KR20230148071A - Electronic device including rollable display and method for thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes: a first housing; a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing; a rollable display inserted into or withdrawn from the interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing; a motor drive module arranged inside the first housing or the second housing and moving the second housing in a first direction or a second direction; a communication module; memory for storing instructions; and at least one processor. The at least one processor may display a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display, move the second housing in the second direction such that the exposed area of the rollable display expands, display a shared screen shared with an external electronic device on a first region of the expanded exposed area corresponding to a pre-expanded exposed area of the rollable display based on user input received via the first screen, and transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device via the communication module.

Description

Electronic device including a rollable display and method for controlling the same {ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING ROLLABLE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR THEREOF}

One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a rollable 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.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing, and an interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing. A rollable display inserted into or pulled out from the inside of the first housing, disposed inside the first housing or the second housing, and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction. A moving motor driving module, a communication module, a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor operatively connected to the first housing, the second housing, the rollable display, the motor driving module, the communication module, and the memory. may include.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may be set to display a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may be set to move the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may, based on a user input received through the first screen, display an external electronic device in a first area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. It can be set to display a shared screen shared with the device.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may be configured to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display a non-shared screen on a second area of the extended exposure area excluding the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display a first shared screen in the first area and display a second shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas. there is.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the at least one processor may switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area.

According to one embodiment, a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing, and a slide-in or slide-out of the second housing are inserted into the first housing ( inserted) or a control method of an electronic device including a rollable display pulled out from the inside of the first housing may include an operation of displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment may include moving the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

A control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment includes, based on a user input received through the first screen, an external electronic device in a first area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. It may include an action to display a shared screen shared with the device.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment may include transmitting information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the displaying operation may display a non-shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the displaying operation may display a first shared screen in the first area and a second shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas. .

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the operation of switching the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area may be further included.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing, and an interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing. A rollable display inserted into or pulled out from the inside of the first housing, disposed inside the first housing or the second housing, and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction. a motor driving module for moving, a communication module, a memory storing instructions, and the first housing; at least one processor operatively connected to the second housing, the rollable display, the motor driving module, the communication module, and the memory; May contain memory.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to display a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to move the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor is configured to exclude a first area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas, based on a user input received through the first screen. The second area may be set to display a shared screen shared with an external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to display a non-shared screen in the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when a set input is received.

According to one embodiment, a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing, and a slide-in or slide-out of the second housing are inserted into the inside of the first housing ( inserted) or a control method of an electronic device including a rollable display pulled out from the inside of the first housing may include an operation of displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include moving the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device may include, based on a user input received through the first screen, excluding the first area corresponding to the exposure area before expansion of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. The display may include displaying a shared screen shared with an external electronic device in the second area.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include transmitting information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the displaying operation may display a non-shared screen in the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling an electronic device may further include switching the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when a set input is received.

According to one embodiment, in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs include: a first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing, and the first housing. 2 A rollable display inserted into the interior of the first housing or pulled out from the interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the housing, the interior of the first housing or the second housing disposed in the second housing, a motor driving module for moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction, a communication module, a memory for storing instructions, and the first housing, the second housing, and the rollable display. When executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including at least one processor operatively connected to a driving module, the communication module, and the memory, the electronic device displays a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display. It can be set to display.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be set to cause the electronic device to move the second housing in the second direction so that the exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to cause the electronic device to display a first screen corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas based on a user input received through the first screen. The area can be set to display a shared screen shared with an external electronic device.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to allow the electronic device to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may allow the electronic device to display a non-shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may cause the electronic device to display a first shared screen in the first area and display a second shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas. It can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when the electronic device receives a set input.

According to one embodiment, in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs include: a first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing, and the first housing. 2 A rollable display inserted into the interior of the first housing or pulled out from the interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the housing, the interior of the first housing or the second housing is disposed in and includes a motor driving module, a communication module, a memory storing instructions for moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction, and the first housing, the second housing, the rollable display, the When executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including at least one processor operatively connected to a motor drive module, the communication module, and the memory, the electronic device displays a first screen on the exposed area of the rollable display. It can be set to display .

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to cause the at least one processor to move the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may include the at least one processor, based on a user input received through the first screen, corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. It may be set to display a shared screen shared with an external electronic device in the second area excluding the first area.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to allow the electronic device to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may cause the electronic device to display a non-shared screen in the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when the electronic device receives a set input.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 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 an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen and a non-shared screen while the electronic device is open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of a plurality of display areas when the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in a vertically expanded form.
FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of a plurality of display areas when the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in a horizontally expanded form.
FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen and a non-shared screen in an open state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen and a non-shared screen while the electronic device is open according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining an operation of an electronic device in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining a user input for changing the electronic device to an open state from the state shown in FIG. 9A.
FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating an operation of sharing a screen with an external electronic device while the electronic device is open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an operation for confirming screen sharing permission of an external electronic device when a request for screen sharing is transmitted from an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining a screen sharing operation between an electronic device and an external electronic device when screen sharing is permitted through the operation shown in FIG. 10A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a non-shared screen when an electronic device and an external electronic device are closed, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a non-shared screen and a shared screen, respectively, when an electronic device and an external electronic device are open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen when an electronic device and an external electronic device are closed, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a non-shared screen and a shared screen, respectively, when an electronic device and an external electronic device are open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to one embodiment. 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 one embodiment, 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.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of a display is stored in a housing, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 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 an embodiment of the present disclosure.

2 and 3 show 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. 2 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. 3 may be referred to as an open state of the electronic device 101 or the housing 210 and a slide-out state of the display 203.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3 , 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 one embodiment, the second housing 202 may be called a slide part 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 part of the second housing 202. One side (e.g., front face) may be formed in an open shape to accommodate (or surround). 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. 4). ), 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, the second housing 202 may include a second cover member 221 (eg, slide plate). The second cover member 221 may have a plate shape and include a first surface (eg, first surface F1 in FIG. 4) 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 that is 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 one embodiment, 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 ) can form an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the second housing 202 is located at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and in the open state, the second housing 202 is located at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a. It can be moved to be located at a large second distance. In some embodiments, in the closed state, the first housing 201 may surround a portion of the 2-1 side wall 221a.

According to one embodiment, 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. . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an indicator (eg, LED device) or various sensor modules.

According to one embodiment, the display 203 is a constantly exposed first display area A1 and a second display configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 based on the slide movement of the second housing 202. It may include area (A2). 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 one embodiment, 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. 4), and the first housing 201 It 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 one embodiment, when viewed from the top of the second cover member 221 (e.g., front cover), if the housing 210 changes from a closed state to an open state (e.g., the second housing 202 1 When sliding to extend the 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. . 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 of FIG. 4). , 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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., in FIGS. 5A and 5B). It 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 one embodiment, the 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 provide status information of the electronic device 101. can be provided as a visual signal. 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.

4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

4, 5A, and/or 5B, 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. 4, 5A, and/or 5B is the same as the first housing 201 and the second housing in FIGS. 2 and/or 3. It may be identical in whole or in part to the configuration of the housing 202 and the display 203.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 201 includes a first cover member 211 (e.g., the first cover member 211 in FIGS. 2 and 3), a frame 213, and a first rear plate 215. may include.

According to one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, the second housing 202 includes a second cover member 221 (e.g., the second cover member 221 in FIGS. 2 and 3), a rear cover 223, and a second rear plate 225. ) may include.

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. 3) while being guided by the guide rail 250. direction) can move in a straight line.

According to one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, the display assembly 230 may include a display 231 (e.g., display 203 in FIGS. 2 and/or 3) and a multi-bar structure 232 supporting the display 203. there is. According to one embodiment, the display 231 may be referred to as a flexible display, foldable display, and/or rollable display.

According to one embodiment, 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. 2), 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, the first housing 201 may accommodate the first circuit board 248 (eg, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first circuit board 248 (e.g., main circuit board) and a second circuit board 249 (e.g., sub-circuit board) within the first housing 201. ) may include. 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 one embodiment, the battery 289 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. You can. 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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. 5A , 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. 5B , 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. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen and a non-shared screen while the electronic device is open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2, or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) displays a flexible display (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). The first screen may be displayed on the exposed area of the display module 160. According to one embodiment, the flexible display may also be referred to as a rollable display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the first screen on the exposed area of the flexible display in a closed state. For example, the first screen may be an application execution screen executed based on user input.

According to one embodiment, the first screen display operation in a closed state will be described below with reference to FIG. 9A.

In the existing mirroring method, when content is mirrored from a mobile terminal to a device such as a TV or monitor, the contents of the mobile terminal are reflected as is, and the contents of the current mobile terminal are exposed as is to the device being mirrored. Additionally, while sharing, it is impossible to do other things (chat, internet search, etc.) without switching the screen.

Additionally, in a multitasking situation where the electronic device shares a virtual display screen on which a specific application is running with an external electronic device, and the electronic device only displays the built-in display screen, the existing mirroring method that transmits the built-in display screen as is is used. Otherwise, since the virtual display screen is transmitted, it is impossible to control the virtual display screen. Therefore, in order to control the application on the virtual display screen, it is necessary to convert the application to the built-in display screen and then switch back to the virtual display screen after controlling the application. Not only is this process less usable, but the aspect ratio may not be adjusted or the media being played may be paused depending on the application situation when switching between the built-in display screen and the virtual display screen.

Accordingly, in the following, in line with rollable devices that can expand the flexible display, the flexible display area is divided into a main display area and a sub-display area, and the main display area and sub-display area can be selectively shared to increase usability compared to existing rollable devices. You can. As such, the following provides an electronic device that shares a screen with an external electronic device while maintaining existing usability, and a method for controlling the same.

According to one embodiment, in operation 620, the electronic device may move the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 of FIG. 2) in a second direction so that the exposed area of the flexible display is expanded.

According to one embodiment, when a user input for expanding the exposure area of the flexible display is received, the electronic device may move the second housing in the second direction. According to one embodiment, an electronic device may receive a user input for expanding the exposure area of the flexible display through a physical key or soft key provided on the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may receive a user input for moving the second housing. For example, while executing at least one application, the electronic device may control the linear movement of the first housing of the electronic device based on a user's input event (eg, button touch). The electronic device may control the slide movement of the first housing of the electronic device based on a user input event. In the present disclosure, an example in which the extension direction of the rollable display follows the vertical axis of the electronic device has been mainly described, but it is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the V-rollable display may extend along the y-axis of the electronic device. The motor can perform a rotational motion based on the X-axis, and the first housing can be moved in a linear motion along the y-axis.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform a slide-in operation or a slide-out operation based on a detected event.

According to one embodiment, the user input event may include at least one of a button, touch, gesture, voice, external input of an electronic pen (e.g. Hover, Air Gesture, Air pointer), wireless communication (e.g. BT button), etc. there is.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform a slide-in operation or a slide-out operation based on a user input event of pressing the power button.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform a slide-in operation or a slide-out operation based on context (e.g., time and place at which a user input event is detected, a running application, or content being displayed).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a driving module that moves the second housing with respect to the first housing. According to one embodiment, the driving module may include a motor, a motor gear unit, and a gear unit.

According to one embodiment, the motor and the motor gear unit may be disposed in the second housing. In one embodiment, the motor gear unit may mesh with the gear unit and transmit the drive of the motor to the gear unit. According to one embodiment, the motor may rotate the motor gear unit based on a signal received from a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the gear unit may include a rack gear unit. For example, the gear unit is disposed on the rear side of the first plate included in the first housing 201 and moves linearly according to the driving of the motor, thereby slidingly moving the first plate of the first housing 201. For example, the gear unit can convert the rotary motion of the motor into linear motion. The gear unit may move the first plate in a straight direction.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may track the movement direction and movement distance of the second housing with respect to the first housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may acquire movement distance information of the housing using sensor information based on external factor events (magnetism, magnetization). For example, the electronic device may obtain the moving distance of the second housing with respect to the first housing based on the phase difference of Hall ICs (eg, four) disposed in the first housing and/or the second housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can calculate the moving distance using four Hall IC raw data combination algorithms.

According to one embodiment, in operation 630, the electronic device applies an external electronic device to at least one of a first area that is part of the extended exposure area or a second area that is different from the first area, based on the user input received through the first screen. You can display a shared screen shared with the device.

According to one embodiment, when the exposed area of the display of the electronic device is expanded, the electronic device selects one of the first area that is the exposed area in the closed state among the extended exposed areas and the second area that is the extended area other than the first area. A screen to be shared with an external electronic device can be displayed in one area. According to one embodiment, the area where the shared screen will be displayed may be set by the user or the manufacturer.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a non-shared screen in the first area and a shared screen in the second area.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a shared screen in a first area and a non-shared screen in a second area.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the first shared screen in the first area and the second shared screen in the second area.

According to one embodiment, in operation 640, the electronic device may transmit information related to the shared screen to an external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, information related to the shared screen may include pixel information for mirroring the shared screen and size information of the shared screen. For example, the size information of the shared screen may include at least one of the horizontal length, the vertical length, or the ratio of the horizontal length and the vertical length of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may transmit information including size information of the shared screen to the external electronic device to allow the flexible display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen. For example, the electronic device may transmit only the size information of the shared screen of the electronic device to the external electronic device, or may transmit an expansion command of the external electronic device based on the size information of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the electronic device may switch between the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area. For example, when a swipe input starting from the first area and heading to the second area or a swipe input starting from the second area and heading to the first area is received, the electronic device displays the screen displayed in the first area and the second area. You can switch the lower surface shown in . In this way, the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can overcome the limitations and inconveniences of mirroring technology in existing devices and increase the usability of mirroring in rollable devices compared to existing devices.

FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of a plurality of display areas when the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in a vertically expanded form.

FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of a plurality of display areas when the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is in a horizontally expanded form.

According to one embodiment, in the case of a flexible display device (e.g., a rollable device) with a variable size (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2), one physical display (e.g. : The length of the display 160 in FIG. 1 may be configured to variably change, and one logical display (eg, display area) may be variably changed accordingly. This has the same structure as the existing mobile device. The difference is that the logical display is variably changed, and the use area of the application is variably changed. According to one embodiment, a logical display is a component of the framework created by a display manager (display mManager) (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1) that controls the display area, and is a component of the currently activated display. It can be defined as a software screen shown to the user based on configuration (information).

For example, an electronic device may support a multi-window function when it uses one display and requires the use of two or more displays (two or more areas). However, because the existing mirroring technology transmits data based on the display area of the terminal, the existing multi-window is displayed on the synchronized device as is and there is no distinction between display areas, so the device (source) cannot be used separately from mirroring. There is discomfort.

According to one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, in an electronic device (e.g., a rollable device) of the present disclosure, when mirroring is connected, the existing logical display area is divided into two logical display areas rather than one logical display area. It can be configured. These two display areas share memory but can be treated as separate display areas.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the electronic device performs a slide operation in a direction parallel to the longer direction (e.g., vertical direction) of the horizontal and vertical lengths of the electronic device, the electronic device is closed. The exposed area in the state may be identified as the first area 710, and the exposed area in the expanded state of the electronic device, excluding the first area 710, may be identified as the second area 720. For example, the first area 710 may be disposed on top of the second area 720.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the electronic device performs a slide operation in a direction parallel to the shorter direction (e.g., horizontal direction) of the horizontal and vertical lengths of the electronic device, the electronic device is closed. The exposed area in the state may be identified as the first area 730, and the exposed area in the expanded state of the electronic device, excluding the first area 730, may be identified as the second area 740. For example, the first area 730 may be placed to the left or right of the second area 740.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device creates a new logical display area in the second areas 720 and 740 exposed by display expansion and controls it separately from the shared screen (e.g., mirroring screen) shared with the external electronic device. You can also display a non-shared screen whenever possible.

According to one embodiment, the display screen of an electronic device (e.g., Source device) capable of supporting Miracast is transcoded and transmitted to an external electronic device (e.g., Sink device), thereby sharing the screen of the electronic device. .

According to one embodiment, the shared screen (eg, mirroring screen) may be a built-in display screen or a virtual display screen. According to one embodiment, the virtual display screen is a screen shared with an external electronic device, but is not shared with the external electronic device like a screen displayed on the electronic device like a built-in display screen, but rather is a screen that is shared with the external electronic device and the function performed and the content displayed. is shared with an external electronic device, but the screen format (e.g. layout) may vary depending on the type of external electronic device (e.g. tablet, PC, TV) or operating system. According to one embodiment, the screen transmitted to an external electronic device may be switchable between a built-in display screen and a virtual display screen.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the second housing in a second direction to expand the exposed area of the flexible display. For example, referring to FIG. 7A, the electronic device may move the second housing in an upward direction. According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 7B, the electronic device may move the second housing to the right.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device in at least one of the first areas 710 and 730, which are part of the extended exposure area, or the second areas 720 and 740, which are different from the first areas 710 and 730. You can display a shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the first areas 710 and 730 may correspond to the exposed area of the flexible display in a reduced state.

According to one embodiment, the second areas 720 and 740 may be an area excluding the first areas 710 and 730 among the exposed areas of the flexible display when the exposed area is enlarged. According to one embodiment, the second areas 720 and 740 may only represent an additionally expanded area when the exposed area of the flexible display is changed from a reduced state to an enlarged state.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may transmit information related to the shared screen to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102 of FIG. 1) through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 180 of FIG. 1). there is.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include information for mirroring the screen displayed on the exposed area of the flexible display of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may further include size information of the shared screen to allow the flexible display of an external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may transmit a control command to the external electronic device to control the flexible display of the external electronic device to be expanded based on the size of the shared screen.

FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen and a non-shared screen in an open state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8A, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2, or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) displays a flexible display (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) in a closed state. : The shared screen 810 can be displayed on the exposed area of the display module 160 in FIG. 1.

According to one embodiment, a sharing screen 820 corresponding to the sharing screen of the electronic device may be displayed on the display of an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device 102 in FIG. 1) that communicates with the electronic device. . According to one embodiment, the shared screen 810 displayed on the electronic device and the shared screen 820 displayed on the external electronic device may be the same, or the screen sizes may be different.

According to one embodiment, when the exposure area of the flexible display is expanded, the electronic device may display the shared screen 811 in the first area and the non-shared screen 812 in the second area. For example, if the electronic device is expanded while the screen 810 displayed in the first area, which is the exposed area in the reduced state of the electronic device, is being shared with an external electronic device, the electronic device will be By creating a new logical display area in area 2, other functions of the electronic device can be performed.

According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8A, while mirroring the screen of an electronic device (e.g., a mobile terminal (Source)) to an external electronic device (e.g., a TV (Sink)), if the electronic device is expanded, the existing shared area ( Rather than expanding the size of the area (e.g., first area), a new logical display area can be created in the expanded area (e.g., second area) to enable execution of other applications. For example, the electronic device may display the home screen of the electronic device in the second area. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device may display a shared screen 821 corresponding to the screen 811 displayed in the first area rather than the screen 812 displayed in the second area of the electronic device.

As a result, the electronic device according to the present disclosure can be used as an additional display by configuring a new display area in the new expanded area while maintaining mirroring between the electronic device and the external electronic device.

FIG. 8B is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen and a non-shared screen while the electronic device is open according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8B, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2, or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) displays a flexible display (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) in a closed state. : The shared screen 830 can be displayed on the exposed area of the display module 160 in FIG. 1.

According to one embodiment, a sharing screen 840 corresponding to the sharing screen of the electronic device may be displayed on the display of an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device 102 in FIG. 1) that communicates with the electronic device. . According to one embodiment, the shared screen 830 displayed on the electronic device and the shared screen 840 displayed on the external electronic device may be the same, or the screen sizes may be different.

When the exposed area of the flexible display is expanded, the electronic device may display the non-shared screen 831 in the first area and the shared screen 832 in the second area. For example, if the electronic device is expanded while the screen 830 displayed in the first area, which is the exposed area in the reduced state of the electronic device, is being shared with an external electronic device, the electronic device will be By creating a new logical display area in area 2, other functions of the electronic device can be performed.

According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8B, while mirroring the screen of an electronic device (e.g., a mobile terminal (Source)) to an external electronic device (e.g., a TV (Sink)), if the electronic device is expanded, the existing shared area ( Rather than expanding the size of the expanded area (e.g., the second area), a new logical display area is created in the expanded area (e.g., the second area) to display the existing shared screen in the expanded area, and to display the existing shared screen in the existing shared area. It can be made executable. For example, the electronic device may display the home screen of the electronic device in the first area. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device may display a shared screen 841 corresponding to the screen 832 displayed in the second area rather than the screen 831 displayed in the first area of the electronic device.

As a result, the electronic device according to the present disclosure can be used as an additional display by displaying a shared screen in the existing expanded area while maintaining mirroring of the electronic device and the external electronic device in the new expanded area.

According to one embodiment, when two display areas of an electronic device are created, in the case of sound, a UI may be provided so that sound can be selectively heard among the two displays, or the sound of the display area with focus may be heard preferentially. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may selectively not output sound in the corresponding display area.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the electronic device may switch between the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area. For example, when a motion of touching the first area and swiping in the direction where the second area is located or touching the second area and swiping in the direction where the first area is located is received, the electronic device The positions of the screen displayed on the screen and the second area can be switched.

FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining an operation of an electronic device in a closed state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 9A, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2, or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) displays an application execution screen 910 in a closed state. can do. According to one embodiment, the application execution screen 910 may be a non-shared screen that is not shared with an external electronic device.

FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining a user input for changing the electronic device to an open state from the state shown in FIG. 9A.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the electronic device may receive a user input 920 to change the electronic device from a closed state to an open state. For example, the electronic device may receive user input that selects a soft key or a physical key to change the electronic device to an open state.

FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating an operation of sharing a screen with an external electronic device while the electronic device is open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 9C , when the exposure area of the flexible display is expanded, the electronic device may display a non-shared screen in the first area 940 and a shared screen in the second area 941. For example, an input for expanding the flexible display is received while the electronic device is collapsed, and an input for selecting content to be shared on the screen displayed in the first area before, during, or after the flexible display is expanded. When 930 is received, the selected shared content screen can be displayed in the second area 941. According to one embodiment, the electronic device creates a new logical display area in the second area 941, shares the screen displayed in the second area 941 with an external electronic device, and shares the screen displayed in the first area 940 with an external electronic device. Through this, other functions can be performed regardless of sharing. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device may display a screen 960 corresponding to the screen displayed in the first area 941 of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9C, the electronic device may be expanded while being used and mirroring may be performed separately on only the expanded area. According to one embodiment, the electronic device configures a new display area by creating a new logical display area in the extended area, and drags and shares content that it wants to mirror in the area, or displays it by executing a specific application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may use the extended area (eg, the second area) and the non-extended area (eg, the first area) separately.

According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (eg, TV) may receive information related to the shared screen from the electronic device and display a screen corresponding to the shared screen. For example, if the shared screen displayed on the electronic device is a built-in display screen, the external electronic device may display the same screen, and if the shared screen displayed on the electronic device is a virtual display screen, the external electronic device may display the same screen as the shared screen displayed on the electronic device. Functions and displayed content are shared with the electronic device, but the screen format (e.g., layout) may display a different screen depending on the type of external electronic device (e.g., tablet, PC, TV) or operating system.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the electronic device may switch between the screen displayed in the first area 940 and the screen displayed in the second area 941. For example, touching the first area 940 and swiping in the direction where the second area 941 is located, or touching the second area 940 and swiping in the direction where the first area 941 is located. When received, the electronic device can switch the positions of the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area.

FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an operation for confirming screen sharing permission of an external electronic device when a request for screen sharing is transmitted from an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining a screen sharing operation between an electronic device and an external electronic device when screen sharing is permitted through the operation shown in FIG. 10A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment, when the external electronic device is a rollable device, when the exposed area of the flexible display is expanded, the electronic device displays a non-shared screen in the first area, displays a shared screen in the second area, and displays the external electronic device. The device may expand the exposed area of the flexible display and display the shared screen in the expanded area corresponding to the second area of the flexible display of the electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 10A, the flexible display (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1) is displayed in a reduced state while the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2) is reduced. ), the electronic device transmits a request for screen sharing to the external electronic device 102 (e.g., the electronic device 102 in FIG. 1), and the external electronic device 102 Based on receiving the request, a UI 1020 may be displayed to ask the user to confirm whether to share the screen. According to one embodiment, when an input for approving screen sharing is received through the UI 1020 displayed on the external electronic device 102, the electronic device 101 transmits information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device 102. You can.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include information for mirroring the screen displayed on the exposed area of the flexible display of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may further include size information of the shared screen to allow the flexible display of the external electronic device 102 to expand based on the size of the shared screen. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit a control command to the external electronic device 102 to control the flexible display of the external electronic device 102 to be expanded based on the size of the shared screen. As a result, the degree of expansion of the flexible display of the external device 102 may be determined based on the size of the shared screen displayed in the expanded second area of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, when information related to the shared screen includes a control command for controlling whether or not the flexible display of the external electronic device 102 is expanded, the external electronic device 102 may expand or contract the flexible display. A UI 1020 may be displayed to notify the user of its presence or to request confirmation from the user.

As shown in FIG. 10b, when rollable electronic devices mirror an extended area, the rollable terminal receiving mirroring may also be able to mirror only the extended area. During such mirroring, the external electronic device 102 (e.g., sink terminal) can be mirrored by expanding at the same rate as the expansion ratio of the electronic device 101 (e.g., source terminal), and when such a sharing request is made, a dialog or no Various UIs (e.g., UI in Figure 10a), such as Typification, appear and confirmation can be received from the user.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may create a new logical display area in the expanded area 1030 and display a shared screen 1040 with the external electronic device 102. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may display a non-shared screen in an exposed area of the flexible display other than the expanded area 1030 and use it independently from the shared screen 1040.

According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 102 creates a new logical display area in the expanded area 1031 based on information about the shared screen received from the electronic device 101 and displays the shared screen 1050. can be displayed. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 102 may display a non-shared screen in an exposed area of the flexible display other than the expanded area 1031 and use it independently from the shared screen 1050.

This mirroring method between rollable devices improves usability over existing mirroring because it allows users to watch content simultaneously while chatting with each other or continue to use electronic devices as is, and unlike existing data transmission methods, there is no data to be stored, so any data can be stored in real time. It can be more efficient in sharing content.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the electronic device 101 may switch the screen displayed in the first area, which is an existing area, and the screen displayed in the second area, which is an expanded area. For example, when a motion of touching the first area and swiping in the direction where the second area is located or touching the second area and swiping in the direction where the first area is located is received, the electronic device The positions of the screen displayed on the screen and the second area can be switched.

FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a non-shared screen when an electronic device and an external electronic device are closed, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a non-shared screen and a shared screen, respectively, when an electronic device and an external electronic device are open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 11A, even if the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 102 are different types of devices, the existing display areas 1110 and 1120 are maintained and the display area is newly configured only in the extended area to create a screen. You can share it. For example, the electronic device 101 may be a rollable mobile device, and the external electronic device 102 may be a rollable TV.

According to one embodiment, the ratio or length of the extended area of the flexible display of the external electronic device 102 (e.g., sink terminal) can be adjusted or synchronized in the electronic device 101 (e.g., source terminal). may be possible. According to one embodiment, full screen sharing may be possible for both the electronic device 101 (e.g., source terminal) sending mirroring and the external electronic device 102 (e.g., sink terminal) receiving mirroring.

Referring to FIG. 11B, the external electronic device 102 (e.g., TV) may receive information related to the shared screen 1130 from the electronic device 101 and display a screen 1140 corresponding to the shared screen. . For example, if the shared screen 1130 displayed on the electronic device 101 is a built-in display screen, the external electronic device 102 may display the same screen 1140 as the shared screen 1130, and the electronic device 102 may display the same screen 1140 as the shared screen 1130. If the shared screen 1130 displayed on the device 101 is a virtual display screen, the external electronic device 102 may share the shared screen 1130 and the functions performed and displayed content with the electronic device 101, but The screen 1140 may be displayed in a different format (e.g., layout) depending on the type (e.g., tablet, PC, TV) or operating system of the external electronic device 102.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the electronic device may switch between the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area. For example, when a motion of touching the first area and swiping in the direction where the second area is located or touching the second area and swiping in the direction where the first area is located is received, the electronic device The positions of the screen displayed on the screen and the second area can be switched.

FIG. 12A is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a shared screen when an electronic device and an external electronic device are closed, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying a non-shared screen and a shared screen, respectively, when an electronic device and an external electronic device are open, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment, when the exposed area of the flexible display is expanded, the electronic device may display the first shared screen in the first area and the second shared screen in the second area.

Referring to FIG. 12A, in a state where both the electronic device 101 (e.g., a rollable mobile device) and the external electronic device 102 (e.g., a rollable TV) are implemented to be configured with two display areas, the electronic device 101 (e.g., a rollable mobile device) The screens of two display areas of the device 101 (eg, a rollable mobile device (Source)) may be shared simultaneously. According to one embodiment, when the flexible display of the electronic device 101 performs a slide-in operation, the external electronic device 102 (e.g., rollable TV) also performs a slide-in operation and the shared screen displayed in the first sharing area ( 1210, 1220) can be maintained. According to one embodiment, when a slide-in operation is performed on only the electronic device 101, the display area (e.g., logical display) of the external electronic device 102 is changed from 2 to 1 and the electronic device 102 is displayed on the entire screen. A sharing screen 1220 with a device may be displayed.

Referring to FIG. 12B, the external electronic device 102 (e.g., TV) receives information related to the second shared screen 1230 that is newly shared based on the slide-out operation from the electronic device 101, and displays the second shared screen 1230. A screen 1240 corresponding to the screen 1230 can be displayed. For example, if the second shared screen 1230 displayed on the electronic device 101 is a built-in display screen, the external electronic device 102 may display the same screen 1240 as the second shared screen 1230. Alternatively, if the second shared screen 1230 displayed on the electronic device 101 is a virtual display screen, the external electronic device 102 may share functions performed with the second shared screen 1230 and displayed content with the electronic device. Although shared, the screen 1240 may be displayed in a different format (e.g., layout) depending on the type of external electronic device (e.g., tablet, PC, TV) or operating system.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the electronic device may switch between the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area. For example, when a motion of touching the first area and swiping in the direction where the second area is located or touching the second area and swiping in the direction where the first area is located is received, the electronic device The positions of the screen displayed on the screen and the second area can be switched.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing, and an interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing. A rollable display inserted into or pulled out from the inside of the first housing, disposed inside the first housing or the second housing, and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction. A moving motor driving module, a communication module, a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor operatively connected to the first housing, the second housing, the rollable display, the motor driving module, the communication module, and the memory. may include.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may be set to display a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may be set to move the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may, based on a user input received through the first screen, display an external electronic device in a first area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. It can be set to display a shared screen shared with the device.

The at least one processor according to an embodiment may be configured to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display a non-shared screen on a second area of the extended exposure area excluding the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display a first shared screen in the first area and display a second shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas. there is.

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the at least one processor may switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area.

According to one embodiment, a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing, and a slide-in or slide-out of the second housing are inserted into the first housing ( inserted) or a control method of an electronic device including a rollable display pulled out from the inside of the first housing may include an operation of displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment may include moving the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

A control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment includes, based on a user input received through the first screen, an external electronic device in a first area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. It may include an action to display a shared screen shared with the device.

A method of controlling an electronic device according to an embodiment may include transmitting information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the displaying operation may display a non-shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the displaying operation may display a first shared screen in the first area and a second shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas. .

According to one embodiment, when a set input is received, the operation of switching the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area may be further included.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable with respect to the first housing, and an interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing. A rollable display inserted into or pulled out from the inside of the first housing, disposed inside the first housing or the second housing, and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction. a motor driving module for moving, a communication module, a memory storing instructions, and the first housing; at least one processor operatively connected to the second housing, the rollable display, the motor driving module, the communication module, and the memory; May contain memory.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to display a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to move the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor is configured to exclude a first area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas, based on a user input received through the first screen. The second area may be set to display a shared screen shared with an external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be configured to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to display a non-shared screen in the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may be set to switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when a set input is received.

According to one embodiment, a first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing, and a slide-in or slide-out of the second housing are inserted into the inside of the first housing ( inserted) or a control method of an electronic device including a rollable display pulled out from the inside of the first housing may include an operation of displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include moving the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device may include, based on a user input received through the first screen, excluding the first area corresponding to the exposure area before expansion of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. The display may include displaying a shared screen shared with an external electronic device in the second area.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include transmitting information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the displaying operation may display a non-shared screen in the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling an electronic device may further include switching the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when a set input is received.

According to one embodiment, in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs include: a first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing, and the first housing. 2 A rollable display inserted into the interior of the first housing or pulled out from the interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the housing, the interior of the first housing or the second housing disposed in the second housing, a motor driving module for moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction, a communication module, a memory for storing instructions, and the first housing, the second housing, and the rollable display. When executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including at least one processor operatively connected to a driving module, the communication module, and the memory, the electronic device displays a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display. It can be set to display.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be set to cause the electronic device to move the second housing in the second direction so that the exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to cause the electronic device to display a first screen corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas based on a user input received through the first screen. The area can be set to display a shared screen shared with an external electronic device.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to allow the electronic device to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may allow the electronic device to display a non-shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may cause the electronic device to display a first shared screen in the first area and display a second shared screen in a second area excluding the first area among the extended exposure areas. It can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when the electronic device receives a set input.

According to one embodiment, in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs include: a first housing, a second housing disposed to be movable relative to the first housing, and the first housing. 2 A rollable display inserted into the interior of the first housing or pulled out from the interior of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the housing, the interior of the first housing or the second housing is disposed in and includes a motor driving module, a communication module, a memory storing instructions for moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction, and the first housing, the second housing, the rollable display, the When executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including at least one processor operatively connected to a motor drive module, the communication module, and the memory, the electronic device displays a first screen on the exposed area of the rollable display. It can be set to display .

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to cause the at least one processor to move the second housing in the second direction so that an exposed area of the rollable display is expanded.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may include the at least one processor, based on a user input received through the first screen, corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas. It may be set to display a shared screen shared with an external electronic device in the second area excluding the first area.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may be configured to allow the electronic device to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module.

The one or more programs according to an embodiment may cause the electronic device to display a non-shared screen in the first area.

According to one embodiment, the information related to the shared screen may include size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen.

According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may switch the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area when the electronic device receives a set input.

An electronic device according to an embodiment 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, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

An embodiment of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to a specific embodiment, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutes for the embodiment. 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 one embodiment of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. can be used 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).

One embodiment of the present document is 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, a method according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may be provided and included 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 one embodiment, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately placed in other components. . According to one embodiment, one or more of the above-described corresponding components or operations 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 one embodiment, 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, omitted, or , or one or more other operations may be added.

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In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing;
a rollable display inserted into or pulled out from the inside of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing;
a motor driving module disposed inside the first housing or the second housing and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction;
communication module;
memory to store instructions; and
At least one processor operably connected to the first housing, the second housing, the rollable display, the motor driving module, the communication module, and the memory,
The at least one processor,
Displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display,
Moving the second housing in the second direction to expand the exposed area of the rollable display,
Based on the user input received through the first screen, displaying a shared screen shared with an external electronic device in a first area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display among the expanded exposure areas,
An electronic device configured to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module. According to paragraph 1,
The at least one processor,
An electronic device that displays a non-shared screen on a second area of the extended exposure area excluding the first area. According to paragraph 1,
Information related to the shared screen is:
An electronic device including size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen. According to paragraph 1,
The at least one processor,
Displaying a first sharing screen in the first area,
An electronic device that displays a second shared screen in a second area of the extended exposure area excluding the first area. According to paragraph 2 or 4,
The at least one processor,
An electronic device that switches between a screen displayed in the first area and a screen displayed in the second area when a set input is received. A first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing, and the first housing being inserted into the first housing based on slide-in or slide-out of the second housing or the first housing. In a method of controlling an electronic device including a rollable display pulled out from the inside of a housing,
Displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display;
moving the second housing in the second direction to expand the exposed area of the rollable display;
Based on a user input received through the first screen, displaying a shared screen shared with an external electronic device on a first area of the expanded exposure area corresponding to a pre-expansion exposure area of the rollable display; and
A method of controlling an electronic device comprising: transmitting information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device. According to clause 6,
The operation displayed above is,
A control method for an electronic device that displays a non-shared screen in a second area of the extended exposure area excluding the first area. According to clause 6,
Information related to the shared screen is:
A control method of an electronic device including size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen. According to clause 6,
The operation displayed above is,
Displaying a first sharing screen in the first area,
A control method for an electronic device that displays a second shared screen in a second area of the extended exposure area excluding the first area. According to paragraph 7 or 9,
When a set input is received, switching between the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area. In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing;
a rollable display inserted into or pulled out from the inside of the first housing based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing;
a motor driving module disposed inside the first housing or the second housing and moving the second housing in the first direction or the second direction;
communication module;
memory to store instructions; and
at least one processor operatively connected to the first housing, the second housing, the rollable display, the motor driving module, the communication module, and the memory; and
The at least one processor,
Displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display,
Moving the second housing in the second direction to expand the exposed area of the rollable display,
Based on the user input received through the first screen, a shared screen shared with an external electronic device is displayed in the second area of the expanded exposure area, excluding the first area corresponding to the exposed area before expansion of the rollable display. mark,
An electronic device configured to transmit information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device through the communication module. According to clause 11,
The at least one processor,
An electronic device that displays a non-shared screen in the first area. According to clause 11,
Information related to the shared screen is:
An electronic device including size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen. According to clause 11,
The at least one processor,
An electronic device that switches between a screen displayed in the first area and a screen displayed in the second area when a set input is received. A first housing, a second housing arranged to be movable relative to the first housing, and the first housing being inserted into the first housing based on slide-in or slide-out of the second housing or the first housing. In a method of controlling an electronic device including a rollable display pulled out from the inside of a housing,
Displaying a first screen on an exposed area of the rollable display;
moving the second housing in the second direction to expand the exposed area of the rollable display;
Based on the user input received through the first screen, a shared screen shared with an external electronic device is displayed in the second area of the expanded exposure area, excluding the first area corresponding to the exposed area before expansion of the rollable display. the action of displaying; and
A method of controlling an electronic device comprising: transmitting information related to the shared screen to the external electronic device. According to clause 15,
The operation displayed above is,
A control method of an electronic device displaying a non-shared screen in the first area. According to clause 15,
Information related to the shared screen is:
A control method of an electronic device including size information of the shared screen to allow the rollable display of the external electronic device to expand based on the size of the shared screen. According to clause 15,
When a set input is received, switching between the screen displayed in the first area and the screen displayed in the second area.

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