WO2022119147A1

WO2022119147A1 - Multitouch-based slide driving method and apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2022119147A1
Application number: PCT/KR2021/015664
Authority: WO
Inventors: 정재웅; 박선근; 최두영; 정한철
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2020-12-03
Filing date: 2021-11-02
Publication date: 2022-06-09

Abstract

Disclosed according to various embodiments of the present invention are a method and an apparatus comprising: a first housing; a second housing which is accommodated in the first housing in a closed state of an electronic device and is exposed outside the first housing in an open state of the electronic device; a flexible display including a first area and a second area which extends from the first area and is accommodated onto the rear surface of the second housing or is exposed outside the first housing through the front surface of the second housing as the second housing moves, the first area being fixed to the first housing and the second area being disposed in the second housing; a first touch sensor which is disposed in a first direction of the first housing, corresponding to the first area; a second touch sensor which is disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first housing; a motor which moves the second housing with respect to the first housing; a memory; and a processor which is operatively connected to the flexible display, the first touch sensor, the second touch sensor, the motor, and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to detect a touch from the first and second touch sensors, determine whether the pressure of the detected touch exceeds a predetermined pressure, and on the basis of a result of the determination, move the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor. Various embodiments are possible.

Description

Slide driving method and device based on multi-touch

Various embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and apparatus for driving a slide based on multi-touch in an electronic device whose display size is changed, such as a slideable electronic device.

With the development of digital technology, various types of electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), electronic notebooks, smart phones, tablet PCs (personal computers), and wearable devices are widely used. Electronic devices may have a limited size for portability, which limits the size of the display. Accordingly, in recent years, various types of electronic devices that provide an expanded screen in the electronic device by a multi display have been developed.

For example, a plurality of displays are provided to provide an extended screen by multi-display. For another example, the size of a screen of an electronic device is gradually increasing in a display having a limited size, and is designed to provide various services to a user through a large screen.

Recently, electronic devices will have new form factors such as multi-display (eg, dual display) devices (eg, foldable device, rollable device, or slideable device). can A foldable device is equipped with a foldable (or bendable) display (eg, a foldable display or a flexible display), and can be used by folding or unfolding. The rollable device or the slideable device may be used by mounting a flexible display and rolling the flexible display to the rear of the rollable device, or extending the flexible display to the front of the rollable device.

The slideable electronic device can be used by extending the size of the flexible display by moving the flexible display housed in the rear to the front (eg, sliding operation). A conventional slideable electronic device may perform a sliding operation when a user input for selecting a menu or selecting a physical key disposed outside the slideable electronic device is detected. In the user input method through the menu, menu selection is possible only through several steps, and the user's grip may be obstructed. A user input method for selecting a physical key may have hardware limitations because the physical key must be disposed on the side or top of the slideable electronic device. In addition, for the sliding operation, it is very difficult for the user to select a physical key with one hand while holding the slideable electronic device, and it may interfere with the user's grip and drop the slideable electronic device. To prevent this, when a user input through a soft key, a touch input for sliding driving cannot be distinguished from a touch input for selecting an object displayed on the flexible display, thereby generating an input error or interfering with the user's grip can be a factor.

In various embodiments, the first touch sensor is disposed on the rear surface of the first housing of the slideable electronic device, and the second touch sensor is disposed on the front surface of the first housing including the flexible display facing the first touch sensor Thus, when a multi-touch is detected by the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor, a method and apparatus for changing the state of the slideable electronic device may be disclosed.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first housing, formed to be movable from the first housing, accommodated in the first housing when the electronic device is closed, and the electronic device is opened when the electronic device is opened. A second housing exposed to the outside of the first housing, a first region, and the first region extending from the first region and accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing, or through the front surface of the second housing as the second housing moves a flexible display including a second area exposed to the outside of the first housing; The first area is fixed to the first housing, the second area is disposed in the second housing, a first touch sensor disposed in a first direction of the first housing corresponding to the first area; A second touch sensor disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first housing, a motor for moving the second housing with respect to the first housing, a memory, and the flexible display, the first touch a processor operatively coupled to a sensor, the second touch sensor, the motor, and the memory, the processor configured to: detect a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor; It may be determined whether the pressure exceeds a set pressure and set to move the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor based on the determination result.

A method of operating an electronic device including a first housing and a second housing movably formed from the first housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a first area and a second housing extending from the first area The first area corresponding to the first area of the flexible display including a second area accommodated on the rear surface of the flexible display or exposed to the outside of the first housing through the front surface of the second housing as the second housing moves Detecting a touch from a first touch sensor disposed in a first direction of the housing and a second touch sensor disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first housing; an operation of determining whether a preset pressure is exceeded, and an operation of moving the second housing with respect to the first housing through a motor that moves the second housing with respect to the first housing based on the determination result can do.

According to various embodiments, the user may conveniently expand or reduce the flexible display by multi-touching the front and rear surfaces of the slideable electronic device while holding the slideable electronic device with one hand.

According to various embodiments, the flexible display may be expanded or reduced by a simple touch operation while the user holds the slideable electronic device with one hand, thereby increasing user convenience without disturbing the user's grip. .

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an example of a state change of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

3 is a diagram illustrating an example of changing a state of an electronic device by using a touch sensor disposed in the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating an example of providing a user interface corresponding to a state change in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an example of providing a user interface corresponding to a state change in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a visual effect based on a state change of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of changing a state by recognizing a slide multi-touch in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in this document 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. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

The various embodiments of this document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or more of the item, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "A , B, or C" each may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as “first”, “second”, or “first” or “second” may simply be used to distinguish the component from other components in question, and may refer to components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited. 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.

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

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 , in a network environment 100 , 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 . According to an embodiment, 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. In some embodiments, 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 . In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) 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 . According to an embodiment, the processor 120 is a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor capable of operating independently or together with it ( 123) (eg, graphic processing unit (GPU), neural network processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor hub processor, or communication processor (CP, communication processor)) may be included. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the sub-processor 123 , the sub-processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or may be set to be specialized for a specified function. can The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as a part of the main processor 121 .

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 At least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160 , the sensor module 176 , or At least some of functions or states related to the communication module 190 may be controlled. According to an embodiment, the coprocessor 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). have. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, a neural network processing device) 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 (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 . have.

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. According to an embodiment, 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 ) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101 . 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. According to one embodiment, 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 ). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

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 ). According to an embodiment, 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. According to an embodiment, 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 . According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range 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). 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 wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (eg, a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of components (eg, multiple chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication module 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 is a 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) communications) The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) in order to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 may support Various techniques for securing performance, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), It may support technologies such as an array antenna, analog beam-forming, or a large scale antenna, etc. The wireless communication module 192 includes the electronic device 101 , an external electronic device ( For example, it may support various requirements stipulated in the electronic device 104) or the network system (eg, the second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 is a Peak for eMBB realization. data rate (e.g. 20 Gbps or more), loss coverage (e.g. 164 dB or less) for realization of mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) of 0.5 ms or less for realization of URLLC); or round trip 1ms or less).

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, 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. According to an embodiment, 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. According to some embodiments, other components (eg, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 .

According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, 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.

At least some of the components are connected to each other through a communication method between peripheral devices (eg, a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and a signal ( eg commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, 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 . According to an embodiment, 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 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or other device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service itself instead of executing the function or service itself. Alternatively or additionally, 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. For this, for example, 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. In another embodiment, 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. According to an embodiment, 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.

According to various embodiments of the present document, one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101) may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including For example, a processor (eg, processor 120 ) of a device (eg, electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the called at least one command. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, '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.

According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. Computer program products may be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (eg compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (eg Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices ( It can be distributed online (eg download or upload), directly between smartphones (eg smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium such as a memory of a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, 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. have. According to various embodiments, 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. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, repetitively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations are executed in a different order. , may be omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

2A illustrates a front view 201 and a rear view 203 when the electronic device is in a closed state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2A , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments includes a first housing 210 and a second housing 230 , and the electronic device 101 In the closed state, the second housing 230 may be accommodated in the first housing 210 (eg, a pocket type). The first housing 210 is a main housing of the electronic device 101 , and may accommodate various electric and electronic components such as a main circuit board or a battery. The first housing 210 may be fixed, and the second housing 230 may be arranged to reciprocate by a predetermined distance from the first housing 210 in a designated direction (eg, the -x-axis direction (D)). . The second housing 230 may be slidably movable from the first housing 210 . A sliding structure for sliding of the second housing 230 may be provided between the first housing 210 and the second housing 230 . The sliding structure may include, for example, a guide rail and a slide or a roller guided and moved by the guide rail. The sliding structure may be implemented in a variety of other ways.

The flexible display of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ) may be included in the first housing 210 and the second housing 230 . In the closed state of the electronic device 101 , the first area A1 of the display module 160 is exposed through the front surface of the first housing 210 , and the second area A2 of the display module 160 is 2 It may be accommodated in the rear surface of the housing 230 . The first area A1 may be fixed to the first housing 210 , and the second area A2 may be accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing 230 or may be moved to the front surface of the second housing 230 . For example, when the electronic device 101 is closed, the first area A1 faces the first direction (eg, the front side), and the second area A2 is accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing 230 . It may face a second direction (eg, the rear side). When the second area A2 is accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing 230 , the second area A2 may not be exposed. Alternatively, when the rear surfaces of the first housing 210 and the second housing 230 are formed of a transparent cover, the second area A2 is accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing 230 even when the first housing 210 is accommodated. ) and the second housing 230 may be exposed through the rear surface.

For example, the second area A2 is a portion that is bent according to a change in the state of the electronic device 101 , and is referred to by other terms such as, for example, a bendable area or a bendable section. can be As the second housing 230 moves (eg, slide movement) with respect to the first housing 210 , the second area A2 is accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing 230 (eg, slide-in). -in) operation) or may be moved to the front side of the second housing 230 (eg, a slide-out operation). The second area A2 may include a side area A2 ′ of the electronic device 101 and an area accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing 230 when the electronic device 101 is closed. The side area A2 ′ may mean a first side surface 205 extending from the first area A1 to the second area A2 of the display module 160 . A plate 211 of the first housing 210 is included on the second side surface 207 opposite to the first side surface 205 , and a portion of the display module 160 (eg, the first The area A1) may be seated. The first side surface 205 and the second side surface 207 may refer to side surfaces corresponding to the long lengths of two parallel side surfaces of the electronic device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 includes the first touch sensor 290 on the front surface of the first housing 210 and the second touch sensor 295 on the rear surface of the first housing 210 . can do. For example, the first touch sensor 290 may be disposed in the first area A1 , and the second touch sensor 295 may be disposed on a rear surface corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 . When a touch sensor is included in the display module 160 , the first touch sensor 290 may be further included in the display module 160 as a pressure sensor. The second touch sensor 295 may be disposed on the rear side adjacent to the first touch sensor 290 in consideration of a feeling of grip when the user holds the electronic device 101 . When touches are simultaneously or sequentially detected from the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the electronic device 101 moves to the first housing 210 using a motor connected to the display module 160 . The second housing 230 may be moved. The electronic device 101 moves the second housing 230 with respect to the first housing 210 to move the electronic device 101 from a closed state to an open state (or an intermediate state) or from an open state (or an intermediate state). It can be switched to a closed state. The first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 is the electronic device 101 based on the long length of the two parallel sides of the electronic device 101 or the short length of the two parallel sides of the electronic device 101 . ) or a position adjacent to the center of the electronic device 101 .

The key input device 270 may be included on a third side (eg, an upper side of the electronic device 101 ) corresponding to the short length of the two parallel sides of the electronic device 101 . A fourth side corresponding to the short length of the two parallel sides of the electronic device 101 (eg, the lower side of the electronic device 101 (eg, the fourth side 206 in FIG. 2B )) has a microphone 281 , a connector It may further include a hole 283, or a speaker 285. Although the figure shows a microphone 281, a connector hole 283, or a speaker 285 as being disposed on the fourth side 206, The position or order of the microphone 281 , the connector hole 283 , or the speaker 285 may be different from that of the drawings. The description of the drawings is only an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment, the key input device 270 may be included in the second side 207 or the fourth side of the first housing 210 . Depending on the appearance and usage state, the illustrated key input device 270 may be omitted or the electronic device 101 may be designed to include additional key input device(s). In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 270 may be located in one area of the first housing 210 .

The first camera module 261 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ) may be included in the first area A1 of the first housing 210 or the display module 160 . For example, the first camera module 261 may be aligned with an opening (eg, a through hole or a notch) formed in the first area A1 and positioned inside the electronic device 101 . External light may pass through the opening and a portion of the transparent cover overlapping the opening to be introduced into the first camera module 261 . The position of the first camera module 261 may be fixed.

A portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 230 corresponding to the second area A2 on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 may be formed as a transparent cover. The transparent cover serves to protect the display module 160 from the outside, and for example, a flexible plastic film (eg, polyimide film) or ultra-thin glass (UTG (ultra-thin glass)). It can be implemented in the absence of sex. The first housing 210 may include a plurality of camera modules 262 , 263 , and 264 (eg, the camera module 180 of FIG. 1 ) on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 .

The first camera module 261 or the plurality of

camera modules

262, 263, and 264 may have different properties (eg, angle of view) or functions, and may include, for example, a dual camera or a triple camera. have. In some embodiments, the plurality of

camera modules

262 , 263 , and 264 may include lenses having different angles of view, and the electronic device 101 performs the operation in the electronic device 101 based on a user's selection. It can be controlled to change the camera module to be used. As another example, the first camera module 261 or the plurality of

camera modules

262 , 263 , 264 may include a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a color camera, a monochrome camera, or an IR (infrared) camera (eg, TOF). (time of flight) camera, structured light camera) may include at least one. The IR camera, for example, may be operated as at least a part of a sensor module (not shown) (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ).

2B illustrates a front view 209 and a rear view 208 when the electronic device is in an open state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2B , in a state in which the second housing 230 of the electronic device 101 is moved from the first housing 210 (eg, in an open state), the display module ( 160) may be in an expanded state. When the electronic device 101 is opened, the display module 160 exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 101 may be a first area A1 and a second area A2 . In an open state of the electronic device 101 , the first area A1 and the second area A2 may face a first direction (eg, the front side). When the electronic device 101 is open, the second area A2 is exposed through the front surface of the second housing 230 or of the first side 205 and the second housing 230 of the electronic device 101 . It can be exposed through the front.

According to various embodiments, in an open state of the electronic device 101 , a portion of the second area A2 is exposed through the front surface of the second housing 230 , and another portion of the second area A2 is 2 It may be accommodated in the side or rear of the housing 230 . For example, a portion (eg, A2' + A2-1) of the second area A2 exposed through the front surface of the electronic device 101 may include a side area A2' corresponding to the first side surface 205 and A portion A2-1 of the second area A2 may be included. When the electronic device 101 is opened, the other portion A2 - 2 of the second area A2 may be accommodated in the side surface or the rear surface of the second housing 230 . Alternatively, in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101 , a portion of the second area A2 (eg, A2′ + A2-1 ) is exposed through the front surface of the electronic device 101 , and the second area A2 The other portion A2 - 2 may be accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing 230 .

The open state may refer to a state in which the second housing 230 is maximally moved from the first housing 210, for example, a state in which the second housing 230 is maximally moved in the first direction (eg, the -x-axis direction). have. The open state may mean a fully open state. The intermediate state may refer to a state between a closed state (eg, see FIG. 2A ) and an open state (eg, 2b ). The intermediate state may mean a state in which the second housing 230 can move further from the first housing 210 . For example, in the intermediate state, a portion (eg, A2' + A2-1') of the second area A2 exposed through the front surface of the electronic device 101 is a portion of the electronic device 101 in the open state. It may be smaller than a portion (eg, A2' + A2-1) of the second area A2 exposed through the front surface. In the intermediate state, the other part A2-2' of the second area A2 exposed through the rear surface of the electronic device 101 is the second area exposed through the rear surface of the electronic device 101 in the open state. It may be larger than the other part (A2-2) of (A2). The intermediate state may further include several stages (eg, stages not mentioned above). In the electronic device 101 , the size of the display module 160 exposed through the front or rear surface of the electronic device 101 may be different by the length that the second housing 230 moves from the first housing 210 .

In the drawings, it is described that the other part A2 - 2 of the second area A2 is accommodated in the side or rear surface of the second housing 230 in the open state. Both the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 are exposed through the front surface of the device 101 , and the display module 160 is not exposed through the rear surface of the electronic device 101 . it may not be This is only an implementation issue and the present invention is not limited by the description.

The fourth side 206 corresponding to the short length of the two parallel sides of the second housing 230 may further include a microphone 281 , a connector hole 283 , or a speaker 285 .

According to various embodiments, the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 may be sensors (eg, pressure sensors) capable of detecting a touch and detecting a pressure. The pressure may be to measure the strength (or strength) of a force generated by the touch. When a first touch is detected from the first touch sensor 290 and a second touch is detected from the second touch sensor 295 , the electronic device 101 performs a slide multi-touch for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . can judge In the slide multi-touch, touches are simultaneously or sequentially detected from the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 . For example, the electronic device 101 first touches the first touch sensor 290 and then touches the second touch sensor 295 , or first touches the second touch sensor 295 and then touches the first touch When the sensor 290 is touched, it may be recognized as a slide multi-touch.

The user may touch the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 101 while holding the electronic device 101 with the right hand. The user may input a slide multi-touch by touching the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 101 while holding the electronic device 101 with one hand. When the slide multi-touch is detected, the electronic device 101 may automatically move the second housing 230 with respect to the first housing 210 . When the slide multi-touch is detected while the second housing 230 is accommodated inside the first housing 210 (eg, closed), the electronic device 101 moves the second housing 230 into the first housing 210 . ) to the outside to switch (or change) the electronic device 101 to an open state. Alternatively, when a slide multi-touch is detected while the second housing 230 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 (eg, in an open state), the electronic device 101 moves the second housing 230 to the first housing. The electronic device 101 may be switched (or changed) to a closed state by moving it inside 210 . When the slide multi-touch is detected, the electronic device 101 may change the state of the electronic device 101 even if the slide multi-touch is released.

According to various embodiments, while changing the state of the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 may provide a visual effect (or user feedback) corresponding to the state change. For example, the electronic device 101 provides an image to a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 through the display module 160 , and visually displays the image in response to a state change. effect can be reflected. The image may be displayed in the first area A1. For example, an object (eg, a box) in an empty state before the state change may be displayed as an image, and the visual effect may be provided in a form in which the object is gradually filled according to the state change. When the state change is completed, the object may be changed to a completely filled state.

For example, when an object in an empty state is displayed in a closed state of the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 101 changes to an intermediate state, the object is displayed in a half-filled state, and the electronic device 101 is displayed in an open state When changed to , the object may be displayed in a filled state. Conversely, when an object in an empty state is displayed while the electronic device 101 is open and the electronic device 101 changes to an intermediate state, the object is displayed in a half-filled state and the electronic device 101 changes to a closed state When done, the objects may be displayed in a filled state.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 changes the state of the electronic device 101 while maintaining the slide multi-touch, and when the slide multi-touch is stopped (eg, touch release), the electronic device 101 ) can be stopped (or stopped) from changing the state. The user may touch the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 101 while holding the electronic device 101 with the right hand. When a slide multi-touch is input while the electronic device 101 is in a closed state, the electronic device 101 may start changing to an open state. If the slide multi-touch is stopped while changing to the open state (eg, touch release), the electronic device 101 may stop changing the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, if the slide multi-touch is stopped while the electronic device 101 is changing from the closed state to the intermediate state, the electronic device 101 may stop changing the state in the intermediate state. When a slide multi-touch is input in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 may change to an open state.

According to various embodiments, when the slide multi-touch is stopped while the electronic device 101 is changing from the closed state to the open state, the electronic device 101 stops changing the state in the intermediate state, and the slide multi-touch is performed again. Upon input (eg, touch re-detection from the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 ), the open state may be changed. Conversely, when the slide multi-touch is stopped while the electronic device 101 is changing from the open state to the closed state, the electronic device 101 stops changing the state in the intermediate state, and when the slide multi-touch is input again, the electronic device ( 101) can be changed to a closed state.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may detect the state of the electronic device 101 using a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ). For example, the electronic device 101 may detect whether the electronic device 101 is in a closed state, an intermediate state, or an open state from a sensing signal detected by the sensor module 176 . When the electronic device 101 is in the intermediate state, the electronic device 101 may detect how far the second housing 230 is moved from the second housing 230 from the sensing signal.

2A and 2B illustrate an example in which the display size of the electronic device 101 is extended in the -x-axis direction (eg, the left direction), but the display size of the electronic device 101 is displayed in the +x-axis direction (eg, the left direction). right direction), +y-axis direction (eg, upward direction), or -y-axis direction (eg, downward direction). That is, the size of the display of the electronic device 101 may be expanded in a horizontal direction, either in a left direction or a right direction among horizontal directions, or in both left and right directions. The size of the display of the electronic device 101 may be expanded in a vertical direction, and may be expanded in either an up direction or a down direction among the vertical directions, or may expand in both the up/down directions. Hereinafter, an example in which the display size is expanded in the left direction is described, but this is only an implementation issue and does not limit the present invention.

According to various embodiments, when the display size of the electronic device 101 is extended in the +x-axis direction (eg, the left direction), the user holds the electronic device 101 with the left hand, and , the state of the electronic device 101 may be changed by touching the touch sensor disposed on the rear surface. Even when the display size of the electronic device 101 extends in the +x-axis direction (eg, the left direction), the first area A1 of the display module 160 may be fixed to the first housing 210 .

According to various embodiments, when the display size of the electronic device 101 extends in both the -x-axis direction (eg, the left direction) and the +x-axis direction (eg, the right direction), the electronic device 101 allows the user By detecting a state in which the user is holding the electronic device 101 , the state of the electronic device 101 may be changed. For example, when the user holds the electronic device 101 with his left hand and touches touch sensors disposed on the front and rear sides of the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 adjusts the size of the display in the +x-axis direction. can be expanded When the user holds the electronic device 101 with his right hand and touches the touch sensors disposed on the front and rear sides of the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 may expand the size of the display in the -x-axis direction. .

Referring to FIG. 3 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments is provided on a front surface of a first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). 1 includes a touch sensor (eg, the first touch sensor 290 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ), and a second touch sensor on the rear surface of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) (eg, the second touch sensor 295 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). For example, the first touch sensor 290 is disposed in a first area (eg, the first area A1 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the flexible display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ); The second touch sensor 295 may be disposed on a rear surface corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 . The first area A1 of the display module 160 is a fixed area and may be fixed even when the state of the electronic device 101 is changed. The second touch sensor 295 may be disposed on the rear side adjacent to the first touch sensor 290 in consideration of a feeling of grip when the user holds the electronic device 101 .

When touch is detected simultaneously or sequentially from the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the electronic device 101 uses a motor 297 connected to the display module 160 to activate the electronic device 101 . can change (or switch) the state of Changing the state of the electronic device 101 changes the size of the display module 160 and may be interpreted as a sliding operation. The electronic device 101 may automatically move the second housing (eg, the second housing 230 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) with respect to the first housing 210 using the motor 297 . When touches are simultaneously or sequentially detected from the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the electronic device 101 recognizes that the slide multi-touch for changing the state of the electronic device 101 is detected. can For example, when a slide multi-touch is recognized in a state in which the electronic device 101 is closed (eg, a state in which the second housing 230 is accommodated in the first housing 210 ), the electronic device 101 is opened It may change to a state (eg, a state in which the second housing 230 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 ). Alternatively, when the slide multi-touch is recognized while the electronic device 101 is in an open state, the electronic device 101 may change to a closed state.

According to various embodiments, the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 are pressure sensors, and may detect a touch input or a touch pressure. The first touch sensor 290 is included in the first area A1 of the display module 160 , and a user interface may be displayed in the first area A1 . Various objects including at least one of text, an image, and a video may be displayed on the user interface. The electronic device 101 sets the pressure of the first touch detected by the first touch sensor 290 to distinguish between an input for touching an object in the user interface and a touch input for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . It is possible to determine whether the pressure is exceeded. When the pressure of the first touch exceeds the set pressure and the second touch is detected by the second touch sensor 295 , the electronic device 101 may recognize the slide multi-touch. When the pressure of the first touch exceeds the set pressure and the pressure of the second touch detected by the second touch sensor 295 exceeds the set pressure, the electronic device 101 may recognize the slide multi-touch.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 changes the state of the electronic device 101 while the slide multi-touch is maintained, and stops changing the state of the electronic device 101 when the slide multi-touch is released. You can (or stop). If the slide multi-touch is stopped (eg, touch release) while the electronic device 101 is changing from the closed state to the open state, the electronic device 101 may stop changing the state. For example, if the slide multi-touch is stopped while the electronic device 101 is changing from the closed state to the intermediate state, the electronic device 101 may stop changing the state in the intermediate state.

According to various embodiments, when a slide multi-touch is input in the electronic device 101 in an intermediate state, the electronic device 101 may change to an open state. Slide multi-touch is stopped while the electronic device 101 is changing from a closed state to an open state, and then slide multi-touch again (eg, touch re-detection from the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 ) When is input, the electronic device 101 may change to an open state. Conversely, when the slide multi-touch is interrupted while the electronic device 101 is changing from the open state to the closed state, and then the slide multi-touch is input again, the electronic device 101 may change to the closed state.

The electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure moves from the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) from the first housing. A second housing (eg, the second housing of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) that is formed to be possible, is accommodated inside the first housing when the electronic device is closed, and is exposed to the outside of the first housing when the electronic device is opened housing 230), the first area (eg, the first area A1 in FIGS. 2A and 2B ), and extending from the first area to be accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing, or to move the second housing Accordingly, a flexible display (eg, the display module of FIG. 1 ) including a second area (eg, the second area A2 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) exposed to the outside of the first housing through the front surface of the second housing (160)); The first area is fixed to the first housing, the second area is disposed in the second housing, a first touch sensor disposed in a first direction of the first housing corresponding to the first area ( Example: the first touch sensor 290 of FIG. 2A , a second touch sensor disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first housing (eg, the second touch sensor of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) 295), a motor for moving the second housing with respect to the first housing (eg, the motor 297 of FIG. 3), a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1), and the flexible display, the a processor (eg, processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) operatively coupled to a first touch sensor, the second touch sensor, the motor, and the memory, wherein the processor comprises: the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor; 2 to detect a touch from a touch sensor, determine whether the pressure of the detected touch exceeds a set pressure, and move the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor based on the determination result can be set.

The processor may be configured to move the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor when the detected touch pressure exceeds a preset pressure.

The processor may be configured to display an image at a location corresponding to the first touch sensor or the second touch sensor when detecting a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor.

The processor may be configured to display the image through the first area of the flexible display.

The processor may be configured to provide a visual effect in response to moving the second housing relative to the first housing.

The processor is configured to provide a different visual effect provided when the second housing is moved with respect to the first housing and a different visual effect provided when the second housing is moved with respect to the first housing. can be set.

The processor may be configured to move the second housing with respect to the first housing while the detected touch is maintained.

The processor may be configured to stop moving the second housing relative to the first housing when the detected touch is released.

When the detected touch is released while the second housing moves to the outside of the first housing, and the processor re-detects a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor, the first housing It may be set to move the second housing to the outside of the.

The processor, when the detected touch is released while the second housing moves into the first housing, and re-detects a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor, the inside of the first housing may be set to move the second housing.

The processor may be configured to determine whether an object exists at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor when the second touch detected by the second touch sensor corresponds to a set condition.

The processor, when an object exists at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor, disables a function corresponding to the object, detects a first touch from the first touch sensor, and It may be set to determine whether the pressure of the second touch exceeds a set pressure.

4 is a flowchart 400 illustrating a method of operating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4 , in operation 401 , the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments performs a first touch sensor (eg, the first touch sensor) : A touch may be detected from the first touch sensor 290 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) and the second touch sensor (eg, the second touch sensor 295 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The first touch sensor 290 may be disposed on the front surface of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The front surface of the first housing 210 may include a first area (eg, the first area A1 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the flexible display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ). The first area A1 of the display module 160 is a fixed area and may be fixed even when the state of the electronic device 101 is changed. The second touch sensor 295 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first housing 210 . The second touch sensor 295 is disposed on the rear surface of the first housing 210 so that the user can touch the second touch sensor 295 even when the electronic device 101 is open or closed. The processor 120 may simultaneously or sequentially detect a first touch from the first touch sensor 290 and a second touch from the second touch sensor 295 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may detect the second touch while the first touch is maintained. Alternatively, the processor 120 may detect the first touch while the second touch is maintained. When the pressure of the first detected touch exceeds the set pressure, the processor 120 may guide an input for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, the processor 120 displays an image (eg, an icon) at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295, and when the image is strongly pressed, a slide (eg, state change) can guide you through the possibilities. The processor 120 may provide a guide message including at least one of text, an image, or a video.

In operation 403 , the processor 120 may determine whether the detected touch pressure exceeds a set pressure. The area where the first touch is detected from the first touch sensor 290 is the first area A1 of the display module 160 , and a user interface may be displayed. For example, the user interface may include a home screen screen or an application execution screen. Various objects including at least one of text, an image, and a video may be displayed on the user interface. The processor 120 determines that the pressure of the first touch or the pressure of the second touch exceeds a preset pressure to distinguish an input for touching an object in the user interface and a touch input for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . You can decide whether to do it or not. The set pressure may be set in the electronic device 101 in consideration of a pressure when a touch is made to select an object.

According to various embodiments, the slide multi-touch for changing the state of the electronic device 101 is to touch the front and rear surfaces of the display module 160 while the user is holding the electronic device 101 with one hand. , the intensity of the touch may be strong. The processor 120 may distinguish a touch for selecting an object included in the user interface based on whether the detected pressure of the first touch exceeds a set pressure.

When the detected touch pressure is equal to or less than a set pressure, in operation 405 , the processor 120 may perform a corresponding function. For example, when the pressure of the first touch is equal to or less than a set pressure, the processor 120 may recognize it as a touch input for selecting an object included in the user interface. The processor 120 may perform a function corresponding to an object existing at a position where the first touch is detected. Alternatively, when the pressure of the second touch is equal to or less than a set pressure, the processor 120 may perform a function (eg, scroll) corresponding to the touch input detected by the second touch sensor 295 .

When the detected touch pressure exceeds the set pressure, in operation 407 , the processor 120 may change the state of the electronic device 101 . Changing the state of the electronic device 101 changes the size of the display module 160 and may be interpreted as a sliding operation. When the first touch and the second touch are simultaneously or sequentially detected, and the first touch or the second touch pressure exceeds a preset pressure, the processor 120 may recognize that the slide multi-touch has been detected. have. When the slide multi-touch is detected, the processor 120 automatically uses a motor (eg, the motor 297 of FIG. 3 ) with respect to the first housing 210 to the second housing (eg, in FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The second housing 230 may be moved.

According to various embodiments, when a slide multi-touch is detected while the second housing 230 is accommodated in the first housing 210 (eg, closed), the electronic device 101 displays the second housing 230 in the second housing 230 . ) to the outside of the first housing 210 to switch (or change) the electronic device 101 to an open state. Alternatively, when a slide multi-touch is detected while the second housing 230 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 (eg, in an open state), the electronic device 101 moves the second housing 230 to the first housing. The electronic device 101 may be switched (or changed) to a closed state by moving it inside 210 . When the slide multi-touch is detected, the processor 120 may change the state of the electronic device 101 even if the slide multi-touch is released.

According to various embodiments, while changing the state of the electronic device 101 , the processor 120 may provide a visual effect (or user feedback) corresponding to the state change. For example, the electronic device 101 provides an image to a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 through the display module 160 , and visually displays the image in response to a state change. effect can be reflected. The image may be displayed in the first area A1. For example, an object (eg, a box) in an empty state before the state change may be displayed as an image, and the visual effect may be provided in a form in which the object is gradually filled according to the state change. When the state change is completed, the object may be changed to a completely filled state.

5A is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface while an electronic device changes from a closed state to an open state.

Referring to FIG. 5A , the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is flexible when the electronic device 101 is closed. The first user interface 510 may be displayed through a display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ). The closed state is in the first housing of the electronic device 101 (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) and the second housing of the electronic device 101 (eg, the second housing of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The second housing 230 may be in a stored state. The first user interface 510 may be displayed in a first area (eg, the first area A1 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the display module 160 . The electronic device 101 includes a first touch sensor (eg, the first touch sensor 290 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) on the front surface of the first housing 210 , and a first touch sensor on the rear surface of the first housing 210 . It may include two touch sensors (eg, the second touch sensor 295 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The user may hold the electronic device 101 in a closed state with one hand (eg, a right hand) and touch the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 101 . can When touches are simultaneously or sequentially detected by the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the processor 120 may determine the slide multi-touch for changing the state of the electronic device 101 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 operates the display module 160 of the electronic device 101 when the slide multi-touch is detected while the display module 160 of the electronic device 101 is in the sleep state. state can be changed. The sleep state is a state in which the display module 160 operates with low power, and may include, for example, a screen of the electronic device 101 is off or an always on display (AOD) state. The operation state is a state in which the display module 160 operates in a normal mode, and may mean, for example, a state in which a home screen screen is displayed or an execution screen of an application is displayed. The first user interface 510 may represent a home screen screen.

When the slide multi-touch is detected, the processor 120 may guide an input for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, the processor 120 may identify a location 511 corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 . The processor 120 may provide the second user interface 520 including the image 521 at the identified location 511 . The processor 120 may guide that a slide (eg, state change, slide out) is possible when the image 521 is strongly pressed. Although not shown, the processor 120 may provide a guide message including at least one of text, an image, and a video. The second user interface 520 may be displayed on the first area A1 of the display module 160 . The processor 120 may guide the state change by blinking the image 521 included in the second user interface 520 . The second user interface 520 may be provided before the state change of the electronic device 101 or after the state change of the electronic device 101 starts. The image 521 may be an object in an empty state before the state change. Although the object is expressed in the form of a rectangular empty box in the drawings, the object may have various shapes (eg, triangles, cones, polygons, etc.) or shapes.

The processor 120 may provide a third user interface 530 in which a visual effect (or user feedback) is reflected in the image 531 in response to a change in the state of the electronic device 101 . The third user interface 530 may be differently provided during a state change of the electronic device 101 . The third user interface 530 may be displayed in a portion of the first area A1 and the second area (eg, the second area A2 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the display module 160 . The third user interface 530 may be provided when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state. For example, the processor 120 provides an image provided in a state in which the second housing 230 is slightly moved from the first housing 210 (eg, a first intermediate state) and the second housing from the first housing 210 . An image provided in a state in which 230 is moved a lot (eg, a second intermediate state) may be provided differently.

In the first intermediate state, the size of the portion of the second area A2 exposed through the front surface of the second housing 230 is that of the other portion of the second area A2 accommodated through the rear surface of the second housing 230 . It may mean a state smaller than the size. In the second intermediate state, the size of the portion of the second area A2 exposed through the front surface of the second housing 230 is that of the other portion of the second area A2 accommodated through the rear surface of the second housing 230 . It may mean a state larger than the size. When the state of the electronic device 101 is an intermediate state, the processor 120 may provide an image 531 in a state in which the object is half filled.

When the state change of the electronic device 101 is completed, the processor 120 may provide the fourth user interface 540 in which the visual effect is reflected in the image 541 in response to the state of the electronic device 101 . The fourth user interface 540 is provided when the electronic device 101 is in an open state, and may be displayed in a state in which the second housing 230 is moved from the first housing 210 to the maximum. When the change from the closed state to the open state of the electronic device 101 is completed, the processor 120 may provide an image 541 in a state in which the object is completely filled. The fourth user interface 540 may be displayed in the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 .

5B is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface while the electronic device changes from an open state to a closed state.

Referring to FIG. 5B , the processor 120 may display the fifth user interface 550 through the display module 160 in an open state of the electronic device 101 . The open state may be a state in which the second housing 230 is maximally moved from the first housing 210 . The fifth user interface 550 may be displayed in the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 . A user may hold the electronic device 101 in an open state with one hand (eg, a right hand) and touch the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 101 . can When touches are simultaneously or sequentially detected by the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the processor 120 may determine the slide multi-touch for changing the state of the electronic device 101 .

When the slide multi-touch is detected, the processor 120 may guide an input for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, the processor 120 may identify a location 551 corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 . The processor 120 may provide the sixth user interface 560 including the image 561 at the identified location 551 . When the image 561 is strongly pressed, the processor 120 may guide that slide (eg, state change, slide-in) is possible. Although not shown, the processor 120 may provide a guide message including at least one of text, an image, and a video. The sixth user interface 560 may be displayed in the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 . The processor 120 may guide the state change by blinking the image 561 included in the sixth user interface 560 . The sixth user interface 560 may be provided before the state change of the electronic device 101 or after the state change of the electronic device 101 starts. The image 561 may be an object in an empty state before the state change.

The processor 120 may provide a seventh user interface 570 in which a visual effect is reflected in the image 571 in response to a change in the state of the electronic device 101 . The seventh user interface 570 may be differently provided during a state change of the electronic device 101 . The seventh user interface 570 may be displayed in a portion of the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 . The seventh user interface 570 may be provided when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state. For example, the processor 120 provides an image provided in a state in which the second housing 230 is slightly moved from the first housing 210 (eg, a second intermediate state) and the second housing 210 from the first housing 210 . An image provided in a state in which 230 moves a lot (eg, a first intermediate state) may be provided differently. For example, when the state of the electronic device 101 is an intermediate state, the processor 120 may provide an image 571 in a state in which the object is half filled as the seventh user interface 570 .

When the state change of the electronic device 101 is completed, the processor 120 may provide an eighth user interface 580 in which a visual effect is reflected in the image 581 in response to the state of the electronic device 101 . The eighth user interface 580 may be displayed in a state in which the electronic device 101 is closed, and may be displayed in a state in which the second housing 230 is accommodated in the first housing 210 . When the change of the electronic device 101 from the open state to the closed state is completed, the processor 120 may provide an image 581 in a state in which the object is completely filled. The eighth user interface 580 may be displayed on the first area A1 of the display module 160 .

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 detects a user input for a predetermined period of time (eg, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, or a time specified by the user) after the change from the open state to the closed state of the electronic device 101 is completed. If not, the display module 160 may be switched from the operating state to the sleep state. When the electronic device 101 is changed from an open state to a closed state, the processor 120 may determine that the user is no longer using the electronic device 101 and change the display module 160 to the sleep state. Alternatively, when the slide multi-touch is detected while the home screen screen is displayed while the electronic device 101 is open, the processor 120 determines that the user is no longer using the electronic device 101 and determines that the electronic device 101 is not used. 101) may be changed to a closed state, and the display module 160 may be changed to a sleep state. Alternatively, the processor 120 changes the electronic device 101 to the closed state even if the slide multi-touch is detected while the home screen screen is displayed while the electronic device 101 is open, and the display module 160 is placed in the sleep state. may not be changed to

6A is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface while an electronic device changes from a closed state to an open state.

Referring to FIG. 6A , the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments is flexible when the electronic device 101 is closed. The first user interface 610 may be displayed through a display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ). The closed state may be a state in which the second housing (eg, the second housing 230 of FIGS. 2A and 2B) is accommodated inside the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B). have. The first user interface 610 may be displayed in a first area (eg, the first area A1 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the display module 160 . The electronic device 101 includes a first touch sensor (eg, the first touch sensor 290 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) on the front surface of the first housing 210 , and a first touch sensor on the rear surface of the first housing 210 . It may include two touch sensors (eg, the second touch sensor 295 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ).

The user may hold the electronic device 101 in a closed state with one hand (eg, a right hand) and touch the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 101 . can When touches are simultaneously or sequentially detected by the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the processor 120 may determine the slide multi-touch for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . The first user interface 610 may indicate an execution screen of an application (eg, a gallery application, an image playback application).

When the slide multi-touch is detected, the processor 120 may guide an input for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, the processor 120 may identify a location 611 corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 . The processor 120 may provide the second user interface 620 including the image 621 at the identified location 611 . The processor 120 may guide that a slide (eg, state change, slide out) is possible when the image 521 is strongly pressed. The second user interface 620 may be displayed on the first area A1 of the display module 160 . The processor 120 may guide the state change by blinking the image 621 included in the second user interface 620 . The second user interface 620 may be provided before the state change of the electronic device 101 or after the state change of the electronic device 101 starts. The image 621 may be an object in an empty state before the state change.

The processor 120 may provide a third user interface 630 in which a visual effect is reflected in the image 631 in response to a change in the state of the electronic device 101 . The third user interface 630 may be differently provided during a state change of the electronic device 101 . The third user interface 630 may be displayed in a portion of the first area A1 and the second area (eg, the second area A2 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the display module 160 . The third user interface 530 may be provided when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state. For example, the processor 120 provides an image provided in a state in which the second housing 230 is slightly moved from the first housing 210 (eg, a first intermediate state) and the second housing from the first housing 210 . An image provided in a state in which 230 is moved a lot (eg, a second intermediate state) may be provided differently. When the state of the electronic device 101 is an intermediate state, the processor 120 may provide an image 631 in a state in which the object is half filled.

When the state change of the electronic device 101 is completed, the processor 120 may provide the fourth user interface 640 in which the visual effect is reflected in the image 641 in response to the state of the electronic device 101 . The fourth user interface 640 is provided when the electronic device 101 is in an open state, and may be displayed in a state in which the second housing 230 is moved from the first housing 210 to the maximum. When the change from the closed state to the open state of the electronic device 101 is completed, the processor 120 may provide an image 641 in a state in which the object is completely filled. The fourth user interface 640 may be displayed in the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 .

6B is a diagram illustrating an example of a user interface while the electronic device changes from an open state to a closed state.

Referring to FIG. 6B , the processor 120 may display the fifth user interface 650 through the display module 160 in an open state of the electronic device 101 . The open state may be a state in which the second housing 230 is maximally moved from the first housing 210 . The fifth user interface 650 may be displayed in the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 . A user may hold the electronic device 101 in an open state with one hand (eg, a right hand) and touch the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 disposed on the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 101 . can When touches are simultaneously or sequentially detected by the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the processor 120 may determine the slide multi-touch for changing the state of the electronic device 101 .

When the slide multi-touch is detected, the processor 120 may guide an input for changing the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, the processor 120 may identify a location 651 corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 . The processor 120 may provide the sixth user interface 660 including the image 661 at the identified location 651 . When the image 561 is strongly pressed, the processor 120 may guide that slide (eg, state change, slide-in) is possible. The sixth user interface 660 may be displayed in the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 . The processor 120 may guide the state change by blinking the image 661 included in the sixth user interface 660 . The sixth user interface 660 may be provided before the state change of the electronic device 101 or after the state change of the electronic device 101 starts. The image 661 may be an object in an empty state before the state change.

The processor 120 may provide a seventh user interface 670 in which a visual effect is reflected in the image 671 in response to a change in the state of the electronic device 101 . The seventh user interface 670 may be differently provided during a state change of the electronic device 101 . The seventh user interface 670 may be displayed in a portion of the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the display module 160 . The seventh user interface 670 may be provided when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state. For example, the processor 120 provides an image provided in a state in which the second housing 230 is slightly moved from the first housing 210 (eg, a second intermediate state) and the second housing 210 from the first housing 210 . An image provided in a state in which 230 moves a lot (eg, a first intermediate state) may be provided differently. For example, when the state of the electronic device 101 is an intermediate state, the processor 120 may provide the image 671 in a state in which the object is half filled as the seventh user interface 670 .

When the state change of the electronic device 101 is completed, the processor 120 may provide an eighth user interface 680 in which a visual effect is reflected in the image 681 in response to the state of the electronic device 101 . The eighth user interface 680 may be displayed in a state in which the electronic device 101 is closed, and may be displayed in a state in which the second housing 230 is accommodated in the first housing 210 . When the change from the open state to the closed state of the electronic device 101 is completed, the processor 120 may provide an image 681 in a state in which the object is completely filled. The eighth user interface 680 may be displayed on the first area A1 of the display module 160 .

7 is a flowchart 700 illustrating a method of providing a visual effect based on a state change of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 7 , in operation 701 , the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments performs multi-touch (or slide multi-touch) touch) can be detected. The multi-touch includes a first touch sensor (eg, the first touch sensor 290 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the electronic device 101 and a second touch sensor (eg, FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the electronic device 101 . Touches may be detected simultaneously or sequentially from the second touch sensor 295 of the . The first touch sensor 290 may be disposed on the front surface of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The front surface of the first housing 210 may include a first area (eg, the first area A1 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the flexible display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ). The first area A1 of the display module 160 is a fixed area and may be fixed even when the state of the electronic device 101 is changed. The second touch sensor 295 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first housing 210 . The second touch sensor 295 is disposed on the rear surface of the first housing 210 so that the user can touch the second touch sensor 295 even when the electronic device 101 is open or closed.

In operation 703 , the processor 120 may display an image corresponding to the touch sensor. The processor 120 may identify a location corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295, and display an image for guiding a state change of the electronic device 101 at the identified location. have. The state change of the electronic device 101 may be moving the second housing (eg, the second housing 230 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) from the first housing 210 . For example, changing the state of the electronic device 101 may mean changing the electronic device 101 from a closed state to an open state (or an intermediate state) or from an open state to a closed state (or an intermediate state) by driving a motor. can The processor 120 may guide that a slide (eg, state change, slide in/out) is possible when the displayed image is strongly pressed. Alternatively, the processor 120 may provide a guide message including at least one of text, an image, and a video. Since the image is displayed at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 , the first area A1 in which the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 are located ) can be displayed. The image may be an object in an empty state before the state change of the electronic device 101 .

In operation 705 , the processor 120 may start changing the state of the electronic device 101 and reflect a visual effect on an image. The display module 160 may include a first area A1 and a second area (eg, the second area A2 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The second area A2 may be accommodated on the rear surface of the second housing 230 when the electronic device 101 is closed, or may be exposed on the front surface of the second housing 230 with the electronic device 101 open. . While the state of the electronic device 101 is changed, the processor 120 may reflect a visual effect on the image in response to the change of the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, when a slide multi-touch is detected while the second housing 230 is accommodated in the first housing 210 (eg, closed), the processor 120 moves the second housing 230 into the first housing 210 . While moving to the outside of the housing 210, a visual effect may be reflected in the image. The image may be changed from an empty state to a filled state according to a state change. Alternatively, when a slide multi-touch is detected in a state in which the second housing 230 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 (eg, an open state), the processor 120 moves the second housing 230 to the first housing ( 210) while moving inside, a visual effect may be reflected in the image.

Although operation 703 and operation 705 are described as being separately performed in the drawings, operation 703 and operation 705 may be performed simultaneously. This is only to help the understanding of the present invention, but does not limit the present invention.

In operation 707, the processor 120 may determine whether the multi-touch (or the slide multi-touch) is maintained. The processor 120 may determine whether the multi-touch is maintained while the state of the electronic device 101 is changed. If the multi-touch is maintained, the processor 120 may perform operation 709, and if the multi-touch is stopped (eg, release the touch), the processor 120 may perform operation 711 .

When the multi-touch is maintained, in operation 709 , the processor 120 may maintain the state change of the electronic device 101 . When the multi-touch is maintained while the state of the electronic device 101 is changed, the processor 120 may continuously change the state of the electronic device 101 .

When the multi-touch is stopped, in operation 711 , the processor 120 may stop changing the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, when the multi-touch is stopped while the electronic device 101 is changing from a closed state to an open state, the processor 120 may stop the electronic device 101 from changing the state in an intermediate state. Alternatively, when the multi-touch is stopped while the electronic device 101 is changing from an open state to a closed state, the processor 120 may stop the electronic device 101 from changing the state in the intermediate state.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 stops the multi-touch while the electronic device 101 is changing from a closed state to an open state, and then restarts the multi-touch (eg, the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 290 ). When touch re-detection) is input from the touch sensor 295, the open state may be changed. Conversely, if the multi-touch is input again while the processor 120 is changing from the open state to the closed state, the electronic device 101 may change to the closed state.

8 is a flowchart 800 illustrating a method of recognizing a slide multi-touch and changing a state in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 8 , in operation 801 , the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments performs a second touch sensor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ). : A second touch may be detected from the second touch sensor 295 of FIGS. 2A and 2B . The first touch sensor (eg, the first touch sensor 290 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) may be disposed on the front surface of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ). The front surface of the first housing 210 may include a first area (eg, the first area A1 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the flexible display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ). The first area A1 of the display module 160 is a fixed area and may be fixed even when the state of the electronic device 101 is changed. The second touch sensor 295 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first housing 210 . The second touch sensor 295 is disposed on the rear surface of the first housing 210 so that the user can touch the second touch sensor 295 even when the electronic device 101 is open or closed.

In operation 803, the processor 120 may determine whether the second touch corresponds to a set condition. The set condition may include whether a pressure (or strength) of the second touch exceeds a set pressure or whether a touch input time of the second touch exceeds a set input time. If the second touch corresponds to the set condition, the processor 120 may perform operation 804 , and if the second touch does not correspond to the set condition, the processor 120 may perform operation 803 . Alternatively, when the second touch does not correspond to a set condition, the processor 120 may perform a corresponding operation. The corresponding operation may include a function (eg, scrolling) corresponding to the second touch.

When the second touch corresponds to the set condition, in operation 804 , the processor 120 may guide sliding. The sliding guidance may indicate that the state of the electronic device 101 can be changed by displaying an image at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 and pressing the image strongly. The sliding guide may guide that the second housing (eg, the second housing 230 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) of the electronic device 101 can be moved from the first housing 210 . The sliding guide may include at least one of text, image, audio, and video. Operation 804 may be omitted depending on the implementation of the electronic device 101 .

In operation 805 , the processor 120 may determine whether an object exists at a location corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 . In order for the user to slide the electronic device 101 (eg, change the relative), the user may need to simultaneously touch the first touch sensor 290 and the second touch sensor 295 . The area in which the first touch sensor 290 is disposed is the first area A1 of the display module 160 , in which a user interface may be displayed. When an object is included in a position where the first touch sensor 290 is disposed on the user interface, it may be necessary to distinguish whether the user touched the position for sliding or to select an object. The processor 120 may perform operation 807 or operation 809 based on whether an object exists at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 . The processor 120 performs operation 807 when the object is present at the position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 , and operation 809 when the object does not exist at the position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 . can be performed.

When the object exists at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 , in operation 807 , the processor 120 may disable a function corresponding to the object. When the second touch detected by the second touch sensor 295 corresponds to a set condition, the processor 120 determines that the first touch sensor 290 is highly likely to be touched for sliding of the electronic device 101 . can Since the processor 120 may execute a function according to selection of an object existing at a position where the first touch sensor 290 is disposed, the processor 120 may inactivate a function corresponding to the object. The processor 120 may perform operation 807 and may perform operation 809 .

When the object does not exist at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 , in operation 809 , the processor 120 may detect a first touch from the first touch sensor 209 . When the object does not exist at the position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 , the processor 120 determines that the user touches the position where the first touch sensor 209 is disposed to slide the electronic device 101 . can be interpreted as Also, the processor 120 may detect the first touch from the first touch sensor 209 after disabling the function of the object existing at the position where the first touch sensor 290 is disposed. When the first touch and the second touch are detected, the processor 120 may recognize that a slide multi-touch has been detected.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may determine whether the first touch or the second touch pressure exceeds a set pressure. In order to reduce an error in the sliding operation, the processor 120 may recognize that the slide multi-touch has been detected when the first touch or the second touch pressure exceeds a preset pressure.

In operation 811 , the processor 120 may change the state of the electronic device 101 . For example, when a slide multi-touch is detected in a state in which the second housing 230 is accommodated in the first housing 210 (eg, a closed state), the processor 120 moves the second housing 230 to the first housing 210 . The state of the electronic device 101 may be changed (eg, changed from a closed state to an open state) by moving it to the outside of the housing 210 . Alternatively, when a slide multi-touch is detected in a state in which the second housing 230 is exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 (eg, an open state), the processor 120 moves the second housing 230 to the first housing ( 210) to change the state of the electronic device 101 (eg, change from an open state to a closed state) by moving it inside.

According to various embodiments, while changing the state of the electronic device 101 , the processor 120 may provide a visual effect corresponding to the state change. For example, the electronic device 101 provides an image to a position corresponding to the first touch sensor 290 or the second touch sensor 295 through the display module 160 , and visually displays the image in response to a state change. effect can be reflected. The image may be displayed in the first area A1. For example, an object (eg, a box) in an empty state before the state change may be displayed as an image, and the visual effect may be provided in a form in which the object is gradually filled according to the state change. When the state change is completed, the object may be changed to a completely filled state.

A first housing (eg, the first housing 210 of FIGS. 2A and 2B ) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, and a second housing (eg, FIGS. 2A and 2B ) movably formed from the first housing A method of operating an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) including the second housing 230 of A second area extending from the first area to be accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing or exposed to the outside of the first housing through the front surface of the second housing as the second housing moves (eg, FIG. 2A and FIG. 2A and FIG. A first touch sensor disposed in a first direction of the first housing corresponding to the first area of the flexible display (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 ) including the second area A2 of FIG. 2B ) (eg, the first touch sensor 290 of FIG. 2A ) and a second touch sensor disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first housing (eg, the second touch sensor 295 of FIG. 2A ) )), an operation of determining whether the detected touch pressure exceeds a set pressure, and a motor (eg, a motor for moving the second housing with respect to the first housing based on the determination result) : may include an operation of moving the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor 297 of FIG. 3 ).

The moving operation may include moving the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor when the detected touch pressure exceeds a set pressure.

The method may further include, when detecting a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor, displaying an image at a location corresponding to the first touch sensor or the second touch sensor.

The method may further include providing a visual effect in response to moving the second housing relative to the first housing.

In the providing operation, the visual effect provided at the time of moving the second housing with respect to the first housing and the visual effect provided at the time of completing the movement of the second housing with respect to the first housing are different. It may include an action to provide.

The moving operation may include moving the second housing with respect to the first housing while the detected touch is maintained.

The moving operation may further include stopping moving the second housing with respect to the first housing when the detected touch is released.

The moving operation may include releasing the detected touch while the second housing is moved to the outside of the first housing, and re-detecting a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor; The method may further include moving the second housing to the outside of the first housing.

Various embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are merely provided for specific examples in order to easily explain the technical contents of the present invention and help the understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be construed as including all changes or modifications derived based on the technical spirit of the present invention in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims

In an electronic device,

a first housing;

a second housing movably formed from the first housing, accommodated inside the first housing when the electronic device is closed, and exposed to the outside of the first housing when the electronic device is opened;

a first region and a second region extending from the first region to be accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing or exposed to the outside of the first housing through the front surface of the second housing as the second housing moves; a flexible display including; The first region is fixed to the first housing, and the second region is disposed in the second housing,

a first touch sensor disposed in a first direction of the first housing corresponding to the first area;

a second touch sensor disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first housing;

a motor for moving the second housing with respect to the first housing;

Memory; and

a processor operatively coupled to the flexible display, the first touch sensor, the second touch sensor, the motor, and the memory, the processor comprising:

detecting a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor;

It is determined whether the detected touch pressure exceeds a set pressure,

An electronic device configured to move the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor based on the determination result.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:

An electronic device configured to move the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor when the detected touch pressure exceeds a preset pressure.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:

An electronic device configured to display an image at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor or the second touch sensor when a touch is detected from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor.
The method of claim 3, wherein the processor comprises:

An electronic device configured to display the image through the first area of the flexible display.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:

An electronic device configured to provide a visual effect in response to moving the second housing relative to the first housing.
The method of claim 5, wherein the processor comprises:

An electronic device configured to provide a different visual effect provided when the second housing is moved with respect to the first housing and a visual effect provided when the second housing is moved with respect to the first housing is completed.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:

an electronic device configured to move the second housing relative to the first housing while the detected touch is maintained.
The method of claim 7, wherein the processor,

an electronic device configured to stop moving the second housing relative to the first housing when the detected touch is released.
The method of claim 8, wherein the processor,

When the detected touch is released while the second housing moves to the outside of the first housing, and the touch is re-detected from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor, the touch is moved to the outside of the first housing. An electronic device configured to move the second housing.
The method of claim 8, wherein the processor,

When the detected touch is released while the second housing moves into the first housing and the touch is re-detected from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor, the second housing is moved into the first housing. An electronic device configured to move a housing.
The method of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises:

An electronic device configured to determine whether an object exists at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor when the second touch detected by the second touch sensor corresponds to a set condition.
The method of claim 11 , wherein the processor comprises:

When an object exists at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor, a function corresponding to the object is disabled;

The electronic device is configured to detect a first touch from the first touch sensor and determine whether a pressure of the detected first touch or the second touch exceeds a preset pressure.
A method of operating an electronic device comprising a first housing and a second housing movably formed from the first housing, the method comprising:

a first region and a second region extending from the first region to be accommodated in the rear surface of the second housing or exposed to the outside of the first housing through the front surface of the second housing as the second housing moves; a first touch sensor disposed in a first direction of the first housing corresponding to the first area of the flexible display including a second touch disposed in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first housing detecting a touch from the sensor;

determining whether the detected touch pressure exceeds a set pressure; and

moving the second housing with respect to the first housing through a motor that moves the second housing with respect to the first housing based on the determination result;

wherein the first region is secured to the first housing and the second region is disposed in the second housing.
The method of claim 13, wherein the moving operation comprises:

and moving the second housing with respect to the first housing through the motor when the detected touch pressure exceeds a preset pressure.
14. The method of claim 13,

The method further comprising: when detecting a touch from the first touch sensor and the second touch sensor, displaying an image at a position corresponding to the first touch sensor or the second touch sensor.