Electronic device and method for controlling display of electronic device

Abstract

An electronic device according to the present disclosure includes a flexible display and a foldable housing movable among an unfolded state, a partially folded state, and a fully folded state, the foldable housing including a first housing for supporting a first area of the flexible display and a second housing for supporting a second area of the flexible display, the first display driving circuit is used for controlling a first area of the flexible display; a second display driving circuit for controlling a second area of the flexible display; a processor; and a memory wherein the memory may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, allow the electronic device to: display a first execution screen corresponding to a first application in a first region and a second region of the flexible display when the foldable case is in an unfolded state; when a first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed in a first area and a second area of the flexible display and when the foldable housing is in the unfolded state, confirming that the foldable housing is moved from the unfolded state to a partially folded state; displaying a second execution screen corresponding to the first application and different from the first execution screen in a first area and a second area of the flexible display based on movement of the foldable housing from the unfolded state to the partially folded state; and when the electronic device is in the partially folded state, controlling the first display driving circuit and the second display driving circuit such that power consumed in an area aligned closer to the ground among the first area and the second area of the flexible display is less than power consumed in the other area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method for controlling a display of the electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices are gradually becoming thinner and are evolving to exhibit increased rigidity and differentiated functional elements while improving their design. The shape of electronic devices is gradually changing from a uniform rectangular shape to a variety of shapes. Electronic devices may have a deformable structure that enables the use of large-screen displays while improving portability. Large-screen displays are evolving from flexible forms to fully foldable displays.

[0003] A foldable electronic device with a foldable display may allow use of a large area of ​​the display in an unfolded state and improve both usability and portability due to a reduction in the overall volume of the electronic device in the folded state. Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical issues

[0005] Therefore, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a foldable electronic device that can be placed in a partially folded state and used according to a user's usage mode.

[0006] Another aspect of the present disclosure is to provide control of power to a display when a foldable electronic device is placed and used in a partially folded state.

[0007] Solution to the problem

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a flexible display, a foldable housing, and the foldable housing is configured to be movable between a flat state, a partially folded state, and a fully folded state. The foldable housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing is configured to support a first area of ​​the flexible display, and the second housing is configured to support a second area of ​​the flexible display. The electronic device includes a first display driving circuit configured to control a first area of ​​a flexible display, a second display driving circuit configured to control a second area of ​​the flexible display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions, which instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: when a foldable shell is in a flat state, display a first execution screen corresponding to a first application on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display; when the first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, recognize that the foldable shell is moved from the flat state to a partially folded state, at least based on the foldable shell being moved from the flat state to the partially folded state, display a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, which is different from the first execution screen, on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display; and when the second execution screen is displayed in the partially folded state, control the first display driving circuit and the second display driving circuit so that one area of ​​the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display that is more closely aligned with a ground plane consumes less power than the other area of ​​the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for controlling a display of an electronic device is provided. The method includes: when the electronic device is in a flat state, displaying a first execution screen corresponding to a first application on a first area and a second area of ​​a flexible display, when the first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, recognizing that the electronic device is moved from the flat state to a partially folded state, at least based on the electronic device being moved from the flat state to the partially folded state, displaying a second execution screen corresponding to the first application different from the first execution screen on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, and when the second execution screen is displayed in the partially folded state, controlling a first display driving circuit and a second display driving circuit so that one area of ​​the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display that is more closely aligned with the ground plane consumes less power than the other area of ​​the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display.

[0010] Advantageous Effects of the Invention

[0011] The consumption power of the electronic device may be controlled by controlling the power of the display when the foldable electronic device of the present disclosure is placed and used in a partially folded state.

[0012] The time for using the electronic device can be increased by controlling the power of the display when the foldable electronic device of the present disclosure is placed and used in a partially folded state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 2a is a diagram showing a flattened state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Figure 2b The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2a A diagram of a fully folded state of an electronic device;

[0016] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 4a is a view showing the front of an electronic device in a completely folded state (or closed state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 4b is a view showing the front of an electronic device in a partially folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figure 4c is a view showing the front of an electronic device in a flat state (or an open state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 5a is a view showing a side view of an electronic device in a completely folded state (or closed state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 5b is a view showing a side view of an electronic device in a partially folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 5c is a view showing a side view of an electronic device in a flat state (or an open state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration for a control operation of a flexible display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 7is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Fig. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Fig.10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Fig.11 is a diagram showing a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Fig.12 is a diagram showing improvement in consumption efficiency of an electronic device to which a display control method of the present disclosure is applied according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0030] Fig.13a , Fig.13b and Fig.13c An electronic device including a display control method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0032] Reference Figure 1, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of 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 may 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 module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) 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 above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (eg, display module 160).

[0033] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, 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 store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant 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)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or combined with the main processor 121 in operation. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented as a separate part from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0034] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. 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., camera module 180 or communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, for example. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q network or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0035] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., 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.

[0036] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0037] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0038] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0039] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0040] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0041] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a user's state) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may 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 illumination sensor.

[0042] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may 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.

[0043] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0044] The haptic module 179 may convert the electric signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electric stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0045] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0046] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0047] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0048] 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., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or 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 from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting 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). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or these various types of communication modules can be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can 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.

[0049] The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 may support various technologies for ensuring performance on high frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple input multiple output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for a round trip).

[0050] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or 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 including a radiation element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). 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). A signal or power may then 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, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiation element may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band.

[0052] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other 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 transfer signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0053] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent 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 device 102 or the electronic device 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 operations to be run 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 should automatically perform a function or service or should perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of running the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform the requested at least part of the function or service, or perform another function or another 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 a partial reply to the request with or without further processing the result. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology, or client-server computing technology, for example, may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0054] Figure 2a is a diagram illustrating a flattened state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2b The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2a A diagram of an electronic device in a fully folded state.

[0055] refer to Figure 2a , the electronic device 200 (for example, Figure 1The electronic device 101 in the embodiment may include a first housing structure or a first housing 210 and a second housing structure or a second housing 220 including at least one space in which at least one display can be disposed, at least one display 230 (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a first display) disposed in the at least one space, a second display (e.g., a sub-display) disposed on one side of the second housing structure 220, and a hinge structure (e.g., a hinge structure in which the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are configured to be folded relative to each other. Figure 3 264), and a hinge cover (eg, a hinge structure 264 in the first shell structure 210 ... second shell structure 220)) covering the foldable portion of the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220. Figure 3 In this document, a surface on which at least one display (e.g., a flexible display (or a first display)) 230 is provided may be defined as a front surface of the electronic device 200, and a surface opposite to the front surface may be defined as a rear surface of the electronic device 200. In addition, a surface surrounding a space between the front surface and the rear surface may be defined as a side surface of the electronic device 200.

[0056] Figure 2a and Figure 2b The electronic device 200 may include Figure 1 The same elements as the elements of the electronic device 101. Figure 2a and Figure 2b The electronic device 200 in the Figure 1 The electronic device 101 is the same as in.

[0057] In an embodiment, the pair of housing structures 210 and 220 may include a first housing structure 210 including a sensor area 231d, a second housing structure 220, a first rear cover 240, and a second rear cover 250. The pair of housing structures 210 and 220 of the electronic device 200 are not limited to Figure 2a and Figure 2b The shapes and couplings shown in , and may be implemented by combinations and / or couplings of other shapes or components. In an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed, and the second housing structure 220 and the second rear cover 250 may be integrally formed.

[0058] In an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be configured as a single housing (not shown). The foldable portion of the single housing may be made of a flexible material (not shown). The hinge structure 264 may be replaced with a flexible material instead of being configured separately.

[0059] In one embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be disposed on both sides of the folding axis (axis A). The first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be folded or unfolded around the folding axis (axis A).

[0060] In an embodiment, the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220 may have different angles or distances between them depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in a flat state (or open state), in a fully folded state (or closed state), or in a partially folded state (or flexible state).

[0061] In an embodiment, at least a partial area of ​​the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 may include a sensor area 231 d in which various sensors are disposed.

[0062] In an embodiment, the sensor region 231 d may be further disposed in at least a partial region of the second housing structure 220 or may be replaced by at least a partial region of the second housing structure 220 .

[0063] In an embodiment, the hinge structure (eg, Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 in the embodiment adjusts the angle formed between the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220.

[0064] In an embodiment, when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 face the same surface (eg, the front surface), it can be said that the electronic device 200 is in a flat state.

[0065] In an embodiment, when the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are substantially parallel to the same axis (X axis), the electronic device 200 can be said to be in a flat state.

[0066] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may have a flexible display (or a first display) 230 disposed in a space formed by the first case structure 210 and the second case structure 220 .

[0067] In an embodiment, the flexible display (or first display) 230 may include a first surface 211 and a third surface 221 .

[0068] In an embodiment, a flexible region that can be bent at a certain angle may be formed between the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 .

[0069] In an embodiment, the flexible display (or first display) 230 in which at least a partial area is bendable may have areas bendable in various forms in addition to the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 , and the bendable area is not limited to one area.

[0070] In an embodiment, the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 in FIG. 2 may be provided in a region in which the flexible display (or first display) 230 is bendable.

[0071] In an embodiment, the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 in the flexible display (or the first display) may support the flexible display (or the first display) 230 so that when the flexible display (or the first display) 230 is bent, it is maintained at a certain angle while being bent.

[0072] In an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 may include a first surface 211 disposed to face the front, a second surface 212 facing the opposite direction of the first surface 211 , and a first side member 213 surrounding at least a portion of a space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212 .

[0073] In an embodiment, the first side member 213 may have a first side surface 213a disposed substantially parallel to the folding axis (axis A), a second side surface 213b extending from one end of the first side surface 213a in a direction substantially 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 substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (axis A).

[0074] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing structure 220 may be coupled to a hinge structure (eg, Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 in the middle), and the second shell structure 220 may include a third surface 221 arranged to face the front of the electronic device 200, a fourth surface 222 facing the opposite direction of the third surface 221, and a second side member 223 surrounding at least a portion of the space between the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222.

[0075] In an embodiment, the second side member 223 may include a fourth side surface 223a disposed substantially parallel to the folding axis (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 (axis A), and a sixth side surface 223c extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 223a in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (axis A). In an embodiment, the third surface 221 may face the first surface 211 in a fully folded state.

[0076] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed to accommodate a flexible display (or first display) 230 , which is at least partially bendable by shape coupling of structures of the first case structure 210 and the second case structure 220 .

[0077] In an embodiment, the recess 201 may have substantially the same size as the flexible display (or first display) 230 .

[0078] In an embodiment, the sensor region 231d may allow the recess 201 to have two or more different widths in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (axis A). For example, the recess 201 may have a first width W1 between the first portion 220a of the second housing structure 220 and the first portion 210a formed at the edge of the sensor region 231d of the first housing structure 210, and a second width W2 between the second portion 220b of the second housing structure 220 and the second portion 210b of the first housing structure 210 that does not belong to the sensor region 231d and is substantially parallel to the folding axis (axis A). According to various embodiments, the width of the recess 201 may not be limited to the example shown.

[0079] In an embodiment, the recess 201 may have two or more different widths or have the same width.

[0080] In an embodiment, at least portions of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be made of a non-metal material or a metal material having a stiffness selected to support the flexible display (or first display) 230 .

[0081] In an embodiment, the sensor region 231d may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the first housing structure 210. However, the arrangement, shape, or size of the sensor region 231d may not be limited to the illustrated example.

[0082] In an embodiment, at least one of a front camera device, a receiver, a proximity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an indicator may be disposed in at least a portion of the sensor area 231 d.

[0083] In an embodiment, the sensor components may be disposed inside the electronic device without a separate sensor area. For example, at least some of the components may be disposed below the flexible display (or first display) 230, or may be visible through a portion of the flexible display (or first display) 230.

[0084] In an embodiment, the first back cover 240 may be disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing structure 210 and may have a substantially rectangular periphery.

[0085] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the periphery may be surrounded by the first housing structure 210 .

[0086] In an embodiment, the second back cover 250 may be disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing structure 220 , and at least a portion of its periphery may be surrounded by the second housing structure 220 .

[0087] In an embodiment, the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 may have substantially symmetrical shapes with respect to the folding axis (axis A).

[0088] In an embodiment, the first back cover 240 and the second back cover 250 may include various shapes different from each other.

[0089] In an embodiment, the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed with the first housing structure 210 .

[0090] In an embodiment, the second back cover 250 may be integrally formed with the second housing structure 220 .

[0091] In an embodiment, the first back cover 240, the second back cover 250, the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220 can be coupled to each other, thereby providing a space in which various components of the electronic device 200 (e.g., a printed circuit board, an antenna module, a sensor module or a battery) can be set.

[0092] In one embodiment, one or more components may be disposed on or visible through the rear surface of the electronic device 200. For example, one or more components or sensors may be visible through the first rear region 241 of the first rear cover 240. In various embodiments, the sensors may include a proximity sensor, a rear camera device, and / or a flash.

[0093] In an embodiment, in the electronic device 200, at least a portion of the sub display 252 (eg, second display) may be visible through the second rear area 251 of the second rear cover 250. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a speaker module 253 disposed through at least a portion of the second rear cover 250.

[0094] The flexible display (or first display) 230 may be disposed in a space formed by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. For example, the flexible display (or first display) 230 may be located on the recess 201 formed by the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220. The flexible display (or first display) 230 may be disposed to substantially occupy a majority of the front surface of the electronic device 200. The front surface of the electronic device 200 may include the flexible display (or first display) 230, and a partial area (e.g., peripheral area) of the first housing structure 210 and a partial area (e.g., peripheral area) of the second housing structure 220 adjacent to the flexible display (or first display) 230.

[0095] In an embodiment, the rear surface of the electronic device 200 may include a first back cover 240, a partial area (e.g., a peripheral area) of the first shell structure 210 adjacent to the first back cover 240, a second back cover 250, and a partial area (e.g., a peripheral area) of the second shell structure 220 adjacent to the second back cover 250.

[0096] In an embodiment, the flexible display (or the first display 230 ) may indicate a display in which at least a partial area can be transformed into a flat or curved surface.

[0097] In an embodiment, the flexible display (or first display) 230 may include a folding area 231c, a first area 231a disposed on one side of the folding area 231c (e.g., a right area of ​​the folding area 231c), and a second area 231b disposed on the other side of the folding area 231c (e.g., a left area of ​​the folding area 231c). For example, the first area 231a may be disposed on the first surface 211 of the first shell structure 210, and the second area 231b may be disposed on the third surface 221 of the second shell structure 220.

[0098] In an embodiment, the division of the region of the flexible display (or first display) 230 is illustrative, and the flexible display (or first display) 230 may be divided into a plurality of (eg, four or more, or two) regions according to its structure or function. Figure 2a In the illustrated embodiment, the area of ​​the flexible display (or first display) 230 can be divided by a folding axis (axis A) or a folding area 231c extending substantially parallel to the y-axis. In an embodiment, the flexible display (or first display) 230 can be divided into areas based on other folding areas (e.g., a folding area parallel to the x-axis) or other folding axes (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the x-axis). The above-mentioned division of the display area is only achieved by a pair of housing structures 210 and 220 and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 3 The physical division of the hinge structure 264 in the housing structure 210 and the flexible display (or the first display) 230 is actually achieved by the pair of housing structures 210 and 220 and the hinge structure (eg, Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 in the embodiment of the present invention can display an entire screen.

[0099] In an embodiment, unlike the second region 231b, the first region 231a may include a notch region (eg, Figure 3 The notch area 233 in the figure).

[0100] In an embodiment, the first region 231 a and the second region 231 b may include portions with symmetrical shapes to each other and portions with asymmetrical shapes to each other.

[0101] refer to Figure 2b , a hinge cover 265 may be disposed between the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to cover internal components (eg, Figure 3 Hinge structure 264 in.

[0102] In an embodiment, depending on the operating state of the electronic device 200 (eg, flat state, fully folded state, or partially folded state), the hinge cover 265 may be partially covered by the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220 or may be visible to the outside.

[0103] Operations of the first and second housing structures 210 and 220 and corresponding areas of the flexible display (or first display) 230 according to an operating state (eg, flat state, fully folded state, or partially folded state) of the electronic device 200 will be described as follows.

[0104] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state (eg, Figure 4a When the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are in the state of being in the middle, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be arranged to face each other. The first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second region 231b in the folded region may form an angle of 0 degrees and may be arranged to face each other. At least a portion of the folded region (eg, Figure 2a The folding area 231c in the embodiment may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined curvature. In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state (eg, Figure 4a ), the first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second region 231 b in the embodiment may form a certain angle (eg, 0 degrees or more to about 10 degrees or less) and may be disposed to face each other.

[0105] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state (or a flexible state) (eg, Figure 4b When the flexible display (or first display) is in the state of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be arranged at a certain angle (for example, any angle greater than 0 degrees and less than about 180 degrees). Figure 2aThe first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second area 231b in the folded area may form an angle greater than the angle in the fully folded state and less than the angle in the flat state. At least a portion of the folded area (eg, Figure 2a The folding area 231c in the embodiment may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than the curvature in the fully folded state.

[0106] In an embodiment, the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 in the embodiment may be a free-stop hinge capable of maintaining the electronic device 200 in a partially folded state.

[0107] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state (eg, Figure 4c ), the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220 may form a horizontal angle (eg, approximately 180 degrees) therebetween.

[0108] In an embodiment, in the flat state of the electronic device 200, the first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second regions 231 b) in the embodiment may be arranged to face substantially the same direction.

[0109] In an embodiment, when the electronic device is in a flat state, the folding area (eg, Figure 2a The folding region 231c in the embodiment may form substantially the same plane as the first region 231a and the second region 231b.

[0110] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state, the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220 can be rotated to be folded in reverse so that the angle formed by the second shell structure 220 relative to the first shell structure 210 becomes, for example, approximately 360 degrees, so that the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 face each other.

[0111] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0112] refer to Figure 3 In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a display (eg, Figure 2a and Figure 2bThe flexible display (or first display) 230 of the present invention comprises a display module, a display circuit or a display assembly. The flexible display (or first display) 230 of the present invention comprises a bracket assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, a first back cover 240 and a second back cover 250. In this document, the flexible display (or first display) 230 may be referred to as a display module, a display circuit or a display assembly.

[0113] The flexible display (or first display) 230 may include a display panel 231 (eg, a flexible display panel) and one or more boards 232 or layers on which the display panel 231 is placed.

[0114] In this document, Figure 3 The flexible display (or first display) 230 may be connected with Figure 2a and Figure 2b The flexible display (or first display) 230 is the same.

[0115] In an embodiment, the board 232 may be disposed between the display panel 231 and the bracket assembly 260. The display panel 231 may be disposed on one side of the board 232 (eg, Figure 3 The plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display panel 231. For example, a partial area of ​​the plate 232 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the notch area 233 of the display panel 231.

[0116] In an embodiment, the bracket assembly 260 may include a first bracket 261 , a second bracket 262 , a hinge structure 264 , a hinge cover 265 , and a wire member 263 (eg, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)).

[0117] In an embodiment, the hinge structure 264 may be disposed between the first bracket 261 and the second bracket 262 .

[0118] In an embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may cover the hinge structure 264 so as not to be visible from the outside.

[0119] In an embodiment, a wire member 263 (eg, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) may pass through the first bracket 261 and the second bracket 262 .

[0120] In an embodiment, the bracket assembly 260 may be disposed between the board 232 and the at least one printed circuit board 270 .

[0121] In an embodiment, the first bracket 261 may be disposed between the first region 231a of the flexible display (or first display) 230 and the first printed circuit board 271. The second bracket 262 may be disposed between the second region 231b of the flexible display (or first display) 230 and the second printed circuit board 272.

[0122] In an embodiment, at least a portion of the wire member 263 and the hinge structure 264 may be disposed inside the support assembly 260. The wire member 263 may be disposed in a direction (e.g., an x-axis direction) that crosses the first support 261 and the second support 262. In an embodiment, the wire member 263 may be disposed in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 1 In the direction of the y-axis or folding axis A) (e.g., the x-axis direction).

[0123] In an embodiment, the at least one printed circuit board 270 may include a first printed circuit board 271 disposed on one side of the first bracket 261 and a second printed circuit board 272 disposed on one side of the second bracket 262 .

[0124] In an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may be disposed in a space formed by the bracket assembly 260 , the first housing structure 210 , the second housing structure 220 , the first rear cover 240 , and the second rear cover 250 .

[0125] In an embodiment, components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 200 may be mounted on the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 .

[0126] In an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be assembled with each other so as to be coupled to both sides of the bracket assembly 260 in a state where the flexible display (or first display) 230 is coupled to the bracket assembly 260 .

[0127] In an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may slide on both sides of the bracket assembly 260 to be coupled to the bracket assembly 260 .

[0128] In an embodiment, the first housing structure 210 may include a first rotation support surface 214 .

[0129] In an embodiment, the second housing structure 520 may include a second rotation support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotation support surface 214. The first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include curved surfaces corresponding to the curved surface included in the hinge cover 265.

[0130] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state (eg, Figure 2a When the hinge cover 265 is in the state in the electronic device 200, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may cover the hinge cover 265 so that the hinge cover 265 is not exposed or is minimally exposed through the rear surface of the electronic device 200.

[0131] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state (eg, Figure 2b and 4a When the hinge cover 265 is in the state in the electronic device 200, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 can be rotated along the curved surface included in the hinge cover 265 so that the hinge cover 265 can be exposed to the maximum extent through the rear surface of the electronic device 200.

[0132] In an embodiment, a sub display (or second display) 252 may be mounted on the second rear cover 250 so as to be exposed to the outside through the rear surface of the electronic device 200 .

[0133] Figure 4a is a diagram illustrating the front side of an electronic device in a completely folded state (or closed state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0134] Figure 4b is a diagram illustrating the front side of an electronic device in a partially folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] Figure 4c is a diagram illustrating the front side of an electronic device in a flat state (or an open state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0136] Figure 5a is a diagram showing a side view of an electronic device in a completely folded state (or closed state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0137] Figure 5b is a view showing a side surface of an electronic device in a partially folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] Figure 5c is a diagram showing a side surface of an electronic device in a flat state (or an open state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0139] Reference Figure 4a and Figure 5a When the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be arranged to face each other. The first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second region 231b in the folding region may form an angle of 0 degrees and may be arranged to face each other. Figure 2a At least a portion of the folding area 231c in the embodiment may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined curvature.

[0140] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state, the first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second area 231b in the flexible display 230 may form a certain angle (eg, 0 degrees or more to about 10 degrees or less) and may be arranged to face each other. In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state, the flexible display (or first display) 230 may not be exposed to the outside.

[0141] In an embodiment, the fully folded state of the electronic device 200 may be the same as the closed state of the electronic device 200 .

[0142] refer to Figure 4b and Figure 5b When the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 may be disposed at a certain angle (eg, any angle greater than 0 degrees and less than approximately 180 degrees).

[0143] In an embodiment, the first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second area 231b in the folded state may form an angle greater than the angle in the fully folded state and less than the angle in the flat state. Figure 2a At least a portion of the folding area 231c in the embodiment may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined curvature, and the curvature at this time may be smaller than the curvature in the fully folded state.

[0144] In an embodiment, the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge structure 264 in the embodiment may be a free stop hinge capable of maintaining the electronic device 200 in a partially folded state.

[0145] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, the first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second region 231 b in the embodiment may be exposed to the outside at a certain angle (eg, any angle greater than 0 degrees and less than about 180 degrees).

[0146] refer to Figure 4c and Figure 5c, when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state (for example, Figure 4c ), the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220 may form a horizontal angle (eg, approximately 180 degrees) therebetween.

[0147] In an embodiment, in the flat state of the electronic device 200, the first area (eg, Figure 2a The first region 231a and the second region (eg, Figure 2a The second regions 231 b) in the embodiment may be arranged to face substantially the same direction.

[0148] In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state, the folding area (eg, Figure 2a The folding region 231c in the embodiment may form substantially the same plane as the first region 231a and the second region 231b.

[0149] Figure 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration for a control operation of a flexible display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0150] refer to Figure 6 , the electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230, a first display driving circuit 610 and / or a second display driving circuit 620. In an embodiment, although the electronic device 200 includes a plurality of display driving circuits such as the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620, it is not limited thereto.

[0151] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a single display driving circuit in which the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 are integrated.

[0152] According to various embodiments, the first display driving circuit 610 may include an interface module (not shown), a memory (e.g., a buffer memory) (not shown), an image processing module (not shown), or a mapping module (not shown). The first display driving circuit 610 may receive image information from other elements of the electronic device 200 through the interface module, and the image information includes, for example, image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data.

[0153] For example, the first display driving circuit 610 may be configured to receive a signal from a processor (eg, Figure 1 The image information may be received from a processor 120 in the processor 120 or from a coprocessor (eg, a graphics processing device) that operates independently of the functionality of the processor 120.

[0154] In an embodiment, the first display driving circuit 610 may communicate with the touch circuit or the sensor module through an interface module.

[0155] In an embodiment, the first display driving circuit 610 may control the memory to store at least some of the image information received from other elements of the electronic device (eg, the processor 120). For example, the first display driving circuit 610 may store the received image information in the memory in units of frames.

[0156] In an embodiment, the image processing module may perform pre-processing or post-processing (eg, adjusting resolution, brightness, or size) on at least some of the image data based at least on properties of the image data or properties of the first region 231a.

[0157] In an embodiment, the mapping module may generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data pre-processed or post-processed by the image processing module.

[0158] In an embodiment, the generation of the voltage value or the current value may be performed based on at least some of the properties of the pixels of the first region 231a (e.g., an array of pixels (red, green, blue (RGB) stripes or pentile structure) or a size of each sub-pixel). At least some of the pixels of the first region 231a may be driven based on, for example, at least some of the voltage value or the current value. Visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the first region 231a.

[0159] In an embodiment, the second display driving circuit 620 may drive the second region 231 b to display an image based on image information received from the processor 120 .

[0160] In an embodiment, the second display driving circuit 620 may include the same or similar elements as the first display driving circuit 610, and differs only in driving the second region 231b. For example, the second display driving circuit 620 may include an interface module (not shown), a memory (e.g., a buffer memory) (not shown), an image processing module (not shown), or a mapping module (not shown), which performs functions similar to those of the first display driving circuit 610.

[0161] In an embodiment, the folding region 231 c may be driven by the first display driving circuit 610 and / or the second display driving circuit 620 .

[0162] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may drive the folding area 231 c based on the first display driving circuit 610 and / or the second display driving circuit 620 .

[0163] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include an additional display driving circuit (not shown), as well as the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620. The electronic device 200 may drive the folding area 231c based on the additional display driving circuit (not shown).

[0164] In an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a first display port (not shown) operably connected to the first display driver circuit 610 and a second display port (not shown) operably connected to the second display driver circuit 620. For example, the processor 120 may send the first image information to the first display driver circuit 610 through the first display port (not shown), and send the second image information to the second display driver circuit 620 through the second display port (not shown).

[0165] In an embodiment, the first image information and the second image information may be the same. For example, the processor 120 may send image information including the same image data to the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 .

[0166] In an embodiment, the image data included in the second image information may include at least some of the image data included in the first image information. For example, the processor 120 may receive an input from a user for selecting some of the first image data (e.g., the entire image displayed on the first area 231a), and based on the input, send the second image data as part of the first image data (e.g., some of the entire image displayed in the second area 231b) to the second display driving circuit 620.

[0167] In an embodiment, the processor 120 may send the same image data to the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620, and also send coordinate information based on the user input to the second display driving circuit 620. For example, the coordinate information may be coordinate information defining some of the first image data selected by the user (e.g., coordinates of the second image data), and based on the coordinate information, the second display driving circuit 620 may drive the display to display some of the first image data (e.g., the second image data).

[0168] In an embodiment, the processor 120 may control the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b to be substantially the same. For example, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 may use the drive circuit input power to power the first display drive circuit 610 and the second display drive circuit 620.

[0169] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may supply power to the first region 231 a and the second region 231 b through display input power under the control of the processor 120 .

[0170] In an embodiment, the driving circuit input power may be power supplied to the first display driving circuit 610 and / or the second display driving circuit 620 from the power management module 188 or the battery 189. The electronic device 200 may supply power to each of the first display driving circuit 610 and / or the second display driving circuit 620 using the driving circuit input power corresponding to each of the first display driving circuit 610 and / or the second display driving circuit 620. The first driving circuit input power may be used to supply power to the first display driving circuit 610. The second driving circuit input power may be used to supply power to the second display driving circuit 620.

[0171] In an embodiment, the display input power may be power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189 to the first region 231a and / or the second region 231b of the flexible display 230. The electronic device 200 may power each of the first region 231a and / or the second region 231b using the display input power corresponding to each of the first region 231a and / or the second region 231b.

[0172] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may supply power to the first region 231 a and the second region 231 b through the first display driving circuit 610 and / or the second display driving circuit 620 and the power management module 188 or the battery 189 .

[0173] For example, in a case where the power of the first region 231 a and the second region 231 b is substantially equally controlled by the processor 120 , the display input power may be supplied to the first region 231 a and the second region 231 b .

[0174] In an embodiment, in the case where the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, any one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b (e.g., the first area 231a) may be supplied with the display input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189, and the other of the first area 231a and the second area 231b (e.g., the second area 231b) may be operated based on the control power output from the display driving circuit (e.g., the second display driving circuit 620) instead of being supplied with the display input power. The display driving circuit may generate the control power based on the driving circuit input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189.

[0175] In an embodiment, in a case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first region 231a may be supplied with display input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189, and the second region 231b may be operated based on the control power output from the second display driving circuit 620, rather than being supplied with display input power.

[0176] In an embodiment, when the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second region 231b may be supplied with display input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189, and the first region 231a may be operated based on the control power output from the first display driving circuit 610, rather than being supplied with display input power.

[0177] In an embodiment, when the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled substantially similarly by the processor 120, each of the first region 231a and the second region 231b can receive display input power, and each of the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 can receive driving circuit input power.

[0178] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled substantially the same by the processor 120, the first area 231a and the second area 231b may have the same display configuration (e.g., resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white scale) that may affect display power consumption.

[0179] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled by the processor 120 in substantially the same manner, the electronic device 200 can control the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 through the processor 120 so that the first area 231a and the second area 231b have the same display configuration (for example, resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio).

[0180] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled by the processor 120 in substantially the same manner, the electronic device 200 can simultaneously control the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 so that the first area 231a and the second area 231b have the same display configuration (for example, resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio).

[0181] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled by the processor 120 in substantially the same manner, the electronic device 200 may respectively control the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 so that the first area 231a and the second area 231b have the same display configuration (e.g., resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio).

[0182] In an embodiment, power of the first area 231 a and the second area 231 b may be differently controlled by the processor 120 .

[0183] In an embodiment, in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first region 231a may be controlled to operate at a predetermined power or at a power higher than the predetermined power, and the second region 231b may be controlled to operate at a power lower than the predetermined power. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second region 231b may be controlled to operate at a predetermined power or at a power higher than the predetermined power, and the first region 231a may be controlled to operate at a power lower than the predetermined power.

[0184] In an embodiment, in a case where power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b may be supplied with display input power, and the other of the first area 231a and the second area 231b may be supplied by a display driving circuit (e.g., a first display driving circuit 610 and a second display driving circuit 620).

[0185] In an embodiment, in a case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first region 231a may be supplied with display input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189, and the second region 231b may be operated based on the control power output from the second display driving circuit 620, rather than being supplied with display input power.

[0186] In an embodiment, when the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second region 231b may be supplied with display input power supplied from the power management module 188 or the battery 189, and the first region 231a may be operated based on the control power output from the first display driving circuit 610, rather than being supplied with display input power.

[0187] For example, in the case where the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is differently controlled by the processor 120, the first area 231a may be supplied with the display input power, and the second area 232a may be supplied with power through the second display driving circuit 620. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is differently controlled by the processor 120, the first area 231a may be supplied with power through the first display driving circuit 610, and the second area 232a may be supplied with the display input power.

[0188] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, display configurations (e.g., resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio) that may affect display power consumption may be different from each other.

[0189] For example, in the case where the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is differently controlled by the processor 120, the first area 231a may operate at a predetermined resolution (e.g., full high definition (FHD)) or a resolution higher than the predetermined resolution, and the second area 231b may operate at a resolution lower than the predetermined resolution. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is differently controlled by the processor 120, the second area 231b may operate at a predetermined resolution (e.g., FHD) or a resolution higher than the predetermined resolution, and the first area 231a may operate at a resolution lower than the predetermined resolution.

[0190] For example, in the case where the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first area 231a may be operated at a predetermined brightness or a brightness higher than the predetermined brightness, and the second area 231b may be operated at a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second area 231b may be operated at a predetermined brightness or a brightness higher than the predetermined brightness, and the first area 231a may be operated at a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness.

[0191] For example, in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first region 231a may operate with a predetermined gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the predetermined gamma characteristic, and the second region 231b may operate with a gamma characteristic lower than the predetermined gamma characteristic. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second region 231b may operate with a predetermined gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the predetermined gamma characteristic, and the first region 231a may operate with a gamma characteristic lower than the predetermined gamma characteristic.

[0192] For example, in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first region 231a may be operated with a predetermined color representation or a color representation higher than the predetermined color representation, and the second region 231b may be operated with a color representation lower than the predetermined color representation. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second region 231b may be operated with a predetermined color representation or a color representation higher than the predetermined color representation, and the first region 231a may be operated with a color representation lower than the predetermined color representation.

[0193] For example, in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first region 231a may be operated at a predetermined white ratio or a white ratio higher than the predetermined white ratio, and the second region 231b may be operated at a white ratio lower than the predetermined white ratio. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second region 231b may be operated at a predetermined white ratio or a white ratio higher than the predetermined white ratio, and the first region 231a may be operated at a white ratio lower than the predetermined white ratio.

[0194] For example, in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the first region 231a may operate at a predetermined refresh rate or a refresh rate higher than the predetermined refresh rate, and the second region 231b may operate at a refresh rate lower than the predetermined refresh rate. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and in the case where the power of the first region 231a and the second region 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the second region 231b may operate at a predetermined refresh rate or a refresh rate higher than the predetermined refresh rate, and the first region 231a may operate at a refresh rate lower than the predetermined refresh rate.

[0195] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can control the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 through the processor 120 so that the display configuration (for example, resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio) is different between the first area 231a and the second area 231b.

[0196] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can simultaneously control the first display driver circuit 610 and the second display driver circuit 620 so that the display configuration (for example, resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio) is different between the first area 231a and the second area 231b.

[0197] In an embodiment, when the power of the first area 231a and the second area 231b is controlled differently by the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can control the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620, respectively, so that the display configuration (for example, resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio) is different between the first area 231a and the second area 231b.

[0198] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0199] In an embodiment, in operation 701, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state.

[0200] In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing structure 210, a second housing structure 220, and a hinge structure 264. The electronic device 200 may rotate the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to a folded or flat state based on the hinge structure 264.

[0201] In an embodiment, the flexible display 230 may be disposed in the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 to divide the display area. For example, the flexible display 230 may include a first area 231a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing structure 210 and a second area 231b disposed on the third surface 221 of the second housing structure 220.

[0202] In an embodiment, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 may use a sensor that detects the rotational movement of the hinge structure 264 to determine the state of the electronic device 200 (e.g., a fully folded state, a partially folded state, or a flat state). Figure 1 The sensor module 176 in the embodiment may include a proximity sensor, a gyro sensor, and / or a Hall sensor. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may determine the state of the electronic device 200 based on information (eg, angle or distance) obtained using the sensor.

[0203] In an embodiment, under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may detect a change in the curvature of the folding region 231 c of the flexible display 230 , thereby determining a state of the electronic device 200 (eg, a fully folded state, a partially folded state, or a flattened state).

[0204] In an embodiment, if the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 are disposed to face each other, the electronic device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state (or closed state) under the control of the processor 120 .

[0205] In an embodiment, if the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 form an angle of 0 degrees and are set to face each other, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can determine that the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state (or closed state).

[0206] In an embodiment, if the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 form a certain angle (e.g., 0 degrees or greater to about 10 degrees or less) and are set to face each other, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can determine that the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state (or closed state).

[0207] In an embodiment, if the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220 are arranged at a certain angle (for example, any angle greater than 0 degrees and less than about 180 degrees), under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can determine that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state.

[0208] In an embodiment, if the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 form an angle greater than the angle in the fully folded state and less than the angle in the flat state, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can determine that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state.

[0209] In an embodiment, if the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 form a horizontal angle (eg, approximately 180 degrees), the electronic device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a flat state under the control of the processor 120 .

[0210] In an embodiment, if the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 are disposed to face substantially the same direction, the electronic device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a flat state under the control of the processor 120.

[0211] In an embodiment, if a folded region (e.g. Figure 2a If the folded area 231c in the image processing apparatus 120 forms a substantially same plane as the first area 231a and the second area 231b, then under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a flat state.

[0212] In an embodiment, in operation 701, when the electronic device 200 (or the housing 210, 220) is in a flat state, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can display a first execution screen corresponding to a first application on the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0213] In an embodiment, in operation 701, when a first execution screen corresponding to a first application is displayed on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can recognize that the electronic device 200 (or the housing 210, 220) is moved from a flat state to a partially folded state.

[0214] In an embodiment, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 701 to operation 703 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0215] In an embodiment, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is not in a partially folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 701 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120. If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a fully folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 701 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120. If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a flat state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 701 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120.

[0216] In an embodiment, in operation 703 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a stand state.

[0217] In an embodiment, in operation 703, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can display a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, which is different from the first execution screen, on the first area (231a) and the second area (231b) of the flexible display (230), at least based on the shell (210, 220) being moved from a flat state to a partially folded state.

[0218] In an embodiment, the erect state of the electronic device 200 may indicate that the rear surface (eg, Figure 2a The second surface 212 in the housing structure 210) or the rear surface of the second housing structure 220 (eg, Figure 2a The fourth surface 222) in the embodiment faces the ground.

[0219] In an embodiment, the erect state of the electronic device 200 may indicate a state in which one of the first area 231 a and the second area 231 b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane in the partially folded state.

[0220] In an embodiment, the erect state of the electronic device 200 may indicate a state in which one of the first area 231 a and the second area 231 b of the flexible display 230 is aligned parallel to a ground plane in the partially folded state.

[0221] For example, when the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, the erected state of the electronic device 200 may be one in which the rear surface of the first housing structure 210 (eg, Figure 2a The second surface 212 in the electronic device 200 faces the ground and the second housing structure 220 is erected in the air based on the first housing structure 210. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. When the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, the erected state of the electronic device 200 may be a state in which the rear surface of the second housing structure 220 (e.g., Figure 2a The fourth surface 222 in the embodiment faces the ground and the first shell structure 210 is in a state where the second shell structure 220 is erected in the air.

[0222] In an embodiment, the upright state of the electronic device 200 may be determined based on a signal detected by a gyro sensor or an acceleration sensor. For example, if the signal detected by the gyro sensor and / or the acceleration sensor is determined to indicate that the axial movement angle of any one of the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 is within a predetermined angle or is determined to be a stop signal, the electronic device 200 may determine that any one of the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground.

[0223] In an embodiment, the erected state of the electronic device 200 may indicate a state in which the rear surface of any one of the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 is placed on the ground. In an embodiment, the erected state of the electronic device 200 may indicate a state in which the rear surface of any one of the first housing structure 210 and the second housing structure 220 faces the ground.

[0224] In an embodiment, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in the upright state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 703 to operation 705 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0225] In an embodiment, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is not in the erect state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 703 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0226] In an embodiment, in operation 705 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether an application executed in the electronic device 200 is an application that allows adjustment for each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0227] In an embodiment, operation 705 may be omitted. Under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 703 to operation 707 without operation 705.

[0228] The application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may be, for example, a media application or a note application.

[0229] The application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may be an application including a controller interface and an output interface. For example, the controller interface may be a virtual keypad, a media controller (e.g., play, pause, stop, and progress bar), or a handwriting input interface (e.g., a pen, an eraser, and a line color). The output interface may be a document output interface, a handwriting output interface, a video output interface, or a music output interface.

[0230] In an embodiment, if it is determined that the application executed in the electronic device 200 is an application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 , the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 705 to operation 707 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0231] In an embodiment, if it is determined that the application executed in the electronic device 200 is not an application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 , the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 705 to operation 709 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0232] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , the electronic device 200 may control each region of the flexible display 230 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0233] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , the electronic device 200 may control power of each region of the flexible display 230 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0234] In an embodiment, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 may control the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 so that when the second execution screen is displayed in a partially folded state, one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 that is more closely aligned with the ground plane consumes less power than the other area of ​​the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0235] In an embodiment, when starting to control each region of the flexible display 230 in operation 707 , the electronic device 200 may control each region of the flexible display 230 after a delay of a predetermined time under the control of the processor 120 .

[0236] In an embodiment, when the power of each region of the flexible display 230 starts to be controlled in operation 707, the electronic device 200 may control the power for each region of the flexible display 230 after a delay of a predetermined time under the control of the processor 120. For example, the predetermined time may vary (e.g., 30 seconds or 1 minute), which may be configured by the user.

[0237] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , the electronic device 200 may control each region of the flexible display 230 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0238] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , the electronic device 200 may control power of each region of the flexible display 230 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0239] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may control the first area 231 a and the second area 231 b of the flexible display 230 , respectively.

[0240] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may control power of each of the first area 231 a and the second area 231 b .

[0241] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may differently control power supplied to each of the first area 231 a and the second area 231 b .

[0242] In an embodiment, in operation 707 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may differently control a display configuration for each of the first area 231 a and the second area 231 b .

[0243] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then in operation 707, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can perform control to reduce power consumption in an area of ​​the flexible display 230 in a shell structure disposed between the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220, the rear surface of which faces the ground.

[0244] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the electronic device 200 may perform control to maintain the consumed power in the area of ​​the flexible display 230 that the user is looking at and reduce the consumed power in the area of ​​the flexible display 230 that the user is not looking at in operation 707 under the control of the processor 120. The electronic device 200 may detect whether the user is looking at the flexible display 230 using a camera or an infrared sensor included in the electronic device 200.

[0245] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then in operation 707, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can reduce the power consumption in the area of ​​the flexible display 230 set in the shell structure between the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220, whose rear surface faces the ground, and maintain the power consumption in the area of ​​the flexible display 230 set in the shell structure in the upright state.

[0246] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then in operation 707, under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can set a controller interface (e.g., a virtual keypad, a media controller, or a handwriting input controller) in an area where power consumption is reduced, and display an output interface (e.g., a document output interface, a handwriting output interface, a video output interface, or a music output interface) on an area where power consumption is maintained.

[0247] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can perform control to reduce the power consumption in the first area 231a set in the first shell structure 210.

[0248] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the second area 231b operates at a predetermined resolution (e.g., FHD) or a resolution higher than the predetermined resolution, and so that the first area 231a operates at a resolution lower than the predetermined resolution.

[0249] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the second area 231b operates at a predetermined brightness or a brightness higher than the predetermined brightness, and so that the first area 231a operates at a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness.

[0250] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the second area 231b operates with a predetermined gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the predetermined gamma characteristic, and so that the first area 231a operates with a gamma characteristic lower than the predetermined gamma characteristic.

[0251] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the second area 231b can be operated in a predetermined color representation or a color representation higher than the predetermined color representation, and the first area 231a can be operated in a color representation lower than the predetermined color representation.

[0252] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the second area 231b can be operated at a predetermined white ratio or a white ratio higher than the predetermined white ratio, and the first area 231a can be operated at a white ratio lower than the predetermined white ratio.

[0253] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can perform control to reduce the consumption power in the second area 231b set in the second shell structure 220.

[0254] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the first area 231a operates at a predetermined resolution (e.g., FHD) or a resolution higher than the predetermined resolution, and so that the second area 231b operates at a resolution lower than the predetermined resolution.

[0255] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the first area 231a operates at a predetermined brightness or a brightness higher than the predetermined brightness, and the second area 231b operates at a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness.

[0256] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the first area 231a operates with a predetermined gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the predetermined gamma characteristic, and so that the second area 231b operates with a gamma characteristic lower than the predetermined gamma characteristic.

[0257] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the first area 231a can be operated in a predetermined color representation or a color representation higher than the predetermined color representation, and the second area 231b can be operated in a color representation lower than the predetermined color representation.

[0258] For example, if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the first area 231a can be operated at a predetermined white ratio or a white ratio higher than the predetermined white ratio, and the second area 231b can be operated at a white ratio lower than the predetermined white ratio.

[0259] In this document, although the adjustment process of the display configuration (e.g., resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio) for the electronic device 200 to control power consumption in the first area 231a and / or the second area 232b has been described separately, the present disclosure is not limited to this, and the power consumption in any one area can be controlled by a combination of the above-mentioned adjustment methods.

[0260] For example, the display configuration may be at least one or more of a resolution, brightness, a gamma characteristic, a color representation, a refresh rate, or a white ratio.

[0261] In an embodiment, in operation 709 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation of the flexible display.

[0262] In an embodiment, in operation 709 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a power consumption control operation of the flexible display 230 .

[0263] In an embodiment, in operation 709 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation such that regions (eg, the first region 231 a and the second region 232 b ) of the flexible display 230 have substantially the same power consumption.

[0264] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0265] refer to Figure 8 In an embodiment, in operation 801 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may control each area of ​​the flexible display 230 . Figure 8 Operation 801 in the example may indicate that the electronic device 200 is executing Figure 7 The status of operation 707 in . Figure 8 Operation 801 in can be combined with Figure 7 The same as operation 707 in.

[0266] In an embodiment, in operation 803 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether there is a user input for releasing control of each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0267] In an embodiment, the user input for releasing the control of each region of the flexible display 230 may be an operation of simultaneously touching the first region 231a and the second region 231b of the flexible display 230 and maintaining the touch for a predetermined time.

[0268] In an embodiment, the user input for releasing the control of each region of the flexible display 230 may be an input of touching a specific region of the flexible display 230 (eg, the folding region 231 c of the flexible display 230 ).

[0269] In an embodiment, the user input for releasing the control of each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may be an input (e.g., a predetermined number of tap inputs) of touching the flexible display 230 in a specific way. For example, the user input for releasing the control of each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may be a specific touch input of tapping a predetermined number of times.

[0270] In an embodiment, the user input for releasing the control of each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may be an input using a specific input tool. For example, if there is an input using a pen as a tool, rather than a hand input, the electronic device 200 may release the control of each area of ​​the flexible display 230.

[0271] In an embodiment, the user input for releasing the control of each region of the flexible display 230 may be a user input to a release-related user interface displayed on the flexible display 230. For example, the release-related user interface may be displayed as an icon.

[0272] In an embodiment, if there is a user input for releasing the control of each region of the flexible display 230 , the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 803 to operation 805 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0273] In an embodiment, if there is no user input for releasing the control of each region of the flexible display 230 , the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 803 to operation 807 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0274] In an embodiment, in operation 805 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may also control the area of ​​the flexible display 230 .

[0275] In an embodiment, in operation 805 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may likewise control power of a region of the flexible display 230 .

[0276] In an embodiment, in operation 805 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may also control power supply to a region of the flexible display 230 .

[0277] In an embodiment, in operation 805 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may also control the display configuration of the area of ​​the flexible display 230 .

[0278] In an embodiment, in operation 805 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may apply the display configuration of the area where power consumption is maintained to the display configuration of the area where power consumption is reduced.

[0279] In an embodiment, in operation 805 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may call the display configuration of the area where power consumption is maintained and apply it to the display configuration of the area where power consumption is reduced.

[0280] In an embodiment, in operation 807 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation of the flexible display 230 .

[0281] In an embodiment, in operation 807 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a power control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0282] In an embodiment, in operation 807 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0283] Fig. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0284] refer to Fig. 9 In an embodiment, in operation 901 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may control each area of ​​the flexible display 230 . Fig. 9 Operation 901 in the example may indicate that the electronic device 200 is executing Figure 7 The status of operation 707 in . Fig. 9 Operation 901 in can be used with Figure 7 The same as operation 707 in.

[0285] In an embodiment, in operation 903 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is switched to a fully folded state.

[0286] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 903 to operation 905 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0287] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state or a flattened state, rather than in a fully folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 903 to operation 909 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0288] In an embodiment, in operation 905 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 switches from the fully folded state back to the flat state.

[0289] In an embodiment, in operation 905 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 switches from the fully folded state back to the flat state during a predetermined time.

[0290] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 switches from the fully folded state back to the flat state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 905 to operation 907 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0291] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 remains in the fully folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 905 to operation 911 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0292] In an embodiment, in operation 907 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may also control the area of ​​the flexible display 230 .

[0293] In an embodiment, in operation 907 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may apply the display configuration of the area where the power consumption is maintained to the display configuration of the area where the power consumption is reduced.

[0294] In an embodiment, in operation 907 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may call the display configuration of the area where the power consumption is maintained and apply it to the display configuration of the area where the power consumption is reduced.

[0295] In an embodiment, in operation 909 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation of the flexible display 230 .

[0296] In an embodiment, in operation 909 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a power control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0297] In an embodiment, in operation 909 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may maintain a control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0298] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is switched to a fully folded state, the electronic device 200 may turn off the flexible display 230 under the control of the processor 120 in operation 911 .

[0299] Fig.10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0300] refer to Fig.10 In an embodiment, in operation 1001 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may control each area of ​​the flexible display 230 . Fig.10 Operation 1001 in the example may indicate that the electronic device 200 is executing Figure 7 The status of operation 707 in . Fig.10 Operation 1001 in can be used with Figure 7 The same as operation 707 in.

[0301] In an embodiment, in operation 1003 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether a rotational movement of a housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 ) of the electronic device 200 is detected.

[0302] If the rotational movement of the housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 ) of the electronic device 200 is detected, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 1003 to operation 1005 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0303] If the rotational movement of the housing structure (eg, the first housing structure 210 or the second housing structure 220 ) of the electronic device 200 is not detected, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 1003 to operation 1013 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0304] In an embodiment, in operation 1005 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a flat state.

[0305] If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in the flat state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 1005 to operation 1007 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0306] If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is not in the flat state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 1005 to operation 1009 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0307] In an embodiment, in operation 1007 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may also control the area of ​​the flexible display 230 .

[0308] In an embodiment, in operation 1007 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may apply the display configuration of the area where power consumption is maintained to the display configuration of the area where power consumption is reduced.

[0309] In an embodiment, in operation 1007 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may call the display configuration of the area where the power consumption is maintained and apply it to the display configuration of the area where the power consumption is reduced.

[0310] In an embodiment, in operation 1009 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state.

[0311] If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in the completely folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 1009 to operation 1011 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0312] If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is not in the completely folded state, the electronic device 200 may proceed from operation 1009 to operation 1013 under the control of the processor 120 .

[0313] In an embodiment, if the electronic device 200 is in a completely folded state, the electronic device 200 may turn off the flexible display 230 under the control of the processor 120 in operation 1011 .

[0314] In an embodiment, in operation 1013 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and maintain a control operation of the flexible display 230 .

[0315] In an embodiment, in operation 1013 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, and maintain a power control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0316] In an embodiment, in operation 1013 , under the control of the processor 120 , the electronic device 200 may determine that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and maintain a control operation for each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0317] Fig.11 is a diagram illustrating a method of controlling a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0318] The application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may be, for example, a media application or a note application, but is not limited thereto.

[0319] refer to Fig.11 , the application executed in the electronic device 200 may be a note application.

[0320] The application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may be an application including a controller interface and an output interface. For example, the controller interface may be a virtual keypad, a media controller (e.g., play, pause, stop, and progress bar), or a handwriting input interface (e.g., a pen, an eraser, and a line color). The output interface may be a document output interface, a handwriting output interface, a video output interface, or a music output interface.

[0321] refer to Fig.11 If the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (for example, a note application), then under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can reduce the power consumption in the area (for example, the second area 231b) of the flexible display 230 in the second shell structure 220 whose rear surface faces the ground, which is set between the first shell structure 210 and the second shell structure 220, and maintain the power consumption in the area (for example, the first area 231a) of the flexible display 230 set in the first shell structure 210 in the upright state.

[0322] refer to Fig.11 If the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (e.g., a note application), then under the control of the processor 120, the electronic device 200 can set a controller interface (e.g., a virtual keypad) in an area where power consumption is reduced (e.g., the second area 231b), and display an output interface (e.g., a document output interface) on an area where power consumption is maintained (e.g., the first area 231a).

[0323] refer to Fig.11 If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (for example, a note application), the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 to control the display configuration of the first area 231a and the second area 231b.

[0324] refer to Fig.11 If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (e.g., a note application), the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the first area 231a operates at a predetermined resolution (e.g., FHD) or a resolution higher than the predetermined resolution, and so that the second area 231b operates at a resolution lower than the predetermined resolution.

[0325] refer to Fig.11 If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (for example, a note application), the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the first area 231a operates at a predetermined brightness or a brightness higher than the predetermined brightness, and the second area 231b operates at a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness.

[0326] refer to Fig.11 If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (for example, a note application), the electronic device 200 can control the processor 120 so that the first area 231a operates with a predetermined gamma characteristic or a gamma characteristic higher than the predetermined gamma characteristic, and so that the second area 231b operates with a gamma characteristic lower than the predetermined gamma characteristic.

[0327] refer to Fig.11 If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (for example, a note application), the first area 231a can be operated in a predetermined color representation or a color representation higher than the predetermined color representation, and the second area 231b can be operated in a color representation lower than the predetermined color representation.

[0328] refer to Fig.11 If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area (for example, a note application), the first area 231a can be operated at a predetermined white ratio or a white ratio higher than the predetermined white ratio, and the second area 231b can be operated at a white ratio lower than the predetermined white ratio.

[0329] Fig.12is a diagram illustrating improvement in consumption efficiency of an electronic device to which a display control method of the present disclosure is applied according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0330] refer to Fig.12 , graphs 1201 , 1205 , and 1209 are consumption power graphs of general electronic devices, and graphs 1203 , 1207 , and 1211 are consumption power graphs of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure.

[0331] Graph 1201 indicates power consumption of a display of a general electronic device, and graph 1203 indicates power consumption of a display of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure. Referring to graphs 1201 and 1203, power consumption of a display of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure can be improved by about 25% compared to power consumption of a display of a general electronic device.

[0332] Graph 1205 indicates power consumption of a board of a general electronic device, and graph 1207 indicates power consumption of a board of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure. Referring to graphs 1205 and 1207, there may be no difference in efficiency between power consumption of a board of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure and power consumption of a board of a general electronic device.

[0333] Graph 1209 indicates the total power consumption of a general electronic device, and graph 1211 indicates the total power consumption of the electronic device 200 of the present disclosure. Referring to graphs 1209 and 1211, the total power consumption of the electronic device 200 to which the display control method of the present disclosure is applied can be improved by about 20% compared with the total power consumption of the general electronic device.

[0334] Fig.13a , Fig.13b and Fig.13c An electronic device including a display control method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is illustrated.

[0335] Figures 13a to 13c The electronic device 1300 may include three housing structures 1310 , 1320 , and 1330 , and regions of the flexible display 230 respectively corresponding to the housings may include three regions 2312 a , 2312 b , and 2312 c .

[0336] refer to Fig.13a , the electronic device 1300 may be in a flat state, and the electronic device 1300 may perform control so that the three regions 2312a, 2312b, and 2312c of the flexible display 230 consume substantially the same power.

[0337] refer to Fig.13bIf the electronic device 1300 is in a partially folded state and if the rear surface of one shell structure 1330 faces the ground, the electronic device 1300 can perform control to reduce power in an area 2312c corresponding to the shell structure 1330 facing the ground among the three areas 2312a, 2312b and 2312c of the flexible display 230, and maintain power consumption in the remaining areas 2312a and 2312b.

[0338] refer to Fig.13c If the electronic device 1300 is in a partially folded state and if the rear surfaces of the two shell structures 1320 and 1330 face the ground, the electronic device 1300 can perform control to reduce power in areas 2312b and 2312c corresponding to the shell structures 1320 and 1330 facing the ground among the three areas 2312a, 2312b and 2312c of the flexible display 230, and maintain power consumption in the remaining area 2312a.

[0339] The electronic device 200 may include a hinge structure 264, a foldable shell, a flexible display 230, a first display driving circuit 610, a second display driving circuit 620, at least one sensor and a processor 620, the foldable shell includes a first shell structure 210 and a second shell structure 220, the first shell structure 210 is coupled to the hinge structure 264 and includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second shell structure 220 is coupled to the hinge structure 264, includes a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction and is configured to be folded relative to the first shell structure 210 around the hinge structure 264, and the foldable shell is configured so that the first surface faces the third surface in a fully folded state, and the flexible display 230 is folded from the first shell structure 210 to the second shell structure 220. The surface extends to the third surface to form the first surface and the third surface and includes a first area corresponding to the first surface and a second area 231b corresponding to the third surface, the first display driving circuit 610 is configured to control the display operation of the first area 231a, and the second display driving circuit 620 is configured to control the display operation of the second area 231b, wherein the processor 120 can be configured to determine whether the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and whether the electronic device is in an upright state based on at least one sensor, determine whether the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230, and if the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, control the power of each area of ​​the flexible display 230.

[0340] If the electronic device 200 is in the folded state and in the erected state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each region, the processor 120 may differently control power of the first region 231 a and power of the second region 231 b .

[0341] If the electronic device is in the folded state and in the erected state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each region, the processor 120 may differently control the display configuration of the first region 231 a and the display configuration of the second region 231 b .

[0342] The display configuration may be at least one of a resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio.

[0343] The erect state may be a state in which the second surface of the first housing structure 210 or the fourth surface of the second housing structure 220 faces the ground when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state.

[0344] If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, if it is determined that the second surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the processor 120 can perform control to reduce power consumption of the first area set in the first shell structure 210.

[0345] If it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, if it is determined that the fourth surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, the processor 120 can perform control to reduce the power consumption of the second area 231b set in the second shell structure 220.

[0346] The processor 120 may determine whether there is a user input for releasing control of each region of the flexible display 230, and if there is a user input for releasing control of each region of the flexible display 230, similarly control the regions of the flexible display 230.

[0347] If there is a user input for releasing the control of each region of the flexible display 230 , the processor 120 may control the display configuration of the region of the flexible display 230 as such.

[0348] The processor 120 can determine whether the electronic device 200 is switched to a fully folded state, determine whether the electronic device 200 is switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, and if the electronic device 200 is switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, similarly control the display configuration of the area of ​​the flexible display 230.

[0349] The method for controlling the display of the electronic device 200 may include: determining whether the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and whether the electronic device 200 is in a vertical state based on at least one sensor, determining whether an application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230, and if the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and in a vertical state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, controlling the power of each area of ​​the flexible display 230.

[0350] In the method, controlling power of each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may include: if the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then differently controlling power of a first area 231a of the flexible display 230 and power of a second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0351] In the method, controlling power of each area of ​​the flexible display 230 may include: if the electronic device 200 is in a folded state and in an upright state, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then differently controlling the display configuration of the first area 231a of the flexible display 230 and the display configuration of the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0352] The display configuration may be at least one of a resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio.

[0353] The standing state may be a state in which the rear surface of the first case structure 210 or the rear surface of the second case structure 220 faces the ground when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state.

[0354] The method may include: if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, if it is determined that the rear surface of the first shell structure 210 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then performing control to reduce power consumption in a first area set in the first shell structure 210.

[0355] The method may include: if it is determined that the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, if it is determined that the rear surface of the second shell structure 220 faces the ground, and if the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, then performing control to reduce power consumption of the second area 231b set in the second shell structure 220.

[0356] The method may include determining whether there is a user input for releasing control of each region of the flexible display 230, and if there is a user input for releasing control of each region of the flexible display 230, similarly controlling the regions of the flexible display 230.

[0357] The method may include, if there is a user input for releasing control of each region of the flexible display 230, similarly controlling the display configuration of the region of the flexible display 230. The method may include, determining whether the electronic device 200 is switched to a fully folded state, determining whether the electronic device 200 is switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, and if the electronic device 200 is switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, similarly controlling the display configuration of the region of the flexible display 230.

[0358] The electronic device 200 may include a flexible display 230 and foldable housings 210 , 220 configured to be movable between a flat state, a partially folded state, and a fully folded state.

[0359] The foldable housing 210 , 220 may include a first housing 210 configured to support a first area 231 a of the flexible display 230 , and a second housing 220 configured to support a second area 231 b of the flexible display 230 .

[0360] The electronic device 200 may include a first display driving circuit 610 configured to control a first area 231a of the flexible display 230, a second display driving circuit 620 configured to control a second area 231b of the flexible display 230, a processor 120, and a memory 130 storing instructions, which instructions, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: when the foldable housing is in a flat state, display a first execution screen corresponding to a first application on the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230, and when the first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed on the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230, identify the foldable housing. The shell is moved from a flat state to a partially folded state, and based at least on the foldable shell being moved from the flat state to the partially folded state, a second execution screen corresponding to a first application, which is different from the first execution screen, is displayed on the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230, and when the second execution screen is displayed in the partially folded state, the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 are controlled so that one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 that is more closely aligned with the ground plane consumes less power than the other area of ​​the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0361] The memory 130 also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with a ground plane, control the display configuration of the first area 231a and the display configuration of the second area 231b differently.

[0362] The display configuration corresponds to at least one of a resolution, brightness, a gamma characteristic, a color representation, a refresh rate, or a white ratio.

[0363] The memory 130 also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the first area 231a of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane, perform control to reduce power consumption of the first area 231a set in the first shell 210 structure.

[0364] The memory 130 also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane, perform control to reduce power consumption of the second area 231b set in the second shell 220 structure.

[0365] The memory 130 also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: determine whether there is user input for releasing control of power to each area of ​​the flexible display 230, and based on determining that there is user input for releasing control of power to each area of ​​the flexible display 230, similarly control each area of ​​the flexible display 230.

[0366] The memory 130 also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: determine whether the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane.

[0367] The memory 130 also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane, and the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, control the first display driver circuit 610 and the second display driver circuit 620 so that the area of ​​the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 that is more closely aligned with the ground plane consumes less power than the other area of ​​the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0368] The memory 130 also stores instructions which, when executed by the processor 120 , cause the electronic device 200 to similarly control the display configuration of each region of the flexible display 230 based on determining that there is a user input for releasing control of power to each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0369] The memory 130 also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor 120, cause the electronic device 200 to: determine whether the electronic device 200 has switched to a fully folded state, determine whether the electronic device 200 has switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, and based on determining that the electronic device 200 has switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, similarly control the display configuration of each area of ​​the flexible display 230.

[0370] A method for controlling a display of an electronic device 200 may include: when the electronic device 200 is in a flat state, displaying a first execution screen corresponding to a first application on a first area 231a and a second area 231b of a flexible display 230; when the first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed on the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230, recognizing that the electronic device is moved from the flat state to the partially folded state, displaying a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, which is different from the first execution screen, on the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 based at least on the fact that the electronic device 200 is moved from the flat state to the partially folded state; and when the second execution screen is displayed in the partially folded state, controlling a first display driving circuit 610 and a second display driving circuit 620 so that one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 that is more closely aligned with a ground plane consumes less power than the other of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0371] In the method, controlling the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 includes: based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane, differently controlling the display configuration of the first area 231a of the flexible display 230 and the display configuration of the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0372] The display configuration corresponds to at least one of a resolution, brightness, a gamma characteristic, a color representation, a refresh rate, or a white ratio.

[0373] The method may include performing control to reduce power consumption of the first area 231a disposed in the first housing 210 structure based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the first area 231a of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane.

[0374] The method may include performing control to reduce power consumption of a second region 231b of the flexible display 230 disposed in the second housing 220 structure based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and the first region 231a of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane.

[0375] The method may include determining whether there is a user input for releasing control of power to each region of the flexible display 230, and similarly controlling each region of the flexible display 230 based on determining that there is a user input for releasing control of power to each region of the flexible display 230.

[0376] The method may include determining whether the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area of ​​the flexible display 230 based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state and one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane.

[0377] The method may include controlling the first display driving circuit 610 and the second display driving circuit 620 based on determining that the electronic device 200 is in a partially folded state, one of the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 is more closely aligned with the ground plane, and the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each area, so that the area of ​​the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230 that is more closely aligned with the ground plane consumes less power than the other area of ​​the first area 231a and the second area 231b of the flexible display 230.

[0378] The method may include controlling the display configuration of each region of the flexible display 230 likewise based on determining that there is a user input for controlling to release power of each region of the flexible display 230 .

[0379] The method may include determining whether the electronic device 200 is switched to a fully folded state, determining whether the electronic device 200 is switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, and based on determining that the electronic device 200 is switched back to a flat state from the fully folded state, similarly controlling the display configuration of each area of ​​the flexible display 230.

[0380] The electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein 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 household appliance. The electronic device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure is not limited to those described above.

[0381] 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, and include various changes, equivalents or alternatives of the corresponding embodiments. With respect to the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to specify similar or related elements. Unless otherwise clearly indicated by the relevant context, the singular form of the noun corresponding to the project may include one or more of the project. 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 projects listed together in a corresponding phrase. As used herein, terms such as "first", "second", "the first" and "the second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding element from other elements, and do not limit the element in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It should be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled to / coupled to other elements (e.g., the second element)” or “connected to / connected to other elements (e.g., the second element)” with or without the term “operably” or “communicatively”, it means that the element can be coupled / connected to / coupled to other elements directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0382] 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," "component," or "circuit"). A "module" may be the smallest unit of a single integrated component suitable for performing one or more functions, or a portion thereof. For example, according to an embodiment, a "module" may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0383] Various embodiments as described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between a case where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and a case where data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0384] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (e.g., PlayStore). TM (Play Store TM )) online distribution (e.g. download or upload), or directly between two user devices (e.g. smartphones). If distributed online, at least parts of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a relay server.

[0385] According to various embodiments, each of the above-mentioned elements (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned elements may be omitted, or one or more other elements may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple elements (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single element. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated element may still perform one or more functions of each of the multiple elements in the same or similar manner as performed by a corresponding one of the multiple elements before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, a program or other element may be implemented sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: Flexible displays; and a foldable housing configured to move between a flattened state, a partially folded state, and a fully folded state, Wherein, the foldable housing includes a first housing supporting a first area of ​​the flexible display and a second housing supporting a second area of ​​the flexible display; A first display driving circuit controls a first area of ​​the flexible display; a second display driving circuit, controlling a second area of ​​the flexible display; Processor; and Memory, The memory stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: When the foldable housing is in a flat state, a first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, detecting movement of the foldable housing from the flattened state to the partially folded state while displaying a first execution screen corresponding to the first application on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, Based on the movement from the flat state to the partially folded state, displaying a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, which is different from the first execution screen, on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display; and In the partially folded state, the first display driving circuit and the second display driving circuit are controlled so that an area of ​​the flexible display aligned closer to the ground consumes less power than other areas.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The memory also stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: When the electronic device is in a partially folded state, display configurations of the first region and the second region are controlled differently based on determining that one of the regions of the flexible display is aligned closer to the ground.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, in, The display configuration includes at least one of resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The memory stores instructions to: determining whether there is a user input for releasing control of power to each region of the flexible display, and Based on determining that there is a user input for releasing control of power to each region of the flexible display, each region of the flexible display is similarly controlled.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein: The memory stores instructions to: Based on determining that there is a user input for controlling the release of power of each region of the flexible display, a display configuration of each region of the flexible display is likewise controlled.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The processor is configured as: determining whether the electronic device is switched to a fully folded state, determining whether the electronic device has been switched from a fully folded state back to a flat state, and Based on determining that the electronic device is switched from the fully folded state back to the flat state, the display configuration of each region of the flexible display is similarly controlled.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: Based on determining that the electronic device is in the folded state and one of the first and second regions of the flexible display is approximately aligned with a ground plane, determining whether the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each region of the flexible display.

8. A method for controlling a display of an electronic device, comprising: When the electronic device is in a flat state, a first execution screen corresponding to the first application is displayed on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, When a first execution screen corresponding to a first application is displayed on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display, recognizing that the housing is moved from the flat state to the partially folded state, displaying a second execution screen corresponding to the first application, which is different from the first execution screen, on the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display based at least on the electronic device being moved from the flat state to the partially folded state, and When the second execution screen is displayed in the partially folded state, the first display driving circuit and the second driving circuit are controlled so that one of the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display that is more closely aligned with the ground plane consumes less power than the other area of ​​the first area and the second area of ​​the flexible display.

9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising: When the electronic device is in a partially folded state, display configurations of the first region and the second region are controlled differently based on determining that one of the regions of the flexible display is aligned closer to the ground.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein: The display configuration includes at least one of resolution, brightness, gamma characteristics, color representation, refresh rate, or white ratio.

11. The method according to claim 8, further comprising: determining whether there is a user input for releasing control of power to each region of the flexible display; as well as Based on determining that there is a user input for releasing control of power to each region of the flexible display, each region of the flexible display is similarly controlled.

12. The method according to claim 11, further comprising: Based on determining that there is a user input for controlling the release of power of each region of the flexible display, a display configuration of each region of the flexible display is likewise controlled.

13. The method according to claim 8, further comprising: determining whether the electronic device is switched to a fully folded state, determining whether the electronic device has been switched from a fully folded state back to a flat state, and Based on determining that the electronic device is switched from the fully folded state back to the flat state, the display configuration of each region of the flexible display is similarly controlled.

14. The method according to claim 8, further comprising: Based on determining that the electronic device is in the folded state and one of the first and second regions of the flexible display is approximately aligned with a ground plane, determining whether the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each region of the flexible display.

15. The method according to claim 14, further comprising: Based on determining that the electronic device is in a folded state, one of the first and second regions of the flexible display is closely aligned with a ground plane, and the application being executed is an application that allows adjustment for each region, the first display driving circuit and the second driving circuit are controlled to consume less power than power consumed by the other of the first and second regions of the flexible display.

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