KR20240017726A - Electronic device for providing display setting based on folding status of foldable display and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device that provides screen settings according to a folding state and a control method thereof are disclosed. Electronic devices that provide screen settings according to the folding state include a hinge for allowing the electronic device to be folded or unfolded, a foldable display disposed on at least one side of the electronic device so that the electronic device is folded or unfolded around the hinge, and a foldable display. A sensor module for detecting the folding state, and a processor for controlling screen setting values applied to the output screen of the foldable display according to the folding state, wherein the processor is capable of setting a plurality of screen setting values for each folding state. A screen setting window is provided on the output screen, and a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display among the plurality of set screen setting values is applied to the output screen.

Description

Electronic device for providing screen settings according to the folding state of a foldable display and its control method {ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR PROVIDING DISPLAY SETTING BASED ON FOLDING STATUS OF FOLDABLE DISPLAY AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF}

The disclosure below relates to an electronic device and a control method for controlling screen settings according to the folding state of a foldable display.

As display technology develops, user terminal devices equipped with foldable displays are appearing. Foldable displays can be curved. Foldable displays replace the glass substrate covering the liquid crystal in existing LCDs and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) with plastic films, giving the display the flexibility to fold and unfold the screen.

An electronic device that provides screen settings according to a folding state according to an embodiment may include a hinge to allow the electronic device to be folded or unfolded. The electronic device may further include a foldable display disposed on at least one side of the electronic device to be folded or unfolded around a hinge. The electronic device may further include a processor that controls screen setting values applied to the output screen of the foldable display. The electronic device may further include a sensor module for detecting a folded state of the foldable display of the electronic device. The processor provides a screen setting window in which a plurality of screen setting values can be set for each folding state on the output screen, and selects a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display from among the plurality of set screen setting values on the output screen. Can be applied to.

A method of controlling an electronic device including a foldable display disposed on at least one side of the electronic device to be folded or unfolded about a hinge according to an embodiment may include detecting a folded state of the electronic device using a sensor module. You can. The control method of the electronic device further includes determining a target area, which is one of a first area disposed on one side and a second area disposed on the other side based on the hinge of the foldable display, based on the detected folding state. can do. The control method of the electronic device may further include an operation of controlling the foldable display based on the determined target area, and the operation of controlling the foldable display may include the current folding of the foldable display among a plurality of predefined screen setting values. It may include an operation of applying the screen setting value corresponding to the state to the output screen of the target area.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to one embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a case in which the folding axis of the electronic device according to one embodiment is in the vertical direction and a case in which the folding axis of the electronic device in the electronic device according to one embodiment is in the horizontal direction.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a fully unfolded state, a folded state, and a fully folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an out-folding method of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation concept of an electronic device that provides screen settings according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment that provides different settings regarding whether to rotate the screen depending on the folding state of the foldable display, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of providing different always on display (AOD) screen settings depending on the folding state of a foldable display according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a user separately sets settings regarding whether to rotate the screen according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a user separately sets settings related to the screen refresh rate according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a user separately sets screen text settings according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device that provides a plurality of settings according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a decision process of applying different screen setting values depending on the folding state of a foldable display according to an embodiment.

Conventionally, electronic devices such as smartphones provide the same settings regardless of the folded state within one electronic device, whether the electronic device is unfolded or folded, providing one setting value per function. A foldable display allows multiple types of displays to be used within one electronic device depending on the folding angle. For example, when the foldable display is folded, the cover display located on the surface of the electronic device can be used, and when the foldable display is unfolded or folded within a certain range, the main display can be used. Although there are differences depending on the user and product type, the cover display is usually focused on the usability of relatively light daily life apps, while the main display is focused on the usability of apps that are used for a long time, such as watching videos, playing games, and working with documents. Additionally, when a user uses a foldable display in a folded state within a certain range, usability is concentrated on viewing video or shooting a camera while placing the electronic device on the floor. In this way, each display has different usability characteristics, and accordingly, there is a user demand for different setting values. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, in accordance with such user demands, the electronic device allows the user to set a plurality of screen setting values (e.g., whether the screen is rotated, screen refresh rate, text to be displayed on the screen, AOD screen) for each folding state. A screen setting window is provided on the output screen to allow the user to select how to set the screen setting values for each folding state, and outputs the screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the electronic device among a plurality of screen setting values set by the user. User experience can be improved by applying it to the screen.

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

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

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 includes the main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing 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 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch. The display module 160 displays a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the display among a plurality of predefined screen setting values (e.g., whether the screen is rotated, screen refresh rate, AOD screen, text to be displayed on the screen) on the output screen. It can be applied.

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, hall sensor, or illuminance sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 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 telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 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 technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit signals or power to or receive signals or power from the outside (e.g., 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 or two of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g. first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g. second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively". 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 through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

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

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a case in which the folding axis of the electronic device according to one embodiment is in the vertical direction and a case in which the folding axis of the electronic device in the electronic device according to one embodiment is in the horizontal direction.

Referring to FIG. 2, when an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a foldable display, the folding axis may be vertical and the folding axis may be horizontal. there is.

The electronic device 210 in FIG. 2 when the folding axis is vertical and the electronic device 260 when the folding axis is horizontal both use the in-folding method. In the case of the out-folding method, the electronic device is described in detail with reference to FIG. 4.

The electronic device 210 (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1) when the folding axis is in the vertical direction may include a foldable display 230, a first housing 241, and a second housing 243. there is. The foldable display 230 may be divided into a first area and a second area that appears on the outside when folded based on the folding axis 220 of the hinge. In one embodiment, for example, the second area may be the cover screen of the foldable display 230. The first and second areas of the foldable display 230 may have a rectangular shape with rounded corners and a narrow bezel.

The electronic device 260 (e.g., the electronic device 101 in FIG. 1) when the folding axis is in the horizontal direction may include a foldable display 280, a first housing 291, and a second housing 293. there is. The foldable display 280 may be divided into a first area and a second area that appears on the outside when folded based on the folding axis 270 of the hinge. In one embodiment, for example, the second area may be the cover screen of the foldable display 280. The first and second areas of the foldable display 280 may be of a rectangular type with rounded corners and may have a narrow bezel.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a fully unfolded state, a folded state, and a fully folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 210 or the electronic device 260 of FIG. 2) includes a foldable display 330 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2). may include a foldable display 230 or a foldable display 280), a first housing 341, and a second housing 343.

State 301 may represent a fully unfolded state or an unfolded state of the electronic device 300.

In state 301, electronic device 300 may be folded. For example, the electronic device 300 may be folded as the first housing 341 and/or the second housing 343 are folded.

According to one embodiment, as the electronic device 300 is folded, the folder is folded based on the folding axis (e.g., the folding axis 220 or the folding axis 270 in FIG. 2), such as states 303 and 305. The first area 331 and the second area 333 of the blue display 330 may form an angle θ. If the angle θ is within a predetermined range, it may be referred to as a “folding state,” and the angle θ formed by the first region 331 and the second region 333 may be referred to as a “folding angle.” .

According to one embodiment, in the folded state 303, the folding angle may be about 135 degrees, and in the folded state 305, the folding angle may be about 45 degrees.

State 307 may represent a state in which the electronic device 300 is completely folded.

The foldable display 330 may be at least partially the same or similar to the display module 160 described with reference to FIG. 1 .

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the first area 331 and the second area 333 are folded to face each other. In other words, the screen folds inward. This folding method is called the in-folding method. Alternatively, the first area 331 and the second area 333 may be folded so that they face in opposite directions. In other words, the screen can be implemented to fold outward. This folding method is called an out-folding method. An example in which the out-folding method is applied will be described later with reference to FIG. 4.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an out-folding method of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 400 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 210 or the electronic device 260 of FIG. 2) includes a foldable display 430 (e.g., folded out). : May include the foldable display 230 or the foldable display 280 of FIG. 2. In the case of out-folding, only the folding direction is opposite to the case of in-folding described in FIG. 3, so overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

State 401 may represent a state in which the electronic device 400 is fully unfolded or unfolded.

In state 403, the foldable display 430 may be folded out, and as in state 403, the foldable display 430 is in the first area 431 (e.g., the first area 231 in FIG. 2 or A folding angle θ may be formed by the first area 281) and the second area 433 (e.g., the second area 233 or the second area 283 in FIG. 2).

State 405 may represent a state in which the electronic device 400 is completely folded.

The foldable display 430 may be at least partially the same or similar to the display module 160 described with reference to FIG. 1 .

Figure 5 shows a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 500 according to one embodiment includes a hinge 510 for folding or unfolding the electronic device, and an electronic device for folding or unfolding the electronic device 500 around the hinge 510. a foldable display 520 disposed on at least one side of the foldable display 520, a sensor module 530 for detecting the folding state of the foldable display 520, and a screen applied to the output screen of the foldable display 520 according to the folding state. It may include a processor 540 that controls the setting value. The processor 540 may apply a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display 520 among a plurality of predefined screen setting values to the output screen. The processor 540 determines the folding state of the foldable display 520, a first folding state corresponding to the unfolded state of the foldable display 520, and a second folding state corresponding to the folded state of the foldable display 520. , and a third folding state corresponding to a folding state when the folding angle of the foldable display 520 is located within a predefined folding angle range. In one embodiment, the processor 540 provides a first screen setting value when the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state, and provides a second screen setting value when the foldable display 520 is in the second folded state. A value may be provided, and when the foldable display 520 is in the third folded state, a third screen setting value may be provided.

According to one embodiment, the hinge 510 allows the electronic device 500 to be folded or unfolded, and as the electronic device 500 is folded or unfolded around the hinge 510, the foldable display 520 (e.g., The foldable display 230 or the foldable display 280 of FIG. 2 can also be folded or unfolded. The foldable display 520 may be disposed on at least one side of the electronic device 500 and may include a first area disposed on one side and a second area disposed on the other side with respect to the hinge 510. there is.

According to one embodiment, when the folding axis of the hinge 510 is vertical and is an in-folding method, the foldable display 520 (e.g., the foldable display 230 of FIG. 2) is folded with the hinge 510. ), including a first area 521 arranged on one side (e.g., first area 231 in FIG. 2) and a second area arranged on the other side (e.g., second area 233 in FIG. 2). can do.

According to one embodiment, when the folding axis of the hinge 510 is horizontal and is an in-folding method, the foldable display 520 (e.g., the foldable display 280 of FIG. 2) has the hinge 510 ), including a first area 521 arranged on one side (e.g., first area 281 in FIG. 2) and a second area arranged on the other side (e.g., second area 283 in FIG. 2). can do.

According to one embodiment, when the folding axis of the hinge 510 is an out-folding type, the foldable display 520 (e.g., the foldable display 430 in FIG. 4) is based on the hinge 510. It may include a first area 521 disposed on one side (e.g., first area 431 in FIG. 4) and a second area (e.g., second area 433 in FIG. 4) disposed on the other side. .

According to one embodiment, the sensor module 530 (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1) determines the folding angle of the electronic device 500 (e.g., the folding angle (θ) in FIG. 3 for in-folding, and the folding angle (θ) in FIG. 3 for out-folding). In the case, the folding angle (θ) of FIG. 4 can be detected. The sensor module 530 according to one embodiment may be a hall sensor, an acceleration sensor, and/or a gyroscope (e.g., a gyroscope), and the acceleration sensor and/or the gyro sensor may be a hall sensor, an acceleration sensor, and/or a gyroscope. The folding angle of the electronic device 500 can be detected. The sensor module 530 according to one embodiment is disposed within the hinge 510 and can detect the folding angle by detecting the number of gear rotations. The sensor module 530 according to one embodiment can detect not only the folding angle but also the starting point of folding and the angle at which folding stops.

For example, the sensor module 530 may be a Hall sensor. A Hall sensor may be a transducer that generates an electrical signal (e.g., voltage) in response to a magnetic field. A Hall sensor can generate an electrical signal with a relatively large intensity when the magnetic field is strong, and can generate an electrical signal with a relatively small intensity when the magnetic field is weak. The Hall sensor may be located in a first housing (e.g., first housing 241 or first housing 291 in FIG. 2), and an element (e.g., magnetic material) that generates a magnetic field may be located in a second housing (e.g., FIG. 2). It may be located in the second housing 243 or the second housing 293). Depending on the implementation, the Hall sensor may be located in the second housing (e.g., the second housing 243 or the second housing 293 in FIG. 2) and the magnetic material may be located in the first housing (e.g., the first housing in FIG. 2). 241) or may be located in the first housing 291). When the electronic device 500 changes from the fully unfolded state to the folded state, the Hall sensor can get closer to the magnetic material and detect the folded state of the foldable display 520 in response to the magnetic field of the magnetic material. Additionally, the Hall sensor can detect the folding angle through the strength of an electrical signal generated in response to a magnetic field.

The Hall sensor is an example of the sensor module 530, and the sensor module 530 is not limited to the Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the folding angle of the electronic device 500 can be detected using a magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor and a Hall sensor. For example, the geomagnetic sensor and the Hall sensor may include a transmitter for generating a magnetic field of a specific frequency and a receiver for receiving the magnetic field generated by the transmitter, and may detect changes in the state of the electronic device 500 (e.g., FIG. 3 The folding angle can be detected based on the state change according to states 301 to 307 or the state change according to states 401 to 405 of FIG. 4. For example, a magnetic (geomagnetic) sensor can measure the direction using a magnetic field and magnetic force lines, and a Hall sensor can detect changes in the state of the electronic device 500 by detecting the strength of the magnetic field, and check the confirmed state. The folding angle according to the change (e.g., the folding angle (θ) in FIG. 3 in the case of in-folding, and the folding angle (θ) in FIG. 4 in the case of out-folding) can be detected.

Previously, it was explained that the sensor module 530 detects the folding state of the foldable display 520 and detects the folding angle. However, according to one embodiment, the processor 540 detects the folding angle of the foldable display 520 based on the sensing result of the sensor module 530. The folding state of the foldable display 520 can be detected and the folding angle can be calculated. For example, the processor 540 may receive an electrical signal based on magnetic field detection from a Hall sensor. The processor 540 can detect the folding state of the foldable display 520 by receiving an electrical signal from the hall sensor. Additionally, the processor 540 may calculate the folding angle of the foldable display 520 based on the strength of the electrical signal received from the hall sensor.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation concept of an electronic device that provides screen settings according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6, the folding state of the foldable display 600 according to an embodiment is, for example, a first folding state 620 corresponding to an unfolded state of the foldable display 600, depending on the operation. A second folding state 610 corresponding to a folded state of the foldable display 600, and a third folding state corresponding to a folding state when the folding angle of the foldable display 600 is located between a predefined folding angle range ( 630). The foldable display 600 according to one embodiment provides a screen setting window through which the user can set a plurality of screen setting values for each folding state through an output screen, and among the plurality of screen setting values set by the user, the foldable display ( The screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of 600) can be applied to the output screen. In one embodiment, for example, when the foldable display 600 is in the first folded state 620, a first screen setting value may be provided, and when the foldable display 600 is in the second folded state 610, the first screen setting value may be provided. In this case, the second screen setting value may be provided, and if the foldable display 600 is in the third folded state 630, the third screen setting value may be provided. In one embodiment, for example, the third folding state 630 corresponding to the folding state when the folding angle of the foldable display 600 is located within a predefined folding angle range is a predefined mechanical free state. It can be defined based on the stop angle range (e.g., 75 degrees to 115 degrees). In one embodiment, the third folding state 630 occurs in the first area (e.g., main screen) of the foldable display 600 when the folding angle of the foldable display 600 is located between a predefined folding angle range. This may correspond to at least one of the cases of using and the case of using the second area (eg, cover screen) of the foldable display 600. In one embodiment, the angle sensing method may be a method of sensing the angle calculated based on two 6-axis acceleration sensors located at the top and bottom of the electronic device and a digital Hall IC. For example, angle recognition in a free stop state may be possible even when the electronic device is held or unfolded when the electronic device is moved.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment that provides different settings regarding whether to rotate the screen depending on the folding state of the foldable display, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7A, settings regarding whether to rotate the screen in an electronic device according to an embodiment may include settings regarding whether to rotate the screen provided through the first area or the second area of the foldable display of the electronic device. there is. Whether the screen is rotated has a screen portrait fixation function that always presents the screen vertically regardless of the direction in which the screen is placed, a screen landscape fixation function that always presents the screen in landscape regardless of the direction in which the screen is placed, and rotation when the screen orientation changes. It can be set to one of the screen rotation functions that automatically provides the correct screen. In one embodiment, the setting regarding whether to rotate the screen includes providing an automatic screen rotation function when the foldable display is in the first folded state, and providing a screen vertical fixation function when the foldable display is in the second folded state, When the foldable display is in the third folding state, it may provide an automatic screen rotation function.

In one embodiment, for example, in the second folding state corresponding to the folded state of the electronic device, when the electronic device is placed in the first direction (710), the screen is always presented vertically regardless of the direction in which the screen is placed. Even when a fixation function is provided and placed in a second direction rotated 90 degrees from the first direction (720), the screen vertical fixation function may be provided.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the setting regarding whether to rotate the screen in the electronic device according to one embodiment is, for example, in the first folded state corresponding to the unfolded state, when the electronic device is placed in the first direction (715). The screen auto-rotation function may be provided, and the screen auto-rotation function may be provided even when the screen is placed in the second direction rotated 90 degrees from the first direction (725). As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B , the setting regarding whether to rotate the same screen can be set separately according to the folding state of the electronic device to provide a function suited to the user environment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing AOD screen settings depending on the folding angle in an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8, an electronic device according to an embodiment may provide a screen like that of FIG. 8 depending on which AOD screen is set on the foldable display. Hereinafter, the AOD screen is set to provide a screen including a clock in the first folding state (820) corresponding to the unfolded state of the foldable display, and the second folding state (810) corresponding to the folded state of the foldable display. The AOD screen is set to provide a screen including a clock, and the AOD screen is set in a third folding state 830 corresponding to the folding state when the foldable display is located between the predefined folding angle ranges. It is assumed that it is set to provide a screen containing an image. In one embodiment, when the foldable display is determined to be in the first folded state 820 corresponding to the unfolded state, the foldable display may provide a screen including a clock through the AOD screen. In one embodiment, when the foldable display is determined to be in the second folded state 810 corresponding to the folded state, the foldable display may provide a screen including a clock through the AOD screen. In one embodiment, when the third folding state 830 is determined to correspond to a folding state when the foldable display is located between a predefined folding angle range, the foldable display includes a predefined image through the AOD screen. A screen can be provided. In one embodiment, the third folding state 830 occurs when the first area (e.g., main screen) of the foldable display is used when the folding angle of the foldable display is located between a predefined folding angle range and the case of using the first area (e.g., main screen) of the foldable display. It may correspond to at least one of the cases of using the second area (e.g., cover screen) of the display, and in the drawing, only the case of using the main screen of the foldable display is shown, but the embodiment in the present disclosure only uses the main screen. It is not limited. In one embodiment, the screen setting value may include settings regarding the position of a pop-up window to be displayed on the screen. However, the embodiments in this disclosure are not limited to the above.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a user separately sets settings regarding whether to rotate the screen according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B , settings regarding whether to rotate the screen in an electronic device according to an embodiment largely include a screen portrait fixation function that always provides the screen vertically regardless of the direction in which the screen is placed, the direction in which the screen is placed, and Regardless, it can be set to the screen horizontal fixation function, which always presents the screen horizontally, and the screen rotation function, which automatically provides a rotated screen when the direction in which the screen is placed changes. Hereinafter, the screen rotation function is set in the first folding state 920 corresponding to the unfolded state of the foldable display, and the screen vertical fixation function is set in the second folding state 910 corresponding to the folded state of the foldable display. , It is assumed that the screen horizontal fixation function is set in the third folding state 930, which corresponds to the folding state when the foldable display is located between the predefined folding angle ranges. In the electronic device settings window 910 according to one embodiment, the user sets whether to rotate the screen provided through the foldable display according to the direction in which the electronic device is placed through the setting item 912 regarding whether to rotate the screen. You can. In addition, for example, the user may select the screen provided through the foldable display through a setting item 916 regarding whether to rotate the screen when using the main screen in the first folding state 920 corresponding to the unfolded state of the foldable display. You can set whether to rotate this electronic device according to the direction in which it is placed. In addition, for example, the user may select the screen provided through the foldable display through a setting item 914 regarding whether to rotate the screen when using the cover screen in the second folding state 910 corresponding to the folded state of the foldable display. You can set whether to rotate this electronic device according to the direction in which it is placed. Also, for example, the user may select a setting item ( 918), it is possible to set whether the screen provided through the foldable display will rotate according to the direction in which the electronic device is placed. In one embodiment, when the screen rotation function is used only when using the main screen in the setting items 914, 916, and 918 regarding whether to rotate the screen, the screen rotation function is used only in the first folded state 920, as shown in the drawing, In the second folding state 910 and the third folding state 930, the screen rotation function may not be used. However, the embodiments in this disclosure are not limited to the above.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a user separately sets settings related to the screen refresh rate according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the foldable display according to one embodiment provides a screen setting window through which the user can set screen setting values (e.g., screen refresh rate) for each folding state through an output screen, and displays the screen settings window set by the user. Among the screen setting values, the screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display can be applied to the output screen. In the electronic device settings window 1010 according to one embodiment, the user can set the screen refresh rate related to screen movement and motion transition provided through the foldable display. In one embodiment, the user can set the refresh rate of the screen provided through the foldable display through the screen refresh rate setting item 1012. In one embodiment, for example, the user configures optimized screen provision settings based on a predefined first refresh rate in a first folded state using the main screen, and sets the optimized screen provision setting to a first refresh rate in a second folded state using a cover screen. A general screen provision setting can be made based on a lower second refresh rate, and an optimized screen provision setting can be made based on the first refresh rate in the third folded state. In one embodiment, for example, when the user selects the setting item 1012, the setting item 1022 sets whether to apply smooth motion and screen transition functions when providing a screen included in the setting window 1020 provided. You can select . In the settings window 1030 provided by selecting the setting item 1022, the user can, for example, set the refresh rate of the screen to normal mode when using the cover screen through the setting item 1034 for each folding state setting item 1032. It can be set to provide. In one embodiment, for example, when the user selects the setting item 1022, the refresh rate of the screen when using the main screen through each setting item 1044 related to the folding state setting item 1042 in the setting window 1040 provided. can be set to provide in optimization mode. In one embodiment, for example, when the user selects the setting item 1022, the screen is displayed when using the main screen in flex mode through the setting item 1054 regarding the folding state setting item 1052 in the provided setting window 1050. The refresh rate can be set to be provided in optimized mode. In one embodiment, for example, the user configures optimized screen provision settings based on a predefined first refresh rate in a first folded state using the main screen, and sets the optimized screen provision setting to a first refresh rate in a second folded state using a cover screen. A general screen provision setting can be made based on a lower second refresh rate, and an optimized screen provision setting can be made based on the first refresh rate in the third folded state. In one embodiment, after the setting process is completed as described above, when the foldable display is in the second folded state, the screen refresh rate is provided in the normal mode, and when the foldable display is in the first folded state, the screen refresh rate is provided in the optimized mode. And, when the foldable display is in the third folded state, the screen refresh rate may be provided in an optimized mode. However, the embodiments in this disclosure are not limited to the above.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are diagrams for explaining an embodiment in which a user separately sets screen text settings according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 11A and 11B, the foldable display according to one embodiment provides a screen setting window through which the user can set screen setting values (e.g., settings for screen letters) for each folding state through an output screen, and the user Among the screen setting values set by , the screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display can be applied to the output screen. In the electronic device settings window 1110 according to one embodiment, the user can set the text to be displayed on the screen provided through the foldable display through the setting item 1112 for the text to be displayed on the screen. In one embodiment, settings for text to be displayed on the screen may include settings for at least one of the font, thickness, and size of the text. In one embodiment, for example, the user selects the largest font size in the first folding state using the main screen, selects the smallest font size in the second folding state using the cover screen, and selects the smallest font size in the third folding state. You can choose a medium font size from . Also, for example, when the user selects the setting item 1112, he or she can select the setting item 1122 that sets the size and style of letters to be displayed on the screen included in the provided setting window 1120. In the settings window 1130 provided by selecting the settings item 1122, the user can, for example, set the size of the letters to be displayed on the screen in the second folding state through the settings items 1132 and 1134 in the drawing. You can set it to the minimum font size. In the settings window 1140 provided by selecting the settings item 1122, the user can, for example, set the size of the letters to be displayed on the screen in the first folding state through the settings items 1142 and 1144 in the drawing. You can set it to the maximum font size. In the settings window 1150 provided by selecting the settings item 1122, the user can, for example, set the size of the letters to be displayed on the screen in the third folding state through the settings items 1152 and 1154 in the drawing. You can set it to an intermediate font size between the minimum and maximum font sizes. In one embodiment, after the setting process is completed as described above, when the foldable display is in the second folded state, letters with the minimum font size are provided, and when the foldable display is in the first folded state, letters with the maximum font size are provided, When the foldable display is in the third folding state, letters of medium font size may be provided. However, the embodiments in this disclosure are not limited to the above.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a control method of an electronic device that provides a plurality of settings according to the folding state of a foldable display, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12, in operation 1210, the electronic device may detect the folding state of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device can detect the folding state of the foldable display using a sensor module. In one embodiment, the sensor module can measure the angle at which the foldable display is folded around the hinge. In one embodiment, the sensor module may sense the angle calculated based on, for example, two 6-axis acceleration sensors located at the top and bottom of the electronic device and a digital Hall IC. Based on the detected folding angle, the electronic device determines whether the foldable display is in an unfolded first folding state, the foldable display is in a folded second folding state, or the foldable display is in a third folding state within a predefined folding angle range. You can decide whether it is in or not.

In operation 1220, the electronic device may determine the target area. In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine a target area, which is one of a first area located on one side and a second area located on the other side of the hinge of the foldable display, based on the detected folding state. In one embodiment, the electronic device determines the first area as the target area when the detected folding state is a first folding state corresponding to an unfolded state of the foldable display, and the detected folding state is a first folding state corresponding to an unfolded state of the foldable display. If the corresponding second folding state is determined, the second area is determined as the target area, and the detected folding state is a third folding state corresponding to the folding state when the folding angle of the foldable display is located between the predefined folding angle range. In this case, at least one of the first area or the second area may be determined as the target area.

In operation 1230, the electronic device can control the foldable display. In one embodiment, the electronic device may perform an operation of applying a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display among a plurality of predefined screen setting values to the output screen. When outputting a screen to the target area of the foldable display determined in operation 1220, the electronic device may apply a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display. In one embodiment, the electronic device provides a first screen setting value when the foldable display is in a first folded state, provides a second screen setting value when the foldable display is in a second folding state, and provides a second screen setting value when the foldable display is in a second folding state. When in the third folding state, an operation to provide a third screen setting value can be performed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a decision process of applying different screen setting values depending on the folding state of a foldable display according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13, in operation 1305, if the foldable display of the electronic device is in the first folded state corresponding to the unfolded state, in operation 1310, for example, the electronic device displays the first area corresponding to the main screen in advance. A set first setting value may be provided. The first setting value may include settings regarding rotation of the screen provided through the foldable display in the first folding state, settings regarding the screen refresh rate, settings regarding characters to be displayed on the screen, and settings regarding the AOD screen. . If it is determined that the foldable display of the electronic device is not in the first folded state corresponding to the unfolded state, the electronic device may determine whether the foldable display of the electronic device is in the second folded state corresponding to the folded state in operation 1315. there is. If it is determined that the foldable display of the electronic device is in the second folded state corresponding to the folded state, the electronic device may provide, for example, a second preset value to the second area corresponding to the cover screen in operation 1320. You can. Like the first setting value, the second setting value is a setting regarding rotation of the screen provided through the foldable display in the second folding state, a setting regarding the screen refresh rate, a setting regarding text to be displayed on the screen, and a setting regarding the AOD screen. May contain settings. If it is determined in operation 1315 that the electronic device is not in the second folded state, the electronic device determines that the folding angle of the foldable display of the electronic device is within a predefined angle and is in the third folded state, for example, on the main screen. A preset third setting value may be provided to a first area that may correspond, or a preset third setting value may be provided to a second area that may correspond to the cover screen. The third setting value, like the first setting value and the second setting value, is a setting regarding whether the screen provided through the foldable display in the third folding state is rotated, a setting regarding the screen refresh rate, and a setting regarding the text to be displayed on the screen. , may include settings related to the AOD screen. However, the embodiments in this disclosure are not limited to the above.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device that provides screen settings according to the folding state (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a hinge (e.g., the hinge 510 of FIG. 5) for folding or unfolding the electronic device. may include. The electronic device may further include a foldable display (eg, the foldable display 520 of FIG. 5 ) disposed on at least one side of the electronic device to be folded or unfolded around a hinge. The electronic device may further include a processor (e.g., processor 120 in FIG. 1; processor 540 in FIG. 5) that controls screen setting values applied to the output screen of the foldable display. The electronic device may further include (e.g., sensor module 176 in FIG. 1; sensor module 530 in FIG. 5) for detecting the folding state of the foldable display of the electronic device. The processor provides a screen setting window in which a plurality of screen setting values can be set for each folding state on the output screen, and selects a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display from among the plurality of set screen setting values on the output screen. Can be applied to.

In one embodiment, the processor configures the folded state of the foldable display to include a first folded state (e.g., 620 in FIG. 6 ) corresponding to an unfolded state of the foldable display. a second folding state corresponding to a folded state of the foldable display (e.g., 610 in FIG. 6); and a third folding state (e.g., 630 in FIG. 6) corresponding to a folding state when the folding angle of the foldable display is located within a predefined folding angle range.

In one embodiment, the processor provides a first screen setting value when the foldable display is in a first folded state, and provides a second screen setting value when the foldable display is in a second folding state, and the processor provides a first screen setting value when the foldable display is in a second folded state. When in the third folding state, a third screen setting value can be provided.

In one embodiment, the sensor module can measure the angle at which the foldable display is folded around the hinge.

In one embodiment, the screen setting value may include a setting regarding whether to rotate the screen provided through the first area or the second area of the foldable display of the electronic device.

In one embodiment, the setting regarding whether to rotate the screen includes providing an automatic screen rotation function when the foldable display is in the first folded state, and providing a screen vertical fixation function when the foldable display is in the second folded state, When the foldable display is in the third folding state, it may provide an automatic screen rotation function.

In one embodiment, the screen setting value may include settings related to the screen refresh rate of the foldable display.

In one embodiment, the setting regarding the screen refresh rate provides a screen based on a predefined first refresh rate when the foldable display is in the first folded state, and provides a screen based on the first refresh rate when the foldable display is in the second folded state. The screen may be provided based on a low second refresh rate, and when the foldable display is in the third folded state, the screen may be provided based on the first refresh rate.

In one embodiment, the screen setting value may include settings regarding characters to be displayed on the screen.

In one embodiment, settings for text to be displayed on the screen may include settings for at least one of the font, thickness, and size of the text.

In one embodiment, settings regarding letters to be displayed on the screen include providing a screen containing letters displayed at a first font size when the foldable display is in a first folded state, and providing a screen containing letters displayed at a first font size when the foldable display is in a second folded state. A screen containing letters displayed in a second font size smaller than the first font size may be provided, and if the foldable display is in a third folded state, a screen containing letters displayed in a first font size may be provided. .

In one embodiment, the screen setting value may include settings related to the AOD screen.

In one embodiment, the settings for the AOD screen include providing a screen including a clock when the foldable display is in a first folded state, and providing a screen including a clock when the foldable display is in a second folding state, When the foldable display is in the third folding state, it may provide a screen containing a pre-designated image.

In one embodiment, the screen setting value may include settings regarding the position of a pop-up window to be displayed on the screen.

A method of controlling an electronic device including a foldable display disposed on at least one side of the electronic device to be folded or unfolded about a hinge according to an embodiment may include detecting a folded state of the electronic device using a sensor module. You can. The control method of the electronic device further includes determining a target area, which is one of a first area disposed on one side and a second area disposed on the other side based on the hinge of the foldable display, based on the detected folding state. can do. The control method of the electronic device may further include an operation of controlling the foldable display based on the determined target area, and the operation of controlling the foldable display may include the current folding of the foldable display among a plurality of predefined screen setting values. It may include an operation of applying the screen setting value corresponding to the state to the output screen of the target area.

In one embodiment, the operation of controlling the foldable display includes changing the folding state of the foldable display into a first folding state corresponding to an unfolded state of the foldable display, a second folding state corresponding to a folded state of the foldable display, and a folder state. It may include an operation of determining one of the third folding states corresponding to the folding state when the folding angle of the display is within a predefined folding angle range.

In one embodiment, the operation of controlling the foldable display includes providing a first screen setting value when the foldable display is in a first folded state, and providing a second screen setting value when the foldable display is in a second folding state. And, when the foldable display is in the third folded state, it may include an operation of providing a third screen setting value.

In one embodiment, the sensor module may measure the angle at which the foldable display is folded around the hinge.

In one embodiment, the operation of controlling the foldable display includes providing a screen auto-rotation function when the foldable display is in a first folded state, and providing a screen vertical fixation function when the foldable display is in a second folded state, When the foldable display is in the third folding state, an operation may be included to provide an automatic screen rotation function.

Claims (20)

In the electronic device (101; 210; 300; 400; 500),
A hinge 510 for folding or unfolding the electronic device 101; 210; 300; 400; 500;
A foldable display disposed on at least one side of the electronic device (101;210;300;400;500) so that the electronic device (101;210;300;400;500) is folded or unfolded around the hinge (510) (520);
A sensor module (176; 530) for detecting the folding state of the foldable display (520); and
Comprising a processor (120; 540) that controls screen setting values applied to the output screen of the foldable display (520) according to the folding state,
The processor (120;540),
Providing a screen setting window that can be set for each folding state on the output screen,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The processor (120;540),
The folding state of the foldable display 520,
a first folding state (620; 820; 920) corresponding to an unfolded state of the foldable display 520;
a second folding state (610; 810; 910) corresponding to a folded state of the foldable display 520; and
A third folding state (630; 830; 930) corresponding to a folding state when the folding angle of the foldable display 520 is located within a predefined folding angle range.
Decide on one of the
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The processor (120;540),
When the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state (620; 820; 920), a first screen setting value is provided,
When the foldable display 520 is in the second folded state (610; 810; 910), a second screen setting value is provided,
Providing a third screen setting value when the foldable display 520 is in the third folded state (630; 830; 930).
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The sensor module (176;530) is,
Measuring the folded angle of the foldable display 520 around the hinge 510,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The screen setting values are,
Including settings regarding whether to rotate the screen provided through the first area or the second area of the foldable display 520 of the electronic device (101; 210; 300; 400; 500),
Electronic devices.
According to clause 5,
Settings regarding whether to rotate the screen are as follows:
When the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state (620; 820; 920), an automatic screen rotation function is provided,
When the foldable display 520 is in the second folded state (610; 810; 910), a screen vertical fixation function is provided,
When the foldable display 520 is in a third folded state (630; 830; 930), an automatic screen rotation function is provided through the first area or the second area,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The screen setting values are,
Containing settings related to the screen refresh rate of the foldable display 520,
Electronic devices.
In clause 7,
The settings related to the screen refresh rate are:
When the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state (620; 820; 920), it provides a screen based on a predefined first refresh rate,
When the foldable display 520 is in a second folded state (610; 810; 910), it provides a screen based on a second refresh rate that is lower than the first refresh rate,
When the foldable display 520 is in a third folded state (630; 830; 930), a screen is provided based on the first refresh rate.
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The screen setting values are,
Contains settings for text to be displayed on the screen
Electronic devices.
According to clause 9,
Settings for the text to be displayed on the screen are:
Containing settings for at least one of the font of the letters, the thickness of the letters, and the size of the letters,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 9,
Settings for the text to be displayed on the screen are:
When the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state (620; 820; 920), it provides a screen containing letters displayed in a first font size,
When the foldable display 520 is in the second folded state (610; 810; 910), it provides a screen containing letters displayed in a second font size smaller than the first font size,
When the foldable display 520 is in a third folded state (630; 830; 930), a screen containing letters displayed in the first font size is provided,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The screen setting values are,
Containing settings related to the always on display (AOD) screen,
Electronic devices.
According to clause 12,
The settings for the AOD screen are:
When the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state (620; 820; 920), it provides a screen including a clock,
When the foldable display 520 is in the second folded state (610; 810; 910), it provides a screen including a clock,
When the foldable display 520 is in the third folded state (630; 830; 930), a screen containing a pre-designated image is provided,
Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 1,
The screen setting values are,
Containing settings regarding the position of the pop-up window to be displayed on the screen,
Electronic devices.
In the method of controlling an electronic device including a foldable display 520 disposed on at least one side of the electronic device 101; 210; 300; 400; 500 to be folded or unfolded around a hinge 510,
An operation of detecting a folding state of the electronic device (101; 210; 300; 400; 500) using a sensor module (176; 530);
An operation of determining a target area, which is one of a first area disposed on one side and a second area disposed on the other side of the hinge 510 of the foldable display 520, based on the detected folding state. ; and
Comprising an operation of controlling the foldable display 520 based on the determined target area,
The operation of controlling the foldable display 520 is:
Providing a screen setting window in which screen setting values can be set for each folding state on the output screen, and applying a screen setting value corresponding to the current folding state of the foldable display 520 set by the user to the target area. involving movement,
Control methods for electronic devices.
According to clause 15,
The operation of controlling the foldable display 520 is:
The folding state of the foldable display 520 is a first folding state (620; 820; 920) corresponding to an unfolded state of the foldable display 520, and a first folding state (620; 820; 920) corresponding to a folded state of the foldable display 520. 2 folding state (610;810;910) and a third folding state (630;830;930) corresponding to the folding state when the folding angle of the foldable display 520 is located between a predefined folding angle range Including the action of deciding on one of the
Control methods for electronic devices.
According to clause 15,
The operation of controlling the foldable display 520 is:
When the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state (620; 820; 920), a first screen setting value is provided,
When the foldable display 520 is in the second folded state (610; 810; 910), a second screen setting value is provided,
Comprising an operation of providing a third screen setting value when the foldable display 520 is in the third folded state (630; 830; 930).
Control methods for electronic devices.
According to clause 15,
The sensor module (176;530) is,
Measuring the folded angle of the foldable display 520 around the hinge 510,
Control methods for electronic devices.
According to clause 15,
The operation of controlling the foldable display 520 is:
When the foldable display 520 is in the first folded state (620; 820; 920), an automatic screen rotation function is provided,
When the foldable display 520 is in the second folded state (610; 810; 910), a screen vertical fixation function is provided,
Including providing an automatic screen rotation function when the foldable display 520 is in a third folded state (630; 830; 930).
Control methods for electronic devices.
A computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program executing the method of any one of claims 15 to 19.