WO2022080825A1 - Procédé d'affichage d'écran de dispositif pliable, et dispositif associé - Google Patents

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WO2022080825A1
WO2022080825A1 PCT/KR2021/014032 KR2021014032W WO2022080825A1 WO 2022080825 A1 WO2022080825 A1 WO 2022080825A1 KR 2021014032 W KR2021014032 W KR 2021014032W WO 2022080825 A1 WO2022080825 A1 WO 2022080825A1
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  • Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a foldable device, and to a method and apparatus for displaying a screen of a foldable device according to a position of an electronic pen.
  • the electronic device may provide various input methods including an input method using an electronic pen as well as input methods (eg, soft keyboard, voice input) provided in the electronic device.
  • input methods eg, soft keyboard, voice input
  • the electronic device uses an input method included in the electronic device (eg, a soft keyboard). ), you can switch the input method through the setting function. Also, when the user stops using the electronic pen or performs another operation, the screen of the electronic device is exposed as it is, and privacy issues may occur.
  • an input method included in the electronic device eg, a soft keyboard.
  • An electronic device includes a housing including a first housing, a second housing connected to the first housing through a connection member, a new circuit, and one surface of the first housing and the second housing A foldable display disposed over one surface, wherein the foldable display includes a first region embedded in the first housing and a second region embedded in the second housing, an electronic circuit for receiving an electrostatic signal from an electronic pen , at least one sensor and a processor operatively coupled to the communication circuitry, the foldable display, the electronic circuitry, and the at least one sensor, wherein the processor is configured such that the foldable display is bent to In a state in which at least a portion and at least a portion of the second area form an angle, a first screen corresponding to a first application is displayed on the first area, and a second screen corresponding to a second application is displayed on the second area display, determine whether to receive the electrostatic signal from the electronic pen through the electronic circuit, receive first information corresponding to the posture of the electronic pen from the electronic pen through the communication circuit,
  • An electronic device includes a housing including a first housing, a second housing connected to the first housing through a connection member, a communication circuit, and one surface of the first housing and the second housing.
  • a foldable display disposed over one surface, wherein the foldable display includes a first region embedded in the first housing and a second region embedded in the second housing, an electronic circuit for receiving an electrostatic signal from an electronic pen , at least one sensor, and a processor operatively coupled to the communication circuitry, the foldable display, the electronic circuitry, and the at least one sensor, wherein the processor comprises one surface of the first housing and the second In a state in which one surface of the housing is parallel, a first screen corresponding to a first application is displayed on a first area, a second screen corresponding to a second application is displayed on a second area, and the electronic circuit determine whether to receive the electrostatic signal from the electronic pen, receive first information corresponding to the posture of the electronic pen from the electronic pen through the communication circuit, and receive the posture of the electronic device through the
  • a screen display method of the electronic device may be controlled according to the position of the electronic pen.
  • the user may perform switching between input methods based on natural actions that may occur while using the electronic pen (eg, putting down the electronic pen when not using the electronic pen), and , it is possible to provide UI/UX related thereto.
  • an intuitive and natural input experience may be provided to the user.
  • various effects directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG 3 illustrates a folded state of an electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a digital pen according to an embodiment.
  • FIG 6 illustrates an electronic device and an external device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which the electronic device determines a method of controlling a first screen and a second screen based on the location of the electronic pen on the electronic device or outside the electronic device, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which the electronic device determines a mode for controlling a first screen and a second screen based on reception of a blackout signal and whether the electronic pen is horizontal, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation in which an electronic device determines a first mode or a third mode based on a position of an electronic pen placed on a display, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • 11A illustrates an electronic device operating in a first mode according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • 11B illustrates an electronic device operating in the second mode, according to an embodiment.
  • 11C illustrates an electronic device operating in a third mode, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the first screen and the second screen are controlled when the electronic device is converted from an unfolded state to a folded state, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment.
  • an electronic device 101 communicates with an electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (eg, a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199 . It may communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120 , a memory 130 , an input module 150 , a sound output module 155 , a display module 160 , an audio module 170 , and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or an antenna module 197 may be included.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178
  • may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
  • some of these components are integrated into one component (eg, display module 160 ). can be
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (eg, a program 140) to execute at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 . It can control and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 . may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • software eg, a program 140
  • the processor 120 converts commands or data received from other components (eg, the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190 ) to the volatile memory 132 .
  • the volatile memory 132 may be stored in the volatile memory 132 , and may process commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and store the result data in the non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the processor 120 is the main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit) a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor).
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123 eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit
  • NPU neural processing unit
  • an image signal processor e.g., a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.
  • the main processor 121 e.g, a central processing unit or an application processor
  • a secondary processor 123
  • the auxiliary processor 123 is, for example, on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, executing an application). ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states.
  • the co-processor 123 eg, an image signal processor or a communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component eg, the camera module 180 or the communication module 190. there is.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself on which artificial intelligence is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (eg, the server 108).
  • the learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but in the above example not limited
  • the artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the above example.
  • the artificial intelligence model may include, in addition to, or alternatively, a software structure in addition to the hardware structure.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176 ).
  • the data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, the program 140 ) and instructions related thereto.
  • the memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134 .
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .
  • the input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used in a component (eg, the processor 120 ) of the electronic device 101 from the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (eg, a button), or a digital pen (eg, a stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101 .
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.
  • the speaker can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from or as part of the speaker.
  • the display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside (eg, a user) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a control circuit for controlling a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a corresponding device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to sense a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 may convert a sound into an electric signal or, conversely, convert an electric signal into a sound. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires a sound through the input module 150 , or an external electronic device (eg, a sound output module 155 ) connected directly or wirelessly with the electronic device 101 . A sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • an external electronic device eg, a sound output module 155
  • a sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or headphones).
  • the sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 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 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used by the electronic device 101 to directly or wirelessly connect with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card
  • the connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102 ).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 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 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 may capture still images and moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 may manage power supplied to the electronic device 101 .
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 .
  • battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary cell, a rechargeable secondary cell, or a fuel cell.
  • the communication module 190 is a direct (eg, wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108). It can support establishment and communication performance through the established communication channel.
  • the communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor 120 (eg, an application processor) and support direct (eg, wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (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 194 (eg, : It may include a LAN (local area network) communication module, or a power line communication module).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • a corresponding communication module among these communication modules is a first network 198 (eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a first network 198 eg, a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)
  • a second network 199 eg, legacy It may communicate with the external electronic device 104 through a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (eg, a telecommunication network such as a LAN or a WAN).
  • a telecommunication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses the subscriber information (eg, International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be identified or authenticated.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a 5G network after a 4G network and a next-generation communication technology, for example, a new radio access technology (NR).
  • NR access technology includes high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency) -latency communications)).
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive machine type communications
  • URLLC ultra-reliable and low-latency
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example.
  • a high frequency band eg, mmWave band
  • the wireless communication module 192 includes various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), all-dimensional multiplexing. It may support technologies such as full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104 ), or a network system (eg, the second network 199 ).
  • the wireless communication module 192 may include a peak data rate (eg, 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (eg, 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency for realizing URLLC ( Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less).
  • a peak data rate eg, 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage eg, 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency for realizing URLLC
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a conductor formed on a substrate (eg, a PCB) or a radiator formed of a conductive pattern.
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 . can be selected. A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna.
  • other components eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • the mmWave antenna module comprises a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (eg, bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (eg, mmWave band); and a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to a second side (eg, top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • 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 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199 .
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be the same as or different from the electronic device 101 .
  • all or a part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices 102 , 104 , or 108 .
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself 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.
  • 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 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 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, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to an intelligent service (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • 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 be used simply to distinguish the element from other elements in question, and may refer to elements in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. It is said 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 used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable 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
  • one or more instructions stored in a storage medium may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including
  • a processor eg, processor 120
  • a device eg, electronic device 101
  • 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 include a signal (eg, electromagnetic wave), and this term is used in cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.
  • a signal eg, electromagnetic wave
  • the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a 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 online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg 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, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular or a plurality of entities, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately disposed in other components. there is.
  • 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.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates an unfolded state of the electronic device 101 according to an exemplary embodiment
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a folded state of the electronic device 101 according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a foldable housing 200 , a hinge cover 230 covering a foldable portion of the foldable housing 200 , and a foldable housing 200 . It may include a flexible or foldable display 250 (hereinafter, abbreviated as “display” 250 ) disposed in a space formed by the housing 200 .
  • display 250 flexible or foldable display 250
  • the surface on which the display 250 is disposed is defined as the first surface or the front surface of the electronic device 101 .
  • the opposite surface of the front surface is defined as the second surface or the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .
  • a surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface is defined as a third surface or a side surface of the electronic device 101 .
  • the foldable housing 200 includes a first housing structure 210 (hereinafter, referred to as “first housing” 210 ) and a second housing structure 220 including a sensor area 224 . (hereinafter, abbreviated as “second housing” 220 ), a first rear cover 280 , and a second rear cover 290 may be included.
  • the foldable housing 200 of the electronic device 101 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2 and 2 , and may be implemented by a combination and/or combination of other shapes or parts.
  • the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 280 may be integrally formed
  • the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 290 may be integrally formed.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis (axis A), and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A.
  • the angle or distance between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may vary depending on whether the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.
  • the second housing 220 unlike the first housing 210, additionally includes the sensor region 224 in which various sensors are disposed, but in other regions, it may have a mutually symmetrical shape.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may together form a recess for accommodating the display 250 .
  • the recess may have at least two different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A.
  • the recess may include (1) a first portion 210a parallel to the folding axis A of the first housing 210 and a first portion formed at an edge of the sensor region 224 of the second housing 220 .
  • It may have a second width w2 formed by the second portion 220b parallel to A. In this case, the second width w2 may be formed to be longer than the first width w1.
  • the first portion 210a of the first housing 210 and the first portion 220a of the second housing 220 having a mutually asymmetric shape form a first width w1 of the recess
  • the second portion 210b of the first housing 210 and the second portion 220b of the second housing 220 having a mutually symmetrical shape may form a second width w2 of the recess.
  • the distance from the folding axis A of the first portion 220a and the second portion 220b of the second housing 220 may be different from each other.
  • the width of the recess is not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the recess may have a plurality of widths due to the shape of the sensor region 224 or the portion having the asymmetric shape of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
  • At least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be formed of a metal material or a non-metal material having a rigidity of a size selected to support the display 250 .
  • the sensor area 224 may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the second housing 220 .
  • the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 224 are not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the sensor area 224 may be provided at another corner of the second housing 220 or any area between the upper and lower corners.
  • components for performing various functions embedded in the electronic device 101 are electronically provided through the sensor area 224 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 224 . It may be exposed on the front side of the device 101 .
  • the components may include various types of sensors.
  • the sensor may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, and a proximity sensor.
  • the first rear cover 280 is disposed on one side of the folding shaft on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 , and may have, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery, and is formed by the first housing 210 . The edges may be wrapped.
  • the second rear cover 290 may be disposed on the other side of the folding shaft on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 , and an edge thereof may be surrounded by the second housing 220 .
  • the first rear cover 280 and the second rear cover 290 may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A axis).
  • the first back cover 280 and the second back cover 290 do not necessarily have symmetrical shapes, and in another embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes the first back cover 280 and the A second rear cover 290 may be included.
  • the first rear cover 280 may be integrally formed with the first housing 210
  • the second rear cover 290 may be integrally formed with the second housing 220 .
  • the first back cover 280 , the second back cover 290 , the first housing 210 , and the second housing 220 are various components (eg, a printed circuit) of the electronic device 101 .
  • a space in which a substrate, or a battery) may be disposed may be formed.
  • one or more components may be disposed or visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .
  • at least a portion of the sub-display 240 may be visually exposed through the first rear area 282 of the first rear cover 280 .
  • one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second back area 292 of the second back cover 290 .
  • the sensor may include a proximity sensor and/or a rear camera.
  • the hinge cover 230 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to cover an internal component (eg, a hinge structure).
  • the hinge cover 230 may be configured to be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 according to a state (a flat state or a folded state) of the electronic device 101 . It may be covered by some or exposed to the outside.
  • the hinge cover 230 when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 230 may not be exposed because it is covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 .
  • the hinge cover 230 when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (eg, a fully folded state), the hinge cover 230 is configured to include the first housing 210 and the second housing ( 220) can be exposed to the outside.
  • the hinge cover 230 when the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are in an intermediate state that is folded with a certain angle, the hinge cover 230 is the first housing 210 .
  • the second housing 220 may be partially exposed to the outside.
  • the exposed area may be smaller than in the fully folded state.
  • the hinge cover 230 may include a curved surface.
  • the display 250 may be disposed on a space formed by the foldable housing 200 .
  • the display 250 is seated in a recess formed by the foldable housing 200 and may constitute most of the front surface of the electronic device 101 .
  • the front surface of the electronic device 101 may include the display 250 and a partial area of the first housing 210 and a partial area of the second housing 220 adjacent to the display 250 .
  • the rear surface of the electronic device 101 has a first rear cover 280 , a partial region of the first housing 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 280 , a second rear cover 290 and a second rear cover ( A portion of the second housing 220 adjacent to 290 may be included.
  • the display 250 may refer to a display in which at least a portion of the area can be transformed into a flat surface or a curved surface.
  • the display 250 includes a folding area 253, a first display area 251 disposed on one side (left side of the folding area 253 shown in FIG. 2) with respect to the folding area 253, and
  • the second display area 252 may be disposed on the other side (the right side of the folding area 253 shown in FIG. 2 ).
  • the division of regions of the display 250 shown in FIG. 2 is exemplary, and the display 250 may be divided into a plurality (eg, four or more or two) regions according to a structure or function.
  • the region of the display 250 may be divided by the folding region 253 extending parallel to the y-axis or the folding axis (A-axis), but in another embodiment, the display ( 250) may be divided into regions based on another folding region (eg, a folding region parallel to the x-axis) or another folding axis (eg, a folding axis parallel to the x-axis).
  • the first display area 251 and the second display area 252 may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding area 253 .
  • the second display area 252 may include a notch cut according to the presence of the sensor area 224 , but in other areas,
  • One display area 251 may have a symmetrical shape.
  • the first display area 251 and the second display area 252 may include a portion having a shape symmetric to each other and a portion having a shape asymmetric to each other.
  • the operation of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and the angle of the display 250 according to the state of the electronic device 101 eg, a flat state and a folded state
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of 180 degrees and face the same direction. can be placed.
  • the surface of the first display area 251 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the display 250 may form 180 degrees with each other and may face the same direction (eg, the front direction of the electronic device).
  • the folding area 253 may form the same plane as the first display area 251 and the second display area 252 .
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed to face each other.
  • the surface of the first display area 251 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the display 250 may face each other while forming a narrow angle (eg, between 0 and 10 degrees).
  • At least a portion of the folding area 253 may be formed of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature.
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are at a certain angle to each other. can be placed.
  • the surface of the first display area 251 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the display 250 may form an angle greater than the folded state and smaller than the unfolded state.
  • At least a portion of the folding region 253 may be formed of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature, and the curvature in this case may be smaller than that in a folded state.
  • FIG 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a display unit 20 , a bracket assembly 30 , a substrate unit 400 , a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 , and a second housing. It may include a first rear cover 280 and a second rear cover 290 .
  • the display unit 20 may be referred to as a display module or a display assembly.
  • the display unit 20 may include a display 250 and one or more plates or layers 260 on which the display 250 is mounted.
  • the plate 260 may be disposed between the display 250 and the bracket assembly 30 .
  • the display 250 may be disposed on at least a portion of one surface (eg, an upper surface of FIG. 4 ) of the plate 260 .
  • the plate 260 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display 250 .
  • a portion of the plate 260 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the notch 254 of the display 250 .
  • the bracket assembly 30 includes a first bracket 410 , a second bracket 420 , a hinge structure (or a hinge part) disposed between the first bracket 410 and the second bracket 420 , and the hinge structure to the outside.
  • a hinge cover 230 that covers when viewed from , and a wiring member 430 that crosses the first bracket 410 and the second bracket 420 (eg, flexible printed circuit board (FPC), flexible printed circuit).
  • FPC flexible printed circuit board
  • the bracket assembly 30 may be disposed between the plate 260 and the substrate 400 .
  • the first bracket 410 may be disposed between the first display area 251 of the display 250 and the first substrate 401 .
  • the second bracket 420 may be disposed between the second display area 252 of the display 250 and the second substrate 402 .
  • the wiring member 430 and at least a portion of the hinge structure may be disposed inside the bracket assembly 30 .
  • the wiring member 430 may be disposed in a direction (eg, an x-axis direction) crossing the first bracket 410 and the second bracket 420 .
  • the wiring member 430 may be disposed in a direction (eg, the x-axis direction) perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, the y-axis or the folding axis A of FIG. 2 ) of the folding region 253 of the electronic device 101 . there is.
  • the substrate unit 400 may include a first substrate 401 disposed on the first bracket 410 side and a second substrate 402 disposed on the second bracket 420 side.
  • the first substrate 401 and the second substrate 402 include the bracket assembly 30 , the first housing 210 , the second housing 220 , the first rear cover 280 , and the second rear cover 290 . It may be disposed inside the space formed by Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 101 may be mounted on the first substrate 401 and the second substrate 402 .
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be assembled to each other so as to be coupled to both sides of the bracket assembly 30 while the display unit 20 is coupled to the bracket assembly 30 .
  • the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be coupled to the bracket assembly 30 by sliding from both sides of the bracket assembly 30 .
  • the first housing 210 may include a first rotation support surface 212
  • the second housing 220 has a second rotation support surface ( ) corresponding to the first rotation support surface 212 . 222) may be included.
  • the first rotation support surface 212 and the second rotation support surface 222 may include curved surfaces corresponding to the curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 230 .
  • first rotational support surface 212 and the second rotational support surface 222 may close the hinge cover 230 when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 2 ).
  • the cover hinge cover 230 may not be exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 101 or may be minimally exposed.
  • the first rotation support surface 212 and the second rotation support surface 222 are curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 230 when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (eg, the electronic device of FIG. 3 ). By rotating along the , the hinge cover 230 may be maximally exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded perspective view 500 of the digital pen 201 according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the digital pen 201 may include a pen housing 300 constituting an outer shape of the digital pen 201 and an inner assembly inside the pen housing 300 .
  • the inner assembly may be inserted into the pen housing 300 by one assembly operation, including all of the various components mounted inside the pen.
  • the pen housing 300 may have an elongated shape between the first end 300a and the second end 300b, and may include an accommodating space 112 therein.
  • the pen housing 300 may have an elliptical cross section comprising a major axis and a minor axis, and may be formed in an elliptical column shape as a whole.
  • the accommodating space 301 of the electronic device 101 may also have an elliptical cross-section corresponding to the shape of the pen housing 300 .
  • the pen housing 300 may include a synthetic resin (eg, plastic) and/or a metallic material (eg, aluminum).
  • the second end 300b of the pen housing 300 may be made of a synthetic resin material.
  • the inner assembly may have an elongated shape corresponding to the shape of the pen housing 300 .
  • the inner assembly may be largely divided into three types along the longitudinal direction.
  • the inner assembly may include an ejection member 310 disposed at a position corresponding to the first end 300a of the pen housing 300 , and a second end 300b of the pen housing 300 . It may include a coil unit 320 disposed at a corresponding position, and a circuit board unit 330 disposed at a position corresponding to the body of the housing.
  • the ejection member 310 may include a configuration for withdrawing the digital pen 201 from the accommodation space 112 of the electronic device 101 .
  • the ejection member 310 is disposed around the shaft 311 and the shaft 311, the ejection body 312 and the button part 313 constituting the overall appearance of the ejection member 310, may include
  • the portion including the shaft 311 and the ejection body 312 is surrounded by the first end 300a of the pen housing 300 , and a button portion 313 (eg, 201a of FIG. 2 ) may be exposed to the outside of the first end 300a.
  • a plurality of components not shown, for example, cam members or elastic members, may be disposed in the ejection body 312 to form a push-pull structure.
  • the button part 313 may be substantially coupled with the shaft 311 to perform a linear reciprocating motion with respect to the ejection body 312 .
  • the button unit 313 may include a button having a locking structure so that a user can take out the digital pen 201 using a fingernail.
  • the digital pen 201 may provide another input method by including a sensor that detects a linear reciprocating motion of the shaft 311 .
  • the coil unit 320 includes a pen tip 321 exposed to the outside of the second end 300b when the inner assembly is completely inserted into the pen housing 300 , a packing ring 322 , and a coil wound a plurality of times. 323 and/or a pen pressure sensing unit 324 for acquiring a change in pressure according to the pressure of the pen tip 321 may be included.
  • Packing ring 322 may include epoxy, rubber, urethane, or silicone.
  • the packing ring 322 may be provided for the purpose of waterproofing and dustproofing, and may protect the coil unit 320 and the circuit board unit 330 from immersion or dust.
  • the coil 323 may form a resonant frequency in a set frequency band (eg, 500 kHz), and is combined with at least one element (eg, a capacitive element) in a range to a certain extent.
  • the resonance frequency formed by the coil 323 may be adjusted.
  • the circuit board unit 330 may include a printed circuit board 332 , a base 331 surrounding at least one surface of the printed circuit board 332 , and an antenna.
  • a substrate seating portion 333 on which a printed circuit board 332 is disposed is formed on the upper surface of the base 331 , and the printed circuit board 332 is seated on the substrate seating portion 333 .
  • the printed circuit board 332 may include an upper surface and a lower surface, and a variable capacitance capacitor or switch 334 connected to the coil 323 may be disposed on the upper surface, and the lower surface
  • a charging circuit, a battery, or a communication circuit may be disposed on the.
  • the battery may include an electric double layered capacitor (EDLC).
  • the charging circuit is positioned between the coil 323 and the battery, and may include a voltage detector circuitry and a rectifier.
  • the antenna may include an antenna embedded in an antenna structure 339 and/or a printed circuit board 332 such as the example shown in FIG. 5 .
  • a switch 334 may be provided on the printed circuit board 332 .
  • the side button 337 provided in the digital pen 201 is used to press the switch 334 and may be exposed to the outside through the side opening 302 of the pen housing 300 . While the side button 337 is supported by the support member 338 , if there is no external force acting on the side button 337 , the support member 338 provides an elastic restoring force to dispose the side button 337 at a predetermined position. It can be restored or maintained in its original state.
  • the circuit board unit 330 may include another packing ring such as an O-ring.
  • O-rings made of an elastic material may be disposed at both ends of the base 331 to form a sealing structure between the base 331 and the pen housing 300 .
  • the support member 338 may partially adhere to the inner wall of the pen housing 300 around the side opening 302 to form a sealing structure.
  • the circuit board unit 330 may also have a waterproof and dustproof structure similar to that of the packing ring 322 of the coil unit 320 .
  • the digital pen 201 may include a battery mounting part 335 on the upper surface of the base 331 in which the battery 336 is disposed.
  • the battery 336 that may be mounted on the battery mounting unit 335 may include, for example, a cylinder type battery.
  • the digital pen 201 may include a microphone (not shown).
  • the microphone may be directly connected to the printed circuit board 332 or connected to a separate flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (not shown) connected to the printed circuit board 332 .
  • the microphone may be disposed in a position parallel to the side button 337 in the longitudinal direction of the digital pen 201 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an electronic device 101 and an external device 201 according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 may be understood as a foldable display or a foldable device including a flexible display.
  • the electronic device 101 may be understood as a foldable smartphone or a foldable tablet PC.
  • At least a portion of the contents of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 1 to 5 may be applied to the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 6 .
  • the external device 201 may be understood as an electronic pen, a digital pen, or a stylus pen. At least a portion of the contents of the external device 201 shown in FIG. 5 may be applied to the external device 201 shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 601 , a second housing 602 , and a display 610 .
  • the display 610 may include a first area 611 disposed in a space formed by the first housing 601 and a second area 612 disposed in a space formed by the second housing 602 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be arranged in parallel on the same plane such that one surface of the first housing 601 and one surface of the second housing 602 are parallel to each other. For example, it may mean that the angle between the first housing 601 and the second housing 602 is 180 degrees.
  • a state in which one surface of the first housing 601 and one surface of the second housing 602 are connected and arranged in parallel on the same plane may be understood as an unfolded state of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be folded while forming an angle between the first housing 601 and the second housing 602 .
  • the display 610 is bent by the angle formed between the first housing 601 and the second housing 602
  • at least a portion of the first region 611 and at least a portion of the second region 612 form an angle.
  • the two components form an angle it may mean that at least one surface of the two components is not disposed on the same plane but is disposed to face in different directions.
  • the angle formed between the first housing 601 and the second housing 602 is not 180 degrees.
  • a folded state in which an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees is formed between the first housing 601 and the second housing 602 may be understood as an intermediate state of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may be folded such that at least a portion of the first housing 601 and at least a portion of the second housing 602 contact each other.
  • a state in which at least a portion of the first housing 601 and at least a portion of the second housing 602 are in contact with each other may be understood as a folded state.
  • the electronic device 101 displays the first screen corresponding to the execution of the first application in the first area 611 and the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 displays a first screen corresponding to the execution of the note application over the first area 611 and the second area 612 . can do.
  • the electronic device 101 displays the first screen corresponding to the execution of the first application and the second screen corresponding to the execution of the second application, respectively. It may be displayed in the first area 611 and the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 displays a first screen corresponding to the execution of the video application in the first area 611 and corresponds to the execution of the note application.
  • a second screen may be displayed on the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 may independently control the first application corresponding to the first screen displayed on the first area 611 and the second application corresponding to the second screen displayed on the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 may acquire a memo input through a screen corresponding to the note application displayed in the second area 612 while playing or stopping the video displayed in the first area 611 .
  • the external device 201 may include the electrostatic coil 620 in a space formed through the housing of the external device 201 .
  • the electrostatic coil 620 included in the external device 201 may interact with an electronic circuit that receives an electrostatic signal included in the electronic device 101 .
  • the external device 201 may form an electrostatic signal in a frequency band set through the electrostatic coil 620 , and the electronic device 101 transmits the electrostatic signal formed in the external device 201 through the electronic circuit. can be received or sensed. At least a portion of the contents of the coil unit 320 of FIG. 5 may be applied to the electrostatic coil 620 of FIG. 6 .
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 may include a processor 701 , a communication circuit 703 , a display 610 , an electronic circuit 707 , and a sensor 709 .
  • a module included in the electronic device 101 may be understood as a hardware module (eg, a circuit).
  • Components included in the electronic device 101 are components shown in FIG. 7 (eg, the processor 701 , the communication circuit 703 , the display 610 , the electronic circuit 707 , and the sensor 709 ). may not be limited to Components of the electronic device 101 illustrated in FIG. 7 may be replaced with other components, or additional components may be added to the electronic device 101 .
  • at least a portion of the contents of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 may be applied to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 7 .
  • at least a portion of the contents of the electronic device 101 of FIGS. 2 , 3 , and 4 may be applied to the electronic device 101 of FIG. 7 .
  • the processor 701 executes instructions stored in the memory to perform operations of components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the communication circuit 703 , the display 610 , the electronic circuit 707 , and the sensor 709 ). can be controlled
  • the processor 701 may be electrically and/or operatively coupled to the communication circuitry 703 , the display 610 , the electronic circuitry 707 , and the sensor 709 .
  • the processor 701 executes software to control at least one other component connected to the processor 701 (eg, the communication circuit 703 , the display 610 , the electronic circuit 707 , and the sensor 709 ). can do.
  • the processor 701 may obtain a command from components included in the electronic device 101, interpret the obtained command, and process and/or operate various data according to the interpreted command. there is.
  • the communication circuit 703 uses wired communication or wireless communication (eg, BT (Bluetooth), BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), Wi-Fi, NFC) between the electronic device 101 (eg, a foldable device) and an external device. It is possible to support performing communication between 201 (eg, electronic pen). For example, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the external device 201 using short-range wireless communication (eg, BT or NFC) through the communication circuit 703 . As another example, the electronic device 101 transmits data (eg, data related to the posture of the electronic pen) to the external device 201 (eg, electronic pen) connected using short-range wireless communication through the communication circuit 703 . can transmit and receive.
  • BT Bluetooth
  • BLE Bluetooth Low Energy
  • NFC wireless Fidelity
  • the display 610 may visually display (provide or output) content.
  • the display 610 may include a first area 611 and a second area 612 divided based on an area in which the foldable device is folded.
  • the display 610 may visually display content corresponding to data stored in the electronic device 101 or content corresponding to data received from an external device connected to the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may display a screen corresponding to the execution of the note application stored in the electronic device 101 on the display 610 .
  • the electronic device 101 may display content corresponding to the video data received from the YouTube server through the display 610 .
  • the electronic device 101 may display a screen corresponding to the execution of the note application stored in the device 101 on the first area 611 of the display 610, and a video received from the YouTube server. Content corresponding to data may be displayed on the second area 612 of the display 610 .
  • the display 610 may include a foldable display and a flexible display.
  • the display 610 may include at least one sensor.
  • the display 610 may include a touch sensor or a pressure sensor.
  • the display 610 may acquire at least one of a touch input using the user's body or a touch input through an electronic pen by using at least one of a touch sensor and a pressure sensor.
  • the display 610 may include a touch display including at least one of a touch sensor and a pressure sensor.
  • the electronic circuit 707 may be understood as an electronic circuit capable of receiving an electrostatic signal.
  • the electronic device 101 may receive an electrostatic signal generated by the electronic pen from the electronic pen through the electronic circuit.
  • the electronic device 101 may obtain information about a location of an object (eg, an electronic pen) that generated the blackout signal based on the detection of the blackout signal. For example, when the electronic device 101 detects the blackout signal, the electronic device 101 determines that the electronic pen that generated the blackout signal is in contact with one area of the display 705 of the electronic device 101 . can do. As another example, when the electronic device 101 does not detect the blackout signal, the electronic device 101 determines that the object (eg, an electronic pen) that generated the blackout signal is located apart from the electronic device 101 . can do.
  • the sensor 709 determines the state of the electronic device 101 (eg, the posture of the electronic device 101 according to the inclination formed between one surface of the electronic device 101 and the ground) or the state of the external device 201 (eg: Detect whether the electronic device 101 and the external device 201 are in contact and the contact position of the external device 201 in contact with the electronic device 101), and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the sensed state can do.
  • the state of the electronic device 101 eg, the posture of the electronic device 101 according to the inclination formed between one surface of the electronic device 101 and the ground
  • the state of the external device 201 eg: Detect whether the electronic device 101 and the external device 201 are in contact and the contact position of the external device 201 in contact with the electronic device 101
  • the sensor 709 may include at least one sensor.
  • the sensor 709 may include a gyro sensor or a proximity sensor.
  • the electronic device 101 may obtain information about the posture of the electronic device 101 using the gyro sensor. For example, the electronic device 101 is tilted between one surface of the electronic device 101 (eg, one surface of the first housing 210 or one surface of the second housing 220 ) and the ground through the gyro sensor. can be decided
  • the electronic device 101 uses a proximity sensor to indicate the state of the external device 201 (eg, the electronic device 101 makes contact between the external device 201 and the electronic device 101 through the proximity sensor).
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether the external device 201 and the electronic device 101 are in contact through a proximity sensor. As another example, the electronic device 101 may obtain a contact position of the external device 201 that is in contact with the electronic device 101 through a proximity sensor.
  • FIG. 8 is a flowchart 800 of an operation in which the electronic device 101 determines a control method for a first screen and a second screen based on a position where the electronic pen is placed, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • a series of operations described below may be simultaneously performed or changed by the electronic device 101, and some operations may be omitted or added. At least a part of the description of the external device 201 of FIGS. 5 and 6 may be applied to the electronic pen of FIG. 8 .
  • the electronic device 101 may display a first screen corresponding to the first application in the first area 611 , and display a second screen corresponding to the second application in the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 responds to obtaining an input for executing the first application, and the first area 611 may display a first screen corresponding to the first application, and display a second screen corresponding to the second application in the second area 612 in response to obtaining an input for executing the second application .
  • the electronic device 101 takes notes corresponding to the note application in the first area 611 in response to obtaining an input for executing the note application.
  • a video playback screen corresponding to the video application may be displayed in the second area 612 in response to displaying a screen and obtaining an input for executing the video application.
  • the first application and the second application described above may be understood as different applications, but are not limited thereto, and may be the same application.
  • the electronic device 101 may display a screen corresponding to the application over the first area 611 and the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether the electronic pen is located on the electronic device 101 or outside the electronic device 101 . For example, the electronic device 101 determines whether the electronic pen is positioned (eg, in contact with one surface (eg, the display 610 ) of the electronic device 101 ) through the sensor 709 (eg, a proximity sensor). Whether the electronic device 101 and the external device 201 shown in 1002a of FIG. 11A are positioned outside the electronic device 101 or outside the electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 and the external device 101 shown in 1002B of FIG. 11B ) position state of the device 201) may be determined.
  • the electronic device 101 and the external device 201 shown in 1002a of FIG. 11A are positioned outside the electronic device 101 or outside the electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 and the external device 101 shown in 1002B of FIG. 11B ) position state of the device 201) may be determined.
  • the electronic device 101 determines whether the electronic pen is positioned in contact with one surface (eg, the display 610 ) of the electronic device 101 through the electronic circuit 707 capable of receiving the electrostatic signal. It may be determined whether the device is located outside the electronic device 101. For example, the electronic device 101 obtains a value corresponding to the strength of the electrostatic signal received from the electronic pen through the electronic circuit 707 . When the value of the received electrostatic signal is constant for a reference time, the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic pen is in contact with (or placed on) an area of the display 610 of the electronic device 101 . If the value of the received blackout signal is not constant for a reference time, the electronic device 101 may determine that the electronic pen is located apart from the electronic device 101.
  • one surface eg, the display 610
  • the electronic circuit 707 capable of receiving the electrostatic signal. It may be determined whether the device is located outside the electronic device 101. For example, the electronic device 101 obtains a value corresponding to the strength of the electrostatic signal received from the electronic pen through
  • the electronic device If 101 determines that the electronic pen is located on the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 may perform operation 805 , and if it is determined that the electronic pen is located outside the electronic device 101 , the electronic device ( 101 ) may perform operation 807 .
  • the electronic device 101 may determine a method of controlling the first screen corresponding to the first application and the second screen corresponding to the second application as the first mode or the third mode.
  • the electronic device 101 may determine the first mode and the third mode based on a position where the electronic pen is placed on the display 610 of the electronic device 101 . For example, when the electronic pen is located in a part of the first area 611 or the second area 612 of the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 controls the first screen and the second screen, You can enter the first mode. As another example, when the electronic pen is positioned in a folded area between the first area 11 and the second area 612 of the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 controls the first screen and the second screen To do this, you can enter the third mode.
  • the electronic device 101 operating by entering the first mode will be described with reference to FIG. 11A
  • the electronic device 101 operating by entering the third mode will be described with reference to FIG. 11C .
  • the electronic device 101 may determine a method of controlling the first screen corresponding to the first application and the second screen corresponding to the second application as the second mode.
  • the electronic device 101 that enters and operates in the second mode will be described with reference to FIG. 11B .
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart 900 of an operation in which the electronic device 101 determines a mode for controlling the first screen and the second screen based on reception of an electrostatic signal and whether the electronic pen is horizontal, according to an embodiment. do.
  • a series of operations described below may be simultaneously performed by the electronic device 101 or performed in a different order, and some operations may be omitted or added. At least a part of the description of the external device 201 of FIGS. 5 and 6 may be applied to the electronic pen of FIG. 8 .
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether the electronic pen is positioned on the electronic device 101 based on whether the blackout signal is received, the first information, and the second information.
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether to receive an electrostatic signal from the electronic pen.
  • the electronic pen may be embedded in or detached from the housing of the electronic device 101 , and may electrically interact with the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may receive an electrostatic signal generated from the electronic pen and may receive data from the electronic pen.
  • the electronic device 101 may include an electronic circuit that receives the electrostatic signal, and determines whether to receive the electrostatic signal generated from the electronic pen through the electronic circuit.
  • the electrostatic signal may be generated (or generated) through an electrostatic coil (eg, the coil 232 of FIG. 5 and the electrostatic coil 620 of FIG. 6 ) included in the electronic pen, and the electronic device 101 An electrostatic signal generated by the electronic pen may be received (or sensed) from the electronic pen.
  • the electronic device 101 may operate in a first mode or a third mode.
  • the electronic device 101 receives an electrostatic signal from the electronic pen (eg, the external device 201), and a value corresponding to the strength of the received electrostatic signal is maintained for a reference time (eg, N sec), the electronic device 101 The device 101 may determine that the electronic pen is in contact with (or placed on) an area of the display 610 of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may operate in the second mode.
  • the electronic device 101 does not receive a blackout signal from the electronic pen (eg, the external device 201 )
  • the electronic device 101 determines that the electronic pen is spaced apart from the electronic device 101 by a certain distance.
  • the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 receives an electrostatic signal from the electronic pen and a value corresponding to the strength of the received electrostatic signal is maintained for a reference time, the electronic device 101 performs operations 905 and If 907 is performed and the electronic device 101 does not receive the electrostatic signal from the electronic pen, the electronic device 101 may perform operation 913 .
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether one surface of the second housing 602 and the electronic pen are horizontal. For example, when the electronic device 101 receives an electrostatic signal from the electronic pen through the electronic circuit 707 and a value corresponding to the strength of the received electrostatic signal is maintained for a reference time, the electronic device 101 may receive first information corresponding to the posture of the electronic pen from the electronic pen, and may obtain second information corresponding to the posture of the electronic device 101 through the sensor 709 .
  • the posture of the electronic pen may vary depending on the degree of inclination of the electronic pen between the electronic pen and the ground.
  • the central axis of the electronic pen may be horizontal to the ground.
  • the central axis of the electronic pen may mean a line passing through a central point of the electronic pen among imaginary lines parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic pen.
  • the first information may include information related to a posture of the electronic pen.
  • the first information may include a first inclination value corresponding to the degree of inclination of the virtual line parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic pen between the ground and the virtual line parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic pen. can
  • the posture of the electronic device 101 may vary depending on the degree to which one surface of the electronic device 101 is inclined between one surface of the electronic device 101 and the ground.
  • one surface of the electronic device 101 may or may not face the ground.
  • the second information may include information related to the posture of the electronic device 101 .
  • the second information may include a second inclination value corresponding to the degree of inclination of the one surface of the electronic device 101 between the one surface and the ground of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 determines whether one surface of the housing (eg, the first housing 601 or the second housing 602 ) and the electronic pen are level. can decide whether For example, based on the first information and the second information, the electronic device 101 may determine whether a virtual line parallel to one surface of the second housing 602 and the longitudinal direction of the electronic pen is horizontal. The electronic device 101 may compare the first information with the second information, and may determine whether one surface of the housing and the electronic pen are horizontal based on the comparison result. For example, the electronic device 101 may include a first inclination value of an imaginary line parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic pen with respect to the ground included in the first information and the housing with respect to the ground included in the second information.
  • the electronic device 101 may determine that the one surface of the housing and the electronic pen are horizontal. there is. 11A and 11C , when one surface of the housing of the electronic device 101 and the electronic pen (eg, the external device 201) are horizontal, the electronic device 101 may perform operation 907, When one surface of the housing of the electronic device 101 and the electronic pen (eg, the external device 201) are not horizontal, the electronic device 101 may perform operation 901 .
  • the electronic device 101 receives a blackout signal from the electronic pen (eg, the external device 201 ) for a reference period of time or longer, and the electronic device 101 and the electronic pen When horizontal, the electronic device 101 may determine a method of controlling the first screen corresponding to the first application and the second screen corresponding to the second application as the first mode or the third mode. For example, the electronic device 101 receives an electrostatic signal from the electronic pen for a reference period of time or longer, the electronic pen is level with one surface of the electronic device 101 , and the electronic pen is positioned on the display of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may enter the first mode and control the first screen and the second screen.
  • the description of the first mode will be described with reference to FIG. 11A .
  • the electronic device 101 receives the electrostatic signal from the electronic pen for a reference time, the electronic pen is level with one surface of the electronic device 101 , and the electronic pen is displayed on the display of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 enters a third mode to control the first screen and the second screen. The third mode will be described with reference to FIG. 11C .
  • the electronic device 101 displays the first screen corresponding to the first application displayed in the first area 611 . may be converted, and the display of the second screen corresponding to the second application displayed in the second area 612 may be converted based on the visual effect.
  • the electronic device 101 displays the video playback screen corresponding to the video application displayed in the first area 611 .
  • the display may be converted into a still or pause screen, and the display of the note taking screen corresponding to the note application displayed in the second area 612 may be converted by dim processing.
  • the dim processing may be an operation of adjusting the brightness of a screen displayed through the display 610 .
  • the visual effect may include not only dim processing but also blur processing, and the blur processing may be an operation of adjusting the transparency of the screen by reducing a difference between pixels included in the screen.
  • the visual effect may not be limited to the above-described effects.
  • the electronic device 101 may switch the electronic device 101 to a locked state.
  • the locked state may be a state in which activation of the electronic device 101 is required through a password input or a pattern input.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to determining the method for controlling the first screen and the second screen as the third mode, displays the first screen corresponding to the first application displayed in the first area 611 . and a second screen corresponding to the second application may be captured. Referring to 1103c of FIG. 11C , the electronic device 101 may convert the second screen displayed in the second area 612 to display a UI for sharing or storing the captured screen.
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether the ground and the electronic pen are level based on the first information.
  • the meaning that the ground and the electronic pen are horizontal means that the direction corresponding to the posture of the electronic pen is substantially parallel to the plane corresponding to the preset ground, or the direction corresponding to the posture of the electronic pen is the first housing 601 . It may mean that at least one of (or first region 611 ) or second housing 602 (or second region 612 ) is substantially parallel to a plane on which it rests.
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether the ground and the electronic pen are horizontal, based on whether the virtual line parallel to the longitudinal direction of the ground and the electronic pen is horizontal.
  • the electronic device 101 When a state in which the first inclination value of the virtual line parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic pen with respect to the ground included in the first information is maintained for a reference time or longer, the electronic device 101 maintains the ground and the electronic pen It can be determined that this is horizontal. According to an embodiment, when the ground and the electronic pen are horizontal, the electronic device 101 may perform operation 911, and if not horizontal, the electronic device 101 performs operation 901 can do.
  • the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 does not receive an electrostatic signal from the electronic pen and the electronic pen and the ground are horizontal, the electronic device 101 performs the first application corresponding to the first application.
  • a method of controlling the screen and the second screen corresponding to the second application may be determined as the second mode.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to determining the method for controlling the first screen and the second screen as the second mode, displays a UI 1101 for selecting an input method,
  • the display of the second screen displayed in the area 611 may be converted based on a visual effect.
  • the electronic device 101 obtains a user input for selecting an input method displayed on the UI 1101 through a sensor 709, and in response to obtaining the user input, the selected input
  • the display of the second screen displayed in the second area 612 may be changed to display the UI 1102 (eg, a soft keyboard) corresponding to the method.
  • the visual effect may include dim processing or blur processing.
  • the visual effect may not be limited to the above-described example.
  • the input method may include at least one of a soft keyboard, a floating keyboard, and a voice input.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart 1000 of an operation in which the electronic device 101 determines the first mode or the third mode based on the position of the electronic pen placed on the display 610 according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart 1000 of an operation in which the electronic device 101 distinguishes and determines the first mode and the third mode in operation 907 of FIG. 9 .
  • the electronic device 101 may obtain location information of the electronic pen.
  • the location information of the electronic pen may be information on a location where the electronic pen is placed on the display 610 of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic pen may be located in the first area 611 or the second area 612 of the display 610 .
  • the external device 201 eg, the electronic pen of FIG. 9 or 10
  • the external device 201 may be positioned on the second area 612 of the display 610 .
  • the electronic pen may be positioned between the first area 611 and the second area 612 of the display 610 .
  • the external device 201 eg, the electronic pen of FIG. 9 or 10
  • the external device 201 may be positioned between the first area 611 and the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 may determine whether the electronic pen is located between the first area 611 and the second area 612 based on the location information of the electronic pen. According to an embodiment, when the electronic pen is located in the first area 611 or the second area 612 , the electronic device 101 may perform operation 1005 , and the electronic pen is placed in the first area 611 and When located between the second regions 612 , the electronic device 101 may perform operation 1007 .
  • the electronic device 101 when the electronic pen is located in the first area 611 or the second area 612 , the electronic device 101 performs a first method of controlling the first screen and the second screen mode can be determined. For example, the electronic device 101 may receive an electrostatic signal from the electronic pen through the electronic circuit 707 receiving the electrostatic signal, and based on the received electrostatic signal, the electronic device 101 It is possible to identify a point located on the display 610 of As another example, the electronic device 101 may identify a point at which the electronic pen is located on the display 610 of the electronic device 101 through the sensor 709 (eg, a proximity sensor). When the electronic device 101 identifies that the electronic pen is located on the first area 611 or the second area 612 of the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 enters the first mode and The first screen and the second screen can be controlled.
  • the sensor 709 eg, a proximity sensor
  • the electronic device 101 provides a method of controlling the first screen and the second screen when the electronic pen is positioned between the first area 611 and the second area 612 . It can be decided in 3 modes.
  • the electronic device 101 identifies that the electronic pen is located on the region disposed between the first region 611 and the second region 612 of the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 displays the third The first screen and the second screen can be controlled by entering the mode.
  • 11A illustrates an electronic device 101 operating in a first mode according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 displays the first screen corresponding to the first application in the first area 611, and displays the first screen in the second area ( 612), a second screen corresponding to the second application may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 101 may display a video playback screen corresponding to a video application in the first area 611 , and may display a video playback screen corresponding to the video application in the second area 612 .
  • a note taking screen corresponding to the note application may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 101 may obtain a handwriting input using the external device 201 (eg, an electronic pen) on the note taking screen.
  • the external device 201 may contact one surface of the second region 612 of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may receive a blackout signal from the external device 201 and may determine that one surface of the external device 201 (eg, electronic pen) and the electronic device 101 are horizontal.
  • the electronic device 101 may determine that the external device 201 is in contact with one surface (eg, the second region 612 ) of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 displays the first screen displayed in the first area 611 .
  • conversion, and the display of the second screen displayed on the second area 612 may be converted based on a visual effect.
  • the electronic device Reference numeral 101 converts the video playback screen displayed in the first area 611 to a still or pause screen, and the note taking screen displayed in the second area 612 may be converted by dim processing.
  • electronic The device 101 may change the state of the electronic device 101 to the locked state. For example, when the state of the electronic device 101 shown in 1103a of FIG. 11A continues for more than a reference time, the electronic device 101 displays a UI indicating that the state of the electronic device 101 is locked on the first screen ( 611) can be indicated.
  • 11B illustrates a state in which the electronic device 101 operates in the second mode according to an embodiment.
  • the state of the electronic device 101 illustrated in 1101b of FIG. 11B may be substantially the same as the state of the electronic device 101 illustrated in 1101a of FIG. 11A .
  • the external device 201 may be located outside the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may determine that the external device 201 and the ground are horizontal without receiving the blackout signal from the external device 201 .
  • the electronic device 101 determines that the external device 201 is placed on the ground or a plane parallel to the ground. can
  • the electronic device 101 temporarily pauses the video playback screen displayed in the first area 611 . It can be converted to a still picture.
  • the electronic device 101 converts the display of the first screen displayed in the first area 611,
  • the display of the second screen displayed on the second area 612 may be converted based on a visual effect. For example, in response to detecting that the electronic device 101 does not receive a blackout signal from the external device 201 and detects that the ground is level with the external device 201 , the electronic device 101 selects an input method
  • the display of the first screen displayed on the first area 611 may be converted to display the UI 1101 , and the note taking screen displayed on the second area 612 may be converted by dim processing.
  • the electronic device 101 may obtain, through the sensor 709, a user input for selecting an input method displayed on the UI 1101, and a UI 1102 corresponding to the selected input method.
  • the second screen 612 displayed in the second area 612 may be converted to display .
  • 11C illustrates a state in which the electronic device 101 operates in the third mode, according to an embodiment.
  • the state of the electronic device 101 illustrated in 1101c of FIG. 11C may be substantially the same as the state of the electronic device 101 illustrated in 1101a of FIG. 11A .
  • the external device 201 may contact an area between the first area 611 and the second area 612 of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may receive the blackout signal from the external device 201 for a reference period of time or longer, one surface of the external device 201 and the electronic device 101 is horizontal, and the first area (
  • the electronic device 101 determines that the external device 201 is connected to the first region. It may be determined that a region between the 611 and the second region 612 is in contact.
  • the electronic device 101 displays a video playback screen displayed in the first region 611 . It can be converted to a pause screen.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to the electronic device 101 detecting the state of the electronic device 101 illustrated in 1102c of FIG. 11C , the electronic device 101 displays a first display in the first area 611 . Display of the second screen displayed in the second area 612 so as to be able to capture the screen and the second screen displayed in the second area 612 and display the UI 1103 for sharing or saving the captured screen can be converted
  • FIG. 12 illustrates a state in which the first screen and the second screen are controlled when the electronic device 101 is converted from an unfolded state to a folded state, according to an embodiment.
  • the electronic device 101 displays the first screen corresponding to the first application in the first area 611, and displays the first screen in the second area ( 612), a second screen corresponding to the second application may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 101 may display a video playback screen corresponding to the video application in the first area 611 , and the note application in the second area 612 .
  • a note taking screen corresponding to may be displayed.
  • the electronic device 101 may obtain a handwriting input using the external device 201 (eg, an electronic pen) on the note taking screen.
  • the external device 201 may contact one region of the second region 612 of the electronic device 101 .
  • the electronic device 101 may receive a blackout signal from the external device 201 and may determine that one surface of the external device 201 (eg, electronic pen) and the electronic device 101 are horizontal. can When a blackout signal is received from the external device 201 and one surface of the external device 201 and the electronic device 101 is horizontal, the electronic device 101 determines that the external device 201 is one side of the electronic device 101 . It may be determined to be in contact with a surface (eg, the second region 612 ).
  • the electronic device 101 displays the first screen displayed on the first area 611 and The display of the second screen displayed on the second area 612 may be converted based on a visual effect. For example, in response to the electronic device 101 receiving an electrostatic signal from the external device 201 and detecting that the external device 201 and one surface of the housing of the electronic device 101 are horizontal, the electronic device 101 converts the video playback screen displayed in the first area 611 to a still or pause screen, and converts the video playback screen displayed in the first area 611 and the note taking screen displayed in the second area 612 It can be converted by dim processing together.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to the state of the electronic device 101 being switched from the unfolded state to the intermediate state, the electronic device 101 converts the display of the first screen displayed in the first area 611 , The display of the second screen displayed in the second area 612 may be maintained.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to the state of the electronic device 101 being changed from the unfolded state to the intermediate state, the electronic device 101 converts the pause screen displayed in the first area 611 into a video playback screen, The processing effect may be removed, and the dim processing effect applied to the handwritten note screen displayed in the second region 612 may be maintained.
  • the electronic device 101 in response to the electronic device 101 detecting the external device 201 spaced apart from the electronic device 101 by a predetermined distance or more, the electronic device 101 may transform the second screen displayed in the second area 612 .
  • the electronic device 101 in response to the electronic device 101 detecting the external device 201 spaced apart from the second area 612 by a certain distance or more, The electronic device 101 may remove the dim processing effect applied to the handwritten note screen displayed in the second area 612 .

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Un dispositif électronique selon un mode de réalisation divulgué dans le présent document comprend : un boîtier comprenant un premier boîtier, et un second boîtier relié au premier boîtier par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de raccordement ; un circuit de communication ; un afficheur pliable disposé sur une surface du premier boîtier et une surface du second boîtier, l'afficheur pliable comprenant une première zone intégrée dans le premier boîtier et une seconde zone intégrée dans le second boîtier ; un circuit électronique destiné à recevoir un signal électrostatique provenant d'un stylo électronique ; au moins un capteur ; et un processeur connecté fonctionnellement au circuit de communication, à l'afficheur pliable, au circuit électronique, et au ou aux capteurs. Le processeur exécute les étapes consistant à : afficher, sur la première zone, un premier écran correspondant à une première application dans un état dans lequel l'afficheur pliable est plié de telle sorte qu'au moins une partie de la première zone et au moins une partie de la seconde zone forment un angle l'une avec l'autre, afficher, sur la seconde zone, un second écran correspondant à une seconde application, déterminer si le signal électrostatique est reçu du stylo électronique à travers le circuit électronique, recevoir des premières informations correspondant à la pose du stylo électronique à partir du stylo électronique à travers le circuit de communication, acquérir des secondes informations correspondant à la pose du dispositif électronique par l'intermédiaire du ou des capteurs, déterminer si une surface du boîtier et le stylo électronique sont horizontaux sur la base des premières informations et des secondes informations, et répondre à la réception du signal électrostatique de façon à pouvoir déterminer, pour être dans un premier mode ou dans un troisième mode, un procédé pour commander le premier écran et le second écran, si la surface du boîtier et le stylo électronique sont horizontaux.
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