Electronic device including slidable display and method for operating the same

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a slidable display and a processor. A processor according to one embodiment may be configured to display a screen including content on a slidable display. A processor according to one embodiment may be configured to confirm an event in which a slidable display automatically expands or contracts by a specified size, where the specified size may be determined based on the event. A processor according to one embodiment may be configured to display an object on a slidable display based on an event to indicate a progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display, where a size of the object may be determined based on a specified size. A processor according to one embodiment may be configured to apply a visual effect indicative of progress to an object while expanding or contracting a slidable display by a specified size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including a slidable display and a method for operating the electronic device. Background Art

[0002] More and more services and additional functions are provided through electronic devices (e.g., smart phones or other portable electronic devices). In order to meet the needs of various users and improve the efficiency of using electronic devices, communication service operators or equipment manufacturers are competing to develop electronic devices with differentiated and diversified functions. Therefore, the various functions provided by electronic devices are also constantly evolving.

[0003] With the increase in demand for mobile communications and the increase in the degree of integration of electronic devices, the portability of electronic devices such as smart phones can also be increased, and better convenience can be provided in the use of multimedia functions. The use of electronic devices with larger screens can provide users with more convenience when browsing web pages or playing multimedia. A larger display can be used to output a larger screen. However, this approach may be limited by the portability of the electronic device. For example, a display using an organic light emitting diode can ensure the portability of the electronic device while providing a larger screen. A display using or equipped with an organic light emitting diode can achieve stable operation even if it is made very thin, so that the display can be applied to an electronic device in a folded, bent or curled form. Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical Solution

[0005] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a slidable display and a processor. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to display a screen including content on the slidable display. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to identify an event for automatically expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size. The specified size may be determined based on the event. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to display an object indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display on the slidable display based on the event. The size of the object may be determined based on the specified size. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to apply a visual effect indicating progress to the object while expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size.

[0006] According to an embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include displaying a screen including content on a slidable display included in the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may include identifying an event for automatically expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size. The specified size may be determined based on the event. According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may include displaying an object indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display on the slidable display based on the event. The size of the object may be determined based on the specified size. According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may include applying a visual effect indicating progress to an object while expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size.

[0007] According to an embodiment, a non-temporary recording medium may store instructions capable of performing the following operations: displaying a screen including content on a slidable display included in an electronic device; identifying an event for causing the slidable display to automatically expand or contract to a specified size, the specified size being determined based on the event; displaying an object on the slidable display for indicating the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display based on the event, the size of the object being determined based on the specified size; and applying a visual effect indicating progress to the object while causing the slidable display to expand or contract to a specified size. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 is a view illustrating an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in which a portion of the flexible display is accommodated in a second structure.

[0009] Figure 2 is a view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment, in which most of the flexible display is exposed to the outside of the second structure.

[0010] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0011] Figure 4a is a bottom view illustrating an example of installing a flexible display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 4b are views illustrating electronic devices including two types of flexible displays according to various embodiments.

[0013] Figure 5 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 6a is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device displays an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 6b is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device determines a shape of an object according to a progress direction of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 7a , Figure 7b , Figure 7c and Figure 7d is a view illustrating a method in which an electronic device displays an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device determines a size of an object based on an event according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 9a and Figure 9b is a view illustrating a method in which an electronic device determines a size of an object based on an event according to an embodiment.

[0019] Fig.10 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device adjusts a length of an object according to a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0020] Fig.11a and Fig.11b is a view illustrating a method in which the electronic device adjusts the length of an object according to the progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0021] Fig.12 is a view illustrating a method in which the electronic device adjusts the length of a bezel-shaped object according to a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0022] Fig.13 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device applies a visual effect on a screen displayed on a slidable display according to a progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0023] Fig.14a and Fig.14b is a view illustrating a method in which the electronic device applies a visual effect on a screen displayed on a slidable display according to a progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0024] Fig.15a and Fig.15b is a view illustrating a method in which an electronic device displays an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display based on an event according to an embodiment.

[0025] Fig.16 2 is a diagram illustrating electronic devices in a network environment according to various embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Figure 1 is a view showing an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, in which a portion (eg, the second area A2 ) of the flexible display 103 is accommodated in the second structure 102 . Figure 2 1 is a view showing an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment, in which most of the flexible display 103 is exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 .

[0027] Figure 1 The state shown can be defined as the first structure 101 being closed relative to the second structure 102, and Figure 2 The state shown may be defined as the first structure 101 being open relative to the second structure 102. According to an embodiment, a "closed state" or an "open state" may be defined as a closed state or an open state of the electronic device. The electronic device 100 may include a first structure 101 and a second structure 102 movably disposed in the first structure 101. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be interpreted as having a structure in which the first structure 101 is slidably disposed on the second structure 102. According to an embodiment, the first structure 101 may be disposed to perform a reciprocating motion between a closed state and an open state relative to the second structure 102 in the direction shown (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①).

[0028] According to various embodiments, the first structure 101 may include a first plate 111a (eg, a sliding plate) and may include a first surface F1 (see FIG. 1 ) formed with at least a portion of the first plate 111a. Figure 3 ) and a second surface F2 facing in a direction opposite to the first surface F1. According to an embodiment, the second structure 102 may include a second plate 121a (see Figure 3 ) (e.g., a rear shell), a first side wall 123a extending from the second plate 121a, a second side wall 123b extending from the first side wall 123a and the second plate 121a, a third side wall 123c extending from the first side wall 123a and the second plate 121a and parallel to the second side wall 123b, and / or a rear plate 121b (e.g., a rear window). According to an embodiment, the second side wall 123b and the third side wall 123c may be formed to be perpendicular to the first side wall 123a. According to an embodiment, the second plate 121a, the first side wall 123a, the second side wall 123b, and the third side wall 123c may be formed to have an opening (e.g., in the front face) to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the first structure 101. For example, the first structure 101 may be coupled to the second structure 102 in a state in which it is at least partially surrounded, and the first structure 101 may slide in a direction parallel to the first surface F1 or the second surface F2 (e.g., the direction ① indicated by the arrow).

[0029] According to an embodiment, the second side wall 123b or the third side wall 123c may be omitted. According to an embodiment, the second plate 121a, the first side wall 123a, the second side wall 123b and / or the third side wall 123c may be formed as separate structures and may be combined or assembled. The rear plate 121b may be coupled to surround at least a portion of the second plate 121a. In some embodiments, the rear plate 121b may be formed substantially integrally with the second plate 121a. According to an embodiment, the second plate 121a or the rear plate 121b may cover at least a portion of the flexible display 103. For example, the flexible display 103 may be at least partially accommodated inside the second structure 102, and the second plate 121a or the rear plate 121b may cover a portion of the flexible display 103 accommodated inside the second structure 102 (e.g., the second area A2).

[0030] According to various embodiments, the first structure 101 can move relative to the second structure 102 in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the second plate 121a (e.g., rear shell) and the second side wall 123b in an open state or a closed state, so as to be positioned away from the first side wall 123a by a first distance in the closed state, and to be positioned away from the first side wall 123a by a second distance in the open state, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance. In some embodiments, when in the closed state, the first structure 101 can be positioned to surround a portion of the first side wall 123a.

[0031] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a display 103, a key input device 141, a connector hole 143, audio modules 145a, 145b, 147a and 147b, or a camera module 149. Although not shown, the electronic device 100 may further include an indicator (e.g., a light emitting diode (LED) device) or various sensor modules.

[0032] According to various embodiments, the display 103 may include a first area A1 and a second area A2. In an embodiment, the first area A1 may substantially extend across at least a portion of the first surface F1 and may be disposed on the first surface F1. The second area A2 may extend from the first area A1 and be inserted or accommodated in or exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 (e.g., a housing) according to the sliding of the first structure 101. As will be described below, the second area A2 may be substantially formed by a roller 151 (refer to Figure 3 ) and thus may be accommodated inside the second structure 102 or exposed outside the second structure 102. For example, when the first structure 101 slides, a portion of the second area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the roller 151.

[0033] According to various embodiments, when viewed from the top of the first plate 111a (e.g., a sliding plate), when the first structure 101 moves from a closed state to an open state, the second area A2 may be gradually exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 so as to be substantially coplanar with the first area A1. The display 103 may be provided to be coupled to or adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus. In an embodiment, the second area A2 may be at least partially accommodated inside the second structure 102, and a portion of the second area A2 may be exposed to the outside of the second structure 102 even when the first structure 101 moves from a closed state to an open state. Figure 1 In some embodiments, regardless of the closed state or the open state, the exposed portion of the second area A2 can be positioned on the roller 151 and positioned at a position corresponding to the roller 151, and a portion of the second area A2 can maintain a curved shape.

[0034] The key input device 141 may be disposed on the second side wall 123b or the third side wall 123c of the second structure 102. Considering the appearance and the use state, the electronic device 100 may be manufactured to omit the key input device 141 shown or include an additional key input device. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a main key button or a touch pad disposed near the main key button. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 141 may be located on an area of ​​the first structure 101.

[0035] According to various embodiments, the connector hole 143 may be omitted or may accommodate a connector (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) connector) for sending and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. Although not shown, the electronic device 100 may include a plurality of connector holes 143, and some of the plurality of connector holes 143 may be used as connector holes for sending / receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. It should be noted that in the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 143 is disposed in the third side wall 123c, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the connector hole 143 or an additional connector hole not shown may be disposed in the first side wall 123a or the second side wall 123b.

[0036] According to various embodiments, the audio modules 145a, 145b, 147a, and 147b may include speaker holes 145a and 145b or microphone holes 147a and 147b. One of the speaker holes 145a and 145b may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other speaker hole may be provided as an external speaker hole. Microphone holes 147a and 147b may have a microphone inside to obtain external sound. According to an embodiment, there may be a plurality of microphones capable of detecting the direction of sound. In some embodiments, speaker holes 145a and 145b and microphone holes 147a and 147b may be implemented as one hole, or may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) without speaker holes 145a and 145b. According to an embodiment, the speaker hole indicated by reference numeral “145b” may be provided in the first structure 101 and used as a receiver hole for a voice call, and the speaker hole (e.g., an external speaker hole) or microphone holes 147a and 147b indicated by reference numeral “145a” may be provided in the second structure 102 (e.g., one of the side surfaces 123a, 123b, and 123c).

[0037] The camera module 149 may be disposed on the second structure 102, and may shoot an object in a direction opposite to the first area A1 of the display 103. The electronic device 100 may include a plurality of camera modules 149. For example, the electronic device 100 may include a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a close-up camera, and according to an embodiment, by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver, the electronic device 600 may measure the distance to the object. The camera module 149 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. Although not shown, the electronic device 100 may further include a camera module (e.g., a front camera) that shoots an object in the same direction as the first area A1 of the display 103. For example, the front camera may be disposed around the first area A1 or in an area overlapping with the display 103, and when disposed in an area overlapping with the display 103, the front camera may shoot an object via the display 103.

[0038] According to various embodiments, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 100 may be provided on the first structure 101 or the second structure 102, and the indicator may include a light emitting diode to provide status information about the electronic device 100 as a visual signal. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device 100 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state of the electronic device. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / face recognition sensor or a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor). According to another embodiment, the sensor module may also include, for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0039] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an electronic device (eg, Figure 1 or Figure 2 An exploded perspective view of an electronic device 100). Figure 4a is a diagram showing installation of an electronic device (eg, Figures 1 to 3 A bottom view of the state of the flexible display 103 of the electronic device 100).

[0040] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4a , the electronic device 100 may include a first structure 101, a second structure 102 (e.g., a housing), a display 103 (e.g., a flexible display), a guide member (e.g., a roller 151), a hinge structure 113, and / or at least one antenna structure 161. A portion of the display 103 (e.g., the second area A2) may be accommodated in the second structure 102 while being guided by the roller 151.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the first structure 101 may include a first plate 111a (e.g., a sliding plate), a first bracket 111b mounted on the first plate 111a, and / or a second bracket 111c. The first structure 101 (e.g., the first plate 111a, the first bracket 111b, and / or the second bracket 111c) may be formed of a metal material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The first plate 111a may be mounted on the second structure 102 (e.g., a housing), and may be guided by the second structure 102 in one direction (e.g., in Figure 1The first bracket 111b may be coupled to the first plate 111a to form a first surface F1 of the first structure 101 together with the first plate 111a. The first area A1 of the display 103 may be substantially mounted on the first surface F1 and maintained in a flat plate shape. The second bracket 111c may be coupled to the first plate 111a to form a second surface F2 of the first structure 101 together with the first plate 111a. According to an embodiment, the first bracket 111b and / or the second bracket 111c may be integrally formed with the first plate 111a. This may be appropriately designed in consideration of the assembly structure or manufacturing process of the product to be manufactured. The first structure 101 or the first plate 111a may be coupled to the second structure 102 and slide relative to the second structure 102.

[0042] According to various embodiments, the articulated hinge structure 113 may include a plurality of rods extending in a straight line and arranged parallel to the rotation axis R of the roller 151. The plurality of rods may be arranged along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis R, for example, along a direction in which the first structure 101 slides. In an embodiment, the articulated hinge structure 113 is connected to one end of the first structure 101 so as to be able to move relative to the second structure 102 according to the sliding of the first structure 101. For example, in a closed state (e.g., Figure 1 In the state shown), the hinge structure 113 can be substantially accommodated within the second structure 102, and in the open state (e.g., Figure 2 In the state shown in FIG. 1 , the articulated hinge structure 113 may be withdrawn to the outside of the second structure 102. In some embodiments, even in the closed state, a portion of the articulated hinge structure 113 may not be accommodated inside the second structure 102. For example, even in the closed state, a portion of the articulated hinge structure 113 may be positioned to correspond to the roller 151 outside the second structure 102.

[0043] According to various embodiments, the rods of the articulated hinge structure 113 may run around other adjacent rods while remaining parallel to the other adjacent rods. Therefore, when the first structure 101 slides, a portion of the articulated hinge structure 113 facing the roller 151 may form a curved surface, and another portion of the articulated hinge structure 113 not facing the roller 151 may form a flat surface. In one embodiment, the second area A2 of the display 103 may be mounted or supported on the articulated hinge structure 113, and in an open state (e.g., Figure 2 In the state shown in FIG. 1 , the second area A2 together with the first area A1 may be exposed outside the second structure 102. In the state where the second area A2 is exposed outside the second structure 102, the hinge structure 113 may substantially form a flat surface, thereby supporting or maintaining the second area A2 in a flat state.

[0044] According to various embodiments, the second structure 102 (e.g., a housing) may include a second plate 121a (e.g., a rear shell), a printed circuit board (not shown), a rear plate 121b, a third plate 121c (e.g., a front shell), and a support member 121d. The second plate 121a (e.g., a rear shell) may be disposed to face a direction opposite to the first surface F1 of the first plate 111a, and the second plate 121a may substantially form an outer shape of the second structure 102 or the electronic device 100. In one embodiment, the second structure 102 may include a first side wall 123a extending from the second plate 121a, a second side wall 123b extending from the second plate 121a and formed substantially perpendicular to the first side wall 123a, and a third side wall 123c extending from the second plate 121a, substantially perpendicular to the first side wall 123a, and parallel to the second side wall 123b. In the illustrated embodiment, the second sidewall 123b and the third sidewall 123c are manufactured as separate components from the second plate 121a and are mounted or assembled on the second plate 121a. However, the second sidewall 123b and the third sidewall 123c may alternatively be formed integrally with the second plate 121a.

[0045] According to various embodiments, the back plate 121b may be coupled to the outer surface of the second plate 121a, and according to an embodiment, the back plate 121b may be manufactured integrally with the second plate 121a. In one embodiment, the second plate 121a may be formed of a metal or a polymer, and the back plate 121b may be formed of a material such as metal, glass, synthetic resin or ceramic to decorate the exterior of the electronic device 100. According to an embodiment, the second plate 121a and / or the back plate 121b may be formed of a material (e.g., an auxiliary display area A3) that transmits light at least partially. In an embodiment, in a state where a portion of the display 103 (e.g., the second area A2) is accommodated inside the second structure 102, at least a portion of the second area A2 may be positioned to correspond to the auxiliary display area A3. For example, in a state where the second structure 102 is accommodated inside, the display 103 may output a picture using at least a portion of the second area A2, and the user may recognize the picture output by the auxiliary display area A3.

[0046] According to various embodiments, the third plate 121c may be formed of a metal or a polymer, and the third plate 121c may be coupled with the second plate 121a (e.g., a rear shell), the first side wall 123a, the second side wall 123b, and / or the third side wall 123c to form an internal space of the second structure 102. According to an embodiment, the third plate 121c may be referred to as a "front shell", and the first structure 101 (e.g., the first plate 111a) may slide while substantially facing the third plate 121c. In some embodiments, the first side wall 123a may be formed by a combination of a first side wall portion 123a-1 extending from the second plate 121a and a second side wall portion 123a-2 formed at an edge of the third plate 121c. According to an embodiment, the first side wall portion 123a-1 may be coupled to surround an edge of the third plate 121c, such as the second side wall portion 123a-2. In this case, the first side wall portion 123a-1 itself may form the first side wall 123a.

[0047] According to various embodiments, the support member 121d may be disposed in the space between the second plate 121a and the third plate 121c and may have a flat plate shape formed of metal or polymer. The support member 121d may provide an electromagnetic shielding structure in the internal space of the second structure 102 or may increase the mechanical rigidity of the second structure 102. In one embodiment, when accommodated inside the second structure 102, a partial area (e.g., the second area A2) of the hinge structure 113 and / or the display 103 may be positioned in the space between the second plate 121a and the support member 121d.

[0048] According to various embodiments, a printed circuit board (not shown) may be disposed in the space between the third plate 121c and the support member 121d. For example, the printed circuit board may be accommodated in a space separated by the support member 121d, which is separated from the space of the multi-joint hinge structure 113 and / or the partial area of ​​the display 103 accommodated inside the second structure 102. The processor, memory and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing device, an image signal processing, a sensor hub processor or a communication processor.

[0049] The memory may include, for example, volatile or non-volatile memory.

[0050] The interface may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect, for example, the electronic device 100 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / multimedia card (MMC) connector, or an audio connector.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the display 103 may be a flexible display based on an organic light emitting diode, and the display 103 may generally maintain a flat shape and may be at least partially deformed into a curved shape. In one embodiment, the first area A1 of the display 103 may be mounted or attached to the first surface F1 of the first structure 101 and maintain a substantially flat shape. The second area A2 may extend from the first area A1 and may be supported or attached to the multi-joint hinge structure 113. For example, the second area A2 may extend along the sliding direction of the first structure 101 and may be accommodated in the second structure 102 together with the multi-joint hinge structure. When the multi-joint hinge structure 113 is deformed, the second area A2 may be at least partially deformed into a curved shape.

[0052] According to various embodiments, when the first structure 101 slides on the second structure 102, the area of ​​the display 103 exposed to the outside may change. The electronic device 100 (e.g., a processor) may change the activated area of ​​the display 103 based on the area of ​​the display 103 exposed to the outside. For example, in an open state or in an intermediate position between a closed state and an open state, the electronic device 100 may activate a partial area of ​​the entire area of ​​the display 103 exposed to the outside of the second structure 102. In a closed state, the electronic device 100 may activate the first area A1 of the display 103 and deactivate the second area A2. In a closed state, when there is no user input within a specific time period (e.g., 30 seconds or 2 minutes), the electronic device 100 may deactivate the entire area of ​​the display 103. In an embodiment, in a state where the entire area of ​​the display 103 is not activated, the electronic device 100 may activate a partial area of ​​the display 103 to provide visual information (e.g., notifications set by the user, missed calls / message arrival notifications) through the auxiliary display area A3 as needed.

[0053] According to various embodiments, in an open state (e.g., Figure 2In the state shown in the figure), the entire area of ​​the display 103 (e.g., the first area A1 and the second area A2) can be substantially exposed to the outside, and the first area A1 and the second area A2 can be arranged to form a plane. In an embodiment, even in the open state, a portion of the second area A2 (e.g., one end) can be positioned to correspond to the roller 151, and the portion of the second area A2 corresponding to the roller 151 can maintain a curved shape. For example, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, although the phrase "the second area A2 is arranged to form a plane in the open state", a portion of the second area A2 can maintain a curved shape. Similarly, although it is stated that "in the closed state, the articulated hinge structure 113 and / or the second area A2 is accommodated inside the second structure 102", a portion of the second area A2 of the articulated hinge structure 113 may also be located outside the second structure 102.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the guide member (e.g., roller 151) may be rotatably mounted on the second structure 102 at a position adjacent to an edge of the second structure 102 (e.g., second plate 121a). For example, the roller 151 may be disposed adjacent to an edge of the second plate 121a parallel to the first side wall 123a (e.g., a portion indicated by reference numeral "IE"). Although reference numerals are not specified in the drawings, the other side wall may extend from the edge of the second plate 121a, and the side wall adjacent to the roller 151 may be substantially parallel to the first side wall 123a. According to an embodiment, the side wall of the second structure 102 adjacent to the roller 151 may be formed of a material that transmits light, and a portion of the second area A2 may provide visual information via a portion of the second structure 102 while being accommodated in the second structure 102.

[0055] According to various embodiments, one end of the roller 151 may be rotatably coupled to the second side wall 123b, and the other end thereof may be rotatably coupled to the third side wall 123c. For example, the roller 151 may be mounted on the second structure 102, and rotate around a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the first structure 101 (e.g., Figure 1 or Figure 2 The roller 151 is provided with a first side wall 123a and a second side wall 123a. ...

[0056] According to various embodiments, when the display 103 is deformed into a curved shape, the roller 151 maintains the radius of curvature of the display 103 to a certain extent, thereby suppressing excessive deformation of the display 103. The term "excessive deformation" may refer to the display 103 being deformed to have a radius of curvature that is too small to damage the pixels or signal lines included in the flexible display 203. For example, the display 103 may move or deform while being guided by the roller 151, and damage due to excessive deformation may be prevented. In some embodiments, the roller 151 may rotate when the articulated hinge structure 113 or the display 103 is inserted into or removed from the second structure 102. For example, friction between the articulated hinge structure 113 (or the display 103) and the second structure 102 may be suppressed or prevented, thereby enabling the articulated hinge structure 113 (or the display 103) to be smoothly inserted / pulled out of the second structure 102.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include a guide rail 155 and / or an actuating member 157. The guide rail 155 may be mounted on the second structure 102 (e.g., the third plate 121c) to guide the sliding of the first structure 101 (e.g., the first plate 111a or the sliding plate). The actuating member 157 may include a spring or a spring module that provides elastic force in a direction in which its two opposite ends move away from each other, and a first end of the actuating member 157 may be rotatably supported on the second structure 102, and a second end may be rotatably supported on the first structure 101.

[0058] According to various embodiments, when the first structure 101 slides, both ends of the actuating member 157 may be positioned closest to each other at any point between the closed state and the open state (hereinafter, "the closest point"). For example, in the interval between the closest point and the closed state, the actuating member 157 may provide an elastic force to the first structure 101 in the direction of movement toward the closed state, and in the interval between the closest point and the open state, the actuating member 157 may provide an elastic force to the first structure 101 in the direction of movement toward the open state.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the antenna structure 161 may be disposed on at least one of the first structure 101 or the second structure 102. The antenna structure 161 may include a loop antenna formed by an array of conductors (e.g., conductive wires) on a flat surface or a flat plate. In an embodiment, depending on the arrangement or shape of the conductor, the antenna structure 161 may include a patch antenna, a monopole antenna, a dipole antenna, or an inverted F antenna. The antenna structure may be configured to perform, for example, at least one of near field communication, wireless power transmission / reception, and magnetically secure transmission. However, it should be noted that wireless communication performed by the antenna structure 161 is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 100 may access a mobile or cellular communication network, a local area network (LAN), a wireless local area network (WLAN), a wide area network (WAN), the Internet, or a small local area network (SAN) using the antenna structure 161. According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 161 may include a first antenna 161a for magnetically secure transmission (MST) and / or near field communication and a second antenna 161b for near field communication and / or wireless power transmission. In an embodiment, the first antenna 161a may be configured to perform near field communication and / or wireless charging. The second antenna 161b may be used for magnetically secure transmission.

[0060] Figure 4b are views illustrating electronic devices including two types of flexible displays according to various embodiments.

[0061] refer to Figure 4b , the electronic devices 100 and 100-1 including the flexible display may be implemented in various forms according to the manner in which the form factor is expanded or transformed. For example, the electronic devices 100 and 100-1 including the flexible display may include two types of devices.

[0062] According to various embodiments, reference Figure 4b (a) of the first type (eg, desktop) of the electronic device 100 may include a flexible display 103 and an electric object 170. In the electronic device 100, at least a portion of a housing may be covered by a glass (or rear glass) 105.

[0063] For example, the flexible display 103 may include a slidable or rollable display. The electrical object 170 may include various types of electronic circuits and / or circuit boards. In a state where a specific surface of the electronic device 100 is fixed, only the flexible display 103 may be expanded, contracted, or changed. Alternatively, in a state where a specific surface of the electronic device 100 is fixed, the flexible display 103 and a support portion for supporting the flexible display 103 may be expanded, contracted, or changed together. For example, if the flexible display 103 is expanded while a specific surface of the electronic device 100 is fixed, the rolled-up portion 103-1 of the flexible display 103 may be exposed on the front surface.

[0064] According to various embodiments, reference Figure 4b (b), the second type (e.g., drawer-type) electronic device 100-1 may include a flexible display 104 and an electrical object 180. In the electronic device 100, at least a portion of the housing may be covered by a glass (or rear glass) 106. For example, the flexible display 104 may include a slidable or rollable display. The electrical object 180 may include various types of electronic circuits and / or circuit boards. In a state where a specific surface of the electronic device 100-1 is fixed, the flexible display 104 may expand, shrink, or change together with the electrical object 180. For example, if the flexible display 104 expands together with the electrical object 180 while a specific surface of the electronic device 100 is fixed, the rolled-up portion 104-1 of the flexible display 104 may be exposed on the front surface.

[0065] In the following, for the convenience of description, various embodiments are described with reference to the second type electronic device 100 - 1 . However, the technical features of the present invention may not be limited thereto. For example, the technical features of the present invention may be equally applicable to the first type electronic device 100 .

[0066] Figure 5 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0067] refer to Figure 5 , the electronic device 201 may include a processor 220 , a memory 230 , an output device 250 , and a slidable display 260 .

[0068] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may be implemented to be the same as or similar to the electronic device 100 or 100-1. Figure 4b The first type or the second type expands or contracts the slidable display 260.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may control the overall operation of the electronic device 201. The processor 220 may display a screen including content on the slidable display 260. For example, the content may be content stored in the memory 230. For example, the screen may include a main screen, an execution screen of an application, and a standby screen. For example, the screen may be displayed in the entire display area of ​​the slidable display 260. Alternatively, the screen may be displayed only in a portion of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may identify an event that causes the slidable display 260 to automatically expand or contract a specified size. For example, an event may include a command that causes the slidable display 260 to automatically expand or contract a specified size in response to a user input. For example, multiple events that cause the slidable display 260 to automatically expand or contract a specified size may be specified. Each of the multiple events may include a command that causes the slidable display 260 to automatically expand or contract a specified size. For example, an event may include a command to execute an application (or a specific function or specific content (e.g., image, video)) selected by a user input from among multiple applications stored in the memory 230. Alternatively, an event may include a command to request a screen change to the main screen.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may identify a designated size corresponding to an event. For example, if an event is recognized, the processor 220 may identify a designated size indicating how much the slidable display 260 automatically expands or contracts based on the event.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may display an object indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 on the slidable display 260 based on the identified event. The processor 220 may determine the size of the object displayed on the slidable display 260 based on the specified size corresponding to the identified event. According to an embodiment, when the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed, the processor 220 may determine the size of the object based on the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260. For example, as the size of the slidable display 260 is enlarged, the size of the object may also increase. Alternatively, as the size of the slidable display 260 is enlarged, the size of the object may also decrease. According to an implementation, the processor 220 may display a contracted screen of the screen displayed on the slidable display 260 on the object.

[0073] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may determine at least one of the shape or form of the object based on the direction of expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260. For example, when the slidable display 260 is enlarged in the right direction (or the left direction), the processor 220 may determine the shape or form of the object to indicate that it is enlarged in the right direction (or the left direction). Alternatively, the processor 220 may determine the shape or form of the object to indicate that it is enlarged in the upward direction (or the downward direction) when the slidable display 260 is enlarged in the upward direction (or the downward direction).

[0074] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may apply a visual effect indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 to an object displayed on the slidable display 260 while expanding or reducing the slidable display 260 to a size specified in the recognized event. For example, the visual effect may include a specific color and / or a blur effect displayed to overlap with the object.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may apply a visual effect so that a color or blur effect corresponding to the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 overlaps with the object. For example, the processor 220 may apply a visual effect so that the area where the color or blur effect is displayed on the object increases as the slidable display 260 is expanded or contracted. Alternatively, the processor 220 may apply a visual effect so that the area where the color or blur effect is displayed on the object decreases as the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 continues.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may adjust the brightness of the color or blur effect displayed on the object according to the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260. For example, the processor 220 may increase or decrease the color or blur effect displayed on the object according to the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may display information about the remaining time on the slidable display 260 based on the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 until the expansion or contraction is completed. For example, the processor 220 may display the remaining time based on the remaining size compared to the total size to be expanded or contracted.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the processor 220 may display information indicating the progress rate of expansion or contraction on the slidable display 260 based on the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260. For example, the processor 220 may display the remaining size compared to the total size to be expanded or contracted as a percentage (%).

[0079] According to an embodiment, the memory 230 may store content. According to an embodiment, the memory 230 may include a non-transitory recording medium capable of storing instructions executable by the processor 220.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the output device 250 may output at least one of vision (e.g., light), hearing (e.g., sound), and touch (e.g., vibration). For example, the processor 220 may output a sound or vibration indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 through the output device 250.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the slidable display 260 may be implemented as a display that can be expanded or contracted by a sliding operation. For example, the slidable display 260 may be implemented as a scrollable display. The slidable display 260 may expand or contract the size of the display area under the control of the processor 220. For example, the operation of expanding the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 may refer to the operation of pushing out the slidable display 260. For example, the operation of contracting the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 may refer to the operation of rolling into the slidable display 260. The slidable display 260 may display a screen including content under the control of the processor 220. If the expansion or contraction of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 is completed, the processor 220 may adjust the size of the screen according to the expanded or contracted display area. Alternatively, the processor 220 may adjust the size of the screen in real time to fit the expanded or contracted display area while the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 is expanded or contracted.

[0082] At least some operations of the electronic device 201 described below may be performed by the processor 220. However, for convenience of description, it is described that the electronic device 201 performs the corresponding operations.

[0083] Figure 6a is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device displays an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0084] refer to Figure 6a According to an embodiment, in operation 601, the electronic device ( Figure 5 The electronic device 201) can be configured to have a slidable display ( Figure 5 A screen including content is displayed on the slidable display 260).

[0085] According to an embodiment, in operation 603, the electronic device 201 may identify an event that automatically expands or contracts the slidable display 260 to a specified size. For example, if an event requesting execution of a specific application or a specific function is identified, the electronic device 201 may automatically expand or contract the slidable display 260 to a specified size in the event.

[0086] According to an embodiment, in operation 605, the electronic device 201 may display an object indicating the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 on the slidable display 260 based on an event. For example, the electronic device 201 may display the object in a designated area of ​​the display area of ​​the slidable display 260. Alternatively, when the slidable display 260 is expanded, the electronic device 201 may display the object in the display area of ​​the expanded slidable display 260.

[0087] According to an embodiment, in operation 607, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction to the object while expanding or reducing the slidable display 260 to a specified size. The electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the object so as to correspond to the display area of ​​the expanded or contracted slidable display 260. For example, as the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 continues, the area of ​​the visual effect applied to the object may also gradually expand or contract. For example, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction to the object displayed on the slidable display 260 until the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed. Thereby, the electronic device 201 can notify the user of the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 (e.g., progress status and remaining time).

[0088] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 can effectively provide information indicating the progress state of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 by applying a visual effect indicating the progress of the object in real time. In addition, since the size of the object is determined based on the size of the display area when the slidable display 260 is expanded or contracted to a specified size, the electronic device 201 can effectively provide the progress (e.g., progress state and / or progress time) of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 by the event.

[0089] Figure 6b is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device determines a shape of an object according to a progress direction of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0090] refer to Figure 6b According to an embodiment, in operation 651, an electronic device (eg, Figure 5 The electronic device 201) can identify a slidable display (eg, Figure 5 For example, the electronic device 201 may identify the direction in which the slidable display 260 is expanded or contracted based on the type of event. In addition, the electronic device 201 may identify the progress direction of the slidable display 260 based on whether the current display area of ​​the slidable display 260 is in an expanded state or a contracted state.

[0091] According to an embodiment, in operation 653, the electronic device 201 may determine the shape or form of the object displayed on the slidable display 260 based on the identified direction. For example, when the slidable display 260 is extended in the right direction (or the left direction), the electronic device 201 may determine that the shape or form of the indicated object is extended in the right direction (or the left direction). Alternatively, when the slidable display 260 is extended in the upward direction (or the downward direction), the processor 220 may determine that the shape or form of the indicated object is extended in the upward direction (or the downward direction). In addition, the electronic device 201 may determine the visual effect applied to the object based on the identified direction. For example, when the slidable display 260 is extended in the right direction (or the left direction), the electronic device 201 may determine that the visual effect can indicate that it is extended in the right direction (or the left direction). Alternatively, when the slidable display 260 is extended in the upward direction (or the downward direction), the electronic device 201 may determine that the visual effect can indicate that it is extended in the upward direction (or the downward direction).

[0092] Figures 7a to 7d is a view illustrating a method in which an electronic device displays an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0093] refer to Figure 7a According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may display a first object 710 indicating the progress of the expansion when the slidable display 260 is expanded in one direction (e.g., the right direction). For example, the operation of expanding the slidable display 260 may refer to a slide-out (or push-out) operation. For example, the size (and shape) of the first object 710 may be determined based on the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260, the size specified in the display area expansion event (e.g., an event that automatically expands the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 to a specified size). For example, if an event of expanding the slidable display 260 in the right direction is identified, the electronic device 201 may display the first object 710 in the form of expansion in the right direction.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the first region 711 of the first object 710 corresponding to the current display region of the slidable display 260. For example, the visual effect may refer to displaying a designated color overlapping the first region 711.

[0095] According to an embodiment, when the slidable display 260 is expanded in one direction, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to a second area 711 of the first object 710 corresponding to the expanded display area of ​​the slidable display 260. For example, the second area 712 to which the visual effect is applied may be wider than the first area 711. As the slidable display 260 is expanded, the second area 712 to which the visual effect is applied may expand in the right direction.

[0096] According to an embodiment, if the slidable display 260 is extended by a designated size, the electronic device 201 may apply the visual effect to the entire area of ​​the first object 710 .

[0097] refer to Figure 7b According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may display a second object 730, which is used to indicate the progress of the contraction when the slidable display 260 contracts in one direction (e.g., to the left). The contraction of the slidable display 260 may refer to a slide-in (or push-in) operation. For example, the size (and shape) of the second object 730 may be determined based on the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260, and the size specified by the display area contraction event of the slidable display 260 (e.g., an event that automatically contracts the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 to a specified size). For example, if an event to contract the slidable display 260 in the left direction is identified, the electronic device 201 may display the second object 730 in a contracted form in the left direction.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the third area 731 corresponding to the current display area of ​​the slidable display 260. For example, the size of the third area 731 may be larger than the size of the second object 730. For example, the visual effect may refer to displaying a specified color overlapping the third area 731.

[0099] According to an embodiment, when the slidable display 260 is retracted in one direction, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the third area 731 corresponding to the retracted display area of ​​the slidable display 260. For example, the third area 731 to which the visual effect is applied may be reduced compared to before the retraction. As the slidable display 260 is retracted, the third area 731 to which the visual effect is applied may be retracted in the left direction (or the direction in which the slidable display 260 is retracted).

[0100] According to an embodiment, if the slidable display 260 contracts a designated size, the electronic device 201 may apply the visual effect to the entire area of ​​the second object 730 .

[0101] refer to Figure 7cAccording to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may display a third object 750, which is used to indicate the progress of the expansion when the slidable display 260 is expanded in one direction (e.g., in an upward direction). For example, the operation of expanding the slidable display 260 may refer to a slide-out (or push-out) operation. For example, the size (and shape) of the third object 750 may be determined based on the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260, and the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 is expanded by the size specified in the event (e.g., an event that automatically expands the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 by a specified size). For example, if an event of expanding the slidable display 260 in an upward direction is identified, the electronic device 201 may display the third object 750 in the form of expansion in the upward direction.

[0102] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the first region 751 of the third object 750 corresponding to the current display region of the slidable display 260. For example, the visual effect may refer to displaying a designated color overlapping the first region 751.

[0103] According to an embodiment, when the slidable display 260 is expanded in one direction, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to a second area 751 of the third object 750 corresponding to the expanded display area of ​​the slidable display 260. For example, the second area 752 to which the visual effect is applied may be wider than the first area 751. As the slidable display 260 is expanded, the second area 752 to which the visual effect is applied may expand in an upward direction.

[0104] According to an embodiment, if the slidable display 260 is extended by a designated size, the electronic device 201 may apply the visual effect to the entire area of ​​the third object 750 .

[0105] refer to Figure 7d According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may display a fourth object 770, which is used to indicate the progress of the contraction when the slidable display 260 contracts in one direction (e.g., the right direction). For example, the contraction of the slidable display 260 may refer to a slide-in (or push-in) operation. For example, the size (and shape) of the fourth object 770 may be determined based on the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260, and the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 contracts by a size specified by an event (e.g., an event that automatically contracts the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 by a specified size). For example, if an event of expanding the slidable display 260 in the right direction is identified, the electronic device 201 may display the fourth object 770 in a form that contracts in a downward direction.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the third area 771 corresponding to the current display area of ​​the slidable display 260. For example, the size of the third area 771 may be larger than the size of the fourth object 770. For example, the visual effect may refer to displaying a specified color overlapping the third area 771.

[0107] According to an embodiment, when the slidable display 260 is retracted in one direction, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to a third area 771 corresponding to the retracted display area of ​​the slidable display 260. For example, the third area 771 to which the visual effect is applied may be reduced compared to before the retraction. As the slidable display 260 is retracted, the third area 771 to which the visual effect is applied may be retracted in a downward direction (or a direction in which the slidable display 260 is retracted).

[0108] According to an embodiment, if the slidable display 260 contracts a designated size, the electronic device 201 may apply the visual effect to the entire area of ​​the fourth object 770 .

[0109] As described above, the electronic device 201 may intuitively provide information indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 by applying a visual effect indicating the progress of the object displayed on the slidable display 260 .

[0110] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device determines a size of an object based on an event according to an embodiment.

[0111] refer to Figure 8 According to an embodiment, in operation 801, an electronic device (eg, Figure 5 The electronic device 201) can identify the slideable display (eg, Figure 5 An event in which the slidable display 260) automatically expands or contracts.

[0112] According to an embodiment, in operation 803, the electronic device 201 may identify a specified size corresponding to an event. For example, the electronic device 201 may specify the size of the slidable display 260 that is expanded or contracted in each of a plurality of events. For example, the size of the expansion of the slidable display 260 may be different for each event. In addition, the size of the contraction of the slidable display 260 may be different for each event. For example, when the event is to execute a specific application, the electronic device 201 may specify the size of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 based on the size and / or ratio of the execution screen of the specific application (or specific function). For example, when the event is to execute specific content (e.g., a video or image), the electronic device 201 may specify the size of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 based on the screen ratio or resolution of the specific content.

[0113] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may determine the size of the object displayed on the slidable display based on the specified size in operation 805. For example, the size (and / or shape) of the object displayed on the slidable display 260 may be different for each event.

[0114] Figure 9a and Figure 9b is a view illustrating a method in which an electronic device determines a size of an object based on an event according to an embodiment.

[0115] refer to Figure 9a , the electronic device 201 can recognize an event of executing a camera application.

[0116] According to an embodiment, if an event of executing a camera application is recognized, the electronic device 201 may recognize a size specified for the event. For example, the electronic device 201 may determine the size of the expansion of the slidable display 260 based on the execution screen (e.g., screen ratio) of the camera application. The electronic device 201 may determine the size of the first object 910 used to indicate the progress of the expansion of the slidable display 260 based on the size of the expansion of the slidable display 260. The electronic device 201 may display the first object 910 on the slidable display 260 based on the determined size. The electronic device 201 may display a visual effect 911 indicating the progress of the expansion on the first object 910 until the expansion of the slidable display 260 is completed.

[0117] refer to Figure 9b , the electronic device 201 can identify an event requesting video playback.

[0118] According to an embodiment, if an event requesting video playback is identified, the electronic device 201 may identify the size specified for the event. For example, the electronic device 201 may determine the size of the expansion of the slidable display 260 based on the screen of the video (e.g., screen ratio or resolution size). The electronic device 201 may determine the size of the second object 920 used to indicate the progress of the expansion of the slidable display 260 based on the size of the expansion of the slidable display 260. The electronic device 201 may display the second object 920 on the slidable display 260 based on the determined size. The electronic device 201 may display a visual effect 921 indicating the progress of the expansion on the second object 920 until the expansion of the slidable display 260 is completed.

[0119] refer to Figure 9a and Figure 9b, according to an embodiment, the size of the first object 910 may be different from the size of the second object 920. For example, the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 expanded according to the execution of the camera application may be smaller than the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 expanded according to the video playback. Therefore, the size of the first object 910 may also be smaller than the size of the second object 920.

[0120] Fig.10 is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device adjusts a length of an object according to a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0121] refer to Fig.10 According to an embodiment, in operation 1001, an electronic device (eg, Figure 5 The electronic device 201 may display a slidable display (eg, Figure 5 The object may be displayed on the slidable display 260 of the slidable display 260. For example, the object may be an object for indicating the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260. For example, the object may be displayed in an edge area of ​​the slidable display 260 in a bar or frame shape. For example, the length of the object may be determined based on a specified size corresponding to the event.

[0122] According to an embodiment, in operation 1003 , if the expansion or contraction of the slidable display starts, the electronic device 201 may recognize the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display.

[0123] According to an embodiment, in operation 1005, the electronic device 201 may reduce the length of the object according to the progress. The electronic device 201 may reduce the length of the object so as to correspond to the extent to which the slidable display 260 is expanded or contracted. For example, the electronic device 201 may reduce the length of the object until the expansion of the slidable display 260 is completed. If the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may no longer display the object.

[0124] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may reduce the size of the object according to the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display. For example, the electronic device 201 may gradually reduce the size of the object until the expansion of the slidable display 260 is completed. Thereafter, if the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may no longer display the object.

[0125] Fig.11a and Fig.11b is a view illustrating a method in which the electronic device adjusts the length of an object according to the progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0126] refer to Fig.11aAccording to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may recognize an event of automatically enlarging (or expanding) the slidable display 260. If the event is recognized, the electronic device 201 may start an operation of expanding the slidable display 260 to a specified size corresponding to the event. In this case, if the event is recognized, the electronic device 201 may display an object 1110 having a specified color on the slidable display 260 based on the specified size corresponding to the event. For example, the object 1110 may be implemented in a bar shape. For example, the length of the object 1110 may be determined based on the specified size corresponding to the event. At the same time, Fig.11a In the figure, for the convenience of description, the bar-shaped object 1110 is displayed as two rows, but this is only an example, and the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited to this.

[0127] According to an embodiment, if the expansion of the slidable display 260 is performed, the electronic device 201 may reduce the length of the object 1110 based on the progress of the expansion of the slidable display 260. For example, the length of the object 1110 may correspond to the time required for the expansion of the slidable display 260 to be completed. For example, as the expansion of the slidable display 260 continues, the length of the object 1110 may gradually decrease. Thereby, the electronic device 201 may notify the user of the progress of the expansion of the slidable display 260 (e.g., the progress status and the remaining time).

[0128] According to an embodiment, if the extension of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may no longer display the object 1110 on the slidable display 260 .

[0129] refer to Fig.11b According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may recognize an event of automatically shrinking the slidable display 260. If the event is recognized, the electronic device 201 may start an operation of reducing the slidable display 260 to a specified size corresponding to the event. In this case, if the event is recognized, the electronic device 201 may display an object 1120 having a specified color on the slidable display 260 based on the specified size corresponding to the event. For example, the object 1120 may be implemented in a bar shape. For example, the length of the object 1120 may be determined based on the size of the current display area of ​​the slidable display 260. Or, on the other hand, the length of the object 1120 may be pre-specified. Fig.11b In the figure, for the convenience of description, the bar-shaped object 1110 is displayed as a row, but this is only an example, and the technical spirit of the present invention may not be limited thereto.

[0130] According to an embodiment, if the contraction of the slidable display 260 is performed, the electronic device 201 may reduce the length of the object 1120 based on the progress of the contraction of the slidable display 260. For example, the length of the object 1120 may correspond to the time required for the contraction of the slidable display 260 to be completed. For example, as the contraction of the slidable display 260 continues, the length of the object 1120 may gradually decrease. Thereby, the electronic device 201 may notify the user of the progress of the contraction of the slidable display 260.

[0131] According to an embodiment, if the contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may no longer display the object 1120 on the slidable display 260 .

[0132] Fig.12 is a view illustrating a method in which the electronic device adjusts the length of a bezel-shaped object according to a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0133] refer to Fig.12 , according to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may recognize an event of automatically shrinking the slidable display 260. If the event is recognized, the electronic device 201 may start an operation of reducing the slidable display 260 to a specified size corresponding to the event. The electronic device 201 may display an object 1210 having a specified color in the upper and lower areas of the slidable display 260 based on the specified size corresponding to the event. For example, corresponding to the specified size to which the slidable display 260 is to be shrunk, the object 1210 may be displayed from a first point 1211 to a second point 1211.

[0134] According to an embodiment, if the contraction of the slidable display 260 is performed, the electronic device 201 may reduce the length of the object 1210 based on the progress of the contraction of the slidable display 260. For example, the length of the object 1210 may be reduced relative to the first point 1211. For example, the length of the object 1210 may correspond to the time required for the contraction of the slidable display 260 to be completed. For example, as the contraction of the slidable display 260 continues, the length of the object 1210 may gradually decrease. Thereby, the electronic device 201 can notify the user of the progress of the contraction of the slidable display 260.

[0135] According to an embodiment, if the contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may display the object 1220 having a designated color in the entire edge region of the slidable display 260. Therefore, the electronic device 201 may inform the user that the contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed.

[0136] Fig.13is a flowchart illustrating a method in which an electronic device applies a visual effect on a screen displayed on a slidable display according to a progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0137] refer to Fig.13 According to an embodiment, in operation 1301, the electronic device ( Figure 5 The electronic device 201 may be configured to have a slidable display (eg, Figure 5 A screen including content is displayed on the slidable display 260).

[0138] According to an embodiment, in operation 1303 , the electronic device 201 may recognize an event that causes the slidable display 260 to automatically expand or contract a designated size.

[0139] According to an embodiment, in operation 1305, the electronic device 201 may display a visual effect (e.g., blur or mask) on the screen indicating the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 based on the recognized event. For example, the electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect (e.g., blur or mask) to overlap with the screen including the content.

[0140] According to an embodiment, in operation 1307, the electronic device 201 may adjust the area where a visual effect (e.g., blur or mask) is applied on the screen according to the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260. For example, the area where the visual effect is applied may correspond to the time required for the slidable display 260 to complete the expansion or contraction. For example, as the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 continues, the area where the visual effect is applied may gradually decrease. Thereby, the electronic device 201 can notify the user of the progress of the contraction of the slidable display 260 by applying the visual effect on the screen.

[0141] According to an embodiment, if the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may no longer apply a visual effect on the screen displayed on the slidable display 260. Therefore, the electronic device 201 may notify the user that the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed.

[0142] Fig.14a and Fig.14b is a view illustrating a method in which the electronic device applies a visual effect on a screen displayed on a slidable display according to a progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display according to an embodiment.

[0143] refer to Fig.14a According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may be configured to display a slidable display (eg, Figure 5 A screen 1405 including content is displayed on the slidable display 260).

[0144] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may identify an event in which the slidable display 260 automatically shrinks to a specified size. The electronic device 201 may display a visual effect indicating the progress of the shrinkage of the slidable display 260 in the first area 1410 of the screen 1405 based on the identified event. For example, the electronic device 201 may blur the first area 1410 of the screen 1405 or cover the first area of ​​the screen 1405. For example, the first area 1410 may be an area rolled into the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 by the shrinkage of the slidable display 260.

[0145] According to an embodiment, when the slidable display 260 is shrunk, the area where the visual effect is applied may also be shrunk. If the slidable display 260 is shrunk, the electronic device 201 may no longer apply the visual effect to the screen 1405. In addition, the electronic device 201 may display a screen 1406 that is resized to fit the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 that is shrunk.

[0146] refer to Fig.14b According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may be configured to display a slidable display (eg, Figure 5 A screen 1415 including content is displayed on the slidable display 260).

[0147] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may identify an event in which the slidable display 260 automatically expands to a specified size. The electronic device 201 may display a visual effect indicating the progress of the expansion of the slidable display 260 in the second area 1420 of the screen 1415 based on the identified event. For example, the electronic device 201 may blur the second area 1420 of the screen 1415 or shield the second area of ​​the screen 1415. For example, when the expansion of the slidable display 260 begins, the second area 1420 may correspond to the entire area of ​​the screen 1415.

[0148] According to an embodiment, when the slidable display 260 is expanded, the area where the visual effect is applied may shrink. If the expansion of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may no longer apply the visual effect to the screen 1415. In addition, the electronic device 201 may display a screen 1416 that is resized to fit the display area of ​​the expanded slidable display 260.

[0149] Fig.15a and Figure 5 b is a view illustrating a method in which the electronic device displays an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of a slidable display based on an event according to an embodiment.

[0150] refer to Fig.15a According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may be configured to display a slidable display (eg, Figure 2The main screen 1505 is displayed on the slidable display 260 of the embodiment. For example, the main screen 1505 may include a first icon 1510 representing a camera application.

[0151] According to an embodiment, if a user input to the first icon 1510 is recognized, the electronic device 201 may execute a camera application corresponding to the first icon 1510. The electronic device 201 may display an execution screen 1515 of the camera application.

[0152] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may enlarge the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 according to the execution of the camera application. For example, the electronic device 201 may identify the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 to be enlarged according to the execution of the camera application. When the slidable display 260 is expanded, the electronic device 201 may display the first object 1520 on the execution screen 1515. The electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the first object 1520 according to the progress of the expansion of the slidable display 260. For example, when the slidable display 260 is expanded, the area where the visual effect is displayed on the first object 1520 may also be increased. The electronic device 201 may gradually increase the area where the visual effect is displayed until the slidable display 260 is expanded to a specified size. If the expansion of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may apply the visual effect to the entire area of ​​the first object 1520.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may stop displaying the first object 1520 after the extension of the slidable display 260 is completed.

[0154] refer to Fig.15b According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may display an execution screen 1515 of a camera application in a state where the slidable display 260 is expanded. The electronic device 201 may display a home screen icon 1530 on a lower end portion of the slidable display 260.

[0155] According to an embodiment, if a user input to the home screen icon 1530 is recognized, the electronic device 201 may display the home screen 1505 .

[0156] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may shrink the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 according to the display of the main screen 1530. For example, the electronic device 201 may identify the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display 260 to be shrunk according to the display of the main screen 1505. When the slidable display 260 shrinks, the electronic device 201 may display the second object 1540 on the main screen 1505. The electronic device 201 may apply a visual effect to the second object 1540 according to the progress of the shrinkage of the slidable display 260. For example, when the slidable display 260 is expanded, the area where the visual effect is displayed on the second object 1540 may also be reduced. The electronic device 201 may gradually reduce the area where the visual effect is displayed until the slidable display 260 shrinks to a specified size. If the shrinkage of the slidable display 260 is completed, the electronic device 201 may not apply the visual effect to the second object 1540.

[0157] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may stop displaying the second object 1540 after the contraction of the slidable display 260 is completed.

[0158] According to the above method, the electronic device 201 may inform the user of the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display 260 (eg, the progress status and the remaining time).

[0159] The electronic device 1201 , 1202 , or 1204 described below may be implemented to be the same as or similar to the above-described electronic device 201 .

[0160] Fig.16 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 1601 in a network environment 1600 according to various embodiments. Fig.16, the electronic device 1601 in the network environment 1600 may communicate with at least one electronic device 1602 via a first network 1698 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with an electronic device 1604 or a server 1608 via a second network 1699 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1601 may communicate with the electronic device 1604 via the server 1608. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 1601 may include a processor 1620, a memory 1630, an input module 1650, a sound output module 1655, a display module 1660, an audio module 1670, a sensor module 1676, an interface 1677, a connection terminal 1678, a haptic module 1679, a camera module 1680, a power management module 1688, a battery 1689, a communication module 1690, a user identification module (SIM) 1696, or an antenna module 1697. In an embodiment, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 1678) may be omitted from the electronic device 1601, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 1601. In an embodiment, some of the above components (e.g., the sensor module 1676, the camera module 1680, or the antenna module 1697) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., the display module 1660).

[0161] The processor 1620 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 1640) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 1601 connected to the processor 1620, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 1620 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 1676 or communication module 1690) in a volatile memory 1632, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 1632, and store the result data in a non-volatile memory 1634. According to an embodiment, the processor 1620 may include a main processor 1621 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 1623 (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 1621 in operation. For example, when the electronic device 1601 includes a main processor 1621 and an auxiliary processor 1623, the auxiliary processor 1623 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 1621, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 1623 may be implemented as a separate part from the main processor 1621, or as part of the main processor 1621.

[0162] When the main processor 1621 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 1623 (rather than the main processor 1621) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 1601 (e.g., the display module 1660, the sensor module 1676, or the communication module 1690), or when the main processor 1621 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 1623 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 1601 (e.g., the display module 1660, the sensor module 1676, or the communication module 1690) together with the main processor 1621. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1623 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., a camera module 1680 or a communication module 1690) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 1623. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 1623 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model can be generated by machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed by the electronic device 1601 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 1608). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. 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.

[0163] The memory 1630 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1601 (e.g., the processor 1620 or the sensor module 1676). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 1640) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 1630 may include a volatile memory 1632 or a non-volatile memory 1634.

[0164] The program 1640 may be stored as software in the memory 1630 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 1642 , middleware 1644 , or an application 1646 .

[0165] The input module 1650 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 1620) of the electronic device 1601 from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 1601. The input module 1650 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0166] The sound output module 1655 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 1601. The sound output module 1655 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver may be used to receive an incoming call. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as being separated from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0167] The display module 1660 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 1601 (e.g., a user). The display device 1660 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 1660 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.

[0168] The audio module 1670 may convert sound into an electrical signal, and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1670 may obtain sound via the input module 1650, or output sound via the sound output module 1655 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1602) directly (e.g., wired) connected to the electronic device 1601 or wirelessly connected.

[0169] The sensor module 1676 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 1601 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 1601, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 1676 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.

[0170] The interface 1677 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 1601 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1602). According to an embodiment, the interface 1677 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.

[0171] The connection end 1678 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 1601 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 1602) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 1678 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0172] The haptic module 1679 may convert the electrical signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 1679 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0173] The camera module 1680 may capture a still image or a moving image. According to an embodiment, the camera module 1680 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0174] The power management module 1688 may manage power supply to the electronic device 1601. According to an embodiment, the power management module 1688 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0175] The battery 1689 may power at least one component of the electronic device 1601. According to an embodiment, the battery 1689 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0176] The communication module 1690 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1601 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1602, electronic device 1604, or server 1608), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 1690 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 1620 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 1690 may include a wireless communication module 1692 (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 1694 (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 the external electronic device 1604 via the first network 1698 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or the second network 1699 (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 local area network (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 (e.g., multiple chips) separated from each other. The wireless communication module 1692 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 1601 in the communication network (such as the first network 1698 or the second network 1699) using the user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 1696.

[0177] The wireless communication module 1692 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology). NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 1692 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 1692 can 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 1692 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 1601, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1604), or a network system (e.g., a second network 1699). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 1692 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 round trip).

[0178] The antenna module 1697 may send a signal or power to the outside (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive a signal or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1697 may include an antenna including a radiator, and the radiator is formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 1697 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 1698 or the second network 1699) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 1690. A signal or power may then be sent or received between the communication module 1690 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 1697.

[0179] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 1697 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an 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 is adjacent to the first surface and is capable of supporting a specified 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 is adjacent to the second surface and is capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the specified high frequency band.

[0180] At least some of the above components can 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 communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0181] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 1601 and the external electronic device 1604 via the server 1608 connected to the second network 1699. Each of the electronic devices 1602 or 1604 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 1601, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 1601. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed on the electronic device 1601 may be executed on one or more of the external electronic devices 1602, 1604, or 1608. For example, if the electronic device 1601 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 1601 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 1601 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 1601. The electronic device 1601 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request in the case of further processing the result or in the case of not 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 1601 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 1604 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 1608 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 1604 or the server 1608 may be included in the second network 1699. The electronic device 1601 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.

[0182] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 may include a slidable display 260 and a processor 220. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to display a screen including content on the slidable display. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to identify an event for automatically expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size. The specified size may be determined based on the event. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to display an object indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display on the slidable display based on the event. The size of the object may be determined based on the specified size. According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to apply a visual effect indicating progress to the object while the slidable display is expanded or contracted to a specified size.

[0183] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to apply a visual effect such that a color corresponding to the progress or a blur effect overlaps the object.

[0184] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to apply the visual effect to increase or decrease an area where a color or blur effect is displayed on the object according to the progress.

[0185] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to apply a visual effect to increase or decrease the brightness of a color or blur effect on an object according to the progress.

[0186] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to display information about the remaining time on the slidable display based on the progress until the expansion or contraction is completed.

[0187] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to display information indicating a progress rate of expansion or contraction on the slidable display based on the progress.

[0188] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to identify a specified size corresponding to the event based on identifying the event.According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to determine at least one of a shape or a form of the object based on a direction of expansion or contraction of the slidable display.

[0189] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to determine the size of the object based on the size of the display area of ​​the slidable display when the expansion or contraction of the slidable display is completed.

[0190] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to reduce the size or length of the object according to the progress.

[0191] According to an embodiment, the processor may be configured to apply a masking effect or a blurring effect to a screen displayed on the slidable display according to a progress.

[0192] According to an embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device 201 may include displaying a screen including content on a slidable display 260 included in the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device may include identifying an event for automatically expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size. The specified size may be determined based on the event. According to an embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device may include displaying an object indicating the progress of the expansion or contraction of the slidable display on the slidable display based on the event. The size of the object may be determined based on the specified size. According to an embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device may include applying a visual effect indicating progress to the object while expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size.

[0193] According to an embodiment, applying the visual effect to the object may include applying the visual effect so that a color corresponding to the progress or a blur effect overlaps the object.

[0194] According to an embodiment, applying the visual effect to the object may include applying the visual effect to increase or decrease an area where a color or blur effect is displayed on the object according to progress.

[0195] According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may further include applying a masking effect or a blurring effect to a screen displayed on the slidable display according to the progress.

[0196] According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may further include displaying information about a remaining time on the slidable display based on progress until the expansion or contraction is completed.

[0197] According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may further include displaying information indicating a progress of expansion or contraction on the slidable display based on the progress.

[0198] According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may further include identifying a specified size corresponding to the event based on identifying the event.According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may further include determining at least one of a shape or form of the object based on a direction of expansion or contraction of the slidable display.

[0199] According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may further include determining a size of the object based on a size of a display area of ​​the slidable display when the expansion or contraction of the slidable display is completed.

[0200] According to an embodiment, the method of operating an electronic device may further include reducing a size or length of the object according to the progress.

[0201] According to an embodiment, the non-temporary recording medium 230 may store instructions capable of performing the following operations: displaying a screen including content on a slidable display 260 included in an electronic device; identifying an event for causing the slidable display to automatically expand or contract to a specified size, the specified size being determined based on the event; displaying an object on the slidable display for indicating the progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display based on the event, the size of the object being determined based on the specified size; and applying a visual effect indicating progress to the object while expanding or contracting the slidable display to a specified size.

[0202] The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure 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. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0203] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalents or alternative forms for corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that the nouns in the singular form corresponding to the term may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" may include all possible combinations of items listed together with the corresponding one of the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “combined with another element (e.g., the second element)”, “combined to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “connected with another element (e.g., the second element)”, or “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)” when the term “operably” or “communicatively” is used or when the term “operably” or “communicatively” is not used, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0204] 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," "part," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or a minimum unit or part of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0205] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 1640) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 1636 or external memory 1638) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 1601). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 1620) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 1601) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be run by an interpreter. A machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" only refers to the fact that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in a storage medium and data being temporarily stored in a storage medium.

[0206] 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 released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) The computer program product may be published (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online, or the computer program product may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least part of the computer program product may be 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).

[0207] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) in the above-mentioned components can include a single entity or multiple entities. Some entities in multiple entities can be separately arranged in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more components in the above-mentioned components can be omitted, or one or more other components can be added. Selectively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) can be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component can still perform the one or more functions of each component in the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding one component in the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program or another component can be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more operations in the operations can be run or omitted in different orders, or one or more other operations can be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device (201), comprising: A slidable display (260); as well as A processor (220), the processor being configured to: Displaying a screen including content on the slidable display; identifying an event for causing the slidable display to automatically expand or contract a specified size, the specified size being determined based on the event; displaying an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display on the slidable display based on the event, the size of the object being determined based on the designated size; as well as While causing the slidable display to expand or contract the designated size, a visual effect indicating the progress is applied to the object.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The processor is configured to apply the visual effect such that a color or a blur effect corresponding to the progress overlaps the object.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The processor is configured to apply the visual effect to increase or decrease an area displaying the color or blur effect on the object according to the progress.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The processor is configured to apply the visual effect to increase or decrease the brightness of the color or blur effect on the object according to the progress.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The processor is configured to display information about a remaining time on the slidable display based on the progress until the expansion or the contraction is completed.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The processor is configured to display information indicating a progress rate of the expansion or the contraction on the slidable display based on the progress.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The processor is configured to: Based on identifying the event, identifying the specified size corresponding to the event; and At least one of a shape or a form of the object is determined based on a direction of the expansion or the contraction of the slidable display.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The processor is configured to determine a size of the object based on a size of a display area of ​​the slidable display when the expansion or the contraction of the slidable display is completed.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The processor is configured to reduce the size or length of the object according to the progress.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The processor is configured to apply a masking effect or a blurring effect to the screen displayed on the slidable display according to the progress.

11. A method for operating an electronic device (201), the method comprising: Displaying a screen including content on a slidable display (260) included in the electronic device; identifying an event for causing the slidable display to automatically expand or contract a specified size, the specified size being determined based on the event; displaying an object indicating a progress of expansion or contraction of the slidable display on the slidable display based on the event, the size of the object being determined based on the designated size; as well as While causing the slidable display to expand or contract the designated size, a visual effect indicating the progress is applied to the object.

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein: Applying the visual effect to the object includes applying the visual effect such that a color or a blur effect corresponding to the progress overlaps the object.

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein: Applying the visual effect to the object includes applying the visual effect to increase or decrease an area on the object where the color or blur effect is displayed according to the progress. 14 . The method according to claim 11 , further comprising applying a masking effect or a blurring effect to the picture displayed on the slidable display according to the progress. 15 . The method according to claim 11 , further comprising displaying information about a remaining time on the slidable display based on the progress until the expansion or the contraction is completed.

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