Electronic device and method for displaying rotated screen, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may identify an orientation of the electronic device as a tabletop state through data. The tabletop state may be a state in which a second housing part is closer to the ground than a first housing part, the second housing part is arranged to be relatively horizontal with respect to the ground, and the angle of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part is within a specified angle range. The electronic device may display the screen in a first direction through a sub-display while the tabletop state is maintained. The electronic device may display the screen in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display while the electronic device has a state different from the tabletop state.

Description

Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for displaying a rotated screen

[0001] The following descriptions relate to electronic devices, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable recording media for displaying a rotated screen.

[0002] Electronic devices such as smartphones can incorporate various sensors to provide users with enhanced functionality and usability. Along with providing these features, devices that combine compactness and portability, such as foldable electronic devices, are being developed.

[0003] An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a housing comprising a first housing part and a second housing part movably arranged between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part. The electronic device may include a flexible display, at least a portion of which bends in response to relative movement of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part. The electronic device may include a sub-display included on a second surface of the first housing part, opposite a first surface of the first housing part including the flexible display. The electronic device may include a sensor for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device. The electronic device may include at least one processor including a processing circuit. The electronic device may include a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a posture of the electronic device as a table-top state based on the data. The table top state may be a state in which the second housing part is closer to the ground than the first housing part, the second housing part is arranged to be relatively horizontal with respect to the ground, and an angle of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part is within a specified angular range. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display a screen in a first direction through the sub-display while the table top state is maintained.The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display the screen through the sub-display in a second direction opposite to the first direction while the electronic device is in a state distinct from the table top state.

[0004] A method is disclosed. The method can be performed in an electronic device, the device comprising a housing including a first housing part and a second housing part movably arranged between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part, a flexible display at least partially bending in accordance with relative movement of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part, a sub-display included in a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part including the flexible display, and a sensor for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device. The method can include an operation of identifying a posture of the electronic device as a tabletop state through the data. The tabletop state can be a state in which the second housing part is closer to the ground than the first housing part and the second housing part is arranged to be relatively horizontal with respect to the ground. The method may include an operation of displaying the screen in a first direction through the sub-display while the table-top state is maintained and the angle of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part is within a specified angular range. The method may include an operation of displaying the screen in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display while the electronic device has a different state distinct from the table-top state or while the angle is outside the specified angular range.

[0005] A non-transitory computer readable storage medium is disclosed. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium can store a program including instructions. The instructions, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, include a housing including a first housing part and a second housing part movably arranged between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part, a flexible display at least partially bending in accordance with relative movement of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part, a sub-display included in a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part including the flexible display, and a sensor for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device, the instructions can cause the electronic device to identify a posture of the electronic device as a table-top state based on the data. The table top state may be a state in which the second housing part is arranged closer to the ground than the first housing part, and the second housing part is relatively horizontal to the ground. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to display the screen in a first direction through the sub-display while the table top state is maintained and an angle of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part is within a specified angular range. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to display the screen in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display while the electronic device has a different state distinct from the table top state or while the angle is outside the specified angular range.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0007] FIG. 2A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2b illustrates an example of a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2c illustrates an example of an intermediate state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3A illustrates an example of a folded state, an intermediate state, and an unfolded state of an electronic device.

[0011] Figure 3b illustrates an example of folding states of an electronic device aligned in different directions.

[0012] Figure 3c illustrates an example of intermediate states of electronic devices aligned in different directions.

[0013] FIG. 4A illustrates an example of screens displayed on a second display depending on the state of the electronic device.

[0014] FIG. 4b illustrates an example of screens displayed on a second display depending on the state of the electronic device.

[0015] Figure 4c illustrates an example of screens displayed on a second display depending on the state of the electronic device.

[0016] FIG. 4d illustrates an example of screens displayed on a second display depending on the state of the electronic device.

[0017] FIG. 4e illustrates an example of screens displayed on a second display depending on the state of the electronic device.

[0018] FIG. 5A illustrates an example of screens displayed on a second display according to the direction in which the electronic device is aligned.

[0019] FIG. 5b illustrates an example of screens displayed on a second display according to the direction in which the electronic device is aligned.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 7b illustrates an example of a folded state, an intermediate state, and an unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

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

[0030] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0031] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, 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. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can 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 can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of 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, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

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

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

[0034] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0035] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0036] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a 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 the 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 a force generated by the touch.

[0037] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0038] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0039] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In 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.

[0040] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may 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).

[0041] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0042] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0043] 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 as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0044] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0045] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that 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., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as 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 can 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 verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0046] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), 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), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the 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, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0047] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed 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 the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0048] 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 a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0049] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0050] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via 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 executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service by itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an 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 process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the 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.

[0051] FIG. 2A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2B illustrates an example of a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2C illustrates an example of an intermediate state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0052] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220), and a hinge structure (or hinge assembly) (260). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be rotatably connected to the hinge structure (260). The first housing (210) may rotate relative to the second housing (220) via the hinge structure (260). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be rotatably connected to the hinge structure (260). The second housing (220) may rotate relative to the first housing (210) via the hinge structure (260).

[0053] In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first surface (211), a second surface (212) facing away from the first surface (211), and a third surface (213) surrounding at least a portion of the first surface (211) and the second surface (212). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may provide a space for arranging components of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a conductive material, a non-conductive material, or a combination thereof. The first surface (211), the second surface (212), and the third surface (213) of the first housing (210) may be referred to as a front surface, a rear surface, and a side surface of the first housing (210), respectively.

[0054] In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a first surface (221), a second surface (222) facing and spaced from the first surface (221), and a third surface (223) surrounding at least a portion of the first surface (221) and the second surface (222). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may provide a space for arranging components of the electronic device (101). The first surface (221), the second surface (222), and the third surface (223) of the second housing (220) may be referred to as the front surface, the back surface, and the side surface of the second housing (220), respectively.

[0055] In one embodiment, the hinge structure (260) may be connected to the first housing (210) and the second housing (220), respectively. For example, the hinge structure (260) may include a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate configured to be rotatable. The first hinge plate may be connected to the first housing (210), and the first housing (210) may be rotated by the first hinge plate. The second hinge plate may be connected to the second housing (220), and the second housing (220) may be rotated by the second hinge plate.

[0056] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment can be folded or unfolded based on a folding axis (F) passing through a hinge structure (260) according to the rotation of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The hinge structure (260) can be positioned between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) so that the electronic device (101) can be folded based on the folding axis (F).

[0057] In one embodiment, the hinge structure (260) may include a hinge cover (265) for covering an internal structure (e.g., a hinge mechanism). The hinge cover (265) may be exposed to the outside or covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) depending on the degree to which the electronic device (101) is folded. For example, while the electronic device (101) is in a folded state (e.g., FIG. 2b), the hinge cover (265) may be at least partially exposed through a space between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, while the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 2a), the hinge cover (265) may be covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first display (230) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) disposed within a space provided by a first housing (210) and a second housing (220). For example, the first display (230) may be at least partially accommodated within a recess formed in a first surface (211) of the first housing (210) and a first surface (221) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the first display (230) may include a first flat part (231) aligned with respect to the first housing (210), a second flat part (232) spaced from the first flat part (231) and aligned with respect to the second housing (220), and a folding part (233) aligned with respect to the hinge structure (260) and extending from the first flat part (231) to the second flat part (232). The first display (230) may be referred to as a foldable display or a flexible display. The first flat part (231), the second flat part (232), and the folding part (233) may form a surface of the first display (230). The surface of the first display (230) may at least partially form the first surface (211) of the first housing (210) and the first surface (221) of the second housing (220). The first planar portion (231), the second planar portion (232), and the folding portion (233) may be referred to as the first region, the second region, and the folding region of the first display (230), respectively.

[0059] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second display (235) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) disposed within the first housing (210). The second display (235) may be visible through the second side (222) of the first housing (210).

[0060] An electronic device (101) according to an embodiment may include a plurality of cameras (e.g., a camera module (180) of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device (101) may include cameras (234, 236). In an embodiment, the camera (234) may be positioned within the first housing (210) so as to obtain an image through a portion of the second surface (212). In an embodiment, the camera (236) may be positioned below the first flat portion (231) of the first display (230). The camera (236) may be aligned with an opening that at least partially penetrates the first flat portion (231) and may obtain an image through the hole. The camera (236) may be positioned within a screen display area of ​​the first display (230), but is not limited thereto.

[0061] Hereinafter, states of the electronic device (101) will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C. The electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an unfolded state (e.g., FIG. 2A), a folded state (e.g., FIG. 2B), and an intermediate state (e.g., FIG. 2C). The electronic device (101) may vary between the unfolded state and the folded state, and the intermediate state may be a state between the unfolded state and the folded state. In one embodiment, the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may vary depending on the state of the electronic device (101).

[0062] First, referring to FIG. 2A, in the unfolded state, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can form a first angle. For example, but not limited to, the first angle can be about 180 degrees. The first flat portion (231), the second flat portion (232), and the folding portion (233) of the first display (230) can form a substantially flat surface. A first direction (e.g., the first direction (A1) of FIG. 2C)) toward which the first surface (211) (or the first flat portion (231)) of the first housing (210) faces and a second direction (e.g., the second direction (A2) of FIG. 2C)) toward which the first surface (221) (or the second flat portion (232)) of the second housing (220) faces can face substantially the same direction.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 2B, in the folded state of the electronic device (101), the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can be folded to face each other by rotating about the folding axis (F). The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can be overlapped to form a second angle smaller than the first angle. For a non-limiting example, the second angle can be about 0 degrees. The folding portion (233) of the first display (230) can be bent to correspond to the second angle. The first surface (211) of the first housing (210) can face the first surface (221) of the second housing (220). The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can be in at least partial contact, but are not limited thereto. The first direction in which the first surface (211) of the first housing (210) faces and the second direction in which the first surface (221) of the second housing (220) faces may be opposite to each other. In the folded state, at least a portion of the first display (230) may not be visible from the outside of the electronic device (101), and the second display (235) may be visible from the outside of the electronic device (101).

[0064] Referring to FIG. 2C, within the intermediate state, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can form a third angle that is smaller than the first angle and larger than the second angle. The folding portion (233) of the first display (230) can be bent to correspond to the third angle.

[0065] FIG. 3A illustrates an example of a folded state (310), an intermediate state (320), and an unfolded state (330) of an electronic device (101). FIG. 3B illustrates an example of folded states (311, 315) of an electronic device (101) aligned in different directions. FIG. 3B illustrates an example of intermediate states (321, 325) of an electronic device (101) aligned in different directions.

[0066] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data (or data based on a 6-axis sensor) indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101).

[0067] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the degree of folding of the electronic device (101) and / or the degree of horizontality of the electronic device (101) based on data related to the posture of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176).

[0068] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a normal state on the second display (235) in a folded state (310). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a normal state on the second display (235) in response to being identified as being in a folded state (310) based on data.

[0069] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a normal state on the second display (235) regardless of the orientation of the electronic device (101) in the folded state (310). For example, when the electronic device (101) is substantially perpendicular to the ground in the folded state (310), the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a normal state on the second display (235) in the folded state (310). For example, even when the electronic device (101) is substantially perpendicular to the ground in the folded state (310) and the hinge structure (260) is oriented toward or away from the ground, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a normal state on the second display (235) in the folded state (310). For example, when the electronic device (101) is substantially horizontal to the ground in the folded state (310), the electronic device (101) can display the screen in the normal state on the second display (235) in the folded state (310). The electronic device (101) being substantially vertical to the ground may mean that the first side (211) and / or the second side (212) of the electronic device (101) are substantially vertical to the ground. The electronic device (101) being substantially horizontal to the ground may mean that the first side (211) and / or the second side (212) of the electronic device (101) are substantially horizontal to the ground. Here, the normal state may be a state in which the screen is arranged such that the upper part of the screen is adjacent to the hinge structure (260). Here, when the electronic device (101) is substantially perpendicular to the ground, it may mean that the angle that the electronic device (101) forms with the ground is 90 degrees or within a predetermined range (e.g., 10 degrees) from 90 degrees. Here, when the electronic device (101) is substantially horizontal to the ground, it may mean that the angle that the electronic device (101) forms with the ground is 0 degrees or within a predetermined range (e.g., 10 degrees) from 0 degrees.

[0070] Referring to FIG. 3B, in a folding state (311) in which the electronic device (101) is perpendicular to the ground and the hinge structure (260) is oriented in a direction opposite to the ground (or upward), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a normal state. In a folding state (315) in which the electronic device (101) is perpendicular to the ground and the hinge structure (260) is oriented in the direction toward the ground (or downward), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a normal state.

[0071] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a normal state or a rotated state on the second display (235) in an intermediate state (320). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a normal state or a rotated state on the second display (235) in response to being identified as the intermediate state (320) based on data. Here, the rotated state may be an arranged state in which the screen is arranged such that a lower portion of the screen is adjacent to the hinge structure (260). For example, the screen in the rotated state may be rotated 180 degrees from the screen in the normal state. Hereinafter, the screen in the 180 degree rotated state may be referred to as being displayed in a first direction. The screen in the normal state may be referred to as being displayed in a second direction. Herein, the first direction may be a direction opposite to the second direction.

[0072] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in a direction selected from the first direction or the second direction, depending on the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) in the intermediate state (320). For example, if the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) in the intermediate state (320) is within a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction. For example, if the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) in the intermediate state (320) is less than the specified angular range (e.g., less than 20 degrees), the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in the second direction. For example, if the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) in the intermediate state (320) exceeds a specified angle range (e.g., exceeds 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the first display (230) rather than the second display (235). For example, if the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) in the intermediate state (320) exceeds a specified angle range, the electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235). In the following, in the case, the electronic device (101) may display the screen in the first direction on the second display (235) in the intermediate state (320). For example, in response to the electronic device (101) identifying that the second surface (212) is substantially horizontal to the ground in the intermediate state (320), the electronic device (101) may rotate the screen from the second direction to the first direction in the intermediate state (320). For example, in response to the electronic device (101) identifying that the second surface (212) is substantially horizontal to the ground in the intermediate state (320), the electronic device (101) may rotate the screen from the second direction to the first direction in the intermediate state (320) after a specified time (e.g., 200 milliseconds).But it is not limited to this.

[0073] In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in an intermediate state (320) and the second surface (212) is not substantially horizontal to the ground, the electronic device (101) may display the screen in the second direction on the second display (235) in the intermediate state (320). For example, when the electronic device (101) is in an intermediate state (320) and the second surface (212) is substantially perpendicular to the ground, the electronic device (101) may display the screen in the second direction on the second display (235) in the intermediate state (320). Hereinafter, the angle of the second surface (212) with respect to the ground may be referred to as the ground angle. Herein, the second surface (212) being substantially perpendicular to the ground may mean that the angle that the second surface (212) forms with the ground is 90 degrees or within a predetermined range (e.g., 10 degrees) from 90 degrees. Here, the fact that the second surface (212) is substantially horizontal to the ground may mean that the angle that the second surface (212) forms with the ground is 0 degrees or within a predetermined range (e.g., 10 degrees) from 0 degrees.

[0074] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in a direction selected from the first direction or the second direction, depending on the angle of the second surface (212) with respect to the ground in an intermediate state (320) in which the second surface (212) is closer to the ground than the first surface (211). For example, the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in a second direction rather than the first direction when the first surface (211) is closer to the ground than the second surface (212) in the intermediate state (320) and the second surface (212) is substantially horizontal to the ground.

[0075] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in a direction selected from the first direction or the second direction, depending on the housing angle and the ground angle in the intermediate state (320). For example, when the housing angle is within a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees) and the ground angle is substantially 0 degrees in the intermediate state (320), the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction. For example, when the housing angle is outside the specified angular range or the ground angle is not substantially 0 degrees in the intermediate state (320), the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the second display (235) in the second direction.

[0076] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen on the second display (235) in a direction selected from the first direction or the second direction, depending on the housing angle and the ground angle in an intermediate state (320) in which the second side (212) is closer to the ground than the first side (211). For example, if the housing angle is within a specified angular range and the ground angle is substantially 0 degrees in an intermediate state (320) in which the second side (212) is closer to the ground than the first side (211), the electronic device (101) can display the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction. For example, if the housing angle is outside the specified angular range or the ground angle is not substantially 0 degrees in an intermediate state (320) in which the second side (212) is closer to the ground than the first side (211), the electronic device (101) can display the screen on the second display (235) in the second direction.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 3C, in an intermediate state (321) (or table top state) in which the housing angle is within a specified angular range, the ground angle is substantially 0, and the second side (212) is closer to the ground than the first side (211), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first direction. In an intermediate state (325) (or tent state) in which the housing angle is within a specified angular range, but the ground angle is not substantially 0, and the second side (212) is not closer to the ground than the first side (211), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second direction. In one embodiment, the table top state may be a state in which the second housing (220) is closer to the ground than the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is arranged so that the ground angle is substantially horizontal (e.g., the ground angle is substantially 0 degrees) in an intermediate state (320) in which the housing angle is within a specified angle range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0078] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen in the first direction on the second display (235) in the table-top state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen in the second direction on the second display (235) in a state other than the table-top state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change functions assigned to buttons while displaying the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may change functions assigned to at least two physical buttons located on the side (or third face (213)) of the first housing (210) of the electronic device (101) while displaying the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may change functions assigned to at least two physical buttons located on the side (or third face (213)) of the first housing (210) of the electronic device (101) in the table top state.

[0080] For example, the electronic device (101) may assign a first function to a first button of the at least two physical buttons and a second function opposite to the first function to a second button of the at least two physical buttons while the table-top state is maintained. For example, the first button may be located further from the hinge structure (260) than the second button. In one embodiment, in a state other than the table-top state, the electronic device (101) may assign a volume-up function to the first button and a volume-down function to the second button. In one embodiment, in the table-top state, the electronic device (101) may assign a volume-down function to the first button and a volume-up function to the second button. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0081] FIG. 4a illustrates an example of screens (401, 402) displayed on a second display (235) depending on the state of the electronic device (101).

[0082] FIG. 4a can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, and FIG. 3c.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 4A, the screen (401) may be a screen displayed through the second display (235) of the electronic device (101) in a state other than the table top state, and the screen (402) may be a screen displayed through the second display (235) of the electronic device (101) in the table top state.

[0084] In one embodiment, in a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (401) in a second direction through the second display (235). In one embodiment, in a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (401) in a second direction through the notch area (415) and the display area (411) of the second display (235). In one embodiment, in the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (401) in a first direction through a part of the second display (235). In one embodiment, the state other than the table top state may be an intermediate state (320) of the tent state, or a folding state (310). In one embodiment, other states than the table top state may be a state in which the housing angle is outside a specified angular range, the second housing (220) is not closer to the ground than the first housing (210), or the second housing (220) is arranged such that it is not relatively horizontal with respect to the ground. For example, other states than the table top state may include an intermediate state (320) in which the housing angle is outside a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees). For example, other states than the table top state may include an intermediate state (320) in which the ground angle is substantially other than 0 degrees (e.g., a tent state). For example, other states than the table top state may include a folded state (310).

[0085] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an image object (420) for a hint in the notch area (415). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an image object (420) for a hint in the notch area (415) while displaying the screen (401) in the second direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an image object (420) for a hint in the notch area (415) when the state of the electronic device (101) has a state other than a table top state. For example, the image object (420) may be an object for notifying a user that a specified function (e.g., payment) can be performed through the image object (420).

[0086] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to an input (431) for an image object (420) for a hint, change the screen (401) to another screen associated with the image object (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to a swipe input (431) in a specified direction (e.g., upward direction of the screen (401)) from the image object (420) for a hint, change the screen (401) to another screen associated with the image object (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, based on the swipe input (431) starting from the notch area (415), change the screen (401) to another screen associated with the image object (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the screen (401) to another screen associated with the image object (420) based on the swipe input (431) starting from a lower portion of a relatively left portion (433) of the screen (401). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the screen (401) to a screen for payment associated with the image object (420) in response to an input (431) for an image object (420) for payment.

[0087] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a tabletop state. For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data (or data based on a 6-axis sensor) indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the tabletop state of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101).

[0088] In one embodiment, in response to identifying a table top state, the electronic device (101) can rotate the screen (402) from the second direction to the first direction. In one embodiment, while the table top state is maintained, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (402) only in the display area (411) of the second display (235) in the first direction. The electronic device (101) can output a designated color (e.g., black) in the notch area (415) while displaying the screen (402) through the display area (411) of the second display (235) in the first direction. The electronic device (101) can turn off the notch area (415) while displaying the screen (402) through the display area (411) of the second display (235) in the first direction.

[0089] In one embodiment, while the table top state is maintained, the electronic device (101) can stop displaying the image object (420) for the hint. In one embodiment, while displaying the screen (402) through the display area (411) of the second display (235) in the first direction, the electronic device (101) can stop displaying the image object (420) for the hint.

[0090] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to an input (435) for an image object (425) for a hint, change the screen (401) to another screen associated with the image object (425). In one embodiment, while the table top state is maintained, the electronic device (101) may, in response to a swipe input (435) from the image object (425) for the hint in the designated direction (e.g., upward direction of the screen (401), change the screen (401) to the other screen. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, while the table top state is maintained, the electronic device (101) may, in response to a swipe input (435) from a lower edge of a relatively central portion (437) of the screen (402) in the designated direction (e.g., upward direction of the screen (401), change the screen (401) to the other screen. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the screen (401) to the other screen in response to a swipe input (435) in the specified direction (e.g., upward direction of the screen (401)) from a side below a portion (e.g., left or right) other than the side below the relatively central portion (437).

[0091] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the screen (402) to another screen in response to a swipe input (435).

[0092] In one embodiment, while the tabletop state is maintained, the electronic device (101) may suspend execution of a designated application. In one embodiment, while the tabletop state is maintained, the electronic device (101) may not execute a designated application. For example, while the tabletop state is maintained, the electronic device (101) may suspend execution of an application related to payment.

[0093] FIG. 4b illustrates an example of screens (403, 404) displayed on a second display (235) depending on the state of the electronic device (101).

[0094] FIG. 4b can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, and FIG. 3c.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 4b, the screen (403) may be a screen displayed through the second display (235) of the electronic device (101) in a state other than the table top state, and the screen (404) may be a screen displayed through the second display (235) of the electronic device (101) in the table top state.

[0096] In one embodiment, in a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (403) in a second direction through the second display (235). In one embodiment, in a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (403) in the second direction through the notch area (415) and the display area (411) of the second display (235). In one embodiment, in the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (403) in the first direction through a portion of the second display (235). In one embodiment, the states other than the table top state may include an intermediate state (320) in which the housing angle is outside a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees). In one embodiment, the states other than the table top state may include an intermediate state (320) in which the ground angle is substantially not 0 degrees (e.g., a tent state). In one embodiment, other states than the table top state may include a folding state (310).

[0097] In one embodiment, the screens (403, 404) may include an image object (440). In one embodiment, the image object (440) may represent an application running in the background. In one embodiment, the image object (440) may display information related to the application running in the background. In one embodiment, the image object (440) may also be referred to as a capsule or an on-going activity. In one embodiment, the image object (310) may be associated with the most recently run application in the foreground among one or more applications running in the background.

[0098] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an image object (440) on the screen (403, 404) as the screen transitions from another screen to the screen (403, 404). For example, the electronic device (101) may display an image object (440) representing information related to the application on the screen (403, 404) as the screen transitions from the screen of the application running in the foreground to the screen (403, 404).

[0099] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may execute an application in the foreground based on an input (e.g., a tap input) for selecting an image object (440). For example, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen indicating an execution result and / or execution status of the application based on an input (e.g., a tap input) for selecting an image object (440).

[0100] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the image object (440) at a designated location on the screen (403, 404). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the image object (440) in a notch area (415) of the second display (235). For example, the electronic device (101) can display the image object (440) in a notch area (415) of the second display (235) in a state other than a tabletop state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the image object (440) in a display area (411) of the second display (235). For example, the electronic device (101) can display the image object (440) in a display area (411) of the second display (235) in a tabletop state. For example, the electronic device (101) can display an image object (440) on a lower portion of a relatively left portion of the screen (403). For example, the electronic device (101) can display an image object (440) on a lower portion of a relatively left portion of the screen (403) in a table top state.

[0101] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output a specified color instead of the screen (403) through a portion of the display area (411) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output a specified color instead of the screen (403) through a portion of an edge of the display area (411) adjacent to the notch area (415). For example, the electronic device (101) may output a specified color instead of the screen (403) through a portion of an edge such that the edge of the display area (411) adjacent to the notch area (415) appears to have the same curvature as other edges of the display (420). For example, the electronic device (101) may output the specified color through a portion of an edge of the display area (411) adjacent to the notch area (415) so that the edge appears to have a rounded edge shape while the table-top state is maintained.

[0102] FIG. 4c illustrates an example of screens (405, 406) displayed on a second display (235) depending on the state of the electronic device (101).

[0103] FIG. 4c can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, and FIG. 3c.

[0104] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a navigation bar including at least three navigation buttons in a portion of the first display (230). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a navigation bar including three navigation buttons for Recent, Home, and Back in a portion of the first display (230).

[0105] Referring to FIG. 4C, in a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display a screen (405) including a navigation bar (450) in a second direction through the second display (235). In a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the navigation bar (450) in the notch area (415). Here, the navigation bar (450) can include a smaller number of navigation buttons than the navigation bar displayed through the first display (230). For example, the navigation bar (450) can include two navigation buttons for going home and going back.

[0106] In one embodiment, in a table top state, the electronic device (101) can display a navigation bar (450) on the screen (406) in a second direction through the second display (235). In a table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the navigation bar (450) in the notch area (415).

[0107] Comparing the screens (405) and (406), the navigation bar (450) may be displayed in the notch area (415). Just as the screen (406) rotated from the screen (405) is displayed on the second display (235), the navigation bar (450) of the screen (406) rotated from the navigation bar (450) of the screen (405) may be displayed in the notch area (415). Accordingly, when a user looks at the screens (405, 406), the arrangement of the two navigation buttons may be perceived as being the same. For example, in the screens (405, 406), the navigation button for the home may be located to the left of the navigation button for the back.

[0108] FIG. 4d illustrates an example of screens (405, 406) displayed on a second display (235) depending on the state of the electronic device (101).

[0109] FIG. 4d can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, and FIG. 3c.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 4D, in a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display a screen (407) including image objects (461, 465) for hints in a second direction through the second display (235). In a state other than the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display image objects (461, 465) for hints in the notch area (415). Here, the image objects (461, 465) for hints can be image objects for two hints, for home and back.

[0111] In one embodiment, in the table top state, the electronic device (101) can change the display positions of the image objects (461, 465) for the hint. In one embodiment, in the table top state, the electronic device (101) can display the image objects (461, 465) for the hint on the side below the relatively central portion (437).

[0112] Comparing the screen (407) and the screen (408), in states other than the table top state, the image objects (461, 465) for hints are displayed in the notch area (415), whereas in the table top state, the image objects (461, 465) for hints can be displayed in an area other than the notch area (415). The positional relationship of the image objects (461, 465) of the screen (407) can be the same as the positional relationship of the image objects (461, 465) of the screen (408). For example, the image object (461) of the screen (407) can be located to the left of the image object (465), and the image object (461) of the screen (408) can be located to the left of the image object (465). Therefore, when the user looks at the screen (407, 408), he or she can perceive that the arrangement of the image objects (461, 465) is the same.

[0113] FIG. 4e illustrates an example of screens (401, 402) displayed on a second display (235) depending on the state of the electronic device (101).

[0114] FIG. 4e can be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, and FIG. 4a.

[0115] FIG. 4E may illustrate an example in which, compared to FIG. 4A, the display position of the image object (420) for the hint in the table-top state is changed. For example, referring to FIG. 4E, in the table-top state, the image object (425) for the hint may be displayed on the side below the relatively central portion (437).

[0116] In one embodiment, while the table top state is maintained, the electronic device (101) can change the display position of the image object (420) for the hint. In one embodiment, while displaying the screen (402) through the display area (411) of the second display (235) in the first direction, the electronic device (101) can change the display position of the image object (420) for the hint. In one embodiment, while displaying the screen (402) through the display area (411) of the second display (235) in the first direction, the electronic device (101) can display the image object (425) for the hint on the side below the relatively central portion (437). For example, the image object (425) may be an object for notifying the user that another function specified through the image object (425) is capable of being performed.

[0117] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the screen (402) to another screen (e.g., a home screen, a previous screen) in response to a swipe input (435) on the image object (425).

[0118] FIG. 5A illustrates an example of screens (501, 503, 505, 507) displayed on a second display (235) according to the direction in which the electronic device (101) is aligned.

[0119] FIG. 5a can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, and FIG. 3c.

[0120] FIG. 5a may illustrate a situation in which a camera application operates in the foreground via a second display (235) in a folded state (e.g., FIG. 2b) or an intermediate state (e.g., FIG. 2c).

[0121] Referring to FIG. 5A, in a first state where the hinge structure (260) of the electronic device (101) is further from the ground than the first housing (210), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (501) of the camera application in a normal state. In one embodiment, in a second state where the electronic device (101) is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the first state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (503) of the camera application in a state rotated 90 degrees from the normal state. In one embodiment, in a third state where the electronic device (101) is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the second state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (505) of the camera application in a state rotated 90 degrees from the normal state. In one embodiment, in a fourth state in which the electronic device (101) is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the third state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (507) of the camera application in a state rotated 90 degrees from the normal state.

[0122] In one embodiment, referring to screens (501, 503, 505, 507) of different states, some image objects may be displayed at fixed positions regardless of the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, a navigation bar (510) may be displayed in a notch area (415) regardless of the rotation of the electronic device (101). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0123] In one embodiment, referring to screens (501, 503, 505, 507) of different states, some image objects (520, 530, 540) may be displayed in moved positions according to the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, an image object (520) indicating a shooting mode may be displayed in an area adjacent to the ground of the screens (501, 503, 505, 507) according to the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, an image object (530) indicating a thumbnail of an image stored in a gallery may be displayed in an area to the right of an area where the image object (520) is displayed on the screens (501, 503, 505, 507) according to the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, an image object (540) for a menu may be displayed in an area of ​​the upper part of the right side of the screens (501, 503, 505, 507) depending on the rotation of the electronic device (101), but is not limited thereto.

[0124] FIG. 5b illustrates an example of screens (502, 504, 506, 508) displayed on a second display (235) according to the aligned direction of the electronic device (101).

[0125] FIG. 5b can be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, and FIG. 5a.

[0126] The screens (502, 504, 506, 508) of FIG. 5b may further display an image object (550) for a hint, compared to the screens (501, 503, 505, 507) of FIG. 5a. For example, the image object (550) may be an object for informing a user that a specified function (e.g., payment, back, home) can be performed through the image object (550).

[0127] Referring to FIG. 5B, in a first state where the hinge structure (260) of the electronic device (101) is further from the ground than the first housing (210), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (502) of the camera application in a normal state. In one embodiment, in a second state where the electronic device (101) is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the first state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (504) of the camera application in a state rotated 90 degrees from the normal state. In one embodiment, in a third state where the electronic device (101) is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the second state, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (506) of the camera application in a state rotated 90 degrees from the normal state. In one embodiment, in a fourth state in which the electronic device (101) is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise from the third state, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (508) of the camera application in a state rotated 90 degrees from the normal state.

[0128] In one embodiment, referring to screens (502, 504, 506, 508) of different states, some image objects may be displayed in fixed positions regardless of the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, a navigation bar (510) may be displayed in a notch area (415) regardless of the rotation of the electronic device (101). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0129] In one embodiment, referring to screens (502, 504, 506, 508) of different states, some image objects (520, 530, 540, 550) may be displayed in moved positions according to the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, an image object (520) indicating a shooting mode may be displayed in an area adjacent to the ground of the screens (502, 504, 506, 508) according to the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, an image object (530) indicating a thumbnail of an image stored in a gallery may be displayed in an area to the right of an area where the image object (520) is displayed in the screens (502, 504, 506, 508) according to the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, an image object (540) for a menu may be displayed in an area of ​​the upper part of the right side of the screens (502, 504, 506, 508) depending on the rotation of the electronic device (101), but is not limited thereto.

[0130] For example, the image object (550) for the hint may be displayed in an area adjacent to the ground of the screens (502, 504, 506, 508) depending on the rotation of the electronic device (101). For example, in the first state, while the screen (502) is displayed, the image object (550) for the hint may be displayed in the notch area (415). For example, in the second state, the third state, or the fourth state, while any one of the screens (504, 506, 508) is displayed, the image object (550) for the hint may be displayed around the center portion of the side adjacent to the ground other than the notch area (415).

[0131] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0132] FIG. 6 can be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, and FIG. 5a.

[0133] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, the screen (301) may be displayed in a second direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (301) in a second direction in a state other than a tabletop state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (301) in the second direction on the second display (235) in response to being identified as being in a folded state (310) based on data acquired through the sensor module (176).

[0134] In one embodiment, in a folded state (311) in which the electronic device (101) is perpendicular to the ground and the hinge structure (260) is oriented in a direction opposite to the ground (or upward), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second direction. In a folded state (315) in which the electronic device (101) is perpendicular to the ground and the hinge structure (260) is oriented in a direction toward the ground (or downward), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second direction.

[0135] In one embodiment, when the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) in the intermediate state (320) is less than a specified angle range (e.g., less than 20 degrees), the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in the second direction on the second display (235).

[0136] In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in an intermediate state (320) where the second surface (212) is not substantially horizontal to the ground, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second orientation on the second display (235). For example, when the electronic device (101) is in an intermediate state (320) where the second surface (212) is substantially perpendicular to the ground, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in the second orientation on the second display (235) in the intermediate state (320).

[0137] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second direction on the second display (235) when the first side (211) is closer to the ground than the second side (212).

[0138] In operation 620, the electronic device (101) can identify a table top state.

[0139] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data (or data based on a 6-axis sensor) indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101).

[0140] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the degree of folding of the electronic device (101) and / or the degree of horizontality of the electronic device (101) based on data related to the posture of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a table top state of the electronic device (101) based on data acquired through the sensor module (176).

[0141] In operation 630, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first direction.

[0142] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, in response to being identified as being in a table-top state based on data, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235).

[0143] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide the advantage of allowing the user to use the electronic device (101) after placing it in an intermediate state (320) on a table by outputting the screen in a rotated state only in a specific posture. In addition, by outputting the screen in a rotated state only in a specific posture, the user's discomfort caused by the screen being rotated against the user's intention while using the electronic device (101) can be reduced.

[0144] FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment. FIG. 7B illustrates examples of a folded state, an intermediate state, and an unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0145] FIGS. 7a and 7b can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 5a.

[0146] Operation 630 of FIG. 7a may correspond to operation 630 of FIG. 6.

[0147] Referring to FIG. 7a, in operation 630, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a first direction.

[0148] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, in response to being identified as being in a table-top state based on data, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235).

[0149] In operation 710, the electronic device (101) can change the function of the button.

[0150] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the functions assigned to buttons while displaying the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the functions assigned to at least two physical buttons located on the side (or third face (213)) of the first housing (210) of the electronic device (101) while displaying the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the functions assigned to at least two physical buttons located on the side (or third face (213)) of the first housing (210) of the electronic device (101) in the table top state.

[0151] For example, the electronic device (101) may assign a first function to a first button of the at least two physical buttons and a second function opposite to the first function to a second button of the at least two physical buttons while the table-top state is maintained. For example, the first button may be located further from the hinge structure (260) than the second button. In one embodiment, in a state other than the table-top state, the electronic device (101) may assign a volume-up function to the first button and a volume-down function opposite to the volume-up function to the second button. In one embodiment, in the table-top state, the electronic device (101) may assign a volume-down function to the first button and a volume-up function to the second button. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 7B, in a folding state (701) where the housing angle is substantially 0 degrees, a first button (721) may be assigned a second function (e.g., a volume-down function), and a second button (725) may be assigned a first function (e.g., a volume-up function). In one embodiment, in a table-top state (703) where the housing angle (730) is 20 to 80 degrees, a first function (e.g., a volume-up function) may be assigned to the first button (721), and a second function (e.g., a volume-down function) may be assigned to the second button (725). Furthermore, in a flex mode state (705) where the housing angle (730) exceeds 80 degrees, a first function (e.g., a volume-up function) may be assigned to the first button (721), and a second function (e.g., a volume-down function) may be assigned to the second button (725). Finally, in the unfolded state (707) where the housing angle (730) is substantially 180 degrees, a first function (e.g., volume-up function) may be assigned to the first button (721), and a second function (e.g., volume-down function) may be assigned to the second button (725).

[0153] As described above, the electronic device (101) can help the user intuitively operate the buttons by exchanging the functions assigned to the physical buttons while outputting the screen in a rotated state.

[0154] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0155] FIG. 8 can be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, and FIG. 5a.

[0156] Action 630 of FIG. 8 may correspond to action 630 of FIG. 6.

[0157] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 630, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a first direction.

[0158] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, in response to being identified as being in a table-top state based on data, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235).

[0159] In operation 810, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0160] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating a folding degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a housing angle of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) exceeds a specified angle range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0161] In operation 810, if the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 820. In operation 810, if the housing angle does not exceed a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 830.

[0162] In operation 820, the electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235). The electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235) and turn on the first display (230). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the first display (230) rather than the second display (235).

[0163] In operation 830, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle is less than a specified angle range. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating a folding degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the housing angle of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is less than a specified angle range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0164] In operation 830, if the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 840. In operation 830, if the housing angle is not less than the specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 850.

[0165] In operation 840, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the second direction on the second display (235) when the housing angle is less than a specified angular range. In one embodiment, in response to identifying that the housing angle is less than a specified angular range, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the second direction on the second display (235).

[0166] In operation 850, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the first direction on the second display (235) while the housing angle is within a specified angular range. In one embodiment, in response to identifying that the housing angle is within a specified angular range, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the first direction on the second display (235).

[0167] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0168] FIG. 9 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, and FIG. 5a.

[0169] Operation 620 of FIG. 9 may correspond to operation 620 of FIG. 6. Operations 910, 920, and 930 of FIG. 9 may be included in operation 630 of FIG. 6.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 620, the electronic device (101) can identify a table top state.

[0171] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data (or data based on a 6-axis sensor) indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the horizontal degree of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the posture of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101).

[0172] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the degree of folding of the electronic device (101) and / or the degree of horizontality of the electronic device (101) based on data related to the posture of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a table top state of the electronic device (101) based on data acquired through the sensor module (176).

[0173] In operation 910, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a function related to a previously displayed image object (420, 440, 450) is supported in a first direction. The electronic device (101) can determine whether a function related to an image object (420, 440, 450) included in a screen displayed in a second direction is supported in a table top state.

[0174] For example, if a function related to an image object (420) is set to be supported only in a state other than a table top state, the electronic device (101) may determine that the function related to the previously displayed image object (420) is not supported in the first direction.

[0175] For example, if a function related to an image object (440, 450) is set to be supported even in a table top state, the electronic device (101) can determine that the function related to the previously displayed image object (440, 450) is supported in the first direction.

[0176] In operation 910, if a function related to the image object (440, 450) is supported in the first direction, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 920. In operation 910, if the function related to the image object (420) is not supported in the first direction, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 930.

[0177] In operation 920, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (404, 406) including an image object (440, 450) in a first direction. In one embodiment, the image object (440) may be a capsule or an on-going activity. In one embodiment, the image object (450) may be a navigation bar.

[0178] In operation 930, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (402) that does not include an image object (420) in a first direction. For example, the image object (420) may be an object for informing a user that a specified function (e.g., payment) can be performed through the image object (420).

[0179] FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0180] FIG. 10 can be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, and FIG. 5a.

[0181] Action 630 of FIG. 10 may correspond to action 630 of FIG. 6.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 630, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a first direction.

[0183] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, in response to being identified as being in a table-top state based on data, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235).

[0184] In operation 1010, the electronic device (101) can determine whether power is obtained from an external electronic device (102). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether power is obtained through a power management module (188). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether wired and / or wireless power is obtained from the external electronic device (102) through the power management module (188).

[0185] In operation 1010, if power is obtained from an external electronic device (102), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1020. In operation 1010, if power is not obtained from an external electronic device (102), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1030.

[0186] In operation 1020, the electronic device (101) may maintain the screen (302) displayed in the first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may maintain the display of the screen (302) even after displaying the screen (302) on the second display (235) for a specified set time (e.g., 30 seconds). Here, the specified set time may be a time for switching to a low power mode (or, AoD (always on display)).

[0187] In operation 1030, the electronic device (101) can change the screen (302) displayed in the first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the screen (302) to another screen after displaying the screen (302) on the second display (235) for a specified set time. For example, the electronic device (101) can display a screen set according to a low power mode (or AoD) on the second display (235). Here, the screen set according to the low power mode (or AoD) can include time information.

[0188] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0189] FIG. 11 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, FIG. 5a, FIG. 6, and FIG. 8.

[0190] Operation 630 of FIG. 11 may correspond to operation 630 of FIG. 6. Operations 810, 820, 830, 840, and 850 of FIG. 11 may correspond to operations 810, 820, 830, 840, and 850 of FIG. 8.

[0191] Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 630, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a first direction.

[0192] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, in response to being identified as being in a table-top state based on data, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235).

[0193] In operation 810, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0194] In operation 810, if the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 820. In operation 810, if the housing angle does not exceed a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 830.

[0195] In operation 820, the electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235). The electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235) and turn on the first display (230). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the first display (230) rather than the second display (235).

[0196] In operation 830, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle is less than a specified angle range. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating a folding degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the housing angle of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is less than a specified angle range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0197] In operation 830, if the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 840. In operation 830, if the housing angle is not less than the specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 850.

[0198] In operation 840, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the second direction on the second display (235) when the housing angle is less than a specified angular range. In one embodiment, in response to identifying that the housing angle is less than a specified angular range, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the second direction on the second display (235).

[0199] In operation 850, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the first direction on the second display (235) while the housing angle is within a specified angular range. In one embodiment, in response to identifying that the housing angle is within a specified angular range, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the first direction on the second display (235).

[0200] In operation 1110, the electronic device (101) may determine whether a user's button input is identified. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether an input for at least one button among at least two physical buttons located on a side (or third side (213)) of the first housing (210) is identified while displaying the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction.

[0201] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether an input to at least two physical buttons including a fingerprint sensor located on a side (or third side (213)) of the first housing (210) is identified while displaying the screen on the second display (235) in the first direction.

[0202] In operation 1110, if the user's button input is identified, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1120. In operation 1110, if the user's button input is not identified, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 850 again.

[0203] In operation 1120, the electronic device (101) may display an always on display (AoD) screen on the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may switch the screen (302) displayed in the first direction to the AoD screen. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the AoD screen on the second display (235) by changing settings related to AoD when a user's button input is identified. In one embodiment, the settings related to AoD may include tap to show, show always, show as scheduled, and show for new notifications.

[0204] In one embodiment, Tap to Show may be a setting to display the AoD screen based on a tap input while the secondary display (235) is off. In one embodiment, Show Always may be a setting to always display the AoD screen while in a tabletop state (or in a folded state). In one embodiment, Show as Schedule may be a setting to display the AoD screen according to a specified schedule while the secondary display (235) is off.

[0205] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display an AoD screen on the second display (235) by changing the AoD-related setting to 'show always' when a user's button input is identified.

[0206] FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0207] FIG. 12 can be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, FIG. 5a, FIG. 6, FIG. 8, and FIG. 10.

[0208] Action 630 of FIG. 12 may correspond to action 630 of FIG. 6.

[0209] Referring to FIG. 12, in operation 630, the electronic device (101) can display the screen in a first direction.

[0210] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, in response to being identified as being in a table-top state based on data, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235).

[0211] In operation 1210, the electronic device (101) can determine whether power is obtained from an external electronic device (102). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether power is obtained through a power management module (188). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether wired and / or wireless power is obtained from the external electronic device (102) through the power management module (188).

[0212] In operation 1010, if power is obtained from an external electronic device (102), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1220. In operation 1210, if power is not obtained from an external electronic device (102), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1230.

[0213] In operation 1210, the electronic device (101) may display an always on display (AoD) screen on the second display (235).

[0214] In operation 1030, the electronic device (101) can change the screen (302) displayed in the first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the screen (302) to another screen after displaying the screen (302) on the second display (235) for a specified set time. For example, the electronic device (101) can display a screen set according to a low power mode (or AoD) on the second display (235). Here, the screen set according to the low power mode (or AoD) can include time information.

[0215] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0216] FIG. 13 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, FIG. 3c, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, FIG. 5a, FIG. 6, FIG. 8, and FIG. 11.

[0217] Operation 630 of FIG. 13 may correspond to operation 630 of FIG. 6. Operations 810, 820, 830, and 840 of FIG. 13 may correspond to operations 810, 820, 830, and 840 of FIG. 8.

[0218] Referring to FIG. 13, in operation 630, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a first direction.

[0219] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235) in a table-top state. In one embodiment, in response to being identified as being in a table-top state based on data, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in a first orientation on the second display (235).

[0220] In operation 810, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0221] In operation 810, if the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 820. In operation 810, if the housing angle does not exceed a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 830.

[0222] In operation 820, the electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235). The electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235) and turn on the first display (230). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen on the first display (230) rather than the second display (235).

[0223] In operation 830, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle is less than a specified angle range. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can obtain data indicating a folding degree of the electronic device (101) through the sensor module (176). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the housing angle of the electronic device (101) based on the data indicating the folding degree of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify whether the housing angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is less than a specified angle range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees).

[0224] In operation 830, if the housing angle exceeds a specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 840. In operation 830, if the housing angle is not less than the specified angular range (e.g., 20 to 80 degrees), the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1310.

[0225] In operation 840, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (301) in a second direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the second direction on the second display (235) when the housing angle is less than a specified angular range. In one embodiment, in response to identifying that the housing angle is less than a specified angular range, the electronic device (101) can display the screen (302) in the second direction on the second display (235).

[0226] In operation 1310, the electronic device (101) may determine whether a user's button input is identified. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether an input is identified for at least one button among at least two physical buttons located on a side (or third side (213)) of the first housing (210) while the second display (235) is turned off. In one embodiment, the second display (235) may be turned off after displaying the screen (302) for a specified set time (e.g., 30 seconds).

[0227] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether an input to at least two physical buttons including a fingerprint sensor located on a side (or third side (213)) of the first housing (210) is identified while the second display (235) is turned off.

[0228] In operation 1310, if the user's button input is identified, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1320. In operation 1310, if the user's button input is not identified, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 1310 again.

[0229] In operation 1320, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (302) that is displayed in a first direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (302) on the second display (235) for a specified set time (e.g., 30 seconds). After displaying the AOD screen on the second display (235) for the specified set time (e.g., 30 seconds), the electronic device (101) may turn off the second display (235).

[0230] As described above, the electronic device (101) may include a housing including a first housing part (210) and a second housing part (220) arranged to be movable between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part (210). The electronic device (101) may include a flexible display (230) at least a portion of which bends according to relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210). The electronic device (101) may include a sub-display (235) included on a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part (210) in which the flexible display (230) is included. The electronic device (101) may include a sensor (176) for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (120) including a processing circuit. The electronic device (101) may include a memory (130) that stores instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a posture of the electronic device (101) as a table-top state through the data. In one embodiment, the table-top state may be a state in which the second housing part (220) is closer to the ground than the first housing part (210), the second housing part (220) is arranged to be relatively horizontal with respect to the ground, and an angle of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210) is within a specified angular range.The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display the screen (302) in a first direction through the sub-display (235) while the table-top state is maintained. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display the screen (301) in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display (235) while the electronic device (101) has a different state distinct from the table-top state.

[0231] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a first button and a second button positioned on a side of the first housing part (210) or the second housing part (220). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to assign a first function to the first button and to assign a second function opposite to the first function to the second button while the table top state is maintained. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to assign the second function to the first button and to assign the first function to the second button while the electronic device (101) has the other state.

[0232] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a change in the angle while the table top state is maintained. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to turn off the sub-display (235) in response to the angle exceeding an upper limit of the specified angle range.

[0233] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side of the display area (411), the sub-display (235). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display the screen (302) in the first direction only in the display area (411) among the display area (411) and the notch area (415) while the table top state is maintained.

[0234] The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to output a specified color through the notch area (415) instead of displaying the screen (302) through the notch area (415) while the table top state is maintained.

[0235] The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to output the specified color through a portion of the edge of the display area (411) such that the edge of the display area (411) adjacent to the notch area (415) appears as a rounded edge shape while the table top state is maintained.

[0236] The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display the screen (302) in the second direction through both the display area (411) and the notch area (415) while the electronic device (101) has the other state.

[0237] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display an image object (440) associated with an application running in the background in the notch area (415) while the electronic device (101) has the other state. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display the image object (440) positioned at the lower left of the screen (302) while the table top state is maintained.

[0238] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a sub-display (235) having a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side of the display area (411). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display a navigation bar including at least three navigation buttons through the flexible display (230). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display another navigation bar (450) including at least one navigation button, the number of which is less than the number of the at least three navigation buttons, in the notch area (415) of the sub-display (235).

[0239] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a sub-display (235) having a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side and one corner of the display area (411). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display an image object (420) for a hint in the notch area (415) while the electronic device (101) has the other state. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to stop displaying the image object (420) for the hint while the table top state is maintained.

[0240] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to change the screen (401) to another screen associated with the image object (420) in response to a swipe input (431) in a designated direction from the image object (420) for the hint while the electronic device (101) has the other state. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to change the screen (402) to another screen in response to a swipe input (435) in the designated direction from a lower edge of the screen (402) while the table top state is maintained.

[0241] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify whether power is obtained from an external electronic device (102) while the table top state is maintained. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to, in response to identifying that power is not being obtained, display the screen (302) in the first direction for a specified period of time and then change to a low power screen. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to, in response to identifying that power is being obtained, display the screen (302) in the first direction for a specified period of time or longer.

[0242] As described above, the method can be performed in an electronic device (101) including a housing including a first housing part (210) and a second housing part (220) movably arranged between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part (210), a flexible display (230) at least a portion of which bends according to a relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210), a sub-display (235) included in a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part (210) including the flexible display (230), and a sensor (176) for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device (101). The method can include an operation of identifying a posture of the electronic device (101) as a table top state through the data. In one embodiment, the table top state may be a state in which the second housing part (220) is arranged closer to the ground than the first housing part (210) and the second housing part (220) is relatively horizontal to the ground. The method may include an operation of displaying the screen in a first direction through the sub-display (235) while the table top state is maintained and an angle of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210) is within a specified angle range. The method may include an operation of displaying the screen in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display (235) while the electronic device (101) has a different state distinct from the table top state or while the angle is outside the specified angle range.

[0243] The electronic device (101) may further include a first button and a second button positioned on a side of the first housing part (210) or the second housing part (220). The method may include an operation of assigning a first function to the first button and a second function opposite to the first function to the second button while the table top state is maintained. The method may include an operation of assigning the second function to the first button and the first function to the second button while the electronic device (101) has the other state.

[0244] The method may include an operation of identifying a change in the angle while the table top state is maintained. The method may include an operation of turning off the sub-display (235) in response to the angle exceeding an upper limit of the specified angle range.

[0245] The sub-display (235) may include a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side of the display area (411). The method may include an operation of displaying the screen in the first direction only in the display area (411) among the display area (411) and the notch area (415) while the table top state is maintained.

[0246] The sub-display (235) may include a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side of the display area (411). The method may include an operation of displaying a navigation bar (450) including at least three navigation buttons through the flexible display (230). The method may include an operation of displaying another navigation bar (450) including at least one navigation button, the number of which is less than the number of the at least three navigation buttons, in the notch area (415) of the sub-display (235).

[0247] The sub-display (235) may include a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side and one corner of the display area (411). The method may include an operation of displaying an image object for a hint in the notch area (415) while the electronic device (101) has the other state. The method may include an operation of stopping displaying the image object for the hint while the table top state is maintained.

[0248] The method may include an operation of changing the screen to another screen related to the image object in response to a swipe input in a specified direction from the image object for the hint while the electronic device (101) has the other state. The method may include an operation of changing the screen to the other screen in response to a swipe input in the specified direction from a lower edge of the screen while the table top state is maintained.

[0249] As described above, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium can store a program including instructions. The above instructions, when executed by a processor (120) of an electronic device (101), including a housing including a first housing part (210), and a second housing part (220) movably arranged between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part (210), a flexible display (230) at least partially bending in accordance with relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210), a sub-display (235) included in a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part (210) including the flexible display (230), and a sensor (176) for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device (101), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a posture of the electronic device (101) as a table top state through the data. In one embodiment, the table top state may be a state in which the second housing part (220) is arranged closer to the ground than the first housing part (210) and the second housing part (220) is relatively horizontal with respect to the ground. When the instructions are executed by the processor (120), the electronic device (101) may cause the sub-display (235) to display the screen in the first direction while the table top state is maintained and the angle of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210) is within a specified angle range.The above instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to display the screen in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display (235) while the electronic device (101) has a different state distinct from the table top state or while the angle is outside the specified angle range.

[0250] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0251] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the 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 the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "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" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0252] The term "module" used in 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. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component 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).

[0253] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0255] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component 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.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A housing including a first housing part (210) and a second housing part (220) arranged to be moveable between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part (210). A flexible display (230) in which at least a part of the second housing part (220) is bent according to the relative movement of the first housing part (210). A sub-display (235) included in a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part (210) including the flexible display (230), A sensor (176) for obtaining data indicating the horizontal level of the electronic device (101); At least one processor (120) comprising a processing circuit, and A memory (130) for storing instructions, wherein the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: The data above identifies the posture of the electronic device (101) as a table top state, and the table top state is a state in which the second housing part (220) is closer to the ground than the first housing part (210), the second housing part (220) is arranged to be relatively horizontal with respect to the ground, and the angle of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210) is within a specified angle range. While the above table top state is maintained, the screen (302) is displayed in the first direction through the sub display (235), While the electronic device (101) has a different state distinct from the table top state, causing the screen (301) to be displayed in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display (235). Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, Further comprising a first button and a second button located on the side of the first housing part (210) or the second housing part (220), The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above table top state is maintained, assign a first function to the first button, and assign a second function opposite to the first function to the second button. While the electronic device (101) has the other state, causing the second function to be assigned to the first button and the first function to be assigned to the second button. Electronic devices.

3. In claim 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above table top state is maintained, the change in the angle is identified, In response to the above angle exceeding the upper limit of the above specified angle range, causing the sub display (235) to be turned off, Electronic devices.

4. In claim 1, The above sub-display (235) includes a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side of the display area (411). The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above table top state is maintained, causing the screen (302) to be displayed in the first direction only in the display area (411) among the display area (411) and the notch area (415). Electronic devices.

5. In claim 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above table top state is maintained, instead of displaying the screen (302) through the notch area (415), causing a specified color to be output through the notch area (415). Electronic devices.

6. In claim 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above table top state is maintained, causing the specified color to be output through a part of the edge of the display area (411) so that the edge of the display area (411) adjacent to the notch area (415) appears as a rounded edge shape. Electronic devices.

7. In claim 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the electronic device (101) has the other state, causing the screen (302) to be displayed in the second direction through both the display area (411) and the notch area (415). Electronic devices.

8. In claim 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above electronic device (101) has the above different state, an image object (440) related to an application running in the background is displayed in the notch area (415), While the above table top state is maintained, causing the image object (440) to be displayed so as to be located at the lower left of the screen (302). Electronic devices.

9. In claim 1, The above sub-display (235) includes a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side of the display area (411). The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Displaying a navigation bar including at least three navigation buttons through the flexible display (230), Causing another navigation bar (450) to be displayed in the notch area (415) of the sub-display (235) including at least one navigation button less than the number of at least three navigation buttons; Electronic devices.

10. In claim 1, The above sub-display (235) includes a rectangular display area (411) and a rectangular notch area (415) adjacent to one side and one corner of the display area (411). The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above electronic device (101) has the above different state, an image object (420) for a hint is displayed in the notch area (415), While the above table top state is maintained, causing the display of the image object (420) for the hint to be stopped, Electronic devices.

11. In claim 10, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the electronic device (101) has the other state, in response to a swipe input (431) in a direction specified from the image object (420) for the hint, the screen (401) is changed to another screen related to the image object (420), While the above table top state is maintained, in response to the swipe input (435) from the bottom of the screen (402) in the above designated direction, causing the screen (402) to be changed to the other screen. Electronic devices.

12. In claim 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the above table top state is maintained, identify whether power is obtained from an external electronic device (102), In response to identifying that the power is not being obtained, the screen (302) is displayed in the first direction for a specified time and then changed to a low power screen, In response to identifying that said power is acquired, causing said screen (302) to be displayed in said first direction for a period of time exceeding said specified period of time. Electronic devices.

13. A method performed in an electronic device (101), comprising: a housing including a first housing part (210), and a second housing part (220) arranged to be moveable between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part (210); a flexible display (230) at least partly bending according to a relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210); a sub-display (235) included in a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part (210) including the flexible display (230); and a sensor (176) for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device (101), An operation of identifying the posture of the electronic device (101) as a table top state through the above data, wherein the table top state is a state in which the second housing part (220) is closer to the ground than the first housing part (210), and the second housing part (220) is arranged relatively horizontally with respect to the ground. An operation of displaying a screen in a first direction through the sub-display (235) while the table top state is maintained and the angle of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210) is within a specified angle range, and An operation of displaying the screen in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display (235) while the electronic device (101) has a different state distinct from the table top state or while the angle is outside the specified angle range. method.

14. In claim 13, The electronic device (101) further includes a first button and a second button located on the side of the first housing part (210) or the second housing part (220), The above method, While the above table top state is maintained, an operation of assigning a first function to the first button and assigning a second function opposite to the first function to the second button, and An operation including assigning the second function to the first button and assigning the first function to the second button while the electronic device (101) has the other state. method.

15. In a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, Save a program containing instructions, The above instructions, when executed by a processor (120) of an electronic device (101), comprising a housing including a first housing part (210), and a second housing part (220) arranged to be moveable between a folded state and an unfolded state with respect to the first housing part (210), a flexible display (230) at least a portion of which bends according to a relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210), a sub-display (235) included in a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part (210) including the flexible display (230), and a sensor (176) for obtaining data indicating a horizontal degree of the electronic device (101), cause the electronic device (101) to: The posture of the electronic device (101) is identified as a table top state through the above data, and the table top state is a state in which the second housing part (220) is closer to the ground than the first housing part (210), and the second housing part (220) is arranged relatively horizontally with respect to the ground. While the above table top state is maintained and the angle of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210) is within a specified angle range, the screen is displayed in the first direction through the sub display (235), Causing the electronic device (101) to display the screen in a second direction opposite to the first direction through the sub-display (235) while the electronic device (101) has a different state distinct from the table top state, or while the angle is outside the specified angle range. A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium.

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