WO2024063432A1 - Procédé de commande d'écran d'exécution d'application de dispositif électronique et dispositif électronique associé - Google Patents

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WO2024063432A1
WO2024063432A1 PCT/KR2023/013722 KR2023013722W WO2024063432A1 WO 2024063432 A1 WO2024063432 A1 WO 2024063432A1 KR 2023013722 W KR2023013722 W KR 2023013722W WO 2024063432 A1 WO2024063432 A1 WO 2024063432A1
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  • Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a method of controlling an application execution screen of an electronic device, for example, to a method of controlling an application execution screen depending on the state of the electronic device.
  • an electronic device can continue to run an application that was running on another electronic device.
  • the electronic device can control the application execution screen provided through the display based on the state of the electronic device.
  • the electronic device can control the application execution screen provided through the display based on information about the application running on the external electronic device and the state of the electronic device.
  • An electronic device includes a housing, at least one display mounted on the housing, a sensor module, a communication module, and operatively connected to the communication module, the at least one display, and the sensor module.
  • a processor that receives application-related information from an external electronic device through the communication module, checks the state of the electronic device based on sensor values of the sensor module, and Based on the state of the at least one display, identify a display including an area to provide an execution screen of the application, execute the application based on the application-related information, and execute the application in the identified area of the display. It can be set to provide a screen.
  • a method of an electronic device includes the operation of receiving application-related information from an external electronic device, the operation of checking the state of the electronic device, and the electronic device based on the state of the electronic device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment, according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • Figure 3 shows examples of form factors of electronic devices according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the external appearance of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • Figure 5 shows the external appearance of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating control of an application execution screen of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating control of an application execution screen according to the state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in an unfolded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in an intermediate state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in an unfolded state or an intermediate state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in an unfolded state or an intermediate state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in an unfolded state or an intermediate state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100, according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or a second network 199. It is possible to communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 through (e.g., a long-distance wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.
  • a first network 198 e.g., a short-range wireless communication network
  • a second network 199 e.g., a second network 199.
  • 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
  • a mmWave antenna module includes: a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first side (e.g., bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band); And a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to the second side (e.g., top or side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band. can do.
  • a first side e.g., bottom side
  • a designated high frequency band e.g., mmWave band
  • a plurality of antennas e.g., array antennas
  • peripheral devices e.g., bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)
  • signal e.g. commands or data
  • commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network 199.
  • Each of the external electronic devices 102 or 104 may be of the same or different type as the electronic device 101.
  • all or part of the operations performed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108.
  • the electronic device 101 may perform the function or service instead of executing the function or service on its own.
  • one or more external electronic devices may be requested to perform at least part of the function or service.
  • One or more external electronic devices that have received the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101.
  • the electronic device 101 may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least part of a response to the request.
  • cloud computing distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used.
  • the electronic device 101 may provide an ultra-low latency service using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing.
  • the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device.
  • Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or neural networks.
  • the external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in the second network 199.
  • the electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. .
  • 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 various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is interchangeable with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. It can be used as A module may be an integrated part or a minimum unit of the parts or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • Various embodiments of the present document are one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including these.
  • a processor e.g., processor 120
  • 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.
  • 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 machine-readable storage medium e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)
  • an application store e.g. Play StoreTM
  • two user devices e.g. It can be distributed (e.g. downloaded or uploaded) directly between smart phones) or online.
  • at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.
  • each component (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 components or operations described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added.
  • multiple components eg, modules or programs
  • the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component of the plurality of components prior to the integration. .
  • operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, or omitted. Alternatively, one or more other operations may be added.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 300 (e.g., the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) includes a display 310 (e.g., the display module 160 and input module 150 of FIG. 1) and a processor 320. ) (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1), memory 330 (e.g., memory 130 of FIG. 1), sensor module 320 (e.g., sensor module 176 of FIG. 1), and/or communication It may include a module 350 (e.g., the communication module 190 of FIG. 1).
  • the electronic device 300 may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 .
  • the display 310 may include one or more displays (eg, the display module 160 and the input module 150 of FIG. 1).
  • the display 310 may display a screen corresponding to one or more applications (or programs) in an area determined based on the state of the electronic device 300.
  • the display 310 may display an application execution screen in one or more areas determined based on the state of the electronic device 300 under the control of the processor 320.
  • the display 310 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor LCD (TFT-LCD), an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a light emitting diode (LED), an active matrix organic LED (AMOLED), or a flexible display. It may consist of at least one of a flexible display and a 3-dimensional display. Additionally, some of these displays may be transparent or light-transmissive so that the outside can be viewed through them. This may be configured as a transparent display including TOLED (transparent OLED).
  • the display 310 may also be referred to as a flexible display, but the display 310 according to various embodiments is not limited thereto.
  • the display 310 may include at least part of the structure and/or function of the display module 160 and the input module 150 of FIG. 1.
  • the display 310 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 300.
  • the display 310 may include a touch screen that detects touch or hovering input.
  • the display 310 may include at least a portion of the configuration and/or functionality of the display module 160 of FIG. 1 and may include at least a portion of the configuration and/or functionality of the input module 150 of FIG. 1.
  • the display 310 of the electronic device 300 may include a structure whose shape can be changed according to movement or deformation of the housing of the electronic device 300.
  • the electronic device 300 may include a structure in which the flexible display 310 can be folded or bent and is not limited in any particular way.
  • the electronic device 300 may be in-folding and/or out-folding, and may be folded up and down and/or left and right about a folding axis. It may include one or more folding axes.
  • the electronic device 300 may include a structure that allows the flexible display 310 to roll (eg, slide) and is not limited to a specific method.
  • some areas of the flexible display 310 of the electronic device 300 may be rolled up or folded inside the housing, and may be spread left and right or up and down through at least one roller structure.
  • the display 310 may be the main display of the electronic device 300 and may be located on the front or rear of the housing of the electronic device 300.
  • the display 310 may be an auxiliary display of an electronic device and may be located on the front or rear of the housing of the electronic device 300.
  • the processor 320 is a component capable of controlling components of the electronic device 300 and/or performing operations or data processing related to the display 310, and is the processor 120 of FIG. 1. It may include at least some of the configuration and/or functionality.
  • the processor 320 functions functionally, operatively, and/or with internal components of the electronic device 300, including the flexible display 310, the sensor module 340, and the communication module 350. Can be connected electrically.
  • the memory 330 may include known volatile memory and non-volatile memory, and is not limited to specific implementation examples. Memory 330 may include at least some of the configuration and/or functions of memory 130 of FIG. 1 . Additionally, the memory 330 may store at least a portion of the program 140 of FIG. 1 .
  • the memory 330 is functionally, operatively, and/or electrically connected to the processor 320, and can be performed by the processor 320 when executed.
  • Various instructions can be stored. These instructions may include various control instructions including arithmetic and logical operations, data movement, and/or input/output that can be recognized by processor 320.
  • the sensor module 340 may generate sensor values for determining the state (eg, shape and/or posture) of the electronic device 300.
  • the shape of the electronic device 300 may be the shape formed by the housing of the electronic device 300 on which the flexible display 310 is mounted.
  • the shape of the flexible display 310 may change depending on the shape of the housing of the electronic device 300.
  • the shape of the electronic device 300 may be, for example, the shape formed by the flexible display 310 according to movement or deformation of the housing of the electronic device 300.
  • the posture of the electronic device 300 may be, for example, a direction and/or angle formed by the electronic device 300.
  • the posture of the electronic device 300 may be understood as an angle and/or phase of the electronic device 300 or a portion of the electronic device 300 with respect to the direction of gravity.
  • the sensor module 340 may include various sensors for detecting the state (eg, shape and/or posture) of the electronic device 300.
  • the sensor module 340 may measure the unfolded/folded state (e.g., foldable display), folding angle, rolling state (e.g., slideable display), rolling degree, and/or posture (e.g., foldable display) of the electronic device 300.
  • An angle sensor (not shown), a magnetic sensor (not shown), a gravity sensor (not shown), an acceleration sensor (not shown) capable of detecting the angle and/or phase relative to the direction of gravity of at least one housing, and/ Alternatively, it may include various sensors such as a gyro sensor (not shown).
  • the sensor module 340 may be located inside and/or on one side of the housing of the electronic device 300 or within the hinge.
  • the communication module 350 may support wireless communication with the external electronic device 200.
  • the external electronic device 200 may include, for example, an electronic device capable of executing applications and communicating, such as a computer or tablet.
  • the communication module 350 may include a wireless communication module (eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).
  • a wireless communication module eg, a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS).
  • GNSS global navigation satellite system
  • the communication module 350 may communicate with the external electronic device 200 through a short-range wireless communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or IrDA (infrared data association).
  • a short-range wireless communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi direct, or IrDA (infrared data association).
  • the processor 320 may receive information related to a running application from the external electronic device 200 through the communication module 350.
  • application-related information may include an application name or identifier, various data generated as the application is executed, and/or the address (eg, URL) of a server that provides application-related data.
  • the processor 320 executes the application based on application-related information received from the external electronic device 200 through the communication module 350 and provides the application execution screen through the display 310. can do.
  • the processor 320 determines the state of the electronic device 300 based on the sensor value obtained from the sensor module 340, and selects the display mode of the application execution screen based on the state of the electronic device 300. You can check.
  • the display mode may include an area of the display 310 to provide a screen (eg, at least a partial area of one or more of a plurality of displays).
  • the processor 320 may provide a menu (e.g., an icon containing an image and/or text) to check the display mode of the application execution screen based on the state of the electronic device 300. .
  • a menu e.g., an icon containing an image and/or text
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the form factor of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 300 is implemented in various form factors (or housings). It can be.
  • the electronic device 300 includes a slideable electronic device 310, a rollable electronic device 320, a first foldable electronic device 330, a second foldable electronic device 340, and a third folder. may include at least one of the electronic devices 350.
  • the various form factors (or housings) shown in FIG. 3 are examples of the form factors of the electronic device 300, and the form factor of the electronic device 300 is not limited thereto and includes various types of form factors or variations thereof. This may be possible.
  • the first foldable electronic device 330 includes at least two hinge structures, and the second foldable electronic device 340 and the third foldable electronic device 350 include one hinge structure. It can be included.
  • the first foldable electronic device 330, the second foldable electronic device 340, and the third foldable electronic device 350 are foldable (or bendable) displays (e.g., foldable displays). It is equipped with a display or flexible display and can be used folded or unfolded based on the hinge structure.
  • FIG. 4 is an example of changes in the structure and shape of an electronic device equipped with a flexible display according to various embodiments.
  • the electronic device 400 (eg, the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2) may be a foldable electronic device.
  • the display 410 of the electronic device 400 may include at least some of the structure and/or functions of the display module 160 of FIG. 1.
  • the foldable electronic device 400 includes two housings (e.g., a first housing 401 and a second housing 402) and a flexible display 410 based on a folding axis (e.g., A axis). ) (e.g. display module 160 in FIG. 1, first display), front camera 420 (e.g. camera module 180 in FIG. 1), auxiliary display 430 (e.g. display module in FIG. 1 (e.g. 160), a second display), and a rear camera 440 (e.g., the camera module 180 of FIG. 1), and may include at least some of the structures and/or functions of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1. It can be included.
  • the two housings may be overlapped by a hinge structure, and may be folded and overlapped around at least one axis.
  • the first housing 401 may include a first side and a second side
  • the second housing 402 may include a third side. and a fourth side.
  • the first side of the first housing 401 faces the third side of the second housing 402. It may be in a stacked form.
  • the folded form of the electronic device 400 means that the angle (e.g., angle B) formed between the first side of the first housing 401 and the third side of the second housing 402 is a narrow angle (e.g., It may be between 0 and 5 degrees.
  • the folded state of the electronic device 400 may include a closed state or a fully folded state.
  • the display 410 can be physically folded and divided into a first area 411 and a second area 412, and the first area 411 is the first surface of the first housing 401. and the second area 412 may be located on the third side of the second housing 402.
  • the first housing 401 and the second housing 402 may be disposed on both sides about a folding axis (eg, A-axis) and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis.
  • the first housing 401 may be located on the left side based on the folding axis, and the second housing 402 may be located on the right side based on the folding axis.
  • the first housing 401 and the second housing 402 may be designed to be folded relative to each other, and the first side of the first housing 401 and the second housing 402 in a folded or folded form. ) can be overlapped so that the third sides face each other.
  • a hinge is formed between the first housing 401 and the second housing 402, so that the first housing 401 and the second housing 402 of the electronic device 400 can be overlapped and folded.
  • the housing structure in which the electronic device 400 is arranged on the left and right with respect to the folding axis is only an example, and the housing arranged up and down with respect to the folding axis of the electronic device 400 (e.g., the second foldable in FIG. 3 may have an electronic device 340).
  • the first housing 401 and the second housing 402 determine whether the electronic device 400 is in an unfolded form (or open form), a folded form (or closed form), or an intermediate form.
  • the angle (e.g. angle B) or distance between them may vary depending on the presence or absence of the two sides.
  • the unfolded state of the display 410 may include an open state or a flat (or flat) state.
  • the unfolded form includes a form in which the first housing 401 and the second housing 402 of the electronic device 400 are disposed on the same plane at about 180 degrees, and the display 410 is exposed in a flat form. can do.
  • the electronic device 400 may be provided with an auxiliary display 430 (e.g., display module 160 of FIG. 1) in at least a portion of the first housing 401 or the second housing 402. there is.
  • the auxiliary display may be formed on at least a portion of the second surface of the first housing 401 of the electronic device 400.
  • the auxiliary display 430 may be disposed on the fourth side of the second housing 402, and is formed through part or all of the second side of the first housing 401 and the fourth side of the second housing 402. It could be.
  • the auxiliary display may include at least some of the structure and/or functions of the display module 160 of FIG. 1.
  • the electronic device 400 is in an intermediate state, for example, the display 410 is in a partially open state, and the first housing of the electronic device 400 is in a partially open state.
  • the display 410 may be exposed by arranging the display 401 and the second housing 402 at a specified angle range (e.g., 80 degrees to 130 degrees).
  • the intermediate form is, for example, an angle formed by the first side of the first housing 401 and the third side of the second housing 402 (e.g., angle B) forming a specified angle range (e.g., 80 to 130 degrees). It may be.
  • the processor of the electronic device 400 determines that the state of the electronic device 400 is the flex state 403 by a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module of FIG. 2). It can be confirmed based on the sensor value of 340)).
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module of FIG. 2.
  • the shape of the electronic device 400 is the intermediate shape described above, and the posture of the electronic device 400 is one of the first housing 401 or the second housing 402 (e.g., the first housing ( 401)) may mean a state in which the position is substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • Figure 5 shows the external appearance of a foldable electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • a foldable electronic device 500 (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or 3) according to various embodiments includes two housings based on a folding axis (e.g., A-axis), Flexible display 510 (e.g., display module 160 in FIG. 1, first display), front camera 520 (e.g., camera module 180 in FIG. 1), auxiliary display 530 (e.g., FIG. 1 may include a display module 160, a second display), and a rear camera 540 (e.g., the camera module 180 in FIG. 1), and has the structure and/or function of the electronic device 101 in FIG. It may include at least some of them.
  • the two housings may be overlapped by a hinge structure, and may be folded and overlapped around at least one axis.
  • the two housings, the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 may be disposed on the upper and lower sides around a folding axis (e.g., A axis), and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis.
  • a folding axis e.g., A axis
  • the first housing 511 may be located above the folding axis and the second housing 512 may be located below the folding axis.
  • the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 may be designed to be folded relative to each other, and the first side of the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 in a folded or folded form. ) can be overlapped so that the third sides face each other.
  • a hinge is formed between the first housing 511 and the second housing 512, so that the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 of the electronic device 400 can be overlapped and folded.
  • a housing structure in which the electronic device is arranged up and down with respect to the folding axis is only an example, and the electronic device may have a housing arranged left and right with respect to the folding axis of the electronic device.
  • the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 determine whether the flexible display 510 of the electronic device 400 is in an unfolded form (or open form), a folded form (or closed form), or an intermediate form.
  • the angle e.g. angle A
  • a folded form may include a closed state or a fully folded form.
  • the first side of the first housing 511 may be overlapped with the third side of the second housing 512 facing each other.
  • the angle formed by the first side of the first housing 511 and the third side of the second housing 512 is a narrow angle (e.g., 0 to 5 degrees). It may be achieved.
  • an unfolded state may mean an open state or a flat (or flat) state.
  • the first housing 511 and the second housing 512 of the electronic device 500 are arranged at a certain angle (e.g., 80 degrees or 120 degrees) or more, and the first display is exposed. may include.
  • An electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or 3, the electronic device 400 of FIG. 4, or the electronic device 500 of FIG. 5) according to various embodiments includes a housing (housing 401 of FIG. 4). or 402) or the housing 511 or 512 of FIG. 5), at least one display mounted on the housing (e.g., the display 350 of FIG. 2, the display 410 of FIG. 4, or the display 510 of FIG. 5) ), a sensor module (e.g., sensor module 310 of FIG. 2), a communication module (e.g., communication module 330 of FIG. 2), and operably with the communication module, the at least one display, and the sensor module. Includes a connected processor (e.g., processor 320 in FIG.
  • the processor receives application-related information from an external electronic device through the communication module, and transmits information to the electronic device based on sensor values of the sensor module.
  • Check the state of the electronic device check which of the at least one display includes an area to provide an execution screen of the application based on the state of the electronic device, and execute the application based on the application-related information. and can be set to provide an execution screen of the application in the identified display area.
  • the processor determines whether the area to provide the execution screen among the at least one display is designated in response to the state of the electronic device, and when the area is designated, the processor displays the application in the designated area. It can be set to provide an execution screen.
  • the processor determines the area of the auxiliary display exposed to the outside in the folded state among the at least one display as the designated area and executes the application. It can be set to provide a screen.
  • the processor determines that the first housing of the at least one display in the flex state is within a specified range with respect to the first housing that is substantially horizontal with the bottom surface of the housing.
  • the area of the display corresponding to the second housing, which is folded at an angle and located at the top, is identified as the designated area and can be set to provide an execution screen of the application.
  • the processor may be set to provide at least one object for setting or controlling the application in a display area corresponding to the first housing located on the bottom surface.
  • the processor upon receiving the application-related information, the processor may be set to provide at least one object for selecting execution of the application through the at least one display.
  • the processor may be set to provide at least one object for selecting execution of the application to the upper or lower area of the at least one display.
  • the processor may be set to provide at least one object for selecting execution of the application in a floating or pop-up form.
  • the processor may be set to provide at least one object for selecting a display including an area to provide an execution screen of the application among the at least one display through the at least one display. there is.
  • At least one object for selecting a display including an area to provide an execution screen of the application includes a plurality of icons indicating an area of the display that can be selected based on the state of the electronic device. can do.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining application execution screen control of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • the processor of the electronic device collects information related to an application running on an external electronic device (e.g., the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2). can receive.
  • the processor of the electronic device may receive application-related information from an external electronic device through a communication module (e.g., the communication module 350 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • the communication module of the electronic device may communicate with an external electronic device through short-range wireless communication, such as cellular communication, Bluetooth, or WiFi.
  • short-range wireless communication such as cellular communication, Bluetooth, or WiFi.
  • the application-related information may include an application name or identifier, various data generated as the application is executed, and/or an address (eg, URL) of a server that provides application-related data.
  • the processor may determine the state of the electronic device in operation 603.
  • the state of the electronic device may include the shape and/or posture of the housings of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may include a display shape modified according to the shape of the housings of the electronic device.
  • Housings for example a first housing (e.g. first housing 401 in FIG. 4 or first housing 511 in FIG. 5) and a second housing (e.g. second housing 402 in FIG. 4 or FIG.
  • the second housing 512 of 5) may be shaped to have a specific angle (eg, an angle between 0 degrees and 180 degrees) about the hinge or folding axis.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be determined based on the direction and/or angle formed by the electronic device.
  • the attitude of the electronic device may be determined based on the angle and/or phase of the electronic device or some component of the electronic device with respect to the direction of gravity.
  • the state of the electronic device may include a folded state, an unfolded state, an intermediate state, or a flex state.
  • the state of the electronic device may be determined based on sensor values obtained by the sensor module.
  • the processor may check the area of the display (eg, display 310 in FIG. 2) on which to display the application execution screen in operation 605 based on the state of the electronic device.
  • the display may include a plurality of physically separated displays.
  • the operation of checking the area of the display on which the application execution screen will be displayed may include, for example, checking one or more displays among a plurality of displays and checking at least a partial area of the one or more confirmed displays.
  • the processor may provide selectable objects (eg, icons containing images and/or text) through the display based on the state of the electronic device. You can receive input for the display area where the application execution screen will be displayed through a selectable object.
  • selectable objects eg, icons containing images and/or text
  • the processor executes the application based on application-related information and provides an execution screen for the application through the identified display area.
  • the processor may check a designated display area in response to the state of the electronic device and display an application execution screen on the confirmed display area.
  • the processor may display an application execution screen on a display area selected through a selectable object.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating control of an application execution screen according to the state of an electronic device according to various embodiments.
  • the state of the electronic device may refer to the shape and/or posture formed by the housings of the electronic device.
  • the shape of the electronic device may include a display shape modified according to the shape of the housings of the electronic device. Housings, for example a first housing and a second housing, may be folded to form a shape having a specific angle.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be determined based on the direction and/or angle formed by the electronic device.
  • the posture of the electronic device may be determined based on the angle and/or phase of the electronic device or some component (e.g., housing) of the electronic device with respect to the direction of gravity.
  • the state of the electronic device may include a folded state, an unfolded state, an intermediate state, or a flex state.
  • the state of the electronic device may be determined based on sensor values obtained by the sensor module.
  • Figure 7 shows the states of the electronic device, showing a folded state 710, a flex state 720, an intermediate state 730, and an unfolded state 720.
  • the unfolded state 720 among the states of the electronic device may include a state in which the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device are disposed on the same plane at about 180 degrees and the display is exposed in a flat form. there is.
  • an intermediate state 730 among the states of the electronic device is formed between the first housing and the second housing of the electronic device.
  • the display may be exposed by being placed in this specified angle range (e.g., 80 degrees to 130 degrees).
  • the intermediate form may be, for example, one in which the angle formed by the first side of the first housing and the third side of the second housing (e.g., angle B in FIG. 4) forms a specified angle range (e.g., 80 to 130 degrees). .
  • the shape of the electronic device is intermediate, and the posture of the electronic device is such that one of the first housing or the second housing (e.g., the first housing) is on the floor. It may be in a position that is substantially horizontal to the surface.
  • the folded state among the states of the electronic device may be a form in which the first side of the first housing and the third side of the second housing face each other and are overlapped.
  • the angle formed by the first surface of the first housing and the third surface of the second housing eg, angle B in FIG. 4
  • the folded state of the electronic device may be in a closed state or a fully folded state.
  • the electronic device may display selectable objects on the display based on application-related information received from an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • the application can be executed through selectable objects.
  • selectable objects may be displayed as objects 711, 721, 731, and 741, for example, in a floating or pop-up form on the display screen.
  • selectable objects 711, 721, 731, and 741 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • selectable objects may be displayed as icon-like objects 712, 722, 732, and 742, for example, at the bottom of the display screen, along with objects representing frequently used applications or recently used applications.
  • An application may be executed through selectable objects 712, 722, 732, and 742.
  • an application running on an external electronic device can be continuously executed on the electronic device based on application-related information and an execution screen can be displayed.
  • an application execution screen may be displayed in a designated display area depending on the state of the electronic device.
  • an application execution screen may be displayed on the front display area in the folded state (710).
  • the application execution screen is a display area corresponding to the top (e.g., first housing) rather than the bottom if the application supports flex mode. It can be displayed in .
  • an application execution screen may be displayed in the selected display area.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be provided.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be provided.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be displayed, for example, within an area of objects 711, 721, 731, and 741 selectable for application execution.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area may include, for example, an object for selecting the entire main display area, an object for selecting a partial area of the main display, or an object for selecting an area of the secondary display. Descriptions of various objects related to the application execution screen can be described in more detail below.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed to be in a folded state.
  • the electronic device displays an object 801 and/or 802 for selecting the execution of the application in a portion or the entire area of the display 810 (e.g., auxiliary display) exposed to the outside in the folded state.
  • the selectable object 801 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • an object 801 that can be selected for application execution may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the selectable object 802 may be displayed in a separate area of the display screen, for example, at the bottom of the screen or at the edge of the screen, or in a frequently used application or recently used application display area.
  • the selectable object 802 may be displayed at the right end of a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 802 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes an application based on information related to the application according to an input through the application execution selection object 801 and/or 802, and displays the application execution screen 803 on a designated display (e.g., It can be provided through an external display 820).
  • Application-related information may include, for example, an application name or identifier, various data generated as the application is executed, and/or the address (eg, URL) of a server that provides application-related data.
  • various data generated as the application is executed may include various data generated as the application is executed up to the point of receiving application-related information from an external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may enable the application to be subsequently executed based on the same data, including execution time, data used, and data provided, based on application-related information of the application being executed on the external electronic device. You can.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed as a flex state.
  • the electronic device in a flex state, includes an upper housing (e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5) and a lower housing (e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • an upper housing e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5
  • a lower housing e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • the electronic device may display an object 901 and/or 902 for selecting a corresponding application to be executed on the display 910 (e.g., main display) in a flex state.
  • the selectable object 901 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen (eg, an area corresponding to the upper housing).
  • an object 901 that can be selected for application execution may be displayed at the top of the upper screen.
  • the selectable object 902 may be displayed distinctly in a separate area of the display screen (e.g., the area corresponding to the lower housing), for example, in an area such as the bottom of the screen or the edge of the screen, or in a frequently used application or recently used application display area. You can.
  • the selectable object 902 may be displayed at the right end of a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 902 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes the application based on information related to the application according to an input through the application execution selection object 901 and/or 902, and displays the application execution screen on a designated display (e.g., main display (e.g., main display) It can be provided through an area (e.g., area 903 corresponding to the upper housing).
  • Application-related information may include, for example, an application name or identifier, various data generated as the application is executed, and/or the address (eg, URL) of a server that provides application-related data.
  • various data generated as the application is executed may include various data generated as the application is executed up to the point of receiving application-related information from an external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may enable the application to be subsequently executed based on the same data, including execution time, data used, and data provided, based on application-related information of the application being executed on the external electronic device. You can.
  • the electronic device may display the application execution screen in the corresponding display mode. For example, the electronic device displays data including an application execution screen image in the upper housing corresponding area 903 in a flex state display mode and sets and/or controls the application execution screen in the lower housing corresponding area 904. A variety of objects can be displayed.
  • a display mode eg, flex mode
  • the electronic device displays data including an application execution screen image in the upper housing corresponding area 903 in a flex state display mode and sets and/or controls the application execution screen in the lower housing corresponding area 904.
  • a variety of objects can be displayed.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in an unfolded state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed to be in an unfolded state.
  • the electronic device may display an object 1001 and/or 1002 for selecting a corresponding application to be executed on the display 1010 (e.g., main display) in an unfolded state.
  • the selectable object 1001 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1001 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the selectable object 1002 may be displayed to be distinguished in a separate area of the display screen, for example, an area such as the bottom of the screen or the edge of the screen, or a frequently used application or recently used application display area.
  • the selectable object 1002 may be displayed in a separate area of the display screen, for example, in a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display.
  • the selectable object 1002 may be displayed at the right end of a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1002 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device may execute an application based on information related to the application according to an input through the application execution selection object 1001 and/or 1002 and provide an application execution screen through a display.
  • Application-related information may include, for example, an application name or identifier, various data generated as the application is executed, and/or the address (eg, URL) of a server that provides application-related data.
  • various data generated as the application is executed may include various data generated as the application is executed up to the point of receiving application-related information from an external electronic device.
  • the electronic device may enable the application to be subsequently executed based on the same data, including execution time, data used, and data provided, based on application-related information of the application being executed on the external electronic device. You can.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be provided.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be displayed, for example, within the selectable object 1001 area for application execution.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area may include, for example, an icon containing an image and/or text indicating a selectable display area.
  • An image indicating a selectable display area may display at least one of color, saturation, and brightness of the selectable display area to distinguish it from a display area that is not selected.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area include, for example, an object 1011 for selecting the entire main display area, an object 1012 or 1013 for selecting a partial area of the main display (e.g., the left area of the screen or the right area of the screen). ), or may include an object for selecting an area of the auxiliary display.
  • the application execution screen 1021 may be displayed on the entire display screen 1020.
  • an application execution screen 1031 or 1041 may be displayed on a partial display screen 1030 or 1040.
  • the application execution screen 1051 may be displayed on the auxiliary display screen 1050.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining application execution screen control in an intermediate state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed to be in an intermediate state.
  • the electronic device may display objects 1101 and/or 1102 for selecting to execute the corresponding application on the display 1110 (e.g., main display) in an unfolded state.
  • the selectable object 1101 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • an object 1101 that can be selected for application execution may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the selectable object 1102 may be displayed to be distinguished in a separate area of the display screen, for example, an area such as the bottom of the screen or the edge of the screen, or a frequently used application or recently used application display area.
  • the electronic device may execute an application based on information related to the application according to an input through the application execution selection object 1101 and/or 1102 and provide an application execution screen through a display.
  • Application-related information may include, for example, an application name or identifier, various data generated as the application is executed, and/or an address (eg, URL) of a server that provides application-related data.
  • various data generated as the application is executed may include various data generated as the application is executed up to the point of receiving application-related information from an external electronic device.
  • the electronic device allows the application to be continuously executed based on the same data including the execution time, data used, and data provided, based on application-related information of the application being executed on the external electronic device. You can.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display the application execution screen may be provided.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be displayed, for example, within the selectable object 1001 area for application execution.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area include, for example, an object 1111 for selecting the entire main display area, an object 1112 or 1113 for selecting a partial area of the main display (e.g., the left area of the screen or the right area of the screen). ), or may include an object for selecting an area of the auxiliary display.
  • the application execution screen 1121 may be displayed on the entire display screen 1120.
  • an application execution screen 1131 or 1141 may be displayed on a partial display screen 1130 or 1140.
  • the application execution screen 1151 may be displayed on the auxiliary display screen 1150.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • An application running on an external electronic device may be a gallery application that provides various image data.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed to be in a folded state.
  • content similar to the content described with reference to FIG. 8 may be omitted.
  • the electronic device may display the selectable objects 1201 and/or 1202 on a partial or entire area of the display 1210 (e.g., auxiliary display) exposed to the outside in the folded state.
  • the display 1210 e.g., auxiliary display
  • the selectable object 1201 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1201 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the selectable object 1202 may be displayed in a separate area of the display screen, for example, at the bottom of the screen or at the edge of the screen, or in a frequently used application or recently used application display area.
  • the selectable object 1202 may be displayed at the right end of a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1202 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes the application based on information related to the application according to an input through the application execution selection object 1201 and/or 1202, and displays the application execution screen 1203 on a designated display (e.g., It can be provided through an external display (1220).
  • a designated display e.g., It can be provided through an external display (1220).
  • the designated display may be a secondary display exposed to the outside in a folded state.
  • FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • An application running on an external electronic device may be, for example, a gallery application that provides various image data.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed as a flex state.
  • content similar to the content described with reference to FIG. 9 may be omitted.
  • the electronic device in a flex state, includes an upper housing (e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5) and a lower housing (e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • an upper housing e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5
  • a lower housing e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • the electronic device may display selectable objects 1301 and/or 1302 on the display 1310 (eg, main display) in the flex state.
  • the selectable object 1301 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen (eg, an area corresponding to the upper housing).
  • an object 1301 selectable for application execution may be displayed at the top of the upper screen.
  • the selectable object 1302 may be displayed distinctly in a separate area of the display screen (e.g., an area corresponding to the lower housing), for example, an area such as the bottom of the screen or the edge of the screen, or a frequently used application or recently used application display area. You can.
  • the selectable object 1302 may be displayed at the right end of a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1302 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes the gallery application based on application-related information according to the selection (e.g., touch input) of the selectable objects 1301 and/or 1302, and displays the gallery application execution screen in a designated location. It can be provided through an area (e.g., area 1303 corresponding to the upper housing) of the display (e.g., main display 1320).
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining application execution screen control in an unfolded state or an intermediate state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • An application running on an external electronic device may be a gallery application that provides various image data.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • An application running on an external electronic device may be a gallery application that provides various image data.
  • the state of the electronic device may be confirmed as an unfolded state 1410 or an intermediate state 1420.
  • the electronic device may display selectable objects 1401 and/or 1402 on a display (eg, main display) in an unfolded state or an intermediate state.
  • a display eg, main display
  • the selectable object 1401 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1401 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the electronic device may execute an application based on information related to the application according to an input through the selectable object 1401 and/or 1402 and provide an application execution screen through a display.
  • the electronic device may provide image data displayed on the external electronic device through an execution screen on the display of the electronic device based on information related to the gallery application received from the external electronic device.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display the application execution screen may be provided.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be displayed, for example, within the selectable object 1401 or 1402 area.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area may include, for example, an icon containing an image and/or text indicating a selectable display area.
  • An image indicating a selectable display area may display at least one of color, saturation, and brightness of the selectable display area to distinguish it from a display area that is not selected.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area include, for example, an object 1411 for selecting the entire main display area, an object 1412 or 1413 for selecting a partial area of the main display (e.g., the left area of the screen or the right area of the screen). ), or may include an object 1414 for selecting an area of the auxiliary display.
  • the gallery application execution screen 1431 may be displayed on the entire display screen 1430.
  • a gallery application execution screen 1441 or 1451 may be displayed on a partial display screen 1440 or 1450.
  • the gallery application execution screen 1461 may be displayed on the auxiliary display screen 1460.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • Applications running on an external electronic device may be various applications that provide video call functions.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed to be in a folded state.
  • content similar to the content described with reference to FIG. 8 may be omitted.
  • the electronic device may display the selectable objects 1501 and/or 1502 on a partial or entire area of the display 1510 (e.g., auxiliary display) exposed to the outside in the folded state.
  • the corresponding application can be executed or subsequently executed.
  • the selectable object 1501 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1501 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the selectable object 1502 may be displayed in a separate area of the display screen, for example, at the bottom of the screen or at the edge of the screen, or in a frequently used application or recently used application display area.
  • the selectable object 1502 may be displayed at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1502 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes the application based on information related to the application according to an input through the application execution selection object 1501 and/or 1502 and displays the application execution screen 1503 on a designated display (e.g., It can be provided through an external display (1520).
  • a designated display e.g., It can be provided through an external display (1520).
  • the designated display may be a secondary display exposed to the outside in a folded state.
  • FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • Applications running on an external electronic device may be, for example, various applications that provide video call functions.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed as a flex state.
  • content similar to the content described with reference to FIG. 9 may be omitted.
  • the electronic device in a flex state, includes an upper housing (e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5) and a lower housing (e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • an upper housing e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5
  • a lower housing e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • the electronic device may display selectable objects 1601 and/or 1602 on the display 1610 (e.g., main display) in the flex state.
  • the selectable object 1601 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen (eg, an area corresponding to the upper housing).
  • an object 1601 that can be selected for application execution may be displayed at the top of the upper screen.
  • the selectable object 1602 may be displayed distinctly in a separate area of the display screen (e.g., an area corresponding to the lower housing), for example, an area such as the bottom of the screen or the edge of the screen, or a frequently used application or recently used application display area. You can.
  • the selectable object 1602 may be displayed at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1602 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes the gallery application based on application-related information according to the selection (e.g., touch input) of the selectable objects 1601 and/or 1602 and displays a video call application execution screen. It can be provided through an area (e.g., an area 1603 corresponding to an upper housing folded at a specified angle with respect to a lower housing disposed horizontally on the floor) of a designated display (e.g., main display 1620).
  • a designated display e.g., main display 1620.
  • the electronic device stores data including objects for setting or controlling a video call application in an area (e.g., the lower housing disposed horizontally on the floor) of a designated display (e.g., the main display 1620). ) can be provided through the corresponding display area 1604).
  • a designated display e.g., the main display 1620.
  • FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining application execution screen control in an unfolded state or an intermediate state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • An application running on an external electronic device may be a gallery application that provides various image data.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • Applications running on an external electronic device may be various applications that provide video call functions.
  • the state of the electronic device may be confirmed as an unfolded state 1710 or an intermediate state 1720.
  • the electronic device may display selectable objects 1701 and/or 1702 on a display (eg, main display) in an unfolded state or an intermediate state.
  • a display eg, main display
  • the selectable object 1701 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1701 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the electronic device may execute an application based on information related to the application according to an input through the selectable object 1701 and/or 1702 and provide an application execution screen through a display.
  • the electronic device may provide image data displayed on the external electronic device through an execution screen on the display of the electronic device based on information related to the gallery application received from the external electronic device.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display the application execution screen may be provided.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be displayed, for example, within the selectable object 1701 or 1702 area.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area may include, for example, an icon containing an image and/or text indicating a selectable display area.
  • An image indicating a selectable display area may display at least one of color, saturation, and brightness of the selectable display area to distinguish it from a display area that is not selected.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area include, for example, an object 1711 for selecting the entire main display area, an object 1712 or 1713 for selecting a partial area of the main display (e.g., the left area of the screen or the right area of the screen). ), or may include an object 1714 for selecting an area of the auxiliary display.
  • the video call application execution screen 1731 may be displayed on the entire display screen 1730.
  • a video call application execution screen 1741 or 1751 may be displayed on a partial display screen 1740 or 1750.
  • the video call application execution screen 1761 may be displayed on the auxiliary display screen 1760.
  • FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a folded state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • Applications running on an external electronic device may be various applications (e.g., a note app) that provide text editing functions.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed to be in a folded state.
  • content similar to the content described with reference to FIG. 8 may be omitted.
  • the electronic device may display the selectable objects 1801 and/or 1802 on a partial or entire area of the display 1810 (e.g., auxiliary display) exposed to the outside in the folded state.
  • the selectable object 1801 the corresponding application can be executed or subsequently executed.
  • the selectable object 1801 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1801 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the selectable object 1802 may be displayed in a separate area of the display screen, for example, at the bottom of the screen or at the edge of the screen, or in a frequently used application or recently used application display area.
  • the selectable object 1802 may be displayed at the right end of a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1802 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes the application based on information related to the application according to an input through the application execution selection object 1801 and/or 1802, and displays the application execution screen 1803 on a designated display (e.g., It can be provided through an external display (1820).
  • a designated display e.g., It can be provided through an external display (1820).
  • the designated display may be a secondary display exposed to the outside in a folded state.
  • FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in a flex state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • Applications running on an external electronic device may be, for example, various applications that provide text editing functions (e.g., a note app).
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • a sensor module e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed as a flex state.
  • content similar to the content described with reference to FIG. 9 may be omitted.
  • the electronic device in a flex state, includes an upper housing (e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5) and a lower housing (e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • an upper housing e.g., the second housing 412 in FIG. 4 or the first housing 511 in FIG. 5
  • a lower housing e.g., the first housing in FIG. 4 (e.g., 411) or the second housing 512 in FIG. 5 may have an intermediate shape, and the lower housing may be substantially horizontal with the floor.
  • the electronic device may display selectable objects 1901 and/or 1902 on the display 1910 (e.g., main display) in the flex state.
  • the selectable object 1901 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen (eg, an area corresponding to the upper housing).
  • an object 1901 that can be selected for application execution may be displayed at the top of the upper screen.
  • the selectable object 1902 may be displayed distinctly in a separate area of the display screen (e.g., the area corresponding to the lower housing), for example, in an area such as the bottom of the screen or the edge of the screen, or in a frequently used application or recently used application display area. You can.
  • the selectable object 1902 may be displayed at the right end of a frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen.
  • the selectable object 1902 is spaced apart from other icons at a certain distance or by displaying a line between other icons at the right end of the frequently used application or recently used application display area at the bottom of the display screen. Can be marked to distinguish.
  • the electronic device executes the gallery application based on application-related information according to the selection (e.g., touch input) of the selectable object 1901 and/or 1902 and displays the video call application execution screen. It may be provided through an area (e.g., an area 1903 corresponding to an upper housing folded at a specified angle with respect to a lower housing disposed horizontally on the floor) of a designated display (e.g., main display 1920).
  • a designated display e.g., main display 1920.
  • the electronic device stores data including objects for setting or controlling a video call application in an area (e.g., the lower housing disposed horizontally on the floor) of a designated display (e.g., the main display 1920). ) can be provided through a display area (1904) corresponding to ).
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating application execution screen control in an unfolded state or an intermediate state of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3) according to various embodiments.
  • an electronic device e.g., the electronic device 300 of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3
  • an electronic device may receive information related to an application running on an external electronic device (eg, the external electronic device 200 of FIG. 2).
  • External electronic devices may include, for example, electronic devices capable of executing applications and performing wireless communication, such as computers and tablets.
  • Applications running on an external electronic device may be various applications (e.g., a note app) that provide text editing functions.
  • the state of the electronic device can be confirmed based on the sensor value of a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module 310 in FIG. 2). there is.
  • Applications running on an external electronic device may be various applications that provide video call functions.
  • the state of the electronic device may be confirmed as an unfolded state (2010) or an intermediate state (2020).
  • the electronic device may display selectable objects 2001 and/or 2002 on a display (eg, main display) in an unfolded state or an intermediate state.
  • a display eg, main display
  • the selectable object 2001 may be displayed as a floating or pop-up object on the display screen.
  • the selectable object 2001 may be displayed at the top of the screen.
  • the electronic device may execute an application based on information related to the application according to an input through the selectable object 2001 and/or 2002 and provide an application execution screen through a display.
  • the electronic device may provide image data displayed on the external electronic device through an execution screen on the display of the electronic device based on information related to the gallery application received from the external electronic device.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display the application execution screen may be provided.
  • one or more objects for selecting a display area to display an application execution screen may be displayed, for example, within a selectable object (2001 or 2002) area.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area may include, for example, an icon containing an image and/or text indicating a selectable display area.
  • An image indicating a selectable display area may display at least one of color, saturation, and brightness of the selectable display area to distinguish it from a display area that is not selected.
  • One or more objects for selecting a display area for example an object for selecting the entire main display area (2011) or an object for selecting a partial area of the main display (e.g. the left area of the screen or the right area of the screen) (2012 or 2013) ), or may include an object 2014 for selecting an area of the auxiliary display.
  • the video call application execution screen 2031 may be displayed on the entire display screen 2030.
  • a video call application execution screen 2041 or 2051 may be displayed on a partial display screen 2040 or 2050.
  • a video call application execution screen 2061 may be displayed on the auxiliary display screen 2060.

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Un dispositif électronique selon divers modes de réalisation décrits dans le présent document peut comprendre : un boîtier ; au moins un dispositif d'affichage monté sur le boîtier ; un module de capteur ; un module de communication ; et un processeur connecté fonctionnellement au module de communication, au ou aux dispositifs d'affichage et au module de capteur, le processeur étant configuré pour : recevoir des informations relatives à une application provenant d'un dispositif électronique externe par l'intermédiaire du module de communication ; identifier un état du dispositif électronique sur la base d'une valeur de capteur du module de capteur ; sur la base de l'état du dispositif électronique, identifier, parmi le ou les dispositifs d'affichage, un dispositif d'affichage comprenant une zone dans laquelle un écran d'exécution de l'application doit être fourni ; et exécuter l'application sur la base des informations relatives à l'application et fournir un écran d'exécution de l'application dans la zone du dispositif d'affichage identifié.
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