Electronic device and non-transitory storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides an electronic device and a non-transitory storage medium. An electronic device according to various embodiments includes: a first structure movable between a closed state and an open state with respect to a second structure; a second structure; the flexible touch screen display layer comprises a plane part and a bendable part; a processor operably connected to the flexible touch screen display layer; and a memory operatively connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to: display at least one first object in a first region of the planar portion and at least one second object in a second region of the planar portion in a closed state, and display at least one second object in a second region of the planar portion in an open state, at least one first object is displayed in the first area and at least one second object is displayed in a third area of the bendable portion.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application with an application date of June 14, 2019, application number 201980033164.5, and invention name “Electronic device including a flexible display capable of changing the size of the display area and control method thereof”. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a flexible display capable of changing the size of a display area and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0003] An electronic device (e.g., a mobile phone) can output stored information as sound or image. With the improvement of the integration of electronic devices and the popularization of ultra-high-speed and large-capacity wireless communications, recently, a single mobile communication terminal has various functions. For example, in addition to the communication function, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as reproducing music / moving images, communication and security functions for mobile banking, itinerary functions, electronic wallet functions, etc. are also integrated into a single electronic device.

[0004] The electronic device is generally equipped with a flat-panel display device and a battery, and has a bar-type, folding-type, or sliding-type appearance according to the shape of the display device or the battery. Recently, electronic devices with large screens have appeared so that users can view images comfortably.

[0005] In order to conveniently carry such an electronic device with a large screen, an electronic device using a flexible display (or a variable display) has been commercialized. The electronic device may include a flexible display so that various screens can be visually provided through the flexible display. The flexible display may include a display panel and a display driver integrated circuit (DDI) for driving the panel. The DDI mounted on the electronic device may receive display data from a processor and thus drive the display panel.

[0006] The above information is presented as background information only to assist with understanding the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above may be used as prior art with respect to the present disclosure. Summary of the invention

[0007] Technical issues An aspect of the present disclosure is to solve at least the above-mentioned problems and / or disadvantages and to provide at least the following advantages. Therefore, an aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device including a flexible display, which can output an application being executed on the flexible display. At least a portion of the surface of the flexible display can be arranged on the front surface and the rear surface of the electronic device in a manner of forming a curve.

[0008] Solution According to various embodiments, the screen of the application may be configured such that, for example, when the movement of the structure forming the electronic device changes the screen to an open or closed state, the size of the display area will be changed.

[0009] For example, in response to a change in the size of the displayed screen area, the display method or arrangement of each object may change. If each object is displayed identically without reflecting the properties of each object despite a change in the size of the screen area displayed by the flexible display, the user experience (UX) may be degraded.

[0010] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may add attributes to an object displayed on the screen in various cases where the screen size of the flexible display is changed, and may display the object on the screen based on the attributes.

[0011] Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a first structure, the first structure includes a first plate, the first plate includes a first surface and a second surface facing a direction opposite to the first surface; a second structure, the second structure includes a second plate facing the second surface of the first plate, a first side wall perpendicular to the second plate, a second side wall perpendicular to the second plate and the first side wall, and a third side wall perpendicular to the first side wall and the second plate and parallel to the second side wall, wherein the second plate, the first side wall, the second side wall and the third side wall form a groove with one side open to accommodate at least a portion of the first structure, the first structure can move between a closed state and an open state relative to the second structure in a first direction, the first direction is parallel to the second plate and the second side wall, in the closed state, the first structure is positioned at a first distance from the first side wall, and in the a flexible touch screen display layer, the flexible touch screen display layer including a portion extending across at least a portion of the first surface and mounted on the planar portion, and a bendable portion extending from the planar portion, so that in the closed state, the bendable portion extends into a space between the first side wall and the first structure, and when the first structure moves from the closed state to the open state, at least a portion of the bendable portion is pulled out of the space, so that when viewed from above the first plate, at least a portion of the bendable portion forms a substantially planar surface between the planar portion and the first side wall; a processor, the processor being operably connected to the flexible touch screen display layer; and a memory, the memory being operably connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions, which, when executed, cause the processor to: in the closed state, display at least one first object in a first area of ​​the planar portion and display at least one second object in a second area of ​​the planar portion, and in the open state, display the at least one first object in the first area and display the at least one second object in a third area of ​​the bendable portion.

[0013] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a first structure, the first structure includes a first plate, the first plate has a first surface and a second surface facing a direction opposite to the first surface; a second structure, the second structure includes a second plate facing the second surface of the first plate, the second structure has a space formed therein so that at least a portion of the area of ​​the first plate can be at least partially accommodated in the space, the first plate can move relative to the second structure in a first direction to reach an open state relative to the second structure, and can move relative to the second structure in a second direction opposite to the first direction to reach a closed state relative to the second structure, so that the first structure can move between a closed state and an open state; a flexible touch screen display , the flexible touch screen display includes a planar portion having a flexible area mounted on a first surface of the first plate and at least partially accommodated in the space, the planar portion extending across at least a portion of the first surface, and the flexible touch screen display includes a bendable portion extending from the planar portion to the space in a closed state, and when the first plate moves from the closed state to the open state, when viewed from above the first plate, between the planar portion and the second structure, at least a portion of the bendable portion is pulled out of the space to form a substantially planar surface; a processor, the processor being operably connected to the flexible touch screen display; and a memory, the memory being operably connected to the processor. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to: confirm a change in size of a screen of the flexible touch screen display visually exposed to the outside by sensing movement of the first plate, store a value corresponding to the changed screen size, determine whether to perform position compensation on at least one object to be displayed on the screen, and display the position-compensated object with respect to at least one object to which position compensation is to be applied based on the stored value.

[0014] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, discloses various embodiments of the disclosure.

[0015] Advantageous Effects of the Present Disclosure According to various embodiments, in various cases where the screen size of the flexible display changes, the electronic device including the flexible display may display various objects constituting the screen of the flexible display in consideration of attributes of the objects, thereby providing a user interface (UI) or UX that the user finds convenient to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent through the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1A is a diagram showing a closed state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 1B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure Figure 1A A diagram of an electronic device in an open state; Figure 1C FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure Figure 1A a diagram of the back side of the electronic device; Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments; Figure 3 is a partially cut-away side view of an electronic device according to various embodiments; Figure 4 is a top view of an inner surface of a second board of an electronic device according to various embodiments; Figure 5 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 3 an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion “E1”; Figure 6 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 4 an enlarged perspective view of a portion “E2”; Figure 7 is a top view of another example of a second board of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating another operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.10 is a diagram illustrating another operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.11 is a diagram illustrating still another operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.12 is a block diagram showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.13 is a block diagram showing a flexible display control module of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.15 is a diagram showing a closed state and an opened state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.16is a diagram showing a closed state and an opened state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.18 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device according to various embodiments displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.19 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.21 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 22 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.23 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.24 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.25 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.26 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig. 27 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device according to various embodiments displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.28 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device according to various embodiments displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.29is a flowchart illustrating operations of an electronic device according to various embodiments according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Fig.30 is a diagram showing a screen of an electronic device according to various embodiments displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and Fig.31 is a diagram showing a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Throughout the drawings, it should be noted that like reference numbers are used to depict the same or similar elements, features, and structures. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of the various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist in understanding, but these are only considered as examples. Therefore, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications may be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0019] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0020] It should be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

[0021] Although ordinal terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from other elements. For example, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more related items.

[0022] In addition, the related terms "front surface", "rear surface", "top surface", "bottom surface" and the like described with respect to the directions in the drawings may be replaced with ordinal numbers such as first and second. In ordinal numbers such as first and second, their order is determined in the order mentioned or arbitrarily determined, and may not be changed arbitrarily if necessary.

[0023] In the present disclosure, these terms are used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the specification, it should be understood that the term "including" or "having" represents the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, structural element, component or a combination thereof, and does not previously exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, structural elements, components or a combination thereof.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meanings as those understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. Unless explicitly defined in the specification, those terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having the same meanings as the contextual meanings in the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as having ideal or overly formal meanings.

[0025] In the present disclosure, an electronic device may be a random device, and the electronic device may be referred to as a terminal, a portable terminal, a mobile terminal, a communication terminal, a portable communication terminal, a portable mobile terminal, a touch screen, and the like.

[0026] For example, the electronic device may be a smart phone, a portable phone, a game console, a television (TV), a display unit, a head-up display unit for a vehicle, a notebook computer, a laptop computer, a tablet personal computer (PC), a personal media player (PMP), a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc. The electronic device may be implemented as a pocket-sized portable communication terminal having a wireless communication function. In addition, the electronic device may be a flexible device or a flexible display device.

[0027] The electronic device may communicate with an external electronic device such as a server, or perform an operation by intercommunication with an external electronic device. For example, the electronic device may send an image captured by a camera and / or location information detected by a sensor unit to a server via a network. The network may be a mobile or cellular communication network, a local area network (LAN), a wireless LAN (WLAN), a wide area network (WAN), the Internet, a small area network (SAN), etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0028] Various embodiments described below are applicable to any electronic device capable of changing the size of a screen area displayed on its front surface. According to various embodiments, in the embodiments described below, an electronic device having a flexible display (rollable display) that is rolled to the opposite side is described as an electronic device.

[0029] Figure 1A is a diagram illustrating a closed state of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 1B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure Figure 1A FIG. 1 is a diagram of an electronic device 101 in an opened state.

[0031] Figure 1C FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment according to the present disclosure Figure 1A FIG. 1 is a diagram of the back side of the electronic device 101 .

[0032] Figure 1A The first structure 110 is shown in a closed state relative to the second structure 120. Figure 1B A state in which the first structure 110 is opened relative to the second structure 120 is shown.

[0033] Reference Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1C , the electronic device 101 may include a first structure 110 and a second structure 120, the second structure 120 being arranged to be movable relative to the first structure 110. According to an embodiment, the first structure 110 may be arranged to be reciprocable in the direction shown by a predetermined distance (d1) with reference to the second structure 120.

[0034] According to various embodiments, the first plate 111 of the first structure 110 may include a first surface 111a and a second surface 111b facing a direction opposite to the first surface 111a. According to an embodiment, the second structure 120 may include: a second plate 121; and a first sidewall 121a extending from the second plate 121; a second sidewall 121b extending from the first sidewall 121a and the second plate 121; a third sidewall 121c extending from the first sidewall 121a and the second plate 121 and parallel to the second sidewall 121b or a second rear plate 180 (e.g., rear window). According to an embodiment, the second plate 121, the first sidewall 121a, the second sidewall 121b, and the third sidewall 121c may form a groove 220a with one side open so that at least a portion of the first structure 110 is contained therein. For example, the second structure 120 may be coupled so as to surround a portion of the first structure 110, and the first structure 110 may linearly reciprocate relative to the second structure 120 in the direction of arrow ①. According to an embodiment, the second side wall 121b or the third side wall 121c may be omitted. According to an embodiment, the second plate 121, the first side wall 121a, the second side wall 121b or the third side wall 121c may be formed as an integral structure. As another example, the second plate 121, the first side wall 121a, the second side wall 121b or the third side wall 121c may be formed as a separate structure and then coupled. According to an embodiment, the second rear plate 180 may cover at least a portion of the display 112. According to various embodiments, the size of the display screen displayed on the front surface may be changed by raising and lowering the second rear plate 180 in the upward / downward direction.

[0035] According to an embodiment, the first structure 110 may be able to move to an open state and a closed state relative to the second structure 120 in a first direction (e.g., the direction of arrow ①) parallel to the second plate 121 and the second side wall 121b, so that the first structure 110 is a first distance away from the first side wall 121a in the closed state, and a second distance away from the first side wall 121a in the open state, and the second distance is greater than the first distance.

[0036] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a display 112, audio modules 113 and 123, camera modules 115 and 135, an indicator 116 (e.g., a light emitting diode (LED) device), sensor modules 114 and 134, a key input device 127, or connector holes 131 and 132.

[0037] According to an embodiment, the display 112 may include: a plane portion 112a extending across at least a portion of the first surface 111a and arranged on the first surface 111a; and a bendable portion extending from the plane portion 112a to a space between the first sidewall 121a and the first structure 110 in a closed state. According to an embodiment, when the first structure 110 moves from a closed state to an open state, when viewed from above the first plate 111, between the plane portion 112a and the first sidewall 121a, at least a portion of the bendable portion of the display may be configured to move a predetermined display area (EA) toward the plane portion 112a so as to form a substantially planar surface. The display 112 may be coupled to or arranged near a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer for a stylus pen for detecting a magnetic field type. For example, the display 112 may include a flexible touch screen display layer.

[0038] According to an embodiment, the audio modules 113, 123, and 125 may include speaker holes 113 and 123 or microphone holes 125. The speaker holes 113 and 123 may include a receiver hole 113 or an external speaker hole 123. In some embodiments, a microphone may be arranged in the microphone hole 125 to obtain external sound, and a plurality of microphones may be arranged therein so that the direction of the sound may be sensed. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 113 and 123 and the microphone hole 125 may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) without the speaker holes 113 and 123 may be included. According to an embodiment, the receiver hole 113 may be arranged on the first structure 110, and the external speaker hole 123 or the microphone hole 125 may be arranged on the second structure 120. According to another embodiment, the external speaker hole 123 may be arranged on the second surface 111b of the first plate 111 or on the side surface of the first structure 110. According to another embodiment, the microphone hole 125 may be arranged on the side surface of the first structure 110.

[0039] According to an embodiment, the sensor modules 114 and 134 may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 101 or an external environmental state thereof. The sensor modules 114 and 134 may include, for example, a first sensor module 114 (e.g., a proximity sensor) arranged on the first surface 111a of the first board 111 and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) arranged on the second surface 111b of the first board 111, and / or a third sensor module 134 (e.g., a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor). The electronic device 101 may further include a sensor module (not shown), for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0040] According to an embodiment, the camera modules 115 and 135 may include a first camera device 115 arranged on the first surface 111a of the first board 111 and a second camera device 135 arranged on the second surface 111b thereof. The first camera device 115 or the second camera device 135 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor and / or an image signal processor. According to an embodiment, the second camera device 135 may be arranged on a surface of the second structure 120.

[0041] According to an embodiment, the key input device 127 may be arranged on the second side wall 121b of the second structure 120 or on the third side wall 121c thereof. The electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), for example, a home key button or a touch pad arranged in the periphery of the home key button. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 127 may be located in the area of ​​the first structure 110.

[0042] According to an embodiment, the indicator 116 may be arranged on the first surface 111a of the first board 111. For example, the indicator 116 may include an LED as long as the state information of the electronic device 101 can be provided in an optical type.

[0043] According to an embodiment, the connector holes 131 and 132 may include a first connector hole 131 capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting / receiving power and / or data to / from an external electronic device and / or a second connector hole (or headphone jack) 132 capable of containing a connector for transmitting / receiving audio signals to / from an external electronic device. According to an embodiment, the first connector hole 131 or the second connector hole 132 may be arranged on the first side wall 121a of the second structure 120. According to another embodiment, the first connector hole 131 or the second connector hole 132 may be formed on the side wall of the first structure 110.

[0044] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Reference Figure 2 , the electronic device 200 may include a display 212 (eg, Figure 1A display 112 or flexible touch screen display layer); a first structure 210 (eg, Figure 1A a first structure 110 of a first plate 211; a second structure 220 (for example, Figure 1A The electronic device 200 may further include a second structure 120 of the electronic device 200; a second plate 221; a printed circuit board 230; a first support member 240 (e.g., a rear housing); a first rear plate 250; a first hinge plate 261; a roller 262; a second hinge plate 264; or a second rear plate 280 (e.g., a rear window). In some embodiments, at least one component element of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the first support member 240 or the first rear plate 250) may be omitted, or another component element may be further included.

[0046] The display 212 may include a first surface 212a, a second surface 212b, and a third surface 212c, and the display area (e.g., active area) of the screen may be changed based on the exposed area according to various embodiments. The first surface 212a and the third surface 212c may form a planar surface, and the second surface 212b may form a curved surface. In an embodiment, the exposed area of ​​the display 212 may change according to the movement of the first structure 210 relative to the second structure 220, and the second surface 212b or the third surface 212c may continuously or partially form a planar surface substantially the same as the first surface 212a. For example, the second surface 212b or the third surface 212c may be continuously or selectively exposed to the outside.

[0047] The first structure 210 may include a first plate 211. The first structure 210 may be made of, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal material (e.g., a polymer). The display 212 (e.g., the first surface 212a) may be coupled to one surface of the first plate 211, and the printed circuit board 230 may be coupled to the other surface thereof. The first plate 211 may be connected to one side of a multi-rod 263 connected to at least a second surface 212b of the display 212. The second structure 220 may fix a second hinge plate 264, and the first structure 210 may move while being guided by the second hinge plate 264.

[0048] When the display 212 is unfolded, the first hinge plate 261 can support the multi-rod 263. For example, if the display 212 is unfolded, the multi-rod 263 can be positioned on a substantially same plane as the first plate 211 when supported by the first hinge plate 261. In an embodiment, when the display 212 is not unfolded, the multi-rod 263 can be accommodated in the second structure 220 and positioned substantially parallel to the first plate 211, and can maintain the shape of a plane plate when supported by the second hinge plate 264. The first hinge plate 261 and the first hinge plate fixing portion 261a can be formed integrally. The first hinge plate fixing portion 261a can be connected to the second hinge plate fixing portion 264a formed on the second hinge plate 264. In some embodiments, the first hinge plate 261 or the second hinge plate 264 can be fixed inside the second structure 220 to guide the movement of the first structure 210 relative to the second structure 220.

[0049] The roller 262 may guide or support the multi-rod 263 so that the multi-rod 263 may move at a predetermined radius. The roller 262 may be connected to the second hinge plate fixing portion 264a or the first hinge plate 261. For example, when the first plate 211 (eg, the first structure 110) moves relative to the second structure 210, the roller 262 may rotate the multi-rod 263 and guide it to the outside or inside of the second structure 220.

[0050] The multi-rod 263 may include a plurality of straight rods. The multi-rod 263 may support at least a portion of the second surface 212b of the display 212. The multi-rod 263 may be accommodated in the second structure 220 while being partially supported by the second hinge plate 264, and the other side of the multi-rod 263 may be connected to the first structure 210.

[0051] The second hinge plate 264 can support the third surface 212c of the display 212. When the display 212 is unfolded, the second hinge plate 264 can support the multi-rod 263 so that it maintains the shape of a flat plate. The second hinge plate 264 can be formed as a component separated from the second hinge plate fixing portion 264a. When the second hinge plate 264 is fixed to the second structure 220, the second hinge plate fixing portion 264a can be used to guide the sliding movement of the first structure 210 relative to the second structure 220.

[0052] The second structure 220 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the first structure 210, the second hinge plate 264, the multi-rod 263, etc. According to an embodiment, the second structure 220 may include a second plate 221; a first side wall 221a extending from the second plate 221; a second side wall 221b extending from the first side wall 221a and from the second plate 221; and a third side wall 221c extending from the first side wall 221a and from the second plate 221 and parallel to the second side wall 221b. The second structure 220 may include a component element such as an antenna in a space that does not overlap with the multi-rod 263. The second structure 220 may include a second rear plate 280 that covers at least a portion of the third surface 212c of the display 212.

[0053] The second rear plate 280 may include a light-proof material when it is not necessary to display information on the third surface 212c of the display 212. As another example, the second rear plate 280 may be made of a light-transmitting material so that information displayed on the third surface 212c may be visible from the outside even when the display 212 is partially contained in the second structure 220. The second rear plate 280 may be formed integrally with the second structure 220.

[0054] The first support member 240 may be disposed between the printed circuit board 230 and the first rear plate 250 .

[0055] The printed circuit board 230 may have a processor, a memory and / or an interface mounted thereon. The processor may include, for example, at least one of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. When the display 212 is expanded or reduced, the first structure 210 may move while being guided by the first hinge plate 261.

[0056] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0057] 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. For example, the interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device 200 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0058] Figure 3 is a side view of an electronic device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0059] Figure 4 is a top view of a portion of the inner surface of the second board 321 of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] Please note that in the following references Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the description of the embodiment, the side wall of the second structure (for example, Figure 1A FIG. 14 is a diagram of a second side wall 121 b or a third side wall 121 c of the second structure 120.

[0061] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the electronic device 300 (eg, Figure 1A or Figure 2 The electronic device 100 or 200 may include a first structure 310 (eg, Figure 2 The first structure 210 of FIG. 1 ), the multiple rods 363 connected to the first structure 310 (eg, Figure 2 ), or a second plate 321 at least partially surrounding the first structure 310 and the multiple rods 363 (eg, Figure 2 In some embodiments, the second plate 321 may have an end portion configured in a curved shape so as to form at least a portion of the first side wall (eg, Figure 1A The first side wall 212a).

[0062] According to an embodiment, the multi-rod 363 may be connected to a display (e.g., Figure 2 The display 212 or the flexible touch screen display layer) extends to or is included in the second plate 321 (or Figure 2 In the space between the first side wall 221a) and the first structure 310. For example, at least Figure 1A In the closed state shown, the multi-rod 363 or a portion of the display supported by the multi-rod 363 (e.g., Figure 1A The bendable portion of the display 112 may extend to the second plate 321 (or Figure 2 The space between the first side wall 221 a and the first structure 310 .

[0063] According to various embodiments, a conductive pattern 411 and a wire 413 connecting the conductive pattern 411 to the printed circuit board 230 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board) may be provided on the inner surface of the second board 321. In an embodiment, the conductive pattern 411 may be used as an antenna of the electronic device 300. In some embodiments, the conductive pattern 411 may face at least a portion of the surface (e.g., the inner surface) of the second board 321, for example, as shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. Figure 2 The second structure 120 or 220 provides a groove (e.g., Figure 2 A capacitive element may be arranged on the surface of the second plate 321, or a dielectric protrusion (eg, Figure 5 or Figure 6 "511" in the header) or metal protrusions.

[0064] Will refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The dielectric protrusion 511 is described in more detail. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 An enlarged cross-sectional view of portion “E1”. Figure 6 yes Figure 4 An enlarged perspective view of portion "E2" of FIG.

[0065] Figure 5 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 3 An enlarged cross-sectional view of portion “E1”.

[0066] Figure 6 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 4 An enlarged perspective view of portion "E2" of FIG.

[0067] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 The dielectric protrusion 511 may be substantially formed on a surface (eg, inner surface) of an end portion of the second plate 321. In some embodiments, the dielectric protrusion 511 may remain facing the second structure (eg, Figure 2 A portion of the display 512 (eg, Figure 2 For example, the dielectric protrusion 511 may remain facing a portion of the display 512 inside the second structure, regardless of whether the electronic device 300 (eg, Figure 1A According to an embodiment, when the dielectric protrusion 511 is on the display 512 or the flexible touch screen display layer (eg, Figure 2When a touch input (or hover input) is generated on the display 212 of the display 512, the electronic device 300 (or the processor of the electronic device 300) can sense the change of the screen size in real time by sensing the change of the touch coordinates input to the touch panel of the display 512. For example, when the dielectric protrusion 511 is on the display 512 or the flexible touch screen display layer (e.g., Figure 2 When a touch input or a hovering input is generated on the display 212 of the electronic device 300, the electronic device 300 may detect a position or coordinates where the touch input or the hovering input has occurred.

[0068] For example, the movement of the first structure 310 may change the relative position of the dielectric protrusion 511 with respect to the display 512, and the electronic device 300 or the processor may utilize the touch screen function of the display 512 (or utilize an additional sensing device) to detect the position (or position change) of the dielectric protrusion 511. The electronic device 300 or the processor may calculate the area of ​​the exposed display based on the detected position or coordinates of the dielectric protrusion 511.

[0069] Figure 7 is a top view of another example of the second board 721 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Figure 8 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0071] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the second plate 721 may include a conductive plate 723 disposed on an inner surface thereof, and the conductive plate 723 may include a ground portion 723a, an extension portion 723b extending from the ground portion 723a, and at least one of protrusions 723c and 723d formed on the extension portion 723b. The protrusions 723c and 723d may, for example, provide Figure 5 The dielectric protrusion 511 has a similar function. For example, the position (or coordinates) of the protrusions 723c and 723d can be detected by the touch screen function of the display.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the conductive plate 723 may include at least one of the first protrusion portion 723c or the second protrusion portion 723d. In an embodiment, when the electronic device (eg, Figure 1AWhen the electronic device 101 of the display 712 is in a closed state (for example, when the end of the display 712 is located at the point indicated by “P1”), the first protrusion portion 723c may be positioned to face a portion of the display 712, and the second protrusion portion 723d may be positioned to face another portion of the display 712. The electronic device or the processor of the electronic device may detect the position of the first protrusion portion 723c or the second protrusion portion 723d using the touch screen function of the display 712, and may determine that the electronic device is in a closed state based on the detected position.

[0073] According to various embodiments, if the electronic device or the first structure (e.g., Figure 1A When the electronic device or the first structure 110 is gradually moved to the open state, the display 712 can move to a position away from the first protrusion 723c. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device or the first structure has moved out of the closed state, the display 712 can detect the position of the second protrusion 723d through the touch screen function, but may not detect the position of the first protrusion 723c. For example, when the electronic device or the first structure has moved out of the closed state or has reached the open state (for example, when the end of the display 712 is located at the point indicated by "P2"), the electronic device or the processor of the electronic device can use the touch screen function of the display 712 to detect the position (or coordinates) of the second protrusion 723d, and the exposed area of ​​the display can be calculated based on the detected position or coordinates of the second protrusion 723d.

[0074] Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating another operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Fig.10 is a diagram illustrating another operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0076] Fig.11 is a diagram illustrating still another operation of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0077] Figures 9 to 11 The operations shown in can include detecting a first structure (e.g., Figure 2 The first structure 210 (eg, a display 912 (eg, Figure 2 The detection element may include, for example, a Hall sensor (e.g., Fig. 9 or Fig.10 Hall sensors 911a, 911b and 911c), mechanically operated switching elements (e.g., Fig.11The detection target may be a switch element 1113a and 1113b), or a photodetector, and the detection target may vary according to the type of the detection element. For example, when a Hall sensor is used as the detection element, the detection target may include a magnet (e.g., Fig. 9 As another example, when a mechanical switch element is used as a detection element, the detection target may include a recess or protrusion (e.g., Fig.11 As another example, when a photodetector is used as a detection element, the detection target may include an optical pattern. If such a detection element is mounted on a first structure or display (e.g., Figure 1A The detection target may be mounted (or formed) on a second structure (e.g., Figure 1A In some embodiments, the detection element may be mounted on the second structure, and the detection target may be mounted on the first structure.

[0078] Reference Fig. 9 and Fig.10 At least one of the Hall sensors 911a, 911b, and 911c may be mounted as a detection element on the second board 921 (eg, Figure 2 The second plate 221 or the second structure 220 in the embodiment of the present invention may be mounted on the display 912 (or the second plate 221 or the second structure 220 in the embodiment of the present invention), and at least one magnet 913 may be mounted on the display 912 (or the second plate 221 or the second structure 220 in the embodiment of the present invention) as a detection target. Figure 2 According to an embodiment, three Hall sensors 911a, 911b, and 911c may be mounted on the second plate 921, and one magnet 913 may be mounted on a structure connected to the display 912. For example, if the first structure (e.g., Figure 1A If the first structure 110) or the display 912 moves, the magnet can move to correspond thereto.

[0079] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device is in a closed state (e.g., Figure 1A When the electronic device is turned on or when the electronic device has reached the turned-on state (e.g., Figure 1B When the second Hall sensor 911b or the third Hall sensor 911c is in the state shown in the figure, the magnet 913 can be positioned to face the second Hall sensor 911b or the third Hall sensor 911c. For example, if the second Hall sensor 911b or the third Hall sensor 911c senses the magnet 913, the electronic device (or processor) can confirm that the state is at least partially opened.

[0080] Reference Fig.11At least one of the push-operated switch elements 1113a and 1113b may be installed as a detection element in the first structure (eg, Figure 1A 1 ) or on a display (eg, display 112 of FIG. 1 ), and at least one of the grooves 1111 a and 1111 b may be formed as a second plate 1121 (eg, Figure 2 According to an embodiment, two switch elements 1113a and 1113b may be mounted on the first structure, and two grooves 1111a and 1111b may be formed on the second structure or the second plate 1121. When the first structure (e.g., Figure 1A When the first structure 110 of the electronic device moves, the switch elements 1113a and 1113b can engage with one of the grooves 1111a and 1111b and be turned on / off. For example, in the closed state (C), only the first switch element 1113a of the switch elements can be turned off, and in the open state (O), only the second switch element 1113b can be turned off. In some embodiments, when the first switch element 1113a and the second switch element 1113b are both in the on state or the off state, the first structure can be in an intermediate state (M) between the closed state (C) and the open state (O). For example, the electronic device or the processor can detect the closed state or the open state of the electronic device based at least on the on / off state of the switch elements 1113a and 1113b.

[0081] According to various embodiments, the number and position of the arrangement of the above-mentioned detection elements (or detection targets) can be diversified. For example, when a larger number of switch elements and detection targets (recesses or protrusions) corresponding to the switch elements are arranged, the exposed area of ​​the display can be detected in a step-by-step manner. When a larger number of Hall sensors are used as detection elements, the exposed area of ​​the display can also be detected in a step-by-step manner. For example, the exposed area of ​​the display can be detected according to the use of an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1A The combination of detection elements and detection targets or the number of detection elements (or detection targets) may be selected differently based on the environment of the electronic device 101 , the movement range of the first structure (eg, the first structure 110 of FIG. 1 ), its detected position or its coordinates.

[0082] Fig.12 is a block diagram 1200 illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] Reference Fig.12According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 1210, a display 1220 (e.g., display 112), a sensor 1230 (e.g., sensors 911a, 911b, and 911c), a memory 1240, and / or a structure including them. The structure may include a second structure and a first structure, the second structure forming at least a partial area of ​​a lower portion of the electronic device 101 and at least a partial area of ​​a side thereof, and the first structure is coupled in a manner of moving (e.g., sliding or rolling) relative to the second structure so that at least a portion of the first structure overlaps with the second structure. The display 1220 may include a flexible display, at least a portion of which is mounted on the first structure and includes a bendable portion.

[0084] According to various embodiments, when at least one structure (e.g., the first structure) among the first structure and the second structure moves (e.g., slides out, rolls out, slides in, or rolls in) relative to the other structure (e.g., the second structure) in a first direction (e.g., longitudinal direction), among the areas of the display 1220 mounted on at least one movable housing (e.g., the first structure), the size of the display area visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 can be changed (e.g., expanded or reduced). According to an embodiment, when the visually exposed display area is reduced, at least a portion of the bendable portion can be moved (e.g., slid in or rolled in) to the space formed by the second structure and accommodated therein. When the visually exposed display area is expanded, at least a portion of the bendable portion contained in the space formed by the second structure can be moved (e.g., slid out or rolled out) from the second structure and visually exposed to the outside. When, for example, the first structure is moved (e.g., slid in or rolled in), at least a portion of the display area visually exposed to the outside can be retracted so as to be at least partially accommodated by the second structure. Depending on an embodiment, the size of the display area of ​​the display 1220 may change, for example, in response to a user's direct touch input to a second structure at least partially connected to the display 1220, or in response to input to another feature (e.g., a home button or another dedicated button) (not shown) arranged on the electronic device 101.

[0085] The memory 1240 may store instructions that, when executed, control the processor 1210 to perform various operations. For example, the processor 1210 may perform an operation of displaying at least one first object in a first area of ​​the planar portion and at least one second object in a second area of ​​the planar portion in a closed state, and an operation of displaying at least one first object in a first area and at least one second object in a third area of ​​the bendable portion in an open state.

[0086] According to various embodiments, it can be determined that when the first structure and the second structure slide relative to each other, the size of the screen exposed in the first direction relative to the first surface of the display 1220 is changed. The processor 1210 can determine that the screen size is changed, and can control in response to the screen size change so that a specified image processing is performed on the screen area exposed to the front surface.

[0087] According to various embodiments, designated image processing may be performed by an image signal processor (ISP) included in the processor 1210 , or may be performed by an ISP formed as a device separate from the processor 1210 .

[0088] Fig.13 is a block diagram illustrating a flexible display control module of an electronic device according to various embodiments. Fig.13 13 is a block diagram 1300 illustrating, for example, a flexible display control module 1310 corresponding to instructions stored in the memory 1240 and executed by the processor 1210 for controlling operations according to various embodiments. Fig.13 , the flexible display control module 1310 may include a screen change module 1311, a condition confirmation module 1312 and / or an image processing module 1313. According to an embodiment, the flexible display control module 1310 may further include a screen display module 1314 (for submodules corresponding to the remaining control operations).

[0089] According to various embodiments, if the sensor 1230 senses a screen change in response to movement of the first structure (e.g., the first structure 110), the screen change module 1311 may determine whether the screen is changed. The condition confirmation module 1312 may confirm the conditions set for each region or each object. For example, the condition confirmation module 1312 may confirm whether settings are made so that real-time position compensation is applied to a specific region or a specific object or not. The image processing module 1313 may perform a function of processing or rendering the entire image based on the confirmation made by the condition confirmation module 1312 as to whether real-time position compensation is applied to each region or object.

[0090] The electronic device 101 according to one embodiment of the various embodiments may include: a first structure 110, which includes a first plate 111, the first plate 111 includes a first surface 111a and a second surface 111b in a direction opposite to the first surface; a second structure 120, which includes a second plate 121 facing the second surface 111b of the first plate 111, a first side wall 121a perpendicular to the second plate 121, a second side wall 121b perpendicular to the second plate 121 and the first side wall 121a, and a third side wall 121c perpendicular to the first side wall 121a and the second plate 121 and parallel to the second side wall 121b, and the second plate 121, the first side wall 121a, the second side wall 121b and the third side wall 121c form a groove with one side open so as to accommodate at least a portion of the first structure 110, the first structure 110 can move between a closed state and an open state relative to the second structure 120 in a direction parallel to the second plate 121 and the second side wall 121b, and the first structure 110 is in a closed state. In the closed state, the flexible touch screen display layer (e.g., display 112 or 1220) is positioned at a first distance from the first side wall 121a, and in the open state, a second distance from the first side wall 121a that is greater than the first distance; a flexible touch screen display layer (e.g., display 112 or 1220), which includes a planar portion 112a and a bendable portion, the planar portion 112a extending across at least a portion of the first surface 111a and mounted on the first surface, the bendable portion extending from the planar portion 112a so that in the closed state, the bendable portion extends to a space between the first side wall 121a and the first structure 110, and when the first structure 110 moves from the closed state to the open state, at least a portion of the bendable portion is pulled out of the space so that when viewed from above the first plate 111, at least a portion of the bendable portion forms a substantially planar surface between the planar portion 112a and the first side wall 121a; a processor 1210, which is operably connected to the flexible touch screen display layer; and a memory 1240, which is operably connected to the processor 1210. The memory 1240 may store instructions which, when executed, are configured to enable the processor 1210 to display at least one first object in a first area of ​​the planar portion 112a and at least one second object in a second area of ​​the planar portion in a closed state, and to display at least one first object in the first area and at least one second object in a third area of ​​the bendable portion in an open state.

[0091] According to various embodiments, a distance between the second region and the third region may be smaller than a distance between the first region and the third region.

[0092] According to various embodiments, the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to move at least one second object from the second area to the third area without moving at least one first object in the first area when the first structure 110 moves from the closed state to the open state.

[0093] According to various embodiments, the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to linearly move at least one second object from the second area to the third area in response to movement of the first structure 110 relative to the second structure 120 when the first structure 110 moves from a closed state to an open state.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to display at least one third object in a fourth area on the planar portion 112a of the flexible touch screen display layer (e.g., display 112 or 1220) in a closed state, and to display at least one third object in a fifth area on the planar portion 112a of the flexible touch screen display layer (e.g., display 112 or 1220) in an open state, and the fourth area may be between the first area and the second area.

[0095] According to various embodiments, the fifth region may be between the fourth region and the second region.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the at least one first object may include at least one of a notification bar, a status indicator, a signal strength indicator, or a battery capacity indication.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the at least one second object may include at least one of a phone application icon, an email icon, a text message application icon, a contact list application icon, an Internet browser application icon, or an application screen switching icon.

[0098] According to various embodiments, the first sidewall 121 a may include a surface facing the groove and a capacitive element mounted on the surface.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to detect a capacitive element using a bendable portion of a flexible touch screen display layer (e.g., display 112 or 1220) and determine a position of the first structure 110 relative to the second structure 120 based at least in part on the detected capacitive element.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to move at least one second object on the flexible touch screen display layer (eg, display 112 or 1220 ) based at least in part on the determined movement of the position.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the third object may include a plurality of icons, and the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to arrange adjacent icons of the plurality of icons at larger intervals when the first structure 110 moves from the closed state to the open state.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the third object may include at least one image, and the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to cut at least a portion of the at least one image in proportion to the reduced area of ​​the planar portion 112a when the first structure 110 moves from the open state to the closed state.

[0103] According to various embodiments, the third object may include at least one image, and the instructions are configured to cause the processor 1210 to resize the at least one image to maintain the same horizontal-vertical ratio when the first structure 110 moves from the open state to the closed state.

[0104] According to various embodiments, the third object may include a first number of objects, and the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210 to arrange a second number of objects greater than the first number when the first structure 110 moves from the closed state to the open state.

[0105] According to various embodiments, the third object may include at least one of an icon, a thumbnail, an image, or text.

[0106] According to various embodiments, the instructions may be configured to cause the processor 1210, when sensing that the first structure 110 has moved and reached a maximum closed state or a maximum open state, to repeatedly move at least one second object up / down or left / right within a specified time.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the object to which location compensation is to be applied may include at least one of a phone application icon, an email icon, a text message application icon, a contact list application icon, an Internet browser application icon, or an application screen switching icon.

[0108] According to various embodiments, the instructions may be configured to cause the processor to arrange adjacent icons among the plurality of icons at larger intervals when the first structure moves from the closed state to the open state.

[0109] According to various embodiments, the instructions may cause the processor to resize an image displayed on the screen to maintain the same horizontal-to-vertical ratio when the first structure moves from the open state to the closed state.

[0110] According to various embodiments, when it is determined that the first structure has moved and reached the maximum closed state or the maximum open state, the instructions may cause the processor to repeatedly move at least one object up / down or left / right within a specified time.

[0111] Fig.14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the electronic device 101 according to whether a display is changed to an on state or an off state according to various embodiments.

[0112] Reference Fig.14 In operation 1410, the processor 1210 of the electronic device 101 may confirm an open state or a closed state of the electronic device. In operation 1420, the processor 1210 may determine whether to apply real-time position compensation to each object according to the confirmed state of the electronic device 101, and may display the corresponding object.

[0113] According to various embodiments, in operation 1440, in the closed state, the processor 1210 may control the display 1220 to display at least one first object in a first area of ​​the flat portion of the display 1220 and to display at least one second object in a second area of ​​the flat portion. According to various embodiments, in operation 1430, in the open state, the processor 1210 may control the display 1220 to display at least one first object in a first area and to display at least one second object in a third area of ​​the bendable portion. The object display operation may be performed by the screen display module 1314.

[0114] The processor 1210 of the electronic device 101 or Fig.13 The flexible display control module 1310 can sense the size change of the display (e.g., flexible display) of the electronic device using, for example, at least one sensor (e.g., switch, Hall sensor, touch sensor, force sensor, dielectric body or metal). For example, the electronic device can sense the size change of the display area (e.g., the screen area exposed along the first direction) of the front surface (e.g., first surface 111a) of the display caused by the movement of the display (e.g., flexible display). According to an embodiment, for example, the operation of sensing the size change can be performed by the screen change module 1311. According to an embodiment, for example, the operation of displaying the changed screen can be performed by the screen display module 1314.

[0115] Fig.15 2 are diagrams illustrating a closed state (a) and an opened state (b) of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0116] Fig.16 2 are diagrams illustrating a closed state (a) and an opened state (b) of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0117] Reference Fig.15 and Fig.16 , the left side indicates that the electronic device 101 is in a closed state, and the right side indicates that the electronic device 101 is in an open state. The first structure 110 of the electronic device 101 can move between a closed state (a) and an open state (b) relative to the second structure 120 in a first direction parallel to the second plate and the second side wall 121b, and in the closed state can be positioned at a first distance from the first side wall, and in the open state can be positioned at a second distance from the first side wall, the second distance being greater than the first distance. The vertical length of the electronic device 101 in the open state (b) on the right side can be greater than the vertical length of the electronic device 101 in the closed state (a) on the left side.

[0118] According to various embodiments, in the case of a rollable device having a display 112 in which at least a portion thereof is rolled in, a sensor 1610 may be arranged thereon to enable touch recognition through a touch panel. When a user enlarges or reduces the display, changes in touch input coordinates may be recognized in real time by the sensor 1610, and the degree of increase or decrease in the size of the display screen may be calculated. For example, a pixel value B on the display may be determined, and the screen display module 1314 may change the configuration or layout of the screen based on the information collected by the sensor 1610.

[0119] Fig.17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0120] Reference Fig.17 , the processor 1210 may sense the movement of the electronic device, its open state or closed state through at least one sensor 1610 arranged on the electronic device 101. For example, when the Hall sensor 911a, 911b or 911c is sensed at operation 1710, the processor 1210 may determine whether the touch coordinates are changed at operation 1720.

[0121] When it is determined that the touch coordinates are changed, the processor 1210 may store an offset value indicating the extent of enlargement of the display from the default position at operation 1730 .

[0122] At operation 1740, the processor 1210 determines whether each object constituting the screen is a graphical user interface (GUI) element to which position compensation is to be applied. When the GUI element to which position compensation is to be applied is confirmed, at operation 1750, the processor 1210 may apply the stored offset value to compensate the position of the GUI element. Then, the processor 1210 may control the screen display at operation 1760.

[0123] Fig.18 is a diagram illustrating a screen of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state (b) or a off state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0124] Reference Fig.18 , the electronic device 101 may display a screen (eg, a home screen) in an open state (b) or a closed state (a).

[0125] The screen of the electronic device 101 may include a first object display area 1810 , a second object display area 1830 , or a third object display area 1820 in a closed state (a) on the left side.

[0126] The first object display area 1810 may include at least one object 1811, and the first object may include at least one of a notification bar, a status indicator, a signal strength indicator, or a battery capacity indication. The second object display area 1830 may include at least one second object. The second object may include, for example, a search window 1831 and an icon 1832 or a soft key 1833, which includes a phone application icon, an email icon, a text message application icon, a contact list application icon, an Internet browser application icon, or an application screen switching icon. The third object display area 1820 may include at least one third object 1821. The third object 1821 may include, for example, an object specified on the screen, such as a time or date.

[0127] According to an embodiment, if the screen of the electronic device 101 changes from a closed state (a) on the left side to an open state (b) on the right side, the screen may include a first object display area 1810, a second object display area 1830, and a third object display area 1820, and the third object display area 1820 may be displayed with a vertical length that increases from C to C' in proportion to the increase in the size of the screen.

[0128] According to an embodiment, Fig.18 The first object display area 1810 in the electronic device 101 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is not applied, so that even if the display of the electronic device 101 is enlarged or reduced, the area may be displayed according to the physical position of the display. For example, as shown in the figure, the first object 1811 in the first object display area 1810 may be displayed at the same physical position (at the upper end of the display) in the closed state or the open state.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the second object display area 1830 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is applied, so that even if the physical position of the display changes due to the expansion or reduction of the display of the electronic device 101, after the compensation coordinate value proportional to the change, the same image is presented, thereby providing the user with a visual experience that makes the user feel as if there is no position change. For example, after position compensation, even if the physical position of the display changes, the search window 1831, the icon 1832, or the soft key 1833 in the second object display window 1830 may be displayed, thereby providing a visual effect of appearing at a fixed position.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the third object display area 1820 may be an area that increases in proportion to the increase in size of the screen, so that when the size of the screen increases, the display position of the third object 1821 is adjusted to align and position the third object 1821 at the center of the third object display area 1820.

[0131] Fig.19 is a diagram illustrating a screen of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state (b) or a off state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0132] Reference Fig.19 , the electronic device 101 can display a list of moving images (e.g., YouTube TM Execute screen).

[0133] According to an embodiment, the moving image list display screen of the electronic device 101 may include a first object display area 1910 , a second object display area 1930 , and a third object display area 1920 in a closed state (a) on the left side.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the first object display area 1910 may include at least one first object 1911 and 1912. The first object may include, for example, at least one of a notification bar, a status indicator, a signal strength indicator, or a battery capacity indicator. The second object display area 1930 may include at least one second object. The second object may include, for example, at least one icon (e.g., a bottom menu). The motion image list may be displayed in the third object display area 1920.

[0135] According to an embodiment, if the screen of the electronic device 101 is changed from a closed state on the left side to an open state on the right side, the screen may include a first object display area 1910, a second object display area 1930, a third object display area 1920, and the third object display area 1920 may be displayed with a vertical length that increases from D to D' in proportion to the increase in screen size.

[0136] According to an embodiment, Fig.19 The first object display area 1910 in the electronic device 101 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is not applied, so that the area may be displayed according to the physical position of the display even if the display of the electronic device 101 is enlarged or reduced. For example, the first object 1911 in the first object display area 1910 may be displayed at the same physical position (at the upper end of the display) in the closed state (a) or the open state (b).

[0137] According to an embodiment, the second object display area 1930 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is applied, so that even if the physical position of the display is changed by turning on or off the display of the electronic device 101, after the compensation coordinate value proportional to the change, the same image is presented, thereby providing the user with a visual experience that makes the user feel as if there is no position change. For example, after position compensation, even if the physical position of the display is changed, the icon in the second object display window 1930 may be displayed to provide a visual effect that it appears at a fixed position.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the third object display area 1920 may be an area 1940 that increases in proportion to an increase in the size of the screen. For example, the larger the screen size is, the greater the number of moving image lists that can be displayed in the third object display area 1920.

[0139] Fig. 20 1 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the electronic device 101 according to whether the display 112 or 1220 is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0140] Reference Fig. 20 , the processor 1210 may sense movement of the electronic device, its open state, or closed state through at least one sensor 1610 disposed on the electronic device 101. For example, when the Hall sensor is sensed in operation 2010, the processor 1210 may determine whether the touch coordinates are changed in operation 2020.

[0141] When it is determined that the touch coordinates are changed, at operation 2030 , the processor 1210 may store an offset value indicating the extent of enlargement of the display from the default position.

[0142] At operation 2040 , the processor 1210 may determine whether to realign the GUI element in response to the screen enlargement. When it is determined that the GUI element is to be realigned, at operation 2050 , the processor 1210 may realign the GUI element using the stored offset value, and may display the screen at operation 2060 .

[0143] Fig.21is a diagram illustrating a screen of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state (b) or a off state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0144] Reference Fig.21 , the electronic device 101 may display an application list screen including a plurality of icons in the open state (b) or the closed state (a), and the icons may be used to execute corresponding applications, respectively.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the application list screen of the electronic device 101 may include the first object display area 2110 , the second object display area 2130 , or the third object display area 2120 in a closed state (a) located on the left side.

[0146] According to an embodiment, the first object display area 2110 may include at least one first object 2111. The first object 2111 may include, for example, at least one of a notification bar, a status indicator, a signal strength indicator, a battery capacity indicator, or an application search window 2112. The second object display area 2130 may include at least one second object 2131. The second object 2131 may include, for example, at least one icon (e.g., a bottom menu). The third object display area 2120 may include at least one third object. The third object may include an icon list including at least one icon 2121.

[0147] According to an embodiment, if the application list screen of the electronic device 101 changes from a closed state (a) on the left to an open state (b) on the right, the screen may include a first object display area 2110, a second object display area 2130, and a third object display area 2120, and the third object display area 2120 may be displayed with a vertical length that increases from F to F' in proportion to the vertical length of the screen increasing from E to E'.

[0148] According to an embodiment, Fig.21 The first object display area 2110 in the electronic device 101 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is not applied, so that even if the display of the electronic device 101 is turned on or off, the area may be displayed according to the physical position of the display. For example, as shown in the figure, the first object 2111 in the first object display area 2110 may be displayed at the same physical position (at the upper end of the display) in the closed state (a) or the open state (b).

[0149] According to an embodiment, the second object display area 2130 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is applied, so that even if the physical position of the display is changed by turning on or off the display of the electronic device 101, the same area is presented after the compensation coordinate value proportional to the change, thereby providing the user with a visual experience that makes him / her feel as if there is no position change. For example, even if the physical position of the display is changed, the second object 2131 (e.g., a soft key) may be displayed in the second object display window 2130 to provide a visual effect of appearing at a fixed position.

[0150] According to an embodiment, the third object display area 2120 can change the layout of the GUI elements in response to the screen size increase. For example, if the display is turned on, the same number of icons 2121 can be realigned and then displayed in the same size. According to various embodiments, if the icons 2121 are realigned, the spacing of the icons 2121 in the horizontal direction can remain the same as m, but the spacing in the vertical direction can be increased from l to l'. For example, the vertical spacing between the icons 2121 arranged by 4×6 can be changed. As another example, the ratio of the background image can be changed in response to the display size change.

[0151] Fig. 22 is a diagram illustrating a screen of the electronic device 101 displayed according to whether the display 112 is changed to an open state (b) or changed to a closed state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0152] Reference Fig. 22 , the electronic device 101 may display the navigation execution screen in the open state (b) or the closed state (a).

[0153] According to an embodiment, the navigation execution screen of the electronic device 101 in the closed state (a) on the left side may include the first object display area 2210 , the second object display area 2230 , or the third object display area 2220 .

[0154] According to an embodiment, the first object display area 2210 may include at least one of the first objects 2211 and 2212. The first objects 2211 and 2212 may include, for example, at least one of a notification bar, a status indicator, a signal strength indicator, a battery level indicator, a path search window, or a required time. The second object display area 2230 may include at least one second object. The second object may include, for example, at least one of the required time, distance, or path information. For example, a map image may be displayed in the third object display area 2220.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the navigation execution screen of the electronic device 101 may include a first object display area 2210, a second object display area 2230, or a third object display area 2220, and if they are changed from a closed state (a) on the left to an open state (b) on the right, the third object display area 2220 may be displayed with a vertical length that increases from H to H' in proportion to the vertical length of the screen increasing from G to G'.

[0156] According to an embodiment, Fig. 22 The first object display area 2210 in the electronic device 101 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is not applied, so that the area can be displayed according to the physical position of the display even if the display 112 of the electronic device 101 is turned on or off. For example, as shown in the figure, the first objects 2211 and 2212 in the first object display area 2210 can be displayed at the same physical position (at the upper end of the display) in the closed state (a) or the open state (b).

[0157] According to an embodiment, the second object display area 2230 may be an area to which real-time position compensation is applied, so that even if the physical position of the display is changed by enlarging or reducing the display of the electronic device 101, the same area is presented after the compensation coordinate value proportional to the change, thereby providing the user with a visual experience that makes the user feel as if there is no position change. For example, after position compensation, even if the physical position of the display is changed, the second object in the second object display area 2230 may be displayed to provide a visual effect of making it appear at a fixed position.

[0158] According to an embodiment, the third object display area 2220 may change the layout of GUI elements in response to an increase in screen size. For example, if the display is enlarged, the exposed area of ​​the map may be increased while maintaining center alignment around a reference position.

[0159] Fig.23 is a diagram illustrating a screen of the electronic device 101 displayed according to whether the display 112 is changed to an open state (b) or a closed state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0160] Reference Fig.23 , the electronic device 101 can display the game execution screen in the open state.

[0161] According to an embodiment, the game execution screen of the electronic device 101 may be displayed as a first area 2310 in the closed state (a) on the upper side. If the game execution screen of the electronic device 101 is changed from the closed state (a) to the open state (b), the screen size may increase from I to I', and the displayed game display area may increase in proportion to the increased area 2320. As the game execution screen increases, the screen may be displayed while maintaining center alignment.

[0162] Fig.24 is a diagram illustrating a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state (b) or a off state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0163] Reference Fig.24 , the electronic device 101 may display a movie playback screen 2420 in the open state (b). The movie playback screen of the electronic device 101 may be displayed as a first area 2410 in the closed state (a). Since the first area 2410 is determined according to the screen ratio of the played movie, the first area 2410 may not match the horizontal-vertical ratio of the display. Therefore, at least one of the blank areas 2411a and 2411b may be added to a portion of the first area 2410.

[0164] According to an embodiment, if the movie playback screen of the electronic device 101 is changed from the closed state (a) to the open state (b), the screen size may be increased from J to J', and the first area 2410 may be enlarged while maintaining the same screen ratio. When the first area 2410 is enlarged while maintaining the same screen ratio, at least one of the blank areas 2411a and 2411b may be removed.

[0165] Fig.25 is a flowchart illustrating operations of an electronic device according to various embodiments according to whether a display is changed to an on state or an off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0166] Reference Fig.25 , the processor 1210 may sense movement of the electronic device, its open state, or closed state through at least one sensor 1610 disposed on the electronic device 101. For example, when the Hall sensor is sensed in operation 2510, in operation 2520, the processor 1210 may determine whether the touch coordinates are changed.

[0167] When it is determined that the touch coordinates are changed, at operation 2530 , the processor 1210 may store an offset value indicating the degree of enlargement of the display from the default position.

[0168] In operation 2540, the processor 1210 may determine whether the GUI element is within a range to be displayed or hidden in response to the expansion or reduction of the screen. When it is determined that the GUI element is within a range to be displayed or hidden, the processor 1210 may execute a corresponding animation effect in operation 2550. When it is not determined that the GUI element is within a range to be displayed or hidden, the processor 1210 may not execute any separate animation effect. In operation 2560, the processor 1210 may control the display of the executed screen.

[0169] Fig.26 is a diagram illustrating a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state (c) or changed to a off state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] Reference Fig.26 , the electronic device 101 may display an application list screen including a plurality of icons in the open state (c) or the closed state (a), and the icons may be used to execute corresponding applications, respectively.

[0171] According to an embodiment, in the closed state (a), the application list screen of the electronic device 101 may include a first object display area 2610, a second object display area 2630, or a third object display area 2620. The second object display area may include a third object 2640, such as at least one icon (e.g., a bottom menu).

[0172] According to an embodiment, the first object display area 2610 may include at least one first object 2611. The first object may include at least one of a notification bar, a status indicator, a signal strength indicator, a battery level indicator, or an application search window 2612, for example.

[0173] According to an embodiment, if the application list screen of the electronic device 101 changes from the closed state (a) to the intermediate state (b), the third object display area 2620 may further include a first increase area 2650 corresponding to the increase in screen length from K to K'. Additional icons may be displayed in the first increase area 2650. According to various embodiments, the additionally displayed icons may not be gradually displayed as the area slowly increases, but may produce the following visual effect: once the area increases enough to ensure the predetermined icon display area, the additionally displayed icons pop up quickly from below. As another example, if the electronic device 101 changes from the intermediate state (b) to the closed state (a), the first increase area 2650 is reduced, and the additional icons may produce the following visual effect: once the area size becomes equal to or less than the threshold, the additional icons disappear quickly.

[0174] According to an embodiment, if the application list screen of the electronic device 101 changes from the middle state (b) to the open state (c) on the right, the third object display area 2620 may include a first increase area 2650 and a second increase area 2660 in response to the screen length increasing from K to K'. Additional icons may be displayed in the second increase area 2660. According to various embodiments, the additionally displayed icons may not be gradually displayed as the third object display area 2620 slowly increases, but may produce the following visual effect: once the area is increased enough to ensure the predetermined icon display area, the additionally displayed icons pop up quickly from below. As another example, if the electronic device 101 changes from the open state (c) to the middle state (b) or from the middle state (b) to the closed state (a), the increased area 2660 decreases, and the additional icons may produce the following visual effect: once the area size is equal to or less than the threshold, the additional icons disappear quickly.

[0175] Fig. 27 Shows the Fig.26 Example of applying the effects shown in to the gallery app execution screen. Fig.28 An example in which this is applied to a setting screen according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0176] Reference Fig. 27 , the album application execution screen of the electronic device 101 in the closed state (a) may include the first object display area 2710 or the second object display area 2720. When the album application execution screen of the electronic device 101 changes from the closed state (a) to the intermediate state (b) and from the intermediate state (b) to the open state (c), the second object display area 2720 may further include increased areas 2730 and 2740 in response to the increase in screen size. Thumbnail images may be further displayed in the increased areas 2730 and 2740, and the same as the above reference may be provided. Fig.26 Basically the same visual effect as described.

[0177] Fig.28 is a diagram illustrating that a screen of an electronic device according to various embodiments is displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0178] Reference Fig.28, the setting screen of the electronic device 101 in the closed state (a) may include a first object display area 2810 and a second object display area 2820. When the setting screen of the electronic device 101 changes from the closed state (a) to the intermediate state (b) and from the intermediate state (b) to the open state (c), the second object display area 2820 may further include increased areas 2830 and 2840 in response to the increase in screen size. The setting menu may be further displayed in the increased areas 2830 and 2840, and may provide the same as the above reference Fig.26 Basically the same visual effect as described.

[0179] Fig.29 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an electronic device according to whether a display is changed to an on state or a off state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0180] Reference Fig.29 , the processor 1210 may sense movement of the electronic device, its open state, or closed state through at least one sensor 1610 disposed on the electronic device 101. For example, if a hall sensor is detected in operation 2910, in operation 2920, the processor 1210 may determine whether the touch coordinates are changed.

[0181] If it is determined that the touch coordinates are changed, at operation 2930 , the processor 1210 may determine whether the touch coordinates are at a minimum position or a maximum position with reference to a vertical axis of the screen.

[0182] According to the determination result, the processor 1210 may generate a display enlargement or reduction event in operation 2940. In operation 2950, ​​the processor 1210 may perform a corresponding visual effect.

[0183] Fig.30 is a diagram illustrating a screen of an electronic device displayed according to whether a display is changed to an on state (b) or a off state (a) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0184] Reference Fig.30 , the electronic device 101 can display the screen in the open state (b) or the closed state (a).

[0185] According to an embodiment, the screen of the electronic device 101 in the closed state (a) may include the first object display area 3010 or the second object display area 3020 .

[0186] According to various embodiments, the second object display area 3020 may include at least one second object 3021 and 3022. The second object may include, for example, a search window 3021 or at least one icon 3022 (e.g., a phone application icon, an email icon, a text message application icon, a contact list application icon, a web browser application icon, or an application screen switching icon).

[0187] According to an embodiment, if the screen of the electronic device 101 changes from the closed state (a) to the open state (b), it may be possible to determine whether the touch coordinates sensed by the sensor reach the maximum or minimum position relative to the vertical axis of the screen. For example, if the electronic device 101 reaches the open state (b) or the closed state (a), a visual effect configured to correspond to the moment may be provided.

[0188] According to various embodiments, the visual effect can be animated by applying physical effects (such as actions and counteractions) or directions of forces to GUI elements, thereby realistically expressing physical movements on the screen according to the open state (b) and the closed state (a), and the PUI and GUI are integrated. According to various embodiments, the animation can be implemented as a change in the position of the y coordinate with deceleration interpolation. For example, a time difference can be given between the movements of various objects or object display areas to provide a UI that gives a sense of rhythm and a sufficient impression.

[0189] Fig.31 3 is a block diagram showing an electronic device 101 in a network environment 3100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.31, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 3100 may communicate with the electronic device 3102 via a first network 3198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 3104 or the server 3108 via a second network 3199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 3104 via the server 3108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 3120, a memory 3130, an input device 3150, a sound output device 3155, a display device 3160, an audio module 3170, a sensor module 3176, an interface 3177, a haptic module 3179, a camera module 3180, a power management module 3188, a battery 3189, a communication module 3190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 3196, or an antenna module 3197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., display device 3160 or camera module 3180) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, sensor module 3176 (e.g., fingerprint sensor, iris sensor, or illumination sensor) may be implemented as embedded in display device 3160 (e.g., display).

[0190] The processor 3120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 3140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 3120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 3120 may load a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 3176 or communication module 3190) into the volatile memory 3132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 3132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 3134. According to an embodiment, the processor 3120 may include a main processor 3121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 3123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an ISP, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or combined with the main processor 3121 in operation. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 3123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 3121, or to be adapted to be specifically used for a specified function. The auxiliary processor 3123 may be implemented as separate from the main processor 3121, or as part of the main processor 3121.

[0191] When the main processor 3121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 3123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., display device 3160, sensor module 3176, or communication module 3190) among the components of the electronic device 101 (not the main processor 3121), or when the main processor 3121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 3123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., display device 3160, sensor module 3176, or communication module 3190) among the components of the electronic device 101 together with the main processor 3121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 3123 (e.g., ISP or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 3180 or communication module 3190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 3123.

[0192] The memory 3130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 3120 or the sensor module 3176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 3140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 3130 may include a volatile memory 3132 or a non-volatile memory 3134.

[0193] The program 3140 may be stored as software in the memory 3130 , and the program 3140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 3142 , middleware 3144 , or an application 3146 .

[0194] The input device 3150 may receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (eg, a user) to be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (eg, the processor 3120). The input device 3150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (eg, a stylus).

[0195] The sound output device 3155 can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 3155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0196] The display device 3160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display device 3160 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 device 3160 may include a touch circuit adapted to detect a touch or a sensor circuit (e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0197] The audio module 3170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 3170 may obtain sound via the input device 3150, or output sound via the sound output device 3155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 3102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0198] The sensor module 3176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 3176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0199] The interface 3177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 3102). According to an embodiment, the interface 3177 may include, for example, an HDMI, a USB interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0200] The connection end 3178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 3102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 3178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0201] The haptic module 3179 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 3179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0202] The camera module 3180 may capture a still image or a moving image. According to an embodiment, the camera module 3180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0203] The power management module 3188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 3188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0204] The battery 3189 may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 3189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0205] The communication module 3190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 3102, electronic device 3104, or server 3108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 3190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 3120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 3190 may include a wireless communication module 3192 (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 3194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 3198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 3199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 3192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 3198 or the second network 3199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 3196.

[0206] The antenna module 3197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 3197 may include an antenna including a radiating element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 3197 may include a plurality of antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 3198 or the second network 3199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 3190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 3192). A signal or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 3190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 3197.

[0207] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transfer signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0208] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 3104 via the server 3108 connected to the second network 3199. Each of the electronic device 3102 and the electronic device 3104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 3102, the external electronic device 3104, or the server 3108. For example, if the electronic device 101 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 101 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 101 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 that receive the request may execute the requested at least part of the 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 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request with or without further processing the result. To this end, for example, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, or client-server computing technology may be used.

[0209] As used herein, the term "module" may, for example, refer to a unit including hardware, software, and firmware, or a combination of two or more of them. "Module" may be used interchangeably with, for example, "unit", "logic", "logic block", "component", or "circuit". A "module" may be the smallest unit of an integrated component element or a part thereof. A "module" may be the smallest unit for performing one or more functions. A "module" may be implemented mechanically or electrically. For example, a "module" according to the present disclosure may include at least one of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and a programmable logic device for performing known or later to be developed operations.

[0210] According to various embodiments, at least some devices (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or methods (e.g., operations) according to the present disclosure may be implemented in a programming module form by commands stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the instruction is executed by a processor (e.g., processor 1210), it may be configured to enable one or more processors to perform a function corresponding to the instruction. The computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, memory 1240.

[0211] The computer-readable recording medium may include a hard disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic medium (e.g., a magnetic tape), an optical medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM) and a digital versatile disk (DVD), a magneto-optical medium (e.g., a floppy disk), a hardware device (e.g., a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory), etc. In addition, the program instructions may include a high-level language code, which may be executed in a computer using an interpreter, and a machine code generated by a compiler. The aforementioned hardware devices may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present disclosure, and vice versa.

[0212] The programming module according to the present disclosure may include one or more of the aforementioned components, or may further include other additional components, or may omit some of the aforementioned components. The operations performed by the modules, programming modules or other components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner. In addition, some operations may be performed in different orders or may be omitted, or other operations may be added.

[0213] According to various embodiments, a storage medium stores instructions, which are configured to cause the at least one processor to perform at least one operation when executed by the at least one processor, including: displaying at least one first object in a first area of ​​a planar part and displaying at least one second object in a second area of ​​the planar part in a closed state; and displaying at least one first object in a first area and displaying at least one second object in a third area of ​​a bendable part in an open state.

[0214] While the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion, wherein the second housing portion is configured to be slidably movable relative to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state, A flexible display comprising a first area and a second area, wherein at least a portion of the second area is sucked into or withdrawn from an inner space of the housing according to movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; at least one processor disposed in the housing, and a memory configured to store a plurality of instructions, wherein the plurality of instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the electronic device to: while the electronic device is in the slide-in state, displaying an execution screen of a first application via the flexible display, wherein the execution screen of the first application is displayed based on a first screen ratio, receiving a user input for changing the state of the electronic device from the slide-in state to the slide-out state while the execution screen of the first application is displayed via the flexible display, gradually enlarging the execution screen of the first application while the state of the electronic device is changed based on the user input, wherein the execution screen of the first application is gradually enlarged while maintaining a first screen ratio of the execution screen of the first application, and While the electronic device is in the slide-out state, an execution screen of the first application is displayed via the flexible display, wherein the execution screen of the first application displayed in the slide-out state is displayed while maintaining the first screen ratio.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The execution screen of the first application is displayed while maintaining center alignment.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: A size of at least one object included in the execution screen of the first application is enlarged according to the enlargement of the execution screen of the first application.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: At least one blank area is added according to enlargement of the execution screen of the first application.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: An execution screen of the first application displayed in the slide-out state does not match a horizontal-vertical ratio of the flexible display.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: An execution screen of the first application displayed in the slide-in state does not match a horizontal-vertical ratio of the flexible display.

7. A non-transitory storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs comprising computer executable instructions, the computer executable instructions, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device, causing the electronic device to: while the electronic device is in the slide-in state, displaying an execution screen of a first application via a flexible display of the electronic device, wherein the execution screen of the first application is displayed based on a first screen ratio, receiving a user input for changing the state of the electronic device from the slide-in state to the slide-out state while the execution screen of the first application is displayed via the flexible display, gradually expanding the execution screen of the first application during a period in which the state of the electronic device is changed based on the user input, wherein: The execution screen of the first application is gradually enlarged while maintaining a first screen ratio of the execution screen of the first application, and While the electronic device is in the slide-out state, an execution screen of the first application is displayed via the flexible display, wherein the execution screen of the first application displayed in the slide-out state is displayed while maintaining the first screen ratio.

8. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 7, wherein: The execution screen of the first application is displayed while maintaining center alignment.

9. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 7, wherein: A size of at least one object included in the execution screen of the first application is enlarged according to the enlargement of the execution screen of the first application.

10. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 7, wherein: At least one blank area is added according to enlargement of the execution screen of the first application.

11. The non-transitory storage medium according to claim 7, wherein: An execution screen of the first application displayed in the slide-out state does not match a horizontal-vertical ratio of the flexible display. 12 . The non-transitory storage medium of claim 7 , wherein an execution screen of the first application displayed in the slide-in state does not match a horizontal-vertical ratio of the flexible display.

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