WO2024063421A1 - Dispositif électronique pour communiquer avec un dispositif électronique pliable et son procédé de commande - Google Patents

Dispositif électronique pour communiquer avec un dispositif électronique pliable et son procédé de commande Download PDF

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WO2024063421A1
WO2024063421A1 PCT/KR2023/013585 KR2023013585W WO2024063421A1 WO 2024063421 A1 WO2024063421 A1 WO 2024063421A1 KR 2023013585 W KR2023013585 W KR 2023013585W WO 2024063421 A1 WO2024063421 A1 WO 2024063421A1
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  • Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device that communicates with a foldable electronic device and a method of controlling the same.
  • Electronic devices refer to devices that perform specific functions according to installed programs, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video/audio devices, desktop/laptop computers, and vehicle navigation devices. It can mean. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as sound or video. As the degree of integration of electronic devices increases and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes more common, recently, various functions can be installed in a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music/video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallet are integrated into one electronic device. There is. These electronic devices are being miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.
  • a foldable flexible display can be placed in the entire area of the separated housing structure.
  • an electronic device may include a display, a communication module, and at least one processor operatively connected to the display and the communication module.
  • the at least one processor may receive information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device from the foldable electronic device connected through the communication module.
  • the at least one processor based on the received information about the folding state, sets at least one user corresponding to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device corresponding to the folding state.
  • the interface can be displayed.
  • the at least one processor may generate display setting information corresponding to the selected user interface based on receiving an input for selecting at least one of the user interfaces.
  • the at least one processor may transmit the display setting information to the foldable electronic device so that the foldable electronic device performs display settings corresponding to the selected user interface.
  • the at least one processor may receive information about the folded state of the foldable electronic device when connected to the foldable electronic device or when the folded state of the foldable electronic device is changed. .
  • the information about the folded state includes the foldable electronic device being neither fully unfolded nor fully folded, and the first housing of the foldable electronic device disposed above the second housing.
  • the at least one processor includes, based on receiving information about the first folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device; A second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display. and at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in an area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the at least one processor includes, based on receiving information about the second folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device; A second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or a second user interface configured to display content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays, or a second user interface configured to display content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display.
  • Content may be displayed only in the area corresponding to the first housing, and at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the at least one processor may display the at least one user interface on at least a portion of an edge area of the display including an area to which the display and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device are mapped. there is.
  • the at least one processor may display the at least one user interface based on a pointer displayed on the display being located in the edge area.
  • the at least one processor may display the at least one user interface based on receiving a drag input for moving content displayed on the display onto the flexible display of the foldable electronic device. there is.
  • a foldable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, a flexible display, a communication module, and the flexible display and the communication module. It may include at least one processor operatively connected to the processor.
  • the at least one processor may transmit information about the folding state including placement information and angle information of the first housing and the second housing to an electronic device connected through the communication module.
  • the at least one processor may receive display setting information from the electronic device.
  • the at least one processor may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on the display setting information.
  • the at least one processor may change display settings of the flexible display based on the control command.
  • the at least one processor may transmit information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device to the electronic device when connected to the electronic device or when the folding state is changed.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device may include receiving information about a folding state of the foldable electronic device from the foldable electronic device.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device includes, based on the received information about the folding state, at least one user corresponding to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device corresponding to the folding state. May include actions that display the interface.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device may include generating display setting information corresponding to the selected user interface based on receiving an input for selecting at least one of the user interfaces.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device may include transmitting the display setting information to the foldable electronic device so that the foldable electronic device performs display settings corresponding to the selected user interface.
  • the receiving operation may receive information about the folded state of the foldable electronic device when connected to the foldable electronic device or when the folded state of the foldable electronic device is changed.
  • the information about the folded state includes the foldable electronic device being neither fully unfolded nor fully folded, and the first housing of the foldable electronic device disposed above the second housing.
  • the displaying operation includes, based on receiving information about the first folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, the flexible display A second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display. And, at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in an area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the displaying operation includes, based on receiving information about the second folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, the flexible display
  • a second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or a second user interface mapped to the display among the flexible displays Content may be displayed only in the area corresponding to the first housing, and at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the displaying operation may display the at least one user interface on at least a portion of an edge area of the display including an area to which the display and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device are mapped.
  • the displaying operation may display the at least one user interface based on a pointer displayed on the display being located in the edge area.
  • the displaying operation may display the at least one user interface based on receiving a drag input that moves the content displayed on the display onto the flexible display of the foldable electronic device. .
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include transmitting information about a folding state including arrangement information and angle information of the first and second housings to a connected electronic device.
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include receiving display setting information from the electronic device.
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include generating a control command to change display settings of the flexible display based on the display setting information.
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include changing display settings of the flexible display based on the control command.
  • the transmitting operation may transmit information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device to the electronic device when connected to the electronic device or when the folding state is changed.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a foldable electronic device in a first folded state in which the first housing and the second housing are arranged vertically and the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a foldable electronic device in a second folded state in which the first housing and the second housing are disposed left and right, and the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of generating and transmitting display setting information of an electronic device according to the folded state of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating at least one user interface displayed on the foldable electronic device when the foldable electronic device is in a first folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state in which display settings corresponding to a selected user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 7A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 7A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining the operation of a foldable electronic device when moving content displayed on a display of the electronic device to the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining a control pad displayed in a partial area of a foldable display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a display of an electronic device corresponding to a user interface selected among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 7A and a flexible display of a foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. .
  • FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 9A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a display of an electronic device corresponding to a user interface selected among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 7A and a flexible display of a foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. .
  • FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 10A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating at least one user interface displayed on the foldable electronic device when the foldable electronic device is in a second folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating a state in which display settings corresponding to a selected user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 11A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 11A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining an operation of selecting one user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 11A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining a state in which display settings corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 12A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 12A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining an operation of selecting one user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 11A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining a state in which display settings corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 13A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 13A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a foldable electronic device includes two or more hinges according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a foldable electronic device includes two or more hinges according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a display setting operation of a flexible display of an electronic device and a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to one embodiment.
  • 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).
  • the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module 196 , or may include an antenna module 197.
  • at least one of these components eg, the connection terminal 178) may be omitted or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101.
  • some of these components e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) are integrated into one component (e.g., display module 160). It can be.
  • the processor 120 for example, executes software (e.g., program 140) to operate at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120. It can be controlled and various data processing or 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.
  • software e.g., program 140
  • the processor 120 stores commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132.
  • the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132 can be processed, and the resulting data can be stored in the non-volatile memory 134.
  • the processor 120 includes 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).
  • a main processor 121 e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor
  • auxiliary processor 123 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.
  • the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123
  • the secondary processor 123 may be set to use lower power than the main processor 121 or be specialized for a designated function. You can.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may 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.
  • co-processor 123 e.g., image signal processor or communication processor
  • may be implemented as part of another functionally related component e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190. there is.
  • the auxiliary processor 123 may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models.
  • Artificial intelligence models can be created through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed in the electronic device 101 itself on which the artificial intelligence model is performed, or may be performed through a separate server (e.g., server 108).
  • Learning algorithms may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but It is not limited.
  • An artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers.
  • Artificial neural networks include deep neural network (DNN), convolutional neural network (CNN), recurrent neural network (RNN), restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), belief deep network (DBN), bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), It may be one of deep Q-networks or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above.
  • artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures.
  • the memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component (eg, the processor 120 or the sensor module 176) of the electronic device 101. Data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program 140) and instructions related thereto.
  • Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.
  • the program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system 142, middleware 144, or application 146.
  • the input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120) from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user).
  • the input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (eg, buttons), or digital pen (eg, stylus pen).
  • the sound output module 155 may output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101.
  • the sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. Speakers can be used for general purposes such as multimedia playback or recording playback.
  • the receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of it.
  • the display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (eg, a user).
  • the display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device.
  • the display module 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of force generated by the touch.
  • the audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input module 150, the sound output module 155, or an external electronic device (e.g., directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101). Sound may be output through the electronic device 102 (e.g., speaker or headphone).
  • the electronic device 102 e.g., speaker or headphone
  • the sensor module 176 detects the operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generates an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. can do.
  • the sensor module 176 includes, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, It may include a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or light sensor.
  • the interface 177 may support one or more designated protocols that can be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly or wirelessly with an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the interface 177 may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.
  • HDMI high definition multimedia interface
  • USB universal serial bus
  • SD card interface Secure Digital Card interface
  • audio interface audio interface
  • connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (eg, the electronic device 102).
  • the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).
  • the haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulation that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses.
  • the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.
  • the camera module 180 can capture still images and moving images.
  • the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.
  • the power management module 188 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 101.
  • the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).
  • PMIC power management integrated circuit
  • the battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101.
  • the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.
  • Communication module 190 is configured to provide a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108). It can support establishment and communication through established communication channels. Communication module 190 operates independently of processor 120 (e.g., an application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication.
  • processor 120 e.g., an application processor
  • the communication module 190 is a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module) may be included.
  • a wireless communication module 192 e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • wired communication module 194 e.g., : LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module
  • the corresponding communication module is a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., legacy It may communicate with an external electronic device 104 through a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN).
  • a telecommunication network such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 within a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199.
  • subscriber information e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identifier
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies, for example, NR access technology (new radio access technology).
  • NR access technology provides high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and access to multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low latency). -latency communications)) can be supported.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (eg, mmWave bands), for example, to achieve high data rates.
  • the wireless communication module 192 uses various technologies to secure performance in high frequency bands, for example, beamforming, massive array multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), and full-dimensional multiplexing. It can support technologies such as input/output (FD-MIMO: full dimensional MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna.
  • the wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., second network 199).
  • the wireless communication module 192 supports Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mmTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing URLLC.
  • Peak data rate e.g., 20 Gbps or more
  • loss coverage e.g., 164 dB or less
  • U-plane latency e.g., 164 dB or less
  • the antenna module 197 may transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside (eg, an external electronic device).
  • the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (eg, PCB).
  • the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (eg, an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network such as the first network 198 or the second network 199 is connected to the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. can be selected. Signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and an external electronic device through the at least one selected antenna.
  • other components eg, radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.
  • RFIC radio frequency integrated circuit
  • the antenna module 197 may form a mmWave antenna module.
  • a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • a 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)
  • peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • signal e.g. commands or data
  • commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199.
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
  • all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state among the folded states of a foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the folded status of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a foldable electronic device (hereinafter referred to as electronic device 104) includes a foldable housing 300 and a foldable portion of the foldable housing 300.
  • a hinge case covering e.g., hinge case 330 in FIG. 3 (e.g., hinge cover), and a flexible or foldable display disposed in the space formed by the foldable housing 300 ( 200) (hereinafter, “display” 200) (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1).
  • the surface on which the display 200 is placed is defined as the front of the electronic device 104.
  • the opposite side of the front side is defined as the back side of the electronic device 104.
  • the surface surrounding the space between the front and back is defined as the side of the electronic device 104.
  • the foldable housing 300 includes a first housing structure 310, a second housing structure 320 including a sensor area 324, a first rear cover 380, and a second rear surface. It may include a cover 390 and a hinge structure.
  • the foldable housing 300 of the electronic device 104 is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 and may be implemented by other shapes or combinations and/or combinations of parts.
  • the first housing structure 310 and the first rear cover 380 may be integrally formed, and the second housing structure 320 and the second rear cover 390 may be integrally formed. can be formed.
  • the first housing structure 310 is connected to the hinge structure and may include a first surface facing in a first direction and a second surface facing in a second direction opposite to the first direction.
  • the second housing structure 320 is connected to a hinge structure and includes a third surface facing in a third direction and a fourth surface facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, with the hinge structure as the center. It can rotate relative to the first housing structure 310. Accordingly, the electronic device 104 can change to a folded or unfolded state. In a folded state, the first side of the electronic device 104 may face the third side, and in an unfolded state, the third direction may be the same as the first direction.
  • the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 are disposed on both sides about the folding axis (A) and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (A). there is. As will be described later, the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 have an angle or an angle formed with each other depending on whether the electronic device 104 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate partially unfolded state. Distance may vary.
  • the second housing structure 320 unlike the first housing structure 310, additionally includes the sensor area 324 where various sensors are arranged, but in other areas, the second housing structure 320 is mutually symmetrical. It can have a shape.
  • the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may together form a recess that accommodates the display 200.
  • the recess may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (A).
  • the recess is formed at the edge of the first portion 310a of the first housing structure 310 parallel to the folding axis A and the sensor area 324 of the second housing structure 320. It may have a first width w1 between the first part 320a, and the recess is located between the second part 310b of the first housing structure 310 and the sensor area of the second housing structure 320. It may have a second width w2 formed by the second portion 320b that does not correspond to 324 and is parallel to the folding axis A. In this case, the second width w2 may be formed to be longer than the first width w1.
  • the first part 310a of the first housing structure 310 and the first part 320a of the second housing structure 320 which have mutually asymmetric shapes, have a first width w1 of the recess.
  • the second portion 310b of the first housing structure 310 and the second portion 320b of the second housing structure 320 which have mutually symmetrical shapes, form a second width w2 of the recess. can do.
  • the first part 320a and the second part 320b of the second housing structure 320 may have different distances from the folding axis A.
  • the width of the recess is not limited to the illustrated example. In another embodiment, the recess may have multiple widths due to the shape of the sensor area 324 or the asymmetrically shaped portion of the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320.
  • At least a portion of the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may be formed of a metallic material or a non-metallic material having a selected level of rigidity to support the display 200. At least a portion formed of the metal material may provide a ground plane of the electronic device 104 and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on the printed circuit board.
  • the sensor area 324 may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the second housing structure 320.
  • the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 324 are not limited to the illustrated example.
  • the sensor area 324 may be provided at another corner of the second housing structure 320 or at any area between the top and bottom corners.
  • components for performing various functions built into the electronic device 104 transmit electronics through the sensor area 324 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 324. It may be visually exposed on the front of the device 104.
  • the components may include various types of sensors.
  • the sensor may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, or a proximity sensor.
  • the first rear cover 380 is disposed on one side of the folding axis on the rear of the electronic device 104, and may have, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery. 1 The edge can be wrapped by the housing structure 310.
  • the second rear cover 390 may be placed on the other side of the folding axis on the back of the electronic device 104, and its edges may be wrapped by the second housing structure 320.
  • the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 may have a substantially symmetrical shape about the folding axis (A-axis).
  • the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 do not necessarily have mutually symmetrical shapes, and in another embodiment, the electronic device 104 may include the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 of various shapes. It may include a second rear cover 390.
  • the first back cover 380 may be formed integrally with the first housing structure 310, and the second back cover 390 may be formed integrally with the second housing structure 320. there is.
  • the first rear cover 380, the second rear cover 390, the first housing structure 310, and the second housing structure 320 are various components of the electronic device 104 ( It can form a space where a printed circuit board, or battery) can be placed.
  • one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 104.
  • at least a portion of the sub-display may be visually exposed through the first rear area 382 of the first rear cover 380.
  • one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second rear area 392 of the second rear cover 390.
  • the sensor may include a proximity sensor and/or a rear camera.
  • the front camera or the second rear area 392 of the second rear cover 390 is visually exposed to the front of the electronic device 104 through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 324.
  • the rear camera exposed through may include one or a plurality of lenses, an image sensor, and/or an image signal processor. Flashes may include, for example, light-emitting diodes or xenon lamps.
  • two or more lenses (an infrared camera, a wide-angle and a telephoto lens) and image sensors may be placed on one side of the electronic device 104.
  • the hinge case 330 may be disposed between the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 and configured to cover internal components.
  • the hinge case 330 is a first housing, depending on the folded state (unfolded status, intermediate status, or folded status) of the electronic device 104. It may be obscured by a portion of the structure 310 and the second housing structure 320, or may be exposed to the outside.
  • the hinge case 330 when the electronic device 104 is in an unfolded state, the hinge case 330 is operated by the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320. It may be hidden and not exposed.
  • the hinge case 330 when the electronic device 104 is in a folded state (e.g., fully folded state), the hinge case 330 is the first housing structure 310. and may be exposed to the outside between the second housing structure 320.
  • the hinge case 330 is folded with a certain angle. A portion may be exposed to the outside between the structure 310 and the second housing structure 320. However, in this case, the exposed area may be less than in the fully folded state.
  • the hinge case 330 may include a curved surface.
  • the display 200 may be placed in the space formed by the foldable housing 300.
  • the display 200 is seated on a recess formed by the foldable housing 300 and may constitute most of the front of the electronic device 104.
  • the front of the electronic device 104 may include the display 200 and a portion of the first housing structure 310 adjacent to the display 200 and a portion of the second housing structure 320 .
  • the rear of the electronic device 104 includes a first rear cover 380, a partial area of the first housing structure 310 adjacent to the first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, and a second rear cover. It may include a portion of the second housing structure 320 adjacent to 390 .
  • the display 200 may refer to a display in which at least some areas can be transformed into a flat or curved surface.
  • the display 200 has a folding area 203 and a first area 201 disposed on one side of the folding area 203 (e.g., the left side of the folding area 203 shown in FIG. 2). ) and a second area 202 disposed on the other side (e.g., the right side of the folding area 203 shown in FIG. 2).
  • the division of areas of the display 200 shown in FIG. 2 is exemplary, and the display 200 may be divided into a plurality of areas (e.g., four or more or two) depending on the structure or function. .
  • the area of the display 200 may be divided by the folding area 203 or the folding axis (A-axis) extending parallel to the y-axis, but in another embodiment, the display 200 may be divided into regions based on different folding regions (e.g., folding regions parallel to the x-axis) or different folding axes (e.g., folding axes parallel to the x-axis).
  • the display 200 may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of touch, and/or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. You can.
  • the first area 201 and the second area 202 may have an overall symmetrical shape with the folding area 203 as the center.
  • the second area 202 unlike the first area 201, may include a notch cut according to the presence of the sensor area 324, but in other areas, the first area 202 may include a notch. It may have a symmetrical shape with the area 201.
  • the first region 201 and the second region 202 may include a portion having a symmetrical shape and a portion having an asymmetrical shape.
  • first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 According to the state (e.g., folded state, unfolded state, or intermediate state) of the electronic device 104. and each area of the display 200 is explained.
  • state e.g., folded state, unfolded state, or intermediate state
  • the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 when the electronic device 104 is in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 2), the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 form an angle of 180 degrees and are oriented in the same direction. It can be placed to face.
  • the surface of the first area 201 and the surface of the second area 202 of the display 200 form an angle of 180 degrees to each other and may face the same direction (eg, the front direction of the electronic device).
  • the folding area 203 may form the same plane as the first area 201 and the second area 202 .
  • the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may be arranged to face each other.
  • the surface of the first area 201 and the surface of the second area 202 of the display 200 form a narrow angle (eg, between 0 degrees and 10 degrees) and may face each other.
  • At least a portion of the folding area 203 may be formed of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.
  • the first housing structure 310 and the second housing structure 320 may be arranged at a certain angle to each other. there is.
  • the surface of the first area 201 and the surface of the second area 202 of the display 200 may form an angle that is larger than that in the folded state and smaller than that in the unfolded state.
  • At least a portion of the folding area 203 may be formed of a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than that in the folded state.
  • the electronic device 104 may include an in folding type or an out folding type.
  • the in folding type may mean a state in which the flexible display 200 is not exposed to the outside in a fully folded state. As another example, this may mean that the flexible display 200 is folded toward the front.
  • the out folding type may mean a state in which the flexible display 200 is visually exposed to the outside in a fully folded state. As another example, this may mean that the flexible display 200 is folded toward the rear.
  • the foldable electronic device is fully unfolded (e.g., the flexible display is folded at 180 degrees) and the case when it is completely folded (e.g., the flexible display is folded at 0 degrees) are described, but the foldable electronic device is The electronic device can be folded so that the flexible display has a folded angle of more than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees.
  • the foldable electronic device is shown in a state in which the folded angle of the flexible display is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees, and the first and second housings of the foldable electronic device are arranged vertically (e.g., flex mode). describes the state of being connected to an electronic device.
  • FIG. 4 the case where the foldable electronic device is fully unfolded (e.g., the flexible display is folded at 180 degrees) and the case when it is completely folded (e.g., the flexible display is folded at 0 degrees) are described, but the foldable electronic device is The electronic device can be folded so that the flexible display has a folded angle of more than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees
  • the foldable electronic device is shown in a state in which the flexible display has a folded angle of 0 degrees or more and less than 180 degrees, and the first and second housings of the foldable electronic device are arranged left and right (e.g., semi-folded). ) mode, book mode) describes the state of being connected to an electronic device.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a foldable electronic device in a first folded state in which the first housing and the second housing are arranged vertically and the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a first housing e.g., the first housing structure 310 of FIG. 2 and a second housing (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1) of the foldable electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • the second housing structure 320 of FIG. 2 may have an angle of 0 degrees or more and less than 180 degrees, and the second housing may be mounted on the floor.
  • the first housing of the foldable electronic device 104 may be disposed above the second housing.
  • the electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) and the foldable electronic device 104 may communicate with each other.
  • the electronic device 101 and the foldable electronic device 104 include at least a portion of an edge area on one side of a display (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1) and a flexible display (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 2). At least a portion of one edge area of the display 200 may share mapped display connection information.
  • a part of the bottom of the right edge area of the display of the electronic device 101 and a part of the top of the left edge area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 may be mapped.
  • the edge area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 mapped to the display of the electronic device 101 may be perpendicular to the axis of the hinge.
  • the mapping position between the display of the electronic device 101 and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 is not limited to this.
  • a pointer e.g., a cursor
  • content of the electronic device 101 or the foldable electronic device 104 is displayed on the display of the electronic device 101 via a mapping position.
  • a mapping position With the flexible display, it is possible to move from the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 to the display of the electronic device 101.
  • the user can receive an experience with an expanded display area since both the display of the electronic device 101 and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 are used as the display area.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a foldable electronic device in a second folded state in which the first housing and the second housing are disposed left and right, and the electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a first housing e.g., the first housing structure 310 of FIG. 2 and a second housing (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1) of the foldable electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • the second housing structure 320 of FIG. 2 may have an angle of 0 degrees or more and less than 180 degrees, and the first and second housings of the foldable electronic device 104 may be arranged left and right.
  • the electronic device 101 (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) and the foldable electronic device 104 may communicate with each other.
  • the electronic device 101 and the foldable electronic device 104 include at least a portion of an edge area on one side of a display (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1) and a flexible display (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 2). At least a portion of one edge area of the display 200 may share mapped display connection information.
  • a part of the right edge area of the display of the electronic device 101 and a part of the left edge area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 may be mapped.
  • the edge area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 mapped to the display of the electronic device 101 may be parallel to the axis of the hinge.
  • the mapping position between the display of the electronic device 101 and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 is not limited to this.
  • a pointer e.g., a cursor
  • content of the electronic device 101 or the foldable electronic device 104 is displayed on the display of the electronic device 101 via a mapping position.
  • a mapping position With the flexible display, it is possible to move from the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 to the display of the electronic device 101.
  • the user can receive an experience with an expanded display area since both the display of the electronic device 101 and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 are used as the display area.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of generating and transmitting display setting information of an electronic device according to the folded state of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1 is connected to a foldable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1, FIG. 1) in operation 610.
  • Information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device may be received from the electronic device 104 in Figure 2 or the electronic device 104 in Figure 3.
  • the electronic device may receive information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device from a connected foldable electronic device through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1).
  • a communication module e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1.
  • the information about the folded state may include the foldable electronic device being neither fully unfolded nor fully folded, and the first folded state in which the first housing of the foldable electronic device is disposed on the upper side of the second housing (e.g. : information about flex mode), or a foldable electronic device in a fully unfolded state and not in a fully folded state, and a second folding in which the first housing and the second housing of the foldable electronic device are disposed left and right It may contain information about the state (e.g. semi-folded mode or book mode).
  • information about the folded state may include arrangement information of the first and second housings of the foldable electronic device and/or angle information between the first and second housings.
  • the arrangement information of the first housing and the second housing includes whether the first housing and the second housing of the foldable electronic device are arranged vertically around the hinge (e.g., flex mode), the hinge It may include information about whether it is placed left or right (e.g., semi-folded mode or book mode).
  • the angle information between the first housing and the second housing may include angle information between the flexible display area disposed on the first housing and the flexible display area disposed on the second housing.
  • the angle information may be 0 degrees or more and 180 degrees or less.
  • the foldable electronic device when the angle information is 0 degrees, the foldable electronic device may be in a completely folded state.
  • the angle information when the angle information is 180 degrees, the foldable electronic device may be in a fully unfolded state.
  • the electronic device may receive information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device when connected to the foldable electronic device or when the folding state of the foldable electronic device is changed.
  • an electronic device may be connected to share display connection information with a foldable electronic device.
  • the display connection information includes at least a portion of one edge area of a display (e.g., display module 160 of FIG. 1) and one edge area of a flexible display (e.g., display 200 of FIG. 2). It may contain at least some mapping information.
  • the mapping (e.g., connection or expansion) of the display of the electronic device with the flexible display of the foldable electronic device results in a pointer (e.g., cursor) of the electronic device 101 or the foldable electronic device 104 and /Or the content may move from the display of the electronic device 101 to the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104, or from the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 to the display of the electronic device 101 through the mapping area.
  • the electronic device displays at least one user interface corresponding to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device corresponding to the folded state, based on the received information about the folding state. can do.
  • the electronic device may provide a user interface so that the user can recognize the display connection settings between the display of the electronic device and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device and change them as needed.
  • the electronic device based on receiving information about the first folding state, includes a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, and a first housing of the flexible display.
  • a second user interface for displaying content only in the corresponding area and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or displaying content only in the area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and disabling the area corresponding to the second housing
  • At least one of the third user interfaces for displaying the control pad may be displayed.
  • the electronic device based on receiving information about the second folding state, includes a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, and a display mapped to one of the flexible displays.
  • At least one of the third user interfaces for displaying the control pad may be displayed in the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the electronic device may display at least one user interface on at least a portion of the edge area of the display, including an area to which the display of the electronic device and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device are mapped.
  • the electronic device may display at least one user interface based on receiving a drag input for moving content displayed on the display onto the flexible display of the foldable electronic device.
  • the electronic device may display at least one user interface based on receiving a drag input that moves content displayed on the flexible display of the foldable electronic device onto the display of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device provides visual feedback (e.g., a user interface in the form of a bar) for displaying the mapping area with the flexible display of the foldable electronic device in one edge area of the display including the mapping area. At least some of them can be marked.
  • the electronic device may display at least one user interface for changing display settings of the foldable electronic device on a bar-shaped user interface.
  • the electronic device is a bar-shaped user interface for displaying a mapping area with the flexible display of the foldable electronic device when the folded electronic device is in a fully unfolded state or a fully folded state. Only the interface may be displayed and at least one user interface for changing the display settings of the foldable electronic device may not be displayed.
  • examples of user interfaces displayed on the display of an electronic device and/or the flexible display of a foldable electronic device are shown below with reference to FIGS. 7A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 12A, or 13A.
  • FIGS. 7A, 9A, 10A, 11A, 12A, or 13A explain in detail.
  • the electronic device may generate display setting information corresponding to the selected user interface based on receiving an input for selecting at least one of the user interfaces.
  • the electronic device may generate display setting information of the foldable electronic device to correspond to the selected user interface.
  • the electronic device displays display setting information for displaying content in the entire area of the flexible display, the first of the flexible displays, Display setting information that displays content only in the area corresponding to the housing and disables the area corresponding to the second housing, or displays content only in the area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and disables the area corresponding to the second housing. You can create display setting information to display the control pad.
  • the electronic device when the folded state of the foldable electronic device is in the second folded state, includes display setting information for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, Display setting information that displays content only in the area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays and disables the area corresponding to the second housing, or only in the area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays. Display setting information that displays content and displays a control pad in an area corresponding to the second housing can be generated.
  • the electronic device may transmit display setting information to the foldable electronic device so that the foldable electronic device performs display settings corresponding to the selected user interface.
  • the foldable electronic device may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on display setting information received from the electronic device.
  • the foldable electronic device may change the display settings of the flexible display based on the generated control command.
  • the foldable electronic device whose display settings have been changed may be referred to as Figure 7B, Figure 8A, Figure 9A, Figure 10A, Figure 11B, Figure 12B, Figure 13B, or Figure 14B.
  • FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating at least one user interface displayed on a foldable electronic device when the foldable electronic device is in a first folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) is a foldable electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • a display connection is performed through the electronic device 104 of FIG. 2) and a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1), the folding state of the foldable electronic device 104 is changed, or a pointer (e.g. : cursor) is located in the edge area including the mapping area of the display of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1), the display settings of the foldable electronic device 104 are set in the edge area of the display.
  • At least one user interface 710 for changing may be displayed.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 is connected to the display with the electronic device 101, the folding state of the foldable electronic device 104 is changed, or a pointer (e.g., cursor) is displayed on the electronic device (
  • a pointer e.g., cursor
  • the foldable electronic device 104 is connected to the display with the electronic device 101, the folding state of the foldable electronic device 104 is changed, or a pointer (e.g., cursor) is displayed on the electronic device.
  • a pointer e.g., cursor
  • At least one user interface 720 for changing the display settings of the foldable electronic device 104 is displayed while the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device is the display area.
  • the display settings of the flexible display when the user interface 720 is displayed are not limited to this.
  • the at least one user interface includes a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104, and a first user interface for displaying content only on an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display.
  • a second user interface for displaying content and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or for displaying content only in the area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and displaying a control pad in the area corresponding to the second housing. It may include at least one of the third user interfaces 730.
  • the electronic device 101 may generate display setting information corresponding to the selected third user interface 730.
  • the electronic device 101 may transmit the generated display setting information to the foldable electronic device 104.
  • FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state in which display settings corresponding to a selected user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 7A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on display setting information received from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device 104 may change the settings of the flexible display based on a control command.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 sets a display area for displaying content in the flexible display area 740 corresponding to the first housing disposed on the upper side with respect to the hinge, and on the lower side with respect to the hinge.
  • a control pad 741 may be displayed on the flexible display area corresponding to the second housing disposed in .
  • control pad 741 may display at least one user interface that can change display settings of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the control pad will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 8B.
  • FIG. 7C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 7A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7C may be a settings screen displayed on the electronic device for checking display connection information between the electronic device and the foldable electronic device.
  • the display 750 of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) is disposed above the hinge of the foldable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • the flexible display area 760 corresponding to the first housing may be connected.
  • a portion of the lower right side of the display 750 of the electronic device may be connected to the left side of the flexible display area 760 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device.
  • a control pad may be displayed on the flexible display area 761 corresponding to the second housing disposed below the hinge of the foldable electronic device, and the flexible display area 761 corresponding to the second housing ( 761) may not be connected to the display 750 of the electronic device.
  • connection position between the display 750 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 760 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is not limited to FIG. 7C.
  • connection position between the display 750 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 760 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is determined by displaying the display 750 of the electronic device and/or the first housing on the settings screen. It can be adjusted by moving the flexible display area 760 corresponding to the housing.
  • FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining the operation of a foldable electronic device when moving content displayed on a display of the electronic device to the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a display area for displaying content is arranged in the flexible display area corresponding to the first housing disposed above the hinge of the foldable electronic device 104, as shown in FIG. 7B,
  • the control pad may be displayed on the flexible display area corresponding to the second housing disposed below the hinge.
  • the content 810 displayed on the display (e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1) of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) is displayed on the foldable electronic device 104.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 moves the flexible display corresponding to the first housing.
  • Content 810 can be displayed in the area.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 can change display settings through at least one user interface displayed on the control pad, and the display settings of the foldable electronic device 104 can be changed through the control pad. The operation will be described below with reference to FIG. 8B.
  • FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining a control pad displayed in a partial area of a foldable display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the control pad includes a first user interface 820 for displaying content 810 moved from the electronic device 101 on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, and a second housing of the flexible display.
  • a second user interface 830 for displaying the content 810 in an area corresponding to the third user interface 840 for displaying the content 810 in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display, or a pop-up It may include a fourth user interface 850 for displaying the content 810 in a format.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may display the content 821 on the entire area of the flexible display.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 maintains the existing content screen in the area corresponding to the first housing and displays the content screen in the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • Content 831 may be displayed instead of the control pad.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 displays the content 841 in the area corresponding to the first housing and performs a control in the area corresponding to the second housing. Pads can be maintained.
  • FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a display of an electronic device corresponding to a user interface selected among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 7A and a flexible display of a foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. .
  • the electronic device 101 covers the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, as shown in FIG. 7A.
  • a first user interface for displaying content a second user interface 910 for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or a flexible display.
  • display setting information corresponding to the selected second user interface 910 may be generated.
  • the electronic device 101 when a user input for selecting the second user interface 910 is received, the electronic device 101 generates display setting information corresponding to the selected second user interface 910, and generates the generated display settings. Information can be transmitted to the foldable electronic device 104.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on display setting information received from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device 104 may change the settings of the flexible display based on a control command.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 sets a display area for displaying content in the flexible display area 920 corresponding to the first housing disposed on the upper side with respect to the hinge, and on the lower side with respect to the hinge.
  • the flexible display area 921 corresponding to the second housing disposed in can be deactivated.
  • the content 930 executed on the electronic device 101 is moved to the foldable electronic device 104, the content 930 is displayed on the flexible display area 920 corresponding to the first housing. It can be.
  • FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 9A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 9B may be a settings screen displayed on the electronic device for checking display connection information between the electronic device and the foldable electronic device.
  • the display 940 of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) is disposed above the hinge of the foldable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • the flexible display area 950 corresponding to the first housing may be connected.
  • the lower right portion of the display 940 of the electronic device may be connected to the left side of the flexible display area 950 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device.
  • the flexible display area 951 corresponding to the second housing disposed below the hinge of the foldable electronic device may be deactivated, and the flexible display area 951 corresponding to the second housing may be deactivated. It may not be connected to the display 940 of the electronic device.
  • connection position between the display 940 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 950 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is not limited to FIG. 9B.
  • connection position between the display 940 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 950 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is determined by displaying the display 940 of the electronic device and/or the first housing on the settings screen. It can be adjusted by moving the flexible display area 950 corresponding to the housing.
  • FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a connection state between a display of an electronic device corresponding to a user interface selected among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 7A and a flexible display of a foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. .
  • the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) is a flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 as shown in FIG. 7A.
  • a first user interface 1010 for displaying content in the entire area of the flexible display a second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or
  • a first of at least one user interface 710 including at least one of a third user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and displaying a control pad in an area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the electronic device 101 when a user input for selecting the first user interface 1010 is received, the electronic device 101 generates display setting information corresponding to the selected first user interface 1010, and generates the generated display settings. Information can be transmitted to the foldable electronic device 104.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on display setting information received from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device 104 may change the settings of the flexible display based on a control command.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may set a display area that displays content in the entire area 1020 of the flexible display.
  • the content 1030 when content 1030 executed on the electronic device 101 is moved to the foldable electronic device 104, the content 1030 may be displayed in the entire area 1020 of the flexible display.
  • FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 10A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 10B may be a settings screen displayed on the electronic device for checking display connection information between the electronic device and the foldable electronic device.
  • the entire area 1050 of the display 1040 of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1). ) may be connected.
  • the lower right portion of the display 1040 of the electronic device may be connected to the upper left portion of the entire area 1050 of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device.
  • the cursor when the cursor moves toward the foldable electronic device 104 through the lower left corner of the display 1040 of the electronic device, the cursor may be displayed at the upper right corner of the flexible display.
  • connection position of the display 1040 of the electronic device and the entire flexible display area 1050 of the foldable electronic device is not limited to FIG. 10B.
  • connection position between the display 1040 of the electronic device and the entire area 1050 of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device is determined by selecting the display 1040 of the electronic device and/or the entire area of the flexible display (1050) of the electronic device on the settings screen. 1050) can be adjusted by moving it.
  • FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating at least one user interface displayed on the foldable electronic device when the foldable electronic device is in a second folded state, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the electronic device 101 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1) is a foldable electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • a display connection is performed through the electronic device 104 of FIG. 2) and a communication module (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1), the folding state of the foldable electronic device 104 is changed, or a pointer (e.g. : cursor) is located in the edge area including the mapping area of the display of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160 in FIG. 1), the display settings of the foldable electronic device 104 are set in the edge area of the display.
  • At least one user interface 1110 for changing may be displayed.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 is connected to the display with the electronic device 101, the folding state of the foldable electronic device 104 is changed, or a pointer (e.g., cursor) is displayed on the electronic device (
  • a pointer e.g., cursor
  • the foldable electronic device 104 is connected to the display with the electronic device 101, the folding state of the foldable electronic device 104 is changed, or a pointer (e.g., cursor) is displayed on the electronic device.
  • a pointer e.g., cursor
  • the user interface 1120 may be displayed.
  • At least one user interface 1120 for changing the display settings of the foldable electronic device 104 is displayed while the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device is the display area.
  • the display settings of the flexible display when the user interface 1120 is displayed are not limited to this.
  • the at least one user interface includes a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, and content only on the area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays.
  • the electronic device 101 may generate display setting information corresponding to the selected third user interface 1130.
  • the electronic device 101 may transmit the generated display setting information to the foldable electronic device 104.
  • FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating a state in which display settings corresponding to a selected user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 11A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on display setting information received from the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device 104 may change the settings of the flexible display based on a control command.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 sets a display area for displaying content in the flexible display area 1140 corresponding to the first housing disposed on the left side with respect to the hinge, and on the right side with respect to the hinge.
  • the control pad 1141 may be displayed on the flexible display area corresponding to the disposed second housing.
  • control pad 1141 may display at least one user interface that can change display settings of the flexible display.
  • control pad is the same as the control pad described in FIG. 8B, so duplicate description will be omitted.
  • FIG. 11C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 11A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 11C may be a settings screen displayed on the electronic device for checking display connection information between the electronic device and the foldable electronic device.
  • the display 1150 of the electronic device e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1
  • the hinge of the foldable electronic device e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1
  • the flexible display area 1160 corresponding to the first housing may be connected.
  • a portion of the right side of the display 1150 of the electronic device may be connected to the left side of the flexible display area 160 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device.
  • a control pad may be displayed on the flexible display area 1161 corresponding to the second housing disposed on the right side of the hinge of the foldable electronic device, and the flexible display area 1161 corresponding to the second housing may be displayed on the flexible display area 1161 corresponding to the second housing ( 1161) may not be connected to the display 1150 of the electronic device.
  • connection position between the display 1150 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 1160 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is not limited to FIG. 11C.
  • connection position between the display 1150 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 1160 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is determined by the display 1150 and/or the first housing of the electronic device on the settings screen. It can be adjusted by moving the flexible display area 1160 corresponding to the housing.
  • FIG. 12A is a diagram for explaining an operation of selecting one user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 11A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • an electronic device displays content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, as shown in FIG. 11A.
  • a first user interface for displaying content a second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays, and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or a display among the flexible displays
  • a second of at least one user interface 1110 including at least one of a third user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the mapped first housing and displaying a control pad in an area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the electronic device when a user input for selecting the second user interface 1210 is received, the electronic device generates display setting information corresponding to the selected second user interface 1210 and stores the generated display setting information in a folder. It can be transmitted to an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining a state in which display settings corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 12A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a foldable electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104 of FIG. 1) may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on display setting information received from the electronic device. .
  • the foldable electronic device may change the settings of the flexible display based on a control command.
  • the foldable electronic device sets a display area for displaying content in the flexible display area 1220 corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display of the electronic device, and displays a display area that is not mapped to the display of the electronic device. 2
  • the flexible display area 1230 corresponding to the housing can be deactivated.
  • the display area for displaying content is set in the flexible display area 1220 corresponding to the housing on the left side based on the hinge of the foldable electronic device, but the display of the electronic device is on the right side of the foldable electronic device.
  • a display area that displays content may be set in the flexible display area corresponding to the housing on the right side based on the hinge of the foldable electronic device.
  • the content when content running on an electronic device is moved to a foldable electronic device, the content may be displayed on the flexible display area corresponding to the first housing.
  • FIG. 12C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 12A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 12C may be a settings screen displayed on the electronic device for checking display connection information between the electronic device and the foldable electronic device.
  • the display 1240 of the electronic device e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1
  • the hinge of the foldable electronic device e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1
  • the flexible display area 1250 corresponding to the first housing may be connected.
  • a portion of the right side of the display 1240 of the electronic device may be connected to the left side of the flexible display area 1250 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device.
  • the flexible display area 1251 corresponding to the second housing disposed on the right side of the hinge of the foldable electronic device may be deactivated, and the flexible display area 1251 corresponding to the second housing may be deactivated. It may not be connected to the display 1240 of the electronic device.
  • connection position between the display 1240 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 1250 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is not limited to FIG. 12C.
  • connection position between the display 1240 of the electronic device and the flexible display area 1250 corresponding to the first housing of the foldable electronic device is determined by displaying the display 1240 of the electronic device and/or the first housing on the settings screen. It can be adjusted by moving the flexible display area 1250 corresponding to the housing.
  • FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining an operation of selecting one user interface among at least one user interface shown in FIG. 11A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • an electronic device displays content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, as shown in FIG. 11A.
  • a first user interface for displaying content a second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays, and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or a display among the flexible displays
  • a first of at least one user interface 1110 including at least one of a third user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the mapped first housing and displaying a control pad in an area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the electronic device when a user input for selecting the first user interface 1310 is received, the electronic device generates display setting information corresponding to the selected first user interface 1310 and stores the generated display setting information in a folder. It can be transmitted to an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1).
  • FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining a state in which display settings corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 13A are applied, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a foldable electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104 of FIG. 1) may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on display setting information received from the electronic device. .
  • the foldable electronic device may change the settings of the flexible display based on a control command.
  • the foldable electronic device may set a display area that displays content in the entire area 1320 of the flexible display.
  • the content when content running on an electronic device is moved to a foldable electronic device, the content may be displayed in the entire area 1320 of the flexible display.
  • FIG. 13C is a diagram for explaining the connection state between the display of the electronic device corresponding to the user interface selected in FIG. 13A and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 13C may be a settings screen displayed on the electronic device for checking display connection information between the electronic device and the foldable electronic device.
  • the entire area 1340 of the display 1330 of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1). ) may be connected.
  • a portion of the right side of the display 1330 of the electronic device may be connected to the left side of the entire area 1340 of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device.
  • connection position of the display 1330 of the electronic device and the entire flexible display area 1340 of the foldable electronic device is not limited to FIG. 13C.
  • the left edge area of the entire area 1340 of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device is shown as connected to a portion of the right edge of the electronic device, but the display of the electronic device is on the right side of the foldable electronic device.
  • the right edge area of the entire area 1340 of the foldable electronic device may be connected to a portion of the left edge of the electronic device.
  • connection position of the display 1330 of the electronic device and the entire area 1340 of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device is determined by selecting the display 1330 of the electronic device and/or the entire area of the flexible display (1340) of the electronic device on the settings screen. 1340) can be adjusted by moving it.
  • FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a foldable electronic device includes two or more hinges according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining an embodiment in which a foldable electronic device includes two or more hinges according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS. 14A and 14B show a case where the foldable electronic device 104 includes a first hinge connecting the first housing and the second housing, and a second hinge connecting the second housing and the third housing. It illustrates an embodiment to which the disclosure is applied.
  • the display (e.g., display module 160 of FIG. 1) of the electronic device 101 is a foldable electronic device.
  • the flexible display of 104 e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 104 of FIG. 2 may be connected.
  • FIG. 14A content is displayed on the flexible display area corresponding to the first housing and the flexible display area corresponding to the second housing among the flexible displays of the foldable electronic device, and the flexible display corresponding to the third housing.
  • the display may be set to display the control pad 1420 in the area.
  • the display setting state of the foldable electronic device 104 is not limited to FIG. 14A.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 moves the content 1410. It can be displayed on the flexible display area corresponding to the first housing and the flexible display area corresponding to the second housing.
  • control pad 1420 is a first user interface for displaying content 1410 moved from the electronic device 101 on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, and the first housing of the flexible display. and a second user interface for displaying the content 1410 in an area corresponding to the second housing, a third user interface 1421 for displaying the content 1410 in an area corresponding to the third housing of the flexible display, or It may include a fourth user interface for displaying content 1410 in a pop-up form.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 when a user input for selecting a second user interface for displaying content 1410 in an area corresponding to the first housing and the second housing of the flexible display is received, the foldable electronic device 104 As shown in FIG. 14B, content moved from the electronic device 101 can be displayed in an area 1430 corresponding to the third housing of the flexible display.
  • FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a display setting operation of a flexible display of an electronic device and a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • an electronic device 101 e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or the processor 120 of FIG. 1 and a foldable electronic device 104 (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 1) Device 104 (or electronic device 104 in FIG. 2) may be connected.
  • the display of the electronic device 101 e.g., the display module 160 of FIG. 1
  • the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 e.g., the display 200 of FIG. 2 are connected ( e.g. mapped or extended).
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may transmit the folding state to the electronic device 101.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may transmit information about the folding state to the electronic device 101 when connected to the electronic device 101 or when the folding state of the foldable electronic device 104 is changed. .
  • the electronic device 101 may display at least one user interface corresponding to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device.
  • the electronic device 101 corresponds to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device in an edge area where the display of the electronic device 101 and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device 104 are connected. At least one user interface can be displayed.
  • the pointer e.g., cursor
  • the flexible display may display at least one user interface corresponding to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device in the connected edge area.
  • the electronic device 101 may receive an input for selecting a user interface.
  • a user input for selecting one of at least one displayed user interface may be received.
  • the electronic device 101 may generate display setting information corresponding to the selected user interface. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may generate display setting information of the foldable electronic device 104 corresponding to the selected user interface.
  • the electronic device 101 is flexible when the folded state of the foldable electronic device 104 is a first folded state in which the first housing and the second housing are arranged vertically.
  • Display setting information that displays content in the entire area of the display, display setting information that displays content only in the area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and disables the area corresponding to the second housing, or the first housing of the flexible display.
  • Display setting information may be generated to display content only in the area corresponding to and display the control pad in the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the electronic device 101 is configured to be in a folder Display setting information for displaying content in the entire area of the flexible display of the flexible display 104, displaying content only in the area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays, and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • Display setting information, or display setting information that displays content only in the area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays and displays the control pad in the area corresponding to the second housing can be generated.
  • the electronic device 101 may transmit display setting information to the foldable electronic device 104.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 may change the display settings based on the received display setting information.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 generates a control command for setting the display area, inactive area, and/or control pad area based on the received display setting information, and controls the flexible display based on the control command. You can set the display area, inactive area, and/or control pad area.
  • the foldable electronic device 104 is a foldable electronic device 104 connected through a communication module, and the arrangement of the first housing and the second housing transmitting information about the folding state including information and angle information, receiving display setting information from the electronic device 101, and generating a control command to change the display setting of the flexible display based on the display setting information; You can change the display settings of the flexible display based on control commands.
  • an electronic device e.g., electronic device 101 of FIG. 1
  • a display e.g., display module 160 of FIG. 1
  • a communication module e.g., communication module 190 of FIG. 1
  • at least one processor e.g, processor 120 of FIG. 1 operatively connected to the display and the communication module.
  • the at least one processor is connected to the foldable electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 104 of FIG. 1 or the electronic device 104 of FIG. 2) through the communication module. Information about the folding status of can be received.
  • the at least one processor based on the received information about the folding state, sets at least one user corresponding to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device corresponding to the folding state.
  • An interface eg, at least one user interface 710 in FIG. 7A or at least one user interface 1110 in FIG. 11A may be displayed.
  • the at least one processor based on receiving an input for selecting at least one of the user interfaces, selects the selected user interface (e.g., the third user interface 730 of FIG. 7A, the third user interface 730 of FIG. 9A)
  • selects the selected user interface e.g., the third user interface 730 of FIG. 7A, the third user interface 730 of FIG. 9A
  • Second user interface 910, first user interface 1010 of FIG. 10A, third user interface 1130 of FIG. 11A, second user interface 1210 of FIG. 12A, first user interface 1310 of FIG. 13A can generate display setting information corresponding to .
  • the at least one processor may transmit the display setting information to the foldable electronic device so that the foldable electronic device performs display settings corresponding to the selected user interface.
  • the at least one processor may receive information about the folded state of the foldable electronic device when connected to the foldable electronic device or when the folded state of the foldable electronic device is changed. .
  • the information about the folded state includes the foldable electronic device being neither fully unfolded nor fully folded, and the first housing of the foldable electronic device disposed above the second housing.
  • the at least one processor includes, based on receiving information about the first folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device; A second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display. and at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in an area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the at least one processor includes, based on receiving information about the second folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device; A second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or a second user interface configured to display content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display among the flexible displays, or a second user interface configured to display content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display.
  • Content may be displayed only in the area corresponding to the first housing, and at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the at least one processor may display the at least one user interface on at least a portion of an edge area of the display including an area to which the display and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device are mapped. there is.
  • the at least one processor may display the at least one user interface based on a pointer displayed on the display being located in the edge area.
  • the at least one processor may display the at least one user interface based on receiving a drag input for moving content displayed on the display onto the flexible display of the foldable electronic device. there is.
  • a foldable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, a flexible display, a communication module, and the flexible display and the communication module. It may include at least one processor operatively connected to the processor.
  • the at least one processor may transmit information about the folding state including placement information and angle information of the first housing and the second housing to an electronic device connected through the communication module.
  • the at least one processor may receive display setting information from the electronic device.
  • the at least one processor may generate a control command to change the display settings of the flexible display based on the display setting information.
  • the at least one processor may change display settings of the flexible display based on the control command.
  • the at least one processor may transmit information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device to the electronic device when connected to the electronic device or when the folding state is changed.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device may include receiving information about a folding state of the foldable electronic device from the foldable electronic device.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device includes, based on the received information about the folding state, at least one user corresponding to at least one display setting of the foldable electronic device corresponding to the folding state. May include actions that display the interface.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device may include generating display setting information corresponding to the selected user interface based on receiving an input for selecting at least one of the user interfaces.
  • a method of controlling an electronic device may include transmitting the display setting information to the foldable electronic device so that the foldable electronic device performs display settings corresponding to the selected user interface.
  • the receiving operation may receive information about the folded state of the foldable electronic device when connected to the foldable electronic device or when the folded state of the foldable electronic device is changed.
  • the information about the folded state includes the foldable electronic device being neither fully unfolded nor fully folded, and the first housing of the foldable electronic device disposed above the second housing.
  • the displaying operation includes, based on receiving information about the first folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, the flexible display A second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing of the flexible display. And, at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in an area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the displaying operation includes, based on receiving information about the second folding state, a first user interface for displaying content on the entire area of the flexible display of the foldable electronic device, the flexible display
  • a second user interface for displaying content only in an area corresponding to the first housing mapped to the display and deactivating the area corresponding to the second housing, or a second user interface mapped to the display among the flexible displays Content may be displayed only in the area corresponding to the first housing, and at least one of a third user interface for displaying a control pad may be displayed in the area corresponding to the second housing.
  • the displaying operation may display the at least one user interface on at least a portion of an edge area of the display including an area to which the display and the flexible display of the foldable electronic device are mapped.
  • the displaying operation may display the at least one user interface based on a pointer displayed on the display being located in the edge area.
  • the displaying operation may display the at least one user interface based on receiving a drag input that moves the content displayed on the display onto the flexible display of the foldable electronic device. .
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include transmitting information about a folding state including arrangement information and angle information of the first and second housings to a connected electronic device.
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include receiving display setting information from the electronic device.
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include generating a control command to change display settings of the flexible display based on the display setting information.
  • a method of controlling a foldable electronic device may include changing display settings of the flexible display based on the control command.
  • the transmitting operation may transmit information about the folding state of the foldable electronic device to the electronic device when connected to the electronic device or when the folding state is changed.
  • Electronic devices may be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the above-described devices.
  • first, second, or first or second may be used simply to distinguish one component from another, and to refer to that component in other respects (e.g., importance or order) is not limited.
  • One (e.g., first) component is said to be “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively.”
  • any of the components can be connected to the other components directly (e.g. wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.
  • module used in 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).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • One embodiment of the present document is one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these.
  • a processor e.g., processor 120
  • 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.
  • '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.
  • the method according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided and included 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.
  • a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
  • each component (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.
  • one or more of the above-described corresponding components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • multiple components eg, modules or programs
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.

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Selon un mode de réalisation, un dispositif électronique comprend : un dispositif d'affichage ; un module de communication ; et au moins un processeur connecté fonctionnellement au dispositif d'affichage et au module de communication, le ou les processeurs pouvant : recevoir, en provenance d'un dispositif électronique pliable connecté par l'intermédiaire du module de communication, des informations concernant un état de pliage du dispositif électronique pliable ; sur la base des informations reçues concernant l'état de pliage, afficher une ou plusieurs interfaces utilisateur correspondant respectivement à une ou plusieurs configurations d'affichage du dispositif électronique pliable correspondant à l'état de pliage ; sur la base de la réception d'une entrée pour sélectionner au moins l'une des interfaces utilisateur, générer des informations de configuration d'affichage correspondant à l'interface utilisateur sélectionnée ; et transmettre les informations de configuration d'affichage au dispositif électronique pliable pour permettre au dispositif électronique pliable d'effectuer une configuration d'affichage correspondant à l'interface utilisateur sélectionnée.
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