KR20230149187A - Method and apparatus for supporting photographing of various images in electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device for supporting and sharing various images simultaneously in an electronic device including a flexible display. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display, a camera module, and a processor. The processor may operate to determine the status of an application and display designated for multi-image capture based on detecting a trigger related to entering the camera mode. Based on determining that the state of the display is the first state, the processor includes information related to a plurality of applications designated and conditions for capturing images for each of the plurality of applications in a display area according to the first state. It may operate to provide a first user interface that: Based on determining that the state of the display is in the second state, the processor includes information related to a plurality of designated applications and conditions for capturing images for each of the plurality of applications in a display area according to the second state. It may operate to provide a second user interface. Various embodiments are possible.

Description

Method and device for supporting filming of various images in electronic devices {METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING PHOTOGRAPHING OF VARIOUS IMAGES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE}

Various embodiments of the present disclosure support shooting and sharing various images in an electronic device with a flexible display (e.g., a rollable device or a slideable device). Provides a method and device.

With the development of digital technology, mobile communication terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), electronic notebooks, smart phones, tablet personal computers (PCs), wearable devices and/or laptops. Various types of electronic devices such as PCs or Internet of Things (IoT) are widely used. In order to support and increase the functionality of electronic devices, the hardware and/or software portions of electronic devices are continuously being developed.

Electronic devices may have a limited size for portability, and as a result, the size of the display is also limited. Accordingly, in recent years, various types of electronic devices that provide expanded screens have been developed. For example, electronic devices are gradually increasing in screen size from displays of limited size, and are designed to provide users with various services (or functions) through large screens.

Recently, electronic devices may have new form factors such as rollable devices and/or slideable devices. For example, an electronic device includes a flexible display or a slideable display, and at least a portion of the display can be rolled up or unfolded. The electronic device may be implemented to expand the screen, for example, in a slide manner. For example, a portion of the flexible display may be slidably pulled out from the internal space of the electronic device or retracted into the internal space of the electronic device, which may cause the screen to expand or contract. As electronic devices take on new form factors, the need for development of a corresponding user interface (UI) and its operation is increasing.

Meanwhile, various applications can be installed on electronic devices, and users can share videos using various applications. At this time, the image resolution required by various applications may be different for each application. However, when shooting an image using a camera module, the electronic device provides shooting related to one image with a preset output resolution. Therefore, conventionally, a user selects shooting options according to the conditions (e.g., specified format such as resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity) available in a video sharing (e.g., upload) application in a video capture application (e.g., camera application). After setting each setting, you can shoot video. Afterwards, the user can share the video by running the video sharing application.

However, it may be difficult for users to remember all the conditions available for video sharing for various applications. Accordingly, the user can capture a video through the user interface given in the video sharing application and immediately obtain an image that meets the conditions available for video sharing in the video sharing application. However, when a user wants to share a video in various applications, there may be inconvenience in having to repeat the operations for capturing and sharing the video for each video sharing application. Therefore, conventional electronic devices may not support intuitive and user-friendly video capture and video sharing.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device that can support intuitive multiple image capture in an electronic device (e.g., a rollable device) including an expandable display (e.g., a flexible display).

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, when shooting an image in an electronic device including an expandable display, each image that can be used in various applications is acquired in one shot, and the captured image is intuitively and easily shared through the corresponding application. Provides methods and devices for doing so.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, when capturing an image (e.g., a still image (or photo), a video) in an electronic device including an expandable display, based on the closed or open state of the electronic device, at least one Provided is a method and device that intuitively provides information (e.g., image preview) related to at least one image (or image acquisition) corresponding to each application, and effectively provides the acquired image to the corresponding application.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, when capturing an image in an electronic device including an expandable display, different user interfaces corresponding to the state (e.g., open state or closed state) of the electronic device are switched (or changed). Provides methods and devices that can provide.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, image previews related to various images corresponding to various applications are provided through a corresponding user interface in an electronic device including an expandable display, thereby enabling intuitive and user-friendly image shooting and image sharing. Provides methods and devices that can support.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and device that can support adaptive image capture in an electronic device including an expandable display to changes in the state of the electronic device (e.g., expansion or contraction of the display).

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a display, a camera module, and a processor, wherein the processor detects a trigger related to entering a camera mode and, based on detecting the trigger, specifies multiple image capture. Based on identifying an application, determining the state of the display, and determining that the state of the display is a first state, a plurality of specified applications are captured for each of the plurality of applications in a display area according to the first state. providing a first user interface including information related to image capturing conditions, and based on determining that the state of the display is a second state, a plurality of applications designated in a display area according to the second state and Operates to provide a second user interface including information related to image capturing conditions for each of the plurality of applications, wherein the first user interface and the second user interface include at least one image preview and the at least one image preview. It may contain a guide object based on .

A method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes detecting a trigger related to entering a camera mode, identifying an application designated for multiple image capture based on detecting the trigger, and determining the state of the display. operation, based on determining that the state of the display is a first state, including information related to a plurality of applications designated and conditions for capturing images for each of the plurality of applications in a display area according to the first state. An operation of providing a first user interface, and based on determining that the state of the display is a second state, capturing a plurality of applications designated and images captured for each of the plurality of applications in a display area according to the second state. Providing a second user interface including information related to a condition, wherein the first user interface and the second user interface may include at least one image preview and a guide object based on the at least one image preview. You can.

In order to solve the above problems, various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for executing the method on a processor is recorded.

Additional scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, the detailed description and specific embodiments, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, should be understood as being given by way of example only.

According to an electronic device and a method of operating the same according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., a rollable device) including an expandable display (e.g., a flexible display) can support intuitive multiple image shooting. . According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an expandable display acquires each image that can be used in various applications in one shot when shooting an image, and shares the captured image intuitively and easily through the corresponding application. Support is available.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an expandable display, when capturing an image (e.g., a still image (or photo), a video), based on the closed or open state of the electronic device, at least It is possible to intuitively provide information (e.g., image preview) related to at least one image (or image acquisition) corresponding to one application, and to effectively provide the acquired image to the corresponding application.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an expandable display switches (or changes) different user interfaces corresponding to the state (e.g., open state or closed state) of the electronic device when capturing an image. It can be provided. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an expandable display can provide a user with how the image to be captured (or being captured) will appear visually in various designated applications while supporting image capture. You can.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device including an expandable display provides image previews related to various images corresponding to various applications through a corresponding user interface, thereby enabling intuitive and user-friendly image capture and video. Sharing can be supported. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a user can obtain a plurality of images corresponding to various applications by shooting a single image, and intuitively and easily share the captured images through the corresponding application.

In addition, various effects that can be directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.

In relation to the drawing description, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.
1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in a closed state.
FIGS. 2C and 2D are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in an open state.
FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in a closed state.
FIGS. 3C and 3D are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in an open state.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device having a form factor according to one embodiment.
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G are diagrams showing various examples of the structure of an expandable display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing image capture in a closed state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing image capture in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing image capture according to the posture of the electronic device in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capture mode in a closed state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capture mode in a closed state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capture mode in a closed state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capturing mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capture mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capture mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capturing mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting an application for a multi-capturing mode in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing an image and an application in association with an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing an image and an application in association with an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of deleting an image in an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 23, 24, 25, and 26 are diagrams illustrating examples of providing a multi-capturing mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

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

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

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores instructions 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 is a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) that can be operated independently or together. 123) (e.g., graphic processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor hub processor, or communication processor (CP, communication processor)) may be included. 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, replace the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or when the main processor 121 While in an active (e.g., application execution) state, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or At least some of the functions or states related to the communication module 190 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 device) 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 (OS) 142, middleware 144, or applications 146. there is.

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, a secure digital (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 may be 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 cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a telecommunication network such as a LAN or wide area network (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 to communicate 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 technologies include 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). 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 the communication method used in the communication network, such as the first network 198 or the second network 199, is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and signal ( (e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service. One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used. The electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

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

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one element from another, and may be used to distinguish such elements in other respects, such as 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". Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

The term “module” used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be 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 via an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

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

FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in a closed state. FIGS. 2C and 2D are diagrams illustrating the front and back sides of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in an open state.

The electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 2D is at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, includes the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, or is another embodiment of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1. Additional examples may be included.

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2D, the electronic device 200 includes a first housing 210 (e.g., a first housing structure or a base housing) and a first direction (① direction) specified from the first housing 210 (e.g., : x-axis direction) and a second housing 220 (e.g., a second housing structure or a slide housing) coupled to enable movement (e.g., sliding) and a specified reciprocating distance, and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 ) may include a flexible display 230 (eg, expandable display) disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the display.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200, in an open state (or slide-out state), at least partially forms the same plane as at least a portion of the first housing 210, and in a closed state ( Or a bendable member or bendable support member (e.g., a jointed hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) that is at least partially received in the interior space of the second housing 220 in the slide-in state. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be accommodated in the inner space of the second housing 220 while being supported by a bendable member in a closed state, thereby being disposed to be invisible from the outside. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be disposed to be visible from the outside while being supported by a bendable member that forms at least partially the same plane as the first housing 210 in the open state. You can.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a front side 200a (e.g., a first side), a rear side 200b (e.g., a second side) facing in the opposite direction from the front side 200a, and a front side 200a. It may include a side (not shown) surrounding the space between and the rear side (200b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 including a first side member 211 and a second housing 220 including a second side member 221. .

According to one embodiment, the first side member 211 has a first side 2111 having a first length along a first direction (direction ①), and a first side 2111 along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 2111. a second side 2112 extending to have a second length longer than 1 length, and a third side 2113 extending substantially parallel to the first side 2111 from the second side 2112 and having a first length. It can be included. According to one embodiment, the first side member 211 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first side member 211 may include a first support member 212 extending to at least a portion of the internal space of the first housing 210.

According to various embodiments, the second side member 221 has a fourth side 2211 that at least partially corresponds to the first side 2111 and has a third length, the second side 2211 extending from the fourth side 2211. A fifth side 2212 extending in a direction substantially parallel to 2112 and having a fourth length longer than the third length and extending from the fifth side 2212 to correspond to the third side 2113, It may include a sixth side 2213 having a length of 3. According to one embodiment, the second side member 221 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member 221 may include a second support member 222 extending to at least a portion of the internal space of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the first side 2111 and the fourth side 2211 and the third side 2113 and the sixth side 2213 may be slidably coupled to each other.

According to one embodiment, in the closed state, the first side 2111 overlaps at least a portion of the fourth side 2211, so that it can be arranged to be invisible from the outside. According to one embodiment, in a closed state, the third side 2113 overlaps at least a portion of the sixth side 2213 and may be disposed to be visible from the outside. According to one embodiment, in the closed state, at least a portion of the first support member 212 may overlap the second support member 222, and the remaining portion of the first support member 212 may be visible from the outside. can be placed. Accordingly, in the closed state, the first support member 212 includes a non-overlapping portion 212a that does not overlap the second support member 222 and an overlapping portion 212b that overlaps the second support member 222. can do. In some embodiments, the non-overlapping portion 212a and the overlapping portion 212b may be formed integrally. In some embodiments, the non-overlapping portion 212a and the overlapping portion 212b may be provided separately and structurally combined.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 has a first sub-space (A) corresponding to the non-overlapping portion 212a and a second sub-space (B) corresponding to the overlapping portion 212b in the first space. ) may include. According to one embodiment, the first sub-space (A) and the second sub-space (B) may be arranged in such a way that they are at least partially connected to each other or separated from each other. According to one embodiment, the first sub-space (A) may be formed to have a larger spatial volume than the second sub-space (B). This may be due to an overlapping structure in which the second support member 222 and the first support member 212 overlap in the area corresponding to the second subspace B.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a plurality of electronic components (e.g., a camera module 216, a sensor module 217, a flash 218, a main unit) disposed in the first space of the first housing 210. It may include a board (or PCB) or a battery.According to one embodiment, the first sub-space A requires, for example, a relatively large mounting space (a relatively large mounting thickness), or It can be used as an area where electronic components that must be operated by avoiding overlapping structures (e.g., camera module 216, sensor module 217, or flash 218) are placed. According to one embodiment, the second sub Space (B) is, for example, electronic components that require a relatively small mounting space (relatively small mounting thickness) or that can be operated regardless of the overlapping structure (e.g., main board (or PCB)). Alternatively, it can be used as an area where batteries are placed.

According to various embodiments, the front (200a) and rear (200b) areas of the electronic device 200 may vary depending on the closed state and the open state. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 213 disposed on at least a portion of the first housing 210 and a first rear cover 213 disposed on at least a portion of the second housing 220 on the rear surface 200b. 2 It may also include a rear cover (223). According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 213 and/or the second rear cover 223 may be arranged in such a way that they are coupled with at least a portion of the first support member 212 and the second support member 213. there is. In some embodiments, the first rear cover 213 and/or the second rear cover 223 may be formed integrally with each of the side members 211 and 221. According to one embodiment, the first back cover 213 and/or the second back cover 223 are made of polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum (Al), stainless steel (STS, It may be formed of stainless steel), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. In some embodiments, the first rear cover 213 and/or the second rear cover 223 may extend to at least a portion of each of the side members 211 and 221. In some embodiments, at least extended portions of each of the side members 211 and 221 of the first rear cover 213 and the second rear cover 223 may be formed as a curved surface. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first support member 212 may be replaced with the first back cover 213 and at least a portion of the second support member 222 may be replaced with the second back cover 223. .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230 disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 includes a first part 230a (e.g., a flat part) that is always visible from the outside, and a second housing that extends from the first part 230a and is not visible from the outside in a closed state. It may include a second portion 230b (eg, a bendable portion) that is at least partially introduced into the internal space of 220 . According to one embodiment, the first part 230a may be arranged to be supported by the first housing 210, and the second part 230b may be arranged to be at least partially supported by the bendable member. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 extends from the first portion 230a while being supported by a bendable member in a state in which the first housing 210 is pulled out along a designated first direction (direction ①). It can be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part 230a and be visible from the outside. According to one embodiment, the second part 230b of the flexible display 230 is inside the second housing 220 in a state in which the first housing 210 is inserted along the designated second direction (② direction). It can be introduced into space and placed so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of the flexible display 230 may change as the electronic device 200 moves the first housing 210 in a sliding manner from the second housing 220 in a designated direction.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be operated in a sliding manner so that the overall width is variable relative to each other. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be configured to have a first width W1 from the second side 2112 to the fourth side 2212 in a closed state. According to one embodiment, in an open state, the electronic device 200 moves a portion of the bendable member inserted into the inner space of the second housing 210 to have an additional second width W2, thereby forming a first width W2. It may be configured to have a third width W3 that is larger than the width W1. For example, in a closed state, the flexible display 230 may have a display area substantially corresponding to the first width W1, and in an open state, the flexible display 230 may have an expanded display area substantially corresponding to the third width W3. It can have a display area.

According to various embodiments, a withdrawal operation of the electronic device 200 may be performed through a user's manipulation. For example, the electronic device 200 may be switched from a closed state to an open state through the operation of the flexible display 230 being pushed in the first direction (direction ①) designated through the user's manipulation. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be switched from an open state to a closed state through the operation of the flexible display 230 being pushed in the second direction (direction ②) designated through the user's manipulation.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is configured so that the first housing 210 is connected to the second housing (210) through a slide hinge module (not shown) disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. 220), it can be maintained in an open and/or closed state by being pressed in a direction to be drawn in or a direction to be withdrawn based on a designated inflection point. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 moves the first housing 210 in a designated first direction (e.g., direction ①) through manipulation of a locker exposed through the rear surface 200b of the electronic device 200. ) may be configured to be withdrawn. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a drive mechanism (e.g., a drive motor, reduction module, and/or gear assembly) disposed in the interior space of the first housing 210 and/or the interior space of the second housing 220. ) can also be operated automatically. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 detects an event for switching the closed/open state of the electronic device 200 through a processor (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1), the electronic device 200 detects an event for switching the closed/open state of the electronic device 200 through a driving mechanism. It may also be set to control the operation of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) may operate according to a closed state, an open state, or an intermediate state (e.g., including a free stop state). , the flexible display 230 may be controlled to display visual information (eg, objects and/or application execution screens) in various ways in response to the changed display area of the flexible display 230.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes an input module 203 (e.g., the input module 150 of FIG. 1), an audio output module 206, 207 (e.g., an audio output module of FIG. 1) 155)), a sensor module 204, 217, a camera module 205, 216, a connector port 208, a key input device 219, or an indicator (not shown). In another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be configured so that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included.

According to various embodiments, the input module 203 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input module 203 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The sound output modules 206 and 207 may include speakers. The sound output modules 206 and 207 may include a call receiver 206 and an external speaker 207. According to one embodiment, the external speaker 207 may be disposed in the second housing 220 and configured to transmit sound to the outside through the first speaker hole 207a. According to one embodiment, the external speaker 207 is disposed in the inner space of the second housing 220, so that excellent quality sound can be provided to the user regardless of the sliding motion of the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the connector port 208 may be disposed in the inner space of the second housing 220 together with the external speaker 207. In some embodiments, the connector port 208 is disposed in the inner space of the first housing 210 and, in a closed state, faces the outside through a connector port hole (not shown) formed in the second housing 220. It may be possible. In this case, the connector port 208 may be configured to be hidden from view from the outside through the second housing 220 in a closed state. According to one embodiment, the receiver 206 may be configured to correspond to the external environment in the internal space of the first housing 210. In some embodiments, the sound output modules 206 and 207 may include speakers (eg, piezo speakers) that operate without separate speaker holes.

According to various embodiments, the sensor modules 204 and 217 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or the external environmental state. Sensor modules 204 and 217 are, for example, a first sensor module 204 (e.g., proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front 200a of the electronic device 200 and/or on the rear 200b. It may include a second sensor module 217 disposed. According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 may be disposed on the front 200a of the electronic device 200, below the flexible display 230. According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 204 and/or the second sensor module 217 include a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, and a gyro sensor. , it may include at least one of an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, and/or a humidity sensor.

According to various embodiments, the camera modules 205 and 216 include a first camera module 205 disposed on the front 200a of the electronic device 200 and a second camera module 216 disposed on the rear 200b. ) may include. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 located near the second camera module 216. According to one embodiment, the camera modules 205 and 216 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 205 is disposed below the flexible display 230 and may be configured to photograph a subject through a portion of the active area of the flexible display 230. According to one embodiment, the flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp.

According to various embodiments, the first camera module 205 among the camera modules 205 and 216 and/or some sensor modules 204 among the sensor modules 204 and 217 are installed in the internal space of the electronic device 200. In the flexible display 230, it may be arranged to come into contact with the external environment through an opening or transparent area perforated in the flexible display 230. According to one embodiment, the area facing the first camera module 205 of the flexible display 230 may be formed as a transparent area with a designated transmittance as part of the area displaying content.

According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance ranging from about 5% to about 20%. This transmission area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (eg, field of view area) of the first camera module 205 through which light for forming an image by imaging the image sensor passes. For example, the transmission area of the flexible display 230 may include an area with a lower pixel density and/or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, a transparent area can replace the opening described above. For example, some camera modules 205 may include an under display camera (UDC).

In some embodiments, some sensor modules 204 may be arranged to perform their functions in the internal space of the electronic device 200 without being visually exposed through the flexible display 230. According to one embodiment, the second camera module 216 among the camera modules 205 and 216 and/or some sensor modules 217 among the sensor modules 204 and 217 are installed in the internal space of the electronic device 200. , It may be arranged to correspond to the external environment through at least a part of the first housing 210 (eg, the first rear cover 213). In this case, the second camera module 216 and/or some sensor modules 217 may be placed in a designated position of the first housing 210 that is always visible from the outside regardless of the closed and/or open state. .

According to various embodiments, the electronic devices 101 and 200 may include displays having the structures of FIGS. 2A to 2D. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include various expandable form factors of various types of displays, in addition to the form factors described in the description with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. For example, the electronic device 101 may be implemented in various form factors based on a sliding (or rolling) method according to the form factor structure of the electronic devices 101 and 200 of FIGS. 2A to 2D. Examples of this are shown in the drawings described below (eg, FIGS. 5A to 5G).

FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in a closed state. FIGS. 3C and 3D are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device having a form factor according to an embodiment in an open state.

The electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A to 3D is at least partially similar to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, includes the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, or is another embodiment of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1. Additional examples may be included.

Referring to FIGS. 3A to 3D, the electronic device 300 includes a first housing 310 (e.g., a first housing structure, a moving part, or a slide housing), the first housing 310, and a specified direction (e.g., direction ①). Or a second housing 320 (e.g., a second housing structure, a fixing part, or a base housing) and a first housing 310 coupled to be capable of moving (e.g., sliding) in the ② direction (e.g., y-axis direction). It may include a flexible display 330 (eg, expandable display or stretchable display) disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing 320.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 slides out the first housing 310 in a first direction (direction ①) based on the second housing 320 held by the user. It may be arranged to slide in in a second direction (② direction), which is opposite to the first direction (① direction). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing 310 including the first space 3101 is accommodated in the second space 3201 of the second housing 320 and is in a closed state (or retracted state). can be changed. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300, in the open state (or drawn-out state), at least partially forms the same plane as at least a portion of the first housing 310, and in the closed state, at least partially forms the same plane as the second housing 310. A bendable member or bendable support member (e.g., the bendable member 340 of FIG. 4) (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module or a multi-bar assembly) accommodated in the second space 3201 of 320. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 330, in a closed state, is supported by a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member 340 of FIG. 4) while being supported by an internal space of the second housing 320 ( 3201), it can be placed invisible from the outside. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 330 includes a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member 340 of FIG. 4 ) that forms at least partially the same plane as the first housing 310 in the open state. ), it can be placed so that it is visible from the outside.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a first housing 310 including a first side member 311 and a second housing 320 including a second side member 321. there is. According to one embodiment, the first side member 311 has a first side 3111 having a first length along a first direction (e.g., y-axis direction), and a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 3111. a second side 3112 extending to have a second length shorter than the first length along (e.g., the x-axis direction) and extending substantially parallel to the first side 3111 from the second side 3112 and It may include a third side 3113 having a length.

According to one embodiment, the first side member 311 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). In some embodiments, the first side member 311 may be formed by combining a conductive material and a non-conductive material (eg, polymer). According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 may include a first support member 312 extending from at least a portion of the first side member 311 to at least a portion of the first space 3101. According to one embodiment, the first support member 312 may be formed integrally with the first side member 311. In some embodiments, the first support member 312 may be configured separately from the first side member 311 and may be structurally coupled to the first side member 311 .

According to various embodiments, the second side member 321 has a fourth side 3211 that at least partially corresponds to the first side 3111 and has a third length, and a second side from the fourth side 3211. A fifth side 3212 extending in a direction substantially parallel to 3112 and having a fourth length shorter than the third length and extending from the fifth side 3212 to correspond to the third side 3113, It may include a sixth side 3213 having a length of 3. According to one embodiment, the second side member 321 may be at least partially formed of a conductive material (eg, metal). In some embodiments, the second side member 321 may be formed by combining a conductive material and a non-conductive material (eg, polymer). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member 321 may include a second support member 322 extending to at least a portion of the second space 3201 of the second housing 320. According to one embodiment, the second support member 322 may be formed integrally with the second side member 321. In some embodiments, the second support member 322 may be configured separately from the second side member 321 and may be structurally coupled to the second side member 321.

According to various embodiments, the first side 3111 and the fourth side 3211 may be slidably coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, the third side 3113 and the sixth side 3213 may be slidably coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, in the closed state, the first side 3111 overlaps the fourth side 3211 and thus can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside. According to one embodiment, in the closed state, the third side 3113 overlaps the sixth side 3213, so that it can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first side 3111 and the third side 3113 may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in a closed state. According to one embodiment, in the closed state, the first support member 312 overlaps the second support member 322, so that it can be arranged to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, a portion of the first support member 312, in the closed state, overlaps the second support member 322 and is thus disposed not to be visible from the outside, and a remaining portion of the first support member 312 is disposed externally. It may be placed so that it is visible from.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a first rear cover 313 coupled to the first housing 310 at the rear. According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 313 may be disposed through at least a portion of the first support member 312. In some embodiments, the first rear cover 313 may be formed integrally with the first side member 311. According to one embodiment, the first back cover 313 is made of polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. It can be formed by In some embodiments, the first rear cover 313 may extend to at least a portion of the first side member 311. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first support member 312 may be replaced with the first back cover 313.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a second rear cover 323 coupled to the second housing 320 at the rear. According to one embodiment, the second rear cover 323 may be disposed through at least a portion of the second support member 322. In some embodiments, the second rear cover 323 may be formed integrally with the second side member 321. According to one embodiment, the second back cover 323 is made of polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. It can be formed by In some embodiments, the second rear cover 323 may extend to at least a portion of the second side member 321. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second support member 322 may be replaced with a second rear cover 323.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a flexible display 330 disposed to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 330 extends from the first part 330a and a first part 330a (e.g., a flat part) that is always visible from the outside, and has at least a portion of the flexible display 330 not visible from the outside in a closed state. It may include a second part 330b (eg, a bendable part) that is at least partially accommodated in the second space 3201 of the second housing 320. According to one embodiment, the first portion 330a is disposed to be supported by the first housing 310, and the second portion 330b is at least partially formed by a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member 340 of FIG. 4 ). )) can be placed to receive support. According to one embodiment, the second part 330b of the flexible display 330 has a bendable member (e.g., in FIG. 4) in a state in which the first housing 310 is pulled out along the first direction (① direction). It extends from the first part 330a while being supported by the bendable member 340, forms substantially the same plane as the first part 330a, and may be arranged to be visible from the outside. According to one embodiment, the second portion 330b of the flexible display 330 is formed by the second portion of the second housing 320 in a state in which the second housing 320 is retracted along the second direction (② direction). It can be accommodated in the space 3201 and placed so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the electronic device 300 allows the display area of the flexible display 330 to vary as the first housing 310 is moved in a sliding manner along a designated direction (e.g., y-axis direction) from the second housing 320. It can be induced.

According to various embodiments, the length of the flexible display 330 in the first direction (direction ①) may be varied according to the sliding movement of the first housing 310 moving relative to the second housing 320. there is. For example, in a closed state, the flexible display 330 may have a first display area (eg, an area corresponding to the first portion 330a) corresponding to the first length L1. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 330, in an open state, moves the first housing 310 by an additional second length L2 relative to the second housing 320, causing the first To have a third display area (e.g., an area including the first portion 330a and the second portion 330b) corresponding to the third length L3 that is longer than the length L1 and larger than the first display area. It can be expanded.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 includes an input device (e.g., microphone 303-1) and a sound output device (e.g., a call) disposed in the first space 3101 of the first housing 310. receiver 306 or speaker 307), sensor modules 304, 317, camera module (e.g., first camera module 305 or second camera module 316), connector port 308, key input It may include at least one of a device 319 or an indicator (not shown). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include another input device (eg, microphone 303) disposed in the second housing 320. In another embodiment, the electronic device 300 may be configured so that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included. In another embodiment, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in the second space 3201 of the second housing 320.

According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone 303-1. In some embodiments, the input device (eg, microphone 303-1) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The sound output device may include, for example, a receiver 306 and a speaker 307 for a call. According to one embodiment, the speaker 307 is always installed in the first housing 310 at a position exposed to the outside (e.g., the second side 3112), regardless of the closed/open (or retracted/extracted) state. It can correspond to the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in. According to one embodiment, in an open state, the connector port 308 may correspond to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the first housing 310. In some embodiments, the connector port 308 may be formed in the second housing 320 in a closed state and may correspond to the outside through an opening formed to correspond to the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver 306 may include a speaker (eg, piezo speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole.

According to various embodiments, the sensor modules 304 and 317 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 300 or the external environmental state. The sensor modules 304 and 317 are, for example, a first sensor module 304 (e.g., a proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device 300 and/or on the rear of the electronic device 300. It may include a second sensor module 317 (eg, heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed. According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 304 may be disposed on the front of the electronic device 300, below the flexible display 330. According to one embodiment, the first sensor module 304 and/or the second sensor module 317 include a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, and a gyro sensor. , it may include at least one of an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module 305 disposed on the front of the electronic device 300 and a second camera module 316 disposed on the rear of the electronic device 300. there is. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a flash (not shown) located near the second camera module 316. According to one embodiment, the camera modules 305 and 316 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, the first camera module 305 is disposed below the flexible display 330 and may be configured to photograph a subject through a portion of the active area (e.g., display area) of the flexible display 330. .

According to various embodiments, the first camera module 305 among the camera modules and some sensor modules 304 among the sensor modules 304 and 317 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display 330. there is. For example, the first camera module 305 or some sensor modules 304 communicate with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display 330 in the first space 3201 of the first housing 310. It can be placed so that it is accessible. According to one embodiment, the area facing the first camera module 305 of the flexible display 330 is part of the display area that displays content, and may be formed as a transparent area with a specified transmittance. According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance ranging from about 5% to about 20%. This transmission area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (eg, field of view area) of the first camera module 305 through which light for generating an image is formed by the image sensor. For example, the transparent area of the flexible display 330 may include an area where the pixel arrangement density and/or wiring density is lower than the surrounding area. For example, a transparent area can replace the opening described above. For example, some camera modules 305 may include an under display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules 304 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display 330 in the internal space of the electronic device 300.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 includes at least one antenna (e.g., FIG. It may include 1 antenna module 197). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a bezel antenna A disposed through the second conductive side member 321 of the second housing 310. For example, the bezel antenna A is disposed on at least a portion of the fifth side 3212 and the sixth side 3213 of the second side member 321 and includes at least one segment formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., polymer). It may include a conductive portion 327 that is electrically divided through the portions 3271 and 3272.

According to one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1) has at least one frequency band (e.g., about 800 MHz to 6000 MHz) (e.g., legacy band) designated through the conductive portion 327. It can be set to transmit or receive a wireless signal. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a side cover 3212a disposed on the fifth side 3212 to cover at least a portion of the at least one segment 3271. In some embodiments, the bezel antenna A may be disposed on at least one of the second side 3112, the fourth side 3211, the fifth side 3212, and the sixth side 3213. In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 is disposed in an internal space (e.g., the first space 3101 or the second space 3201) and is connected to another wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module 192 of FIG. 1 ). )), it may further include at least one antenna module (e.g., 5G antenna module or antenna structure) arranged to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 100 GHz.

According to various embodiments, the insertion/extraction operation of the electronic device 300 may be performed automatically. For example, the in/out operation of the electronic device 300 may be performed using a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor 360 in FIG. 4) including the pinion gear 361 disposed in the first space 3101 of the first housing 310. )) and a gearing operation of a rack gear (e.g., rack gear 3251 in FIG. 4) disposed in the second space 3201 of the second housing 320 and meshed with the pinion gear 361. You can. For example, when the processor of the electronic device 300 (e.g., the processor 120 in FIG. 1) detects a triggering operation to change from a closed state to an open state or to change from an open state to a closed state, the electronic device ( A drive motor (eg, drive motor 360 of FIG. 4) disposed inside the 300) may be operated. According to one embodiment, the triggering operation may include selecting (e.g., touching) an object displayed on the flexible display 330 or manipulating a physical button (e.g., key button) included in the electronic device 300. You can.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device having a form factor according to one embodiment.

In describing the electronic device 300 of FIG. 4, components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device 300 of FIGS. 3A to 3D are assigned the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 300 includes a first housing 310 including a first space 3101, movably (e.g. sliding) coupled to the first housing 310, and a second space (e.g. : The second housing 320 including the second space 3201 in FIG. 3C, the bendable member 340 rotatably disposed at least partially in the second space 3201, and the bendable member 340 The flexible display 330 and the first housing 310, which are arranged to be supported at least in part by the first housing 310, are introduced and/or withdrawn from the second housing 320 in a direction (e.g., -y axis direction). It may include a driving module that drives the device in the desired direction (e.g., y-axis direction).

According to one embodiment, the drive module is disposed in the first space 3101, and the drive motor 360 including the pinion gear 361 is disposed to mesh with the pinion gear 361 in the second space 3201. It may include a rack gear 3251. According to one embodiment, the driving module may further include a deceleration module arranged to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force by being combined with the driving motor 360. According to one embodiment, the drive motor 360 may be arranged to be supported through at least a portion of the first support member 312 in the first space 3101 of the first housing 310. According to one embodiment, the drive motor 360 is fixed to an end (e.g., edge) of the first support member 312 in the first space 3101, in the lead-in direction (e.g., -y axis direction). You can.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include a plurality of electronic components arranged in the first space 3101. According to one embodiment, a plurality of electronic components include a first board 351 (e.g., main board), a camera module 316 disposed around the first board 351, and a socket module 318 (e.g., SIM tray), speaker 307, connector port 308, and battery (B). According to one embodiment, a plurality of electronic components are disposed around the first substrate 351 in the first space 3101 of the first housing 310 together with the drive motor 360, so that efficient electrical connection may be possible. there is.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 is disposed between the first support member 312 and the first rear cover 313 of the first housing 310 to cover at least some of the plurality of electronic components. It may include a rear bracket 314. According to one embodiment, the rear bracket 314 may be structurally coupled to at least a portion of the first support member 312. In some embodiments, rear bracket 314 may be omitted. According to one embodiment, the rear bracket 314 may be arranged to cover a plurality of electronic components and support the first rear cover 313.

According to one embodiment, the rear bracket 314 has a notch area 314a or an opening 314a formed in an area corresponding to the camera module 316 and/or the sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 317 in Figure 3D). (e.g. through hole) may be included. According to one embodiment, the camera module 316 and/or the sensor module 317 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the notch area 314a or the opening 314a. According to one embodiment, at least an area of the first rear cover 313 corresponding to the camera module 316 and/or the sensor module 317 may be processed to be transparent. In some embodiments, the camera module 316 and/or sensor module 317 may be configured to operate only when the electronic device 300 is in an open state.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 is disposed in the second space 3201 of the second housing 320 and has a plate-type support slidably coupled to at least a portion of the first support member 312. It may include a bracket 325 (e.g. DSB, display support bar). According to one embodiment, the support bracket 325 may include an opening 325a of a specified size. According to one embodiment, the support bracket 325 may include a support portion 3252 disposed at one end and having a curved outer surface to support the rear surface of the bendable member 340 that is bent during the sliding operation. According to one embodiment, the support bracket 325 extends from at least a portion of the support portion 3252 to at least a portion of the opening 325a, such that in the open state, the support plate formed to support the rear surface of the bendable member 340 ( 3253).

According to one embodiment, the support bracket 325 may include a rack gear 3251 fixed to cross the opening 325a and have a length along a direction parallel to the sliding direction. In some embodiments, rack gear 3251 may be formed integrally with support bracket 325. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 is disposed on both sides of the support bracket 325 and may include a pair of guide rails 326 for guiding both ends of the bendable member 340 in the sliding direction. there is.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 320 is in the second support member 322, and when the electronic device 300 is closed, the camera module 316 disposed in the first housing 310 and/ Alternatively, it may include an opening 322a (eg, a through hole) disposed in an area corresponding to the sensor module 317. According to one embodiment, the camera module 316 and/or the sensor module 317 detects the external environment through the opening 322a formed in the second housing 320 when the electronic device 300 is closed. can do. In this case, at least an area of the second rear cover 323 corresponding to the camera module 316 and/or the sensor module 317 may be processed to be transparent.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 includes a second substrate 352 and an antenna member disposed in the space between the second support member 322 and the second rear cover 323 of the second housing 320. It may include (353). According to one embodiment, the second substrate 352 and the antenna member 353 are connected to the first substrate 351 through at least one electrical connection member (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board, or FRC, flexible RF cable). Can be electrically connected. In some embodiments, the antenna member 353 may be electrically connected to the second substrate 352 and thus may be electrically connected to the first substrate 351 through the second substrate 352.

According to various embodiments, the electronic devices 101 and 300 may include displays having the structures of FIGS. 3A to 3D. According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include various expandable form factors of various types of displays, in addition to the form factors described in the description with reference to FIGS. 3A to 3D. For example, the electronic device 101 may be implemented in various form factors based on a sliding (or rolling) method according to the form factor structure of the electronic devices 101 and 300 of FIGS. 3A to 3D. Examples of this are shown in the drawings described below (eg, FIGS. 5A to 5G).

FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G are diagrams showing various examples of the structure of an expandable display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIGS. 5A to 5G , an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments may include a housing structure in which a display can be expanded in at least one direction among up, down, left, and right. . For example, FIGS. 5A to 5G may show examples of various form factors of an electronic device including a display with a variable display area according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the electronic device may be implemented to enable sliding movement in one direction. For example, the electronic device may include a display 510 that can be expanded in a first direction (eg, rightward). For example, the display 510 displays a screen through the first display area 511 in an unextended first state (e.g., closed state), and the second display area 512 is accommodated in the housing and is in an inactive state. It can be.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be switched from the first state to the second state by a user's manipulation or a preset input.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device switches from the first state to the second state, the second display area 512 may be pulled out in the first direction and exposed to the outside. When the display 510 is in an expanded second state (e.g., open state), the electronic device switches the second display area 512 to the activated state and displays the first display area 511 and the second display area 512. The screen can be displayed through. According to another embodiment, when the electronic device switches from the first state to the second state, when the second housing slides in one direction (e.g., the first direction) with respect to the first housing, the display 510 accommodated in the first housing is displayed. At least a portion (e.g., corresponding to a partial area on the left side of the first display area 511 in the drawing) may be drawn out, thereby expanding the display area of the display 510. When the electronic device switches from the second state to the first state, when the second housing is slid in the second direction with respect to the first housing, a portion of the display 510 (e.g., the first display area in the drawing) is moved to the first housing. (corresponding to a partial area on the left side of 511) is inserted, so that the display area of the display 510 may be reduced. According to one embodiment, in the case of an electronic device, the display area (e.g., first display area 511) of the display 510 in the first state (e.g., closed state) has, for example, a 4:3 ratio. It may have a display area (e.g., first display area 511 and second display area 512) of the display 510 in the second state (e.g., open state), for example, in a 21:9 ratio. can be expanded to

According to another embodiment, the electronic device has a first display area 516 that displays the screen in a first state in which the display 515 is not expanded (e.g., closed state) and is expanded in a second direction (e.g., left direction). This is possible, and the display 515 may include a second display area 517 that displays the screen in an expanded second state (eg, an open state).

As shown in FIG. 5B, the electronic device may include a display expandable in a third direction (eg, upward direction) or a fifth direction (eg, downward direction).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device has a first display area 521 that displays a screen in an unexpanded first state and is expandable in a third direction, and displays a screen in a second expanded state. It may include a second display area 522. According to another embodiment, the electronic device has a first display area 526 that displays a screen in a first state in which the display 525 is not expanded, and a display area 526 that is expandable in a fourth direction and displays a screen in an expanded second state. It may include a second display area 527.

As shown in FIG. 5C, the electronic device may include a display that can be expanded in both left and right directions or both up and down directions.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first display area 531 in which the display 530 displays a screen in an unexpanded first state, is expandable in a first direction, and displays a screen in a second expanded state. It may include a second display area 532 and a third display area 533 that can be expanded in a second direction and displays the screen in the second expanded state. In this case, at least one of the second display area 532 and the third display area 533 may be expanded according to the user's manipulation, a preset input, or the type of content being output.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device having the housing structure shown in FIG. 5C may be implemented to enable sliding movement in both directions. For example, in the electronic device, in a first state (e.g., closed state), the display area (e.g., first display area 531) of the display 530 has, for example, a 21:9 ratio, and the second In a state (e.g., open state), the display area (e.g., first display area 531, second display area 532, and third display area 533) of display 530 is, for example, 4: It can be expanded by a factor of 3. When switching from the first state to the second state, the second housing and the third housing move in two directions with respect to the first housing, for example, in a first direction (e.g., left direction) and in a second direction (e.g., right direction). ), a part of the display 532 accommodated in the first housing (e.g., the second display area 532) is pulled out in the first direction, and the other part (e.g., the third display area 533) is pulled out in the first direction. By each being pulled out in the second direction, the display area of the display 530 may be expanded. Although not shown in the drawing, the electronic device extends only a portion of the display 530 in the first direction (e.g., the first display area 531 and the second display area 532) or expands the display 530 in the second direction. Only other parts may be expanded (eg, the first display area 531 and the third display area 533).

According to another embodiment, the electronic device includes a first display area 536 in which the display 535 displays a screen in an unexpanded first state, is expandable in a third direction, and displays a screen in a second expanded state. It may include a second display area 537 and a third display area 538 that can be expanded in a fourth direction and displays the screen in the second expanded state.

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a display that can be expanded both upwardly (or downwardly) and rightwardly (or leftwardly).

As shown in FIG. 5D, the electronic device may include a display capable of stepwise expansion, and the display may only be partially expanded.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device has a first display area 551 that displays a screen in a first state in which the display 550 is not expanded, and is expanded in a first direction (e.g., to the right) in a second state in which the display 550 is expanded. This is possible and includes a second display area 552 that displays the screen and a third display area 553 that can be further expanded in a first direction (e.g., to the right) and displays the screen in a third state that is further expanded. can do.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen by activating only the second display area 552 of the display 550. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a screen by activating both the second display area 552 and the third display area 553 of the display 550. For example, the display 550 may be fixed through a support structure when extended to the second display area 552 and may be extended from the second display area 552 to the third display area 553 according to additional force. there is.

As shown in FIG. 5E, the electronic device may include a display expandable in a third direction (eg, upward direction) or a fourth direction (eg, downward direction). According to one embodiment, the electronic device shown in FIG. 5E may include a bar-type form factor in a closed state.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device has a first display area 561 that displays a screen in a first state in which the display 560 is not expanded, and a display area 561 that is expandable in a third direction and displays a screen in an expanded second state. It may include a second display area 562. According to another embodiment, the electronic device has a first display area 566 that displays a screen in a first state in which the display 565 is not expanded, and a display area 566 that is expandable in a fourth direction and displays a screen in an expanded second state. It may include a second display area 567.

As shown in FIG. 5F, the electronic device may include a display that can be expanded in both up and down directions. According to one embodiment, the electronic device shown in FIG. 5F may include a bar-type form factor in a closed state.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes a first display area 571 that displays a screen in a first state in which the display 570 is not expanded, a display area 571 that is expandable in a third direction and displays a screen in a second expanded state. It may include a second display area 572 and a third display area 573 that can be expanded in a fourth direction and displays the screen in the second expanded state. In this case, at least one of the second display area 532 and the third display area 533 may be expanded according to the user's operation, a preset input, or the type of content being output.

The electronic device 101 in various embodiments described later may include a display having at least one structure of FIGS. 2A to 5F. According to various embodiments, in addition to the form factors described in FIGS. 2A to 5F, various expandable form factors of various types of displays may be included.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may be implemented in various form factors according to various sliding movements of the display, in addition to the form factors of the electronic device of FIGS. 5A to 5F. An example of this is shown in Figure 5g.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5G, the electronic device is a rollable (or slideable) device 580 that can expand the area of the display by rolling and/or sliding. , 585, 590). According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 5G, an electronic device may be implemented in various forms, and a display may be provided in various ways depending on the implementation form of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device (eg, 580, 585, or 590) may include a roll-up type display (eg, rollable display) within a housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may refer to an electronic device in which the display can be bent and deformed, and at least a portion of the display can be wound or rolled or stored inside a housing (not shown). Depending on the user's needs, the electronic device can expand the screen display area by unfolding the display or exposing a larger area of the display to the outside. For example, in the electronic device 101, the area where the display is exposed to the outside may vary depending on the extent to which the user unfolds the display.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a housing structure to protect a display that is rolled into a circle, and may operate in a structure in which the display is opened (eg, expanded) inside the housing. For example, at least a portion of the display may be housed in a cylindrical housing or a flat housing, as illustrated in FIG. 5G.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 is manually switched by the user when changing the state of the display (e.g., open state, intermediate state, closed state). Alternatively, it may be switched automatically via a drive mechanism (e.g., drive motor, reduction gear module, and/or gear assembly) disposed inside the housing. According to one embodiment, the actuation mechanism may trigger actions based on user input.

According to one embodiment, user input to trigger operation of the drive mechanism may include touch input through display module 160, force touch input, and/or gesture input. For example, when signals are generated from various sensors, such as a pressure sensor, the electronic device 101 may switch from a closed state to an open state, or from an open state to a closed state. For example, when carrying or holding the electronic device 101 by hand, a squeeze gesture in which a part of the hand (e.g., the palm or fingers) presses within a designated section of the electronic device 101 is performed. It can be detected through a sensor, and in response, the electronic device 101 can be switched from a closed state to an open state, or from an open state to a closed state. In other embodiments, user input to trigger operation of the drive mechanism may include voice input (or voice input), or input of a physical button visibly exposed to the outside of the housing.

As illustrated above, according to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may be implemented as a device that can change the display area of the display using various rolling (or sliding) methods.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic devices 200 and 300) includes a processor 120 (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1) and a memory 130 (e.g., : memory 130 in FIG. 1), display module 160 (e.g., display module 160 in FIG. 1), sensor IC (integrated circuit) 640, tension control module 650, sensor module 660 (e.g., sensor module 176 in FIG. 1), and/or an input module 670 (e.g., input module 150 in FIG. 1). According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may be the electronic device of FIG. 1, may include at least some of the components of the electronic device of FIG. 1, or may be implemented by additionally including other components.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 is coupled to the first housings 210 and 410 in a first state (e.g., closed state) of the electronic device 101, and has a first housing 210 and 410. It may include a second housing (220, 420) that slides in a designated direction from the first housing (220, 420) in the first state to support a second state that at least partially expands the display of the electronic device (101). there is.

According to one embodiment, the display module 160 is a flexible display 610 (e.g., flexible display 230, 430) whose display area is partially variable in response to the slide movement of the second housing 220 and 420. and a display driving circuit 630 for driving the display module 160.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 610 includes a first display area (e.g., a fixed area) fixedly disposed in the first housings 210 and 410 and a first display area (e.g., fixed area) that is rollably mounted in the second housings 220 and 420. 2 May contain a display area (e.g. extended area). In one embodiment, the first display area may be visually exposed in a first state (e.g., closed or retracted state) and/or a second state (e.g., open state or retracted state) of the electronic device 101. . In one embodiment, the second display area is visually exposed in the second state of the electronic device 101, and the area of the display 610 may be partially expanded according to the slide movement of the second housings 220 and 420. there is.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 610 may be implemented so that a portion (eg, a flexible section) can be withdrawn from the internal space of the second housings 220 and 420 of the electronic device 101. For example, when the electronic device 101 is switched from a closed state to an open state or a partially open state, the bendable section of the flexible display 610 is slidably drawn out from the internal space of the electronic device 101, thereby This may result in the screen being fully or partially expanded. When the electronic device 101 switches from an open or partially open state to a closed state, the bendable section slides into the internal space of the electronic device 101, which may cause the screen to be completely or partially reduced. there is.

According to one embodiment, the display driving circuit 630 is a circuit for controlling the flexible display 610 and may include, for example, a display driver integrated circuit (DDI) or a DDI chip. According to one embodiment, the display driving circuit 630 may include a touch DDI (TDDI) disposed in a chip on panel (COP) or chip on film (COF) method. The display driving circuit 630 may receive a command signal from the processor 120 and control at least one display of the flexible display 610 to display a corresponding screen. The display driving circuit 630 serves as a signal path between the flexible display 610 and the processor 120 and can control pixels through thin film transistors (TFTs) in the flexible display 610. For example, the display driving circuit 630 has the function of turning on or off pixels included in the flexible display 610, and may be electrically connected to the gate electrode of the TFT.

The display driving circuit 630 has a function of creating color differences by adjusting the amount of RGB (red, green, blue) signals of the pixel, and may be electrically connected to the source electrode of the TFT. The TFT has a gate line (or scan line) that electrically connects the display driving circuit 630 and the gate electrode of the TFT, and a data line (or source line). According to various embodiments, the display driving circuit 630 may operate in accordance with the RGBW (red, green, blue, white) method in which white pixels are added to RGB pixels.

According to various embodiments, the display driving circuit 630 may be a DDI package. A DDI package may include a DDI (or DDI chip), a timing controller (T-CON), graphics RAM (GRAM), or power generating circuits. According to various embodiments, the graphics RAM may be omitted, or a memory provided separately from the display driving circuit 630 may be used. The timing controller can convert the data signal input from the processor 120 into a signal required by the DDI. The timing controller can play a role in adjusting input data information into signals appropriate for the DDI's gate driver (or gate IC) and source driver (or source IC). Graphic RAM can serve as a memory that temporarily stores data to be input to the DDI driver (or IC). The graphics RAM can store the input signal and export it back to the DDI's driver, where it can interact with the timing controller to process the signal. The power driver can generate voltage to drive the flexible display 610 and supply the voltage required for the gate driver and source driver of the DDI.

According to one embodiment, DDI may be implemented including one or more. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include one DDI operatively or electrically connected to the processor 120 and the flexible display 610 (e.g., a first display area and a second display area). there is. For example, the first display area and the second display area may be connected to one DDI. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include two DDIs (eg, a first DDI and a second DDI) that are operatively or electrically connected to the processor 120 and the flexible display 610. For example, the first display area may be connected to the first DDI, and the second display area may be connected to the second DDI. According to one embodiment, the first DDI and the second DDI may be operatively or electrically connected to each other.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 610 includes a plurality of gate lines (G) for transmitting gate signals (or scan signals) and a plurality of gate lines (G) for transmitting data signals in response to the gate signal from the gate line (G). It may include a data line (D) and a plurality of pixels (P) defined by the gate line (G) and the data line (D). According to one embodiment, the gate line (G) may extend in a first direction (e.g., Y direction), and the data line (D) may extend in a second direction (e.g., X direction) that intersects the first direction. and is not limited to this. For example, the extension directions of the gate line (G) and the data line (D) may be reversed. The gate driver of the DDI may be configured to drive a plurality of gate lines (G), and the source driver (or data driver) of the DDI may be configured to drive a plurality of data lines (D).

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 610 may include a touch detection circuit 620 (or a touch sensor). For example, the touch sensing circuit 620 includes a transmitter (Tx) including a plurality of first electrode lines (or a plurality of driving electrodes) and a plurality of second electrode lines (or a plurality of receiving electrodes). It may include a receiver (Rx, receiver) including electrodes.

According to one embodiment, the sensor IC (integrated circuit) 640 may supply current (e.g., alternating current) to the touch detection circuit 620, and an electric field is formed between the transmitting unit and the receiving unit of the touch detection circuit 620. It can be. The sensor IC 640 can convert the analog signal obtained through the touch detection circuit 620 into a digital signal. For example, when a finger touches the screen or reaches within a critical distance from the screen, a change in the electric field may occur, which may result in a change in capacitance (or voltage drop). When the change in capacitance exceeds the threshold, the sensor IC 640 may generate an electrical signal related to coordinates on the screen as a valid touch input or hovering input and output it to the processor 120. The processor 120 may recognize coordinates on the screen based on the electrical signal received from the sensor IC 640.

According to one embodiment, the sensor IC 640 may include a touch controller integrated circuit (IC). The touch controller IC may perform various functions such as noise filtering, noise removal, or sensing data extraction in relation to the touch detection circuit 620. According to one embodiment, the touch controller IC may include various circuits such as an analog-digital converter (ADC), a digital signal processor (DSP), and/or a micro control unit (MCU).

According to one embodiment, the tension adjustment module 650 may be included in or connected to a tension structure that provides tension that acts on the flexible display 610, for example. The tension adjustment module 650 may adjust the tension acting on the flexible display 610 according to a control signal from the processor 120.

According to one embodiment, the sensor module 660 (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1) measures a physical quantity or detects the operating state of the electronic device 101 and generates a corresponding electrical device. It can generate signals or data values. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 660 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. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 660 may further include at least one control circuit for controlling at least one sensor included therein.

According to one embodiment, the sensor module 660 uses sensing data acquired from at least one sensor among a plurality of sensors to determine the tilt angle of the electronic device 101 with respect to the ground surface and/or the electronic device 101 in a three-dimensional coordinate system. The device 101 may be a device that detects the direction it is facing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various sensors capable of obtaining information about the tilt angle of the electronic device 101 (eg, azimuth) may be used. For example, the acceleration sensor may sense information about the linear movement of the electronic device 101 and/or acceleration of the electronic device 101 in three axes. The gyro sensor can sense information related to the rotation of the electronic device 101, and the geomagnetic sensor can sense information about the direction the electronic device 101 is facing within an absolute coordinate system.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may use 9-axis motion data acquired using a gyro sensor and a geomagnetic sensor. For example, the processor 120 creates a virtual coordinate space based on the azimuth (e.g., yaw, pitch, and/or roll values) measured from the 9-axis motion data. It can be formed, and one area of the virtual coordinate space can be divided into a landscape range, and another area can be divided into a vertical range (portrait).

According to one embodiment, the input module 670 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1) may receive, for example, a user input. The input module 670 may include, for example, a key input device. According to one embodiment, the key input device may include various types of keys, such as physical keys, capacitive keys, or optical keys. The input module 670 may include various other types of user interfaces.

According to one embodiment, the memory 130 includes various setting information and/or information related to operating the display module 160 according to the closed state, partially open state (e.g., intermediate state), and open state of the electronic device 101. Alternatively, you can save the instructions. As an example, the memory 130 may include at least one setting to operate the screen display differently depending on the closed state, the partially open state, and the open state. As an example, the memory 130 may include at least one instruction to confirm transitions between a closed state, a partially open state, and an open state, and to process a corresponding screen display in the confirmed state. As an example, the memory 130 may include instructions that allow the processor 120 to adjust the tension of the flexible display 610 using the tension adjustment module 650.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may include, for example, a microcontroller unit (MCU), and runs an operating system (OS) or embedded software program connected to the processor 120. It can control multiple hardware components. The processor 120 may control a plurality of hardware components according to instructions (eg, program 140 of FIG. 1) stored in the memory 130.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 displays an execution screen (e.g., background screen) of an application in response to the withdrawal amount of the display module 160 while the display module 160 is open or partially open. can do. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may detect a change in the state of the display module 160 and determine the exposed screen area based on the detected change in the state of the display module 160. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may control the display module 160 to configure and display an execution screen based on the exposed screen area.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 controls the display module 160 to display the screen through the first display area (e.g., fixed area) of the display 610 in the first state (e.g., closed state). You can.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 slides (rolls) the second display area according to the slide movement of the second housings 220 and 420 to form a second state in which the electronic device 101 is partially open. In this case, the display module 160 displays the screen by linking the first display area and the second display area (e.g., extended area) in the second state, or displays the screen through the second display area independently of the first display area. ) can be controlled.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may display the first execution screen based on the first display area and detect a change in the state of the display (sliding detection) while displaying the first execution screen. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may maintain the first execution screen displayed through the first display area and display the second execution screen through the second display area based on detecting a state change. . According to another embodiment, the processor 120 changes (e.g., expands) the first execution screen to correspond to the interlocking of the first display area and the second display area, based on identifying a change in the state of the display. The display module 160 can be controlled.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 displays the screen according to the closed state, partially open state, and open state based at least on the type of application being executed and/or the settings of the electronic device 101 by user designation. The display module 160 can be controlled to operate differently.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 determines the state (e.g., closed state and open state) of the electronic device 101 (e.g., electronic device 200 and/or electronic device 300). In response, operations related to providing image previews related to video capture can be controlled. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 performs an operation of identifying an application designated for multiple image capture based on detecting a trigger related to entering the camera mode, an operation of determining the state of the display, and an operation of determining the state of the display based on the determination result. determining whether the state is a first state (e.g., a closed state) or a second state (e.g., an open state), based on determining the state of the display as the first state, placing an application in the display area according to the first state; An operation of providing a bubble view for each application, an operation of providing at least one image preview based on the bubble view for each application, based on determining a state of the display as a second state, a display area according to the second state. An operation of providing an image preview and an operation of providing a guide area for each application on the image preview may be performed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to determine the status of the application and display designated for multiple image capture based on detecting a trigger related to entering the camera mode.

According to one embodiment, based on determining that the state of the display is in the first state, the processor 120 shares images captured for each of the plurality of applications with a plurality of applications designated in the display area according to the first state. It may operate to provide a first user interface including a guide related to information.

According to one embodiment, based on determining that the state of the display is in the second state, the processor 120 shares images captured for each of the plurality of applications with a plurality of applications designated in the display area according to the second state. It may operate to provide a second user interface that includes a guide related to information.

According to one embodiment, the first user interface and the second user interface may include at least one image preview and a guide object based on the at least one image preview. Various embodiments are possible.

According to one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device 101 and/or the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 will be described with reference to the drawings described below.

According to various embodiments, operations performed by the processor 120 may be implemented as a recording medium. For example, the recording medium may include a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for executing various operations performed by the processor 120 is recorded.

The electronic device 101 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a display (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 6), a camera module (e.g., the camera module 180 of FIG. 1), and a processor. (For example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 6). The processor 120 detects a trigger related to entering the camera mode, identifies an application designated for multiple image capture based on detecting the trigger, determines the state of the display, and determines the state of the display. Based on determining that it is in state 1, a first user interface is provided in the display area according to the first state, including a plurality of applications designated and information (or guide) related to image shooting conditions for each of the plurality of applications. providing, and based on determining that the state of the display is in the second state, information related to a plurality of applications designated in the display area according to the second state and conditions for capturing images captured for each of the plurality of applications (or It may operate to provide a second user interface including a guide). According to one embodiment, the first user interface and the second user interface may include at least one image preview and a guide object based on the at least one image preview.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 310 in FIGS. 3A to 3D), and the first housing in a first state of the electronic device 101. A second housing that is coupled to and slides in a designated direction from the first housing in the first state to support a second state that partially expands the area of the display (e.g., the second housing in FIGS. 3A to 3D a housing 320), wherein the display is a flexible display in which the area of the display is at least partially variable in response to the slide movement of the second housing (e.g., the flexible display 330 of FIGS. 3A to 3D) The flexible display includes a first display fixedly disposed in the first housing and visually exposed in the first state and the second state, and rollable mounted on the second housing, and It may include a second display that is visually exposed in two states and partially expands the area of the display as the second housing slides.

According to one embodiment, based on determining that the processor 120 is in the first state, the first user is displayed based on a bubble view for each application through a display area according to the first state. An interface can be provided. The processor 120 may operate to provide at least one image preview based on the bubble view for each application in the first user interface.

According to one embodiment, in the first state (e.g., closed state), the processor 120 displays a plurality of images with different resolutions based on the same image through a plurality of bubble views of the first user interface. It can operate to provide .

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to display a plurality of image previews through a plurality of bubble views for each application. According to one embodiment, each image provided as the plurality of image previews is the same image, and may be provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each application corresponding to the plurality of bubble views.

According to one embodiment, based on determining that the processor 120 is in the second state, the processor 120 may provide the second user interface based on an image preview through a display area according to the second state. . The processor 120 may operate to provide a guide area for each application on the image preview in the second user interface.

According to one embodiment, in the second state (e.g., open state), the processor 120 displays a plurality of images with different resolutions based on the same image through a plurality of guide areas of the second user interface. It can be operated to provide visual information.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 displays one image preview in full screen in the display area according to the second state, and each corresponds to a plurality of applications designated for the multiple image capture on the image preview. It may operate to provide a plurality of guide areas. According to one embodiment, the guide area displayed through the image preview is overlaid on the image preview and may be provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 provides image previews available for each application through the first user interface or the second user interface in the display area corresponding to the state of the display, and displays the image preview. Detects a trigger related to image capture while providing, controls the camera module to capture images based on shooting information specified based on detecting the trigger, and each corresponding to the specified plurality of applications from the captured images. It may operate to acquire a plurality of images and store the acquired images in a memory of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the first user interface may provide information about the type of application designated for multiple image capture and image capture conditions in the application based on a plurality of image previews based on the bubble view.

According to one embodiment, the second user interface may provide information about the type of application designated for multiple image capture and image capture conditions in the application based on a plurality of guide areas on the image preview.

According to one embodiment, the image shooting conditions represent conditions available for image sharing through an application and may include, for example, a specified format such as resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to control the camera module to capture one image of a specified maximum size (or resolution).

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 supports multiple image shooting by generating a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of applications when shooting is completed, or each of a plurality of applications while shooting an image. It can operate to support multiple image shooting by generating a plurality of corresponding images in real time.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to store a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of applications by mapping them to the corresponding applications.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 executes a designated application, transfers an image on the execution screen of the designated application, and the video to a corresponding application for immediate sharing (e.g., direct share). It may operate to provide a shared object and an editing object that can edit the corresponding video.

According to one embodiment, the shared object may support executing an application associated with the video and directly entering a sharing operation in which the video can be shared through the application.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 operates to interactively provide an image and a shared object so that the shared object includes information about the corresponding application when switching between images in response to a user input. You can.

Hereinafter, methods of operating the electronic device 101 in various embodiments will be described in detail. Operations performed in the electronic device 101 according to various embodiments include a processor 120 including various processing circuitry and/or executable program elements of the electronic device 101. It can be executed by . According to one embodiment, operations performed by the electronic device 101 may be stored in the memory 130 and, when executed, may be executed by instructions that cause the processor 120 to operate.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments.

7 illustrates a state (e.g., closed state) of the electronic device 101 (e.g., electronic device 200 and/or electronic device 300), according to one embodiment. An example of an operation that provides an image preview related to video shooting in response to an open state) may be shown.

As shown in FIG. 7, a method of supporting image capture in an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment includes the operation of the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 detecting a trigger related to entering the camera mode ( 701), an operation 703 of identifying an application designated for multiple image capture, an operation 705 of determining the state of the display, and determining whether the state of the display is the first state (e.g., closed state) or the second state based on the determination result. 2 state (e.g., open state), and based on determining the state of the display as the first state (e.g., 'yes' in operation 707), an application-specific display area according to the first state is determined. Operation 709 of providing a bubble view, operation 711 of providing at least one image preview based on the bubble view for each application, based on determining the state of the display as the second state (e.g. It may include operation 707 of 'No'), operation 713 of providing an image preview in the display area according to the second state, and operation 715 of providing a guide area for each application on the image preview.

Hereinafter, details of embodiments of each operation illustrated in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, in describing the details of the embodiments of each operation illustrated in FIG. 7, the electronic device 101 including a display (e.g., a flexible display) expandable in the vertical direction (e.g., a vertical roller) Although an exemplary embodiment performed by a wireless device (e.g., electronic device 300) is described, the various exemplary embodiments are not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in operation 701, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may detect a trigger related to entering the camera mode. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may determine a trigger for entering the camera mode based on a user input for executing an application related to image capture (eg, a camera application). According to one embodiment, the user input includes selecting an icon for a camera application, detecting a specified motion (or gesture) related to executing the camera application, and/or receiving a specified voice command related to executing the camera application. It may include, but is not limited to.

In operation 703, the processor 120 may identify an application designated for multiple image capture based on detecting a trigger. According to one embodiment, the application designated for multiple image capture is one or more applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and/or a third application, etc.) provided to the user according to the settings of the electronic device 101. It can be preset by . According to one embodiment, setting up an application for multiple image capture is described with reference to the drawings described later.

In operation 705, the processor 120 may determine the state of the display (or the state of the electronic device 101). For example, the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 exists in a first state (e.g., closed state) or a second state (e.g., open state) at the time of trigger detection. . According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may determine the state of the display based on the sliding or receiving state of the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device 101. For example, the processor 120 may identify the state of the display based on the amount of change in the display (eg, amount of withdrawal or retraction). Without being limited thereto, at least one sensor (e.g., a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and/or the sensor module 660 of FIG. 6) for sensing the state of the display in the electronic device 101 ) can also be used to determine the state of the electronic device 101 (or the state of the display).

In operation 707, the processor 120 may determine whether the state of the display is a first state (eg, closed state) or a second state (eg, open state) based on the determination result.

In operation 707, if the processor 120 determines that the state of the display is the first state (e.g., 'Yes' in operation 707), in operation 709, an application-specific bubble view (or A pop-up window) can be provided (e.g. displayed). According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may display one or more images each corresponding to an application designated for multiple image capture in the first display area of the display corresponding to the first state (e.g., the display area corresponding to the display area in the closed state). You can create (or configure) more bubble views.

In operation 711, the processor 120 may provide at least one image preview based on a bubble view for each application. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to display a plurality of image previews through a plurality of bubble views for each application. According to one embodiment, each image provided as a plurality of image previews is the same image (e.g., an image acquired through the camera module 180), and each application-specific condition (e.g., resolution, may be presented (e.g. displayed) differently based on specified format (such as aspect ratio and/or capacity). In one embodiment, the application-specific conditions represent video shooting conditions available for video sharing through the application, and may represent, for example, a specified format such as resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity. Obtaining a plurality of different images based on the same image through a plurality of bubble views in the first state (eg, closed state) of the electronic device 101 will be described with reference to the drawings described later.

In operation 707, if the processor 120 determines that the state of the display is the second state (e.g., 'No' in operation 707), in operation 713, provides an image preview in the display area according to the second state (e.g., : mark) is possible. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 configures the display module to display one image preview in full screen in a second display area of the display corresponding to the second state (e.g., a display area corresponding to the display area in the open state). (160) can be controlled.

In operation 715, the processor 120 may provide (eg, display) a guide area for each application on the image preview. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may control the display module 160 to provide (eg, display) one or more guide areas corresponding to applications designated for multiple image capture on the image preview. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may provide one or more guide areas each corresponding to an application designated for multiple image capture on the image preview being displayed through the second display area of the display corresponding to the second state. You can.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to display a plurality of guide areas for a plurality of applications on the image preview. According to one embodiment, the guide area displayed through the image preview may be overlaid on the image preview and provided differently based on a plurality of application-specific conditions (e.g., resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity) (e.g., display) can be displayed. Obtaining a plurality of different images based on the same image through a plurality of guide areas in the second state (eg, open state) of the electronic device 101 will be described with reference to the drawings described later.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing image capture in a closed state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 8 may show an example of supporting image capture based on the multi-capture mode according to the present disclosure. According to one embodiment, FIG. 8 shows an example of supporting image capture while the electronic device 101 is in a closed state.

Referring to FIG. 8, when entering the camera mode (or executing the image capture function) while the electronic device 101 is closed, the execution screen (or user interface) of the application (e.g., camera application) corresponding to the closed state is shown. It may indicate a state in which (e.g., a preview screen) is displayed through the display module 160. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 displays the execution screen of the camera application in a closed state, the electronic device 101 displays multiple images in the display area 800 according to the closed state (e.g., the display area corresponding to the display area in the closed state). A bubble view (or pop-up window) 850 (e.g., a first bubble view 810, a second bubble view 820) for each pre-designated application (e.g., first application, second application, third application) for image capture. ), the third bubble view 830) may be provided (e.g., displayed). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may generate (or configure) a plurality of bubble views 850, each corresponding to an application designated for multiple image capture, in the display area 800 of the display corresponding to the closed state. there is.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 captures an image (e.g., still image (or photo), video) using a camera application in a closed state, the electronic device 101 sets the first setting (e.g., time amount) for the first application. , at least one of capacity size and/or resolution ratio), a second setting for a second application, and a third setting for a third application. It can be provided through. For example, the electronic device 101 corresponds to images that can be acquired through image capturing based on the bubble view 850 that each corresponds to a plurality of applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and a third application). A user interface may be provided that allows the user to determine the ratio, resolution, and/or capacity. For example, each bubble view 850 (810, 820, 830) may be provided as a window that visually represents conditions (e.g., resolution, aspect ratio) corresponding to each pre-designated application. For example, the window of the bubble view 850 may have a size and shape corresponding to conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the first bubble view 810 displays the first aspect ratio (e.g., 1:1) according to a condition corresponding to the first application (e.g., a condition of an image usable in the first application). 1 It may be provided in a shape (e.g. square) and a first size (e.g. a relative size representing a first resolution and/or a first capacity). According to one embodiment, the second bubble view 820 displays a second aspect ratio (e.g., 1:1) according to a condition corresponding to the second application (e.g., a condition of an image usable in the second application). It may be provided in two shapes (e.g. square) and a second size (e.g. a relative size representing a second resolution and/or a second capacity). According to one embodiment, the third bubble view 830 displays the third aspect ratio (e.g., 9:16) according to conditions corresponding to the third application (e.g., conditions of images usable in the third application). It may be provided in three shapes (e.g., rectangular) and a third size (e.g., a relative size representing a third resolution and/or a second capacity).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide information about a designated application through the bubble view 850. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 provides an application identification object 855 (e.g., an application icon) corresponding to each of a plurality of applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and a third application). can do. For example, the electronic device 101 provides a first identification object 815 representing a first application through a first bubble view 810 and a first identification object 815 representing a second application through a second bubble view 820. 2 identification objects 825 may be provided, and a third identification object 835 representing a third application may be provided through the third bubble view 830. According to one embodiment, identification objects 855 (815, 825, 835) may be provided based on a designated area (eg, upper left) in the bubble view (850: 810, 820, 830).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 not only exposes each image preview based on various resolutions, but also exposes an application icon to indicate for what purpose and to which application the image according to the image preview is shared. there is. For example, a plurality of image previews corresponding to the bubble view 850 may be provided visually differently depending on conditions corresponding to the same image (eg, one image acquired through the camera module 180).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may automatically adjust the position and/or spacing between the bubble views 850 so as not to interfere with the user's visibility and/or usability on a small screen such as in a closed state. And, depending on the size and/or number of bubble views 850, at least some overlap may be provided. According to one embodiment, the user may select (e.g., tap or touch) the bubble view 850 to designate the bubble view 850 to be displayed as the top layer. For example, when the electronic device 101 detects a user input for the bubble view 850, it may change the order of the corresponding bubble view to the top layer and provide it.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 provides an image preview based on the bubble view 850 in a closed state, the remaining area of the display area 800 excluding the area where the bubble view 850 is located (e.g. : background area) can be provided by dimming. For example, the background area may be provided with a dimmed image preview provided through the entire screen of the display area 800, or may be provided as black without an image preview.

According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the electronic device 101 captures an image based on a user input for executing image capture while displaying the execution screen of the camera application through the display module 160. can be performed, and multiple results (e.g., multiple captured images) corresponding to multiple applications can be generated with a single image capturing operation. For example, the electronic device 101 can simultaneously generate a first image result using the first setting, a second image result using the second setting, and a third image result using the third setting through one image capture. there is.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 captures one image of a specified maximum size (or resolution), and upon completion of capturing, generates a plurality of results corresponding to a plurality of applications (e.g., according to a plurality of conditions for each application). Multiple video shooting can be supported by generating multiple corresponding results. According to some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may support multiple image capture by generating a plurality of results corresponding to a plurality of applications in real time while capturing an image.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may change state from a closed state to an open state as shown in the example of FIG. 8 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may detect a state change from a closed state to an open state. For example, the electronic device 101 may detect a state change in which the resolution of the display changes (or the display ratio of the display area changes). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may identify a state change based on the amount of change in the display (eg, the amount of drawing or the ratio of the display area that is expanded and changed). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 detects a change in state from a closed state to an open state, it may switch to and provide a user interface corresponding to the changed display area. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a user interface corresponding to an open state. An example of this is shown in Figure 9.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing image capture in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 9 may show an example of supporting image capture based on the multi-capture mode according to the present disclosure. According to one embodiment, FIG. 9 shows an example of supporting image capture while the electronic device 101 is in an open state.

Referring to FIG. 9, when the electronic device 101 enters the camera mode (or executes the image capture function) while the electronic device 101 is open, or when the electronic device 101 changes state from the closed state to the open state, the electronic device 101 is in the open state. Correspondingly, it may indicate a state in which the execution screen (or user interface) (e.g., preview screen) of the application (e.g., camera application) is displayed through the display module 160. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 displays the execution screen of the camera application in the open state, the electronic device 101 displays multiple images in the display area 900 according to the open state (e.g., the display area corresponding to the display area in the open state). Guide areas 950 (e.g., first guide area 910, second guide area 920, third guide) for each pre-designated application (e.g., first application, second application, third application) for video shooting. Area 930) may be provided (e.g., displayed). In one embodiment, the guide area 950 may be provided distinctly from each other by designated guide objects (e.g., guide lines for each color and/or guide lines for each line type). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may create (or configure) a plurality of guide areas 950, each corresponding to an application designated for multiple image capture, in the display area 900 of the display corresponding to the open state. there is.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 captures an image (e.g., still image (or photo), video) using a camera application in an open state, the electronic device 101 sets the first setting (e.g., time amount) for the first application. , at least one of capacity size and/or resolution ratio), a second setting for a second application, and a third setting for a third application. It can be provided through. For example, the electronic device 101 corresponds to images that can be acquired through image capture based on the guide area 950 corresponding to each of a plurality of applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and a third application). A user interface may be provided that allows the user to determine the ratio, resolution, and/or capacity. For example, each guide area 950 (910, 920, 930) may be provided in the form of a transparent window that visually indicates conditions (eg, resolution, aspect ratio) corresponding to each pre-designated application. For example, the transparent window of the guide area 950 may have a size and shape corresponding to conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the first guide area 910 is configured to display the first aspect ratio (e.g., 9:16) according to a condition corresponding to the first application (e.g., a condition of an image usable in the first application). 1. It may be provided in a shape (eg, rectangular) and a first size (eg, a relative size representing a first resolution and/or a first capacity). According to one embodiment, the second guide area 920 is configured to display the second aspect ratio (e.g., 3:4) according to conditions corresponding to the second application (e.g., conditions of images usable in the second application). It may be provided in two shapes (e.g., rectangular) and a second size (e.g., a relative size representing a second resolution and/or a second capacity). According to one embodiment, the third guide area 930 is a third guide area of a third aspect ratio (e.g., 1:1) according to conditions corresponding to the third application (e.g., conditions of images usable in the third application). It may be provided in three shapes (e.g. square) and a third size (e.g. a relative size representing a third resolution and/or a third capacity).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide information about a designated application through the guide area 950. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 provides an application identification object 955 (e.g., an application icon) corresponding to each of a plurality of applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and a third application). can do. For example, the electronic device 101 provides a first identification object 915 representing a first application through a first guide area 910 and a first identification object 915 representing a second application through a second guide area 920. 2 identification objects 925 may be provided, and a third identification object 935 indicating a third application may be provided through the third guide area 930. According to one embodiment, the identification objects 955 (915, 925, 935) may be provided based on a designated area (eg, upper left) in the guide area (950: 910, 920, 930).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 not only exposes information corresponding to various resolutions based on the guide area 950 on the image preview, but also shares the image according to the guide area to an application for a certain purpose. This can be provided by exposing the application icon. For example, a user can visually recognize how the same image (eg, one image acquired through the camera module 180) is provided for each application through the guide area 950 on the image preview.

According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the electronic device 101 captures an image based on a user input for executing image capture while displaying the execution screen of the camera application through the display module 160. can be performed, and multiple results (e.g., multiple captured images) corresponding to multiple applications can be generated with a single image capturing operation. For example, the electronic device 101 can simultaneously generate a first image result using the first setting, a second image result using the second setting, and a third image result using the third setting through one image capture. there is.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 captures one image of a specified maximum size (or resolution), and upon completion of capturing, generates a plurality of results corresponding to a plurality of applications (e.g., according to a plurality of conditions for each application). Multiple video shooting can be supported by generating multiple corresponding results. According to some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may support multiple image capture by generating a plurality of results corresponding to a plurality of applications in real time while capturing an image.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may change state from an open state to a closed state as shown in the example of FIG. 9 . According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may detect a state change from an open state to a closed state. For example, the electronic device 101 may detect a state change in which the resolution of the display changes (or the display ratio of the display area changes). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may identify a state change based on the amount of change in the display (e.g., the amount of input or the ratio of the display area that is reduced or changed). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 detects a change in state from an open state to a closed state, it may switch to and provide a user interface corresponding to the changed display area. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a user interface corresponding to the closed state as described in the description with reference to FIG. 8 .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may change its posture from portrait mode, such as the example of FIG. 8 or FIG. 9, to landscape mode while operating. For example, the electronic device 101 may change its posture from the open portrait mode of FIG. 9 to the open landscape mode. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes at least one sensor (e.g., a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1 and/or the sensor module 176 in FIG. 6) for sensing the posture of the electronic device 101. The posture of the electronic device 101 may be determined using the sensor module 660. For example, the electronic device 101 may use the azimuth (e.g., yaw) measured from 9-axis motion data. ), pitch and/or roll values), a virtual coordinate space can be formed, one area of the virtual coordinate space is divided into a landscape range, and another area is divided into a landscape range. It can be distinguished by the vertical range.

According to one embodiment, an example of operating in landscape mode in an open state of the electronic device 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 10 .

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of providing image capture according to the posture of the electronic device in an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 10 may show an example of supporting image capture based on the multi-capture mode according to the present disclosure. According to one embodiment, FIG. 10 shows an example of supporting image capture in landscape mode while the electronic device 101 is in an open state.

Referring to FIG. 10, when the electronic device 101 enters the camera mode in landscape mode (or executes the image capture function) with the electronic device 101 open, or when the electronic device 101 changes state from portrait mode to landscape mode, It may indicate a state in which the execution screen (or user interface) (e.g., preview screen) of an application (e.g., camera application) is displayed through the display module 160 in response to the landscape mode.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 displays the execution screen of the camera application in landscape mode, the display area 1000 according to the landscape mode in the open state (e.g., the display area corresponding to the display area in the open state) ), a guide area 1050 (e.g., first guide area 1010, second guide area 1020) is provided for each pre-designated application (e.g., first application, second application) for multiple image shooting (e.g. : mark) is possible. In one embodiment, the guide areas 1050 may be provided distinctly from each other by designated guide objects (e.g., color-specific guide lines). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 creates (or configures) a plurality of guide areas 1050, each corresponding to an application designated for multiple image capture, in the display area 900 of the display corresponding to the open landscape mode. )can do.

According to one embodiment, the first guide area 1010 is configured to display the first aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9) according to conditions corresponding to the first application (e.g., conditions of images usable in the first application). 1. It may be provided in a shape (eg, rectangular) and a first size (eg, a relative size representing a first resolution and/or a first capacity). According to one embodiment, the second guide area 1020 is configured to display a second aspect ratio (e.g., 1:1) according to conditions corresponding to the second application (e.g., conditions of images usable in the second application). It may be provided in two shapes (e.g. square) and a second size (e.g. a relative size representing a second resolution and/or a second capacity).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide information about a designated application through the guide area 1050. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide an application identification object 1055 (e.g., an application icon) corresponding to each of a plurality of applications (e.g., a first application and a second application). For example, the electronic device 101 provides a first identification object 1015 representing a first application through the first guide area 1010 and a first identification object 1015 representing a second application through the second guide area 1020. 2 An identification object 1025 may be provided. According to one embodiment, the identification objects 1055: 1015, 1025 may be provided based on a designated area (eg, upper left) in the guide area 1050: 1010, 1020.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 not only exposes information corresponding to various resolutions based on the guide area 950 on the image preview, but also shares the image according to the guide area to an application for a certain purpose. This can be provided by exposing the application icon.

In one embodiment, the user interface provided in landscape mode, as illustrated in FIG. 10, may correspond to the user interface provided in portrait mode, and detailed descriptions of the corresponding components are omitted. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a user interface in the closed or open landscape mode using the same operation (or logic) as in the portrait mode as described above.

According to one embodiment, when capturing an image in landscape mode, the electronic device 101 may support image capture with an operation corresponding to an operation in portrait mode, and an operation of changing the aspect ratio of the captured image according to the landscape mode. It may further include. For example, the electronic device 101 may switch the ratio of 9:16 and/or 3:4 in portrait mode to 16:9 and/or 4:3 in landscape mode, respectively, to provide optimized application resolution. You can. In one embodiment, an aspect ratio of 1:1 can be maintained regardless of portrait mode and landscape mode.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 10 is shown differently from FIG. 9, but for example, when switching from the state of FIG. 9 to FIG. 10, the first application, second application, and third application corresponding to FIG. 9 are displayed. A first guide area, a second guide area, and a third guide area each corresponding to an application may be provided. For example, while performing image capture, the electronic device 101 provides a user interface in the corresponding state when changing the posture from portrait mode to landscape mode or from landscape mode to portrait mode. Only information about rain can be converted and provided.

Below, various setting operations supported by the electronic device 101 to support image capture according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 are diagrams for explaining an example of setting a multi-capture mode in a closed state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , when the electronic device 101 enters the camera mode (or executes the image capture function) in a closed state, the display module 160 displays an execution screen (or user interface) of the camera application in response to the closed state. ) can be used to indicate the displayed status.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 displays multiple image capture (or multi-view) in an area where various menu objects for options and/or settings related to image capture are provided on the execution screen of the camera application. )) A menu object 1100 (e.g., multi-view icon) that can directly enter the settings can be provided. According to one embodiment, while the execution screen of the camera application is displayed, the user selects (e.g., touches) a designated menu object 1100 (e.g., multi-view icon) related to multi-image shooting (or multi-view) settings. You can immediately enter the multi-video shooting setup mode.

Referring to FIG. 12, when the electronic device 101 enters the multi-image capture setting mode in a closed state, the first user interface provided in response to the closed state among the user interfaces related to the multiple image capture setting is displayed on the display module. The status displayed can be expressed through (160).

According to one embodiment, when entering the multi-image capture setting mode in a closed state, the electronic device 101 provides at least one bubble view related to at least one application previously set for multiple image capture or set as default. can do. According to one embodiment, FIG. 12 may show an example in which three applications (eg, a first application, a second application, and a third application) are designated for multiple image capture. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide three bubble views 1210, 1220, and 1230 corresponding to three applications.

According to one embodiment, the bubble views 1210, 1220, and 1230 may be provided as windows that visually display conditions (eg, resolution, aspect ratio) corresponding to each pre-designated application. For example, the window of the bubble view 850 may have a size and shape corresponding to conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide information about a designated application through a designated area of the bubble views 1210, 1220, and 1230. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes application identification objects 1215, 1225, and 1235 (e.g., application icons) corresponding to three applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and a third application), respectively. ) can be provided. For example, the electronic device 101 provides a first identification object 1215 representing a first application through a first bubble view 1210 and a first identification object 1215 representing a second application through a second bubble view 1220. 2 identification objects 1225 may be provided, and a third identification object 1235 representing a third application may be provided through the third bubble view 1230. According to one embodiment, the identification objects 1215, 1225, and 1235 may be provided based on a designated area (eg, upper left) in the bubble views 1210, 1220, and 1230.

According to one embodiment, the user selects the ratio of the corresponding bubble view through the first user input (e.g., long press or double tap) specified in the given bubble view (1210, 1220, 1230). ratio) can be changed. For example, the user may change the application for the selected bubble view through a first user input based on the bubble views 1215, 1225, and 1235.

According to one embodiment, a user may remove a given bubble view (1210, 1220, 1230) through a second user input (eg, a flick or a swipe) specified in the corresponding bubble view. For example, the user may exclude the application for the selected bubble view from multiple image capture through a second user input based on the bubble views 1215, 1225, and 1235. An example of this is shown in Figure 13.

Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13 , for example, the user may slide out the third bubble view 1230 on the screen using the second user input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may remove the third bubble view 1230 from the screen, as illustrated in FIG. 13, in response to a second user input based on the third bubble view 1230. .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide an additional object 1250 for adding an application to be used for multiple image capturing (or adding a bubble view). According to one embodiment, the user may add an application to be used for multiple image capturing through a designated third user input (eg, touch) based on the additional object 1250. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 detects a third user input based on the additional object 1250, it may provide a menu for selecting an application in the form of a pop-up window.

According to one embodiment, when an application is selected through a pop-up window, the electronic device 101 sets conditions (or settings) available for video sharing in the selected application (e.g., at least one of time amount, capacity, and/or resolution). You can identify one) and create a bubble view with corresponding conditions based on the identification result. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may identify the selected application and provide the application icon for the corresponding application on a generated bubble view.

According to one embodiment, a user can change the position of a given bubble view (1210, 1220, 1230) through a designated fourth user input (eg, drag & drop). For example, the user can place the selected bubble view at a location according to the user's needs through a fourth user input based on the bubble view.

FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 are diagrams for explaining an example of setting a multi-capture mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 enters the camera mode (or executes the image capture function) in an open state, it displays the execution screen (or user interface) of the camera application through the display module 160 in response to the open state. It can be displayed. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 enters the camera mode (or executes an image capture function) in an open state, a screen for options and/or settings related to image capture is displayed on the execution screen of the camera application in response to the open state. In an area where various menu objects are provided, a menu object (eg, menu object 1100 in FIG. 11) that can directly enter the multi-image shooting (or multi-view) settings may be provided. According to one embodiment, while the execution screen of the camera application is displayed, the user selects (e.g., touches) a designated menu object 1100 (e.g., multi-view icon) related to multi-image shooting (or multi-view) settings. You can immediately enter the multi-video shooting setup mode. FIG. 14 may show an example of a state in which the electronic device 101 has entered the multi-image capture setting mode.

Referring to FIG. 14, when the electronic device 101 is opened and enters the multi-image capture setting mode, the second user interface provided in response to the open state among the user interfaces related to the multiple image capture settings is displayed on the display module. The status displayed can be expressed through (160).

According to one embodiment, when entering the multi-image capture setting mode in an open state, the electronic device 101 provides at least one guide area related to at least one application previously set or defaulted for multiple image capture. can do. In one embodiment, guide areas may be provided distinctly from each other by designated guide objects (e.g., guide lines by color and/or guide lines by line type). According to one embodiment, FIG. 14 may show an example in which three applications (eg, a first application, a second application, and a third application) are designated for multiple image capture. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide three guide areas 1410, 1420, and 1430 corresponding to three applications.

According to one embodiment, the guide areas 1410, 1420, and 1430 may be provided in the form of transparent windows that visually represent conditions (eg, resolution, aspect ratio) corresponding to each pre-designated application. For example, the transparent windows of the guide areas 1410, 1420, and 1430 may have a size and shape corresponding to conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide information about a designated application through designated areas of the guide areas 1410, 1420, and 1430. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes application identification objects 1415, 1425, and 1435 (e.g., application icons) corresponding to three applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and a third application), respectively. ) can be provided. For example, the electronic device 101 provides a first identification object 1415 representing a first application through a first guide area 1410 and a first identification object 1415 representing a second application through a second guide area 1420. 2 identification objects 1425 may be provided, and a third identification object 1435 indicating a third application may be provided through the third guide area 1430. According to one embodiment, the identification objects 1415, 1425, and 1435 may be provided based on a designated area (eg, upper left) in the guide areas 1410, 1420, and 1430.

According to one embodiment, the user inputs a specified first user input (e.g., long press or double tap) at the identification object 1415, 1425, 1435 of the given guide area 1410, 1420, 1430. ), you can change the ratio of the guide area. For example, the user may change the application for the selected guide area through a first user input based on the identification objects 1415, 1425, and 1435. An example of this is shown in Figure 15.

Referring to FIG. 15, the electronic device 101 responds to the first user input based on the identification objects 1415, 1425, and 1435, and, as illustrated in FIG. 15, uses an application that supports multiple image capture and/or A third user interface may be provided for ratio change. According to one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 14 and 15 , the user may select the third identification object 1435 of the third guide area 1430 using the first user input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 responds to the first user input based on the third identification object 1435, activating only the third guide area 1430 and non-selecting the third guide area 1430, as illustrated in FIG. 15. The guide area 1570 can be provided by dimming it.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide a menu for selecting an application and/or ratio to be used for multiple image capture through a third user interface. In one embodiment, the menu may be provided in a wheel type in which application icons 1510, 1520, 1530, and 1540 corresponding to applications available for multiple image capture are rotated around the selected identification object 1435. You can.

For example, the electronic device 101 may display a first application icon 1510 related to the A application and a first ratio of the A application (e.g., 3:4), and a second ratio of the A application and the A application (e.g., 3:4). 9:16), a second application icon 1520, a third application icon 1530 related to the ratio of the B application and the B application, a fourth application icon 1540 related to the C application and the ratio of the C application, And at least one other application not shown and another application icon related to the ratio of the other application may be provided.

In one embodiment, other application icons, not shown, are sequentially slid in and displayed on the display according to the user's wheel operation, and application icons displayed corresponding to the wheel rotation direction are not sequentially slid out and displayed. It may not be possible. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an object 1500 for terminating (or completing) an application and/or ratio change in addition to the application icons 1510, 1520, 1530, and 1540. .

According to one embodiment, the user may remove the corresponding guide area through a second user input (eg, flick or swipe) specified in the given identification objects 1410, 1420, and 1240. For example, the user may exclude the application for the selected identification object from multiple image capture through a second user input based on the identification object (1415, 1425, 1435). For example, the user may slide out the first identification object 1410 on the screen using the second user input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may remove the first identification object 1410 and the corresponding guide area from the screen in response to a second user input based on the first identification object 1410. An example of this is shown in Figure 16.

According to one embodiment, although not shown, as described in the description with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, a user may capture multiple images through a designated third user input (e.g., touch) based on an additional object (not shown). You can also add applications to use.

According to one embodiment, when different applications that support multiple image capture have the same ratio, the electronic device 101 arranges corresponding identification objects (e.g., application icons) side by side on the same line or at least partially overlaps them. can be provided. An example of this is shown in Figure 16. Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device 101 can provide identification objects 1615 and 1625 of applications that are different applications but support the same ratio, with at least some overlap through a designated area of the corresponding guide area 1610. there is.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a multi-capturing mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may change its posture from portrait mode, as shown in the examples of FIGS. 11 to 16, to landscape mode while operating. For example, the electronic device 101 may change its posture from the open portrait mode of FIG. 14 to the open landscape mode. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes at least one sensor (e.g., a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1 and/or the sensor module 176 in FIG. 6) for sensing the posture of the electronic device 101. The posture of the electronic device 101 may be determined using the sensor module 660. For example, the electronic device 101 may use the azimuth (e.g., yaw) measured from 9-axis motion data. ), pitch and/or roll values), a virtual coordinate space can be formed, one area of the virtual coordinate space is divided into a landscape range, and another area is divided into a landscape range. It can be distinguished by the vertical direction (portrait range).

Referring to FIG. 17, when the electronic device 101 enters the multi-image capture setting mode in the open state in landscape mode, the user interface provided in response to the open state among the user interfaces related to the multiple image capture setting is displayed. The status displayed can be displayed through the module 160.

According to one embodiment, when entering the multi-image capture setting mode in the open landscape mode, the electronic device 101 displays at least one guide related to at least one application previously set or set as default for multiple image capture. Area can be provided. In one embodiment, guide areas may be provided distinctly from each other by designated guide objects (e.g., guide lines by color and/or guide lines by line type). According to one embodiment, FIG. 17 may show an example in which three applications (eg, a first application, a second application, and a third application) are designated for multiple image capture. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide three guide areas 1710, 1720, and 1730 corresponding to three applications.

According to one embodiment, the guide areas 1710, 1720, and 1730 may be provided in the form of transparent windows that visually represent conditions (eg, resolution, aspect ratio) corresponding to each pre-designated application. For example, the transparent windows of the guide areas 1710, 1720, and 1730 may have a size and shape corresponding to conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide information about a designated application through designated areas of the guide areas 1710, 1720, and 1730. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes application identification objects 1715, 1725, and 1735 (e.g., application icons) corresponding to three applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, and a third application), respectively. ) can be provided. For example, the electronic device 101 provides a first identification object 1715 representing a first application through a first guide area 1710 and a first identification object 1715 representing a second application through a second guide area 1720. 2 identification objects 1725 may be provided, and a third identification object 1735 indicating a third application may be provided through the third guide area 1730. According to one embodiment, the identification objects 1715, 1725, and 1735 may be provided based on a designated area (eg, upper left corner) in the guide areas 1710, 1720, and 1730.

According to one embodiment, the user inputs a specified first user input (e.g., long press or double tap) at the identification object 1415, 1425, 1435 of the given guide area 1410, 1420, 1430. ), you can change the ratio of the guide area. For example, the user may change the application for the selected guide area through a first user input based on the identification objects 1415, 1425, and 1435.

In one embodiment, the user interface provided in landscape mode, as illustrated in FIG. 17, may correspond to the user interface provided in portrait mode, and detailed descriptions of the corresponding components are omitted. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a user interface in the closed or open landscape mode using the same operation (or logic) as in the portrait mode as described above.

According to one embodiment, in landscape mode, the electronic device 101 may further include an operation of changing the aspect ratio of the guide areas 1710, 1720, and 1730 to correspond to the landscape mode. For example, the electronic device 101 may switch the ratio of 9:16 and/or 3:4 in portrait mode to 16:9 and/or 4:3 in landscape mode, respectively, to provide optimized application resolution. You can. In one embodiment, an aspect ratio of 1:1 can be maintained regardless of portrait mode and landscape mode.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 17 is shown to be different from FIG. 14. However, for example, when switching from the state of FIG. 14 to FIG. 17, the first application, second application, and third application corresponding to FIG. 14 are displayed. A first guide area, a second guide area, and a third guide area each corresponding to an application may be provided. For example, while performing image capture, the electronic device 101 provides a user interface in the corresponding state when changing the posture from portrait mode to landscape mode or from landscape mode to portrait mode. Only information about rain can be converted and provided.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting an application for a multi-capturing mode in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 18 may show an example of setting the resolution to be applied in an application that uses multiple image capture in the electronic device 101.

Referring to FIG. 18, in relation to resolution settings, the electronic device 101 provides a first option that supports automatic setting by the electronic device 101 (e.g., screen-specific optimization) and a first option that supports manual setting by the user for each application. A second supported option may be provided.

According to one embodiment, the second option is, for example, supported for each application capable of sharing images (e.g., first application, second application, ...) (e.g., application available for multiple image shooting) May provide information regarding possible resolution and/or frames per second (FPS). According to one embodiment, the user can check the setting values (e.g., resolution and/or FPS) that can be supported for each application, and define the setting values for each application to be applied in multiple video shooting according to the user's needs.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 19 shows a state (e.g., closed state and An example of an operation of providing an image preview related to image shooting in response to an open state) and acquiring a plurality of images in response to a given image preview may be shown.

As shown in FIG. 19, a method of supporting image capture in an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment includes an operation 1901 of providing a preview of images available for each application in a display area corresponding to the state of the display; An operation of detecting a trigger related to image capture (1903), an operation of performing image capture based on designated shooting information (1905), an operation of acquiring an image for each application from the captured image (1907), and memory of the acquired image It may include a storing operation 1909 at 130.

Hereinafter, in describing the details of the embodiments of each operation illustrated in FIG. 19 with reference to the drawings, the electronic device 101 (e.g., a display that can be expanded in the vertical direction) (e.g., a flexible display) is described in detail. : An embodiment performed in a vertically rollable device (e.g., electronic device 300) is described, but the various embodiments are not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 19, in operation 1901, the processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may provide a preview of images available for each application in the display area corresponding to the state of the display (or the state of the electronic device 101). there is. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 determines whether the electronic device 101 exists in a first state (e.g., closed state) or a second state (e.g., open state), and the result of the determination Based on whether the state of the display is a first state (e.g., closed state) or a second state (e.g., open state), a plurality of image previews based on a bubble view (e.g., a pop-up window) or on the image preview are displayed. Based on a plurality of guide areas (e.g., transparent windows), information can be provided about the type of application designated for multiple image shooting and the image shooting conditions in the application.

According to one embodiment, when the processor 120 determines that the display state is in a closed state, the processor 120 may provide (eg, display) a bubble view (or pop-up window) for each application in the display area according to the closed state. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 displays one or more applications each corresponding to a specified application for multiple image capture in the first display area of the display corresponding to the closed state (e.g., the display area corresponding to the display area of the closed state). One or more image previews may be provided based on the above bubble views.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to display a plurality of image previews through a plurality of bubble views for each application. According to one embodiment, each image provided as a plurality of image previews is the same image (e.g., an image acquired through the camera module 180), and each application-specific condition (e.g., resolution, may be presented (e.g. displayed) differently based on aspect ratio and/or capacity. For example, the processor 120 may visually display a plurality of different images (eg, images with different resolutions) based on the same image through a plurality of bubble views in a closed state.

According to one embodiment, when the processor 120 determines that the display state is in an open state, the processor 120 may provide (eg, display) an image preview in the display area according to the open state. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 is configured to display one image preview in full screen on the second display area of the display corresponding to the open state (e.g., the display area corresponding to the display area of the open state) (a display module ( 160) can be controlled. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may provide (eg, display) a guide area for each application on the image preview.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may control the display module 160 to provide (eg, display) one or more guide areas corresponding to applications designated for multiple image capture on the image preview. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may provide one or more guide areas each corresponding to an application designated for multiple image capture on the image preview being displayed through the second display area of the display corresponding to the open state. there is.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may operate to display a plurality of guide areas for a plurality of applications on the image preview. According to one embodiment, the guide area displayed through the image preview may be overlaid on the image preview and provided differently based on a plurality of application-specific conditions (e.g., resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity) (e.g., display) can be displayed. When the electronic device 101 is open, a plurality of different images (eg, images with different resolutions) based on the same image may be visually displayed through a plurality of guide areas.

In operation 1903, the processor 120 may detect a trigger related to image capture. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may detect image capture based on a user input for executing image capture while displaying image previews available for each application.

In operation 1905, the processor 120 may perform image capturing based on designated capturing information. According to one embodiment, when executing image capture, the processor 120 may control the camera module 180 to capture an image based on pre-designated capture information. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may control the camera module 180 to capture an image of a specified maximum size (or resolution) according to shooting information.

In operation 1907, the processor 120 may obtain an image for each application from the captured image. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may obtain a plurality of results (eg, a plurality of captured images) corresponding to a plurality of applications through a single image capturing operation. For example, the processor 120 captures a single image, producing a first image result corresponding to the first setting (or setting according to the bubble view or guide area) of the first application and the second setting of the second application. The second image result and the third image result corresponding to the third setting of the third application can be obtained simultaneously.

According to one embodiment, the processor 120 performs multiple image shooting by generating a plurality of results corresponding to a plurality of applications (e.g., a plurality of results respectively corresponding to a plurality of conditions for each application) upon completion of filming. You can apply. According to some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may support multiple image capture by generating a plurality of results corresponding to a plurality of applications in real time while capturing an image.

In operation 1909, the processor 120 may store the acquired image. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may map a plurality of results corresponding to a plurality of applications to each corresponding application (e.g., set a shared path) and store them in the memory 130 of the electronic device 101. there is. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may store a plurality of images in association with a corresponding application so that each of the plurality of images can be intuitively and quickly shared through the corresponding application. Examples of this are illustrated in Figures 20 and 21.

FIGS. 20 and 21 are diagrams illustrating an example of providing an image and an application in association with an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, FIGS. 20 and 21 may show an example of providing images captured based on the multi-capturing mode according to the present disclosure through a designated application (eg, a gallery application).

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the electronic device 101 transmits the acquired images 2010 and 2110 and the images 2010 and 2110 to the corresponding application on the execution screen 2000 of the designated application. It can be provided including a shared object (2020, 2120) that can be shared immediately (e.g., direct share), and an editing object (2030) that can edit the video.

Referring to FIG. 20, FIG. 20 shows a first image 2010 obtained based on the first setting of the first application (e.g., ABCD application) while the electronic device 101 is in an open or closed state, and the first image 2010. A first shared object (2020) that can directly enter a sharing operation to share the first image (2010) through the first application by executing the first application associated with (2010), and the first image (2010) It may include an editing object 2030 that can directly enter an editing operation that can edit . In one embodiment, the first shared object 2020 may be provided in response to the first application related to the acquisition of the first image 2010 when capturing multiple images. For example, the first shared object 2020 may include an object that can jump to a shareable application (i.e., the first application) that matches the resolution of the first image 2010.

Referring to FIG. 21, FIG. 21 shows a second image 2110 obtained based on the second setting of a second application (e.g., WXYZ application) while the electronic device 101 is in an open or closed state, and a second image. A second shared object 2120 that can directly enter a sharing operation to share the second image 2110 through the second application by executing the second application associated with 2110, and the second image 2110 It may include an editing object 2030 that can directly enter an editing operation that can edit . In one embodiment, the second shared object 2120 may be provided in response to a second application related to acquisition of the second image 2110 when capturing multiple images. For example, the second shared object 2120 may include an object that can jump to a shareable application (ie, a second application) that matches the resolution of the second image 2110.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 , depending on the resolution of the acquired image, the electronic device 101 may support jumping directly to an application that can share the image or moving directly to an editing tool that can edit the image. According to one embodiment, a user can check various images (e.g., results) of various resolutions through a touch gesture such as swiping left or right. According to one embodiment, when switching between the images 2010 and 2110 in response to a user input, the electronic device 101 displays the images 2010 and 2110 so that the shared objects 2020 and 2120 include information about the corresponding application. ) and shared objects (2020, 2120) can be provided interactively. For example, shared objects may change in conjunction with video transitions.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of deleting an image in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 22 may represent an example of an operation of deleting an image provided through a designated application (eg, a gallery application) of an electronic device according to the present disclosure.

As shown in FIG. 21, while displaying an image 2110 on the execution screen 2000 of a designated application, the electronic device 101 displays the image 2110 in response to a user input, as shown in FIG. 22. ) can be deleted. In one embodiment, user input may include a touch gesture (e.g., a flick, swipe, or drag).

Referring to FIG. 22 , FIG. 22 may represent an example in which the electronic device 101 operates in an open (or closed) state, as described in the description with reference to FIG. 21 . For example, the electronic device 101 may use an image 2110 obtained based on the settings of an application (e.g., WXYZ application) and a shared object ( 2120), and an editing object 2030 that can directly enter into an editing operation capable of editing the video 2110. According to one embodiment, while operating as shown in FIG. 21, the electronic device 101 may delete (eg, quick delete) the corresponding image based on detecting a designated user input for image deletion.

According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the user deletes images in at least N designated formats (e.g., the first image 2110, the second image 2210, and the third image 2220). You can select the desired image (e.g., the first image 2110) and delete it immediately.

According to one embodiment, the user uses a gesture (e.g., flick up) to quickly slide the image 2110 (e.g., a thumbnail) on the execution screen 2000 or touches the image 2110. You can perform user input (e.g., touch gestures), such as a dragging gesture (e.g., swipe up) on the screen. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 moves the corresponding image 2110 on the screen according to the user input, based on detecting a designated user input while displaying the execution screen 2000, and moves the corresponding image 2110 on the screen according to the user input. An effect (e.g., slide out) in which the image 2110 disappears from the edge area may be provided. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 stores the corresponding image 2110 in the electronic device 101 (e.g., memory 130) based on the image 2110 being removed from the execution screen 2000 according to a user input. )) can be deleted.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 deletes the image 2110 according to a user input, another image (e.g., the second image 2210) is displayed at the location where the image 2110 was displayed (e.g., the center of the screen). ) or it can be provided instead of the third image (2220)). For example, the electronic device 101 moves the image 2110 according to a user input (e.g., provides an animation that moves from the center of the screen to the top of the screen) and generally simultaneously displays another image adjacent to the image 2110 (e.g., The second image 2210 and the second image 2220) can be moved to the position where the image 2110 was displayed (for example, providing an animation that moves to the center of the screen). According to one embodiment, in response to the point in time when the image 2110 disappears from the execution screen 2000, the electronic device 101 displays another image (e.g., the second image 2210 or the second image 2110) adjacent to the image 2110. Among the images (2220), they can be displayed by replacing them with an image according to priority settings (e.g., previous image or next image).

According to one embodiment, when replacing an image with another image, the electronic device 101 may provide the shared object 2120 in response to another application related to acquisition of the replaced image. For example, the shared object 2120 can be converted into an object that can jump to another shareable application that matches the resolution of another image.

FIGS. 23, 24, 25, and 26 are diagrams illustrating an example of providing a multi-capturing mode in an open state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

According to one embodiment, FIGS. 23, 24, 25, and 26 may show examples of supporting image capture based on the multi-capture mode according to the present disclosure. According to one embodiment, FIGS. 23, 24, 25, and 26 show an example of supporting image capture in landscape mode while the electronic device 101 is in an open state.

Referring to FIG. 23, when the electronic device 101 enters the multi-image capture setting mode in the open landscape mode, at least one guide related to at least one application previously set or default for multiple image capture Area can be provided. In one embodiment, guide areas may be provided distinctly from each other by designated guide objects (e.g., guide lines by color and/or guide lines by line type). According to one embodiment, FIG. 23 may show an example in which four applications (eg, a first application, a second application, a third application, and a fourth application) are designated for multiple image capture. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide four guide areas 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340 corresponding to four applications.

According to one embodiment, the guide areas 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340 are provided in the form of a transparent window that visually represents conditions (e.g., specified format such as resolution and/or aspect ratio) corresponding to each pre-specified application. It can be. For example, the transparent windows of the guide areas 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340 may have a size and shape corresponding to conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide information about a designated application through designated areas of the guide areas 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes application identification objects 2315, 2325, 2335, and 2345 respectively corresponding to four applications (e.g., a first application, a second application, a third application, and a fourth application). ) (e.g. application icon) can be provided. For example, the electronic device 101 provides a first identification object 2315 representing a first application through a first guide area 2310 and a first identification object 2315 representing a second application through a second guide area 2320. A second identification object 2325 is provided, a third identification object 2335 representing a third application is provided through a third guide area 2330, and a third identification object 2335 representing a fourth application is provided through a fourth guide area 2340. 4 An identification object 2345 may be provided. According to one embodiment, the identification objects 2315, 2325, 2335, and 2345 may be provided based on a designated area (eg, upper left) in the guide areas 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340.

According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 23, the electronic device 101 displays at least one region of interest (e.g., multi-ROI (region) while displaying the execution screen of the camera application through the display module 160. of interest) can be provided with the ability to automatically or manually set it.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may automatically set a region of interest (ROI) based on the subject according to the type (or nature) of the application. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a first guide area 2310 by cropping the subject based on the face area according to the type of the first application. For example, the electronic device 101 may crop the subject based on the type of the second application and provide the second guide area 2320. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a third guide area 2330 by cropping the entire area of the subject according to the type of the third application. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide the fourth guide area 2340 by cropping the image to correspond to the maximum angle of view of the electronic device 101 according to the type of the fourth application.

According to one embodiment, the first guide area 2310, the second guide area 2320, the third guide area 2330, and the fourth guide area 2340 represent areas of interest corresponding to each type of application. You can.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 determines the ROI (e.g. ratio) size (e.g. : ROI size) can be changed. For example, the electronic device 101 may track the subject's movement or size change and automatically change the ROI in response to the tracking. For example, the electronic device 101 may manually change the ROI based on user input in the given guide areas 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340.

According to one embodiment, the user may command entry into the ROI size change mode through a user input (e.g., long tab) based on the guide area desired by the user among the guide areas 2310, 2320, 2330, and 2340. there is. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may enter the ROI size change mode in response to a user input and provide a user interface corresponding to entering the ROI size change mode. According to one embodiment, an example operation of changing the ROI size according to a user input in the ROI size change mode is shown in FIGS. 24 and 25.

Referring to FIG. 24, FIG. 24 may show an example screen upon entering the ROI size change mode in which the ROI size can be changed based on user input.

As shown in FIG. 24, when entering the ROI size change mode, the electronic device 101 highlights and displays the guide area designated by the user (e.g., the first guide area 2310) and displays the undesignated guide area. Areas (e.g., second guide area 2320, third guide area 2330, and fourth guide area 2340) and identification objects associated with unspecified guide areas (e.g., second identification object 2325, fourth guide area 2340). 3 identification object 2335 and fourth identification object 2345) may be dimmed and provided, or the undesignated guide area and its related identification object may be removed from the screen (or not displayed on the screen). can).

Referring to FIG. 25, FIG. 25 may show an example screen when the ROI size is changed in response to a user input.

As shown in FIG. 25, the user can adjust the ROI size through a user input (eg, a touch gesture such as a drag) designated in the first guide area 2310. For example, the user selects (e.g., touches) one of the four corner areas of the first guide area 2310 and moves in the first specified direction (e.g., direction of increasing size) or the first specified direction. The size of the ROI may be changed based on adjustment of the first guide area 2310 with a user input such as dragging in a second designated direction (e.g., a direction for detecting size) that is different from the direction.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide a state in which the size of the first guide area 2310 changes in real time (or adaptively) in response to a user input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may change the size of the first guide area 2310 in response to user input while removing other guide areas and their associated identifying objects from the screen (or removing them from the screen). may not be displayed).

Referring to FIG. 26, FIG. 25 may show an example screen according to the end of the ROI size change mode. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may end the ROI size change mode based on detection of a designated trigger. For example, the electronic device 101 may detect a specified user input (e.g., an exit button or back button-based input associated with exiting a mode, a voice command input, or a gesture input associated with exiting the mode) or may be activated for a specified period of time (e.g., in the absence of user input). Example: ROI size change mode can be terminated when it reaches approximately N seconds.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may switch to the shooting mode in response to the end of the ROI size change mode. As shown in FIG. 26, the electronic device 101 may provide a changed first guide area 2310 corresponding to the changed ROI size when switching to the shooting mode. For example, the electronic device 101 provides the first guide area 2310 with a size changed according to user input in the ROI size change mode, and provides the remaining guide areas (e.g., the second guide area 2320, the third guide area 2320) with a changed size according to the user input. The guide area 2330 and the fourth guide area 2340) may be provided in the state provided in FIG. 23 (e.g., without change).

According to one embodiment, the operations described in the description with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26 may be performed in the same manner as described above even in the portrait mode in the closed or open state of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide a user interface in the portrait mode in a closed or open state using the same operation (or logic) as in the landscape mode as described above.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when an image is captured using a camera application in a closed or open state of the electronic device 101, the captured image is set to the first setting (e.g., time amount, capacity size) for the first application. and at least one of resolution ratio) and a second setting for a second application, may be provided through a designated user interface (eg, bubble view) that a plurality of images can be acquired. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 can simultaneously generate and provide a plurality of image results, such as a first image result using the first setting and a second image result using the second setting, through one shooting. there is.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when capturing an image in a multi-capturing mode in a closed or open state of the electronic device 101, information on a plurality of applications and information on image settings available in each application are displayed visually and It can be provided intuitively. For example, the electronic device 101 may provide a user interface that can determine the application icon, image resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity.

An operation method performed by the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes detecting a trigger related to entering a camera mode, identifying an application designated for multiple image capture based on detecting the trigger, An operation of determining the state of a display, based on determining that the state of the display is a first state, a plurality of applications specified in the display area according to the first state and conditions for capturing images for each of the plurality of applications. An operation of providing a first user interface including related information, and based on determining that the state of the display is a second state, in a display area according to the second state, a designated plurality of applications and the plurality of applications It may include an operation of providing a second user interface including information related to image capturing conditions for each image being captured.

According to one embodiment, the first user interface and the second user interface may include at least one image preview and a guide object based on the at least one image preview.

According to one embodiment, the image shooting conditions represent conditions available for image sharing through an application and may include, for example, a specified format such as resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity.

According to one embodiment, the operation of providing the first user interface is based on determining that the first state is, and based on a bubble view for each application through a display area according to the first state. It may include providing the first user interface and providing a plurality of image previews based on a plurality of bubble views for each application. According to one embodiment, the images provided as the plurality of image previews are the same image, and may be provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each application corresponding to the plurality of bubble views.

According to one embodiment, the operation of providing the second user interface includes, based on determining that the second state is, providing the second user interface based on an image preview through a display area according to the second state. It may include an operation of providing a plurality of guide areas for each application on the image preview in the second user interface. According to one embodiment, the guide area displayed through the image preview is overlaid on the image preview and may be provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each application.

According to one embodiment, the operation method performed by the electronic device 101 includes providing a preview of images available for each application through the first user interface or the second user interface in a display area corresponding to the state of the display. An operation of detecting a trigger related to image capture while providing the image preview, an operation of controlling a camera module to capture an image based on shooting information specified based on detecting the trigger, It may include acquiring a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of designated applications and storing the acquired images in the memory of the electronic device.

The various embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in the specification and drawings are merely provided as specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present disclosure and aid understanding of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should be construed as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical idea of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

101, 200, 300: Electronic devices
120: processor
130: memory
160: display module
180: Camera module
210, 310: first housing
220, 320: second housing
230, 330: Display (flexible display)

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
display;
camera module; and
A processor comprising:
Detect triggers related to entering camera mode,
Based on detecting the trigger, identify the application designated for multi-image capture,
Determine the state of the display,
Based on determining that the state of the display is the first state, the first user includes information related to a plurality of applications designated and conditions for capturing images captured for each of the plurality of applications in the display area according to the first state. provide an interface, and
Based on determining that the state of the display is a second state, a second user includes information related to a plurality of applications designated and conditions for capturing images captured for each of the plurality of applications in the display area according to the second state. is set up to provide an interface,
The first user interface and the second user interface include at least one image preview and a guide object based on the at least one image preview.
The electronic device of claim 1, wherein:
first housing; and
A second device that is coupled to the first housing in a first state of the electronic device, slides and moves from the first housing in a designated direction in the first state, and supports a second state that partially expands the area of the display. Includes a housing,
The display includes a flexible display in which an area of the display is at least partially variable in response to a slide movement of the second housing,
The flexible display includes: a first display fixed to the first housing and visually exposed in the first state and the second state; and
An electronic device comprising a second display that is rollably mounted on the second housing, is visually exposed in the second state, and partially expands the area of the display as the second housing slides.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor:
Based on determining that it is in the first state, providing the first user interface based on a bubble view for each application through a display area according to the first state,
An electronic device configured to provide at least one image preview based on the bubble view for each application in the first user interface.
The method of claim 3, wherein the processor:
In the first state, an electronic device configured to visually provide a plurality of images with different resolutions based on the same image through a plurality of bubble views of the first user interface.
The method of claim 3, wherein the processor:
It is set to display multiple image previews through multiple bubble views for multiple applications,
Each image provided as the plurality of image previews is the same image, and is provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each application corresponding to the plurality of bubble views.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor:
Based on determining that the second state is in the second state, providing the second user interface based on an image preview through a display area according to the second state,
An electronic device configured to provide a guide area for each application on the image preview in the second user interface.
The method of claim 6, wherein the processor:
In the second state, an electronic device configured to visually provide a plurality of images with different resolutions based on the same image through a plurality of guide areas of the second user interface.
The method of claim 6, wherein the processor:
Displaying one image preview in full screen in the display area according to the second state,
is set to provide a plurality of guide areas respectively corresponding to a plurality of applications designated for the multi-image capture on the image preview,
The guide area displayed through the image preview is overlaid on the image preview and provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each application.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor:
Providing image previews available for each application through the first user interface or the second user interface in a display area corresponding to the state of the display,
Detect triggers related to video capture while providing the image preview,
Control the camera module to capture an image based on shooting information specified based on detecting the trigger,
Obtaining a plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of applications specified from the captured images, respectively,
An electronic device configured to store the acquired image in a memory of the electronic device.
According to paragraph 1,
The first user interface provides information about the type of application designated for multiple image shooting and image shooting conditions in the application, based on a plurality of image previews based on the bubble view,
The second user interface is set to provide information about the type of application designated for multiple image shooting and image shooting conditions in the application, based on a plurality of guide areas on the image preview,
The image shooting conditions represent conditions available for image sharing through an application and include specified formats such as resolution, aspect ratio, and/or capacity.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor:
An electronic device configured to control the camera module to capture a single image of a specified maximum size.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor:
Supports multiple video shooting by generating multiple images corresponding to multiple applications upon completion of shooting, or
An electronic device set to support multiple image capture by generating multiple images corresponding to multiple applications in real time while capturing images.
The method of claim 9, wherein the processor:
An electronic device configured to store a plurality of images corresponding to a plurality of applications by mapping them to the corresponding applications.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor:
Run the specified application,
On the execution screen of the designated application, an electronic device configured to provide an image, a shared object that can transmit the image to the corresponding application and share it (e.g., direct share), and an editing object that can edit the image. .
According to clause 14,
The shared object is an electronic device characterized in that it supports executing an application related to the video and directly entering a sharing operation in which the video can be shared through the application.
The method of claim 14, wherein the processor:
An electronic device configured to interactively provide an image and a shared object so that when switching between images in response to a user input, the shared object includes information about a corresponding application.
In a method of operating an electronic device,
An operation of detecting a trigger related to entering a camera mode;
An operation of identifying an application designated for multiple image capture based on detecting the trigger;
An operation to determine the state of a display;
Based on determining that the state of the display is the first state, the first user includes information related to a plurality of applications designated and conditions for capturing images captured for each of the plurality of applications in the display area according to the first state. Actions that provide an interface; and
Based on determining that the state of the display is a second state, a second user includes information related to a plurality of applications designated and conditions for capturing images captured for each of the plurality of applications in the display area according to the second state. Contains operations that provide an interface,
The first user interface and the second user interface include at least one image preview and a guide object based on the at least one image preview.
The method of claim 17, wherein providing the first user interface comprises:
An operation of providing the first user interface based on a bubble view for each application through a display area according to the first state, based on determining that it is in the first state;
An operation of providing a plurality of image previews based on a plurality of bubble views for each application in the first user interface,
The method wherein the images provided as the plurality of image previews are the same image and are provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each application corresponding to the plurality of bubble views.
The method of claim 17, wherein providing the second user interface comprises:
based on determining that the second state is in the second state, providing the second user interface based on an image preview through a display area according to the second state;
An operation of providing a plurality of guide areas for each application on the image preview in the second user interface,
A method wherein the guide area displayed through the image preview is overlaid on the image preview and provided differently based on image shooting conditions for each plurality of applications.
According to clause 17,
An operation of providing image previews available for each application through the first user interface or the second user interface in a display area corresponding to the state of the display;
detecting a trigger related to image capture while providing the image preview;
An operation of controlling a camera module to capture an image based on shooting information specified based on detecting the trigger;
An operation of acquiring a plurality of images corresponding to the plurality of specified applications from the captured images, respectively,
A method including storing the acquired image in a memory of the electronic device.

Images