WO2022080990A1 - Dispositif électronique et procédé permettant de commander une fonction sur la base de la forme dudit dispositif électronique - Google Patents

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WO2022080990A1
WO2022080990A1 PCT/KR2021/014481 KR2021014481W WO2022080990A1 WO 2022080990 A1 WO2022080990 A1 WO 2022080990A1 KR 2021014481 W KR2021014481 W KR 2021014481W WO 2022080990 A1 WO2022080990 A1 WO 2022080990A1
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  • This document relates to an electronic device, for example, an electronic device that executes an appropriate function for each type of electronic device in an environment connected to an external electronic device.
  • Portable electronic devices typified by smartphones can be equipped with various functions.
  • the electronic device may include a touch screen-based display so that a user can easily access various functions, and may provide screens of various applications through the display.
  • Recent electronic devices may include various functions in one device. Accordingly, the possibility of using one electronic device for various purposes may be provided.
  • a function suitable to be executed may be different for each type of the electronic device.
  • a predetermined operation eg, execution of an application, etc.
  • An electronic device includes a flexible display, a plurality of sensors, and a processor, wherein the processor checks connection information with an external electronic device and uses at least one of the plurality of sensors It may be configured to check the shape information of the electronic device using a detection sensor, and to execute at least one function based on connection information with the external electronic device and the shape information of the electronic device.
  • a function execution method of an electronic device includes the steps of checking connection information with an external electronic device, checking shape information of the electronic device, and connection information with the external electronic device and the The method may include executing at least one function based on the shape information of the electronic device.
  • an appropriate function corresponding to a shape change of the electronic device may be executed in an environment connected to the external electronic device.
  • the usability of the connected external electronic device and the user's feeling of use and immersion in the electronic device may be improved.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a connection between an electronic device in a network environment and an external electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of executing a function corresponding to a shape of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 5A to 5D are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 6A to 6D are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 7A to 7G are exemplary diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a function execution control of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 12A to 12D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIGS. 13A to 13B are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 14A to 14D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 15A to 15D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • 16A to 16D are exemplary diagrams of a function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 17A to 17D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 18A to 18B are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a slideable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 19 is a flowchart illustrating a function execution when a shape of an electronic device having a flexible display is changed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • 20A to 20B are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) includes a flexible display 210 (eg, the display module 160 and the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ), a sensor ( 220) (eg, sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ), processor 230 (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), camera 240 (eg, camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ), and an electronic pen 250 (eg, the input module 150 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the electronic device 200 may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .
  • the communication module ( ) may perform a connection with an external electronic device through a wired and/or wireless network.
  • the communication module 260 uses various short-range wireless communication methods (eg, Bluetooth), BLE (bluetooth low energy), Wi-Fi) and/or wired communication methods (eg, universal serial bus (USB)). It may support, and may include independent hardware and/or software configuration to support each wireless communication method.
  • some components (eg, a communication processor) of the communication module 260 may be included in the processor 230 .
  • the communication module 260 may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the communication module 190 of FIG. 1 .
  • the electronic device 200 may perform a connection between at least one external electronic device and the electronic device using the communication module 260 .
  • the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 210 .
  • the flexible display 210 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 200 .
  • the flexible display 210 may include a touch screen that senses a touch or hovering input.
  • the flexible display 210 may include at least a portion of the configuration and/or function of the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , and may include at least a portion of the configuration and/or function of the input module 150 of FIG. 1 . there is.
  • the flexible display 210 of the electronic device 200 may include a structure that can be deformed in shape.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a structure in which the provided flexible display 210 can be folded or bent, and is not limited in any way.
  • the electronic device 200 may be in-folding or out-folding, and may be folded vertically or horizontally about a folding axis.
  • the electronic device may include a structure in which the provided flexible display 210 can be rolled (eg, slid), and is not limited in any way.
  • a portion of the display of the electronic device may be rolled or folded inside the housing, and may be spread horizontally or vertically through at least one roller structure or the like.
  • the flexible display 210 may be the main display of the electronic device, and may be located on the front or rear side.
  • the flexible display 210 may be an auxiliary display of the electronic device, and may be located on the front or rear side.
  • the flexible display 210 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include at least a portion of the structure and/or function of the display module 160 of FIG. 1 .
  • the sensor 220 may detect the shape and/or posture of the electronic device 200 .
  • the shape of the electronic device 200 may be, for example, a state formed by the flexible display 210 of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device 200 may have a shape formed by a housing physically including other components of the electronic device including the flexible display 210 .
  • the shape of the flexible display 210 may be changed according to a shape formed by the housing of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device 200 may be, for example, a direction and/or an angle formed by the electronic device 200 .
  • the posture of the electronic device 200 may be understood as an angle and/or a phase with respect to the direction of gravity of the electronic device 200 or some components of the electronic device 200 .
  • the sensor 220 may include a shape detection sensor 221 for detecting a shape of the electronic device 200 and a posture detection sensor 222 for detecting a posture of the electronic device 200 .
  • the shape detection sensor 221 may detect an unfolded/folded state (eg, a foldable display), a folding angle, a rolling state (eg, a slideable display), and a rolling degree of the electronic device 200 .
  • Various sensors such as an angle sensor (not shown) and a magnetic sensor (not shown) may be included.
  • the posture detection sensor 222 includes various sensors for detecting the posture of the electronic device 200 such as a gravity sensor (not shown), an acceleration sensor (not shown), and a gyro sensor (not shown). can do.
  • the shape detection sensor 221 may be located on one surface of the housing of the electronic device or located within a hinge.
  • the electronic device 200 may include a camera 240 .
  • the camera 240 may provide an image input to the electronic device 200 .
  • the camera 240 may provide input of a photo and a video to the electronic device 200 and take a picture.
  • the electronic pen 250 may refer to a stylus pen that may be provided in the electronic device 200 . According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 250 may be mounted and provided together when the electronic device 200 is provided. According to another embodiment, the electronic pen 250 may not be provided in the mounting space as an external electronic device for the electronic device 200 .
  • the electronic pen 250 according to various embodiments may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the input module 150 of FIG. 1 .
  • the processor 230 is a configuration capable of performing an operation or data processing related to control and/or communication of components of the electronic device 200 , and includes a configuration and/or a configuration of the processor 120 of FIG. 1 . Or it may include at least some of the functions.
  • the processor 230 is functionally, operatively and/or with internal components of the electronic device including the flexible display 210 , the sensor 220 , the camera 240 , and the electronic pen 250 . Alternatively, it may be electrically connected.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a connection between an electronic device in a network environment and an external electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device 200 may be connected to the external electronic device 300 through a network 310 .
  • the electronic device 200 may be connected to the external electronic device 300 through a wired and/or wireless network 310 .
  • the electronic device 200 and the external electronic device 300 may support various wireless network connection methods (eg, Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE)) and may be connected to each other through a wireless network.
  • BLE Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy
  • the electronic device 200 and the external electronic device 300 may support various wired network connection methods (eg, universal serial bus (USB)) and may be connected to each other through a wired network.
  • USB universal serial bus
  • the network 310 may be a connection device that electrically connects the electronic device 200 and the external electronic device 300 .
  • the electronic device 200 may be operatively, functionally, and/or electrically connected to the external electronic device 300 by using the connection with the external electronic device 300 .
  • the electronic device 200 and the external electronic device 300 may transmit and receive data and/or signals to each other through a connection.
  • the electronic device 200 when performing a specific function, may operate as a device incidental to the performance of the specific function of the external electronic device 300 . For example, when the external electronic device 300 performs a webcam function, the electronic device 200 may perform a camera function required for the webcam function and transmit a camera input to the external electronic device 300 .
  • the external electronic device 300 may operate as a device incidental to the performance of the specific function of the electronic device 200 .
  • the external electronic device 300 receives data regarding a video to be played back from the electronic device 200 and performs a screen output function and an audio output function.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of executing a function corresponding to a shape of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an operation related to the execution of a function corresponding to the shape of the electronic device may be understood as an operation of the processor 230 of the electronic device 200 .
  • the electronic device may check a connection with the external electronic device 300 .
  • the processor 230 of the electronic device 200 may perform a connection with the external electronic device 300 using the communication module 260 , and determine whether to connect to the external electronic device 300 . can be checked
  • the processor 230 may check whether the external electronic device 300 is connected or not by using a signal or data received from the external electronic device 300 through the connection with the external electronic device 300 .
  • the processor 230 may receive data such as the type and identification information of the connected external electronic device 300 and check it.
  • the processor 230 may detect the shape of the electronic device 200 .
  • the shape of the electronic device 200 may be, for example, a state formed by the flexible display 210 of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device 200 may have a shape formed by a housing physically including other components of the electronic device 200 including the flexible display 210 .
  • the shape of the flexible display 210 may be changed according to a shape formed by the housing of the electronic device.
  • the processor 230 may detect the shape of the electronic device 200 through the shape detection sensor 221 .
  • the processor 230 detects an unfolded/folded state (eg, a foldable display), a folding angle, a rolling state (eg, a slideable display) of the electronic device 200, and an angle at which a rolling degree can be detected.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using various sensors such as a sensor (not shown) and a magnetic sensor (not shown).
  • the shape of the electronic device 200 may be defined as a folding angle of the electronic device 200 .
  • an electronic device eg, a foldable display
  • the foldable flexible display 210 may assume the folding degree as the current shape of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using the folding angle detected by the angle sensor.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be defined as a rolling degree of the electronic device.
  • the current shape of the electronic device may be defined by the degree of rolling/sliding.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be sensed by using the length at which the flexible display 210 is slid out.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using the degree of sliding expressed by the degree of sliding out of the flexible display 210 using a percentage (eg, 0% - 100%).
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected by combining one or more folding angles and/or one or more rolling/sliding degrees of the electronic device. For example, when there are a plurality of foldable regions of the electronic device, the shape of the electronic device may be detected by a combination of folding angles of each foldable region.
  • the processor 230 may execute at least one function corresponding to the confirmed connection with the external electronic device 300 and the detected shape of the electronic device 200 .
  • the electronic device 200 may execute a function to assist the external electronic device 300, and in this case, there may be a form suitable for executing the function.
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function that can be performed using the connection of the electronic device 200 to the external electronic device 300 .
  • the processor 230 may execute a touchpad function, receive a user's touch input, and transmit it to the external electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function suitable for a shape formed by the electronic device.
  • an appropriate function eg, a digitizer
  • the processor 230 may execute a function suitable for whether or not to be connected to the external electronic device 300 and the shape of the electronic device 200 .
  • Information on whether the external electronic device 300 is connected and a function corresponding to the shape of the electronic device 200 is a mapping table in which the electronic device 200 can form a shape and the corresponding function as a mapping table. 200) may be stored in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
  • 5A to 5A to 5A are exemplary views illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an electronic device 500 having a flexible display may be a foldable electronic device.
  • a first case may include a first surface and a second surface
  • the second case may include a third surface and a fourth surface. can do.
  • the first display 510 of the electronic device 500 is folded based on the A-axis
  • the first surface of the first case may be overlapped with the third surface of the second case to face each other.
  • an angle (eg, angle A) between the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case is a narrow angle (eg, 0 to 5 degrees) may be to achieve
  • the folded state may refer to a closed state (closed state), and may refer to a form in which the electronic device 500 is completely folded.
  • the first display 510 may be divided into a first area 511 and a second area 512 as an area that is physically folded and divided, and the first area may be located on the first surface of the first case. and the second region may be located on the third surface of the second case.
  • the first case and the second case may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis (eg, the A axis), and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first case may be located on the left side with respect to the folding axis and the second case may be located on the right side with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first case and the second case may be designed to be folded with respect to each other, and may be superimposed so that the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case face each other in a folded form or a folded form. .
  • a hinge is formed between the first case and the second case, so that the first case and the second case of the electronic device 500 can be overlapped and folded.
  • the housing structure in which the electronic device is disposed on the left and right with respect to the folding axis is only an example, and the housing may be disposed vertically with respect to the folding axis of the electronic device.
  • the first case and the second case form an angle (eg, angle A) between the first case and the second case depending on whether the shape of the electronic device 500 is an unfolded shape (or an open shape), a folded shape (or a closed shape), or an intermediate shape.
  • the unfolded shape may mean an open state, an opened state, a flat (or flat) shape, or an open shape.
  • a state in which the first display 510 of the electronic device 500 is unfolded is a state in which the first case and the second case are arranged side by side, and may mean a form in which the electronic device 500 is fully unfolded.
  • the folded state of the first display 510 is the unfolded state where each A forms 180 degrees, and the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case may be disposed to face the same direction.
  • an intermediate state is a state in which the first case and the second case are arranged at a predetermined angle, and may not be in a folded state or an unfolded state.
  • the intermediate state may mean a shape in which each A forms a constant angle (eg, 6 to 179 degrees).
  • the electronic device may include the second display 550 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ) in the first case or at least a part of the second case.
  • the second display may be formed on at least a portion of the second surface of the first case of the electronic device 500 .
  • the second display 550 may be disposed on the fourth surface of the second case, or may be formed through some or all of the second surface of the first case and the fourth surface of the second case.
  • the second display may include at least a part of the structure and/or function of the display module 160 of FIG. 1 .
  • 5B to 5D are exemplary views showing the shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the folding angle of the electronic device may be 90 degrees or more and 135 degrees or less.
  • the processor of the electronic device may check a result of sensing the folding angle of the electronic device (eg, the folding angle of the foldable display) through the folding angle sensor (eg, the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the folding angle of the foldable electronic device may be 160 degrees or more and 180 degrees or less.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check whether the second area of the first display faces upward (eg, whether the fourth side faces downward) while the folding angle is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than or equal to 135 degrees. there is.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored shape and posture.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check whether the first area of the first display faces upward (eg, whether the third side faces downward) while the folding angle is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than or equal to 135 degrees. there is.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the folding angle is greater than or equal to 160 degrees and less than or equal to 180 degrees and whether the first area and the second area of the first display face upward (eg, the second surface and the fourth surface). You can check whether it is facing downwards).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored shape and posture.
  • the processor may divide and display the display screen of the display in response to a pre-stored state that matches the result of changing the shape of the electronic device and checking the posture of the electronic device.
  • the processor may divide and display the execution screen (eg, UI) of the function being executed based on the folding axis.
  • the processor displays an execution screen related to function execution (eg, a video recording screen of a webcam function) on a display area in a front direction of the user's gaze, and an execution screen related to a user input (eg, an external electronic device)
  • An execution screen of a touchpad function that receives an input to control a device) may be displayed on an area of the display facing upward (eg, ceiling, sky).
  • 6A to 6D are exemplary diagrams illustrating the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • a foldable electronic device 600 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments has a folding axis (eg, A-axis).
  • a foldable display 610 eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the flexible display 210 of FIG. 2 , the first display
  • a front camera 620 eg, the camera of FIG. 1
  • Module 180 camera 240 of FIG. 2
  • secondary display 630 eg, display module 160 , second display of FIG. 1
  • rear camera 640 eg, camera module of FIG. 1
  • the two housings may be overlapped by a hinge structure, and may be overlapped by folding about at least one axis.
  • a first case of the two housings may include a first surface and a second surface
  • the second case may include a third surface and a fourth surface.
  • the first surface of the first case may be overlapped with the third surface of the second case to face each other.
  • an angle (eg, angle A) between the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case is a narrow angle (eg, 0 to 5 degrees) may be to achieve
  • the folded shape may mean a closed state (closed state), and may mean a fully folded shape of the electronic device 600 .
  • the first display 610 may be divided into a first area 611 and a second area 612 as an area physically divided based on the axis A, and the first area is on the first surface of the first case. may be positioned, and the second region may be positioned on the third surface of the second case.
  • the first case and the second case may be disposed at upper and lower sides with respect to the folding axis (eg, the A axis), and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first case may be located on the upper side with respect to the folding axis
  • the second case may be located on the lower side with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first case and the second case may be designed to be folded with respect to each other, and may be superimposed so that the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case face each other in a folded form or a folded form. .
  • a hinge is formed between the first case and the second case, so that the first case and the second case of the electronic device 600 can be overlapped and folded.
  • the housing structure in which the electronic device is vertically disposed with respect to the folding axis is only an example, and the housing may be disposed left and right with respect to the folding axis of the electronic device.
  • the angle or distance between the first case and the second case may vary depending on whether the electronic device 600 has an unfolded (or open) shape, a folded (or closed) shape, or an intermediate shape.
  • the unfolded shape may mean an open state, an opened state, a flat (or flat) shape, or an open shape.
  • the unfolded form of the first display 610 of the electronic device 600 is a form in which the first case and the second case are vertically arranged, and may mean a form in which the electronic device 600 is fully unfolded.
  • the angle between the first case and the second case is 180 degrees, and the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case may be disposed to face the same direction. there is.
  • an intermediate state is a shape in which the first case and the second case are arranged at a predetermined angle, and may not be a folded or unfolded shape.
  • the intermediate shape may mean a shape in which each A forms a constant angle (eg, 6 to 179 degrees).
  • the electronic device may include the second display 630 in the first case or at least a part of the second case.
  • the second display 630 may be formed on at least a portion of the second surface of the first case of the electronic device 600 .
  • the second display 630 may be disposed on the fourth surface of the second case, or may be formed through some or all of the second surface of the first case and the fourth surface of the second case.
  • the second display may include at least a part of the structure and/or function of the display module 160 of FIG. 1 .
  • 6B to 6D are exemplary views illustrating the shape and posture of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the folding angle of the foldable electronic device may be 90 degrees or more and 135 degrees or less.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check a result of sensing the folding angle of the electronic device (eg, the folding angle of the foldable display, angle A) through the folding angle sensor. Referring to FIG. 6C , the folding angle of the foldable electronic device may be greater than or equal to 160 degrees and less than or equal to 180 degrees.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check whether the second area of the first display faces upward (eg, whether the fourth side faces downward) while the folding angle is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than or equal to 135 degrees. there is.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check whether the first area of the first display faces upward (eg, whether the third side faces downward) while the folding angle is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than or equal to 135 degrees. there is.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the shape and the posture of the electronic device is consistent with a pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the folding angle is greater than or equal to 160 degrees and less than or equal to 180 degrees and whether the first area and the second area of the first display face upward (eg, the second surface and the fourth surface). You can check whether it is facing downwards).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored shape and posture.
  • the processor may distinguish and display the display screen of the display in response to a pre-stored shape matching the result of changing the shape of the display of the electronic device and checking the posture of the electronic device.
  • the processor may divide and display the execution screen (eg, UI) of the application being executed based on the folding axis.
  • the processor displays an execution screen related to function execution (eg, a video recording screen of a webcam function) on a display area in a front direction of the user's gaze, and an execution screen related to a user input (eg, an external electronic device)
  • function execution e.g, a video recording screen of a webcam function
  • execution screen related to a user input e.g, an external electronic device
  • An execution screen of a touchpad function that receives an input to control a device may be displayed on an area of the display facing upward (eg, ceiling, sky).
  • FIGS. 7A to 7G are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an electronic device 700 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 , and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments has a first case, a second case, and a third case. and the first display 710 , and may include at least some of the structures and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 .
  • the first case, the second case, and the third case may correspond to individual housings of the housing structure, and may be folded and overlapped about at least one axis (eg, axis A and axis B in FIG. 7A ).
  • the first case may include first and second surfaces
  • the second case may include third and fourth surfaces
  • the third case may include fifth and sixth surfaces.
  • first surface of the first case faces the third surface of the second case and The second surface and the fourth surface of the second case may face each other and overlap each other.
  • first display 710 is folded along the B axis
  • the third surface of the second case and the fifth surface of the third case face each other
  • the fourth surface of the second case and the sixth surface of the third case The faces may be overlapped to face each other.
  • the angle (eg, angle A) formed by the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case is a wide angle (eg, 355 to 360 degrees) may be to achieve
  • the angle (eg, angle B) formed by the third surface of the second case and the fifth surface of the third case is a narrow angle (eg, 0 to 5 degrees) may be to achieve
  • the folded shape may mean a closed state (closed state), and may mean a fully folded shape of the electronic device 700 .
  • the electronic device in the folded form, is fully folded based on the A and B axes, folded based on only the A axis and not folded based on the B axis, or is not folded based on the A axis and is not folded based on the B axis. It can mean only folded.
  • the first display 710 may be divided into a first area 711 , a second area 712 , and a third area 713 as an area in which content is displayed.
  • the first area may be located on the first surface of the first case, the second area may be located on the third surface of the second case, and the third area may be located on the fifth surface of the third case.
  • the first case and the second case may be arranged on both sides about the folding axis (eg, A axis), and the second case and the third case may be arranged on both sides about the folding axis (eg, the B axis). and may have a symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first case may be located on the left side with respect to the A axis
  • the second case may be located on the right side with respect to the A axis
  • the second case may be located on the left side with respect to the B axis
  • the third case may be located on the right side with respect to the B axis.
  • the first case and the second case, and the second case and the third case may be designed to be folded with respect to each other.
  • a hinge may be formed between the first case and the second case and between the second case and the third case.
  • the first case, the second case, and the third case of the electronic device 700 may be overlapped and folded by a hinge formed between the individual housings (eg, the first case, the second case, and the third case) of the housing structure.
  • the housing structure in which the electronic device is disposed on the left and right with respect to the folding axis is only an example, and the housing may be disposed vertically with respect to the folding axis of the electronic device.
  • the first case and the second case, and the second case and the third case are each other depending on whether the shape of the electronic device 700 is an unfolded (or open), a folded or a closed shape) or an intermediate shape.
  • the angle or distance formed may be different.
  • the unfolded shape may mean an open state, an opened state, a flat (or flat) shape, or an open shape.
  • the unfolded form of the first display 710 is a form in which the first case, the second case, and the third case are arranged side by side, and may mean a form in which the electronic device 700 is fully unfolded.
  • the unfolded form may include a partially unfolded form of the first display 710 .
  • the partially unfolded form of the first display 710 may mean a form in which the second case and the third case are arranged side by side and the first case and the second case are folded.
  • an angle between the first case and the second case may be 180 degrees and an angle between the second case and the third case may be 180 degrees.
  • the unfolded form may include disposing the first surface of the first case, the third surface of the second case, and the fifth surface of the third case to face the same direction.
  • only a partially unfolded form of the unfolded form of the electronic device is such that the second surface of the first case, the third surface of the second case, and the fifth surface of the third case face the same direction. It may mean placed.
  • an intermediate state is a shape in which the first case and the second case are disposed at a predetermined angle, and may not be a folded or unfolded shape.
  • the intermediate state may mean a shape in which the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case form a constant angle (eg, angle A, 181 to 364 degrees). Also, it may refer to a shape in which the third surface of the second case and the fifth surface of the third case form a constant angle (eg, angle B, 6 to 179 degrees).
  • A-axis and B-axis folding axes may exist between individual housings (eg, first case, second case, and third case) of the electronic device 700 .
  • the at least one folding shaft may be formed by a hinge that may be provided between the individual housings (eg, the first case, the second case, and the third case).
  • the number of hinges provided for folding of the individual housings may be the same as the number of the folding shafts.
  • the hinge structure may include a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge may be provided between the first case and the second case, and the second hinge may be provided between the second case and the third case.
  • FIGS. 7B to 7G are exemplary views illustrating the shape and posture of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • an in-folding angle (eg, angle B) of the foldable electronic device may be 90 degrees or more and 135 degrees or less, and an out-folding angle (eg, angle A) may be 270 degrees or more and 350 degrees or less.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check a result of sensing the folding angle (eg, each A and each B) of the electronic device through the folding angle sensor.
  • an infolding angle (eg, angle B) of the foldable electronic device may be 90 degrees or more and an outfolding angle (eg, angle A) may be 180 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less.
  • the foldable electronic device may have an infolding angle of 0 degrees and an outfolding angle of 265 degrees or more and 300 degrees or less.
  • an infolding angle of the foldable electronic device may be greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than or equal to 135 degrees.
  • the in-folding angle may be 180 degrees and the out-folding angle may be 360 degrees.
  • the in-folding and out-folding angles may be 180 degrees or 0 degrees.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the third area of the first display faces upward when the in-folding angle is 90 degrees or more and 135 degrees or less and the out-folding angle is 270 degrees or more and 350 degrees or less. : Check whether the 6th side is facing downward).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the third area of the first display faces upward (eg, when the infolding angle is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and the outfolding angle is greater than or equal to 0 degrees and less than or equal to 180 degrees). face down) can be checked.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the first area of the first display faces downward (for example, the second side is facing upwards) can be checked.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the first region and the second region of the first display face upward (eg, the first surface and the second face down) can be checked.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the first area of the first display faces downward (eg, whether the second side faces upward) when the infolding angle is 180 degrees and the outfolding angle is 0 degrees. ) can be checked.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the entire area of the first display faces upward (eg, the second side, the fourth side, and Check whether the 6th side is all facing downward). For example, the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ). For example, the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ). The processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • an angle sensor eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may divide and display the display screen of the display in response to a pre-stored state that matches the result of changing the shape of the electronic device and checking the posture of the electronic device.
  • the processor may divide and display the execution screen (eg, UI) of the function being executed based on the folding axis.
  • the processor displays an execution screen related to function execution (eg, a video recording screen of a webcam function) on a display area in a front direction of the user's gaze, and an execution screen related to a user input (eg, an external electronic device)
  • An execution screen of a touchpad function that receives an input to control a device) may be displayed on an area of the display facing upward (eg, ceiling, sky).
  • FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device having a flexible display may be a roll-able electronic device or a slide-able electronic device having a rollable display.
  • an electronic device 800 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments may include a housing and a first display 810 . and may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 . A portion of the first display 810 may be rolled or folded inside the housing, and may be spread left and right through at least one or more roller structures.
  • the first display 810 may be physically divided into a first area 811 and a second area 812 .
  • the first area 811 may correspond to an area in which the content of the electronic device 800 is displayed when the first display 810 rolls in or slides in.
  • the second area 812 may correspond to an additional area in which the content of the electronic device 800 is displayed in a roll-out or slide-out form of the first display 810 .
  • the additional area may mean a display area of the first display extended other than the first area 811 of the first display 810 in which content was displayed in a roll-in or slide-in form. there is.
  • a roll-in shape or a slide-in shape of the electronic device 800 may correspond to a folded shape.
  • a roll-in shape or a slide-in shape may correspond to a closed shape.
  • the roll-out or slide-out shape of the electronic device 800 may correspond to an unfolded state.
  • a roll-out or slide-out shape may correspond to an open shape, and may correspond to an unfolded shape.
  • the electronic device 800 may increase the display utilization area of the roll-in or slide-in state by three times when the roll-out or slide-out state is used.
  • the hidden display rolled in or rolled in may be more than twice the display area in the rolled-in state.
  • FIGS. 8B and 8C are exemplary views illustrating a posture of a rollable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the first display of the rollable electronic device may be unfolded to an area twice as large as the first area.
  • the unfolded form of FIG. 8B may be unfolded in a state corresponding to n times the area corresponding to the first area of the roll-in form.
  • the processor of the rollable electronic device may check a result of sensing the closed/unfolded state of the electronic device through a sensor (eg, the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the first display of the rollable electronic device may be unfolded to an area equal to one time the first area.
  • the roll-in shape of FIG. 8C may be a roll-in shape corresponding to the area corresponding to the first region.
  • the processor of the rollable electronic device may check a result of sensing the closed/unfolded state of the electronic device through a sensor (eg, the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may distinguish and display the display screen of the display in response to a pre-stored state that matches the result of checking the shape of the electronic device and the posture of the electronic device.
  • the processor may divide and display an execution screen (eg, UI) of a function being executed based on a folding axis or a rolling/sliding boundary axis.
  • the processor displays an execution screen (eg, a video recording screen of a webcam function) related to the execution of a function in an area (eg, a first region) of a roll-in type display, and an execution screen (eg, a video recording screen of a webcam function) related to a user input
  • an execution screen eg, a video recording screen of a webcam function
  • the area of the display facing the area of the display eg, at least a part of the second area in which the display area (eg, at least a part of the second area) is expanded
  • the display area eg, at least a part of the second area
  • FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • an electronic device having a flexible display may be a foldable electronic device.
  • an electronic device 900 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments has a first case, a second case, and a first case.
  • the display 910 may be included and may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 .
  • the first case and the second case may correspond to individual housings of a housing structure, and may be folded and overlapped about at least one axis (eg, axis A in FIG. 9A ).
  • the first case may include a first surface and a second surface
  • the second case may include a third surface and a fourth surface.
  • the first display 910 of the electronic device 900 is folded along the A axis
  • the first surface of the first case faces the third surface of the second case
  • the second surface and the fourth surface of the second case may face each other and overlap each other.
  • an angle (eg, angle A) between the first surface of the first case and the third surface of the second case is a wide angle (eg, 355 to 360 degrees) may be to achieve
  • the folded shape may mean a closed state (closed state), and may mean a fully folded shape of the electronic device 900 .
  • the first display 910 may be physically divided into a first area 911 and a second area 912, the first area may be located on the first surface of the first case, and the second area may be It may be located on the third side of the two cases.
  • the first case and the second case may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis (eg, the A axis), and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first case may be located on the left side with respect to the folding axis and the second case may be located on the right side with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first case and the second case may be designed to be folded with respect to each other, and may be superimposed so that the second surface of the first case and the fourth surface of the second case face each other in a folded form or a folded form. .
  • a hinge is formed between the first case and the second case, so that the first case and the second case of the electronic device 900 can be overlapped and folded.
  • the housing structure in which the electronic device is disposed on the left and right with respect to the folding axis is only an example, and the housing may be disposed vertically with respect to the folding axis of the electronic device.
  • the angle or distance between the first case and the second case may vary depending on whether the electronic device 900 has an unfolded (or open) shape, a folded (or closed) shape, or an intermediate shape.
  • the unfolded shape may mean an open state, an opened state, a flat (or flat) shape, or an open shape.
  • the unfolded form of the first display 910 of the electronic device 900 is a form in which the first case and the second case are arranged side by side, and may refer to a form in which the electronic device 900 is fully unfolded.
  • the angle (eg, angle A) between the first case and the second case is 180 degrees, and the first side of the first case and the third side of the second case are in the same direction It can be arranged to face.
  • an intermediate state is a shape in which the first case and the second case are disposed at a predetermined angle, and may not be a folded shape or an unfolded shape.
  • the intermediate shape may mean a shape in which the second surface of the first case and the fourth surface of the second case form a constant angle (eg, angle A, 181 to 354 degrees).
  • 9B and 9C are exemplary views illustrating a posture of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • an outfolding angle (eg, angle A) of the foldable electronic device may be 335 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device may check a result of sensing the folding angle of the electronic device (eg, the folding angle of the foldable display) through the folding angle sensor.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • an outfolding angle of the foldable electronic device may be 180 degrees or more and 200 degrees or less.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device checks whether the first area of the first display faces upward (eg, whether the second side faces downward) while the outfolding angle is 335 degrees or more and 360 degrees or less.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor of the foldable electronic device determines whether the outfolding angle is greater than or equal to 180 degrees and less than or equal to 200 degrees and the entire area of the first display faces upward (eg, the front surfaces of the second and fourth surfaces are downwards). toward ) can be checked.
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the shape of the electronic device through an angle sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may check a result of sensing the posture of the electronic device through a gravity sensor (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 and the posture detection sensor 222 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may be set to determine whether the result of checking the folding angle and the posture of the electronic device matches the pre-stored state.
  • the processor may distinguish and display the display screen of the display in response to a pre-stored state that matches the result of checking the shape of the electronic device and the posture of the electronic device. For example, the processor may divide and display the execution screen (eg, UI) of the function being executed based on the folding axis.
  • the processor displays an execution screen related to function execution (eg, a video recording screen of a webcam function) on a display area in a front direction of the user's gaze, and an execution screen related to a user input (eg, an external electronic device)
  • An execution screen of a touchpad function that receives an input to control a device) may be displayed on an area of the display facing upward (eg, ceiling, sky).
  • FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams illustrating changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device having a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device having a flexible display may be a roll-able electronic device or a slide-able electronic device having a rollable display.
  • an electronic device 1000 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 ) according to various embodiments may include a housing and a first display 1010 . and may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 and/or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2 . A portion of the first display 1010 may be rolled or folded inside the housing, and may be spread vertically through at least one or more roller structures.
  • the first display 1010 may be physically divided into a first area 1011 and a second area 1012 .
  • the first area 1011 may correspond to an area in which the content of the electronic device 1000 is displayed in a roll-in or slide-in form of the first display 1010 .
  • the second area 1012 may correspond to an additional area in which the content of the electronic device 1000 is displayed in a roll-out or slide-out form of the first display 1010 .
  • the additional area may mean a display area of the expanded first display other than the first area 1011 of the first display 1010 in which content was displayed in a roll-in form or a slide-in form.
  • a roll-in shape or a slide-in shape of the electronic device 1000 may correspond to a folded shape.
  • a roll-in or slide-in shape may correspond to a closed shape.
  • the roll-out or slide-out state of the electronic device 1000 may correspond to an unfolded state.
  • a roll-out or slide-out shape may correspond to an open shape, and may correspond to an unfolded shape.
  • the electronic device 1000 may increase the use area of the closed display by three times when it is unfolded.
  • the rolled-in or rolled-in hidden display may be more than twice the area of the unfolded display.
  • 10B and 10C are exemplary views illustrating a posture of a rollable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the first display of the rollable electronic device may be expanded to an area twice as large as the first area.
  • the unfolded state of FIG. 7B may be an unfolded state corresponding to n times the area corresponding to the first region of the roll-in shape.
  • the processor of the rollable electronic device may check a result of sensing the roll-in shape of the electronic device through a sensor (eg, the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the first display of the rollable electronic device may be expanded to an area equal to one time of the first area.
  • the roll-in shape of FIG. 10C may be a roll-in shape corresponding to the area corresponding to the first region.
  • the processor of the rollable electronic device may check a result of sensing the roll-in shape of the electronic device through a sensor (eg, the shape detection sensor 221 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor may distinguish and display the display screen of the display in response to a pre-stored state that matches the result of checking the shape of the electronic device and the posture of the electronic device. For example, the processor may divide and display the execution screen (eg, UI) of the application being executed based on the folding axis or the rolling/sliding boundary axis.
  • the processor displays an execution screen (eg, a dialog screen of a message application) related to the content input result of the application in the area (eg, the first area) of the display in the roll-in state, and responds to the content input of the application.
  • a related execution screen eg, an input screen such as a keyboard for inputting message content
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a function execution control of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the processor of the electronic device may perform an operation for controlling the execution of a function of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may check a connection with an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 ).
  • the processor of the electronic device eg, the processor 230 of FIG. 2
  • the processor may perform a connection with an external electronic device using a communication module (eg, the communication module 260 of FIG. 2 ), and , whether it is connected to an external electronic device may be checked.
  • the processor may check whether the external electronic device is connected to the external electronic device by using a signal or data received from the external electronic device through the connection with the external electronic device.
  • the processor may receive data such as the type of the connected external electronic device and identification information and check it.
  • the electronic device may detect the shape of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device 200 may be, for example, a state formed by the flexible display 210 of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device 200 may have a shape formed by a housing physically including other components of the electronic device 200 including the flexible display 210 .
  • the shape of the flexible display 210 may be changed according to a shape formed by the housing of the electronic device.
  • the processor 230 may detect the shape of the electronic device 200 through the shape detection sensor 221 .
  • the processor 230 detects an unfolded/folded state (eg, a foldable display), a folding angle, a rolling state (eg, a slideable display) of the electronic device 200, and an angle at which a rolling degree can be detected.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using various sensors such as a sensor (not shown) and a magnetic sensor (not shown).
  • the shape of the electronic device 200 may be defined as a folding angle of the electronic device 200 .
  • an electronic device eg, a foldable display
  • the foldable flexible display 210 may assume the folding degree as the current shape of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using the folding angle detected by the angle sensor.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be defined as a rolling degree of the electronic device.
  • the current shape of the electronic device may be defined by the degree of rolling/sliding.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be sensed by using the length at which the flexible display 210 is slid out.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using the degree of sliding expressed by the degree of sliding out of the flexible display 210 using a percentage (eg, 0% - 100%).
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected by combining one or more folding angles and/or one or more rolling/sliding degrees of the electronic device. For example, when there are a plurality of foldable regions of the electronic device, the shape of the electronic device may be detected by a combination of folding angles of each foldable region.
  • the electronic device may detect the posture of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be, for example, a direction and/or an angle formed by the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be understood as an angle and/or phase with respect to the gravitational direction of all or part of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be understood as an angle with respect to the ground direction of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may include a posture placed parallel to the ground, or a posture erected perpendicular to the ground.
  • the shape of the electronic device may include various shapes, and thus, when the posture of the electronic device is sensed, which part of the electronic device is used as a reference to measure the posture may become a problem.
  • the folding angle (eg, angle A of FIG. 5 ) of the foldable electronic device eg, the electronic device 500 of FIG. 5
  • the posture is measured based on any housing of the electronic device.
  • the measured results may be different.
  • a result of combining the posture information of parts that may have different phases from each other due to a change in the shape of the electronic device may be used to detect the posture of the electronic device.
  • a plurality of sensors may be provided for each housing of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the entire electronic device may be sensed using posture information of some specific components of the electronic device.
  • the processor of the electronic device may determine the posture of the electronic device by combining the corresponding posture information and the shape information of the electronic device.
  • the sensor 220 may include a posture detection sensor 222 that detects the posture of the electronic device 200 , and the processor of the electronic device detects the posture of the electronic device using the posture detection sensor. can detect
  • the processor of the electronic device may detect an event related to the electronic pen (eg, the electronic pen 250 of FIG. 2 ).
  • the processor of the electronic device may determine the operation of the electronic pen mounted on the electronic device or the electronic pen that is a separate external device. For example, it may mean determining an operation in which the electronic pen mounted on the electronic device is removed from the electronic device or an operation in which the electronic pen, which is an external device, is connected to the electronic device through communication.
  • it may be determined whether a communication connection of the electronic pen is detected as an event related to an electronic pen built into the electronic device or an external device.
  • the event related to the embedded electronic pen may include at least one of an input of clicking a button of the electronic pen, proximity of the electronic pen to the electronic device, or removal of the electronic pen from the electronic device.
  • the communication connection of the electronic pen as an external device may include at least one of an input of clicking a button of the external device, proximity of the external device to the electronic device, or communication connection of the external device with the electronic device.
  • the processor 230 of the electronic device determines whether the connection with the external electronic device 300 is confirmed, the detected shape of the electronic device 200 , the detected posture of the electronic device, and at least one electronic pen-related event. function can be executed.
  • the electronic device 200 may execute a function to assist the external electronic device 300, and in this case, there may be a form suitable for executing the function.
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function that can be performed using the connection of the electronic device 200 to the external electronic device 300 .
  • the processor 230 may execute a touchpad function, receive a user's touch input, and transmit it to the external electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function suitable for a shape formed by the electronic device. For example, when the shape of the electronic device is changed from a folded shape to a fully unfolded shape, an appropriate function (eg, a digitizer) may be executed on a large screen.
  • the processor 230 may execute a function suitable for whether or not to be connected to the external electronic device 300 and the shape of the electronic device 200 .
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function suitable for the posture of the electronic device sensed by the processor.
  • an appropriate function eg, dual monitor
  • an appropriate function eg digitizer
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function suitable for the detected electronic pen-related event in response to the electronic pen-related event. For example, if an electronic pen-related event (eg, electronic pen removal) is detected while the webcam function is being executed, a function (eg, handwritten memo function) appropriate for the electronic pen-related event may be executed.
  • the processor may execute a function corresponding to the state of the electronic device after confirming whether the connection to the external electronic device is connected, and the state of the electronic device is determined by the shape of the electronic device, the posture of the electronic device, and the electronic pen. It may be a combination of one or more of the related events. For example, when the shape of the foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 500 of FIG.
  • the processor of the electronic device may execute a webcam function, which is a function suitable for the shape and posture of the electronic device, and simultaneously execute a handwriting memo function, which is a function suitable for the electronic pen removal event.
  • a webcam function which is a function suitable for the shape and posture of the electronic device
  • a handwriting memo function which is a function suitable for the electronic pen removal event.
  • information on whether the external electronic device 300 is connected, a shape of the electronic device 200, a posture of the electronic device, and a function corresponding to an event related to the electronic pen are mapped to each other as a mapping table of the electronic device ( 200) may be stored in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the processor of the electronic device may output the currently running screen to a partial area of the display in response to the executed function, the shape of the electronic device, and the posture of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may include a flexible display, and a display area may be divided according to a change in the shape of the electronic device. In this case, it may be appropriate to output the execution screen in a different area for each function being executed in response to the shape and posture of the electronic device.
  • the foldable electronic device eg, the electronic device 500 of FIG. 5B
  • the foldable electronic device has the same shape as that of FIG. 5B
  • a part of the housing or a part of the display surface eg, the second area 512 of FIG. 5B
  • the processor of the electronic device may execute a webcam function and a touchpad function as corresponding functions.
  • a screen for executing the webcam function is output to a partial area of the flexible display erected with respect to the ground (eg, the first area 511 of FIG. 5B ), and a partial area of the display parallel to the ground (eg, the first area 511 of FIG. 5B ) It may be appropriate to output a screen for executing a touchpad function in the second region 512).
  • the information on the shape of the electronic device 200 , the posture of the electronic device, and the information on the display area corresponding to the function being executed is a mapping table mapped with each other in the memory of the electronic device 200 (eg, FIG. 1 ). may be stored in the memory 130 of the
  • the processor of the electronic device may transmit execution information of a function being executed to an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 ).
  • the electronic device and the external electronic device may be in a state of being connected through a wireless or wired network, and may transmit/receive information of a function being executed using the connected network.
  • the external electronic device may include a display capable of outputting a screen, and may output a function being executed in the electronic device. For example, when the electronic device is executing a touchpad function, the electronic device may transmit touchpad function execution information, such as user touch input information, to the external electronic device, and the execution result of the corresponding function may be displayed on the display of the external electronic device. can be printed out.
  • 12A to 12D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the foldable electronic device 1200 may be fully folded, and a folding angle (eg, angle A of FIG. 5A ) may be 0 to 5 degrees.
  • a part of the first display eg, the first display 510 of FIG. 5A
  • the first display For example, a portion of the first display 910 of FIG. 9A may be folded outward to face each other (eg, an out-folding foldable electronic device).
  • the electronic device 1200 may be connected to the external electronic device 1210 .
  • the foldable electronic device 1200 has an external second display (eg, the second display 550 of FIG. 5A ) or a first display (eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A ) in a folded form. It may be in a state exposed to ( 1201 ).
  • the external electronic device 1210 and the electronic device 1200 may be connected to each other through a wired/wireless network connection 1203 , and the electronic device may check a connection with the external electronic device, It can transmit function execution information to the device.
  • the electronic device 1200 may check the connection with the external electronic device 1210 and execute a function corresponding to the shape of the electronic device, for example, a touchpad function.
  • the electronic device may output the execution screen 1204 of the function being executed on the display.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may display a function execution result screen according to the received execution information on the display of the external electronic device . For example, referring to FIG.
  • the electronic device when the electronic device executes the touchpad function corresponding to whether the external electronic device is connected and the shape of the electronic device, it transmits execution information of the touchpad function to the external electronic device, The electronic device may output a screen 1205 of the execution result of the touchpad function.
  • the electronic device 1200 may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected, a shape of the electronic device, and an event related to the electronic pen.
  • the corresponding at least one function executed by the electronic device may be a handwritten memo function.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic pen-related event may be the removal of the electronic pen 250 .
  • the electronic device may execute a handwriting memo function as at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device, a folded shape of the electronic device, and removal of the electronic pen 250 , and outputs a function execution screen 1206 on the display can do.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of the handwriting memo function to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output the execution result screen 1207 of the handwritten memo function on the display of the external electronic device .
  • the electronic device 1200 may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected or not and the shape of the electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function executed by the electronic device may be a video reproduction control function.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device may execute a video playback control function as at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device and a folded shape of the electronic device, and outputs a function execution screen 1208 to the display. can do.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of the video playback control function to the external electronic device 1210 , and the external electronic device displays the execution result screen 1209 of the video playback control function on the display of the external electronic device. can be printed on
  • FIGS. 13A to 13B are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the foldable electronic device 1300 may have an intermediate folding shape, for example, a folding angle (eg, angle A in FIG. 5A ) of 6 to 90 degrees.
  • a part of the first display eg, the first display 510 of FIG. 5A
  • the first display For example, a portion of the first display 910 of FIG. 9A may be folded outward to face each other (eg, an out-folding foldable electronic device).
  • the electronic device 1300 may be connected to the external electronic device 1310 .
  • the second display eg, the second display 550 of FIG. 5A
  • the first display eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A
  • the electronic device may detect a posture of the electronic device, and based on the detected shape and posture of the electronic device, the electronic device assumes a posture placed on a horizontal surface such as the ground or a table in an intermediately folded form. status can be identified.
  • the external electronic device 1310 and the electronic device 1300 may be connected to each other through a wired/wireless network connection 1303 , and the electronic device may check the connection with the external electronic device, It can transmit function execution information to the device.
  • the electronic device 1300 may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected, a shape of the electronic device, and a posture of the electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function executed by the electronic device may be a webcam function.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device may execute a webcam function as at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device, a folded shape of the electronic device, and a posture placed on a horizontal plane.
  • the electronic device may output the executing function execution screen 1301 on at least a portion of a display corresponding to the shape of the electronic device, the posture of the electronic device, and the function executed by the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may output the webcam execution screen 1301 on a part of the display facing the user.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of the webcam function to the external electronic device 1310 , and the external electronic device may output a screen 1302 of the execution result of the webcam function on the display of the external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may be selected whether to execute at least one function corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device. Referring to FIG.
  • the electronic device may detect the posture and shape of the electronic device and generate a user interface 1305 for receiving a selection of whether to execute a webcam function corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device.
  • information on the generated user interface 1305 may be transmitted to the external electronic device 1310 and output on a display of the external electronic device.
  • 14A to 14D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the foldable electronic device 1400 may have an intermediate folding shape, for example, a folding angle (eg, angle A in FIG. 5A ) of 91 to 175 degrees.
  • a portion of the first display eg, the display 610 of FIG. 6A
  • the first display eg: A portion of the first display 910 of FIG. 9A may be folded outwardly facing each other (eg, an out-folding foldable electronic device).
  • the electronic device 1400 may be connected to the external electronic device 1410 .
  • the electronic device may detect a posture of the electronic device, and based on the detected shape and posture of the electronic device, the electronic device assumes a posture placed on a horizontal surface such as the ground or a table in an intermediately folded form. status can be identified.
  • the first area 1401 of the display may face the user, and the second area 1402 may be placed horizontally with the ground.
  • the external electronic device 1410 and the electronic device 1400 may be connected to each other through a wired/wireless network connection 1404 , and the electronic device may check a connection with the external electronic device, It can transmit function execution information to the device.
  • the electronic device 1400 may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected, a shape of the electronic device, and a posture of the electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function executed by the electronic device may be a webcam function.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device may execute a webcam function as at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device, a folded shape of the electronic device, and a posture placed on a horizontal plane.
  • the electronic device may output the currently executing function execution screens 1405 , 1408 , and 1412 to at least a portion of the display corresponding to the shape of the electronic device, the posture of the electronic device, and the function executed by the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may output webcam execution screens 1405 , 1408 , and 1412 on a first area of the display facing the user.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of the webcam function to the external electronic device 1410, and the external electronic device displays the execution result screens 1407, 1411, and 1414 of the webcam function of the external electronic device. It can be printed on the display.
  • the electronic device may execute one or more functions corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may execute a touchpad function simultaneously with a webcam function.
  • one or more functions may be executed in response to an event related to the shape, posture, and electronic pen of the electronic device, and the electronic device may execute a handwriting memo function in response to the removal of the electronic pen simultaneously with the execution of the webcam function.
  • the electronic device may execute a keyboard function simultaneously with a webcam function.
  • the electronic device may output the execution screen of the function being executed on at least a partial area of the display corresponding to the shape, posture, and function of the electronic device.
  • the execution screen 1406 of the touchpad function, the execution screen 1409 of the handwritten memo function, and the execution screen 1413 of the keyboard function are output to the second area of the display, respectively. can do.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of one or more functions being executed in response to a shape, posture, and electronic pen-related event to the external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may transmit function execution information to the external electronic device and cause the external electronic device to output an execution result screen based on the received function execution information.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of a webcam function and a keyboard function to an external electronic device, and the external electronic device may display a webcam function execution result screen 1414 and a keyboard function execution result screen (1415) can be output.
  • 15A to 15D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • the foldable electronic device 1500 may have a fully unfolded shape, and a folding angle (eg, angle A of FIG. 5A ) may be 175 to 180 degrees.
  • a part of the first display eg, the first display 510 of FIG. 5A
  • the first display For example, a portion of the first display 910 of FIG. 9A may be folded outward to face each other (eg, an out-folding foldable electronic device).
  • the electronic device 1500 may be connected to the external electronic device 1510 through a wireless or wired network 1502 .
  • the first display (eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A ) may be exposed to the outside ( 1501 ).
  • the electronic device may check the connection with the external electronic device, and may transmit function execution information to the external electronic device.
  • the electronic device 1500 may check the connection with the external electronic device 1510 and execute a function corresponding to the shape of the electronic device, the posture of the electronic device, and an event related to the electronic pen.
  • the electronic device 1500 may be in a fully unfolded form, may be in a horizontal position on the ground, and may have the electronic pen 250 removed.
  • the electronic device may execute the digitizer function as a function corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device and the removal of the electronic pen.
  • the digitizer function may be a function of generating an image by inputting dots, lines, and colors through, for example, an electronic pen or a touch input.
  • the electronic device may output the execution screen 1503 of the function being executed on the display.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may display a function execution result screen according to the received execution information on the display of the external electronic device .
  • the electronic device executes a digitizer function corresponding to whether the external electronic device is connected and the shape of the electronic device, it transmits execution information of the digitizer function to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a screen of the execution result of the digitizer function.
  • the electronic device 1500 may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected, a shape of the electronic device, and a posture of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device 1500 may be in a fully unfolded form, or may have a posture placed perpendicular to the ground. In this case, the electronic device may execute the dual monitor function with a function corresponding to the shape of the electronic device and the posture of the electronic device.
  • the dual monitor function may be, for example, a function of extending an output screen of an external electronic device to the electronic device and dividing and outputting the same output screen on each display of the electronic device and the external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may output the execution screen 1505 of the function being executed on the display.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device displays the function execution result screen 1506 according to the received execution information on the display of the external electronic device. can do. For example, referring to FIG.
  • the electronic device when the electronic device executes the dual monitor function corresponding to whether the external electronic device is connected and the shape of the electronic device, the electronic device outputs the execution screen 1505 of the dual monitor function, , may transmit execution information of the digitizer function to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output the execution result screen 1506 of the digitizer function.
  • 16A to 16D are exemplary diagrams of a function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the foldable electronic device may have a fully folded shape 1601 , and a folding angle (eg, angle A of FIG. 9A ) may be 355 to 360 degrees.
  • a portion of the first display eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A
  • the electronic device 1602 may be connected to the external electronic device 1603 .
  • the foldable electronic device 1602 may be in a state in which the first display (eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A ) is exposed to the outside in a folded form.
  • the external electronic device 1603 and the electronic device 1602 may be connected to each other through a wired/wireless network connection, and the electronic device may check the connection with the external electronic device and function as an external electronic device. Execution information can be transmitted.
  • the electronic device 1602 may check the connection with the external electronic device 1603 and execute a function corresponding to the shape of the electronic device, for example, a touchpad function.
  • the electronic device may output an execution screen of a function being executed on the display.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may display a function execution result screen according to the received execution information on the display of the external electronic device . For example, referring to FIG.
  • the electronic device when the electronic device executes the touchpad function corresponding to whether the external electronic device is connected and the shape of the electronic device, it transmits execution information of the touchpad function to the external electronic device, The electronic device may output a screen as a result of executing the touchpad function.
  • the shape of the foldable electronic device may be an intermediately folded shape 1604 , and a folding angle (eg, angle A of FIG. 9A ) may be 270 to 354 degrees.
  • a portion of the first display eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A
  • the electronic device 1605 may be connected to the external electronic device 1606 .
  • the foldable electronic device 1605 may be in a state in which a partial area of the first display (eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A ) faces the user in a folded form.
  • the external electronic device 1606 and the electronic device 1605 may be connected to each other through a wired/wireless network connection, and the electronic device may check the connection with the external electronic device and function as an external electronic device. Execution information can be transmitted.
  • the electronic device 1600 may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected, a shape of the electronic device, and a posture of the electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function executed by the electronic device may be a webcam function.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device may be in a folded shape, and the posture of the electronic device may be a standing posture with the first display folded and the folding axis parallel to the ground, which corresponds to the shape and posture of the electronic device.
  • One function is to enable the webcam function. Referring to FIG.
  • the electronic device may output the execution screen of the webcam function on the display.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of the webcam function to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a screen of the execution result of the webcam function on the display of the external electronic device.
  • the foldable electronic device may have an unfolded shape 1607 and a folding angle (eg, angle A of FIG. 9A ) of 180 to 269 degrees.
  • a portion of the first display eg, the first display 910 of FIG. 9A
  • the electronic device 1608 may be connected to the external electronic device 1609 .
  • the external electronic device 1609 and the electronic device 1608 may be connected to each other through a wired/wireless network connection, the electronic device may check the connection with the external electronic device, and function as an external electronic device. Execution information can be transmitted.
  • the electronic device 1608 may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected, a shape of the electronic device, a posture of the electronic device, and an event related to the electronic pen.
  • the corresponding at least one function executed by the electronic device may be a digitizer function.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device 1609 , and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information. Referring to FIG.
  • the electronic device may be in an unfolded form, the posture of the electronic device may be a posture 1607 in which the first display is placed in parallel with the ground, and the form and posture of the electronic device and the electronic pen 250 removal event
  • the digitizer function can be executed with the corresponding function.
  • the electronic device may output an execution screen of a digitizer function on the display.
  • the electronic device may transmit execution information of the digitizer function to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a digitizer function execution result screen on the display of the external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may execute at least one function corresponding to whether an external electronic device is connected, a shape of the electronic device, a posture of the electronic device, and an event related to the electronic pen.
  • the corresponding at least one function executed by the electronic device may be a dual monitor function.
  • the electronic device 1611 may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device 1612 , and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device may be in an unfolded form, and the posture of the electronic device may be a posture 1610 in which the first display is placed perpendicular to the ground, and a dual monitor function is a function corresponding to the form and posture of the electronic device. can run Referring to FIG. 16D , the electronic device may output an execution screen of the dual monitor function on the display. Referring to FIG. 16D , the electronic device may transmit execution information of the dual monitor function to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a screen of the execution result of the dual monitor function on the display of the external electronic device.
  • 17A to 17D are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device may execute at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device and the shape of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device may output an execution screen of a function being executed on at least a part of the display corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the foldable electronic device may include possible shapes of the electronic device 700 of FIG. 7 .
  • the shape of the electronic device may be expressed as a combination of a folding angle A (eg, each A in FIG. 7A ) and a B (eg, each B in FIG. 7A ).
  • the electronic device may have a folded shape 1701 .
  • the folding angle A of the electronic device may have an angle of 356 to 360 degrees, and each B may have an angle of 0 to 5 degrees.
  • the electronic device 1702 may execute a touchpad function as at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device and whether the electronic device is in a folded form 1701 .
  • the electronic device may output an execution screen of the executed touchpad function to the display, transmit touchpad function execution information to an external electronic device, and the external electronic device executes the touchpad function based on the received function execution information You can print the result screen.
  • the foldable electronic device may have an in-folding angle (eg, angle B) of 90 degrees or more and 135 degrees or less and an out-folding angle (eg, angle A) of 270 degrees or more and 350 degrees or less.
  • the foldable electronic device may have a posture in which a partial area 1706 of the display is placed parallel to the ground.
  • the electronic device may execute a webcam function and a touchpad function as at least one function corresponding to whether the external electronic device 1709 is connected and the shape and posture 1704 of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may output the execution screen 1707 of the executed webcam function and the execution screen 1708 of the touchpad function to at least some areas 1705 and 1706 of the display corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device, and execute
  • the current function execution information may be transmitted to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a screen of execution results of the webcam function and the touchpad function based on the received function execution information.
  • the foldable electronic device may have an in-folding angle of 90 degrees or more and an out-folding angle of 180 degrees or more and 270 degrees or less, and a partial area 1713 of the display (eg, the The three regions 713) may be in a posture in which they are placed parallel to the ground.
  • the electronic device may execute a dual monitor function and a touchpad function as at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to the external electronic device 1716 and the shape and posture 1710 of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may output the execution screen 1714 of the dual monitor function and the execution screen 1715 of the touchpad function to at least some areas 1711, 1712, and 1713 of the display corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device. and may transmit the executing function execution information to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a screen of the execution result of the dual monitor function and the touchpad function based on the received function execution information.
  • the form of the foldable electronic device may be an unfolded form, for example, an infolding angle of 175 to 180 degrees or more and an outfolding angle of 180 to 185 degrees, and the display may be parallel to the ground. It may be a laid posture.
  • the electronic device may execute a digitizer function as at least one function corresponding to the connection to the external electronic device 1719 , the shape and posture 1717 of the electronic device, and the electronic pen 250 removal event. .
  • the electronic device may output the executed digitizer function to at least a partial area of the display corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device, transmit information on executing the digitizer function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may receive the function
  • An execution result screen of the digitizer function may be output based on the execution information.
  • 18A to 18B are exemplary diagrams of function execution for each type of a slideable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device may execute at least one function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device and the shape of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may transmit information on a function being executed to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a function execution result screen according to the received execution information.
  • the electronic device may output an execution screen of a function being executed on at least a part of the display corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device.
  • the shape and posture of the foldable electronic device may include possible shapes and possible postures of the rollable/slidable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 800 of FIGS. 8A to 8C ).
  • the shape of the electronic device may be expressed as a rolling/sliding degree.
  • the shape 1810 of the slideable electronic device may be a slide-in type.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be a shape having a rolling/sliding degree of 0-5%.
  • the electronic device may execute a touchpad function as at least one function corresponding to whether the external electronic device 1830 is connected and the form 1810 of the electronic device, and may display a touchpad function execution screen ( 1820) can be printed.
  • information on executing the touchpad function being executed may be transmitted to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a screen as a result of executing the touchpad function based on the received function execution information.
  • the shape 1840 of the slideable electronic device may be a slide-out shape.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be a shape having a rolling/sliding degree of 95-100%.
  • the electronic device may execute a digitizer function as at least one function corresponding to whether the external electronic device 1860 is connected, the form 1840 of the electronic device, and the electronic pen 250 removal event, An execution screen 1850 of the digitizer function may be output.
  • the digitizer function execution information may be transmitted to the external electronic device, and the external electronic device may output a digitizer function execution result screen based on the received function execution information.
  • 19 is a flowchart illustrating a function execution when a shape of an electronic device having a flexible display is changed according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • the electronic device may check a connection with an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 300 of FIG. 3 ).
  • the processor of the electronic device eg, the processor 230 of FIG. 2
  • the processor may perform a connection with an external electronic device using a communication module (eg, the communication module 260 of FIG. 2 ), and , whether it is connected to an external electronic device may be checked.
  • the processor may check whether the external electronic device is connected to the external electronic device by using a signal or data received from the external electronic device through the connection with the external electronic device.
  • the processor may receive data such as the type of the connected external electronic device and identification information and check it.
  • the electronic device may detect the shape of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be, for example, a state formed by the flexible display of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be a shape formed by a housing physically including other components of the electronic device including the flexible display.
  • the shape of the flexible display may be changed according to the shape of the housing of the electronic device.
  • the processor may detect the shape of the electronic device through the shape detection sensor.
  • the processor includes an angle sensor (not shown) capable of detecting an unfolded/folded state (eg, a foldable display), a folding angle, a rolling state (eg, a slideable display), and a degree of rolling of the electronic device;
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using various sensors such as a magnetic sensor (not shown).
  • the shape of the electronic device may be defined as a folding angle of the electronic device.
  • an electronic device eg, a foldable display
  • a foldable flexible display may assume the degree of folding as the current shape of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using the folding angle detected by the angle sensor.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be defined as a rolling degree of the electronic device.
  • the current shape of the electronic device may be defined by the degree of rolling/sliding.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using the length at which the flexible display is slid out.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected using a sliding degree expressed using a numerical value (eg, 0% - 100%) of the degree of sliding out of the flexible display.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be detected by combining one or more folding angles and/or one or more rolling/sliding degrees of the electronic device. For example, when there are a plurality of foldable regions of the electronic device, the shape of the electronic device may be detected by a combination of folding angles of each foldable region.
  • the electronic device may detect the posture of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be, for example, a direction and/or an angle formed by the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be understood as an angle and/or phase with respect to the gravitational direction of all or part of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be understood as an angle with respect to the ground direction of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may include a posture placed parallel to the ground, or a posture erected perpendicular to the ground.
  • the shape of the electronic device may include various shapes, and thus, when the posture of the electronic device is sensed, which part of the electronic device is used as a reference to measure the posture may become a problem.
  • the folding angle (eg, angle A of FIG. 5 ) of the foldable electronic device eg, the electronic device 500 of FIG. 5
  • the measurement result may be different depending on which area of the body the posture is measured based on. In this case, a result of combining the posture information of parts that may have different phases from each other due to a change in the shape of the electronic device may be used to detect the posture of the electronic device.
  • a plurality of sensors may be provided for each housing of the electronic device.
  • the posture of the entire electronic device may be sensed using posture information of some specific components of the electronic device.
  • the processor of the electronic device may determine the posture of the electronic device by combining the corresponding posture information and the shape information of the electronic device.
  • the sensor may include a posture detection sensor that detects the posture of the electronic device, and the processor of the electronic device may detect the posture of the electronic device using the posture detection sensor.
  • the processor of the electronic device may execute at least one function corresponding to the checked connection to the external electronic device, the detected electronic device shape, the detected electronic device posture, and an event related to the electronic pen.
  • the electronic device when an external electronic device is connected, the electronic device may execute a function to assist the external electronic device, and in this case, there may be a form suitable for executing the corresponding function.
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function that can be performed using a connection of the electronic device to an external electronic device.
  • the processor may execute a touchpad function, receive a user's touch input, and transmit the received touch input to the external electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function suitable for a shape formed by the electronic device.
  • an appropriate function eg, a digitizer
  • the processor may execute a function suitable for whether or not to connect to an external electronic device and a shape of the electronic device.
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function suitable for the posture of the electronic device sensed by the processor.
  • an appropriate function eg, dual monitor
  • an appropriate function eg digitizer
  • the corresponding at least one function may include a function suitable for the detected electronic pen-related event in response to the electronic pen-related event. For example, if an electronic pen-related event (eg, electronic pen removal) is detected while the webcam function is being executed, a function (eg, handwritten memo function) appropriate for the electronic pen-related event may be executed.
  • the processor may execute a function corresponding to the state of the electronic device after confirming whether the connection to the external electronic device is connected, and the state of the electronic device is determined by the shape of the electronic device, the posture of the electronic device, and the electronic pen. It may be a combination of one or more of the related events. For example, when the shape of the foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 500 of FIG.
  • the processor of the electronic device may execute a webcam function, which is a function suitable for the shape and posture of the electronic device, and simultaneously execute a handwriting memo function, which is a function suitable for the electronic pen removal event.
  • a webcam function which is a function suitable for the shape and posture of the electronic device
  • a handwriting memo function which is a function suitable for the electronic pen removal event.
  • information on whether the external electronic device 300 is connected, a shape of the electronic device 200, a posture of the electronic device, and a function corresponding to an event related to the electronic pen are mapped to each other as a mapping table of the electronic device ( 200) may be stored in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ).
  • the electronic device may detect whether there is a change in the shape and/or posture of . This may be the same as or similar to the operation of detecting the shape and posture of the electronic device in operation 1902 above.
  • the processor of the electronic device may detect whether the shape of the electronic device is changed through the shape detection sensor, and may detect whether the attitude of the electronic device is changed through the attitude detection sensor.
  • the electronic device proceeds to operation 1905 and executes a changed function corresponding to whether the electronic device is connected to an external electronic device, the shape of the electronic device, and the posture of the electronic device.
  • a user interface for receiving a user's intention to change in order to change to a corresponding function may be displayed.
  • the electronic device may receive an input from the user whether to execute a specific function corresponding to the changed shape and/or posture. Even when there are a plurality of functions corresponding to the shape and posture of the electronic device, the electronic device may display a user interface for receiving a user's selection.
  • 20A to 20B are exemplary diagrams illustrating functions execution for each shape and posture of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure
  • a webcam function 2011 may be being executed as at least one function corresponding to the shape of the electronic device and the posture of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device may detect the change in posture and execute a dual monitor function corresponding to the changed posture.
  • the electronic device may display a user interface through which a user may input whether to execute the changed dual monitor function in the external electronic device 2030 or the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may be changed.
  • the electronic device while maintaining a posture in which at least a portion of the display is placed in parallel on the ground, only the shape of the electronic device may be changed from the first shape 2040 to the second shape 2050 .
  • the electronic device may detect the shape change and execute a function corresponding to the changed shape.
  • the electronic device may receive an input from the user whether to maintain the currently executed function or to execute a function corresponding to a new form.
  • the electronic device may display a user display that receives a user's intention on a display of the electronic device or a connected external electronic device 2060 .
  • An electronic device includes a flexible display, a plurality of sensors, and a processor, wherein the processor checks connection information with an external electronic device, and forms at least one of the plurality of sensors It may be configured to check the shape information of the electronic device using a detection sensor, and to execute at least one function based on connection information with the external electronic device and the shape information of the electronic device.
  • the processor may check the posture information of the electronic device by using at least one posture detection sensor among the plurality of sensors, and may include connection information with the external electronic device, shape information of the electronic device, and information of the electronic device. It may be set to execute at least one function based on the posture information.
  • the processor may be configured to display an execution screen of the executed at least one function on at least a partial area of the flexible display based on the executed function and the shape information of the electronic device.
  • the processor may be configured to transmit execution information regarding the at least one executed function to the external electronic device.
  • the at least one function includes a webcam function that captures an image and transmits an image input to the external electronic device, a touchpad function that receives a touch input and transmits a mouse input to the external electronic device, and a function of the external electronic device. It may include a dual monitor function for outputting an execution screen and a digitizer function for receiving a touch input and a handwriting input.
  • a housing having a foldable hinge structure is included, the flexible display is disposed in the housing, the at least one shape detection sensor includes an angle sensor, and the processor includes the angle sensor.
  • the processor may be configured to check the folding angle of the electronic device, and to check the shape information of the electronic device based on the folding angle of the electronic device.
  • the flexible display includes a first area and a second area divided with respect to a hinge axis of the hinge structure, and the processor outputs an execution screen of a first function among the at least one function to the first area, It may be set to output an execution screen of a second function among the at least one function to the second area.
  • a housing having a slide-able and slideable structure is included, wherein the flexible display is disposed in the housing, and the processor is configured to perform the at least one shape detection sensor. It may be configured to check the unfolded state of the electronic device and to check the shape information of the electronic device based on the unfolded state of the electronic device.
  • the at least one shape detection sensor includes an angle sensor, and a first case, a second case, and a hinge connecting the first case and the second case, a housing having a structure foldable through the hinge, wherein the display is disposed in a first case, and the second display is disposed in a second case such that the display and the second display face each other when folded
  • the processor may be configured to check the folding angle of the electronic device through the angle sensor, and to check the shape information of the electronic device based on the folding angle of the electronic device.
  • the housing structure includes a first case, a second case, and a first hinge connecting the first case and the second case, the first foldable structure being foldable through the hinge, and the second case and the second case and a housing including three cases and a second hinge connecting the second case and the third case, the housing having a second foldable structure foldable through the second hinge, wherein the flexible display is located in the housing.
  • the first case, the second case, and the third case are arranged to cross each other, and the at least one shape detection sensor includes a first angle sensor and a second angle sensor, and the processor includes the first angle sensor. Check the folding angle of the first folded structure through a sensor, confirm the folding angle of the second folded structure through the second angle sensor, the folding angle of the first structure and the folding angle of the second structure It may be set to check the shape information of the electronic device based on the
  • the method further includes an electronic pen, wherein the processor is configured to check event information related to the electronic pen, and correspond to event information related to the electronic pen, connection information with the external electronic device, and shape information of the electronic device It may be set to execute at least one function.
  • a function execution method of an electronic device includes the steps of checking connection information with an external electronic device, checking shape information of the electronic device, and connection information with the external electronic device and the The method may include executing at least one function based on the shape information of the electronic device.
  • the method may further include checking posture information of the electronic device, wherein the executing includes at least one corresponding to connection information with the external electronic device, shape information of the electronic device, and posture information of the electronic device It may include the step of executing the function of
  • the method may further include displaying an execution screen of the executed at least one function on at least a partial area of a display corresponding to the executed function and the shape information of the electronic device.
  • the method may further include transmitting execution information on the at least one executed function to the external electronic device.
  • the at least one function includes a webcam function that captures an image and transmits an image input to the external electronic device, a touchpad function that receives a touch input and transmits a mouse input to the external electronic device, and a function of the external electronic device. It may include a dual monitor function for outputting an execution screen and a digitizer function for receiving a touch input and a handwriting input.
  • the checking of the shape information may include checking the folding angle of the electronic device and checking the shape information of the electronic device based on the folding angle of the electronic device.
  • outputting an execution screen of a first function among the at least one function to a first area of the display of the electronic device, and outputting an execution screen of a second function among the at least one function to a second display of the electronic device may include the step of outputting to the area.
  • the checking of the shape information may include checking an unfolded state of the electronic device and checking the shape information of the electronic device based on the unfolded state of the electronic device.
  • the step of confirming the form information includes the steps of confirming the folding angle of the first folding structure, confirming the folding angle of the second folding structure, and the folding angle of the first structure and the folding angle of the second structure. It may include checking the shape information of the electronic device based on the.
  • 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 through an application store (eg Play StoreTM) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones (eg: smartphones) and online.
  • a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created 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.

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Un dispositif électronique selon divers modes de réalisation divulgués dans le présent document peut comprendre un dispositif d'affichage souple, de multiples capteurs et un processeur, le processeur étant configuré pour : identifier des informations concernant une connexion à un dispositif électronique externe ; identifier des informations concernant une forme du dispositif électronique à l'aide d'au moins un capteur de détection de forme parmi les multiples capteurs ; et exécuter au moins une fonction sur la base des informations concernant la connexion au dispositif électronique externe et des informations concernant la forme du dispositif électronique.
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