RU2781566C1 - Method for controlling the display on a screen and electronic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: computing technology.

SUBSTANCE: technical result is achieved by the electronic apparatus displaying the first interface in a first area, wherein the second area is in the deactivated state; the electronic apparatus detecting a first operation in the first interface; and in response to the first operation, activating the second area by the electronic apparatus and displaying the second interface in the second area by the electronic apparatus, wherein the content displayed in the second interface at least partially matches the content displayed in the first interface.

EFFECT: possibility of displaying data when the flexible display of an electronic apparatus is folded.

24 cl, 30 dwg

Description

[0001] The present application claims priority based on Chinese Patent Application No. 201910134248.X filed with the National Intellectual Property Office of China on February 22, 2019 and entitled "SCREEN DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE”), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

Technical field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of electronic devices, and more specifically, to a screen display control method and an electronic device.

State of the art

[0003] Nowadays, more and more users are looking for the visual effect of mobile phones. Therefore, mobile phone screens are getting bigger. However, large screen devices also have some problems, such as not being easy to carry around. Foldable electronic devices are being prepared for this case. When used, the folding screen can be switched to the unfolded state or to the folded state. When carried, the folding screen switches to a folded state to save space.

[0004] However, when the folding screen is folded, only the user-facing portion of the screen is turned on, and the back and side portions of the screen are turned off. Therefore, screen usage is not maximized.

The essence of the invention

[0005] Embodiments of the present application provide a screen display control method and an electronic device to help improve screen usage.

[0006] According to a first aspect, a screen display control method is provided. This method is applied to an electronic device with a foldable touch screen. The touch screen includes first and second areas. The method includes: displaying the first interface in the first area by the electronic device. The electronic device detects the first operation on the first interface. The electronic device displays the second interface in the second area in response to the first operation. The second interface is related to the content displayed in the first interface.

[0007] In this embodiment of the present application, after detecting a user operation in the first area, the electronic device can display content associated with the second area in the second area, thereby helping to improve screen usage and enhance user experience.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the electronic device may be folded. In this case, the electronic device displays the first interface in the first area, and the second area is disabled so that there is no display. After the electronic device detects the first operation in the first area, the electronic device turns on the second area and displays the second interface in the second area.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the electronic device may be unfolded or semi-folded. In this case, the electronic device may display the first interface in the first area and the second area is disabled so that there is no display, or the third interface is displayed in the second area. After the electronic device detects the first operation in the first area, the electronic device turns on the second area and displays the second interface in the second area, or the electronic device switches the third interface displayed in the second area to the second interface.

[0010] With reference to the first aspect, in some possible implementations of the first aspect, that the electronic device displays the first interface in the first area includes: the electronic device determines that the electronic device is folded. The electronic device displays the first interface in the first area in response to being folded, and the electronic device disables the second area.

[0011] In this embodiment of the present application, when the electronic device determines that the electronic device is folded, the electronic device may display the content in the first area and turn off the second area so that there is no display. Upon detecting a user operation in the first area, the electronic device turns on the second area and displays the second interface in the second area. This helps improve the use of the screen when folded and also enhances the user experience.

[0012] With reference to the first aspect, in some possible implementations of the first aspect, after the electronic device displays the second interface in the second area, the method further includes: detecting by the electronic device a second operation in the first interface. The electronic device disables the second region in response to the second operation.

[0013] In this embodiment of the present application, when the user is waiting to exit the collaboration between the first area and the second area, the user can perform an appropriate operation in the first area to exit the collaboration between the first area and the second area, and turn off the second area. This helps to reduce the power consumption of the electronic device and also helps to improve the user experience.

[0014] In some possible implementations, after the electronic device displays the second interface in the second area, the method further includes: detecting by the electronic device a second operation in the second interface. The electronic device disables the second region in response to the second operation.

[0015] In this embodiment of the present application, alternatively, after a user operation is detected on the second interface, collaboration between the first region and the second region may be terminated and the second region may be disabled.

[0016] With reference to the first aspect, in some possible implementations of the first aspect, the content displayed in the second interface is at least partially the same as the content displayed in the first interface.

[0017] With reference to the first aspect, in some possible implementations of the first aspect, the first interface is a camera interface, where the camera interface includes a first preview window, the second interface includes a second preview window, and images displayed in the first window preview window and the second preview window at least partially match.

[0018] The screen display control method in this embodiment of the present application may be applied to a shooting scenario. Upon detecting a user operation in the camera interface, the electronic device may display a second preview window in the second area. It can help the person being photographed correct the posture of the person photographed in time, and allow the user to take a satisfactory photo or video, improving the use of the screen, thereby helping to improve the user experience.

[0019] With reference to the first aspect, in some possible implementations of the first aspect, the first interface is a payment user interface, where the payment interface includes a payment code and the second interface includes a payment code.

[0020] The screen display control method in this embodiment of the present application may be applied to the payment scenario. When a user pays using a barcode or 2D code, the barcode or 2D code can be displayed in the second area, thereby helping to improve screen usage. In addition, the user does not need to turn over the electronic device, which makes it easier for the merchant to scan and helps improve the user experience.

[0021] With reference to the first aspect, in some possible implementations of the first aspect, the first interface is a translation interface, wherein the translation interface includes content to be translated and the second interface includes a translation result of the content to be translated.

[0022] The screen display control method in this embodiment of the present application may be applied to the translation script. After the user completes the translation of the content to be translated, the translated content can be displayed in the second area, thereby helping to improve screen usage. In addition, it can improve the efficiency of the user's communication in a foreign language, thereby improving the user experience.

[0023] With reference to the first aspect, in some possible implementations of the first aspect, the first interface includes a translation result, and the method further includes: detecting by the electronic device a change operation performed by a user on the translation result in the first interface. The electronic device displays the changed translation result on the second interface in response to the change operation.

[0024] According to the screen display control method in this embodiment of the present application, when determining that the content to be translated is not accurately translated in the translation application, the user can correct the translated content in the first area and display the accurate translation result in the second area, thereby helping to improve the user experience.

[0025] According to the second aspect, the present technical solution provides equipment for controlling the display on the screen. This equipment is part of an electronic device. The apparatus has the function of realizing the operation of the electronic device according to the above aspect and possible implementations of the above aspect. This function may be implemented in hardware, or may be implemented in hardware by executing appropriate software. The hardware or software includes one or more modules or blocks corresponding to the above function, such as a display module or block or a detection module or block.

[0026] According to a third aspect, the present technical solution provides an electronic device including a foldable touch screen, one or more processors, memory, a plurality of applications, and one or more computer programs. One or more computer programs are stored in memory, and one or more computer programs include instructions. When the instructions are executed by the electronic device, the screen display control method according to any possible implementation of the above aspects is provided to the electronic device.

[0027] According to a fourth aspect, the present technical solution provides an electronic device including one or more processors and one or more memory devices. One or more storage devices are associated with one or more processors. One or more storage devices are adapted to store computer program code. Computer program code includes computer instructions. When one or more processors execute computer instructions, the electronic device performs a screen display control method according to any possible implementation of the above aspects.

[0028] According to a fifth aspect, the present technical solution provides a computer storage medium including computer instructions. When computer instructions are executed in the electronic device, the screen display control method according to any possible implementation of the above aspects is provided to the electronic device.

[0029] According to the sixth aspect, the present technical solution provides a computer program product. When a computer program product is executed in an electronic device, the screen display control method in any possible implementation of the above aspects is provided to the electronic device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a hardware structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a software structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Fig. 3(a) - Fig. 3(d) are schematic representations of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a physical shape separation of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Fig. 5(a) - Fig. 5(d) are schematic diagrams of a group of display interfaces according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Fig. 6(a) and Fig. 6(b) are schematic diagrams of another group of display interfaces according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Fig.7(a) - Fig.7(c) are schematic diagrams of another group of display interfaces according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Fig.8(a) and Fig.8(b) are schematic diagrams of another group of display interfaces according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Fig. 9(a) and Fig. 9(b) are schematic diagrams of another group of display interfaces according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Fig. 10(a) and Fig. 10(b) are a schematic diagram of a main screen and a sub-screen of an electronic device in an unfolded state and in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Fig. 11(a) and Fig. 11(b) are a schematic diagram of a display on a main screen and a sub-screen of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Fig. 12(a) and Fig. 12(b) are another schematic diagram of a display on a main screen and a sub-screen of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Fig. 13 is another schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Fig. 14 is another schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0044] FIG. 15 is a schematic flowchart of a screen display control method according to an embodiment of the present application; as well as

[0045] FIG. 16 is a schematic block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this application.

Description of Embodiments

[0046] The terms used in the following embodiments of the present application are merely intended to describe specific embodiments, but are not intended to limit the present application. The terms "one", "one", "that", "the above", "this" and "one" in the singular forms used in this specification and the appended claims are also intended to cover plural forms such as "one or multiple" unless otherwise stated clearly in the context. It should also be understood that in the following embodiments of this application, "at least one" or "one or more" means one, two or more. The term "and/or" describes association relationships between associated objects and represents that three relationships can exist. For example, A and/or B may represent the following three cases: only A exists, both A and B exist, and only B exists. A and B can be singular or plural. The "/" symbol usually indicates an "or" relationship between associated objects.

[0047] Reference to "an embodiment", "certain embodiments", or the like described in this specification indicates that one or more embodiments of the present application include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described with reference to implementation options. Therefore, in this description, statements such as "in an embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in some other embodiments", and "in other embodiments", which appear in different places, do not necessarily mean a reference to one and the same embodiment, but instead mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments" unless otherwise noted. The terms "include," "comprise," "have," and variations thereof all mean "include, but are not limited to," unless otherwise indicated.

[0048] The following describes an NFC-enabled electronic device, a user interface used for such an electronic device, and embodiments used to use such an electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device may be a portable electronic device that further includes other features, such as a personal digital assistant feature and/or a music player feature, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, or wearable electronic device having a wireless communication feature ( e.g. smartwatch). An exemplary portable electronic device includes, but is not limited to, a portable electronic device using iOS®, Android®, Microsoft®, or other operating system. The portable electronic device may alternatively be another portable electronic device such as a laptop computer. It should also be understood that in some other embodiments, the implementation of the electronic device may alternatively be a desktop computer, but not a portable electronic device.

[0049] For example, FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of electronic device 100. Electronic device 100 may include processor 110, external memory interface 120, internal memory 121, universal serial bus (USB) port 130, module 140 charge control module, power management module 141, battery 142, antenna 1, antenna 2, mobile module 150, wireless module 160, audio module 170, speaker 170A, receiver 170B, microphone 170C, headset jack 170D, sensor module 180, button 190 , a motor 191, an indicator 192, a camera 193, a display 194, a subscriber identification module (SIM) card interface 195, and the like.

[0050] It is understood that the structure shown in the embodiments of this application imposes no particular limitation on the electronic device 100. In some other embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 100 may include more or fewer components than shown in the figure, or some components may be combined, or some components may be separated, or other component arrangements may be used. The components shown in the figure may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of software and hardware.

[0051] Processor 110 may include one or more processors. For example, processor 110 may include an application processor (AP), a modem processor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a controller, a video codec, a digital signal processor (digital signal processor (DSP), baseband processor, and/or neural-network processing unit (NPU). The various processing units may be independent devices or may be integrated into one or more processors. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may alternatively include one or more processors 110. The controller may generate an operation control signal based on the instruction work code and the time sequence signal to control reading of instructions and execution of instructions. In some other embodiments, the implementation of the memory may be additionally located in the processor 110 and configured to store instructions and data. For example, the memory in processor 110 may be a cache memory. Memory may store instructions or data that have just been used or are being cycled by processor 110. If processor 110 needs to reuse instructions or data, processor 110 may directly recall instructions or data from memory to avoid re-access. This reduces the latency of the processor 110 and improves the efficiency of processing data or executing instructions by the electronic device 101.

[0052] In some embodiments, processor 110 may include one or more interfaces. The interface may include an inter-integrated circuit (I2C) interface, an inter-integrated circuit sound (I2S) interface, a pulse code modulation (PCM) interface, a universal asynchronous receiver interface / transmitter (universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter, UART), mobile industrial processor interface (mobile industry processor interface, MIPI), general-purpose input / output interface (general-purpose input / output, GPIO), SIM card interface, USB port and /or the like. The USB port 130 is a port that conforms to the specification of the USB standard, and may be a mini USB port, a micro USB port, a USB Type C (Type C) port, and the like, in particular. The USB port 130 may be configured to connect to a charger to charge the electronic device 101, or may be configured to transfer data between the electronic device 101 and a peripheral device, or may be configured to connect to a headset for audio playback using the headset.

[0053] It can be understood that the interface connection relationship between the modules shown in the embodiments of the present invention is simply used as an example for description and does not impose restrictions on the structure of the electronic device 100. In some other embodiments of the present application, the electronic device 100 may alternatively use an interface connection method other than the interface connection method in the above embodiment, or use a combination of a plurality of interface connection methods.

[0054] The charging control unit 140 is configured to receive charging input from the charger. The charger can be wireless or wired. In some embodiments that use wired charging, charge control module 140 may receive charging input from a wired charger through USB port 130. In some embodiments that use wireless charging, charge control module 140 may receive wireless charging input via the wireless charging coil of electronic device 100. Charge control module 140 may further supply power to the electronic device using power control module 141 when battery 142 is being charged. .

[0055] Power control module 141 is configured to connect battery 142 and charge control module 140 to processor 110. Power control module 141 receives input from battery 142 and/or charge control module 140 and supplies power to processor 110, internal memory 121, external memory , a display 194, a camera 193, a wireless communication module 160, and the like. The power management module 141 can be further configured to monitor parameters such as battery power, battery cycle counter, and battery health status (leakage or impedance). In some other embodiments, power management module 141 may alternatively be located in processor 110. In some other embodiments, power management module 141 and charge management module 140 may alternatively be located in the same device.

[0056] The wireless communication function of the electronic device 100 may be implemented through antenna 1, antenna 2, mobile communication module 150, wireless communication module 160, modem processor, baseband processor, and the like.

[0057] Antenna 1 and antenna 2 are each configured to transmit and receive electromagnetic wave signals. Each antenna in electronic device 100 may be configured to cover one or more communication frequency bands. Various antennas can be further multiplexed to improve antenna utilization. For example, antenna 1 may be multiplexed as antenna diversity in a wireless local area network. In some other embodiments, the antenna may be used in conjunction with a tuning switch.

[0058] The mobile communication module 150 may provide a wireless communication solution, for example, including 2G/3G/4G/5G wireless communication, which is applied to the electronic device 100. The mobile communication module 150 may include at least one filter, switch, amplifier power, low noise amplifier (low noise amplifier, LNA), etc. The mobile communication unit 150 may receive the electromagnetic wave through the antenna 1, perform processing such as filtering or amplifying the received electromagnetic wave, and transmit the electromagnetic wave to the modem processor for demodulation. The mobile communication unit 150 can further amplify the signal modulated by the modem processor and convert the amplified signal into an electromagnetic wave through the radiation antenna 1 . In some embodiments, at least some of the functional modules of the mobile module 150 may be located in the processor 110. In some embodiments, at least some of the functional modules of the mobile module 150 and at least some of the modules of the processor 110 may be located in one device.

[0059] The modem processor may include a modulator and a demodulator. The modulator is configured to modulate the low frequency baseband signal being sent to a mid or high frequency signal. The demodulator is configured to demodulate the received electromagnetic wave signal into a low frequency baseband signal. Then, the demodulator transmits the low frequency baseband signal obtained by demodulation to the baseband processor for processing. The low frequency baseband signal is processed by the baseband processor and then transmitted to the application processor. The application processor outputs audio through an audio device (which is not limited to speaker 170A, receiver 170B, or the like) or displays an image or video through display 194. In some embodiments, the modem processor may be an independent component. In some other embodiments, the modem processor may be independent of the processor 110 and located on the same device as the mobile communication module 150 or other functional module.

[0060] The wireless communication module 160 may provide a wireless communication solution that includes wireless local area networks (WLAN) (e.g., Wi-Fi network (wireless fidelity, Wi-Fi)), Bluetooth (bluetooth, BT ), global navigation satellite system (GNSS), frequency modulation (FM), near field communication technology (NFC), infrared technology (infrared, IR) range, etc., which applies to the electronic device 100. The wireless communication module 160 may be one or more devices incorporating at least one communication processing module. The wireless communication module 160 receives the electromagnetic wave through the antenna 2, performs frequency modulation and filtering of the electromagnetic wave signal, and sends the processed signal to the processor 110. The wireless communication module 160 may further receive from the processor 110 the signal to be sent, perform frequency modulation and signal amplification and converting the signal into an electromagnetic wave through the antenna 2 for radiation.

[0061] The electronic device 100 implements a display function using a graphics processor, a display 194, an application processor, or the like. The GPU is an image processing microprocessor that couples the display 194 to the application processor. The GPU is configured to perform mathematical and geometric calculations and perform graphics rendering. Processor 110 may include one or more GPUs that execute software instructions to generate or modify displayed information.

[0062] The display 194 is configured to display an image, video, or the like. Display 194 includes a display panel. The display panel can be liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED), flexible LEDs (flex light-emitting diode, FLED), mini-LEDs, micro-LEDs, micro-OLEDs, quantum dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs), etc. In some embodiments, electronic device 100 may include one or more displays 194.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present application, when the display panel is made from a material such as OLED, AMOLED, or FLED, the display 194 shown in FIG. 1 can be folded. However, the fact that the display 194 can be folded means that the display can be folded at any angle in any part and can be held at that angle. For example, display 194 may fold left and right from the center, or may fold up and down from the middle. In the present application, a display that can be folded is referred to as a foldable display. The folding display may include a single screen or may be a display formed by combining a plurality of screens. This is not a limitation here.

[0064] The display 194 of the electronic device 100 may be a flexible display. At present, the flexible display is attracting a lot of attention due to its unique characteristics and huge potential. Compared with the conventional screen, the flexible display is highly flexible and bendable, and can provide the user with a new way of interacting based on flexibility to meet more user demands on the electronic device. For an electronic device provided with a foldable display, the foldable display on the electronic device can be switched between the small screen when folded and the large screen when unfolded at any time. Therefore, the user also more frequently uses the split screen function on the electronic device configured with the foldable display.

[0065] Because the display 194 can be folded, the physical form of the electronic device can also change accordingly. For example, when the display is fully unfolded, the physical form of the electronic device may be referred to as the unfolded form. When some areas of the touch screen are folded, the physical shape of the electronic device may be referred to as the folded shape. It is understood that in the following embodiments of the present application, the physical form of the electronic device may refer to the physical form of the touch screen.

[0066] The electronic device 100 may implement a photographing function using an ISP, a camera 193, a video codec, a GPU, a display 194, an application processor, and the like.

[0067] The ISP is configured to process the data returned by the camera 193. For example, during taking a photograph, the shutter is pressed and light is transmitted to the photosensitive element of the camera through the lens. The photosensitive element of the camera converts the optical signal into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to the ISP for processing. The ISP converts the electrical signal into an image that is visible to the eye. The ISP can additionally perform algorithmic optimizations for image noise, brightness, and hue. The ISP can further optimize parameters such as exposure and color temperature of the photographic scenario. In some embodiments, the ISP may be located in chamber 193.

[0068] Camera 193 is configured to capture a still image or video. An optical image of an object is created through a lens and projected onto a photosensitive element. The photosensitive element can be a charge coupled device (CCD) or a phototransistor based on a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS). The photosensitive element converts the optical signal into an electrical signal, and then transmits the electrical signal to the ISP to convert the electrical signal into a digital image signal. The ISP outputs the digital image signal to the DSP for processing. The DSP converts the digital image signal into a standard image signal in RGB format, YUV format, and so on. In some embodiments, electronic device 100 may include one or N cameras 193, where N is a positive integer greater than 1.

[0069] The digital signal processor is configured to process a digital signal and may process another digital signal in addition to the digital image signal. For example, when the electronic device 100 selects a frequency, the digital signal processor is configured to perform a Fourier transform or the like. by frequency energy.

[0070] The video codec is configured to compress or decompress digital video. Electronic device 100 may support one or more video codecs. Therefore, the electronic device 100 can play back or record video in a variety of coding formats, such as MPEG (moving picture experts group, MPEG)-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3, and MPEG-4.

[0071] The NPU is a neural-network (NN) computing processor that quickly processes input information by referring to the structure of a biological neural network, such as referring to the transmission mode between human brain neurons, and can further continuously perform self-learning. The electronic device 100 can realize intelligent cognition such as image recognition, face recognition, speech recognition, and text comprehension through the NPU.

[0072] The external memory interface 120 may be configured to connect to an external memory card, such as a micro SD card, to expand the storage capabilities of the electronic device 100. The external memory card communicates with the processor 110 via the external memory interface 120 to implement a data storage function, for example, to store files such as music and videos on an external memory card.

[0073] The internal memory 121 may be configured to store one or more computer programs, the one or more computer programs including instructions. The processor 110 can execute instructions stored in the internal memory 121 so that the electronic device 101 executes the persistent display method provided in some embodiments of the present application, various applications, data processing, and the like. The internal memory 121 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area can store an operating system. The program storage area can additionally store one or more applications (eg Gallery and Contacts) and the like. The data storage area may store data (such as photos and contacts) created during use of the electronic device 101. In addition, the internal memory 121 may include high-speed random access memory, or may include non-volatile memory, such as at least at least one magnetic disk storage device, flash storage device, or universal flash storage (UFS). In some embodiments, the processor 110 may execute instructions stored in the internal memory 121 and/or instructions stored in the memory located in the processor 110 such that the electronic device 101 executes the persistent display method provided in the embodiments of the present application, various applications, data processing, etc.

[0074] The electronic device 100 can implement audio functions such as playing and recording music using an audio module 170, a speaker 170A, a receiver 170B, a microphone 170C, a headset jack 170D, an application processor, and the like.

[0075] The sensor module 180 may include a pressure sensor 180A, a gyroscope sensor 180B, an atmospheric pressure sensor 180C, a magnetic sensor 180D, an acceleration sensor 180E, a distance sensor 180F, an optical proximity sensor 180G, a fingerprint sensor 180H, a temperature sensor 180J, a sensor 180K touch, 180L ambient light sensor, 180M bone conduction sensor, etc.

[0076] The pressure sensor 180A is configured to sense a pressure signal and can convert the pressure signal into an electrical signal. In some embodiments, pressure sensor 180A may be located on display 194. There are many types of pressure sensors 180A, such as a resistive pressure sensor, an inductive pressure sensor, and a capacitive pressure sensor. The capacitive pressure sensor may include at least two parallel plates of conductive materials. The capacitance between the electrodes changes when a force is applied to the pressure sensor 180A. The electronic device 100 determines the pressure intensity based on the capacitance change. When a touch operation is performed on the display 194, the electronic device 100 determines the strength of the touch operation based on the pressure sensor 180A. The electronic device 100 may also calculate the touch position based on the detection signal from the pressure sensor 180A. In some embodiments, touch operations that are performed at the same touch position but have different intensity of touch operations may correspond to different operating instructions. For example, when a touch operation whose intensity of the touch operation is less than the first pressure threshold is performed on the "Message" icon, an instruction for viewing an SMS message is executed. When a touch operation whose intensity of the touch operation is greater than or equal to the first pressure threshold value is performed on the "Message" icon, an instruction to create a new SMS message is executed.

[0077] Gyro sensor 180B may be configured to determine the movement position of electronic device 100. In some embodiments, the angular velocity of electronic device 100 about three axes (namely x, y, and z axes) may be determined using gyroscope sensor 180B. Gyro sensor 180B may be configured to perform image stabilization during shooting. For example, when the shutter is pressed, the gyroscope sensor 180B detects the angle at which the electronic device 100 is shaking, and calculates, based on this angle, the distance that the lens module must compensate, and allows the lens to eliminate the shaking of the electronic device 100 by a reverse motion to realize image stabilization. The gyroscope sensor 180B can be further used in a navigation scenario and a somatic game scenario.

[0078] In embodiments of the present application, the opening angle between displays can also be determined using the gyroscope sensor 180B on each screen after the electronic device is folded.

[0079] The magnetic sensor 180D includes a Hall effect sensor. The electronic device 100 can detect the opening and closing of the flip cover using the magnetic sensor 180D. In some embodiments, when the electronic device 100 is a flip phone, the electronic device 100 may detect the opening and closing of the flip using the magnetic sensor 180D to set a function such as auto flip unlock based on the detected open or close state of the flip. .

[0080] The acceleration sensor 180E can detect the amount of accelerations in various directions (typically three axes) of the electronic device 100 and can determine the amount and direction of gravity when the electronic device 100 is stationary. The acceleration sensor 180E can be further configured to determine the position of the electronic device and can be used in applications such as a pedometer and switching between landscape mode and portrait mode.

[0081] The distance sensor 180F is configured to measure a distance. The electronic device 100 can measure distance using infrared or laser technology. In some embodiments, in a shooting scenario, the electronic device 100 may measure distance using the distance sensor 180F to implement fast focusing.

[0082] The optical proximity sensor 180G may include, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) and an optical detector such as a photodiode. The light emitting diode may be an infrared light emitting diode. The electronic device 100 emits infrared light using a light emitting diode. The electronic device 100 detects infrared light reflected from a nearby object using a photodiode. When sufficient reflected light is detected, the electronic device 100 can determine that there is an object near the electronic device 100. When insufficient reflected light is detected, the electronic device 100 may determine that there is no object near the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 can detect with the optical proximity sensor 180G that the user is holding the electronic device 100 close to the ear for a call. In this case, the electronic device 100 automatically turns off the screen to save power. The 180G optical proximity sensor can also be used in smart cover mode or pocket mode to automatically unlock or lock the screen.

[0083] The ambient light sensor 180L is configured to detect ambient light brightness. The electronic device 100 may adaptively adjust the brightness of the display 194 based on the measured ambient light brightness. The ambient light sensor 180L can also be configured to automatically adjust the white balance during shooting. The ambient light sensor 180L can also cooperate with the optical proximity sensor 180G to determine whether the electronic device 100 is in the pocket to avoid accidental touching.

[0084] The fingerprint sensor 180H is configured to collect a fingerprint. The electronic device 100 can use the collected fingerprint function to realize fingerprint unlock, application lock access, fingerprint capture, fingerprint call answer, and the like.

[0085] The touch sensor 180K is also referred to as a "touch panel". The touch sensor 180K may be located on the display 194, and the touch sensor 180K and the display 194 form a touch screen, which is also referred to as a "touch screen". The touch sensor 180K is configured to detect a touch operation acting on or near the touch sensor 180K. The touch sensor may communicate the detected touch operation to the application processor to determine the type of touch event. The display 194 provides visual output associated with the touch operation. In some other embodiments, the touch sensor 180K may alternatively be located on the surface of the electronic device 100 in a position other than the display 194.

[0086] It should be understood that the foregoing only shows some of the sensors in the electronic device 100 and the functions of the sensors. An electronic device may include more or fewer sensors. For example, electronic device 100 may further include a gravity sensor. In embodiments of this application, the foldable electronic device may include a first region and a second region that form a certain angle in the foldable form. The electronic device may determine the folding direction of the electronic device and the opening angle between the first region and the second region using an acceleration sensor and a gravity sensor after folding.

[0087] The button 190 includes a power button, a volume button, and the like. The button 190 may be a mechanical button or a touch button. The electronic device 100 may receive input from a button and generate a button signal input related to user settings and control of the functions of the electronic device 100.

[0088] The motor 191 may generate a vibration prompt. The motor 191 can be configured to provide a vibration prompt for an incoming call and vibration feedback on touch. For example, touch operations performed on different applications (eg, photography and sound playback) may correspond to different vibration feedback effects. The motor 191 may also correspond to different vibration feedback effects for touch operations performed in different areas of the display 194. Different usage scenarios (eg, time reminder, information acquisition, alarm clock, and game) may also correspond to different vibration feedback effects. Alternatively, you can customize the vibration feedback effect on touch.

[0089] The software system of the electronic device 100 may use a layered architecture, an event-driven architecture, a microkernel architecture, a microservices architecture, or a cloud architecture. In an embodiment of the present application, the Android system with layered architecture is used as an example to describe the software structure of the electronic device 100.

[0090] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a software structure of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of this application. In a layered architecture, software is divided into multiple layers, and each layer has a clear role and purpose. The levels communicate with each other via a software interface. In some embodiments, the Android system is divided into four layers: the application layer, the application infrastructure layer, the Android runtime and the system library, and the kernel layer, from top to bottom. The application layer may include a number of application packages.

[0091] As shown in Figure 2, application packages may include applications such as Camera, Gallery, Calendar, Calls, Maps, Navigation, WLAN, Bluetooth ”, “Music”, “Video” and “Messages”.

[0092] The application infrastructure layer provides an application programming interface (API) and a programming infrastructure for an application at the application layer. The application infrastructure layer includes several predefined functions.

[0093] As shown in FIG. 2, the application infrastructure layer may include a display manager service, an activity manager service, a window manager service, and the like.

[0094] For a foldable electronic device, after the user folds the touch screen of the electronic device (it is assumed that the touch screen can be folded once), the screen may be divided into screen A and screen B. It is assumed that the electronic device controls turning on screen A to continue operation and turn off screen B when there is no operation. When the user holds the electronic device, screen A can be turned on and the user can perform the corresponding operation on screen A. Screen B is turned off. Therefore, the user does not need to perform any operation on screen B.

[0095] The display control service is used to, after the electronic device detects an operation in which the user launches screen A and screen B to enter the collaboration mode, to adjust the actual screen display area to the size of screen A and screen B, with so that screen B can display the interface of another application.

[0096] The action control service is used to launch the application interface on screen B when screen A and screen B enter the co-operation mode.

[0097] The windowing service is used to adjust the positions of the application interfaces on Screen A and Screen B on the maximized screen when Screen A and Screen B enter co-existence mode.

[0098] The Android runtime includes a kernel library and a virtual machine. The Android runtime is responsible for scheduling and managing the Android system.

[0099] The core library consists of two parts: a function to be called in the java language, and an Android core library.

[00100] The application layer and the application infrastructure layer run on a virtual machine. The virtual machine executes java files at the application layer and application infrastructure layer as binaries. The virtual machine is configured to perform functions such as object lifecycle management, stack management, thread management, security and exception management, and garbage collection.

[00101] A system library may include a plurality of functional modules, such as a surface manager, a media library (Media Libraries), a 3D graphics processing library (e.g., OpenGL ES), and a 2D graphics engine (e.g., SGL).

[00102] The surface manager is configured to manage the display subsystem and provide merging of 2D and 3D image layers for a variety of applications.

[00103] The media library supports playback and recording of a variety of commonly used audio and video formats, still image files, and the like. The media library can support many audio and video encoding formats such as MPEG-4, H.264, MP3, AAC, AMR, JPG, and PNG.

[00104] The 3D graphics processing library is configured to implement 3D graphics drawing, image rendering, compositing, level processing, and the like.

[00105] The 2D graphics engine is a drawing engine for 2D drawing.

[00106] The kernel layer is the layer between hardware and software. The kernel level includes at least a display driver, a camera driver, a sound driver, and a sensor driver.

[00107] In this embodiment of the present application, the physical components related to the electronic device 100 mainly include hardware components such as a sensor, a decision support systems (DSS) display chip, and a touch screen, as well as application infrastructure layer features such as display manager service, action manager service, and window manager service.

[00108] The following describes, by way of example, an operating procedure of the software and hardware of the electronic device 100 with reference to the screen display control method in the embodiments of the present application.

[00109] The screen display control method provided in the embodiments of the present application is mainly implemented through the interaction between the touch panel (touch panel, TP) module, one or more of the above physical components, and the software architecture level layers of the electronic device 100.

[00110] In this embodiment of the present application, the foldable electronic device may include a main screen, a side screen, and an auxiliary screen. The main screen and sub screen can be folded using the side screen as the axis. When the electronic device is in the folded state and in the folded state, the main screen and the sub-screen can be folded in opposite directions, if the electronic device is not in the lock screen state, the electronic device executes control to turn on the main screen and control to turn off the sub-screen so as not to was displaying.

[00111] For example, the overall resolution of a foldable electronic device may be 2480 * 2200. The electronic device may be divided into a main screen and a sub-screen when folded. The resolution of the main screen can be 2480*1144 (19.5:9). The resolution of the sub screen can be 2480*892 (25:9). The resolution of the side screen can be 2480*160.

[00112] When the electronic device is deployed, the display manager service may notify the LCD module of the area (eg, 2480*2200) that is currently to be enabled, and the LCD module controls to enable the entire touch screen.

[00113] When the electronic device is folded, the display manager service can notify the LCD module of the area (for example, 2480*1144) that is currently to be turned on, and the LCD module controls to turn on the main screen and control to turn off the assist screen so that it does not work.

[00114] In this embodiment of the present application, when the electronic device is folded, the TP module can receive the user's touch operation on the main screen and transmit the user's touch operation to the display manager service in the application infrastructure layer. The display manager service can notify the LCD module of the area to be enabled, and the LCD module adjusts the actual display area of the touch screen to the size of the entire touch screen so that the application interface can also be displayed on the sub screen. The Action Manager service launches the application interface on an additional screen. The window manager service adjusts the display location of the application interface on the main screen and the secondary screen on the same extended touch screen. Thus, the main screen and the sub screen enter into a joint operation mode.

[00115] For ease of understanding, in the following embodiments of this application, an electronic device having the structures shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 is used as an example to describe in detail the screen display control method provided in the embodiments of the present application, with link to accompanying drawings and application scripts.

[00116] As described in the "Technical Field" section, the touch screen of an electronic device becomes larger. In order to fully exploit the application value of the touch screen, various screen display technologies are developed accordingly. For example, when the touch screen is deployed, the user can process multiple applications on the same touch screen at the same time. In addition, to improve the portability of large screen mobile phones, flexible screens are beginning to be widely used in electronic devices. Compared with the conventional screen, the flexible screen has high flexibility and bendability, can provide the user with a new way of interaction based on the bending property, and can meet more of the user's requirements for the electronic device. For an electronic device configured with a touch screen, the touch screen on the electronic device can switch between the small screen when folded and the large screen when unfolded at any time. Therefore, the user also uses the split screen function more frequently on an electronic device equipped with a touch screen.

[00117] Figure 3(a) - Figure 3(d) is a schematic diagram of an example of a foldable electronic device according to this application. Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the separation of the physical form of an example of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of this application. The touch screen of the electronic device will first be described with reference to Fig. 3(a) to Fig. 3(d) and Fig. 4.

[00118] In an embodiment of the present application, the display area of the folded touch screen 300 may be divided into three areas: a first area 301, a second area 302, and a third area 303. For example, FIGS. 3(a) to 3(d) show at least three physical forms that may be included in the touch screen 300 of the electronic device: a folded view, a semi-folded view in which the touch screen 300 is folded at a certain angle, and an unfolded view. As shown in FIG. 3(a), the middle bending portion shown in dotted lines of the touch screen 300 is the third area 303 described above, and with the third area 303 (or also called the curved side screen) used as the axis, the touch screen 300 may be divided into a first region 301 (for example, the region to the right of region 303 in Fig. 3(a) - Fig. 3(d)) and a second region 302 (for example, the region to the left of region 303 in Fig. 3(a) - Figure 3(d)).

, и

меньше или равен 90 градусам и больше или равен 0 градусов. Например,

может быть 25 градусов. [00119] When folded, the touch screen 300 of the electronic device 100 may be shown in FIG. 3(d). Specifically, in FIG. 3(d), the folded angle between the first region 301 and the second region 302 may be the first angle b, where 0°≤b≤

, and

less than or equal to 90 degrees and greater than or equal to 0 degrees. For example,

maybe 25 degrees.

≤β≤

,

меньше или равен 90 градусов и больше или равен 0 градусов,

больше или равен 90 градусов и меньше 180 градусов. Например,

может быть 25 градусов, а

может быть 155 градусов. Кроме того, в соответствии с разделением физических форм складного электронного устройства на Фиг.4, полусложенный вид сенсорного экрана 300 может дополнительно включать в себя состояние нестабильной опоры и состояние стабильной опоры. В состоянии стабильной опоры угол между первой областью 301 и второй областью 302 является вторым углом в, и диапазон второго угла в составляет

≤β≤

, где

меньше или равен 90 градусов, а

больше или равен 90 градусов и меньше 180 градусов. В полусложенном виде электронного устройства 100 формой, отличной от состояния стабильной опоры, является состояние нестабильной опоры электронного устройства 100. Следует понимать, что разделение физических форм сенсорного экрана 300 и определение физических форм не ограничиваются в настоящей заявке.[00120] When the touch screen 300 of the electronic device 100 is in a semi-folded state in which the touch screen 300 is folded at a certain angle, the touch screen 300 may be shown in FIG. 3(c). In particular, in Fig. 3(c), in the half-folded form, the angle between the first region 301 and the second region 302 is the second angle β, where

≤β≤

,

less than or equal to 90 degrees and greater than or equal to 0 degrees,

greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. For example,

maybe 25 degrees

maybe 155 degrees. In addition, in accordance with the separation of the physical forms of the foldable electronic device in Fig. 4, the half-folded view of the touch screen 300 may further include an unstable support state and a stable support state. In the stable support state, the angle between the first region 301 and the second region 302 is the second angle θ, and the range of the second angle θ is

≤β≤

, where

less than or equal to 90 degrees, and

greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. In the half-folded state of the electronic device 100, the shape other than the stable support state is the unstable support state of the electronic device 100. It should be understood that separating the physical forms of the touch screen 300 and defining the physical forms are not limited here.

≤ε≤180 градусов, и

больше или равен 90 градусов и меньше 180 градусов. Например,

может быть 90 градусов. Например, Фиг.3(а) показывает форму, когда третий угол ε равен 180 градусам, а на Фиг.3(b) показана форма, в которой третий угол ɛ больше

и меньше 180 градусов. [00121] When the touch screen 300 of the electronic device is unfolded, the touch screen 300 may be shown in Fig. 3(a) or Fig. 3(b). Specifically, when the touch screen 300 is unfolded, the angle between the first region 301 and the second region 302 is the third angle ε, where

≤ε≤180 degrees, and

greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. For example,

maybe 90 degrees. For example, FIG. 3(a) shows the shape when the third angle ε is 180 degrees, and FIG. 3(b) shows the shape where the third angle ɛ is greater than

and less than 180 degrees.

[00122] It should be understood that the foregoing is only an example of classifying an electronic device into an expanded view, a semi-folded view, and a folded view. For example, when the electronic device is unfolded and half-folded, the entire touch screen of the electronic device operates in the on state. When the electronic device is folded, the display manager service can tell the LCD module to turn on only the main screen. The manner in which the electronic device determines that the electronic device is folded is not limited in this embodiment of this application, and alternatively, the electronic device may determine in another way that the electronic device is folded.

[00123] It should be understood that alternatively, the bendable portions may be horizontally distributed in Figure 3(a) and the folding screen may be folded up or down. In other words, the first touch screen area 301 and the second touch screen area 302 may correspond to the upper end and the lower end of the middle bending portion. The present application will be described using the first region 301 and the second region 302, which are distributed on the left and right and are shown in Fig. 3(a) as an example. The screen display control method presented in the present application is also applicable to the touch screen folding method up or down. This application is not limited.

[00124] The physical forms of the electronic device 100 have been described above. For different physical forms or different types of applications running on the electronic device, the user may expect the folding screen 300 to have different display modes. The display mode in this document can be understood as a display method of the folding screen 300, such as full-screen display, a method in which display is performed in the first area 301 while the second area 302 is turned off, a method in which display is performed in the second area 302, when the first area 301 is turned off, or a manner in which different interfaces are displayed in the first area 301 and the second area 302 at the same time, or in a plurality of other display modes.

[00125] Fig. 5(a) - Fig. 5(d) are schematic diagrams of a group of graphical user interfaces (graphical user interface, GUI) according to an embodiment of the present application.

[00126] As shown in Fig. 5(a), when the foldable electronic device is in its folded form, the desktop of the electronic device can be displayed in the first area 301 and the second area 302 is turned off so that there is no display. Upon detection in the first area 301 of the operation of touching the camera icon 501 by the user, the electronic device displays the GUI shown in FIG. 5(b).

[00127] As shown in FIG. 5(b), upon detecting the operation of a user tapping the camera application (APP) icon 302 on the desktop, the mobile phone can launch the camera application, the GUI displayed in the first area 301 shown in FIG. 5(b) may be referred to as a photographing interface (or a camera interface). The photographing interface may include a preview window 503 . In the preview state, the image captured by the camera may be displayed in the live preview window 503 . The electronic device displays the photographing interface in the first area 301, and the second area 302 is turned off so that there is no display. Upon detection in the first region 301 of a user touch operation of the control element 502, the electronic device displays a graphical user interface shown in FIG. 5(c).

[00128] As shown in Fig. 5(c), the electronic device displays the photographing interface in the first area 301, displays a preview window 504 in the second area 302, and can also display in the preview window 504 an image taken by the camera in real time, for preview. This can help the person being photographed to adjust the pose of the person being photographed in real time based on the image in the preview window 504 in the second area 302.

[00129] For example, the electronic device may further display the preview window 504 in the second region 302 upon detecting a user-performed touch-and-hold operation on the preview window 503 in the photographing interface.

[00130] For example, after detecting a pressing operation (pressing force greater than or equal to a preset value) by the user in the preview window 503 in the photographing interface, the electronic device displays the preview window 504 in the second area 302.

[00131] For example, after the electronic device displays the photographing interface, if the electronic device detects the user's voice guidance, the electronic device displays a preview window 504 in the second area 302.

[00132] In an embodiment of the present application, after detecting in the photographing interface (or camera interface) the operation of the user touching the control 502, the electronic device can remind the user using text in the photographing interface that reads: “The primary screen and the sub-screen simultaneously display a window preview" includes the second area 302 and displays the preview window 504 in the second area 302.

[00133] In another embodiment of the present application, as shown in Fig. 5(d), after detecting in the photographing interface (or camera interface) the operation of the user touching the control 502, the electronic device can remind the user using text in the photographing interface that reads: "Do you want the main screen and sub screen to display the preview window at the same time?" and display the control 505 and the control 506 . After the electronic device detects an operation of the user touching the control 505, the electronic device turns on the second area 302 and displays a preview window 504 in the second area 302.

[00134] In this embodiment of the present application, the electronic device enters a collaborative mode during photographing, that is, photographing preview windows can be displayed on multiple screens, thereby helping to improve screen usage. In addition, it can help the subject being photographed adjust the photographing posture in time, thereby helping to improve the user experience.

[00135] In another embodiment of the present application, as shown in Fig. 5(b), upon detecting in the photographing interface (or camera interface) that the user presses the "Video" control, the electronic device may enter the photo/video interface shooting. The photo/video capture interface may include a preview window and a capture control. In this case, the second region 302 is turned off so that there is no display. Upon detecting a user's touch operation of the control 502, the electronic device can display the photo/video capture interface in the first area and display a preview window of the photo/video capture interface in the second area.

[00136] In another embodiment of the present application, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the electronic device may turn on the first area 301 and display the desktop of the electronic device in the first area 301, and the second area 302 is turned off so that there is no display. Upon detecting in the first area 301 the operation of the user touching the camera icon 501, the electronic device can directly display the photographing interface in the first area 301 and display a preview window in the second area 302.

[00137] In this embodiment of the present application, when entering the folded camera application, the electronic device can simultaneously display the photographing interface in the first area and display the preview window in the second area. This helps improve screen usage and does not require manual operations on the part of the user, thus helping to improve the user experience.

[00138] In another embodiment of the present application, when the electronic device is folded, the electronic device displays the camera interface in the first area 301 and the second area 302 is turned off so that there is no display. Upon detection in the first area 301 of a user touch operation of the control 502, the electronic device can display a camera interface in the first area and play animation in the second area. Thus, while photographing the child, the child's attention can be captured so that a photograph or video is taken that satisfies the user.

[00139] The above describes the GUI group in the embodiments of the present application with reference to Fig. 5(a) - Fig. 5(d), and mainly shows the process in which the user provides collaboration between the first area 301 and the second area 302 by clicking (clicking) on the control. The following describes, with reference to another group of graphical user interfaces shown in Fig. 6(a) and Fig. 6(b), a process in which an electronic device terminates collaboration between the first area 301 and the second area 302.

[00140] Referring to the GUI shown in Fig. 6(a), after photographing is completed, the user can touch the control 502 in the first area 301. Upon detecting the operation of the user touching the control 402, the electronic device displays the GUI shown in Fig. 6(b ).

[00141] Referring to the GUI shown in Fig. 6(b), the electronic device displays the photographing interface in the first area 301, and the second area 302 is turned off so that there is no display.

[00142] Figures 7(a) - Figures 7(c) show a GUI group in another scenario according to an embodiment of the present application.

[00143] Referring to the GUI shown in FIG. 7(a), when the foldable electronic device is folded, the translation interface of the translation application is displayed in the first area 301, and the user can input in Chinese to be translated, in the input box 701 in the first area 301. For example, the user inputs "Da rao yi xia, qing wen A jiu dian zen me zou?" in the input field 701. When the mobile phone detects that the user presses the Translate control, the corresponding English translation (for example, “Excuse me, how can I get to hotel A?”) may be displayed in the output field 702. In this case, the second region 302 is turned off so that there is no display.

[00144] Upon detecting a user touch operation of the control 703, the electronic device displays the GUI shown in FIG. 7(b).

[00145] Referring to the GUI shown in Fig. 7(b), the translation interface continues to be displayed in the first area 301, and the corresponding English translation can be displayed in the second area 302.

[00146] In another embodiment of the present application, the translation interface of the translation application may further include a control 704 . Upon discovering that the translation result is inaccurate, the user can touch the control 704 and then change the translation result in the output field 703 .

[00147] For example, as shown in Fig. 7(c), upon detecting that the user inputs "Ni zhi dao xin wu xian ji shu ma?" in the input field 701 and detecting that the user clicks the "Translate" control, the electronic device can display the corresponding translation in English (for example, the translation result of the translation application is "Do you know the new wireless technology?" ("Do you know new wireless technology?")) in the output window 702. "xin wu xian ji shu" is a technical term in fifth generation (5G) mobile communication technology, which should be translated as "new radio".

[00148] The user can change the translation result. When the electronic device detects the operation of the user touching the control 704 and detects that the user changes the corresponding translation result in the output field 702, the electronic device can display the translation result that the user considers accurate in the second area. For example, "Do you know new radio?" (“Do you know the new radio?”) may be displayed in the second area 302.

[00149] In this embodiment of the present application, after the user completes the translation of the content to be translated, the collaboration mode is entered, and the translated content can be displayed in the second area, thereby helping to improve screen usage. In addition, it can improve the efficiency of the user's communication in a foreign language, thereby improving the user experience.

[00150] Figure 8(a) and Figure 8(b) show another GUI group according to an embodiment of the present application.

[00151] Referring to the GUI shown in FIG. 8(a), when the foldable electronic device is folded, the electronic device displays in the first area 301 a barcode and a two-dimensional code that are used to pay the merchant, and the second area 302 turned off so that there is no display. Upon detecting a user touch operation of the control 801, the electronic device may display the GUI shown in FIG. 8(b).

[00152] Referring to the GUI shown in FIG. 8(b), the electronic device can display a barcode and a two-dimensional code in both the first area 301 and the second area 302.

[00153] In this embodiment of the present application, when a user pays using a barcode or 2D code, the barcode or 2D code can be displayed in the second area, thereby helping to improve screen usage. In addition, the user does not need to flip the electronic device, which makes it easier for the merchant to scan and helps improve the user experience.

[00154] Fig. 9(a) and Fig. 9(b) show another GUI group according to an embodiment of the present application.

[00155] Referring to the GUI shown in FIG. 9(a), when the foldable electronic device is folded, the electronic device displays in the first area 301 the chat interface of user A and user B, and the second area 302 is turned off so that there is no display . User A sends the message "Where are you?" to user B, and the electronic device receives the location information sent by user B.

[00156] Upon detecting a user touch operation on the control element 901, the electronic device may display the GUI shown in FIG. 9(b).

[00157] Referring to the GUI shown in Fig. 9(b), the electronic device may display a chat interface of the user and another user in the first area 301 and open a map application in the second area 302 to display location information.

[00158] In an embodiment, the user may further navigate in the map application displayed in the second area 302 so that the user can communicate with another user in the chat application displayed in the first area 301 and view the route from the current location to the destination in the application map displayed in the second area 302.

[00159] In this embodiment of the present application, when the electronic device is folded, the user's operation is detected in the first area, so that different applications are displayed in the first area and the second area. It helps to improve screen usage, meet different user requirements, and improve user experience.

[00160] The technical solutions in embodiments of the present application using a group of two-dimensional electronic device interfaces are described below.

[00161] Embodiments of this application apply to a foldable electronic device. When the foldable electronic device is in the folded state, the touch screen may include a main screen, a side screen, and a sub screen, and the screen resolution of the main screen may be greater than or equal to the screen resolution of the sub screen. Fig. 10(a) and Fig. 10(b) are a schematic diagram of the main screen and the sub-screen of the electronic device in the unfolded state and in the folded state.

[00162] FIG. 10(a) is a schematic diagram of a main screen and a sub-screen of an electronic device in an unfolded state.

[00163] FIG. 10(b) is a schematic diagram of a main screen and a sub-screen of an electronic device in a folded state.

[00164] Fig. 11(a) and Fig. 11(b) are a schematic diagram of the display on the main screen and the sub-screen of the electronic device in the folded state.

[00165] Fig. 11(a) shows that application A can be displayed on the main screen in a folded state, and the sub screen is turned off so that there is no display.

[00166] FIG. 11(b) is a schematic diagram of a display on a main screen and a sub-screen viewed from an opening angle of an electronic device in a folded state.

[00167] Application A is displayed on the main screen. In this case, the available screen area is the size occupied by the main screen. The secondary screen is disabled so that there is no display.

[00168] When the electronic device actively enters the collaborative mode by calling an API provided by the system, or when the electronic device detects that the user is touching a control in the application A interface on the main screen, the electronic device performs, in response to the touch operation, the collaborative mode. operation and display application B on the secondary screen.

[00169] Fig. 12(a) and Fig. 12(b) are another schematic diagram of the display on the main screen and the sub-screen of the electronic device in the folded state.

[00170] FIG. 12(a) is a schematic diagram of a display on a main screen and a sub-screen viewed from an opening angle of an electronic device in a folded state. When the electronic device enters the collaborative mode, application A is displayed on the main screen and application B is displayed on the secondary screen. In this case, the available screen area is the size of the maximized screen. The electronic device needs to adjust the location of App A to the position on the right side of the screen when unfolded, and the newly launched App B is displayed at a location on the screen other than the main screen and the side screen.

[00171] It should be understood that when the electronic device is unfolded or semi-folded, the display service control module can notify the LCD module of the area to be included, and the actual display area of the touch screen is the entire touch screen.

[00172] When the electronic device is folded, the display control module can notify the LCD module of the area to be turned on, and the LCD module adjusts the actual display area of the touch screen to the size of the main screen.

[00173] When the electronic device is folded and the electronic device detects on the main screen an operation of the user touching the main screen and the sub-screen for collaboration, the display control unit can notify the LCD unit of the area to be turned on, and the LCD unit adjusts the actual touch screen display area to the size of the entire touch screen. In this case, the side screen may work but not display. A method for electronically controlling a side screen to operate but not display includes, but is not limited to, closing the side screen by a window manager service by using a black background. Optionally, a control (or shortcut, etc.) can be placed on the side screen. Upon detection of a user touch operation on a control in the third area, the electronic device turns on the third area (or side screen).

[00174] In addition, it should be understood that before entering the collaborative mode, the available screen area of the electronic device is screen B. After entering the collaborative mode, the available screen size of the electronic device is the size of the entire expanded screen. In this case, the window manager service can adjust where screen B is displayed on the same maximized screen.

[00175] For example, before entering the collaborative mode, since screen A is turned off and not working, the coordinates of the upper left corner of screen B on the entire screen may be (0, 0). After the electronic device enters collaborative mode, since application A is displayed on screen A, the coordinates of the upper left corner of screen B on the entire screen can be (k, 0), where k can be the width of screen A. Similarly, the horizontal coordinates of all points on screen B are increased by k.

[00176] Fig. 12(b) is a schematic diagram of the display on screen A and screen B as seen from the opening angle of the electronic device in the folded state.

[00177] When the electronic device exits the collaborative mode by using an API provided by the system, or the electronic device exits the collaborative mode after detecting a user tap operation on the control, Application B can be removed from the secondary screen, and the secondary screen is turned off so as not to was displaying.

[00178] In this embodiment of the present application, screen usage can be improved when minimized, more content can be displayed, and additional interface content can be displayed without overlapping the current screen content, thereby helping to improve the user experience.

[00179] The foregoing describes with reference to Fig. 3(a) - Fig. 12(b) graphical user interfaces for collaboration between the first and second areas of the folded electronic device. Next, the process of measuring the angle between the first region and the second region in the embodiment of the present application will be described.

[00180] In an exemplary implementation, one gyroscope sensor may be placed in each of the first region and the second region. The electronic device can obtain the angle between the first region and the second region by measuring using gyroscope sensors placed in the first and second regions.

[00181] Fig. 13 is a schematic diagram of another example of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of this application. As shown in Fig. 13, the electronic device detects that the user folds the electronic device in the direction in which the screen A and the screen B face each other. The directions of screen A and screen B are respectively z_one and z₂, a the angle θ at which the foldable electronic device is folded is the angle between z_one and z₂.

[00182] In this embodiment of the present application, the direction z ₁ can be determined using the gyroscope sensor placed on screen A, and the direction z ₂ can be determined using the gyroscope sensor placed on screen B, to finally obtain the angle θ between z ₁ and _z2 .

[00183] It should be understood that the coordinate system of the gyroscope sensor is a geographic coordinate system: The gyroscope sensor is used as the origin, the east direction is the x-axis direction, the north direction is the y-axis direction, and the direction opposite to the plumb line at the given point Earth, is the direction of the z-axis.

[00184] Fig. 14 is a schematic diagram of another example of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of this application. The coordinate systems of the gyroscope sensors on screen A and screen B are respectively X ₁ -Y ₁ -Z ₁ and X ₂ -Y ₂ -Z ₂ . Although the origins of the gyroscope sensors on Screen A and Screen B do not overlap, the X, Y, and Z axes of the two coordinate systems can be considered parallel. Therefore, the coordinate systems of the gyroscope on screen A and screen B can be considered parallel.

[00185] The angle u at which the foldable electronic device folds can be determined as follows:

[00186] Step 1: Obtain vector data of screen A and screen B directions, where the direction of screen A is represented using the vector z ₁ and the direction of screen B can be represented using the vector z ₂ .

[00187] For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the data of vector z ₁ is (0, 0, a) and the data of vector z ₂ is (0, b, c).

[00188] It should be understood that vector data z ₁ and vector data z ₂ can be obtained by means of gyroscope sensors.

[00189] Step 2: Calculate the angle θ between screen A and screen B directions.

[00190] The angle formed between z_one and z₂, is equal to θ. Although z_oneand z₂ are not in the same coordinate system, because the coordinate systems in which they are located z_one and z₂, parallel, angle and can be calculated using formula (1):

(1)

(one)

[00191] In this case, the formula for calculating the angle and is the formula (2):

(2)

(2)

[00192] In an exemplary implementation, one acceleration sensor and one gravity sensor may be placed in the first region, and one acceleration sensor and one gravity sensor may be placed in the second region. The electronic device can determine, using acceleration sensors and gravity sensors placed in the first and second regions, whether the first region and the second region are stacked opposite to each other or facing each other, and can determine the angle between the first region and the second region by measurement.

[00193] In the present application, the electronic device can only be folded in a manner in which the first region and the second region are opposed to each other, or may be folded in any manner in which the first region and the second region are opposed to each other, or in a direction in which the first region and second region face each other.

[00194] When the electronic device can be folded either in the direction in which the first region and the second region are opposite to each other, or in the direction in which the first region and the second region are facing each other, the angle sensor can be placed in the third region (side shield ). When the user folds the electronic device, the direction in which the electronic device is folded can be detected using the angle sensor.

[00195] With reference to the above embodiments and related accompanying drawings, an embodiment of the present application provides a screen display control method. The method may be implemented in an electronic device (eg, mobile phone or tablet computer) having a foldable touch screen shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. As shown in FIG. 15, the method may include the following steps.

[00196] S1501: The electronic device displays the first interface in the first area.

[00197] For example, as shown in Fig. 5(b), the electronic device displays the photographing interface (or camera interface) in the area 301.

[00198] For example, as shown in Fig. 7(a), the electronic device displays the translation interface in area 301.

[00199] For example, as shown in Fig. 8(a), the electronic device displays the payment interface in area 301.

[00200] For example, as shown in Fig. 9(a), the electronic device displays in area 301 a chat interface with user B.

[00201] S1502: The electronic device detects the first operation in the first interface.

[00202] For example, as shown in FIG. 5(b), the first operation may be that the electronic device detects in the camera interface an operation of the user touching the control 502.

[00203] For example, as shown in FIG. 7(a), the first operation may be that the electronic device detects, in the translation interface, the operation of the user touching the control 703.

[00204] For example, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the first operation may be that the electronic device detects, in the payment interface, an operation of the user touching the control 801.

[00205] For example, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the first operation may be that the electronic device detects, in the chat interface, an operation of the user touching the control 901.

[00206] For example, the first operation may further be a touch and hold operation, a press operation, a voice guidance operation, and the like detected by the electronic device in the aforementioned interfaces.

[00207] S1503: The second interface is displayed in the second area in response to the first operation, where the second interface is associated with the content displayed in the first interface.

[00208] For example, as shown in Fig. 5(c), the electronic device may display a preview window 504 in the second area 302. The content displayed in the preview window 504 may be the same as the visual information displayed in the window 503 preview in the first area 503. Alternatively, some of the visual information in the preview window 503 may be displayed in the preview window 504.

[00209] For example, the aspect ratio displayed in the preview window 503 is 4:3. The aspect ratio displayed in the preview window 504 is 4:3, or the aspect ratio displayed in the preview window 504 is 3:3.

[00210] For example, as shown in Fig. 7(b), the electronic device may display in the area 302 the translation result of the content to be translated in the area 301.

[00211] For example, as shown in FIG. 8(b), the electronic device may display in area 302 a payment code in area 301. For example, the payment code may include a barcode and/or a two-dimensional code.

[00212] For example, as shown in Fig. 9(b), the electronic device may display in the area 302 a map display interface of the map application, and the map display interface may display detailed location information in the area 301.

[00213] Optionally, the electronic device's display of the first interface in the first area includes:

[00214] The electronic device determines that the electronic device is folded.

[00215] The electronic device displays the first area in the first area in response to being folded, and the electronic device disables the second area.

[00216] It should be understood that for a process in which the electronic device determines the angle between the first region and the second region and determines that the electronic device is folded, reference may be made to the descriptions of the above embodiments. For brevity, the details are not repeated here.

[00217] For example, as shown in Fig. 5(b), when the electronic device is folded, the electronic device displays the camera interface in the area 301, and the area 302 is turned off so that there is no display.

[00218] For example, as shown in Fig. 7(a), when the electronic device is folded, the electronic device displays the translation interface in the area 301, and the area 302 is turned off so that there is no display.

[00219] For example, as shown in Fig. 8(a), when the electronic device is folded, the electronic device displays the payment interface in the area 301, and the area 302 is turned off so that there is no display.

[00220] For example, as shown in Fig. 9(a), when the electronic device is folded, the electronic device displays the chat interface in the area 301, and the area 302 is turned off so that there is no display.

[00221] Optionally, after the electronic device displays the second interface in the second area, the method further includes:

[00222] The electronic device detects a second operation on the first interface.

[00223] The electronic device disables the second region in response to the second operation.

[00224] For example, as shown in FIG. 6(a), the second operation may be the operation of the user touching the control 502, which is detected by the electronic device. Upon detecting a touch operation of the user control 502 as shown in FIG. 6(b), the electronic device disables the area 302.

[00225] It can be understood that in order to implement the above functions, an electronic device includes appropriate hardware and/or software modules to perform these functions. The steps of the algorithm in the examples described with reference to the embodiments disclosed in this specification may be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software in this application. Whether a function is performed by hardware or computer software that controls the hardware depends on the particular application and design constraints of the solution. A person skilled in the art may use different methods to implement the described functions for each particular application with reference to the embodiments, but such implementation should not be considered outside the scope of this application.

[00226] In this embodiment, the electronic device may be divided into functional modules based on the above example methods. For example, each function module may be obtained by splitting corresponding to each function, or two or more functions may be integrated into one processing module. The integral module may be implemented in hardware. It should be noted that the division into modules in this embodiment is an example and is merely a logical division of functions. In a real implementation, there may be another way to split.

[00227] When each functional unit is obtained by partitioning based on each respective function, FIG. 16 is a possible schematic composition diagram of the electronic device 1600 in the above embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, the electronic device 1600 may include a display unit 1601 and a detection unit 1602.

[00228] The display unit 1601 may be configured to support the electronic device 1600 in step 1501, step 1503, and the like. and/or configured to perform another process of the technology described in this description.

[00229] The detection unit 1602 may be configured to support the electronic device 1600 in performing the above step 1502 and the like. and/or configured to perform another process of the technology described in this description.

[00230] It should be noted that all related contents of the steps in the above method embodiments can be referred to as function descriptions of the respective functional modules, and details are not described here again.

[00231] The electronic device provided in this embodiment is configured to perform the above screen display control method, and therefore can achieve the same effect as the above implementation method.

[00232] When an integrated unit is used, the electronic device may include a processing module, a storage module, and a communication module. The processing module may be configured to monitor and control the operation of the electronic device, for example, may be configured to support the electronic device in performing the steps performed by the display unit 1601 and the detection unit 1603. The storage module may be configured to support the electronic device in executing stored program code, data, and the like. The communication module may be configured to support communication between the electronic device and another device.

[00233] The processing module may be a processor or a controller. The device may implement or execute various exemplary logical blocks, modules, and circuits described with reference to the information disclosed in this application. The processor may also be a combination of a computing function implementation, such as a combination of one or more microprocessors (digital signal processing DSPs) and a microprocessor. The storage module may be a memory. The communication module may in particular be a device that communicates with another electronic device, such as an RF circuit, a Bluetooth chip, or a Wi-Fi chip.

[00234] In an embodiment where the processing module is a processor and the storage module is a memory, the electronic device in this embodiment may be a device having the structure shown in FIG.

[00235] This embodiment further provides a computer storage medium. The computer storage medium stores computer instructions. When the computer instruction is executed in the electronic device, the above-mentioned respective method steps are made to be executed by the electronic device for realizing the screen display control method in the above-mentioned embodiment.

[00236] This embodiment further provides a computer program product. When the computer program product is run on the computer, the above respective steps are made to be carried out by the computer to implement the screen display control method in the above embodiment.

[00237] In addition, an embodiment of the present application further provides hardware. The hardware may be, in particular, a chip, component or module, and the hardware may include a processor and memory that are connected. The memory is configured to store instructions executable by the computer. When the hardware is running, the processor can execute computer-executable instructions stored in the memory so that the chip executes the screen display control method in the above method embodiments.

[00238] The electronic device, computer storage medium, computer program product or chip provided in the embodiments are all configured to perform the corresponding method presented above. Therefore, beneficial effects that can be achieved by an electronic device, a computer storage medium, a computer program product, or a microchip are referred to as beneficial effects in the corresponding method presented above. Details are not described here again.

[00239] Based on the description of the above implementations, a person skilled in the art can understand that for simplicity and brevity of description, the division into the above functional modules is used merely as an example for description. In a real application, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules to be implemented as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device is divided into different functional modules to perform all or some of the functions described above.

[00240] In several embodiments presented in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed device and method can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiment described is merely an example. For example, the division into modules or blocks is simply a division of logical functions and may be another division in the actual implementation. For example, many blocks or components may be combined or integrated into another device, or certain functions may be ignored or not performed. In addition, the mutual links or direct links or communication connections shown or discussed may be implemented using some interfaces, and indirect links or communication connections between devices or units can be implemented in electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[00241] Blocks described as separate parts may or may not be physically separate, and parts shown as blocks may be one or more physical blocks, i.e., may be located in the same location or may be distributed in many different locations. . Some or all of the blocks may be selected according to actual requirements to achieve the goals of the solutions of the embodiments.

[00242] In addition, the functional blocks in the embodiments of the present application may be integrated into one processing unit, or each of the units may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit. An integral block may be implemented in hardware or may be implemented in a software function block.

[00243] When an integral block is implemented in the form of a software functional block and sold or used as a standalone product, the integral block may be stored on a readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application may be essentially a part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solutions may be embodied in the form of a software product. The software product is stored on a storage medium and includes several instructions for causing a device (which may be a single-chip microcomputer, a microcircuit, etc.) or a processor to execute all or some of the steps of the methods according to embodiments of the present application. The aforementioned storage medium includes any medium on which program code can be stored, such as a USB flash drive, removable hard disk, read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disc or optical disc.

[00244] The foregoing represents merely specific implementations of the present application, but is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Any change or replacement readily detectable by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application corresponds to the scope of protection defined by the claims.

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1. A screen display control method applied to an electronic device equipped with a foldable touch screen, wherein the touch screen includes a first area and a second area, the method including the steps of: displaying by means of the electronic device the first interface in the first area, while the second area is in the off state; detecting by means of the electronic device the first operation in the first interface, and in response to the first operation, the second area is switched on by the electronic device and the second interface is displayed by the electronic device in the second area, wherein the content displayed in the second interface at least partially matches the content displayed in the first interface. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein after said electronic device has displayed the second interface in the second area, the method further comprises: detecting by means of the electronic device a second operation in the first interface, and turning off the second area by means of an electronic device in response to the second operation. 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first interface is a camera interface, the camera interface includes a first preview window, the second interface includes a second preview window, and images simultaneously displayed in the first preview window and the second preview window, at least partially identical. 4. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first interface is a payment user interface, the payment interface contains a payment code, and the second interface contains this payment code. 5. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first interface is a translation interface, the translation interface contains content to be translated, and the second interface contains a translation result of the content to be translated. 6. The method according to claim 5, in which the first interface contains the result of the translation, while the method contains steps in which: detecting, by means of the electronic device, a change operation performed by the user on the translation result in the first interface; and displaying, via the electronic device, the changed translation result in the second interface in response to the change operation. 7. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the electronic device is in a folded state and the first region and the second region are located on either side of the foldable portion of the touch screen. 8. The method of claim 7 wherein the first region and the second region are folded in opposite directions. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein said detecting the first operation on the first interface comprises detecting a touch and hold operation on the first interface, wherein the touch and hold operation is detected when a pressing force greater than or equal to a preset value, attached to the first interface. 10. A screen display control method applied to an electronic device provided with a main screen and a non-main screen, the method including the steps of: displaying by means of the electronic device the first interface on the main screen, the first interface being the camera interface, the camera interface having the first preview window, and the non-main screen being off; detecting by means of the electronic device the first operation in the first interface, and in response to the first operation, the non-main screen is turned on by the electronic device and the second interface is displayed by the electronic device on the non-main screen, the second interface comprising the second preview window, wherein at least one image displayed in the first preview window at least partially matches at least one image simultaneously displayed in the second preview window. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein after said electronic device has displayed the second interface on a non-primary screen, the method further comprises: detecting by means of the electronic device a second operation in the first interface, and in response to the second operation, the secondary screen is turned off by means of the electronic device. 12. The method of claim 10 or 11, wherein the first operation is a tapping operation on a predetermined control on the first interface. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein said detecting the first operation on the first interface comprises detecting a touch and hold operation on the first interface, wherein the touch and hold operation is detected when a pressing force greater than or equal to a preset value, attached to the first interface. 14. The method of claim 10, wherein the first interface further comprises a control for taking a photo, wherein the second interface only comprises a second preview window. 15. The method of claim 10, wherein at least one image displayed in the first preview window and at least one image displayed in the second preview window are captured by the same camera. 16. The method of claim 10, wherein before said displaying the first camera interface on the main screen, the method further comprises: displaying on the main screen a desktop containing a camera application icon; detecting a third operation of touching the camera application icon, and launching the camera application in response to the third operation, the first interface being a camera interface in the camera application; wherein the secondary screen is in the off state until the third operation is detected by the electronic device, and the secondary screen remains in the off state after the electronic device launches the camera application and until the first operation is detected. 17. An electronic device for displaying an image or video, comprising: a collapsible touch screen comprising a first area and a second area; one or more processors and one or more storage devices one or more storage devices store one or more computer programs, where one or more computer programs contain instructions, and when the instructions are executed by one or more processors, the electronic device performs the following steps: displaying the first interface in the first area, while the second area is in the off state; detecting the first operation on the first interface, and in response to the first operation, turning on the second area and displaying the second interface in the second area, wherein the content displayed in the second interface at least partially matches the content displayed in the first interface. 18. An electronic device according to claim 17, wherein when the instructions are executed by one or more processors, the following steps are additionally provided to the electronic device: after displaying the second interface in the second area, detecting the second operation in the first interface, and turning off the second region in response to the second operation. 19. The electronic device according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the first interface is a camera interface, the camera interface contains a first preview window, the second interface contains a second preview window, and images displayed in the first preview window and the second preview window, at least partially identical. 20. An electronic device according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the electronic device is in a folded state and the first region and the second region are located on either side of the foldable portion of the touch screen. 21. An electronic device for displaying an image or video, comprising: main screen and non-main screen; one or more processors and one or more storage devices one or more storage devices store one or more computer programs, where one or more computer programs contain instructions, and when the instructions are executed by one or more processors, the electronic device performs the following steps: displaying the first interface on the main screen, the first interface being the camera interface, the camera interface having the first preview window, and the non-main screen being off; detecting the first operation on the first interface, and in response to the first operation, turning on the non-main screen and displaying the second interface on the non-main screen, while the second interface contains the second preview window, wherein at least one image displayed in the first preview window at least partially matches at least one image simultaneously displayed in the second preview window. 22. An electronic device according to claim 21, wherein when the instructions are executed by one or more processors, the following steps are additionally provided to the electronic device: after displaying the second interface on the non-main screen, detecting the second operation in the first interface, and in response to the second operation, turning off the secondary screen. 23. The electronic device according to claim 21 or 22, wherein the first operation is the operation of touching a predetermined control in the first interface. 24. A computer storage medium containing computer instructions, wherein when the computer instructions are executed in the electronic device, the electronic device executes the screen display control method according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

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