WO2021145692A1 - Dispositif électronique pliable et procédé d'affichage d'écran - Google Patents

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WO2021145692A1
WO2021145692A1 PCT/KR2021/000528 KR2021000528W WO2021145692A1 WO 2021145692 A1 WO2021145692 A1 WO 2021145692A1 KR 2021000528 W KR2021000528 W KR 2021000528W WO 2021145692 A1 WO2021145692 A1 WO 2021145692A1
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  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a foldable electronic device and a screen display method.
  • a foldable electronic device that can be folded or unfolded has been released.
  • the foldable electronic device When the foldable electronic device is unfolded, a user may use a wide display. Conversely, when the foldable electronic device is folded, the user may conveniently hold or move the foldable electronic device.
  • a foldable electronic device when the display is unfolded or folded, the window (or execution area) of the currently running application may increase or decrease.
  • OS operating system
  • an application application according to a folding operation
  • a delay may occur due to screen switching, which may cause inconvenience to the user.
  • an executable operating system or application may be preloaded into a memory by detecting a folding angle of the foldable electronic device.
  • the foldable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing, a flexible display, a sensor sensing a folding angle of the hinge structure, a processor, and a memory, , the memory, when executed, causes the processor to configure a first angular range of the folding angle corresponding to an operation mode of the foldable electronic device and the folding angle corresponding to a pre-load state for the operation mode. sets a second angle range of , detects a change in the folding angle through the sensor, triggers data related to the operation mode when the folding angle is included in the second angle range, and the folding angle is When included in the first angle range, instructions for displaying the execution screen of the operation mode on the flexible display using the data may be stored.
  • the foldable electronic device may detect an angle of a hinge and preload an executable operating system or application into a memory. Through this, the foldable electronic device may prevent a delay in content display due to folding or unfolding.
  • an operating system or application is prepared in advance to correspond to the various folding forms before the foldable electronic device is converted to a specified state. , a screen corresponding to the specified state can be displayed.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a method of displaying a screen of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between a mobile mode and an intermediate mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between an intermediate mode and a mobile mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a multi-folding electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a screen display method in a multi-folding device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7A is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a second hinge structure in a fixed state of the first hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 7B is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a first hinge structure in a fixed state of the second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 8 is an exemplary view illustrating a change in folding angle of a first hinge structure and a second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 10 illustrates graphic effects of a preload state according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates sensing of a peripheral device in a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 12 is an exemplary diagram illustrating entry into a designated state when a mode is changed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the out-folding method is mainly described, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may include a flexible display 110 and a housing (or body part) 120 .
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may be out-folded with the flexible display 110 facing the outside around the hinge structure (or the connection part, the rotation center) 123 .
  • the flexible display 110 may include a first display portion 110a and a second display portion 110b.
  • the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may display various contents such as images or text.
  • the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be spread around the hinge structure 123 .
  • the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may form a single plane.
  • the first display part 110a and the second display part 110b may display one integrated content (eg, a web search screen).
  • the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be divided into a plurality of sections to perform a multi-tasking operation.
  • the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be folded around the hinge structure 123 .
  • the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be disposed such that active areas face different directions.
  • the first display portion 110a may face in a first direction
  • the second display portion 110b may face in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
  • the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b may be implemented in a full front manner (zero bezel).
  • the housing 120 may be unfolded or folded by rotation of the hinge structure 123 . can be folded around
  • the housing 120 may include a first housing 121 and a second housing 122 .
  • the first housing 121 may mount the first display part 110a. As the first housing 121 rotates, the first display part 110a may rotate together.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may include various configurations outside or inside the housing 120 .
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may include a plurality of camera modules, a sensor, a button unit (eg, a power button, a volume button), a speaker, or a receiver at least partially exposed to the outside.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may include a configuration such as a processor, a memory, a battery, a printed circuit board, or a communication circuit inside the housing 120 .
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may be folded at various folding angles by rotation of the hinge structure 123 .
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may detect a folding angle and may operate in a plurality of modes for changing a method of executing an operating system or an application in response to the folding angle.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a mode (hereinafter, mobile mode) executed by the first operating system at a first folding angle (eg, 0 degrees).
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a mode (hereinafter, intermediate mode) in which a first application (eg, AI speaker application) of the first operating system is executed. .
  • a first application eg, AI speaker application
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a mode (hereinafter, referred to as a tablet mode) in which a second operating system is executed at a third folding angle (eg, 180).
  • a mode hereinafter, referred to as a tablet mode
  • a second operating system is executed at a third folding angle (eg, 180).
  • a third folding angle eg, 180.
  • a case in which the foldable electronic device 101 operates in a mobile mode, an intermediate mode, or a tablet mode will be mainly discussed, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program required for each mode in a state before the folding angle (or folding angle range) corresponding to each of the plurality of modes is changed.
  • the first application eg AI speaker application
  • booting of the second operating system may be started.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may be in-folded so that the first display portion 110a and the second display portion 110b face each other.
  • an out-folding form will be mainly discussed.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a method of displaying a screen of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101 ) may set a plurality of modes according to the folding angle of the hinge structure 123 .
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may display a mobile mode corresponding to a first folding angle (eg, 0 degrees), an intermediate mode corresponding to a second folding angle (eg, 45 degrees), or a third folding angle (eg, 45 degrees).
  • a first folding angle eg, 0 degrees
  • an intermediate mode corresponding to a second folding angle
  • a third folding angle eg, 45 degrees
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may set a preload state for at least one of a plurality of modes.
  • the preload state may be a state having a folding angle before being changed to one of a plurality of modes.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program that may be executed in a mode corresponding to the preload state.
  • a folding angle of 30 degrees when folded may be set as a preload state.
  • a folding angle of 30 degrees when unfolded or a state of a folding angle of 60 degrees (when folded) can be set as the preload state.
  • a state of a folding angle of 120 degrees when unfolded may be set as a preload state.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a first mode among a plurality of modes.
  • the first mode may be one of a mobile mode corresponding to a folding angle of 0 degrees, a middle mode corresponding to a folding angle of 45 degrees, and a tablet mode corresponding to a folding angle of 180 degrees.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android).
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may execute a first application (eg, an AI speaker application or a watch application) of a first operating system.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate in a second operating system (eg, Windows) different from the first operating system (eg, Android).
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may detect a change in the folding angle of the hinge module 123 .
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may detect a change in the folding angle of the hinge module 123 using a Hall sensor.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) may determine whether the folding angle is changed to the preload state of the second mode.
  • the preload state of the mobile mode may be a folding angle of 30 degrees.
  • the preload state of the intermediate mode may be a folding angle of 30 degrees or a folding angle of 60 degrees.
  • the preload state of the tablet mode may be a folding angle of 120 degrees.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program set in a preload state.
  • booting of the first operating system eg, Android
  • a program of a first application eg, an AI speaker application or a clock application
  • booting of a second operating system eg, Windows
  • a second operating system eg, Windows
  • the foldable electronic device 101 corresponds to at least one operation mode (or state) (eg, mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode).
  • a first angular range of the folding angle and a second angular range corresponding to a pre-load state for an operation mode may be set.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101
  • the foldable electronic device 101 starts an executable application in an operation mode (eg, mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode), or It can initiate booting of an operating system running in mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode, for example.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 (or the processor inside the foldable electronic device 101) may store data of an operating system or an executable application in an operation mode (eg, mobile mode, intermediate mode, tablet mode). It can be loaded into volatile memory (eg RAM).
  • the second mode execution screen is displayed on the flexible display 110 at least. Some may be indicated.
  • An area in which content is displayed on the flexible display 110 may vary according to a mode.
  • the first display part 110a may be turned on and the second display part 110b may be turned off.
  • both the first display part 110a and the second display part 110b may be turned on.
  • the processor may release the preloaded program when it is not changed for more than a time specified by the folding angle corresponding to the second mode or returns to the previous mode.
  • 3 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between a mobile mode and an intermediate mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 3 is illustrative and not limited thereto.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may be used in the same form as a general bar-shaped smart phone.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate using one of the first display portion 110a or the second display portion 110b of the flexible display 110 .
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device.
  • the folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 switches to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android) or a state in which a designated application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android) can operate as
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may execute an always-on watch application or an AI speaker application.
  • the folding angle a1 may be 45 degrees.
  • the first preload state 301-1 for the intermediate mode 302 before changing from the mobile mode 301 to the intermediate mode 302 may be set.
  • the first preload state 301-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode 302 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible.
  • the first preload state 301-1 may be a state in which the folding angle a1 is 30 degrees.
  • the processor may continuously maintain the screen state of the mobile mode 301 in the first preload state 301-1 without displaying a separate screen.
  • the processor in the first preload state 301-1, may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 ).
  • the first preload state 301-1 may be a state before changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the mobile mode 301 .
  • the processor may preload an operating system or an application operating in the mobile mode 301 into the memory in the first preload state 301-1 .
  • a preload state different from the first preload state 301-1 may be set.
  • a preload state with a folding angle a1 of 40 degrees is set, and when changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the mobile mode 301 A preload state in which the folding angle a1 is 20 degrees may be set.
  • 4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a transition between an intermediate mode and a tablet mode according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 4 is illustrative and not limited thereto.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 switches to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android) or while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android). It may operate in a state in which a specified application is running.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may execute an always-on watch application or an AI speaker application.
  • the folding angle a1 may be 45 degrees.
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may be switched to a second operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android).
  • the foldable electronic device 101 may operate as a second operating system (eg, Windows) by a virtual OS method or a cloud method.
  • the folding angle a1 may be 180 degrees.
  • the second preload state 302-1 for the tablet mode 303 may be set before changing from the intermediate mode 302 to the tablet mode 303 .
  • the second preload state 302-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the tablet mode 303 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible.
  • the second preload state 302-1 may be a state in which the folding angle a1 is 120 degrees.
  • the processor in the second preload state 302-1, may continuously maintain the screen state of the intermediate mode 302 without displaying a separate screen. According to another embodiment, in the second preload state 302-1, the processor may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 ).
  • the second preload state 302-1 of the processor may be a state before changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 .
  • the processor may preload the operating system or application operating in the intermediate mode 302 into the memory in the second preload state 302-1. .
  • a preload state different from the second preload state 302-1 may be set.
  • a preload state with a folding angle a1 of 130 degrees is set, and when changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 A preload state in which the folding angle a1 is 90 degrees may be set.
  • the second preload state 302-1 may not be set.
  • the processor may set the first preload state ( 301-1 in FIG. 3 ) or the intermediate mode 302 as a preload state for the tablet mode 303 without the second preload state 302-1 .
  • the processor takes into account the time required for the change of the operating system, in the first preload state ( 301 in FIG. 3 ) -1) or in intermediate mode 302, booting to the second operating system may be initiated.
  • the operating system when changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 , the operating system may not be changed.
  • the processor may execute a desktop clock application of the same first operating system (eg, Android) as the mobile mode 301 .
  • the processor when changing from the tablet mode 303 to the intermediate mode 302 , the processor may execute a desktop clock application of the same second operating system (eg, Windows) as the tablet mode 302 .
  • 5 illustrates a multi-folding electronic device according to various embodiments. 5 exemplarily shows a folding form about two axes, but is not limited thereto.
  • the multi-folding device 501 includes a first housing (or a first body part) 511 , a second housing (or a second body part) 512 , and a third housing (or a third body part). ) 513 , a first hinge structure (or a first connection portion, a first rotational center) 525 , a second hinge structure (or a second connection portion, a second rotational center) 526 , a first camera 531 , It may include a second camera 532 and a flexible display 590 .
  • the first housing 511 to the third housing 513 rotate around the first hinge structure 525 or the second hinge structure 526 to form a fully folded state, a partially folded state, or It can operate in a flat state.
  • the first housing 511 may be rotated in a first direction (eg, rotated counterclockwise) about the first hinge structure 525 to be folded with the second housing 512 .
  • the third housing 513 may be rotated (eg, rotated clockwise) in the second direction about the second hinge structure 523 to be folded with the second housing 512 .
  • the first housing 511 to the third housing 513 may have the same area and may be disposed to overlap each other in a fully folded state.
  • a first folding angle a1 may be formed between the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 .
  • a second folding angle a2 may be formed between the second housing 512 and the third housing 523 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may be folded or unfolded in various shapes by rotation of the first hinge structure 525 or the second hinge structure 526 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may detect the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2, and may correspond to the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 by an operating system or application. It can operate in a plurality of modes that change the way it is executed.
  • the multi-folding device 501 preloads an operating system, an application, or a program required for each mode in a state before being changed to a folding angle corresponding to a plurality of modes, to obtain a first folding angle a1 or a second folding angle ( The screen can be changed quickly according to the change of a2).
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a screen display method in a multi-folding device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501) performs the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second hinge structure ( A plurality of modes may be set according to the second folding angle a2 of 526 .
  • Middle mode corresponding to two folding angles (a2 60 degrees)
  • the multi-folding apparatus 501 may set a preload state for at least one of a plurality of modes.
  • the preload state may be a state having a folding angle before being changed to one of a plurality of modes.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program that may be executed in a mode corresponding to the preload state.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a first mode among a plurality of modes.
  • the first mode may be one of a mobile mode, an intermediate mode, a tablet mode, or a laptop mode.
  • the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501 ) performs the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second folding of the second hinge structure 526 .
  • a change in angle a2 may be detected.
  • the multi-folding device 501 detects a first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or a second folding angle a2 of the second hinge structure 526 using a Hall sensor. can do.
  • the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501 ) performs a first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or a second folding angle of the second hinge structure 526 . It can be checked whether the angle a2 is changed to the preload state of the second mode.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may preload an operating system, an application, or a program set in the preload state.
  • booting of the first operating system eg, Android
  • the intermediate mode preload state a program of a first application (eg, an AI speaker application or a clock application) of the first operating system may be loaded into the memory.
  • booting of a second operating system eg, Windows
  • a second operating system eg, Windows
  • the multi-folding device 501 (or the processor inside the multi-folding device 501 ) performs the first folding angle a1 of the first hinge structure 525 or the second folding of the second hinge structure 526 .
  • the execution screen of the second mode may be displayed on at least a portion of the flexible display 590 .
  • An area in which content is displayed on the flexible display 590 may vary according to a mode.
  • the third display portion 593 may be turned on, and the second display portion 592 and the third display portion 593 may be turned off.
  • the entire area of the flexible display 590 may be turned on.
  • the processor may release the preloaded program when it is not changed for more than a time specified by the folding angle corresponding to the second mode or returns to the previous mode.
  • 7A is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a second hinge structure in a fixed state of the first hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 7A is illustrative and not limited thereto.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in response to a change in the second folding angle a2 while the first folding angle a1 is fixed at 0 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in the mobile mode 701 in which the second folding angle a2 is 0 degrees or in the intermediate mode 702 in which the second folding angle a2 is 45 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate using the third display portion 593 of the flexible display 110 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device.
  • the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 is switched to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android), or a designated application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android).
  • the multi-folding device 501 may execute an always-on watch application or an AI speaker application.
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 45 degrees.
  • the first preload state 701-1 for the intermediate mode 702 may be set before changing from the mobile mode 701 to the intermediate mode 702 .
  • the first preload state 701-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode 702 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible.
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees.
  • the processor may continuously maintain the screen state of the mobile mode 701 in the first preload state 701-1 without displaying a separate screen.
  • the processor in the first preload state 701-1, may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (refer to FIGS. 9 and 10 ).
  • the first preload state 701-1 may be a state before changing from the intermediate mode 702 to the mobile mode 701.
  • the processor may preload an operating system or an application operated in the mobile mode 701 into the memory in the first preload state 701-1. .
  • a preload state different from the first preload state 701-1 may be set.
  • a preload state in which the second folding angle a2 is 40 degrees is set, and the intermediate mode 702 is changed to the mobile mode 701
  • a preload state in which the second folding angle a2 is 20 degrees may be set.
  • 7B is an exemplary view illustrating a change in a folding angle of a first hinge structure in a fixed state of the second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 7B is illustrative and not limited thereto.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in response to a change in the first folding angle a1 while the second folding angle a2 is fixed at 0 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in the mobile mode 705 in which the first folding angle a1 is 0 degrees or the tablet mode 706 in which the first folding angle a1 is 180 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate using the third display portion 593 of the flexible display 110 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device.
  • the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 is switched to an operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android), or a designated application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android).
  • a plurality of applications may be divided and executed.
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 180 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 0 degrees.
  • the second preload state 705 - 1 for the tablet mode 706 may be set before changing from the mobile mode 701 to the tablet mode 706 .
  • the second preload state 705 - 1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the tablet mode 706 is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible.
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 120 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 0 degrees.
  • the processor may continuously maintain the screen state of the mobile mode 705 without displaying a separate screen in the second preload state 705 - 1 .
  • the processor in the second preload state 705 - 1 , may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ).
  • the second preload state 705 - 1 may be a state before changing from the tablet mode 706 to the mobile mode 705 .
  • the processor may preload the operating system or application operating in the mobile mode 705 into the memory in the second preload state 705 - 1 . .
  • a preload state different from the second preload state 705 - 1 may be set.
  • a preload state in which the first folding angle a1 is 90 degrees is set, and the tablet mode 706 to the mobile mode 705 is changed.
  • a preload state in which the first folding angle a1 is 60 degrees may be set.
  • 8 is an exemplary view illustrating a change in folding angle of a first hinge structure and a second hinge structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure; 8 is illustrative and not limited thereto.
  • the mode of the multi-folding device 501 may be changed while both the first folding angle a1 and the first folding angle a1 are changed.
  • the multi-folding device 501 is configured in a mobile mode 801 in which both the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 are 0 degrees, or the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle (a1) a2) may operate in the laptop mode 802 in which all are 180 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate using the third display portion 593 of the flexible display 110 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device.
  • the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may be switched to a second operating system different from the first operating system (eg, Android).
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate as a second operating system (eg, Windows).
  • the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 180 degrees.
  • the first preload state 801-1 for the intermediate mode ( 702 of FIG. 7A ) may be set.
  • the first preload state 801-1 may be a state not related to the laptop mode 802 .
  • the first preload state 801-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode (702 of FIG. 7A ) is preloaded into the memory, so that fast execution is possible.
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees.
  • the processor enters the laptop mode 802. can be preloaded into memory by an operating system or application running on
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 30 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees.
  • the operating system or application operating in the intermediate mode 702 in FIG. 7A
  • An operating system or an application may be preloaded into the second area of the memory.
  • the processor continuously displays the screen state of the mobile mode 801 in the first preload state 801-1 or the second preload state 801-2 without displaying a separate screen. can keep According to another embodiment, in the first preload state 801-1 or the second preload state 801-2, the processor may display an image or an icon related to a mode conversion process ( FIGS. 9 and 9 ). see 10).
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a laptop mode.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a different operating system than the mobile mode.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may display a first corresponding to the laptop mode.
  • a state change image 910 may be displayed.
  • the first state change image 910 may be gradually changed to a folded image.
  • the second state change image 920 may be changed and displayed.
  • the second state change image 920 may be displayed in a relatively small size.
  • the second state change image 920 may be gradually enlarged.
  • the first operating system necessary for the operation of the mobile mode may be preloaded into the memory.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may set a representative image (eg, a home screen) of a preloaded operating system as the second state change image 920 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may display an execution screen by the first operating system required for the operation of the mobile mode without screen delay.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an icon change in a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a laptop mode.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a different operating system than the mobile mode.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may display a first corresponding to the laptop mode.
  • An icon 1010 may be displayed.
  • the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 when the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2 is gradually decreased, the first state corresponding to the degree of change of the first folding angle a1 or the second folding angle a2
  • the change image 1010 may be gradually changed to a second icon 1020 or a third icon 1030 corresponding to a folded shape.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates sensing of a peripheral device in a preload state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the multi-folding device 501 may be used in the same form as a general smart phone.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate as a first operating system (eg, Android) for a mobile device.
  • the first folding angle a1 and the second folding angle a2 may each be 0 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may operate in a state in which a specified application is executed while maintaining the first operating system (eg, Android). For example, in the intermediate mode 1102 , the multi-folding device 501 may run a designated game app or a word processor app. In the intermediate mode 1102 , the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees, and the second folding angle a2 may be 60 degrees.
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees
  • the second folding angle a2 may be 60 degrees.
  • the preload state 1101-1 for the intermediate mode 1102 may be set before changing from the mobile mode 1101 to the intermediate mode 1102 .
  • the preload state 1101-1 may be a state in which an operating system or an application operating in the intermediate mode 1102 is preloaded into a memory, so that fast execution is possible.
  • the first folding angle a1 may be 0 degrees and the second folding angle a2 may be 30 degrees.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may initiate a connection with the peripheral device 1120 that may be used in the intermediate mode 1102 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may start a process of searching for a wireless controller 1121 or a wireless keyboard 1122 nearby.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may search for a peripheral device 1120 that is frequently used or designated by a user setting in the intermediate mode 1102 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may have already completed pairing with the peripheral device 1120 or may be in a state in which pairing is in progress.
  • FIG. 12 is an exemplary diagram illustrating entry into a designated state when a mode is changed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the first application running in the first mode (or information extracted from the running first application, the running first application)
  • the second application of the second mode related to information related to the application) may be executed, or the second application may be entered into a specified state.
  • the second application in the laptop mode 1213 associated with the first application being executed in the mobile mode 1211 may be executed.
  • the camera app 1121a of the first operating system eg, Android
  • the shape of the multi-folding device 501 is changed to preload the laptop mode 1213 .
  • a state 1211-1 may be entered.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may start booting the second operating system corresponding to the laptop mode 1213 .
  • the photo editing app 1213a linked to the camera app 1121a of the first operating system (eg, Android) may be executed as an initial screen.
  • the second application to be executed in the laptop mode 1223 is selected based on information extracted from the application running in the mobile mode 1221 . You can decide and enter the designated state. For example, in the mobile mode 1221, the message app 1221a of the first operating system (eg, Android) is executed, and the shape of the multi-folding device 501 is changed, so that the preload state of the laptop mode 1223 ( 1221-1) can be entered. In this case, the multi-folding device 501 may start booting the second operating system corresponding to the laptop mode 1223 .
  • the first operating system eg, Android
  • the game app 1223a logged in with the ID extracted from the message displayed on the message app 1221a of the first operating system may be executed as an initial screen.
  • the wireless controller or wireless mouse used together with the game app 1223a may be in a paired state.
  • the second application to be executed in the intermediate mode 1232 based on information extracted from the application being executed in the mobile mode 1231 . can enter the specified state.
  • the stock trading app 1231a is executed in the mobile mode 1231
  • the shape of the multi-folding device 501 is changed to enter the preload state 1231-1 of the intermediate mode 1222 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may start preloading the AI speaker app 1232a corresponding to the intermediate mode 1232 .
  • specific search information of the item being displayed on the stock trading app 1231a may be displayed on the execution screen.
  • the home widget 1241a may be executed based on the state information of the multi-folding device 501 .
  • Weather may be displayed on the home widget 1241a based on the location information of the multi-folding device 501 .
  • the multi-folding device 501 may receive in advance weather information based on location information from an external server in the preload state 1242-1 of the mobile mode 1241 in advance.
  • the multi-folding device 501 may store a history of a user's device usage and determine data to be loaded in a preload state based on the stored history information.
  • Electronic devices may be devices of various types.
  • Electronic devices include, for example, portable communication devices (eg, smartphones), computer devices (eg, personal digital assistants), tablet PCs (tablet PCs), laptop PCs (desktop PCs, workstations, or servers); It may include at least one of a portable multimedia device (eg, an e-book reader or an MP3 player), a portable medical device (eg, a heart rate, blood sugar, blood pressure, or body temperature monitor), a camera, or a wearable device. (e.g.
  • the electronic device is, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, an audio device, an audio accessory device.
  • DVD digital video disk
  • the electronic device is, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, an audio device, an audio accessory device.
  • speakers, headphones, or headsets refrigerators, air conditioners, vacuum cleaners, ovens, microwaves, washing machines, air purifiers, set-top boxes, home automation control panels, security control panels, game consoles, electronic dictionaries, electronic keys, camcorders , or at least one of an electronic picture frame.
  • the electronic device may include a navigation device, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), an event data recorder (EDR) (eg, a black box for a vehicle/vessel/airplane), and an automotive infotainment device.
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • EDR event data recorder
  • automotive infotainment device e.g. head-up displays for vehicles
  • industrial or domestic robots drones, automated teller machines (ATMs), point of sales (POS) instruments
  • metering instruments e.g. water, electricity, or gas metering instruments
  • IoT device eg, a light bulb, a sprinkler device, a fire alarm, a thermostat, or a street lamp.
  • the electronic device is not limited to the above-described devices, and, for example, as in the case of a smartphone equipped with a function of measuring personal biometric information (eg, heart rate or blood sugar), a plurality of electronic devices
  • the functions of the devices may be provided in a complex manner.
  • the term user may refer to a person who uses an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) using the electronic device.
  • FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an electronic device 1301 (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) in a network environment 1300 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 1301 communicates with the electronic device 1302 through a first network 1398 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 1399 . It may communicate with the electronic device 1304 or the server 1308 through (eg, a remote wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1301 may communicate with the electronic device 1304 through the server 1308 .
  • a first network 1398 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • the server 1308 e.g, a remote wireless communication network
  • the electronic device 1301 includes a processor 1320 , a memory 1330 , an input device 1350 , a sound output device 1355 , a display device 1360 , an audio module 1370 , and a sensor module ( 1376 ), interface 1377 , haptic module 1379 , camera module 1380 (eg, camera 180 of FIG. 1 ), power management module 1388 , battery 1389 , communication module 1390 , subscriber an identification module 1396 , or an antenna module 1397 .
  • at least one of these components may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1301 .
  • the sensor module 1376 eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor
  • the display device 1360 eg, a display
  • the processor 1320 for example, executes software (eg, a program 1340 ) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 1301 connected to the processor 1320 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 1320 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 1376 or the communication module 1390 ) to the volatile memory 1332 . may be loaded into , process commands or data stored in volatile memory 1332 , and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 1334 .
  • software eg, a program 1340
  • the processor 1320 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 1376 or the communication module 1390 ) to the volatile memory 1332 .
  • the volatile memory 1332 may be loaded into , process commands or data stored in volatile memory 1332 , and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 1334 .
  • the processor 1320 includes a main processor 1321 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor), and a secondary processor 1323 (eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor) that can operate independently or in conjunction with the main processor 1321 (eg, a graphics processing unit or an image signal processor). , a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 1323 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 1321 or to be specialized for a designated function. The coprocessor 1323 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 1321 .
  • a main processor 1321 eg, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 1323 eg, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor
  • the auxiliary processor 1323 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 1321 or to be specialized for a designated function.
  • the coprocessor 1323 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 1321 .
  • the co-processor 1323 may be, for example, on behalf of the main processor 1321 while the main processor 1321 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 1321 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 1321, at least one of the components of the electronic device 1301 (eg, the display device 1360, the sensor module 1376, or the communication module 1390) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the coprocessor 1323 eg, image signal processor or communication processor
  • the memory 1330 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1301 (eg, the processor 1320 or the sensor module 1376 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 1340 ) and commands related thereto.
  • the memory 1330 may include a volatile memory 1332 or a non-volatile memory 1334 .
  • the program 1340 may be stored as software in the memory 1330 , and may include, for example, an operating system 1342 , middleware 1344 , or an application 1346 .
  • the input device 1350 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 1320 ) of the electronic device 1301 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1301 .
  • the input device 1350 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output device 1355 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 1301 .
  • the sound output device 1355 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback, and the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display device 1360 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 1301 .
  • the display device 1360 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding device.
  • the display device 1360 may include a touch circuitry configured to sense a touch or a sensor circuit (eg, a pressure sensor) configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch. there is.
  • the audio module 1370 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1370 obtains a sound through the input device 1350 or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output device 1355 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1301 .
  • the electronic device 1302) eg, a speaker or headphones
  • the sensor module 1376 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 1301 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 1376 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.
  • the interface 1377 may support one or more specified protocols that may be used by the electronic device 1301 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 ).
  • the interface 1377 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • connection terminal 1378 may include a connector through which the electronic device 1301 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 ).
  • the connection terminal 1378 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 1379 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sense.
  • the haptic module 1379 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 1380 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1380 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 1388 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 1301 .
  • the power management module 1388 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 1389 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 1301 .
  • battery 1389 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 1390 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1301 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 1302 , the electronic device 1304 , or the server 1308 ). It can support establishment and communication through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 1390 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 1320 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 1390 is a wireless communication module 1392 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1394 (eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • a wireless communication module 1392 eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 1394 eg, : It may include a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module.
  • a corresponding communication module is a first network 1398 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 1399 (eg, a cellular network, the Internet, or It may communicate with the external electronic device 1304 through a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN).
  • a computer network eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or WAN.
  • These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other.
  • the wireless communication module 1392 uses subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 1396 within a communication network, such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399 .
  • subscriber information eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the electronic device 1301 may be identified and authenticated.
  • the antenna module 1397 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 1397 may include one antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 1397 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network such as the first network 1398 or the second network 1399 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1390 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 1390 and the external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, RFIC
  • other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 1397 .
  • peripheral devices eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • GPIO general purpose input and output
  • SPI serial peripheral interface
  • MIPI mobile industry processor interface
  • the command or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 1301 and the external electronic device 1304 through the server 1308 connected to the second network 1399 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 1302 and 1204 may be the same or a different type of the electronic device 1301 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 1301 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 1302 , 1304 , or 1308 .
  • the electronic device 1301 may instead of executing the function or service itself.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least a part of the function or the service.
  • the one or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least a part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit a result of the execution to the electronic device 1301 .
  • the electronic device 1301 may process the result as it is or additionally and provide it as at least a part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 1301 of FIG. 13 ) according to various embodiments includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ); A second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ), the first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) )) disposed between the hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 123 of FIG. 1 ), a flexible display, a sensor for detecting a folding angle of the hinge structure (eg, the hinge structure 123 of FIG. 1 ), a processor (eg : processor 1320 of FIG.
  • a first housing eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1
  • a second housing eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1
  • the first housing eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1
  • the second housing eg, the second housing 122 of
  • the processor eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13
  • the processor eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13
  • the foldable electronic device eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1
  • the operation mode is a first case in which the first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) are folded in parallel.
  • mode a second mode in which the first housing (eg, the first housing 121 in FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 in FIG. 1 ) are partially folded, and the first housing (eg, the second housing 122 in FIG. 1 ) :
  • a third mode in which the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) are unfolded in a planar shape may be included.
  • the first mode may operate as a first operating system
  • the third mode may operate as a second operating system
  • the application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the first mode.
  • an application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the third mode.
  • the instructions allow the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to check whether the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range while increasing in the preload state for the first mode. there is.
  • the instructions allow the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to check whether the folding angle corresponds to the second angle range while decreasing in the preload state for the third mode.
  • the instructions cause the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to search for and connect a peripheral device associated with the operation mode when the folding angle is included in the second angle range.
  • the instructions when the folding angle of the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) is included in the second angle range, the instructions are for at least one application executable in the operation mode. Data can be triggered.
  • the instructions may cause the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) to connect with the network device associated with the operation mode when the folding angle is included in the second angle range. .
  • the instructions are the data for executing the operating system corresponding to the operation mode. may be loaded into the memory (eg, the memory 1330 of FIG. 13 ).
  • the operation mode includes a first mode and a second mode that operate in the same operating system, and the instructions indicate that the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) operates the first mode in the first mode.
  • the processor eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13
  • the first application operating in the operating system may be executed in the preload state of the second mode.
  • the instructions are executed by the processor (eg, the processor 1320 of FIG. 13 ) based on at least one of an operating state of the first mode, an attribute of the first application, and user information. can be operated in the specified state.
  • An application execution method includes a foldable electronic device including a first housing (eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1 ) and a second housing (eg, the second housing 122 of FIG. 1 ) (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device 1301 of FIG. 13 , and the foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , the electronic device of FIG. 13 )
  • the first of the folding angles of the first housing eg, the first housing 121 of FIG. 1
  • the second housing eg, the second housing 122 of FIG.
  • an execution screen of the operation mode is displayed on the foldable electronic device (eg, by using the data) : may include an operation of displaying on the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 1301 of FIG. 13 .
  • the operation mode includes a first mode and a second mode operating in the same operating system, and when the application execution method is changed from the first mode to the second mode, the second mode
  • the method may further include executing a first application operating in the operating system in the preload state.
  • the foldable electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 501 of FIG. 5 ) according to various embodiments includes a first housing (eg, the first housing 511 of FIG. 5 ) and a second housing (eg, the foldable electronic device 501 of FIG. 5 ) second housing 512), a third housing (eg, third housing 513 in FIG. 5), the first housing (eg, first housing 511 in FIG. 5) and the second housing (eg, A first hinge structure (eg, the first hinge structure 525 of FIG. 5 ) disposed between the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ), the second housing (eg, the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ) and a second hinge structure (eg, the second hinge structure 526 of FIG.
  • a first housing eg, the first housing 511 of FIG. 5
  • a second housing eg, the foldable electronic device 501 of FIG. 5
  • second housing eg, the foldable electronic device 501 of FIG. 5
  • a third housing eg
  • a sensor a processor for detecting a first folding angle of the first hinge structure 525 of FIG. 5 and a second folding angle of the second hinge structure (eg, the second hinge structure 526 of FIG. 5 )
  • a memory eg, memory 1330 of FIG. 13 operatively coupled to the processor (eg, processor 1320 of FIG. 13);
  • the processor eg, the processor 1320 of FIG.
  • a first angular range of the first folding angle corresponding to the operation mode, a second angular range of the second folding angle, and the first folding angle corresponding to a pre-load state for the operation mode sets a second angular range and a fourth angular range of the second folding angle, and detects a change in the first folding angle or the second folding angle through the sensor, and the first folding angle is the third
  • trigger data related to the operation mode wherein the first folding angle is included in the first angle range and the second folding angle is included in the first angle range
  • instructions (intsructions) for displaying an execution screen of the operation mode on the flexible display may be stored using the data.
  • the plurality of modes include the first housing (eg, the first housing 511 of FIG. 5 ), the second housing (eg, the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ), and the third A first mode in which a housing (eg, the third housing 513 in FIG. 5 ) is folded parallel to each other, the first housing (eg, the first housing 511 in FIG. 5 ), and the second housing (eg, FIG. 5 ) a second mode in which the second housing 512) and the third housing (eg, the third housing 513 of FIG. 5) are partially folded, and the first housing (eg, the first housing 511 of FIG. 5) ), a third mode in which the second housing (eg, the second housing 512 of FIG. 5 ) and the third housing (eg, the third housing 513 of FIG. 5 ) are unfolded in a planar shape. there is.
  • the first mode may operate as a first operating system
  • the third mode may operate as a second operating system
  • an application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the first mode.
  • an application related to the data may be executed in the same operating system as the third mode.
  • the electronic device may have various types of devices.
  • the electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance device.
  • a portable communication device eg, a smart phone
  • a computer device e.g., a smart phone
  • a portable multimedia device e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a camera e.g., a portable medical device
  • a wearable device e.g., a smart bracelet
  • a home appliance device e.g., a home appliance
  • first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. that one (eg first) component is “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively” When referenced, it means that one component can be connected to the other component directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit.
  • a module may be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or a part of the part that performs one or more functions.
  • the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 1336 or external memory 1338) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 1301). may be implemented as software (eg, the program 1340) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 1320 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 1301 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command.
  • the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.
  • the device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium.
  • 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided in a computer program product (computer program product).
  • Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities.
  • the computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones, eg between smartphones.
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.
  • each component eg, a module or a program of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities.
  • one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • a plurality of components eg, a module or a program
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other operations may be added.

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Un dispositif électronique pliable selon un mode de réalisation divulgué ici peut comprendre : un premier boîtier ; un second boîtier ; une structure d'articulation ; un dispositif d'affichage souple ; un capteur permettant de détecter un angle de pliage de la structure d'articulation ; un processeur ; et une mémoire, la mémoire stockant des instructions qui, lorsqu'elles sont exécutées, amènent le processeur : à configurer une première plage angulaire de l'angle de pliage correspondant à un mode de fonctionnement du dispositif électronique pliable et une seconde plage angulaire de l'angle de pliage correspondant à un état de précharge par rapport au mode de fonctionnement ; à détecter le changement d'angle de pliage par l'intermédiaire du capteur ; lorsque l'angle de pliage se trouve dans la seconde plage angulaire, à déclencher des données associées au mode de fonctionnement ; et lorsque l'angle de pliage se trouve dans la première plage angulaire, à afficher un écran d'exécution du mode de fonctionnement sur le dispositif d'affichage souple à l'aide des données.
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