Electronic device including rollable display

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device comprising a rollable display, wherein the device comprises a main body, a first planar portion disposed at one end of the main body, and a housing comprising a second planar portion disposed at the other end of the main body and disposed parallel to the first planar portion, a rollable display that is withdrawn from the interior of the housing or drawn into the interior of the housing through a slit of the main body formed in a direction perpendicular from the first planar portion, and a handler member coupled to the end of the rollable display and comprising at least one first magnet, wherein at least one second magnet having a polarity different from that of the first magnet may be disposed inside the main body so that the handler member is attached to the surface of the main body when at least a portion of the rollable display is withdrawn from the interior of the housing. The present invention may further include various other embodiments.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including a rollable display. Background Technology

[0002] As display technology advances, research and development on electronic devices with rollable displays (or flexible displays) are actively underway.

[0003] Electronic devices are moving away from uniform rectangular shapes and are gradually transforming into various shapes. For example, electronic devices are being researched and developed to have a form factor that allows the display to be folded, bent, rolled, or unfolded by applying rollable displays. The problem to be solved

[0004] An electronic device may be designed as a novel form factor such that a rollable display is wound inside a housing. The electronic device may be designed so that, based on a designated event, the rollable display is withdrawn from inside the housing to the outside.

[0005] Various embodiments of the present invention may provide an electronic device having a novel form factor, wherein a housing and a rollable display are designed to be pulled out from the interior of the housing, and the end portion of the pulled-out rollable display is attached to the surface of the housing to provide a cylindrical display area.

[0006] Various embodiments of the present invention may provide an electronic device and method capable of providing various user interfaces or user experiences while providing a cylindrical display area by attaching the end portion of a drawn-out rollable display to the surface of a housing. means of solving the problem

[0007] An electronic device according to various embodiments comprises a main body, a housing including a first planar portion disposed at one end of the main body and a second planar portion disposed at the other end of the main body and disposed parallel to the first planar portion, a rollable display that is withdrawn from the interior of the housing or drawn into the interior of the housing through a slit of the main body formed in a direction perpendicular from the first planar portion, and a handler member coupled to the end of the rollable display and including at least one first magnet, wherein at least one second magnet having a polarity different from the first magnet may be disposed inside the main body so that the handler member is attached to the surface of the main body when at least a portion of the rollable display is withdrawn from the interior of the housing. Effects of the invention

[0008] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention is designed so that a rollable display can be withdrawn from the interior of a housing, and by providing a novel form factor that can provide a cylindrical display area by attaching the end portion of the withdrawn rollable display to the surface of the housing, it is possible to enable a user to experience a new lifestyle utilizing the electronic device and enhance convenience.

[0009] An electronic device and method according to various embodiments of the present invention can provide various user interfaces or user experiences while providing a cylindrical display area by attaching the end portion of a drawn-out rollable display to the surface of a housing.

[0010] In addition, various effects that can be identified directly or indirectly through this document may be provided. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0011] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the front of an electronic device in a first state (e.g., slide-in state) according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the front of an electronic device in a second state (e.g., slide-out state) according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic device for explaining a method of switching to a circular mode using a magnet in an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a handler member of an electronic device according to one embodiment is attached to the surface of a housing. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a handler member of an electronic device according to one embodiment is attached to the surface of a housing. FIG. 7 is an example illustrating that an electronic device according to one embodiment varies the shape of a rollable display in a circular mode. FIG. 8 is a drawing of a mounting bracket for an electronic device according to one embodiment, viewed from the upper direction. FIG. 9 is a side view of a mounting bracket for an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a view of a stand for an electronic device according to one embodiment, seen from a diagonal direction. FIG. 11 is an example illustrating how to vary the shape of a rollable display while an electronic device according to one embodiment is mounted. FIG. 12 is a drawing of a mounting bracket for an electronic device according to another embodiment, viewed from the upper direction. FIG. 13 is a side view of a stand for an electronic device according to another embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagonal view of a stand for an electronic device according to another embodiment. FIG. 15 is an example illustrating the variation of the shape of a rollable display while an electronic device according to another embodiment is mounted. FIG. 16 is an example illustrating how an electronic device according to various embodiments provides various circular modes using a plurality of Hall sensors. FIG. 17 is another example illustrating how an electronic device according to various embodiments provides various circular modes using a plurality of Hall sensors. FIG. 18 is an example illustrating a state in which an electronic device according to one embodiment controls a rollable display to have a first size based on the recognition of distance from a user. FIG. 19 is an example illustrating a state in which an electronic device according to one embodiment controls a rollable display to have a second size based on the recognition of distance from a user. FIG. 20 is an example illustrating a state in which an electronic device according to one embodiment controls a rollable display to have a third size based on the recognition of distance from a user. FIG. 21 is another example illustrating a state in which an electronic device according to one embodiment controls a rollable display to have a third size based on the recognition of distance from a user. FIG. 22 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment controlling the size of a rollable display as the reception of events accumulates. FIG. 23 is an example illustrating the operation of controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display when an electronic device according to one embodiment switches from a second state to a circular mode. FIG. 24 is an example illustrating an operation in which an electronic device according to one embodiment corrects distortion of a screen displayed through a rollable display based on detecting the user's line of sight axis. FIG. 25 is another example illustrating an operation in which an electronic device according to one embodiment corrects distortion of a screen displayed through a rollable display based on detecting the user's line of sight axis. FIG. 26 is an example illustrating the operation of controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display when an electronic device according to one embodiment switches from a circular mode to a second state. FIG. 27 is an example illustrating the operation of controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display when an electronic device according to one embodiment switches from a circular mode to a second state. FIG. 28 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display according to the movement of a user. FIG. 29 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment switching a screen displayed through a rollable display according to user input received in a circular mode. FIG. 30 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment switching a screen displayed through a rollable display according to user input received in a circular mode. FIG. 31 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment providing multiple screens through a rollable display based on detecting multiple users located in the vicinity in a circular mode. FIG. 32 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment that provides a holographic effect in a circular mode. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0012] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the 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 (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0013] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (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 one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0014] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the 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)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0015] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0016] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0017] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0018] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0019] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0020] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0021] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0022] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0023] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the 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).

[0024] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0025] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0026] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0027] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0028] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0029] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0030] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0031] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave 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., mmWave 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 a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0032] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0033] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0034] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. 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 consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0035] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, 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 each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0036] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0037] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0038] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM It can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0039] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0040] An electronic device according to various embodiments (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) comprises a housing (e.g., the housing (200) of FIG. 2) comprising a main body (e.g., the main body (210) of FIG. 2), a first planar portion (e.g., the first planar portion (220) of FIG. 2) disposed at one end of the main body (210), and a second planar portion (e.g., the second planar portion (230) of FIG. 2) disposed at the other end of the main body (210) and disposed parallel to the first planar portion (220); a rollable display (e.g., the rollable display (241) of FIG. 3) that is drawn out from inside the housing (200) or drawn into inside the housing (200) through a slit (e.g., the slit (213) of FIG. 2) of the main body (210) formed in a direction perpendicular from the first planar portion; and an end of the rollable display (241) coupled thereto, and at least A handler member (e.g., the handler member (250) of FIG. 3) including a first magnet (e.g., the first magnet (411) of FIG. 4) may be included, and at least one second magnet (e.g., the second magnet (412) of FIG. 4) having a different polarity from the first magnet (411) may be disposed inside the main body (210) so that the handler member (250) is attached to the surface of the main body (210) while at least a portion of the rollable display (241) is withdrawn from the interior of the housing (200).

[0041] According to one embodiment, a side portion of the main body (210) (e.g., side portion (211) of FIG. 2) is defined with at least one Hall sensor area (e.g., Hall sensor area (511) of FIG. 5) positioned so as to face the at least one second magnet (412), and a sensor may be disposed in the Hall sensor area (511) to detect the state in which the handler member (250) is attached to the Hall sensor area (511) by the coupling of the first magnet (411) and the second magnet (412).

[0042] According to some embodiments, the second magnet (412) may not be placed inside the main body (210). In this case, a magnetic material made of metal may be placed in a part of the main body (210) so as to be coupled with the first magnet (411).

[0043] According to one embodiment, the device further includes a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) disposed inside the housing (200), and the processor (120) can control the rollable display (241) in a circular mode when it detects that the handler member (250) is attached to the Hall sensor area (511) through the sensor.

[0044] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can drive the rollable display (241) to wrap around at least a portion of the side portion (211) by pulling the rollable display (241) out through the slit (213) or pulling it in through the slit (213) in the circular mode.

[0045] According to one embodiment, at least one camera module (180) is disposed in a part of the housing (200) so as to enable shooting in a 360-degree direction from the electronic device (101), and the processor (120) can detect the location of the user and the movement of the user using the camera module (180).

[0046] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can check the number of users located around the electronic device (101) in the circular mode, divide the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) into a plurality of divided areas corresponding to the number of users checked, and control the plurality of divided areas to display different screens.

[0047] According to one embodiment, a speaker that outputs sound through the side portion (211) is further included, and in the circular mode, the speaker may be positioned to output sound into an internal space formed by the rollable display (241) wrapping around the side portion (211).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the mounting bracket (e.g., the mounting bracket (1200) of FIG. 12) for mounting the electronic device (101) further comprises a mounting surface (e.g., the mounting surface (1210) of FIG. 12) on which the first planar portion (220) or the second planar portion (230) is mounted, and the mounting bracket (1200) may include a sound member that receives sound output from the speaker and outputs the received sound in a lateral direction of the mounting bracket (1200).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the mounting bracket (1200) may include, as the sound member, at least one upper hole (e.g., 1241, 1242, 1243, 1244 of FIG. 12) disposed on the seating surface, at least one side hole (e.g., 1251, 1252, 1235, 1254 of FIG. 12) disposed on the side of the mounting bracket (1200), and at least one conduit (e.g., 1231, 1232, 1233, 1234 of FIG. 12) connecting the upper hole (1241, 1242, 1243, 1244) and the side hole (1251, 1252, 1235, 1254) to each other.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the upper holes (1241, 1242, 1243, 1244) include a first upper hole (1241) positioned in the +x direction when viewed from above, a second upper hole (1242) positioned in the -x direction, a third upper hole (1243) positioned in the +z direction, and a fourth upper hole (1244) positioned in the -z direction, and the side holes (1251, 1252, 1235, 1254) include a first side hole (1251) positioned in the +x direction when viewed from above, a second side hole (1252) positioned in the -x direction, a third side hole (1253) positioned in the +z direction, and a fourth side hole (1254) positioned in the -z direction, and the conduits (1231, 1232, 1233, 1234) may include a first conduit (1231) connecting the first upper hole (1241) and the first side hole (1251), a second conduit (1232) connecting the second upper hole (1242) and the second side hole (1252), a third conduit (1233) connecting the third upper hole (1243) and the third side hole (1253), and a fourth conduit (1234) connecting the fourth upper hole (1244) and the fourth side hole (1254).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the stand (1200) includes an amplifier that amplifies or attenuates sound introduced into each of the first to fourth conduits so that sound can be output only in a specific direction from the stand (1200), and the stand (1200) can drive the amplifier based on the control of the electronic device (101).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) dynamically tracks the movement of a user located around the electronic device (101) using the camera module (180) or microphone in the circular mode, detects that the user is moving in the y direction of the electronic device (101) while the electronic device (101) is displaying a screen in the x direction of the electronic device (101), and in response to the detection, can change the direction in which the screen is displayed from the x direction to the y direction.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can dynamically track the movement of the user based on at least one of the user's voice obtained through the microphone or an image corresponding to at least a part of the user's body obtained through the camera module (180).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can display a first screen through a first half area (2301), which is a part of the display area of ​​the rollable display (241), when the rollable display (241) is positioned to wrap around at least a part of the side portion (211) in the circular mode, display a second screen through a second half area (2302) excluding the first half area (2301) from the display area, change the screen displayed through the first half area (2301) from the first screen to the second screen based on the user's touch input through the first half area (2301), and change the screen displayed through the second half area (2302) from the second screen to the first screen.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can detect the number of users located around the electronic device (101) in the circular mode, divide the display area into a number corresponding to the number of detected users, and control the divided display areas to display independent screens.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) changes the screen displayed in the first half area (2301) to another screen whenever it receives a touch input from a user through the first half area (2301) in the circular mode, and the screen to be changed may be a plurality of preset screens that are cyclically repeated whenever the touch input is received.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can control the rollable display (241) so that when the screen displayed through the first half area (2301) in the circular mode is changed, the second half area (2302) displays the screen previously displayed in the first half area (2301).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can provide a holographic effect of the object to the user by determining one object to be displayed through a display area of ​​the rollable display (241) when the rollable display (241) is positioned to wrap around at least a portion of the side portion (211) in the circular mode, dividing the display area into a plurality of sub-display areas, and controlling the rollable display (241) so that each of the plurality of sub-areas displays the one object.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) receives an event related to at least one application stored in the electronic device (101) in the circular mode, controls the rollable display (241) to display content related to the event upon receiving the event, and can change the diameter of the rollable display (241) surrounding the side portion (211) of the main body (210) according to the amount of content displayed.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can receive an event related to at least one application stored in the electronic device (101) in the circular mode, and control the rollable display (241) to prioritize displaying the most recently received event among the at least one events that the user has not yet acknowledged.

[0061] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the front of an electronic device (101) in a first state (e.g., slide-in state) according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0062] FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the front of an electronic device (101) in a second state (e.g., slide-out state) of an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3, an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may include a housing (200).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may include a main body (210) having a rod shape, a first planar portion (220) disposed at one end (210a) of the main body (210) and coupled to the main body (210) or formed integrally with the main body (210), and a second planar portion (230) disposed at the other end (210b) of the main body (210) and coupled to the main body (210) or formed integrally with the main body (210).

[0065] According to one embodiment, the main body (210) may have a cylindrical shape (e.g., hollow), but the shape of the main body (210) may be varied. According to some embodiments, the main body (210) may have a square prism shape or a triangular prism shape. According to some embodiments, the main body (210) may have a square prism shape, but at least some of its surfaces may be curved. According to some embodiments, the main body (210) may have a triangular prism shape, but at least some of its surfaces may be curved. The rod shape may refer to a shape including a cylinder, a prism, a square pillar, a triangular prism, etc.

[0066] In one embodiment, the shape of the first planar portion (220) may be determined based on the shape of one end (210a) of the main body (210). For example, if one end (210a) of the main body (210) is circular, the first planar portion (220) may be formed in a circular shape corresponding to the one end (210a). In one embodiment, the shape of the second planar portion (230) may be determined based on the shape of the other end (210b) of the main body (210). For example, if one end (210b) of the main body (210) is circular, the second planar portion (230) may be formed in a circular shape corresponding to the other end (210b).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the first planar portion (220) may extend from one end (210a) of the main body (210). According to one embodiment, the second planar portion may extend from the other end (210b) of the main body (210). According to one embodiment, the first planar portion (220) and the second planar portion (230) may be substantially arranged side by side. According to one embodiment, the main body (210) may substantially form a side portion (211) of the electronic device (101) by being positioned between the first planar portion (220) and the second planar portion (230). For example, the main body (210) may form a side portion (211) of the electronic device (101) including a curved surface. According to various embodiments, the curvature of the main body (210) or the diameter of the main body (210) may be varied in design. Although not shown, the main body (210) may substantially have a cylindrical shape, but may include at least a partially flat plane.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second display (242) that is exposed to the outside through at least a portion of the main body (210) of the housing (200). According to one embodiment, the second display (242) may be permanently visually exposed to the outside regardless of whether the electronic device (101) is in a first state or the electronic device (101) is in a second state. For example, the second display (242) may be permanently visually exposed to the outside by being exposed to the outside through at least a portion of the surface of the main body (210).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the second display (242) may be placed in a recess (not shown) formed on at least a portion of the surface of the main body (210) and may be placed to occupy a portion of the area of ​​the main body (210). According to one embodiment, the second display (242) may include a curved surface having a curvature similar to the curvature of the surface of the main body (210) as the surface of the main body (210) has a curved surface. In some embodiments, the second display (242) may have a flat shape, in which case a flat support surface (not shown) for supporting the second display (242) may be formed on the surface of the main body (210).

[0070] According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include a second display (242).

[0071] According to one embodiment, a slit (213) may be formed in the main body (210) of the housing (200) through which a first display (241) is drawn out from the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200). According to one embodiment, the slit (213) may be formed in a first direction (e.g., y direction) that forms the length of the main body (210) and may have a first length (d1). One end of the first display (241) is connected to a rotation axis (811) (e.g., rotation axis (811) of FIG. 8) disposed in the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200), and may slide out from the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200) to the outside in conjunction with the rotation of the rotation axis (811).

[0072] According to one embodiment, in a second state, the electronic device (101) may have a first display (241) extended from the main body (210) of the housing (200) by a second length (d2) specified in a second direction (e.g., x direction) perpendicular to a first direction (e.g., y direction). For example, in the second state of the electronic device (101), the display area of ​​the first display (241) may have a horizontal width corresponding to the second length (d2) and a vertical width corresponding to the first length (d1).

[0073] According to one embodiment, a portion of the first display (241) that is visually visible from the outside in a second state of the electronic device (101) may be supported by a display support structure. According to one embodiment, the display support structure may include a bendable member (not shown) (bendable member or bendable support member) (e.g., a multi-joint hinge module) and / or a handler member (250) that is coupled to an end of the first display (241) and formed in a first direction (e.g., the y direction).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the bendable member may be a component comprising a plurality of hinge bars (not shown) arranged in a first direction (e.g., y direction) perpendicular to a second direction (e.g., x direction) in which the first display (241) slides. The bendable member according to various embodiments may be referred to by terms such as a multi-joint hinge, a multi-bar assembly, or a hinge bar assembly. According to one embodiment, the bendable member may be inserted into or withdrawn from an internal space (not shown) of the housing (200) at least partially while supporting the first display (241). In some embodiments, the bendable member may be omitted.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the handler member (250) is coupled to the end of the bendable member and may be positioned in a first direction (e.g., y-direction) forming the longitudinal direction of the main body (210). According to one embodiment, the handler member (250) may serve to prevent the first display (241) from being twisted in the z-direction or -z-direction in a second state of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the handler member (250) may serve as a handle for a user to grasp a portion of the first display (241). According to one embodiment, the handler member (250) may include at least one sensor for detecting the user's grasp or the state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., posture or direction). According to one embodiment, the handler member (250) may further include an antenna not illustrated or a substrate.

[0076] According to one embodiment, in a first state, the electronic device (101) can slide the first display (241) in a third direction (-x direction) opposite to the second direction (x direction) so that it slides into the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200).

[0077] According to one embodiment, in a first state, the electronic device (101) may be positioned such that at least a portion of the first display (241) is wound inside the main body (210) of the housing (200). For example, when the electronic device (101) is switched from a second state to a first state, the first display (241) may be inserted into the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200) through the slit (213) while moving in a third direction (-x direction) opposite to the second direction (x direction). One end of the first display (241) may be connected to a rotation axis (811) positioned in the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200) and inserted into the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200) in conjunction with the rotation of the rotation axis (811). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first display (241) disposed inside the housing (200) in the first state may be wound in the form of a jelly roll.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the housing (200) may provide an internal space (not shown) in which various components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a printed circuit board, an antenna module, a sensor module, or a battery) may be placed. In one embodiment, at least some of the various components of the electronic device (101) placed in the internal space (not shown) of the housing (200) may be visually exposed from the outside through the surface of the main body (210) of the housing (200). According to one embodiment, the components visually exposed from the outside of the main body (210) may include a camera module (not shown) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1), an acoustic output module (not shown) (e.g., the acoustic output module of FIG. 1), and / or sensors. According to one embodiment, the sensors may include at least one of a receiver, a proximity sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an indicator. For example, at least some of the components may be placed below the second display (242) or may be visually exposed from the outside through a portion of the second display (242).

[0079] In various embodiments of this document, the front of the electronic device (101) may be defined as the surface of the second display (242) (e.g., sub-display) of the electronic device (101) that is visually visible from the outside. For example, the front of the electronic device (101) may be positioned in the z-direction toward which the surface of the second display (242) faces. According to one embodiment, the second display (242) may be visually visible through the front of the electronic device (101). In various embodiments of this document, the front of the electronic device (101) may be defined as the surface of which the slit (213) formed in the body (210) of the electronic device (101) is visually visible from the outside.

[0080] In various embodiments of this document, the rear surface of the electronic device (101) may be defined as a surface facing in the opposite direction to the front surface. For example, the rear surface of the electronic device (101) may face in the -z direction opposite to the z direction. According to one embodiment, the second display (242) may not be visually visible through the rear surface of the electronic device (101).

[0081] In various embodiments of this document, a first state (e.g., slide-in state) of the electronic device (101) may include a state in which at least a portion of the first display (241) (e.g., main display) of the electronic device (101) is rolled up inside the housing (200) so that the first display (241) is not visible from the outside. For example, the first state may mean the case where the area of ​​the first display (241) visible from the outside is the smallest. In various embodiments of this document, the first state may be named such as a retracted state, a slide-in state, or a retracted state.

[0082] In various embodiments of this document, a second state (e.g., slide-out state) of the electronic device (101) may include a state in which the first display (241) (e.g., main display) of the electronic device (101) is pulled out of the housing (200) and the first display (241) is visible from the outside. For example, the second state may mean the case where the area of ​​the first display (241) visible from the outside is the largest. In various embodiments of this document, the second state may be named as a pull-out state, a slide-out state, or an extended state.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the first state may be referred to as a first shape, and the second state may be referred to as a second shape. For example, the first shape may include a normal state, a reduced state, a contracted state, a closed state, or a slide-in state, and the second shape may include an extended state, an open state, or a slide-out state.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may form a third state which is a state between a first state and a second state. For example, the third state may be referred to as a third shape, and the third shape may include a free stop state or an intermediate state. For example, the intermediate case may mean a state in which the area between the smallest and largest cases in which the first display (241) is visible to the outside is visible to the outside.

[0085] An electronic device (101) according to various embodiments may omit at least one of the components described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 or additionally include other components.

[0086] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic device (101) for explaining how an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment switches to a circular mode using a magnet.

[0087] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 4 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a cylindrical housing (200), a rollable display (241) that is inserted into or withdrawn from the interior of the housing (200) through a slit (213) formed in a side portion (211) of the housing (200), and a handler member (250) coupled to an end of the rollable display (241).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one camera module (180) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1) disposed on a side portion (211) of the housing (200). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of camera modules (180) according to the angle of view that the camera module (180) can shoot, so that shooting is possible in a 360-degree direction from the electronic device (101). For example, if the angle of view that one camera module (180) can shoot is 120 degrees, the electronic device (101) may include three camera modules (180) so that shooting is possible in a 360-degree direction from the electronic device (101).

[0090] According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) includes a camera module (180) of a housing (200), wherein a portion (200a) of the housing (200) on which the camera module (180) is placed may be rotatable about a virtual center axis (CA) that penetrates the housing (200). For example, as the portion (200a) of the housing (200) on which the camera module (180) is placed rotates, the camera module (180) may be able to take a 360-degree shot from the electronic device (101).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of magnets (411, 412) for attaching an end of a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) to a side portion (211) of a housing (200). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one first magnet (411) positioned adjacent to a slit (213) from which the rollable display (241) is drawn out from an internal space (not shown) of the housing (200), and at least one second magnet (412) positioned on a handler member (250). According to one embodiment, the polarity of the first magnet (411) and the polarity of the second magnet (412) are formed differently from each other, so that when the first magnet (411) and the second magnet (412) are adjacent, an attractive force may be generated between them. For example, the first magnet (411) may be arranged to have an S pole and the second magnet (412) may have an N pole.

[0092] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a handler member (250) of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment is attached to the surface of a housing (200). For example, FIG. 5 may be a cross-sectional view of the electronic device (101) shown in FIG. 2 viewed from the xz plane.

[0093] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which a handler member (250) of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment is attached to the surface of a housing (200).

[0094] FIG. 7 is an example illustrating that an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment changes the shape of a rollable display (241) in a circular mode.

[0095] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a user of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can wrap the housing (200) so that a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) surrounds the outer edge of a side portion (211) in a second state of the electronic device (101), and can switch the electronic device (101) from the second state to a circular mode (or circular state) by attaching a handler member (250) to a part of the side portion (211) (e.g., a Hall sensor area (511)) while the rollable display (241) is wrapped around the outer edge of the side portion (211). According to one embodiment, the handler member (250) may be attached to a part of the side portion (211) (e.g., Hall sensor area (511)) by the second magnet (412) of the handler member (250) being coupled with a first magnet (411) placed in a part of the side portion (211) (e.g., Hall sensor area (511)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may start switching to a circular mode when it detects that the handler member (250) is fixed to the side portion (211) by the second magnet (412) and the first magnet (411) being coupled with each other.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the Hall sensor area (511) coupled to the second magnet (412) of the handler member (250) may be formed in a recessed shape in a part of the side portion (211). According to another embodiment, the side portion (211) may not include a recessed shape, and the second magnet (412) of the handler member (250) may be coupled by magnetic force to the Hall sensor area (511) disposed in a part of the side portion (211). Accordingly, the handler member (250) may be fixed to the side portion (211) by magnetic force even if a structure such as a recess is not formed in the side portion (211).

[0098] According to one embodiment, a side portion (211) of an electronic device (101) includes a Hall sensor area (511) in which a first magnet (411) is disposed, and at least one Hall sensor (not shown) may be disposed in the Hall sensor area (511) to detect when a handler member (250) is attached to a part of the side portion (211) (e.g., Hall sensor area (511)). According to one embodiment, the Hall sensor area (511) may be disposed adjacent to a slit (213) through which a rollable display (241) is drawn out. According to some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of Hall sensor areas (511), and a first magnet (411) may be disposed in each of the plurality of Hall sensor areas (511).

[0099] According to one embodiment, in a circular mode in which a handler member (250) of an electronic device (101) is attached to a Hall sensor area (511), a rollable display (241) may be positioned to wrap around the outer edge of a housing (200), and one end of the rollable display (241) may be fixed by a magnetic force between a second magnet (412) positioned on the handler member (250) and a first magnet (411) positioned on the Hall sensor area (511) of the housing (200).

[0100] Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) has a cylindrical display area as a portion of the rollable display (241) is drawn out through a slit (e.g., slit (213) in FIG. 6) while one end of the rollable display (241) is fixed to the housing (200) in a circular mode, and the diameter (d1, d2) of the cylindrical shape may increase. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) has a cylindrical display area as a portion of the rollable display (241) is drawn into the slit (213) while one end of the rollable display (241) is fixed to the housing (200) in a circular mode, and the diameter (d1, d2) of the cylindrical shape may decrease. An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can vary the size of the display area of ​​a rollable display (241) by pulling out or retracting a part of the rollable display (241) through a slit (213) while one end of the rollable display (241) is fixed to a housing (200) in a circular mode.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can vary the size of the rollable display (241) in a circular mode according to the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241). For example, the electronic device (101) can increase the size of the display area by pulling out a portion of the rollable display (241) through the slit (213) when the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) in a circular mode is large. For example, the electronic device (101) can decrease the size of the display area by retracting a portion of the rollable display (241) through the slit (213) when the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) in a circular mode is small. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can retract or retract a portion of the rollable display (241) using a motor (not shown) placed in the internal space of the housing (200).

[0102] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) can change the number of execution screens of an application displayed through the display area according to the size of the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) in a circular mode. For example, the electronic device (101) can display n execution screens of an application corresponding to the first size when the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) has a first size in a circular mode, and display m execution screens of an application corresponding to the second size when the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) has a second size larger than the first size.

[0103] FIG. 8 is a drawing of a mounting bracket of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment, viewed from the upper direction.

[0104] FIG. 9 is a side view of a mounting bracket of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0105] FIG. 10 is a view of a mounting bracket of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment, seen from a diagonal direction.

[0106] FIG. 11 is an example illustrating how to change the shape of a rollable display (241) while an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment is mounted.

[0107] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 11 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 through 7. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 8 through 11.

[0108] Referring to FIGS. 8 through 10, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may further include a stand capable of holding the electronic device (101) as an accessory. According to one embodiment, in addition to the function of holding the electronic device (101), the stand may perform the function of a charging cradle for charging the battery of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the battery of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the stand may have a built-in wireless charging coil for supplying power wirelessly. According to another embodiment, the stand may include a pogo pin not shown, and may supply power to the electronic device (101) when a terminal (not shown) formed in the housing (200) of the electronic device (101) contacts the pogo pin.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the stand (800) has a stand shape and may include a seating surface (810) on which a flat portion of an electronic device (101) (e.g., the first flat portion (220) or the second flat portion (230) of FIG. 2) can be seated, and a mounting surface (820) formed in a direction perpendicular from the seating surface (810) and covering a part of the side portion (211) of the electronic device (101). For example, the mounting surface (820) may have a cylindrical shape having a curvature specified to correspond to the curvature of the side portion (211) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the first flat portion (e.g., the first flat portion (220) of FIG. 2) and / or the second flat portion (e.g., the second flat portion (230) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) may be coupled to the seating surface (810) of the stand (800).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the mounting bracket (800) may include at least one third magnet (not shown) for attachment to a first magnet of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first magnet (411) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the third magnet of the mounting bracket (800) may be placed in at least one area of ​​the seating surface (810) of the mounting bracket (800) and the mounting surface (820) of the mounting bracket (800). For example, the third magnet may be placed only on the seating surface (810), or only on the mounting surface (820), or on both the seating surface (810) and the mounting surface (820).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the stand (800) may have a wireless charging coil (not shown) built in to wirelessly supply power to the electronic device (101) as described above, and the wireless charging coil of the stand (800) may be placed in at least one of the seating surface (810) of the stand (800) and the mounting surface (820) of the stand (800). For example, the wireless charging coil of the stand (800) may be placed only on the seating surface (810), or only on the mounting surface (820), or on both the seating surface (810) and the mounting surface (820).

[0112] Referring to FIG. 11, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can be switched to a circular mode while attached to a stand (800). For example, a user can switch the electronic device (101) to a circular mode by attaching a handler member (e.g., handler member (250) of FIG. 4) to a side part (e.g., side part (211) of FIG. 4) while the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment is mounted on the stand (800) and switched to a circular mode, the size of a rollable display (241) (e.g., first display (241) of FIG. 3) based on a designated event. For example, the designated event may include receiving a notification (e.g., receiving a message, or a call request) received through user input or a specific application.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a speaker (not shown) as an acoustic output module (e.g., acoustic output module (155) of FIG. 1), and the speaker may be placed on a side portion (211) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, as the speaker of the electronic device (101) is placed on a side portion (211) of the housing (200), sound (1101) output from the speaker may be radiated in a lateral direction of the electronic device (101). For example, the housing (200) of the electronic device (101) may have a rod shape having a length in the y direction, and the speaker of the electronic device (101) may output sound (1101) in the x direction perpendicular to the y direction.

[0114] According to one embodiment, sound (1101) output from a speaker in the circular mode of the electronic device (101) in the lateral direction (e.g., x direction) of the electronic device (101) is radiated into an internal space formed by a rollable display (241) arranged in a cylindrical shape, and the sound (1101) radiated into the internal space may be radiated from the internal space in an upward direction (e.g., y direction) or a downward direction (e.g., -y direction). For example, according to one embodiment, sound (1101) output from a speaker in the circular mode of the electronic device (101) in the lateral direction (e.g., x direction) of the electronic device (101) may be radiated in a downward direction (e.g., -y direction) as shown by arrow 1110 of FIG. 11, or radiated in an upward direction (e.g., y direction) from the internal space formed by the rollable display (241) as shown by arrow 1120 of FIG. 11. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can provide a three-dimensional sound effect by amplifying the volume of the sound (1101) in a circular mode.

[0115] FIG. 12 is a view of a mounting bracket of an electronic device (101) according to another embodiment, seen from the upper direction.

[0116] FIG. 13 is a side view of a mounting bracket of an electronic device (101) according to another embodiment.

[0117] FIG. 14 is a view of a stand of an electronic device (101) according to another embodiment, seen from a diagonal direction.

[0118] FIG. 15 is an example illustrating the variation of the shape of a rollable display (241) while an electronic device (101) according to another embodiment is mounted.

[0119] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 15 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to 7. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12 to 15.

[0120] Referring to FIGS. 12 to 15, an electronic device (101) according to another embodiment may further include a stand capable of supporting the electronic device (101) as an accessory. Unlike the stand shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the stand shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 may have a flat shape.

[0121] According to another embodiment, the mounting bracket (1200) may have a main body (1201) in the form of a circular flat plate, and a mounting surface (1210) on which an electronic device (101) is mounted may be formed on the upper part of the main body (1201).

[0122] According to another embodiment, the mounting surface (1210) may include a circular first recess (1211) having a diameter (W1) that is greater than or equal to the maximum diameter of the rollable display (241) so as to cover the edge portion in the lower direction (e.g., -y direction) of the rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) when the electronic device (101) is in a circular mode. According to another embodiment, a second recess (1212) may be formed in the first recess (1211) of the mounting surface (1210) for mounting the housing (200) of the electronic device (101). The second recess (1212) may have a lower height than the first recess (1211). The second recess (1212) may have a circular shape having a diameter (W2) of a size corresponding to the diameter of the first planar part (220) (or the diameter of the second planar part) so that the first planar part (e.g., the first planar part (220) of FIG. 2) and / or the second planar part (e.g., the second planar part (230) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101) can be joined. A wireless charging coil (not shown) for wirelessly supplying power to the electronic device (101) may be embedded in the second recess (1212). According to another embodiment, a pogo pin (not shown) may be formed in the second recess (1212), and the stand (1200) may supply power to the electronic device (101) when a terminal (not shown) formed in the housing (200) of the electronic device (101) contacts the pogo pin.

[0123] According to another embodiment, a plurality of third magnets (1221, 1222) are disposed in the second recess (1212), and the third magnets (1221, 1222) disposed in the second recess (1212) can guide the mounting direction of the electronic device (101) by being arranged in a specified shape or a specified direction. For example, a magnet (1221) of a first polarity (e.g., S pole) may be disposed at both left and right ends of the second recess (1212), and a magnet (1222) of a second polarity (e.g., N pole) opposite to the first polarity (e.g., S pole) may be disposed at both upper and lower ends of the second recess (1212). Accordingly, when the electronic device (101) is placed in the second recess (1212) of the mounting bracket (1200), the electronic device (101) can be guided to face in a certain direction.

[0124] According to another embodiment, the main body (1201) of the stand (1200) may include a plurality of conduits (1230) for controlling the direction in which sound output from the electronic device (101) is radiated. According to another embodiment, the plurality of conduits (1230) may be formed to connect a hole (1240) formed on the surface of the first recess (1211) and a hole (1250) formed on the side of the main body (1201) to each other.

[0125] According to another embodiment, on the surface of the first recess (1211), when the first recess (1211) is viewed from an upward direction (e.g., y direction), a first upper hole (1241) positioned in the +x direction, a second upper hole (1242) positioned in the -x direction, a third upper hole (1243) positioned in the +z direction, and a fourth upper hole (1244) positioned in the -z direction may be formed.

[0126] According to another embodiment, a first side hole (1251) positioned in the +x direction, a second side hole (1252) positioned in the -x direction, a third side hole (1253) positioned in the +z direction, and a fourth side hole (1254) positioned in the -z direction may be formed on the side of the main body (1201) of the stand (1200).

[0127] According to another embodiment, inside the main body (1201) of the mounting bracket (1200), a first conduit (1231) connecting a first upper hole (1241) and a first side hole (1251), a second conduit (1232) connecting a second upper hole (1242) and a second side hole (1252), a third conduit (1233) connecting a third upper hole (1243) and a third side hole (1253), and a fourth conduit (1234) connecting a fourth upper hole (1244) and a fourth side hole (1254) may be formed.

[0128] According to various embodiments, sound output from a speaker in the circular mode of the electronic device (101) in the lateral direction (e.g., x direction) of the electronic device (101) is radiated into an internal space (e.g., space (1501) of FIG. 15) formed by a rollable display (241) arranged in a cylindrical shape, and the sound radiated into the internal space (1501) (e.g., sound (1101) of FIG. 11) can be radiated from the internal space (1501) in an upward direction (e.g., y direction) or a downward direction (e.g., -y direction). The sound radiated in the downward direction (e.g., -y direction) can be introduced into the first to fourth upper holes (1241, 1242, 1243, 1244) of the stand (1200). According to another embodiment, sound introduced into the first to fourth upper holes (1241, 1242, 1243, 1244) can be radiated to the first to fourth side holes (1251, 1252, 1235, 1254) via the first to fourth conduits (1231, 1232, 1233, 1234). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) according to another embodiment can provide a stereoscopic sound effect by amplifying the volume of sound (e.g., sound (1101) of FIG. 11) in a circular mode.

[0129] According to some embodiments, the stand (1200) communicates with the electronic device (101) via wired communication, wireless communication, or short-range communication, and can vary the direction in which sound (e.g., sound (1101) of FIG. 11) is output based on the control of the electronic device (101) through said communication. For example, the stand (1200) may contain an amplifier (not shown) that amplifies or attenuates sound (e.g., sound (1101) of FIG. 11) introduced into each of the first to fourth conduits (1231, 1232, 1233, 1234), and the stand (1200) may output sound only through a side hole located in a specific direction from the stand (1200) (e.g., at least one of the first to fourth side holes (1251, 1252, 1235, 1254)) by controlling the amplifier according to a command (e.g., reception of a control signal) of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may detect the position of a user while mounted on the stand (1200) and may dynamically control the direction in which sound is output from the stand (1200) based on detecting the position of the user. For example, if a user is located in the +x direction from the stand (1200), the electronic device (101) can detect that the user is located in the +x direction from the electronic device (101) through a camera module (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1) and control the stand (1200) to output sound only through the first side hole (1251).

[0130] Referring to FIG. 15, an electronic device (101) according to another embodiment can be switched to a circular mode while attached to a stand (1200). For example, a user can switch the electronic device (101) to a circular mode by attaching a handler member (250) to a side portion (211) while the electronic device (101) is mounted on the stand (1200). While the electronic device (101) is mounted on the stand (1200) and switched to a circular mode, the size of the rollable display (241) can be varied based on a designated event. For example, the designated event may include receiving a notification (e.g., receiving a message, or a call request) received through user input or a specific application.

[0131] FIG. 16 is an example illustrating how an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments provides various circular modes using a plurality of Hall sensors.

[0132] FIG. 17 is another example illustrating how an electronic device (101) according to various embodiments provides various circular modes using a plurality of Hall sensors.

[0133] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2 through 15. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

[0134] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a plurality of Hall sensor regions (1611, 1612) (e.g., Hall sensor region (511) of FIG. 5) including a Hall sensor for detecting attachment of a handler member (250). For example, the electronic device (101) may have a first Hall sensor region (1611) disposed in a part of a side portion (211) of a housing (200) adjacent to a slit (213) through which a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) is drawn out or retracted, as well as a second Hall sensor region (1612) disposed in another part of a side portion (211) adjacent to the opposite side of the slit (213). According to some embodiments, a plurality of Hall sensor areas (1611, 1612) may be spaced apart along the outer surface (211a) of the side portion (211), although not illustrated.

[0135] Referring to FIG. 16, a user of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may pull out a rollable display (241) from a slit (213), such that the length of the pulled-out rollable display (241) is shorter than the perimeter length of the side portion (211) (e.g., a length corresponding to half the perimeter). The user may attach an end of the rollable display (241) (e.g., a handler member (250)) to a second Hall sensor area (1612), and accordingly, the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) may display an image while in close contact with only a part of the surface of the side portion (211). For example, the rollable display (241) may have a length corresponding to half the perimeter of the side portion (211) and may provide a screen only in a specific direction (e.g., the 1601 direction in FIG. 16) in the circular mode of the electronic device (101).

[0136] Referring to FIG. 17, a user of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may pull out a rollable display (241) from a slit (213) such that the length of the pulled-out rollable display (241) is substantially equal to the circumference of the side portion (211). The user may attach an end of the rollable display (241) (e.g., a handler member (250)) to a first Hall sensor area (1612), and accordingly, the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) may display an image while in close contact with the outer surface (211a) of the side portion (211). For example, the rollable display (241) may provide a screen in the entire 360-degree direction in a circular mode of the electronic device (101).

[0137] FIG. 18 is an example illustrating a state in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls a rollable display (241) to have a first size based on the recognition of distance from a user.

[0138] FIG. 19 is an example illustrating a state in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls a rollable display (241) to have a second size based on the recognition of distance from a user.

[0139] FIG. 20 is an example illustrating a state in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls a rollable display (241) to have a third size based on the recognition of distance from a user.

[0140] FIG. 21 is another example illustrating a state in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls a rollable display (241) to have a third size based on the recognition of distance from a user.

[0141] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIGS. 18 to 21 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 17. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 18 to 21.

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 18 to 20, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can detect the distance between the electronic device (101) and a user using a camera module (180), a TOF (time of flight) sensor, or a LiDAR (light detection and ranging) sensor, and can vary the size of a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) and / or the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) based on the detected distance. For example, the electronic device (101) can increase the size of the rollable display (241) and increase the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) as the distance between the electronic device (101) and the user becomes closer.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 18, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can control a rollable display (241) to have a first size (S1) when the distance between the electronic device (101) and the user in a circular mode is greater than a first distance. When an event is received through a specific application while the rollable display (241) has the first size (S1), the electronic device (101) can provide only minimal information related to the event (e.g., first information (1811)). For example, the electronic device (101) can control the rollable display (241) to display only the icon of the specific application that received the event as an ambient notification. For example, the electronic device (101) can receive a message through a messenger application, and the electronic device (101) can provide only the icon corresponding to the messenger application through the rollable display (241).

[0144] Referring to FIG. 19, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can control a rollable display (241) to have a second size (S2) that is larger than a first size (e.g., the first size (S1) of FIG. 18) based on the result of performing user recognition when the distance between the electronic device (101) and the user in circular mode is less than or equal to a first distance and greater than a second distance. When an event is received through a specific application while the rollable display (241) has the second size (S2), the electronic device (101) can provide summary information (e.g., second information (1911)) related to said event. For example, in the example illustrated in FIG. 19, the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) (e.g., second information (1911)) may be more specific than the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) in the example illustrated in FIG. 18 (e.g., first information (1811) of FIG. 18). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive a message through a messenger application, and the electronic device (101) may additionally provide information regarding a second user (U2) who sent the message through the rollable display (241).

[0145] Referring to FIG. 20, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may control a rollable display (241) to have a third size (S3) or a maximum size larger than a second size (e.g., the second size (S2) of FIG. 19) based on the result of performing user recognition in a circular mode where the distance between the electronic device (101) and the user is less than or equal to a second distance. When an event is received through a specific application while the rollable display (241) has the third size or the maximum size, the electronic device (101) may provide all information related to said event (e.g., third information (2011)). For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) (e.g., third information (2011)) may be more specific than the amount of information displayed through the rollable display (241) in the example shown in FIG. 19 (e.g., second information (1911) of FIG. 19). For example, the electronic device (101) can receive a message through a messenger application, and the electronic device (101) can provide an execution screen of the messenger application including the received message through a rollable display (241) based on user recognition.

[0146] According to some embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 21, an electronic device (101) may receive a call request through a call application, and the electronic device (101) may provide a user interface (2111) for video calls or images, etc., through a rollable display (241) based on user recognition.

[0147] FIG. 22 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment to control the size of a rollable display (241) as the reception of events accumulates or as the amount of content to be displayed increases beyond a certain standard.

[0148] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 22 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 21. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 22.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 22, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can control the size of a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) as the reception of events or notifications (2211, 2212, 2213, 2214) accumulates in a circular mode. According to one embodiment, the events or notifications may include notifications (or push notifications) generated from at least one of a messaging application, a phone application, and an application related to a social network service (SNS). According to one embodiment, the events or notifications may include notifications related to the status of at least one application stored in the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the events or notifications may include notifications based on data received by the electronic device (101) from an external device (not shown) (e.g., a server, a wearable device) through a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can increase the size of the rollable display (241) as the cumulative number of unconfirmed events or notifications (2211, 2212, 2213, 2214) increases. Accordingly, the user can easily determine whether the cumulative number of unconfirmed events or notifications (2211, 2212, 2213, 2214) is large by checking the size of the rollable display (241) while far away from the electronic device (101). For example, when the user is far away from the electronic device (101), if the size of the rollable display (241) is small, the user may perceive that there are few or no unconfirmed events or notifications (2211, 2212, 2213, 2214). For example, when the user is far away from the electronic device (101), if the size of the rollable display (241) is large, the user may perceive that the accumulated number of unconfirmed events or notifications (2211, 2212, 2213, 2214) is large.

[0151] Referring to state 2201 of FIG. 22, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls a rollable display (241) to have a cylindrical shape of a first diameter (d1) when the accumulated number of unacknowledged events or notifications is 1 (2211), and can display unacknowledged events or notifications through the rollable display (241).

[0152] Referring to state 2202 of FIG. 22, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls a rollable display (241) to have a cylindrical shape with a second diameter (d2) larger than a first diameter (d1) when the accumulated number of unconfirmed events or notifications by the user is two (2211, 2212), and can display unconfirmed events or notifications by the user through the rollable display (241). For example, the second diameter (d2) may have a length twice that of the first diameter (d1).

[0153] Referring to state 2203 of FIG. 22, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls the rollable display (241) to have a cylindrical shape with a third diameter (d3) larger than a second diameter (d2) when the accumulated number of unconfirmed events or notifications by the user is three (2211, 2212, 2213), and can display the unconfirmed events or notifications by the user through the rollable display (241). For example, the third diameter (d3) may have a length three times that of the first diameter (d1).

[0154] Referring to state 2204 of FIG. 22, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controls the rollable display (241) to have a cylindrical shape with a fourth diameter (d4) larger than a third diameter (d3) when the accumulated number of unconfirmed events or notifications by the user is four (2211, 2212, 2213, 2214), and can display the unconfirmed events or notifications by the user through the rollable display (241). For example, the fourth diameter (d4) may have a length four times that of the first diameter (d1).

[0155] An electronic device (101) according to various embodiments can control the display of the most recently received event or notification in priority when the accumulated number of unconfirmed events or notifications by the user is multiple.

[0156] FIG. 23 is an example illustrating the operation of controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) when an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment switches from a second state to a circular mode.

[0157] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 23 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 22. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 23.

[0158] Referring to FIG. 23, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may change the area where a screen is displayed in the display area when switching from a second state to a circular mode. For example, when the electronic device (101) is switched from a second state to a circular mode, a user viewing the rollable display (241) of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) from a specific direction may only see a portion corresponding to half of the display area. Accordingly, when the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment switches to a circular mode while displaying the execution screen (2310) of an application A through the entire portion of the display area in the second state, it may display the execution screen (2310-1) of the application A with adjusted size and resolution through a first half area (2301) corresponding to half of the display area facing the user.

[0159] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may turn off or disable a second half area (2302) located opposite the first half area (2301) while displaying an execution screen (2310-1) of an application A that has been changed through the first half area (2301). By turning off or disabling the second half area (2302), the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may prevent unnecessary information display through the second half area (2302), reduce power consumption, and reduce malfunctions of the electronic device (101) caused by unwanted touch inputs by the user. In various embodiments of this document, the second half area (2302) may include the remaining area excluding the first half area (2301) among the display areas of the rollable display (241).

[0160] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) can control a second user (U2) to view a screen (2320) through a second half area (2302) based on authorization of a first user (U1) controlling a first half area (2301) when a user is located in each of the two directions from the electronic device (101). According to various embodiments, the screen (2320) provided to the second user (U2) through the second half area (2302) may be the same screen (2310-1) displayed through the first half area (2301), or may be an execution screen (2310-1) of another application set by the first user (U1). According to various embodiments, the screen provided to the second user (U2) through the second half area (2302) may be configured so that the second user (U2) can control all or part of the second half area (2302) based on the authority granted to the second user (U2) by the first user (U1). For example, the second user (U2) may control all or only part of the information on the screen displayed through the second half area (2302) based on the authority granted by the first user (U1).

[0161] FIG. 24 is an example illustrating an operation in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment corrects distortion of a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) based on detecting the user's line of sight axis. FIG. 25 is another example illustrating an operation in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment corrects distortion of a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) based on detecting the user's line of sight axis.

[0162] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIGS. 24 and 25 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 23. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25.

[0163] Referring to FIGS. 24 and 25, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can detect the user's line of sight axis through a camera module (180). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can correct distortion of the screen (SC) displayed through the rollable display (241) depending on whether the user's line of sight axis in circular mode is facing the front direction of the rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3).

[0164] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in a circular mode, the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) has a cylindrical shape, and accordingly, some images (SC1, or SC2) of the screen (SC) displayed from the rollable display (241) may be seen distorted to the user depending on the position and angle of the user's line of sight axis. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, when the user's line of sight axis (2401) is located in front of the display area, some images (SC1) of the screen (SC) corresponding to the line of sight 2402 located above the line of sight axis may appear bent downwards, and some images (SC2) of the screen (SC) corresponding to the line of sight 2403 located below the line of sight axis may appear bent upwards.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can, in order to reduce the distortion phenomenon when the user's line of sight (2401) is located in front of the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) as shown in FIG. 24, convert a portion of the image (SC1) of the screen (SC) corresponding to a line of sight 2402 located above the line of sight to be curved upward, and convert a portion of the image (SC2) of the screen (SC) corresponding to a line of sight 2403 located below the line of sight to be curved downward. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the position of the user's eyes and the curvature of the rollable display (241) in a circular mode, calculate the degree of distortion of the portion of the image (SC1, SC2) of the screen (SC) according to the confirmed position of the eyes and the curvature, and convert and display the image in the reverse direction of the distortion phenomenon. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can align the height of some images (SC1, SC2) of a displayed screen (SC) with the center line (CL) of some images (SC1, SC2) of the screen (SC), and determine the degree of slope of the transformation of some images (SC1, SC2) of the screen (SC) according to the degree of distortion compensation using an interpolation method that considers curvature.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 25, when the user's line of sight (2501) is located above the display area, a portion of the image (SC1) of the screen (SC) corresponding to the line of sight 2502 located above the line of sight may appear curved upward, and a portion of the image (SC2) of the screen (SC) corresponding to the line of sight 2503 located below the line of sight may appear curved upward more. According to one embodiment, when the user's line of sight (2501) is located above the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) as shown in FIG. 25, in order to reduce the distortion phenomenon, the portion of the image (SC1) of the screen (SC) corresponding to the line of sight 2502 located above the line of sight may be transformed to be curved downward by a first compensation value, and the portion of the image (SC2) of the screen (SC) corresponding to the line of sight 2503 located below the line of sight may be transformed to be curved downward more by a second compensation value greater than the first compensation value.

[0167] FIG. 26 is an example illustrating the operation of controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) when an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment is switched from a circular mode to a second state.

[0168] FIG. 27 is an example illustrating the operation of controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) when an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment is switched from a circular mode to a second state.

[0169] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIGS. 26 and 27 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2 through 25. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

[0170] Referring to FIGS. 26 and 27, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can vary the screen depending on whether it was displaying the screen through the second half area (2302) when switching from a circular mode to a second state.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 26, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may be displaying a screen (2310-1) only through a first half area (2301) without displaying a screen through a second half area (2302) when transitioning from a circular mode to a second state. For example, the electronic device (101) may control a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) in a circular mode and transition to a second state in which it displays a screen (2310-1) only through a first half area (2301) without displaying a screen through a second half area (2302). For example, the electronic device (101) may transition from a circular mode to a second state in response to detecting the removal of a handler member (250) from a side portion (211) of a housing (200). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) switches from a circular mode to a second state, if the previous state was a state where the screen (2310-1) was displayed only through the first half area (2301) without displaying the screen through the second half area (2302), the size of the screen (2310-1) displayed through the first half area (2301) can be doubled, and the increased screen (2310) can be displayed through the entire display area of ​​the rollable display (241). For example, the electronic device (101) can double the size of the execution screen (2310-1) of application A displayed through the first half area (2301) and display it through the entire area of ​​the rollable display (241).

[0172] According to some embodiments, when the electronic device (101) switches from a circular mode to a second state, the electronic device (101) maintains the screen (2310-1) displayed through the first half area (2301), activates the second half area (2302) that was off, and can display the execution screen (2320) of another application, or the screen (2320) of a recently executed application, or a multi-window (2320) through the activated second half area (2302).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 27, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can continuously display the first screen (2310-1) and the second screen (2320) in the second state of the electronic device (101) when switching from a circular mode to a second state, if the previous state was a state in which the first screen (2310-1) was displayed through a first half area (2301) and the second screen (2320) was displayed through a second half area (2302).

[0174] FIG. 28 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment controlling a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) according to the movement of a user.

[0175] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 28 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to 27. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 28.

[0176] Referring to FIG. 28, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can dynamically track the location and / or movement of a user (U1) using a camera module (180) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1) capable of capturing images in a 360-degree direction from the electronic device (101). An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment includes a microphone (not shown) as part of an input module (e.g., the input module (150) of FIG. 1) and can recognize the user (U1) based on the voice of the user (U1) obtained through the microphone. According to one embodiment, after user (U1) recognition is completed, the electronic device (101) can dynamically track the location and / or movement of the user (U1) by tracking (or beam foaming) the voice of the user (U1) obtained through the microphone. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can dynamically track the location and / or movement of the user (U1) based on at least one of the voice of the user (U1) obtained through a microphone or an image corresponding to at least a part of the user's (U1) body obtained through a camera module (180).

[0177] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can dynamically track the position and / or movement of the user (U1) in a circular mode and move the currently displayed screen (2811) in the direction where the user (U1) is located. For example, the electronic device (101) can detect that the user (U1) moves (2801) in the y direction of the electronic device (101) while the screen (2811) is displayed in the x direction from the electronic device (101), and in response to the detection of said movement (2801), the direction in which the screen (2811) is output can be changed from the x direction to the y direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can continuously change the direction in which the screen is output according to the movement of the user (U1).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the direction in which the screen (2811) is displayed in the direction in which the user (U1) is located, based on dynamically tracking the movement of the user (U1) using the camera module (180) when the user (U1) is within the field of view of the camera module (180).

[0179] According to some embodiments, the electronic device (101) can change the direction in which the screen (2811) is output in the direction in which the user (U1) is located based on tracking (or beam foaming) the voice of the user (U1) obtained through the microphone when the user (U1) whose voice is recognized is located near the electronic device (101).

[0180] FIG. 29 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment switching a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) according to user input received in a circular mode.

[0181] FIG. 30 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment switching a screen displayed through a rollable display (241) according to user input received in a circular mode.

[0182] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIGS. 29 and FIGS. 30 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2 through 28. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 29 and FIGS. 30.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 29, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may receive user input (2901) through a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) in a circular mode. According to one embodiment, the user input (2901) may include a user's touch input (2901) (or touch gesture input) on the rollable display (241), or a user's hovering input (or hovering gesture input) on the rollable display (241). Hereinafter, a touch input (2901) is mentioned as an example of user input (2901), but various embodiments of this document are not limited thereto and may be modified.

[0184] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can receive a touch input (2901) while displaying a first screen (2910) through a first half area (2301) in a circular mode and displaying a second screen (2920) through a second half area (2302), as shown in FIG. 29. For example, the electronic device (101) can receive a touch input (2901) from a user swiping the first screen (2910). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can switch the screen output through the first half area (2301) from the first screen (2910) to the second screen (2920) in response to the touch input (2901). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can rotate only at least some of the content of the current screen along the surface of the cylinder formed by the rollable display (241) when switching the screen output through the first half area (2301). According to one embodiment, when user input (2901) through the first half area (2301) is repeated, the electronic device (101) can continue to rotate only at least some of the content of the current screen along the surface of the cylinder formed by the rollable display (241).

[0185] According to one embodiment, the number of execution screens or user interfaces of an application that rotate along the surface of a cylinder formed by a rollable display (241) according to user input (2901) in circular mode may be determined based on the number of users located around the electronic device (101). For example, if there are two users around the electronic device (101), the rollable display (241) may be divided into two areas (e.g., a first half area (2301) and a second half area (2302)), and the number of execution screens or user interfaces of an application that rotate along the surface of a cylinder may be set to two that are equal or different from each other. For example, when there are three users around the electronic device (101), the rollable display (241) can be divided into three areas (e.g., a first sub-area, a second sub-area, and a third sub-area), and the number of execution screens or user interfaces of an application that rotate along the surface of a cylinder can be set to three that are equal or different from each other.

[0186] Referring to FIG. 30, an electronic device (101) according to another embodiment may display an application execution screen or user interface by rotating it along the surface of a cylinder formed by the rollable display (241) whenever a touch input (2901) is received through the rollable display (241) in a circular mode. In another embodiment, the application execution screen or user interface rotating along the surface of a cylinder formed by the rollable display (241) may be repeatedly cycled a specified number of times set by the user. For example, assuming that the application execution screen or user interface displayed cyclically according to the user's repeated touch input (2901) includes screen A (3011), screen B (3012), screen C (3013), screen D (3014), screen E (3015), and screen F (3016), these screens may be displayed cyclically through a first half area (2301) according to the user's repeated touch input (2901). For example, the screen displayed through the first half area (2301) is switched in the order of screen A (3011), screen B (3012), screen C (3013), screen D (3014), screen E (3015), and screen F (3016) according to the user's repeated touch input (2901), and when the user's touch input (2901) occurs while screen F (3016) is being displayed, screen F (3016) can be switched back to screen A (3011). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can control the rollable display (241) so that when the user's touch input (2901) occurs, the second half area (2302) displays the screen that was previously displayed in the first half area (2301).

[0187] FIG. 31 is an example illustrating an operation in which an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment provides a plurality of screens through a rollable display (241) based on detecting a plurality of users located around it in a circular mode.

[0188] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 31 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 30. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 31.

[0189] Referring to FIG. 31, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may provide a plurality of screens through a rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) based on the electronic device (101) detecting a plurality of users located around it in a circular mode. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may divide the screens of the rollable display (241) into N screens (e.g., 3111, 3112, 3113) according to the number of users (e.g., N people), and provide independent usability for each of the divided N screens (e.g., 3111, 3112, 3113). To this end, the electronic device (101) can recognize the number of users (e.g., U1, U2, U3) located around the electronic device (101) using a camera module (not shown) (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1) or a microphone (not shown), and can perform recognition for each user (e.g., U1, U2, U3). According to one embodiment, when a plurality of users (e.g., U1, U2, U3) are detected around the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) can determine a main user (e.g., first user (U1)) among the plurality of users (e.g., U1, U2, U3). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) provides independent usability for each of the N divided screens (e.g., 3111, 3112, 3113) based on user input received from a determined main user (e.g., a first user (U1)), and can also set the authority for other users (e.g., a second user (U2), a third user (U3)) who are provided with each of the divided screens (e.g., 3111, 3112, 3113) to control the divided screens (e.g., 3112, 3113) assigned to them.According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be configured to allow a specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) to control at least a portion of a split screen (e.g., a second screen (3112)) that is output toward the specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) based on user input received from a main user (e.g., a first user (U1)). For example, the specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) can control at least a portion of the split screen (e.g., a second screen (3112)) that is output toward the specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) via touch input based on authority granted by the main user (e.g., a first user (U1)). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be configured so that a specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) cannot control a screen (e.g., a second screen (3112)) that is output toward the specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) based on user input received from a main user (e.g., a first user (U1)). For example, the specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) may not be able to control a split screen (e.g., a second screen (3112)) that is output toward the specific user (e.g., a second user (U2)) as the authority from the main user (e.g., a first user (U1)) is restricted.

[0190] FIG. 32 is an example illustrating the operation of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment providing a holographic effect in a circular mode.

[0191] The electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 32 may include an embodiment that is at least partially similar or different from the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIG. 2 to FIG. 31. Hereinafter, features of the electronic device (101) that have not been described will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 32.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can apply a holographic effect to some objects (3211) displayed through the rollable display (241) as the rollable display (241) (e.g., the first display (241) of FIG. 3) is arranged in a cylindrical shape in a circular mode. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can detect a designated object (3211) (e.g., a person or a specific object) from a screen to be displayed through the rollable display (241) and apply a holographic effect to the designated object (3211). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine the size of the holographic subject (3212) based on the diameter (d1) of the rollable display (241) in a circular mode in order to display the designated object (3211) in a holographic form.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine one object to be displayed through the display area of ​​the rollable display in order to provide a holographic effect to the user. Once one object is determined, the electronic device (101) may divide the display area of ​​the rollable display (241) into a plurality of sub-regions. The plurality of sub-regions may have different directions for displaying the screen. For example, the plurality of sub-regions may include a first sub-region, a second sub-region, and a third sub-region, wherein the first sub-region is positioned to face a first direction from the electronic device (101), the second sub-region is positioned to face a second direction from the electronic device (101), and the third sub-region is positioned to face a third direction from the electronic device (101). The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction may be different directions. An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can provide a holographic effect of an object to a user by controlling a rollable display (241) so that each of the plurality of sub-regions displays a determined object, thereby allowing the user to see the object from multiple viewpoints.

Claims

Claim 1 An electronic device comprises: a housing including a main body, a first planar portion disposed at a first end of the main body, and a second planar portion disposed at a second end of the main body and disposed parallel to the first planar portion; a motor disposed inside the housing; a rollable display that is withdrawn from or inserted into the interior of the housing using the motor through a slit of the main body formed in a direction perpendicular from the first planar portion; a handler member coupled to an end of the rollable display and comprising at least one first magnet; a Hall sensor area disposed on a side of the main body and comprising at least one sensor; and at least one second magnet disposed in the Hall sensor area. An electronic device comprising: a processor; wherein, when at least a portion of the rollable display is withdrawn from the interior of the housing and at least a portion of the side portion of the main body is wound, the end of the rollable display is fixed to the housing based on the magnetic force between at least one first magnet and at least one second magnet, and the processor, upon detecting that the handler member is attached to the Hall sensor area through the at least one sensor, controls the rollable display in a circular mode, identifies the amount of information displayed through the rollable display in the circular mode, and controls the motor to withdraw or retract a portion of the rollable display through the slit based on the amount of information identified. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein at least one camera module is disposed in a part of the housing to enable shooting in a 360-degree direction from the electronic device, and the processor detects the location of a user and the movement of the user using the camera module, and the processor checks the number of users located around the electronic device in the circular mode, divides the display area of ​​the rollable display into a plurality of divided areas corresponding to the number of users checked, and controls the plurality of divided areas to display different screens. Claim 6 An electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a speaker that outputs sound through the side portion, wherein in the circular mode, the speaker is positioned to output sound into an internal space formed by the rollable display wrapping around the side portion. Claim 7 An electronic device according to claim 6, further comprising a mounting bracket for mounting the electronic device, the mounting bracket comprising a mounting surface on which the first planar portion or the second planar portion is seated, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a sound member that receives sound output from the speaker and outputs the received sound in a lateral direction of the mounting bracket, and wherein the mounting bracket comprises, as the sound member, at least one upper hole disposed on the mounting surface; at least one side hole disposed on the side of the mounting bracket; and at least one conduit connecting the upper hole and the side hole to each other. Claim 8 In claim 5, the processor dynamically tracks the movement of a user located around the electronic device using the camera module or microphone in the circular mode, detects that the user is moving in the y direction of the electronic device while the electronic device is displaying a screen in the x direction of the electronic device, and, in response to the detection, changes the direction in which the screen is output from the x direction to the y direction, an electronic device. Claim 9 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the processor receives an event related to at least one application stored in the electronic device in the circular mode, controls the rollable display to display content related to the event upon receiving the event, and changes the diameter of the rollable display surrounding the side portion of the main body according to the amount of content displayed. Claim 10 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the processor receives at least one event related to at least one application stored in the electronic device in the circular mode, and controls the rollable display to preferentially display the most recently received unidentified event among the at least one events. Claim 11 delete Claim 12 delete Claim 13 delete Claim 14 delete Claim 15 delete Claim 16 delete Claim 17 delete Claim 18 delete Claim 19 delete Claim 20 delete

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