KR20230136005A - Electronic device including flexible display and method for thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing movably disposed with respect to the first housing; a flexible display at least partially mounted on the second housing and inserted into the first housing based on movement of the second housing in a first direction or withdrawn from an inside of the first housing based on movement of the second housing in a second direction; a driving module disposed in the first housing and configured to move the second housing in the first direction or the second direction; at least one processor; and at least one memory operatively connected to the at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor may be configured to: output, to the driving module, a control signal for moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction by a preset value based on receiving a first signal; compare a measurement value related to movement of the driving module with a preset reference value when the driving module operates according to the control signal; determine whether calibration of the driving module is required based on a result of the comparison; and provide a notification related to the need for calibration to a user when it is determined that calibration is required as a result of the determination. Other various embodiments are possible. According to various embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to optimize resizing and movement animation of a screen displayed by the flexible display by calibration of the driving module.

Description

Electronic device including flexible display and method of operating same {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR THEREOF}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a flexible display, including a calibration operation of a driving module that moves the flexible display, and a method of operating the same.

As the demand for mobile communication increases, on the other hand, as the degree of integration of electronic devices increases, the portability of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals improves, and convenience in using multimedia functions, etc. can be improved. For example, by replacing traditional mechanical (button-type) keypads with displays with integrated touch screen functionality, electronic devices can be miniaturized while maintaining the functionality of input devices. For example, by removing the mechanical keypad from the electronic device, the portability of the electronic device can be improved. In another embodiment, if the display is extended by the area from which the mechanical keypad is removed, the electronic device including a touch screen function may be larger than the electronic device including the mechanical keypad, even though it has the same size and weight. It can provide a larger screen.

When surfing the web or using multimedia functions, it may be more convenient to use an electronic device that outputs a larger screen. A larger display can be mounted on an electronic device to output a larger screen, but considering the portability of the electronic device, there may be limitations in expanding the size of the display. In one embodiment, a display using an organic light emitting diode can provide a larger screen while ensuring portability of the electronic device. For example, displays using organic light emitting diodes (or electronic devices equipped with them) can achieve stable operation even when manufactured quite thinly, and can be used in electronic devices in a foldable or bendable or rollable form. It can be mounted.

Thanks to the development of display technology, various types of electronic products such as rollable devices using flexible displays are being developed and distributed. Among these rollable devices, in the case of devices that automatically slide in and out through a motor, the operating status of the motor is determined through the detected change in size of the physical display and the behavior of the motor.

Rollable electronic devices including flexible displays can expand and contract the size of the display, and include a resizing function that adjusts the size of the application to fit the screen size of the display. Rollable electronic devices can reduce or expand the area exposed to the outside through the operation of a driving module that moves the display up, down, or left and right. These drive modules suffer from errors in driving operation due to shock, wear, or deformation due to use.

In order to solve this problem, various embodiments of the present disclosure detect errors in the operation of a driving module that moves the flexible display and provide calibration operations accordingly.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing, at least partially mounted on the second housing, and the second housing. A flexible display that is inserted into the first housing based on movement in the first direction or pulled out from the inside of the first housing based on movement of the second housing in the second direction, the first housing It may include a driving module disposed in a housing and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction, at least one processor, and at least one memory operably connected to the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be set to output a control signal to the driving module to move the second housing by a preset value in the first direction or the second direction, based on receiving the first signal. . The at least one processor may be set to compare a measured value related to movement of the driving module with a preset reference value when the driving module operates according to the control signal. The at least one processor may be set to determine whether calibration of the driving module is necessary based on the comparison result. When it is determined that calibration is necessary as a result of the determination, the at least one processor may be set to provide a notification related to the need for calibration to the user.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of operating an electronic device includes, based on receiving a first signal, moving a second housing arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing to a preset value in the first direction or the second direction. It may include an operation of outputting a control signal to move as much as possible to the driving module. A method of operating an electronic device may include comparing a measured value related to movement of the driving module with a preset reference value when the driving module operates according to the control signal. A method of operating an electronic device may include determining whether calibration of the driving module is necessary based on the comparison result. The method of operating the electronic device may include providing a notification related to the need for calibration to the user when it is determined that calibration is necessary as a result of the determination.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method of operating an electronic device includes, when receiving an input related to execution of calibration, a second housing disposed to be movable with respect to the first housing in the driving module no longer in the first direction. It may include outputting a first movement operation that moves the device to a first position where movement is impossible. The operating method of the electronic device may include outputting a second movement operation to the driving module to move the second housing in the second direction to a second position where it can no longer be moved. The operating method of the electronic device includes, based on the distance by which the driving module moves the second housing between the first position and the second position or the distance between the first position and the second position, the driving module It may include an operation of updating a preset value related to the movement of .

The means for solving the problem according to various embodiments are not limited to the above-mentioned solution means, and the solution methods not mentioned may be understood by those skilled in the art from this specification and the attached drawings. You will be able to understand it clearly.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the state in which calibration of the driving module is required according to the gap between the physical size of the flexible display and the application screen is confirmed, and the screen displayed by the flexible display is resized and moved animation by calibration of the driving module. can be optimized.

Additionally, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to minimize inconvenience to the user by providing UX for the calibration operation of the drive module and performing the calibration operation upon receiving the user's input.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area of the display is exposed to the outside of the housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 2B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4A is an example diagram for explaining an electronic device including a structure that allows at least a portion of a flexible display to move in left/right directions according to various embodiments.
FIG. 4B is an example diagram for explaining an electronic device including a structure that allows at least a portion of a flexible display to move in the up/down direction, according to various embodiments.
Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
Figure 6 shows a S/W hierarchy diagram of at least one processor according to various embodiments.
Figure 7 shows a flowchart of a calibration operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 8 illustrates a signal flow diagram for a resizing operation of a flexible display by at least one processor according to various embodiments.
FIG. 9 illustrates a screen of a flexible display associated with a state requiring calibration of a drive module according to various embodiments.
FIG. 10 illustrates a screen of a flexible display associated with a reservation input for performing calibration of a drive module according to various embodiments.
FIG. 11 illustrates an AOD screen of a flexible display while performing calibration of a drive module according to various embodiments.
Figure 12 shows a flowchart of an operation for operating a drive module according to various embodiments.
Figure 13 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 14 illustrates a flowchart 1400 related to a calibration operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

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

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108). Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited. An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software 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. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. 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 application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, 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. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can 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 one 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 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., 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 includes, 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 biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with 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 can 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 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can 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 can 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 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., 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 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., 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 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

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

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in 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 (e.g., 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 one 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 of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of 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 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can 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 (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (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 any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), 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 logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part 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 the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

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

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple 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 component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the electronic device 200 (eg, electronic device 101) described in this document will be described.

FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second display area of the display is exposed to the outside of the housing, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate a structure in which the display 203 (eg, a flexible display or rollable display) is extended in the longitudinal direction (eg, +Y direction) when viewed from the front of the electronic device 101. However, the expansion direction of the display 203 is not limited to one direction (eg, +Y direction). For example, the direction of expansion of display 203 may be upward (e.g., +Y direction), rightward (e.g., +X direction), leftward (e.g., -X direction), and/or downward (e.g., -Y direction). ), the design can be changed to be expandable.

The state shown in FIG. 2A may be referred to as a closed state of the electronic device 101 or the housing 210 and a slide-in state of the display 203.

The state shown in FIG. 2B may be referred to as an open state of the electronic device 101 or housing 210 and a slide-out state of the display 203.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , the electronic device 101 may include a housing 210 . The housing 210 may include a first housing 202 and a second housing 202 arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may be interpreted as a structure in which the first housing 201 is arranged to be slidably movable with respect to the second housing 202 . According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be arranged to be able to reciprocate a certain distance in the direction shown with respect to the first housing 201, for example, in the direction indicated by arrow ①.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may be referred to as a slide unit or a slide housing, and may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing 201. According to one embodiment, the second housing 202 can accommodate various electrical and electronic components such as a circuit board or battery.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 202 may have a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and/or a sub circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing 201 can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP).

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may include a first cover member 211 (eg, main case). The first cover member 211 extends from the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b extending from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and the 1-1 side wall 211a. It may include a 1-3 side wall (211c) substantially parallel to the 1-2 side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the 1-2 side wall 211b and the 1-3 side wall 211c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 1-1 side wall 211a.

According to various embodiments, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are at least the second housing 202. One side (e.g., front face) may be formed in an open shape to accommodate (or surround) a portion. For example, at least a portion of the second housing 202 is surrounded by the first housing 201 and is guided by the first housing 201 while being moved to the first side (e.g., the first side F1 in FIG. 3A). ), for example, you can slide and move in the direction of arrow ①. According to one embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 may be formed as one piece. According to the embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 are formed as separate structures and are combined or Can be assembled.

According to various embodiments, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display 203. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 is formed by the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211. It can be formed to surround.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may include a second cover member 221 (eg, a slide plate). The second cover member 221 may have a plate shape and include a first surface (eg, first surface F1 in FIG. 3A) supporting internal components. For example, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (eg, the first display area A1). According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be referred to as a front cover.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 includes a 2-1 side wall 221a, a 2-2 side wall 221b extending from the 2-1 side wall 221a, and a 2-1 side wall 221a. ) and may include a 2-3 side wall (221c) extending from and substantially parallel to the 2-2 side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the 2-2 side wall 221b and the 2-3 side wall 221c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to various embodiments, as the second housing 202 moves in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the 1-2 side wall 211b or the 1-2 side wall 211c, the housing ( 210) of open and closed states can be formed. In the closed state, the second housing 202 is located at a distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and in the open state, the second housing 202 is located at a second distance greater than the value from the 1-1 side wall 211a. It can be moved to be located in . In some embodiments, in the closed state, the first housing 201 may surround a portion of the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a display 203, a key input device 245, a connector hole 243, an audio module 247a, 247b, or a camera module 249a, 249b. there is. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an indicator (eg, LED device) or various sensor modules.

According to various embodiments, the display 203 includes a second display area A2 configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 based on the slide movement of the first display area A1 and the second housing 202. may include. According to one embodiment, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second housing 202. For example, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second cover member 221 of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 extends from the first display area A1, and as the second housing 202 slides with respect to the first housing 201, the first housing 201 ) may be stored inside the electronic device 101 (e.g., in a slide-in state), or may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., in a slide-out state).

According to various embodiments, the second display area A2 moves substantially while being guided by one area of the first housing 201 (e.g., the curved surface 213a of FIG. 3A), and the first housing 201 ) may be stored in a space located inside the electronic device 101 or may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the second display area A2 may move based on the slide movement of the second housing 202 in the first direction (eg, the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing 202 slides, a portion of the second display area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a of the first housing 201. .

According to various embodiments, when viewed from the top of the second cover member 221 (e.g., a front cover), when the housing 210 changes from a closed state to an open state (e.g., the second housing 202 When sliding to extend into the first housing 201), the second display area A2 is gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing 201 and can form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area A1. there is. According to one embodiment, the display 203 is combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the strength (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. . According to one embodiment, regardless of the closed or open state of the housing 210, a portion of the exposed second display area A2 is on a portion of the first housing (e.g., the curved surface 213a in FIG. 3A). , and a portion of the second display area A2 may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a.

According to various embodiments, the key input device 245 may be located in one area of the first housing 201. Depending on appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device 245 may be omitted, or the electronic device 101 may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 is formed on the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and/or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first housing 201. ) can be placed on.

According to various embodiments, the connector hole 243 may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (eg, USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of connector holes 243, and some of the plurality of connector holes 243 are for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. It can function as a connector hole. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 243 is located in the second housing 202, but the limitation is not this, and the connector hole 243 or a connector hole not shown may be located in the first housing 201. there is.

According to various embodiments, the audio modules 247a and 247b may include at least one speaker hole 247a or at least one microphone hole 247b. One of the speaker holes 247a may be provided as a receiver hall for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hall. The electronic device 101 includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone can acquire sound external to the electronic device 101 through the microphone hole 247b. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an audio module in which the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b are implemented as one hole, or may include a speaker excluding the speaker hole 247a (e.g. : Piezo speaker).

According to various embodiments, the camera modules 249a and 249b include a first camera module 249a (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module 249b (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., FIGS. 3B and 3C). may include a second camera module 249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and depending on the embodiment, it may include an infrared projector and/or an infrared receiver to measure the distance to the subject. can do. The camera modules 249a and 249b may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. The first camera module 249a may be arranged to face the same direction as the display 203. For example, the first camera module 249a may be placed around the first display area A1 or in an area overlapping with the display 203, and when placed in an area overlapping with the display 203, the display ( 203), the subject can be photographed. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area A1) and includes a hidden under display camera (UDC). can do. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 249b may photograph a subject in a direction opposite to the first display area A1. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 249a and/or the second camera module 249b may be disposed on the second housing 202.

According to various embodiments, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may be placed in the first housing 201 or the second housing 202 and includes a light emitting diode to determine the status of the electronic device 101. Information can be provided as visual signals. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris/facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In another embodiment, a sensor module, for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a light sensor. You can include one more.

3A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 2B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

3A, 3B, and/or 3C, the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a display assembly 230, and a driving structure 240. . The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display assembly 230 in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and/or 3C is the same as the first housing 201 and the second housing in FIGS. 2A and/or 2B. It may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the housing 202 and the display 203.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 includes a first cover member 211 (e.g., the first cover member 211 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), a frame 213, and a first back plate 215. ) may include.

According to various embodiments, the first cover member 211 may accommodate at least a portion of the frame 213 and a component (eg, battery 289) located on the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing 202. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249 accommodating electronic components (eg, processor 120 and/or memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be connected to the first cover member 211.

According to various embodiments, the frame 213 may be connected to the first cover member 211. For example, the frame 213 is connected to the first cover member 211, and the second housing 202 can move relative to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 can accommodate the battery 289. According to one embodiment, the frame 213 may include a curved portion 213a facing the display assembly 230.

According to various embodiments, the first back plate 215 may substantially form the first housing 201 or at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the first rear plate 215 may be coupled to the outer surface of the first cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the first back plate 215 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The first rear plate 215 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 includes a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second cover member 221 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), a rear cover 223, and a second rear plate ( 225) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 is connected to the first housing 201 through a guide rail 250, and moves in one direction (e.g., arrow ① in FIG. 2B) while being guided by the guide rail 250. direction) can move in a straight line.

According to various embodiments, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203. For example, the second cover member 221 includes a first surface (F1), and the first display area (A1) of the display 203 is substantially located on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat shape. It can be. According to one embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be formed of a metallic material and/or a non-metallic (eg, polymer) material. According to one embodiment, the first circuit board 248 accommodating electronic components (eg, processor 120 and/or memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be connected to the second cover member 221.

According to various embodiments, the rear cover 223 may protect components (eg, the first circuit board 248) located on the second cover member 221. For example, the rear cover 223 may be connected to the second cover member 221 and may be formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board 248 . According to one embodiment, the rear cover 223 may include an antenna pattern for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the rear cover 223 may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna.

According to various embodiments, the second rear plate 225 may substantially form the second housing 202 or at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device 101. For example, the second rear plate 225 may be coupled to the outer surface of the second cover member 221. According to one embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device 101. The second rear plate 215 may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

According to various embodiments, display assembly 230 may include a display 231 (e.g., display 203 in FIGS. 2A and/or 2B) and a multibar structure 232 supporting display 203. You can. According to one embodiment, the display 231 may be referred to as a flexible display, foldable display, and/or rollable display.

According to various embodiments, the multi-bar structure 232 may be connected to or attached to at least a portion of the display 231 (eg, the second display area A2). According to one embodiment, as the second housing 202 slides, the multi-bar structure 232 may move relative to the first housing 201. In the closed state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., FIG. 2A), the multi-bar structure 232 is mostly accommodated inside the first housing 201, and the first cover member 211 and the second cover member 221 ) can be located between. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure 232 may move in response to the curved surface 213a located at the edge of the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure 232 may be referred to as a display support member or support structure, and may be in the form of an elastic plate.

According to various embodiments, the drive structure 240 can move the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201 . For example, the drive structure 240 may include a motor 241 configured to generate a driving force for sliding movement of the housings 201 and 202. The drive structure 240 may include a gear (eg, pinion) connected to the motor 241 and a rack 242 configured to engage the gear.

According to various embodiments, the housing in which the rack 242 is located and the housing in which the motor 241 is located may be different. According to one embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the second housing 202 and the rack 242 may be connected to the first housing 201. According to another embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the first housing 201 and the rack 242 may be connected to the second housing 202.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may accommodate a first circuit board 248 (eg, a main board). According to one embodiment, a processor, memory, and/or interface may be mounted on the first circuit board 248. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the first circuit board 248 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board 248 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member 221 and may be electrically connected to the antenna module and the communication module.

According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and/or an audio interface. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device and may include a USB connector, SD card/MMC connector, or audio connector.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 includes a first circuit board 248 (e.g., a main circuit board) and a second circuit board 249 (e.g., a sub-circuit) spaced apart from the first housing 201. substrate) may be included. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 248 through a flexible connection board. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed at the end area of the electronic device 101, such as the battery 289 or a speaker and/or SIM socket, to transmit signals and power. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board 249 may accommodate a wireless charging antenna (eg, coil). For example, the battery 289 can receive power from an external electronic device using the wireless charging antenna. As another example, the battery 289 may transfer power to an external electronic device using the wireless charging antenna.

According to various embodiments, the battery 289 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 and includes a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. can do. The battery 289 may be placed integrally within the electronic device 101, or may be placed to be detachable from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 may be formed as a single integrated battery or may include a plurality of separate batteries. According to one embodiment, the battery 289 is located in the frame 213, and the battery 289 can slide and move together with the frame 213.

According to various embodiments, the guide rail 250 may guide the movement of the multi-bar structure 232. For example, the multi-bar structure 232 can slide and move along the slit 251 formed in the guide rail 250. According to one embodiment, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first housing 201. For example, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first cover member 211 and/or the frame 213. According to one embodiment, the slit 251 may be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail 250.

According to various embodiments, the guide rail 250 may provide pressure to the multi-bar structure 233 based on the driving of the motor 241.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from a closed state to an open state, the inner portion 252 of the guide rail 250 may provide pressure to the multi-bar structure 232. The multi-bar structure 232 receiving pressure moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and the second housing 202 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state with respect to the first housing 201. It can be. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213 may be extended to the front.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from an open state to a closed state, the outer portion 253 of the guide rail 250 may provide pressure to the bent multi-bar structure 232. The multi-bar structure 232 receiving pressure moves along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and the second housing 202 changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state with respect to the first housing 201. It can be. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 may be accommodated between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213.

Referring to FIG. 3B , when the electronic device 101 is closed, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may be arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201 . As the second housing 202 is arranged to be accommodated in the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may be reduced. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 is stored in the first housing 201, the visually exposed size of the display 231 can be minimized. For example, when the second housing 202 is completely accommodated in the first housing 201, the first display area A1 of the display 231 is visually exposed, and the second display area A2 is visually exposed. It may not be exposed. At least a portion of the second display area A2 may be disposed between the battery 289 and the rear plates 215 and 225.

Referring to FIG. 3C , when the electronic device 101 is in an open state, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may protrude from the first housing 201 . As the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing 202 protrudes from the first housing 201, at least a portion of the second display area A2 of the display 231 is included in the electronic device together with the first display area A1. It can be visually exposed to the outside of (101).

FIG. 4A is an example diagram illustrating an electronic device 400a including a structure that allows at least a portion of a flexible display to move in left/right directions according to various embodiments. FIG. 4B is an example diagram for explaining an electronic device 400b including a structure that allows at least a portion of a flexible display to move in the up/down direction, according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , the driving module 410 of the electronic devices 400a and 400b according to various embodiments is fixed to the first housing 401 and operates according to an operation signal to operate the second housing 402. Can be moved relative to the first housing 401.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the driving module 410 may have a structure that moves at least part of the display in the left/right direction, and as shown in FIG. 4B, the driving module 410 moves at least part of the display upward. /It may be a structure that moves in the downward direction.

In one embodiment, the drive module 410 may include a drive source (eg, a drive motor) that operates by applying power and a gear (not shown) that transmits power generated from the drive source to the second housing. The drive module 410 can be applied to either a form factor that can be horizontally expanded/contracted by moving in the horizontal direction or a form factor that can be vertically expanded/contracted by moving in the vertical direction. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the drive module 410 can convert rotational motion into linear motion (sliding) by moving the slide rail 420.

Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device 500 according to various embodiments.

Referring further to FIG. 5, the electronic device 500 according to an embodiment includes a first housing 510, is arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing 510, and uses at least a portion of the first housing 510. A second housing 520 that overlaps, is at least partially mounted on the surface of the second housing 520, is at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 500, and at least a portion of the second housing 520 Based on the movement in the first direction with respect to the first housing 510, the second housing 520 is inserted into the first housing 510 or the second housing 520 is moved in the second direction with respect to the first housing 510. The flexible display 530 is pulled out from the inside of the first housing 510 based on movement, is disposed inside the first housing 510 or the second housing 520, and moves to the second housing based on the operation of the driving source. a driving module 540 that moves the unit 520 in the first or second direction, at least one processor 550, and/or at least one memory 560 operatively connected to the at least one processor 550. It can be included.

The electronic device 500 according to one embodiment may further include a distance sensor 570 that is fixed to the first housing 510 and detects the relative position of the second housing 520 or the flexible display 530. There is a measured value related to the behavior of the driving module 540 through the distance sensor 570, and the relative position of the second housing 520 or the flexible display 530 is measured when the driving module 540 operates according to the control signal. It can be sensed.

At least one processor 550 according to an embodiment may output a distance detection signal that detects the relative position of the second housing 520 or the flexible display 530 to the distance sensor 570. More specifically, the at least one processor 550 determines the relative position of the second housing 520 or the flexible display 530 in the distance sensor 570 before and/or after the operation of the driving module 540 according to the control signal. A distance detection signal that detects can be output. Based on receiving the distance detection signal, the distance sensor 570 detects the relative position of the second housing 520 or the flexible display 530 before and/or after the operation of the driving module 540 according to the control signal. , the position of the flexible display 530 in a collapsed state (first position) and an expanded state (second position) can be detected, respectively.

The distance sensor 570 according to one embodiment may detect the distance from a position fixed to the first housing 510 to a specific point of the second housing 520 or the flexible display 530. Accordingly, the at least one processor 550 determines the relative position of the second housing 520 or the flexible display 530 detected by the distance sensor 570 before and/or after the operation of the driving module 540 according to the control signal. Based on , the second housing 520 may detect the distance moved in the first direction and/or the second direction with respect to the first housing 510 .

Figure 6 shows a S/W hierarchy diagram of at least one processor 550 according to various embodiments.

Referring further to FIG. 6, at least one processor 550 according to various embodiments controls the H/W including the drive module 540 (e.g., drive motor) and/or the distance sensor 570. /W Can include modules.

Motor driver 610 according to one embodiment drives the driving module 540 according to the received command, and transmits signals related to events that start, interrupt, and/or end the operation of the driving module 540. You can. In addition, the Sensor Driver 620 according to one embodiment may receive a Sensor enable command to activate the distance sensor 570, and then transmit the detection value read by the distance sensor 570 to the sensor service 630. . The sensor service 630 according to one embodiment may transmit signals received from the Sensor Driver 620 or Motor Driver 610 to the Framework.

The Window Manager 650 according to one embodiment manages the window of the application 660 and can control the resizing of the UI displayed on the display screen.

FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart 700 of a calibration operation of the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 7 , an electronic device (e.g., at least one processor 550) according to various embodiments moves the second housing in the first or second direction based on receiving the first signal in operation 710. A control signal that moves by a preset value can be output to the driving module. The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may operate the driving source of the driving module based on receiving the first signal. Here, the first signal may be a trigger signal that causes expansion and/or contraction of the flexible display.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may output a control signal to the driving module to move the second housing by a preset value (eg, 30 mm) in the first or second direction in operation 710. The driving module may receive a control signal and operate to move the second housing in the first or second direction by a preset value. For example, the first direction may be a direction in which at least a part of the flexible display is inserted into the inside of the first housing, and the second direction may be a direction in which at least a part of the flexible display is pulled out from the inside of the first housing.

Here, the preset value may be preset as the distance that the driving source must move in response to the moving distance for reducing and/or expanding the flexible display based on the initial state of the driving module. For example, if the driving source is a driving motor, the preset value may be preset to the number of revolutions (e.g., 10 rotations, etc.) that the driving motor must rotate in response to the moving distance for reducing and/or expanding the flexible display. You can. The preset value is set to correspond to the distance that the second housing moves between the first position where the exposed area of the flexible display is minimum and the second position where the exposed area is maximum. However, as described later, the drive motor included in the drive module Errors may occur due to factors such as wear and deformation of gears, and accordingly, an update to the preset value may be required.

In one embodiment, the preset value is preset to the distance that the second housing moves between the first position where the exposed area of the flexible display is minimum and the second position where the exposed area is maximum, or in another embodiment, the exposed area of the flexible display is preset to the distance that the second housing moves between the first position and the maximum exposed area of the flexible display. It may be preset to each of a plurality of movement distances for moving to a plurality of designated positions between the first position with the minimum area and the second position with the maximum area.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments, in operation 720, when operating the driving module according to the control signal, based on the preset reference value, at least a portion of the second housing is connected to the first housing. Inserted into the interior of the first housing based on movement in a first direction with respect to the second housing or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing based on movement of the second housing in a second direction with respect to the first housing The screen displayed by the flexible display can be resized, or a first screen signal displaying a preset moving screen can be output to the flexible display. When the flexible display receives the first screen signal, it can resize the displayed screen or display a preset moving screen.

In one embodiment, the flexible display is a movement time required for the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction or the second direction by a preset value when the driving module operates according to an operation signal, or the second housing or flexible display. The resizing of the screen displayed by the flexible display can be adjusted according to a preset reference value for the relative position of the display. Specifically, while resizing the display screen, the flexible display can turn on or off the display screen for the area that is enlarged or reduced according to the operation of the driving module, or turn on or turn off the touch circuit. Additionally, flexible displays can resize the size of apps displayed on the screen.

Here, the preset reference value is the movement time and/or the second housing or It may be a reference value for at least one of the relative positions of the flexible display.

In one embodiment, the flexible display is a movement time required for the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction or the second direction by a preset value when the driving module operates according to an operation signal, or the second housing or flexible display. A preset moving screen can be displayed according to a preset reference value for the relative position of the display.

In one embodiment, the preset moving screen may be an animation-like image with a moving effect applied, and the playback time of the image may be adjusted according to a preset reference value for the moving time. The flexible display according to one embodiment checks the exposed area of the flexible display according to a preset reference value for the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display, and displays a preset moving screen based on the confirmed exposed area. can do.

FIG. 8 is a signal flowchart for a resizing operation of a display (e.g., flexible display) of at least one processor (e.g., Window Manager of FIG. 6) according to various embodiments.

Referring further to FIG. 8, at least one processor (eg, Window Manager of FIG. 7) according to various embodiments may receive a first signal according to the occurrence of a trigger in operation 801. Additionally, in operation 802, at least one processor may use a distance sensor to check the movement start position of the display before driving the drive motor.

At least one processor may transmit a control signal to the motor driver 610 to move the driving module (e.g., driving motor) a predetermined distance in operation 803 and store the start time when the driving motor started operating. Additionally, after or simultaneously with operation 803, at least one processor may perform a resizing operation to adjust the size of the display screen and/or the running application in operation 804. The resizing operation according to one embodiment may adjust the size of the display screen and/or the running application during the expected driving time of the driving motor. In the resizing operation according to another embodiment, a detection value of a distance sensor may be received and resizing may be performed in response to the received detection value.

Additionally, after or simultaneously with operations 803 to 804, in one embodiment, at least one processor turns off the screen of the display by the reduced area in operation 805 or turns off the TSP (Touch Screen Panel) by the reduced area in operation 806. can do. In another embodiment, at least one process may turn on the screen and TSP of the display by an increased area in operations 805 and 806.

At least one processor may receive a signal associated with a driving completion event of the driving motor from the motor driver 610 in operation 807, simultaneously terminate the operation of the driving motor, and store the time when driving of the driving motor was completed. At least one processor uses a distance sensor in operation 808 to check the movement end position of the display after the operation of the driving motor is completed from the Sensor Driver 620, and determines the distance moved from the movement start position of the display confirmed in operation 802. Calculate , and in operation 803, the error with the set distance requested to the drive motor can be calculated. At least one processor may terminate the resizing operation of the display when the error between the distance the display has actually moved and the predetermined distance requested to be moved by the driving motor is less than a tolerance, and cause the display to be moved by the driving motor and the distance moved by the display. If the error between the requested set distances exceeds the tolerance, the error can be saved and the cumulative count can be updated.

Referring again to FIG. 7, the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments compares a measured value related to the movement of the driving module with a preset reference value when the driving module is operated according to a control signal in operation 730. Thus, it is possible to determine whether calibration of the drive module is necessary.

In one embodiment, the measurement value related to the movement of the driving module includes the movement time required for the driving module to move the second housing in the first or second direction by a preset value when the driving module operates according to the control signal. may be included. The processor compares the movement time required for the driving module to move the second housing by a preset value in the first direction or the second direction with a preset reference value, and the error of the movement time with the preset reference value is preset. If the tolerance is greater than (e.g. 100 ms), it may be determined that calibration of the drive module is necessary. In one embodiment, the processor determines that calibration of the driving module is necessary when the accumulated number of times the error is greater than the preset tolerance is greater than the preset number, or the frequency with which the error is greater than the preset tolerance is greater than the preset rate. You can.

Additionally, the measurement value related to the movement of the driving module may include the relative position of the second housing or display when the driving module operates according to the control signal. Specifically, the relative position of the second housing or display detected before and/or after the operation of the driving module according to the control signal may be included.

At least one processor according to an embodiment may be configured to detect the relative position of the second housing or display before the operation of the drive module according to the control signal and/or the second housing or the second housing sensed after the operation of the drive module according to the control signal. If the error between the relative position of the display and the preset reference value is greater than a preset tolerance (e.g., 2 mm), it may be determined that calibration of the drive module is necessary.

At least one processor according to an embodiment requires calibration of the driving module when the accumulated number of times the error is greater than a preset tolerance is greater than a preset number, or the frequency with which the error is greater than the preset tolerance is greater than a preset rate. It can be judged that it is. The processor according to another embodiment may determine that the distance between the relative positions of the second housing or the display respectively detected before and after the operation of the driving module according to the control signal is the difference between the position and the preset reference value and the preset tolerance ( Example: If it is 2 mm or more, it may be determined that calibration of the drive module is necessary.

Here, the preset reference value according to normal operation based on the initial state of the drive module is, for example, as shown in the table below.

item Normal operating range Distance value (Slide-in) from the position where the display is minimum (first position) 165mm
(error within 2mm) Position where the display is at its maximum (distance value from the second position (Slide-out)) 196mm
(error within 2mm) Motor driving time (Slide-in) 1500ms
(error within 100ms) Motor operation time (slide-out) 1300ms
( error within 100ms) Allowed cumulative number of times Less than 5% (less than 5 times in 100)

FIG. 9 illustrates a screen of the flexible display 910 associated with a state requiring calibration of a drive module according to various embodiments. FIG. 10 illustrates a screen of the flexible display 1010 associated with a reservation input for performing calibration of a driving module according to various embodiments. Referring further to FIG. 9, the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments includes, If it is determined that calibration is necessary in operation 740, a notification may be provided so that the user can recognize it in operation 750.

In one embodiment, the rollable type electronic device 500 allows the position and/or motor driving time of the display 910 according to the operation of the drive module while the user is holding it or various environmental factors. There may be errors. When an error occurs beyond this tolerance range, the error value is stored, and if the frequency of these values exceeds the specified cumulative number, calibration of the drive module is required through UX, such as a notification notification (920) or a dialog, for example. It can be notified so that the user can recognize it.

Referring further to FIG. 10 , in operation 760, the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may receive an input related to the calibration of the driving module from the user in response to the provided notification.

The input related to calibration received from the user may be an action input for immediately performing calibration, or a reservation input for performing calibration under specific conditions (e.g., xx hours xx minutes, etc.). Additionally, the electronic device 500 may output a calibration operation signal to the driving module according to the input related to the received calibration. The driving module may perform a calibration operation according to the received calibration operation signal. That is, the user can input to calibrate the drive module immediately or select a reserved time to perform calibration. The electronic device 500 may output a calibration operation signal to the driving module based on the input related to the received calibration.

According to various embodiments, when a user postpones calibration, the electronic device 500 uses a flexible display while allowing errors until calibration, or uses a flexible display according to the cumulative average of the detected error values in another embodiment. The driving module can be controlled to reduce/expand the display.

If the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments determines that calibration is necessary in operation 740, it may output a calibration operation signal to the driving module in operation 770. The driving module according to one embodiment may perform a calibration operation based on the received calibration operation signal.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may turn off the screen displayed by the flexible display or display a second AOD screen when the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal in operation 780. Screen signals can be output to the flexible display.

FIG. 11 illustrates an AOD screen of the flexible display 1110 while performing calibration of a drive module according to various embodiments.

Referring further to FIG. 11, the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments turns off the screen displayed by the flexible display 1110 when the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal, or turns off the screen displayed by the flexible display 1110 or turns on a preset AOD (Always On Display) The second screen signal displaying the screen can be output to the flexible display.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may output a second screen signal to a flexible display when performing a calibration operation of a driving module, and the flexible display may receive the second screen signal and turn off the screen being displayed. Alternatively, a preset AOD screen can be displayed. The preset AOD screen may be a screen in which power consumption is relatively reduced when displayed on a flexible display.

When performing a calibration operation of a driving module, the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments turns on or off the display screen for an area that is enlarged or reduced according to the operation of the driving module, or turns on or turns off the touch circuit. Resizing of the screen that is turned off can be omitted.

Since the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments does not need to update the screen again during the calibration operation, calibration can be performed while only changing the physical display size without resizing the display screen and/or application to reduce battery consumption. You can. At this time, it is possible to guide the user to limit touch input by indicating to the user that calibration is in progress using the AOD function while the display screen is turned off. Since these conditions must be met to ensure proper calibration, the user must be made aware through UX that the use of the electronic device 500 is restricted during the calibration operation, and the calibration operation can be performed at a time when the frequency of use of the electronic device 500 is very low. Encourage users to make reservations for a specific time so that their use is not interrupted.

In one embodiment, the calibration operation signal may be a signal that causes the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction and/or the second direction, respectively. In one embodiment, the driving module may repeatedly move the second housing in the first direction and the second direction a preset number of times based on receiving the calibration operation signal. The calibration operation requires the first housing and the second housing to expand and contract by the operation of the drive module. Therefore, this calibration operation takes time, and must be performed while satisfying the following three conditions to prevent interference with the expansion and contraction of the first and second housings as the flexible display moves. .

(1) Electronic devices must not be moved.

(2) It must be in a standby state without user input.

(3) Interrupt signals must not be received by the motor.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments, when operating the driving module according to the calibration operation signal, receives a touch input from the user in operation 790, detects movement of the electronic device 500, or detects the movement of the electronic device 500. When an interrupt signal is received from the driving module, a calibration stop signal that stops the calibration operation may be output to the driving module in operation 792.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments receives a touch input from the user, detects movement of the electronic device 500, or receives an interrupt signal from the driving module when the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal. In one case, a calibration stop signal that stops the calibration operation can be output to the drive module. When the driving module according to one embodiment receives a calibration stop signal, it may stop performing the calibration operation.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may receive a touch input from a user through a touch circuit of a flexible display. Additionally, at least one processor may detect movement of the electronic device 500 through a GPS sensor, motion sensor, acceleration sensor, etc. included in the electronic device 500. Additionally, the processor may receive an interrupt signal from the driving module. For example, the driving module may block movement of the second housing with respect to the first housing due to foreign matter, or cause the second housing to move with respect to the first housing due to an obstacle. An interrupt signal can be output when movement of the housing is prevented.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments provides a visual or auditory notification so that the user can recognize the interruption of the calibration operation after outputting the calibration stop signal to the drive module or simultaneously with the output of the calibration stop signal. can do.

During calibration, only the corresponding operation must be performed without interruption to enable calibration to an accurate value. In order to perform a calibration operation, the electronic device 500 according to various embodiments blocks various events through the touch circuit to prevent touch, or stops the calibration when the phone moves during calibration or an interrupt signal is received from the motor. It can inform the user through visual and auditory information.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments updates the preset value based on a measured value related to movement of the driving module when operating the driving module according to a calibration operation signal in operation 791, and/ Alternatively, the preset reference value may be updated. Specifically, the electronic device 500 including a distance sensor according to various embodiments, when operating a drive module according to a calibration operation signal, sets a preset reference value based on the measured value of the distance sensor related to the movement of the drive module. It can be updated.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may update a preset value while moving the second housing in the first direction and the second direction, respectively, when the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal. Specifically, the driving module moves the second housing to a first position where the exposed area of the flexible display is minimal by moving the second housing to a position where it can no longer be moved in the first direction, and moves the second housing to a position where it can no longer be moved in the second direction. By moving to this impossible position, it is possible to move to the second position where the exposed area of the flexible display is maximum. The processor may update the preset value based on the distance the driving module moves the second housing between the first position and the second position. In another embodiment, as described later, a preset value may be updated based on the distance detected by the distance sensor when the driving module operates according to a control signal.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may update a preset reference value when the driving module operates according to a calibration operation signal. The electronic device 500 may advance the second housing in the first or second direction between the first position where the exposed area of the flexible display is the minimum and the second position where the exposed area of the flexible display is maximum. You can update the standard value for the movement time required to move by the set value. The electronic device 500 determines a reference value for the relative position of the second housing or flexible display at the first position where the exposed area of the flexible display is the minimum and the second position where the exposed area of the flexible display is maximum. can be updated.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may update the existing preset reference value table with a new standard suitable for the current state of the terminal, as shown in the table below, when the calibration operation is completed without an interrupt during calibration.

item Before correction After correction Distance value (Slide-in) from the position where the display is minimum (first position) 165mm 168mm Position where the display is at its maximum (distance value from the second position (Slide-out)) 196mm 194mm Motor driving time (Slide-in) 1500ms 1600ms Motor operation time (slide-out) 1300ms 1500ms

FIG. 12 illustrates a flowchart 1200 of an operation for operating a driving module according to various embodiments. Referring further to FIG. 12, an electronic device (e.g., at least one processor 550) according to various embodiments. In operation 1210, based on receiving the first signal, may output a control signal for moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction by a preset value to the driving module.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments, in operation 1230, detects the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display using a distance sensor before and after the operation of the driving module according to the control signal to move the distance by a preset value. A detection signal can be output.

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments, after operating the driving module according to the control signal in operation 1250, moves the second housing to the first based on the relative position of the second housing or flexible display detected by the distance sensor. A control signal for moving the weight in one direction or a second direction may be output to the driving module. At least one processor determines the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display before and after the operation of the driving module according to the control signal, based on the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display after the operation of the driving module according to the control signal. Based on the distance between positions, it may be determined whether to output a control signal to further move the second housing in the first or second direction. For example, the processor determines the error between the position of the second housing or flexible display detected by the distance sensor and the position of the second housing or flexible display at the first position where the exposed area of the flexible display is minimum or the second position where the exposed area of the flexible display is maximum. If is greater than a preset tolerance (e.g. 2 mm), or if the error between the distance between the relative positions of the second housing or flexible display and the preset value is greater than a preset tolerance (e.g. 2 mm), control Signals can be output to the driving module.

In one embodiment, the control signal may be a signal that moves the second housing by an error between the distance moved by the second housing based on the relative position of the second housing or flexible display detected by the distance sensor by the driving module and a preset value. there is. The processor may output a control signal to the driving module no more than a preset number of times (e.g., once).

The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may be configured to update a preset value based on the additional movement distance of the driving module according to the control signal in operation 1270. The electronic device 500 according to various embodiments may be updated to add an additional moving distance of the driving module to a preset value for operating the driving module. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent additional movement of the drive module in the future by reflecting errors in the operation of the drive module in the preset value.

FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of an electronic device 1300 according to various embodiments.

Referring further to FIG. 13, the electronic device 1300 including the flexible display 1330 according to various embodiments may not include a distance sensor.

An electronic device (e.g., at least one processor 1350) according to various embodiments moves the second housing 1320 in a first or second direction with respect to the first housing 1310 based on receiving the first signal. A control signal that moves by a preset value can be output to the driving module 1340. Based on receiving the control signal, the driving module 1340 may operate the driving source to move the second housing 1320 by a preset value in the first or second direction with respect to the first housing 1310. there is.

The preset value may be preset as the distance that the driving module 1340 must move in response to the moving distance for reducing and/or expanding the flexible display 1330 based on the initial state of the driving module 1340. there is. When the driving module 1340 operates according to the calibration operation signal, the driving module 1340 moves the second housing 1320 with respect to the first housing 1310 in the first direction until it no longer moves, thereby forming a flexible display. The flexible display 1330 is moved to a first position where the exposed area of the display 1330 is minimal, and the second housing 1320 is moved until it no longer moves in the second direction relative to the first housing 1310. It can be moved to a second position where the exposed area is maximum. At least one processor 1350 may update a preset value based on the distance that the driving module 1340 moves the second housing 1320 between the first and second positions.

In one embodiment, measurement values related to the behavior of the drive module 1340 include that, when the drive module 1340 operates according to a control signal, the drive module 1340 attaches the second housing 1320 to the first housing 1310. The movement time required to move by a preset value in the first or second direction may be included. The electronic device 1300 according to various embodiments includes the movement required for the driving module 1340 to move the second housing 1320 in the first direction or the second direction by a preset value with respect to the first housing 1310. By comparing the time with a preset reference value, it can be determined whether calibration of the drive module 1340 is necessary.

The flexible display 1330 is configured so that when the driving module 1340 operates according to an operation signal, the driving module 1340 moves the second housing 1320 in a first or second direction with respect to the first housing 1310. A preset movement screen can be displayed based on a preset reference value for the movement time required to move by the value.

In the electronic device 1300 according to various embodiments, when the driving module 1340 operates according to a calibration operation signal, the driving module 1340 moves the second housing 1320 in a first direction with respect to the first housing 1310. Alternatively, the reference value for the movement time required to move in the second direction by a preset value may be updated.

For example, after the electronic device 1300 updates a preset value based on the distance by which the driving module 1340 moves the second housing 1320 between the first position and the second position, the electronic device 1300 updates the updated value. The reference value for the movement time required to move the second housing 1320 in the first or second direction may be updated by a preset value.

FIG. 14 illustrates a flowchart 1400 related to a calibration operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 14, when an electronic device according to various embodiments receives an input related to execution of calibration in operation 1410, the second housing disposed in the driving module to be movable relative to the first housing is moved in the first direction. A first movement operation that moves the object to a first position where it can no longer be moved may be output.

In operation 1430, the electronic device according to various embodiments may output a second movement operation to the driving module to move the second housing in the second direction to a second position where it can no longer be moved.

In operation 1450, the electronic device according to various embodiments measures the distance that the driving module moves the second housing between the first position and the second position or the distance between the first position and the second position (e.g., measured using a distance sensor). ), a preset value related to the movement of the driving module (eg, a preset value such that the driving module moves the second housing in the first or second direction) may be updated.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing, at least partially mounted on the second housing, and a first housing of the second housing. A flexible display that is inserted into the first housing based on movement in a direction or pulled out from the inside of the first housing based on movement of the second housing in a second direction, disposed in the first housing It may include a driving module that moves the second housing in the first direction or the second direction, at least one processor, and at least one memory operably connected to the at least one processor. The at least one processor may be set to output a control signal to the driving module to move the second housing by a preset value in the first direction or the second direction, based on receiving the first signal. . The at least one processor may be set to compare a measured value related to movement of the driving module with a preset reference value when the driving module operates according to the control signal. The at least one processor may be set to determine whether calibration of the driving module is necessary based on the comparison result. When it is determined that calibration is necessary as a result of the determination, the at least one processor may be set to provide a notification related to the need for calibration to the user.

In electronic devices according to various embodiments, the at least one processor may be set to output a calibration operation signal to the driving module when receiving an input related to execution of the calibration.

In electronic devices according to various embodiments, measurement values related to movement of the drive module may include the rotation speed of a motor included in the drive module or the driving time of the motor.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the at least one processor resizes the screen displayed by the flexible display based on the preset reference value when operating the driving module according to the control signal, or preliminarily resizes the screen displayed by the flexible display. It may be set to output a first screen signal displaying a set moving screen to the flexible display.

In electronic devices according to various embodiments, the calibration operation signal may be a signal that causes the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction and the second direction, respectively. The at least one processor is configured to update the preset value or update the preset reference value based on a measurement value related to movement of the drive module when the drive module is operated according to the calibration operation signal. can be set.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the at least one processor turns off a screen displayed by the flexible display or displays a preset AOD screen when the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal. It may be set to output a second screen signal to the flexible display.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the at least one processor receives a touch input from a user, detects movement of the electronic device, or operates the driving module when the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal. When an interrupt signal is received from the module, it can be set to output a calibration stop signal to stop the calibration operation to the driving module.

An electronic device according to various embodiments further includes a distance sensor fixed to the first housing and detecting a relative position of the second housing or the flexible display, wherein measurement values related to movement of the driving module include, When operating the driving module according to the control signal, the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display may be included.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the at least one processor, after operating the driving module according to the control signal, based on the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display detected by the distance sensor. , an additional control signal that further moves the second housing in the first direction or the second direction may be output to the driving module.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the at least one processor may be set to update the preset value based on an additional movement distance of the driving module according to the additional control signal.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments includes, based on receiving a first signal, moving a second housing arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing by a preset value in a first direction or a second direction. It may include an operation of outputting a control signal to the driving module. A method of operating an electronic device may include comparing a measured value related to movement of the driving module with a preset reference value when the driving module operates according to the control signal. A method of operating an electronic device may include determining whether calibration of the driving module is necessary based on the comparison result. The method of operating the electronic device may include providing a notification related to the need for calibration to the user when it is determined that calibration is necessary as a result of the determination.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments may further include outputting a calibration operation signal to the driving module when receiving an input related to execution of the calibration.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the measured value related to the movement of the driving module may include the number of rotations of a motor included in the driving module or the driving time of the motor.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments includes, when operating the driving module according to the control signal, the first housing based on movement of the second housing in the first direction based on the preset reference value. Resizing a screen displayed by a flexible display inserted into the housing or drawn out from the inside of the first housing based on movement of the second housing in the second direction, or displaying a preset moving screen The method may further include outputting a first screen signal to the flexible display.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the calibration operation signal may be a signal that causes the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction and the second direction, respectively. A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments includes updating the preset value based on a measured value related to movement of the driving module when operating the driving module according to the calibration operation signal, or updating the preset value. An operation of updating the set reference value may be further included.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments includes receiving a touch input from a user, detecting movement of the electronic device, or receiving an interrupt signal from the driving module when operating the driving module according to the calibration operation signal. When received, the method may further include outputting a calibration stop signal to stop the calibration operation to the drive module.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the measured value related to the movement of the driving module may include the distance sensor detected by the distance sensor fixed to the first housing when the driving module operates according to the control signal. 2 The relative position of the housing or the flexible display may be included.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments includes, after outputting the control signal to the driving module, based on the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display detected by the distance sensor, 2 The method may further include outputting an additional control signal to the driving module to further move the housing in the first direction or the second direction.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments includes, after outputting the additional control signal to the driving module, the preset value based on the additional movement distance of the driving module according to the additional control signal. Additional updating operations may be included.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, when receiving an input related to execution of calibration, the second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing in the driving module is no longer moved in the first direction. It may include outputting a first movement operation that moves the device to a first position where movement is impossible. The operating method of the electronic device may include outputting a second movement operation to the driving module to move the second housing in the second direction to a second position where it can no longer be moved. The operating method of the electronic device includes, based on the distance by which the driving module moves the second housing between the first position and the second position or the distance between the first position and the second position, the driving module It may include an operation of updating a preset value related to the movement of .

500: Electronic device
510: first housing
520: second housing
530: Flexible display
540: Drive module
550: processor
560: memory
570: Distance sensor

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing;
At least partially mounted on the second housing and inserted into the first housing based on movement of the second housing in a first direction or movement of the second housing in a second direction a flexible display drawn out from the inside of the first housing based on;
a driving module disposed in the first housing and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction;
at least one processor; and
At least one memory operatively connected to the at least one processor,
The at least one processor:
Based on receiving the first signal, outputting a control signal to the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction or the second direction by a preset value,
When the driving module operates according to the control signal, the measured value related to the movement of the driving module is compared with a preset reference value, and
Based on the comparison result, determine whether calibration of the drive module is necessary,
If it is determined that calibration is necessary as a result of the above determination, it is set to provide a notification to the user related to the need for calibration,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
Set to output a calibration operation signal to the driving module when receiving an input related to execution of the calibration,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
Measured values related to the movement of the drive module include the number of revolutions of the motor included in the drive module or the driving time of the motor,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
When the driving module operates according to the control signal, the screen displayed by the flexible display is resized based on the preset reference value, or a first screen signal displaying a preset moving screen is output to the flexible display. set,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 2,
The calibration operation signal is a signal that causes the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction and the second direction, respectively,
The at least one processor,
When the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal, the preset value is updated based on a measurement value related to the movement of the driving module, or the preset reference value is set to update,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
The at least one processor,
When the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal, the screen displayed by the flexible display is turned off, or a second screen signal displaying a preset AOD screen is set to be output to the flexible display,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 2,
The at least one processor,
When the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal, when a touch input is received from the user, movement of the electronic device is detected, or an interrupt signal is received from the driving module, the calibration operation of the driving module is stopped. set to output a calibration interruption signal,
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
Further comprising a distance sensor fixed to the first housing and detecting the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display,
The measured value related to the movement of the driving module includes the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display when the driving module operates according to the control signal.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 8,
The at least one processor,
After operation of the driving module according to the control signal, the second housing is added in the first direction or the second direction based on the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display detected by the distance sensor. Outputting a control signal for movement to the driving module,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 9,
The at least one processor,
Set to update the preset value based on the additional movement distance of the driving module according to the control signal,
Electronic devices.
In a method of operating an electronic device,
Based on receiving the first signal, outputting a control signal to the driving module to cause the second housing, which is movable relative to the first housing, to move in the first direction or the second direction by a preset value;
Comparing a measured value related to movement of the driving module with a preset reference value when the driving module operates according to the control signal;
Based on the comparison result, determining whether calibration of the driving module is necessary; and
As a result of the above determination, if it is determined that calibration is necessary, including the operation of providing a notification related to the need for calibration to the user,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 11,
When receiving an input related to execution of the calibration, further comprising outputting a calibration operation signal to the driving module,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 11,
Measured values related to the movement of the drive module include the number of revolutions of the motor included in the drive module or the driving time of the motor,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 11,
When the driving module operates according to the control signal, the second housing is inserted into the first housing or the second housing is moved in the first direction based on the preset reference value. An operation of resizing a screen displayed by a flexible display drawn from the inside of the first housing based on movement of the housing in a second direction, or outputting a first screen signal displaying a preset moving screen to the flexible display. Including more,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 12,
The calibration operation signal is a signal that causes the driving module to move the second housing in the first direction and the second direction, respectively,
When operating the driving module according to the calibration operation signal, updating the preset value based on a measurement value related to movement of the driving module, or updating the preset reference value,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 12,
When the driving module operates according to the calibration operation signal, when a touch input is received from the user, movement of the electronic device is detected, or an interrupt signal is received from the driving module, the calibration operation of the driving module is stopped. Further comprising the operation of outputting a calibration stop signal,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 11,
The measured value related to the movement of the driving module includes the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display detected by a distance sensor fixed to the first housing when the driving module operates according to the control signal,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 17,
After the operation of outputting the control signal to the driving module, the second housing is moved in the first direction or the second direction based on the relative position of the second housing or the flexible display detected by the distance sensor. Further comprising the operation of outputting a control signal for moving the weight to the driving module,
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 18,
After outputting the control signal to the driving module, further comprising updating the preset value based on an additional movement distance of the driving module according to the control signal,
How electronic devices work.
In a method of operating an electronic device,
When receiving an input related to the execution of calibration, a first movement operation is output to the drive module to move the second housing, which is arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing, to a first position where it can no longer be moved in the first direction. movement;
outputting a second movement operation to the drive module to move the second housing in a second direction to a second position where it can no longer be moved; and
A preset value related to movement of the drive module based on the distance the drive module moves the second housing between the first position and the second position or the distance between the first position and the second position. Including the operation of updating,
How electronic devices work.

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