KR20240021081A - Electronic device and method for displaying screen according to changing of folding state using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a hinge module. The electronic device is connected to the hinge module and includes a first side, a second side facing in a direction opposite to the first side, and a first side surrounding a first space between the first side and the second side. It may include a first housing including a. The electronic device is connected to the hinge module to enable folding with respect to the first housing, and in the unfolded state, has a third side facing the same direction as the first side, and a fourth side facing the opposite direction from the third side. It may include a second housing including a surface, and a second side surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface. The electronic device may include a first display disposed from at least a portion of the first side of the first housing to at least a portion of the third side of the second housing. The electronic device may include a second display disposed on at least a portion of the fourth surface of the second housing. The electronic device may include a first inertial circuit disposed in the first housing. The electronic device may include a second inertial circuit disposed in the second housing. The electronic device may include memory. The electronic device may include a processor operatively connected to the first display, the second display, the first inertial circuit, the second inertial circuit, and the memory. In one embodiment, when the electronic device detects a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state, the processor detects first sensing information from the first inertial sensor, second sensing information from the second inertial sensor, and the The posture of the electronic device may be determined based on information on the time when the angle between the first housing and the second housing changes to a specified angle. In one embodiment, the processor may set the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device and display the screen on the first display.
Various other embodiments other than those disclosed in this document may be possible.

Description

Electronic device and method of displaying screen according to change of folding state using same {ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING SCREEN ACCORDING TO CHANGING OF FOLDING STATE USING THE SAME}

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device and a method for displaying a screen according to a change in folding state using the same.

Recently, in order to increase portability, displays that are fully foldable are being developed beyond the flexible form. Such a foldable display can change into a folded state (eg, fully folded), an unfolded state (eg, fully unfolded), and an unfolded state at a predetermined angle by folding. An electronic device including a foldable display may include a hinge structure, a first housing structure connected to the hinge structure, and a second housing structure, and in the unfolded state, a main display at least partially folded on the front of the electronic device. can be formed. Additionally, an electronic device equipped with a foldable display may include a sub-display that is driven independently of the main display, and in the unfolded state, the sub-display may be exposed through the rear of the electronic device. The electronic device can use a large-area main display in the unfolded state and a sub-display in the folded state.

The electronic device can be switched from a folded state in landscape or portrait mode to an unfolded state in landscape and/or portrait mode, and when displaying the screen in the converted landscape and/or portrait unfolded state, the user's view The orientation of the screen and the screen displayed on the main display may be misaligned.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes sensing information acquired through inertial sensors disposed on each of the first housing and the second housing in a folded state, and the angle between the first housing and the second housing changing to a specified angle. Based on the time information, the posture of the electronic device may be determined, the screen orientation may be set to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture, and the display may be displayed on the main display.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a hinge module. The electronic device is connected to the hinge module and includes a first side, a second side facing in a direction opposite to the first side, and a first side surrounding a first space between the first side and the second side. It may include a first housing including a. The electronic device is connected to the hinge module to enable folding with respect to the first housing, and in the unfolded state, has a third side facing the same direction as the first side, and a fourth side facing the opposite direction from the third side. It may include a second housing including a surface, and a second side surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface. The electronic device may include a first display disposed from at least a portion of the first side of the first housing to at least a portion of the third side of the second housing. The electronic device may include a second display disposed on at least a portion of the fourth surface of the second housing. The electronic device may include a first inertial circuit disposed in the first housing. The electronic device may include a second inertial circuit disposed in the second housing. The electronic device may include memory. The electronic device may include a processor operatively connected to the first display, the second display, the first inertial circuit, the second inertial circuit, and the memory. In one embodiment, when the electronic device detects a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state, the processor detects first sensing information from the first inertial sensor, second sensing information from the second inertial sensor, and the The posture of the electronic device may be determined based on information on the time when the angle between the first housing and the second housing changes to a specified angle. In one embodiment, the processor may set the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device and display the screen on the first display.

A screen display method according to a change in the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes, when a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state of the electronic device is detected, first sensing information of the first inertial sensor, the The method may include determining the posture of the electronic device based on second sensing information from a second inertial sensor and time information at which the angle between the first housing and the second housing changes to a specified angle. The screen display method according to the folding state change may include setting the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device and displaying the screen on the first display.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (or computer program product) storing one or more programs may be described. One or more programs according to an embodiment include, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, when the electronic device detects a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state, first sensing information of the first inertial sensor, the second It may include a command for determining the posture of the electronic device based on second sensing information from an inertial sensor and time information at which the angle between the first housing and the second housing changes to a specified angle. One or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a processor of the electronic device, set the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device and display it on the first display.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes sensing information acquired through inertial sensors disposed on each of the first housing and the second housing in a folded state in landscape mode or portrait mode and the angle between the first housing and the second housing. By determining the posture of the electronic device based on time information that changes at a specified angle, when the screen is displayed on the main display as it switches to the unfolded state of landscape or portrait mode, the screen that the user is looking at and the screen that is displayed are differentiated. The direction can be made to be the same. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent incorrect recognition of the orientation of the screen displayed through the main display when the electronic device switches from the folded state in landscape or portrait mode to the unfolded state, as well as to improve the user's convenience in using the electronic device. can be provided to.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 2A and 2B are views of an unfolding state of an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device) viewed from the front and rear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3A and 3B are diagrams of a folded state of an electronic device viewed from the front and rear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 5 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a screen display method according to a change in the folding state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for detecting a change in the folding state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining the posture of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a graph illustrating a case where first sensing information of a first inertial sensor and second sensing information of a second inertial sensor have specified values, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to detect a transition from a portrait mode and a folded state to an unfolded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a method by which an electronic device detects a transition from a landscape mode and a folded state to an unfolded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining the posture of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 12A shows the first image measured in a specific axis when a transition of the folded state (e.g., from the folded state to the unfolded state or from the unfolded state to the folded state) is detected in the portrait mode of the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is a diagram showing a graph showing sensor values of the inertial sensor and the second inertial sensor.
FIG. 12B shows the first housing and the second housing when a transition of the folded state (e.g., from the folded state to the unfolded state or from the unfolded state to the folded state) is detected in the portrait mode of the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is a diagram showing a graph showing the angle value between the liver.
FIG. 12C shows that when a change in folded state (e.g., from a folded state to an unfolded state or from an unfolded state to a folded state) is detected while the electronic device is placed on the ground in landscape mode, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the This is a diagram showing a graph showing the measured sensor values of the first and second inertial sensors.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining the posture of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a method of determining the posture of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a method of determining the posture of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a method of determining the posture of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a method of determining the posture of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIGS. 18A and 18B are diagrams for explaining a screen display method according to a change in the folding state of an electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In relation to the description of the drawings, identical or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Additionally, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

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

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

The auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, co-processor 123 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing 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 audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 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 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, printed circuit board (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.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are views of an unfolding state of an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device) viewed from the front and rear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 3A and 3B are diagrams of a folded state of an electronic device viewed from the front and rear, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in FIG. 1 may be included in the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 3B. For example, the electronic device 200 disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 3B includes the processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, audio output module 155, display module 160, and Audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, antenna module 197, and/or subscriber identification module 196. may include. The electronic device disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 3B may include a foldable electronic device 200.

2A to 3B, electronic devices 200 (e.g., foldable electronic devices) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure include a hinge device (e.g., the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4) so that they can be folded relative to each other. ))) (e.g., a hinge module), a pair of housings (210, 220) (e.g., a foldable housing structure), a pair of housings (210, A flexible display 230 (e.g., a first display, a foldable display, or a main display) disposed through 220), and/or a sub-display 300 disposed through the second housing 220. (e.g., a second display) may be included.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the hinge device (e.g., the hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4) is disposed so as not to be visible from the outside through the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and is displayed in the unfolded state. , It can be arranged to be invisible from the outside through a hinge cover 310 (e.g., hinge housing) that covers the foldable portion. In this document, the side on which the flexible display 230 is placed may be defined as the front of the electronic device 200, and the side opposite to the front may be defined as the back of the electronic device 200. The surface surrounding the space between the front and back sides may be defined as the side of the electronic device 200.

According to various embodiments, a pair of housings 210 and 220 includes a first housing 210 and a second housing arranged to be foldable relative to each other through a hinge device (e.g., the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4). 2 It may include a housing 220. The pair of housings 210 and 220 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2A and 3B, and may be implemented by combining and/or combining other shapes or parts. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are disposed on both sides of the folding axis A, and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A. According to some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be folded asymmetrically with respect to the folding axis A. The angle or distance between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be different from each other depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 is connected to a hinge device (e.g., the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4) in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and covers the front of the electronic device 200. The first face 211 arranged to face, the second face 212 facing in the opposite direction of the first face 211, and/or the first space between the first face 211 and the second face 212 It may include a first side member 213 surrounding at least a portion of the. According to one embodiment, the first side member 213 has a first side 213a having a first length along a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 213a. a second side 213c extending along the (e.g. -y-axis direction) to have a second length longer than the first length, and extending substantially parallel to the first side 213a from the second side 213c; It may include a third side 213b having a first length.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 is connected to a hinge device (e.g., the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4) in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and covers the front of the electronic device 200. A third side 221 arranged to face, a fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction of the third side 221, and/or a second space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. It may include a second side member 223 surrounding at least a portion of the. According to one embodiment, the second side member 223 has a first side 223a having a first length along a first direction (e.g., x-axis direction), and a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side 223a. a second side 223c extending along the (e.g. -y-axis direction) to have a second length longer than the first length, and extending substantially parallel to the first side 223a from the second side 223c; It may include a third side 223b having a first length.

According to various embodiments, the first side 211 may face substantially the same direction as the third side 221 in the unfolded state, and may be at least partially facing the third side 221 in the folded state. there is.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to accommodate the flexible display 230 through structural coupling of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. . The recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the flexible display 230.

According to various embodiments, the hinge cover 310 (eg, hinge housing) may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The hinge cover 310 may be arranged to cover a portion (eg, at least one hinge module) of the hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4). The hinge cover 310 may be covered by a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 or exposed to the outside, depending on the unfolded state, the folded state, or the intermediate state of the electronic device 200. there is.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 310 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and may not be substantially exposed. . When the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 310 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. When the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are in an intermediate state where they are folded with a certain angle, the hinge cover 310 is folded with the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. It may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200. For example, the area of the hinge cover 310 exposed to the outside may be smaller than when it is fully folded. The hinge cover 310 may at least partially include a curved surface.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of about 180 degrees, The first area 230a, the second area 230b, and the folding area 230c of the flexible display 230 form the same plane and may be arranged to face substantially the same direction (e.g., z-axis direction). . In another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the first housing 210 rotates at an angle of about 360 degrees with respect to the second housing 220 to expose the second side 212 and the fourth side 222. ) can also be folded in the opposite direction so that they face each other (e.g. out folding method).

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B), the first side 211 of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 The third sides 221 may be arranged to face each other. In this case, the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the flexible display 230 form a narrow angle (e.g., in the range of 0 degrees to about 10 degrees) with each other through the folding area 230c. They can also be arranged to face each other.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the folding area 230c may be transformed into a curved shape with a predetermined curvature. When the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed at a certain angle to each other. In this case, the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the flexible display 230 may form an angle that is larger than that in the folded state and smaller than that in the unfolded state, and the curvature of the folding area 230c is similar to that in the folded state. It can be smaller than the case and larger than the expanded state.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded at a specified folding angle between a folded state and an unfolded state through a hinge device (e.g., hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4). A stopping angle can be formed (e.g. free stop function). In some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are unfolded or folded in an unfolding or folding direction based on a specified inflection angle through a hinge device (e.g., hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4). Therefore, it can be operated continuously while being pressurized.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes at least one display (e.g., flexible display 230, sub-display 300) disposed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. ), input device 215, audio output device (227, 228), sensor module (217a, 217b, 226), camera module (216a, 216b, 225), key input device (219), indicator (not shown) , or may include at least one of the connector ports 229. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the above-described components or may additionally include at least one other component.

According to various embodiments, at least one display (e.g., flexible display 230, sub-display 300) is connected to a hinge device (e.g., of FIG. 4) from the first side 211 of the first housing 210. In the internal space of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the first display) and the second housing 220, which are disposed to be supported by the third side 221 of the second housing 220 through the hinge plate 320) It may include a sub-display 300 (eg, a second display) disposed to be at least partially visible from the outside through the fourth surface 222. In some embodiments, the sub-display 300 may be arranged to be visible from the outside through the second surface 212 in the internal space of the first housing 210. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 can be mainly used in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and the sub-display 300 can be mainly used in the folded state of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, in the intermediate state, the electronic device 200 displays the flexible display 230 and/or the sub-display 300 based on the folding angles of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. You can also control its availability.

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may be disposed in an accommodation space formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220. For example, the flexible display 230 may be placed in a recess 201 formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220 and, in an unfolded state, may be positioned on the front of the electronic device 200. It can be arranged to occupy practically most of the space. According to one embodiment, at least some areas of the flexible display 230 may be transformed into a flat or curved surface. The flexible display 230 includes a first area 230a facing the first housing 210, a second area 230b facing the second housing 220, and a first area 230a and a second area ( 230b) and may include a folding area 230c facing a hinge device (eg, the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the area division of the flexible display 230 is only an exemplary physical division by a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge device (e.g., the hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4), and is actually divided into two regions. Through a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge device (eg, hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4), the flexible display 230 can be displayed as a seamless, single full screen. The first area 230a and the second area 230b may have an overall symmetrical shape or a partially asymmetrical shape with respect to the folding area 230c.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 240 disposed on the second side 212 of the first housing 210 and a fourth side 222 of the second housing 220. It may include a second rear cover 250 disposed on. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally with the first side member 213. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally with the second side member 223. According to one embodiment, at least one of the first back cover 240 and the second back cover 250 is a substantially transparent plate (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) or an opaque plate. can be formed.

According to various embodiments, the first back cover 240 may be, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or any of the foregoing materials. It can be formed by an opaque plate, such as a combination of at least two of them. The second back cover 250 may be formed through a substantially transparent plate, for example glass or polymer. In this case, the second display 300 may be arranged in the inner space of the second housing 220 so that it can be seen from the outside through the second rear cover 250.

According to various embodiments, the input device 215 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, input device 215 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound.

According to various embodiments, the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include speakers. According to one embodiment, the sound output devices 227 and 228 include a call receiver 227 disposed through the fourth side 222 of the second housing 220 and the second side of the second housing 220. It may include an external speaker 228 disposed through at least a portion of the member 223. In some embodiments, input device 215, audio output devices 227, 228, and connector 229 are disposed in spaces of first housing 210 and/or second housing 220, and It may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the holes formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 may be commonly used for the input device 215 and the audio output devices 227 and 228. In some embodiments, the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include speakers (e.g., piezo speakers) that operate without the holes formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. there is.

According to various embodiments, the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 include a first camera module 216a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210, and a first camera module 216a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210. It may include a second camera module 216b disposed on the second side 212, and/or a third camera module 225 disposed on the fourth side 222 of the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 disposed near the second camera module 216b. Flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to one embodiment, the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. In some embodiments, at least one of the camera modules 216a, 216b, 225 includes two or more lenses (e.g., wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors, and includes a first housing 210 and/ Alternatively, they may be placed together on one side of the second housing 220.

According to various embodiments, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or the external environmental state. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 include a first sensor module 217a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210, and a second sensor module 217a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210. It may include a second sensor module 217b disposed on the surface 212, and/or a third sensor module 226 disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an illumination sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (e.g., a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor. of flight sensor or LiDAR (light detection and ranging).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor. You can. In some embodiments, the fingerprint recognition sensor may be disposed through at least one of the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 and/or the second side member 223 of the second housing 220. It may be possible.

According to various embodiments, the key input device 219 may be arranged to be exposed to the outside through the first side member 213 of the first housing 210. In some embodiments, the key input device 219 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside through the second side member 223 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 219, and the key input devices 219 that are not included may be displayed on at least one display 230 or 300. It can be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys. In another embodiment, the key input device 219 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one display 230 or 300.

According to various embodiments, the connector port 229 is a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data with an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic devices 102, 104, and 108 of FIG. 1A). Alternatively, it may include an IF module (interface connector port module). In some embodiments, the connector port 229 performs a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device, or further includes a separate connector port (e.g., an ear jack hole) for performing a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals. You may.

According to various embodiments, at least one camera module 216a, 225 among the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225, and at least one sensor module 217a, 226 among the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226. , and/or the indicator may be arranged to be exposed through at least one display (230, 300). For example, at least one camera module (216a, 225), at least one sensor module (217a, 226), and/or an indicator are displayed in the inner space of at least one housing (210, 220), at least one display ( 230, 300), an opening disposed below the active area (display area) and perforated to a cover member (e.g., a window layer (not shown) of the flexible display 230 and/or the second rear cover 250) or It can be placed so that it can come into contact with the external environment through a transparent area. According to one embodiment, the area where at least one display (230, 300) and at least one camera module (216a, 225) face each other may be formed as a transparent area with a certain transmittance as part of the area that displays content. . According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance ranging from about 5% to about 20%. The transmission area may include an area overlapping an effective area (eg, field of view area) of at least one camera module 216a or 225 through which light for generating an image is formed by the image sensor. For example, the transmission area of at least one of the displays 230 and 300 may include an area with a lower pixel density than the surrounding area. For example, a transparent area can replace an opening. For example, at least one camera module 216a, 225 may include an under display camera (UDC) or an under panel camera (UPC). In another embodiment, some camera modules or sensor modules 217a and 226 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display. For example, the area facing the camera modules 216a, 225 and/or sensor modules 217a, 226 disposed below at least one display 230, 300 (e.g., display panel) is an under display (UDC). camera) structure, a perforated opening may be unnecessary.

FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 200 includes a flexible display 230 (e.g., a first display), a sub-display 300 (e.g., a second display), a hinge plate 320, and a pair of support members. (e.g., first support member 261, second support member 262), at least one substrate 270 (e.g., printed circuit board (PCB)), first housing 210, 2 It may include a housing 220, a first rear cover 240, and/or a second rear cover 250.

According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 includes a display panel 430 (e.g., a flexible display panel), a support plate 450 disposed below the display panel 430 (e.g., in the -z-axis direction), And it may include a pair of metal plates 461 and 462 disposed below the support plate 450 (eg, -z-axis direction).

According to various embodiments, the display panel 430 includes a first panel area 430a corresponding to a first area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the first area 230a in FIG. 2A), and a first panel area. A second panel area 430b extending from 430a and corresponding to the second area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the second area 230b in FIG. 2A), and the first panel area 430a and the second panel area 430b It may connect the two panel areas 430b and include a third panel area 430c corresponding to the folding area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., the folding area 230c in FIG. 2A).

According to various embodiments, the support plate 450 is disposed between the display panel 430 and a pair of support members 261 and 262, and includes a first panel area 430a and a second panel area 430b. It may be formed to have a material and shape to provide a planar support structure for and a bendable structure to help with flexibility in the third panel area 430c. According to one embodiment, the support plate 450 may be formed of a conductive material (eg, metal) or a non-conductive material (eg, polymer or fiber reinforced plastics (FRP)). According to one embodiment, the pair of metal plates 461 and 462 is between the support plate 450 and the pair of support members 261 and 262, to form the first panel area 430a and the third panel. A first metal plate 461 disposed to correspond to at least a portion of the region 430c and a second metal plate 462 disposed to correspond to at least a portion of the second panel region 430b and the third panel region 430c. may include. According to one embodiment, the pair of metal plates 461 and 462 are made of a metal material (eg, SUS), thereby helping to strengthen the ground connection structure and rigidity of the flexible display 230.

According to various embodiments, the sub-display 300 may be disposed in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250. According to one embodiment, the sub-display 300 is visible from the outside through substantially the entire area of the second rear cover 250 in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250. can be placed.

According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first support member 261 may be foldably coupled to the second support member 262 through the hinge plate 320. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes at least one wiring member disposed from at least a portion of the first support member 261 across the hinge plate 320 to a portion of the second support member 262. 263) (e.g., flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). According to one embodiment, the first support member 261 may be arranged to extend from the first side member 213 or to be structurally coupled to the first side member 213. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first space (e.g., first space 2101 in FIG. 2A) provided through the first support member 261 and the first rear cover 240. there is.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 (e.g., a first housing structure) is formed through a combination of the first side member 213, the first support member 261, and the first rear cover 240. It can be configured. According to one embodiment, the second support member 262 may be arranged to extend from the second side member 223 or to be structurally coupled to the second side member 223. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a second space (e.g., the second space 2201 in FIG. 2A) provided through the second support member 262 and the second rear cover 250. there is.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 (e.g., a second housing structure) is formed through a combination of the second side member 223, the second support member 262, and the second rear cover 250. It can be configured. According to one embodiment, at least one wiring member 263 and/or at least a portion of the hinge plate 320 may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of a pair of support members 261 and 262. According to one embodiment, at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, x-axis direction) crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. According to one embodiment, the at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (e.g., x-axis direction) substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (e.g., y-axis or folding axis A in FIG. 2A). .

According to various embodiments, the at least one substrate 270 may include a first substrate 271 disposed in the first space 2101 and a second substrate 272 disposed in the second space 2201. You can. According to one embodiment, the first substrate 271 and the second substrate 272 may include at least one electronic component disposed to implement various functions of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the first substrate 271 and the second substrate 272 may be electrically connected through at least one wiring member 263.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one battery 291 and 292. According to one embodiment, at least one battery 291, 292 is disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210, and the first battery 291 is electrically connected to the first substrate 271 and It may include a second battery 292 disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and electrically connected to the second substrate 272. According to one embodiment, the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 may further include at least one swelling hole for the first battery 291 and the second battery 292.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first rotation support surface 214, and the second housing 220 may include a second rotation support surface corresponding to the first rotation support surface 214. It may include cotton 224. According to one embodiment, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include a curved surface corresponding to the curved outer surface of the hinge cover 310. According to one embodiment, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 cover the hinge cover 310 when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, thereby covering the hinge cover 310. It may not be exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200, or only a portion of it may be exposed. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 rotate along the outer surface of the hinge cover 310 to form the hinge cover. At least part of 310 may be exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna 276 disposed in the first space 2101. According to one embodiment, at least one antenna 276 may be disposed between the first battery 291 and the first rear cover 240 in the first space 2101. According to one embodiment, the at least one antenna 276 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. According to one embodiment, at least one antenna 276 may, for example, perform short-distance communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. In some embodiments, the antenna is provided by at least a portion of the first side member 213 or the second side member 223 and/or a portion of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 or a combination thereof. A structure can be formed.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes at least one electronic component assembly 274, 275 and/or additional support members disposed in the first space 2101 and/or the second space 2201. 273, 277) may be further included. For example, at least one electronic component assembly 274 or 275 may include an interface connector port assembly 274 or a speaker assembly 275.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram 500 illustrating an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 501 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 4) includes a wireless communication circuit 510 (e.g., the communication module of FIG. 1). 190), memory 520 (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1), sensor circuit 530 (e.g., sensor module 176 of FIG. 1), display 540 (e.g., display of FIG. 1) It may include a module 160, displays 230 and 300 of FIGS. 2A to 4), and/or a processor 550 (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless communication circuit 510 (e.g., communication module 190 of FIG. 1) establishes a communication channel with an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102 of FIG. 1), It can support sending and receiving various data with external electronic devices.

In one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit 510 may connect communication between the electronic device 501 and an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (e.g., smart ring, smart watch)) under the control of the processor 550. there is. When connected to communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device), the wireless communication circuit 510, under the control of the processor 550, detects a sensor circuit (not shown) of the external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device) (e.g., Sensor information (e.g., sensor information related to the movement of an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device)) obtained from an inertial sensor may be received from an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device).

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the memory 520 (e.g., the memory 130 of FIG. 1) includes a program (e.g., the program of FIG. 1) for processing and control of the processor 550 of the electronic device 501. 140)), an operating system (OS) (e.g., the operating system 142 of FIG. 1), various applications, and/or performs a function of storing input/output data, and manages the overall operation of the electronic device 501. Programs that control operations can be stored. The memory 520 can store various instructions that can be performed by the processor 550.

In one embodiment, the memory 520 uses at least one sensor included in the sensor circuit 530, for example, the magnetic sensor 531, to detect the state (e.g., unfolded state (e.g., Instructions for detecting a state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B) or a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B) can be stored. In one embodiment, the memory 520 determines the state (e.g., unfolded or folded) of the electronic device 501 based on a change in the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 501. Instructions for detecting status can be stored.

In one embodiment, the memory 520 stores first sensing information acquired (or measured) through at least one sensor included in the sensor circuit 530, for example, the first inertial sensor 533, and the second inertial sensor. Based on the second sensing information acquired (or measured) through 535, instructions for determining the posture of the electronic device 501 may be stored. In one embodiment, the memory 520 determines the posture of the electronic device 501 based on time information at which the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 501 changes to a specified angle. Instructions for determining can be stored.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the memory 520 sets the screen orientation to a display mode (e.g., landscape mode or portrait mode) corresponding to the posture of the electronic device 501. , instructions for displaying on the first display 541 can be stored.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor circuit 530 (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1) measures a physical quantity or detects the operating state of the electronic device 501 and generates an electrical signal or data corresponding thereto. A value can be created.

In one embodiment, the sensor circuit 530 may include a magnetic sensor 531 (eg, hall IC), a first inertial sensor 533, and/or a second inertial sensor 535.

In one embodiment, the magnetic sensor 531 (e.g., hall IC) acquires (or measures) sensing information for detecting the unfolded (or folded) state of the electronic device 501, and transmits it to the processor 550. It can be delivered to .

In one embodiment, the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 may include a six-axis sensor (eg, a geomagnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, and/or a gyro sensor). The first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 provide sensing information (e.g., sensing information on the x-axis, y-axis, and/or z-axis (e.g., sensing value) for determining the attitude of the electronic device 501. , sensing angle) can be obtained (or measured) and transmitted to the processor 550.

In one embodiment, the first inertial sensor 533 may be included in the first housing 210, and the second inertial sensor 535 may be included in the second housing 220.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display 540 (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1 and the displays 230 and 300 in FIGS. 2A to 4) is integrated into a unit including a touch panel (not shown). configured, an image can be displayed under the control of the processor 550.

In one embodiment, display 540 includes a first display 541 (e.g., first display 230 in FIG. 2A) and a second display 543 (e.g., second display 300 in FIG. 2B). It can be included. In one embodiment, the first display 541 may be activated when the electronic device 501 is in an unfolded state and deactivated when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state, under the control of the processor 550. Under the control of the processor 550, the second display 543 may be activated when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state and may be deactivated when the electronic device 501 is in an unfolded state.

In one embodiment, the first display 541 or the second display 543 may display a screen set to a display mode corresponding to the posture of the electronic device 501 under the control of the processor 550.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 550 may include, for example, a micro controller unit (MCU), and runs an operating system (OS) or embedded software program to operate the processor 550. You can control multiple hardware components connected to . The processor 550 may control a plurality of hardware components according to instructions (eg, program 140 of FIG. 1) stored in the memory 520.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may detect the transition of the electronic device 501 from a folded state (e.g., the state in FIGS. 3A and 3B) to an unfolded state (e.g., the state in FIGS. 2A and 2B). . For example, the processor 550 operates the electronic device based on sensor information acquired through the magnetic sensor 531 and/or the inertial sensor (e.g., the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535). The folding state of 501 can be detected as a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 stores first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533, second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535, and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The posture of the electronic device 501 can be determined based on information on the time when the angle between the teeth changes to a specified angle. In one embodiment, the posture of the electronic device 501 includes orientation information (e.g., landscape mode or portrait mode) of the electronic device 501 and whether it is placed on the ground (e.g., on the floor or a desk) or not on the ground. can do. For example, the posture of the electronic device 501 may include lying on the ground in landscape mode, not lying on the ground in landscape mode, lying on the ground in portrait mode, and not lying on the ground in portrait mode. there is.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 measures sensor values of a specific axis, for example, the x-axis, through each of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state. And, the posture of the electronic device 501 can be determined based on sensor values through each of the first and second inertial sensors 533 and 535 measured on the x-axis.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 determines that the time at which the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 changes to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) is less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds). You can check whether it is recognized or not. Based on whether the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) is less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds), the electronic device 501 ) can be determined.

In one embodiment, if the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle, the processor 550 determines the first It is possible to check whether the difference between the first sensor value of the inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535 is less than a specified value, and determine the attitude of the electronic device 501 based on this. .

In one embodiment, the processor 550 monitors the rotation state of the electronic device 501 while the orientation information of the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode, and detects the rotation of the electronic device 501 based on the monitoring result. You can check whether it works or not. When rotation of the electronic device 501 is detected, the posture of the electronic device 501 can be determined by checking the rotation angle.

In one embodiment, processor 550 may detect information related to contact of hinge module 320 (e.g., grip position and /or grip pattern), the posture of the electronic device 501 may be determined.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 receives sensor information from an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (e.g., smart watch, smart ring)) connected to communication through the wireless communication circuit 510, and based on this, The posture of the device 501 can be determined.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 switches to the unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B), the processor 550 selects a display mode (e.g., landscape) corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device 501. The screen orientation can be set to (portrait mode or portrait mode) and displayed on the first display 541.

In one embodiment, when the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be placed on the ground in landscape mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 changes the orientation of the screen to landscape. By setting it, it can be displayed on the first display 541.

In one embodiment, when the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be not placed on the ground in landscape mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 changes the orientation of the screen to landscape. By setting it to , it can be displayed on the first display 541.

In one embodiment, when the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be placed on the ground in portrait mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 changes the orientation of the screen to portrait. By setting it, it can be displayed on the first display 541.

In one embodiment, when the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be not placed on the ground in portrait mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 changes the orientation of the screen to portrait mode. By setting it to , it can be displayed on the first display 541.

Electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a hinge module 320. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 are connected to the hinge module 320 and have a first side 211, a second side 212 facing in the opposite direction to the first side 211, and a first side ( It may include a first housing 210 including a first side 213 surrounding the first space between 211) and the second side 212. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 are connected to the hinge module 320 to enable folding with respect to the first housing 210, and in the unfolded state, have a third side 221 facing the same direction as the first side. , a fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction to the third side 221, and a second side 223 surrounding the second space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. It may include a second housing 220. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 include a first display disposed from at least a portion of the first side 211 of the first housing 210 to at least a portion of the third side 221 of the second housing 220. It may include (230, 541). The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may include second displays 300 and 543 disposed on at least a portion of the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may include a first inertial circuit 533 disposed in the first housing 210. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may include a second inertial circuit 535 disposed in the second housing 220. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may include a memory 520. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 include first displays 230 and 541, second displays 300 and 543, a first inertial circuit 533, a second inertial circuit 535, and a memory 520. It may include a processor 550 operatively connected. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 detects a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state, the processor 550 generates the first sensing information from the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor. Based on the second sensing information of 535 and the time information at which the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 changes to a specified angle, the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 is determined. You can. In one embodiment, the processor 550 may set the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 and display it on the first display 230 or 541.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 determines whether the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 has a specified sensor value and the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is the specified angle. Based on whether it exceeds , the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 may detect the transition from the folded state to the unfolded state.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may check whether the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value. In one embodiment, the processor 550, when the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value, the first housing 210 and It can be confirmed whether the time for the angle between the second housings 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time. In one embodiment, the processor 550 controls the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time. can be determined in portrait mode without being placed on the ground.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 operates the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is not less than the specified time. The posture of the device can be determined when placed on the ground in portrait mode.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may check whether the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value. In one embodiment, the processor 550, when the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 do not have a specified value, the first housing 210 It is possible to check whether the time for the angle between the and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time. In one embodiment, the processor 550 controls the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time. can be determined in landscape mode without being placed on the ground.

In one embodiment, the processor 550, when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle exceeds the specified time, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 The posture of can be determined when placed on the ground in landscape mode.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may check whether the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle. In one embodiment, the processor 550 determines the first sensor of the first inertial sensor 533 measured in a specific axis when the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle. It is possible to check whether the difference value between the information and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 is less than a specified value. In one embodiment, the processor 550, when the difference value between the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in a specific axis is less than a specified value, The posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may be determined to be in portrait mode. In one embodiment, the processor 550, when the difference value between the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in a specific axis is greater than or equal to a specified value, The posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may be determined in landscape mode.

In one embodiment, the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may further include a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may obtain information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320. In one embodiment, the processor 550 may determine the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 based on the acquired information related to the contact of the hinge module 320.

In one embodiment, information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 may include at least one of a grip position and a grip pattern acquired through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320.

In one embodiment, when the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is determined to be portrait mode, the processor 550 sets the screen orientation to portrait mode and displays the screen in the set portrait mode on the first display 230. , 541). In one embodiment, when the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is determined to be landscape mode, the processor 550 sets the screen orientation to landscape mode and displays the screen in the set landscape mode on the first display 230. , 541).

FIG. 6 is a flowchart 600 for explaining a screen display method according to a change in the folded state of the electronic device 501, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

According to one embodiment, operations 610 to 630 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., processor 550 of FIG. 5) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 of FIG. 5).

Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, the processor 550 of the electronic device 501 changes the electronic device 501 from a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B) to an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 3B). The transition to state 2b) can be detected. For example, the processor 550 may detect that the folded state of the electronic device 501 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state through a sensor circuit (e.g., the sensor circuit 530 of FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the sensor circuit 530 may include a magnetic sensor (e.g., magnetic sensor 531 in Figure 5) and/or an inertial sensor (e.g., first inertial sensor 533 and second inertial sensor 535 in Figure 5). ) may include. The processor 550 performs folding of the electronic device 501 based on sensor information acquired through the magnetic sensor 531 and/or sensor information acquired through the inertial sensors 533 and 535. It is possible to detect that the state changes from the folded state to the unfolded state.

In relation to operation 610 of detecting the transition of the electronic device 501 from the folded state to the unfolded state, various embodiments will be described in FIG. 7 described later.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state (e.g., the state in FIGS. 3A and 3B), the first side of the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) 211 and the third side 221 of the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) may be arranged to face each other. For example, when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are at a narrow angle to each other (e.g., about 0 degrees ~ A range of about 10 degrees) can be achieved. In this case, the second display (e.g., the second display 543 in FIG. 5) among the displays (e.g., the display 540 in FIG. 5) may be activated.

In one embodiment, in operation 620, the processor 550 collects first sensing information from the first inertial sensor 533, second sensing information from the second inertial sensor 535, and the first housing 210 and the second sensing information. The posture of the electronic device 501 may be determined based on information on the time when the angle between the housings 220 changes to a specified angle.

In various embodiments, the posture of the electronic device 501 includes orientation information (e.g., landscape mode or portrait mode) of the electronic device 501 and a state in which the electronic device 501 is placed on or off the ground (e.g., on the floor or a desk). It can be included. For example, the posture of the electronic device 501 may include lying on the ground in landscape mode, not lying on the ground in landscape mode, lying on the ground in portrait mode, and not lying on the ground in portrait mode. there is.

For example, when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state, the processor 550 measures sensor values of a specific axis, for example, the x-axis, through each of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535. , the posture of the electronic device 501 can be determined based on sensor values through each of the first and second inertial sensors 533 and 535 measured on the x-axis.

For another example, the processor 550 may change the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) within a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds) or less. You can check whether it is recognized or not. Based on whether the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) is less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds), the electronic device 501 ) can be determined.

As another example, if the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle, the processor 550 may determine the 1 It is possible to check whether the difference value between the first sensor value of the inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535 is less than a specified value, and determine the attitude of the electronic device 501 based on this. there is.

For another example, the processor 550 monitors the rotation state of the electronic device 501 while the orientation information of the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode, and the rotation of the electronic device 501 is adjusted based on the monitoring result. You can check whether it is detected or not. When rotation of the electronic device 501 is detected, the posture of the electronic device 501 can be determined by checking the rotation angle.

As another example, processor 550 may detect information (e.g., grip position) related to contact of hinge module 320 through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module (e.g., hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4). and/or grip pattern) may determine the posture of the electronic device 501.

As another example, the processor 550 is connected to an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable electronic device (e.g., smart watch, smart ring)) through a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication circuit 510 of FIG. 5). Sensor information may be received, and the posture of the electronic device 501 may be determined based on this.

In relation to operation 620 in which the above-described electronic device 501 determines the posture of the electronic device 501, various embodiments will be described in FIGS. 8 to 17 described later.

In one embodiment, in operation 630, the processor 550 sets the screen orientation to a display mode (e.g., landscape mode or portrait mode) corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device 501, so that the first display 541 It can be displayed in . For example, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the second display 543 may be deactivated, the first display (e.g., the first display 541 in FIG. 5) may be activated, and the activated The screen can be displayed in a set display mode through the first display 541.

For example, if the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be placed on the ground in landscape mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 sets the screen orientation to landscape. Thus, it can be displayed on the first display 541.

For example, if the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be not placed on the ground in landscape mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 changes the orientation of the screen to landscape. By setting it, it can be displayed on the first display 541.

For example, if the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be placed on the ground in portrait mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 sets the screen orientation to portrait. Thus, it can be displayed on the first display 541.

For example, if the posture of the electronic device 501 is confirmed to be not placed on the ground in portrait mode based on the electronic device 501 being switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 changes the orientation of the screen to portrait. By setting it, it can be displayed on the first display 541.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart 700 illustrating a method of detecting a change in the folded state of the electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

According to one embodiment, operations 710 to 740 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., processor 550 of FIG. 5) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 of FIG. 5).

FIG. 7 according to various embodiments is a diagram specifying operation 610 of FIG. 6 described above.

Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 710, the processor 550 of the electronic device 501 sets the sensor value obtained through a magnetic sensor (e.g., hall IC) (e.g., the magnetic sensor 531 of FIG. 5) to a specified value. You can check whether it has .

In one embodiment, the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B) may be a first value (e.g., “0”). . When the electronic device 501 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B), the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 may be a second value (e.g., “1”).

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 changes from the folded state to the unfolded state, the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 changes from a first value (e.g., “0”) to a second value (e.g., It can be changed to “1”). When the electronic device 501 changes from the unfolded state to the folded state, the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 changes from the second value (e.g., “1”) to the first value (e.g., “0”). can be changed.

In one embodiment, the designated value may be a first value (e.g., “0”), and the processor 550 determines that the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 is the first value (e.g., “0”). You can check whether you have it or not. If the sensor value acquired through the magnetic sensor 531 has a first value (e.g., “0”) (e.g., YES in operation 710), the processor 550 performs operation 720 by installing the first housing (e.g., FIG. It is possible to check whether the angle value between the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) is a specified angle. The specified angle may mean approximately 0 degrees.

In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is a specified angle (e.g., about 0 degrees) (e.g., YES in operation 720), the processor 550 performs , the electronic device 501 may be determined to be in a folded state. If the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is not a specified angle (e.g., about 0 degrees) (e.g., NO in operation 720), the processor 550 operates the electronic device ( 501) can be decided to be in the unfolded state.

In one embodiment, when the sensor value acquired through the magnetic sensor 531 does not have a specified value (e.g., “0”) (e.g., NO in operation 710), the processor 550 performs operation 740, (501) can be determined to be in the unfolded state.

In FIG. 7 according to various embodiments, in addition to the sensor value acquired through the magnetic sensor 531, the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is a specified angle (e.g., about 0 degrees). The accuracy of the operation to determine the folded state (and/or transition of the folded state) of the electronic device 501 by further determining whether the state (e.g., folded state or unfolded state) of the electronic device 501 exceeds may increase.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart 800 illustrating a method of determining the posture of an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

According to one embodiment, operations 810 to 870 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., processor 550 of FIG. 5) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 of FIG. 5).

FIG. 8 according to various embodiments is a diagram specifying operation 620 of FIG. 6 described above.

Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 810, the processor 550 of the electronic device 501 receives first sensing information from the first inertial sensor (e.g., the first inertial sensor 533 in FIG. 5) and the second inertial sensor ( Example: It is possible to check whether the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 in FIG. 5 has a specified value.

In one embodiment, the first inertial sensor 533 may be included in the first housing of the electronic device 501 (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), and the second inertial sensor 535 may be included in the second housing of the electronic device 501 (eg, the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A and 2B).

In one embodiment, the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 may include first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 measured on a specific axis, for example, the x-axis. The second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 may be the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured on a specific axis, for example, the x-axis. The specified value may be approximately ±1 g (e.g. approximately ±9.8 m/s2).

In one embodiment, the processor 550 detects the electronic device 501 through each of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B). For example, sensing information (e.g., sensor value) of the x-axis can be obtained (or measured). The processor 550 determines that the sensing information (e.g., sensor value) of the first inertial sensor 533 acquired (or measured) in the x-axis has a specified value, for example, about 1g (e.g., about 9.8 m/s2). Check whether the sensing information (e.g., sensor value) of the second inertial sensor 535 acquired (or measured) on the x-axis is a specified value, for example, about -1g (e.g., about -9.8 m/s2) ) can be checked.

In one embodiment, the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 are set to a specified value (e.g., about ±1 g (e.g., about ±9.8 m/s2)). (e.g., YES in operation 810), the processor 550 determines in operation 820 whether the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time. You can check it.

In one embodiment, the specified angle may be approximately 180 degrees and the specified time may be approximately 1.5 seconds. However, it is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, if the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) is less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds) (e.g., 820 degrees) Operation YES), the processor 550 may determine the posture of the electronic device 501 in portrait mode without being placed on the ground in operation 830.

In one embodiment, the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) is not less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds) (e.g., If the specified time is exceeded) (e.g., NO in operation 820), the processor 550 may determine the posture of the electronic device 501 to be placed on the ground in portrait mode in operation 840.

In one embodiment, the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 are set to a specified value (e.g., about ±1 g (e.g., about ±9.8 m/s2)). If it does not have (e.g., NO in operation 810), the processor 550 changes the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) in operation 850. You can check whether the time is less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds).

In one embodiment, if the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) is less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds) (e.g., 850 degrees) Operation YES), in operation 860, the processor 550 may determine the posture of the electronic device 501 in landscape mode without being placed on the ground.

In one embodiment, the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle (e.g., about 180 degrees) is not less than or equal to a specified time (e.g., about 1.5 seconds) (e.g., If the specified time is exceeded) (e.g., NO in operation 850), the processor 550 may determine the posture of the electronic device 501 to be placed on the ground in landscape mode in operation 870.

In various embodiments, the processor 550 sets the orientation of the screen to a display mode corresponding to the posture of the electronic device 501 determined according to the above-described operations, and displays the screen in the set display mode on the first display (e.g., It can be displayed on the first display 541 of FIG. 5.

FIG. 9 is a graph showing a case where the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have specified values, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is drawing 900.

Referring to FIG. 9, in the graph according to FIG. 9, the x-axis represents time 901, and the y-axis represents sensor values of an inertial sensor (e.g., the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 in FIG. 5). It can represent (903).

In one embodiment, the graph <910> shows the first inertial sensor 533 measured on a specific axis, for example, the ) shows the sensor value. For example, the first inertial sensor 533 may be included in the first housing of the electronic device 501 (eg, the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B).

In one embodiment, graph <920> shows sensor values of the second inertial sensor 535 measured on a specific axis, for example, the x-axis, when the posture of the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode. For example, the second inertial sensor 535 may be included in the second housing of the electronic device 501 (eg, the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A and 2B).

In one embodiment, the processor (e.g., processor 550 in FIG. 5) has a sensor value measured on the x-axis through the first inertial sensor 533 of about 1g (e.g., about 9.8 m/s2), and 2 If the sensor value measured on the x-axis through the inertial sensor 535 is about -1g (e.g., about -9.8 m/s2), the attitude of the electronic device 501 is confirmed (or determined) to be in portrait mode. can do.

FIG. 10A is a diagram 1000 for explaining a method by which the electronic device 501 detects a transition from a portrait mode and a folded state to an unfolded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10A, reference numeral <1010> indicates that the posture of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 501 in FIG. 5) is not placed on the ground 1021 in portrait mode, and the state is changed from the folded state to the unfolded state. It may be a drawing showing . For example, when the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode and is not placed on the ground 1021, the folded state is on the third side of the electronic device 501 (e.g., the third side of the first housing 210). (213b) may refer to a folded state in which the third side (223b) of the second housing (220) is facing the ground (1021) but is not placed on the ground (1021).

In one embodiment, reference number <1020> is a diagram showing the posture of the electronic device 501 placed on the ground 1021 in portrait mode and in a folded state, and reference number <1030> is a diagram showing the posture of the electronic device 501 placed on the ground 1021 in portrait mode. It may be a drawing showing a transition from a state to an unfolded state. For example, when the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode and placed on the ground 1021, the folded state is the second side of the electronic device 501 (e.g., the second side of the first housing 210). 213b), which may mean a folded state in which the second side 223b) of the second housing 220 is placed toward the ground 1021.

In FIG. 10A according to various embodiments, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 determines the posture of the electronic device 501 (e.g., the ground surface in the portrait mode according to reference numeral <1010>). 1021), set the orientation of the screen to a display mode (e.g. portrait mode) corresponding to the state placed on the ground 1021 in portrait mode according to reference number <1020>, and display the set display mode (e.g. The screen can be displayed on the first display (e.g., the first display 541 in FIG. 5) in portrait mode.

FIG. 10B is a diagram 1050 for explaining a method by which the electronic device 501 detects a transition from a landscape mode and a folded state to an unfolded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10B, reference number <1060> indicates that the posture of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 501 in FIG. 5) is not placed on the ground 1021 in landscape mode, and the posture of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 501 in FIG. 5) is changed from the folded state to the unfolded state. It may be a drawing showing a transition. For example, in a folded state when the electronic device 501 is in landscape mode and is not placed on the ground 1021, the second side 212 of the first housing 210 of the electronic device 501 is on the ground ( It may be facing toward 1021) but not placed on the ground 1021. For another example, when the posture of the electronic device 501 is in landscape mode and the folded state is not placed on the ground 1021, the posture of the electronic device 501 is that of the second housing 220 of the electronic device 501. The fourth surface 222 may be facing in a direction opposite to the direction facing the ground 1021.

In one embodiment, reference number <1070> is a diagram showing the posture of the electronic device 501 placed on the ground 1021 in landscape mode and in a folded state, and reference number <1080> is a diagram showing the posture of the electronic device 501 placed on the ground 1021 in landscape mode. It may be a drawing showing a transition from a state to an unfolded state. For example, when the electronic device 501 is in landscape mode and placed on the ground 1021, the folded state is such that the second side 212 of the first housing 210 of the electronic device 501 is on the ground 1021. ) may mean a folded state when placed facing.

In FIG. 10B according to various embodiments, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 determines the determined posture of the electronic device 501 (e.g., in landscape mode according to reference numeral <1060>). 1021), set the orientation of the screen to a display mode (e.g. landscape mode) corresponding to the state placed on the ground 1021 in the landscape mode according to reference number <1070>, and display the set display mode (e.g. The screen can be displayed on the first display (e.g., the first display 541 in FIG. 5) in landscape mode.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart 1100 illustrating a method of determining the posture of an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 according to various embodiments is a diagram specifying operation 620 of FIG. 6 described above.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

According to one embodiment, operations 1110 to 1140 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., processor 550 of FIG. 5) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 of FIG. 5).

Referring to FIG. 11, the processor 550 of the electronic device 501 processes a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) and a second housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) in operation 1110. It is possible to check whether the angle value between the second housing 220 of FIG. 2B exceeds a specified angle (eg, about 0 degrees).

In one embodiment, if the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 does not exceed a specified angle (e.g., about 0 degrees) (e.g., NO in operation 1110), the processor 550 Operation 1110 can be performed repeatedly.

In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle (e.g., about 0 degrees) (e.g., YES in operation 1110), the processor 550 executes 1120 In operation, a first sensor value of a first inertial sensor (e.g., first inertial sensor 533 in FIG. 5 ) measured in a particular axis (e.g., x-axis and/or z-axis) and a second inertial sensor (e.g., It is possible to check whether the difference value of the second sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535 in FIG. 5 is less than a specified value (eg, “4”).

In one embodiment, the difference between the first sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in a specific axis (e.g., x-axis and/or z-axis) is If the value is less than a specified value (e.g., “4”) (e.g., YES in operation 1120), the processor 550 may determine that the posture of the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode in operation 1130.

In one embodiment, the difference between the first sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in a specific axis (e.g., x-axis and/or z-axis) is If it is not less than a specified value (e.g., “4”) (e.g., more than a specified value) (e.g., NO in operation 1120), the processor 550 sets the posture of the electronic device 501 to landscape mode in operation 1140. You can decide.

FIG. 12A shows the measurement in a specific axis when the electronic device 501 detects a transition of the folded state (e.g., from the folded state to the unfolded state or from the unfolded state to the folded state) in portrait mode, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is a diagram 1200 showing a graph showing sensor values of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535.

Referring to FIG. 12A, in the graph according to reference numerals <1210> and <1230>, the 533), may indicate the sensor value 1203 of the second inertial sensor (e.g., the second inertial sensor 535 in FIG. 5). For example, the first inertial sensor 533 is included in the first housing of the electronic device 501 (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), and the second inertial sensor 535 is included in the electronic device 501. It may be included in a second housing of device 501 (e.g., second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A and 2B).

In one embodiment, reference numeral <1210> represents a graph 1211 representing the sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 when the posture of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5) is in portrait mode. A graph 1213 showing the sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535 is shown. For example, the graphs 1211 and 1213 show sensor values of a specific axis, for example, the x-axis, measured (e.g., detected or acquired) through the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535. .

In one embodiment, the processor (e.g., the processor 550 of FIG. 5) stores the x-axis sensor value measured through the first inertial sensor 533 from the first time 1215 to the second time 1217 and the A change in the sensor value of the x-axis measured through the inertial sensor 535 can be detected. For example, the processor 550 has a sensor value of the x-axis measured through the first inertial sensor 533 at the first time 1215 of “about 10” and the In a state where the sensor value of the x-axis is “about -10”, the sensor value of the When the sensor value of the : It can be confirmed that the state is converted to the state of Figures 2a and 2b).

For example, the user may operate the electronic device 501 in a portrait mode and a folded state by unfolding each of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in a specific direction (e.g., moving the first housing 210 along the x-axis). direction and the second housing 220 can be changed to the unfolded state through an operation of unfolding in the -x-axis direction. In this case, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be simultaneously expanded in the x-axis direction and the -x-axis direction at similar speeds. Accordingly, the sensor value of the there is. In addition, the sensor value of the there is. The processor 550 changes the electronic device 501 from a folded state to an unfolded state in portrait mode based on changes in sensor values of each of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 measured in the x-axis. You can confirm that it is being converted.

In one embodiment, reference numeral <1230> represents a graph 1231 representing the sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 and the sensor of the second inertial sensor 535 when the posture of the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode. A graph 1233 representing the value is shown. For example, the graphs 1231 and 1233 show sensor values of a specific axis, for example, the z-axis, measured (e.g., detected or acquired) through the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535. .

In one embodiment, the processor 550 determines the z-axis sensor value measured through the first inertial sensor 533 and the z-axis measured through the second inertial sensor 535 from the first time 1215 to the second time 1217. Changes in the sensor value of the z-axis can be detected. For example, the processor 550 has a z-axis sensor value of “about 0” measured through each of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 at the first time 1215, When the z-axis sensor value measured through each of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 changes to a state of “about 10” at the second time 1217, the electronic device 501 You can see that it switches from the folded state to the unfolded state in portrait mode.

For example, the user may use the orientation information of the electronic device 501 to set each of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in a specific direction (e.g., the first housing 210 in the x-axis) in the portrait mode and the folded state. direction and can be changed to the unfolded state through the operation of unfolding the second housing 220 in the -x-axis direction. In this case, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 simultaneously move along the x-axis at a similar speed. direction and -x-axis direction. Based on the fact that each of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is unfolded in a specific direction, the processor 550 stores the direction information of the electronic device 501 in a vertical direction. In this mode, it may be determined that the folding state of the electronic device 501 changes. Accordingly, the sensor value of the z-axis measured through each of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 is “about 0”. It may change from a state having (e.g., a folded state) to a state having “about 10” (e.g., an unfolded state). Based on this, the processor 550 may change the electronic device 501 from the folded state to the portrait mode. You can confirm that it is converted to the unfolded state.

FIG. 12B shows, when the electronic device 501 detects a change in the folded state (e.g., from the folded state to the unfolded state or from the unfolded state to the folded state) in portrait mode, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing ( This is a diagram 1250 showing a graph showing the angle value between 210) and the second housing 220.

Referring to FIG. 12B, in the graph according to FIG. 12B, the x-axis represents time 1251, and the y-axis represents the first housing (e.g., first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) and the second housing (e.g., The angle 1253 between the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B may be indicated.

As seen in FIG. 12A according to various embodiments, the processor (e.g., the processor 550 of FIG. 5) operates the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5) from the first time 1215 to 1215. Based on the change in sensor values of the inertial sensors (e.g., the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535) measured during the second time 1217, the electronic device 501 is in a folded state (e.g., It can be confirmed that the state has been converted from the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B to the unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B). In this case, as shown in the graph 1255, the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 at the first time 1215 is about 0 degrees, and at the second time 1217 the first housing ( The angle between 210) and the second housing 220 may be approximately 180 degrees. Based on the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 being converted from about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees, the processor 550 provides direction information of the electronic device 501 to the electronic device in portrait mode. It can be confirmed that (501) switches from the folded state to the unfolded state.

12A and 12B according to various embodiments, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 detects a change in the sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535. Based on a change in the sensor value, and/or a change in the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, the posture of the electronic device 501, for example, the electronic device 501 in portrait mode. You can check that it is. The processor 550 sets the orientation of the screen to a display mode (e.g., portrait mode) corresponding to the identified posture (e.g., portrait mode) of the electronic device 501, and sets the screen to the set display mode (e.g., portrait mode). can be displayed on the first display (e.g., the first display 541 in FIG. 5).

FIG. 12C shows when a change in folded state (e.g., from a folded state to an unfolded state or from an unfolded state to a folded state) is detected while the electronic device 501 is placed on the ground in landscape mode, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. This is a diagram 1270 showing a graph showing sensor values of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535 measured on a specific axis.

Referring to FIG. 12C, in the graph according to FIG. 12C, the x-axis represents time 1271, and the y-axis represents an inertial sensor (eg, a first inertial sensor (eg, the first inertial sensor 533 in FIG. 5), a second inertial It may represent a sensor value 1273 of a sensor (e.g., the second inertial sensor 535 in FIG. 5). For example, the first inertial sensor 533 is included in the first housing of the electronic device 501 (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), and the second inertial sensor 535 is included in the electronic device 501. It may be included in a second housing of device 501 (e.g., second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A and 2B).

In one embodiment, FIG. 12C is a graph 1275 showing the sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 when the posture of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5) is in landscape mode and placed on the ground. ) and a graph 1277 representing the sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535. For example, the graphs 1275 and 1277 show sensor values of a specific axis, for example, the z-axis, measured (e.g., detected or acquired) through the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535. .

In one embodiment, the processor (e.g., the processor 550 of FIG. 5) stores the z-axis sensor value measured through the first inertial sensor 533 from the first time 1281 to the second time 1283 and the second time 1283. A change in the sensor value of the z-axis measured through the inertial sensor 535 can be detected. For example, the processor 550 has a sensor value of the z-axis measured through the first inertial sensor 533 at a first time 1281 is “about 10”, and the first inertial sensor 533 at a second time 1283 has a sensor value of “about 10”. It can be confirmed that the sensor value of the z-axis measured through (533) is maintained at “about 10”. In addition, the processor 550 determines that the z-axis sensor value measured through the second inertial sensor 535 at the first time 1281 is “about -10” and the second inertial sensor 535 is It can be seen that the sensor value of the z-axis measured through the sensor 535 changes to “about 10”. The processor 550 maintains the sensor value of the z-axis measured through the first inertial sensor 533 at “about 10” from the first time 1281 to the second time 1281, and the second inertial sensor 535 When it is confirmed that the sensor value of the z-axis measured through changes from “about -10” to “about 10”, the electronic device 501 is in landscape mode and placed on the ground, and is in a folded state (e.g., It can be confirmed that the state is converted from the state in FIGS. 3A and 3B to the unfolded state (e.g., the state in FIGS. 2A and 2B).

For example, the user may place the electronic device 501 in landscape mode, in a state placed on the ground, and in a folded state, for example, in a state in which the first housing 210 is placed in the ground, and move the second housing 220 in a specific direction ( Example: The second housing 220 can be changed to the unfolded state by unfolding the second housing 220 in the z-axis direction. In this case, the first housing 210 is not moved, and only the second housing 220 moves in the z-axis direction. Accordingly, the sensor value of the z-axis measured through the first inertial sensor 533 maintains a state of “about 10”, and the sensor value of the z-axis measured through the second inertial sensor 535 may change from a state of “about -10” to a state of “about 10.” Based on this, the processor 550 determines that the direction information of the electronic device 501 is in landscape mode and in a state placed on the ground and in a folded state. It can be confirmed that the status is switched from the expanded status to the expanded status.

12A to 12C according to various embodiments, the electronic device 501 detects a change in the sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 measured on a specific axis, for example, the x-axis and/or the z-axis, during a specified time. , based on a change in the sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535, and/or a change in the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, the posture and folded state of the electronic device 501. You can accurately check the conversion. Accordingly, the screen can be displayed on the display in a display mode according to the change in posture and folding state of the electronic device 501.

In FIG. 12C according to various embodiments, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 changes the sensor value of the first inertial sensor 533 and/or changes the sensor value of the second inertial sensor 535. Based on the change in sensor value, it can be confirmed that the posture of the electronic device 501 is, for example, the electronic device 501 in landscape mode. The processor 550 sets the orientation of the screen to a display mode (e.g., landscape mode) corresponding to the confirmed posture (e.g., landscape mode) of the electronic device 501, and sets the screen to the set display mode (e.g., landscape mode). can be displayed on the first display (e.g., the first display 541 in FIG. 5).

FIG. 13 is a flowchart 1300 for explaining a method of determining the posture of the electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

According to one embodiment, operations 1310 to 1340 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., processor 550 of FIG. 5) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 of FIG. 5).

FIG. 13 according to various embodiments is a diagram specifying operation 620 of FIG. 6 described above.

Referring to FIG. 13, the processor 550 of the electronic device 501 may monitor the rotation state of the electronic device 501 in operation 1310 while the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode and is not placed on the ground. . The processor 550 determines the rotation state of the electronic device 501 through a specific axis gyro integral of the electronic device 501, for example, an x-axis gyro integral, when the electronic device 501 is in portrait mode and not placed on the ground. It can be monitored. For example, the processor 550 may monitor the rotation state of the electronic device 501 through integration of the angular velocity signal of the x-axis.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may check whether rotation of the electronic device 501 is detected based on the monitoring result in operation 1315. If the rotation of the electronic device 501 is not detected (e.g., NO in operation 1315), the processor 550 may repeatedly perform operation 1310.

In one embodiment, when rotation of the electronic device 501 is detected (e.g., YES in operation 1315), the processor 550 may check whether the rotation angle is about 180 degrees or about 360 degrees in operation 1320. For example, the processor 550 calculates the roll angle of the electronic device 501 corresponding to the roll rotation through integration of the angular velocity signal of the x-axis of the electronic device 501, so that the total angle is about 180 degrees. Alternatively, you can check whether it is about 360 degrees. If the rotation angle is confirmed to be about 180 degrees or about 360 degrees (e.g., YES in operation 1320), the processor 550 may determine the posture of the electronic device 501 to be in portrait mode in operation 1330.

In one embodiment, if it is determined that the rotation angle is not about 180 degrees or about 360 degrees (e.g., NO in operation 1320), processor 550 determines that electronic device 501 has a rotation angle of about 90 degrees or about 270 degrees. After confirmation, in operation 1340, the posture of the electronic device 501 may be determined to be in landscape mode.

FIG. 14 is a diagram 1400 for explaining a method of determining the posture of an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 14 , as shown by reference number <1410>, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 501 of FIG. 5) may be in a portrait mode and not placed on the ground. A processor (e.g., processor 550 in FIG. 5) may monitor the rotation state of the electronic device 501 when the electronic device 501 is in a state reference numeral <1410>. For example, the processor 550 may monitor the rotation state of the electronic device 501 through integration of the angular velocity signal of a specific axis of the electronic device 501, for example, the x-axis.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may detect the rotation of the electronic device 501 based on the monitoring results. For example, rotation of the electronic device 501 may include rotations of about 90 degrees, about 180 degrees, about 270 degrees, and about 360 degrees. However, it is not limited to this. In one embodiment, when detecting that the electronic device 501 has been rotated about 90 degrees, as shown by reference numeral <1450> based on the monitoring results, the processor 550 changes the posture of the electronic device 501 to horizontal. You can see that the mode has changed to a state where it is not placed on the ground. When detecting that the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state when the posture of the electronic device 501 is in landscape mode and not placed on the ground, the processor 550 sets the orientation of the screen corresponding to the landscape mode and displays (For example, the screen can be output through the first display (for example, the first display 541 in FIG. 5)).

According to the embodiment of FIGS. 13 and 14 according to various embodiments, gyro integral of a specific axis based on the portrait mode of the electronic device 501 and the state not placed on the ground, for example, by using the gyro integral value of the x-axis , you can determine the direction in which the screen is displayed when switching from portrait mode or when not placed on the ground to unfolded mode.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart 1500 illustrating a method of determining the posture of an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

According to one embodiment, operations 1510 and 1520 may be understood as being performed by a processor (e.g., processor 550 of FIG. 5) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 of FIG. 5).

FIG. 15 according to various embodiments is a diagram specifying operation 620 of FIG. 6 described above.

Referring to FIG. 15, in operation 1510, the processor 550 of the electronic device 501 places the electronic device 501 on at least a portion of the hinge module (e.g., the hinge plate 320 of FIG. 4) in a folded state. Information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 can be obtained through the grip sensor. For example, information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 may include a grip position and/or grip pattern acquired through a grip sensor.

In one embodiment, in operation 1520, the processor 550 determines the posture (e.g., landscape mode or portrait mode) of the electronic device 501 based on information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 obtained through the grip sensor. You can check.

In relation to the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 501 based on information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 obtained through the above-described grip sensor, various embodiments may be described in FIG. 16 described later. .

FIG. 16 is a diagram 1600 for explaining a method of determining the posture of an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 16 , as shown by reference numeral <1610>, an electronic device (eg, electronic device 501 of FIG. 5 ) may be in portrait mode and not placed on the ground. Alternatively, although not shown, the electronic device 501 may be in portrait mode and placed on the ground. The electronic device 501 has a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) and a second housing with respect to a folding axis (e.g., the folding axis A in FIGS. 2A and 2B). (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) may include a hinge module (e.g., the hinge plate 320 in FIG. 4) (e.g., a hinge device) to be rotatably coupled.

In one embodiment, a grip sensor may be disposed in at least a portion of the hinge module 320.

In one embodiment, the processor (e.g., processor 550 of FIG. 5) contacts the hinge module 320 through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320 when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state. Related information may be obtained, and the posture of the electronic device 501 may be determined based on this. In one embodiment, information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 may include a grip position and/or grip pattern obtained through a grip sensor.

In one embodiment, as shown in reference numeral <1610>, when the hinge module 320 is viewed from the front, a designated number (e.g., 3) is visible in the upper and lower regions 1611 and 1613 of the hinge module 320. When obtaining information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 that includes a pattern of contact with more than two fingers, the processor 550 determines the posture of the electronic device 501 in portrait mode and when not placed on the ground (or on the ground). It can be determined that the state is in a state).

In one embodiment, as shown in reference number <1650>, when the hinge module 320 is viewed from the front, a designated number (e.g., 3) is present in the left and right areas 1651 and 1653 of the hinge module 320. When obtaining information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 that includes a pattern of contact with fewer than 100 fingers, the processor 550 determines whether the electronic device 501 is in landscape mode and not placed on the ground (or on the ground). can be determined to be in a state of being placed.

15 and 16 according to various embodiments, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 determines the posture of the electronic device 501 (e.g., in the portrait mode according to reference numeral <1610>). A display mode (e.g. portrait mode or landscape mode) corresponding to the state not lying on the ground (or lying on the ground), in landscape mode according to reference number <1650>) The orientation of the screen can be set and the screen can be displayed on the first display (eg, the first display 541 in FIG. 5) in the set display mode (eg, portrait mode or landscape mode).

15 and 16 according to various embodiments, information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 (e.g., grip) obtained through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320 of the electronic device 501 By determining the posture of the electronic device 501 in further consideration of the position and/or grip pattern, the accuracy of determining the posture of the electronic device 510 can be increased.

FIG. 17 is a diagram 1700 for explaining a method of determining the posture of an electronic device 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 17, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 in FIG. 5) communicates with at least two external electronic devices (e.g., wearable electronics) through a wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication circuit 510 in FIG. 5). It can be connected to communicate with a device (e.g. smart ring, smart watch).

For example, the user may wear the smart watch 1710 on the wrist of the left hand 1701 and the smart ring 1720 on the fingers of the right hand 1703. In this case, each of the smart watch 1710 and the smart ring 1720 may be connected to the electronic device 501 through a wireless communication circuit 510.

In one embodiment, the smart watch 1710 and the smart ring 1720 may each include a sensor circuit (not shown) (eg, an inertial sensor). The smart watch 1710 and the smart ring 1720 can each obtain sensor information through a sensor circuit (eg, an inertial sensor).

In one embodiment, the user controls the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) and the second housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIGS. 2A and 2B) in the portrait mode and the folded state of the electronic device 501. Through the operation of unfolding each of the second housings 220 in FIG. 2B in a specific direction (e.g., unfolding the first housing 210 in the x-axis direction and unfolding the second housing 220 in the -x-axis direction) It can be changed to the expanded state.

In this case, the sensor circuit of the smart watch 1710 can obtain sensor information by the operation of the second housing 220 of the electronic device 501 expanding in the -x-axis direction and transmit it to the electronic device 501. there is. The sensor circuit of the smart ring 1720 may obtain sensor information generated by the operation of the first housing 210 of the electronic device 501 expanding in the x-axis direction and transmit this to the electronic device 501.

In one embodiment, as discussed above, when the electronic device 501 switches from the folded state to the unfolded state (or from the unfolded state to the folded state), sensor information (e.g., a first inertial sensor (e.g., : Not only does the sensor information measured (or acquired) through each of the first inertial sensor 533 in FIG. 5) and the second inertial sensor (e.g., the second inertial sensor 535 in FIG. 5) change, but also the user Sensor information of the smart watch 1710 and smart ring 1720 worn on the left hand 1701 and right hand 1703 may also change.

It is not limited to this, and if the electronic device 501 does not include an inertial sensor (e.g., the first inertial sensor 533 and the second inertial sensor 535), at least two wearable electronic devices (e.g., a smart watch) Based on the sensor information of the smart ring 1710 and the smart ring 1720, the transition of the posture and/or folded state of the electronic device 501 may be determined.

17 according to various embodiments, sensor information of the electronic device 501 and/or at least two wearable electronic devices (e.g., a smart watch 1710 and a smart ring 1720) are received through the wireless communication circuit 510. )) Based on the sensor information, by determining the posture of the electronic device 501, the accuracy of the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 510 and/or of the operation of detecting the transition of the folded state can be increased.

FIGS. 18A and 18B are diagrams 1800 and 1850 for explaining a screen display method according to a change in the folding state of the electronic device 501, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In various embodiments, the posture of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 501 of FIG. 5) is determined based on orientation information (e.g., landscape mode or portrait mode) of the electronic device 501 and the ground (e.g., floor or desk). It can include the state of being placed or not being placed on the ground. For example, the posture of the electronic device 501 may include lying on the ground in landscape mode, not lying on the ground in landscape mode, lying on the ground in portrait mode, and not lying on the ground in portrait mode. there is.

Referring to FIG. 18A , as shown by reference number <1810>, the electronic device 501 may be in a folded state in portrait mode. The electronic device 501 includes a display (e.g., the display 540 in FIG. 5), a first display (e.g., the first display 541 in FIG. 5), and a second display (e.g., the display in FIG. 5). It may include a second display 543 of 5. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 3A and 3B), the second display 543 is activated, When the electronic device 501 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B), the first display 541 may be activated.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 is in a folded state in portrait mode, the second display 543 is activated, and the orientation of the screen output through the second display 543 may be portrait mode. When the electronic device 501 is in a folded state in landscape mode, the second display 543 is activated, and the orientation of the screen output through the second display 543 may be landscape mode.

In one embodiment, the processor (e.g., the processor 550 of FIG. 5 ) controls the electronic device 501, indicated by reference number <1810>, in a folded state in portrait mode, as shown by reference number <1815>. It can be detected that the electronic device 501 is rotated from the folded state to landscape mode and placed on the ground 1021.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may detect that the electronic device 501 switches from the state indicated by reference number <1815> to the unfolded state, as shown by reference number <1820>.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 checks the posture of the electronic device 501 in landscape mode and in a state placed on the ground 1021, and changes the screen orientation to landscape mode. The first display 541 can be displayed by setting .

In one embodiment, the processor 550 controls the electronic device 501, as shown in reference numeral <1825>, when the electronic device 501, indicated by reference numeral <1810>, is in a folded state in the portrait mode. It can be detected that it is rotated (e.g., rotated by about -90 degrees) based on the y-axis of FIG. 3A and changed to a state placed on the ground 1021.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 may detect that the electronic device 501 switches from the state indicated by reference number <1825> to the unfolded state, as shown by reference number <1830>.

In one embodiment, when the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 checks the posture of the electronic device 501 in portrait mode and in a state placed on the ground 1021, and changes the screen orientation to portrait mode. The first display 541 can be displayed by setting .

Referring to FIG. 18B, as shown by reference number <1860>, the electronic device 501 may be in a folded state in portrait mode. When the electronic device 501 is in the portrait mode and folded state, the second display 543 is activated, and the orientation of the screen output through the second display 543 may be portrait mode.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 changes the posture of the electronic device 501 from a portrait mode and a folded state (e.g., the state indicated by reference number <1860>) to a landscape mode, as shown by reference number <1865>. rotation can be detected. Accordingly, the electronic device 501 can be in landscape mode and in a folded state. When the electronic device 501 is in the state indicated by reference number <1865>, the processor 550 may detect that the electronic device 501 is converted to the unfolded state, as shown by reference number <1870>. When the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 checks the posture of the electronic device 501 as landscape mode and not placed on the ground 1021, and sets the screen orientation to landscape mode. 1 Display 541 can be displayed.

In one embodiment, the processor 550 configures the electronic device 501 in the portrait mode and the folded state (e.g., the state indicated by reference number <1860>), as shown by reference number <1875>. 501) can detect a state in which it rotates (e.g., rotates about -90 degrees) about the y-axis (e.g., the y-axis of FIG. 3A). The processor 550 may detect that the electronic device 501 switches from the state indicated by reference number <1875> to the unfolded state, as shown by reference number <1880>. When the electronic device 501 is switched to the unfolded state, the processor 550 checks the posture of the electronic device 501 as portrait mode and not placed on the ground 1021, and sets the screen orientation to portrait mode. 1 Display 541 can be displayed.

In a method of displaying a screen according to a change in the folding state of an electronic device 101, 200, or 501 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 may include a hinge module 320. . The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 are connected to the hinge module 320 and have a first side 211, a second side 212 facing in the opposite direction to the first side 211, and a first side ( It may include a first housing 210 including a first side 213 surrounding the first space between 211) and the second side 212. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 are connected to the hinge module 320 to enable folding with respect to the first housing 210, and in the unfolded state, have a third side 221 facing the same direction as the first side. , a fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction to the third side 221, and a second side 223 surrounding the second space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. It may include a second housing 220. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 include a first display disposed from at least a portion of the first side 211 of the first housing 210 to at least a portion of the third side 221 of the second housing 220. It may include (230, 541). The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may include second displays 300 and 543 disposed on at least a portion of the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may include a first inertial circuit 533 disposed in the first housing 210. The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 may include a second inertial circuit 535 disposed in the second housing 220. A method of displaying a screen according to a change in the folded state of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) includes detecting a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) by using the first inertial sensor 533. Based on the first sensing information, the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535, and the time information at which the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 changes to a specified angle, the electronic device 101 , 200, 501) may include an operation to determine the posture. A screen display method according to a change in the folding state of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 includes setting the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 and using the first display 230, 541) may include the display operation.

In one embodiment, a screen display method according to a change in the folding state of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 includes determining whether a sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 has a specified sensor value and whether the first housing 210 ) and the second housing 220 may include detecting a transition of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 from the folded state to the unfolded state, based on whether the angle value between the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle.

In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is performed when the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 are set to a specified value. It may include an operation to check whether it has a . In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is performed when the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 are set to a specified value. If it has, it may include an operation of checking whether the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time. In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 is performed when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle is less than or equal to a specified time, It may include an operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 in a portrait mode without being placed on the ground.

In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is performed when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle is not less than or equal to a specified time. In this case, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 as being placed on the ground in portrait mode may be further included.

In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is performed when the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 are set to a specified value. It may include an operation to check whether it has a . In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is performed when the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 are set to a specified value. If it does not have, it may include an operation of checking whether the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time. In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 is performed when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle is less than or equal to a specified time, It may include determining the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 in a landscape mode when they are not placed on the ground.

In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is performed when the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to a specified angle exceeds a specified time. In this case, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 as being placed on the ground in landscape mode may be further included.

In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 includes checking whether the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle. It can be included. In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, 501 is performed by measuring in a specific axis when the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle. It may include an operation of checking whether the difference value between the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 is less than a specified value. In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 includes first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in a specific axis. If the difference value of the sensor information is less than a specified value, an operation may be included to determine that the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is in portrait mode. In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 includes first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in a specific axis. If the difference value of the sensor information is greater than or equal to a specified value, an operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 to landscape mode may be included.

In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 includes obtaining information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320. Can include actions. In one embodiment, the operation of determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 includes determining the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 based on the acquired information related to the contact of the hinge module 320. It may include a decision-making action.

In one embodiment, information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 may include at least one of a grip position and a grip pattern acquired through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320.

In one embodiment, the operation of setting the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) and displaying it on the first display (230, 541) is performed by the electronic device (101, 200, 501). ), if the posture is determined to be portrait mode, the operation may include setting the screen orientation to portrait mode and displaying the screen in the set portrait mode on the first displays 230 and 541. In one embodiment, the operation of setting the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) and displaying it on the first display (230, 541) is performed by the electronic device (101, 200, 501). ), if the posture is determined to be landscape mode, the operation may include setting the screen orientation to landscape mode and displaying the screen in the set landscape mode on the first displays 230 and 541.

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, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

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

101, 200, 501: electronic device 210: first housing
220: second housing 320: hinge module
510: wireless communication circuit 520: memory
530: sensor circuit 531: magnetic sensor
533: first inertial sensor 535: second inertial sensor
540: display 230, 541: first display
300, 543: second display 550: processor

Claims (20)

In the electronic device (101, 200, 501),
Hinge module 320;
Connected to the hinge module 320, a first surface 211, a second surface 212 facing in the opposite direction to the first surface 211, and the first surface 211 and the second surface ( A first housing 210 including a first side 213 surrounding the first space between 212);
A third side 221 connected to the hinge module 320 to enable folding with respect to the first housing 210 and facing in the same direction as the first side in the unfolded state, the third side 221 A second housing 220 including a fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction, and a second side 223 surrounding a second space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. );
first displays 230 and 541 disposed from at least a portion of the first side 211 to at least a portion of the third side 221;
second displays 300 and 543 disposed on at least a portion of the fourth surface 222;
a first inertial circuit 533 disposed in the first housing 210;
a second inertial circuit 535 disposed in the second housing 220;
memory(520); and
A processor ( 550),
The processor 550,
When the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 detects a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state, first sensing information from the first inertial sensor 533 and second sensing information from the second inertial sensor 535 Determine the posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) based on information and information on the time when the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 changes to a specified angle, and
An electronic device configured to set the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) and display it on the first display (230, 541). According to claim 1,
The processor 550,
Based on whether the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 has a specified sensor value and whether the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds the specified angle, An electronic device (101, 200, 501) configured to detect a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state. The method of claim 1 or 2,
The processor 550,
Check whether the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value,
When the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value, the distance between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 Check whether the time for the angle to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time, and
If the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time, the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 is changed to the ground in portrait mode. An electronic device set to make decisions without being placed. According to claim 3,
The processor 550,
If the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is not less than the specified time, the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 is changed in the portrait mode. An electronic device configured to determine the ground state. The method of claim 1 or 2,
The processor 550,
Check whether the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value,
When the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 do not have the specified value, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 ) Check whether the time for the angle between the angles to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time, and
If the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time, the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 is changed to the ground in landscape mode. An electronic device set to make decisions without being placed. According to claim 5,
The processor 550,
When the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle exceeds the specified time, the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 is changed in the landscape mode. An electronic device configured to determine the ground state. According to at least one of claims 1 to 6,
The processor 550,
Check whether the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle,
When the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds the specified angle, the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 measured at a specific axis and the second Check whether the difference value of the second sensor information of the inertial sensor 535 is less than a specified value,
When the difference value between the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in the specific axis is less than the specified value, the electronic device 101 , 200, 501) is determined to be in portrait mode, and
When the difference value between the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in the specific axis is greater than or equal to the specified value, the electronic device 101 , 200, 501) An electronic device set to determine the posture of a person in landscape mode. According to at least one of claims 1 to 7,
Further comprising a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320,
The processor 550,
Obtain information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 through the grip sensor, and
An electronic device configured to determine the posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) based on the acquired information related to the contact of the hinge module (320). According to claim 8,
The information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 includes at least one of a grip position and a grip pattern obtained through the grip sensor. According to at least one of claims 3 to 9,
The processor 550,
When the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is determined to be in the portrait mode, the orientation of the screen is set to the portrait mode, and the screen in the set portrait mode is displayed on the first display 230, 541. and
When the posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) is determined to be in the landscape mode, the orientation of the screen is set to the landscape mode, and the screen in the set landscape mode is displayed on the first display (230, 541). An electronic device configured to do so. In a method of displaying a screen according to a change in the folding state of an electronic device (101, 200, 501),
The electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 are:
Hinge module 320;
Connected to the hinge module 320, a first surface 211, a second surface 212 facing in the opposite direction to the first surface 211, and the first surface 211 and the second surface ( A first housing 210 including a first side 213 surrounding the first space between 212);
A third side 221 connected to the hinge module 320 to enable folding with respect to the first housing 210 and facing in the same direction as the first side in the unfolded state, the third side 221 A second housing 220 including a fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction, and a second side 223 surrounding a second space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. );
first displays 230 and 541 disposed from at least a portion of the first side 211 to at least a portion of the third side 221;
second displays 300 and 543 disposed on at least a portion of the fourth surface 222;
a first inertial circuit 533 disposed in the first housing 210; and
It includes a second inertial circuit 535 disposed in the second housing 220,
The screen display method according to the folding state change is:
When the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 detects a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state, first sensing information from the first inertial sensor 533 and second sensing information from the second inertial sensor 535 An operation of determining the posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) based on information and information on the time when the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) changes to a specified angle; and
A method comprising setting the screen orientation to a display mode corresponding to the determined posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) and displaying the screen on the first display (230, 541). According to claim 11,
Based on whether the sensor value obtained through the magnetic sensor 531 has a specified sensor value and whether the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds the specified angle, A method comprising detecting, by an electronic device (101, 200, 501), a transition from the folded state to the unfolded state. The method of claim 11 or 12,
The operation of determining the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 includes:
Checking whether the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value;
When the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value, the distance between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 An operation of checking whether the time for the angle to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time; and
If the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time, the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 is changed to the ground in portrait mode. A method that involves the action of deciding in a non-placed state. According to claim 13,
If the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is not less than the specified time, the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 is changed in the portrait mode. A method further comprising determining a state placed on the ground. The method of claim 11 or 12,
The operation of determining the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 includes:
Checking whether the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 have a specified value;
When the first sensing information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensing information of the second inertial sensor 535 do not have the specified value, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 ) Checking whether the time for the angle between the teeth to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time; and
If the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle is less than or equal to the specified time, the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 is changed to the ground in landscape mode. A method that involves the action of deciding in a non-placed state. According to claim 15,
When the time for the angle between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to change to the specified angle exceeds the specified time, the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, and 501 is changed in the landscape mode. A method further comprising determining a state placed on the ground. The method of at least one of claims 11 to 16,
The operation of determining the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 includes:
An operation of checking whether an angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds a specified angle;
When the angle value between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 exceeds the specified angle, the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 measured at a specific axis and the second Checking whether the difference value of the second sensor information of the inertial sensor 535 is less than a specified value;
When the difference value between the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured in the specific axis is less than the specified value, the electronic device 101 , 200, 501) determining that the posture is in portrait mode; and
When the difference value between the first sensor information of the first inertial sensor 533 and the second sensor information of the second inertial sensor 535 measured on the specific axis is greater than or equal to the specified value, the electronic device 101 , 200, 501) A method including the operation of determining the posture of a person in landscape mode. The method of at least one of claims 11 to 17,
The operation of determining the posture of the electronic devices 101, 200, and 501 includes:
Obtaining information related to contact of the hinge module 320 through a grip sensor disposed on at least a portion of the hinge module 320; and
A method comprising determining a posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) based on the acquired information related to the contact of the hinge module (320). According to claim 18,
The information related to the contact of the hinge module 320 includes at least one of a grip position and a grip pattern obtained through the grip sensor. The method of at least one of claims 13 to 19,
The display operation on the first displays 230 and 541 is,
When the posture of the electronic device 101, 200, or 501 is determined to be in the portrait mode, the orientation of the screen is set to the portrait mode, and the screen in the set portrait mode is displayed on the first display 230, 541. action; and
When the posture of the electronic device (101, 200, 501) is determined to be in the landscape mode, the orientation of the screen is set to the landscape mode, and the screen in the set landscape mode is displayed on the first display (230, 541). A method that includes the action of doing something.

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