KR20230106048A - Electronic apparatus including flexible diplay and control method therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device including a flexible display and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a first housing supporting a display, a second housing supporting the display, a hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing, and at least partially inserted into a space of the second housing. A third housing that can be coupled in a sliding manner, can be folded by a hinge, at least a part of the display is disposed in the space of the third housing, and a part of the display is exposed to the outside according to the sliding movement of the third housing , and a processor for controlling the display, wherein the processor determines, based on the physical state of the electronic device, whether the sliding movement is possible. An operation of determining whether a set condition is satisfied, an operation of sliding the third housing to expose a partial area when the set condition is satisfied, and outputting content corresponding to the direction of the sliding movement of the third housing to a display where the partial area is exposed. action can be performed.

Description

Electronic device including a flexible display and its control method

The following embodiments relate to an electronic device including a flexible display and a control technology thereof.

With the recent development of digital technology, various types of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals, smart phones, tablet PCs (personal computers), notebooks, or wearable devices are widely used. there is.

An electronic device may have a limited size for portability, and as a result, the size of a display is also limited. Accordingly, in recent years, various types of electronic devices that provide a more expanded screen in an electronic device by means of a multi-display have been developed. For example, a plurality of displays are provided to provide an extended screen through multiple displays. For another example, electronic devices are being designed to provide various services to users through a large screen, with a screen size gradually increasing in a display having a limited size.

Recently, electronic devices may have a new form factor such as a multi-display (eg, dual display) device (eg, a foldable device). The foldable device is equipped with a foldable (or bendable) display (eg, a foldable display or a flexible display) and can be used folded or unfolded.

An electronic device including a flexible display and a method for controlling the same according to an embodiment are intended to provide a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) corresponding to the flexible display.

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a first housing supporting a display, a second housing supporting the display, a hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing, and at least a space of the second housing. A third housing that can be partially inserted and coupled in a sliding manner, can be folded by the hinge, at least a part of the area is disposed in the space of the third housing, and according to the sliding movement of the third housing a display having a partial area exposed to the outside, and a processor controlling the display, wherein the processor determines whether the sliding movement is possible based on a physical state of the electronic device; If it is determined that it is possible, an operation of determining whether a set condition regarding the degree of folding of the display is satisfied, an operation of sliding the third housing to expose the partial area when the set condition is satisfied, and the third housing. 3 An operation of outputting content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the housing to the display where the partial area is exposed may be performed.

A method for controlling an electronic device including a flexible display according to an embodiment includes a first housing of the electronic device that is slidably coupled to a second housing of the electronic device based on a physical state of the electronic device. 3 Operation of determining whether the sliding movement of the housing is possible, and if it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, folding of the display that can be folded by a hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device An operation of determining whether a condition set in relation to the degree is satisfied, the partial area of the display including a partial area disposed in the space of the third housing and exposed to the outside according to the sliding movement of the third housing is exposed An operation of sliding the third housing as much as possible and an operation of outputting content corresponding to the direction of the sliding movement of the third housing to a display in which the partial area is exposed.

According to an electronic device according to an embodiment, the electronic device and its control method may provide a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) corresponding to a flexible display.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
2 is a block diagram of a display module according to various embodiments.
3 is a diagram for explaining an example of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
4 is a diagram for describing examples in which a housing of an electronic device is slid and moved according to an exemplary embodiment.
5 and 6 are views for explaining an example in which an electronic device automatically slides a housing according to an embodiment.
7 and 8 are flowcharts of a method of controlling an electronic device including a display according to various embodiments.
9 is a diagram for explaining a sliding movement direction in which a housing of an electronic device slides according to an exemplary embodiment.
10 is a diagram for explaining content output through a display including an area exposed by sliding movement according to an exemplary embodiment.
11 is a diagram for explaining a set physical state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
12 is a diagram for explaining a user guide output according to a sliding movement direction according to an exemplary embodiment.
13 to 16 are views for explaining a user guide output according to an application executed in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
17 is a diagram for explaining conditions set with respect to a folding degree of a display according to an exemplary embodiment.
18 is a diagram for explaining a sliding movement degree of a housing of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
19 and 20 are views for explaining the degree of sliding movement of the housing determined according to the degree of folding of the display according to one embodiment.
21 to 23 are views for explaining content output on a display when an electronic device is rotated after an automatic sliding movement of a housing according to an exemplary embodiment.
24 is a view for explaining content output to a display when sliding movement directions of a housing of an electronic device are left and right directions according to an exemplary embodiment.
25 is a diagram for explaining a user guide output according to various directions in which a housing of an electronic device slides according to an embodiment.
26 and 27 are diagrams for explaining a shape of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
28 is a diagram for explaining an example of an electronic device according to another embodiment.
29 to 31 are views for explaining a sliding movement direction of a housing according to various embodiments.
32 is a flowchart of a method of controlling an electronic device including a housing capable of sliding in various directions according to various embodiments.
33 is a diagram for explaining a user guide for a housing capable of sliding in both directions according to an embodiment.
34 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an electronic device including housings that can slide in both directions according to an embodiment automatically slides and moves the housings.
35 is a flowchart of a method of controlling an electronic device including a housing that can be folded several times and slidably moved in various directions according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
36 is a diagram for explaining a user guide for a housing that can slide in both directions and includes two foldable structures according to an embodiment.
37 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an electronic device including housings that can slide in both directions and two foldable structures automatically slides and moves the housings according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components regardless of reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within 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 through a second network 199. It may communicate with at least one of 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, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, 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 the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

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

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place 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, running an application). ) state, 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 one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). there is. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where the artificial intelligence model 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 foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

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

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

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). 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 sound signals 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. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The communication module 190 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). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. 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 wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module is a first network 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, a legacy communication module). 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 telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.

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

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

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (eg, a lower surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (eg, a top surface or a side surface) 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 signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 . Each of the 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 operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, 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 server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

2 is a block diagram 200 of a display module 160, in accordance with various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 2 , the display module 160 may include a display 210 and a display driver IC (DDI) 230 for controlling the display 210 . The DDI 230 may include an interface module 231 , a memory 233 (eg, a buffer memory), an image processing module 235 , or a mapping module 237 . The DDI 230 receives, for example, video data or video information including video control signals corresponding to commands for controlling the video data from other components of the electronic device 101 through the interface module 231. can do. For example, according to one embodiment, the image information is processed by the processor 120 (eg, the main processor 121 (eg, an application processor) or the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, an auxiliary processor 123 that operates independently of the function of the main processor 121). Example: The DDI 230 can communicate with the touch circuit 250 or the sensor module 176 through the interface module 231. In addition, the DDI 230 can communicate with the touch circuit 250 or the sensor module 176, etc. At least a portion of the received image information may be stored in the memory 233, for example, in units of frames, and the image processing module 235 may, for example, convert at least a portion of the image data to characteristics of the image data or Preprocessing or postprocessing (eg, resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) may be performed based on at least the characteristics of the display 210. The mapping module 237 performs preprocessing or postprocessing through the image processing module 135. A voltage value or current value corresponding to the image data may be generated According to an embodiment, the generation of the voltage value or current value may be a property of pixels of the display 210 (eg, an array of pixels). RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each sub-pixel) At least some pixels of the display 210 are based, for example, at least in part on the voltage value or current value By being driven, visual information (eg, text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the display 210 .

According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may further include a touch circuit 250 . The touch circuit 250 may include a touch sensor 251 and a touch sensor IC 253 for controlling the touch sensor 251 . The touch sensor IC 253 may control the touch sensor 251 to detect, for example, a touch input or a hovering input to a specific location of the display 210 . For example, the touch sensor IC 253 may detect a touch input or a hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (eg, voltage, light amount, resistance, or charge amount) for a specific position of the display 210 . The touch sensor IC 253 may provide information (eg, location, area, pressure, or time) on the sensed touch input or hovering input to the processor 120 . According to an embodiment, at least a part of the touch circuit 250 (eg, the touch sensor IC 253) is disposed as a part of the display driver IC 230, the display 210, or outside the display module 160. It may be included as part of other components (eg, the auxiliary processor 123).

According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may further include at least one sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a pressure sensor, or an illumination sensor) of the sensor module 176 or a control circuit for the sensor module 176 . In this case, the at least one sensor or a control circuit thereof may be embedded in a part of the display module 160 (eg, the display 210 or the DDI 230) or a part of the touch circuit 250. For example, when the sensor module 176 embedded in the display module 160 includes a biometric sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor is biometric information associated with a touch input through a partial area of the display 210. (e.g. fingerprint image) can be acquired. For another example, if the sensor module 176 embedded in the display module 160 includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may acquire pressure information associated with a touch input through a part or the entire area of the display 210. can According to an embodiment, the touch sensor 251 or the sensor module 176 may be disposed between pixels of a pixel layer of the display 210 or above or below the pixel layer.

3 is a diagram for explaining an example of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3 , an electronic device 101 including a flexible display 300 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ) (hereinafter, referred to as a display) according to an embodiment is shown. there is.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 325, a second housing 327, and a third housing 335 slidably coupled to the second housing 327 at least partially. can The electronic device 101 may include a display 300 disposed to be supported by the first housing 325 , the second housing 327 , and the third housing 335 . The display 300 includes a first area 305 supported by the first housing 325, a second area 310 supported by the second housing, and a third area 315 supported by the third housing. can include

The electronic device 101 may include a foldable structure 330 (eg, a hinge) connecting the first housing 325 and the second housing 327 . The display 300 may be folded based on the folding (or folding) axis 320 of the foldable structure 330 . The first region 305 and the second region 310 are facing away from each other in a folded state (eg, a folded state), and in an unfolded state (eg, an unfolded state), the same It can be formed to face in the direction.

When the electronic device 101 is completely folded (eg, the folded state of FIG. 3(A) ), the first area 305 and the second area 310 included in the display 300 in the electronic device 101 By facing each other (or facing each other), it can mean that the two parts are perfectly parallel or nearly parallel. For example, that the electronic device 101 is completely folded may mean that the two parts of the electronic device 101 do not necessarily come into contact with each other, but are arranged in close proximity. In the form of the example electronic device 101 shown in FIG. 3, the electronic device 101 is completely unfolded (eg, the unfolded state of FIG. 3 (B)), the display 300 of the electronic device 101 In a state in which the first region 305 and the second region 310 are exposed to the outside to form a flat surface, the display 300 has the largest externally exposed area or is close to the largest area. can

In one embodiment, the third housing 335 may be at least partially inserted into the space of the second housing 327 and coupled in a sliding manner. The electronic device 101 may transition to the closed state of FIG. 2 (B) and the sliding state of FIG. 2 (C) according to the sliding movement of the third housing 335 .

The third area 315 of the display 300 may be disposed so as not to be exposed to the outside in the space of the third housing 335 when the electronic device 101 is closed, and the electronic device 101 slides. In the moved state, while being supported by the third housing 335, it may be exposed to the outside so as to extend from the second region 310. The electronic device 101 is a rollable type electronic device in which the third area 315 of the display 300 is exposed to the outside according to the sliding movement of the third housing 335 from the second housing 327 ( 101).

The electronic device 101 may automatically transition to a sliding movement state and a closed state through a driving unit disposed in the space of the second housing 327 and/or the space of the third housing 335 . For example, when the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 detects an event for transitioning the open/closed state of the electronic device 101, the third housing 335 is moved through a driving unit. It can be set to control the sliding movement. The electronic device 101 may adjust the sliding movement of the third housing 335 from the second housing 327 through the driving unit. Alternatively, the third housing 335 may be manually slid from the second housing 327 through a user's manipulation. In this case, the third housing 335 can be slid to a desired degree by the user. The display screen of the display 300 can be varied to have various areas according to the extent to which the third housing 335 is slid. The processor of the electronic device 101 may control to display objects in various ways and to execute an application program in response to the area of the display 300 corresponding to the degree of sliding of the third housing 335 .

In the embodiment of FIG. 3 , only the in-folding electronic device 101 in which the electronic device 101 is folded to the inside of the display is shown, but this is only an example, and the electronic device 101 is folded out to the outside of the display. A housing of a folding type may be included.

4 is a diagram for describing examples in which a housing of an electronic device is slid and moved according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the direction in which the third housing 335 slides according to the physical state of the electronic device 101 is shown. The electronic device 101 may detect a physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, the electronic device 101 may detect the physical state of the electronic device 101 using a sensor that detects the physical state of the electronic device 101 . The physical state of the electronic device 101 is the degree to which the third housing 335 is slid, the degree to which the display is folded by the foldable structure 330, and the posture of the electronic device 101 (eg, the position of the electronic device 101). It may include physical states related to roll, pitch, and yaw.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 controls the sliding movement of the third housing 335 based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 and displays content corresponding to the physical state of the electronic device 101. An improved experience may be provided to the user of the electronic device 101 by outputting the information through the electronic device 101 . For example, the electronic device 101 may output a user interface with a different layout according to the physical state of the electronic device 101 .

For example, when the electronic device 101 is placed as shown in FIG. 4 and the display is in a folded state at an angle within a set angle range, the electronic device 101 automatically slides the third housing 335 to inform the user. It can provide various functions. Here, the folding angle of the display may mean an angle between the first area 305 and the second area 310 of the display.

When the third housing 335 slides in the first direction 405 (eg, upward direction) as shown in FIG. 3 It can be determined that the direction in which the housing 335 slides is the first direction 405 . The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the first direction 405 that is the determined sliding movement direction. For example, when the sliding movement direction is the first direction 405, the electronic device 101 provides a sense of immersion in the content through wide screens in the second area 310 and the third area 315, and Ease of operation of the electronic device 101 may be improved by using the area 305 .

As shown in FIG. 4 (B) , when the third housing 335 slides in a second direction 410 (eg, a downward direction) different from the first direction 405, the electronic device 101 It may be determined that the direction in which the third housing 335 slides is the second direction 410 based on the physical state of ). The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the second direction 410 that is the determined sliding movement direction. For example, when the sliding movement direction is the second direction 410, the electronic device 101 further improves ease of operation by using the second area 310 and the third area 315 to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. It can provide a user environment that can be performed.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, in the case of FIGS. 4 (A) and 4 (B), the third housing 335 is slid and moved, and the content corresponding to the sliding movement direction is output to the display. explain about

5 and 6 are views for explaining an example in which an electronic device automatically slides a housing according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5 , an embodiment in which the second housing (eg, the second housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) is automatically slid upward is illustrated.

Based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the third housing can slide. When it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide for the sliding movement to the target display area 510 set in the display area around the area exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. When it is determined that the electronic device 101 is capable of sliding movement, the electronic device 101 can automatically slide and move the third housing based on whether a set condition regarding the folding degree of the display is satisfied.

Referring to FIG. 5(A) , an electronic device 101 with a picture application (or app) screen displayed on the display is shown. A user may hold the electronic device 101 in one hand and use a photo application through the electronic device 101 . When the user holds the electronic device 101 in one hand and uses it, the electronic device 101 is in a somewhat shaken state, so the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is not in a set physical state. . The set physical state will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 11 .

Referring to FIG. 5(B) , the user may place the electronic device 101 on a flat surface such as a table. The electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 .

When it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the sliding movement is possible based on the sliding movement degree of the third housing. For example, in FIG. 5(B) , the electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement is possible because the third housing is currently not sliding.

Based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 may determine a sliding direction in which the third housing slides. For example, in FIG. 5 , the electronic device 101 may be in a state in which the third housing can slide in an upward direction 505 as in the example of FIG. 4(A). The electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the upward direction 505 based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, based on the posture of the electronic device 101, the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3) of the electronic device 101 is the top of the electronic device 101. direction 505 , it is possible to determine that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the upward direction 505 .

Referring to FIG. 5(C) , when it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide for the sliding movement. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide to the target display area 510 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing. In the example of FIG. 5 (C), since the sliding movement direction is the top direction 505, the electronic device 101 can output the user guide to the target display area 510 corresponding to the top direction 505. In one embodiment, the target display area 510 may include the entire second area 310 or a partial area of the second area 310 of the display.

In one embodiment, the user guide provides user action guidance information indicating that the user can fold or electronically rotate the electronic device 101, information on the sliding movement direction of the third housing, and content provided according to the sliding movement direction. information may be included. However, this is only an example, and the user guide may include various information to be provided to the user. The user guide will be described below with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16 .

Referring to FIG. 5 (D), the user may fold the display at an angle within a set angle range by looking at the user guide.

Referring to FIG. 5(E) , the electronic device 101 determines whether a set condition regarding the degree of folding of the display is satisfied, and when the set condition is satisfied, the electronic device 101 can automatically slide and move the third housing. The display may be exposed to the outside of the third housing by the sliding movement of the third housing. The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing to the display.

For example, when a user is using a photo application through the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 displays the second area 310 and the third area 315 based on the folding axis 320 of the display. Photos may be output, and a list of photos may be output to the first area 305 . The electronic device 101 can provide an environment in which the user can use the photo application more easily by automatically sliding the third housing to provide a wider screen and outputting different contents based on the folding axis.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may output the same or different contents to the first area 305 , the second area 310 , and the third area 315 of the display.

Referring to FIG. 6 , an embodiment in which a housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) automatically slides in a downward direction 605 is illustrated.

Referring to FIG. 6(A) , an electronic device 101 with a picture application screen displayed on a display is shown. A user may hold the electronic device 101 in one hand and use a photo application through the electronic device 101 . When the user holds the electronic device 101 in one hand and uses it, the electronic device 101 is in a somewhat shaken state, so the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is not in a set physical state. .

Referring to FIG. 6 (B) , the user may place the electronic device 101 on a flat surface such as a table. The electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 .

When it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101 may determine whether or not the third housing can be slid based on the degree of sliding of the third housing. For example, in FIG. 6(B) , the electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement is possible because the third housing is currently not sliding.

The electronic device 101 may determine a sliding direction in which the third housing slides based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, in FIG. 6 , the electronic device 101 may be in a state in which the third housing can slide in a downward direction 605 as in the example of FIG. 4 (B). The electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the downward direction 605 based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, the electronic device 101 recognizes that the third housing of the electronic device 101 is in the downward direction 605 of the electronic device 101 based on the posture of the electronic device 101, and the third housing It can be determined that the sliding movement direction of is the lower direction (605).

Referring to FIG. 6(C) , when it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide for the sliding movement. In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide to the target display area 610 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing. In the example of FIG. 6 (C), since the sliding movement direction is the bottom direction 605, the electronic device 101 can output the user guide to the target display area 610 corresponding to the bottom direction 605. In one embodiment, the target display area 610 may include the entire second area 310 or a partial area of the second area 310 of the display.

Referring to FIG. 6 (D), the user may fold the display at an angle within a set angle range by looking at the user guide.

Referring to FIG. 6 (E) , the electronic device 101 determines whether a set condition regarding the folding degree of the display is satisfied, and when the set condition is satisfied, the electronic device 101 automatically opens the third housing. Sliding can be moved. The display may be exposed to the outside by the sliding movement of the third housing. The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the housing to the display.

For example, when the user is using a photo application through the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 outputs a photo selected by the user to the first area 305 and displays the photos to the second area 310. A list may be output, and a graphic user interface for editing a photo selected by the user may be output to the third area 315 . The electronic device 101 can provide an environment in which a user can use a photo application more easily by providing a wider screen by automatically sliding the third housing and outputting different content to each area of the display.

7 and 8 are flowcharts of a method of controlling an electronic device including a display according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 7 , a flowchart of a method according to an embodiment of outputting a user guide for sliding movement and automatically sliding the housing is shown.

In operation 705, the electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement of the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) is possible based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state and the third housing can slide.

In operation 710, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide for sliding movement. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide to a target display area corresponding to a sliding movement direction (eg, an upper direction or a lower direction) in which the third housing slides. In one embodiment, operation 710 may be omitted.

In operation 715, the electronic device 101 may slide and move the third housing based on the degree of folding of the display. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 determines whether a set condition regarding the degree of folding of the display is satisfied, and when the set condition is satisfied, the third housing can be slid and moved. When the third housing slides, the third area of the display may be exposed.

In operation 720, the electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing to the display.

Hereinafter, each operation of FIG. 7 will be further described with reference to FIG. 8 .

8 is a flowchart of a method of controlling an electronic device including a display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8 , in operation 805, the electronic device 101 may determine a physical state of the electronic device 101 and determine whether the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state. there is. The physical state of the electronic device 101 is the posture of the electronic device (eg, the roll, pitch, and yaw of the electronic device 101), the degree of folding of the display, or the sliding movement of the third housing. It may include a physical state for at least one of the degrees.

For example, the electronic device 101 may determine a physical state related to the posture of the electronic device 101 by using an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor that sense the movement of the electronic device 101 .

The electronic device 101 may determine a physical state related to the degree of folding of the display based on a sensor that detects the degree of folding of the display. The electronic device 101 may determine the degree of sliding movement of the third housing based on the sensor that detects the degree of sliding movement of the third housing.

The electronic device 101 uses a sensor of the electronic device 101, such as a proximity sensor, a gesture sensor that detects infrared rays, and a hall sensor that detects an open/closed state, to detect the electronic device 101 of the user. A physical state relative to the gripping state can be determined.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state when the electronic device 101 is not shaken for a set time based on a physical state related to a posture of the electronic device 101 . For example, based on the physical state of the electronic device 101's posture, the electronic device 101 detects that one or more surfaces of the electronic device 101 are placed in the gravitational direction for a set time period, or for a set time period. When the detected motion is less than or equal to a threshold level, it may be determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state.

When it is determined in operation 805 that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101, in operation 810, determines the physical state of the electronic device 101 (eg, the state of the electronic device 101). A sliding movement direction in which the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) slides may be determined based on the posture). For example, the electronic device 101 may determine which direction the sliding movement direction of the second housing is based on a physical state detected through a sensor of the electronic device 101 .

In one embodiment, the sliding direction of the third housing may vary according to the physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, referring to FIG. 9 , examples of sliding movement directions are illustrated. Depending on the physical state in which the electronic device 101 is placed, the third housing slides upward as shown in FIG. 9 (A), slides downward as shown in FIG. 9 (B), or slides downward as shown in FIG. 9 (C). It may slide in the left direction or slide in the right direction as shown in FIG. 9 (D).

However, this is only an example, and the third housing may be slid and moved in various ways according to the configuration and physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, in the example of FIG. 3 , the electronic device 101 includes the third housing 335, but the electronic device 101 is at least partially in the space of the first housing 325 of the first region 305. It may be inserted into, and may further include a fourth housing that can be coupled in a sliding manner, and the third housing and the fourth housing can slide simultaneously in opposite directions to each other.

In operation 815, the electronic device 101 may determine whether sliding movement is possible. For example, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the sliding movement is possible based on the sliding movement degree of the third housing. The electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement is possible when the display disposed in the space of the third housing is not completely exposed due to the sliding movement of the third housing. The electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement is not possible when the third housing is slid and the display disposed in the space of the third housing is completely exposed.

Operations 805 , 810 , and 815 may be included in operation 705 of FIG. 7 .

When it is determined in operation 815 that the sliding movement is possible, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing in operation 820 . For example, when the sliding direction of the third housing is in the first direction (eg, upward direction), the electronic device 101 outputs the first user guide, and the sliding direction of the third housing is in the second direction (eg, upward direction). Example: downward direction), the second user guide may be output. When the sliding movement direction of the third housing is in the third direction (eg, right direction), the electronic device 101 outputs the third user guide, and outputs the third user guide when the sliding movement direction of the third housing is in the fourth direction (eg, left direction). ), the fourth user guide may be output. The direction in which the third housing slides is not limited thereto, and the third housing can slide in various directions according to the physical state of the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 101 slides the third housing. A user guide corresponding to the desired direction may be output.

In one embodiment, whether to provide the user guide may be set by the user, and the user guide may be provided when the user selects to provide the user guide. In one embodiment, the duration for which the user guide is output and maintained on the display may be set by the user.

In one embodiment, the user guide may not be output any longer when the retention time of the user guide elapses or when a change in the folding degree of the display is detected.

In an embodiment, the user guide may be output on a target display area set in a display area around an area where the third housing is slid and exposed. The target display area (eg, the target display area 510 in FIG. 5 and the target display area 610 in FIG. 6 ) may be the entire second area (eg, the second area 310 in FIG. 3 ) or the second area of the display. It may be a partial area of (310). The target display area may be an area set in a direction in which the third housing slides in the second area.

Operation 820 may be included in operation 710 of FIG. 7 .

In operation 825, the electronic device 101 may determine whether a condition set in relation to the degree of folding of the display is satisfied. In one embodiment, the set condition is a first condition for whether a change in the folding degree of the display is detected, a second condition for whether or not the bending angle is within a set angle range, or a time when the folding state of the corresponding angle is maintained. It may include at least one of the third conditions for. However, the first to third conditions are merely examples, and conditions related to the folding degree of the display may be set in various ways as needed.

The electronic device 101 may detect a change in the degree of folding of the display. For example, the electronic device 101 may detect a change in the degree of folding of the display using a sensor that detects the degree of folding of the display.

When the condition set in operation 825 is satisfied, the electronic device 101 may slide and move the third housing in operation 830 . Operations 825 and 830 may correspond to operation 715 of FIG. 7 .

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may output a notification to the user when the third housing is automatically slid and moved in operation 830 . The notification may be output using at least one of a display, voice, or haptic function.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 tries to slide the third housing in operation 830 but fails, it may output a notification indicating that the sliding movement was not successfully performed. The notification may be output using at least one of a display, voice, and haptic function.

In an embodiment, when the automatic sliding movement of the third housing in operation 830 is performed for the first time, the electronic device 101 may output a message providing an option as to whether or not to use the automatic sliding movement function. When the user selects not to use the automatic sliding movement function, the electronic device 101 may not automatically slide the third housing. In one embodiment, whether to use the automatic sliding movement function may be changed by a user setting.

In operation 835, the electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction determined in operation 810 through a display including an area exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. Contents output on the display may vary according to user settings, used applications, and sliding movement directions of the third housing.

In operation 815, the electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement is not possible. For example, the electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement is not possible when the third housing is slid and the display disposed in the space of the third housing is completely exposed. When it is determined in operation 815 that the sliding movement is not possible, the electronic device 101 may output, in operation 835, content corresponding to the sliding movement direction determined in operation 810 through the display.

Hereinafter, content output through a display will be described with reference to FIG. 10 .

10 is a diagram for explaining content output through a display including an area exposed by sliding movement according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10 , a user setting screen 1000 related to use of a display including an area exposed by a sliding movement of a third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) is shown.

The electronic device 101 is applied to the first area 305, the second area 310, and the third area 315 of the display (eg, the display 300 of FIG. 3) exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. Different contents for one application (eg, a selected picture and a list of pictures of a photo application) may be output, or contents of different applications (eg, a game application and a video chat application) may be output.

Content output to the display may be set according to the application used and the direction of the sliding movement of the third housing. For example, in FIG. 10 , when the user folds the display while using a video application and the third housing automatically slides upward, the electronic device 101 displays the second area 310 and the third area of the display. A video may be output to 315 and information related to the video may be output to a first area 305 . When the user folds the display while using the photo application and the third housing is automatically slid upward, the electronic device 101 displays the second area 310 and the third area 315 as shown in FIG. 5 . A selected photo may be output, and a list of photos may be output in the first area 305 .

When the user folds the display while using a video application and the third housing automatically slides downward, the electronic device 101 outputs a video to the first area 305 and displays the video to the second area 310. Information related to may be output, and comments on the video may be output to the third area 315 . When the user folds the display while using the photo application and the third housing automatically slides downward, the electronic device 101 outputs the selected photo to the first area 305 as shown in FIG. A list of photos may be output to the second area 310 and a user interface for editing the selected photo may be output to the third area 315 .

In one embodiment, the user may select an application to use the automatic sliding movement function. For example, in FIG. 10 , the user sets the automatic sliding movement function to be used for a video application, a photo application, a note application, and a specific game application, and does not use the automatic sliding movement function for an Internet application and a video conference application. can be set to

When the third housing is automatically slid, the user may select applications and contents to be output to each area of the display.

11 is a diagram for explaining a set physical state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state when the electronic device 101 is not shaken for a set time.

The electronic device 101 may determine a physical state of the electronic device 101 using a sensor of the electronic device 101 and determine whether the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state. For example, the electronic device 101 detects the electronic device 101 based on a value measured using a sensor of the electronic device 101, such as an acceleration sensor, a proximity sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and a hall sensor. movement can be detected. The electronic device 101 is considered to be in a set physical state when at least one surface of the electronic device 101 is in the direction of gravity for a set time period, or when the motion detected for a set time period is below a threshold level. can decide

In an embodiment, sensors such as an acceleration sensor, a proximity sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and a hall sensor may be disposed on each side of the electronic device 101 .

Referring to FIG. 11 , an example in which the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), the electronic device 101 is placed on a flat surface (1105) so that two or more surfaces are in contact with the floor, as shown in FIG. 11 (B), one or more surfaces are in contact with the floor, As shown in FIG. 11(C) , when the electronic device 101 is held with both hands, it may be determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state. For example, the electronic device 101 uses a sensor such as a proximity sensor, a gesture sensor for detecting infrared rays, and a hall sensor for detecting an open/closed state, as shown in FIG. 11 (C), holding the electronic device 101 with both hands. can detect

However, this is only an example, and the electronic device 101 may be determined to be in a set physical state in various cases. For example, since the electronic device 101 is not shaken even when the electronic device 101 is placed on the cradle, it may be determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state.

12 is a diagram for explaining a user guide output according to a sliding movement direction according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12 , user guides 1205 and 1207 are displayed on the display of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display 300 of FIG. 3 ) according to the physical state of the electronic device 101 while a photo application is running. Examples of different outputs are shown. The user guides 1205 and 1207 may provide guides for various forms that can be used by folding or rotating the display of the electronic device 101 .

In an embodiment, the user guides 1205 and 1207 may include user action guidance information 1210 and 1235 indicating that the display may be folded or the electronic device 101 may be rotated, and the display may be folded or the electronic device 101 rotated. information on the direction in which the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3) slides (1215, 1240) and information (1220, 1245) on the content provided according to the direction of sliding movement can do.

The electronic device 101 may output the user guides 1205 and 1207 to the target display areas 1225 and 1230 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing.

In FIG. 12(A) , the electronic device 101 may be in a physical state in which the third housing slides upward. When the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state and it is determined that the sliding movement of the third housing is possible, the electronic device 101 slides the third housing to the target display area 1225 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing. A user guide 1205 corresponding to the movement direction may be output.

For example, when the sliding movement direction of the third housing is upward, the user guide 1205 can slide the third housing by folding the display and changing the angle, and the electronic device 101 can be rotated and used. Informing the user action inducing information 1210, the sliding movement direction notifying that the third housing slides upward when the display is folded and the third housing slides downward when the electronic device 101 is rotated and the display is folded Information about 1215 and content notifying that the selected photo can be enlarged using the display exposed when sliding in the upward direction and that the photo can be edited using the display exposed when sliding in the downward direction. It may include information 1220 about.

In FIG. 12 (B) , the electronic device 101 may be in a physical state in which the third housing slides downward, and the electronic device 101 is in a physical state in which the electronic device 101 is set and the sliding movement is performed. If it is determined that it is possible, the user guide 1207 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing may be output to the target display area 1230 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing.

For example, when the sliding movement direction of the third housing is downward, the user guide 1207 can slide the third housing by folding the display and changing the angle, and the electronic device 101 can be rotated and used. Informing the user action inducing information 1235, the sliding movement direction notifying that the third housing slides downward when the display is folded and the third housing slides upward when the electronic device 101 is rotated and the display is folded Information 1240 and content notifying that the selected photo can be edited using the display exposed when sliding in the downward direction and that the photo can be enlarged using the display exposed when sliding in the upward direction. It may include information 1245 about.

However, the user guide of FIG. 12 is only an example, and various user guides may be provided according to the application used and the sliding movement direction of the third housing. For example, the third housing can be slid in not only the top and bottom directions but also the left and right directions as shown in FIG. 9 according to the physical state of the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 101 moves in the left direction. and a user guide for sliding movement in the right direction may be further provided.

Hereinafter, exemplary user guides output when an application other than a photo application is executed in the electronic device 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16 .

13 to 16 are views for explaining a user guide output according to an application executed in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

In FIGS. 13 to 16 , for concise description, it is assumed that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the upward direction.

Referring to FIG. 13 , an example of a user guide that may be provided when a video application is executed in the electronic device 101 is shown.

The electronic device 101 corresponds to the sliding movement direction of the third housing when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state and sliding movement of the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) is possible. A user guide corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing may be output to the target display area 1305 .

When a video application is running in the electronic device 101, the user guide output from the electronic device 101 can be used by sliding the third housing by folding the display and changing the angle, and rotating the electronic device 101. User action inducement information 1310 notifying that when the display is folded, the third housing slides in an upward direction, and when the electronic device 101 is rotated and the display is folded, the second housing slides in a downward direction. Information on (1315) and content information (1320) indicating that the video can be viewed in a larger size using the display exposed when sliding in the upper direction and comments on the video can be checked when sliding in the lower direction can include

Referring to FIG. 14 , an example of a user guide that may be provided when a note application is executed in an electronic device is illustrated.

The electronic device 101 is a target corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the second housing when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state and sliding movement of the third housing (third housing 335 in FIG. 3 ) is possible. A user guide corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the second housing may be output on the display area 1405 .

When the note application is running on the electronic device 101, the user guide output from the electronic device 101 can be used by sliding the third housing by folding the display and changing the angle, and by rotating the electronic device 101. User action inducement information 1410 notifying that, when the display is folded, the third housing slides in an upward direction, and when the electronic device 101 is rotated and the display is folded, the third housing is slid and moved downward. Includes information about (1415) and content information (1420) indicating that the keyboard can be used when sliding upwards and a list of pictures that can be inserted into notes can be viewed when sliding downwards. can do.

Referring to FIG. 15 , an example of a user guide that may be provided when a game application is executed in an electronic device is shown.

The electronic device 101 corresponds to the sliding movement direction of the third housing when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state and sliding movement of the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) is possible. A user guide corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing may be output to the target display area 1505 .

When a game application is running on the electronic device 101, the user guide output from the electronic device 101 can slide the third housing by folding the display and changing the angle, and can be used by rotating the electronic device 101. User action inducement information 1510 notifying that, when the display is folded, the third housing slides in an upward direction, and when the electronic device 101 is rotated and the display is folded, the third housing is slid and moved downward. Information on 1515 and content information 1520 indicating that the game screen can be viewed in a large size when sliding in an upward direction and a game strategy can be viewed when sliding in a downward direction.

Referring to FIG. 16 , another example of a user guide that may be provided when a game application is executed in an electronic device is shown.

In one example, it may be set to use an automatic sliding movement function in an upward direction for a game application, and may be set to not use an automatic sliding movement function in a downward direction.

The electronic device 101 corresponds to the sliding movement direction of the third housing when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state and sliding movement of the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) is possible. A user guide corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing may be output to the target display area 1605 .

When a game application is running on the electronic device 101, the user guide output from the electronic device 101 includes user action guidance information 1610 indicating that the third housing can be slid and moved by folding the display and changing the angle, the display Information on the sliding movement direction (1615) indicating that the third housing slides in the upward direction when the housing is folded, information on content (1620) indicating that the game screen can be viewed enlarged when sliding in the upward direction, and downward direction It may include user setting information 1625 notifying that settings for the automatic sliding movement function of may be changed.

However, the user guides mentioned in FIGS. 12 to 16 are only examples, and various user guides may be provided for various applications. In one embodiment, when the automatic sliding movement function is set not to be used for one application, the user guide may not be output.

17 is a diagram for explaining conditions set with respect to a folding degree of a display according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 17 , a display (eg, the display 300 of FIG. 3 ) of the electronic device 101 folded at various angles is shown.

In an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state and it is determined that sliding movement of the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) is possible, the third housing 335 of FIG. In order to determine whether or not to automatically slide the housing, it may be determined whether a set condition regarding a degree of folding of the display is satisfied (eg, operation 825 of FIG. 8 ).

In one embodiment, the set condition is a first condition for whether a change in the degree of folding of the display is detected, a second condition for whether or not the bending angle is within a set angle range, and a time for which the folding state of the corresponding angle is maintained. It may include at least one of the third conditions for. However, the first condition and the third condition are only examples, and the conditions related to the folding degree of the display may be set in various ways as needed.

For example, the user may fold and use the display while the electronic device 101 is not in a set physical state, and then put it down on a flat surface. In this case, if the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the folding angle of the display satisfies the second condition, and the time for which the folding angle was maintained satisfies the third condition, the user automatically slides the third housing. Since may be slid and moved at an undesirable time point, the electronic device 101 may first determine whether the first condition is satisfied. Here, the folding angle may be an angle formed between the first area and the second area of the display.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 determines whether or not the second condition regarding whether the folding angle is within a set angle range is satisfied, the user places the electronic device 101 on a flat surface and uses the display fully unfolded. and a case in which the display is folded and used can be distinguished.

In one embodiment, the angle range set for the folding angle of the second condition may be in the range 1705 of about 175 degrees to about 90 degrees. However, this is only an example, and the angular range set for the folding angle of the second condition may be variously determined as needed.

In the example of FIG. 17 , only conditions set for the in-folding type electronic device 101 in which the electronic device 101 is folded inside the display have been described, but this is only an example, and the electronic device 101 moves toward the outside of the display. It may include an out-folding type housing that is folded, and when the electronic device 101 includes an out-folding type housing, conditions set for the degree of folding of the display may include a condition corresponding to the out-folding type. can

In one embodiment, the set time of the third condition may be variously determined as needed. For example, when the set time is 0 seconds, the electronic device 101 may slide and move the third housing when the first condition and the second condition are satisfied. The set time of the third condition may be changed by the user.

18 is a diagram for explaining a sliding movement degree of a housing of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 18 , the electronic device 101 is provided in a third housing (eg, the display 300 of FIG. 3 ) according to content output to the second area 310 and the third area 315 of the display (eg, the display 300 of FIG. 3 ). An embodiment in which the degree of automatic sliding movement of the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 is varied is shown.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may automatically slide and move the third housing (eg, operation 825 of FIG. 8 ) when a condition set with respect to the folding degree of the display is satisfied (eg, operation 825 of FIG. 8 ). operation 830). In an embodiment, when sliding the third housing, the electronic device 101 may determine a degree of sliding movement of the third housing based on content to be output on the display, and may slide the third housing by the determined degree of sliding movement. .

In FIG. 18 , while a video application is being executed in the electronic device 101, the third housing may be automatically slid and moved, and the third area of the display disposed not to be exposed to the outside in the space of the third housing may be exposed to the outside. can A video may be output to the second area 310 and the third area 315 of the exposed display. When the electronic device 101 completely slides the third housing as shown in FIG. 18(A), the video ratio and the ratio of the second area 310 and the third area 315 are different, so that the upper and lower parts of the video have the letter letters. A box (latter box) may be output. The electronic device 101 may determine a degree of sliding movement that does not cause a letter box in consideration of the ratio of the video, and may slide and move the third housing by the determined degree of sliding movement 1810 as shown in FIG. 18 (B). . The electronic device 101 determines the degree of sliding movement of the third housing based on the content output to the display exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing, thereby improving the sense of immersion in the corresponding content.

19 and 20 are views for explaining the degree of sliding movement of the housing determined according to the degree of folding of the display according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 19 (A), a display of the electronic device 101 folded at various angles is shown. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 automatically slides the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ), determines the degree of sliding movement of the third housing based on the folding angle of the display; The third housing may be slid and moved by the determined degree of sliding movement. For example, the electronic device 101 may determine a greater degree of sliding movement of the third housing as the bending angle of the display decreases.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may determine whether a condition set for the degree of folding of the display is satisfied in order to determine whether to automatically slide the third housing, and the condition set for the degree of folding of the display. When this is satisfied, the third housing may be slid and moved to expose the display disposed in the space of the third housing (eg, operations 825 and 830 of FIG. 8 ). In one embodiment, the set condition is a first condition for whether a change in the degree of folding of the display is detected, a second condition for whether or not the bending angle is within a set angle range, and a time for which the folding state of the corresponding angle is maintained. It may include at least one of the third conditions for.

Referring to FIG. 19 (B) , the degree of sliding movement of the third housing determined based on the folding angle of the display when the third housing is sliding is shown.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may divide the set angular range included in the second condition for whether the angle of folding is within the set angular range among the conditions set for the degree of folding of the display into several ranges. . For example, in FIG. 19 (A) , the set angle range included in the second condition may be an angle range of about 90 degrees to about 175 degrees, and the electronic device 101 sets the angle range to about 150 degrees as the first step. It can be divided into a first angle range of degrees to about 175 degrees, a second angle range of about 120 degrees to about 149 degrees, and a third angle range of about 90 degrees to about 119 degrees.

The electronic device 101 may slide and move the third housing by a degree of sliding movement corresponding to a level of an angular range including a folding angle of the display. For example, when the bending angle of the display is about 160 degrees, the electronic device 101 slides the third housing by the amount of sliding movement 1905 corresponding to the first step, and when the bending angle of the display is about 130 degrees. , The third housing is slid and moved by the sliding movement degree 1910 corresponding to the second step, and when the folding angle of the display is about 100 degrees, the third housing is moved by the sliding movement degree 1915 corresponding to the third step. Sliding can be moved.

Referring to FIG. 20 (A), a display (eg, the display 300 of FIG. 3 ) of the electronic device 101 folded at various angles is shown. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may determine the degree of sliding movement of the third housing to increase as the folding angle of the display increases.

Referring to FIG. 20 (B) , the degree of sliding movement of the third housing determined based on the folding angle of the display when the third housing is sliding is shown.

In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may divide the set angular range included in the second condition for whether the angle of folding is within the set angular range among the conditions set for the degree of folding of the display into several ranges. . For example, in FIG. 20(A) , the set angle range included in the second condition may be an angle range of about 90 degrees to about 175 degrees, and the electronic device 101 sets the angle range to about 90 degrees in the first step. It can be divided into a first angle range of degrees to about 119 degrees, a second angle range of about 120 degrees to about 149 degrees, and a third angle range of about 150 degrees to about 175 degrees.

The electronic device 101 may slide and move the third housing by a degree of sliding movement corresponding to a level of an angular range including a folding angle of the display. For example, when the folding angle of the display is about 100 degrees, the electronic device 101 slides the third housing by the degree of sliding movement (2005) corresponding to the first step, and when the folding angle of the display is about 130 degrees. , The third housing is slid and moved by the sliding movement degree (2010) corresponding to the second step, and when the folding angle of the display is about 160 degrees, the third housing is moved by the sliding movement degree (2015) corresponding to the third step. Sliding can be moved.

21 to 23 are diagrams for explaining content output on an exposed display when an electronic device is rotated after an automatic sliding movement of a housing, according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 21 (A) , the electronic device 101 is illustrated in which the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) automatically slides upward while a video application is running. The electronic device 101 outputs a video on the second area 310 of the display and the third area 315 exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing, and outputs video-related information on the first area 305. can

In FIG. 21 (B) , the electronic device 101 may be rotated by the user so that the sliding direction of the third housing becomes the downward direction.

After the electronic device 101 is rotated, the electronic device 101 recognizes that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the downward direction and that the third housing is fully sliding movement based on the physical state of the electronic device 101. can do.

The electronic device 101 may output a video application and content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing on the display exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a video to the first area 305, outputs video-related information to the second area 310, and displays a third portion of the display exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. Comments on the video can be output in the area 315 . Contents output to the first area 305, the second area 310, and the third area 315 may be determined according to user settings.

Referring to FIG. 22(A) , the electronic device 101 is illustrated in which the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) automatically slides upward while the note application is running. The electronic device 101 outputs a note application screen to the third area 315 exposed by the sliding movement of the second area 310 and the third housing of the display, and outputs a keyboard to the first area 305. can do.

In FIG. 22 (B) , the electronic device 101 may be rotated by the user so that the sliding direction of the third housing becomes the downward direction.

After the electronic device 101 rotates, based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 recognizes that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the downward direction and that the third housing is completely sliding movement. can do.

The electronic device 101 may output the note application and content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing on the display exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a screen of a note application to the first area 305 of the display, outputs a keyboard to the second area 310, and displays a third housing exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. A list of photos that can be input into the note application can be output in area 315 . Contents output to the first area 305, the second area 310, and the third area 315 may be determined according to user settings.

Referring to FIG. 23(A) , the electronic device 101 is illustrated in which the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) automatically slides upward while a game application is running. The electronic device 101 outputs the game screen of the game application to the second area 310 of the display and the third area 315 exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing, and controls the game on the first area 305. Buttons can be printed.

In FIG. 23 (B) , the electronic device 101 may be rotated by the user so that the sliding direction of the third housing becomes the downward direction.

After the electronic device 101 rotates, based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 recognizes that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the downward direction and that the third housing is completely sliding movement. can do.

The electronic device 101 may output the game application and content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing on the display exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing. For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a screen of a video chatting application on the first area 305 of the display, and the third area 315 exposed by the sliding movement of the second area 310 and the third housing. ), the screen of the game application can be output. Contents output to the first area 305, the second area 310, and the third area 315 may be determined according to user settings.

24 is a view for explaining content output to a display when sliding movement directions of a housing of an electronic device are left and right directions according to an exemplary embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 24 , an embodiment in which a third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) automatically slides in a left direction and an electronic device is rotated is illustrated.

The electronic device 101 determines whether sliding movement of the third housing is possible based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, and when it is determined that sliding movement is possible, the third housing is displayed in the display area around the sliding movement region. A user guide for sliding movement may be output to the set target display area 2410 . When it is determined that the electronic device 101 is capable of sliding movement, the electronic device 101 automatically slides the third housing to expose the display disposed in the space of the third housing based on whether or not a set condition regarding the folding degree of the display is satisfied. can

Referring to FIG. 24 (A) , an electronic device 101 is shown on which a screen of a camera application is output on a display. A user may take a picture by holding the electronic device 101 in one hand and using a camera application through the electronic device 101 . When the user holds the electronic device 101 in one hand and uses it, the electronic device 101 is in a somewhat shaken state, so the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is not in a set physical state. .

Referring to FIG. 24 (B) , the user may hold the electronic device 101 with both hands. The electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . Since the set physical state has been described with reference to FIG. 11, redundant description will be omitted.

When it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the sliding movement of the third housing is possible. Whether or not the sliding movement is possible may be determined based on the extent of the sliding movement of the third housing. For example, in FIG. 24 (B) , the electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement is possible because the third housing is currently not sliding.

The electronic device 101 may determine a sliding direction in which the third housing slides based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . For example, in FIG. 24 , the electronic device 101 may be in a state in which the third housing can slide in a leftward direction 2405 . The electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the left direction (2405) based on the physical state of the electronic device 101.

Referring to FIG. 24 (C) , when it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide for the sliding movement. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may output a user guide to the target display area 2410 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing. In the example of FIG. 24(C) , since the sliding movement of the third housing is in the left direction 2405, the electronic device 101 may output the user guide to the target display area 2410 corresponding to the left direction 2405. there is. In one embodiment, the target display area 2410 may include the entire second area 310 or a partial area of the second area 310 of the display.

In one embodiment, the user guide includes user action inducing information notifying that the user can fold the display, information on the sliding movement direction of the third housing (eg, left direction 2410), and content provided according to the sliding movement direction. (eg, additional functions such as a photo filter output to the first region 305) may be included. However, this is only an example, and the user guide may include various information to be provided to the user.

Referring to FIG. 24 (D) , the user may fold the display at an angle within a set angle range by looking at the user guide.

Referring to FIG. 24 (E) , the electronic device 101 determines whether a set condition regarding the degree of folding of the display is satisfied, and when the set condition is satisfied, the electronic device 101 can slide and move the third housing. The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing to the display.

For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a screen of a camera application to the second area 310 and the third area 315 based on the fold axis of the display, and displays an additional screen such as a photo filter in the first area 305. function can be output. The electronic device 101 can provide an environment in which the user can use the photo application more easily by automatically sliding the third housing to provide a wider screen and to display different contents based on a folding axis.

Referring to FIG. 24 (F) , the electronic device 101 may be rotated by the user so that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is in the right direction.

After the electronic device 101 is rotated, the electronic device 101 recognizes that the sliding movement direction of the third housing is the right direction and that the third housing is completely sliding based on the physical state of the electronic device 101. can do.

The electronic device 101 may output the camera application and content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing to the display. For example, the content output when the sliding movement direction of the third housing is in the right direction may be the same as the content output when the sliding movement direction of the third housing is in the left direction, but rotated only in the direction.

25 is a diagram for explaining a user guide output according to various directions in which a housing of an electronic device slides according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 25 , information included in the user guides 1205 and 1207 of FIG. 12 and the left and right sliding movement directions of the third housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3 ) Examples of user guides 2505, 2510, 2515, and 2520 that further contain information are shown. The user guides 2505, 2510, 2515, and 2520 may be differently output on the display of the electronic device 101 according to the physical state of the electronic device 101. The user guides 2505 , 2510 , 2515 , and 2520 may provide guides for various forms in which the electronic device 101 can be used by folding or rotating the electronic device 101 .

The electronic device 101 may output the user guides 2505, 2510, 2515, and 2520 to the target display areas 2525, 2530, 2535, and 2540 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing.

In FIG. 25(A) , the electronic device 101 may be in a physical state in which the third housing slides upward, and the electronic device 101 is in a physical state in which the electronic device 101 is set and the third housing When it is determined that the sliding movement of the third housing is possible, the user guide 2505 corresponding to the sliding movement direction may be output to the target display area 2525 corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing.

For example, when the sliding movement direction of the third housing is upward, the user guide 2505 can slide the third housing by folding the display and changing the angle, and the electronic device 101 can be rotated and used. User action inducing information 2545 may be included. The user guide 2505 informs that when the display is folded, the third housing slides upward, and when the electronic device 101 rotates and the display is folded, the third housing slides downward, leftward, or rightward. 3 may include information 2550 about the sliding movement direction of the housing. The user guide 2505 can enlarge the selected photo using the display exposed by the sliding movement of the third housing when the third housing is slid upward, and the photo when the third housing slides downward. It may include information 2555 about content notifying that editing for , and that a photo list can be viewed when the third housing is slid in the left or right direction.

The user guide may include information corresponding to the corresponding sliding movement direction according to the sliding movement direction of the third housing, and may be output to a target display area corresponding to the corresponding sliding movement direction.

For example, in FIG. 25 (B), the sliding movement direction of the third housing may be in the downward direction, and the user guide outputs the user guide 2510 corresponding to the downward sliding movement direction to the target display area 2530. can do. In FIG. 25(C), the sliding movement direction of the third housing may be in the left direction, and the user guide may output the user guide 2515 corresponding to the sliding movement direction in the left direction to the target display area 2535. 25(D), the sliding movement direction of the third housing may be in the right direction, and the user guide may output the user guide 2520 corresponding to the sliding movement direction in the right direction to the target display area 2540.

However, the user guides 2505, 2510, 2515, and 2520 of FIG. 25 are only examples, and various user guides may be provided according to the application used and the sliding movement direction of the third housing.

26 and 27 are diagrams for explaining a shape of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

In various embodiments, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may include various types of flexible displays (eg, the display 300 of FIG. 3 ) and housings. A first housing (eg, first housing 325 of FIG. 3 ), a second housing (eg, second housing 327 of FIG. 3 ), and a third housing that is at least partially slidably coupled to the second housing. (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3).

The electronic device may output a user guide corresponding to the shape of the display and the housings, and may automatically slide and move a housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 2 ) coupled to be slidably movable.

Referring to FIG. 26 (A), an in-folding electronic device 2605 is shown, and referring to FIG. 26 (B), an out-folding electronic device 2610 is shown, and FIG. 26 (C ), an in-and-out folding electronic device 2615 is shown.

Referring to FIG. 27 , an example of an electronic device including two or more foldable structures (eg, hinges) is shown. In FIG. 27 (A), the electronic device 2735 can be folded in an out-folding manner based on the first foldable structure 2705 and in an in-folding manner based on the second foldable structure 2710. . In FIG. 27 (B) , the electronic device 2740 may be folded in an out-folding manner based on the first foldable structure 2715 and may be folded in an out-folding manner based on the second foldable structure 2720. . In FIG. 27 (C), the electronic device 2745 can be folded in an in-folding manner based on the first foldable structure 2725, and can be folded in an in-folding manner based on the second foldable structure 2730. .

The electronic devices 2605, 2610, 2615, 2735, 2740, and 2745 shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 include a separate housing (eg, the third housing 335 of FIG. 3) coupled in a sliding manner. can do.

However, this is only an example, and the electronic device may include various types of housings and displays.

28 is a diagram for explaining an example of an electronic device according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 28 , an electronic device 101 including a flexible display 2800 (hereinafter referred to as a display) according to another embodiment is illustrated.

The electronic device 101 includes a first housing 2803, a second housing 2815, a third housing 2825 slidably coupled to the second housing 2815, and a first housing 2803. It may include a fourth housing 2820 coupled to be at least partially slidably movable. The electronic device 101 may include a display 2800 disposed to be supported by the first housing 2803 , the second housing 2815 , the third housing 2825 , and the fourth housing 2820 .

The electronic device 101 may include at least one foldable structure. For example, the electronic device 101 may include a foldable structure 2845 (eg, a hinge) connecting the first housing 2803 and the second housing 2815 . For example, in the embodiment of FIG. 28 , the electronic device 101 may be the electronic devices 2605 , 2610 , 2615 , 2735 , 2740 , and 2745 shown in FIGS. 26 and 27 .

The display 2800 can be folded based on the folding (or folding) axis 2840 of the foldable structure 2845, and the first area 2805 and the second area 2810 are divided according to the folding of the display 2800. ) may be included.

In one embodiment, the fourth housing 2820 may be at least partially inserted into the space of the first housing 2803 and coupled in a sliding manner. The third housing 2825 may be at least partially inserted into the space of the second housing 2815 and coupled in a sliding manner. The electronic device 101 may transition to a closed state and a sliding movement state according to the sliding movement of the fourth housing 2820 and the third housing 2825 .

The display 2800 has a first area 2805 supported by the second housing 2815, a third area extended from the second area 2810, and the second area 2810 supported by the third housing 2825. A region 2813 and a fourth region 2817 extending from the first region 2805 and supported by the fourth housing 2820 may be included. The third region 2813 of the display 2800 may be disposed so as not to be exposed to the outside in the space of the third housing 2825 when the electronic device 101 is closed, and the electronic device 101 slides. In the moved state, it may be exposed to the outside so as to extend from the second area 2810 while being supported by the third housing 2825 . The fourth area of the display 2800 may be disposed so as not to be exposed to the outside in the space of the fourth housing 2820 when the electronic device 101 is closed, and the electronic device 101 is slid and moved. , while being supported by the fourth housing 2820, it may be exposed to the outside so as to extend from the first region 2805.

The electronic device 101 is a rollable type in which the third area 2813 and the fourth area 2817 of the display 2800 are exposed according to the sliding movement of the third housing 2825 and the fourth housing 2820. type) may be the electronic device 101 .

29 to 31 are views for explaining a sliding movement direction of a housing according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 29 (A) , an electronic device 2905 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) including a housing in which at least a portion of a first region 2920 can slide in a first direction is 29 (B), at least a portion of a portion of the first region 2920 and a portion of the second region 2925 includes a housing capable of sliding in a first direction. A device 2905 is shown, and referring to FIG. 29 (C) , an electronic device including a housing in which at least a portion of a first area 2920 and a second area 2925 can slide in a first direction. 2905 is shown.

Referring to FIG. 30 , an example of an electronic device 3005 including housings sliding in both directions is shown. The electronic device 3005 may include a first area 3020 and a second area 3025 divided based on the foldable structure 3010 .

Referring to FIG. 30 (A), an electronic device 3005 including housings that can slide in a first direction and a second direction in a first area 3020 is shown, and see FIG. 30 (B). On the bottom, an electronic device 3005 including housings that can slide in a first direction and a second direction in a portion of the first area 3020 and a portion of the second area 3025 is shown, FIG. Referring to 30 (C), an electronic device 3005 including housings that can slide in a first direction in a first area 3020 and slide in a second direction in a second area 3025 is shown, and referring to FIG. 30 (D), an electronic device including housings, at least some of which can be slidably moved in the first and second directions in the first area 3020 and the second area 3025. 3005 is shown.

Referring to FIG. 31 , an example of an electronic device 3105 including housings sliding in four directions is shown. The electronic device 3105 may include a first area 3120 and a second area 3125 divided based on the foldable structure 3110 .

In FIG. 31 , some areas of the first area 3120 and some areas of the second area 3125 may slide in the first and second directions, and slide in the third direction in the first area 3120. An electronic device 3005 including housings that can be moved and can slide in a fourth direction in the second area 3125 is shown.

In various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include the housings of FIGS. 29 to 31 and a display corresponding to the housings. However, the sliding direction of the housing in FIGS. 29 to 31 is only an example, and the housing included in the electronic device 101 may be a housing capable of sliding in various directions.

Hereinafter, a method of controlling the electronic device 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 32 .

32 is a flowchart of a method of controlling an electronic device including a housing capable of sliding in various directions according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 32 , in operation 3205, the electronic device 101 may detect a physical state of the electronic device 101 and determine whether the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state. there is. For example, the electronic device 101 uses sensors of the electronic device 101 such as an acceleration sensor, a proximity sensor, a gesture sensor for detecting infrared rays, a gyro sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, and a hall sensor for detecting an open/closed state. Based on the value, it may be determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state when it is not shaken for a set time. Since the set physical state has been described with reference to FIG. 11, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

If it is determined in operation 3205 that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101, in operation 3210, moves to a housing (eg, FIG. 3 ) based on the physical state of the electronic device 101. At least one sliding movement direction in which the third housing 335, the third housing 2825 or the fourth housing 2820 of FIG. 28 is sliding can be determined. The electronic device 101 may determine a direction in which the housing slides, based on a physical state detected through a sensor of the electronic device 101 .

For example, the electronic device 101 may include a housing that can slide in two or more directions. When the electronic device 101 includes a third housing and a fourth housing that can slide in two directions as shown in FIG. 28 , the electronic device 101 is in a physical state (eg, the It is possible to determine the sliding direction of the housing as a first direction (eg, an upper direction) and a second direction (eg, a lower direction) based on the posture). When the electronic device 101 includes a housing that can be slid in four directions as shown in FIG. 31 , the electronic device 101 is placed in a housing based on a physical state of the electronic device 101 (eg, a posture of the electronic device). It can be determined that the sliding movement direction of is the first direction, the second direction, the third direction, and the fourth direction.

In operation 3215, the electronic device 101 may determine whether sliding movement is possible based on the size of the screen for each of the sliding movement directions determined in operation 3210. For example, when the housing of the electronic device 101 can slide in two directions as shown in FIG. 28 , the electronic device 101 moves in the first direction ( 2830) determines whether sliding movement of the fourth housing 2820 is possible, and sliding the third housing 2825 in the second direction 2835 based on the degree of sliding movement of the third housing 2825 You can decide whether movement is possible or not. The electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement in the first direction 2830 is possible when the fourth housing 2820 does not completely slide, and when the third housing 2825 does not completely slide, the electronic device 101 may determine that sliding movement is possible. It may be determined that sliding movement of the third housing 2825 in two directions 2835 is possible.

In operation 3215, when it is determined that the sliding movement of the housing is possible in at least one of the sliding movement directions determined in operation 3210, the electronic device 101, in operation 3220, moves in the corresponding sliding movement direction. A user guide corresponding to can be output.

For example, when it is determined that sliding movement is possible in the first direction, the second direction, the third direction, and the fourth direction, the electronic device 101 selects one of the first, second, third, and fourth directions. A user guide for sliding movement in at least one direction may be output.

For example, referring to FIG. 33 , an exemplary user guide 3305 for sliding movement in both directions is shown. For example, the user guide 3305 includes user action guidance information 3310 indicating that the display can be folded or the electronic device 101 can be rotated, and the housing slides when the display is folded or the electronic device 101 is rotated. Information 3315 on the moving direction and information 3320 on content provided according to the sliding movement direction may be included.

In one embodiment, the user guide 3305 may include information on at least one sliding movement direction among sliding movement directions in which the housing may slide. For example, the user guide 3305 may not include information on all directions in which the housing can slide.

When the sliding movement of the housing is possible in multiple directions, a sliding movement direction in which the housing can slide and provide additional functions may be set (eg, user setting) according to the physical state of the electronic device 101, The output user guide 3305 may include information about a sliding movement direction capable of providing additional functions.

Referring back to FIG. 32 , in operation 3225, the electronic device 101 may determine whether or not a condition set in relation to the degree of folding of the display is satisfied. In one embodiment, the set condition is a first condition for whether a change in the degree of folding of the display is detected, a second condition for whether or not the bending angle is within a set angle range, and a time for which the folding state of the corresponding angle is maintained. It may include at least one of the third conditions for. However, the first to third conditions are merely examples, and conditions related to the folding degree of the display may be set in various ways as needed.

When the condition set in operation 3225 is satisfied, the electronic device 101 may slide and move the housing (eg, the third housing 2825 or the fourth housing 2820 of FIG. 28 ) in operation 3230. there is. When the sliding movement of the housing is possible in multiple directions, the direction in which the housing slides according to the physical state of the electronic device 101 when the set condition of operation 3225 is satisfied (eg, the first direction 2830 of FIG. ) and the second direction 2835) may be set (eg, user setting), and the electronic device 101 may slide and move the housing in the set direction.

In operation 3235, the electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the housing to the display. The contents displayed on the display may differ according to the user's setting, the application used, and the sliding movement direction of the housing.

For example, in operation 3230, the electronic device 101 moves the housings (eg, the fourth housing 2820 and the third housing 2825 of FIG. 28 ) in a first direction (eg, the third housing 2820 of FIG. 28 ). It may slide and move in a first direction 2830) and a second direction (eg, the second direction 2835 of FIG. 28). When the housings slide in the first and second directions, in operation 3235, the electronic device 101 displays content corresponding to the exposed display by sliding the housings in the first and second directions. can be output to

34 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an electronic device including housings that can slide in both directions according to an embodiment automatically slides and moves the housings.

Referring to FIG. 34 (A) , the electronic device 101 is shown with a video application screen displayed on the display. In the example of FIG. 34(A) , the electronic device 101 includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 2803 of FIG. 28 ) and a fourth housing (eg, the first housing 2803 in FIG. 28 ) and at least partially movably coupled to the first housing. The fourth housing 2820 of FIG. 28), the second housing (eg, the second housing 2815 of FIG. 28), and the third housing at least partially movably coupled to the second housing (eg, the second housing 2815 of FIG. 28). 3 housing 2825). A user may hold the electronic device 101 in one hand and use a video application through the electronic device 101 . When the user holds the electronic device 101 in one hand and uses it, the electronic device 101 is in a somewhat shaken state, so the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is not in a set physical state. .

Referring to FIG. 34 (B) , the user may place the electronic device 101 on a flat surface such as a table. The electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 .

When it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101 determines at least one sliding direction in which the housing can be slid based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, and Based on the screen size of the direction, it may be determined whether sliding movement in the corresponding sliding movement direction is possible. For example, in FIG. 34(B) , it may be determined that the electronic device 101 can be slid in upward and downward sliding directions based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . Since the electronic device 101 is currently in a state where the housing is not sliding, it can be determined that the sliding movement in the upper and lower directions is possible.

Referring to FIG. 34 (C) , when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is capable of sliding movement in the upward and downward sliding movement directions, a user guide 3405 corresponding to the upward and downward sliding movement directions is provided. (eg, the user guide 3305 of FIG. 33) can be output.

The electronic device 101 may output the user guide 3405 to the target display area 3410 of the display. Depending on the physical state of the electronic device 101 and user settings, a sliding movement direction in which the electronic device 101 slides first may be set during automatic sliding movement, and the target display area may be determined based on the set direction. For example, in FIG. 34(C) , when the electronic device 101 performs an automatic sliding movement (eg, operation 3230 of FIG. 32 ), it may first slide in an upward direction, and the target display area 3410 may be determined to correspond to the top direction.

Referring to FIG. 34 (D) , the user may fold the display at an angle within a set angle range by looking at the user guide.

Referring to FIG. 34 (E) , the electronic device 101 determines whether a set condition (eg, the first to third conditions of operation 3225 of FIG. 32) is satisfied with respect to the folding degree of the display, When the set condition is satisfied, the corresponding housing may be slid and moved in a sliding direction (eg, an upper direction) set to be slid first. The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the corresponding sliding movement direction to the display.

In FIG. 34 (E), the display includes a first area 3415 (eg, first area 2805 of FIG. 28) and a second area 3420 (eg, second area 3420 of FIG. 28) divided according to the folding of the display. area 2810), and a third area 3425 (eg, the third area 2813 of FIG. 28 ) of the display exposed by the sliding movement of the housing. The electronic device 101 may output video to the second area 3420 and the third area 3425 and output video-related information to the first area 3415 according to user settings.

In FIG. 34(F) , the electronic device 101 may be rotated such that the sliding direction by the user is the downward direction.

After the electronic device 101 rotates, the electronic device 101 recognizes that the sliding direction of the housing is the downward direction based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 and that the housing has completely slid downward. can do.

The electronic device 101 may output the video application and content corresponding to the corresponding sliding movement direction (eg, downward direction) to the display. For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a video to a first area 3415, outputs information related to the video to a second area 3420, and outputs comments about the video to a third area 3425. can Contents output to the first area 3415, the second area 3420, and the third area 3425 may be determined according to user settings.

In FIG. 34 (G), the user can change the folding angle of the display once more by following the user guide 3405.

After the folding angle of the display is changed, the electronic device 101 recognizes that the sliding movement direction of the housing is the upward direction and that the sliding movement in the upward direction is possible based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, and recognizes the changed folding angle. When is maintained for a set time, the housing can slide upward. In FIG. 34 (G), the display may further include a fourth area 3430 (eg, the fourth area 2817 of FIG. 28 ) exposed by the sliding movement in the upward direction.

The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement in the upper and lower directions to the display. For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a video to a first area and a fourth area 3430, outputs video-related information to a second area 3420, and outputs video-related information to a third area 3425. You can print comments.

However, the condition for determining whether to perform the sliding movement of the housing that can slide in various directions (eg, the first to third conditions of operation 3225 of FIG. 32), the sliding movement of the housing The direction and order are just examples, and may be determined in various ways as needed.

35 is a flowchart of a method of controlling an electronic device including a housing that can be folded several times and slidably moved in various directions according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

In the example of FIG. 35 , the electronic device may include housings that include multiple foldable structures and can slide in various directions (eg, the housings of the electronic devices 2735, 2740, and 2745 of FIG. 27). can

Referring to FIG. 35 , in operation 3505, the electronic device 101 may detect a physical state of the electronic device 101 and determine whether the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state. there is. Since the set physical state has been described with reference to FIG. 11, duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

If it is determined in operation 3505 that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101, in operation 3510, at least in which the housing is slidably moved based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 One sliding movement direction can be determined. The electronic device 101 may determine a direction in which the housing slides, based on a physical state detected through a sensor of the electronic device 101 .

For example, the electronic device 101 may include housings sliding in two or more directions and two or more foldable structures. When the electronic device 101 includes housings capable of sliding in two directions, the electronic device 101 determines the sliding direction of the housing based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 (eg, the posture of the electronic device). It can be determined that the first direction and the second direction are the same, and when the electronic device 101 includes housings that can slide in four directions, the electronic device 101 determines the physical state of the electronic device 101 (eg: It is possible to determine the sliding direction of the housing as the first direction, the second direction, the third direction, and the fourth direction based on the posture of the electronic device.

In operation 3515, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the sliding movement is possible based on the degree of sliding movement for each of the sliding movement directions determined in operation 3510. For example, when the housing of the electronic device 101 is the housing 2800 that can slide in two directions as shown in FIG. It may be determined whether the sliding movement in the direction 2830 is possible, and based on the sliding movement degree of the third housing 2825, whether the sliding movement in the second direction 2835 is possible may be determined. The electronic device 101 may determine that the sliding movement in the first direction 2830 is possible when the fourth housing 2820 does not completely slide, and when the third housing 2825 does not completely slide, the electronic device 101 may determine that sliding movement is possible. It may be determined that sliding movement in two directions (2835) is possible.

In operation 3515, when it is determined that sliding movement is possible in at least one of the sliding movement directions determined in operation 3510, the electronic device 101 responds to the corresponding sliding movement direction in operation 3520. A user guide can be printed out.

For example, referring to FIG. 36 , an exemplary user guide 3605 for sliding movement of housings including two foldable structures and sliding in an upper direction and a lower direction is illustrated. For example, the user guide 3605 includes user action guidance information 3610 indicating that the display can be folded or the electronic device 101 can be rotated, and the housing slides when the display is folded or the electronic device 101 is rotated. Information 3615 on the moving direction and information 3620 on content provided according to the sliding movement direction may be included.

In one embodiment, the user guide 3605 may include at least one of information about sliding movement directions in which the housing can slide and information about folding angles of folding axes included in the display. For example, the user guide 3605 may not include information on all directions in which the housing can be slid and moved and information on bending angles of all folding axes.

When the sliding movement of the housing is possible in multiple directions, a sliding movement direction in which the housing can slide and provide additional functions may be set (eg, user setting) according to the physical state of the electronic device 101, The output user guide 3605 may include information about a sliding movement direction capable of providing additional functions.

If there are multiple folding axes included in the display, folding axes and folding angles that can provide additional functions according to the physical state of the electronic device 101 may be set (eg, user settings), and the output user The guide 3605 may include information about a folding axis and a folding angle capable of providing additional functions.

Referring back to FIG. 35 , in operation 3525, the electronic device 101 may determine whether or not a condition set with respect to the folding degree of the display is satisfied. In one embodiment, the set condition is a first condition for whether a change in the degree of folding of the display is detected, a second condition for whether or not a bending angle of a folding axis at which a change in the degree of folding is detected is within a set angle range, and a corresponding angle At least one of the third conditions for the time in which the folded state is maintained may be included. However, the first to third conditions are merely examples, and conditions related to the folding degree of the display may be set in various ways as needed.

When the condition set in operation 3525 is satisfied, the electronic device 101 may slide and move at least one housing in operation 3530 . In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may slide and move a housing adjacent to a folding axis where a change in folding angle is detected. In another example, when the sliding movement of the housing is possible in multiple directions, the direction in which the housing slides (eg, the first direction and Any one of the second directions) may be set (eg, user set), and the electronic device 101 may slide and move the housing in the set direction.

In operation 3535, the electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the housing to the display. Contents output to the display may vary according to user settings, used applications, and sliding movement directions.

37 is a diagram for explaining an example in which an electronic device including housings that can slide in both directions and two foldable structures automatically slides and moves the housings according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 37 (A) , the electronic device 101 is shown outputting a screen of a video application on a display. In the example of FIG. 37 (A), the electronic device 101 has a first foldable structure (eg, the first foldable structure 2725 of FIG. 27) and a second foldable structure (eg, the second folder of FIG. 27). a first housing (not shown) including a block structure 2730), a third housing that can be at least partially inserted into the space of the first housing and is at least partially movably coupled to the first housing (eg, FIG. 28 ). of the third housing 2825) and a third housing (eg, the third housing 2820 of FIG. 28).

The display of the electronic device 101 includes a first region 3725 supported by the first housing and divided by a first folding axis 3705, supported by the second housing and controlled by the first folding axis 3705. A second area 3730 separated from the first area 3725, a third area 3735 supported by the third housing and separated from the second area 3730 by a second folding shaft 3710, the first housing A fourth region 3750 supported by a fourth housing capable of being at least partially inserted into the space of and coupled in a sliding movable manner and at least partially inserted into a space of the third housing and coupled in a sliding movable manner and a fifth region 3755 supported by a fifth housing.

A user may hold the electronic device 101 in one hand and use a video application through the electronic device 101 . When the user holds the electronic device 101 in one hand and uses it, the electronic device 101 is in a somewhat shaken state, so the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is not in a set physical state. .

Referring to FIG. 37 (B) , the user may place the electronic device 101 on a flat surface such as a table. The electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 .

When it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, the electronic device 101 determines at least one sliding direction in which the housing can be slid based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, and Based on the degree of sliding movement in the sliding movement direction, it may be determined whether sliding movement in the corresponding sliding movement direction is possible. For example, in FIG. 37 (B) , the electronic device 101 may determine that the housing can be slid upward and downward based on the physical state of the electronic device 101 . Since the electronic device 101 is currently in a state where the housing is not sliding, it can be determined that the sliding movement in the upper and lower directions is possible.

Referring to FIG. 37 (C) , when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is capable of sliding movement in the upward and downward sliding movement directions, a user guide 3715 corresponding to the upward and downward sliding movement directions is provided. (Example: the user guide 3605 of FIG. 36) can be output.

The electronic device 101 may output the user guide 3715 to the target display area 3720 of the display. For example, the target display area 3720 may be determined based on one sliding movement direction among possible sliding movement directions (eg, an upper direction and a lower direction).

Referring to FIG. 37 (D) , the user may fold the first folding axis 3705 of the display at an angle within a set angle range by looking at the user guide.

Referring to FIG. 37 (E) , the electronic device 101 determines whether a set condition (eg, the first to third conditions of operation 3525 of FIG. 35) is satisfied regarding the degree of folding of the display, When the set condition is satisfied, the housing may be slidably moved. The electronic device 101 may slide and move the fourth housing adjacent to the first folding axis 3705, which is a folding axis where a change in the folding angle is detected. The fourth region 3750 may be exposed by the sliding movement of the fourth housing in the upward direction.

The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding direction of the housing to the display. For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a video to a first area 3725 and a fourth area 3750, outputs video-related information to a second area 3730, and outputs video-related information to a third area 3735. You can print comments on the video.

In FIG. 34 (F), the first folding shaft 3705 can be unfolded again by the user.

The electronic device 101 may detect a change in angle of the first folding axis 3705 and recognize that the first folding axis 3705 is unfolded again. When the first folding axis 3705 is unfolded again, the electronic device 101 outputs the user guide 3715 again, and the user action induces a change in the angle of the second folding axis 3710 in the user guide 3715. A display 3740 emphasizing a portion including guidance information may be further output.

Referring to FIG. 37 (G) , the user may fold the second folding axis 3710 of the display at an angle within a set angle range by looking at the user guide.

Referring to FIG. 37 (G) , the electronic device 101 determines whether a set condition (eg, the first to third conditions of operation 3525 of FIG. 35) is satisfied with respect to the folding degree of the display, When the set condition is satisfied, the housing may be slidably moved. The electronic device 101 may slide and move the fifth housing adjacent to the second folding axis 3710, which is a folding axis at which a change in folding angle is detected. The fifth region 3755 may be exposed by the sliding movement of the fifth housing in the downward direction.

The electronic device 101 may output content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the housing to the display. For example, the electronic device 101 outputs a video to a first area 3725, a second area 3730, and a fourth area 3750, outputs video-related information to a third area 3735, Comments on the video can be output to the fifth area 3755 . Contents output to the first area 3725, the second area 3730, the third area 3735, the fourth area 3750, and the fifth area 3755 may be determined according to user settings.

The electronic device 101 according to an embodiment includes a first housing 325 supporting the display 300, a second housing 327 supporting the display 300, a first housing 325, and a second housing ( 327), the third housing 335 that can be at least partially inserted into the space of the second housing 327 and coupled in a sliding manner, and the hinge 330 connecting the hinge 330 A display 300 that can be folded, at least a partial area 315 is disposed in the space of the third housing 335, and a partial area 315 is exposed to the outside according to the sliding movement of the third housing 335, and Includes a processor that controls the display 300, and the processor determines whether the sliding movement is possible based on the physical state of the electronic device 101, and if it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, the display 300 An operation of determining whether a set condition regarding the degree of folding is satisfied, an operation of sliding the third housing 335 to expose a partial area 315 when the set condition is satisfied, and an operation of the third housing 335 An operation of outputting content corresponding to the sliding movement direction to the display 300 in which the partial region 315 is exposed may be performed.

The physical state may include a physical state related to at least one of a degree of sliding of the third housing 335, a degree of folding of the display 300, and a posture of the electronic device 101.

The operation of determining whether the sliding movement is possible is the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101 based on the output of the sensor that detects the movement of the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 101 moves based on the determined posture. An operation of determining whether the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, and when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, an operation of determining whether the third housing 335 can slide based on the degree of sliding movement. can include

The processor may further perform an operation of determining a sliding movement direction based on the posture of the electronic device 101 .

The set physical state may be a physical state in which at least one surface of the electronic device 101 is placed in the direction of gravity for a set time period or a detected motion for a set time period is below a threshold level.

When it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, the processor may further perform an operation of outputting a user guide for the sliding movement to the target display 300 area of the display 300 corresponding to the sliding movement direction.

The set conditions may include a first condition for whether a change in the degree of folding of the display 300 is detected and a second condition for whether or not the bending angle is within a set angle range.

The sliding operation may include an operation of determining the degree of folding of the display 300, an operation of determining the degree of exposure of the partial region 315 based on the determined degree of folding, and an action of determining the degree of exposure of the partial region 315 based on the determined degree of exposure of the third housing 335. It may include an operation of sliding and moving.

The user guide includes at least one of user action inducing information notifying that the user can fold the display 300 or rotate the electronic device 101, information on a sliding movement direction, or information about content provided according to a sliding movement direction. may contain one.

The display 300 has a first area 305 supported by the first housing 325, a second area 310 supported by the third housing 335, and a first area corresponding to the partial area 315. When it is determined that the sliding movement direction is the first direction, the first content is displayed on the second area 310 and the third area 315. and outputting the second content to the first area 305, and when it is determined that the sliding movement direction is the second direction, outputting the first content to the first area 305 and the second area ( 310) and an operation of outputting the second content to the third area 315.

The first content and the second content may be determined according to an application running on the electronic device 101 .

When the application is a game application and the sliding movement direction is in the first direction, the first content is game content, the second content is content for controlling the game application, and the application is a game application and the sliding movement direction is in the second direction , the first content may be video chat application content, and the second content may be game content.

The second content may include a graphical user interface for controlling the first content.

A method for controlling an electronic device 101 including a flexible display 300 according to an embodiment includes a second housing 327 of the electronic device 101 based on a physical state of the electronic device 101. An operation of determining whether sliding movement of the third housing 335 of the electronic device 101 coupled in a sliding manner with the electronic device 101 is possible. If it is determined that sliding movement is possible, the first housing 325 of the electronic device 101 ) and the second housing 327 connecting the hinge 330 (hinge) to determine whether or not a set condition regarding the degree of folding of the foldable display 300 is satisfied, of the third housing 335 The third housing 335 is slid and moved so that the partial region 315 of the display 300 including the partial region 315 exposed to the outside is exposed according to the sliding movement of the third housing 335 disposed in the space. and an operation of outputting content corresponding to the sliding direction of the third housing 335 to the display 300 in which the partial area 315 is exposed.

The physical state may include a physical state related to at least one of a degree of sliding of the third housing 335, a degree of folding of the display 300, and a posture of the electronic device 101.

The operation of determining whether the sliding movement is possible is the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101 based on the output of the sensor that detects the movement of the electronic device 101, and the electronic device 101 moves based on the determined posture. An operation of determining whether the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, and when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a set physical state, an operation of determining whether the third housing 335 can slide based on the degree of sliding movement. can include

A method of controlling the electronic device 101 including the flexible display 300 according to an embodiment may further include an operation of determining a sliding movement direction based on a posture of the electronic device 101 .

The set physical state may be a physical state in which at least one surface of the electronic device 101 is placed in the direction of gravity for a set time period or a detected motion for a set time period is below a threshold level.

In a method for controlling an electronic device 101 including a flexible display 300 according to an embodiment, when it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, the target display 300 area of the display 300 corresponding to the sliding movement direction is displayed. An operation of outputting a user guide for sliding movement may be further included.

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

Various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numbers may be used for like or related elements. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one item or a plurality of items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A Each of the phrases such as "at least one of , B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish that component from other corresponding components, and may refer to that component in other respects (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (eg, first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as, for example, logic, logical blocks, parts, or circuits. can be used as A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document provide one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

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

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single object or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
a first housing supporting the display;
a second housing supporting the display;
a hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing;
a third housing that can be at least partially inserted into the space of the second housing and coupled in a sliding manner;
the display foldable by the hinge, having at least a partial area disposed in the space of the third housing, and exposing the partial area to the outside according to the sliding movement of the third housing; and
Processor controlling the display
including,
the processor,
determining whether the sliding movement is possible based on the physical state of the electronic device;
if it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, determining whether a condition set with respect to a folding degree of the display is satisfied;
sliding the third housing to expose the partial area when the set condition is satisfied; and
An operation of outputting content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing to a display in which the partial area is exposed.
An electronic device that performs According to claim 1,
The physical state is
and a physical state related to at least one of a sliding degree of the third housing, a folding degree of the display, and a posture of the electronic device. According to claim 2,
The operation of determining whether the sliding movement is possible,
determining a posture of the electronic device based on an output of a sensor that detects a motion of the electronic device;
determining whether the electronic device is in a set physical state based on the determined posture; and
When it is determined that the electronic device is in the set physical state, determining whether the sliding movement is possible based on the sliding movement degree of the third housing.
Including, electronic device. According to claim 3,
the processor,
Determining the sliding movement direction based on the attitude of the electronic device
Further, the electronic device. According to claim 3,
The set physical state,
An electronic device in a physical state in which at least one surface of the electronic device is placed in a direction of gravity for a set period of time, or a detected movement for a set period of time is below a threshold level. According to claim 4,
the processor,
If it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, outputting a user guide for the sliding movement to a target display area of the display corresponding to the sliding movement direction.
Further, the electronic device. According to claim 1,
The set conditions are
The electronic device comprising: a first condition for whether a change in the degree of folding of the display is detected and a second condition for whether or not an angle of the folding is within a set angle range. According to claim 1,
The sliding movement operation,
determining a degree of folding of the display;
determining an exposure degree of the partial region based on the determined degree of folding; and
Sliding movement of the third housing based on the determined degree of exposure
Including, electronic device. According to claim 6,
The user guide,
Including at least one of user action inducing information notifying that the user can fold the display or rotate the electronic device, information about the sliding movement direction, or information about content provided according to the sliding movement direction, electronic device. According to claim 6,
The display is
a first region supported by the first housing, a second region supported by the third housing, and a third region corresponding to the partial region;
The operation of outputting to the exposed display,
outputting the first content to the second area and the third area and outputting the second content to the first area when it is determined that the sliding movement direction is the first direction; and
When it is determined that the sliding movement direction is the second direction, outputting the first content to the first area and outputting the second content to the second area and the third area.
Including, electronic device. According to claim 10,
The first content and the second content,
An electronic device determined according to an application running on the electronic device. According to claim 11,
When the application is a game application and the sliding movement direction is the first direction, the first content is game content, the second content is content for controlling the game application,
If the application is a game application and the sliding movement direction is the second direction, the first content is the content of a video chatting application, and the second content is the game content. According to claim 10,
The second content,
An electronic device comprising a graphical user interface for controlling the first content. A method for controlling an electronic device including a flexible display,
determining whether a third housing of the electronic device that is slidably coupled to the second housing of the electronic device can slide, based on a physical state of the electronic device;
When it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, determining whether a condition set with respect to a degree of folding of the display that can be folded by a hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device is satisfied ;
sliding the third housing to expose the partial region of the display, which is disposed in the space of the third housing and includes a partial region exposed to the outside according to the sliding movement of the third housing; and
An operation of outputting content corresponding to the sliding movement direction of the third housing to a display in which the partial area is exposed.
Including, how. According to claim 14,
The physical state is
and a physical state related to at least one of a degree of sliding of the third housing, a degree of folding of the display, or a posture of the electronic device. According to claim 15,
The operation of determining whether the sliding movement is possible,
determining a posture of the electronic device based on an output of a sensor that detects a motion of the electronic device;
determining whether the electronic device is in a set physical state based on the determined posture; and
When it is determined that the electronic device is in the set physical state, determining whether the sliding movement is possible based on the sliding movement degree of the third housing.
Including, how. According to claim 16,
Determining the sliding movement direction based on the attitude of the electronic device
Further comprising a method. According to claim 16,
The set physical state,
A physical state in which at least one side of the electronic device is placed in a direction of gravity for a set period of time, or a detected movement for a set period of time is below a threshold level. According to claim 17,
If it is determined that the sliding movement is possible, outputting a user guide for the sliding movement to a target display area of the display corresponding to the sliding movement direction.
Further comprising a method. A computer readable recording medium storing a computer program for executing the method of any one of claims 14 to 19.

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