KR20240040580A - Foldable electronic device and operation method of foldable electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing that is foldably connected to the first housing about a designated axis to change the overall shape of the electronic device, and a folded state of the electronic device. A sensor that detects, a display including a flexible display in which at least some areas can be folded based on the designated axis and divided into a first area and a second area based on the designated axis, and a processor, wherein the processor detects the sensor. detects the folding state of the electronic device, determines an area to receive input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel based on the folding state, and displays the quick panel based on the application being executed. The configuration of the quick panel can be determined by determining the components to be included, and in response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the determined area, the quick panel with the determined configuration can be displayed in the determined area.
In addition, various embodiments are possible.

Description

Foldable electronic device and method of operating the foldable electronic device {FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD OF FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to foldable electronic devices and methods of operating the foldable electronic device.

The use of electronic devices such as bar-type, foldable-type, rollable-type, or sliding-type smartphones or tablet PCs is increasing, and various functions are provided to electronic devices.

The foldable electronic device may be operated in a fully unfolded state, a folded state at about 90 degrees, or a fully folded state according to the folding or unfolding of the first housing and the second housing around the hinge. there is.

Meanwhile, the electronic device can display a quick panel containing components for simply setting up the electronic device (e.g., Wi-Fi activation, cellular data activation, brightness control, sound control) on the display according to the user's specified input. You can.

In the case of foldable electronic devices, when folded at about 90 degrees, different screens can be displayed on the upper and lower areas of the display. For example, if the running application is a camera application, the camera screen can be displayed in the upper area of the display, and a screen to control the camera application can be displayed in the lower area. In this case, the lower area of the display may not be able to display much information due to screen size.

On the other hand, there are cases where users use a foldable electronic device in a folded state of about 90 degrees for camera shooting. When taking pictures while the electronic device is folded and placed at about 90 degrees, when the user touches the upper area of the display to operate the electronic device, a shaky image may be captured as the electronic device shakes.

Various embodiments disclosed in this document display a UI (e.g., quick panel, alarm area, application control) for controlling the electronic device in the lower area of the display when the electronic device is folded and placed at about 90 degrees, and display the UI (e.g., quick panel, alarm area, application control) in the lower area of the display, and Disclosed is a technology for determining and displaying components of a quick panel related to an application.

The technical problem to be achieved in this document is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document includes a first housing, a second housing that is foldably connected to the first housing about a designated axis to change the overall shape of the electronic device, and a folded state of the electronic device. A sensor that detects, a display including a flexible display in which at least some areas can be folded based on the designated axis and divided into a first area and a second area based on the designated axis, and a processor, wherein the processor includes the sensor Detects the folding state of the electronic device using, determines an area to receive an input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel based on the folding state, and determines the area to display the quick panel based on the running application. The configuration of the quick panel can be determined by determining the components to be included in the panel, and in response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the determined area, the quick panel with the determined configuration can be displayed in the determined area.

A method of operating a foldable electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments disclosed in this document includes detecting the folding state of the electronic device using a sensor, and detecting the folding state of the electronic device on the display based on the folding state of the electronic device. An operation of determining an area to receive input for displaying the quick panel and an area to display the quick panel, an operation of determining the configuration of the quick panel by determining components to be included in the quick panel based on a running application, and determining the configuration of the quick panel. In response to receiving a display input in the determined area, the method may include displaying a quick panel of the determined configuration in the determined area.

For example, the electronic device may determine an input area for displaying the quick panel depending on the mounting state of the electronic device.

For example, the electronic device may determine the display area of the quick panel and/or the alarm display area depending on the mounting state of the electronic device.

For example, an electronic device may provide a user environment to control the electronic device without interfering with the use of an application.

For example, an electronic device can display essential information in a narrow display area by varying the component configuration of the quick panel based on the application in use.

In relation to the description of the drawings, identical or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components .
1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 2A is a front view of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first folded state according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
FIG. 2C is a perspective view of an electronic device in a second folded state according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
FIG. 2D is a perspective view of an electronic device in a third folded state according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.
FIG. 2E is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which a processor configures and displays a quick panel based on the folding state of an electronic device and a running application, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 4A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen that a processor configures and displays in the second folded state of the electronic device, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen that a processor configures and displays in the second folded state of the electronic device, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen that a processor configures and displays in the second folded state of the electronic device, according to various embodiments.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen that a processor configures and displays in the second folded state of the electronic device, according to various embodiments.

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

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

The processor 120, for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or calculations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores 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 various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.

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

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

FIG. 2A is a front view of an electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first folded state according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 2C is a perspective view of an electronic device in a second folded state according to various embodiments disclosed in this document. FIG. 2D is a perspective view of an electronic device in a third folded state according to various embodiments disclosed in this document.

For example, the first folded state may indicate the folded state of the electronic device when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the first angle range (e.g., 180 degrees to 120 degrees). You can. For example, the second folding state may indicate the folding state of the electronic device when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the second angle range (e.g., 120 degrees to 60 degrees). You can. For example, the third folding state may indicate the folding state of the electronic device when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third angle range (e.g., 60 degrees to 0 degrees). You can.

The angle range and/or angle value described as an example is an example and may be changed and applied according to various embodiments.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D may be an example of the electronic device 101 previously described with reference to FIG. 1 . The electronic device 200 described below may include at least some of the components shown in FIG. 1 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 201 and a second housing 202. The first housing 201 and the second housing 202 may be connected in a foldable manner. For example, as shown in FIG. 2C, the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 are folded, thereby changing the overall shape of the electronic device 200. In one embodiment, the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 have an axis (e.g., A-A axis in FIG. 2a) parallel to the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction in FIG. 2a) of the electronic device 200. It can be folded as standard. In another embodiment, the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 may be folded about an axis parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200 (eg, the Y-axis direction in FIG. 2A).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a display module 260 (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1) supported by the first housing 201 and the second housing 202. . The display module 260 may include various devices capable of displaying visual information. In one embodiment, the display module 260 may be at least partially folded by folding the first housing 201 and the second housing 202. Here, the folding of the display module 260 may include both a completely folded deformation and a bending deformation while maintaining a predetermined curvature.

According to various embodiments, the display module 260 may be a flexible display in which at least some areas can be folded. In one embodiment, the substrate of the display module 260 may be formed of a flexible material. For example, the substrate of the display module 260 may be formed of a polymer material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyimide (PI), or glass processed to a very thin thickness.

Referring to FIG. 2D, when the electronic device 200 is folded, the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 may substantially face each other. In this way, since the portability of the electronic device 200 can be improved by folding the electronic device 200, it is better to manufacture the electronic device 200 including the large-area display module 260 more compactly. It may be possible. In addition, since the portion of the display module 260 exposed to the outside is reduced in the folded state as shown in FIG. 2C, damage or contamination of the display module 260 can be prevented.

FIG. 2E is a block diagram of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 2E, the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a processor 220 (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1) and a display 260 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1). It may include a display 160) and/or a sensor 276 (e.g., the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1). The components included in FIG. 2E are some of the components included in the electronic device 200, and the electronic device 200 may also include various other components as shown in FIG. 1.

The display 260 according to various embodiments may be a flexible display 260 in which at least some areas can be folded. The display 260 according to one embodiment may be divided into a first area 261 and/or a second area 262 based on the folded portion.

For example, the first area 261 is located at the top of the display 260 based on an axis (e.g., A-A axis in FIG. 2a) parallel to the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction in FIG. 2a) of the electronic device 200. Areas can be indicated.

For example, the second area 262 is located at the bottom of the display 260 based on an axis (e.g., A-A axis in FIG. 2a) parallel to the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction in FIG. 2a) of the electronic device 200. Areas can be indicated.

The sensor 276 according to various embodiments may measure the degree of folding of the electronic device 200. For example, sensor 276 may include a magnetic sensor (eg, hall IC).

In one embodiment, a magnetic sensor (e.g., hall IC) may obtain (or measure) sensing information to detect the unfolded (or folded) state of the electronic device 200 and transmit it to the processor 220. there is.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 determines whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 is within the range of the specified value and whether the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is the specified angle. Based on whether it is in the range, the folding state of the electronic device 200 can be confirmed.

The folding state of the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may be divided into a first folding state, a second folding state, and/or a third folding state. For example, the first folded state is a folded state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in a first angle range (e.g., 180 degrees to 120 degrees). can be instructed. For example, the second folded state is a folded state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the second angle range (e.g., 120 degrees to 60 degrees). can be instructed. For example, the third folding state is a folding state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third angle range (e.g., 60 degrees to 0 degrees). can be instructed.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may obtain a value of the sensor 276 corresponding to the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202.

The sensor values and sensor value ranges described as examples are examples and may be changed and applied according to various embodiments.

In one embodiment, the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 when the electronic device 200 is in the first folded state is a value in a first range (e.g., 0 to 0.3) and/or a first value (e.g., 0). It can be. When the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state, the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 may be a value in the second range (eg, 0.3 to 0.6) and/or a second value (eg, 0.5). The sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 when the electronic device 200 is in the third folded state may be a value in the third range (e.g., 0.6 to 1) and/or a third value (e.g., 1). In an embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 has a value in the first range and/or a first value. When the sensor value acquired through the sensor 276 has a value in the first range and/or a first value, the processor 220 determines that the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is the first range. You can check whether the angle is within the range (e.g. 180 degrees to 120 degrees). In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the first angle range (e.g., 180 degrees to 120 degrees), the processor 220 controls the electronic device 200. 1 The folding state can be determined.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 has a value in the second range and/or a second value. When the sensor value acquired through the sensor 276 has a value in the second range and/or a second value, the processor 220 determines that the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is the second range. You can check whether the angle is within the range (e.g. 120 degrees to 60 degrees). In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the second angle range (e.g., 120 degrees to 60 degrees), the processor 220 controls the electronic device 200. 2 You can decide on the folding state.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 has a value in the third range and/or a third value. When the sensor value acquired through the sensor 276 has a value in the third range and/or a third value, the processor 220 determines that the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third range. You can check whether the angle is within the range (e.g. 60 degrees to 0 degrees). In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third angle range (e.g., 60 degrees to 0 degrees), the processor 220 controls the electronic device 200. 3 You can decide on the folding state.

FIG. 3 shows a processor (e.g., processor 220 of FIG. 2e) according to various embodiments configuring a quick panel based on the folding state and running application of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2e). This is a flowchart showing how to display.

The processor 220 according to various embodiments may detect the folded state of the electronic device 200 using a sensor (eg, sensor 276 in FIG. 2E) in operation 310.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 determines whether the sensor value acquired through the sensor 276 is within the range of the specified value and determines whether the first housing (e.g., the first housing 201 in FIG. 2A) and the second The folded state of the electronic device 200 may be confirmed based on whether the angle value between the housings (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIG. 2A) is within a specified angle range.

The folding state of the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may be divided into a first folding state, a second folding state, and/or a third folding state. For example, the first folded state is a folded state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in a first angle range (e.g., 180 degrees to 120 degrees). can be instructed. For example, the second folded state is a folded state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the second angle range (e.g., 120 degrees to 60 degrees). can be instructed. For example, the third folding state is a folding state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third angle range (e.g., 60 degrees to 0 degrees). can be instructed.

The angle range and/or angle value described as an example is an example and may be changed and applied according to various embodiments.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may obtain a value of the sensor 276 corresponding to the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202.

The sensor values and sensor value ranges described as examples are examples and may be changed and applied according to various embodiments.

In one embodiment, the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 when the electronic device 200 is in the first folded state is a value in a first range (e.g., 0 to 0.3) and/or a first value (e.g., 0). It can be. When the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state, the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 may be a value in the second range (eg, 0.3 to 0.6) and/or a second value (eg, 0.5). The sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 when the electronic device 200 is in the third folded state may be a value in the third range (e.g., 0.6 to 1) and/or a third value (e.g., 1). In an embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 has a value in the first range and/or a first value. When the sensor value acquired through the sensor 276 has a value in the first range and/or a first value, the processor 220 determines that the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is the first range. You can check whether the angle is within the range (e.g. 180 degrees to 120 degrees). In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the first angle range (e.g., 180 degrees to 120 degrees), the processor 220 controls the electronic device 200. 1 The folding state can be determined.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 has a value in the second range and/or a second value. When the sensor value acquired through the sensor 276 has a value in the second range and/or a second value, the processor 220 determines that the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is the second range. You can check whether the angle is within the range (e.g. 120 degrees to 60 degrees). In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the second angle range (e.g., 120 degrees to 60 degrees), the processor 220 controls the electronic device 200. 2 You can decide on the folding state.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 has a value in the third range and/or a third value. When the sensor value acquired through the sensor 276 has a value in the third range and/or a third value, the processor 220 determines that the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third range. You can check whether the angle is within the range (e.g. 60 degrees to 0 degrees). In one embodiment, when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third angle range (e.g., 60 degrees to 0 degrees), the processor 220 controls the electronic device 200. 3 You can decide on the folding state. In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction. For example, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction based on sensor values obtained through a motion sensor (not shown).

The processor 220 according to various embodiments, in operation 320, displays the display 260 based on the input position of the quick panel display on the display 260 and/or the user's input position based on the folded state of the electronic device 200. ) You can determine the quick panel display position on the screen.

In response to the electronic device 200 being in the first folded state, the processor 220 according to one embodiment displays the input position of the quick panel display and/or the display position of the quick panel in the first area ( 261).

In response to the fact that the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state, the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment sets the input location of the quick panel display to the first area 261 and/or the second area of the display 260. It can be determined by area 262.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment displays the display position of the quick panel when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state and the user's quick panel display input is input to the first area 261. It can be determined as the first area 261 of (260).

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment displays the display position of the quick panel when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state and the user's quick panel display input is input to the second area 262. It can be determined as the second area 262 of 260.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may not determine information related to the input position of the quick panel display and/or the display position of the quick panel in response to the fact that the electronic device 200 is in the third folded state. .

The processor 220 according to various embodiments may determine the components of the quick panel based on the running application in operation 330.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may check the running application. For example, the application may include a camera application, a voice call application, a message application, a video call application, a gallery application, an audio application, an Internet application, a video playback application, and/or a note application. The above are just some examples of applications that can be executed on the electronic device 200, and the applications that are executed may vary.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may determine the components that make up the quick panel based on the application being executed.

For example, if there is an application running, the processor 220 displays at least one of a component related to activating or deactivating Wi-Fi, a component related to activating or deactivating mobile data, and a component related to a sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode through the quick panel. You can decide to configure it in .

For example, if the running application is a communication-related application (e.g., voice call, message, video call), the processor 220 may configure components related to activating or deactivating Bluetooth, components related to power saving mode, and activating or deactivating GPS. You may decide to further configure at least one of the related components in the quick panel.

For example, if the running application is an application related to multimedia viewing (e.g., Galaxy, video, Internet, video playback), the processor 220 configures components related to Bluetooth activation or deactivation, components related to power saving mode, and screen brightness. You can decide to configure components related to control, components related to mirroring, and components related to convenient screen viewing in the quick panel.

For example, if the running application is an application related to content creation (e.g., notes), the processor 220 may include components related to screen recording, components related to short-distance sharing, components related to screen brightness adjustment, and components related to convenient screen viewing. You can decide to organize your components in the quick panel. The above are only some examples of quick panel components that can be configured in the electronic device 200, and the components of the quick panel corresponding to the running application may have various configurations.

The processor 220 according to various embodiments may configure a quick panel and display it in a designated area of the display 260 in operation 340.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the determined components of the quick panel in a designated area.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment obtains an input (e.g., swipe from top to bottom, 421) for displaying the quick panel from the user in the area determined in operation 320, and displays the input in the area determined in operation 320 in response to the input. The quick panel determined in operation 330 can be displayed.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the determined components of the quick panel in a designated area in response to the electronic device 200 maintaining the folded state for more than a designated time.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the determined components of the quick panel in a designated area based on whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or in the mounting direction.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display a notification in a designated area (eg, the area determined in operation 320).

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display an alarm in a designated area when a specified number (e.g., N) or more notifications of specified content occur.

A notification according to one embodiment may be a notification of specified content. For example, notifications of designated content related to calls may include reception from a person you frequently call, reception from a person you have recently called, reception from a favorite number, reception from a number registered in your contacts, and missed call notification. . For example, notifications of specified content related to the application include notifications provided by a frequently used app, notifications from SNS with frequently contacted people, notifications requesting the user's acceptance or rejection, and/or notifications from my account. May include notifications regarding deposits or remittances. For example, a notification of specified content related to a schedule may include a set schedule alarm when there is a set schedule reminder. For example, notifications of specified content related to settings may include battery level notifications (e.g., less than 15%).

FIG. 4A shows a screen that a processor (e.g., the processor 220 of FIG. 2e) according to various embodiments configures and displays in the second folded state of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2e). This is a drawing showing an example.

FIG. 4A may be an example screen when the running application 410 is a camera-related application.

Figures (a) to (d) may be examples of screens displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 determines whether a sensor value obtained through a sensor (e.g., sensor 276 in FIG. 2E) is within a specified range of values and determines whether the first housing (e.g., sensor 276 in FIG. 2A) is within a specified range of values. The folding state of the electronic device 200 can be confirmed based on whether the angle value between the housing 201 and the second housing (e.g., the second housing 202 in FIG. 2A) is within a specified angle range.

The folding state of the electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may be divided into a first folding state, a second folding state, and/or a third folding state. For example, the first folded state is a folded state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the first angle range (e.g., 180 degrees to 120 degrees). can be instructed. For example, the second folded state is a folded state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the second angle range (e.g., 120 degrees to 60 degrees). can be instructed. For example, the third folding state is a folding state of the electronic device 200 when the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is in the third angle range (e.g., 60 degrees to 0 degrees). According to one embodiment, the processor 220 selects the input position of the quick panel display in the first area 261 of the display 260 in response to the electronic device 200 being in the second folded state. ) and/or the second area 262. The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment is in the second folded state, and the user's input of the quick panel display is in the first area. When input at 261, the display position of the quick panel can be determined as the first area 261 of the display 260.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment displays the display position of the quick panel when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state and the user's quick panel display input is input to the second area 262. It can be determined as the second area 262 of 260.

Figure (a) may be an example of a screen that is first displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state. Referring to Figure (a), the running application 410 is displayed in the first area 261 of the display 260, and the running application 410 (e.g., camera application) is displayed in the second area 262. A related control icon 411 (e.g., an icon related to camera shooting) may be displayed.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment acquires an input for displaying the quick panel (e.g., swipe from top to bottom, 421) from the user in the second area 262, and displays the quick panel in response to the input. You can.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction. For example, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction based on sensor values obtained through a motion sensor (not shown).

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the determined components of the quick panel in a designated area based on whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or in the mounting direction.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may determine the components of the quick panel related to the running application 410 and display them in a designated area.

For example, in response to the fact that the running application 410 is a camera application, the processor 220 may determine the components of the quick panel to be Wi-Fi, mobile data, sound/vibration/silence, and/or screen brightness.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the components of the quick panel related to the running application 410 in the second area 262.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display a notification in the second area 262. For example, the processor 220 may display an alarm in the second area 262 when a specified number (e.g., N) or more notifications of specified content occur.

Figures (b) to (d) show that after the electronic device 200 obtains an input (e.g., swipe from top to bottom, 421) for displaying the quick panel in the second area 262 from the user, the processor 220 It may be a screen that is configured and displayed.

Figures (b) to (d) are only the screen configuration according to one embodiment, and the quick panel area 420, alarm area 430, control icon 411, and home button area 440 are in various forms. It can be configured.

Figure (b) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when a quick panel component related to the running application 410 exists and there is no important notification.

Referring to Figure (b), the processor 220 displays components of Wi-Fi, mobile data, sound/vibration/silence, and/or screen brightness in the quick panel area 420 in the second area 262 of the display 260. can be displayed, a message that there is no alarm can be displayed in the alarm display area 430, and a control icon 411 and a home button area 440 related to the running application 410 can be displayed.

Figure (c) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when a quick panel component related to the running application 410 exists and a notification with specified content is present.

Referring to Figure (c), the processor 220 displays components of Wi-Fi, mobile data, sound/vibration/silence, and/or screen brightness in the quick panel area 420 in the second area 262 of the display 260. can be displayed, an alarm can be displayed in the alarm display area 430, and a control icon 411 and a home button area 440 related to the running application 410 can be displayed.

Figure (d) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when there is no component of the quick panel related to the running application 410 and there is an important notification.

Referring to Figure (d), the processor 220 displays an alarm in the alarm display area 430 in the second area 262 of the display 260 and displays a control icon 411 related to the running application 410. ) and the home button area 440. FIG. 4B shows an example of a screen that the processor 220 according to various embodiments configures and displays in the second folded state of the electronic device 200. It is a drawing.

Figures (a) to (d) may be examples of screens displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state.

Figure (a) may be an example of a screen initially displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state. Referring to Figure (a), a running application 410 is displayed in the first area 261 of the display 260, and a control icon 411 related to the running application 410 is displayed in the second area 262. ) may be displayed.

Figure (b) shows that after the electronic device 200 obtains an input (e.g., swipe from top to bottom, 421) for displaying the quick panel in the second area 262 from the user in the state of Figure (a), the processor This may be an example of a screen configured and displayed by 220.

Referring to Figure (b), the processor 220 displays components of Wi-Fi, mobile data, sound/vibration/silence, and/or screen brightness in the quick panel area 420 in the second area 262 of the display 260. can be displayed, an alarm can be displayed in the alarm display area, a control icon 411 related to the running application 410 can be displayed, and a home button area 440 can be displayed.

When the user selects the home button icon 442 in Figure (b), the processor 220 can switch the display 260 to a screen as shown in Figure (a).

Figures (c) and (d) show that in the state of Figure (b), the electronic device 200 obtains an input from the user to select one of the alarms displayed in the alarm area 430, and then the processor 220 configures and It may be a screen to display.

Referring to Figure (c), after the electronic device 200 obtains an input for selecting a missed call alarm from the user in the state of Figure (b), the processor 220 displays the missed call related information in the alarm area 430. You can configure and display the screen.

When the user selects the home button icon 442 in Figure (c), the processor 220 can switch the display 260 to a screen as shown in Figure (a), and selects the back icon 443. In this case, the processor 220 can switch the display 260 to a screen as shown in Figure (b).

Referring to Figure (d), after the electronic device 200 obtains an input for selecting a schedule alarm from the user in the state of Figure (b), the processor 220 configures and displays a screen related to the schedule in the alarm area. can do.

When the user selects the home button icon 442 in Figure (d), the processor 220 can switch the display 260 to a screen as shown in Figure (a), and selects the back icon 443. In this case, the processor 220 can switch the display 260 to a screen as shown in Figure (b).

In the description related to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the electronic device 200 obtains an input (e.g., swipe from top to bottom) for displaying the quick panel from the user in the second area 262 and determines the display position of the quick panel. The second area 262 of the display 260 is determined to display the quick panel area 420, alarm area 430, control icon 411, and/or home button area 440 in the second area 262. However, when an input for quick panel display (e.g., swipe down from top) is obtained from the user in the first area 261, the processor 220 selects the input position of the quick panel display and/or the quick panel. The display position is determined to be the first area 261 of the display 260, and the quick panel area 420, alarm display area 430, control icon 411, and/or home button area are displayed in the first area 261. (440) can be displayed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen that the processor 220 configures and displays in the second folded state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments.

FIG. 5 is an example screen displayed on the display (e.g., display 260 of FIG. 2e) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2e) when the running application 510 is a gallery-related application. You can.

Figures (a) to (d) may be examples of screens displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 determines whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 is within the range of the specified value and whether the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is the specified angle. Based on whether it is in the range, the folding state of the electronic device 200 can be confirmed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 220, in response to the electronic device 200 being in the second folded state, sets the input location of the quick panel display to the first area 261 and/or the second area of the display 260. It can be determined by area 262.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment displays the display position of the quick panel when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state and the user's quick panel display input is input to the first area 261. It can be determined as the first area 261 of (260).

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment displays the display position of the quick panel when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state and the user's quick panel display input is input to the second area 262. It can be determined as the second area 262 of 260.

Figure (a) may be an example of a screen initially displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state. Referring to Figure (a), the running application 510 is displayed in the first area 261 of the display 260, and the running application 510 (eg, a gallery application) is displayed in the second area 262. A related control icon 511 (e.g., an icon related to running a video in the gallery) may be displayed.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment obtains an input for displaying the quick panel (e.g., swipe from top to bottom, 521) from the user in the second area 262, and displays the quick panel in response to the input. You can.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction. For example, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction based on sensor values obtained through a motion sensor (not shown).

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the determined components of the quick panel in a designated area based on whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or in the mounting direction.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may determine the components of the quick panel related to the running application 510 and display them in a designated area.

For example, in response to the fact that the running application 510 is a gallery application, the processor 220 configures the components of the quick panel by Wi-Fi, sound/vibration/silence, short-distance sharing (e.g., Nearby share), and/or screen brightness. You can decide.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the components of the quick panel related to the running application 510 in the second area 262.

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display a notification in the second area 262. For example, the processor 220 may display an alarm in the second area 262 when a specified number (e.g., N) or more notifications of specified content occur.

Figures (b) to (d) show that after the electronic device 200 obtains an input (e.g., swipe from top to bottom, 521) for displaying the quick panel in the second area 262 from the user, the processor 220 It may be a screen that is configured and displayed.

Figures (b) to (d) are only the screen configuration according to one embodiment, and the quick panel area 520, alarm area 530, control icon 511, and home button area 540 are in various forms. It can be configured.

Figure (b) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when a quick panel component related to the running application 510 exists and there is no important notification.

Referring to Figure (b), the processor 220 configures the components of the quick panel in the quick panel area 520 in the second area 262 of the display 260 for Wi-Fi, sound/vibration/silence, and short-distance sharing (e.g. : Nearby share) and/or screen brightness components, display a message that there is no alarm in the alarm display area 530, and control icon 511 and home button area 540 related to the running application 510. can be displayed.

Figure (c) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when a quick panel component related to the running application 510 exists and a notification with specified content is present.

Referring to Figure (c), the processor 220 configures the components of the quick panel in the quick panel area 520 in the second area 262 of the display 260 for Wi-Fi, sound/vibration/silence, and short-distance sharing (e.g. : Nearby share) and/or screen brightness components, display alarms in the alarm display area 530, and display the control icon 511 and home button area 540 related to the running application 510. You can.

Figure (d) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when there is no component of the quick panel related to the running application 510 and there is an important notification.

Referring to Figure (d), the processor 220 displays an alarm in the alarm display area 530 in the second area 262 of the display 260 and displays a control icon 511 related to the running application 510. ) and home button area 540 can be displayed.

In the description related to FIG. 5 , the electronic device 200 obtains an input (e.g., swipe from top to bottom) for displaying the quick panel from the user in the second area 262 and displays the display position of the quick panel 260. Created by determining the second area 262 and displaying the quick panel area 520, alarm display area 530, control icon 511, and/or home button area 540 in the second area 262. However, when an input for displaying the quick panel (e.g., swiping from top to bottom) is obtained from the user in the first area 261, the processor 220 selects the input position of the quick panel display and/or the display position of the quick panel. is determined as the first area 261 of the display 260, and the quick panel area 520, alarm display area 530, control icon 511, and/or home button area 540 are displayed in the first area 261. can be displayed.

FIG. 6 is an example screen displayed on the display (e.g., display 260 of FIG. 2e) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 200 of FIG. 2e) when the running application 610 is a memo-related application. You can.

Figures (a) to (c) may be examples of screens displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 determines whether the sensor value obtained through the sensor 276 is within the range of the specified value and whether the angle value between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 is the specified angle. Based on whether it is in the range, the folding state of the electronic device 200 can be confirmed.

According to one embodiment, the processor 220, in response to the electronic device 200 being in the second folded state, sets the input location of the quick panel display to the first area 261 and/or the second area of the display 260. It can be determined by area 262.

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment displays the display position of the quick panel when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state and the user's quick panel display input is input to the first area 261. It can be determined as the first area 261 of (260).

The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment displays the display position of the quick panel when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state and the user's quick panel display input is input to the second area 262. It can be determined as the second area 262 of 260.

In one embodiment, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction. For example, the processor 220 may check whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or the mounting direction based on sensor values obtained through a motion sensor (not shown).

The processor 220 according to one embodiment may display the determined components of the quick panel in a designated area based on whether the electronic device 200 is mounted and/or in the mounting direction.

Figure (a) may be an example of a screen initially displayed on the display 260 when the electronic device 200 is in the second folded state. Referring to Figure (a), the running application 610 is displayed in the first area 261 of the display 260, and the input device 611 related to the running application 610 is displayed in the second area 262. ) may be displayed.

Figure (b) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when a quick panel component related to the running application 610 exists and there is no important notification.

Figure (b) shows that after the electronic device 200 obtains an input (e.g., swipe from top to bottom, 621) for displaying the quick panel in the second area 262 from the user in the state of Figure (a), the processor This may be an example of a screen configured and displayed by 220.

Referring to Figure (b), the processor 220 displays Wi-Fi, mobile data, screen recorder, and short-distance sharing (e.g., Nearby share), convenient screen viewing, and screen brightness control components can be displayed, a message that there is no alarm can be displayed in the alarm display area 630, and the home button area 640 can be displayed.

When the user selects the home button icon 642 in Figure (b), the processor 220 can switch to display the screen as shown in Figure (a) on the display 260.

Figure (c) may be an example of a screen displayed on the display 260 when a quick panel component related to the running application 610 exists and a notification with specified content is present.

Referring to Figure (c), the processor 220 displays Wi-Fi, mobile data, screen recorder, and short-distance sharing (e.g., Nearby share), convenient screen viewing, and screen brightness control components can be displayed, alarms can be displayed in the alarm display area 630, and home button area 640 can be displayed.

When the user selects the home button icon 642 in Figure (c), the processor 220 can switch to display the screen as shown in Figure (a) on the display 260.

In the description related to FIG. 6, the electronic device 200 obtains an input for displaying the quick panel (e.g., swiping from top to bottom) from the user in the second area 262, and displays the display position of the quick panel on the display 260. Created by determining the second area 262 and displaying the quick panel area 620, alarm display area 630, control icon 611, and/or home button area 640 in the second area 262. However, when an input for displaying the quick panel (e.g., swiping from top to bottom) is obtained from the user in the first area 261, the processor 220 selects the input position of the quick panel display and/or the display position of the quick panel. is determined as the first area 261 of the display 260, and the quick panel area 620, alarm display area 630, control icon 611, and/or home button area 640 are displayed in the first area 261. can be displayed.

An electronic device according to various embodiments includes a first housing, a second housing that is foldably connected to the first housing about a designated axis to change the overall shape of the electronic device, a sensor that detects a folding state of the electronic device, A display including a flexible display, at least a portion of which can be folded based on the designated axis, and divided into a first area and a second area based on the designated axis, and a processor, wherein the processor uses the sensor to display the electronic device. Detects the folding state of the device, determines an area to receive input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel based on the folding state, and determines components to be included in the quick panel based on the running application. The configuration of the quick panel may be determined, and in response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the determined area, the quick panel with the determined configuration may be displayed in the determined area.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the folding state of the electronic device includes a first folding state in which the electronic device is fully unfolded, a second folding state in which the electronic device is folded to a specified angle range, and a third folding state in which the electronic device is completely folded. It is divided into states, and in response to the fact that the folding state of the electronic device is the second folding state, the processor selects an area to receive an input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel as the second area of the display. can be decided.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the processor may display the quick panel and a control UI related to the running application in the second area in response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the second area. You can.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the processor may further display a notification in the second area in response to a notification occurring.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the notification is a notification of specified content, and in response to the fact that there are more than a specified number of notifications of the specified content, a notification of the specified content may be further displayed in the second area.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, the component to be included in the quick panel may include at least one of a component related to activating or deactivating Wi-Fi, a component related to activating or deactivating mobile data, and a component related to a sound mode, a vibration mode, or a silent mode. You can.

In electronic devices according to various embodiments, in response to the fact that the running application is a call or messaging application, components to be included in the quick panel include a component related to activating or deactivating Bluetooth, a component related to power saving mode, and a component related to screen brightness control. , a component related to mirroring, or a component related to convenient screen viewing may be further included.

In electronic devices according to various embodiments, in response to the fact that the running application is an application related to multimedia playback, components to be included in the quick panel include a component related to activating or deactivating Bluetooth, a component related to automatic screen rotation, and activating or deactivating GPS. It may further include at least one of the components related to.

In electronic devices according to various embodiments, in response to the fact that the running application is an application related to content creation, components to be included in the quick panel include a component related to screen recording, a component related to short-distance sharing, a component related to screen brightness adjustment, You can conveniently include at least one more component related to screen viewing.

In an electronic device according to various embodiments, in response to the folded state of the electronic device maintaining the second folded state for more than a specified time, an area to receive an input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel are created. It can be determined as the second area of the display.

A method of operating a foldable electronic device including a flexible display according to various embodiments includes detecting a folded state of the electronic device using a sensor and displaying a quick panel on the display based on the folded state of the electronic device. An operation of determining an area to receive input and an area to display the quick panel, an operation of determining the configuration of the quick panel by determining components to be included in the quick panel based on a running application, and an input for displaying the quick panel. In response to receiving a message in the determined area, the method may include displaying a quick panel of the determined configuration in the determined area.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the folding state of the electronic device includes a first folded state in which the electronic device is fully unfolded, a second folded state in which the electronic device is folded to a specified angle range, and a fully folded state in which the electronic device is fully folded. It is divided into a third folding state, and corresponding to the fact that the folding state of the electronic device is the second folding state, an area to receive an input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel are divided into the second area of the display. It may further include a decision-making operation.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, in response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the second area, displaying a control UI related to the quick panel and the running application in the second area. Additional actions may be included.

A method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments may include further displaying a notification in the second area in response to a notification occurring.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the notification is a notification of specified content, and in response to the fact that there are more than a specified number of notifications of the specified content, a notification of the specified content may be further displayed in the second area.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, the component to be included in the quick panel is at least one of a component related to activating or deactivating Wi-Fi, a component related to activating or deactivating mobile data, and a component related to a sound mode, a vibration mode, or a silent mode. may include.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, in response to the fact that the running application is a call or messaging application, components to be included in the quick panel include components related to activating or deactivating Bluetooth, components related to power saving mode, and screen brightness control. It may further include at least one of a component related to, a component related to mirroring, and a component related to convenient screen viewing.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, in response to the fact that the running application is an application related to multimedia playback, components to be included in the quick panel include a component related to activating or deactivating Bluetooth, a component related to automatic screen rotation, and GPS. It may further include at least one component related to activation or deactivation.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, in response to the fact that the running application is an application related to content creation, components to be included in the quick panel include a component related to screen recording, a component related to short-distance sharing, screen brightness control, and It may further include at least one of related components and components related to convenient screen viewing.

In a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments, in response to the folded state of the electronic device maintaining the second folded state for more than a specified time, an area to receive an input for displaying the quick panel on the display and a quick panel are displayed. The method may further include determining an area as a second area of the display. Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.

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

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

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

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

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

Claims (20)

In electronic devices,
first housing;
a second housing that is foldably connected to the first housing about a designated axis to change the overall shape of the electronic device;
A sensor that detects a folded state of the electronic device;
A display including a flexible display in which at least a portion of the area can be folded based on the designated axis and divided into a first area and a second area based on the designated axis;
Including a processor;
The processor is
Detect the folding state of the electronic device using the sensor,
Based on the folding state, determine an area to receive an input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel,
Determine the configuration of the quick panel by determining components to be included in the quick panel based on the running application,
In response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the determined area, displaying the quick panel of the determined configuration in the determined area.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
The folding state of the electronic device is divided into a first folding state in which the electronic device is fully unfolded, a second folding state in which the electronic device is folded to a specified angle range, and a third folding state in which the electronic device is completely folded,
The processor is
In response to the fact that the folded state of the electronic device is the second folded state,
Determining an area to receive an input for displaying a quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel as a second area of the display.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 2,
The processor is
In response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the second area, displaying a control UI related to the quick panel and the running application in the second area.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 3,
The processor is
In response to a notification occurring, further displaying a notification in the second area
Electronic devices.
According to claim 4,
The notification is a notification of specified content, and further displays a notification of the specified content in the second area in response to the fact that the number of notifications of the specified content is greater than the specified number.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 1,
Components to be included in the quick panel include at least one of a component related to activating or deactivating Wi-Fi, a component related to activating or deactivating mobile data, a sound mode, a vibration mode, or a silent mode.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 6,
In response to the fact that the running application is a call or message application,
Components to be included in the quick panel are
It further includes at least one of a component related to Bluetooth activation or deactivation, a component related to power saving mode, a component related to screen brightness adjustment, a component related to mirroring, and a component related to comfortable screen viewing.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 6,
In response to the fact that the running application is an application related to multimedia playback,
Components to be included in the quick panel are
Further comprising at least one of a component related to activating or deactivating Bluetooth, a component related to automatic screen rotation, and a component related to activating or deactivating GPS
Electronic devices.
According to claim 6,
In response to the fact that the running application is an application related to content creation,
Components to be included in the quick panel are
It further includes at least one of a component related to screen recording, a component related to short-distance sharing, a component related to screen brightness adjustment, and a component related to convenient screen viewing.
Electronic devices.
According to claim 2,
In response to the folded state of the electronic device maintaining the second folded state for more than a specified time,
Determining an area to receive an input for displaying a quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel as a second area of the display.
Electronic devices.
In a method of operating a foldable electronic device including a flexible display,
An operation of detecting a folded state of the electronic device using a sensor;
determining an area to receive an input for displaying a quick panel on a display and an area to display the quick panel based on the folding state of the electronic device;
An operation of determining the configuration of the quick panel by determining components to be included in the quick panel based on a running application;
In response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the determined area, an operation of displaying the quick panel of the determined configuration in the determined area.
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 11,
The folding state of the electronic device is divided into a first folding state in which the electronic device is fully unfolded, a second folding state in which the electronic device is folded to a specified angle range, and a third folding state in which the electronic device is completely folded,
In response to the folding state of the electronic device being a second folding state, further comprising determining an area to receive an input for displaying the quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel as the second area of the display.
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 12,
In response to receiving an input displaying the quick panel in the second area, further comprising displaying a control UI related to the quick panel and the running application in the second area.
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 13,
In response to the occurrence of a notification, further displaying a notification in the second area.
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 14,
The notification is a notification of specified content, and further displays a notification of the specified content in the second area in response to the fact that the number of notifications of the specified content is greater than the specified number.
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 11,
Components to be included in the quick panel include at least one of a component related to activating or deactivating Wi-Fi, a component related to activating or deactivating mobile data, a sound mode, a vibration mode, or a silent mode.
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 16,
In response to the fact that the running application is a call or messaging application, the components to be included in the quick panel include components related to Bluetooth activation or deactivation, components related to power saving mode, components related to screen brightness adjustment, components related to mirroring, and convenient screen viewing. Contains at least one more component related to
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 16,
In response to the fact that the running application is an application related to multimedia playback, the component to be included in the quick panel further includes at least one of a component related to Bluetooth activation or deactivation, a component related to automatic screen rotation, and a component related to GPS activation or deactivation. doing
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 16,
In response to the fact that the running application is an application related to content creation, the component to be included in the quick panel may be at least one of a component related to screen recording, a component related to short-distance sharing, a component related to screen brightness adjustment, and a component related to convenient screen viewing. containing more
How electronic devices work.
According to claim 12,
In response to the folded state of the electronic device maintaining the second folded state for more than a specified time, determining an area to receive an input for displaying a quick panel on the display and an area to display the quick panel as the second area of the display. containing more
How electronic devices work.

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