KR20230116334A - Method for providing screen and electronic device supporting the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a display module and at least one processor electrically connected to the display module, wherein the at least one processor, through the display module, displays a first window and the first processor. displaying a second window arranged over one window, displaying at least one object in the first window through a display module based on a user input for the first window, and overlapping the at least one object An overlapping area of the second window may be identified, and a property of the overlapping area may be changed so that a user input on a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area is possible for a specified time.

Description

Method for providing a screen and electronic device supporting the same {METHOD FOR PROVIDING SCREEN AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method for providing a screen and an electronic device supporting the same.

As the carrying or use of electronic devices such as smart phones becomes commonplace, users' demands for the appearance of electronic devices are diversifying. For example, considering portability and ease of use, a demand for an electronic device capable of providing a wider screen may increase.

Recently, in order to provide a wider screen, an electronic device including a flexible display that is drawn out of the electronic device or retracted into the electronic device in a slide or rollable manner. is being released.

The electronic device may display screens on which one or more applications are executed through one or more windows. For example, the electronic device may display an execution screen of an application in a window displayed in a pop-up manner by using a pop-up window function.

When the electronic device displays a plurality of screens through each of a plurality of windows, the plurality of screens may overlap. For example, the electronic device displays a first execution screen of a first application through a first window and displays a second window displayed on the first window (eg, a second window displayed on a first layer of the first window). When the second execution screen of the second application is displayed through the second window displayed through the layer), the first execution screen and the second execution screen may overlap. In this case, the user may need to perform an additional input to input a part overlapping with the second execution screen within the first execution screen displayed through the first window. For example, the user inputs moving the second window from the current location to another location or closing the second window so that a portion of the first execution screen overlapping the second execution screen does not overlap with the second execution screen. After performing, an input (eg, touch) may be performed on a part overlapping with the second execution screen within the first execution screen.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when an electronic device displays a plurality of screens including an overlapping area through a plurality of windows, a screen capable of enabling a user input on the overlapping area simply and quickly is provided. It relates to a method and an electronic device supporting the same.

The technical problems to be achieved by the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art related to this document from the description below. There will be.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a display module and at least one processor electrically connected to the display module, wherein the at least one processor, through the display module, displays a first window and the first processor. displaying a second window arranged over one window, displaying at least one object in the first window through a display module based on a user input for the first window, and overlapping the at least one object An overlapping area of the second window may be identified, and a property of the overlapping area may be changed so that a user input on a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area is possible for a specified time.

A method of providing a screen in an electronic device according to various embodiments includes an operation of displaying a first window and a second window arranged on the first window through a display module of the electronic device; An operation of displaying at least one object on the first window through a display module based on a user input for a window, an operation of checking an overlapping area of the second window overlapping the at least one object, and a designated An operation of changing a property of the overlapping area to allow a user input on a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area during time.

According to various embodiments, a method for providing a screen and an electronic device supporting the same, when the electronic device displays a plurality of screens including an overlapping region through a plurality of windows, provides a user with respect to the overlapping region simply and quickly. input can be made possible.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
2 is a block diagram of an electronic device, according to various embodiments.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a screen, according to various embodiments.
4 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.
5 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a screen when a window includes a plurality of overlapping regions, according to various embodiments.
7 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen when a window includes a plurality of overlapping areas, according to various embodiments.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a screen based on a ratio of an overlapping area to a window, according to various embodiments.
9 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen based on a ratio of an overlapping area to a window, according to various embodiments.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.
11 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.
12 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.
13 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen through a plurality of windows, according to various embodiments.
14 and 15 are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method of indicating properties of a window, according to various embodiments.
16 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.

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, processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., 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 one embodiment, the processor 120 includes 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 infrared (IR) 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 cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

The communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). 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 may be 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 : 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, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a 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 may be used to realize peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (for realizing URLLC). Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 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 one 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.

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 a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 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 provided by being included 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 (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( 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.

2 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 2 , in one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display module 210, a memory 220, and/or a processor 230.

In one embodiment, the display module 210 may be included in the display module 160 of FIG. 1 .

In one embodiment, the display module 210 may display a screen through one or more windows. For example, the display module 210 is arranged on the first window (e.g., pops up on the first window) while the background screen is displayed through the first window under the control of the processor 230. )), the execution screen of the application may be displayed through the second window. For another example, the display module 210 displays the second application through a second window arranged on the first window while the execution screen of the first application is displayed through the first window under the control of the processor 230 . of the execution screen can be displayed.

In one embodiment, the display module 210 may transparently display at least some of the plurality of windows. For example, when a second window is arranged over the first window, the display module 210 allows the user to identify a portion of the first window overlapping the second window (eg, content of the first window). , the second window can be displayed transparently. However, it is not limited thereto, and the display module 210, when the second window is arranged over the first window, makes the second window opaque so that the portion of the first window overlapping the second window is not visible to the user. can also be displayed.

In one embodiment, memory 220 may be included in memory 130 of FIG. 1 .

In one embodiment, the memory 220 may store information for performing at least part of an operation of providing a screen. Information for performing at least a part of the operation of providing a screen, stored in the memory 220, will be described later in detail.

In one embodiment, processor 230 may be included in processor 120 of FIG. 1 .

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may overall control an operation of providing a screen. In one embodiment, the processor 230 may include one or more processors for performing an operation of providing a screen.

In one embodiment, although the electronic device 101 is illustrated as including the display module 210, the memory 220, and/or the processor 230 in FIG. 2, it is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 101 may further include at least one component shown in FIG. 1 in addition to the components shown in FIG. 2 .

3 is a flowchart 300 describing a method of providing a screen, according to various embodiments.

4 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.

5 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.

3 to 5, in operation 301, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may display a first window and a second window arranged on the first window through the display module 210. .

In one embodiment, the processor 230 displays a first window using a first layer through the display module 210 and displays a second window using a second layer stacked on the first layer. can be displayed.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may receive a user input for displaying the second window while displaying the first window through the display module 210 . The processor 230 may create a second window based on the received user input and display the created second window on the first window. For example, as shown by reference numeral 401 in FIG. 4 , while the processor 230 displays the first window 411 including the execution screen of the first application through the display module 210, the user Based on the input, the second window 412 including the execution screen of the second application may be displayed in a pop-up manner on the first window 411 through the display module 210 . As shown by reference numeral 401 in FIG. 4 , the processor 230 allows the user to identify a part of the execution screen of the first application overlapping the second window 412 in the first window 411, The second window 412 may be displayed transparently through the display module 210 . Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a transparently displayed window such as the second window of reference numeral 401 will be referred to as a 'transparent window'. In addition, in the case where the display module 210 displays two windows such as a first window and a second window, a window arranged below the first window and the second window is referred to as a 'first window', A window arranged above the first window will be referred to as a 'second window'.

In the above example, two windows were illustrated, such as the first window and the second window, but are not limited thereto. For example, the processor 230 displays three or more windows (eg, windows 421, 422, and 423) through the display module 210, as shown at reference numeral 402 in FIG. 4. can do.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may display a first window including the first screen and a second window displaying the second screen through the display module 210 . For example, the processor 230 may display a first window including a background screen and a second window including an execution screen of an application through the display module 210 . For another example, the processor 230 may display a first window including an execution screen of a first application and a second window including an execution screen of a second application through the display module 210 .

In operation 303, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may display at least one object on the first window through the display module 210 based on the user input on the first window.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may receive a user input for the first window while the first window and the second window are displayed. The processor 230 may display at least one object (an 'object' is also referred to as a 'view') in the first window based on the received user input. For example, as shown at reference numeral 501 in FIG. 5 , the processor 230 may input text (eg, a text input by a user into a text input portion 530 (eg, a portion displaying text input through a keyboard)). While the first window and the second window displaying 531) are overlapped and displayed, a user input for selecting the text 531 may be received. The processor 230 may perform a paste function, a copy function, and a cut function for the text 531 based on a user input for selecting the text 531. Objects 541 , 542 , and 543 and objects 544 , 545 , and 546 indicating that the text 531 is selected may be displayed through the display module 210 .

In one embodiment, at least one object displayed in the first window is an icon, image, and/or text capable of executing a function mapped to the object based on a user input for the object. can include However, it is not limited thereto, and at least one object displayed on the first window may include information newly displayed or updated on the first window by a user input on the first window.

In operation 305, in one embodiment, the processor 230 determines an area of a second window that overlaps with at least one object displayed on the first window (hereinafter referred to as an 'overlapping area' or an 'overlapping area of the second window'). referred to) can be identified. For example, as shown by reference numeral 502 in FIG. 5 , the processor 230 processes objects 541 , 542 , 543 , and 544 displayed on the first window 510 within the second window 520 . , 545, and 546 and overlapping regions 551 and 552 may be identified.

In operation 307, according to an embodiment, the processor 230 may change the attribute of the overlapping area so that a user input on a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area is possible for a specified period of time.

In one embodiment, the processor 230, for a specified time (hereinafter, referred to as 'designated time') from the time when a user input for displaying at least one object is received, corresponds to the overlapping area (eg, under the overlapping area). Attributes of the overlapping area may be changed so that a user input for a part of at least one object (hereinafter, referred to as a 'first object') arranged on and displayed through the first window is possible. In one embodiment, the designated time may be a time during which the changed attribute of the overlapping region is maintained after the attribute of the overlapping region is changed.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 is configured to perform a function mapped to the first object based on a user input for the first object displayed on the overlapping area and included in the first window for a specified period of time, the property of the overlapping area. (attribute) can be changed. After changing the property of the overlapping area, the processor 230 may cause the overlapping area to maintain the changed property for a specified time period (eg, apply the changed property to the overlapping area for a specified period of time). For example, in reference numeral 502, the processor 230, when a user input for a first object (eg, objects 541, 542, and 543) included in the overlapping area 551 is received within a specified time. Properties of the overlapping area 551 of the second window 520 may be changed to perform a function mapped to the first object (eg, a paste function, a copy function, and/or a cut function).

In one embodiment, if a user input for the first object included in the overlapping area is not received within a specified time, the processor 230 may restore the properties of the overlapping area to the properties before the change. For example, in reference numeral 502, the processor 230 determines whether a user input for a first object (eg, objects 541, 542, or 543) included in the overlapping area 551 is not received within a specified time. In this case, the property of the overlapping area 551 of the second window 520 may be restored so that the function mapped to the first object is not performed even if a user input for the first object is received after a specified time.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may perform a function mapped to the first object when a user input for the first object included in the overlapping area is received within a specified time. After the function mapped to the first object is performed, the processor 230 may reset a time period in which the changed attribute of the overlapping region is maintained. For example, after the function mapped to the first object is performed, the processor 230 resets the time during which the changed attribute of the overlapping region is maintained to a time specified based on the time point at which the user input for the first object is received. can be set

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may set a specified time period during which the changed attribute of the overlapping region is maintained based on the user input.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 determines the overlapping area based on user information related to a time from when a user input for displaying the first object is received to when a user input for the first object is received. You can set a specified time period for the changed properties to be maintained. For example, the processor 230 may, for a specified period of time (eg, 1 week, 1 year), from a time when a user input for displaying the first object is received to a time when a user input for the first object is received Information about times can be obtained. The processor 230 may set a designated time (eg, a sum of the average and margin time of the times) based on the average of the times. For another example, the processor 230 may set a designated time (or adjust a predetermined designated time) using an artificial intelligence model based on the times.

In one embodiment, an operation of the processor 230 to change an attribute of the overlapping region so that a user input on the first object is possible for a specified time period may be referred to as an operation of the processor 230 to deactivate the overlapping region. there is. An operation of restoring, by the processor 230, attributes of the overlapping area so that a user input for the first object is not possible after a specified time, and an operation of the processor 230 restoring an attribute of the overlapping area so that a user input for the first object is not possible before a specified time. An operation of setting the property may be referred to as an operation of activating the overlapping region (or the second window) by the processor 230 .

In the above examples, the second window is a transparent window like the second window 520 of reference numeral 501 and reference numeral 502, but is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the processor 230 may display an opaque second window on the first window through the display module 210 . The processor 230 may display at least one object through the display module 210 based on a user input for the first window. The processor 230 may display the overlapping area transparently for a specified period of time when there is a first object to be displayed in the area included in the opaque overlapping area of the second window among at least one object. For example, if there is a first object to be displayed in an area included in the overlapping area of the opaque second window among at least one object, the processor 230 may display the overlapping area transparently for a specified time. Transparency (eg, when blending the first window and the second window using alpha blending, an alpha value for an overlapping region) may be adjusted. The processor 230, for a specified time during which the overlapping area of the opaque second window is transparently displayed (eg, during a specified time during which only the overlapping area within the opaque second window is transparently displayed), the user of the first object The properties of the overlapping area can be changed so that input is possible. The processor 230 may change the attribute of the overlapping region so that a user input on the first object is possible during a designated time while the overlapping region is transparently displayed. For example, the processor 230 may maintain the changed property of the overlapping area of the second window for a specified period of time.

6 is a flowchart 600 describing a method of providing a screen when a window includes a plurality of overlapping regions, according to various embodiments.

7 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen when a window includes a plurality of overlapping areas, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7 , in one embodiment, the operations shown in FIG. 6 may be operations included in operations 305 and 307 of FIG. 3 .

In operation 601, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may check a plurality of overlapping areas of the second window overlapping the plurality of objects included in the first window. For example, in reference numeral 701 of FIG. 7 , the processor 230 may display the first window 710 and the second window 720 through the display module 210 . In reference numeral 702 of FIG. 7 , the processor 230, based on the user input to the first window 710, through the display module 210, the object 731, the object 732, and the object 733 ) can be displayed. The processor 230 generates overlapping areas 741 , 742 , and 743 overlapping the objects 731 , 732 , and 733 in the second window 720 , respectively. )can confirm.

At operation 603, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may determine a bound area based on the plurality of overlapping areas.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may include a plurality of overlapping regions (eg, surround the plurality of overlapping regions) and may have a width and a height parallel to the width and height of the display module 210 . A small (eg, smallest area) rectangular area may be determined as the bounding area. For example, at reference numeral 703 , processor 230 includes overlapping area 741 , overlapping area 742 , and overlapping area 743 and parallel to the horizontal and vertical sides of display module 210 , and Among the vertical rectangular areas, the smallest rectangular area may be determined as the bound area 751 . However, the method for determining the bound area by the processor 230 is not limited to the above example. For example, the processor 230 may determine the smallest circular area among circular areas including a plurality of overlapping areas as the bound area.

At operation 605, in one embodiment, processor 230 may change the attributes of the bound area. For example, the processor 230 may change the attribute of at least one object corresponding to the bound area determined in operation 603 .

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may change the property of at least one object included in the first window and overlapping the bound area. For example, the processor 230 may display a plurality of objects (eg, object 731 , object 732 , and object 733 ) displayed by a user input to the first window and displayed in overlapping areas. In addition, before receiving a user input for the first window, user input for at least one object displayed in the first window and displayed in the bound area (eg, displayed in the first window overlapping the bound area) is possible, You can change the properties of the bound area.

In one embodiment, after changing the properties of the bound area, the processor 230 may perform a user input on at least one object that is included in the first window and overlaps with the bound area for a specified period of time. Properties can be maintained for a specified amount of time.

8 is a flowchart 800 illustrating a method of providing a screen based on a ratio of an overlapping area to a window, according to various embodiments.

9 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen based on a ratio of an overlapping area to a window, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , in one embodiment, the operations shown in FIG. 8 may be operations included in operations 305 and 307 of FIG. 3 .

In operation 801, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may check a plurality of overlapping areas of the second window overlapping the plurality of objects included in the first window. For example, in reference numeral 901 of FIG. 9 , the processor 230 may display the first window 910 and the second window 920 through the display module 210 . In reference numeral 902 of FIG. 9 , the processor 230, based on the user input to the first window 910, through the display module 210, the object 931, the object 932, and the object 933 ) can be displayed. The processor 230 generates overlapping areas 941 , 942 , and 943 overlapping the objects 931 , 932 , and 933 in the second window 920 , respectively. )can confirm.

In operation 803, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may check whether a ratio of the plurality of overlapping regions to the second window is greater than or equal to a specified ratio. For example, in reference numeral 903 of FIG. 9 , the processor 230 calculates an area obtained by summing the area of the overlapping area 941 , the area of the overlapping area 942 , and the area of the overlapping area 943 , and the second The area of the window 920 can be checked. The processor 230 may check whether a ratio of the summed area to the area of the second window 920 is greater than or equal to a specified ratio.

In operation 805, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may change properties of the entire area of the second window when it is determined in operation 803 that the ratio of the plurality of overlapping areas to the second window is greater than or equal to the specified ratio. . For example, at reference numeral 903 , the processor 230 calculates the area of the overlapping area 941 , the area of the overlapping area 942 , and the area of the overlapping area 943 with respect to the area of the second window 920 . When it is confirmed that the ratio of the summed areas is greater than or equal to the specified ratio, the properties of the entire area 951 of the second window 920 may be changed.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may change the property of at least one object included in the first window and overlapping the entire area of the second window. For example, the processor 230 may display a plurality of objects (eg, object 931 , object 932 , and object 933 ) displayed by a user input on the first window and displayed in overlapping areas. In addition, at least one object displayed on the first window before receiving a user input for the first window and displayed on the entire area of the second window (eg, overlapping the entire area of the second window and displayed on the first window) It is possible to change the properties of the bound area so that user input for is possible.

In one embodiment, the processor 230, after changing the property of the entire area of the second window, receives a user input for at least one object included in the first window and overlapping the entire area of the second window for a specified time. To enable this, the changed property of the entire area of the second window may be maintained for a specified time.

In operation 805, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may change properties of the plurality of overlapping regions when it is determined in operation 803 that the ratio of the plurality of overlapping regions to the second window is less than the specified ratio. For example, at reference numeral 903 , processor 230 may change attributes of overlapping region 941 , overlapping region 942 , and overlapping region 943 .

In the above example, when the ratio of the plurality of overlapping areas to the second window is greater than or equal to the specified ratio, the property of the entire area of the second window is changed, but is not limited thereto. For example, even when there is only one overlapping area of the second window, the processor may change properties of all areas of the second window when the ratio of the overlapping area to the second window is greater than or equal to a specified ratio.

10 is a flowchart 1000 describing a method of providing a screen, according to various embodiments.

11 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.

12 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen according to various embodiments.

10 to 12 , in operation 1001, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may display a first window and a second window arranged on the first window through the display module 210. .

Since operation 1001 is at least partially the same as or similar to operation 301 of FIG. 3 , a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In operation 1003, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may display a first object on the first window through the display module 210 based on the user input on the first window.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may display at least one object through the display module 210 based on a user input for the first window. For example, the processor 230 displays at least one object including a first object included in a first window overlapping a second window, based on a user input with respect to the first window, to the display module 210 . can be displayed through

In operation 1005, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may check a second object displayed on the first window to overlap with the second window and related to the first object.

In one embodiment, the second object related to the first object may be an object displayed on the first window to overlap with the second window and including the first object. For example, the second object related to the first object may be an object that is displayed in the first window and includes an area where the first object is displayed and an area where the second object is displayed. In this case, the second object may be a parent view (or ancestor view), and the first object may be a child view of the second object.

In one embodiment, a second object related to the first object is included together with the first object in a region of the first window that overlaps the second window in a third object displayed on the first window and including the first object. It can be an object that becomes In this case, the second object may be a sibling (or cousin) view of the first object.

In operation 1007, in one embodiment, the processor 230 may check an overlapping area of the second window overlapping the first object and the second object.

Referring to FIG. 11 with respect to operations 1005 and 1007, in one embodiment, as shown at reference numeral 1101, the processor 230, via the display module 210, displays the second object 1131. Together with the first window 1110 including the first window 1110, the second window 1120 arranged on the first window 1110 may be displayed. A part of the second object 1131 may overlap the second window 1120 and be displayed. As shown by reference numeral 1102, the processor 230, based on the user input for the first window 1110, through the display module 210, the first object included in the second object 1131 ( 1141) (eg, a child view of the second object (parent view)) may be displayed. As shown by reference numeral 1103, the processor 230 generates a second object 1131 overlapping a second object 1131 including an overlapping area 1151 of a second window 1120 overlapping the first object 1141. An overlapping area 1152 of the window 1120 can be checked.

Referring to FIG. 12 with respect to operations 1005 and 1007, in one embodiment, as shown at reference numeral 1201, the processor 230, via the display module 210, displays the second object 1241. A second window 1220 arranged on the first window 1210 may be displayed together with the first window 1210 displaying the third object 1231 including the third object 1231 . A part of the third object 1231 may overlap with the second window 1220 and display, and the second object 1241 may overlap with the second window 1220 and display. As shown by reference numeral 1202, the processor 230, based on the user input for the first window 1210, through the display module 210, the first object ( included in the third object 1231) 1251) (eg, a sibling view of the second object) may be displayed. As shown by reference numeral 1203, the processor 230 may check overlapping areas 1261 and 1262 of the second window 1220 overlapping the first object 1241 and the second object 1241. .

In operation 1009, according to an embodiment, the processor 230 may change the attribute of the overlapping region so that a user input on a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping region is possible for a specified time period.

Since operation 1009 is at least partially the same as or similar to operation 307 of FIG. 3 , a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

13 is an exemplary view illustrating a method of providing a screen through a plurality of windows, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 13 , in one embodiment, the processor 230, when the second window and the third window are arranged on the first window, the object included in the first window, the second window and the third window It is possible to allow user input to an overlapping area in which transparent windows overlap.

In one embodiment, the processor 230 , as shown at reference numeral 1301 , together with a first window 1310 , a transparent second window 1320 arranged on the first window 1310 and an opaque second window 1320 . The third window 1330 may be displayed through the display module 210 .

In one embodiment, the processor 230, as shown at 1302 and 1303, based on the user input to the first window 1310, the second window 1320 and the third window 1330 ), when the object 1341 is displayed in the area of the first window 1310 that overlaps, the part overlapping the transparent second window 1320 within the object 1341 is displayed transparently, and within the object 1341 The display module 210 may be controlled so that a portion overlapping the opaque third window 1330 is displayed as opaque. In this case, the processor 230 performs the operation of the transparent area 1351 of the second window 1320 overlapping the object 1341, excluding the opaque area 1352 of the third window 1330 overlapping the object 1341. ) may be determined as an overlapping area in which changed properties are maintained for a specified time.

14 and 15 are exemplary diagrams illustrating a method of indicating properties of a window, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15 , in one embodiment, the processor 230 transmits an indication indicating a property of the second window while the overlapped area of the second window maintains the changed property to the display module ( 210) can be displayed.

For example, as shown by reference numeral 1401 in FIG. 14 , the processor 230 may display attributes of the overlapping area of the second window 1412 under the overlapping area and input a user input for an object included in the first window. When this is set to the possible first property, an icon 1413 indicating that the overlapping area of the second window 1412 is set to the first property may be displayed through the display module 210 . The processor 230, when the property of the overlapping area of the second window 1411 is set to the second property that is displayed under the overlapping area and does not permit user input on an object included in the first window, displays the second window 1411 ), the indication may not be displayed.

For another example, as shown by reference numeral 1402 of FIG. 14 , the processor 230 may display the attributes of the overlapping area of the second window 1421 under the overlapping area and, as shown in FIG. 14 , the user of the object included in the first window When set to the first property that can be input, the color of the boundary line 1423 of the second window 1421 may be changed to indicate that the overlapping area of the second window 1421 is set to the first property. Processor 230, when the property of the overlapping area of the second window 1422 is set to the second property that is displayed under the overlapping area and does not permit user input on an object included in the first window, the second window 1422 ), the indication may not be displayed.

For another example, the processor 230, as shown by reference numeral 1501 in FIG. 15 , attributes of the overlapping area of the second window 1512 are displayed under the overlapping area and the processor 230 determines the object included in the first window. When set to a first property that allows user input, an indication 1513 indicating a specified time (eg, 157 ms) within the second window 1512 to indicate that the overlapping area of the second window 1512 is set to the first property. ) can be displayed. As shown by reference numeral 1501 in FIG. 15 , when the property of the overlapping area of the second window 1511 is set to a second property that is displayed under the overlapping area and does not permit user input on an object included in the first window. , the second window 1511 indication may not be displayed to indicate that the overlapping area of the second window 1511 is set to the second property.

For another example, the processor 230 displays attributes of the overlapping area 1522 of the second window 1521 under the overlapping area 1522, as shown by reference numeral 1502 in FIG. When a user input for an object included in is set to a first property that allows user input, the overlapping area 1522 of the second window 1521 indicates that the overlapping area 1522 of the second window 1521 is set to the first property. ) may be set to the first transparency. The processor 230, when the property of the overlapping area 1522 of the second window 1521 is set to a second property that is displayed under the overlapping area 1522 and does not permit user input on an object included in the first window. , the transparency of the overlapping area 1522 of the second window 1521 is set to a second transparency lower than the first transparency (eg: Transparency that is more opaque than the first transparency).

16 is an exemplary diagram 1600 illustrating a method of providing a screen, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 16 , in one embodiment, the processor 230 displays a first window displaying an execution screen of a message application including a text input part 1641 and a keyboard 1631 through the display module 210. 1610, and a transparent second window 1620 overlapping the first window 1610 and displaying the execution screen of the calculator application may be displayed.

In an embodiment, the processor 230 may display the object 1661 in the first window 1610 in response to a user input selecting the text 1651 displayed on the text input part 1641 .

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may check the overlapping area 1671 of the second window 1620 overlapping the object 1661 .

In one embodiment, the processor 230 may change the property of the overlapping area 1671 of the second window 1620 so that a user input on the overlapping area 1671 is possible. For example, the processor 230 may generate a user information about an object (eg, a paste object, an undo object, and a select all object) of the first window 1610 displayed under the overlapping area 1671 of the second window 1620. Attributes of the overlapping area 1671 may be changed to enable input. The processor 230 may maintain the changed attribute of the overlapping region 1671 for a specified period of time.

In addition, the structure of data used in the above-described embodiments of this document can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (eg, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (eg, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

101: electronic device 210: display module
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Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
display module; and
including at least one processor electrically connected to the display module;
The at least one processor,
Displaying a first window and a second window arranged on the first window through a display module;
Displaying at least one object in the first window through a display module based on a user input for the first window;
Checking an overlapping area of the second window overlapping the at least one object, and
An electronic device configured to change a property of the overlapping area to allow a user input on a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area for a specified time period.
According to claim 1,
The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the second window is a transparent window in which a portion of the first window overlapping the second window is transparently displayed.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
The electronic device further configured to maintain the changed property of the overlapping area for the specified time period.
According to claim 3,
The at least one processor,
Check whether a user input for the overlapping area is received during the specified time period;
When a user input for the overlapping area is received during the specified time period, performing a function mapped to a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area and resetting an attribute maintaining a changed property of the overlapping area; and
The electronic device further configured to restore attributes of the overlapping region when a user input for the overlapping region is not received for the specified time period.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
When the overlapping area of the second window includes a plurality of overlapping areas, determining a bounding area including the plurality of overlapping areas; and
An electronic device configured to change attributes of the bound area so that a user input on a part of the at least one object corresponding to the bound area is possible during the specified time period.
According to claim 5,
at least one processor,
The electronic device configured to determine, as the bound area, a quadrangular area that is the smallest among quadrangular areas that include the plurality of overlapping areas and have horizontal and vertical directions parallel to the horizontal and vertical directions of the display module.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
The at least one processor,
Check whether the ratio of the overlapping area to the second window is greater than or equal to a specified ratio, and
Based on the confirmation that the ratio of the overlapping area to the second window is greater than or equal to the specified ratio, a user input to a part of the at least one object corresponding to the entire area of the second window is possible for the specified time period. , An electronic device configured to change properties of the entire area of the second window.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
Identifying a second object related to the first object arranged under the overlapping area among the at least one object;
Checking the area of the second window overlapping the first object and the second object, and
The electronic device is further configured to change attributes of the checked area so that a user input for the first object and the second object is possible during a specified time period.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
The electronic device further configured to display an indication indicating a property of the second window through a display module.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
When the second window is an opaque window, the electronic device configured to control the display module to display the overlapping area transparently for the designated time period.
A method for providing a screen in an electronic device,
displaying a first window and a second window arranged on the first window through a display module of the electronic device;
displaying at least one object on the first window through a display module based on a user input on the first window;
checking an overlapping area of the second window that overlaps with the at least one object; and
and changing a property of the overlapping area to allow a user input on a portion of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area for a specified time period.
According to claim 11,
The method of claim 2 , wherein the second window is a transparent window in which a portion of the first window overlapping the second window is transparently displayed.
According to claim 11,
The operation of changing the properties of the overlapping area,
and maintaining the changed attribute of the overlapping region for the designated time period.
According to claim 13,
checking whether a user input for the overlapping area is received during the specified time period;
Performing a function mapped to a part of at least one object corresponding to the overlapping area and resetting properties maintaining the changed properties of the overlapping area, when a user input for the overlapping area is received during the specified time period. ; and
and restoring attributes of the overlapping region when a user input for the overlapping region is not received for the specified time period.
According to claim 11,
The operation of checking the overlapping area of the second window,
When the overlapping area of the second window includes a plurality of overlapping areas, determining a bounding area including the plurality of areas;
The operation of changing the properties of the overlapping area,
and changing attributes of the bound area so that a user input on a part of the at least one object corresponding to the bound area is possible during the designated time period.
According to claim 15,
The operation of determining the bound area,
and determining, as the bound area, a quadrangular area that is the smallest among quadrangular areas that include the plurality of overlapping areas and have horizontal and vertical directions parallel to the horizontal and vertical directions of the display module.
According to claim 11,
The operation of checking the overlapping area of the second window,
and determining whether a ratio of the overlapping area to the second window is greater than or equal to a specified ratio,
The operation of changing the properties of the overlapping area,
Based on the confirmation that the ratio of the overlapping area to the second window is greater than or equal to the specified ratio, a user input to a part of the at least one object corresponding to the entire area of the second window is possible for the specified time period. , an operation of changing properties of the entire area of the second window.
According to claim 11,
identifying a second object related to the first object arranged under the overlapping area among the at least one object;
checking an area of the second window overlapping the first object and the second object; and
and changing an attribute of the confirmed region so that a user input for the first object and the second object is possible during a designated time period.
According to claim 11,
The method further comprises displaying an indication indicating a property of the second window through a display module.
According to claim 11,
The operation of changing the properties of the overlapping area,
and if the second window is an opaque window, controlling the display module to display the overlapping region transparently for the designated time period.

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