KR20240030877A - Electronic device for changing application being executed maintaining attribution information and method for controlling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device of the present disclosure includes a touch screen and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor displays an execution screen of the first application, and colors the execution screen of the first application based on layout information or light/dark mode. Obtain attribute information of the execution screen of the first application including at least one of the information, and in response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the execution screen of the first application Based on at least one of the attribute information, the execution screen of the second application may be displayed instead of the execution screen of the first application.

Description

Electronic device and control method for changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information { ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CHANGING APPLICATION BEING EXECUTED MAINTAINING ATTRIBUTION INFORMATION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME }

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device that maintains attribute information and changes an running application and a control method thereof.

The variety of services and additional functions provided through electronic devices, for example, portable electronic devices such as smart phones, is gradually increasing. In order to increase the utility value of these electronic devices and satisfy the needs of various users, communication service providers or electronic device manufacturers are competitively developing electronic devices to provide various functions and differentiate themselves from other companies. Accordingly, various functions provided through electronic devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

Additionally, electronic devices provide various graphic user interfaces (GUIs) for user interaction through displays.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a touch screen and at least one processor.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display an execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor acquires attribute information of the execution screen of the first application including at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information based on light/dark mode. You can.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the first application, selects at least one of the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application. Based on one, the execution screen of the second application may be displayed instead of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include at least one of a first area displaying a preview, a second area displaying at least one stored image, or a third area displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview. It may contain placement information for one.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display an execution screen of the second application that includes the same attribute information as the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the second application may be an application for checking or editing images acquired based on the camera application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor is configured to select the preview displayed in the first area based on receiving an input for capturing the preview displayed in the first area while the execution screen of the first application is displayed. The captured image and information related to the image can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor uses the image and information related to the image in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. An execution screen of the second application can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may obtain location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas included in the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, displays at least one of the first to third areas. An execution screen of the second application may be obtained using location and/or size information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a foldable electronic device including a hinge.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include arrangement information of at least one of the first area to the third area based on the area where the hinge is placed.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display a plurality of UIs for changing attribute information of the execution screen of the first application in a partial area of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may change the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a UI selected among the plurality of UIs.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, provides the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using .

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may change the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a touch input received through the touch screen.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, provides the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include at least one sensor.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may obtain the illuminance of the surrounding environment through the at least one sensor.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, selects a background color obtained based on the illuminance of the surrounding environment. The branch can obtain an execution screen of the second application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor determines the properties of the execution screen of the second application based on receiving a user input for returning to the first application while the execution screen of the second application is displayed. Based on the information, the execution screen of the first application may be displayed instead of the execution screen of the second application.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include displaying an execution screen of a first application.

According to one embodiment, the control method of the electronic device includes obtaining attribute information of the execution screen of the first application including at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information based on light/dark mode. Can include actions.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include, in response to selecting a UI for executing a second application included in an executing screen of the first application, at least one of the attribute information of the executing screen of the first application. Based on one, the operation may include displaying an execution screen of the second application in place of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include at least one of a first area displaying a preview, a second area displaying at least one stored image, or a third area displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview. It may contain placement information for one.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application may include displaying the execution screen of the second application including the same attribute information as the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the second application may be an application for checking or editing images acquired based on the camera application.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device includes, while an execution screen of the first application is displayed, based on receiving an input for capturing the preview displayed in the first area, The operation of acquiring a preview captured image and information related to the image may further be included.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is in response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, and the image and the image An execution screen of the second application can be obtained using related information.

According to one embodiment, the operation of acquiring attribute information of the execution screen of the first application includes location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas included in the execution screen of the first application. can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is performed in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, in the first area to the second application. The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using the location and/or size information of at least one of the three areas.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a foldable electronic device including a hinge.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include arrangement information of at least one of the first area to the third area based on the area where the hinge is placed.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include displaying a plurality of UIs for changing attribute information of the execution screen of the first application in a partial area of the execution screen of the first application. You can.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include changing an execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a UI selected among the plurality of UIs.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is in response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using the attribute information of the execution screen.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include changing an execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a touch input received through the touch screen.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is in response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using the attribute information of the execution screen.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include acquiring the illuminance of the surrounding environment through at least one sensor.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is based on the illuminance of the surrounding environment in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. The execution screen of the second application with the background color obtained can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device includes: controlling the execution screen of the second application based on receiving a user input for returning to the first application while the execution screen of the second application is displayed. Based on the attribute information, the method may further include displaying an execution screen of the first application instead of the execution screen of the second application.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an operation of switching an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5D is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an execution screen of an application that includes attribute information including detailed information of a preview image of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing the layout based on the hinge area of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying an execution screen of an application switched based on the surrounding environment of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of a foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing the layout based on the hinge area of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment.

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

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

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

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

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

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

The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included. Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

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

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

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

FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state among the folded states of a foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating the folded status of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

2A and 2B, in one embodiment, a foldable electronic device (hereinafter referred to as electronic device 101) includes a foldable housing 300, which covers a foldable portion of the foldable housing 300. A hinge case (e.g., hinge case 330 in FIG. 2B) (e.g., hinge cover), and a flexible or foldable display 200 disposed in the space formed by the foldable housing 300. (hereinafter, abbreviated as “display” 200) (eg, display device 160 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the surface on which the display 200 is placed is defined as the front of the electronic device 101. And, the opposite side of the front side is defined as the back side of the electronic device 101. Additionally, the surface surrounding the space between the front and back is defined as the side of the electronic device 101.

According to one embodiment, the foldable housing 300 includes a first housing structure 310, a second housing structure 320 including a sensor area 324, a first rear cover 380, and a second rear surface. It may include a cover 390 and a hinge structure. The foldable housing 300 of the electronic device 101 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B and may be implemented by other shapes or combinations and/or combinations of parts. For example, in another embodiment, the first housing structure 310 and the first rear cover 380 may be integrally formed, and the second housing structure 320 and the second rear cover 390 may be integrally formed. can be formed.

According to one embodiment, the first housing structure 310 is connected to the hinge structure and may include a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction. . The second housing structure 320 is connected to a hinge structure and includes a third surface facing in a third direction and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, with the hinge structure as the center. It can rotate relative to the first housing structure 310. Accordingly, the electronic device 101 can change to a folded or unfolded state. In a folded state, the first side of the electronic device 101 may face the third side, and in an unfolded state, the third direction may be the same as the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (A) and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A). there is. As will be described later, the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 have an angle or an angle formed with each other depending on whether the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or a partially unfolded intermediate state. Distance may vary. According to one embodiment, the second housing structure 320, unlike the first housing structure 310, additionally includes the sensor area 324 where various sensors are arranged, but in other areas, the second housing structure 320 is mutually symmetrical. It can have a shape.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may together form a recess that accommodates the display 200. According to one embodiment, due to the sensor area 324, the recess may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (A).

According to one embodiment, the recess is formed at the edge of the first portion 310a of the first housing structure 310 parallel to the folding axis A and the sensor area 324 of the second housing structure 320. It may have a first width w1 between the first part 320a, and the recess is located between the second part 310b of the first housing structure 310 and the sensor area of the second housing structure 320. It may have a second width w2 formed by the second portion 320b that does not correspond to 324 and is parallel to the folding axis A. In this case, the second width w2 may be formed to be longer than the first width w1. As another example, the first part 310a of the first housing structure 310 and the first part 320a of the second housing structure 320, which have mutually asymmetric shapes, have a first width w1 of the recess. The second portion 310b of the first housing structure 310 and the second portion 320b of the second housing structure 320, which have mutually symmetrical shapes, form a second width w2 of the recess. can do. According to one embodiment, the first part 320a and the second part 320b of the second housing structure 320 may have different distances from the folding axis A. The width of the recess is not limited to the illustrated example. In another embodiment, the recess may have multiple widths due to the shape of the sensor area 324 or the asymmetrically shaped portion of the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may be formed of a metallic material or a non-metallic material having a selected level of rigidity to support the display 200. At least a portion formed of the metal material may provide a ground plane of the electronic device 101 and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on the printed circuit board.

According to one embodiment, the sensor area 324 may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the second housing structure 320. However, the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 324 are not limited to the illustrated example. For example, in other embodiments the sensor area 324 may be provided at another corner of the second housing structure 320 or at any area between the top and bottom corners. In one embodiment, components for performing various functions built into the electronic device 101 are electronically transmitted through the sensor area 324 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 324. It may be visually exposed on the front of the device 101. In various embodiments, the components may include various types of sensors. The sensor may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, or a proximity sensor.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 380 is disposed on one side of the folding axis on the rear of the electronic device 101, and may have, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery. 1 The edge can be wrapped by the housing structure 310. Similarly, the second rear cover 390 may be disposed on the other side of the folding axis on the back of the electronic device 101, and its edge may be wrapped by the second housing structure 320.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 may have a substantially symmetrical shape about the folding axis (A-axis). However, the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 do not necessarily have mutually symmetrical shapes, and in another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 of various shapes. It may include a second rear cover 390. In another embodiment, the first back cover 380 may be formed integrally with the first housing structure 310, and the second back cover 390 may be formed integrally with the second housing structure 320. there is.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 380, the second rear cover 390, the first housing structure 310, and the second housing structure 320 are various components of the electronic device 101 ( It can form a space where a printed circuit board, or battery) can be placed. According to one embodiment, one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 101. For example, at least a portion of the sub-display may be visually exposed through the first rear area 382 of the first rear cover 380. In another embodiment, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second rear area 392 of the second rear cover 390. In various embodiments, the sensor may include a proximity sensor and/or a rear camera.

According to one embodiment, the front camera or the second rear area 392 of the second rear cover 390 is visually exposed to the front of the electronic device 101 through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 324. ) The rear camera exposed through may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. Flashes may include, for example, light-emitting diodes or xenon lamps. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (an infrared camera, a wide-angle and a telephoto lens) and image sensors may be placed on one side of the electronic device 101.

Referring to FIG. 3, the hinge case 330 may be disposed between the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 and configured to cover internal components. According to one embodiment, the hinge case 330 is configured to be a first housing according to the folded state (unfolded status, intermediate status, or folded status) of the electronic device 101. It may be obscured by a portion of the structure 310 and the second housing structure 320, or may be exposed to the outside.

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, the hinge case 330 is operated by the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320. It may be hidden and not exposed. As another example, as shown in FIG. 2B, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., fully folded state), the hinge case 330 is the first housing structure 310. and may be exposed to the outside between the second housing structure 320. As another example, when the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 are in an intermediate status, folded with a certain angle, the hinge case 330 is folded with a certain angle. A portion may be exposed to the outside between the structure 310 and the second housing structure 320. However, in this case, the exposed area may be less than in the fully folded state. In one embodiment, the hinge case 330 may include a curved surface.

According to one embodiment, the display 200 may be placed in the space formed by the foldable housing 300. For example, the display 200 is seated on a recess formed by the foldable housing 300 and may constitute most of the front of the electronic device 101. Accordingly, the front of the electronic device 101 may include the display 200 and a partial area of the first housing structure 310 adjacent to the display 200 and a partial area of the second housing structure 320. And, the rear of the electronic device 101 includes a first rear cover 380, a partial area of the first housing structure 310 adjacent to the first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, and a second rear cover. It may include a portion of the second housing structure 320 adjacent to 390 .

According to one embodiment, the display 200 may refer to a display in which at least some areas can be transformed into a flat or curved surface. According to one embodiment, the display 200 has a folding area 203 and a first area 201 disposed on one side of the folding area 203 (e.g., the left side of the folding area 203 shown in FIG. 2). ) and a second area 202 disposed on the other side (e.g., the right side of the folding area 203 shown in FIG. 2).

However, the division of areas of the display 200 shown in FIG. 2A is exemplary, and the display 200 may be divided into a plurality of areas (e.g., four or more or two) depending on the structure or function. . For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2A, the area of the display 200 may be divided by the folding area 203 or the folding axis (A-axis) extending parallel to the y-axis, but in another embodiment, the display 200 may be divided into regions based on different folding regions (e.g., folding regions parallel to the x-axis) or different folding axes (e.g., folding axes parallel to the x-axis). According to one embodiment, the display 200 may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. You can.

According to one embodiment, the first region 201 and the second region 202 may have an overall symmetrical shape with the folding region 203 as the center. However, the second area 202, unlike the first area 201, may include a notch cut according to the presence of the sensor area 324, but in other areas, the first area 202 may include a notch. It may have a symmetrical shape with the area 201. In other words, the first region 201 and the second region 202 may include a portion having a symmetrical shape and a portion having an asymmetrical shape.

Hereinafter, the operation of the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 according to the state (e.g., folded state, unfolded state, or intermediate state) of the electronic device 101. and each area of the display 200 is explained.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 2a), the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 form an angle of 180 degrees and are oriented in the same direction. It can be placed to face. The surface of the first area 201 and the surface of the second area 202 of the display 200 form an angle of 180 degrees to each other and may face the same direction (eg, the front direction of the electronic device). The folding area 203 may form the same plane as the first area 201 and the second area 202 .

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., Figure 2b), the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may be arranged to face each other. . The surface of the first area 201 and the surface of the second area 202 of the display 200 form a narrow angle (eg, between 0 degrees and 10 degrees) and may face each other. At least a portion of the folding area 203 may be formed as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state (folded status), the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may be arranged at a certain angle to each other. there is. The surface of the first area 201 and the surface of the second area 202 of the display 200 may form an angle that is larger than that in the folded state and smaller than that in the unfolded state. At least a portion of the folding area 203 may be formed of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the folded state.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an in folding type or an out folding type. The in folding type may mean a state in which the flexible display 200 is not exposed to the outside in a fully folded state. As another example, this may mean that the flexible display 200 is folded toward the front. The out folding type may mean a state in which the flexible display 200 is visually exposed to the outside in a fully folded state. As another example, this may mean that the flexible display 200 is folded toward the rear.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an operation of switching an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3, in operation 3100, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application. According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the first application may include a preview area that displays an image acquired by a camera (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1) in real time. According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the first application may include a full screen preview area.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the first application includes an area that displays at least one image stored in memory (e.g., memory 130 in FIG. 1) and/or an area that displays detailed information corresponding to the preview. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the first application includes a partial area as a preview area, and the remaining partial area is an area displaying at least one image stored in memory and/or displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview. It can be included as an area.

According to one embodiment, an area displaying at least one image stored in the memory may have at least one image arranged in one or two or more rows.

According to one embodiment, detailed information corresponding to the preview includes date information, time information, location information, camera lens information (e.g., type of lens), and shooting mode information (e.g., portrait mode, food mode, etc.) related to the preview. shooting mode), person information included in the preview, and/or object information included in the preview.

The configuration of the execution screen of the first application according to one embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C and 9A to 9C.

In the above, the first application is described as a camera application, but in actual implementation, it is not limited to this and may be an application that can display still or moving images, such as a browser application, chat application, or video playback application.

According to an embodiment, in operation 3200, the electronic device displays an execution screen of the first application that includes at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information based on light/dark mode. attribute information can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the layout information includes arrangement information for at least one of a first area displaying a preview, a second area displaying at least one stored image, or a third area displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include information about the position and/or size of at least one of the first area, the second area, and the third area. According to one embodiment, the layout information may include at least one of boundary coordinate information, horizontal length information, vertical length information, and center coordinate information of at least one of the first area, the second area, and the third area. .

According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a full screen view mode that displays a preview on the entire area of the touch screen, the execution screen of the first application includes only the first area in the entire area, and the second area is included in the entire area. and the third region may not be included. In this case, the layout information only includes information about whether it is a full screen view, and may not include coordinate information and/or length information.

According to one embodiment, color information on the execution screen of the first application based on light/dark mode may include background color information and/or object color information.

According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen of the first application based on the light mode may be a light color (eg, white). According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen of the first application based on dark mode may be a dark color (eg, black).

According to one embodiment, the object color information may include color information of an object other than the background color of the execution screen of the first application. For example, object attribute information may include text color information and/or button color information. For example, in the case of light mode where the background color is a light color, the font color of the text may be black. For example, in the case of dark mode where the background color is dark, the font color of the text may be white.

According to one embodiment, the attribute information of the first application may further include object attribute information, such as text font type information or button shape information.

According to one embodiment, light/dark mode may be set by manufacturer or user input for each application. For example, a camera application may be set to dark mode by manufacturer settings, a photo book application may be set to light mode by manufacturer settings, and other applications may be set to light mode or dark mode by user settings.

According to one embodiment, when the surroundings of the electronic device are bright, such as during the day, the light mode (e.g., day mode) is automatically applied, and when the surroundings of the electronic device are dark, such as at night, the dark mode (e.g., night mode) is automatically applied. It can be applied automatically.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a plurality of user interfaces (UIs) for changing attribute information of the execution screen of the first application in a partial area of the execution screen of the first application. According to one embodiment, the plurality of UIs may be icons respectively corresponding to a plurality of layouts, light/dark mode, or detailed information mode. According to one embodiment, a UI corresponding to the current layout among a plurality of UIs may be highlighted.

According to one embodiment, a plurality of UIs may be displayed in a partial area of the execution screen of the first application in the form of a tray.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of UIs will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 4A.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a UI selected among a plurality of UIs. For example, the electronic device may change the execution screen of the first application to the layout and/or background color corresponding to the selected UI.

According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the properties of the execution screen of the first application through a plurality of UIs will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a touch input received through a touch screen (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1). For example, when a swipe input, pinch-in input, or pinch-out input is received, the electronic device displays the execution screen of the first application with a layout corresponding to the received touch input. You can change it.

According to one embodiment, an operation of changing the properties of the execution screen of the first application based on a touch input received through the touch screen will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C.

According to one embodiment, operation 3200 of acquiring attribute information of the execution screen of the first application has been described as being performed before operation 3300, which will be described below, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the execution of the second application as part of operation 3300 After the UI for the application is selected, operation 3200 may be performed to obtain attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, in operation 3300, the electronic device displays a UI (e.g., a button or icon for running the second application, or a quick-view) for running the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. In response to selecting the -view) button, the execution screen of the second application may be displayed in place of the execution screen of the first application, based on at least one piece of attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen of a second application that includes the same attribute information as the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application. For example, the electronic device may display an execution screen of the second application with the same layout as the layout of the execution screen of the first application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the execution screen of the second application in the same color as the color of the execution screen of the first application. For example, the electronic device may display the execution screen of the second application with the same background color and/or object color as the background color and/or object color of the execution screen of the first application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen of the second application with the same layout and color as the layout and color of the execution screen of the first application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the execution screen of the second application with the same object properties (e.g., text font, button shape) as the object properties (e.g., text font, button shape) of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the second application may be an application for checking or editing images. According to one embodiment, the second application may be an application for checking or editing images acquired through the first application. For example, the second application may be a photo album application (eg, a gallery application) or an image editing application for checking images acquired based on a camera application.

According to one embodiment, when the properties of the execution screen of the first application are changed through a plurality of UIs displayed on the execution screen of the first application, the electronic device may change the properties of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application whose properties have been changed. In response to selecting a UI for execution, the execution screen of the second application may be obtained using property information of the execution screen of the first application whose properties have been changed.

According to one embodiment, the operation of changing the properties of the execution screen of the first application through a plurality of UIs will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C.

According to one embodiment, when the properties of the execution screen of the first application are changed based on property information corresponding to the touch input received through the touch screen, the electronic device displays the In response to selecting a UI for executing the second application, the execution screen of the second application may be obtained using property information of the execution screen of the first application whose properties have been changed.

According to one embodiment, when the properties of the execution screen of the first application are changed, the electronic device may store the changed property information as property information of the execution screen of the first application. According to one embodiment, in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application whose properties have been changed, the electronic device transfers the stored property information of the execution screen of the first application to the second application. It can be delivered. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may obtain the execution screen of the second application using attribute information of the execution screen of the first application transmitted to the second application.

According to one embodiment, in the above description, when the properties of the execution screen of the first application are changed, the changed property information is stored as property information of the execution screen of the first application. However, the electronic device stores the properties of the first application whose properties have been changed. In response to selecting the UI for executing the second application included in the execution screen, attribute information of the execution screen of the first application may be obtained, and the obtained attribute information of the execution screen of the first application may be transmitted to the second application. there is.

According to one embodiment, an operation of changing the properties of the execution screen of the first application based on a touch input received through the touch screen will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device displays the first application even when the preset properties (e.g., layout, background color, and/or object color) of the execution screen of the first application are different from the preset properties of the execution screen of the second application. When the execution screen of the second application is displayed through the UI included in the execution screen of the first application, the properties of the execution screen of the second application may be temporarily changed based on the properties of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the properties of the displayed execution screen of the first application to preset properties (e.g., layout, background color, and/or object) of the execution screen of the first application due to user settings and/or the surrounding environment. Even if the color is different from the execution screen of the first application, only when the execution screen of the second application is displayed through the UI included in the execution screen of the first application, the execution of the displayed first application is not a preset attribute for the execution screen of the first application. Based on the properties of the screen, the properties of the execution screen of the second application can be temporarily changed.

According to one embodiment, even when returning to the first application while the execution screen of the second application is displayed, the properties of the execution screen of the first application may be temporarily changed based on the properties of the execution screen of the second application. . According to one embodiment, while an execution screen of the first application is displayed, the electronic device generates an image and an image capturing the preview displayed in the first area, based on receiving an input for capturing the preview displayed in the first area. Relevant information can be obtained. According to one embodiment, information related to the image may include capture date, capture time, capture location, shooting mode, and/or analysis results of people/objects included in the captured image. According to one embodiment, an image captured from a preview displayed in the first area may be displayed in a second area that displays at least one stored image.

According to one embodiment, in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the electronic device displays the execution screen of the second application using an image and information related to the image. It can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, when the first application is a camera application and the second application is a photo album application (e.g., a gallery application), the electronic device uses a button (or icon) for executing the photo album application included in the execution screen of the camera application. When selected, property information (e.g. layout and/or background color) of the camera application's execution screen, captured images, and information related to the captured image (e.g. date, time, location, shooting mode, image analysis results) can be delivered to the photo album application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may obtain the execution screen of the photo album application based on attribute information of the execution screen of the camera application transmitted from the camera application, the captured image, and information related to the captured image.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device displays an execution screen of the acquired photo album application, information analyzed by the image analysis engine of the photo album application (e.g., analysis of detailed subject items, generation of association information with other stored images) and the user. You can further display key information (e.g. name, location, favorite mark) tagged in the photo album application.

According to one embodiment, in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the electronic device displays location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas. You can obtain the execution screen of the second application using . According to one embodiment, the electronic device uses at least one of boundary coordinate information, horizontal length information, vertical length information, and center coordinate information of at least one of the first area, the second area, and the third area to run a second application. You can obtain the execution screen of .

In this way, by displaying the execution screen of the second application based on the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application, consistent screen composition and detailed functions are provided, and a more convenient and useful photo and video viewing experience is provided to the user. can do.

Additionally, the execution screen of the second application is rendered by displaying the execution screen of the second application by maintaining the layout and color (e.g., background color and/or object color) based on the light/dark mode of the execution screen of the first application. The resources used can be reduced.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a foldable electronic device including a hinge. According to one embodiment, the layout information may include arrangement information of at least one of the first to third areas based on the area where the hinge is placed.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include at least one sensor (eg, sensor module 176 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the electronic device acquires the illuminance of the surrounding environment through at least one sensor, and in response to selecting the UI for executing the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the illuminance of the surrounding environment An execution screen of the second application having a background color obtained based on can be obtained. For example, when the illuminance of the surrounding environment is less than the set value and the background color of the execution screen of the first application is a color corresponding to the light mode, the electronic device allows execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. In response to the UI being selected, an execution screen of the second application with a background color corresponding to the dark mode may be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device, in a state in which the execution screen of the second application is displayed, receives a user input for returning to the first application, and based on attribute information of the execution screen of the second application, The execution screen of the first application may be displayed instead of the execution screen of the 2 application. For example, when a user input for selecting a button for the “Back” function is received while the execution screen of the second application is displayed, the electronic device generates the second application based on the attribute information of the execution screen of the second application. The execution screen of the first application may be displayed instead of the execution screen of the application.

According to one embodiment, after changing the attribute information of the execution screen of the second application while the execution screen of the second application is displayed, when a user input of selecting a button for the “back” function is received, the electronic device Based on the property information of the execution screen of the second application whose properties have been changed, the execution screen of the first application may be displayed instead of the execution screen of the second application.

FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 4A(a) and 4A(b), an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen of the first application. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4A(a), the execution screen of the first application may display a preview screen 410 and a plurality of UIs 411 for changing properties of the execution screen.

According to one embodiment, the plurality of UIs 411 include a first UI 41 for a full screen view, a second UI 42 for a first split view, and a second split view. It may include a third UI 43 for a view, a fourth UI 44 for light/dark mode settings, and/or a fifth UI 45 for a detailed information display mode.

According to one embodiment, the full screen view may be a mode that displays a preview or image on the entire area of the touch screen of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the first split view and the second split view display a preview or selected image in a first area, which is a partial area of the touch screen, and display a memory (e.g., the memory of FIG. 1) in a second area, which is a remaining partial area. This may be a mode that displays at least one image (e.g., thumbnail) previously stored in (130)).

According to one embodiment, the first split view may display at least one pre-stored image in one row in the second area. According to one embodiment, in the first split view, at least one image displayed in the second area may have the same horizontal and vertical ratio as the actual image. According to one embodiment, the at least one pre-stored image may only include images captured through a camera of the electronic device (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, at least one pre-stored image may be displayed in the second area in the order of the most recently captured image through the camera of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the second split view may display at least one pre-stored image in two or more rows (eg, three rows) in the second area. According to one embodiment, in the second split view, at least one image displayed in the second area may have a ratio (eg, 1:1) different from the horizontal and vertical ratio of the actual image.

According to one embodiment, in light mode, the background color of the execution screen of the first application may be a light color (eg, white). According to one embodiment, in dark mode, the background color of the execution screen of the first application may be dark (eg, black).

According to one embodiment, the object color information may include color information of an object other than the background color of the execution screen of the first application. For example, object attribute information may include text color information and/or button color information. For example, in the case of light mode where the background color is a light color, the font color of the text may be black. For example, in the case of dark mode where the background color is dark, the font color of the text may be white.

According to one embodiment, light/dark mode may be set by manufacturer or user input for each application. For example, a camera application may be set to dark mode by manufacturer settings, a photo book application may be set to light mode by manufacturer settings, and other applications may be set to light mode or dark mode by user settings.

According to one embodiment, when the surroundings of the electronic device are bright, such as during the day, the light mode (e.g., day mode) is automatically applied, and when the surroundings of the electronic device are dark, such as at night, the dark mode (e.g., night mode) is automatically applied. It can be applied automatically.

According to one embodiment, the detailed information display mode is a mode in which a preview or selected image is displayed in a first area, which is a partial area of the touch screen, and detailed information related to the preview or selected image is displayed in a third area, which is a remaining partial area. You can. According to one embodiment, detailed information may include date information, time information, location information, camera lens information (e.g., type of lens), and shooting mode information (e.g., shooting mode such as portrait mode or food mode) related to the preview or selected image. ), it may include at least one of person information included in the preview or selected image and/or object information included in the preview or selected image.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 4A illustrates that the preview screen of the execution screen 410 of the first application is a full screen view, but the mode is set to be displayed when the first application is executed and/or when the first application is last executed. Depending on the applied mode, it may be a first split view, a second split view, or a detailed information display mode.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 410 of the first application includes a preview screen, a capture button 412 for capturing the image displayed on the preview screen, and a button for running a photo album application to check the captured image (or icon) (413).

According to one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device when the second UI 42 for the first split view is selected among the plurality of UIs 411 will be described with reference to FIG. 4B below.

According to one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device when the third UI 43 for the second split view is selected among the plurality of UIs 411 will be described with reference to FIG. 4C below.

According to one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device when the fourth UI 44 for light/dark mode setting among the plurality of UIs 411 is selected will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 8 below.

According to one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device when the fifth UI 45 for the detailed information display mode is selected among the plurality of UIs 411 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C.

According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4A(b), the execution screen of the first application may be a full screen view in which the preview screen 410 is displayed on the entire area of the touch screen.

According to one embodiment, when a user input 414 for changing to the first split view is received, the electronic device may change the properties of the execution screen of the first application, as shown in FIG. 4B(b). According to one embodiment, the user input 414 for changing to the first split view may be a swipe input starting from one border of the touch screen. For example, the user input 414 for changing to the first split view may be a swipe input starting from the left border of the touch screen.

According to one embodiment, when the folding angle of the electronic device changes, the electronic device may change the properties of the execution screen of the first application to the first split view. For example, if the folding angle of the electronic device is changed through a folding operation based on the hinge while the electronic device is fully unfolded, the properties of the execution screen of the first application may be changed to the first split view.

FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment. For example, FIG. 4b(a) may be an execution screen of a camera application displayed when the second UI 42 is selected among the plurality of UIs 411 in FIG. 4a(a). For example, FIG. 4b(b) may be an execution screen of a camera application displayed when a user input 412 for changing to the first split view of FIG. 4a(b) is received.

Referring to FIGS. 4B(a) and 4B(b), the electronic device displays the preview screen 420 on the first area 421, which is a portion of the entire area of the touch screen, and the preview screen 420 on the remaining portion, which is the second area. At least one image 423 previously stored in 422 may be displayed. According to one embodiment, at least one pre-stored image 423 may be displayed in the form of a thumbnail and may have the same horizontal and vertical ratio as the actual image.

According to one embodiment, the first area 421 includes a preview screen 420, a capture button 425 for capturing the image displayed on the preview screen, and a button (or icon) for running a photo album application to check the captured image. )(426).

According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4b(b), when a user input 424 for changing to the second split view is received, the electronic device changes the properties of the execution screen of the first application, as shown in FIG. 4c. can be changed. According to one embodiment, the user input 424 for changing to the second split view may be a pinch-in input in the second area of the touch screen.

FIG. 4C is a diagram illustrating attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment. For example, FIG. 4C(a) may be an execution screen of a camera application displayed when the third UI 43 among the plurality of UIs 411 in FIG. 4A is selected. For example, FIG. 4c(b) may be an execution screen of a camera application displayed when a user input 422 for changing to the second split view of FIG. 4b(b) is received.

Referring to FIGS. 4C(a) and 4C(b), the electronic device displays the preview screen 430 on the first area 431, which is a portion of the entire area of the touch screen, and the preview screen 430 on the remaining portion, which is the second area. At least one image 433 previously stored in 432 may be displayed in multiple columns (e.g., two or more columns). According to one embodiment, at least one pre-stored image 433 may be displayed in the form of a thumbnail and may have a ratio (e.g., 1:1) different from the horizontal and vertical ratio of the actual image.

According to one embodiment, the first area includes a preview screen 430, a capture button 435 for capturing the image displayed on the preview screen, and a button (or icon) for running a photo album application to check the captured image ( 436) may be included.

According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4C(b), when a user input 434 for changing to the first split view is received, the electronic device changes the properties of the execution screen of the first application, as shown in FIG. 4B. can be changed. According to one embodiment, the user input 434 for changing to the first split view may be a pinch-out input in the second area of the touch screen. FIG. 5A shows an example of an electronic device according to an embodiment. This diagram is intended to explain the operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information. For example, FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of displaying an execution screen of a second application when the execution screen of the first application is a full screen view as shown in FIG. 4A. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application and the second application may be a photo album application, but actual implementation is not limited to this.

Referring to FIG. 5A , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may display an execution screen 510 of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the preview screen of the camera application on the entire area of the touch screen (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a UI 511 for executing the second application included in the execution screen of the first application (e.g., a button or icon for executing the second application, or a quick-view). In response to the selection of the (view) button), the execution screen 520 of the second application is displayed in place of the execution screen of the first application, based on attribute information (e.g., full screen view) of the execution screen of the first application. can do.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device displays the execution screen of the second application based on at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information (e.g., background color and/or object color) based on light/dark mode. (520) can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 520 of the second application may display a recently captured image in an area corresponding to the preview area of the execution screen 510 of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen 510 of the second application is the background color of the execution screen 510 of the first application (e.g., a color corresponding to the light mode (e.g., white) or a dark mode). It may be the same as the color (e.g. black).

According to one embodiment, although the layout and background color of the execution screen 510 of the first application and the execution screen 520 of the second application are shown in FIG. 5A as being maintained, the electronic device displays the execution screen of the first application ( 510), only the background color may be maintained, and the execution screen 520 of the second application may be displayed with a layout according to the settings of the second application. Accordingly, the layout of the execution screen 520 of the second application may be different from the layout of the execution screen 510 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may maintain only the layout of the execution screen 510 of the first application and display the execution screen 520 of the second application with the background color according to the settings of the second application. there is. Accordingly, the background color of the execution screen 520 of the second application may be different from the background color of the execution screen 510 of the first application.

FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

For example, FIGS. 5B and 5C are diagrams for explaining an embodiment of displaying an execution screen of a second application when the execution screen of the first application is the first split view, as shown in FIG. 4B. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application and the second application may be a photo album application, but actual implementation is not limited to this.

Referring to FIG. 5B, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen 530 of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device displays the preview screen 531 of the camera application on the first area 532, which is part of the entire area of the touch screen (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. : At least one image stored in the memory 130 of FIG. 1 can be displayed in the second area 533, which is the remaining area of the first area 532. According to one embodiment, at least one image may be displayed in one row in the second area 533.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a UI 534 for executing the second application included in the execution screen 530 of the first application (e.g., a button or icon for executing the second application, or a quick-view In response to selection of the (quick-view) button, the execution screen 540 of the second application may be displayed in place of the execution screen of the first application, based on attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the execution screen 540 of the second application based on at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or background color information based on light/dark mode.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 540 of the second application may display a recently captured image 541 in an area corresponding to the preview area 531 of the execution screen 530 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the execution screen 540 of the second application may maintain the display of at least one image in an area corresponding to the second area 533 of the execution screen 530 of the first application. According to one embodiment, when one of the at least one image included in the second area of the execution screen 540 of the second application is selected, the electronic device displays the preview area 531 of the execution screen 530 of the first application. The selected image can be displayed in the area corresponding to .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may maintain only the layout of the execution screen 530 of the first application and display the execution screen 540 of the second application with a background color according to the settings of the second application. Accordingly, the background color of the execution screen 540 of the second application may be different from the background color of the execution screen 530 of the first application.

Referring to FIG. 5C, the electronic device displays a UI 534 for executing the second application included in the execution screen 530 of the first application (e.g., a button or icon for executing the second application, or a quick-view). In response to selecting the (quick-view) button, the execution screen 542 of the second application may be displayed in place of the execution screen of the first application, based on attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the execution screen 542 of the second application based on at least one of the layout information of the execution screen 530 of the first application or background color information based on light/dark mode. there is.

According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen 542 of the second application is the background color of the execution screen 530 of the first application (e.g., a color corresponding to the light mode (e.g., white) or a dark mode). It may be the same as the color (e.g. black).

According to one embodiment, although the layout of the execution screen 530 of the first application and the execution screen 542 of the second application is shown in FIG. 5C as being maintained, the electronic device maintains the execution screen 530 of the first application. Only the background color is maintained, and the execution screen 542 of the second application can be displayed with a layout according to the settings of the second application. Accordingly, the layout of the execution screen 542 of the second application may be different from the layout of the execution screen 530 of the first application.

FIG. 5D is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. For example, FIG. 5D is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of displaying the execution screen of the second application when the execution screen of the first application is the second split view, as shown in FIG. 4C. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application and the second application may be a photo album application, but actual implementation is not limited to this.

Referring to FIG. 5D, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen 550 of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device displays the preview screen of the camera application in a first area that is part of the entire area of the touch screen (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1) and displays the preview screen in a memory (e.g., the memory in FIG. 1). At least one image stored in 130)) can be displayed in the second area, which is the remaining area of the first area. According to one embodiment, at least one image may be displayed in two or more rows (eg, three rows) in the second area.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device responds to selecting the UI 551 (e.g., quick-view button) for executing the second application included in the execution screen 550 of the first application. , Based on the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application, the execution screen 560 of the second application may be displayed in place of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the execution screen 560 of the second application based on at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or background color information based on light/dark mode.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 560 of the second application may display a recently captured image in an area corresponding to the preview area of the execution screen 550 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the execution screen 560 of the second application may maintain the display of at least one image in an area corresponding to the second area of the execution screen 550 of the first application. According to one embodiment, when one of at least one image included in the second area of the execution screen 560 of the second application is selected, the electronic device displays the image corresponding to the preview area of the execution screen 550 of the first application. The selected image can be displayed in the area.

According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen 560 of the second application is the background color 550 of the first application (e.g., a color corresponding to the day mode (e.g., white) or a color corresponding to the night mode (e.g., Example: black)) can be the same.

According to one embodiment, although the layout and background color of the execution screen 550 of the first application and the execution screen 560 of the second application are shown in FIG. 5D as being maintained, the electronic device displays the execution screen of the first application ( 550), only the background color may be maintained, and the execution screen 560 of the second application may be displayed with a layout according to the settings of the second application. Accordingly, the layout of the execution screen 560 of the second application may be different from the layout of the execution screen 550 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may maintain only the layout of the execution screen 550 of the first application and display the execution screen 560 of the second application with the background color according to the settings of the second application. there is. Accordingly, the background color of the execution screen 560 of the second application may be different from the background color of the execution screen 550 of the first application.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. For example, Figure 6 illustrates an operation of displaying the execution screen of a second application while maintaining the background color based on the light/dark mode of the execution screen of the first application.

Referring to FIG. 6 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may display an execution screen 610 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a plurality of UIs 611 for changing properties of the execution screen in some areas of the execution screen 610 of the first application.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 61 for light/dark mode settings among the plurality of UIs 611 is selected, the background color of the execution screen 610 of the first application can be changed. For example, the electronic device may display the execution screen 610 of the first application whose background color is a color corresponding to the night mode (e.g. black) and the execution screen 610 of the first application whose background color is a color corresponding to the day mode (e.g. white). You can change to screen 620.

According to one embodiment, a UI for executing a second application included in the execution screen 620 of the first application (e.g., a button or icon for executing the second application, or a quick-view button) ) is selected, the electronic device may display the execution screen 630 of the second application instead of the execution screen of the first application, based on attribute information of the execution screen of the first application. According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen 630 of the second application may be a color corresponding to the daytime mode (e.g., white) and may be the same as the layout of the execution screen 620 of the first application. .

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may display an execution screen 710 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 710 of the first application includes a preview area 711 in the first area 712, which is a partial area, and a memory (e.g., the memory of FIG. 1) in the second area 713. (130)) may include at least one image stored in two or more rows.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 710 of the first application may be in daytime mode, and the background color may be a color (eg, white) corresponding to the daytime mode.

According to one embodiment, the first area 712 of the execution screen 710 of the first application includes a capture button 714 for capturing the image displayed in the preview area and a second application for checking the captured image. A UI 715 may be included to do this. According to one embodiment, the second application may be a photo album application for checking images or an application for image editing.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 715 for executing the second application for checking the captured image is selected, the electronic device executes the second application based on the attribute information of the execution screen 710 of the first application. An execution screen 720 may be displayed.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 715 for executing the second application for checking the captured image is selected, the electronic device uses the layout and/or background color of the execution screen 710 of the first application. An execution screen 720 of the second application may be displayed. For example, the electronic device displays the recently captured image 721 in an area corresponding to the preview area 711 of the execution screen 710 of the first application among the execution screens 720 of the second application, and The area corresponding to the second area 722 of the application execution screen 710 may maintain at least one stored image arranged in two or more rows.

According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen 720 of the second application may be a color (eg, white) corresponding to the same daytime mode as the background color of the execution screen 710 of the first application.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may display an execution screen 810 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, in Figure 8, the layout of the execution screen 810 of the first application is a second split view in which the first area includes a preview area and the second area includes at least one image in two or more rows. Although shown, it is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen 810 of the first application may be a color corresponding to the night mode (eg, black).

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 810 of the first application may include a UI 811 for executing the second application. According to one embodiment, the UI 811 for executing the second application is a UI for executing a photo album application, and may be a button or icon for executing the photo album application for checking captured images, or a quick-view button. there is.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 811 for executing the second application is selected, the electronic device displays the execution screen 820 of the second application based on attribute information of the execution screen 810 of the first application. can do. According to one embodiment, the execution screen 820 of the second application may be a second split view, similar to the layout of the execution screen 810 of the first application, and the background color may be a color corresponding to the night mode.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 821 for light/dark mode setting is selected among the plurality of UIs displayed in a partial area of the execution screen 820 of the second application, the electronic device sets the background color to correspond to the daytime mode. The execution screen 830 of the second application changed to a color (e.g., white) may be displayed.

According to one embodiment, when a user input 831 for returning to the first application is received while the execution screen 830 of the second application with the background color changed is displayed, the electronic device displays the execution screen 830 of the second application ( An execution screen 840 of the first application may be displayed based on the attribute information of 830).

According to one embodiment, the user input 831 for returning to the first application is selecting (e.g., touching) a back key to display the previous screen, or a touch input to display the previous screen. You can. For example, a touch input for displaying the previous screen may be a swipe operation in one direction, but is not limited to this and may be a touch input set to correspond to a function for displaying the previous screen.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 840 of the first application displayed in response to the user input 831 for returning to the first application is the first time at which the user input 831 for returning to the first application is input. 2 Can be obtained based on attribute information of the application execution screen 830.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 840 of the first application displayed in response to the user input 831 for returning to the first application is a second split view, like the layout of the execution screen 830 of the second application. The background color may be a color corresponding to the daytime mode.

In this way, even if the properties are changed on the application's execution screen, the execution screen of other applications is displayed based on the changed properties, providing consistent screen composition and detailed functions, and providing users with a more convenient and useful photo and video viewing experience. can be provided.

Additionally, by maintaining the layout and background color of the execution screen of the first application and displaying the execution screen of the second application, resources used for rendering the execution screen of the second application can be reduced.

FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing attribute information of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9A, an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen 910 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a plurality of UIs 911 for changing properties of the execution screen in some areas of the execution screen 910 of the first application.

According to one embodiment, when a UI 91 for displaying detailed information is selected among a plurality of UIs 911, the electronic device displays a preview area in some areas of the touch screen and displays the remaining part, as shown in FIG. 9B. The layout of the execution screen of the first application can be changed to display detailed information about the preview in the area.

FIG. 9B is a diagram illustrating an execution screen 920 of an application that includes attribute information including detailed information of a preview image of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9B, the electronic device displays a preview area 921 in the first area 922, which is a partial area of the touch screen, and detailed information about the preview 924 in the second area 923, which is the remaining partial area. can be displayed. According to one embodiment, the first area 922 may include, in addition to the preview area 921, a button 925 for capturing an image displayed in the preview area and a UI 926 for executing a second application. According to one embodiment, the second application may be a photo album application for checking captured images. According to one embodiment, the UI 926 for executing the second application may be a button or icon for executing the second application to check the captured image, or a quick-view button.

According to one embodiment, the detailed information 924 may include camera lens information, shooting mode information, electronic device type information, capture date information, capture time information, capture location information, or person/object recognition information included in the captured image. It can contain at least one.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 926 for executing the second application is selected while detailed information 924 is displayed on the execution screen 920 of the first application, the electronic device displays the execution screen 920 of the first application ( Based on the attribute information 920), the execution screen of the second application may be displayed as shown in FIG. 9C.

FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9C, the electronic device may display an execution screen 930 of the second application based on attribute information of the execution screen of the first application shown in FIG. 9B. According to one embodiment, the electronic device includes the most recently captured image 931 in an area corresponding to the preview area 921 included in the execution screen of the first application, and detailed information on the execution screen of the first application. A second application execution screen 930 including detailed information 933 related to the most recently captured image 931 may be displayed in the second area 932 where 924 is displayed.

According to one embodiment, the detailed information 933 displayed on the execution screen 930 of the second application includes camera lens information, shooting mode information, electronic device type information, capture date information, and capture time. Information and capture location information may be included.

According to one embodiment, the detailed information 933 displayed on the execution screen 930 of the second application may further include the results of analyzing the image captured through the analysis engine of the second application. According to one embodiment, the captured image analysis result may include at least one of a person included in the image, a name tag of the person, an object, a name tag of the object, and a relationship with another image.

According to one embodiment, in FIG. 9C, the most recently captured image 931 is shown as being displayed in an area corresponding to the preview area of the execution screen of the first application, but is displayed on the execution screen 930 of the second application. When one of the plurality of stored images is selected, the selected image is displayed in an area corresponding to the preview area of the execution screen of the first application, and detailed information about the selected image may be displayed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing the layout based on the hinge area of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment. For example, in a foldable electronic device, the screen may be arranged left and right based on the hinge.

Referring to FIG. 10, a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen 1010 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the execution screen 1010 of the first application may include a plurality of UIs for changing the properties of the execution screen. According to one embodiment, the plurality of UIs are the same as those shown in FIG. 3A, so duplicate descriptions will be omitted.

According to one embodiment, when an input for selecting a UI (1011) corresponding to a layout different from the layout of the execution screen 1010 of the displayed first application among the plurality of UIs is received, the electronic device responds to the selected UI (1011). The execution screen of the first application can be changed to the desired layout.

According to one embodiment, in a full screen view state in which the entire area of the touch screen (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1) is a preview area, when the UI corresponding to the split view is selected, the foldable electronic device displays the touch screen. A preview area may be displayed in the first area 1021, and at least one image previously stored in a memory (eg, memory 130 of FIG. 1) may be displayed in the second area 1020. According to one embodiment, in FIG. 10, at least one pre-stored image is displayed in one row, but it may be displayed in two or more rows.

According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device may display a first area 1021 and a second area 1020 based on the hinge area. For example, a foldable electronic device may display a first area 1021 and a second area 1020 on both sides of the hinge area so that an image is not displayed in the area folded by the hinge.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an operation of displaying an execution screen of an application switched based on the surrounding environment of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 11 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) may display an execution screen 1110 of the first application. According to one embodiment, the background color of the execution screen 1110 of the first application may be a color corresponding to the night mode (eg, black).

According to one embodiment, when the UI for executing the second application included in the execution screen 1110 of the first application is selected, the electronic device displays the second application based on the attribute information of the execution screen 1110 of the first application. The execution screen 1120 can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, if the execution screen 1110 of the first application has a layout that includes detailed information, the electronic device may also display the execution screen 1120 of the second application in a layout that includes detailed information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the execution screen 1120 of the second application based on the background color information of the execution screen 1110 of the first application, but may display the execution screen 1120 of the second application using at least one sensor (e.g., in FIG. 1 If the ambient illuminance obtained by the sensor module 176 does not correspond to the background color information, the background color of the execution screen 1120 of the second application may be determined based on the ambient illuminance.

For example, if the background color of the execution screen 1110 of the first application is a color (e.g., black) corresponding to the night mode, the electronic device may also change the background color of the execution screen 1120 of the second application to the night mode. However, if the peripheral illumination is more than the set value, the layout of the execution screen 1120 of the second application is the same as the execution screen 1110 of the first application, but the execution screen 1120 of the second application ) may be displayed in a color (e.g., white) corresponding to a daytime mode different from the execution screen 1110 of the first application.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing an application being executed while maintaining attribute information of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment. For example, Figure 12 shows an embodiment of a foldable device in which the screen is arranged up and down based on the hinge area.

Referring to FIG. 12, a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen 1210 of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen 1210 of the first application may include a plurality of UIs 1211 for changing the properties of the execution screen. According to one embodiment, the plurality of UIs may include a UI corresponding to a full screen view, a UI corresponding to a split view divided into top and bottom, a UI for setting light/dark mode, and a UI for displaying detailed information. .

According to one embodiment, FIG. 12 illustrates a case where the layout of the execution screen 1210 of the first application is a full screen view, and a case where the layout is a split view will be described with reference to FIG. 13 below. According to one embodiment, the full screen view may be displayed when the foldable electronic device is fully unfolded, and the preview area included in the full screen view is acquired by a camera (e.g., the camera module 180 in FIG. 1). It may be the same as the ratio of the preview image.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 1212 for executing the second application included in the execution screen 1210 of the first application is selected, the foldable electronic device displays attribute information of the execution screen 1210 of the first application. Based on this, the execution screen 1220 of the second application may be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device includes the most recently captured image in an area corresponding to the preview area included in the execution screen 1210 of the first application and at least one image pre-stored in another area. An execution screen 1220 of the included second application may be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device may display the execution screen 1220 of the second application having the same background color as the background color of the execution screen 1210 of the first application.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing the layout based on the hinge area of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment. For example, Figure 13 shows an example of a foldable device in which the screen is arranged up and down based on the hinge area.

Referring to FIG. 13, a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may display an execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the first application may be configured up and down based on the hinge area 1310. According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the first application includes a preview area 1312 in the first area 1311 above the hinge area 1310, and a second area 1313 below the hinge area 1310. ) may include UIs for controlling the first application.

According to one embodiment, UIs for controlling the first application include a UI 1314 for image capture, a UI 1315 for executing the second application, and a memory (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1). It may include at least one stored image 1316.

According to one embodiment, FIG. 13 illustrates a case where the layout of the execution screen of the first application is a split view. According to one embodiment, the split view may be displayed when the foldable electronic device is not fully unfolded (e.g., flex mode), or may be displayed when the UI corresponding to the split view is selected even when the foldable electronic device is fully unfolded.

According to one embodiment, when the UI 1315 for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application is selected, the foldable electronic device displays the second application based on the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application. The execution screen can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device includes the most recently captured image 1321 in an area corresponding to the preview area 1312 included in the execution screen of the first application, and displays a screen for controlling the first application. An execution screen of the second application including a UI 1322 for editing the most recently captured image 1321 may be displayed in an area where UIs are displayed.

According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device may display an execution screen of a second application having the same background color as the background color of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a touch screen (e.g., display module 160 of FIG. 1) and at least one processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1). ))) may be included.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor displays the execution screen of the first application (e.g., the execution screen 410 of the first application in FIG. 4A, the execution screen 420 of the first application in FIG. 4B, and the execution screen 420 of the first application in FIG. 4C). The execution screen 430 of the first application, the execution screen 510 of the first application in FIG. 5A, the execution screen 530 of the first application in FIG. 5B, the execution screen 550 of the first application in FIG. 5C, Execution screen 550 of the first application in FIG. 5D, execution screen 610 of the first application in FIG. 6, execution screen 620 of the first application in FIG. 6, execution screen 710 of the first application in FIG. 7 ), execution screen 810 of the first application in FIG. 8, execution screen 910 of the first application in FIG. 9A, execution screen 1010 of the first application in FIG. 10, execution screen of the first application in FIG. 11 (1110), the execution screen (1210) of the first application of FIG. 12) may be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor acquires attribute information of the execution screen of the first application including at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information based on light/dark mode. You can.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the first application, selects at least one of the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application. Based on one, the execution screen of the second application replaces the execution screen of the first application (e.g., the execution screen 520 of the second application in FIG. 5A, the execution screen 540 of the second application in FIG. 5B) , execution screen 541 of the second application in FIG. 5C, execution screen 560 of the second application in FIG. 5D, execution screen 630 of the second application in FIG. 6, execution screen of the second application in FIG. 7 ( 720), the execution screen 820 of the first application in FIG. 8, the execution screen 1120 of the second application in FIG. 11, and the execution screen 1220 of the second application in FIG. 12) can be displayed.

According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include at least one of a first area displaying a preview, a second area displaying at least one stored image, or a third area displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview. It may contain placement information for one.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display an execution screen of the second application that includes the same attribute information as the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the second application may be an application for checking or editing images acquired based on the camera application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor is configured to select the preview displayed in the first area based on receiving an input for capturing the preview displayed in the first area while the execution screen of the first application is displayed. The captured image and information related to the image can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor uses the image and information related to the image in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. An execution screen of the second application can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may obtain location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas included in the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, displays at least one of the first to third areas. An execution screen of the second application may be obtained using location and/or size information.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a foldable electronic device including a hinge.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include arrangement information of at least one of the first area to the third area based on the area where the hinge is placed.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may display a plurality of UIs for changing attribute information of the execution screen of the first application in a partial area of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may change the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a UI selected among the plurality of UIs.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, provides the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using .

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may change the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a touch input received through the touch screen.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, provides the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using .

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include at least one sensor.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor may obtain the illuminance of the surrounding environment through the at least one sensor.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor, in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, selects a background color obtained based on the illuminance of the surrounding environment. The branch can obtain an execution screen of the second application.

According to one embodiment, the at least one processor determines the properties of the execution screen of the second application based on receiving a user input for returning to the first application while the execution screen of the second application is displayed. Based on the information, the execution screen of the first application may be displayed instead of the execution screen of the second application.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include displaying an execution screen of a first application.

According to one embodiment, the control method of the electronic device includes obtaining attribute information of the execution screen of the first application including at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information based on light/dark mode. Can include actions.

According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include, in response to selecting a UI for executing a second application included in an executing screen of the first application, at least one of the attribute information of the executing screen of the first application. Based on one, the operation may include displaying an execution screen of the second application in place of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the first application may be a camera application.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include at least one of a first area displaying a preview, a second area displaying at least one stored image, or a third area displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview. It may contain placement information for one.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application may include displaying the execution screen of the second application including the same attribute information as the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application.

According to one embodiment, the second application may be an application for checking or editing images acquired based on the camera application.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device includes, while an execution screen of the first application is displayed, based on receiving an input for capturing the preview displayed in the first area, The operation of acquiring a preview captured image and information related to the image may further be included.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is in response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, and the image and the image An execution screen of the second application can be obtained using related information.

According to one embodiment, the operation of acquiring attribute information of the execution screen of the first application includes location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas included in the execution screen of the first application. can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is performed in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, in the first area to the second application. The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using the location and/or size information of at least one of the three areas.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a foldable electronic device including a hinge.

According to one embodiment, the layout information may include arrangement information of at least one of the first area to the third area based on the area where the hinge is placed.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include displaying a plurality of UIs for changing attribute information of the execution screen of the first application in a partial area of the execution screen of the first application. You can.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include changing an execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a UI selected among the plurality of UIs.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is in response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using the attribute information of the execution screen.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include changing an execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a touch input received through the touch screen.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is in response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the changed first application, The execution screen of the second application can be obtained using the attribute information of the execution screen.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may further include acquiring the illuminance of the surrounding environment through at least one sensor.

According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is based on the illuminance of the surrounding environment in response to selecting a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. The execution screen of the second application with the background color obtained can be obtained.

According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device includes: controlling the execution screen of the second application based on receiving a user input for returning to the first application while the execution screen of the second application is displayed. Based on the attribute information, the method may further include displaying an execution screen of the first application instead of the execution screen of the second application.

Electronic devices according to 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 embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various changes, equivalents, or replacements of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” 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 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).

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

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

According to one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, one or more of the above-described corresponding components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to 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.

Claims (20)

In the electronic device 101,
touch screen 160; and
Includes at least one processor 120,
The at least one processor,
Displaying an execution screen (410, 420, 430, 510, 530, 550, 550, 610, 620, 710, 810, 910, 1010, 1110, 1210) of the first application,
Obtain attribute information of the execution screen of the first application, including at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information based on light/dark mode,
In response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the execution screen of the first application is displayed based on at least one of the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application. Instead, an electronic device set to display an execution screen (520, 540, 541, 560, 630, 720, 820, 1120, 1220) of the second application.
According to paragraph 1,
The first application is,
It is a camera application,
The layout information is,
Containing arrangement information for at least one of a first area displaying a preview, a second area displaying at least one stored image, or a third area displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview, Electronic devices.
According to paragraph 2,
The at least one processor,
Displaying an execution screen of the second application including the same attribute information as the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application,
The second application is,
An electronic device, an application for checking or editing images acquired based on the camera application.
According to paragraph 2 or 3,
The at least one processor,
With the execution screen of the first application displayed, based on receiving an input for capturing the preview displayed in the first area, obtain an image capturing the preview displayed in the first area and information related to the image; ,
An electronic device that obtains an execution screen of the second application using the image and information related to the image in response to selection of a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application.
According to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The at least one processor,
Obtaining location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas included in the execution screen of the first application,
In response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the second application is displayed using the location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas. An electronic device for obtaining a running screen of.
According to any one of claims 2 to 5,
The electronic device is a foldable electronic device including a hinge,
The layout information is,
An electronic device that includes placement information on at least one of the first to third areas based on the area where the hinge is placed.
According to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The at least one processor,
Displaying a plurality of UIs for changing attribute information of the execution screen of the first application in a portion of the execution screen of the first application,
Changing the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to the selected UI among the plurality of UIs,
In response to selecting a UI for executing a second application included in the changed execution screen of the first application, obtaining an execution screen of the second application using the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The at least one processor,
Change the execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to the touch input received through the touch screen,
In response to selecting a UI for executing a second application included in the changed execution screen of the first application, obtaining an execution screen of the second application using the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. Electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 1 to 8,
further comprising at least one sensor;
The at least one processor,
Obtaining the illuminance of the surrounding environment through the at least one sensor,
An electronic device that obtains an execution screen of the second application having a background color obtained based on the illuminance of the surrounding environment in response to selection of a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. .
According to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The at least one processor,
In a state where the execution screen of the second application is displayed, based on receiving a user input for returning to the first application, based on attribute information of the execution screen of the second application, the execution screen of the second application is displayed. An electronic device that displays an execution screen of the first application instead.
In a method of controlling an electronic device,
An operation of displaying an execution screen of the first application;
Obtaining attribute information of the execution screen of the first application including at least one of layout information of the execution screen of the first application or color information based on light/dark mode; and
In response to selecting a UI for execution of a second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the execution screen of the first application is displayed based on at least one of the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application. Alternatively, a method of controlling an electronic device comprising: displaying an execution screen of the second application.
According to clause 11,
The first application is,
It is a camera application,
The layout information is,
Containing arrangement information for at least one of a first area displaying a preview, a second area displaying at least one stored image, or a third area displaying detailed information corresponding to the preview, Control methods for electronic devices.
According to clause 12,
The operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is:
Displaying an execution screen of the second application including the same attribute information as the attribute information of the execution screen of the first application,
The second application is,
A control method of an electronic device, which is an application for checking or editing images acquired based on the camera application.
According to claim 12 or 13,
With the execution screen of the first application displayed, based on receiving an input for capturing the preview displayed in the first area, obtaining an image capturing the preview displayed in the first area and information related to the image. It further includes: operation;
The operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is:
Control of an electronic device to obtain an execution screen of the second application using the image and information related to the image in response to selection of a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. method.
According to any one of claims 12 to 14,
The operation of acquiring attribute information of the execution screen of the first application is,
Obtaining location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas included in the execution screen of the first application,
The operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is:
In response to selecting the UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application, the second application is displayed using the location and/or size information of at least one of the first to third areas. A control method of an electronic device for obtaining a running screen.
According to any one of claims 12 to 15,
The electronic device is a foldable electronic device including a hinge,
The layout information is,
A method of controlling an electronic device, comprising arrangement information of at least one of the first to third areas based on the area where the hinge is placed.
According to any one of claims 11 to 16,
Displaying a plurality of UIs for changing attribute information of the execution screen of the first application in a portion of the execution screen of the first application; and
Further comprising: changing an execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a selected UI among the plurality of UIs,
The operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is:
In response to selecting a UI for executing a second application included in the changed execution screen of the first application, obtaining an execution screen of the second application using the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. Control methods for electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 11 to 16,
Further comprising changing an execution screen of the first application based on attribute information corresponding to a touch input received through the touch screen,
The operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is:
In response to selecting a UI for executing a second application included in the changed execution screen of the first application, obtaining an execution screen of the second application using the attribute information of the changed execution screen of the first application. Control methods for electronic devices.
According to any one of claims 11 to 18,
Further comprising: acquiring the illuminance of the surrounding environment through at least one sensor,
The operation of displaying the execution screen of the second application is:
An electronic device that obtains an execution screen of the second application having a background color obtained based on the illuminance of the surrounding environment in response to selection of a UI for execution of the second application included in the execution screen of the first application. control method.
According to any one of claims 11 to 19,
In a state where the execution screen of the second application is displayed, based on receiving a user input for returning to the first application, based on attribute information of the execution screen of the second application, the execution screen of the second application is displayed. A method of controlling an electronic device further comprising: displaying an execution screen of the first application instead.

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