Electronic device including flexible display and method of operating the same

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include: a main body; a first strap; a second strap; a connecting portion configured to connect the first strap to the second strap; a flexible display; a processor; and a memory for storing instructions. According to an embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to the main body, a second display area corresponding to the first strap, and a third display area corresponding to the second strap. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to display a list of objects arranged in sequential order via the flexible display. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll through the list of objects displayed on the flexible display in response to user input. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device, when in a first state where the first strap is connected to the second strap via the connecting portion, to perform cyclic scrolling of the list, such that based on reaching the end of the list during object scrolling, the beginning of the list is displayed after the end of the list. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device, when in a second state where the first strap is not connected to the second strap via the connecting portion, to stop scrolling the list based on reaching the end of the list during object scrolling.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device including a flexible display and a method of operating the same. Background Technology

[0002] With advancements in communication technology, wearable electronic devices are becoming small and lightweight enough to cause minimal discomfort when worn on the user's body. Examples of wearable electronic devices commercially available include head-mounted displays (HMDs), smartwatches (or wristbands), contact lens-type devices, ring-type devices, glove-type devices, shoe-type devices, and clothing-type devices. Because wearable electronic devices are worn directly on the body, portability and user accessibility are significantly improved.

[0003] Recently, in order to keep up with the consumer trend of valuing design, the ease of use of wearable electronic devices has been given important consideration in the development of wearable electronic devices, in addition to their appearance design. Summary of the Invention

[0004] [Technical Issues]

[0005] [Technical Solution]

[0006] According to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a connector, a sensor, a flexible display, a processor, and a memory including instructions. According to an embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to the main body of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area, wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display area can be connected or separated from each other via the connector. According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may display some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end. According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may recognize at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display along a first direction. According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may recognize whether the at least one user input requests scrolling to a preceding portion of the first object or a following portion of the second object. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device can identify, based on recognizing a request to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object, whether the flexible display is in a first form where the second display area and the third display area are connected, or a second form where the second display area and the third display area are separated. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device can, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the first form, scroll the plurality of objects along the first direction to display the second object after the first object or the first object after the second object. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device can, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the second form, stop scrolling the plurality of objects.

[0007] According to an embodiment, in an operation method performed by a wearable electronic device including a flexible display, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to the main body of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to the strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area, wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display area can be connected or separated from each other through the connecting portion. The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include the operation of displaying some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end. The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include the operation of recognizing at least one user input for scrolling the plurality of objects displayed on the flexible display along a first direction. The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include the operation of recognizing whether the at least one user input requests scrolling to a preceding portion of the first object or a following portion of the second object. The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include the operation of recognizing, based on recognizing a request to scroll to a preceding portion of the first object or a following portion of the second object, the form of the flexible display being either a first form where the second display area and the third display area are connected, or a second form where the second display area and the third display area are separated. An operation method performed by a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the first form, scrolling the plurality of objects along the first direction to display a second object after the first object or display the first object after the second object. An operation method performed by a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the second form, stopping the scrolling of the plurality of objects.

[0008] According to an embodiment, a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium can store instructions that can be executed: displaying some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on a flexible display, wherein the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to a body portion of a wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area, wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display area can be connected or separated from each other via a connecting portion, and wherein the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end; recognizing an operation for scrolling the plurality of objects displayed on the flexible display along a first direction; recognizing... The operation includes at least one user input requesting scrolling to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object; identifying, based on the identification of the request to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object, whether the flexible display is in a first form where the second display area and the third display area are connected, or in a second form where the second display area and the third display area are separated; scrolling the plurality of objects along a first direction based on the identification that the flexible display is in the first form, to display the second object after the first object or the first object after the second object; and stopping the scrolling of the plurality of objects based on the identification that the flexible display is in the second form.

[0009] According to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a main body, a first strap, a second strap, a connecting portion configured to connect the first strap to the second strap, a flexible display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions. According to an embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to the main body, a second display area corresponding to the first strap, and a third display area corresponding to the second strap. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to display a sequentially arranged list of objects via the flexible display. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll through the list of objects displayed on the flexible display in response to user input. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device, when in a first state where the first strap is connected to the second strap via the connecting portion, to cyclically scroll based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling through objects to indicate the beginning of the list following the end of the list, based on reaching the end of the list. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may stop scrolling the object based on reaching the end of the list when the wearable electronic device is in a second state where the first band is separated from the second band through the connecting portion.

[0010] According to an embodiment, in an operation method performed by a wearable electronic device including a flexible display, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to a body portion of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a first strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area corresponding to the second strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and the first strap portion may be configured to be connected to the second strap portion via a connection portion 270 of the wearable electronic device. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include the operation of displaying a list of objects arranged in sequential order via the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include the operation of scrolling the list of objects displayed on the flexible display in response to user input. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include, when the wearable electronic device is in a first state where the first strap portion is connected to the second strap portion via the connection portion, cyclically scrolling to indicate the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include stopping the scrolling of the object based on reaching the end of the list when the wearable electronic device is in a second state where the first band is separated from the second band by the connecting portion.

[0011] [Beneficial Effects] Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0013] Figure 2a This is an illustration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 2b and Figure 2c This is an illustration showing a first form and a second form of a flexible display included in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating the components of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to scroll multiple objects according to an embodiment.

[0017] Figure 5 This is an illustration showing a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6aThis is an illustration of a method by which a wearable electronic device displays some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display is in a first form, according to an embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6b This is an illustration of a method by which a wearable electronic device displays some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display is in a second form, according to an embodiment.

[0020] Figure 7a and Figure 7b This is an illustration of a method for a wearable electronic device to roll multiple objects when the flexible display is in a first form, according to an embodiment.

[0021] Figure 8a and Figure 8b This is an illustration of a method for a wearable electronic device to roll multiple objects when the flexible display is in a first form, according to an embodiment.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment to output information indicating points corresponding to the ends of multiple objects.

[0023] Figure 10a and Figure 10b This is an illustration of a method by which a wearable electronic device, according to an embodiment, outputs information indicating points corresponding to the ends of multiple objects.

[0024] Figure 11 This is an illustration of a method for displaying information indicating points corresponding to the ends of multiple objects in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for reducing the size of an object near the connection portion among multiple objects in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0026] Figure 13 This is an illustration of a method for reducing the size of an object near the connection portion among multiple objects in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0027] Figure 14 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment to display at least one image of at least one object corresponding to a next sequence of at least one object that is close to a third object among a plurality of objects.

[0028] Figure 15a and Figure 15b This is an illustration of a method for a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment to display at least one image of at least one object corresponding to a next sequence of at least one object that is close to a third object among a plurality of objects. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1 In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one component (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., display module 160).

[0030] Processor 120 can execute, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 coupled to processor 120, and can perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of data processing or calculation, processor 120 can store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or a secondary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor hub processor, or communication processor (CP)), which may operate independently of or in conjunction with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and a secondary processor 123, the secondary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or to be dedicated to a specific function. The secondary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of the main processor 121.

[0031] The auxiliary processor 123 can replace the main processor 121 when the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in a sleep state), or, when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., executing an application), work with the main processor 121 to control at least some functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) can be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) can include hardware structures dedicated to processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence model can be generated through machine learning. Such learning can be performed, for example, by the electronic device 101 performing artificial intelligence or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm can include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. Artificial neural networks can be deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), deep Q-networks, or combinations of two or more thereof, but are not limited to these. Artificial intelligence models may additionally or alternatively include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0032] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data of commands associated therewith. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0033] Program 140 may be stored as software in memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0034] Input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by another component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). Input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0035] The audio output module 155 can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The audio output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing recordings. The receiver can be used to answer incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0036] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0037] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can acquire sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly coupled to the electronic device 101.

[0038] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0039] Interface 177 may support one or more specified protocols for direct (e.g., wired) or wireless coupling of electronic device 101 to external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0040] Connection terminal 178 may include a connector through which electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection terminal 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0041] The tactile module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that a user can recognize through their touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the tactile module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0042] Camera module 180 can capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0043] The power management module 188 can manage the power supplied to the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment, the power management module 188 can be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0044] Battery 189 can supply power to at least one component of electronic device 101. According to embodiments, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0045] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors that can operate independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth™, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, Internet, or computer network (e.g., a LAN or wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components that are separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can use subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 196 to identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in the communication network (e.g., the first network 198 or the second network 199).

[0046] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks, post-4G networks, and next-generation communication technologies, such as New Radio (NR) access technology. NR access technology supports enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure high-frequency band performance, such as beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or network system (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or higher) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or lower) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or lower for both downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or lower for round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0047] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element made of conductive material or a conductive pattern formed on or within a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (e.g., a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0048] According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., millimeter-wave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the specified high frequency band.

[0049] At least some of the aforementioned components may be coupled to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0050] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 coupled to a second network 199. Each of electronic devices 102 or 104 can be a device of the same or different type as electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be performed at electronic device 101 can be performed at one or more external electronic devices 102, 104, or 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device to perform a function or service, it may perform that function or service instead of performing it, or in addition to performing that function or service, electronic device 101 may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of that function or service. One or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the execution result to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least part of a response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technologies may be used, for example. Electronic device 101 can use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0051] Figure 2a This is an illustration of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0052] Reference Figure 2a According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 (e.g., electronic device 101) may include a main body 210 and a strap (e.g., Figure 2b (First band 272 and second band 273). For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can be implemented in the form of a watch or in a form that can be worn on the user's wrist.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the main body 210 may include various components for performing the functions of the wearable electronic device 201 (e.g., Figure 3 The processor 320, memory 330, and sensor 360 are included.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the strap may correspond to a portion of the flexible display 250. For example, a portion of the flexible display 250 may be placed on the strap. For example, the strap may be implemented in a form that allows it to be worn on a user's wrist. According to an embodiment, the strap may include at least a portion of the flexible display 250. Alternatively, at least a portion of the body portion 210 may be implemented as the flexible display 250.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may include a first display area 251, a second display area 252, and a third display area 253. For example, the first display area 251 may be a display area corresponding to the main body portion 210. For example, the first display area 251 may display content stored in the wearable electronic device 201. For example, the first display area 251 may display the watch face of the wearable electronic device 201. The second display area 252 and the third display area 253 may be display areas corresponding to the strap portion. For example, the second display area 252 may be a display area corresponding to the first strap portion (e.g., ...). Figure 2b The first strip portion 272) is the display area, and the third display area 253 may be the display area corresponding to the second strip portion (e.g., Figure 2b The second display area (273) is a portion of the wearable electronic device 201. For example, the second display area 252 and the third display area 253 can display content stored in the wearable electronic device 201. Depending on the implementation, the wearable electronic device 201 can display content stored in the wearable electronic device 201 across the first display area 251, the second display area 252, and the third display area 253.

[0056] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 may further include a connecting portion capable of connecting or disconnecting the strap portion (e.g., Figure 2b The connecting portion 270 can connect the first part (e.g., the joining portion) 261 of the second display area 252 and the second part (e.g., the joining portion) 262 of the third display area 253. Alternatively, the connecting portion 270 can separate the first part (e.g., the joining portion) 261 of the second display area 252 and the second part (e.g., the joining portion) 262 of the third display area 253.

[0057] According to another embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 may not include the connecting portion 270. For example, a first portion (e.g., a bonding portion) 261 of the second display area 252 may be bonded to a second portion (e.g., a bonding portion) 262 of the third display area 253. For example, the first portion 261 and the second portion 262 may be bonded by a magnet.

[0058] Traditional wearable electronic devices, due to their display area being limited to the area used for displaying the watch face, cannot display or provide much information. Therefore, traditional wearable electronic devices are limited in their ability to continuously display content arranged in a specified order that is larger than the display area.

[0059] The wearable electronic device 201 according to an embodiment can extend the display area of ​​the flexible display 250 to the strap portion and display or provide more information. The wearable electronic device 201 can continuously display content arranged in a specified order via the extended display area. Furthermore, the wearable electronic device 201 according to an embodiment can provide various interactions by using the extended display area.

[0060] Figure 2b and Figure 2c This is an illustration showing a first form and a second form of a flexible display included in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0061] Reference Figure 2b and Figure 2c According to the embodiments, the flexible display 250 can be changed into various forms. For example, as the form of the flexible display 250 changes, the form of the main body 210 can also change.

[0062] Reference Figure 2b According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 can be modified to a form in which a second display area 252 placed on a first strip 272 and a third display area 253 placed on a second strip 273 are connected (e.g., cylindrical form). For example, the second display area 252 placed on the first strip 272 and the third display area 253 placed on the second strip 273 can be connected to each other via a connecting portion 270. For example, the first form of the flexible display 250 can correspond to... Figure 2b The flexible display 250 shown is in this form. For example, in... Figure 2b In this configuration, the connecting portion 270 can be configured to connect the first belt portion 272 to the second belt portion 273. For example, the first belt portion 272 can be connected to the second belt portion 273 via the connecting portion 270.

[0063] Reference Figure 2cAccording to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 can be modified to have a separate second display area 252 and a third display area 253. For example, the second form of the flexible display 250 can indicate... Figure 2c The flexible display 250 shown is in this form. For example, Figure 2c The connecting portion 270 can be configured to separate the first belt portion 272 from the second belt portion 273. For example, the first belt portion 272 can be separated from the second belt portion 273 via the connecting portion 270.

[0064] Reference Figure 2b and Figure 2c According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 can utilize sensors (e.g., Figure 3 The sensor 360 in the device can be used to identify whether the second display area 252 and the third display area 253 are connected. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether the flexible display 250 is in a first form or a second form based on whether the second display area 252 and the third display area 253 are connected.

[0065] According to an embodiment, the first state of the wearable electronic device 201 may be a state in which the first strap 272 is connected to the second strap 273 via the connecting portion 270. For example, the first state of the wearable electronic device 201 may be associated with the first form of the flexible display 250.

[0066] According to an embodiment, the first state of the wearable electronic device 201 can be a state in which the first strap 272 is separated from the second strap 273 via the connecting portion 270. For example, the first state of the wearable electronic device 201 can be associated with the second form of the flexible display 250. Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating the components of a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0067] Reference Figure 3 According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 may include a processor 320, a memory 330, a display 350, and a sensor 360.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the processor 320 can control the overall operation of the wearable electronic device 201. For example, the processor 320 can be implemented as at least one processor. For example, the processor 320 can be configured with... Figure 1 The processor 120 in the middle is implemented in the same or similar way.

[0069] According to an embodiment, memory 330 may store information (or data) of the wearable electronic device 201. For example, memory 330 may be configured with... Figure 1 The memory 130 in the memory is implemented in the same or similar way.

[0070] According to an embodiment, memory 330 may store instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation (or at least one function).

[0071] According to an embodiment, the display 350 may include a flexible display (e.g., Figure 2a Flexible displays (250), rollable displays, or sliding displays.

[0072] According to an embodiment, processor 320 can provide a user interface including a plurality of objects arranged (or placed) in a specified order. The plurality of objects may include graphical user interface (GUI) components capable of vertical or horizontal scrolling. The plurality of objects may not overlap each other. Alternatively, the plurality of objects may partially overlap each other. For example, processor 320 may scroll the plurality of objects forward or backward in a specified order based on user input. Processor 320 may be located on display 350 (e.g., Figure 2a The objects are displayed on a flexible display 250. For example, the specified order can be determined by the user or automatically. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects can be implemented as GUI components (or a list of GUI components) (e.g., pages on a home screen, a list of icons corresponding to an application, or a menu providing multiple functions). For example, the plurality of objects may include GUI components, content, thumbnails, icons, objects including icons and text, one page among multiple pages, a portion of all pages, one screen among multiple screens, and / or a portion of the entire screen.

[0073] According to an embodiment, processor 320 can display a list of objects arranged in sequential order on display 350 (e.g., flexible display 250). In response to user input, processor 320 can scroll through the list of objects displayed on the flexible display. For example, user input may indicate input for scrolling through the objects. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end (e.g., an object corresponding to the beginning, or an object arranged in the first order in the list) and a second object corresponding to the other end (e.g., an object corresponding to the end, or an object arranged in the last order in the list). The plurality of objects may also include at least one object between the first and second objects.

[0074] According to an embodiment, processor 320 can display on display 350 objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order. For example, the total size of the plurality of objects may be larger than the size (or area) of display 350. For example, the sum of the sizes of all objects may be larger than the size (or area) of flexible display 250. For example, the size of all objects arranged in sequence order associated with a list arranged in sequence order may be larger than the size of the display area of ​​display 350 (e.g., flexible display 250). For example, display 350 (e.g., flexible display 250) may display only some of all objects on the display area. Therefore, only some objects corresponding to some of the plurality of objects (or all objects arranged in sequence order) can be displayed on flexible display 350.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the processor 320 can recognize at least one user input for scrolling an object displayed on the flexible display 250 along a first direction (e.g., one of up, down, left, or right). For example, at least one user input may include a single input or multiple inputs. For instance, at least one user input (or user input for scrolling an object) may include touch and drag or swipe input on the flexible display 250. Furthermore, at least one user input may include input to the edge (or edge portion) of the wearable electronic device 201 or input to an input module (e.g., a key, button, or crown) included in the wearable electronic device 201.

[0076] According to an embodiment, processor 320 can recognize whether at least one user input requests scrolling to a preceding portion of a first object or a following portion of a second object. Processor 320 can determine whether display 350 (e.g., flexible display 250) is in a first or second form based on recognizing a request to scroll to a preceding portion of the first object or a following portion of the second object. For example, processor 320 can use sensor 360 (e.g., ...) Figure 1 The processor 320 uses a sensor module 176 to identify whether the display 350 is in a first or second form. For example, the processor 320 can identify the form of the display 350 when it detects a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object. Alternatively, the processor 320 can identify the form of the display 350 pre-sensed using a sensor 360. For example, the sensor 360 can be configured to sense whether the second display area 252 and the third display area 253 are connected (or combined).

[0077] According to an embodiment, when the display 350 (e.g., flexible display 250) is in a first form, the processor 320 can scroll multiple objects in a first direction without scrolling (cyclically). The processor 320 can scroll the multiple objects in the first direction to display a second object after the first object or vice versa. For example, based on the identification that the first direction for scrolling the multiple objects is reverse, the processor 320 can display a second object after the first object in a reverse direction. Alternatively, based on the identification that the first direction for scrolling the multiple objects is forward, the processor 320 can display a first object after the second object in a forward direction. In this case, the processor 320 can output (e.g., display, vibration output, and / or sound output) information indicating the end portion of the multiple objects (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image).

[0078] According to an embodiment, when the display 350 (e.g., flexible display 250) is in the second form, the processor 320 can stop scrolling multiple objects. In this case, the processor 320 can output information indicating the end portion of the multiple objects (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image). Furthermore, the processor 320 can output (e.g., display, vibration output, and / or sound output) information indicating scrolling stop and / or scrolling disable (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image).

[0079] According to an embodiment, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in a first state where the first band 272 is connected to the second band 273 via the connecting portion 270, the processor 320 can cyclically scroll to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling through objects arranged in sequence. For example, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in the first state and the direction of scrolling through the objects in the list is forward relative to the order of the list, the processor 320 can display the first object corresponding to the beginning of the list after the second object corresponding to the end of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling through the objects. Alternatively, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in the first state and the direction of scrolling through the objects in the list is reverse relative to the order of the list, the processor 320 can display the second object corresponding to the end of the list after the first object corresponding to the beginning of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling through the objects.

[0080] According to an embodiment, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in a first state where the first belt portion 272 is separated from the second belt portion 273 by the connecting portion 270, the processor 320 can stop scrolling objects based on the fact that the end of the list has been reached while scrolling the objects in the list arranged in sequence.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the processor 320 may display information indicating the end of the list on the display 350 (e.g., flexible display 250) based on the arrival at the end of the list.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the processor 320 may reduce the size of an object near the connection portion 270 when scrolling an object, based on the recognition that the wearable electronic device 201 is in a first state (e.g., reduce the size of the object according to scrolling).

[0083] According to an embodiment, the processor 320 can identify a third object near the connection portion 270 while scrolling through objects, and display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to the next sequence of the third object. In this case, at least one image can be displayed on a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area 252 and / or one end of the third display area 253. Furthermore, the processor 320 can place at least one image representing the at least one object corresponding to the next sequence of the third object based on the order of the at least one object.

[0084] In the following description, at least some operations of the wearable electronic device 201 may be performed or controlled by the processor 320. However, for the sake of convenience, the subject of the operation will be described as the wearable electronic device 201.

[0085] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to scroll multiple objects according to an embodiment.

[0086] Reference Figure 4 According to one embodiment, in operation 401, a wearable electronic device (e.g., Figure 3 Wearable electronic devices 201 in the context of flexible displays (e.g., Figure 2a A flexible display 250 can be used to display some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order. For example, a wearable electronic device 201 can display a list of objects arranged in sequence via the flexible display 250.

[0087] According to an embodiment, in operation 403, the wearable electronic device 201 can recognize at least one user input for scrolling objects displayed on the flexible display 250 along a first direction (e.g., one of up, down, left, and right). For example, in response to at least one user input, the wearable electronic device 201 can scroll objects in a sequentially ordered list displayed on the flexible display 250.

[0088] According to an embodiment, in operation 405, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether scrolling is requested to the preceding portion of a first object (e.g., an object in the first order of a specified sequence) corresponding to one end of a plurality of objects or the following portion of a second object (e.g., an object in the last order of a specified sequence) corresponding to the other end of the plurality of objects. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether the end of the list has been reached while scrolling through the objects.

[0089] According to an embodiment, if no request is made to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object (or the end of the list is not reached while scrolling the object) ("No" in operation 405), then in operation 406, the wearable electronic device 201 can display the scrolling object on the flexible display 250 along a first direction. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can display the scrolling object.

[0090] According to an embodiment, when a request is made to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object among a plurality of objects (or when the end of the list is reached while scrolling through objects) ("Yes" in operation 405), in operation 407, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether the flexible display 250 is in a first form or a second form. Alternatively, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether it is in a first state or a second state. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether the display 350 is in a first form or a second form by using sensor 360. For example, when a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object is identified, the wearable electronic device 201 can use sensor 360 to identify the form of the display 350. Alternatively, when a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object is identified, the wearable electronic device 201 can use sensor 360 to determine the form of the display 350.

[0091] According to an embodiment, when the form of the flexible display 250 is identified as a first form, in operation 409, the wearable electronic device 201 can scroll multiple objects along a first direction to display a second object after the first object or a first object after the second object. That is, the wearable electronic device 201 can scroll multiple objects along the first direction without stopping scrolling. For example, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in the first state, it can cyclically scroll to display the beginning of the list (or the first object corresponding to the beginning) following the end of the list (or the second object corresponding to the end) based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling objects. When displaying a second object after the first object or a first object after the second object, the wearable electronic device 201 can output information indicating the end (or last) of the multiple objects (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image). According to an embodiment, when the form of the flexible display 250 is identified as a second form, in operation 411, the wearable electronic device 201 can stop scrolling multiple objects. For example, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in the second state, it can stop scrolling objects based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling. The wearable electronic device 201 can output information indicating the end (or last) of multiple objects (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image). Furthermore, the wearable electronic device 201 can output (e.g., display, vibration output, and / or sound output) information indicating scrolling stop and / or scrolling disabled (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image).

[0092] Based on the above method, the wearable electronic device 201 can be configured differently, in the form of a flexible display 250, for scrolling multiple objects arranged in a specified order. Therefore, when a user wears the wearable electronic device 201, the wearable electronic device 201 can effectively scroll and display multiple objects arranged in a continuous order.

[0093] Figure 5 This is an illustration showing a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order according to an embodiment.

[0094] Reference Figure 5 According to an embodiment, multiple objects (e.g., 501 to 510) may be arranged based on a specified order. For example, multiple objects (e.g., 501 to 510) may represent a list of objects arranged in sequence order.

[0095] According to embodiments, multiple objects (e.g., 501 to 510) can be implemented as GUI components (or a list of GUI components) (e.g., a page on the home screen, a list of icons corresponding to an application, or a menu that provides multiple functions). For example, multiple objects may include GUI components, content, thumbnails, icons, objects including icons and text, one of multiple pages, a portion of an entire page, one of multiple screens, and / or a portion of an entire screen.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects 501 to 510 may include a first object 501 corresponding to one end and a second object 510 corresponding to the other end. For example, the first object 501 may be the first object in sequence among the plurality of objects 501 to 510. The second object 510 may be the last object in sequence among the plurality of objects 501 to 510. The plurality of objects 501 to 510 may include at least one object between the first object and the second object (e.g., 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, or 509).

[0097] At the same time, despite Figure 5 Ten objects arranged horizontally are shown, but this is merely exemplary, and the technical spirit of this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the type, arrangement, and / or number of multiple objects may not be limited to this. For example, although Figure 5 Multiple objects arranged in a single row are shown, but this is merely exemplary, and the technical spirit of this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, multiple objects arranged in multiple rows in a specified order may also be applied to this disclosure.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 can be displayed on a flexible display (e.g., Figure 2a The flexible display 250 displays an object 520 corresponding to some of the plurality of objects 501 to 510. For example, the total size of the plurality of objects 501 to 510 may be larger than the size (or area) of the flexible display 250. The wearable electronic device 201 can scroll the plurality of objects 501 to 510 based on user input and display at least one of the undisplayed objects 508, 509 and 510 on the flexible display 250.

[0099] Figure 6a This is an illustration of a method by which a wearable electronic device displays some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display is in a first form, according to an embodiment.

[0100] Reference Figure 6a When the flexible display 250 is in the first form, the wearable electronic device 201 can display an object 520 corresponding to some of the plurality of objects 501 to 510.

[0101] According to an embodiment, Figure 6a In this context, (a) and (b) can represent objects displayed on the wearable electronic device 201. According to an embodiment, Figure 6a (c) in the text can represent multiple objects 501 to 510 made by a flexible display (e.g., Figure 2a The flexible display 250 in the middle displays the object 520.

[0102] According to an embodiment, when the flexible display 250 is in a first state, the wearable electronic device 201 can scroll multiple objects 501 to 510 without stopping. For example, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in the first state, it can cyclically scroll multiple objects 501 to 510 such that the first object (e.g., the first object 501) of the list (e.g., a list including multiple objects 501 to 510) appears after the last object (e.g., the second object 510) of the list. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can display the first object 501 after the second object 510.

[0103] Figure 6b This is an illustration of a method by which a wearable electronic device displays some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display is in a second form, according to an embodiment.

[0104] Reference Figure 6b When the flexible display 250 is in the second form, the wearable electronic device 201 can display an object 520 corresponding to some of the multiple objects 501 to 510.

[0105] According to an embodiment, Figure 6b (a) in the text can represent an object displayed on the wearable electronic device 201. According to an embodiment, Figure 6b (b) in the diagram can represent multiple objects 501 to 510 made of a flexible display (e.g., Figure 2a The flexible display 250 in the middle displays the object 520.

[0106] According to an embodiment, when the flexible display 250 is in the second form, the wearable electronic device 201 can stop scrolling if it reaches the second object 510 while scrolling through multiple objects 501 to 510. For example, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in the first state, it can stop scrolling through multiple objects 501 to 510 based on reaching the end of the list (e.g., a list including multiple objects 501 to 510). For example, the wearable electronic device 201 may not display the first object 501 after the second object 510. Depending on the implementation, the wearable electronic device 201 may display information (e.g., a message (e.g., "No more items")) indicating that the second object 510 is the last object among multiple objects 501 to 510 after the second object 510.

[0107] Figure 7a and Figure 7b This is an illustration of a method for a wearable electronic device to roll multiple objects when the flexible display is in a first form, according to an embodiment.

[0108] Reference Figure 7a and Figure 7b According to the embodiments, Figure 7a (a) and (b) can indicate the object displayed on the wearable electronic device 201. According to an embodiment, Figure 7a (c) in the diagram can indicate that multiple objects 501 to 510 are made by a flexible display (e.g., Figure 2a The flexible display 250 in the middle displays the object 530.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether, for an object displayed on the flexible display 250, scrolling to the preceding portion of the first object 501 or the following portion of the second object 510 is requested.

[0110] Reference Figure 7a According to an embodiment, when it is determined that there is no request to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object 501 or the following portion of the second object 510 for the object displayed on the flexible display 250, the wearable electronic device 201 may display the scrolling object 530 on the flexible display 250.

[0111] Reference Figure 7b According to an embodiment, when a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object 501 or the following portion of a second object 510 is detected for an object displayed on the flexible display 250, the wearable electronic device 201 can scroll multiple objects 501 to 510 without stopping scrolling while the flexible display 250 is in a first state. For example, when the wearable electronic device 201 is in the first state, it can cyclically scroll multiple objects 501 to 510 such that the first object (e.g., the first object 501) of the list (e.g., a list including multiple objects 501 to 510) appears after the last object (e.g., the second object 510) of the list. The wearable electronic device 201 can display the scrolled object 540 on the flexible display 250. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can display the first object 501 after the second object 510.

[0112] Based on the above method, when the flexible display 250 is in the first form, the wearable electronic device 201 can respond to a user request, for example, by scrolling multiple objects in a loop.

[0113] Figure 8a and Figure 8bThis is an illustration of a method for a wearable electronic device to roll multiple objects when the flexible display is in a second form, according to an embodiment.

[0114] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 can identify whether, for an object displayed on the flexible display 250, scrolling to the preceding portion of the first object 501 or the following portion of the second object 510 is requested.

[0115] Reference Figure 8a According to an embodiment, when it is identified that no request has been made to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object 501 or the following portion of the second object 510 for an object displayed on the flexible display 250 (or when it is identified that the end of the list (e.g., multiple objects 501 to 510) has been reached), the wearable electronic device 201 may display a scrolling object 530 on the flexible display 250. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 may display a third object 503 (e.g., object C) at the end of the second display area 252 and a ninth object 509 (e.g., object I) at the end of the third display area 253.

[0116] Reference Figure 8b According to an embodiment, when it is recognized that a request to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object 501 or the following portion of the second object 510 is made for an object displayed on the flexible display 250 (or when it is recognized that the end of the list (e.g., multiple objects 501 to 510) has been reached), the wearable electronic device 201 may stop scrolling when the flexible display 250 is in a second form. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 may display the scrolling object 550 on the flexible display 250. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 may display a fourth object 504 (e.g., object D) at the end of the second display area 252 and a tenth object 510 (e.g., object J) at the end of the third display area 253. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 may not display the first object 501 after the second object 510.

[0117] Based on the above method, when the flexible display 250 is in the second form, the wearable electronic device 201 can scroll multiple objects only to a designated area.

[0118] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment to output information indicating points corresponding to the ends of multiple objects.

[0119] Reference Figure 9 According to an embodiment, in operation 901, a wearable electronic device (e.g., Figure 3The wearable electronic device 201 can recognize a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object. For example, the first object may be an object corresponding to one end of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order (e.g., the first object in the specified order). The second object may be an object corresponding to the other end of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order (e.g., the last object in the specified order).

[0120] According to an embodiment, when a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object is detected, in operation 903, the wearable electronic device 201 can output information indicating the end portion of the plurality of objects. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can output information indicating the end portion of the plurality of objects regardless of the form of the flexible display. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can provide feedback through vibration and / or sound when a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object is detected. When a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object is detected, the wearable electronic device 201 can display a message and / or image indicating that the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object is the end of the plurality of objects.

[0121] Figure 10a and Figure 10b This is an illustration of a method by which a wearable electronic device, according to an embodiment, outputs information indicating points corresponding to the ends of multiple objects.

[0122] Reference Figure 10a According to one embodiment, when the flexible display 250 is in a first form, the wearable electronic device 201 can provide feedback via vibration and / or sound when a request is made to scroll to a preceding portion of a first object or a following portion of a second object. For example, when a request is made to scroll to a preceding portion of a first object (e.g., object A), the wearable electronic device 201 can provide feedback via vibration and / or sound at a point in time 1010 when a second object (e.g., object J) is displayed after the first object (e.g., object A).

[0123] Reference Figure 10b According to one embodiment, when the flexible display 250 is in the second form, the wearable electronic device 201 can provide feedback via vibration and / or sound when a request is made to scroll to a preceding portion of the first object or a following portion of the second object. For example, when a request is made to scroll to a following portion of the second object (e.g., object J), the wearable electronic device 201 can provide feedback via vibration and / or sound at the time point 1020 when the scrolling operation stops.

[0124] Using the method described above, the wearable electronic device 201 can notify the user that scrolling has reached the end point of multiple objects. In this way, the wearable electronic device 201 can effectively notify the user of the point of the object currently being scrolled. Furthermore, when the flexible display 250 is in the second form, the wearable electronic device 201 can effectively notify the user of points where scrolling is no longer possible.

[0125] Figure 11 This is an illustration of a method for displaying information indicating points corresponding to the ends of multiple objects in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0126] Reference Figure 11 According to an embodiment, when a request to scroll to the preceding portion of a first object or the following portion of a second object is detected, the wearable electronic device 201 can display information 1110 (e.g., a separator image) indicating points corresponding to the ends of the plurality of objects. For example, the points corresponding to the ends of the plurality of objects could be flexible displays corresponding to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object (e.g., flexible displays). Figure 2a The display area is 250 (in the text).

[0127] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 may display a separator image 1120 indicating the end portions of multiple objects at corresponding points. For example, the separator image 1120 may include text or a message indicating that there are no more objects. For example, the separator image 1120 may include an image (e.g., a boundary line) indicating the beginning or end of multiple objects.

[0128] Using the method described above, the wearable electronic device 201 can notify the user that scrolling has reached the end point of multiple objects. This allows the user to effectively identify the point of the object currently being scrolled.

[0129] at the same time, Figure 11 The shape and form of the separator image 1120 shown are exemplary, and the technical spirit of this disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0130] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for reducing the size of an object near the connection portion among multiple objects in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0131] Reference Figure 12 According to an embodiment, in operation 1201, a wearable electronic device (e.g., Figure 3 Wearable electronic devices 201 in the context of flexible displays (e.g., Figure 2a The flexible display 250 in the middle is in the first form.

[0132] According to an embodiment, in operation 1203, the wearable electronic device 201 can reduce proximity to the connection point (e.g., when scrolling multiple objects) Figure 2b The size of objects (connecting portion 270) can be adjusted. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can reduce the size of a specified number of objects close to the connecting portion 270. The wearable electronic device 201 can reduce the size of corresponding objects differently based on proximity information to the connecting portion 270. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can display the object closest to the connecting portion 270 as the smallest. Furthermore, the wearable electronic device 201 can display objects farther away from the connecting portion 270 than the smallest display object as relatively larger than the smallest display object.

[0133] Figure 13 This is an illustration of a method for reducing the size of an object near the connection portion among multiple objects in a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0134] Reference Figure 13 When flexible displays (e.g., Figure 2a When the flexible display 250 is in its first form, the wearable electronic device 201 can reduce proximity to the connection point (e.g., when rolling multiple objects) Figure 2b The size of the object (connecting part 270) in the middle.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 can display the first object 501 (or the ninth object 509) closest to the connection portion as smaller than other objects (e.g., 503, 504, 505, 506, 507). Furthermore, the wearable electronic device 201 can also display the second object 502 (or the eighth object 508) next closest to the connection portion as smaller than other objects (e.g., 503, 504, 505, 506, 507). In this case, the second object 502 (or the eighth object 508) can be displayed as relatively larger than the first object 501 (or the ninth object 509).

[0136] Using the method described above, the wearable electronic device 201 can notify the user that scrolling is approaching the end point of multiple objects. In this way, the user can effectively identify the point of the object currently being scrolled.

[0137] Figure 14 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment to display at least one image of at least one object corresponding to a next sequence of at least one object that is close to a third object among a plurality of objects.

[0138] Reference Figure 14 According to an embodiment, in operation 1401, a wearable electronic device (e.g., Figure 3 Wearable electronic devices 201 in the context of flexible displays (e.g., Figure 2aThe third object is displayed on the flexible display 250 in the second display area 252 or the third display area 253. For example, the third object may be displayed at the end of the second display area 252 or the third display area 253.

[0139] According to an embodiment, in operation 1403, the wearable electronic device 201 may display at least one image indicating at least one object that is not displayed on the flexible display 250 and corresponds to the next (or previous) order of the third object in an area (or display area) corresponding to one end of the second display area 252 or one end of the third display area 253. For example, the at least one image indicating at least one object may include an icon or text indicating the corresponding object. For example, the size of the at least one image indicating at least one object may be smaller than the corresponding object.

[0140] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 can place at least one image indicating the at least one object based on the order of the at least one object. For example, when there are multiple objects in sequence after a third object, the wearable electronic device 201 can place the object with a relatively earlier sequence among the multiple objects on top of the other objects. However, this is only exemplary, and the placement position can be determined differently depending on the order.

[0141] Figure 15a and Figure 15b This is an illustration of a method for a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment to display at least one image of at least one object corresponding to a next sequence of at least one object that is close to a third object among a plurality of objects.

[0142] Reference Figure 15a Wearable electronic devices 201 (e.g., Figure 3 The wearable electronic device 201 can display images 1501 and 1502 indicating preceding objects 501 and 502 of the third object 503 near the connection portion in an area corresponding to one end of the second display area 252. For example, the size of the corresponding images 1501 and 1502 can be displayed smaller than the third object 503. In addition, the corresponding images 1501 and 1502 may include representative images (e.g., icons) or representative text (e.g., descriptions of the corresponding objects) representing the corresponding objects 501 and 502. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can place the first image 1501 indicating the first object with a higher specified order on top, and place the second image 1502 indicating the second object 502 with a lower specified order than the first object 501 below the first image 1501.

[0143] Similarly, the wearable electronic device 201 can display images 1509 and 1510 indicating subsequent objects 509 and 510 of the eighth object 508 near the connector in an area corresponding to one end of the third display area 253. For example, the wearable electronic device 201 can place the ninth image 1509, indicating the ninth object with a higher specified order, on top, and place the tenth image 1510, indicating the tenth object 510 with a lower specified order than the ninth object 509, below the ninth image 1509.

[0144] According to an embodiment, when the flexible display 250 is in the first form, the wearable electronic device 201 can display images 1501, 1502, 1509 and 1510 near the connection portion.

[0145] According to an embodiment, when the flexible display 250 is in the second form, the wearable electronic device 201 can display images 1501 and 1502 corresponding to the area corresponding to one end of the second display area 252, and images 1509 and 1510 corresponding to the area corresponding to one end of the third display area 253.

[0146] Reference Figure 15b According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 can determine an image indicating a corresponding object. For example, refer to... Figure 15b (a) Wearable electronic device 201 can determine an icon 1521 (e.g., a representative icon) for an object 1520, which includes icons and text, as an image representing the object 1520. (See also...) Figure 15b (b) Wearable electronic device 201 can determine an icon 1531 (e.g., a representative icon) for an object 1530, which includes icons and text, as an image representing the object 1530. For example, refer to Figure 15b (c) Wearable electronic device 201 can determine a pre-specified icon 1541 (e.g., a representative icon) among the icons for an object 1540 that includes multiple icons and text, as an image representing the object 1540.

[0147] According to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device 201 may include a connection portion 270, a sensor 360, a flexible display 250 or 350, a processor 320, and a memory 330 including instructions. According to an embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area 251 corresponding to the main body portion 210 of the wearable electronic device, a second display area 252 corresponding to the strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area 253, wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display area can be connected or separated from each other via the connection portion. According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may display some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object located at one end of the plurality of objects and a second object located at the other end. According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may recognize at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display along a first direction. According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may recognize whether the at least one user input requests scrolling to a preceding portion of the first object or a following portion of the second object. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device can identify, based on recognizing a request to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object, whether the flexible display is in a first form where the second display area and the third display area are connected, or a second form where the second display area and the third display area are separated. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device can, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the first form, scroll the plurality of objects along the first direction to display the second object after the first object or the first object after the second object. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device can, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the second form, stop scrolling the plurality of objects.

[0148] According to an embodiment, the size of the plurality of objects may be larger than the size of the flexible display.

[0149] According to one embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may display the first object after the second object based on recognizing that the first direction is forward. According to another embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may display the second object after the first object based on recognizing that the first direction is reverse.

[0150] According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may display information indicating the end portion of the plurality of objects on the flexible display based on the recognition that a request is made to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object.

[0151] According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may reduce the size of the object near the connection portion based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the first form.

[0152] According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, it can cause the wearable electronic device to identify a third object among the objects displayed on the flexible display that is close to the connection portion. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, it can cause the wearable electronic device to display at least one image indicating at least one object corresponding to a next sequence of the third object in a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area or one end of the third display area.

[0153] According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may place at least one image indicating the at least one object based on the order of the at least one object.

[0154] According to an embodiment, the at least one image may include an icon or text associated with the at least one object.

[0155] According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may display the at least one image at a size smaller than that of the third object.

[0156] According to an embodiment, the at least one user input may include touching and dragging or swiping on the flexible display, inputting to the bezel of the wearable electronic device, or inputting to the crown of the wearable electronic device.

[0157] According to an embodiment, in an operation method performed by a wearable electronic device 201 including a flexible display 250 or 350, the flexible display may include a first display area 251 corresponding to the main body portion 210 of the wearable electronic device, a second display area 252 corresponding to the strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area 253, and one end of the second display area and one end of the third display area may be connected or separated from each other through the connecting portion 270. An operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include the operation of displaying some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object located at one end of the plurality of objects and a second object located at the other end. An operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include the operation of recognizing at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display along a first direction. An operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include the operation of recognizing whether the at least one user input requests scrolling to a preceding portion of the first object or a following portion of the second object. An operation method performed by a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include identifying, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in a first form where the second display area and the third display area are connected, or a second form where the second display area and the third display area are separated, a first form where the flexible display is in the first form and the second display area is in the preceding or following form of the first object. An operation method performed by a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the first form, scrolling the plurality of objects along a first direction to display the second object after the first object or the first object after the second object. An operation method performed by a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the second form, stopping the scrolling of the plurality of objects.

[0158] According to an embodiment, the size of the plurality of objects may be larger than the size of the flexible display.

[0159] The operation method performed by a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may further include displaying the first object after the second object based on recognizing that the first direction is positive. The operation method performed by a wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may further include displaying the second object after the first object based on recognizing that the first direction is negative.

[0160] The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to the embodiment may further include, based on recognizing a request to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object, displaying information indicating the end portion of the plurality of objects on the flexible display.

[0161] The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to the embodiment may further include, based on recognizing that the flexible display is in the first form, reducing the size of the object near the connection portion.

[0162] The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may further include identifying a third object among objects displayed on the flexible display that is close to the connector. The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may further include displaying at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next sequence of the third object in a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area or one end of the third display area.

[0163] The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to the embodiment may further include the operation of placing at least one image indicating the at least one object based on the order of the at least one object.

[0164] According to an embodiment, the at least one image may include an icon or text associated with the at least one object.

[0165] The operation method performed by the wearable electronic device according to the embodiment may further include the operation of displaying the at least one image at a size smaller than that of the third object.

[0166] According to an embodiment, a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium 130 or 330 may store instructions that can perform: an operation to display some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on a flexible display 250 or 350, wherein the flexible display may include a first display area 251 corresponding to the body portion 210 of a wearable electronic device, a second display area 252 corresponding to a strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area 253, and one end of the second display area and one end of the third display area may be connected or separated from each other through the connecting portion 270, and wherein the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end; identifying at least one object for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display along a first direction. The operation includes: identifying whether the user input requests scrolling to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object; identifying, based on the identification of the request to scroll to the preceding portion of the first object or the following portion of the second object, whether the flexible display is in a first form where the second display area and the third display area are connected, or in a second form where the second display area and the third display area are separated; scrolling the plurality of objects along the first direction based on the identification that the flexible display is in the first form, to display the second object after the first object or the first object after the second object; and stopping the scrolling of the plurality of objects based on the identification that the flexible display is in the second form.

[0167] According to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a main body, a first strap, a second strap, a connecting portion configured to connect the first strap to the second strap, a flexible display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions. According to an embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to the main body, a second display area corresponding to the first strap, and a third display area corresponding to the second strap. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to display a sequentially arranged list of objects via the flexible display. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll through the list of objects displayed on the flexible display in response to user input. According to an embodiment, when executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the wearable electronic device, when in a first state where the first strap is connected to the second strap via the connecting portion, to cyclically scroll based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling through objects to indicate the beginning of the list following the end of the list, based on reaching the end of the list. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may stop scrolling the object based on reaching the end of the list when the wearable electronic device is in a second state where the first band is separated from the second band through the connecting portion.

[0168] According to an embodiment, the total size of all objects associated with the list and arranged in the sequence order can be larger than the size of the display area of ​​the flexible display.

[0169] According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device, when in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is forward relative to the order of the list, displays a first object corresponding to the beginning after a second object corresponding to the end of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device, when in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is reverse relative to the order of the list, displays a second object corresponding to the end of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0170] According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may display information indicating the end of the list on the flexible display based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the object.

[0171] According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may reduce the size of the object near the connection portion when the object is scrolled, based on the recognition that the wearable electronic device is in the first state.

[0172] According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, it can cause the wearable electronic device to identify a third object near the connection portion while the object is scrolling. According to an embodiment, when the instruction is executed by the processor, it can cause the wearable electronic device to display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next sequence of the third object in a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area or one end of the third display area.

[0173] According to an embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor, the wearable electronic device may place at least one image of the at least one object corresponding to the next sequence of the third object based on the order of the at least one object.

[0174] According to an embodiment, the user input may include touching and dragging or swiping on the flexible display, inputting to the bezel of the wearable electronic device, or inputting to the crown of the wearable electronic device.

[0175] According to an embodiment, in an operation method performed by a wearable electronic device including a flexible display, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to a body portion of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a first strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area corresponding to the second strap portion of the wearable electronic device, and the first strap portion may be configured to be connected to the second strap portion via a connection portion 270 of the wearable electronic device. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include the operation of displaying a list of objects arranged in sequential order via the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include the operation of scrolling the list of objects displayed on the flexible display in response to user input. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include, when the wearable electronic device is in a first state where the first strap portion is connected to the second strap portion via the connection portion, the operation of cyclically scrolling to indicate the beginning of the list following the end of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may include, when the wearable electronic device is in a second state where the first band is separated from the second band via the connecting portion, stopping the scrolling of the object based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the object. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may further include, when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the object is forward relative to the order of the list, displaying a first object corresponding to the beginning of the list after a second object corresponding to the end of the list while scrolling the object. According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may further include, when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the object is reverse relative to the order of the list, displaying a second object corresponding to the end of the list after a first object corresponding to the beginning of the list while scrolling the object.

[0176] According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may further include displaying information indicating the end of the list on the flexible display based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the object.

[0177] According to an embodiment, the method performed by the wearable electronic device may further include, based on recognizing that the wearable electronic device is in the first state, reducing the size of the object near the connection portion while rolling the object.

[0178] According to an embodiment, a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium 130 or 330 may store instructions that can perform at least one of the following operations: displaying a list of objects arranged in sequence on a flexible display 250 or 350 included in a wearable electronic device 201, wherein the flexible display includes a first display area 251 corresponding to a body portion 210 of the wearable electronic device, a second display area 252 corresponding to a first band portion 272 of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area 253 corresponding to a second band portion 273 of the wearable electronic device, and the first band portion is configured to be connected to the second band portion via a connector portion of the wearable electronic device; scrolling the objects in the list displayed on the flexible display in response to user input; when the wearable electronic device is in a first state where the first band portion is connected to the second band portion via the connector portion, cyclically scrolling to indicate the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects; and when the wearable electronic device is in a second state where the first band portion is separated from the second band portion via the connector portion, stopping scrolling the objects based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0179] The electronic device according to various embodiments can be one of a variety of types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0180] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the specific embodiments, but rather to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutions to the respective embodiments. Regarding the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It should be understood that, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form of the noun corresponding to an item may include one or more things. As used herein, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used simply to distinguish the respective component from another component and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “connected to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0181] As used in conjunction with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or its smallest unit or part. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0182] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) containing one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101 or 301) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor (e.g., processor 320) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 301) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This allows the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. One or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and cases where data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0183] According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of this disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., an optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a relay server.

[0184] According to embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately located in different components. According to embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding components in the multiple components before integration. According to embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A wearable electronic device (201), comprising: Main body (210); First section (272); Second section (273); The connecting unit (270) is configured to connect the first tape portion to the second tape portion; Flexible display (250, 350), wherein the flexible display includes a first display area (251) corresponding to the main body (210), a second display area (252) corresponding to the first strip and a third display area (253) corresponding to the second strip. Processor (320); and The memory (130, 330) stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: The flexible display shows a list of objects arranged in sequence. In response to user input, scroll through the list of objects displayed on the flexible display. When the wearable electronic device is in a first state where the first band is connected to the second band via the connecting unit, based on reaching the end of the list during scrolling, it cycles through the list to display the beginning of the list after the end of the list. When the wearable electronic device is in a second state where the first band and the second band are separated, scrolling of the object stops based on reaching the end of the list during scrolling.

2. The wearable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The total size of all objects associated with the list and arranged in the sequence order is greater than the size of the display area of ​​the flexible display.

3. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: When the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is positive relative to the order of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects, the first object corresponding to the beginning is displayed after the second object corresponding to the end, and... When the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is reversed relative to the order of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects, a second object corresponding to the end is displayed after the first object corresponding to the beginning.

4. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: Based on the fact that the end of the list is reached while scrolling the objects, information indicating the end of the list is displayed on the flexible display.

5. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: Based on the identification that the wearable electronic device is in the first state, the size of the object close to the connection unit is reduced when the object is scrolled.

6. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: Identify a third object near the connection unit while scrolling the object, and On a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area or one end of the third display area, at least one image indicating at least one object corresponding to the next order of the third object is displayed.

7. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: Based on the order of the at least one object, an image of the at least one object corresponding to the next order of the third object is arranged.

8. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The at least one image includes an icon or text associated with the at least one object.

9. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the wearable electronic device to perform the following operations: The at least one image is displayed at a size smaller than that of the third object.

10. The wearable electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The user input includes touching and dragging or swiping on the flexible display, inputting to the bezel of the wearable electronic device, or inputting to the crown of the wearable electronic device.

11. An operation method performed by a wearable electronic device (201), the wearable electronic device including a flexible display (250, 350), wherein the flexible display includes a first display area (251) corresponding to a body portion (210) of the wearable electronic device, a second display area (252) corresponding to a first strap portion (272) of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area (253) corresponding to a second strap portion (273) of the wearable electronic device, and the first strap portion is configured to be connected to the second strap portion via a connection portion (270) of the wearable electronic device, the operation method comprising: The flexible display shows a list of objects arranged in sequence. In response to user input, scroll the list of objects displayed on the flexible display; When the wearable electronic device is in a first state where the first band is connected to the second band via the connecting part, it scrolls cyclically based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling to display the beginning of the list after the end of the list; as well as When the wearable electronic device is in a second state where the first band is separated from the second band through the connecting part, scrolling of the object stops based on reaching the end of the list during scrolling.

12. The operating method according to claim 11, wherein, The total size of all objects associated with the list and arranged in the sequence order is greater than the size of the display area of ​​the flexible display.

13. The operating method according to any one of claims 11 to 12, further comprising: When the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is positive relative to the order of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects, the first object corresponding to the beginning is displayed after the second object corresponding to the end; as well as When the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is reversed relative to the order of the list, based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects, a second object corresponding to the end is displayed after the first object corresponding to the beginning.

14. The operating method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, further comprising: Based on the fact that the end of the list is reached while scrolling the objects, information indicating the end of the list is displayed on the flexible display.

15. The operating method according to any one of claims 11 to 14, further comprising: Based on the identification that the wearable electronic device is in the first state, the size of the object near the connection portion is reduced when the object is scrolled.

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