KR20240056364A - Electronic device and mehtod controlling foldable display - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device is a foldable device that includes a display area including a first area, a second area pivotable with respect to the first area, and a third area connecting the first area and the second area. It may include a display panel. The foldable display panel may provide a plurality of states, including a first state in which the first region and the second region form a single plane and a second state in which the second region is opposite to the first region. You can. The electronic device may include a touch circuit configured to identify a touch input on the display area. The electronic device may include a camera. The electronic device may include a processor. The processor may be configured to identify, within the second state among the plurality of states, an event for displaying a preview image within the second area based on at least a portion of the plurality of images acquired through the camera. there is. The processor may be configured to identify, through the touch circuit, a first portion of the second area where an external object is in contact, in response to the event. The processor may be configured to identify a partial region within the second region that at least partially includes a second portion of the second region that is different from the first portion of the second region. The processor may be configured to display the preview image within the partial area within the second state. The processor provides first data about contact points on the partial region based on a first period, and provides second data about contact points on another partial region within the second region including the first portion. and control the touch circuit while the preview image is displayed within the partial area to provide based on a second cycle that is shorter than the first cycle.

Description

Electronic device and method for controlling a foldable display {ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MEHTOD CONTROLLING FOLDABLE DISPLAY}

The descriptions below relate to an electronic device and method for controlling a foldable display.

Electronic devices including foldable display panels are being developed. A portion of the display area of the foldable display panel may be pivotable with respect to another portion of the display area of the foldable display panel. For example, the foldable display panel may provide a plurality of states through the portion of the display area being rotated relative to the other portion of the display area. For example, the foldable display panel may provide a first state (e.g., an unfolded state) in which the part of the display area and the other part of the display area form a single plane. Example For example, the foldable display panel may provide a second state (eg, a folded-out state) in which the part of the display area is opposite to the other part of the display area.

The above information may be provided as background art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing can be applied as prior art with respect to the present disclosure.

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device is a foldable device that includes a display area including a first area, a second area pivotable with respect to the first area, and a third area connecting the first area and the second area. It may include a display panel. The foldable display panel may provide a plurality of states, including a first state in which the first region and the second region form a single plane and a second state in which the second region is opposite to the first region. You can. The electronic device may include a touch circuit configured to identify a touch input on the display area. The electronic device may include a camera. The electronic device may include a processor. The processor may be configured to identify, within the second state among the plurality of states, an event for displaying a preview image within the second area based on at least a portion of the plurality of images acquired through the camera. there is. The processor may be configured to identify, through the touch circuit, a first portion of the second area where an external object is in contact, in response to the event. The processor may be configured to identify a partial region within the second region that at least partially includes a second portion of the second region that is different from the first portion of the second region. The processor may be configured to display the preview image within the partial area within the second state. The processor provides first data about contact points on the partial region based on a first period, and provides second data about contact points on another partial region within the second region including the first portion. and control the touch circuit while the preview image is displayed within the partial area to provide based on a second cycle that is shorter than the first cycle.

A method is provided. The method includes a foldable display comprising a display area including a first area, a second area pivotable with respect to the first area, and a third area connecting the first area and the second area. It may be implemented within an electronic device that includes a panel, a camera, and touch circuitry configured to identify touch input on the display area. The method includes identifying an event for displaying a preview image in the second area based on at least a portion of a plurality of images acquired through the camera, within a state in which the second area is opposite to the first area. Can include actions. The method may include, in response to the event, identifying a first portion of the second area in contact with an external object through the touch circuit. The method may include identifying a partial region within the second region that at least partially includes a second portion of the second region that is different from the first portion of the second region. The method may include displaying the preview image within the partial area within the second state. The method provides first data about contact points on the partial region based on a first period, and provides second data about contact points on another partial region within the second region including the first portion. and controlling the touch circuit while the preview image is displayed in the partial area to provide the preview image based on a second cycle that is shorter than the first cycle.

1 shows an example of states of a foldable display panel of an example electronic device.
2 shows an example of a gripped state of an exemplary electronic device.
FIG. 3 shows an example of a second area in the display area of the foldable display panel in a second state that is visible to other users.
4 is a simplified block diagram of an example electronic device.
5 illustrates an example method of displaying a preview image within a partial area within a second area within a display area of a foldable display panel.
Figure 6 shows an example of a touch input having contact points on a third area within the display area of the foldable display panel.
FIG. 7 illustrates an example method of processing a touch input having contact points on a first area within a display area of a foldable display panel.
FIG. 8 shows an example of information displayed within a first area within the display area of the foldable display panel.
FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a user input indicating that a preview image displayed in a first area within a display area of a foldable display panel moves toward a second area through a third area.
FIG. 10 illustrates an example method of controlling content displayed within a first area within a display area of a foldable display panel based on a touch input on a second area within the display area of the foldable display panel.
FIG. 11 illustrates an example method of obtaining information about a fingerprint through a third area within the display area of a foldable display panel.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example method of displaying a preview image within a partial region within a second region within a display region of a foldable display panel.
13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
14 is a block diagram of a display module, according to various embodiments.

1 shows an example of states of a foldable display panel of an example electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the electronic device 100 may include a foldable display panel 110 . For example, the foldable display panel 110 includes a first area 111, a second area 112 that is pivotable with respect to the first area 111, and a first area 111 and a second area. It may include a display area including a third area 113 connecting the areas 112. For example, the second area 112 may be rotated with respect to the first area 111 about the axis 190. For example, the third area 113 may be located between the first area 111 and the second area 112. For example, the third region 113 may be located along or across the axis 190 .

For example, the electronic device 100 may include a camera 121 that faces the direction in which the first area 111 of the foldable display panel 110 faces. For example, the camera 121 may be located below the first area 111 or below the bezel area surrounding the first area 111. For example, the electronic device 100 may include a camera 122 that faces the direction in which the second area 112 of the foldable display panel 110 faces. For example, the camera 122 may be located below the second area 112 or below the bezel area surrounding the second area 112.

For example, the foldable display panel 110 may provide a plurality of states.

For example, the foldable display panel 110 is in a first state 101 (e.g., unfolded state) in which the first region 111 and the second region 112 form a single plane. For example, within the first state 101, the third region 113 may be planar.

For example, the foldable display panel 110 may provide a second state 102 in which the second region 112 is opposite to the first region 111 (e.g., a folded-out state). For example, in the second state 102, the third region 113 may be curved.

Although not shown in FIG. 1 , the foldable display panel 110 may provide one or more intermediate states between the first state 101 and the second state 102 .

For example, the foldable display panel 110 may be connected to a display driving circuit (display driving circuit 420 in FIG. 4). For example, the foldable display panel 110 may include a touch circuit (touch circuit 430 in FIG. 4). Although not shown in FIG. 1, the touch circuit may include a plurality of Tx lines each connected to a plurality of Tx (transmit) channels arranged in a first direction 151 parallel to the axis 190. . For example, the plurality of Tx lines may be spaced apart from each other. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the touch circuit may include a plurality of Rx lines each connected to a plurality of Rx (receive) channels arranged in a second direction 152 perpendicular to the axis 190. . For example, the plurality of Rx lines may be spaced apart from each other. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the touch circuit may include a touch sensor (eg, capacitance) located at an intersection of each of the plurality of Tx lines and each of the plurality of Rx lines. For example, the touch circuit may acquire data representing points of contact on the display area through the plurality of Rx lines based on providing a driving signal to at least a portion of the plurality of Tx lines. You can.

2 shows an example of a gripped state of an exemplary electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the electronic device 100 may be gripped by the user's hand 200 in the second state 102 . For example, the electronic device 100 may be moved within the second state 102 by the hand 200 positioned across the first region 111 to the third region 113 and into the second region 112. It can be gripping. For example, when the electronic device 100 is gripped by the hand 200 in the second state 102, the first area 111 of the first area 111 and the second area 112 is held by the user. (e.g., user 300 in FIG. 3).

For example, when the first area 111 of the foldable display panel 110 of the electronic device 100 gripped by the hand 200 in the second state 102 faces the user, the first area 111 ) is covered by a part 210 of the hand 200 (e.g., the thumb), and a part of the second area 112 is covered by another part 220 of the hand 200 (e.g., the back of the hand, the index finger). may be obscured by the forefinger, middle finger, ring finger, and little finger). For example, when the first area 111 of the foldable display panel 110 of the electronic device 100 gripped by the hand 200 in the second state 102 faces the user, the second area ( The size of the viewable portion of 112) may be smaller than the size of the viewable portion of the first area 111.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a second area in the display area of the foldable display panel in a second state that is visible to other users.

Referring to FIG. 3, the first area 111 of the foldable display panel 110 of the electronic device 100 gripped by the hand 200 of the user 300 in the second state 102 is You can head to (300). For example, when the first area 111 faces the user 300 in the second state 102, the second area 112 may face the other user 310. For example, since the second area 112 faces other users 310, the second area 112 can be used as an area for sharing with other users 310. For example, the second area 112 may be used to display content provided for other users 310 . For example, the content may include visual information such as text and/or images.

As illustrated in FIG. 2 , part of the content displayed within the second area 112 may be obscured by a part of the hand 200 . For example, when the content is displayed in the second area 112, a portion of the hand 200 may be in contact with at least a portion of the second area 112 that can receive a touch input. For example, the electronic device 100 may execute control for the second area 112 that is covered by a portion of the hand 200 and/or the second area 112 that is in contact with the portion of the hand 200. You can. For example, the electronic device 100 may include components for the control.

4 is a simplified block diagram of an example electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 100 may include a processor 400, a camera 405, and a display 410. For example, the processor 400 may include at least a portion of the processor 1320 of FIG. 13. For example, camera 405 may include camera 121 and/or camera 122 of FIG. 1 . For example, the camera 405 may include at least a portion of the camera module 1380 of FIG. 13 . For example, the display 410 may include at least a portion of the display module 1360 of FIGS. 13 and 14 . For example, the display 410 may include a foldable display panel 110, a display driving circuit 420, and a touch circuit 430. For example, the foldable display panel 110 may include at least a portion of the display 1410 of FIG. 14 . For example, the display driving circuit 420 may include at least a portion of the DDI 1430 of FIG. 14 . For example, the touch circuit 430 may include at least a portion of the touch circuit 1450 of FIG. 14 .

For example, the processor 400 may be operably or operatively coupled to the camera 405 and the display 410, respectively. For example, the fact that the processor 400 is operatively coupled to each of the camera 405 and the display 410 may indicate that the processor 400 is directly connected to each of the camera 405 and the display 410. For example, the processor 400 is operatively coupled to each of the camera 405 and the display 410, meaning that the processor 400 can operate the camera 405 and the display 410 through other components of the electronic device 100. ) can indicate that it is connected to each. For example, processor 400 is operatively coupled with each of camera 405 and display 410 such that each of camera 405 and display 410 operates based on instructions executed by processor 400. It can indicate that it is working. For example, the fact that the processor 400 is operatively coupled to each of the camera 405 and the display 410 may indicate that each of the camera 405 and the display 410 is controlled by the processor 400. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, the processor 400 may operate on the first region 111 of the foldable display panel 110 of the electronic device 100 gripped by the hand 200 of the user 300 in the second state 102. ) when facing the user 300, processes related to the second area 112 facing the other user 310 may be executed.

For example, processor 400 may identify a partial area within second area 112 in which content will be displayed based on identifying a portion of second area 112 that is obscured by hand 200. . For example, the processor 400 may display the content within the identified partial area. These operations can be illustrated through FIG. 5.

5 illustrates an example method of displaying a preview image within a partial area within a second area within a display area of a foldable display panel.

Referring to FIG. 5, the processor 400, in the second state 102, generates a preview image (e.g., a preview image) within the second area 112 based on at least a portion of the plurality of images acquired through the camera 122. An event for displaying a preview image 530, which will be illustrated below, can be identified. For example, the event may be identified based on a user input indicating execution of shooting through the camera 122 in the second state 102, via a software application for shooting through the camera 405. You can. For example, the event may include identifying the user input and identifying that a face (and/or eyes) is included in the at least a portion of the plurality of images. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, in response to the event, the processor 400 displays the first portion 501 of the second region 112 with which the external object (e.g., the hand 200) is in contact, as in state 500. It can be identified through the touch circuit 430. For example, the processor 400 may obtain data representing contact points located on the first portion 501 of the second area 112 from the touch circuit 430 in response to the event. For example, the processor 400 may identify the first portion 501 based on the data. For example, the first portion 501 may correspond to a position where each of the plurality of values obtained through the touch circuit 430 is obtained more than a threshold value. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, the processor 400 may generate a second region 112 that at least partially includes a second portion 502 of the second region 112 that is different from the first portion 501, such as state 510. A partial region 511 within can be identified. For example, the processor 400 may identify the second portion 502 and identify the partial region 511 based on the distribution of the second portion 502 . For example, the processor 400 identifies another partial region 512 based on the distribution of the first portion 501 and the portion of the second region 112 excluding the other partial region 512. Area 511 can be identified. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, the processor 400 may display the preview image 530 within the partial region 511 as in the state 520 . For example, the processor 400 may provide the display driving circuit 420 with data for displaying the preview image 530 within the partial area 511. For example, the display driving circuit 420 may display the preview image 530 within the partial area 511 based on the data. For example, the data may include information representing the partial area 511 and a preview image 530 having a size different from the partial area 511. For example, the display driving circuit 420 may scale the preview image 530 based on the information and display the preview image 530 scaled based on the information within the partial area 511. For example, the data may include information indicating the partial area 511 and a preview image 530 having a size corresponding to the partial area 511. However, it is not limited to this.

As a non-limiting example, while preview image 530 is displayed within partial region 511, an image (e.g., user interface 700 of FIG. 7, illustrated below) is displayed within first region 511. It can be displayed within (111). For example, the preview image 530 is displayed based on emitting at least some of the subpixels in the partial region 511, and the image is displayed based on emitting at least a portion of the subpixels in the first region 111. It can be displayed based on For example, the second driving frequency for light emission of at least some of the subpixels in the partial area 511 may be different from the first driving frequency for light emission of at least some of the subpixels in the first area 111. there is. For example, the first driving frequency may be higher than the second driving frequency. For example, the second driving frequency may be identified based on the size of the partial region 511 (or the size of the preview image 530). For example, the second driving frequency may be lowered as the size of the partial area 511 (or the size of the preview image 530) decreases.

For example, while the preview image 530 is displayed within the partial region 511, the processor 400 controls the touch circuit 430 for the partial region 511 and the touch circuit 430 for the other partial region 512. Control of the circuit 430 can be performed. For example, the control of the touch circuit 430 for a partial region 511 may be different from the control of the touch circuit 430 for another partial region 512. For example, the processor 400 provides first data about contact points on a partial region 511 based on a first period and provides second data about contact points on another partial region 512 with the first data. The touch circuit 430 may be controlled while the preview image 530 is displayed within the partial area 511 to provide information based on a second period that is shorter than the period. For example, since the preview image 530 displayed within the partial area 511 is for another user (e.g., another user 310), providing the preview image 530 is related to the shooting performed. Touch input may not be defined for the partial area 511. For example, the processor 400 may transfer the first data from the touch circuit 430 to the first data period longer than the second period to reduce power consumed by processing contact points on the partial area 511. It can be obtained based on the cycle. For example, because at least a portion of the external object (e.g., hand 200) in contact with another partial region 512 may be moved to the partial region 511, the processor 400 may operate on the partial region 511. To identify at least a portion of the external object moved to 511, the first data may be obtained from the touch circuit 430 based on the first cycle. For example, the first data may be recognized as a touch input for displaying information to be illustrated in FIG. 8. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the first data may be recognized as a touch input for controlling the display of the preview image 530 or shooting through the display of the preview image 530. In this case, the first data may be obtained based on the second cycle.

For example, because the other partial region 512 is contacted with the external object (e.g., the hand 200), the other partial region 512, unlike the partial region 511, displays the preview image 530. Identification may be required to change the display position and/or change the size of the preview image 530. For example, the processor 400 may obtain the second data from the touch circuit 430 for the identification based on the second cycle that is shorter than the first cycle.

For example, the processor 400 may perform a touch circuit ( Touch circuit 430 for the third area 113 without executing the control of 430 or acquiring the first data based on the first cycle and acquiring the second data based on the second cycle ) control can be performed. The control of the touch circuit 430 for the third area 113 can be illustrated through FIG. 6 .

Figure 6 shows an example of a touch input having contact points on a third area within the display area of the foldable display panel.

Referring to FIG. 6, the third region 113 may be curved within the second state 102. For example, the third region 113 curved in the second state 102 may form a part of the side of the electronic device 100. For example, the third area 113 forming the part of the side may display the preview image 530 displayed within the partial area 511 and/or display the preview image 530 within the partial area 511. It can be used as a control area to receive touch input to control shooting through the display. For example, the processor 400 may obtain data about contact points on the third area 113 through the touch circuit 430 while the preview image 530 is displayed within the partial area 511. . For example, the processor 400 may recognize the data as a touch input 600 received for the preview image 530. As a non-limiting example, the processor 400 may recognize the data as a touch input 600 for adjusting the display position of the preview image 530. As a non-limiting example, the processor 400 may recognize the data as a touch input 600 for changing the size of the preview image 530. As a non-limiting example, the processor 400 may use the data to adjust the brightness of the preview image 530 (and/or the brightness of the image obtained based on the capture through display of the preview image 530). It can be recognized as input (600). As a non-limiting example, the processor 400 may recognize the data as a touch input 600 for changing the focus of the camera 122.

For example, the processor 400 may operate one or more channels (e.g., one or more Tx channels) of the touch circuit 430 for the third region 113 while the preview image 530 is displayed within the partial region 511. s), the data can be obtained through the touch circuit 430. For example, at least some of the channels of the touch circuit 430 for the second area 112 may be deactivated while the preview image 530 is displayed within the partial area 511 . However, it is not limited to this.

Referring again to FIG. 5 , the processor 400 may control the touch circuit 430 for the first area 111 until the partial area 511 is identified. The control of the touch circuit 430 for the first area 111 can be illustrated through FIG. 7 .

FIG. 7 illustrates an example method of processing a touch input having contact points on a first area within a display area of a foldable display panel.

Referring to FIG. 7 , the processor 400 may display a user interface 700 of a software application used for photographing through the camera 122 within the first area 111 in response to the event. For example, the user interface 700 may include a preview image corresponding to the preview image 530. For example, the user interface 700 may include a plurality of executable objects 710 for capturing. As a non-limiting example, the preview image in the user interface 700, unlike the preview image 530, may be displayed with a plurality of executable objects 710. For example, the processor 400 may refrain from recognizing contact points on the user interface 700 displayed in response to the event as touch input until the partial area 511 is identified.

For example, processor 400 may refrain from recognizing the contact points on user interface 700 as the touch input while identifying first portion 501 , such as state 500 . For example, the processor 400 may refrain from recognizing the contact points as the touch input based on ignoring data about the contact points obtained from the touch circuit 430. For example, the processor 400 may refrain from recognizing the contact points as the touch input by refraining from obtaining feedback based on data about the contact points obtained from the touch circuit 430. As a non-limiting example, the feedback may be a function provided through at least a portion of the plurality of executable objects 701. For example, the processor 400 may refrain from recognizing the touch points as the touch input based on controlling the touch circuit 430 to deactivate at least some of the channels for the first area 111. there is. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, processor 400 may refrain from recognizing the contact points on user interface 700 as the touch input while identifying partial region 511, such as state 510.

For example, after the partial area 511 is identified, as in state 520, the processor 400 may recognize the contact points on the user interface 700 as touch input. For example, processor 400 may, in response to identifying sub-region 511 or displaying preview image 530 within sub-region 511, such as state 520, perform user interface 700 The contact points on the screen can be recognized as touch input. As a non-limiting example, the touch input may include a touch input 720 indicating execution of shooting.

FIG. 7 shows an example in which the processor 400 refrains from recognizing a touch input for the first area 111 until the partial area 511 is identified. However, the processor 400 does not respond to the event. In response, the user may refrain from recognizing a touch input on the first area 111 for a predetermined period of time.

Referring again to FIG. 5, while the preview image 530 is displayed within the partial area 511, the first area 111 may be used as an area for displaying information related to the display of the preview image 530. there is. The first area 111 used to display the information can be illustrated through FIG. 8.

FIG. 8 shows an example of information displayed within a first area within the display area of the foldable display panel.

Referring to FIG. 8, like the state 800, the preview image 530 displayed within the partial region 511 is at least a portion of an external object (e.g., the hand 200) that has been moved from another partial region 512. can be obscured by For example, the processor 400 obtains data about contact points on the partial region 511 through the touch circuit 430, and selects the partial region 511 from another partial region 512 based on the data. At least part of the external object that has been moved can be identified. For example, because the movement of at least a portion of the external object to the partial area 511 may be non-intended or temporary, the processor 400 adjusts the size of the preview image 530. Instead of changing, information can be displayed within the first area 111. For example, processor 400 may touch points on partial region 511 while preview image 530 is displayed within partial region 511 and user interface 700 is displayed within first region 111 . Data about the touch can be obtained through the touch circuit 430. For example, in response to the data, the processor 400 generates information 810 within the user interface 700 or together with the user interface 700 to indicate that an external object is located on the partial area 511. It can be displayed. For example, information 810 may partially overlap user interface 700 . However, it is not limited to this. For example, information 810 may be provided as sound output through a speaker of the electronic device 100. For example, information 810 may be provided through vibration through an actuator of the electronic device 100.

Referring again to FIG. 5, the event may be receiving a user input indicating movement of the preview image displayed within the first area 111 to or toward the second area 112. there is. The user input can be illustrated through FIG. 9.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a user input indicating that a preview image displayed in a first area within a display area of a foldable display panel moves toward a second area through a third area.

Referring to FIG. 9, the processor 400, as in state 900, displays a user interface 700 including a preview image based on at least a portion of the plurality of images acquired through the camera 122 in a first area. It can be displayed within (111). The second area 112 may be deactivated while the user interface 700 is displayed within the first area 111 . For example, the deactivation of the second area 112 may indicate turning off pixels for the second area 112. For example, the deactivation of the second area 112 may indicate that a black image is displayed through the pixels for the second area 112. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, while the second area 112 is deactivated, the processor 400 transmits the preview image in the user interface 700 displayed in the first area 111 to the second area 113 through the third area 113. User input 905 indicating movement toward 112 (or toward second area 112) can be identified. For example, the processor 400 may change state 900 to state 500 in response to user input 905. For example, within state 500, user interface 700 may be maintained within first area 111.

Referring again to FIG. 4, since the second area 112 is an area that can receive a touch input, the second area 112 displays the screen while the screen is displayed in the first area 111. It can be used for control. The control of the screen can be illustrated through FIG. 10.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example method of controlling content displayed within a first area within a display area of a foldable display panel based on a touch input on a second area within the display area of the foldable display panel.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the processor 400 may provide a web page 1010 through the first area 111 . For example, when the size of the web page 1010 is larger than the size of the first area 111, the processor 400 displays the web page 1010 within the first area 111, as in state 1000. A portion (1011) of can be displayed. For example, while a portion 1011 of the web page 1010 is displayed, the processor 400 based on obtaining data about contact points on the second area 112 through the touch circuit 430 , touch input can be identified or recognized. For example, the touch input may be a scroll input 1025 in the first direction 151 or a scroll input 1015 in the third direction 1053 opposite to the first direction 151. For example, the processor 400 may change the state 1000 to the state 1030 by scrolling the web page 1010 in response to the scroll input 1015 or the scroll input 1025. For example, within state 1030, processor 400 may display another portion 1012 of web page 1010 within first area 111, based on the scrolling of web page 1010. You can. For example, the processor 400 may stop displaying a portion 1011 of the webpage 1010 based on the scrolling of the webpage 1010 .

For example, since the scroll input 1015 or the scroll input 1025 is received through the second area 112 that is not visible to the user, the scroll input 1025 is received through the second area 112. Scrolling the web page 1010 may provide enhanced usability or an enhanced user experience than scrolling the web page 1010 based on scroll input received through the first area 111.

Although not shown in FIG. 10, while the scroll input 1015 or the scroll input 1025 is received, the processor 400, within the first area 111, receives the scroll input 1015 or the scroll input 1025. An indication (e.g., a virtual pointer or a visual pointer) may be displayed to indicate or notify that it is being received. For example, the position at which the indication is displayed within the first area 111 may be identified based on the position at which the scroll input 1015 or scroll input 1025 is received. For example, the position at which the indication is displayed within the first area 111 may be opposite to the position at which the scroll input 1015 or scroll input 1025 is received. However, it is not limited to this.

Although not shown in FIG. 10, when a user input for the first area 111 is received through the second area 112, the processor 400 uses a pointer (or cursor) to indicate the location of the user input. ) can be displayed in the first area 111. For example, display of the pointer may be stopped when a function is executed according to the user input. For example, display of the pointer may be discontinued in response to identifying that scrolling of the web page 1010 is initiated in response to scroll input 1015 or scroll input 1025. However, it is not limited to this.

Referring again to FIG. 4 , the third region 113 curved in the second state 102 may form a portion of the side of the electronic device 100. For example, the third region 113 curved in the second state 102 may form the portion of the side that is easily accessible to fingers. For example, because the third area 113 provides high accessibility, the third area 113 can be used for fingerprint recognition through the touch circuit 430. The third area 113 used for fingerprint recognition can be illustrated through FIG. 11.

FIG. 11 illustrates an example method of obtaining information about a fingerprint through a third area within the display area of a foldable display panel.

Referring to FIG. 11, the processor 400 displays the lock screen 1110 to another screen (e.g., while at least a portion of the lock screen 1110 is displayed through the first area 111, as in state 1100). : wallpaper) may be received through the third area 113 forming the part of the side of the electronic device 100. For example, input 1115 may be received via third area 113 to unlock a lock condition that restricts the use of some (or most of) of the functions available through electronic device 100. You can. For example, the processor 400 uses input 1115 received through channels of the touch circuit 430 (e.g., the third channels below) to identify contact points on the third area 113. The displayed fingerprint 1120 can be compared with a reference fingerprint obtained to unlock the locked state. The processor 400 may release the lock state based on identifying that the fingerprint 1120 corresponds to the reference fingerprint.

For example, the gap between the third channels for identifying the contact points on the third area 113 is the distance between the third channels for identifying the contact points on the first area 111 for identification or recognition of the fingerprint 1120. It may be narrower than the spacing between 1 channels. For example, the gap between the third channels for identifying the contact points on the third area 113 may be used to identify the contact points on the second area 112 for identification or recognition of the fingerprint 1120. It may be narrower than the gap between the second channels. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, the spacing of the metal mesh formed from at least one electrode for each of the third channels is at least one for each of the first channels for identification or recognition of the fingerprint 1120. It may be narrower than the gap between the metal mesh formed from the electrode. For example, the spacing of the metal mesh formed from at least one electrode for each of the third channels may be determined by the distance between the metal mesh formed from at least one electrode for each of the second channels for identification or recognition of the fingerprint 1120. It may be narrower than the mesh spacing. However, it is not limited to this.

As described above, the electronic device 100 adaptively controls the touch circuit 430 for the first area 111, the second area 112, and the third area 113, thereby The usability of the blue display panel 110 can be enhanced.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example method of displaying a preview image within a partial region within a second region within a display region of a foldable display panel. This method may be executed by the electronic device 100 or the processor 400.

Referring to FIG. 12 , in operation 1201, the processor 400, within the second state 102, performs a preview within the second area 112 based on at least a portion of a plurality of images acquired through the camera 122. An event for displaying an image (e.g., preview image 530) may be identified. As a non-limiting example, the event may cause a preview image included in a user interface (e.g., user interface 700) displayed within the first area 111 to be transmitted to the second area 112 through the third area 113. This may be to identify a dragging touch input. For example, before the touch input is identified, the second area 112 may be deactivated. As a non-limiting example, the event may be identifying a user input that indicates displaying the user interface within the second area 112. As a non-limiting example, the event may identify a user input of pressing a physical button located on the side of the electronic device 100 N times (N is a natural number equal to or greater than 1) in the second state 102. As a non-limiting example, the event may identify a user input for unlocking the lock state of the electronic device 100 within the second state 102.

In operation 1203, the processor 400 may identify, through the touch circuit 430, the first portion 501 of the second area 112 where the external object is in contact, in response to the event. For example, the identification may be performed as soon as the event occurs. However, it is not limited to this.

At operation 1205, the processor 400 selects a partial region 511 within the second region 102 that at least partially includes a second portion 502 of the second region 112 that is different from the first portion 501. can be identified. For example, the processor 400 identifies another partial region 512 within the second region 102 that includes the first portion 501 and, based on the other partial region 512, determines the partial region 511 ) can be identified. For example, the processor 400 may identify the second portion 502 based on the first portion 501 and identify a partial region 511 that at least partially includes the second portion 502. there is.

In operation 1207, the processor 400 may display the preview image within the partial region 511 within the second state 102. For example, the processor 400 may provide data representing the partial area 511 to the display driving circuit 420. For example, the data may indicate the location and/or size of the partial area 511. For example, the display driving circuit 420 may display the preview image in the partial area 511 based on the data.

In operation 1209, after the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511, the processor 400 obtains first data about contact points on the partial region 511 based on a first period and obtains first data about the contact points on the partial region 511 based on the first period and ) The touch circuit 430 may be controlled to obtain second data about the contact points on the second cycle. The second cycle may be shorter than the first cycle. For example, the control of the touch circuit 430 can be maintained while the preview image is displayed within the partial area 511. For example, the control may be implemented to reduce power consumed while the preview image is displayed. For example, the control can be executed to change the size of the preview image. However, it is not limited to this.

Operation 1209 may not be a required operation that is executed together with operations 1201 to 1207. For example, operation 1209 may be substituted for another operation. For example, after the preview image is displayed in the partial area 511, the processor 400 obtains data about contact points on the partial area 511 through the touch circuit 430, and stores the data in the preview image. The touch input received for the image can be recognized. For example, after the preview image is displayed in the partial region 511, the processor 400 stores data about contact points on the curved third region 113 in the second state 102 to the touch circuit 430. ), and the data can be recognized as a touch input received for the preview image. For example, the processor 400 may obtain the data based on activating one or more channels of the touch circuit 430 for the third area 113. For example, at least some of the channels of the touch circuit 430 for the second area are connected to the channels of the touch circuit 430 for the third area 113 while the preview image is displayed in the partial area 511. Unlike the one or more channels above, they can be deactivated. However, it is not limited to this.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device 1301 in a network environment 1300, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 13, in the network environment 1300, the electronic device 1301 communicates with the electronic device 1302 through a first network 1398 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 1399. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 1304 or the server 1308 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1301 may communicate with the electronic device 1304 through the server 1308. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 1301 includes a processor 1320, a memory 1330, an input module 1350, an audio output module 1355, a display module 1360, an audio module 1370, and a sensor module ( 1376), interface 1377, connection terminal 1378, haptic module 1379, camera module 1380, power management module 1388, battery 1389, communication module 1390, subscriber identification module 1396. , or may include an antenna module 1397. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 1378) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1301. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module 1376, camera module 1380, or antenna module 1397) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 1360). It can be.

The processor 1320, for example, executes software (e.g., program 1340) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1301 connected to the processor 1320. 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 1320 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 1376 or communication module 1390) in volatile memory 1332. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 1332 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 1334. According to one embodiment, the processor 1320 includes a main processor 1321 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 1323 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 1301 includes a main processor 1321 and a auxiliary processor 1323, the auxiliary processor 1323 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 1321 or be specialized for a designated function. You can. The auxiliary processor 1323 may be implemented separately from the main processor 1321 or as part of it.

The auxiliary processor 1323 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 1321 while the main processor 1321 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 1321 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 1321, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1301 (e.g., the display module 1360, the sensor module 1376, or the communication module 1390) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled. According to one embodiment, coprocessor 1323 (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module 1380 or communication module 1390). there is. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1323 (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 1301 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 1308). 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 1330 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 1320 or the sensor module 1376) of the electronic device 1301. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 1340) and instructions related thereto. Memory 1330 may include volatile memory 1332 or non-volatile memory 1334.

The program 1340 may be stored as software in the memory 1330 and may include, for example, an operating system 1342, middleware 1344, or application 1346.

The input module 1350 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 1301 (e.g., the processor 1320) from outside the electronic device 1301 (e.g., a user). The input module 1350 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).

The sound output module 1355 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 1301. The sound output module 1355 may include, for example, a speaker or 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 1360 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 1301 (eg, a user). The display module 1360 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 1360 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 1370 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 1370 acquires sound through the input module 1350, the sound output module 1355, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1301). Sound may be output through an electronic device 1302 (e.g., speaker or headphone).

The sensor module 1376 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 1301 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 1376 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 1377 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 1301 to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1302). According to one embodiment, the interface 1377 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 1378 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1301 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 1378 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 1379 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 1379 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 1380 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 1380 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 1388 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 1301. According to one embodiment, the power management module 1388 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 1389 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1301. According to one embodiment, the battery 1389 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.

Communication module 1390 provides a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1301 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1302, electronic device 1304, or server 1308). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 1390 operates independently of processor 1320 (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 1390 may be a wireless communication module 1392 (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 1394 (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 1398 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1399 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 1304 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 1392 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1396 to communicate within a communication network such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399. The electronic device 1301 can be confirmed or authenticated.

The wireless communication module 1392 may support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies after 4G networks, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or ultra-reliable and low-latency (URLLC). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 1392 may support high frequency bands (e.g., mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates. The wireless communication module 1392 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 1392 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 1301, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1304), or a network system (e.g., second network 1399). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 1392 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 1397 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 1397 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 1397 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for the communication method used in the communication network, such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399, is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1390. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1390 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 1397.

According to various embodiments, antenna module 1397 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 1301 and the external electronic device 1304 through the server 1308 connected to the second network 1399. Each of the external electronic devices 1302 or 1304 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 1301. According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 1301 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 1302, 1304, or 1308. For example, when the electronic device 1301 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 1301 does not execute 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 1301. The electronic device 1301 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 1301 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 1304 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 1308 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 1304 or server 1308 may be included in the second network 1399. The electronic device 1301 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.

Figure 14 is a block diagram 1400 of the display module 1360, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 14, the display module 1360 may include a display 1410 and a display driver IC (DDI) 1430 for controlling the display 1410. The DDI 1430 may include an interface module 1431, a memory 1433 (eg, buffer memory), an image processing module 1435, or a mapping module 1437. The DDI 1430 receives, for example, image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data from other components of the electronic device 1301 through the interface module 1431. can do. For example, according to one embodiment, the image information is stored in the processor 1320 (e.g., the main processor 1321 (e.g., an application processor) or the auxiliary processor 1323 ( For example, the DDI 1430 may communicate with the touch circuit 1450 or the sensor module 1376 through the interface module 1431. The image processing module 1435 may store at least a portion of the received image information in the memory 1433, for example, in units of frames, for example, by storing at least a portion of the image data in the memory 1433. The mapping module 1437 may perform pre-processing or post-processing (e.g., resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) based at least on the characteristics of the display 1410 through the image processing module 1335. According to one embodiment, a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data may be generated, for example, through properties of pixels of the display 1410 (e.g., an arrangement of pixels). At least some pixels of the display 1410 may be based at least in part on the RGB stripe or pentile structure (or the size of each subpixel), for example, at least in part on the voltage value or the current value. By driving, visual information (eg, text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the display 1410.

According to one embodiment, the display module 1360 may further include a touch circuit 1450. The touch circuit 1450 may include a touch sensor 1451 and a touch sensor IC 1453 for controlling the touch sensor 1451. For example, the touch sensor IC 1453 may control the touch sensor 1451 to detect a touch input or hovering input for a specific position of the display 1410. For example, the touch sensor IC 1453 may detect a touch input or hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light amount, resistance, or charge amount) for a specific position of the display 1410. The touch sensor IC 1453 may provide information (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) about the detected touch input or hovering input to the processor 1320. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit 1450 (e.g., touch sensor IC 1453) is disposed as part of the display driver IC 1430, the display 1410, or outside the display module 1360. It may be included as part of other components (e.g., auxiliary processor 1323).

According to one embodiment, the display module 1360 may further include at least one sensor (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, a pressure sensor, or an illumination sensor) of the sensor module 1376, or a control circuit therefor. In this case, the at least one sensor or control circuit therefor may be embedded in a part of the display module 1360 (eg, the display 1410 or the DDI 1430) or a part of the touch circuit 1450. For example, when the sensor module 1376 embedded in the display module 1360 includes a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor), the biometric sensor records biometric information associated with a touch input through a portion of the display 1410. (e.g. fingerprint image) can be obtained. For another example, when the sensor module 1376 embedded in the display module 1360 includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor may acquire pressure information associated with a touch input through part or the entire area of the display 1410. You can. According to one embodiment, the touch sensor 1451 or the sensor module 1376 may be disposed between pixels of a pixel layer of the display 1410, or above or below the pixel layer.

As described above, the electronic device 100 includes a first area 111, a second area 112 pivotable with respect to the first area 111, and the first area ( It may include a foldable display panel 110 including a display area including a third area 113 connecting 111 and the second area 112. For example, the foldable display panel 110 has a first state 101 and a second region 112 in which the first region 111 and the second region 112 form a single plane. It may have a plurality of states including a second state 102 that is opposite to the first region 111. For example, the electronic device 100 may include a touch circuit 430 configured to identify a touch input on the display area. For example, the electronic device 100 may include a camera. For example, the electronic device 100 may include a processor 400. For example, the processor 400 may, within the second state 102 among the plurality of states, determine the second region ( 112) may be configured to identify an event for displaying a preview image. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to identify, through the touch circuit 430, the first portion 501 of the second area 112 that is touched by an external object in response to the event. there is. For example, the processor 400 at least partially includes a second portion 502 of the second region 112, which is different from the first portion 501 of the second region 112. It may be configured to identify a partial area 511 within the second area 112. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to display the preview image within the partial area 511 within the second state 102 . For example, the processor 400 provides first data about contact points on the partial region 511 based on a first period, and the second region including the first portion 501 ( 112), while the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511, to provide second data about contact points on another partial region 512 within the partial region 512 based on a second cycle shorter than the first cycle. It may be configured to control the circuit 430.

For example, the processor 400 is configured to obtain data about contact points on the partial region 511 through the touch circuit 430 while the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511. It can be. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to recognize the data as a touch input received for the preview image.

For example, the third region 113 may be planar in the first state 101 and curved in the second state 102.

For example, the processor 400 may output data about contact points on the third region 113 that are curved within the second state 102 while the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511. may be configured to obtain through the touch circuit 430. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to recognize the data as a touch input received for the preview image.

For example, the processor 400 may based on activating one or more channels of the touch circuit 430 for the third region 113 while the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511 , may be configured to obtain the data through the touch circuit 430. For example, at least some of the channels of the touch circuit 430 for the second area 112 may be deactivated while the preview image is displayed within the partial area 511.

For example, the processor 400 may, while the preview image is displayed within the partial area 511, allow the user of a software application to be used for taking pictures using the camera 122 within the first area 111. Can be configured to display an interface. For example, the preview image may be displayed within the partial area 511 based on the software application.

For example, the processor 400 may touch points on the partial region 511 while the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511 and the user interface is displayed within the first region 111 . It may be configured to obtain data about the device through the touch circuit 430. For example, in response to the data, the processor 400 displays information within the user interface or together with the user interface to inform that an external object is located on the partial area 511. , can be configured.

For example, the processor 400 identifies the first portion 501 of the second region 112 and, while identifying the partial region 511, in response to the event, the first region ( 111) may be configured to refrain from recognizing contact points on the user interface displayed as touch input. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to recognize the contact points on the user interface as touch input after the partial area 511 is identified.

For example, the processor 400 may identify the first portion 501 of the second region 112 and select channels for the first region 111 while identifying the partial region 511. It may be configured to refrain from recognizing contact points on the user interface displayed within the first area 111 as the touch input in response to the event, based on controlling the touch circuit to deactivate at least some of them. .

For example, the camera 122 may point in the direction where the second area 112 faces. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to identify whether a face or an eye is included in the at least some of the plurality of images acquired through the camera 122 in response to the event. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to identify the first portion 501 of the second region 112 in response to identifying that a face or eye is included in the at least a portion of the plurality of images. , can be configured.

For example, the processor 400 displays the preview image in the first area 111 of the first area 111 and the second area 112 in the second state 102. It can be configured to do so. For example, the processor 400 identifies a user input indicating that the preview image displayed within the first area 111 moves toward the second area 112 through the third area 113. It may be configured to identify the event based on:

For example, the electronic device 100 may include a display driving circuit 420. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to provide the display driving circuit 420 with data for displaying the preview image within the partial area 511. For example, the display driving circuit 420 may be configured to display the preview image in the partial area 511 in the second state 102 based on the data.

For example, the processor 400 displays part of the content in the first area 111 of the first area 111 and the second area 112 in the second state 102. It can be configured to do so. For example, the processor 400 may be configured to identify a scroll input on the second area 112 while the portion of the content is displayed within the first area 111 . For example, the processor 400 may be configured to display another part of the content within the first area 111 by scrolling the content in response to the scroll input.

For example, the touch circuit 430 may include first channels for identifying a contact point on the first area 111, second channels for identifying a contact point on the second area 112, and It may include third channels for identifying contact points on the third area 113. For example, the spacing between the third channels may be narrower than the spacing between the first channels and narrower than the spacing between the second channels.

For example, the spacing of the metal mesh formed from the at least one electrode for each of the third channels is narrower than the spacing of the metal mesh formed from the at least one electrode for each of the first channels, It may be narrower than the spacing of the metal mesh formed from at least one electrode for each of the second channels.

For example, the third area 113 among the first area 111, the second area 112, and the third area 113 is used to obtain information about a fingerprint through the touch sensor. can be used for

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, but 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 those components in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.” Where mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

Various embodiments of this document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 1336 or external memory 1338) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 1301). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 1340) including these. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 1320) of a device (e.g., electronic device 1301) 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). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently 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 Store??) or on two user devices. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (e.g. smartphones) 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 identically or similarly to 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 the electronic device 100,
A first area 111, a second area 112 pivotable with respect to the first area 111, and a third area connecting the first area 111 and the second area 112. A foldable display panel 110 including a display area including (113), wherein the first area 111 and the second area 112 form a single plane. a first state (101) and the second region (112) providing a plurality of states including a second state (102) opposite the first region (111);
a touch circuit 430 configured to identify touch input on the display area;
camera; and
Includes a processor 400,
The processor 400,
Within the second state (102) of the plurality of states, identify an event for displaying a preview image in the second area (112) based on at least a portion of the plurality of images acquired through the camera,
In response to the event, the first portion 501 of the second area 112 that is touched by the external object is identified through the touch circuit 430,
A partial region within the second region 112, at least partially comprising a second portion 502 of the second region 112, which is different from the first portion 501 of the second region 112 ( 511),
Displaying the preview image in the partial area (511) in the second state (102),
Provides first data about contact points on the partial region 511 based on a first period, and contact points on another partial region 512 in the second region 112 including the first portion 501. configured to control the touch circuit (430) while the preview image is displayed within the partial area (511) to provide second data based on a second period that is shorter than the first period.
Electronic devices.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor 400:
While the preview image is displayed within the partial area 511, data about contact points on the partial area 511 are acquired through the touch circuit 430,
further configured to recognize the data as a touch input received for the preview image,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the third area 113 is,
Planar in the first state 101 and curved in the second state 102,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the processor 400,
While the preview image is displayed in the partial region 511, data about contact points on the curved third region 113 in the second state 102 are obtained through the touch circuit 430, and ,
further configured to recognize the data as a touch input received for the preview image,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the processor 400,
Based on activating one or more channels of the touch circuit 430 for the third region 113 while the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511, the data is transmitted to the touch circuit 430. composed to be acquired through,
At least some of the channels of the touch circuit 430 for the second area 112 are,
While the preview image is displayed within the partial area 511, it is deactivated,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the processor 400,
further configured to display a user interface of a software application used for shooting with the camera in the first area (111) while the preview image is displayed in the partial area (511),
The preview image is,
Displayed within the partial area 511 based on the software application,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the processor 400,
While the preview image is displayed within the partial area 511 and the user interface is displayed within the first area 111, data about contact points on the partial area 511 are transmitted through the touch circuit 430. acquire,
further configured to display, in response to the data, information within or together with the user interface to inform that an external object is located on the partial area (511),
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the processor 400,
Identifying the first portion 501 of the second region 112 and, while identifying the partial region 511, contact points on the user interface displayed within the first region 111 in response to the event. Refrain from recognizing it as touch input,
further configured to recognize the contact points on the user interface as touch input after the partial region (511) is identified,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the processor 400,
Controlling the touch circuit to identify the first portion (501) of the second region (112) and to deactivate at least some of the channels for the first region (111) while identifying the partial region (511). Based on this, configured to refrain from recognizing contact points on the user interface displayed within the first area 111 as the touch input in response to the event,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the camera 122,
Facing the direction in which the second area 112 faces,
The processor 400,
In response to the event, identify whether a face or eye is included in the at least some of the plurality of images acquired via the camera (122),
configured to identify the first portion (501) of the second region (112) in response to identifying that a face or eye is included in the at least a portion of the plurality of images.
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the processor 400,
In the second state 102, displaying the preview image in the first area 111 of the first area 111 and the second area 112,
identify the event based on identifying a user input indicating movement of the preview image displayed within the first area (111) through the third area (113) toward the second area (112), composed,
Electronic devices.
The method of any one of claims 1 to 11,
Further comprising a display driving circuit 420,
The processor 400,
providing data for displaying the preview image within the partial area 511 to the display driving circuit 420,
The display driving circuit 420,
configured to display the preview image in the partial area (511) in the second state (102) based on the data,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the processor 400,
Displaying a portion of content within the first area 111 of the first area 111 and the second area 112 within the second state 102,
identify scroll input on the second area (112) while the portion of the content is displayed within the first area (111);
further configured to, in response to the scroll input, display another portion of the content within the first area (111) by scrolling the content,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the touch circuit 430 includes:
first channels for identifying contact points on the first area (111);
second channels for identifying contact points on the second area (112); and
comprising third channels for identifying contact points on the third area (113),
The gap between the third channels is,
narrower than the gap between the first channels,
narrower than the gap between the second channels,
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the spacing of the metal mesh formed from at least one electrode for each of the third channels is:
narrower than the spacing of the metal mesh formed from at least one electrode for each of the first channels,
narrower than the spacing of the metal mesh formed from at least one electrode for each of the second channels,
Electronic devices.
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the third area 113 among the first area 111, the second area 112, and the third area 113 is,
Used to obtain information about a fingerprint through the touch sensor,
Electronic devices.
A first area 111, a second area 112 pivotable with respect to the first area 111, and a third area connecting the first area 111 and the second area 112. Running within an electronic device 100 including a foldable display panel 110 including a display area including 113, a camera, and a touch circuit 430 configured to identify a touch input on the display area. In the method,
Displaying a preview image in the second area 112 based on at least a portion of a plurality of images acquired through the camera, in a state where the second area 112 is opposite to the first area 111. An operation to identify an event for
In response to the event, an operation of identifying, through the touch circuit 430, a first portion 501 of the second area 112 that is touched by an external object;
A partial region within the second region 112, which at least partially includes a second portion 502 of the second region 112, which is different from the first portion 501 of the second region 112 ( 511), an operation to identify
Displaying the preview image in the partial area (511) in the second state (102);
Providing first data on contact points on the partial region 511 based on a first period, and contact points on another partial region 512 in the second region 112 including the first portion 501 Controlling the touch circuit 430 while the preview image is displayed in the partial area 511 to provide second data for the first period based on a second period shorter than the first period.
method.
In claim 17,
While the preview image is displayed within the partial region 511, acquiring data about contact points on the partial region 511 through the touch circuit 430;
Further comprising recognizing the data as a touch input received for the preview image,
method.
The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein the third area 113 is,
Planar in the first state 101 and curved in the second state 102,
method.
The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18, wherein the third area 113 is,
Planar in the first state 101 and curved in the second state 102,
The method is:
While the preview image is displayed in the partial region 511, data about contact points on the third region 113 that is curved in the second state 102 is obtained through the touch circuit 430. movement,
Further comprising recognizing the data as a touch input received for the preview image,
method.

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