WO2024053894A1

WO2024053894A1 - Electronic device and method for guiding photographing composition

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Publication number: WO2024053894A1
Application number: PCT/KR2023/012091
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김지원; 이채경
Original assignee: 삼성전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2022-09-06
Filing date: 2023-08-16
Publication date: 2024-03-14

Abstract

This electronic device may comprise: a hinge module; a first housing connected to the hinge module and comprising a first surface, a second surface facing in the opposite direction to a direction in which the first surface faces, and a first lateral surface surrounding a first space between the first surface and the second surface; a second housing connected to the hinge module to be foldable with respect to the first housing, and comprising, in an unfolded state, a third surface facing in the same direction as the first surface, a fourth surface facing in the opposite direction to a direction in which the third surface faces, and a second lateral surface surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface; a first display arranged on an area from at least a part of the first surface to at least a part of the third surface; a second display arranged in the second space to be visible from the outside through at least a part of the fourth surface; a camera; and a processor. The processor may: determine a target setting composition during photographing by a camera on the basis of a user's selection; determine, on the basis of the angle between the first housing and the second housing and the location of the electronic device, which are identified by a sensor, whether a current photographing composition of the electronic device matches the determined setting composition; and provide a user interface for adjusting a photographing composition on at least one display from among the first display and the second display, on the basis of the mismatch between the current photographing composition of the electronic device and the determined setting composition. The user interface may include at least one of an overlay image of which a displayed position is to be determined on the basis of a location of a photographed subject and an angle icon corresponding to the angle between the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device.

Description

Electronic devices and methods for guiding shooting composition

This document is about electronic devices, for example, electronic devices that guide shooting composition. The electronic device of this document may guide the user in a shooting composition and provide feedback on either the direction or angle of movement of the electronic device.

As digital imaging devices develop, various guide functions that can help even beginners shoot like experts are increasing. Since it is not easy for beginners to set an appropriate shooting composition according to the subject, it may be necessary for a digital imaging device to detect the subject and guide the shooting composition suitable for the subject. Especially when the subject is a person, it may be necessary to guide the appropriate shooting composition in order to shoot like a professional.

When a foldable electronic device or flip-type electronic device provides a rear display that is visible to the user in a folded state, the screen size may be relatively small compared to the front display that is visible to the user in an unfolded state. The rear display or cover display has a relatively small screen compared to the front display or main display, so it may be difficult to provide a screen that guides the appropriate shooting composition, and it may be difficult to provide the user with an accurate composition confirmation function.

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes a hinge module, a first side connected to the hinge module, a first side, a second side facing in the opposite direction from the first side, and a first space surrounding the first space between the first side and the second side. A first housing including a side, connected to a hinge module to enable folding with respect to the first housing, and in the unfolded state, a third side facing the same direction as the first side, and a fourth side facing the opposite direction from the third side. and a second housing including a second side surrounding a second space between the third and fourth sides, a first display disposed from at least a portion of the first side to at least a portion of the third side, in the second space. , and may include a second display, a camera, and a processor arranged to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the fourth side. The processor determines the target composition when shooting with the camera based on the user's selection, and captures the current electronic device based on the angle between the first and second housings and the position of the electronic device confirmed using the sensor. A user interface for determining whether the composition matches the determined set composition and adjusting the shooting composition on at least one of the first display and the second display based on the shooting composition of the current electronic device not matching the determined setting composition. can be provided. The user interface may include at least one of an overlay image whose display position is determined based on the position of the photographed subject and an angle icon corresponding to the angle between the first and second housings of the electronic device.

A method of guiding a shooting composition of an electronic device according to an embodiment includes an operation of determining a target setting composition when shooting a camera based on a user's selection, an angle between a first housing and a second housing confirmed using a sensor, and An operation of determining whether the current shooting composition of the electronic device matches the determined setting composition based on the position of the electronic device, and at least one of the first display and the second display based on the shooting composition of the current electronic device not matching the determined setting composition. One of the steps may include providing a user interface for adjusting the shooting composition. The second display is located on the housing opposite the first display and may be located on a side exposed to the user in a closed state. The user interface may include at least one of an overlay image whose display position is determined based on the position of the photographed subject or an angle icon corresponding to the angle between the first and second housings of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may capture a user's preferred composition and store it in advance, or provide a guide to allow the user to select a preferred composition from preset presets.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine the composition the user is aiming for and provide a guide for the shooting composition by comparing it with the composition currently being shot.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may guide the user in the shooting composition and provide feedback on either the direction or angle of movement of the electronic device.

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 the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments.

FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a folded state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments.

FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating an intermediate state of the electronic device 200 according to various embodiments.

FIG. 3A is a front perspective view illustrating a flat state or unfolding state of an electronic device including a second type according to various embodiments.

FIG. 3B is a plan view illustrating the front of the electronic device in the unfolded state of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments.

FIG. 3C is a plan view illustrating the rear of the electronic device in the unfolded state of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an electronic device for controlling a folding angle when photographing according to various embodiments.

FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate photographing compositions of electronic devices according to various embodiments.

6A and 6B illustrate a situation in which an electronic device recommends a shooting composition on a first display, according to various embodiments. FIG. 6C illustrates a situation in which an electronic device recommends a shooting composition on a second display according to various embodiments.

Figure 7 shows a folding situation according to various embodiments.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are flowcharts showing a method for guiding a shooting composition of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

Figure 9 is a flowchart showing a method for guiding a shooting composition of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment 100, 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. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, 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. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of these components (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 data processing or calculations 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. According to one embodiment, the processor 120 includes a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor 123 that can operate independently or together (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural network processing unit ( It may include a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary 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 be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of it.

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. According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (eg, neural network processing unit) 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. In addition to hardware structures, artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.

The memory 130 may store 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. According to one embodiment, 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 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. According to one embodiment, 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). According to one embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

The connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 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. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

The power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, 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. According to one embodiment, 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. Among these communication modules, 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). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into one component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). 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. The electronic device 101 can be confirmed or authenticated.

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 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 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). According to one embodiment, 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. Example: Downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each of 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) can be supported.

The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, 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). According to one embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is 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. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

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

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

According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the external

electronic devices

102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, 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. For example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own. Alternatively, or additionally, 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. For this purpose, for example, 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. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be one type of device. 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.

The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include changes, equivalents, or substitutes for the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numbers may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the above items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “A Each of phrases such as “at least one of , B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as "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.” When mentioned, it means that any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

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

Various embodiments of 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. For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a device (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium and execute it. This allows the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g. electromagnetic waves), and this term refers to cases where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium. There is no distinction between temporary storage cases.

According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be included and provided in a computer program product. 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 smart phones) or online. In the case of online distribution, 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.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the above-described components may include a single or plural entity, and some of the plurality of entities may be separately placed in other components. there is. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (eg, modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each 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. . According to various embodiments, 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.

FIG. 2A is a diagram showing an unfolding state of an electronic device (eg, a foldable electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a diagram showing a folding state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2C is a diagram schematically showing an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment, the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 1A and 1B may be included in the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 2C. For example, the electronic device 200 disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 2C includes the processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, audio output module 155, display module 160, and Audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, antenna module 197, and/or subscriber identification module 196. It can be included. The electronic device disclosed in FIGS. 2A to 2C may include a foldable electronic device 200.

Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2C, foldable electronic devices 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention are folded while facing each other based on a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 2B). It may include a pair of housings (e.g., a first housing 210 and a second housing 220) (e.g., a foldable housing). According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device 200 includes a hinge cover (e.g., in FIG. 2B) that covers the foldable portion of a pair of housings (e.g., the first housing 210 and the second housing 220). It may include a flexible display 230 (e.g., a foldable display) disposed in a space formed by a hinge cover 265) and a pair of housings (e.g., the first housing 210 and the second housing 220). You can.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 disposed in the space formed by a pair of housings (e.g., the first housing 210 and the second housing 220) includes one display or at least two displays. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the side on which the flexible display 230 is disposed may be defined as the front (or first side) of the foldable electronic device 200, and the side opposite to the front is the front side of the foldable electronic device 200. It can be defined as the back side (or second side). The surface surrounding the space between the front and back may be defined as the side of the foldable electronic device 200.

According to one embodiment, a pair of housings (e.g., the first housing 210 and the second housing 220) includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, and a sensor area 231d. It may include a first rear cover 240 and a second rear cover 250. The pair of

housings

210 and 220 of the foldable electronic device 200 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2A and 2C, and may be implemented by combining and/or combining other shapes or parts. . For example, in another embodiment, the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally, and the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally. You can.

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (A-axis) and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A-axis). . According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are configured so that the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolding or flat state, a folding state, or an intermediate state. Depending on the state, the angle or distance between them may vary. According to one embodiment, the first housing 210, unlike the second housing 220, additionally includes a sensor area 231d where one sensor is disposed, but other areas may have mutually symmetrical shapes. According to one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be additionally disposed in at least a partial area of the second housing 220 or may be replaced. According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may have an asymmetric shape with respect to the folding axis A. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are aligned along the folding axis so that a portion of the flexible display 230 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200. It can also be folded into an asymmetrical shape centered on (A).

According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 is connected to a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 2B) in the unfolded state of the foldable electronic device 200. ), a first side 211 disposed to face the front side, a second side 212 facing in the opposite direction of the first side 211, and between the first side 211 and the second side 212. It may include a first side member 213 surrounding at least a portion of the space. According to one embodiment, the first side member 213 has a first side 213a disposed parallel to the folding axis (A-axis), and perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis) from one end of the first side 213a. It may include a second side 213b extending in one direction and a third side 213c extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis) from the other end of the first side 213a.

According to one embodiment, the second housing 220 is connected to a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 2B) in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and is connected to the hinge module 264 of the foldable electronic device 200. A third side 221 disposed to face the front, a fourth side 222 facing in the opposite direction of the third side 221, and a space between the third side 221 and the fourth side 222. It may include a second side member 223 surrounding at least a portion of the. According to one embodiment, the second side member 223 has a fourth side 223a disposed parallel to the folding axis (A-axis), and perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis) from one end of the fourth side 223a. It may include a fifth side 223b extending in one direction and a sixth side 223c extending in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis) from the other end of the fourth side 223a. According to one embodiment, the third side 221 may face the first side 211 in a folded state.

According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device 200 includes a recess 201 formed to accommodate the flexible display 230 through structural coupling of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. ) may include. The recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the flexible display 230. According to one embodiment, due to the sensor area 231d, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (A-axis). For example, the recess 201 is located between the first part 220a of the second housing 220 and the first part 210a formed at the edge of the sensor area 231d of the first housing 210. 1 width (W1), and a second portion (220b) of the second housing (220) and a second portion of the first housing (210) that does not correspond to the sensor area (231d) and is parallel to the folding axis (A axis) It may have a second width W2 formed by 210b. In this case, the second width W2 may be formed to be longer than the first width W1. For example, the recess 201 has a first width W1 formed from the first part 210a of the first housing 210 having a mutually asymmetric shape to the first part 220a of the second housing 220. ) and a second width W2 formed from the second part 210b of the first housing 210 having a mutually symmetrical shape to the second part 220b of the second housing 220. . According to one embodiment, the first part 210a and the second part 210b of the first housing 210 may be formed to have different distances from the folding axis (A-axis). The width of the recess 201 may not be limited to the illustrated example. According to one embodiment, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths due to the shape of the sensor area 231d or the asymmetrically shaped portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. there is.

According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be formed of a rigid metal or non-metal material to support the flexible display 230.

According to one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the first housing 210. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor area 231d may be placed at the bottom of the flexible display 230 or inside the flexible display 230 so as not to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200. there is. The arrangement, shape, or size of the sensor area 231d may not be limited to the illustrated example. For example, the sensor area 231d may be provided at another corner of the first housing 210 or in an arbitrary area between the top corner and the bottom corner. According to one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be disposed in at least a partial area of the second housing 220. The sensor area 231d may be arranged to extend from the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 . According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device 200 is exposed to the front of the foldable electronic device 200 through the sensor area 213d or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 231d. It may include components that are arranged as possible. According to one embodiment, the components may include at least one of, for example, a front camera device, a receiver, a proximity sensor, an illumination sensor, an iris recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an indicator.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be disposed on the second side 212 of the first housing 210 and may have a substantially rectangular periphery. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the edge may be surrounded by the first housing 210. The second rear cover 250 may be disposed on the fourth side 222 of the second housing 220, and at least a portion of an edge may be surrounded by the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A axis). The first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have different shapes. According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be formed integrally with the first housing 210, and the second rear cover 250 may be formed integrally with the second housing 220.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 240, the second rear cover 250, the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 are coupled to each other to form the foldable electronic device 200. , such as a printed circuit board, an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module 197 in FIG. 1A), a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 176 in FIG. 1A), or a battery (e.g., the battery in FIG. 1A) (189))) can provide a space where it can be placed. According to one embodiment, one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear of the foldable electronic device 200. For example, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the first rear area 241 of the first rear cover 240. According to one embodiment, the sensor may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera device, and/or a flash. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the sub-display 252 may be visually exposed through the second rear area 251 of the second rear cover 250. The sub-display 252 may be disposed over the entire fourth side 222 of the second rear cover 250.

According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1A) is a space formed by a pair of housings (e.g., the first housing 210 and the second housing 220). It can be placed on top. For example, the flexible display 230 may be seated in a recess 201 formed by a pair of

housings

210 and 220, and occupies most of the front of the foldable electronic device 200. It can be arranged to do so. According to one embodiment, the front of the foldable electronic device 200 includes a flexible display 230, a partial area (e.g., an edge area) of the first housing 210 adjacent to the flexible display 230, and a second housing ( 220) may include some areas (e.g., edge areas). According to one embodiment, the rear of the foldable electronic device 200 includes a first rear cover 240, a partial area (e.g., an edge area) of the first housing 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 240, and a first rear cover 240. 2 It may include the rear cover 250 and a partial area (eg, an edge area) of the second housing 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 250.

According to one embodiment, the flexible 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. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 230 is a bending area 231c (e.g., a folding area), and a display device disposed on one side (e.g., the right area of the bending area 231c) with respect to the bending area 231c. It may include a first flat area 231a and a second flat area 231b disposed on the other side (eg, the left area of the folding area 231c). For example, the first planar area 231a is disposed on the first side 211 of the first housing 210, and the second planar region 231b is disposed on the third side 221 of the second housing 220. can be placed in According to one embodiment, the division of areas of the flexible display 230 is exemplary, and the flexible display 230 may be divided into a plurality of areas (e.g., four or more or two) depending on the structure or function. . According to one embodiment, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2A, the area of the flexible display 230 may be divided by a bending area 231c or a folding axis (A axis) extending parallel to the y-axis, but the flexible display 230 230 may be divided into regions based on different bending regions (e.g., folding regions parallel to the x-axis) or different folding axes (e.g., folding axes parallel to the x-axis). According to one embodiment, the area division of the flexible display 230 is only a physical division by a pair of

housings

210 and 220 and a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 2B), and the flexible display ( 230) may display one entire screen substantially through a pair of

housings

210 and 220 and a hinge module (eg, hinge module 264 in FIG. 2B). According to one embodiment, the first planar area 231a and the second planar area 231b may have an overall symmetrical shape with the bending area 231c as the center. According to one embodiment, the first planar area 231a, unlike the second planar area 231b, has a notch area cut according to the presence of the sensor area 231d (e.g., in FIG. 2b). It may include a notch area 233), but other areas may have a symmetrical shape with the second planar area 231b. For example, the first planar area 231a and the second planar area 231b may include a portion having a symmetrical shape and a portion having an asymmetrical shape. According to one embodiment, when the sensor area 231d is placed below the flexible display 230 (e.g., -Z direction) or inside the flexible display 230, the notch area 233 ) is omitted, the first planar area 231a and the second planar area 231b may have a substantially symmetrical shape around the bending area 231c.

Referring to FIG. 2B, the foldable electronic device 200 may include a hinge cover 265. The hinge cover 265 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and configured to cover internal components (eg, the hinge module 264 in FIG. 2B). According to one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 is configured to cover the first housing 210 and the second housing 210 according to the operating state (e.g., unfolding state or folding state) of the foldable electronic device 200. It may be covered by a portion of the housing 220 or may be exposed to the outside. For example, the hinge cover 265 supports a hinge module (e.g., the hinge module 264 in FIG. 2B) and is exposed to the outside when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the folded state, and when the foldable electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state. , It can be arranged to be invisible from the outside by being introduced into the first space (eg, the inner space of the first housing 210) and the second space (eg, the inner space of the second housing 220).

According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 265 is exposed and covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. It may not work. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to one embodiment, when the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are in an intermediate state where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded with a certain angle, the hinge cover 265 is folded with a certain angle. It may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the foldable electronic device 200 between the 210 and the second housing 220 . In this case, the exposed area may be smaller than when the foldable electronic device 200 is fully folded. According to one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.

According to one embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 2a), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form an angle of substantially about 180°, and the flexible electronic device 200 The first flat area 231a and the second flat area 231b of the display 230 may be arranged to face the same direction (eg, horizontal). In this case, the bending area 231c may form substantially the same plane as the first planar area 231a and the second planar area 231b.

According to one embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIG. 2B), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be arranged to face each other. The first flat area 231a and the second flat area 231b of the flexible display 230 form a predetermined angle (eg, between about 0° and 10°) and may face each other. In this case, at least a portion of the bending area 231c may be bent to have a predetermined curvature.

According to one embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are positioned at a predetermined angle (e.g., between about 85° and about 95°) with each other. can be placed. The first flat area 231a and the second flat area 231b of the flexible display 230 may form an angle that is larger than in the folded state and smaller than in the unfolded state. At least a portion of the bending area 231c may be bent to have a predetermined curvature. In this case, the curvature of the bending area 231c may be smaller than that in the folded state.

Referring to FIG. 2C, the electronic device 200 may be operated to maintain an intermediate state through a hinge module (eg, the hinge cover 265 of FIG. 2B). According to one embodiment, the intermediate state is an operating state corresponding to the unfolded state and the folded state of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 It may include an operating state in which the folding angle is within the third reference range (e.g., about 20 degrees to about 170 degrees). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state in which the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are unfolded at an angle through a hinge module (e.g., the hinge cover 265 in FIG. 2B). It can be operated to maintain . For example, the unfolded state of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is such that the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is within a first reference range (e.g., about 170 degrees to about 180 degrees). It may include the operation state included in (Figure). For example, the folded state of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is such that the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is within a second reference range (e.g., about 0 degrees to about 20 degrees). It may include the operation state included in (Figure).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may use the first display 230 or the second display 235 based on the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, the electronic device 200 displays the second display when the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is within a specified first range (e.g., about 20 degrees to about 75 degrees). (235) can be used. For example, the electronic device 200 displays the first display when the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is within a specified second range (e.g., about 75 degrees to about 170 degrees). (230) can be used. In this case, the electronic device 200 displays the first area of the first display 230 corresponding to the first side 211 and the second area of the first display 230 corresponding to the third side 221. The first display 230 may be controlled to display different content. For example, the designated first range and/or the designated second range may be included in the third reference range for determining the intermediate state.

FIG. 3A is a front perspective view illustrating a flat state or unfolding state of an electronic device including a second type according to an embodiment.

FIG. 3B is a plan view showing the front of the electronic device in the unfolded state of FIG. 3A according to one embodiment.

FIG. 3C is a plan view illustrating the rear of the electronic device in the unfolded state of FIG. 3A according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 3A to 3C, the electronic device 300 includes a pair of housings 310 that face each other and are rotatably coupled to be folded based on a hinge device (e.g., the hinge device 340 in FIG. 3B). , 320) (e.g., foldable housing). In some embodiments, the hinge device (eg, hinge device 340 in FIG. 3B) may be arranged in the X-axis direction or in the Y-axis direction. In some embodiments, two or more hinge devices (eg, hinge device 340 in FIG. 3B) may be arranged to fold in the same direction or in different directions. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a display (eg, display 350 in FIG. 2) disposed in an area formed by a pair of

housings

310 and 320. The display 350 may have the form of a flexible display (eg, a foldable display). According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (axis A) and may have a shape that is substantially symmetrical with respect to the folding axis (axis A). there is. According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are configured to determine whether the electronic device 300 is in a flat state or unfolding state, a folding state, or an intermediate state. Depending on whether they are in an intermediate state, the angle or distance between them may vary.

According to one embodiment, the pair of

housings

310 and 320 includes a first housing 310 (e.g., a first housing structure) coupled to a hinge device (e.g., the hinge device 340 in FIG. 3B) and a hinge device. It may include a second housing 320 (e.g., a second housing structure) coupled to (e.g., the hinge device 340 of FIG. 3B). According to one embodiment, the first housing 310, in the unfolded state, has a first surface 311 facing in a first direction (e.g., front direction) (z-axis direction) and a first surface 311 opposite to the first surface 311. It may include a second surface 312 facing a second direction (eg, rear direction) (-z axis direction). According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the second housing 320 has a third side 321 facing the first direction (z-axis direction) and a fourth side 322 facing the second direction (-z-axis direction). ) may include. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300, in the unfolded state, has a first surface 311 of the first housing 310 and a third surface 321 of the second housing 320 that are substantially the same. It may be operated in such a way that it faces the direction (z-axis direction) and the first surface 311 and the third surface 321 face each other in the folded state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300, in the unfolded state, has a second surface 312 of the first housing 310 and a fourth surface 322 of the second housing 320 that are substantially the same. direction (-z-axis direction), and in the folded state, the second surface 312 and the fourth surface 322 may be operated to face opposite directions. For example, in the folded state, the second side 312 may face a first direction (z-axis direction), and the fourth side 322 may face a second direction (-z-axis direction).

According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 is coupled to the first side member 313 and the first side member 313, which at least partially forms the exterior of the electronic device 300, It may include a first rear cover 314 that forms at least a portion of the second surface 312 of . According to one embodiment, the first side member 313 includes a first side 313a, a second side 313b extending from one end of the first side 313a, and a second side extending from the other end of the first side 313a. It may include a third side 313c. According to one embodiment, the first side member 313 may be formed into a rectangular (e.g., square or rectangular) shape through the first side 313a, the second side 313b, and the third side 313c. .

According to one embodiment, the second housing 320 is coupled to the second side member 323 and the second side member 323, which at least partially forms the exterior of the electronic device 300, It may include a second rear cover 324 forming at least a portion of the fourth surface 322 of . According to one embodiment, the second side member 323 includes a fourth side 323a, a fifth side 323b extending from one end of the fourth side 323a, and a fifth side 323b extending from the other end of the fourth side 323a. It may include a sixth side 323c. According to one embodiment, the second side member 323 may be formed into a rectangular shape through the fourth side 323a, the fifth side 323b, and the sixth side 323c.

According to one embodiment, the pair of

housings

310 and 320 is not limited to the shape and combination shown, and may be implemented by combining and/or combining other shapes or parts. For example, in some embodiments, the first side member 313 may be formed integrally with the first rear cover 314, and the second side member 323 may be formed integrally with the second rear cover 324. can be formed.

According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the electronic device 300 has a certain gap between the second side 313b of the first side member 313 and the fifth side 323b of the second side member 323. It can be connected without a gap. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 300 is unfolded, the third side 313c of the first side member 313 and the sixth side 323c of the second side member 323 have a certain gap ( It can be connected without a gap. According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the electronic device 300 has a total length of the second side 313b and the fifth side 323b that is longer than that of the first side 313a and/or the fourth side 323a. It may be configured to be longer than the length. Additionally, the total length of the third side 313c and the sixth side 323c may be longer than the length of the first side 313a and/or the fourth side 323a.

According to one embodiment, the first rear cover 314 and/or the second rear cover 324 may be, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, or metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS)). , or magnesium) or a combination of at least two.

According to one embodiment, the display 350 is connected to the second housing 320 from the first side 311 of the first housing 310 across a hinge device (e.g., the hinge device 340 in FIG. 3B). It may be arranged to extend to at least part of the three sides 321. For example, the display 350 includes a first part 330a substantially corresponding to the first surface 311, a second part 330b corresponding to the second surface 321, and a first part 330a. It connects the second part 330b and may include a hinge device (eg, the hinge device 340 of FIG. 3B) and a corresponding third part 330c (eg, a bendable area). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a first protective cover 315 (eg, a first protective frame or a first decorative member) coupled along an edge of the first housing 310. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a second protective cover 325 (eg, a second protective frame or a second decorative member) coupled along an edge of the second housing 320. According to one embodiment, the first protective cover 315 and/or the second protective cover 325 may be formed of metal or polymer material. According to one embodiment, the first protective cover 315 and/or the second protective cover 325 may be used as a decoration member. According to one embodiment, the display 350 may be positioned so that the edge of the first portion 330a is interposed between the first housing 310 and the first protective cover 315. According to one embodiment, the display 350 may be positioned so that the edge of the second portion 330b is interposed between the second housing 320 and the second protective cover 325. According to one embodiment, the display 350 is connected to the display 350 through a protective cap 335 disposed in an area corresponding to a hinge device (e.g., the hinge device 340 in FIG. 3B). It can be positioned so that the edges are protected. Accordingly, the edges of the display 350 can be substantially protected from the outside. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 supports a hinge device (e.g., the hinge device 340 in FIG. 3B), is exposed to the outside when the electronic device 300 is in the folded state, and is exposed to the outside when the electronic device 300 is in the unfolded state. , the hinge housing 341 (e.g., disposed to be invisible from the outside by being introduced into the first space (e.g., the inner space of the first housing 310) and the second space (e.g., the inner space of the second housing 320) : Hinge cover) may be included. In some embodiments, the display 350 may extend from at least a portion of the second side 312 to at least a portion of the fourth side 322 . In this case, the electronic device 300 may be folded so that the display 350 is exposed to the outside (out folding method).

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a sub-display 331 disposed separately from the display 350. According to one embodiment, the sub-display 331 is disposed to be at least partially exposed to the second surface 312 of the first housing 310, thereby replacing the display function of the display 350 when in the folded state. Status information of the electronic device 300 may be displayed. According to one embodiment, the sub-display 331 may be arranged to be visible from the outside through at least a partial area of the first rear cover 314. In some embodiments, the sub-display 331 may be disposed on the fourth side 322 of the second housing 320. In this case, the sub-display 331 may be arranged to be visible from the outside through at least a partial area of the second rear cover 324.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes an input device 303 (e.g., a microphone), an

audio output device

301 and 302, a sensor module 304, a

camera device

305 and 308, and a key input device ( It may include at least one of 306) or connector port 307. In the illustrated embodiment, an input device 303 (e.g., a microphone), an

audio output device

301, 302, a sensor module 304, a

camera device

305, 308, a key input device 306, or a connector port ( 307) refers to a hole or shape formed in the first housing 310 or the second housing 320, but is disposed inside the electronic device 300 and operates through the hole or shape. may be defined to include an input device, an audio output device, a sensor module, or a camera device).

According to one embodiment, the input device 303 may include at least one microphone 303 disposed in the second housing 320. In some embodiments, the input device 303 may include a plurality of microphones 303 arranged to detect the direction of sound. In some embodiments, a plurality of microphones 303 may be placed at appropriate positions in the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320. According to one embodiment, the

sound output devices

301 and 302 may include

speakers

301 and 302. According to one embodiment, the

speakers

301 and 302 may include a call receiver 301 disposed in the first housing 310 and a speaker 302 disposed in the second housing 320. In some embodiments, the input device 303, the

audio output devices

301 and 302, and the connector port 307 are space provided in the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320 of the electronic device 300. and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320. According to one embodiment, at least one connector port 307 may be used to transmit and receive power and/or data with an external electronic device. In some embodiments, at least one connector port (eg, ear jack hole) may accommodate a connector (eg, ear jack) for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. In some embodiments, the hole formed in the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320 may be commonly used for the input device 303 and the

audio output devices

301 and 302. In some embodiments, the

sound output devices

301 and 302 may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without the hole formed in the first housing 310 and/or the second housing 320. .

According to one embodiment, the sensor module 304 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device 300 or the external environmental state. The sensor module 304 may detect the external environment through, for example, the first surface 311 of the first housing 310. In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may further include at least one sensor module disposed to detect the external environment through the second surface 312 of the first housing 310. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 304 (eg, an illumination sensor) may be disposed under the display 350 to detect the external environment through the display 350. According to one embodiment, the sensor module 304 includes a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illumination sensor. , it may include at least one of a proximity sensor, a biometric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an illumination sensor 304.

According to one embodiment, the

camera devices

305 and 308 include a first camera device 305 (e.g., a front camera device) disposed on the first side 311 of the first housing 310 and the first housing. It may include a second camera device 308 disposed on the second surface 312 of 310 . The electronic device 300 may further include a flash 309 disposed near the second camera device 308. According to one embodiment, the

camera devices

305 and 308 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. Flash 309 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to one embodiment, the

camera devices

305 and 308 include two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, or a telephoto lens) and image sensors that are positioned on one side (e.g., the first side) of the electronic device 300. 311), the second side 312, the third side 321, or the fourth side 322). In some embodiments, the

camera devices

305 and 308 may include time of flight (TOF) lenses and/or an image sensor.

According to one embodiment, the key input device 306 (eg, key button) may be disposed on the third side 313c of the first side member 313 of the first housing 310. In some embodiments, the key input device 306 is connected to at least one of the

different sides

313a, 313b of the first housing 310 and/or the

sides

323a, 323b, and 323c of the second housing 320. It may also be placed on the side. In some embodiments, the electronic device 300 may not include some or all of the key input devices 306 and the key input devices 306 that are not included may be displayed on the display 350 in the form of soft keys, etc. It may be implemented. In some embodiments, key input device 306 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in display 350.

According to one embodiment, some of the camera devices 305 and 308 (eg, the first camera device 305) or the sensor module 304 may be arranged to be exposed through the display 350. For example, the first camera device 305 or the sensor module 304 may come into contact with the external environment through an opening (e.g., a through hole) formed at least partially in the display 350 in the internal space of the electronic device 300. can be placed. In another embodiment, some sensor modules 304 may be arranged to perform their functions in the internal space of the electronic device 300 without being visually exposed through the display 350. For example, in this case, the area of the display 350 facing the sensor module may not require opening.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4 is at least a portion of at least one of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1, the electronic device 200 of FIGS. 2A to 2C, or the electronic device 300 of FIG. 3. It may further include similar or other embodiments of the electronic device.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 400 includes a processor 410, a first display 420, a second display 430, a first sensor 440, a second sensor 450, and/or a memory 460. ) may include. At this time, the number of displays and sensors included in the electronic device 400 is assumed to be two, but this is only an example for explanation and the number of displays and sensors included in the electronic device 400 is not necessarily limited to two. , Depending on the configuration, the electronic device 400 may include more displays and sensors.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may be substantially the same as the processor 120 of FIG. 1 and the processor 410 of FIG. 4A, or may be included in the processor 120. The first display 420 and/or the second display 430 may be substantially the same as the display module 160 of FIG. 1 or may be included in the display module 160. The first sensor 440 and/or the second sensor 450 may be substantially the same as the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 or may be included in the sensor module 176. The memory 460 may be substantially the same as the memory 130 of FIG. 1 or may be included in the memory 130.

According to one embodiment, the first display 420 is a first surface (e.g., the first side 211 of FIG. 2A) of the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 of FIG. 2A) of the electronic device 400. )) may be disposed on at least a portion of the third side (e.g., the third side 221 of FIG. 2a) of the second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 of FIG. 2a). According to one embodiment, the first display 420 is positioned at the folding angle of the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIG. 2A) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A). It may include a flexible display in which at least some areas can be changed to a flat or curved surface based on the display.

According to one embodiment, the second display 430 is displayed on the fourth side (e.g., the fourth surface of FIG. 2a) in the inner space of the second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 of FIG. 2a) of the electronic device 400. It may be arranged at least in part to be visible from the outside through the surface 222).

According to one embodiment, the first display 420 and/or the second display 430 may display information processed by the electronic device 400. According to one embodiment, the first display 420 and/or the second display 430 may display content related to an application program executed by the processor 410.

According to one embodiment, the first sensor 440 may be disposed in at least a portion of the internal space of the first housing (eg, the first housing 210 in FIG. 2A) of the electronic device 400. According to one embodiment, the first sensor 440 collects static information (e.g., posture of the electronic device 400) or information related to movement of the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIG. 2A). For example, angular velocity and/or acceleration) may be collected and provided to the processor 410. For example, the first sensor 440 may include an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a first gyro sensor, and/or a first acceleration sensor.

According to one embodiment, the second sensor 450 may be disposed in at least a portion of the interior space of the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A) of the electronic device 400. According to one embodiment, the second sensor 450 collects static information (e.g., posture of the electronic device 400) or information related to movement of the second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A). For example, angular velocity and/or acceleration) may be collected and provided to the processor 410. For example, the second sensor 450 may include an inertial sensor, a motion sensor, a 6-axis sensor, a second gyro sensor, and/or a second acceleration sensor.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may control the operatively connected first display 420, second display 430, first sensor 440, and/or second sensor 450. For example, the processor 410 may include an application processor or a sensor hub processor.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 may detect the folding angle of the electronic device 400. According to one embodiment, the processor 410 detects the first sensor 440 when the first display 420 and/or the second display 430 is active (e.g., the main processor 121 is operating). ) and a first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIG. 2A) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A) based on the sensor data collected through the second sensor 450. The folding angle can be detected. For example, the processor 410 may detect the first sensor 440, the second sensor 450, and the magnetic sensor (e.g., when the first display 420 and/or the second display 430 are active). hall IC) can be used to detect the folding angle of the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIG. 2A) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A). For example, the magnetic detection sensor may be disposed in the first housing (or second housing) and detect magnetic force generated from a magnetic material disposed in the second housing (or first housing). For example, the active state of the first display 420 and/or the second display 430 means that all pixels of the display (e.g., the first display 420 and/or the second display 430) are activated. It can be included.

According to one embodiment, the first sensor 440 and/or the second sensor 450 are controlled by the main processor 121 (e.g., an application processor) and/or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a sensor hub processor). It can be.

According to one embodiment, the processor 410 detects the first sensor 440 when the first display 420 and the second display 430 are in an inactive state (e.g., the main processor 121 is in a dormant state). Based on sensor data collected through at least a portion (e.g., the first acceleration sensor) and/or at least a portion of the second sensor 450 (e.g., the second acceleration sensor), the first housing (e.g., the first sensor in FIG. 2A) The folding angle of the housing 210) and the second housing (eg, the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A) can be detected. For example, the inactive state of the first display 420 and/or the second display 430 means that at least one pixel of the display (e.g., the first display 420 and/or the second display 430) is inactive. It may contain states or states where all pixels are disabled. For example, when the first display 420 and/or the second display 430 are in an inactive state, the main processor 121 (e.g., application processor) of the processor 410 is deactivated, and the auxiliary processor 123 ( Example: sensor hub processor) may control the first sensor 440 and/or the second sensor 450. The form of the electronic device 400 for controlling screen rotation is not limited to the form shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, and may also be implemented in a rollable or multi-folding form.

Figure 510 in FIG. 5A may refer to a situation in which the user is photographed downward from a position higher than the user's line of sight or from the same position (e.g., while driving). For example, Figure 510 may show a composition in which a user takes a self-portrait while driving. The electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 400 in FIG. 4) may recognize at least one object among the steering wheel, seat belt, or vehicle seat, and determine a situation in which the user is taking a self-photography while driving. The electronic device 400 may recommend an appropriate shooting composition based on the determined shooting situation. An appropriate shooting composition may mean a composition that corresponds to a situation in which a self-photography is taken while driving. The electronic device 400 may recommend to the user a composition previously photographed by the user or a composition previously stored in the gallery.

Figure 520 of FIG. 5A may represent a composition in which the user's upper body, including the face, is exposed. The electronic device 400 may perform face detection on the input image. The electronic device 400 can extract face tilt information and gaze direction based on the detected face information and set an appropriate shooting composition. An appropriate shooting composition may mean a composition that corresponds to a situation in which the upper body, including the face, is exposed. The electronic device 400 may recommend to the user a composition previously photographed by the user or a composition previously stored in the gallery.

Figure 530 in FIG. 5B may represent a composition in which only the user's upper body and neck are exposed, and the face is not exposed. The electronic device 400 may recommend an appropriate shooting composition based on the determined shooting situation. An appropriate shooting composition may mean a composition in which only the user's upper body and neck are exposed, and the face is not exposed. The electronic device 400 may recommend to the user a composition previously photographed by the user or a composition previously stored in the gallery.

Figure 540 of FIG. 5B may represent a composition in which food or a drink appears along with a person and the user eats the food or drink. The electronic device 400 may recommend an appropriate shooting composition based on the determined shooting situation. An appropriate shooting composition may mean a composition that corresponds to a dining situation in which the user eats food or drinks. The electronic device 400 may recommend to the user a composition previously photographed by the user or a composition previously stored in the gallery.

6A and 6B illustrate a situation in which an electronic device recommends a shooting composition on a first display, according to various embodiments.

In one embodiment, the first display (e.g., the first display 420 in FIG. 4) is located in an area formed by a pair of housings (e.g., the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 in FIG. 3A). It may refer to a display being placed. The second display (e.g., second display 430 in FIG. 4) is a second surface facing in a second direction (e.g., rearward direction) opposite to the first side (e.g., first side 311 in FIG. 3A). It may refer to a display placed on (e.g., the second side 312 of FIG. 3C). The size of the second display 430 may be relatively small compared to the first display 420. The user can use the capture screen displayed on the second display 430 when the electronic device 300 is folded. Compared to the first display 420 used when the electronic device 300 is partially or fully unfolded, the second display 420 may be relatively small in size. When using the second display 430 when the electronic device 300 is folded, the user may experience relative difficulty compared to viewing the shooting screen or adjusting the composition through the first display 420. However, this is only an example and the size of the second display 430 may not always be smaller than the first display 420. When taking pictures using a camera or rear camera disposed on the second display 430, the processor (eg, processor 410 of FIG. 4) may display a preview screen on the second display 430. Since the size of the second display 430 is relatively small compared to the first display 420, the preview screen that can be displayed may be relatively small in size. Since the size of the second display 430 is relatively small compared to the first display 420, only the central portion of the preview screen can be enlarged and displayed. It may be difficult for the processor 410 to provide guidance so that the user can check the correct composition due to size constraints of the second display 430.

The electronic device 400 of this document may capture a user's preferred composition and store it in advance, or provide a guide to enable the user to select a preferred composition from preset presets. The processor 410 may determine the target composition based on the user's selection. The processor 410 may determine the current shooting composition of the electronic device 400 using at least one of the folding angle of the electronic device 400 or a composition based on an image displayed on the preview screen on the second display 430. The processor 410 may determine a target shooting composition based on user selection. The processor 410 may compare the composition based on the image currently displayed on the preview screen with the target shooting composition. The processor 410 may determine whether the composition based on the image currently displayed on the preview screen corresponds to the target shooting composition based on the position of at least one subject on the screen. The processor 410 determines that the composition currently displayed on the preview screen corresponds to the target shooting composition based on the fact that the position of at least one subject on the screen overlaps a certain level or more with the position of the subject displayed in the target shooting composition. You can. Conversely, the processor 410 determines that the composition currently displayed on the preview screen does not correspond to the target shooting composition based on the fact that the position of at least one subject on the screen overlaps less than a certain level with the position of the subject displayed in the target shooting composition. You can decide not to.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may provide an interface to the user to change the composition of the electronic device 400 based on the fact that the composition currently displayed on the preview screen does not correspond to the target shooting composition. The processor 410 may provide an overlay guide that can adjust the composition of the electronic device 400 based on the current state and target composition of the electronic device 400. The overlay guide may refer to an image displayed overlapping with the capture screen displayed on the first display 420 or the second display 430. The processor 410 may provide feedback according to the user's composition adjustment. The processor 410 may automatically change either the lens or the zoom ratio based on the composition adjusted by the user matching the target composition.

In Figure 600, the processor 410 may display an icon 605 corresponding to the shooting screen and composition settings on the first display 420.

In Figure 610, the processor 410 may provide at least one guide screen 616 corresponding to the shooting composition based on the user input on the icon 605 corresponding to the composition setting. At least one guide screen 616 corresponding to the shooting composition may include either a composition captured by the user or a preset previously stored on the electronic device 400. Alternatively, the processor 410 may add a preset based on the user's selection on the specific icon 612, or may directly capture the image. The processor 410 may determine a target composition based on a user input for one of the stored presets 614.

In Figure 620, the processor 410 can analyze either the position or size of the person recognized by the rear camera. The processor 410 may display the screen recognized by the rear camera on at least one of the first display 420 and the second display 430. The processor 410 may determine whether the target shooting composition can be matched to the current state of the electronic device 400 based on the composition of the screen recognized by the rear camera.

In Figure 630, the processor 410 displays at least one screen of the first display 420 or the second display 430 based on a determination that it is difficult to fit the target shooting composition in the current state of the electronic device 400. At least one overlay guide 632 may be displayed. At least one overlay guide 632 may be displayed at a position corresponding to a specific object (eg, a person) on the captured image. At least one overlay guide 632 may move in the order of 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 in response to a change in the folding angle or position of the electronic device 200. For example, the processor 410 may display an overlay guide corresponding to 1-1 at a position corresponding to a specific object (eg, a person) on a captured image. The processor 410 may display an overlay guide corresponding to 1-3 at a position where a specific object (eg, a person) should be displayed in order to create a target shooting composition. The processor 410 is configured between the position (1-1) corresponding to a specific object (e.g., a person) and the position (1-3) where the specific object (e.g., a person) should be displayed to help the user check and change the shooting composition. The overlay guide corresponding to 1-2 can be displayed. This is just an example, and the number of overlay guides is not limited to three.

The angle icon at the bottom (e.g., the angle icon 654 in FIG. 6C) may have a different displayed angle based on a change in the folding angle of the electronic device 200. Alternatively, at least one overlay guide 632 may be displayed simultaneously. The processor 410 may display the current location of the person using at least one overlay guide 632. The processor 410 may provide assistance to the user in setting a target shooting composition using at least one overlay guide 632.

In one embodiment, processor 410 may set the guide (e.g., angle icon 654) display differently based on the size of the angle that needs to be changed. For example, if the size of the angle that needs to be changed is within the first level, the processor 410 may display the color of the angle icon 654 in blue. The processor 410 may display the color of the angle icon 654 as yellow when the size of the angle that needs to be changed exceeds the first level. The color of the angle icon 654 or the size of the angle to be changed is only an example and may vary depending on settings.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may set the display of the guide (e.g., angle icon 654) differently based on whether the folding angle increases or decreases. For example, in a situation where the folding angle needs to be increased, the processor 410 may display the color of the angle icon 654 as blue. In situations where the folding angle must be reduced, the processor 410 may display the angle icon 654 in yellow. The color of the angle icon 654 is only an example and is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may control the first display 420 or the second display 430 to display a guide screen 634 indicating the angle or position of the electronic device 400. For example, in a situation where the folding angle of the electronic device 400 must be narrowed to match the screen composition of the electronic device 400 to the target composition, the processor 410 may reduce the folding angle of the electronic device 400. A guide screen can be displayed to instruct. Or, conversely, the processor 410 instructs to widen the folding angle of the electronic device 400 in a situation where the folding angle of the electronic device 400 must be widened to match the screen composition of the electronic device 400 to the target composition. A guide screen can be displayed. Alternatively, the electronic device 400 may automatically adjust the folding angle of the electronic device 400 in a situation where the folding angle of the electronic device 400 must be changed to match the screen composition to the target composition. For example, in a situation where the folding angle of the electronic device 400 needs to be increased to match the screen composition to the target composition, the electronic device 400 may automatically increase the folding angle of the electronic device 400. . The processor 410 may stop changing the folding angle of the electronic device 400 in response to the capture screen composition of the electronic device 400 approaching a certain level to the target composition and notify the user that the capture screen composition desired by the user has been completed. there is.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may capture and store a user's preferred composition in advance or determine the screen composition based on the user's selection of one of preset presets. The processor 410 may determine whether the displayed screen composition is similar to the determined (or target) screen composition by exceeding a certain level based on a change in the position or angle of the electronic device 400. The processor 410 may compare the screen composition of the electronic device 400 at the first viewpoint and the screen composition at the second viewpoint after the first viewpoint with the target screen composition. The processor 410 may provide feedback based on the fact that the screen composition of the second view of the electronic device 400 is relatively closer to the target screen composition than the screen composition of the first view of the electronic device 400. . The feedback may be feedback indicating that the screen composition of the second viewpoint of the electronic device 400 is similar to the target screen composition. For example, the processor 410 may provide feedback using relatively low-frequency vibration and/or feedback using sound that can provide a sense of stability to the user. The processor 410 may reduce the frequency of the output vibration feedback as the similarity between the screen composition of the electronic device 400 and the target screen composition increases.

The processor 410 may use the feedback to provide the user with information that the screen composition of the electronic device 400 is suitable for achieving the target screen composition. The types of feedback mentioned are only examples and are not limited thereto. For example, the processor 410 may provide high-frequency vibration feedback based on the screen composition of the second view of the electronic device 400 matching the target screen composition. The processor 410 may use high-frequency vibration feedback to provide the user with information indicating that photography is possible with the target screen composition on the electronic device 400.

In Figure 640, the processor 410 may not display the overlay guides 632 based on the screen composition matching the target screen composition. The processor 410 can automatically adjust the lens magnification to match the size of the person based on the target screen composition. The processor 410 can automatically adjust the lens magnification and provide information about the adjusted lens magnification to the user through an icon 642.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may determine the screen composition based on the user's selection. The processor 410 may determine an angle between the first housing and the second housing that can satisfy the determined screen composition. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may determine the screen composition based on the user's selection. The processor 410 may determine a position of the electronic device 400 that can satisfy the determined screen composition.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may provide an interface 654 corresponding to the folding angle of the electronic device 400. The processor 410 may use the interface 654 to display the current folding angle of the electronic device 400 and the folding angle for the target composition.

FIG. 6C shows a situation in which an electronic device recommends a shooting composition on the second display 430 according to various embodiments. The second display 430 may have a relatively small size compared to the first display 420.

In Figure 650, processor 400 may display overlay guide 652 and angle icon 654 on second display 430. In situations where it is difficult to display an accurate shooting composition due to the small screen of the second display 430, the processor 400 allows the user to change the shooting composition to the target using the overlay guide 652 and the angle icon 654. Guides can be provided.

In Figure 660, the processor 410 may not display the overlay guide 652 and the angle icon 654 based on the screen composition matching the target screen composition. The processor 410 may display a screen in which the overlay guide 652 and the angle icon 654 have disappeared and provide information indicating that shooting is possible with the target screen composition. Alternatively, the processor 410 may provide a guide screen indicating that shooting is possible with the target screen composition.

Figure 7 shows a folding situation according to various embodiments.

Referring to [a] of FIG. 7, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 101 may form a folding angle θ of 0 to 180 degrees depending on the unfolded or folded state. . For example, based on the position of the first housing 210, the second housing 220 may be expanded to a position parallel to the first housing 210. For another example, the second housing 220 may be rotated to form a folding angle θ of 0 to 360 degrees. According to one embodiment, the section of the folding angle (θ) is the current folding angle (θ) among the entire section (e.g., 0 degrees to 180 degrees) in which the folding angle (θ) of the electronic device 101 can be formed. This may mean the section to which it belongs. For example, the folding angle section may include a plurality of angle sections pre-divided among the entire angle section (eg, 0 degrees to 180 degrees). For example, the total angle interval is a first interval (e.g., greater than 0 degrees, less than 60 degrees), a second interval (e.g., greater than 60 degrees, less than 120 degrees), and a third interval (e.g., greater than 120 degrees, less than 180 degrees). When divided into , the section to which the current folding angle (θ) belongs may mean the folding angle (θ) section.

Referring to [b] of FIG. 7, the folding angle θ formed as the electronic device 101 is folded or unfolded may change. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 forms a folding angular velocity (e.g., a first angular velocity w1 and a second angular velocity w2) based on the change in folding angle θ of the electronic device 101 per time. can do. The folding angular velocity may be defined as the amount of change in the folding angle (θ) per unit time. It may include positive and negative values. For example, when the folding angle θ increases, that is, when the electronic device 101 is unfolded, the folding angular velocity may have a positive value, and when the folding angle θ decreases, the electronic device 101 ) is folded, the folding angular velocity can have a negative value. The electronic device 101 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is folded or unfolded based on the value of the folding angular velocity. Depending on the folding or unfolding operation of the electronic device 101, multimedia notifications of the electronic device 101 may be output differently. For example, in a situation where the electronic device must be folded, the electronic device 101 may detect that the electronic device is moving in the folding direction based on the folding angular velocity. The electronic device 101 may output a first notification based on movement in the direction in which the electronic device is folded. The first notification is a multimedia notification and may include at least one of a sound with a frequency exceeding a certain level or a vibration with an intensity exceeding a certain level. Conversely, in a situation where the electronic device must be unfolded, the electronic device 101 can detect that the electronic device is moving in the folding direction based on the folding angular velocity. In this case, the electronic device 101 may provide a second notification that is different from the first notification based on movement in the direction in which the electronic device is folded. For example, the second notification may include either a sound with a frequency below a certain level or a vibration with an intensity below a certain level.

Referring to [b] of FIG. 7 , when the electronic device 101 is unfolded by the first folding angle θ1 during unit time, the electronic device 101 may have a first angular velocity w1. Alternatively, it may be the case that the instantaneous angular velocity of the electronic device 101 has an unfolding direction, that is, the first angular velocity w1. Likewise, referring to [b] of FIG. 7, when the electronic device 101 is unfolded by the first folding angle θ2 during unit time, the electronic device 101 may have a second angular velocity w2. Alternatively, it may be the case that the instantaneous angular velocity of the electronic device 101 has a spreading direction, that is, a second angular velocity (w2).

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may obtain folding information. According to one embodiment, the folding information may include at least some of the information regarding the folding angle (θ), the folding angular velocity (w1 or w2), and the folding angle section. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 checks at least one of the folding angle (θ), the folding angular velocity (w1 or w2), and the folding angle section in real time, and determines the folding angle (θ) and the folding angular velocity (w1 or w2). ) and folding angle section information can be obtained.

The operations described through FIGS. 8A and 8B may be implemented based on instructions that can be stored in a computer recording medium or memory (eg, memory 130 of FIG. 1). The illustrated method 800 can be executed by the electronic device previously described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 (e.g., the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4), and technical features described above will be omitted below. The order of each operation in FIGS. 8A and 8B may be changed, some operations may be omitted, and some operations may be performed simultaneously.

In operation 802, a processor (eg, processor 410 in FIG. 4) selects a video mode based on user selection and executes a camera application. Video modes can include general video and specialized video (e.g. pro video, portrait video, slow motion, director's view). At operation 804, the processor 410 may determine the angle between the electronic device 400 and the ground. At operation 806, the processor 410 may activate the V-log shooting mode. The order of

operations

802, 804, and 806 may be changed, some operations may be omitted, and some operations may be performed simultaneously.

In operation 810, the processor 410 may check whether the user's desired composition is set when shooting. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may provide a guide so that the user can capture and store a preferred composition in advance or select a preferred composition from preset presets. The processor 410 may determine the target composition based on the user's selection. The processor 410 may provide an interface to the user to change the configuration of the electronic device 400 based on the current state and target configuration of the electronic device 400.

In operation 812, the processor 410 may control the shooting mode to capture a basic image based on the fact that the user's desired composition is not set when shooting. The basic video shooting mode may mean shooting performed in a state where the target shooting composition does not exist.

In operation 815, the processor 410 may check whether the screen composition on the preview image matches the target composition based on the composition desired by the user when shooting. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may determine a target shooting composition based on user selection. The processor 410 may compare the composition based on the image currently displayed on the preview screen with the target shooting composition. The processor 410 may determine whether the composition based on the image currently displayed on the preview screen corresponds to the target shooting composition based on the position of at least one subject on the screen. The processor 410 determines that the composition currently displayed on the preview screen corresponds to the target shooting composition based on the fact that the position of at least one subject on the screen overlaps a certain level or more with the position of the subject displayed in the target shooting composition. You can. Conversely, the processor 410 determines that the composition currently displayed on the preview screen does not correspond to the target shooting composition based on the fact that the position of at least one subject on the screen overlaps less than a certain level with the position of the subject displayed in the target shooting composition. You can decide not to.

In operation 817, the processor 410 may determine to maintain the current shooting composition based on the composition displayed on the preview screen matching the target shooting composition.

In operation 820, the processor 410 may provide guidance and feedback for adjusting the shooting composition of the electronic device 400 based on the fact that the composition displayed on the preview screen does not match the target shooting composition. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may provide an interface to the user to change the composition of the electronic device 400 based on the fact that the composition currently displayed on the preview screen does not correspond to the target shooting composition. The processor 410 may provide an overlay guide that can adjust the composition of the electronic device 400 based on the current state and target composition of the electronic device 400. The overlay guide may refer to an image displayed overlapping with the capture screen displayed on the first display 420 or the second display 430.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 provides a guide or feedback for adjusting at least one of the position or angle of the electronic device 400 based on the difficulty of satisfying the configuration set at the current folding angle of the electronic device 400. can be provided. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may provide an overlay guide that can adjust the composition of the electronic device 400 based on the current state and target composition of the electronic device 400. The processor 410 may provide feedback according to the user's composition adjustment. The processor 410 may provide an interface to the user to change the configuration of the electronic device 400 based on the current state and target configuration of the electronic device 400.

In operation 830, the processor 410 may determine whether the configuration of the electronic device 400 has changed. The photographing composition of the electronic device 400 may be changed by at least one of a change in position or a change in folding angle by the user. The processor 410 may control the shooting mode to capture a basic image in operation 832 based on the fact that the composition of the electronic device 400 does not change. The basic video shooting mode may mean shooting performed in a state where the target shooting composition does not exist.

In operation 835, the processor 410 may provide a guide to an appropriate subject location as an overlay on the preview of the second display 430 based on a change in the shooting composition of the electronic device 400. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may display the current location of the person using at least one overlay guide (eg, overlay guides 632 in FIG. 6B). The processor 410 may provide assistance to the user in setting a target shooting composition using at least one overlay guide 632.

In one embodiment, in a situation where it is difficult to display an accurate shooting composition due to the small screen of the second display 430, the processor 400 uses the overlay guide 652 and the angle icon 654 to determine the user's target. We can provide guidance to help you change your shooting composition.

In operation 840, the processor 410 may provide feedback based on whether the shooting composition change direction is appropriate. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may compare the screen composition at the first viewpoint and the screen composition at the second viewpoint after the first viewpoint with the target screen composition. The processor 410 may provide low-frequency vibration feedback or stable sound feedback based on the fact that the screen composition at the second viewpoint is relatively closer to the target screen composition than the screen composition at the first viewpoint. The processor 410 may use the feedback to provide the user with information that the current position or angle change direction of the electronic device is suitable for achieving the target screen composition. The types of feedback mentioned are only examples and are not limited thereto. For example, the processor 410 may provide high-frequency vibration feedback based on whether the screen composition at the second viewpoint matches the target screen composition. The processor 410 may use high-frequency vibration feedback to provide the user with information indicating that photography is possible with the target screen composition.

In operation 842, the processor 410 may automatically change either the lens or the zoom magnification based on whether the composition adjusted by the user matches the target composition. In one embodiment, the processor 410 may automatically adjust the lens magnification to match the size of the person based on the target screen composition. The processor 410 may automatically adjust the lens magnification and provide information about the adjusted lens magnification to the user through an icon (e.g., icon 642 in FIG. 6B).

Figure 9 is a flowchart showing a method for guiding a photographing composition of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

The operations described with reference to FIG. 9 may be implemented based on instructions that can be stored in a computer recording medium or memory (eg, memory 130 in FIG. 1). The illustrated method can be executed by the electronic device previously described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 (e.g., the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4), and technical features described previously will be omitted below. The order of each operation in FIG. 9 may be changed, some operations may be omitted, and some operations may be performed simultaneously.

In operation 910, the processor (e.g., the processor 410 in FIG. 4) captures the user's preferred composition and stores it in advance, or sets the target setting when shooting the camera based on the user's selection of one of the preset presets. You can decide on the composition.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 creates at least one guide screen (e.g., screens 616 in FIG. 6A) corresponding to the shooting composition based on the user input on the icon 605 corresponding to the composition setting. can be provided. At least one guide screen 616 corresponding to the shooting composition may include either a composition captured by the user or a preset previously stored on the electronic device 400. Alternatively, the processor 410 may add a preset based on the user's selection on a specific icon (e.g., icon 612 in FIG. 6A) or directly capture the image. The processor 410 may determine a target composition based on a user input for one of the stored presets (eg, preset 614 in FIG. 6A).

At operation 920, the processor 410 determines the space between the first housing (e.g., the first housing 210 in FIG. 2A) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing 220 in FIG. 2A) identified using the sensor. Based on the angle and the position of the electronic device 400, it may be determined whether the current shooting composition of the electronic device 400 matches the determined shooting composition.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may analyze either the position or size of the person recognized by the rear camera. The processor 410 may display the screen recognized by the rear camera on at least one of the first display 420 and the second display 430. The processor 410 may determine whether the target shooting composition can be matched to the current state of the electronic device 400 based on the composition of the screen recognized by the rear camera.

In operation 930, the processor 410 displays the first display (e.g., the first display 420 of FIG. 4) or the second display (e.g., FIG. 4) based on the fact that the current shooting composition of the electronic device does not match the determined shooting composition. A user interface for adjusting the shooting composition may be provided on at least one of the four second displays 430). The processor 410 may provide an overlay guide that can adjust the composition of the electronic device 400 based on the current state and target composition of the electronic device 400. The overlay guide may refer to an image displayed overlapping with the capture screen displayed in detail on the first display 420 or the second display 430. The processor 410 may provide feedback according to the user's composition adjustment. The processor 410 may automatically change either the lens or the zoom ratio based on the composition adjusted by the user matching the target composition.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 displays at least one of the first display 420 and the second display 430 based on a situation where it is determined that it is difficult to fit the target shooting composition in the current state of the electronic device 400. At least one overlay guide (eg, overlay guides 632 in FIG. 6B) may be displayed on the screen. At least one overlay guide 632 may be displayed on the area containing the person. It can correspond to the location of . At least one overlay guide 632 may move in the order of 1-1, 1-2, and 1-3 in response to the movement of the lower angle icon (e.g., angle icon 654 in FIG. 6C). Alternatively, at least one overlay guide 632 may be displayed simultaneously. The processor 410 may display the current location of the person using at least one overlay guide 632. The processor 410 may provide assistance to the user in setting a target shooting composition using at least one overlay guide 632.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may control the first display 420 or the second display 430 to display a guide screen 634 indicating the angle or position of the electronic device 400. For example, in a situation where the folding angle of the electronic device 400 must be narrowed to match the screen composition of the electronic device 400 to the target composition, the processor 410 may reduce the folding angle of the electronic device 400. A guide screen can be displayed to instruct. Or, conversely, the processor 410 instructs to widen the folding angle of the electronic device 400 in a situation where the folding angle of the electronic device 400 must be widened to match the screen composition of the electronic device 400 to the target composition. A guide screen can be displayed.

In one embodiment, the processor 410 may use the feedback to provide the user with information that the screen composition of the electronic device 400 is suitable for achieving the target screen composition. The types of feedback mentioned are only examples and are not limited thereto. For example, the processor 410 may provide high-frequency vibration feedback based on the screen composition of the second view of the electronic device 400 matching the target screen composition. The processor 410 may use high-frequency vibration feedback to provide the user with information indicating that photography is possible with the target screen composition on the electronic device 400.

According to one embodiment, the processor extracts at least one first feature point from the first image selected by the user, extracts at least one second feature point from the second image displayed in the preview of the camera, and generates the first feature point and Based on the comparison result of the second feature point, the degree of tilt and distortion of the shooting composition may be calculated, and a user interface may be provided for adjusting the shooting composition based on the degree of tilt and distortion.

In one embodiment, the processor uses a sensor to determine the angle between the first and second housings, and determines that the adjusted angle between the first and second housings cannot satisfy the determined configuration. Thus, a user interface can be provided on the first display and the second display to adjust the angle between the first housing and the second housing.

In one embodiment, the processor determines a first angle between the first housing and the second housing that can satisfy the set configuration based on the determined configuration configuration, and allows the user to adjust the angle between the first housing and the second housing. Therefore, based on approaching the first angle, feedback can be provided using at least one of an icon, color, vibration, or sound.

In one embodiment, the processor may provide feedback using at least one of an icon, color, vibration, or sound based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing being distant from the first angle.

In one embodiment, the processor may display information indicating that the image is ready to start shooting based on the location of the second feature point being closer than a certain level to the location of the first feature point on the second display.

In one embodiment, the processor may extract the first feature point and the second feature point using at least one of information about the focal length, subject distance, shooting direction, and zoom ratio.

In one embodiment, the processor compares the screen composition of the first viewpoint of the electronic device and the screen composition of the second viewpoint of the electronic device with the target setting composition, and determines the screen composition of the second viewpoint more than the screen composition of the first viewpoint of the electronic device. Based on the fact that the screen composition is relatively closer to the target setting composition, at least one of low frequency vibration feedback or stable sound feedback can be provided.

In one embodiment, the processor may provide a guide to allow the user to capture a preferred composition and save it in advance or to select one of preset presets.

Claims

In electronic devices,

hinge module;

A first housing connected to the hinge module and comprising a first side, a second side facing in a direction opposite to the first side, and a first side surrounding a first space between the first side and the second side. ;

It is connected to the hinge module to enable folding with respect to the first housing, and in the unfolded state, a third side facing the same direction as the first side, a fourth side facing the opposite direction from the third side, and the third side a second housing comprising a second side surrounding a second space between the first side and the fourth side;

a first display disposed from at least a portion of the first side to at least a portion of the third side;

a second display arranged to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the fourth side in the second space;

camera; and

Includes a processor,

The processor is

Based on the user's selection, the target setting composition is determined when shooting with the camera,

Determine whether the current shooting composition of the electronic device matches the determined setting composition based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing confirmed using a sensor and the position of the electronic device,

Providing a user interface for adjusting the shooting composition on at least one of the first display and the second display based on the fact that the current shooting composition of the electronic device does not match the determined setting composition,

The user interface includes at least one of an overlay image whose display position is determined based on the position of the photographed subject and an angle icon corresponding to the angle between the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device. Device.
According to clause 1,

The processor is

Extracting at least one first feature point from the first image selected by the user,

Extracting at least one second feature point from the second image displayed in the preview of the camera,

Calculate the degree of tilt and distortion of the shooting composition based on the comparison result of the first feature point and the second feature point,

An electronic device that provides a user interface for adjusting the shooting composition based on the degree of tilt and distortion.
According to clause 1,

The processor is

Check the angle between the first housing and the second housing using the sensor,

the first display and the second housing to adjust the angle between the first housing and the second housing based on determining that the adjusted angle between the first housing and the second housing cannot satisfy the determined set configuration; An electronic device that provides a user interface on a second display.
According to clause 1,

The processor is

Determining a first angle between the first housing and the second housing that can satisfy the set configuration based on the determined configuration,

An electronic device that provides feedback using at least one of an icon, color, vibration, or sound based on the user adjusting the angle between the first housing and the second housing to get closer to the first angle.
According to clause 4,

The processor is

An electronic device that provides feedback using at least one of an icon, color, vibration, or sound based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing becoming distant from the first angle.
According to clause 2,

The processor is

An electronic device that displays information indicating that it is ready to start shooting based on the location of the second feature point being closer than a certain level to the position of the first feature point on the second display.
According to clause 2,

The processor is

An electronic device that extracts the first feature point and the second feature point using at least one of information about focal distance, subject distance, shooting direction, and zoom ratio.
In paragraph 1

The processor is

Compare the screen composition of the first viewpoint of the electronic device and the screen composition of the second viewpoint of the electronic device with a target setting composition,

Providing at least one of low-frequency vibration feedback or stable sound feedback based on the fact that the screen composition of the second viewpoint is relatively closer to the target configuration than the screen composition of the first viewpoint of the electronic device. And

The second time point is located temporally later than the first time point.
According to clause 1,

The processor is

An electronic device that provides guidance so that the user can capture and save a preferred composition in advance or select one of preset presets.
According to clause 9,

The processor is

An electronic device that determines the target composition based on the user's selection.
In a method for guiding a shooting composition of an electronic device,

An operation of determining the target setting composition when shooting with a camera based on the user's selection;

An operation of determining whether the current shooting composition of the electronic device matches the determined setting composition based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing confirmed using a sensor and the position of the electronic device; And

An operation of providing a user interface for adjusting the shooting composition on at least one of a first display or a second display based on the fact that the current shooting composition of the electronic device does not match the determined setting composition,

The second display is located on the housing opposite the first display and is located on a side exposed to the user in a closed state,

The user interface includes at least one of an overlay image whose display position is determined based on the position of the photographed subject or an angle icon corresponding to the angle between the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device. .
According to claim 11,

Extracting at least one first feature point from a first image selected by a user;

extracting at least one second feature point from the second image displayed in the preview of the camera;

calculating a degree of tilt and distortion of the shooting composition based on a comparison result of the first feature point and the second feature point;

A method comprising providing a user interface for adjusting the shooting composition based on the degree of tilt and degree of distortion.
According to claim 11,

An operation of checking the angle between the first housing and the second housing using the sensor; and

the first display and the first display to adjust the angle between the first housing and the second housing based on determining that the adjusted angle between the first housing and the second housing still cannot satisfy the determined set configuration; The method further includes providing a user interface on the second display.
According to claim 11,

An operation of determining a first angle between the first housing and the second housing that can satisfy the set configuration based on the determined set configuration; and

Further comprising providing feedback using at least one of an icon, color, vibration, or sound based on the user adjusting the angle between the first housing and the second housing to get closer to the first angle. method.
According to clause 14,

The method further includes providing feedback using at least one of an icon, color, vibration, or sound based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing moving away from the first angle.