Electronic device and method for controlling an operating mode based on a state of the electronic device

Abstract

Provided is an electronic device, the electronic device comprising: a sensor circuit; a display; a processor operably connected to the sensor circuit and the display; and a memory operably connected to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to: detect whether the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle via the sensor circuit; when the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, detect the placement state of the electronic device via the sensor circuit; when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a first state, control the electronic device to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state; and when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a second state, control the electronic device to operate in a second operating mode corresponding to the second state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and method for controlling an operating mode based on a state of the electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Recently, in order to increase the portability of an electronic device, a fully foldable display has been developed, which is more advanced than a flexible display. The state of such a foldable display may include a folded state (e.g., fully folded), an unfolded state (e.g., fully unfolded), and a state in which the foldable display is unfolded at a predetermined angle. An electronic device having a foldable display can use a large-area display in the unfolded state and can have a reduced overall volume in the folded state. Thus, an electronic device having a foldable display can improve usability and portability. When a user does not use the electronic device, the user can place the electronic device on a table in a state in which the foldable display is unfolded at a predetermined angle. When the electronic device is placed on a table in a state in which the foldable display is unfolded at a predetermined angle, although the electronic device is not used, the user can still check event-related notifications through the exposed display.

[0003] The above information is provided only as background information to assist in understanding the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art to the present disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical Problem

[0005] To use an electronic device placed on a table, a user can pick up the electronic device placed on the table. As a result, the placement state of the electronic device, for example, changes from a state in which the electronic device is placed on the table to a state in which the electronic device is held by the user or placed in the user's hand. When the placement state of the electronic device changes, the electronic device may operate in an operating mode corresponding to a state where the placement state has not changed, rather than an operating mode corresponding to the changed placement state, so that the user may feel inconvenient when using the electronic device.

[0006] Solution to the Problem

[0007] An electronic device according to various embodiments may be controlled to operate in different operating modes based on a placement state detected when the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle.

[0008] Aspects of the present disclosure are intended to at least solve the above problems and / or disadvantages and to at least provide the following advantages. Accordingly, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an apparatus and method for controlling an operating mode based on a state of an electronic device.

[0009] Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the following description, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a sensor circuit, a display, a processor operably connected to the sensor circuit and the display, and a memory operably connected to the processor, wherein the processor may be configured to detect, via the sensor circuit, whether the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, detect, via the sensor circuit, a placement state of the electronic device when the electronic device is unfolded at the predetermined angle, control the electronic device to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a first state, and control the electronic device to operate in a second operating mode corresponding to the second state when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a second state.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for controlling an operating mode based on a state of an electronic device is provided. The method includes: detecting, via a sensor circuit, whether the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle; detecting, via the sensor circuit, a placement state of the electronic device when the electronic device is unfolded at the predetermined angle; controlling the electronic device to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a first state, and controlling the electronic device to operate in a second operating mode corresponding to the second state when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a second state.

[0012] According to the following detailed description, other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art. The following detailed description discloses various embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0013] Advantages of the Invention

[0014] According to various embodiments, the electronic device can recognize the user's intention to use the electronic device when the placement state of the electronic device changes. For example, when the electronic device changes from a state of being placed on a table to a state of being held by the user's hand or placed on the user's hand, and can provide an operating mode corresponding to the recognized intention for the user. Therefore, the user can easily perform the functions of the electronic device and can also obtain an enhanced experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Through the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 2 shows a flat state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 3 shows a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 5 shows an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 6 is a view for describing a state in which an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is unfolded at a predetermined angle;

[0022] Figure 7 is a view for describing a placement state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 8 is a block diagram showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 9 is a flowchart for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle and a placement state of the electronic device;

[0025] Figure 10 is a flowchart for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, a placement state of the electronic device, and a distance between the electronic device and a user;

[0026] Figure 11 is a flowchart for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, a placement state of the electronic device, and whether a user's face is detected;

[0027] Figure 12 is a flowchart for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a placement state of the electronic device and an angle formed by a first surface and a third surface of the electronic device;

[0028] Figure 13A view for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a placement state of the electronic device and an angle formed by a first surface and a third surface of the electronic device;

[0029] Figure 14 A flowchart for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, a placement state of the electronic device, and a holding form according to the holding of the electronic device; and

[0030] Figure 15 A view for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, a placement state of the electronic device, and a holding form according to the holding of the electronic device.

[0031] Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals will be understood to refer to like components, elements, and structures. Detailed Description

[0032] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings helps to comprehensively understand various embodiments of the present disclosure defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in understanding, but these are only considered exemplary. Thus, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0033] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but are used by the inventors only to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. Thus, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that the following description of the various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0034] It should be understood that the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more such surfaces.

[0035] Figure 1 A block diagram showing an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0036] Reference Figure 1, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 can communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, a sound output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented as being embedded in the display device 160 (e.g., a display).

[0037] The processor 120 may run software (e.g., the program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware component or a software component) connected to the processor 120 of the electronic device 101, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may load a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 176 or the communication module 190) into the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or be adapted to be specifically used for a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented as being separate from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0038] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (rather than the main processor 121), such as the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190. Or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may, together with the main processor 121, control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (such as the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123.

[0039] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101, such as the processor 120 or the sensor module 176. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134.

[0040] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or an application 146.

[0041] The input device 150 may receive commands or data from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) to be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (such as the processor 120). The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0042] The sound output device 155 may output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing a record, and the receiver may be used for incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0043] The display device 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuit adapted to detect a touch or a sensor circuit (e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the intensity of a force caused by the touch.

[0044] The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input device 150, or output sound via the sound output device 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0045] The sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., the state of the user), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0046] The interface 177 can support one or more specific protocols used to directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connect the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 can include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0047] The connection end 178 can include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the connection end 178 can include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0048] The haptic module 179 can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0049] The camera module 180 can capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 can include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0050] The power management module 188 can manage the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 can be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0051] The battery 189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a primary non-rechargeable battery, a rechargeable storage battery, or a fuel cell.

[0052] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102, the electronic device 104, or the server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)), and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include 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., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). Each of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or these various types of communication modules may be implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0053] The antenna module 197 may transmit signals or power to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive signals or power from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna, and the antenna may include a radiation element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in a substrate (e.g., a PCB) or formed on the substrate. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192). Subsequently, signals or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiation element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0054] At least some of the above components may be interconnected via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general-purpose input / output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0055] According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101 or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations running on the electronic device 101 may be run on one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 is to automatically execute a function or service or is to execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request one or more of the external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of running the function or service, or in addition to running the function or service, the electronic device 101 may also request one or more of the external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute the requested at least part of the function or service, or execute an additional function or additional service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a reply to the request with or without further processing of the result. To this end, for example, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, or client-server computing technology may be used.

[0056] Figure 2 is a view showing an electronic device in a flat state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Figure 3 is a view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 2 and Figure 3 Embodiments of the electronic device may be at least partially similar to or different from Figure 1 embodiments of the electronic device 101.

[0059] Referring to Figure 2 , the electronic device 200 may include, via a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The hinge structure 264) in it rotatably couples a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 that can be folded relative to each other, a hinge cover 265 that covers the foldable portions of the pair of housing structures 210 and 220, and a display 230 (e.g., a flexible display or a foldable display) disposed in the space formed by the pair of housing structures 210 and 220. In the description, the surface on which the display 230 is disposed may be referred to as the front surface of the electronic device 200, and the opposite side of the front surface may be referred to as the rear surface of the electronic device 200. The surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface may be referred to as the side surface of the electronic device 200.

[0060] In one embodiment, the pair of housing structures 210 and 220 may include a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, a first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover 250, and the first housing structure 210 includes a sensor area 231d. The pair of housing structures 210 and 220 of the electronic device 200 is not limited to Figure 2 and Figure 3 the shapes or combinations shown, but may be implemented in various shapes or combinations. For example, in another embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the first rear cover 240 may be formed as a single body, and the second housing structure 220 and the second rear cover 250 may be formed as a single body.

[0061] In one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be disposed on both sides with respect to the folding axis (A) and may be substantially symmetric with respect to the folding axis (A). In one embodiment, the angle or distance between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may vary depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in a flat state or a closed state, a folded state, or an intermediate state. In one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 includes a sensor area 231d in which various sensors are disposed, but may have a shape symmetric to that of the second housing structure 220 in other areas. In another embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be disposed in a specific area of the second housing structure 220 or may be replaced.

[0062] In one embodiment, during the flat state of the electronic device 200, the first housing structure 210 may be connected to the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The hinge structure 264), and may include a first surface 211 facing the front surface of the electronic device 200, a second surface 212 facing away from the first surface 211, and a first side member 213 surrounding at least a part of the space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. In one embodiment, the first side member 213 may include a first side surface 213a disposed parallel to the folding axis (A), a second side surface 213b extending from one end of the first side surface 213a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis, and a third side surface 213c extending from the other end of the first side surface 213a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis.

[0063] In one embodiment, during the flat state of the electronic device 200, the second housing structure 220 may be connected to the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge structure 264), and may include a third surface 221 facing the front surface of the electronic device 200, a fourth surface 222 facing away from the third surface 221, and a second side member 223 surrounding at least a part of the space between the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222. In one embodiment, the second side member 223 may include a fourth side surface 223a disposed parallel to the folding axis (A), a fifth side surface 223b extending from one end of the fourth side surface 223a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis, and a sixth side surface 223c extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 223a in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis. In one embodiment, the third surface 221 may face the first surface 211 in the folded state.

[0064] In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to accommodate a display 230 by a structural combination of the shapes of a first housing structure 210 and a second housing structure 220. The recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the display 230. In one embodiment, due to the sensor region 231d, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (A). For example, the recess 201 may have a first width (W1) between a first portion 220a of the second housing structure 220 parallel to the folding axis (A) and a first portion 210a of the first housing structure 210 formed at an edge of the sensor region 231d, and a second width (W2) between a second portion 220b of the second housing structure 220 and a second portion 210b of the first housing structure 210 that does not correspond to the sensor region 231d and is parallel to the folding axis (A). Here, the second width (W2) may be wider than the first width (W1). In other words, the recess 201 may be formed to have a first width (W1) (asymmetric shape) from the first portion 210a of the first housing structure 210 to the first portion 220a of the second housing structure 220, and a second width (W2) (symmetric shape) from the second portion 210b of the first housing structure 210 to the second portion 220b of the second housing structure 220. In one embodiment, the first portion 210a and the second portion 210b of the first housing structure 210 may be located at different distances from the folding axis (A). The width of the recess is not limited to the example shown above. In various embodiments, due to the shape of the sensor region 231d or the asymmetry of the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths.

[0065] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be made of a metal or non-metal material having a stiffness value selected to support the display 230.

[0066] In one embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be formed to have a preset area near a corner of the first housing structure 210. However, the setting, shape, or size of the sensor area 231d is not limited to the illustrated example. For example, in a specific embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be formed at another corner of the first housing structure 210, or formed in any area between the upper corner and the lower corner. In another embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be provided at a part of the second housing structure 220. In another embodiment, the sensor area 231d may be formed to extend between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. In one embodiment, in order to perform various functions, the electronic device 200 may include members that are exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 200 through the sensor area 231d or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 231d. These members may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, an iris recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an indicator.

[0067] In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be provided on the second surface 212 of the first housing structure 210 and may have a substantially rectangular perimeter. In one embodiment, at least a part of the perimeter may be wrapped by the first housing structure 210. Similarly, the second rear cover 250 may be provided on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing structure 220, and at least a part of its perimeter may be wrapped by the second housing structure 220.

[0068] In the illustrated embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have shapes that are substantially symmetric with respect to the folding axis (A). In another embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have various different shapes. In another embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be formed as a single body with the first housing structure 210, and the second rear cover 250 may be formed as a single body with the second housing structure 220.

[0069] In one embodiment, the first rear cover 240, the second rear cover 250, the first housing structure 210, and the second housing structure 220 may be combined with each other to provide a space in which various components of the electronic device 200 (e.g., a printed circuit board, an antenna module, a sensor module, and a battery) may be provided. In one embodiment, one or more components may be provided on the rear surface of the electronic device 200 or may be visually exposed via the rear surface of the electronic device 200. For example, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the first rear area 241 of the first rear cover 240. The sensors may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera, and / or a flash. In another embodiment, at least a part of the secondary display 252 may be visually exposed through the second rear area 251 of the second rear cover 250.

[0070] The electronic device 200 may be disposed on a space formed by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220. For example, the electronic device 200 may be placed in a recess formed by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 (e.g., the recess 201 in Figure 2 ), and may be configured to substantially occupy most of the front surface of the electronic device 200. Accordingly, the front surface of the electronic device 200 may include a display 230, a portion (e.g., an edge region) of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the display 230, and a portion (e.g., an edge region) of the second housing structure 220 adjacent to the display 230. In one embodiment, the rear surface of the electronic device 200 may include a first rear cover 240, a portion (e.g., an edge region) of the first housing structure 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 240, a second rear cover 250, and a portion (e.g., an edge region) of the second housing structure 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 250.

[0071] In one embodiment, the display 230 may refer to a display at least a portion of which may be deformed into a flat or curved surface. In one embodiment, the display 230 may include a folding region 231c, a first region 231a disposed on one side (e.g., the right side of the folding region 231c) with respect to the folding region 231c, and a second region 231b disposed on the other side (e.g., the left side of the folding region 231c). For example, the first region 231a may be disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing structure 210, and the second region 231b may be disposed on the third surface 221 of the second housing structure 220. This division of the display 230 is merely an example, and the display 230 may be subdivided into a plurality of regions (e.g., four or more regions) according to structure or function. For example, in Figure 2 's embodiment, the regions of the display 230 may be subdivided with respect to the folding region 231c or a folding axis (A) extending parallel to the y-axis. However, in another embodiment, the regions of the display 230 may be subdivided with respect to a different folding region (e.g., a folding region parallel to the x-axis) or a different folding axis (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the x-axis). The foregoing subdivision of the display is merely a physical division based on a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in Figure 4 ), and the display 230 may substantially present a full screen through a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 264 in Figure 4 ). In one embodiment, the first region 231a and the second region 231b may have shapes symmetric with respect to the folding region 231c. Although the first region 231a may include a notched region cut according to the presence of the sensor region 231d (e.g., Figure 4The notch region 233), but the first region 231a may have a shape symmetric to the second region 231b in other parts. In other words, the first region 231a and the second region 231b may include parts with symmetric shapes and parts with asymmetric shapes.

[0072] Reference Figure 3 , a hinge cover 265 may be disposed between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to cover internal components (e.g., Figure 4 the hinge structure 264) in. In one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may be covered by parts of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, or may be exposed to the outside according to the operating state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., a flat state or a folded state).

[0073] For example, when the electronic device 200 is in the flat state as Figure 2 shown, the hinge cover 265 may be covered by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 and thus not exposed. When the electronic device 200 is in the folded state as Figure 3 shown (e.g., a fully folded state), the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. When the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state where the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 form a certain angle, the hinge cover 265 may be partially exposed to the outside between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. In this case, the exposed part may be smaller than the exposed part in the fully folded state. In one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.

[0074] Next, a description of the configurations of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 and the regions of the display 230 is given according to the operating state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., a flat state or a folded state).

[0075] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state (e.g., Figure 2 the state), the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may form an angle of 180 degrees, and the first region 231a and the second region 231b of the display may be set to face the same direction. In addition, the folding region 231c may be coplanar with the first region 231a and the second region 231b.

[0076] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., Figure 3When the electronic device 200 is in the intermediate state), the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can be arranged to face each other. The first region 231a and the second region 231b of the display 230 can face each other to form a narrow angle (e.g., between 0 degrees and 10 degrees). At least a part of the folding region 231c can form a curved surface with a preset curvature.

[0077] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the intermediate state, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 can be arranged to form an angle. The first region 231a and the second region 231b of the display 230 can form an angle that is larger than the angle in the folded state and smaller than the angle in the flat state. At least a part of the folding region 231c can form a curved surface with a preset curvature. The curvature can be smaller than the curvature in the folded state.

[0078] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Reference Figure 4 , in one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a display 230, a support member assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board (PCB) 270, a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, a first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover 250. The display 230 may be referred to as a display unit, a display module, or a display component.

[0080] The display 230 may include a display panel 231 (e.g., a flexible display panel), and at least one board 232 or layer on which the display panel 231 is located. In one embodiment, the board 232 may be disposed between the display panel 231 and the support member assembly 260. The display panel 231 may be disposed on at least a part of one surface (e.g., the surface in the Figure 3 Z direction) of the board 232. The board 232 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the display panel 231. For example, a part of the board 232 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the notch region 233 of the display panel 231.

[0081] The support member assembly 260 may include a first support member 261, a second support member 262, a hinge structure 264 disposed between the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, a hinge cover 265 that covers the hinge structure 264 when viewed from the outside, and a wiring member 263 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) that passes through the first support member 261 and the second support member 262.

[0082] In one embodiment, the support member assembly 260 may be disposed between the plate 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270. For example, the first support member 261 may be disposed between the first region 231a of the display 230 and the first PCB 271. The second support member 262 may be disposed between the second region 231b of the display 230 and the second PCB 272.

[0083] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the hinge structure 264 and the wiring member 263 may be disposed within the support member assembly 260. The wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) that intersects the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. The wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) perpendicular to the folding axis of the folding region 231c (e.g., Figure 2 the y-axis or the folding axis (A) in

[0084] As described above, at least one PCB 270 may include a first PCB 271 disposed on one side of the first support member 261 and a second PCB 272 disposed on one side of the second support member 262. The first PCB 271 and the second PCB 272 may be disposed within a space formed by the support member assembly 260, the first housing structure 210, the second housing structure 220, the first rear cover 240, and the second rear cover 250. Various components for implementing the functions of the electronic device 200 may be mounted on the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272.

[0085] In one embodiment, in a state where the display 230 is coupled to the support member assembly 260, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be assembled to each other to be coupled to both sides of the support member assembly 260. As described below, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be coupled to the support member assembly 260 by sliding on both sides of the support member assembly 260.

[0086] In one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 may include a first rotary support surface 214, and the second housing structure 220 may include a second rotary support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotary support surface 214. The first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 may include curved surfaces corresponding to the curved surface included in the hinge cover 265.

[0087] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state (e.g., Figure 2When in the state), the first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 can cover the hinge cover 265 such that the hinge cover 265 can be not exposed or minimally exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 200. In addition, when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state (e.g., Figure 3 When in the state), the first rotary support surface 214 and the second rotary support surface 224 can rotate along the curved surface included in the hinge cover 265 such that the hinge cover 265 can be maximally exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 200.

[0088] In one embodiment, the second display may be mounted on the second rear cover 250 and exposed to the outside through the rear surface of the electronic device 200.

[0089] Figure 5 is a view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0090] In view 500, the Figures 2 to 4 electronic device 200 according to various embodiments is described as having such a shape that the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are disposed on both sides with respect to a folding axis (axis A) extending parallel to the Y-axis and are overall symmetric with respect to the folding axis (axis A). However, the shape of the electronic device 200 is not limited thereto.

[0091] Referring to Figure 5 , the electronic device 200 may have such a shape that the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are disposed on both sides with respect to a folding axis (axis B) extending parallel to the X-axis and are overall symmetric with respect to the folding axis (axis B). For example, the display (e.g., Figure 2 the display 230 in) may include: a first region (e.g., Figure 2 the first region 231a in) disposed on one side with respect to the folding axis (axis B) (e.g., a region above the folding axis (axis B)); and a second region (e.g., Figure 2 the second region 231b in) disposed on the other side (e.g., a region below the folding axis (axis B)). For example, the first region 231a may be disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing structure 210, and the second region 231b may be disposed on the third surface 221 of the second housing structure 220.

[0092] In one embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may be disposed between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. In addition, according to the operating state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the unfolded state (flat state) or the folded state), the hinge cover 265 may be covered by a part of the first housing structure 210 and a part of the second housing structure 220, or may be exposed to the outside.

[0093] Figure 6 It is a view for describing a state in which an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is unfolded at a predetermined angle.

[0094] Figure 6 In the drawings, reference numerals 610 and 620 illustrate an intermediate state in which a first housing structure 210 and a second housing structure 220 of the electronic device 200 form a predetermined angle 615 (e.g., θ).

[0095] Reference Figure 6 , in view 600, a display (e.g., Figure 2 the display 230 in Figure 2 ) may include a first region (e.g., Figure 2 the first region 231a in Figure 2 ) and a second region (e.g., Figure 2 the second region 231b in

[0096] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the intermediate state, the hinge cover 265 may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220.

[0097] In one embodiment, the predetermined angle 615 (e.g., θ) may be determined by a sensor circuit (e.g., a Hall sensor) based on the movement of a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 the hinge structure 264 in

[0098] Figure 7 It is a view for describing a placement state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] Reference Figure 7 , in view 700, the placement of the electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 the electronic device 200 in

[0100] In one embodiment, the first state may include a state in which movement of the electronic device 200 is sensed. For example, as indicated by reference numeral 710, the first state may include a state in which the electronic device 200 is placed on the user's palm 715. However, the first state is not limited thereto and may include a state in which the electronic device 200 is held by the user. For example, the state in which the electronic device 200 is held by the user may include a state in which the electronic device 200 is held at an inclination (e.g., held at an inclination when supported by a part of the palm) or held horizontally.

[0101] In one embodiment, the second state may include a state in which movement of the electronic device 200 is not detected (e.g., a stationary state). For example, as indicated by reference numeral 720, the second state may include a state in which the electronic device 200 is placed on a table (or the ground).

[0102] In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state or the second state based on measurement values measured using a sensor circuit (e.g., Figure 8 the sensor circuit 820 therein), such as at least one of a gyro sensor or an acceleration sensor. For example, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state or the second state based on the z-axis value of the sensor circuit (e.g., the acceleration sensor). When the electronic device 200 is placed on a table (e.g., the ground) (e.g., when the electronic device 200 is in the second state), the z-axis value of the acceleration sensor may be detected as 1G, and the x-axis and y-axis values of the acceleration sensor may be detected as zero (0). When the electronic device 200 placed on the floor is lifted, the 1G z-axis acceleration sensor value may immediately become close to zero (0) or may become less than 1G. The electronic device 200 may determine whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state or the second state based on the change in the z-axis acceleration sensor value.

[0103] In another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may determine the lifting of the electronic device by using a sensor circuit (e.g., an atmospheric pressure sensor). After determining that the electronic device 200 has been lifted, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a hand-held state. For example, when the electronic device 200 is placed on the palm or held by hand, a movement pattern similar to the state where the electronic device is placed on a table (or the ground) can be detected. However, when the electronic device 200 is placed on the palm or held by hand, minute movements can be detected according to the sensitivity of the acceleration sensor. For example, even when the user of the electronic device 200 seems to be stationary, minute movements caused by the heartbeat, although still invisible, can still be detected. For example, the placement state (e.g., the first state or the second state) of the electronic device 200 can be detected via the acceleration sensor by using an algorithm for predicting the heartbeat. The state in which minute movements are detected may include a sedentary state (e.g., a state in which small and normal movements other than movements such as walking or traveling can be detected), in which the user does not make significant movements but is not in a completely stationary state. In other words, the operations of detecting the sedentary state and the completely stationary state can serve as a reference for determining whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state (e.g., the state of placing the electronic device 200 on the palm) or the second state (e.g., the state in which the electronic device 200 is placed on a table).

[0104] In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in different modes based on the placement state of the electronic device 200. A detailed description thereof will be given with reference to Figure 9 this.

[0105] Figure 8 is a block diagram showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] Referring to Figure 8 , in view 800, the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 the electronic device 101 in Figure 1 ) may include a memory 810 (e.g., Figure 1 the memory 130 in Figure 1 ), a sensor circuit 820 (e.g., Figure 2 the sensor module 176 in Figure 1 ), a touch screen display 830 (e.g., Figure 1 the display device 160 in

[0107] According to one embodiment, the memory 810 (e.g., Figure 1The memory 130) may store a reference value for detecting a state in which the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle (e.g., an intermediate state). The memory 810 may store sensor values (e.g., sensor values for determining a completely stationary state and a stationary state of the electronic device 200) for determining a placement state (a first state or a second state) of the electronic device 200. The memory 810 may store a program for controlling the electronic device 200 to operate in an operation mode (e.g., a first operation mode or a second operation mode) determined based on whether the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle and the placement state of the electronic device 200. When the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle, the memory 810 may store a program for controlling the electronic device 200 to operate in an operation mode determined based on a specified angle range including the predetermined angle and the placement state of the electronic device 200.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the sensor circuit 820 (e.g., Figure 1 the sensor module 176 in) may detect whether the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle and the placement state of the electronic device 200. For example, the sensor circuit 820 may include at least one of a Hall sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, an optical sensor, or an atmospheric pressure sensor.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the touch screen display 830 (e.g., Figure 1 the display device 160 in) may be integrally formed to include a display 831 and a touch panel 833.

[0110] In one embodiment, the touch screen display 830 may display an image under the control of the processor 850 and may be implemented as one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display. However, the touch screen display 830 is not limited thereto.

[0111] In one embodiment, the display 831 (e.g., Figure 2 the display 230 in) may include a first region (e.g., Figure 2 the first region 231a in) and a second region (e.g., Figure 2 the second region 231b in). For example, the first region 231a may be disposed on the first surface 211 (e.g., Figure 2 the first surface 211 in) of the first housing structure 210, and the second region 231b may be disposed on the third surface 221 (e.g., Figure 2on the third surface 221). In one embodiment, the display 831 may display a user interface under the control of the processor 850 according to a first operation mode or a second operation mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle and a placement state of the electronic device 200.

[0112] In one embodiment, the touch panel 833 may receive touch, gesture, proximity, or hover inputs using, for example, a part of a user's body.

[0113] According to one embodiment, after determining that the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the camera 840 (e.g., Figure 1 the camera module 180 in ) may be driven under the control of the processor 850. The camera 840 may detect a user's face in a preview image. In one embodiment, when it is determined that the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the camera 840 may be driven under the control of the processor 850 in response to an execution signal of a specified application (e.g., an application that can be executed using the camera 840 (e.g., a mirror application, a beauty application, or an AR application)).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the processor 850 (e.g., Figure 1 the processor 120 in ) may control the overall operation of the electronic device 200 and the signal flow between internal components of the electronic device 200, may process data, and may control the power supply from a battery (e.g., Figure 1 the battery 189 in ) to the components.

[0115] In one embodiment, the processor 850 may detect whether the electronic device 200 is in a state in which the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle (e.g., Figure 6 the intermediate state in ) based on data received via the sensor circuit 820. When the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle, the processor 850 may detect the placement state of the electronic device 200. The placement state of the electronic device 200 may include a first state and a second state. The processor 850 may determine whether the movement of the electronic device 200 is detected based on the sensing information obtained via the sensor circuit 820 (e.g., at least one of a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, or an atmospheric pressure sensor). According to whether the movement of the electronic device 200 is detected, the processor 850 may detect whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state (e.g., Figure 7 the reference numeral 710 in ) or the second state (e.g., Figure 7 the reference numeral 720 in ).

[0116] In one embodiment, when the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the processor 850 may control the electronic device 200 to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state, and when the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the second state, the processor 850 may control the electronic device 200 to operate in a second operating mode corresponding to the second state. For example, the processor 850 may execute different applications configured for the first operating mode and the second operating mode, and may be based on the configuration values of the electronic device 200 and / or the layout of the user interface to be output on the display 230 (e.g., the first region 231a and / or the second region 231b of the display 230).

[0117] In another embodiment, after determining that the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the processor 850 may also obtain the distance between the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200 via the sensor circuit 820 (e.g., an optical sensor). When the obtained distance between the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200 is within a specified range, the processor 850 may control the electronic device 200 to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state.

[0118] In another embodiment, after determining that the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the processor 850 may drive the camera 840 to further determine whether the face of the user of the electronic device 200 is detected. When the face of the user of the electronic device 200 is detected via the camera 840, the processor 850 may control the electronic device 200 to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state.

[0119] In another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle, the processor 850 may detect the angle formed between the first surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 the first surface 211 in Figure 2 and the third surface (e.g.,

[0120] Figure 9 is a flowchart for describing a method in which an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure operates in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle and the placement state of the electronic device.

[0121] Referring to Figure 9 , in method 900, at operation 901, the electronic device 200 may detect whether the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle. For example, based on information from the sensor circuit (e.g., Figure 8Based on the data received by the sensor circuit 820 in (e.g., Figure 2 the first surface 211 in), and the third surface (e.g., Figure 2 the third surface 221 in), the electronic device 200 can determine the angle formed between the first surface and the third surface. On the first surface, a display (e.g., Figure 2 the display 230 in) is provided in a first region (e.g., Figure 2 the first region 231a in), and on the third surface, a second region of the display (e.g., Figure 2 the second region 231b in) is provided. The electronic device 200 can detect whether the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle based on the determined angle (e.g., whether the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state in which Figure 2 the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 form a predetermined angle (e.g., θ 615)).

[0122] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle, in operation 903, the electronic device 200 can detect the placement state of the electronic device 200. The placement state of the electronic device 200 can include a first state (e.g., a sedentary state) and a second state (e.g., a completely stationary state). For example, the electronic device 200 can obtain sensing information via the sensor circuit 820 (e.g., at least one of a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, or an atmospheric pressure sensor). The electronic device 200 can determine whether movement of the electronic device 200 is detected based on the obtained sensing information. Based on whether movement of the electronic device 200 is detected, the electronic device 200 can determine whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state or the second state.

[0123] In one embodiment, the first state can include a state in which movement of the electronic device 200 is detected. For example, as Figure 7 indicated by reference numeral 710 in the figure, the first state can include a state in which the electronic device 200 is placed on the user's palm (e.g., Figure 7 the palm 715 in) or a state in which the electronic device 200 is held by the user (e.g., a part of the side surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the lower end of the electronic device 200) is held).

[0124] In one embodiment, the second state can include a state in which movement of the electronic device 200 is not detected. For example, as Figure 7 indicated by reference numeral 720 in the figure, the second state can include a state in which the electronic device 200 is placed on a table (e.g., Figure 7 the table 725 (or the ground) in).

[0125] In one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device 200 can be controlled based on the placement state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the first state or the second state) in different modes. For example, the operation mode may include at least one of the following: an application to be executed, a configuration value of the electronic device 200, or a layout of a user interface to be output. This will be described in detail below in conjunction with operations 905 to 909.

[0126] In one embodiment, in operation 905, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state. When the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, in operation 907, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in a first operation mode corresponding to the first state. For example, when the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, for example, when the electronic device 200 is placed on the user's palm (e.g., Figure 7 the palm 715 in) or held by the user's hand, the electronic device 200 may recognize that the user is attempting to use the electronic device 200. The electronic device 200 may operate in a first operation mode corresponding to the first state. For example, a specified application may be executed, a configuration value of the electronic device 200 may be changed (e.g., touch sensitivity or vibration sensitivity may be changed), and / or a layout of a user interface to be output on the display 230 may be changed (e.g., the first area 231a and / or the second area 231b of the display 230).

[0127] For example, the electronic device 200 may execute a specified application corresponding to the first state. The specified application corresponding to the first state may include at least one of a mirror application, a beauty application, or an AR application, which may be executed using a camera when the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200 are close to each other. In another example, the electronic device 200 may display a shortcut icon of the specified application so that the specified application can be executed. In another example, when there are multiple specified applications, the electronic device 200 may provide a list including the multiple specified applications.

[0128] In one embodiment, the configuration value of the electronic device 200 may include touch sensitivity and vibration sensitivity. When the electronic device 200 is placed on the user's palm 715, the electronic device 200 is placed on an uneven surface, so touch input may be unstable compared to when the electronic device 200 is placed on a table. For example, the unstable state may include a situation where the accuracy of touch input is reduced or the intensity of touch input is weak due to the movement of the electronic device 200. When the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the electronic device 200 may configure the touch sensitivity to be higher than the touch sensitivity corresponding to the second state, so that touch input can be accurately recognized.

[0129] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is placed on the palm 715 and vibrates upon receiving an event (e.g., a message or a call), the user may be surprised and thus drop the electronic device 200. When the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the electronic device 200 may configure the vibration sensitivity to be lower than the vibration sensitivity corresponding to the second state, so as to output a weak vibration, or may configure a silent mode. In another example, when receiving an event (e.g., a message or a call), the electronic device 200 may provide notification of the received event through visual notification and / or sound notification instead of outputting vibration.

[0130] In one embodiment, when the first rear cover of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 the first rear cover 240 in Figure 2 contacts the palm 715, the electronic device 200 may display an input-related layout in a first region 231a of the display 230, the input-related layout being set in a first surface (e.g., Figure 2 the first surface 211 in Figure 2 the first housing structure 210), the first rear cover 240 being provided in the first housing structure, and the electronic device 200 may display an output-related layout in a second region 231b of the display 230. In another embodiment, when the second rear cover of the electronic device 200 (e.g.,

[0131] In one embodiment, when the placement state of the electronic device 200 is not the first state, in operation 909, the electronic device 200 may determine that the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the second state and may be controlled to operate in a second operating mode corresponding to the second state. For example, different from when operating in the first operating mode, the electronic device 200 may execute a specified application corresponding to the second state, may change configuration values (e.g., touch sensitivity and vibration sensitivity), and / or may change the layout of the user interface to be output on the display 230 (e.g., the first area 231a and / or the second area 231b).

[0132] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 is controlled to operate in different operating modes according to the detected placement state when the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle. Therefore, even when the state is switched (e.g., from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state), the user can easily execute the functions of the electronic device in an operating mode suitable for the provided state without inconvenience due to the state switch.

[0133] Figure 10 is a flowchart for describing a method for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure to operate in an operating mode determined based on the state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, the placement state of the electronic device, and the distance between the electronic device and the user.

[0134] According to one embodiment, since Figure 10 the operations 1001 to 1005 in Figure 9 are the same as the operations 901 to 905 in Figure 9 its detailed description will be replaced with the description related to

[0135] Referring to Figure 10 , in method 1000, in operation 1001, the electronic device 200 may detect whether the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle. For example, as Figure 6 described, the electronic device 200 may detect whether the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state in which the first housing structure (e.g., Figure 2 the first housing structure 210 in Figure 2 ) and the second housing structure (e.g.,

[0136] in the second housing structure 220 in Figure 7and a second state where the movement of the electronic device 200 is not detected (eg, Figure 7 720 in the figure).

[0137] In one embodiment, in operation 1005, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state. When the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, in operation 1007, the electronic device 200 may obtain the distance between the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200.

[0138] For example, the electronic device 200 can detect the presence of a sensor circuit (e.g., Figure 8 The sensor circuit 820 in the electronic device 200, such as an optical sensor, obtains the distance between the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200. The optical sensor may include a proximity sensor, an image sensor, and / or a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor. The optical sensor may include a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter may emit visible light and / or infrared light. The receiver may sense light that has been emitted from the transmitter, has reached and reflected by an external object (e.g., the user of the electronic device 200), and has subsequently been incident. When the receiver receives light that has been emitted from the transmitter and has reached and then reflected by an external object, the electronic device 200 may obtain the distance between the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200 based on the time difference or the amount of light.

[0139] In one embodiment, in operation 1009 , when the obtained distance between the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200 is included in a specified range, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in a first operation mode corresponding to the first state.

[0140] In one embodiment, when the placement state of the electronic device 200 is not the first state, in operation 1011, the electronic device 200 may determine that the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the second state and may be controlled to operate in a second mode corresponding to the second state.

[0141] Although not shown, when the distance between the electronic device 200 and the user of the electronic device 200 obtained in operation 1007 is not included in the specified range, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to perform operation 1011, for example, to operate in the second mode corresponding to the second state.

[0142] Figure 11 is a flowchart for describing a method in which an electronic device operates in an operation mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, a placement state of the electronic device, and whether a user's face is detected according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0143] According to one embodiment, since Figure 11 the operations 1101 to 1105 and 1111 in Figure 9 are the same as the operations 901 to 905 and 909 in the above Figure 11 ones, only the operations different from those in Figure 9 will be described.

[0144] Referring to Figure 11 , in method 1100, when it is determined in operation 1105 that the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, in operation 1107, the electronic device 200 may drive a camera (e.g., Figure 8 the camera 840 in

[0145] to determine whether the face of the user of the electronic device 200 is detected. For example, the electronic device 200 may determine whether at least a part of the user's face (e.g., eyes, nose, and / or mouth) is detected via the camera 840. Although not shown, in another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may detect the direction of the user's line of sight via the camera 840. For example, the electronic device 200 may detect the direction of the user's line of sight by recognizing (or tracking) the line of sight based on the movement of the eyeballs. In another example, the electronic device 200 may detect the direction of the user's line of sight based on the direction of the user's face. Figure 2 the display 230 in

[0146] In one embodiment, when the face of the user of the electronic device 200 is detected via the driven camera 840, in operation 1109, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in a first operation mode corresponding to the first state. For example, when at least a part of the user's face (e.g., eyes, nose, and / or mouth) is detected via the camera 840, and / or when it is determined that the user's line of sight is directed towards the display (e.g.,

[0147] According to Figure 11 the scenarios of the embodiments of Figure 7While the electronic device 200 deployed at a predetermined angle as indicated by the reference numeral 710 in [the drawing] is placed on the palm 715, the user performs another operation. For example, the user may not see the display 230 of the electronic device 200. In such a case, when the electronic device 200 is placed on the user's palm 715 and the user's face is at least partially detected by the camera 840, the electronic device 200 may execute a first operation mode corresponding to the first state, e.g., a designated application. For example, when the user's face approaches the electronic device 200 placed on the palm 715, the electronic device 200 may recognize that the user is attempting to check their face and may execute a designated application (e.g., a mirror application).

[0148] Figure 12 is a flowchart for describing a method by which an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure operates in an operation mode determined based on the placement state of the electronic device and the angle formed by a first surface and a third surface of the electronic device.

[0149] Referring Figure 12 , in method 1200, in operation 1201, when the electronic device 200 is deployed at a predetermined angle, the electronic device 200 may detect the angle formed by a first surface (e.g., Figure 2 the first surface 211 in [the drawing]) and a third surface (e.g., Figure 2 the third surface 221 in [the drawing]) of the electronic device 200. In another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may detect the angle formed by a second surface (e.g., Figure 2 the second surface 212 in [the drawing]) and a fourth surface (e.g., Figure 2 the fourth surface 222 in [the drawing]) of the electronic device 200.

[0150] The electronic device 200 according to one embodiment may determine whether the detected predetermined angle is included within a specified angle range. For example, the specified angle range may include a first specified angle range, a second specified angle range, and a third specified angle range. According to one embodiment, it will be assumed that the first specified angle range is from 0° to 80°, the second specified angle range is 90° ± 10°, and the third specified angle range is 100° or greater for the purpose of description. The above angles are presented to easily describe the execution of different modes based on angle values according to various embodiments and are not limited to the above angle values.

[0151] In one embodiment, in operation 1203, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the detected angle is included in a first specified angle range. When the detected angle is included in the first specified angle range, in operation 1205, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in an operation mode corresponding to the first specified angle range. For example, if the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle included in the first specified angle range, the unfolded state (flat state) may indicate that the user does not want to display personal information to another user. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle included in the first specified angle range, regardless of the placement state of the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in an operation mode (e.g., in a personal mode) corresponding to the first specified angle range. The personal mode may include a mode for providing an application related to personal authentication and / or security to the user. For example, an application related to personal authentication and / or security may include a web browsing application or a banking application. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 operates in the personal mode, the electronic device 200 may be controlled not to store input records and / or search history in the personal mode.

[0152] In one embodiment, when the detected angle is not included in the first specified angle range, in operation 1207, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the detected angle is included in a second specified angle range. When the detected angle is included in the second specified angle range, in operation 1209, based on the second specified angle range and the placement state of the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in a related operation mode (a first operation mode or a second operation mode).

[0153] In one embodiment, if the placement state of the electronic device 200 is a first state and the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle included in the second specified angle range, the unfolded state may indicate a state in which the user attempts to check the user's face. When the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle included in the second specified angle range and the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the electronic device 200 may execute a first operation mode corresponding to the first state and the second specified angle range, such as a specified application (e.g., a mirror application).

[0154] In one embodiment, when the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the second state and the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle included in the second specified angle range, the electronic device 200 may recognize this state as a state of executing multimedia content or a state of placing the electronic device 200 on a table (or the ground) without use. For example, the state of executing multimedia content may include watching a video, listening to music, or private broadcasting. The state of placing the electronic device 200 on a table (or the ground) without being used may include a state in which the electronic device 200 is configured such that the user can view notifications of events received in the electronic device 200 even when the user is engaged in other operations. When the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the second state and the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle included in the second specified angle range, the electronic device 200 may turn on the first area 231a of the display 230 and may turn off the second area 231b of the display 230. When multimedia content is being executed or when the electronic device 200 is placed on a table (or the ground) without being used by the user, power consumption can be reduced by turning off the second area 231b of the display 230.

[0155] In one embodiment, when the detected angle is not included in the second specified angle range, in operation 1211, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the detected angle is included in the third specified angle range. When the detected angle is included in the third specified angle range, in operation 1213, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in an operation mode corresponding to the third specified angle range. In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle included in the third specified angle range, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in an operation mode corresponding to the third specified angle range regardless of the placement state of the electronic device 200. For example, when an input / output related layout is displayed, for example, the electronic device 200 may operate in an operation mode corresponding to the third specified angle range, may display an input related layout in the first area 231a of the display 230, and may display an output related layout in the second area 231b of the display 230. For example, the input related layout may include a keyboard layout, and the output related layout may include a message writing screen layout.

[0156] Figure 13 is a view for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operation mode determined based on the placement state of the electronic device and the angle formed by the first surface and the third surface of the electronic device.

[0157] In accordance with Figure 13 an embodiment of, the electronic device 200 may be in the first surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 the first surface 211 inFigure 2 in a state where the third surface 221) is unfolded at a predetermined angle.

[0158] Reference Figure 13 , in view 1300, as indicated by reference numeral 1310, the electronic device 200 may be in an unfolded state (flat state) at an angle (e.g., θ1 1315) included in a first specified angle range (e.g., 0° to 80°). When the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle (e.g., θ1 1315) included in the first specified angle range, regardless of the placement state of the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in an operation mode corresponding to the first specified angle range, e.g., in a personal mode.

[0159] In one embodiment, as indicated by reference numeral 1330, the electronic device 200 may be in an unfolded state (flat state) at an angle (e.g., θ2 1335) included in a second specified angle range (e.g., 90° ± 10°). In a state where the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle (e.g., θ2 1335) included in the second specified angle range, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the placement state of the electronic device 200 is a first state or a second state. When the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle (e.g., θ2 1335) included in the second specified angle range and the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the first state, the electronic device 200 may execute and display a specified application (e.g., a mirror application). When the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle (e.g., θ2 1335) included in the second specified angle range and the placement state of the electronic device 200 is the second state, the electronic device 200 may open a first area 231a of the display 230 to display a user interface therein, and may close a second area 231b of the display 230.

[0160] In one embodiment, as indicated by reference numeral 1350, the electronic device 200 may be in an unfolded state (flat state) at an angle (e.g., θ3 1355) included in a third specified angle range (e.g., 100° or greater). When the electronic device 200 is unfolded at an angle (e.g., θ3 1355) included in the third specified angle range, the electronic device 200 may configure a first area 231a of the display 230 as an area where an input-related layout is displayed, and may configure a second area 231b of the display 230 as an area where an output-related layout is displayed. For example, the first area 231a of the display 230 may display a keyboard, and the second area 231b of the display 230 may display a message writing screen.

[0161] Figure 14It is a flowchart for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle, a placement state of the electronic device, and a gripping form according to the gripping of the electronic device 200.

[0162] According to one embodiment, Figure 14 Operations 1401 to 1405 in Figure 9 are the same as operations 901 to 905 in Figure 14 . Accordingly, in combination with Figure 9 , only operations different from the operations in

[0163] will be described. Figure 14 Referring to

[0164] , in method 1400, when the placement state of the electronic device 200 is determined to be the first state, in operation 1407, the electronic device 200 may detect a gripping form according to the gripping of the electronic device 200. Figure 2 In one embodiment, in operation 1409, based on the detected gripping form, the electronic device 200 may be controlled to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state. The gripping form may be detected based on a contact position, a contact number, and / or a contact width of each of a plurality of regions into which a side surface (e.g., the first side surface 213a, the second side surface 213b, the third side surface 213c, and the fourth side surface 223a in Figure 2 ) and a rear surface (e.g., the first rear cover 240 or the second rear cover 250 in

[0165] of the electronic device 200 are divided. Figure 2 According to one embodiment, it will be assumed that the first operating mode corresponding to the first state is, for example, a mode in which a layout corresponding to the first operating mode is displayed in a first region (e.g., the first region 231a in Figure 2 ) and a second region (e.g., the second region 231b in Figure 2 ) of a display (e.g., the display 230 in

[0166] The electronic device 200 may analyze the gripping form detected based on the contact position, the contact number, and / or the contact width with respect to each divided region, and may adjust and output a layout display region in the first region 231a of the display 230 and a layout display region in the second region 231b of the display 230 based on the analysis.

[0167] Figure 15 This is a view for describing a method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an operating mode determined based on a state in which the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, a placement state of the electronic device, and a holding form according to the holding of the electronic device.

[0168] Reference Figure 15 , in view 1500, the electronic device 200 is unfolded at a predetermined angle, and the placement state of the electronic device 200 may be a first state. For example, a part of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the rear cover) is supported by the user's palm, and the side surfaces of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 the first side surface 213a, the second side surface 213b, the third side surface 213c, and the fourth side surface 223a in Figure 2 ) are held by the user's fingers 1510. For example, the electronic device 200 may detect a state in which the rear cover of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 the first rear cover 240 in ) contacts a part of the user's palm, and at least a part of the first side surface 213a and at least a part of the fourth side surface 223a of the electronic device 200 are held by the fingers.

[0169] In one embodiment, based on the folding axis (e.g., Figure 5 axis B in ), the electronic device 200 may not display relevant layouts in each of the first region 1530 (e.g., Figure 2 the first region 231a in ) and the second region 1520 (e.g., Figure 2 the second region 231b in ). Instead, based on the positions where the fingers 1510 contact the first side surface 213a and the fourth side surface 223a of the electronic device 200, the electronic device 200 may differently configure the ratio of the layout (e.g., length / width display ratio) (e.g., the region where the line is drawn obliquely from the upper right side to the lower left side) displayed in the first region 1530 of the display (e.g., Figure 2 the display 230 in ) and the ratio of the layout (e.g., length / width display ratio) (e.g., the region where the line is drawn obliquely from the upper left side to the lower right side) displayed in the second region 1520 of the display, and then may output the layout.

[0170] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to the above-described electronic devices.

[0171] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalent forms or alternative forms for the corresponding embodiments. For the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used to refer to like or related elements. It will be understood that a singular form of a noun corresponding to a term may include one or more things, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "at least one of A, B or C" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as "first" and "second" or "1st" and "2nd" may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another component and do not limit the component in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, in cases where the terms "operatively" or "communicatively" are used or where the terms "operatively" or "communicatively" are not used, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as "coupled with another element (e.g., a second element)", "coupled to another element (e.g., a second element)", "connected with another element (e.g., a second element)", or "connected to another element (e.g., a second element)", it means that the one element can be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0172] As used herein, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic", "logic block", "portion", or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or the smallest unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0173] The various embodiments described herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and run the at least one instruction with or without using one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function in accordance with the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions can include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium can be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Herein, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and data being stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0174] According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded between a seller and a purchaser as a product. The computer program product can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ), or can be directly distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If it is distributed online, at least part of the computer program product can be generated temporarily, or at least part of the computer program product can be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0175] According to various embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., modules or programs) may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding one of the multiple components performed the one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or in a heuristic manner, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0176] Although the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments of the present disclosure, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising: a sensor circuit; a display; a processor operably connected to the sensor circuit and the display; and a memory operably connected to the processor, wherein the processor is configured to: detect, via the sensor circuit, whether the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, when the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, detect, via the sensor circuit, the placement state of the electronic device, when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a first state, control the electronic device to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state, wherein the first state includes a state in which movement of the electronic device is detected, and when the detected placement state of the electronic device is a second state, control the electronic device to operate in a second operating mode corresponding to the second state, wherein the second state includes a state in which movement of the electronic device is not detected, wherein the processor is further configured to: when the detected placement state is the first state, set the touch sensitivity of the first state to be higher than the touch sensitivity corresponding to the second state, and / or set the vibration sensitivity of the first state to be lower than the vibration sensitivity corresponding to the second state.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, the electronic device further comprising a housing structure, Among them, the housing structure comprising: a hinge structure that serves as a folding area and includes a hinge housing; a first housing structure that serves as a first area and is connected to the hinge structure, and the first housing structure includes a first surface, a second surface facing a direction opposite to the direction of the first surface, and a first side surface member surrounding a first space between the first surface and the second surface; and a second housing structure that serves as a second area and is connected to the hinge structure, and the second housing structure includes a third surface, a fourth surface facing a direction opposite to the direction of the third surface, and a second side surface member surrounding a second space between the third surface and the fourth surface, and wherein the first housing structure and the second housing structure are foldably arranged along the hinge structure such that the first surface and the third surface face the same direction in the unfolded state, and the second surface and the fourth surface face opposite directions in the folded state.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, Among them, the display is configured to cross from at least a part of the first surface to at least a part of the third surface via the folding area, and wherein the display includes a first area provided on the first surface and a second area provided on the third surface.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The processor is further configured to: detect, via the sensor circuit, a predetermined angle formed by the first surface and the third surface and / or a predetermined angle formed by the second surface and the fourth surface, and Control the display based on a detected predetermined angle to display a user interface according to the first operation mode or the second operation mode.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, Among them, The sensor circuit includes an optical sensor, and wherein, the processor is further configured to: When the detected placement state of the electronic device is the first state, obtain the distance between the electronic device and the user of the electronic device using the optical sensor, and When the obtained distance is within a specified range, control the electronic device to operate in the first operation mode corresponding to the first state.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, The electronic device further includes a camera, Among them, The processor is further configured to: When the detected placement state of the electronic device is the first state, drive the camera, and When at least a part of the user's face is detected via the driven camera, control the electronic device to operate in the first operation mode corresponding to the first state, wherein, the processor is further configured to: Detect the direction of the user's line of sight via the driven camera, and When it is determined that the detected user's line of sight points to the display, control the electronic device to operate in the first operation mode corresponding to the first state.

7. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The processor is further configured to: When the detected placement state of the electronic device is the first state, detect a grip form via the sensor circuit according to the grip of the electronic device, and Control the electronic device to operate in the first operation mode corresponding to the first state based on the detected grip form, wherein, the first operation mode corresponding to the first state includes a mode for adjusting the display area ratio of the layout of the user interface output in the first area and the second area of the display based on the detected grip form.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, Among them, The sensor circuit includes a plurality of sensor circuits, wherein, the processor is further configured to: When the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, obtain sensing information about the movement of the electronic device via the plurality of sensor circuits; and Determine whether the movement of the electronic device is detected based on the obtained sensing information, wherein, the plurality of sensor circuits includes at least one of an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, or an atmospheric pressure sensor.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first operation mode and the second operation mode are different in at least one aspect of the application to be executed or the layout of the user interface to be output.

10. A method for controlling an operation mode based on the state of an electronic device, the method includes: Detect whether the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle via a sensor circuit; When the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, detect the placement state of the electronic device via the sensor circuit; When the detected placement state of the electronic device is the first state, control the electronic device to operate in a first operating mode corresponding to the first state, where the first state includes a state in which movement of the electronic device is detected; And When the detected placement state of the electronic device is the second state, control the electronic device to operate in a second operating mode corresponding to the second state, where the second state includes a state in which movement of the electronic device is not detected, wherein the method further includes: when the detected placement state is the first state, setting the touch sensitivity of the first state to be higher than the touch sensitivity corresponding to the second state, and / or setting the vibration sensitivity of the first state to be lower than the vibration sensitivity corresponding to the second state.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, Controlling the electronic device to operate in the first operating mode and controlling the electronic device to operate in the second operating mode includes: detecting, via the sensor circuit, a predetermined angle formed by a first surface of the electronic device and a third surface of the electronic device, and / or a predetermined angle formed by a second surface of the electronic device and a fourth surface of the electronic device, wherein a first area of a display is provided on the first surface, a second area of the display is provided on the third surface, the second surface faces a direction opposite to the direction of the first surface, and the fourth surface faces a direction opposite to the direction of the third surface; and displaying a user interface according to the first operating mode or the second operating mode based on the detected predetermined angle.

12. The method according to claim 10, Among them, the sensor circuit includes an optical sensor, and wherein the method further includes: when the detected placement state of the electronic device is the first state, obtaining, via the optical sensor, a distance between the electronic device and a user of the electronic device; and when the obtained distance is within a specified range, controlling the electronic device to operate in the first operating mode corresponding to the first state.

13. The method according to claim 10, the method further includes: when the detected placement state of the electronic device is the first state, driving a camera; And when at least a part of a user's face is detected via the driven camera, controlling the electronic device to operate in the first operating mode corresponding to the first state, wherein controlling the electronic device to operate in the first operating mode includes: detecting, via the driven camera, the direction of a user's gaze; and when it is determined that the detected user's gaze points to the display of the electronic device, controlling the electronic device to operate in the first operating mode corresponding to the first state.

14. The method according to claim 11, the method further includes: when the detected placement state of the electronic device is the first state, detecting, via the sensor circuit, a grip form according to the grip of the electronic device; And Based on the detected holding form, control the electronic device to operate in the first operating mode corresponding to the first state. Wherein, controlling the electronic device to operate in the first operating mode corresponding to the first state based on the detected holding form includes adjusting the display area ratio of the layout of the user interface output in the first area and the second area of the display based on the detected holding form.

15. The method according to claim 10, Among them, The sensor circuit includes a plurality of sensor circuits, Wherein, the method further includes: When the electronic device is unfolded at a predetermined angle, obtain sensing information about the movement of the electronic device through the plurality of sensor circuits; and Determine whether the movement of the electronic device is detected based on the obtained sensing information.

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