WO2022255643A1

WO2022255643A1 - User interface display method and electronic device

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Publication number: WO2022255643A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/005864
Authority: WO
Inventors: 심민식
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2021-06-02
Filing date: 2022-04-25
Publication date: 2022-12-08
Also published as: KR20220163146A

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device comprising a plurality of display modules may comprise: display modules including a first display module and a second display module; a communication module; a SIM slot for detecting an insertion of a SIM tray including a first slot in which a first SIM card is disposed and a second slot in which a second SIM card is disposed; a memory; and a processor operatively connected to the display module, the communication module, the SIM slot, and the memory. The processor may identify an insertion of the SIM tray through the SIM slot, identify the first SIM card and the second SIM card included in the SIM tray, identify a user corresponding to the second SIM card as a sub-user on the basis of the first SIM card and the second SIM card, generate a user interface corresponding to the identified sub-user, and display the generated user interface through the second display module. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

User interface display method and electronic device

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a user interface display method and an electronic device.

With the recent development of technology, electronic devices are gradually transforming into various shapes, away from the uniform rectangular shape. For example, the electronic device may have a deformable structure that is convenient to carry and can use a large screen display when in use. For example, as part of a deformable structure, the electronic device may include a foldable electronic device including a flexible display operating in a manner in which at least two housings are folded or unfolded relative to each other. The electronic device is a foldable electronic device including a plurality of displays, and based on the plurality of displays, various user environments can be provided to the user.

As wireless communication technology develops, various electronic devices capable of wireless communication and processing of various tasks, such as mobile communication terminals, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), electronic notebooks, smart phones, and tablet PCs (Personal Computers), are released. have. An electronic device supporting wireless communication may use a communication service provided by a communication service provider through a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) (hereinafter referred to as “SIM (sim) card”). An electronic device may support a plurality of subscriber identity modules and provide a communication service for each of a plurality of users.

An electronic device configured with a plurality of displays may have a plurality of subscriber identification modules inserted therein, and may provide a communication service for the plurality of subscriber identification modules.

An electronic device supporting a plurality of subscriber identification modules may be used when communication coverage is broadened as the use of the electronic device is expanded, or when a user uses multiple phone numbers for various purposes. have. An electronic device generally configures a user interface based on one user and provides a communication service to one user. Even in the case of a dual SIM electronic device supporting a plurality of subscriber identity modules, a user environment is typically provided based on one user.

If a plurality of users want to use one electronic device, a second user may borrow and use a user interface configured based on a first user (eg, a main user). In this case, since the second user uses the electronic device based on the user interface of another person (the first user), an inconvenient problem arises in using the electronic device.

Various embodiments of the present invention support a plurality of subscriber identification modules (eg, dual SIM) (eg, different users (first user, second user)) in an electronic device composed of a plurality of displays, a first An object of the present invention is to provide a second user interface for a second user (eg, a sub user) while providing a first user interface for a user (eg, a main user).

According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a plurality of display modules includes a display module including a first display module and a second display module, a communication module, a first slot in which a first SIM card is disposed, and a second SIM card. and a sim slot for sensing insertion of a sim tray including a second slot disposed thereon, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the display module, the communication module, the sim slot, and the memory. The processor checks insertion of the SIM tray through the SIM slot, checks the first SIM card and the second SIM card included in the SIM tray, and checks the first SIM card and the second SIM card. Based on the card, it is confirmed that the user corresponding to the second SIM card is a sub-user, a user interface corresponding to the identified sub-user is generated, and the generated user interface is displayed through the second display module. can do.

A method of displaying a user interface in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, comprising: confirming insertion of a SIM tray on which a first SIM card and a second SIM card are disposed, and a user stored in the first SIM card and the second SIM card An operation of confirming identification information, an operation of confirming that the user corresponding to the second SIM card is a sub-user, an operation of generating a user interface corresponding to the identified sub-user, and a first display module and a second display module. An operation of displaying the generated user interface through the second display module may be included.

Various embodiments of the present invention may support a plurality of subscriber identity modules (eg, a first SIM and a second SIM) in an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device) composed of a plurality of displays (eg, display modules), , A plurality of user interfaces corresponding to the plurality of subscriber identification modules may be provided to a plurality of users.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device may display a first user interface through a first display (eg, a main display) when in an open state, and display a second display (eg, a sub display) when in a closed state. Through, the second user interface may be provided. The electronic device may provide a second user interface to a second user (eg, a sub user) while providing the first user interface to a first user (eg, a main user). The electronic device may provide a user interface for each of a plurality of users based on a plurality of subscriber identification modules. In addition to this, various effects identified directly or indirectly through this document may be provided.

In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements.

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

2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the electronic device of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a situation in which a plurality of subscriber identification modules (SIMs) are inserted into an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

5 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a user interface corresponding to a plurality of subscriber identity modules in an electronic device having a plurality of displays according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a plurality of user interfaces in response to states of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

8 is an exemplary view of displaying a user interface for a sub-user in an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

9 is an exemplary view of displaying a user interface for a main user in an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

10 is an exemplary view showing a user interface for a user to register a profile in a SIM card according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

11 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a user interface for granting authority to at least one SIM card by a main user according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 within a network environment 100, according to various embodiments. 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 through a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (eg, a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one 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, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, 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 the antenna module 197 may be included. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 101, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into a single component (eg, display module 160). It can be.

The processor 120, for example, executes software (eg, the program 140) to cause at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can control and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or operation, the processor 120 transfers instructions or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) to volatile memory 132. , processing commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 , and storing resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134 . According to one embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (eg, a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor 123 (eg, a graphic processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( NPU: neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, when the electronic device 101 includes the main processor 121 and the auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may use less power than the main processor 121 or be set to be specialized for a designated function. can The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor 121 .

The secondary processor 123 may, for example, take the place of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or the main processor 121 is active (eg, running an application). ) state, together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) It is possible to control at least some of the related functions or states. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of other functionally related components (eg, camera module 180 or 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. AI models can be created through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, in the electronic device 101 itself where 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 foregoing, but is not limited to the foregoing examples. The artificial intelligence model may include, in addition or alternatively, software structures in addition to hardware structures.

The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101 . The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (eg, program 140) and commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134 .

The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142 , middleware 144 , or an application 146 .

The input module 150 may receive a command or data to be used by a component (eg, the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). 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 sound signals 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. A receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.

The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor set to detect a touch or a pressure sensor set to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.

The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device 101 (eg: Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (eg, a speaker or a headphone).

The sensor module 176 detects an operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state (eg, a user state), and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a bio sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.

The interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one 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 electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user may perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one 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 one 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 one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), for example.

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101 . According to one embodiment, the 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). Establishment and communication through the established communication channel may be supported. 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 wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (eg, : a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, a corresponding communication module 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 telecommunications network such as a computer network (eg, a LAN or a WAN). These various types of communication modules may be integrated as one component (eg, a single chip) or implemented as a plurality of separate components (eg, multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 uses 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, NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technologies include high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and access of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low latency (URLLC)). -latency communications)) can be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support a high frequency band (eg, mmWave band) to achieve a high data rate, for example. The wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies for securing performance in a high frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. Technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna may be supported. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements defined for the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 104), or a network system (eg, the second network 199). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 is a peak data rate for eMBB realization (eg, 20 Gbps or more), a loss coverage for mMTC realization (eg, 164 dB or less), or a U-plane latency for URLLC realization (eg, Example: downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) may be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB). According to one 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 selected from the plurality of antennas by the communication module 190, for example. can be chosen 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)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197 in addition to the radiator.

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 signal ( e.g. commands or data) can be exchanged with each other.

According to an embodiment, commands 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 part of operations executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more external electronic devices among the external

electronic devices

102 , 104 , or 108 . For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 instead of executing the function or service by itself. Alternatively or additionally, one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform the function or at least part of the service. One or more external electronic devices receiving 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 deliver the execution result to the electronic device 101 . The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request as it is or additionally processed. To this end, 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 one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199 . The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (eg, smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded stage of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , the electronic device 200 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) is folded with respect to each other through a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ). A pair of

housings

210 and 220 rotatably coupled with respect to an axis A1 (eg, a foldable housing) and a first display 230 disposed through the pair of housings 210 and 220 (eg, a foldable housing) : A flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) and/or a second display 241 (eg, a sub display). According to one embodiment, the hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ) is disposed not to be visible from the outside through the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in a folded state, and in an unfolded state. In, it can be disposed invisible from the outside through the hinge cover 265 that protects the hinge device and covers the foldable portion. According to one embodiment, the hinge device 264 may be defined as a hinge module. In this document, the side on which the first display 230 is disposed may be defined as the front side of the electronic device 200, and the side opposite to the front side may be defined as the back side of the electronic device 200. Also, a surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces may be defined as a side surface of the electronic device 200 .

According to various embodiments, the pair of

housings

210 and 220 are a first housing 210 and a second housing disposed to be foldable with respect to each other via a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ) (220). According to one embodiment, the pair of

housings

210 and 220 are not limited to the shapes and combinations shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B , and may be implemented by combinations and/or combinations of other shapes or parts. According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed on both sides of the folding axis A1 and have a generally symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A1. According to some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be asymmetrically folded with respect to the folding axis A1. According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 determine whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state. Depending on whether or not, the angle or distance formed from each other may vary.

According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 is connected to a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200 and faces the front of the electronic device 200. of the first surface 211, the second surface 212 facing the opposite direction of the first surface 211, and/or the first space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. It may include a first side member 213 surrounding at least a portion thereof. According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 is connected to a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ) in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200 and faces the front of the electronic device 200. of the third surface 221, the fourth surface 222 facing the opposite direction of the third surface 221, and/or the second space between the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222. It may include a second side member 223 surrounding at least a portion. According to one embodiment, the first surface 211 may face substantially the same direction as the third surface 221 in an unfolded state and face the third surface 221 in a folded state. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to accommodate the first display 230 through structural coupling of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. may be According to one embodiment, the recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the first display 230 .

According to various embodiments, the hinge cover 265 is disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to cover the hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ) It can be. According to an embodiment, the hinge cover 265 is covered by a part of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 according to an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state of the electronic device 200, or may be exposed to the outside. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 265 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and not substantially exposed. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . According to one embodiment, when the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are in an intermediate state in which they are folded with a certain angle, the hinge cover 265 intersects the first housing 210 and It may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between the second housing 220 . For example, an area where the hinge cover 265 is exposed to the outside may be smaller than a completely folded state. According to one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (eg, the state of FIG. 2A ), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of about 180 degrees, and the first display ( The first region 230a, the folding region 230c, and the second region 230b of 230 may form the same plane and may be arranged to face substantially the same direction. In another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the first housing 210 rotates at an angle of about 360 degrees with respect to the second housing 220 so that the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 ) may be reversed so that they face each other (out-folding method).

According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, the state of FIG. 2B ), the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface of the second housing 220 ( 221) may be disposed facing each other. In this case, the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the first display 230 form a narrow angle (for example, a range of about 0 degrees to about 10 degrees) through the folding area 230c. , may be arranged to face each other. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the folding region 230c may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined radius of curvature. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be disposed at a certain angle to each other. In this case, the first region 230a and the second region 230b of the first display 230 may form an angle greater than that of the folded state and smaller than that of the unfolded state, and the radius of curvature of the folding region 230c is the folded state. It may be larger than the state. In some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be stopped at a predetermined folding angle between a folded state and an unfolded state via a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ). angle can be formed (free stop function). In some embodiments, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, through a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3), based on a specified folding angle, the unfolding direction or the folding direction As such, it may operate while being pressurized.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 includes at least one

display

230 or 241 disposed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220, an input device 215, and an audio output device. (227, 228), sensor module (217a, 217b, 226), camera module (216a, 216b, 225), key input device 219, SIM slot (SIM slot) (242), indicator (not shown), or At least one of the connector ports 229 may be included. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the components or additionally include at least one other component.

According to various embodiments, the at least one

display

230 or 241 is connected from the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 to the second housing through a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ). The first display 230 (for example, a flexible display) disposed to be supported by the third surface 221 of the 220 and visible from the outside through the second surface 212 in the inner space of the first housing 210 It may include a second display 241 disposed so as to be visible. As another example, the second display 241 may be disposed to be visible from the outside through the fourth surface 222 in the inner space of the second housing 220 . According to an embodiment, the first display 230 may be mainly used in an unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and the second display 241 may be mainly used in a folded state of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, in the case of an intermediate state, the electronic device 200 displays the first display 230 and/or the second display 241 based on the folding angles of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. ) can use at least one of them.

According to various embodiments, the first display 230 may be disposed in a space formed by the pair of

housings

210 and 220 . For example, the first display 200 may be disposed in a recess 201 formed by the pair of

housings

210 and 220, and substantially occupy most of the front surface of the electronic device 200. It can be placed to occupy. According to an embodiment, the first display 230 may include a flexible display in which at least a partial area may be deformed into a flat or curved surface. According to an embodiment, the first display 230 includes a first area 230a facing the first housing 210, a second area 230b facing the second housing 220, and a first area 230a. ) and the second region 230b, and may include a folding region 230c facing the hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ). According to one embodiment, the area division of the first display 230 is only an exemplary physical division by a pair of

housings

210 and 220 and a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3), Thus, the first display 230 can be seamlessly displayed as one entire screen through a pair of

housings

210 and 220 and a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 264 of FIG. 3 ). According to an embodiment, the first region 230a and the second region 230b may have a generally symmetrical shape or a partially asymmetrical shape with respect to the folding region 230c.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 is provided on the first rear cover 240 disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 and the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. It may include a second rear cover 250 disposed thereon. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed with the first side member 213 . In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second rear cover 250 may be integrally formed with the second side member 223 . According to one embodiment, at least one of the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 is a substantially transparent plate (eg, a glass plate or polymer plate including various coating layers) or an opaque plate. It can be formed into a plate. According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be formed of, for example, a substantially transparent plate such as glass or polymer. According to one embodiment, the second rear cover 250 is, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (eg aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or any of the above materials. It may be formed by an opaque plate, such as a combination of at least the two. Accordingly, the second display 241 may be disposed to be visible from the outside through the first rear cover 240 in the inner space of the first housing 210 . In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be included in the second display 241 .

According to various embodiments, the input device 215 may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device 215 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the

sound output devices

227 and 228 may include speakers. According to one embodiment, the

audio output devices

227 and 228 include a receiver 227 disposed through the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 and a side member of the first housing 210. It may include an external speaker 228 disposed through. In some embodiments, the input device 215,

sound output devices

227, 228 and connector 229 are disposed in spaces of the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220, and the first housing 210 and/or may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the second housing 220 . In some embodiments, holes formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220 may be commonly used for the input device 215 and the

sound output devices

227 and 228 . In some embodiments, the

sound output devices

227 and 228 may include an operated speaker (eg, a piezo speaker) while excluding holes formed in the first housing 210 and/or the second housing 220. have.

According to various embodiments, the

camera modules

216a, 216b, and 225 include the first camera module 216a disposed on the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 and the fourth camera module 216a of the second housing 220. The second camera module 216b disposed on the surface 222 and/or the third camera module 225 disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 may be included. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 disposed near the second camera module 216b. According to one embodiment, flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or xenon lamp. According to one embodiment, the

camera modules

216a, 216b, and 225 may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. In some embodiments, at least one of the

camera modules

216a, 216b, and 225 includes two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors, and the first housing 210 and/or the 2 may be disposed together on either side of the housing 220.

According to various embodiments, the

sensor modules

217a, 217b, and 226 may generate electrical signals or data values corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or an external environmental state. According to an embodiment, the

sensor modules

217a, 217b, and 226 include the first sensor module 217a disposed on the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 and the fourth sensor module 217a of the second housing 220. The second sensor module 217b disposed on the surface 222 and/or the third sensor module 226 disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 may be included. In some embodiments, the

sensor modules

217a, 217b, 226 may include a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, an ambient light sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (TOF sensor or RiDAR scanner). ) may include at least one of

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include at least one of a sensor module (not shown), for example, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor. have. In some embodiments, the fingerprint recognition sensor may be disposed through at least one side member of the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 and/or the second side member 223 of the second housing 220. may be

According to various embodiments, the key input device 219 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside through the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 . In some embodiments, the key input device 219 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside through the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 . In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 219, and the key input devices 219 that are not included may be displayed on at least one

display

230 or 241. can be implemented in other forms such as soft keys. Alternatively, the key input device 219 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one of the

displays

230 and 241 .

According to various embodiments, the shim slot 242 may be disposed to be exposed to the outside through the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 . In some embodiments, the sim slot 242 may contain a sim tray in which at least one SIM card is disposed. In some embodiments, SIM slot 242 can be operatively coupled to a subscriber identity module of electronic device 200 (eg, subscriber identity module 196 of FIG. 1 ). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may check whether a sim tray is inserted through the shim slot 242, and use the subscriber identification module 196 to check at least one sim tray disposed in the shim tray. You can check your SIM card. The electronic device 200 may configure a user interface based on the identified at least one SIM card, and display the user interface through the

displays

230 and 241 . According to another embodiment, a plurality of shim slots 242 may be formed, and the arrangement position is not limited to the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 .

According to various embodiments, the connector port 229 may include a connector (eg, a USB connector or an interface connector port module (IF module)) for transmitting and receiving power and/or data to and from an external electronic device. In some embodiments, the connector port 229 further includes a separate connector port (eg, an ear jack hole) for performing a function of transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device, or performing a function of transmitting and receiving audio signals. You may.

According to various embodiments, at least one

camera module

216a, 225 among the

camera modules

216a, 216b, and 225, at least one

sensor module

217a, 226 among the

sensor modules

217a, 217b, and 226, and / or the indicator may be arranged to be exposed through at least one display (230, 241). For example, at least one camera module (216a, 225), at least one sensor module (217a, 226), and/or an indicator may activate the display (230, 240) in the inner space of the at least one housing (210, 220). Disposed below the display area and through an opening perforated to a cover member (eg, a window layer (not shown) of the first display 230 and/or the first rear cover 240) or a transparent area to the outside It can be placed in contact with the environment. According to an embodiment, an area where the

display

230 or 240 and the at least one

camera module

216a or 225 face each other is a part of an area displaying content and may be formed as a transmissive area having a certain transmittance. According to one embodiment, the transmission region may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. The transmission area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (eg, a field of view area) of at least one

camera module

216a or 225 through which light for generating an image formed by an image sensor passes. For example, the transmissive areas of the

displays

230 and 240 may include areas having a lower pixel density than the surrounding areas. For example, a transmissive region may replace the opening. For example, at least one of the

camera modules

216a and 225 may include an under display camera (UDC). In other embodiments, some camera modules or sensor modules 204 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display. For example, an area of the display 201 (eg, the display panel) facing the camera module and/or sensor module may not require a perforated opening.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna configured through at least a part of the second conductive side member 213 of the second housing 220 . According to an embodiment, at least one antenna may be disposed in an upper area (eg, area A) and/or a lower area (eg, area B) of the second housing 220 .

According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, at least one antenna may be additionally implemented using the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 including the second display 241 . According to one embodiment, one or more antennas may be additionally disposed in the upper region (region C) and/or the lower region (region D) of the first side member 213 . In this case, the conductive sheet of the second display 241 and the surrounding conductive structure (eg, substrate or conductive electrical structure) used as a common ground are electrically connected (grounded) at at least one designated location near the feeding point of the antenna. , It can help prevent the radiation performance degradation of the antenna using the first side member 213.

3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electronic device 200 includes a first display 230, a second display 241, a support member assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing 210, It may include a second housing 220 , a first rear cover 240 and/or a second rear cover 250 .

According to various embodiments, the first display 230 includes a display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 or layers on which the display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) is seated. can include According to one embodiment, the one or more plates 232 may include a conductive plate (eg, a Cu sheet or an SUS sheet) disposed between the display panel 231 and the support member assembly 260 . According to one embodiment, one or more plates 232 may be formed to have substantially the same area as the first display 230, and an area facing the folding area 230c of the first display 230 may be bent. can be formed to According to an embodiment, the one or more plates 232 may include at least one sub-material layer (eg, a graphite member) disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 231 . According to one embodiment, one or more plates 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display panel 231 .

According to various embodiments, the second display 241 may be disposed in a space between the first housing 210 and the second rear cover 240 . According to one embodiment, the second display 241 can be seen from the outside through substantially the entire area of the second rear cover 240 in the space between the first housing 210 and the second rear cover 240. can be placed appropriately.

According to various embodiments, the support member assembly 260 includes a first support member 261 (eg, a first support plate), a second support member 262 (eg, a second support plate), and a first support member (eg, a second support plate). 261) and the second support member 262 disposed between the hinge device 264, the hinge device 264 when viewed from the outside, the hinge cover 265 covering the same, and / or the first support member 261 and at least one wiring member 263 (eg, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) crossing the second support member 262 . According to one embodiment, the support member assembly 260 may be disposed between one or more plates 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270 . According to an embodiment, the first support member 261 may be disposed between the first area 231a of the first display 230 and the first printed circuit board 271 . According to an embodiment, the second support member 262 may be disposed between the second area 231b of the first display 230 and the second printed circuit board 272 . According to one embodiment, at least one wiring member 263 and at least a part of the hinge device 264 may be disposed inside the support member assembly 260 . At least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, an x-axis direction) crossing the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 . According to an embodiment, the at least one wiring member 263 extends in a direction (eg, an x-axis direction) perpendicular to a folding axis (eg, the y-axis or the folding axis A of FIG. 2A ) of the folding region 230c. can be placed.

According to various embodiments, at least one printed circuit board 270 is disposed to face the first printed circuit board 271 disposed to face the first support member 261 or to face the second support member 262 . It may include a second printed circuit board 272 to be. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 include a support member assembly 260, a first housing 210, a second housing 220, and a first rear cover ( 240) and/or in the inner space formed by the second rear cover 250. According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may include a plurality of electronic components arranged to implement various functions of the electronic device 200 .

According to various embodiments, the electronic device includes a first printed circuit board 271 disposed in a space formed through the first support member 261 in the first space of the second housing 220, the first support member ( 261), a first battery 291 disposed at a position facing the first swelling hole 2611, at least one camera module 282 (eg, the first camera module 216a of FIG. 1 and/or the first battery 291). 2 camera modules 216b) or at least one sensor module 281 (eg, the first sensor module 217a and/or the second sensor module 217b of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board 272 or the second supporting member 262 disposed in the second space formed through the second support member 262 is provided in the second space of the first housing 210 . It may include a second battery 292 disposed at a position facing the second swelling hole 2621 of the . According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second support member 262 may be integrally formed. According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 and the first support member 261 may also be integrally formed.

According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 may include a first rotation support surface 214, and the first housing 210 has a second rotation support surface corresponding to the first rotation support surface 214. (224). According to an embodiment, the first rotational support surface 214 and the second rotational support surface 224 may include a curved surface corresponding to (naturally connected to) a curved surface included in the hinge cover 265 . According to an embodiment, the first rotational support surface 214 and the second rotational support surface 224 cover the hinge cover 265 when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state so as to make the hinge cover 265 an electronic device. (200) may not be exposed to the rear side or only partially exposed. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the first rotational support surface 214 and the second rotational support surface 224 rotate along a curved surface included in the hinge cover 265 to form a hinge cover. 265 may be exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 200 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , the electronic device 200 may include a SIM slot (eg, the SIM slot 242 of FIG. 2A ) into which a SIM tray 400 in which a plurality of subscriber identity modules are disposed is inserted. can According to an embodiment, at least one SIM card (eg, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, a first SIM card 411, and/or a second SIM card 421) is disposed on the SIM tray 400. At least one slot (eg, the first slot 410 and/or the second slot 420) may be included. For example, the shim tray 400 may be inserted into the electronic device 200 along the first direction 401 (eg, -x direction). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may detect a situation in which the SIM tray 400 is mounted in the SIM slot 242, and at least one SIM card disposed in the SIM tray 400 (eg, : Communication with the first SIM card 411 and/or the second SIM card 421 may be supported.

Referring to FIG. 2A , the SIM slot 242 is illustrated as being implemented in the second side member 223 of the second housing 220 constituting the electronic device 200, but the position of the SIM slot 242 is specific. Not limited to location. According to one embodiment, the location where the SIM slot 242 is implemented and the size of the SIM slot 242 are not limited. According to another embodiment, a plurality of SIM slots 242 may be configured, and one SIM card may be disposed corresponding to each of the plurality of slots.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be in a state in which the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the first user (eg, the main user) is registered, and the first user is assigned to the electronic device 200. It can be recognized as the main user. For example, the electronic device 200 may configure a user interface for the first user and provide it to the first user.

According to an embodiment, in the SIM tray 400, a second SIM card 421 corresponding to a second user (eg, a sub user) may be disposed in addition to the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the first user. have. For example, a first SIM card 411 is disposed in the first slot 410 of the SIM tray 400, and a second SIM card 421 is disposed in the second slot 420 of the SIM tray 400. It can be. The electronic device 200 may detect a situation in which the SIM tray 400 is inserted into the SIM slot 242 and may identify at least one SIM card disposed in the SIM tray 400 . For example, the first SIM card 411 may store personal information (eg, name, phone number, e-mail, and/or group information) of the first user, and the second SIM card 421 may store personal information about the first user. 2 Personal information about users may be stored. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 responds to the insertion of the SIM tray 400, and information stored in the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421 disposed on the SIM tray 400 can be checked. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may confirm that a second SIM card 421 corresponding to a sub user (eg, a second user) is inserted in addition to the main user (eg, the first user).

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 operates with one SIM card (eg, the first SIM card 411) inserted into the SIM tray 400, the first SIM card 411 Based on the stored information, the first user may be registered as the main user. For example, the electronic device 200 may configure at least one user interface based on the first user and display the at least one user interface through a plurality of display modules. For example, a first user interface of a first user may be displayed on a first display module, and a second user interface of a first user may be displayed on a second display module. According to an embodiment, when one SIM card (eg, the first SIM card 411) is inserted, the second user interface may be configured based on the first user interface.

According to an embodiment, in the electronic device 200, in a state in which a first user is registered as a main user, a first SIM card 411 and a second SIM card 421 are disposed together on the SIM tray 400, When the SIM tray 400 is inserted into the electronic device 200, a main user may be registered as a first user and a sub user may be registered as a second user. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may create a first user interface corresponding to a first user, a main user, and a second user interface, corresponding to a second user, a sub user. have. For example, at least one application included in the second user interface may be set in advance by the first user or may be determined as some frequently used applications. For example, at least one application included in the second user interface may be determined based on a use history of the electronic device 200 or set to perform only at least some functions of the application. According to an embodiment, when a plurality of SIM cards (eg, the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421) are inserted, the electronic device 200 displays the first user corresponding to the first user as the main user. 1 user interface can be displayed through the first display module 230, and the second user interface corresponding to the second user who is a sub user can be displayed through the second display module (eg, the second display module 241 of FIG. 2A). can be displayed through According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may display the first user interface through the first display module 230 when in an unfolded state, and when in a folded state, the electronic device 200 may display a first user interface. The second user interface may be displayed through the second display module 241 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ) includes a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ), a memory (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 1 ). memory 130), a memory (eg, memory 130 of FIG. 1), a display module (eg, display module 160 of FIG. 1), a communication module (eg, communication module 190 of FIG. 1), and /or, a subscriber identity module (eg, the subscriber identity module 196 of FIG. 1) may be included. According to one embodiment, the display module 160 may be composed of a plurality of display modules (eg, the first display module 230 and/or the second display module 241), and the subscriber identification module 196 Also, a plurality of subscriber identification modules (eg, the first SIM card 411 and/or the second SIM card 421) may be configured. According to an embodiment, in the electronic device 101, a SIM tray (eg, the SIM tray 400 of FIG. 4 ) into which a plurality of SIM cards can be placed can be inserted, and the SIM tray 400 is disposed Multiple SIM cards can be checked individually.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a SIM slot (eg, the SIM slot 242 of FIG. 2A ) for inserting a SIM tray into which a plurality of SIM cards can be placed, and Whether or not a shim tray is inserted through the shim slot 242 may be detected. For example, the SIM tray may include a first slot in which a first SIM card is disposed and a second slot in which a second SIM card is disposed. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a dual SIM electronic device capable of supporting wireless communication based on a plurality of SIM cards.

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of shim slots into which a plurality of shim trays are inserted. For example, one SIM card may be disposed on the SIM tray, and the electronic device 101 may mount a plurality of SIM trays using a plurality of SIM slots. According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a dual SIM electronic device capable of supporting wireless communication based on a plurality of SIM cards for a plurality of SIM slots.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a plurality of display modules 160 (eg, a first display module (eg, the first display module 230 of FIG. 2A )), a second display module (eg, FIG. 2A ). of the second display module 241)). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a foldable electronic device composed of a plurality of housings, can perform a folding operation (eg, a folded state) and/or an unfolding operation (eg, an unfolded state), In response to each operation, at least one display module may be activated. For example, the electronic device 101 may display a user interface (UI) through the first display module 230 that is the main display in response to an unfolding operation, and in response to a folding operation, the electronic device 101 may display a sub Other user interfaces may be displayed through the second display module 241 as a display.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may confirm insertion of a SIM tray on which a plurality of SIM cards are disposed through the SIM slot 242 . The electronic device 101 includes a plurality of SIM cards (eg, the first SIM card 411 and/or the second SIM card 421), and identification information stored in each (eg, first identification information and/or second SIM card 421). 2 identification information), and based on the first identification information and/or the second identification information, a SIM card (eg, a second SIM card) corresponding to another user (eg, a sub user) in addition to the main user. (421)) can be confirmed that it has been inserted. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may generate a user interface for a sub-user corresponding to the second display module 241 based on the second identification information, and the second display module ( 241), the user interface for the sub-user may be displayed. For example, the electronic device 101 may display a first user interface for a main user through a first display module 230 and display a second user interface for a sub user through a second display module 241. A user interface can be displayed. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state, it may display a user interface for a sub-user through the second display module 241 .

The processor 120 may execute a program (eg, the program 140 of FIG. 1 ) stored in the memory 130 to control at least one other component (eg, a hardware or software component) and obtain various data. Can perform processing or calculations. For example, when a SIM tray is inserted, the processor 120 may identify at least one SIM card disposed on the inserted SIM tray through the subscriber identification module 196, and identify the user stored in the SIM card. information can be checked. The processor 120 may generate a user interface based on the identified user identification information.

The memory 130 may store user identification information stored in the SIM card. The memory 130 may store first user identification information corresponding to the main user and/or second user identification information corresponding to the sub-user. For example, user identification information may include personal information (eg, name, phone number, e-mail, and/or group information) associated with the corresponding user.

The display module 160 may include a first display module 230 (eg, a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) and a second display module 241 (eg, a sub display). have. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 is a foldable electronic device and can perform a folding operation (eg, a folded state) and an unfolding operation (eg, an unfolded state), and in the unfolded state, the first display module 230 ) can be activated, and the second display module 241 can be activated in the folded state. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may display the first user interface corresponding to the first user (eg, the main user) through the first display module 230, and the second display module 241 Through, the second user interface corresponding to the second user (eg, sub-user) may be displayed. For example, the second user interface may display only some applications among at least one application included in the first user interface and may be implemented to perform only some functions of the applications.

The communication module 190 may perform wireless communication with an external device. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may perform wireless communication with an external device based on first user identification information stored in the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the first user as the main user. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may perform wireless communication with an external device based on second user identification information stored in the second SIM card 421 corresponding to the second user as a sub-user. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may obtain application information corresponding to a second user through the communication module 190 based on the second user identification information, and use the obtained application information Based on this, a second user interface may be generated. For example, the processor 120 may obtain application information (eg, application usage information, usage history) based on the second user identification information from an operatively connected server, and may obtain information corresponding to the second user identification information. A second user interface may be created.

The subscriber identification module 196 may identify a plurality of SIM cards and support wireless communication based on the plurality of SIM cards. For example, the plurality of SIM cards may include a first SIM card 411 corresponding to a first user as a main user and a second SIM card 421 corresponding to a second user as a sub user. The subscriber identity module 196 may be operatively connected to the SIM slot 242 into which a SIM tray having a plurality of SIM cards disposed therein may be inserted. The subscriber identification module 196 may identify at least one SIM card disposed on the SIM tray inserted through the SIM slot 242 .

According to an embodiment, the first SIM card 411 may include first user identification information (eg, first user's name, phone number (eg, mobile station international subscriber directory number (MSISDN))) related to a first user who is the main user. ), e-mail, and/or group information). For example, a first user may store a user profile in the first SIM card 411 . For example, the electronic device 101 may store the first user's name and phone number as an abbreviated dialing number (EFadn), and store the first user's e-mail as EFemail. The electronic device 101 may individually store group information as a group alpha string (EFgas).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may obtain application information related to the first user from a communication server (eg, a server of a communication service provider) in response to the insertion of the first SIM card 411; A first user interface may be configured based on the acquired application information. According to an embodiment, when a single SIM card is inserted, the electronic device 101 may set a user corresponding to the single SIM card as a main user. According to an embodiment, when a plurality of SIM cards (eg, the first SIM card 411 and/or the second SIM card 421) are inserted in the electronic device 101 in a state in which the main user is determined, Based on the user identification information stored in the plurality of SIM cards, whether or not the SIM card corresponding to the main user (eg, the first SIM card 411) is inserted can be checked. When a SIM card (eg, the first SIM card 411) corresponding to the main user and a SIM card (eg, the second SIM card 421) corresponding to another user (eg, the sub user) are inserted together, The processor 120 may recognize the first SIM card 411 as a main user and recognize the second SIM card 421 as a sub user.

According to an embodiment, the second SIM card 421 includes second user identification information (eg, name of the second user, phone number (eg, mobile station international subscriber directory number (MSISDN))) related to the second user who is a sub-user. ), e-mail, and/or group information) may be stored. For example, the second user may store a user profile in the second SIM card 421 . For example, the electronic device 101 may store the second user's name and phone number as EFadn in the second SIM card 421, and may store the second user's e-mail as EFemail. The electronic device 101 may individually store group information of the second user as EFgas.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may perform wireless communication based on the first SIM card 411 as the main user. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 detects the insertion of a plurality of SIM cards, and if a main user (eg, the first SIM card 411) is included in the plurality of SIM cards, the first SIM card While performing wireless communication based on 411, the second user identification information stored in the second SIM card 421 as a sub user may be utilized.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 determines whether information related to user authentication (eg, unique information for confirming that a specific user, unique ID) matches the first user identification information and the second user identification information, based on the first user identification information and the second user identification information. can be checked. For example, when information related to user authentication is identical, the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421 may be a plurality of SIM cards used by the same user. When information related to user authentication does not match, each of the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421 may be a plurality of SIM cards used by different users. For example, the first SIM card 411 may be a SIM card of a first user (eg, a main user), and the second SIM card 421 may include a SIM card of a second user (eg, a sub user). have.

According to an embodiment, when the same user uses the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421, the electronic device 101 may configure a user interface based on one user identification information, , The user interface may be copied and displayed through a plurality of display modules (eg, the first display module 230 and the second display module 241). According to an embodiment, when the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421 are used by different users, the electronic device 101 displays the first user interface based on the first user identification information. It can be configured, and the second user interface can be configured based on the second user identification information. A first user interface corresponding to the main user may be displayed through the first display module 230, and a second user interface (eg, sub user) corresponding to the sub user may be displayed through the second display module 241. It can be.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may generate a first user interface corresponding to a first user, the main user, and display the first user interface through the first display module 230. have. For example, the first user interface may be implemented based on the size of the first display module 230 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may create a second user interface corresponding to a second user who is a sub user, and display the second user interface through the second display module 241. For example, the second user interface may be implemented based on the size of the second display module 241. According to an embodiment, the second user interface is selected from among at least one application constituting the first user interface. The electronic device 101 may restrict some functions of the at least some applications according to settings.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may activate the first display module 230 and display the first user interface in response to an unfolded state. The electronic device 101 may activate the second display module 241 and display the second user interface in response to the folded state. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may provide independently configured user interfaces to a plurality of users.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 has a first SIM card 411 corresponding to the first user and a second user (eg, sub-user) in a state in which the first user is registered as the main user. It can be confirmed that the second SIM card 421 is inserted. The processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may identify other users (eg, the second user) in addition to the first user, the main user, and identify second user identification information stored in the second SIM card 421. . For example, the second user identification information may include personal information (eg, name, phone number, e-mail, and/or group information) of the second user. For another example, the second user identification information may include the second user's phone book (eg, phone book information), message information, and/or application related information. If phonebook information is included in the second user identification information, the processor 120 may separately store and manage the phonebook information in the memory 130 . For example, phonebook information of a first user may be stored and managed in “phonebook-DB”, and phonebook information of a second user may be stored and managed in “phonebook-dual-DB”. In executing the phonebook app (APP), the processor 120 may substantially simultaneously execute the “phonebook-APP” and the “phonebook-dual-APP” based on one phonebook app. For example, the processor 120 may execute “phonebook-APP” based on the “phonebook-DB” of the first user (eg, the main user), and may execute the “phonebook-DB” of the second user (eg, the sub user). Based on -dual-DB”, “phonebook-dual-APP” can be executed. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 performs wireless communication (eg, communication service) based on the first user, and uses second user identification information related to the second user to obtain information about the second user from the server. Application-related information can be downloaded. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may display the second user interface through the second display module 241 based on the downloaded application-related information of the second user.

According to an embodiment, when the second SIM card 421 is identified, the electronic device 101 may determine whether the second SIM card 421 is a SIM card permitted by the first user who is the main user. have. For example, the electronic device 101 may determine whether to allow the second user based on group information stored in EFgas of the second SIM card 421 . When the group information stored in EFgas of the first SIM card 411 and the group information stored in EFgas of the second SIM card 421 are the same (eg, the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM If the cards 421 belong to the same group), the second SIM card 421 may be determined as an allowed SIM card, and the second user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 may be determined as a sub user.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 permits the second SIM card 421 by the first user who is the main user based on the group information of the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421. It is possible to check whether it is a licensed SIM card, and if the second SIM card 421 is an allowed SIM card, while performing wireless communication (eg, communication service) based on the main user (eg, the first user), A second user interface for a sub-user (eg, a second user) may be configured. The electronic device 101 may display the first user interface corresponding to the first user through the first display module 230, and display the second user interface corresponding to the second user through the second display module 241. A user interface can be displayed.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, the electronic device 101 may provide a first user interface to the main user (eg, the first user) through the first display module 230 and , When in a folded state, the second user interface may be provided to the sub-user (eg, the second user) through the second display module 241 .

According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 determines whether the second SIM card 421 is the main user, based on the group information of the first SIM card 411 and the group information of the second SIM card 421 . It can be confirmed that the SIM card is not accepted by the user. For example, if the group information of the first SIM card 411 and the group information of the second SIM card 421 are not the same, the second SIM card 421 is determined as a SIM card not allowed by the first user. can According to another embodiment, the electronic device 101 may transmit group information of the first SIM card 411 to the second SIM card 421, which is not permitted, and transmit the second SIM card 421 to the first user. You can change to a SIM card allowed by .

According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a plurality of display modules 160 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ) includes a first display module 230 and a second display module 230 . The display module 160 including the display module 241, the communication module 190, the first slot (eg, the first slot 410 of FIG. 4) in which the first SIM card 411 is disposed, and the second SIM A sim slot that detects insertion of a sim tray (eg, sim tray 400 in FIG. 4 ) including a second slot (eg, second slot 420 in FIG. 4 ) into which a card 421 is placed (eg, second slot 420 in FIG. 4 ). 2A), a memory 130, and a processor 120 operatively connected to the display module 160, the communication module 190, the SIM slot 242, and the memory 130. ) may be included. The processor 120 confirms insertion of the SIM tray 400 through the SIM slot 242, and the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM included in the SIM tray 400 card 421 is checked, based on the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421, it is confirmed that the user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 is a sub-user, and the confirmation A user interface corresponding to the sub-user may be created, and the created user interface may be displayed through the second display module 421 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 checks the first user identification information stored in the first SIM card 411 and the second user identification information stored in the second SIM card 421, and Based on the first user identification information and the second user identification information, it may be confirmed that the user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 is the sub user.

According to an embodiment, the first user identification information and the second user identification information may include the user's name, the user's phone number, the user's e-mail information, unique information related to the user, and group information.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 accesses the server based on the second user identification information stored in the second SIM card 421 in response to the confirmation of the sub-user, and from the server Information corresponding to the sub-user may be downloaded.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may create a user interface corresponding to the sub-user based on the downloaded information.

According to an embodiment, the user interface corresponding to the sub-user may include at least one object for executing at least one application stored in the memory 130 .

According to an embodiment, an application included in a user interface corresponding to the sub-user may perform at least some functions.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 can confirm that the user corresponding to the first SIM card 411 is the main user.

According to an embodiment, the main user corresponding to the first SIM card 411 and the sub user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 may be set to belong to the same group.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 further includes a foldable housing, and the foldable housing includes a hinge module, a first surface connected to the hinge module, and facing in a first direction, A first housing structure (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A) including a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to , and a third surface connected to the hinge module and facing in a third direction, the It includes a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and includes a second housing structure (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A) folded with the first housing structure around the hinge module. In a folded state, the first surface faces the third surface, and in a fully unfolded state, the third direction is the same as the first direction.

According to one embodiment, the first display module 230 is disposed based on the first surface of the first housing structure 210 and the third surface of the second housing structure 220, and the second The display module 241 may be disposed to correspond to the second surface of the first housing structure 210 .

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 activates the second display module 241 when the foldable housing is in a folded state, and through the activated second display module 241, the sub A user interface corresponding to the user may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 activates the first display module 230 when the foldable housing is in an unfolded state, and through the activated first display module 230, the first display module 230 is activated. 1 A user interface corresponding to the SIM card 411 may be displayed.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 further includes a first SIM slot into which the first SIM card 411 is inserted and a second SIM slot into which the second SIM card 421 is inserted, and the processor In step 120, the first SIM card 411 may be identified through the first SIM slot, and the second SIM card 421 may be identified through the second SIM slot.

According to an embodiment, an electronic device (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the first display module 230 of FIG. 2A , and the second display module 241 of FIG. 2A ) : A plurality of subscriber identity modules (e.g., the subscriber identity module 196 of FIG. 1, the first SIM card 411 of FIG. 5, the second SIM card 421), and a plurality of user interfaces (eg, a first user interface and a second user interface) corresponding to the plurality of subscriber identity modules can be individually provided to a plurality of users. For example, the main user of the electronic device 101 may be a first user corresponding to the first SIM card 411 , and a sub user may be a second user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may configure the first user interface based on the first user identification information stored in the first SIM card 411, and through the first display module 230, The first user interface may be displayed. The electronic device 101 may configure a second user interface based on the second user identification information stored in the second SIM card 421, and display the second user interface through the second display module 241. can be displayed According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 creates a second user interface for a second user (eg, a sub user) while providing a communication service for a first user (eg, a main user), and The second user interface may be provided to 2 users. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may configure the second user interface by selecting at least some of the one or more applications stored in the memory 130, and provide the second user with the second user interface. At least some of the functions according to the above may be provided.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 identifies the first SIM card 411 as the main user and the second SIM card 421 as the sub user, the second SIM card 421 is the main user. It is possible to check whether the SIM card is permitted by the first user. For example, when the group information stored in EFgas of the first SIM card 411 and the group information stored in EFgas of the second SIM card 421 are the same (eg, the first SIM card 411) and the second SIM card 421 belong to the same group), it may be determined that the second SIM card 421 is a SIM card allowed by the main user. According to an embodiment, when the second SIM card 421 is an allowed SIM card, the electronic device 101 performs wireless communication (eg, communication service) based on the main user (eg, the first user). While doing so, a second user interface for a sub-user (eg, a second user) may be configured, and a second user interface corresponding to the second user may be displayed through the second display module 241 .

In operation 601, in the electronic device 101 including a plurality of display modules (eg, the first display module 230 and the second display module 241), a plurality of SIM cards (eg, the first SIM card 411, Insertion of the SIM tray including the second SIM card 421 may be confirmed. For example, the electronic device 101 includes a SIM slot operatively connected to a subscriber identity module (eg, the subscriber identity module 196 of FIG. 1 ) and detects whether a SIM tray is inserted through the SIM slot. can For example, the SIM tray may include a first slot in which the first SIM card 411 is disposed and a second slot in which the second SIM card 421 is disposed. According to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101, through the subscriber identity module 196, the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 421 You can check that it has been inserted.

In operation 603, the processor 120 selects a second SIM card (user) based on the first (user) identification information stored in the first SIM card 411 and the second (user) identification information stored in the second SIM card 421. It can be confirmed that the user of 421) is a sub user. For example, identification information (eg, first user's name, phone number, e-mail, and/or group information) of a main user (eg, first user) may be stored in the first SIM card 411, Identification information (eg, the second user's name, phone number, e-mail, and/or group information) of the sub-user (eg, the second user) may be stored in the second SIM card 421 . The processor 120 may check the first (user) identification information stored in the first SIM card 411 and the second (user) identification information stored in the second SIM card 421 through the subscriber identification module 196. and can be compared with each other. The processor 120 may confirm that the second user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 is a sub user. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 determines that the second SIM card 421 is allowed by the main user when the group information of the first SIM card 411 and the group information of the second SIM card 421 are the same. It can be determined that it is a SIM card. The processor 120 may determine the second user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 as a sub user.

According to another embodiment, the first user and the second user may be set to belong to one group. For example, the processor 120 may create a group composed of at least one user, and set a first user and a second user to be included in the group. In operation 603, the processor 120 checks whether the second user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 is included in the group, and if the second user is included in the group, the second user is selected as a sub can be recognized as a user. According to another embodiment, when the processor 120 provides a user interface for sub-users, only when the first user (eg, the main user) and the second user (eg, the sub-user) belong to the same group, The second user may be identified as a sub user. If the second user is not included in the group, the second user corresponds to an external user, and a user interface for the external user may not be provided.

In operation 605, the processor 120 may generate a first user interface corresponding to the first display module 230 based on the first identification information. For example, when the first identification information includes identification information related to the main user, the processor 120 may omit the operation of generating the first user interface (eg, operation 605). The first user interface may be created based on the size of the first display module 230 .

In operation 607, the processor 120 may generate a second user interface corresponding to the second display module 241 based on the second identification information. For example, when the second identification information includes identification information related to the sub-user, the processor 120 maintains the communication service based on the first SIM card 411 and provides a second user interface for the sub-user. can create According to an embodiment, the second user interface may be generated based on at least some applications among at least one application included in the first user interface. According to an embodiment, in executing the application stored in the memory 130, the processor 120 may execute the application (main) through the first user interface of the main user and the second user interface of the sub user. Applications (subs) can run substantially concurrently. For example, an application (main) may be executed based on first identification information of a main user, and an application (sub) may be executed based on second identification information of a sub user. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may access an application server based on the first identification information when an application (main) is executed, and may access application data (main) corresponding to the first identification information from the application server. ) can be obtained. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may access an application server based on the second identification information when an application (sub) is executed, and may access application data (sub) corresponding to the second identification information from the application server. ) can be obtained. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 maintains a communication service based on the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the main user, and provides a second communication service for a sub user (eg, the second SIM card 421). You can create user interfaces.

In operation 609, the processor 120 may display the first user interface through the first display module 230. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 is a foldable electronic device and can perform an unfolding operation and/or a folding operation, and in response to the unfolding operation, the first display module 230 (eg, the main display) may be activated, and in response to the folding operation, the second display module 241 (eg, a sub display) may be activated. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may display the first user interface through the first display module 230 in the electronic device 101 in an unfolded state.

In operation 611, the processor 120 may display the second user interface through the second display module 241. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may display the second user interface through the second display module 241 in the electronic device 101 in the folded state. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may display only at least some applications from among at least one application stored in the memory 130 and provide only at least some functions through the second user interface. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 provides a second user interface corresponding to the second SIM card 421 to a sub user (eg, the second SIM card 411) while maintaining a communication service based on the first SIM card 411. user) can be provided.

According to an embodiment, an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) includes a plurality of display modules (eg, the display module 160 of FIG. 1 , the first display module of FIG. 2A ( 230) and the second display module 241 of FIG. 2A). The electronic device 101 is a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ), and an opening operation in which the first display module 230 is exposed to the outside and the first display module 230 is folded As a result, it is possible to perform a closing operation that is not exposed to the outside. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may display the first user interface through the first display module 230 in response to an opening operation, and in response to a closing operation, the second display module 241 ) (eg, the sub display module), the second user interface may be displayed. According to an embodiment, a plurality of SIM cards (eg, the first SIM card 411 of FIG. 5 and the second SIM card 421 of FIG. 5) may be inserted into the electronic device 101, and each of them may be individually inserted. You can check the identification information stored in the SIM card. For example, the first SIM card 411 may store identification information (eg, first user identification information) of a main user (eg, first user), and the second SIM card 421 may store identification information (eg, first user identification information) of a sub user (eg, first user). Example: Identification information (eg, second user identification information) of a second user may be stored. According to an embodiment, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 confirms that the user of the second SIM card 421 is a sub user, and corresponds to the second SIM card 421. A second user interface may be created. For example, the processor 120 may be in a state in which the first user interface corresponding to the first SIM card 411 as the main user is generated.

In operation 701, the processor 120 may display the first user interface through the first display module (eg, the first display module 230 of FIG. 2A) in response to the unfolding operation of the electronic device 101. . According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 displays a first user interface through the first display module 230 while providing a communication service based on the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the main user. can be displayed

In operation 703, the processor 120 may display a second user interface through a second display module (eg, the second display module 241 of FIG. 2A) in response to the closing operation of the electronic device 101. . For example, the second user interface may be implemented based on at least some applications among at least one application stored in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 displays a second user interface through the second display module 241 while providing a communication service based on the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the main user. can be displayed According to an embodiment, in providing a communication service based on the first SIM card 411, the electronic device 101 is associated with a sub-user (eg, a second user) stored in the second SIM card 421. , the second user identification information may be utilized.

Referring to FIG. 8 , an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) is a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ), and in a folded state in FIG. 2B A state in which the second display module 241 is activated in the electronic device 101 is shown.

Referring to FIG. 8 , a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 passes through a subscriber identification module (eg, the subscriber identification module 196 of FIG. 1 ), and a second device inserted into the SIM slot. A 1 SIM card (eg, the first SIM card 411 of FIG. 5 ) and a second SIM card (eg, the second SIM card 421 of FIG. 5 ) may be identified. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may confirm that the user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 is a sub user (eg, the second user), and the second user stored in the second SIM card 421 Based on the identification information, the second user interface 810 may be created.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may display the second user interface 810 through the second display module 241 in response to a folding operation. The second user interface 810 includes

objects

811, 812, 813, and 814 (eg, icons) corresponding to at least one application stored in the memory of the electronic device 101 (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1). can include According to an embodiment, the second user interface 810 may include objects corresponding to at least some applications among at least one application stored in the memory 130 . For example, at least some of the applications may include frequently used applications (eg, a phone application, a message application, and an e-mail application) based on a user's use history. Referring to FIG. 8 , the second user interface 810 includes a phone object 811 for executing a phone application, a message object 812 for executing a message application, an email object 813 for executing an email application, and/or an object 814 of a previously set app among third party applications. According to an embodiment, at least one object included in the second user interface 810 is provided to a main user (eg, a first user, a user corresponding to first user identification information stored in the first SIM card 411). or may be predetermined at boot time.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the processor 120 may provide a second user interface 810 to a sub-user (eg, a second user) and, in response to a touch input on a phone object 811, launch a phone application. can run

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may access the server based on the second user identification information stored in the second SIM card 421, and the phonebook for the sub user (eg, the second user) from the server. Information and recent call lists can be downloaded. The processor 120 may display a recent call list for the sub user (eg, the second user) in response to a touch input 816 to the phone object 811 included in the second user interface 810. . According to an embodiment, in providing the second user interface 810 to the sub-user, the electronic device 101 may only provide functions for at least some applications and limitedly provide only some functions among various functions. can do.

According to another embodiment, if the sub-user's phonebook information is stored in the second SIM card 421, the electronic device 101 displays a second user interface based on the phonebook information stored in the second SIM card 421. In step 810, a recent call list of sub-users may be displayed.

Referring to FIG. 9 , an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) is a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ), in an unfolded state in FIG. 2A . An activated state of the first display module 230 in the electronic device 101 is shown.

Referring to FIG. 9 , a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 passes through a subscriber identity module (eg, the subscriber identity module 196 of FIG. 1 ), and a second device inserted into a SIM slot. A 1 SIM card (eg, the first SIM card 411 of FIG. 5 ) and a second SIM card (eg, the second SIM card 421 of FIG. 5 ) may be identified. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may confirm that the user corresponding to the first SIM card 411 is the main user (eg, the first user), and the first user stored in the first SIM card 411 Based on the identification information, a first user interface 820 may be created. The first user interface 820 may include at least one object 821 (eg, an icon) corresponding to at least one application stored in a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1 ). For example, if the electronic device 101 has previously registered the first user as the main user in response to the insertion of the first SIM card 411, the electronic device 101 may maintain the first user as the main user.

According to an embodiment, in addition to inserting the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the main user (eg, first user), the electronic device 101 inserts a second SIM corresponding to a sub user (eg, second user). It is possible to check whether the card 421 is inserted.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 provides a communication service based on the first SIM card 411, based on first user identification information stored in the

first SIM card

411, 1 user interface 820 may be configured, and the first user interface 820 may be displayed through the first display module 230 .

10 is an exemplary view showing a user interface 1000 through which a user registers a profile in a SIM card according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10 , an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) is a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ), in an unfolded state in FIG. 2A . An activated state of the first display module 230 in the electronic device 101 is shown.

Referring to FIG. 10 , a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 passes through a subscriber identity module (eg, the subscriber identification module 196 of FIG. 1 ), and a second device inserted into the SIM slot. 1 SIM card (eg, the first SIM card 411 of FIG. 5 ) may be identified. The processor 120 may set the user of the first SIM card 411 as the main user and display the user interface 1000 for registering the profile of the main user. According to one embodiment, the main user has a user profile (eg, personal information about the user (eg, name 1001), phone number 1002, e-mail, and/or group information 1010 on the first SIM card 411). )) For example, the processor 120 may store the name 1001 and phone number 1002 of the main user as an abbreviated dialing number (EFadn) based on the first SIM card 411. The main user's e-mail may be stored as EFemail The processor 120 may individually store the main user's group information in the first SIM card 411 as a group alpha string (EFgas).

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 assigns sub-users (eg, the second SIM card 421) other than the main user (eg, the first SIM card 411) based on the group information 10101. You can decide whether or not to allow access. For example, in the case of a sub-user belonging to the same group as the main user, access to the electronic device 101 may be allowed, and the processor 120 may provide a sub-user corresponding to the second SIM card 421. A second user interface may be created, and the second user interface may be provided to a sub-user. For example, if the sub user (eg, the second SIM card 421) does not belong to the same group as the main user, the processor 120 may set SIM LOCK for the second SIM card 421.

11 is an exemplary view showing a user interface 1100 through which a main user grants authority to at least one SIM card according to various embodiments of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11 , an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) may include a foldable electronic device (eg, the electronic device 200 of FIG. 2A ), and is in an unfolded state. can be In the expanded state of the electronic device 101 , the first display module 230 may be in an activated state.

Referring to FIG. 11 , a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1 ) of the electronic device 101 includes at least one SIM card (eg, a first SIM card 411 and/or a second SIM card 421 ). )) can be granted access to. The electronic device 101 of FIG. 11 may be in a state in which a user corresponding to the first SIM card 411 is set as a main user. For example, the processor 120 may provide the user interface 1100 for granting access authority to the main user (eg, the first SIM card 411), and by the main user, the sub-user (eg, the first SIM card 411). An option bar 1111 for determining access authority to the second SIM card 421 may be provided.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may determine priorities for the first SIM card 411 or the second SIM card 421 and may determine a main user according to the priorities. For example, “1. Primary SIM” is selected, the processor 120 may determine the first SIM card 411 as the main user (eg, the first user), and display the first user interface corresponding to the first SIM card 411. can be displayed For example, “2. Second SIM” is selected, the processor 120 may determine the first SIM card 411 as the second user. According to an embodiment, when a SIM card set as “Primary SIM” and a SIM card set as “Second SIM” are simultaneously installed in the electronic device 101, the processor 120 operates based on the SIM card set as “Primary SIM”. to determine the main user. According to another embodiment, when only the SIM card set as “Second SIM” is installed in the electronic device 101, the processor 120 may determine the main user based on the SIM card set as “Second SIM”.

According to one embodiment, in the access authority setting screen 1120 related to the second SIM card 421, “3. Read Only” is selected, the processor 120 may determine the second SIM card 421 as a sub-user, and display a second user interface for the sub-user. According to an embodiment, the sub-user may be a user belonging to the same group as the main user. For example, when “Read Only” is selected for the second SIM card 421, the processor 120 may store group information stored in the SIM card of the main user in the second SIM card 421. . According to an embodiment, when a plurality of SIM cards are mounted, the processor 120 may determine whether or not there is a sub user based on group information stored in each SIM card.

According to an embodiment, the main user may determine whether to access the electronic device 101 for the sub user. For example, a user of a SIM card in which “Read Only” is selected may be set as a sub-user, and the sub-user may have access to the electronic device 101 at least in part. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may at least partially limit executable functions and/or operations in providing the second user interface corresponding to the sub-user. According to an embodiment, when the first SIM card 411 corresponding to the main user and the second SIM card 421 corresponding to the sub-user are simultaneously installed in the electronic device 101, the first SIM card 411 ), and a second user interface based on the second SIM card 421 can be created. For example, the second user interface may be configured based on the first user interface. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may partially restrict at least some operations based on the second user interface when programs and functions are executed.

In a user interface display method in an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 ) according to various embodiments, a first SIM card (eg, the first SIM card 411 of FIG. 4 ) and a second SIM card An operation of confirming insertion of a SIM tray (eg, the SIM tray 400 of FIG. 4 ) in which (eg, the first SIM card 421 of FIG. 4 ) is disposed, and the first SIM card 411 and the second SIM card 411 are inserted. An operation of checking user identification information stored in the SIM card 421, an operation of confirming that the user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 is a sub-user, an operation of generating a user interface corresponding to the checked sub-user, And through the second display module 241 of the first display module (eg, the first display module 230 of FIG. 2A) and the second display module (eg, the second display module 241 of FIG. 2A), An operation of displaying the generated user interface may be included.

The method according to an embodiment further includes an operation of confirming that the user corresponding to the first SIM card 411 is a main user, and an operation of confirming that the user corresponding to the second SIM card 421 is a sub user. can include

The operation of creating the user interface according to an embodiment may include creating a first user interface corresponding to the main user and creating a second user interface corresponding to the sub user, The main user and the sub user may be set to belong to the same group.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 further includes a foldable housing, and the foldable housing includes a hinge module, a first surface connected to the hinge module, and facing in a first direction, A first housing structure (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A) including a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to , and a third surface connected to the hinge module and facing in a third direction, the A second housing structure including a fourth surface directed in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction and folded with the first housing structure 210 around the hinge module (eg, the second housing 220 of FIG. 2A) ), wherein the first surface faces the third surface in a folded state, and the third direction is the same as the first direction in a fully unfolded state.

The first display module 230 according to an embodiment is disposed based on the first surface of the first housing structure 210 and the third surface of the second housing structure 220, and the second display module 230 The module 241 may be disposed to correspond to the second surface of the first housing structure 210 .

In the method according to an embodiment, when the foldable housing is in a folded state, the second display module 241 is activated, and the user corresponding to the sub-user is displayed through the activated second display module 241. Operation of displaying an interface, and activating the first display module 230 when the foldable housing is in an unfolded state, and through the activated first display module 230, corresponding to the first SIM card An operation of displaying a user interface may be further included.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. 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. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

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 should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numbers may be used for like or related elements. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one item or a plurality of items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "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 Each of the phrases such as "at least one of , B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "secondary" may simply be used to distinguish a given component from other corresponding components, and may be used to refer to a given component in another aspect (eg, importance or order) is not limited. A (e.g., first) component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively." When mentioned, it means that the certain component may 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, logical blocks, parts, or circuits. can be used as A module may be an integrally constructed component or a minimal unit of components or a portion thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of this document provide 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). It may be implemented as software (eg, the program 140) including them. For example, a processor (eg, the processor 120 ) of a device (eg, the electronic device 101 ) may call at least one command among one or more instructions stored from a storage medium and execute it. This enables the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. 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-temporary' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g. electromagnetic wave), and this term refers to the case where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. It does not discriminate when it is temporarily stored.

According to one 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. A computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (eg downloaded or uploaded) online, directly between smart phones. In the case of online distribution, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a storage medium readable by a device such as a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or a relay server's memory.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single object 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 aforementioned corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by a corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, the actions performed by a module, program, or other component are executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the actions are executed in a different order, or omitted. or one or more other actions may be added.

Claims

In an electronic device including a plurality of display modules,

a display module including a first display module and a second display module;

communication module;

a SIM slot for detecting insertion of a SIM tray including a first slot in which a first SIM card is disposed and a second slot in which a second SIM card is disposed;

Memory; and

a processor operatively coupled to the display module, the communication module, the sim slot, and the memory; including,

the processor,

Checking the insertion of the shim tray through the shim slot;

Checking the first SIM card and the second SIM card included in the SIM tray;

Based on the first SIM card and the second SIM card, it is confirmed that the user corresponding to the second SIM card is a sub user;

Creating a user interface corresponding to the identified sub-user;

An electronic device that displays the generated user interface through the second display module.
According to claim 1,

the processor,

Checking first user identification information stored in the first SIM card and second user identification information stored in the second SIM card;

confirming that the user corresponding to the second SIM card is the sub-user based on the first user identification information and the second user identification information;

The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first user identification information and the second user identification information include a user's name, a user's phone number, a user's e-mail information, unique information related to the user, and group information.
According to claim 2,

the processor,

In response to the confirmation of the sub-user, accessing a server based on the second user identification information stored in the second SIM card;

Downloading information corresponding to the sub-user from the server;

An electronic device that generates a user interface corresponding to the sub-user based on the downloaded information.
According to claim 3,

The user interface corresponding to the sub-user includes at least one object for executing at least one application stored in the memory;

An electronic device characterized in that an application included in a user interface corresponding to the sub-user performs at least some functions.
According to claim 1,

the processor,

Confirm that the user corresponding to the first SIM card is a main user;

An electronic device configured such that a main user corresponding to the first SIM card and a sub user corresponding to the second SIM card belong to the same group.
According to claim 1,

The electronic device further includes a foldable housing,

The foldable housing,

hinge module;

a first housing structure connected to the hinge module and including a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and

A second surface connected to the hinge module, including a third surface facing in a third direction and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and folded with the first housing structure around the hinge module. including a housing structure;

The electronic device, characterized in that the first surface faces the third surface in a folded state, and the third direction is the same as the first direction in a completely unfolded state.
According to claim 6,

The first display module is disposed based on the first surface of the first housing structure and the third surface of the second housing structure,

The second display module is disposed corresponding to the second surface of the first housing structure.
According to claim 6,

the processor,

When the foldable housing is in a folded state, the second display module is activated, and a user interface corresponding to the sub-user is displayed through the activated second display module;

An electronic device that activates the first display module when the foldable housing is in an unfolded state and displays a user interface corresponding to the first SIM card through the activated first display module.
According to claim 1,

a first SIM slot into which the first SIM card is inserted; and

a second SIM slot into which the second SIM card is inserted; Including more,

the processor,

Checking the first SIM card through the first SIM slot;

An electronic device that checks the second SIM card through the second SIM slot.
A user interface display method in an electronic device,

confirming insertion of the SIM tray on which the first SIM card and the second SIM card are disposed;

checking user identification information stored in the first SIM card and the second SIM card;

confirming that the user corresponding to the second SIM card is a sub user;

generating a user interface corresponding to the identified sub-user; and

displaying the generated user interface through the second display module among the first display module and the second display module; How to include.
According to claim 10,

confirming that the user corresponding to the first SIM card is a main user; and

confirming that the user corresponding to the second SIM card is a sub user; How to include more.
According to claim 11,

The operation of creating the user interface,

generating a first user interface corresponding to the main user; and

An operation of generating a second user interface corresponding to the sub-user;

Wherein the main user and the sub-user are set to belong to the same group.
According to claim 10,

The electronic device further includes a foldable housing,

The foldable housing,

hinge module;

a first housing structure connected to the hinge module and including a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and

A second surface connected to the hinge module, including a third surface facing in a third direction and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and folded with the first housing structure around the hinge module. including a housing structure;

Wherein the first surface faces the third surface in a folded state, and the third direction is the same as the first direction in a fully unfolded state.
According to claim 13,

The first display module is disposed based on the first surface of the first housing structure and the third surface of the second housing structure,

Wherein the second display module is disposed corresponding to the second surface of the first housing structure.
According to claim 13,

activating the second display module when the foldable housing is in a folded state and displaying a user interface corresponding to the sub-user through the activated second display module; and

activating the first display module when the foldable housing is in an unfolded state and displaying a user interface corresponding to the first SIM card through the activated first display module; How to include more.