded second state ( 462) may be included. According to another embodiment, the display 465 of the electronic device is expandable in the first display area 466 for displaying a screen in the non-expanded first state and the fourth direction (④), and the display 465 displays the screen in the expanded second state. It may include a second display area 467 displaying .

As illustrated in FIG. 4F , the electronic device may include a display expandable in both vertical directions. The display 470 is expandable in a first display area 471 for displaying a screen in a non-expanded first state, a third direction (③), and a second display area for displaying a screen in an expanded second state ( 472) and a third display area 473 that is expandable in the fourth direction (④) and displays a screen in the expanded second state. In this case, at least one of the second display area 472 and the third display area 473 may be expanded according to a user's manipulation or a preset input or output type of content. The electronic device according to various embodiments to be described later may include a display having at least one structure of FIGS. 4A to 4F , and may include various types of expandable displays in addition to those described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4F .

5 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 5 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to an embodiment includes a display 510 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ), a memory 520 , and a processor ( 530) (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), camera 540 (eg, camera module 180 ), sensor 550 (eg, sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ), and driving device 560 ). may include The electronic device 101 may further include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , and may include components overlapping those of FIG. 1 .

The electronic device 101 of FIG. 5 may be an electronic device (eg, FIGS. 2A and 4A to 4D ) in which the display 510 is expanded or reduced, and thus a display area in which visual information is displayed can be changed.

According to an embodiment, the display 510 may include a main area exposed to the outside and at least one extension area drawn in or drawn out according to the state of the electronic device 101 .

According to another embodiment, the display 510 may include a main area exposed to the outside and at least one of a second expansion area and a third expansion area that are drawn in or drawn out according to the state of the electronic device 7 101 . can

As described above, in the display 510 , a display area in which visual information (eg, an execution screen) is displayed on the display 510 may vary based on the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, when the extended area is in a first state (eg, closed), the display area may be determined to have a first size, and visual information may be displayed as an area of the first size. As another example, when the extended area is in the second state (eg, open state), the display area is determined to be the entire area (eg, the main area and the extended area) of the display 510 and the entire area is Visual information may be displayed as an area of the second size.

According to an exemplary embodiment, in the display 510 , the area (or degree of expansion) of the extended region exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 may vary according to the user's physical external force or the number of input selections. For example, the user may extend the display 510 to a desired area by applying a physical external force, or may reduce the display 510 again. As another example, the display 510 may be implemented such that the extension area is exposed in stages (eg, one-stage expansion, two-stage extension ...) in response to the number of extension request selections.

The camera 540 may capture an image. The camera 540 transmits the collected image to the display 510 as a preview image, and image data captured by the camera 540 may be provided to the processor 530 .

The sensor 550 may generate data used to recognize a state (eg, a first state and a second state) of the electronic device 101 . The sensor 550 may include a sensor (eg, an encoder, a hall sensor) that is attached to the driving device 560 to generate and output data corresponding to the rotation angle of the driving device 550 . have. For another example, the sensor 550 is disposed on a designated part (eg, a part of an extended area) of the display 510 and includes a sensor that generates data corresponding to the curvature of the bendable section (② (see FIG. 2B )). You may.

The sensor 550 may determine expansion, reduction, and/or expansion information of the display 510 . The sensor 550 may detect a change in area or size of a display area in which visual information is to be displayed in response to a change in the state of the electronic device 101 . The sensor 550 may detect a closed state in which a portion of the display 510 is accommodated in the electronic device 101 , an open state in which the entire display 510 is exposed, or an intermediate state between the closed state and the open state. .

The driving device 550 may be configured to control at least a part of the display 510 to be drawn into or withdrawn from the inner space of the housing of the electronic device 101 . For example, the driving device 550 may be implemented as a rotation assembly or a sliding motor, but is not limited thereto.

According to some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may control the driving device 550 by a physical external force (eg, a squeeze gesture to press the electronic device 101 ). Due to the resilient structure of the driving device 550 , the electronic device 101 can be switched from a closed state to an open state or from an open state to a closed state (eg, semi-automatic slide operation) without any external force.

According to an exemplary embodiment, when a signal generated through an input device (eg, a hardware button or a software button provided through a screen) is generated, the electronic device 101 operates the driving device 550 to change from a closed state to an open state. , or can be switched from an open state to a closed state.

The memory 520 may temporarily or permanently store various data related to the electronic device. The memory 520 provides a camera preview screen (or a camera execution screen) through a portion of the display 410 set as the display area, and expands based on the expanded display area while the camera preview screen is provided through the portion instructions for dividing the displayed display area into a first division area and a second division area, providing a camera preview screen to the first division area, and providing an extended preview screen through the second division area, by the processor can be saved

The processor 530 may be operatively connected to the display 510 , the camera 540 , the sensor 550 , the driving device 560 , and the memory 520 .

The processor 530 determines the state of the electronic device or the extended state of the display 510 based on the selection of the extended preview function item, and sets the electronic device from the first state to the second state (eg, automatic switching or manual switching). By switching to , the display area can be expanded.

The processor 530 provides a camera preview screen to the display area of the display 510 when the camera function is executed, and displays the expanded display area based on selection of an extended preview function item and the display area being expanded to a second size. The divided area and the second divided area may be divided, the camera preview screen may be provided to the first divided area, and the extended preview screen may be provided through the second divided area.

The processor 530 may be configured to perform operations defined by the instructions stored in the memory 520 . Operations of the processor 530 , which will be described later, may be performed by loading instructions stored in the memory 520 .

Operations of the processor 530 will be described in detail below.

6A and 6B illustrate camera user interface screens according to various embodiments. The electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B may be an example of an electronic device in which a display is capable of single expansion or primary expansion.

6A and 6B , according to an embodiment, a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 )) executes a camera (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 and the camera 540 of FIG. 5) to the camera preview screen 610 shown in <6001> or the camera preview screen shown in <6001-1> ( 610-1) may be displayed on a display (eg, (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the display 510 of FIG. 5 ).

For example, when the user touches the camera app icon, the processor 530 may start an execution process of a camera function (eg, a built-in camera application of the electronic device) in response to the touch. The processor 530 may display, as a preview image, an image obtained from an image sensor of the camera on the display based on the execution of the camera.

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 displays the camera preview screen 610 as the display area of the display based on the first state in which the display is not expanded (eg, the closed state) as shown in screen <6001>. can be provided through

The camera preview screen 610 may include a preview image 615 obtained from the camera and a camera function user interface. The camera function user interface may be displayed overlapping the preview image 615 .

For example, the camera function user interface may include a shooting button 620, a gallery item 621 that can enter the gallery, a camera sensor switching item 623 that functions to switch to a front camera or a rear camera, and a switchable to video shooting A video recording item (624), a shooting mode switching item (625) that can change the angle of view of the camera with respect to the camera preview screen, and an extended preview function that can be provided and changed in a second state (eg, an open state) in which the display is expanded The extended preview function item 630 (eg, a sliding item, a zoom item, an apps list, a ratio item, a filter item) may be included, but is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the extended preview function item 630 displays text guiding that the extended function is performed while the display is expanded, or is visually distinguished from a function item applied to a camera preview screen (eg, a built-in camera execution screen). Guide information may be provided to be (eg, adding an extended function guide indicator, arrow shape).

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 enters the extended view user interface (or the extended preview user interface) based on an input (eg, touch) for selecting an extended preview function item (eg, sliding item 630 ). can do. For example, the extended view user interface may be switched to the <6002> screen, and this is only for illustrative purposes, but is not limited thereto.

For example, the processor 530 performs a preview on the camera preview screen 610 based on the display expansion as shown in the screen <6002> based on the selection (eg, touch) of the sliding 630). You can call the extended view user interface to call the screen.

<6002> Screen extended view user interface Includes various preview function items, and may be composed of function items designated during design or function items set by a user.

For example, the extended view user interface may include a first view function item (eg, pro item (631)), a second view function item (eg, zoom item (632), and a third view function item (eg, apps item (633)). )), a fourth view function item (eg, ratio item 634), and a fifth view function item (eg, filter item 635), and the items are not limited. For example, In the pro item 631, a function set by the user in relation to the preview or a function recommended as an extended preview by artificial intelligence may be set. The zoom item 632 corresponds to the lens type or screen magnification applied to the camera. A function to provide a preview may be set In the apps item 633, a function to provide a preview related to an external camera application may be set In the ratio item 634, a function to provide a preview corresponding to the aspect ratio In the filter item 635), a function of providing a preview to which a filter is applied may be set.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may support adding, deleting, and storing the extended preview function item through a user setting menu.

According to another embodiment, the processor 530 may provide the camera preview screen 610-1 shown in <6001-1> in response to camera execution.

The camera preview screen 610-1 illustrated in <6001-1> may include a camera function and an extended view user interface. For example, the camera preview screen 610-1 displays camera function items (eg, video item, photo item) and extended preview function items (eg, zoom item, apps item, pro item, filter item) as a higher layer. can do.

Additionally, the zoom item, apps item, pro item, and filter item related to the extended preview function on the camera preview screen 610 - 1 may further display sub items as a lower layer. Extended preview function items (eg zoom item, apps item, pro item, filter item) display text guiding that the extended function is performed as the display expands, or display text guiding that the extended function is performed, or display a camera function item (eg, a function applied to the built-in camera) and Guide information may be provided to be visually distinct (eg, adding an extension guide indicator, shaped like an arrow).

For example, the sub-items of the apps item 633 may be provided to the camera preview screen 610 - 1 based on the selection of the apps item 633 among the extended preview function items by the user. The sub-items of the apps item 633 are app1 items (eg, beauty plus item (6321)), app2 items (eg, snow item (6322)), and app 3 items (eg, sweet candy item) corresponding to external camera applications. (6323)) may be, but is not limited thereto.

The sub-items related to the pro item 631 may include a first setting item, a second setting item, or a recommendation item, but is not limited thereto. The sub-items related to the zoom item 632 may include an ultra-wide-angle lens, a normal lens, a telephoto 1 lens (10x) or a telephoto 2 (100x) item, or a 1x magnification, 5x magnification, 10x magnification, or 100x magnification item. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. A sub item related to the ratio item 634 is 16:9 or 9:16, 1:1, 4:3. 21:9 or 9:21, but is not limited thereto. The sub-item related to the filter item 635 may include, but is not limited to, a first filter, a second filter, a third filter, or a fourth filter. The electronic device 101 may support each sub-item to be added or deleted according to a user setting.

The processor 530 detects an input for selecting one of the extended preview function items 631,632,633,634,635 on the <6002> screen or one of the sub-items (eg, 6321,6322,6323) on the <6001-1> screen, , in response to the display being switched from the first state (eg, closed state) to the second state (eg, open state), expand the display area and release the expanded display area, as shown in the screen <6004> It can be divided into a first divided area and a second divided area. The processor 530 may provide the camera preview screen 610 through the first division area and provide the extended preview screen 6101 corresponding to the selected extended view function through the second division area.

According to an embodiment, when the extended preview function item is selected on the <6002> screen, the extended preview screen 6101 displays a preview function with high user execution frequency, a recently used preview function, or a user in relation to the selected extended preview function. It may be a screen executed by selecting one of a plurality of preview functions based on the set preview function information. For example, when the user selects the zoom item 633 on the screen <6002>, the processor 530 checks the 5x view function designated as the highest priority, and corresponds to the 5x view function in the second division area. An extended preview screen may be provided. After that, when the user reselects the zoom item 633 again or drags it in one direction with respect to the second window, the processor 530 performs a subordinate view related to the zoom item 633 . Function (e: 100x view item) can be checked and the extended preview screen can be converted to a subordinated view function screen and provided.

According to another embodiment, when an extended preview function item of a sub item is selected on the <6001-1> screen, the extended preview screen 6101 may be a screen in which a function corresponding to the selected sub item is executed.

In the following description, the user interface provided as the <6002> screen will be described. For example, the processor 530 is configured based on the selection of an extended function item (eg, apps 632 ) of the external camera application and the switching of the electronic device 101 to the second state (eg, open state). As shown in <6004>, a camera preview screen 610 is provided through the first division area, and an extended preview screen corresponding to the apps item 632 in the second division area (eg, beauty plus camera app execution screen) ) 6101 may be provided. The camera preview screen 610 provided in the first divided area may be maintained as the same screen as the <6002> screen.

The extended preview screen 6101 includes the view image 6131 to which the selected extended function is applied to the preview image acquired from the camera (eg, the same subject as the camera preview screen), the function item 6151 related to the extended preview, and an individual storage item ( 650) and a cancellation item 670. According to some embodiments, the cancellation item 670 may be omitted.

According to some embodiments, when the user additionally selects the apps item 632 , the processor configures another extension function (eg, another external camera app (eg, snow app)) associated with the selected extension function (eg, launch a beauty plus camera app). ) and can be switched to an execution screen for other extended functions in the second partition (eg, a snow app execution screen).

According to another embodiment, when the user inputs a drag input to move in one direction on the extended preview screen 6101, the execution screen of another extended function in the preview extended function (eg, running the beauty plus camera app) displayed in the second division area (eg, snow app execution screen).

According to another embodiment, when a user selects an extended preview item (eg, a zoom item) on the camera preview screen 610 , the extended preview screen 6101 may be converted to an execution screen related to the zoom item.

The processor 530 simultaneously stores the camera preview screen 610 and the extended preview screen 6101 as separate images based on the selection of the shooting button 620 on the <6005> screen, and stores the first image and the second image ( 660), respectively. The processor 530 may provide individually stored images 660 to at least a portion of the camera preview screen 610 based on the simultaneous storage.

As another example, the electronic device 101 may store only the extended preview screen 6101 (eg, the second image) based on the selection of the individual storage item 650 on the extended preview screen 6101 .

The processor 530 terminates the extended preview function based on the switching of the electronic device 101 from the second state (eg, open state) to the first state (eg, closed state), and is displayed on the screen. As described above, it is possible to return to the camera preview screen 610 .

According to an embodiment, when the display is changed to a first state (eg, a closed state) by a user's external force while the extended preview function is activated (on), the processor 530 terminates the extended preview function and < As shown in screen 6006>, it is possible to return to the camera preview screen 610 . According to an embodiment, when the user deselects the apps item 632 (eg, a long press input), the processor 530 switches the electronic device 101 from the second state to the first state, After ending the extended preview function, as shown in screen <6006>, it is possible to return to the camera preview screen 610.

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 terminates the extended preview function based on the selection of the cancel item 670 on the extended preview screen 6101, and as shown on screen <6006>, the camera preview screen You can return to (610)

According to an embodiment, when the display is in an extended second state (eg, an open state), the processor 530 may provide an extended camera preview screen through the extended display area in response to a camera app execution request. . In this case, when the extended preview function item is selected in the second state in which the display is expanded, the processor 530 divides the display area into the first divided area and the second divided area without changing the state of the electronic device 101 and It can be switched to provide the camera preview screen 610 through the first division area and to provide the extended preview screen 6101 through the second division area.

Hereinafter, the configurations described in FIGS. 6A and 6B may be equally applied to the following drawings.

7A to 7C illustrate camera user interface screens according to various embodiments. The electronic device illustrated in FIGS. 7A to 7C may be an example of an electronic device in which a display can be multi-expanded or expanded in stages. In the description of FIG. 7 , portions overlapping with those of FIGS. 6A and 6B will be omitted or briefly described.

7A to 7C , according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) includes: In the first state in which the display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 and the display 510 of FIG. 5 ) is not expanded, as shown in <7001>, the camera preview screen 710 may be displayed on the display. have.

The processor 530 may provide the extended view user interface to the camera preview screen 710 (eg, including the preview image 715 obtained from the camera) based on the user input. The extended view user interface may be displayed to be overlapped with the preview image 615 . The extended view user interface shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C is the same as the user interface shown in <6001-1>, and thus detailed information will be omitted.

Processor 530, for example, based on the apps item 730 is selected, sub-items for the apps item 730 (eg, beauty plus item 6321, snow item 6322 in FIG. 6A ), sweet candy item (6323)) may be provided.

According to an embodiment, as shown in <7002>, the processor 530 sets the electronic device 102 in the first state based on the selection of the first sub-item, for example, the beauty plus item 7321. By switching to the second state, the display area may be expanded by one step. Alternatively, in the state in which the beauty plus item 7321 is selected, the electronic device 101 may be switched from the first state to the second state by an external force of the user, and the display area may be expanded by one step.

The processor 530 divides the extended display area into a first divided area and a second divided area in response to the transition to the second state (eg, an open state), and displays the camera preview screen 710 in the first divided area. may be provided, and a first extended preview screen 7101 may be provided as a view image related to the selected beauty plus item 7321 in the second division area. For example, the first extended preview screen 7101 may be an execution screen of the beauty plus camera app. The first extended preview screen 7101 includes a view image 7151 in which the corresponding app settings are applied to a preview image obtained from the camera (eg, the same subject as the camera preview screen), a view function item 7115, and an individual storage item 750 ) and a cancellation item 770 . According to some embodiments, the cancellation item 770 may be omitted.

As shown in <7003>, the processor 530 switches the electronic device from the second state to the third state based on the selection of the second sub-item, for example, the snow item 7322, to enter the display area step 2 can be further expanded. Alternatively, the electronic device 101 may be switched from the second state to the third state by a user's external force.

The processor 530 divides the additionally extended display area into a first divided area, a second divided area, and a third divided area in response to the transition to the third state, and displays the camera preview screen 710 in the first divided area. A first extended preview screen 7101 corresponding to the selected first sub-item mode is provided in the second divided area and a second extended preview screen 7102 corresponding to the selected second sub-item is provided in the third divided area. can do.

The second extended preview screen 7102 includes a preview image acquired from the camera (eg, a view image 7152 with the corresponding app settings applied to the same subject as the camera preview screen, a view function item 7117, and an individual storage item 751). and a cancellation item 771 .

The processor 530 may terminate the extended preview function (or extended view display mode) based on an extended view cancellation input (eg, deselecting a sub-item or selecting a cancellation item) or reducing a physical state.

According to an embodiment, when the user selects a cancellation item (eg, 771 ) included in the second extended preview screen, on the screen <7004>, the processor 530 switches from the third state to the second state, and Based on the transition to the state, the display of the third divided area may be terminated and the display may return to the <7005> screen. As another example, when the processor 530 is changed to the second state by the user's external force on the <7004> screen, the processor 530 may terminate the second extended preview function and return to the <7005> screen.

According to an exemplary embodiment, when the user selects a cancel item (eg, 770) of the first extended preview screen on the screen <7004>, the processor 530 switches the electronic device to the second state and displays the It is possible to switch from the first extended preview screen to the second extended preview screen.

As shown on screen <7006>, the processor 530 switches the electronic device from the second state to the third state based on an input for selecting the third sub-item (eg, the sweet candy item 7323). and, based on the transition to the third state, the camera preview screen 710 is provided through the first divided area, the first extended preview screen 7101 is provided through the second divided area, and the third divided area Through , the second extended preview screen 7102 may be provided as a view image related to the sweet candy item 7323 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 may support switching from the extended preview screen to another sub-view screen. For example, when a drag input moving in one direction is detected on the second extended preview screen 7102, the second extended preview screen 7102 is switched to a screen related to another sub-item (or a sub-item of the next rank). can also

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 switches to the <7007 screen> based on the selection of the shooting item 720 in <7003> to display the camera preview screen 710, the first extended preview screen 7101, and the second The two extended preview screens 7102 may be simultaneously stored as individual images, and may be stored as a first image, a second image, and a third image, respectively. The processor 530 may provide the individually stored images 760 to at least a part of the camera preview screen 710 based on the simultaneous storage. For another example, the electronic device 101 selects an individual storage item 750 on the first extended preview screen 7101 to store only the first extended preview screen 7101 (eg, a second image), or Only the second extended preview screen 7102 may be stored (eg, a third image) by selecting an individual storage item 751 on the extended preview screen 7102 .

The processor 530 may terminate the extended preview function based on the transition of the electronic device 1010 to the first state, and return to the camera preview screen 710 as shown in <7008>.

Although not shown in the drawing, the processor 530 switches from the first state to the second state, the first state to the third state, the second state to the third state, and the third state by the external force of the user. In response to the transition to the first state, the transition from the third state to the second state, and the transition from the second state to the first state, the camera preview screen 710, the first extended preview screen 7101 and the second state are reacted in real time. 2 The display of the extended preview screen 7102 may be adaptively changed and provided.

8 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 8 , the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may support to automatically provide an extended preview screen corresponding to the extended preview function whose priority is set to the highest when the extended preview function is executed.

According to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) responds to a transition of the electronic device from the first state to the second state when the extended preview function is executed. In relation to the preview function, the extended preview screen may be provided based on the preview function, which is frequently executed by the user, or the recently used preview function information.

As shown in <8001>, the processor 530) displays the preview image 815 in the first state in which the display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 and the display 510 of FIG. 5) is not expanded, as shown in <8001>. The included camera preview screen 810 may be displayed in the display area. Since the user interface of the camera preview screen 810 is the same as the user interface shown in the screen <6002>, the detailed content will be omitted.

The processor 530, in response to an extended preview function item (eg, sliding item 830) being selected, displays an extended view user interface (eg, pro item, apps item, zoom item, ratio item, filter item) on the display provided, the electronic device may be switched from the first state to the third state. As shown in <8002>, the processor 530 provides the camera preview screen 810 to the first divided area in response to the transition to the third state, and a preview assigned to the second divided area with the highest priority. A first extended preview screen 8101 including an image 8101 to which a function is applied is provided, and a second extended preview screen 8102 including an image 8152 to which a preview function designated as a sub-priority is applied to the third divided area is provided. can provide

As shown in <8003>, the processor 530 simultaneously displays the camera preview screen 810, the first extended preview screen 8101, and the second extended preview screen 8102 based on the selection of the shooting item 820. Alternatively, each screen may be individually stored based on selection of the individual storage items 850 and 851 . The processor 530 may provide the individually stored images 860 to at least a portion of the camera preview screen 710 based on the simultaneous storage.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may support the setting of a priority for the extended preview function, such as the 1st priority, the 2nd priority, and the 3rd priority, according to a user setting. When selecting an extended function, the electronic device 101 may provide an extended preview screen according to a preset rank or recommendation rank without entering a separate sub-item.

9 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 9 , according to an embodiment, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) displays a display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the display ( 510)) can support automatic switching or manual switching by the user's physical external force.

The processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 and the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) displays the camera preview screen 910 in the display area in the first state in which the display 510 is not expanded, as shown in <9001>. can be displayed in

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 provides the extended view user interface to the display 510 when the extended preview function is executed on the <9001> screen, and displays the electronic device 101 as shown in <9002>; It is possible to automatically switch from the first state to the second state.

In response to the Apps item 932 being selected and automatically switched to the second state, the processor 530 divides the extended display area into a first partition area and a second partition area, and previews the camera in the first partition area. The screen 910 may be provided, and the first extended preview screen 9101 may be provided as a preview image related to the beautyplus item 9321 designated as the highest priority in relation to the Apps item 932 in the second division area.

As another example, the processor 530 may automatically switch from the first state to the second state based on the Apps object 932 being selected and the beautyplus object 9321 being selected.

According to another embodiment, the processor 530 may detect that an external force or additional input of the input device is manually switched from the first state to the third state on the <9001> screen.

The processor 530 identifies the extended display area when the electronic device is switched to the third state, and divides the extended display area into a first divided area, a second divided area, and a third divided area in response thereto; The camera preview screen 910 is provided in the first divided area, the first extended preview screen 9101 corresponding to the first extended preview function is provided in the second divided area, and the second extended preview function is provided in the third divided area. A second extended preview screen 9102 corresponding to may be provided.

Here, as shown in <9003>, when the display is extended by a physical external force, the processor 530 executes a preset or an extended preview function designated by priority to display the first extended preview screen 9101 and or A second extended preview screen 9102 may be provided. For example, the first extended preview screen 9101 includes a preview image related to the beautyplus item 9321 designated as the highest priority in relation to the Apps item 932, and the second extended preview screen 9102 is the Apps item ( 932 ) and may include a preview image associated with the next ranked snow item 9322 .

The user may switch the electronic device 101 to the second state or to the first state by a physical external force. Then, the processor 530 detects a change in the display area in real time in response to the manual switching by the user, terminates the extended view function, provides a first first extended preview screen 9101 , or provides a first extended preview The screen 9101 and the second extended preview screen 9102 may be simultaneously provided.

10A and 10B illustrate expanded view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

10A and 10B , according to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may simultaneously support extended preview functions for different sub-items in the extended preview function mode.

The processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 and the processor 530 of FIG. 5 , as shown in <10001>, provides a camera preview screen 1010 through the first division area in the second state in which the display is expanded. In addition, the first extended preview screen 10101 may be provided through the second divided area.

For example, the user selects the zoom item 1030 to select sub-items for the zoom mode (eg, 5 magnification (5X), 10 magnification (10X), 30 magnification (30)X, 50 magnification (X), 100 You can call the magnification (100X)) on the screen, and select the 5 times item 10301 among them. The processor 530 may display the preview image 1015 in the second divided area as the first extended preview screen 10101 including the image 10151 magnified by 5 times based on the selection of the 5 times item 10301. can,

The user selects the apps item 1040 as shown in <10002> while the image 10151 magnified by 5 times through the second division area is displayed and sub-items for the app function (eg, beauty plus item) , snow item, sweet candy item) can be called on the screen and a beauty plus item (10401) can be selected among them.

In response to the beauty plus item 10401 being selected and the electronic device 101 being switched from the second state to the third state, the processor 530 displays the second extended preview screen 10102 through the third division area. can provide The second extended preview screen 10102 may include a beauty plus camera preview image 10152 that is an extended preview function different from the extended preview function provided in the second division area.

As shown in <10003>, the processor 530 performs a camera preview screen 1010 based on the selection of the shooting item 1020. In the preview state, the first extended preview screen 10101 including the image 10151 magnified by 5 times and the second extended preview screen 10102 including the beauty plus camera preview image 10152 can be simultaneously stored as individual images. . As shown in <10004>, the processor 530 may simultaneously store at least a part of the camera preview screen 1010 or provide individually stored images 1060 based on the simultaneous storage.

According to another embodiment, the processor 530 stores only the first extended preview screen (eg, the second image) based on the selection of the development storage item 1050 on the first extended preview screen 10101 (eg, the second image) or the second expansion It is also possible to select the development storage item 1051 on the preview screen 10102 to store only the second extended preview screen (eg, the second image).

11 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 11 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to an embodiment may support providing an extended preview screen by re-segmenting a pop-up form or a second divided area when an additional extended preview function is selected. have.

According to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 and the display 510 of FIG. 5 ) displays the first divided area in the second state in which the display is expanded, as shown in <11001>. The camera preview screen 1110 may be provided through the screen, and the first extended preview screen 11101 may be provided through the second division area.

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 displays a second extended preview screen 11102 corresponding to the selected other extended view item based on selection of another extended preview item (eg, a snow item) as shown in <11002>. As described above, it may be provided in the form of a pop-up window on the first extended preview screen 11101 . The second extended preview screen 11102 may be provided in a relatively smaller size than the first extended preview screen 11101 .

According to another embodiment, the processor 530 repartitions the second partition area to 1/ of the second partition area, as shown in <11003>, based on selection of another extended view item (eg, a snow item). The first extended preview screen 11101 may be provided in the second area, and the second extended preview screen 11102 may be provided in the 2/2 area of the second divided area.

The processor 530 performs the camera preview screen 1110, the first extended preview screen 11101, and the second through the shooting button 1120 or individual storage items 1150 and 1151 on the <11002> screen or the <11003> screen. The extended preview screen 11102 can be stored simultaneously or individually.

12 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 12 , according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) includes a display (eg, the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ). : In the first state in which the display module 160 of FIG. 1 and the display 510 of FIG. 5 are not expanded, the camera preview screen 1210 may be displayed on the display area.

The processor 530 may provide an extended view user interface to the camera preview screen 1210 (eg, including the preview image 1215 obtained from the camera) based on the user input.

According to an embodiment, when the display is an electronic device in which the display is bidirectionally expanded, as shown in <12001>, the extended view user interface may additionally provide a direction division indicator 1225 .

In the <12001> screen, the extended view user interface first expands the extended preview items (eg, zoom item, ratio item) located in the first direction with respect to the direction division indicator 1225 in the area extended in the first direction. A preview screen 12101 may be provided, and a second extended preview screen 12102 may be provided in an area extended in the second direction for extended preview items (eg, filter item and apps item) located in the second direction.

In response to the zoom item being selected, the electronic device 101 being expanded from the first state in the first direction to the second state being changed, the processor 530 moves in the first direction as shown on screen <12002>. The first extended preview screen 12101 may be provided through the extended area. In this case, the second state may be changed by the user, but may be automatically switched from the first state to the second state by selecting a zoom item.

The processor 530 expands in the second direction as shown on screen <12003> in response to the apps item being selected and the electronic device 101 being expanded from the second state in the second direction to the third state. The second extended preview screen 12102 may be provided through the displayed area. In this case, the third state may be changed by the user, but may also be automatically switched from the second state to the third state by selecting the apps item.

The processor 530 performs the camera preview screen 1210, the first extended preview screen 12101, and the second extended preview screen 12102 through the shooting button 1220 or individual storage items 1250 and 1251 on the <12003> screen. ) can be saved simultaneously or individually.

13 illustrates a merged image related to an extended preview function according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 13 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to an exemplary embodiment records each individually stored image as one image when multiple preview functions are simultaneously photographed in relation to the extended preview function. It can support the function of merging with .

For example, the electronic device 101 separately stores the camera execution screen 1301, the first extended preview screen 1302, and the second extended preview screen 1032 as in the drawings described above, and then responds to the user's request. Accordingly, a merged image 1315 may be generated by merging the respective images. For another example, the electronic device 101 adds various extended preview functions to simultaneously store preview images displayed by the first zoom preview function, the second zoom function, and the third zoom function in relation to the preview image acquired from the camera, The merged image 1330 may be generated by simultaneously storing the merged image 1320 or preview images having the first aspect ratio, the second aspect ratio, and the second aspect ratio.

14 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

14A and 14B , according to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may support various zoom ratios in the extended preview function.

According to one embodiment, according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) may include a display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the display of FIG. 5 ). In the first state in which 510) is not expanded, as shown in <14001>, the camera preview screen 1410 may be displayed in the display area. When the shooting item 1420 is selected while the photo function is selected, the processor 530 may store the camera preview screen 1410 .

The user may select an extended preview function item (eg, a sliding item 1430). In response to the sliding item 1430 being selected, the processor 530 may call an extended view user interface (eg, pro item, apps item, zoom item, ratio item, filter item) as shown in <140002> in response to the sliding item 1430 being selected. have.

The user may select the zoom item 1433 as in <14003>. As shown in <14004>, the processor 530 displays the camera preview screen 1410 in the first divided area based on the zoom item 1433 being selected and the electronic device being switched from the first state to the second state. ), and a first extended preview screen 14101 corresponding to the first zoom function may be displayed in the second divided area.

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 may provide the first extended preview screen with a preset zoom factor (eg, 10 times). For example, the first extended preview screen 14101 may be a preview image 1480 obtained by magnifying an image obtained from a camera by 10x zoom. The first extended preview screen 14101 may include an individual storage item 1450 , a 1 to 10x zoom adjustment item 1460 , and a cancel item 1470 .

When the user additionally selects the zoom item 1433, the processor 530 determines that the zoom item 1433 is reselected and the electronic device is switched from the second state to the third state as shown in <14005>. As described above, the second extended preview screen 14102 corresponding to the second zoom function may be provided in the third divided area. For example, the second extended preview screen 1410 may be a preview image 1490 obtained by magnifying an image obtained from a camera by 100x zoom. The second extended preview screen 14102 may include an individual storage item 1451 , a 10 to 100x zoom adjustment item 1461 , and a cancel item 1471 .

The processor 530 simultaneously stores the camera preview screen 1410, the first extended preview screen 14101, and the second extended preview screen 14102 as individual images based on the selection of the shooting item 1420 on the <14005> screen. can The processor 530 may provide separately stored images 1480 and 1490 to at least a portion of the camera preview screen 1410 based on the simultaneous storage.

15 illustrates extended view user interface screens according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

Referring to FIG. 15 , according to an embodiment, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may support a function in which the ratio of the display expansion size varies according to the selected extended preview function.

According to one embodiment, the display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the display 510 of FIG. 5 ) of the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 and the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) is expanded. As shown in <15001> in the first state where it is not displayed, the camera preview screen 1510 may be displayed in the display area.

The user may select an extended preview function item (eg, a ratio item 1530). The processor 530 may call sub-items related to the ratio item 1530 (eg, 9:16, 1:1 4:3 and 16:8 items) on the display in response to the selection of the ratio item 1530 . .

The user can select the 9:16 item (15301). As shown in <15002>, the processor 530 maintains the current aspect ratio of the first partitioned area and the second partitioned area is 9 The degree of display expansion may be determined to have an aspect ratio of :16, and the driving device may be controlled in response to the determined degree of expansion.

The processor 530 provides the camera execution screen 1510 to the first divided area based on the transition of the electronic device from the first state to the second state, and provides the camera execution screen 1510 to the second divided area having an aspect ratio of 9:16. A first extended preview screen 15101 may be provided. The first extended preview screen 15101 may be a preview screen obtained by cropping the 9:16 ratio area 1560 of the camera image.

Additionally or optionally, the user may select a 1:1 item 15302 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 530, based on the 1:1 item 15302 selected, as shown in <15003>, the first divided area maintains the current aspect ratio, and the second divided area is The display expansion degree may be determined to have an aspect ratio of 9:16 and the third divided area may have a screen ratio of 1:1, and the driving device may be controlled in response to the determined degree of expansion. The processor 530 provides the camera execution screen 1510 in the first divided area, provides the first extended preview screen 15101 having an aspect ratio of 9:16 in the second divided area, and the third divided area A second extended preview screen 15102 having an aspect ratio of 1:1 may be provided. The second extended preview screen may be a preview screen in which the 1:1 ratio area 1561 is cropped from the camera preview screen 1410 .

According to an embodiment, if there is a limit to the size of the display when it is expanded to a size of 1:1 aspect ratio, the electronic device expands the display to the maximum area and then divides it into a third as shown in <15003-1> A preview screen corresponding to the 1:1 ratio area 1561 may be reduced and displayed in the area and provided as a screen 15103 including a blank area (eg, a pillar box or a letter box).

16 illustrates a method of operating a camera view screen of a flexible electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 16 , according to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 , the processor 530 of FIG. 5 ) of the (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) in operation 1610 , You can activate the camera function.

For example, when the user touches the camera app icon, the processor 530 activates a camera application (eg, a built-in camera application of the electronic device) in response to the touch to start the camera execution process, and displays the camera execution screen on the display. can be displayed In operation 1620 , the processor 530 may recognize an extended preview function selection input.

The processor 530 detects that an extended preview function item (eg, a sliding item) provided on the camera execution screen is selected (eg, a touch or a long touch), and in response, provides an extended view user interface to the display. can The extended view user interface may include function items related to an extended preview function that simultaneously provides a first preview screen (eg, a camera preview screen) and at least one second preview screen (eg, an extended preview screen).

According to an embodiment, the processor 530 may determine the extended preview function to be mapped according to the number or type of selection inputs for the extended preview function. For example, the extended preview function item may be configured in a menu structure having a depth (eg, upper menu -> lower menu). In relation to the extended preview function, the processor 530 may determine the extended preview function to be executed by synthesizing the selection input to the upper menu, the selection input to the lower menu, and the number of selection inputs.

In operation 1630, the processor 530 may determine the display extension state in response to the selection of the extended preview function item.

For example, the processor 530 detects a reduction/expansion degree of the display (or a housing housing the display) based on at least one sensor (eg, a distance sensor or an extension detection sensor) included in the electronic device 101 . can do. Alternatively, the processor 530 may determine whether the electronic device is in a closed state, an open state, or an intermediate state based on data generated from the driving device or the sensor.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device is in a closed state, the processor 530 controls the driving device to change the electronic device to an open state based on a selection of an extended preview function item (eg, a sliding item) Thus, the display area in which the visual information is displayed can be expanded.

According to another embodiment, the processor 530 may track whether the display area is expanded by a user's external force in a state in which the extended preview function item (eg, a sliding item) is selected, and determine the extent of the expansion of the display area. have.

In operation 1640 , the processor 530 may execute an extended preview function in response to the display being expanded.

For example, the user may select a zoom function or an external camera app function as an extended preview function.

The processor 530 may divide the extended display area into a first divided area and a second divided area in response to the display being expanded. For example, when the first divided area is the main area, the second divided area may be designated as an extended area. However, depending on the extended structure of the display, the positions of the first divided area and the second divided area may be inverted. can

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device has a structure in which stepwise expansion (eg, primary expansion and secondary expansion) is possible, the processor 530 may control the display area to be additionally expanded based on a user input. For example, the processor 530 may display a state in which the electronic device is expanded to a second size (eg, based on an input in which a sub function related to an extended preview function executed on the first extended preview screen or another extended preview function item is selected). : It can be controlled to expand from the second state to the third size (eg, the third state). Based on the extension to the third state, the processor 530 may add a third divided area and provide a third preview screen related to the second extended preview function executed in the third divided area.

In operation 1650 , the processor 530 may provide a first preview screen (eg, a camera preview screen) to the first divided area and simultaneously provide a second preview screen to the second divided area.

The first preview screen may be a camera execution screen, and the second preview screen may be a preview screen corresponding to the executed extended preview function.

The first preview screen may provide a user interface related to a camera function, and the second preview screen may provide a user interface related to the executed extended preview function. In addition, shooting items included in the first preview screen may support simultaneous shooting or simultaneous storage, and individual storage items included in the second preview screen may support individual storage.

In operation 1660 , the processor 530 may detect an input for selecting another preview function or an input for expanding and adjusting. According to an embodiment, operation 1560 may be omitted.

According to an exemplary embodiment, the processor 530 may convert the second preview screen to a preview screen according to execution of another extended preview function based on an input requesting to switch the second preview screen to another extended preview screen.

In operation 1670 , the processor 530 may simultaneously or separately store the first preview screen and the second preview screen based on the simultaneous shooting function or the individual storage function input.

In operation 1680 , the processor 530 may deactivate the extended preview function based on detecting the extended preview function selection deselection input.

The processor 530 may switch the electronic device to a closed state according to the deactivation of the extended preview function to end display of the second preview screen and control to display only the first preview screen.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device is switched to a closed state by a user external force while the extended preview function is activated, the processor 530 may end displaying the second preview screen and display only the first preview screen. .

The electronic device 101 according to various embodiments displays a first execution screen corresponding to a main function in an electronic device in which a display area of a display is variable, and based on execution of an extended function and an extension of the display area of the display, , a second execution screen associated with the second execution screen may be provided simultaneously with the first execution screen, and functions for simultaneous storage and individual storage may be supported. For example, if execution of an extension function (eg, applying a filter) is requested while the gallery app execution screen is displayed, the electronic device displays a gallery image in the first partition area in response to the display being expanded, and displays the gallery image in the second partition area You can display an image with a filter applied to the gallery image in the area. Alternatively, when an extension function execution (eg, change of background color) is requested while the note app execution screen is displayed, the electronic device displays the first note screen in the first partition area in response to the display being expanded, and the second A second note screen with a changed background color may be displayed in the divided area.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. can be used as 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).

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. have. 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.

101: electronic device
120,530: Processor
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540: camera
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Claims (20)

In an electronic device,
a first housing;
a second housing disposed to be slidably movable with respect to the first housing;
a driving device driven to move the second housing relative to the first housing;
a display in which a display area for displaying visual information is variable as the second housing is slid with respect to the first housing by the driving device; and
a processor operatively connected to the display and the driving device; and
The processor is
When the camera is running, the camera preview screen is displayed through the display area,
Based on a selection input of a first extended preview function item that additionally provides a preview screen is detected and the display area of the display is expanded from the first size to the second size, the display area of the second size is first divided divided into an area and a second partitioned area,
The electronic device controls to display the first extended preview screen by displaying the camera preview screen through the first division area and executing a first extended preview function corresponding to the selection through the second division area. According to claim 1,
the processor is
determining an extended state of the display in response to a selection input of the first extended preview function item;
When the display is in the non-expanded first state, the driving device is controlled to switch the display to the expanded second state, and in response to the change to the second state, the display area is moved from the first size to the second state. Electronic device that controls to scale up to 2 sizes. According to claim 1,
the processor is
In relation to the extended preview function, the selection input to the upper menu, the number of selection inputs, and the selection input to the sub menu are combined to determine the extended preview function to be executed;
The extended preview function includes at least one of a zoom control function using a preview image obtained from a camera, an external camera application function, an aspect ratio control function, a filter application function, and a user designation function. According to claim 1,
the processor is
An electronic device that designates and executes at least one of a plurality of preview functions based on information on a preview function having a high frequency of execution by a user or recently used preview function information in relation to the first extended preview function. 3. The method of claim 2,
the processor.
In response to the detection of an input to deselect the first extended preview function item or a physical external force for reducing the display to a first size, the first extended preview function is deactivated, and the display area returns to the first size. An electronic device that displays the camera preview screen. 3. The method of claim 2,
the display is
An electronic device embodied such that the display area can be further expanded to a third size while the display area is expanded to a second size. According to claim 1,
The camera preview screen,
camera user interface items including an extended preview function item, a camera function item, and a simultaneous shooting item, wherein the first extended preview screen includes an individual shooting item;
The extended preview function item is an electronic device in which at least one of a text, an indicator, a color, and a shape for guiding that the extended preview function is performed while the display is expanded to be visually different from the camera function item is displayed differently. 8. The method of claim 7,
Further comprising a third housing,
The display has a structure in which the third housing is expanded from the second size to a third size when the third housing is moved from the first housing in a first direction or a second direction by the driving device,
The processor is
a third division area is added to the display area based on the detection of a selection input of a second extended preview function item on the camera preview screen and the display area being expanded to a third size;
The electronic device controls to display a second extended preview screen that can be stored simultaneously or individually with the camera preview screen and the first extended preview screen by executing the second extended preview function through the third division area. 9. The method of claim 8,
The processor is
tracking an area of a display area that varies according to a physical external force applied to the display in a state in which a selection input of the first extended preview function item is sensed;
An electronic device for controlling to display the first extended preview screen or to simultaneously display the first extended preview screen and the second extended preview screen according to the tracked area of the display area. 9. The method of claim 8,
The processor is
The electronic device controls to display a second extended preview screen by executing a second extended preview function of a sub-item related to the first extended preview function. 9. The method of claim 8,
The processor is
The electronic device controls to display a second extended preview screen by executing a second extended preview function of a function item different from the first extended preview function. 9. The method of claim 8,
The processor is
In response to detection of a selection input for the second extended preview function item, the third divided area is overlapped and added to the second divided area on which the first extended preview screen is displayed, and the second divided area is added to the third divided area An electronic device that displays the extended preview screen in a reduced form. 9. The method of claim 8,
The processor is
In response to detecting the selection input of the second extended preview function item, the second divided area is reduced to 1/2 area, a third divided area is added to the 2/2 area, and the second divided area is added to the 1/2 area. An electronic device that displays a first extended preview screen and displays the second extended preview screen in the 2/2 area. 9. The method of claim 8,
The processor is
The electronic device is configured to simultaneously store the camera preview screen, the first extended preview screen, and the second extended preview screen as individual images based on the selection of the simultaneous shooting item, and display the individually stored images on at least a part of the camera preview screen. 9. The method of claim 8,
The processor is
An electronic device for controlling the display to expand to a size of an aspect ratio to be displayed in response to the first extended preview function or the second extended preview function. A method for operating a camera preview screen of a flexible electronic device, the method comprising:
displaying a camera preview screen on a display in which a display area for displaying visual information is variable in response to executing a camera function;
A selection input of a first extended preview function item that additionally provides a preview function is detected on the preview screen, and the display area of the display is expanded from the first size to the second size, and the display of the second size is displayed. dividing the area into a first divided area and a second divided area;
and displaying the camera preview screen through the first divided area and displaying the first extended preview screen by executing the first extended preview function through the second divided area. 17. The method of claim 16,
The operation of dividing the first divided area and the second divided area includes:
determining an extended state of the display in response to the selection of the first extended preview function item; and
When the display is in the non-expanded first state, the display switches to the expanded second state, and in response to the change to the second state, expanding the display area from the first size to the second size How to. 17. The method of claim 16,
The operation of displaying the first extended preview screen is
determining an extended preview function to be executed by synthesizing a selection input to the upper menu, the number of selection inputs, and a selection input to a lower menu in relation to the extended preview function; or
and designating and executing at least one of a plurality of preview functions based on information on a preview function having a high frequency of execution by a user or recently used preview function information in relation to the first extended preview function. 17. The method of claim 16,
After the operation of displaying the first extended preview screen,
When a selection input of a second extended preview function item is detected on the camera preview screen, a third divided area is added based on the fact that the display is expanded to a third size, and the second expansion is performed through the third divided area The method further comprising the step of executing a preview function to display a second extended preview that can be simultaneously stored or individually stored with the camera preview screen and the first extended preview screen. 20. The method of claim 19,
Simultaneously save the camera preview screen, the first extended preview screen, and the second extended preview screen as individual images based on a selection of a simultaneous shooting item included in the camera preview screen, and store the individually stored images as at least a part of the camera preview screen A method further comprising an action to display in .

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