WO2024005615A1 - 전자 장치 및 전자 장치의 디스플레이 제어 방법 - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to electronic devices and methods for controlling displays of electronic devices.
- Electronic devices are gradually becoming slimmer, their rigidity is increased, their design aspects are strengthened, and their functional elements are being developed to differentiate themselves.
- Electronic devices are moving away from the uniform rectangular shape and are gradually being transformed into various shapes.
- Electronic devices can be convenient to carry and have a deformable structure that can utilize a large screen display.
- Large-screen displays are being developed from flexible to fully foldable displays.
- Foldable electronic devices with foldable displays can use a large display area when unfolded, and the overall volume of the electronic device is reduced when folded, thereby improving both usability and portability.
- the foldable electronic device can be used by holding it in a folded state.
- the present disclosure can control the power of the display when using the foldable electronic device in a folded state.
- the electronic device of the present disclosure includes a flexible display; and a foldable housing movable between an unfolded state, a partially folded state, and a fully folded state, wherein the foldable housing includes a first housing supporting a first region of the flexible display and a second region of the flexible display.
- a first display driving circuit including a supporting second housing and controlling the first area of the flexible display; a second display driving circuit that controls the second area of the flexible display; processor; and a memory, which, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to display a first application in the first area and the second area of the flexible display while the foldable housing is in an unfolded state.
- a display control method of an electronic device of the present disclosure includes displaying a first execution screen corresponding to a first application on a first area and a second area of a flexible display while the foldable housing is in an unfolded state; While the first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed in the first area and the second area of the flexible display while the foldable housing is in the unfolded state, the foldable housing is partially folded in the unfolded state.
- An action to confirm a move to a state Based on the foldable housing moving from the unfolded state to the partially folded state, a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, which is different from the first execution screen, is displayed in the first area and the second area of the flexible display.
- Actions displayed on; and the first display such that, when the electronic device is partially folded, power consumed in an area aligned closer to the ground among the first and second areas of the flexible display is less than in other areas. It may include controlling a driving circuit and the second display driving circuit.
- the power consumption of the electronic device can be controlled by controlling the power of the display.
- the use time of the electronic device can be increased.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a fully folded state of the electronic device of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments.
- Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4A is a view from the front of the electronic device in a fully folded state or closed state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4B is a front view of the electronic device in a partially folded state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4C is a front view of the electronic device in a flat state or open state according to the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5A is a side view of the electronic device in a fully folded state or closed state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5B is a side view of the electronic device of the present disclosure in a partially folded state.
- FIG. 5C is a side view of the electronic device in a flat state or open state according to the present disclosure.
- Figure 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration for a control operation of a flexible display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 7 is a flowchart showing a display control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 8 is a flowchart showing a display control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 9 is a flowchart showing a display control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Figure 10 is a flowchart showing a display control method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary display control method of an electronic device according to the present disclosure.
- Figure 12 is a graph showing improvement in consumption efficiency of an electronic device to which the display control method of the present disclosure is applied.
- FIG. 13A to 13C illustrate an electronic device including the display control method of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
- the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., 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.
- a first network 198 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
- a second network 199 e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network.
- the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
- the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197.
- at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
- some of these components e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.
- the processor 120 for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or operations can be performed. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or computation, the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132. The commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
- software e.g., program 140
- the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132.
- the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
- the processor 120 includes the main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit (NPU) : neural processing unit), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor).
- the main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or processor
- an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit (NPU) : neural processing unit), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor).
- the main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or processor
- auxiliary processor 123 e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit (NPU) : neural processing unit), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor.
- the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, act on behalf of the main processor 121 while the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or while the main processor 121 is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. ), together with the main processor 121, at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) At least some of the functions or states related to can be controlled.
- co-processor 123 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
- may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190. there is.
- the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.
- Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108).
- Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited.
- An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers.
- Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
- artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software 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. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto.
- 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 application 146.
- the input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user).
- the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, 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. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
- the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
- the display module 160 can 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.
- the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
- the audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. 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 (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
- the electronic device 102 e.g., speaker or headphone
- the sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
- the sensor module 176 includes, 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 biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
- the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
- HDMI high definition multimedia interface
- USB universal serial bus
- SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
- audio interface audio interface
- connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
- the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
- the haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
- the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
- the camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images.
- the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
- the power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
- the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
- PMIC power management integrated circuit
- Battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of electronic device 101.
- the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
- Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
- processor 120 e.g., an application processor
- the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., 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 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
- a wireless communication module 192 e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
- GNSS global navigation satellite system
- wired communication module 194 e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module
- the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
- a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network
- the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., 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.
- subscriber information e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
- IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
- the wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
- NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
- the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna.
- the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199).
- the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC.
- Peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
- loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
- U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
- the antenna module 197 may transmit signals or power to or receive signals or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device).
- the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
- the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
- other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.
- RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
- a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
- a first side e.g., bottom side
- a designated high frequency band e.g., mmWave band
- a plurality of antennas e.g., array antennas
- peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
- signal e.g. commands or data
- 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 of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
- all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
- the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
- one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
- One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101.
- the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
- cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
- the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
- the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
- Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
- the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
- the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
- FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
- FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a fully folded state of the electronic device of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments.
- the electronic device 200 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a first housing structure 210 or a first housing structure 210 including at least one space in which at least one display can be placed. 1 housing 210 and the second housing structure 220 or the second housing 220, at least one display 230 disposed in the at least one space (e.g., flexible display, foldable) display, or first display), a second display (e.g., sub-display) disposed on one side of the second housing structure 220, and the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are relative to each other.
- a first housing structure 210 or a first housing structure 210 including at least one space in which at least one display can be placed. 1 housing 210 and the second housing structure 220 or the second housing 220, at least one display 230 disposed in the at least one space (e.g., flexible display, foldable) display, or first display), a second display (e.g., sub-display) disposed on one side of the second housing structure
- a hinge structure configured to be folded e.g., hinge structure 264 in Figure 3
- a hinge cover covering the foldable portions of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 e.g., hinge cover in Figure 3
- the side on which the flexible display (or first display) 230 is placed may be defined as the front of the electronic device 200, and the side opposite to the front may be defined as the back of the electronic device 200.
- the surface surrounding the space between the front and back may be defined as the side of the electronic device 200.
- the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B may include the same components as the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .
- the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B may be the same as the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .
- the pair of housing structures 210, 220 includes a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, a first back cover 240, and a second housing structure including a sensor area 231d. It may include a rear cover 250.
- the pair of housing structures 210 and 220 of the electronic device 200 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, and may be implemented by combining and/or combining other shapes or parts.
- the first housing structure 210 and the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally
- the second housing structure 220 and the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally. .
- first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be comprised of one housing (not shown).
- the folded part of one housing may be made of a flexible material (not shown).
- the hinge structure 264 is not configured separately and can be replaced with a flexible material.
- first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be disposed on both sides about the folding axis (A axis).
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be folded or unfolded about the folding axis (A axis).
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are configured to determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a flat stage or open state or a fully folded state or closed state. ), the angle or distance between them may vary depending on whether they are in a partially folded state or flex state.
- At least a portion of the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 may include a sensor area 231d where various sensors are disposed.
- the sensor placement area 231d may be additionally disposed in at least a portion of the second housing structure 220 or may be replaced.
- the angle formed by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be adjusted based on a hinge structure (eg, hinge structure 264 in FIG. 3).
- the electronic device 200 when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 face the same side (eg, the front), the electronic device 200 may be said to be in an unfolded state.
- the electronic device 200 when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are substantially parallel to the same axis (X-axis), the electronic device 200 may be said to be in an unfolded state.
- the electronic device 200 may have a flexible display (or first display) 230 disposed in the space formed by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 may include a first side 211 and a third side 221.
- a flexible area that can be bent at a certain angle may be formed between the first surface 211 and the third surface 221.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 in which at least some areas can be curved, may have areas that can be curved in various shapes in addition to the first surface 211 and the third surface 221. and the area that can be bent is not limited to one.
- a hinge structure (eg, hinge structure 264 in FIG. 3) may be disposed in an area where the flexible display (or first display) 230 can be bent.
- the hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in Figure 3) is such that the flexible display (or first display) 230 is bent when the flexible display (or first display) 230 is bent. It can be supported to maintain a certain angle.
- the first housing structure 210 has a first side 211 disposed to face the front, a second side 212 facing in the opposite direction of the first side 211, and a first side 211 ) and a first side member 213 surrounding at least a portion of the space between the second surface 212.
- the first side member 213 has a first side 213a disposed substantially parallel to the folding axis (A-axis), and a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis from one end of the first side 213a. It may include a second side 213b extending to and a third side 213c extending from the other end of the first side 213a in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis).
- the second housing structure 220 has at least a portion of the second housing structure 220 connected to a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 in FIG. 3) and covers the front of the electronic device 200.
- a hinge structure e.g., hinge structure 264 in FIG. 3
- a third side 221 arranged to face, a fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction of the third side 221, and at least a portion of the space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. It may include a second side member 223 surrounding it.
- the second side member 223 has a fourth side 223a disposed substantially parallel to the folding axis (A-axis), and is substantially parallel to the folding axis (A-axis) from one end of the fourth side 223a. It may include a fifth side 223b extending in a vertical direction and a sixth side 223c extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis) from the other end of the fourth side 223a.
- the third side 221 may face the first side 211 in a completely folded state.
- the electronic device 200 includes a flexible display (or first display) that can be bent at least in part through structural shape combination of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. It may include a recess (201) formed to accommodate 230).
- the recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the flexible display (or first display) 230 .
- the recess 201 may have two or more different widths in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis).
- the recess 201 is between the first part 220a of the second housing structure 220 and the first part 210a formed at the edge of the sensor area 231d of the first housing structure 210. It may have a first width W1, and does not correspond to the second portion 220b of the second housing structure 210 and the sensor area 213d of the first housing structure 210 and has a folding axis (A axis). ) may have a second width W2 due to a second portion 210b that is substantially parallel to the width W2. According to various embodiments, the width of the recess 201 may not be limited to the illustrated example.
- the recesses 201 may have two or more different widths, or may have the same width.
- At least a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 is made of a metal or non-metal material having a selected amount of rigidity to support the flexible display (or first display) 230. It can be formed from any material.
- the sensor area 231d may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the first housing structure 210.
- the arrangement, shape, or size of the sensor area 231d may not be limited to the illustrated example.
- At least a portion of the sensor area 231d includes a front camera device, a receiver, a proximity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, and an IR ( At least one of an infrared sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an indicator may be disposed.
- the sensor components may be placed inside the electronic device without a separate sensor area.
- at least some of the components may be disposed below the flexible display (or first display) 230 or visible through a portion of the flexible display (or first display) 230. .
- the first back cover 240 may be disposed on the second side 212 of the first housing structure 210 and may have a substantially rectangular periphery.
- At least a portion of the edge may be wrapped by first housing structure 210 .
- the second back cover 250 may be disposed on the fourth side 222 of the second housing structure 220, with at least a portion of its edge surrounded by the second housing structure 220. You can.
- first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A-axis).
- first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may include various different shapes.
- the first back cover 240 may be formed integrally with the first housing structure 210.
- the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally with the second housing structure 220.
- first rear cover 240, the second rear cover 250, the first housing structure 210, and the second housing structure 220 are coupled to each other to form a structure in which the electronic device 200 is connected. It can provide space where various components (e.g. printed circuit boards, antenna modules, sensor modules or batteries) can be placed.
- various components e.g. printed circuit boards, antenna modules, sensor modules or batteries
- one or more components may be placed or visually visible on the rear of the electronic device 200.
- one or more components or sensors may be visually visible through the first back area 241 of the first back cover 240.
- the sensor may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera device, and/or a flash.
- the electronic device 200 may visually display at least a portion of the sub-display 252 (e.g., the second display) through the second rear area 251 of the second rear cover 250.
- the electronic device 200 may include a speaker module 253 disposed through at least a portion of the second rear cover 250.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 may be disposed in the space formed by the first and second housing structures 210 and 220.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 may be seated in a recess 201 formed by the first and second housing structures 210 and 220.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 may be arranged to occupy substantially most of the front of the electronic device 200.
- the front of the electronic device 200 has a flexible display (or first display) 230 and a partial area (e.g., an edge area) of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the flexible display (or first display) 230. ) and some areas (eg, edge areas) of the second housing structure 220.
- the back of the electronic device 200 includes a first back cover 240, a portion of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the first back cover 240 (e.g., an edge area), and a second back cover. It may include the cover 250 and a portion of the second housing structure 220 (eg, an edge area) adjacent to the second rear cover 250 .
- the first display 230 may refer to a display in which at least a portion of the area can be transformed into a flat or curved surface.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 is a folding area 231c, a first display disposed on one side of the folding area 231c (e.g., the right area of the folding area 231c). It may include an area 231a and a second area 231b disposed on the other side (eg, the left area of the folding area 231c).
- the first region 231a is disposed on the first side 211 of the first housing structure 210
- the second region 231b is disposed on the third side 221 of the second housing structure 220.
- the division of areas of the flexible display (or first display) 230 is exemplary, and the flexible display (or first display) 230 is divided into a plurality of areas (e.g., 4) depending on the structure or function. It may be divided into more than one or two areas.
- the area of the flexible display (or first display) 230 may be divided by the folding area 231c or the folding axis (A-axis) extending substantially parallel to the y-axis. .
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 is folded based on another folding area (e.g., a folding area parallel to the x-axis) or another folding axis (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the x-axis). Areas can be divided. The division of the display area described above is only a physical division by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 3), and is actually divided into a pair of housing structures 210 and 220. ) and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 of FIG. 3), the flexible display (or first display) 230 can display one entire screen.
- another folding area e.g., a folding area parallel to the x-axis
- another folding axis e.g., a folding axis parallel to the x-axis. Areas can be divided. The division of the display area described above is only a physical division by a pair of housing structures 210 and
- the first area 231a is a notch area (e.g., notch area 233 in FIG. 3) that is cut according to the presence of the sensor area 231d. )) may be included.
- the first region 231a and the second region 231b may include a portion having a symmetrical shape and a portion having an asymmetrical shape.
- the hinge cover 265 is disposed between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to conceal internal components (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in FIG. 3). It can be configured so that
- hinge cover 265 controls the operating state of electronic device 200 (e.g., flat state, fully folded state, or partially folded state). Depending on this, it may be hidden by a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 or may be visible to the outside.
- a first housing structure 210 and a second housing depending on the operating state of the electronic device 200 e.g., flat state, fully folded state, or partially folded state
- the operation of the structure 220 and each area of the flexible display (or first display) 230 will be described as follows.
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are arranged to face each other. It can be.
- the angle formed between the first area (e.g., the first area 231a in FIG. 2A) and the second area (e.g., the second area 231b in FIG. 2A) of the flexible display (or first display) 230 is They form 0 degrees and can be placed facing each other.
- At least a portion of the folding area (e.g., the folding area 231c in FIG. 2A) may be formed as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.
- the first area (e.g., FIG. 4A) of the flexible display (or first display) 230 is a certain angle (e.g., 0 degrees or more to approximately 10 degrees or less). and can be placed facing each other.
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are They may be placed at a certain angle (e.g., a random angle greater than 0 degrees and less than approximately 180 degrees) with respect to each other.
- the first area (e.g., first area 231a in FIG. 2A) and the second area (e.g., second area 231b in FIG. 2A) of the flexible display (or first display) 230 are in a completely folded state. It is larger and can form a smaller angle than in the unfolded state.
- At least a portion of the folding area e.g., the folding area 231c in FIG. 2A
- the folding area 231c in FIG. 2A may be made of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature in this case may be smaller than that in the fully folded state.
- the hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 of FIG. 3) may be a free stop hinge that can maintain the electronic device 200 in a partially folded state.
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are positioned at a horizontal angle (e.g., the state in FIG. 4C).
- An angle of approximately 180 degrees can be achieved.
- a first area e.g., the first area 231a in FIG. 2A
- a second area e.g., the second area (231a) in FIG. 2A) of the display 230 231b
- a first area e.g., the first area 231a in FIG. 2A
- a second area e.g., the second area (231a) in FIG. 2A
- the folding area when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the folding area (e.g., the folding area 231c in Figure 2A) may form substantially the same plane as the first area 231a and the second area 231b. there is.
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state, have, for example, a second housing structure 210 based on the first housing structure 210.
- the housing structure 220 may rotate at an angle of approximately 360 degrees and be folded in the opposite direction so that the second side 212 and the fourth side 222 face each other.
- Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 includes a display 230, a bracket assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing structure 210, and a second housing structure. (220), it may include a first rear cover 240 and a second rear cover 250.
- the display 230 may be called a display module, a display circuit, or a display assembly.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 may include a display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 or layers on which the display panel 231 is mounted.
- a display panel 231 eg, a flexible display panel
- plates 232 or layers on which the display panel 231 is mounted e.g., a flat panel
- the display 230 may be the same as the flexible display 230.
- plate 232 may be disposed between display panel 231 and bracket assembly 260.
- the display panel 231 may be disposed on at least a portion of one surface (eg, the Z-direction surface in FIG. 3) of the plate 232.
- the plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display panel 231. For example, some areas of the plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the notch area 233 of the display panel 231.
- the bracket assembly 260 includes a first bracket 261, a second bracket 262, a hinge structure 264, a hinge cover 265, and a wiring member 263 (e.g., a flexible circuit board ( FPCB (flexible printed circuit board)) may be included.
- a flexible circuit board FPCB (flexible printed circuit board)
- the hinge structure 264 may be disposed between the first bracket 261 and the second bracket 262.
- the hinge cover 265 may cover the hinge structure 264 so that it is not visible to the outside.
- the wiring member 263 (eg, flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) may cross the first bracket 261 and the second bracket 262.
- FPCB flexible printed circuit board
- bracket assembly 260 may be disposed between plate 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270.
- first bracket 261 may be disposed between the first area 231a of the display 230 and the first printed circuit board 271.
- the second bracket 262 may be disposed between the second area 231b of the display 230 and the second printed circuit board 272.
- the wiring member 263 and the hinge structure 264 may be disposed inside the bracket assembly 260.
- the wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (eg, x-axis direction) crossing the first bracket 261 and the second bracket 262. In one embodiment, the wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (e.g., x-axis direction) perpendicular to the folding axis (e.g., y-axis or folding axis A of FIG. 1) of the folding area 231c. .
- At least one printed circuit board 270 includes a first printed circuit board 271 disposed on the first bracket 261 side and a second printed circuit board disposed on the second bracket 262 side ( 272) may be included.
- the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 include a bracket assembly 260, a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, and a first rear cover ( 240) and the second rear cover 250 may be placed inside the space formed by the second rear cover 250.
- components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 200 may be mounted on the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 .
- first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are assembled to each other to be coupled to both sides of the bracket assembly 260 with the display 230 coupled to the bracket assembly 260. You can.
- first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be coupled to the bracket assembly 260 by sliding on both sides of the bracket assembly 260 .
- the first housing structure 210 may include a first rotational support surface 214.
- the second housing structure 520 may include a second rotational support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotational support surface 214.
- the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include a curved surface corresponding to a curved surface included in the hinge cover 265.
- first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 cover the hinge cover 265 when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state in FIG. 2A) to support the hinge.
- the cover 265 may not be exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200 or may be minimally exposed.
- first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 are connected to the hinge cover 265 when the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2B and 4A).
- the hinge cover 265 can be maximally exposed to the rear of the electronic device 200 by rotating along the curved surface included in .
- the sub-display (or second display) 252 may be mounted on the second rear cover 250 and exposed to the outside through the rear of the electronic device 200.
- FIG. 4A is a view from the front of the electronic device 200 in a fully folded state or closed state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4B is a front view of the electronic device 200 in a partially folded state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4C is a view from the front of the electronic device 200 in a flat state or open state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5A is a side view of the electronic device 200 in a fully folded state or closed state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5B is a side view of the electronic device 200 in a partially folded state of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 5C is a side view of the electronic device 200 in a flat state or open state according to the present disclosure.
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be arranged to face each other.
- the angle formed between the first area (e.g., the first area 231a in FIG. 2A) and the second area (e.g., the second area 231b in FIG. 2A) of the flexible display (or first display) 230 is They form 0 degrees and can be placed facing each other.
- At least a portion of the folding area (e.g., the folding area 231c in FIG. 2A) may be formed as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.
- the first area (e.g., the first area 231a of FIG. 2A) of the flexible display (or first display) 230 ) and the second area (e.g., the second area 231b in FIG. 2A) form a certain angle (e.g., 0 degrees or more to approximately 10 degrees or less), and are arranged to face each other. It can be.
- the flexible display (or first display) 230 may not be exposed to the outside.
- the fully folded state of the electronic device 200 may be the same as the closed state of the electronic device 200.
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are at a certain angle to each other. ) (e.g., any angle greater than 0 degrees and less than approximately 180 degrees).
- a first area e.g., first area 231a in FIG. 2A
- a second area e.g., second area 231b in FIG. 2A
- the flexible display or first display 230.
- a first area e.g., first area 231a in FIG. 2A
- a second area e.g., second area 231b in FIG. 2A
- the folding area may be made of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature in this case may be smaller than that in the fully folded state.
- the hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure 264 of FIG. 3) may be a free stop hinge that can maintain the electronic device 200 in a partially folded state.
- the first area e.g., the first area 231a of FIG. 2A
- the second area e.g., the second area 231b in Figure 2a
- a certain angle e.g., a random angle greater than 0 degrees and less than approximately 180 degrees.
- the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are horizontal.
- An angle e.g. approximately 180 degrees.
- the first area e.g., the first area 231a in FIG. 2A
- the second area e.g., the second area in FIG. 2A
- the first area and the second area may be arranged to face substantially the same direction.
- the folding area e.g., the folding area 231c in FIG. 2A
- the folding area 231c in FIG. 2A is substantially on the same plane as the first area 231a and the second area 231b. can be formed.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration for a control operation of the flexible display 230 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230, a first display driving circuit 610, and/or a second display driving circuit 620.
- the electronic device 200 includes a plurality of display driving circuits, such as the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620, but is not limited thereto.
- the electronic device 200 may include a single display driving circuit in which the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 are integrated.
- the first display driving circuit 610 includes an interface module (not shown), a memory (e.g., buffer memory) (not shown), an image processing module (not shown), or a mapping module (not shown). It can be included.
- the first display driving circuit 610 transmits image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data to other components of the electronic device 200 through an interface module. It can be received from an element.
- the first display driving circuit 610 receives image information from a processor (e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1), or an auxiliary processor (e.g., a graphics processor) that operates independently of the function of the processor 120. processing device).
- a processor e.g., the processor 120 of FIG. 1
- an auxiliary processor e.g., a graphics processor
- the first display driving circuit 610 may communicate with a touch circuit or sensor module and an interface module.
- the first display driving circuit 610 may control to store at least some of the image information received from another component of the electronic device (eg, the processor 120) in the memory.
- the first display driving circuit 610 may store received image information in memory in units of frames.
- the image processing module pre-processes or post-processes at least a portion of the image data (e.g., resolution, brightness, or resizing) can be performed.
- the mapping module may generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to image data pre-processed or post-processed through the image processing module.
- the generation of the voltage value or current value is based on at least the properties of the pixels of the first area 231a (e.g., an array of pixels (RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each subpixel). It can be done on some basis. At least some pixels in the first area 231a may be driven based at least in part on, for example, a voltage value or a current value. Visual information (eg, text, image, or icon) corresponding to image data may be displayed through the first area 231a.
- Visual information eg, text, image, or icon
- the second display driving circuit 620 may drive the second area 231b to display an image based on image information received from the processor 120.
- the second display driving circuit 620 may include the same or similar components as the first display driving circuit 610, with the only difference being that it drives the second area 231b.
- the second display driving circuit 620 may include an interface module (not shown), memory (e.g., buffer memory) (not shown), and image processing that perform functions similar to those of the first display driving circuit 610. It may include a module (not shown) or a mapping module (not shown).
- the folding area 231c may be driven by the first display driving circuit 610 and/or the second display driving circuit 620.
- the electronic device 200 may drive the folding area 231c based on the first display driving circuit 610 and/or the second display driving circuit 620.
- the electronic device 200 may further include not only the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620, but also an additional display driving circuit (not shown).
- the electronic device 200 may drive the folding area 231c based on an additional display driving circuit (not shown).
- the processor 120 includes a first display port (not shown) operatively connected to the first display driving circuit 610, and a second display port (not shown) operatively connected to the second display driving circuit 610. It may include a display port (not shown).
- the processor 120 transmits first image information to the first display driving circuit 610 through a first display port (not shown), and transmits the first image information to the second display driving circuit 610 through a second display port (not shown). Second image information can be transmitted to the raw 620.
- the first image information and the second image information may be the same.
- the processor 120 may transmit image information including the same image data to the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620.
- the image data included in the second image information may include at least a portion of the image data included in the first image information.
- the processor 120 receives an input for selecting a portion of first image data (e.g., the entire image displayed in the first area 231a) from the user, and selects the first image data based on the input.
- the second image data that is part of (e.g., part of the entire image displayed in the second area 231b) may be transmitted to the second display driving circuit 620.
- the processor 120 transmits the same image data to the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620, and provides coordinates based on the user input to the second display driving circuit 620. Additional information can be transmitted.
- the coordinate information may be coordinate information defining a portion of the first image data selected by the user (e.g., coordinates of the second image data), and the second display driving circuit 620 may use the coordinate information Based on this, the second display 620 can be driven to display a portion of the first image data (eg, the second image data).
- the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b may be controlled substantially the same under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may supply power to the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 through the driving circuit input power under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may supply power to the first area 231a and the second area 231b through display input power under the control of the processor 120.
- the driving circuit input power may be power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189 to the first display driving circuit 610 and/or the second display driving circuit 620.
- the electronic device 200 drives the first display driving circuit 610 and/or the second display through driving circuit input power corresponding to each of the first display driving circuit 610 and/or the second display driving circuit 620. Power may be supplied to each circuit 620.
- the first display driving circuit 610 may be supplied with power through the first driving circuit input power.
- the second display driving circuit 620 may be supplied with power through the second driving circuit input power.
- the display input power may be power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189 to the first area 231a and/or the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.
- the electronic device 200 supplies power to each of the first area 231a and/or the second area 231b through the display input power corresponding to each of the first area 231a and/or the second area 231b. You can.
- the electronic device 200 displays the first area 231a through the power management module 188 or the battery 189 as well as the first display driving circuit 610 and/or the second display driving circuit 620. ) and power can be supplied to the second area 231b.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b can receive power through the display input power.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when power is controlled differently, one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b
- An area e.g., the first area 231a
- another area e.g., the second area (231a) is supplied with power through the display input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189.
- 231b may be operated based on control power output from a display driving circuit (eg, the second display driving circuit 620) instead of receiving display input power.
- the display driving circuit may generate control power based on the driving circuit input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when power is controlled differently, the first area 231a is controlled by the power management module 188 or the battery ( Power is supplied through the display input power supplied from 189), and the second area 231b may be operated based on the control power output from the second display driving circuit 620 instead of receiving the display input power.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when power is controlled differently, the second area 231b is controlled by the power management module 188 or the battery ( Power is supplied through the display input power supplied from 189), and the first area 231a may be operated based on the control power output from the first display driving circuit 610 instead of receiving the display input power.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled substantially the same under the control of the processor 120, the first area 231a and the second area 231b ) Each may be supplied with power through the display input power, and each of the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 may be supplied with power through the driving circuit input power.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled substantially the same under the control of the processor 120, the first area 231a and the second area 231b Display settings (e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale) that affect display power consumption may be the same.
- Display settings e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale
- the electronic device 200 controls the first area 231a and the second area 231b through the processor 120.
- the display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 are controlled to set the display settings (e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale) can be controlled in the same way.
- the electronic device 200 when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled substantially the same under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 operates the first display driving circuit 610. ) and the second display driving circuit 620 are simultaneously controlled so that the display settings (e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale) of the first area 231a and the second area 231b are the same. can be controlled properly.
- the display settings e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale
- the electronic device 200 when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled substantially the same under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 operates the first display driving circuit 610. ) and the second display driving circuit 620 are controlled so that the display settings (e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale) of the first area 231a and the second area 231b are the same. can be controlled properly.
- the display settings e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale
- the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b may be controlled differently under the control of the processor 120.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when the power is controlled differently, the first area 231a is controlled at a set power or a power higher than the set power. It is operated, and the second area 231b can be controlled to operate at a power lower than the set power.
- the second area 231b has a predetermined power or more than the predetermined power. It operates at high power, and the first area 231a may be controlled to operate at lower power than the predetermined power.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when power is controlled differently, the first area 231a and the second area 231b are one of One may be supplied with power through a display input power source, and the other may be supplied with power through a display driving circuit (eg, the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620).
- a display driving circuit eg, the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when power is controlled differently, the first area 231a is controlled by the power management module 188 or the battery ( Power is supplied through the display input power supplied from 189), and the second area 231b may be operated based on the control power output from the second display driving circuit 620 instead of receiving the display input power.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when power is controlled differently, the second area 231b is controlled by the power management module 188 or the battery ( Power is supplied through the display input power supplied from 189), and the first area 231a may be operated based on the control power output from the first display driving circuit 610 instead of receiving the display input power.
- the first area 231a receives power through the display input power
- the second area 232a may receive power through the second display driving circuit 620.
- the first area 231a is the first display driving circuit ( Power can be supplied through 610, and the second area 232a can be supplied with power through display input power.
- display settings e.g., resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white scale
- display settings e.g., resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white scale
- the first area 231a when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the first area 231a has a set resolution (e.g., FHD) or a set resolution. With a higher resolution, the second area 231b may operate with a lower resolution than the predetermined resolution. However, it is not limited to this, and when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the second area 231b has a predetermined resolution (e.g., FHD). ) Alternatively, the first area 231a may operate with a resolution higher than the set resolution, and the first area 231a may operate with a resolution lower than the set resolution.
- a set resolution e.g., FHD
- the second area 231b may operate with a lower resolution than the predetermined resolution.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the first area 231a has a set brightness or a brightness higher than the set brightness.
- the second area 231b may operate with a luminance lower than the specified luminance.
- the second area 231b has a predetermined luminance or higher than the predetermined luminance. With luminance, the first area 231a may operate with luminance lower than the predetermined luminance.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the first area 231a has a predetermined gamma characteristic or a gamma higher than the predetermined gamma characteristic. Accordingly, the second area 231b may operate with a gamma characteristic lower than a predetermined gamma characteristic. However, it is not limited to this, and when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the second area 231b has a set gamma characteristic or a set gamma. The first area 231a may operate with a gamma characteristic higher than the specified gamma characteristic, and the first area 231a may operate with a gamma characteristic lower than the specified gamma characteristic.
- the first area 231a displays a predetermined color or a color higher than the predetermined color expression.
- the second area 231b may operate with a color expression lower than the predetermined color expression.
- the second area 231b may express a predetermined color or display a predetermined color. With a color representation higher than the color representation, the first area 231a may operate with a color representation lower than the specified color representation.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the first area 231a has a white scale or a white color higher than the white scale. With the scale, the second area 231b may operate with a white scale lower than the predetermined white scale. However, it is not limited to this, and when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the second area 231b has a predetermined white scale or a predetermined white color. The first area 231a may operate with a white scale higher than the scale, and the first area 231a may operate with a white scale lower than the predetermined white scale.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the first area 231a has a predetermined refresh rate or a refresh rate higher than the predetermined refresh rate.
- the second area 231b may operate with a refresh rate lower than the specified refresh rate.
- the second area 231b operates at a predetermined refresh rate or higher than the preset refresh rate. With a high refresh rate, the first area 231a may operate with a refresh rate lower than the specified refresh rate.
- the first area 231a and the second area 231b are under the control of the processor 120, and when power is controlled differently, the electronic device 200 drives the first display through the processor 120.
- the circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 are controlled to set the display of the first area 231a and the second area 231b (e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale). This can be controlled differently.
- the electronic device 200 when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 includes the first display driving circuit 610 and the second area 231b.
- the display settings e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale
- the display settings e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale
- the electronic device 200 when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 includes the first display driving circuit 610 and the second area 231b. 2
- the display driving circuit 620 can be controlled to control the display settings (e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale) of the first area 231a and the second area 231b differently. there is.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a display control method of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state in operation 701, under the control of the processor 120.
- electronic device 200 may include a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, and a hinge structure 264.
- the electronic device 200 may be in a folded or unfolded state by rotatably moving the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 based on the hinge structure 264.
- the flexible display 230 is disposed in the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 so that the display area can be divided.
- the flexible display 230 is disposed in the first area 231a on the first side 211 of the first housing structure 210 and on the third side 221 of the second housing structure 220. It may include a second area 231b.
- the electronic device 200 uses a sensor to detect rotational movement of the hinge structure 264 to determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a state (e.g., fully folded state). , partially folded state, or unfolded state) can be determined.
- the sensor e.g., sensor module 176 in FIG. 1
- the sensor may include a proximity sensor, a gyro sensor, and/or a Hall sensor.
- the electronic device 200 may determine the state of the electronic device 200 based on information (eg, angle, distance) obtained using a sensor.
- the electronic device 200 detects a change in curvature of the folding area 231c of the flexible display 230 under the control of the processor 120 to determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a state (e.g., fully The folded state, partially folded state, or unfolded state) can be determined.
- a state e.g., fully The folded state, partially folded state, or unfolded state
- the electronic device 200 when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are disposed to face each other, the electronic device 200 is fully folded under the control of the processor 120. It can be judged to be in a state (or closed state).
- the angle formed by the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 forms 0 degrees, and when disposed to face each other, the electronic device 200 has the processor 120 Under the control of , it may be determined that the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state (or closed state).
- the angle formed by the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 forms a certain angle (for example, 0 degrees or more and approximately 10 degrees or less).
- the electronic devices 200 may determine, under the control of the processor 120, that the electronic devices 200 are in a completely folded state (or closed state).
- the electronics The device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state.
- the electronic device 200 when the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 form an angle that is larger than in the fully folded state and smaller than in the unfolded state, the electronic device 200 operates with the processor 120. Under the control of , it may be determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state.
- the electronic device 200 when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 form a horizontal angle (e.g., approximately 180 degrees), the electronic device 200 operates under the control of the processor 120. (200) can be judged to be in an unfolded state.
- a horizontal angle e.g., approximately 180 degrees
- the electronic device 200 when the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 are arranged to face substantially the same direction, the electronic device 200 operates the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120. It may be determined that the device 200 is in an unfolded state.
- the electronic device 200 controls the processor 120. Under this condition, it may be determined that the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state.
- the electronic device 200 displays the first area 231a and the second area 231a of the flexible display 230 while the electronic device is in the unfolded state.
- the first execution screen corresponding to the first application may be displayed in 231b).
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, displays a program corresponding to the first application in the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 in operation 701. While displaying the first execution screen, it can be seen that the electronic device 200 or the housings 210 and 220 move from the unfolded state to the partially folded state.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 701 to operation 703 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 701 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120. If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state, the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 701 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120. If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 701 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a stand state in operation 703.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, moves the electronic device 200 or the housings 210 and 220 from an unfolded state to a partially collapsed state in operation 703.
- a second execution screen that is different from the first execution screen and corresponds to the first application can be displayed in the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.
- the stand state of the electronic device 200 is the rear of the first housing structure 210 (e.g., the second side 212 of FIG. 2A) or the second side of the first housing structure 210 in a partially folded state.
- the rear side of the housing structure 220 e.g., the fourth side 222 in FIG. 2A
- the stand state of the electronic device 200 is such that one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is closer to the ground when the electronic device 200 is partially folded. They may be closely aligned.
- the stand state of the electronic device 200 is such that one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is closer to the ground when the electronic device 200 is partially folded. They may be aligned in parallel.
- the stand state of the electronic device 200 is when the electronic device 200 is partially folded and the rear side of the first housing structure 210 (e.g., the second side 212 in FIG. 2A) is facing the ground.
- the second housing structure 220 may be standing in the air based on the first housing structure 210.
- the stand state of the electronic device 200 is the rear side of the second housing structure 220 (e.g., the fourth side 222 in FIG. 2A) in a partially folded state. may be facing the ground, and the first housing structure 210 may be standing in the air based on the second housing structure 210.
- the stand state of the electronic device 200 may be determined based on a signal detected by a gyro sensor or an acceleration sensor.
- the signal detected by the gyro sensor and/or the acceleration sensor is an angle in which the axis movement angle of the rear of the housing structure, either the rear of the first housing structure 210 or the rear of the second housing structure 220, is a predetermined angle. If it is determined that the signal is moving or stationary within the electronic device 200, the rear of the housing structure, either the rear of the first housing structure 210 or the rear of the second housing structure 220, is facing the ground. You can judge.
- the stand state of the electronic device 200 may be a state in which the rear of either the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 is mounted on the floor. In one embodiment, the stand state of the electronic device 200 may be a state in which the rear of either the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 faces the ground.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 703 to operation 705 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 703 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 determines whether the application running on the electronic device 200 is an application that can be adjusted for each area of the flexible display 230. can do.
- operation 705 may be omitted.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 703 to operation 707 without operation 705, under the control of the processor 120.
- An application that can be adjusted for each area of the flexible display 230 may be, for example, a media application or a note application.
- An application capable of adjusting each area of the flexible display 230 may be an application that includes a controller interface and an output interface.
- the controller interface may be a virtual keypad, a media controller (e.g., play, pause, stop, progress bar), or a handwriting input interface (e.g., pen, eraser, line color).
- the output interface may be a document output interface, a handwriting output interface, a video output interface, or a music output interface.
- the electronic device 200 when it is determined that the application running on the electronic device 200 is an application that can be adjusted for each area of the flexible display 230, the electronic device 200 performs operations 705 to 707 under the control of the processor 120. It can branch into actions.
- the electronic device 200 performs operation 705 under the control of the processor 120. You can branch to operation 709.
- the electronic device 200 may control the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 707 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may control power of the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 707, under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, displays the first region 231a and the first region 231a of the flexible display 230 in a partially folded state in operation 707.
- the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 may be controlled so that less power is consumed in the area aligned closer to the ground among the two areas 231b than in other areas.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, when the electronic device 200 starts controlling the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 707, after a delay for a predetermined time, the electronic device 200 controls the flexible display 230 for each region. You can control it.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, when the electronic device 200 starts power control of the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 707, after a delay for a predetermined time, the electronic device 200 controls the flexible display 230 in each region. Power can be controlled individually. For example, the set time may vary (e.g., 30 seconds, 1 minute) and may be set by the user.
- the electronic device 200 may control the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 707 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may control power of the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 707, under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may control the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 in operation 707 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may control the power of each of the first area 231a and the second area 231b in operation 707, under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, may differently control the power supplied to each of the first area 231a and the second area 231b in operation 707.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, may control the display settings of each of the first area 231a and the second area 231b differently in operation 707.
- the electronic device 200 if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in a stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, the electronic device 200, under control of the processor 120, in operation 707, The power consumption of the area of the flexible display 230 disposed in the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 with the rear of the housing structure facing the ground can be controlled to reduce power consumption.
- the electronic device 200 if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in a stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, the electronic device 200, under control of the processor 120, in operation 707, Power consumption in the area of the flexible display 230 that the user gazes at can be maintained and power consumption in the area of the flexible display 230 that the user does not gaze at can be controlled to reduce power consumption.
- the electronic device 200 may detect whether the user is looking at the flexible display 230 using a camera or an infrared sensor included in the electronic device 200.
- the electronic device 200 if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in a stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, the electronic device 200, under control of the processor 120, in operation 707, Among the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, power consumption in the area of the flexible display 230, which is disposed in the housing structure with the rear of the housing structure facing the ground, is reduced, and the flexible display 230 is disposed in the housing structure in a standing state. Power consumption in the area of the flexible display 230 can be maintained.
- the electronic device 200 if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in a stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, the electronic device 200, under control of the processor 120, in operation 707, Place controller interfaces (e.g., virtual keypad, media controller, or handwriting input controller) in areas where power consumption is reduced, and output interfaces (e.g., document output interface, handwriting output interface, video output interface, or music output interface) can be displayed.
- Place controller interfaces e.g., virtual keypad, media controller, or handwriting input controller
- output interfaces e.g., document output interface, handwriting output interface, video output interface, or music output interface
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( Under the control of 120, power consumption for the first area 231a disposed in the first housing structure 210 may be controlled to reduce.
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( 120), the second area 231b can be controlled to operate at a set resolution (eg, FHD) or a resolution higher than the set resolution, and the first area 231a can be controlled to operate at a resolution lower than the set resolution.
- a processor 120
- the second area 231b can be controlled to operate at a set resolution (eg, FHD) or a resolution higher than the set resolution
- the first area 231a can be controlled to operate at a resolution lower than the set resolution.
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( By controlling 120), the second area 231b can be controlled to operate with a set luminance or a luminance higher than the set luminance, and the first area 231a can be controlled to operate with a luminance lower than the set luminance.
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( 120), the second area 231b can be controlled to operate with a set gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the set gamma characteristic, and the first area 231a can be controlled to operate with a gamma characteristic lower than the set gamma characteristic.
- the second region 231b is
- the first area 231a may operate with a color representation or a color representation higher than the predetermined color representation, and the first area 231a may operate with a color representation lower than the predetermined color representation.
- the second region 231b is
- the first area 231a may operate with a white scale or a white scale higher than a predetermined white scale, and the first area 231a may operate with a white scale lower than the predetermined white scale.
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( Under the control of 120, power consumption for the second area 231b disposed in the second housing structure 220 can be controlled to reduce.
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( 120), the first area 231a can be controlled to operate with a set resolution (eg, FHD) or a resolution higher than the set resolution, and the second area 231b can be controlled to operate with a resolution lower than the set resolution.
- a processor 120
- the first area 231a can be controlled to operate with a set resolution (eg, FHD) or a resolution higher than the set resolution
- the second area 231b can be controlled to operate with a resolution lower than the set resolution.
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( 120), the first area 231a can be controlled to operate at a set brightness or a higher brightness, and the second area 231b can be controlled to operate at a lower brightness than the set brightness.
- the electronic device 200 may use a processor ( 120), the first area 231a can be controlled to operate with a set gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the set gamma characteristic, and the second area 231b can be controlled to operate with a gamma characteristic lower than the set gamma characteristic.
- the first region 231a is The second area 231b may operate with a color representation or a color representation higher than the predetermined color representation, and with a color representation lower than the predetermined color representation.
- the first region 231a is The second area 231b may operate with a white scale or a white scale higher than a predetermined white scale, and the second area 231b may operate with a white scale lower than the predetermined white scale.
- the electronic device 200 sets display settings (e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white color) to control power consumption of the first area 231a and/or the second area 232b.
- display settings e.g., resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white color
- the adjustment process for scale is listed individually, it is not limited to this, and the power consumption in one area can be controlled by combining the above-described adjustment methods.
- the display setting may be at least one of resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain the control operation of the flexible display in operation 709 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain the power consumption control operation of the flexible display 230 in operation 709 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, in operation 709, the regions (e.g., the first region 231a and the second region 232b) of the flexible display 230 are Control operation with substantially the same power consumption can be maintained.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a display control method of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 may control the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 801 under the control of the processor 120.
- Operation 801 of FIG. 8 may be a state in which the electronic device 200 is executing operation 707 of FIG. 7 .
- Operation 801 of FIG. 8 may be the same as operation 707 of FIG. 7.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, may determine whether there is a user input that releases control of each region of the flexible display 230 in operation 803.
- a user input for releasing control for each area of the flexible display 230 is performed by simultaneously touching the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 and maintaining the touch for a predetermined period of time. It could be a movement.
- the user input for releasing control for each area of the flexible display 230 may be an input that touches a specific area of the flexible display 230 (for example, the folding area 231c of the flexible display 230). there is.
- the user input that releases control of each area of the flexible display 230 may be an input that touches the flexible display 230 in a specific way (for example, tapping a certain number of times).
- the user input that releases control for each area of the flexible display 230 may be a specific touch input that involves tapping a certain number of times.
- a user input for releasing control for each area of the flexible display 230 may be an input using a specific input tool.
- the electronic device 200 may release control for each area of the flexible display 230 when there is an input using a pen rather than a hand input.
- a user input for canceling control for each area of the flexible display 230 may be a user input for a user interface related to release displayed on the flexible display 230.
- the user interface for unlocking may be displayed as an icon.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 803 to operation 805 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 803 to operation 807 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may equally control areas of the flexible display 230 in operation 805 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may equally control power for areas of the flexible display 230 in operation 805 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may equally control power supply to areas of the flexible display 230 in operation 805 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may equally control display settings of areas of the flexible display 230 in operation 805 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, may apply the display settings of the area where power consumption is maintained to the display settings of the area where power consumption is reduced in operation 805.
- the electronic device 200 may call the display settings of the area where power consumption is maintained and apply them to the display settings of the area where power consumption is reduced.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain the control operation of the flexible display 230 in operation 807 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain a power control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 in operation 807 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 in operation 807 under the control of the processor 120.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a display control method of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 may control the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 901 under the control of the processor 120.
- Operation 901 of FIG. 9 may be a state in which the electronic device 200 is executing operation 707 of FIG. 7 .
- Operation 901 of FIG. 9 may be the same as operation 707 of FIG. 7 .
- the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 has changed to a completely folded state in operation 903.
- the electronic device 200 when the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state, the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 903 to operation 905 under control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 903 to operation 909 under control of the processor 120. .
- the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 has changed from the fully folded state to the unfolded state in operation 905.
- the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 has changed from a completely folded state to an unfolded state for a predetermined period of time in operation 905.
- the electronic device 200 when the electronic device 200 changes from the fully folded state to the unfolded state again, the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 905 to operation 907 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 905 to operation 911 under control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may equally control areas of the flexible display 230 in operation 907 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, may apply the display settings of the area where power consumption is maintained to the display settings of the area where power consumption is reduced in operation 907.
- the electronic device 200 may call the display settings of the area where power consumption is maintained and apply them to the display settings of the area where power consumption is reduced.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain the control operation of the flexible display 230 in operation 909 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain a power control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 in operation 909 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 in operation 909 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may turn off the flexible display 230 when the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state in operation 911.
- FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a display control method of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 200 may control the flexible display 230 for each region in operation 1001 under the control of the processor 120.
- Operation 1001 of FIG. 10 may be a state in which the electronic device 200 is executing operation 707 of FIG. 7 .
- Operation 1001 of FIG. 10 may be the same as operation 707 of FIG. 7.
- the electronic device 200 under control of the processor 120, in operation 1003, configures a housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220) of the electronic device 200. ) can be determined whether rotational movement has been detected.
- a housing structure e.g., the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220
- the electronic device 200 When rotational movement of the housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220) of the electronic device 200 is detected, the electronic device 200, under the control of the processor 120, performs 1003 You can branch from action to action 1005.
- the housing structure e.g., the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220
- the electronic device 200 If rotational movement of the housing structure (e.g., the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220) of the electronic device 200 is not detected, the electronic device 200, under the control of the processor 120, You can branch from operation 1003 to operation 1013.
- the housing structure e.g., the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220
- the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state in operation 1005.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 1005 to operation 1007 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 1005 to operation 1009 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may equally control areas of the flexible display 230 in operation 1007 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, may apply the display settings of the area where power consumption is maintained to the display settings of the area where power consumption is reduced in operation 1007.
- the electronic device 200 may call the display settings of the area where power consumption is maintained and apply them to the display settings of the area where power consumption is reduced.
- the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state in operation 1009, under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 1009 to operation 1011 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may branch from operation 1009 to operation 1013 under the control of the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 may turn off the flexible display 230 when the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state in operation 1011.
- the electronic device 200 under the control of the processor 120, determines that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state in operation 1013 and maintains the control operation of the flexible display 230. there is.
- the electronic device 200 determines that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state in operation 1013 and performs a power control operation for each region of the flexible display 230. can be maintained.
- the electronic device 200 determines that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state in operation 1013 and performs a control operation for each region of the flexible display 230. It can be maintained.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary display control method of the electronic device 200 according to the present disclosure.
- An application that can be adjusted for each area of the flexible display 230 may be, for example, a media application or a note application.
- the application running on the electronic device 200 may be a note application.
- An application capable of adjusting each area of the flexible display 230 may be an application that includes a controller interface and an output interface.
- the control run interface may be a virtual keypad, a media controller (e.g., play, pause, stop, progress bar), or a handwriting input interface (e.g., pen, eraser, line color).
- the output interface may be a document output interface, a handwriting output interface, a video output interface, or a music output interface.
- the electronic device 200 is configured to operate the processor 120. ), under the control of the area of the flexible display 230 (e.g., , reducing the power consumption of the second area 231b) and reducing the power consumption of the area (e.g., the first area 231a) of the flexible display 230 disposed in the first housing structure 210 in the standing state. can be maintained.
- the area of the flexible display 230 e.g., reducing the power consumption of the second area 231b
- the power consumption of the area e.g., the first area 231a
- the electronic device 200 is configured to operate the processor 120 Under control, a controller interface (e.g., virtual keypad) is placed in an area where power consumption is reduced (e.g., second area 231b), and an output interface is placed in an area that maintains power consumption (e.g., first area 231a). (e.g. document output interface) can be displayed.
- a controller interface e.g., virtual keypad
- an output interface is placed in an area that maintains power consumption (e.g., first area 231a).
- first area 231a e.g. document output interface
- the electronic device 200 can control the display settings of the first area 231a and the second area 231b by controlling the processor 120.
- the electronic device 200 determines that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear of the second housing structure 220 is facing the ground, and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each area (e.g., a note application).
- the electronic device 200 controls the processor 120 so that the first area 231a has a set resolution (e.g., FHD) or a resolution higher than the set resolution, and the second area 231b has a resolution lower than the set resolution. It can be controlled to operate with .
- a set resolution e.g., FHD
- the second area 231b has a resolution lower than the set resolution. It can be controlled to operate with .
- the electronic device 200 determines that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear of the second housing structure 220 is facing the ground, and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each area (e.g., a note application).
- the electronic device 200 controls the processor 120 to operate the first area 231a with a set luminance or a luminance higher than the set luminance, and the second area 231b with a luminance lower than the set luminance. can do.
- the electronic device 200 determines that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear of the second housing structure 220 is facing the ground, and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each area (e.g., a note application).
- the electronic device 200 controls the processor 120 so that the first area 231a has a predetermined gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the predetermined gamma characteristic, and the second area 231b has a gamma characteristic lower than the predetermined gamma characteristic. It can be controlled to operate with .
- the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each area (e.g., a note application).
- the first area 231a may operate with a predetermined color expression or a color expression higher than the predetermined color expression
- the second area 231b may operate with a color expression lower than the predetermined color expression.
- the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each area (e.g., a note application).
- the first area 231a may operate with a set white scale or a white scale higher than the set white scale
- the second area 231b may operate with a white scale lower than the set white scale.
- FIG. 12 is a graph showing improvement in consumption efficiency of the electronic device 200 to which the display control method of the present disclosure is applied.
- Graphs 1201, 1205, and 1209 are power consumption graphs of general electronic devices, and graphs 1203, 1207, and 1211 are power consumption graphs of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure.
- Graph 1201 represents the power consumption of the display of a general electronic device
- graph 1203 represents the power consumption of the display of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure. Referring to graphs 1201 and 1203, the power consumption of the display of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure can be improved by about 25% compared to the power consumption of the display of a general electronic device.
- Graph 1205 represents the power consumption of the board of a general electronic device
- graph 1207 represents the power consumption of the board of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure. Referring to graphs 1205 and 1207, the power consumption of the board of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure may not change in efficiency compared to the power consumption of the board of a general electronic device.
- Graph 1209 represents the total power consumption of a general electronic device
- graph 1211 represents the total power consumption of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure. Referring to graphs 1209 and 1211, the total power consumption of the electronic device 200 to which the display control method of the present disclosure is applied may be improved by about 20% compared to the total power consumption of a general electronic device.
- FIG. 13A to 13C illustrate an electronic device 1300 including the display control method of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device 1300 of FIGS. 13A to 13C includes three housing structures 1310, 1320, and 1330, and the area of the flexible display 230 corresponding to each housing is three areas 2312a, 2312b, and 2313c. may include.
- the electronic device 1300 is in an unfolded state, and the electronic device 1300 can control the three areas 2312a, 2312b, and 2313c of the flexible display 230 so that substantially the same power is consumed.
- FIG. 13B when the electronic device 1300 is in a folded state and the rear of one housing structure 1330 is facing the ground, the electronic device 1300 is positioned in one of the three regions 2312a, 2312b, and 2312c of the flexible display 230.
- the power consumption of the area 2312c corresponding to the housing structure 1330 facing the ground can be reduced and the power consumption of the remaining areas 2312a and 2312b can be maintained.
- FIG. 13C when the electronic device 1300 is in a folded state and the rear surfaces of the two housing structures 1320 and 1330 face the ground, the electronic device 1300 is positioned in three regions 2312a, 2312b, and 2312c of the flexible display 230. ), the power of the areas 2312b and 2312c corresponding to the housing structures 1320 and 1330 facing the ground can be reduced and the power consumption of the remaining area 2312a can be controlled to maintain.
- the electronic device 200 includes a hinge structure 264; a first housing structure (210) connected to the hinge structure (264), the first housing structure (210) comprising a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite the first direction; and a third surface connected to the hinge structure 264, facing in a third direction, and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, with the hinge structure 264 as the center.
- a foldable housing including a first housing structure (210) and a foldable second housing structure (220), wherein the first side faces the third side in a fully folded state; It extends from the first side to the third side to form the first side and the third side, and includes a first region corresponding to the first side and a second region 231b corresponding to the third side.
- the flexible display (230); a first display driving circuit 610 that controls display operation of the first area 231a; a second display driving circuit 620 that controls the display operation of the second area 231b; at least one sensor; and a processor 120, wherein the processor 120 determines whether the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and whether the electronic device 200 is in a stand state based on the at least one sensor, and the application being executed It is determined whether the application is capable of adjustment for each region of the flexible display 230, and if the electronic device 200 is in the folded state and the stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, the flexible display 230 (230) power can be controlled for each area.
- the processor 120 controls the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b. The power can be controlled differently.
- the processor 120 controls the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b. You can control the display settings differently.
- the display setting may be at least one of resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale.
- the stand state may be a state in which the electronic device 200 is folded and the second side of the first housing structure 210 or the fourth side of the second housing structure 220 faces the ground.
- the processor 120 determines that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and the second side of the first housing structure 210 is facing the ground, and if the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, Power consumption for the first area disposed in the first housing structure 210 may be controlled to reduce.
- the processor 120 determines that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and the fourth side of the second housing structure 220 is facing the ground, and if the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, Power consumption for the second area 231b disposed in the second housing structure 220 can be controlled to reduce.
- the processor 120 determines whether there is a user input that releases control of each area of the flexible display 230, and if there is a user input that releases control of each area of the flexible display 230, the flexible display ( 230) areas can be controlled equally.
- the processor 120 can equally control display settings for the regions of the flexible display 230.
- the processor 120 determines whether the electronic device 200 has changed to a fully folded state, determines whether the electronic device 200 has changed from a fully folded state to an unfolded state, and When changes from a completely folded state to an unfolded state, display settings for areas of the flexible display 230 can be controlled in the same manner.
- a display control method of an electronic device 200 includes determining whether the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and whether it is in a stand state based on the at least one sensor; An operation of determining whether the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each area of the flexible display 230; And when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state and the stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, an operation of controlling power of the flexible display 230 for each region may be included.
- the operation of controlling the power of the flexible display 230 for each region is performed when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state and the stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region. It may include controlling the power of the first area 231a of the display 230 and the power of the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 differently.
- the operation of controlling the power of the flexible display 230 for each region is performed when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state and the stand state and the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region. It may include an operation of differently controlling the power of the first area 231a of the display 230 and the display settings of the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.
- the display setting may be at least one of resolution, luminance, gamma characteristics, color expression, refresh rate, or white scale.
- the stand state may be a state in which the rear of the first housing structure 210 or the rear of the second housing structure 220 faces the ground when the electronic device 200 is folded.
- the method determines that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and the rear of the first housing structure 210 is facing the ground, and if the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, the first housing structure 210 ) may include controlling to reduce power consumption for the first area disposed in the region.
- the method determines that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and the rear of the second housing structure 220 is facing the ground, and if the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, the second housing structure 220 ) may include controlling to reduce power consumption for the second area 231b disposed in the region 231b.
- the method includes determining whether there is a user input that releases control of each area of the flexible display 230; and an operation of controlling regions of the flexible display 230 equally when there is a user input that cancels control of each region of the flexible display 230.
- the method may include an operation of equally controlling display settings for regions of the flexible display 230 when there is a user input that releases control for each region of the flexible display 230.
- the method includes determining whether the electronic device 200 has changed to a completely folded state; An operation of determining whether the electronic device 200 has changed from a completely folded state to an unfolded state again; And when the electronic device 200 changes from a completely folded state to an unfolded state, it may include an operation of equally controlling display settings for areas of the flexible display 230.
- the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230 and foldable housings 210 and 220 that can be moved between an unfolded state, a partially folded state, and a fully folded state.
- the foldable housings 210 and 220 include a first housing 210 supporting the first area 231a of the flexible display 230 and a second housing supporting the second area 231b of the flexible display 230. 220) may be included.
- the electronic device 200 includes a first display driving circuit 610 that controls the first area 231a of the flexible display 230, and a second display driving circuit that controls the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.
- (620) may include a processor 120 and a memory 130, where the memory 130, when executed by the processor 120, causes the electronic device 200 to operate the flexible housing while the foldable housing is in the unfolded state.
- the first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed in the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the display 230, and the first execution screen of the flexible display 230 is displayed while the foldable housing is in the unfolded state.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to be in a partially folded state and display the first area 231a and the second area (231a) of the flexible display 230.
- a command for controlling the display settings of the first area 231a and the second area 231b differently based on the determination that one of the areas 231b) is aligned closer to the ground may be further stored.
- the display configuration may correspond to at least one of resolution, luminance, gamma properties, color representation, refresh rate, or white scale.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to be in a partially folded state and display the first area 231a and the second area (231a) of the flexible display 230.
- a command for controlling to reduce power consumption of the first region 231a disposed in the first housing 210 may be further stored based on the determination that one of the regions 231b) is aligned closer to the ground.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to be in a partially folded state and display the first area 231a and the second area (231a) of the flexible display 230.
- a command for controlling to reduce power consumption of the second region 231b disposed in the second housing 220 may be further stored based on the determination that one of the regions 231b is aligned closer to the ground.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to determine whether there is a user input that releases power control for each area of the flexible display 230 and releases power control for each area. A command for controlling each area of the flexible display 230 equally based on the judgment about the user input may be further stored.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to be in a partially folded state and display the first area 231a and the second area (231a) of the flexible display 230.
- a command for determining whether the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region based on the determination that one of the 231b) is aligned closer to the ground may be further stored.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to be in a partially folded state and display the first area 231a and the second area (231a) of the flexible display 230.
- One of the first and second regions 231a and 231b of the flexible display 230 is aligned closer to the ground, and based on the determination that the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each region, one of the first and second regions 231a and 231b of the flexible display 230 is aligned with the ground.
- Commands for controlling the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 may be stored so that less power is consumed in areas aligned more closely than in other areas.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to change display settings for areas of the flexible display 230 when there is a user input that releases control for each area of the flexible display 230. Additional commands for the same control can be stored.
- the memory 130 When executed by the processor 120, the memory 130 causes the electronic device 200 to determine whether the electronic device 200 has changed to the fully folded state and changes the electronic device 200 from the fully folded state to the unfolded state again.
- a command for equally controlling display settings for areas of the flexible display 230 may be further stored.
- the display control method of the electronic device 200 includes displaying a first execution screen corresponding to a first application in the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 while the foldable housing is in an unfolded state.
- (231b) may include controlling the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 so that less power is consumed in the area aligned closer to the ground than in other areas. there is.
- the method is based on the determination that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is aligned closer to the ground.
- An operation of controlling display settings of the area 231a and the second area 231b differently may be further included.
- the display configuration may correspond to at least one of resolution, luminance, gamma properties, color representation, refresh rate, or white scale.
- the method is based on the determination that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is aligned closer to the ground.
- An operation of controlling to reduce power consumption of the first area 231a disposed in the housing 210 may be further included.
- the method is based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is aligned closer to the ground.
- An operation of controlling to reduce power consumption of the second area 231b disposed in the housing 220 may be further included.
- the method determines whether there is a user input that releases power control for each area of the flexible display 230, and controls each area of the flexible display 230 based on the determination of the user input that releases power control for each area. It may further include an operation to control equally.
- the method is being executed based on a determination that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is aligned closer to the ground.
- the operation of determining whether the application can be adjusted for each area may further be included.
- the method when executed by the processor 120, causes the electronic device 200 to be in a partially folded state and the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.
- One of the first areas 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is aligned closer to the ground, and based on the determination that the running application is an application that can be adjusted for each area, one of the first areas 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is closer to the ground.
- the method may further include controlling the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 so that less power is consumed in the aligned area than in other areas.
- the method may further include an operation of equally controlling display settings for regions of the flexible display 230 when there is a user input that releases control for each region of the flexible display 230.
- the method when executed by the processor 120, causes the electronic device 200 to determine whether the electronic device 200 has changed from the fully folded state to the fully unfolded state, and whether the electronic device 200 has changed from the fully folded state to the unfolded state again. , and when the electronic device 200 changes from a completely folded state to an unfolded state, an operation of equally controlling display settings for areas of the flexible display 230 may be further included.
- Electronic devices may be of various types.
- Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances.
- Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.
- first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
- One (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.”
- any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
- module used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example.
- a module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions.
- the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
- ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
- Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these.
- a processor e.g., processor 120
- a device e.g., electronic device 101
- the one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter.
- Device-readable storage media may be provided in the form of non-transitory storage media.
- 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves). This term refers to cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.
- Computer program products are commodities and can be traded between sellers and buyers.
- the computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)) or through an application store (e.g. Play StoreTM) or on two user devices (e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones) or online.
- a machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
- an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
- two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smartphones) or online.
- at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
- each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or a plurality of entities.
- one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
- multiple components eg, modules or programs
- the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
- operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.
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- 전자 장치에 있어서,플렉서블 디스플레이; 및펼침 상태, 부분적으로 접힌 상태 및 완전히 접힌 상태 사이에서 이동 가능한 폴더블 하우징을 포함하며,상기 폴더블 하우징은 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 제1 영역을 지지하는 제1 하우징과 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 제2 영역을 지지하는 제2 하우징을 포함하며,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제1 영역을 제어하는 제1 디스플레이 구동 회로;상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제2 영역을 제어하는 제2 디스플레이 구동 회로;프로세서; 및메모리를 포함하며,상기 메모리는상기 프로세서에 의해 실행될 때, 상기 전자 장치로 하여금,상기 폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태인 동안 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제2 영역에 제 1 애플리케이션에 대응하는 제1 실행 화면을 표시하도록 하고,상기 폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태인 동안 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제2 영역에 상기 제 1 애플리케이션에 대응하는 상기 제1 실행 화면을 표시하는 동안 상기 폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태에서 부분적으로 접힌 상태로 이동하는 것을 확인하며,상기 폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태에서 부분적으로 접힌 상태로 이동하는 것에 기반하여 상기 제1 실행 화면과 다른 상기 제1 어플리케이션에 대응하는 제2 실행 화면을 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제2 영역에 표시하고,상기 전자 장치가 부분적으로 접힌 상태에서, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬된 영역에 소비되는 전력이 다른 영역보다 소비되는 전력이 적도록 상기 제 1 디스플레이 구동 회로 및 상기 제 2 디스플레이 구동 회로를 제어하는 명령어를 저장하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 메모리는상기 프로세서에 의해 실행될 때 상기 전자 장치로 하여금 상기 전자 장치가 부분적으로 접힌 상태에 있고, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 하나가 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬된 판단에 기반하여 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역의 디스플레이 설정을 다르게 제어하는 명령어를 더 저장하는 전자 장치.
- 제 2항에 있어서,상기 디스플레이 설정은해상도, 휘도, 감마 특성, 색 표현, 주사율 또는 화이트 스케일 중 적어도 하나인 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 메모리는상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 제어를 해제하는 사용자 입력이 있는지 여부를 판단하며,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 제어를 해제하는 사용자 입력이 있으면, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역들을 동일하게 제어하는 명령어를 저장하는 전자 장치.
- 제 4항에 있어서,상기 메모리는상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 제어를 해제하는 사용자 입력이 있으면, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역들에 대한 디스플레이 설정을 동일하게 제어하는 명령어를 저장하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 프로세서는상기 전자 장치가 완전히 접힌 상태로 변경되었는지 판단하고,상기 전자 장치가 완전히 접힌 상태에서 다시 펼친 상태로 변경되었는지 여부를 판단하며,상기 전자 장치가 완전히 접힌 상태에서 다시 펼친 상태로 변경되면, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역들에 대한 디스플레이 설정을 동일하게 제어하는 명령어를 저장하는 전자 장치.
- 제 1항에 있어서,상기 메모리는상기 프로세서에 의해 실행될 때 상기 전자 장치로 하여금 상기 전자 장치가 부분적으로 접힌 상태에 있고, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 하나가 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬된 판단에 기반하여실행 중인 애플리케이션이 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 조정이 가능한 애플리케이션인지 여부를 판단하는 명령어를 저장하는 전자 장치.
- 전자 장치의 디스플레이 제어 방법에 있어서,폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태인 동안 플렉서블 디스플레이의 제 1 영역 및 제2 영역에 제 1 애플리케이션에 대응하는 제1 실행 화면을 표시하는 동작;상기 폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태인 동안 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제2 영역에 상기 제 1 애플리케이션에 대응하는 상기 제1 실행 화면을 표시하는 동안 상기 폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태에서 부분적으로 접힌 상태로 이동하는 것을 확인하는 동작;상기 폴더블 하우징이 펼침 상태에서 부분적으로 접힌 상태로 이동하는 것에 기반하여 상기 제1 실행 화면과 다른 상기 제1 어플리케이션에 대응하는 제2 실행 화면을 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제2 영역에 표시하는 동작; 및상기 전자 장치가 부분적으로 접힌 상태에서, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬된 영역에 소비되는 전력이 다른 영역보다 소비되는 전력이 적도록 상기 제 1 디스플레이 구동 회로 및 상기 제 2 디스플레이 구동 회로를 제어하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
- 제 8항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치가 부분적으로 접힌 상태에 있고, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 하나가 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬된 판단에 기반하여 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역의 디스플레이 설정을 다르게 제어하는 동작을 더 포함하는 방법.
- 제 9항에 있어서,상기 디스플레이 설정은해상도, 휘도, 감마 특성, 색 표현, 주사율 또는 화이트 스케일 중 적어도 하나인 방법.
- 제 8항에 있어서,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 제어를 해제하는 사용자 입력이 있는지 여부를 판단하는 동작; 및상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 제어를 해제하는 사용자 입력이 있으면, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역들을 동일하게 제어하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
- 제 11항에 있어서,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 제어를 해제하는 사용자 입력이 있으면, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역들에 대한 디스플레이 설정을 동일하게 제어하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
- 제 8항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치가 완전히 접힌 상태로 변경되었는지 판단하는 동작;상기 전자 장치가 완전히 접힌 상태에서 다시 펼친 상태로 변경되었는지 여부를 판단하는 동작; 및상기 전자 장치가 완전히 접힌 상태에서 다시 펼친 상태로 변경되면, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역들에 대한 디스플레이 설정을 동일하게 제어하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
- 제 8항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치가 부분적으로 접힌 상태에 있고, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 하나가 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬된 판단에 기반하여실행 중인 애플리케이션이 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 조정이 가능한 애플리케이션인지 여부를 판단하는 동작을 더 포함하는 방법.
- 제 14항에 있어서,상기 전자 장치가 부분적으로 접힌 상태에 있고, 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 하나가 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬되고, 상기 실행 중인 애플리케이션이 상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 영역 별 조정이 가능한 애플리케이션이라고 판단되면,상기 플렉서블 디스플레이의 상기 제 1 영역 및 상기 제 2 영역 중 지면과 더 가깝게 정렬된 영역에 소비되는 전력이 다른 영역보다 소비되는 전력이 적도록 상기 제 1 디스플레이 구동 회로 및 상기 제 2 디스플레이 구동 회로를 제어하는 동작을 포함하는 방법.
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