Electronic device and method for identifying palm touch, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may comprise a processor. The electronic device may comprise a memory for storing instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may instruct the electronic device to display, through a sub-display, a screen for providing a notification to a user. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may instruct the electronic device to acquire, by means of the sub-display while the screen is being displayed, data related to a touch input for a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may instruct, on the basis of said data, the electronic device to stop providing notifications on the basis that the identified type of the touch input indicates a palm touch on the basis of the number of touch sensors arranged in the long axis direction from among one or more touch sensors having a capacitance which is out of a reference range among the plurality of touch sensors. Other various embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for identifying palm touch

[0001] The following descriptions relate to an electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for identifying palm touch.

[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 relative 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 relative 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 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 display a screen for providing a notification to a user through the sub-display. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to obtain data related to a touch input to a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display through the sub-display while displaying the screen. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify, based on the data, one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors having a capacitance outside a reference range. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a type of the touch input based on a number of touch sensors arranged in a longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors.The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to stop providing the notification based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a palm touch. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to execute a function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch.

[0004] A method is disclosed. The method can be performed in an electronic device, comprising a housing including a first housing part and a second housing part movably arranged with respect to the first housing part, a flexible display at least partially bendable in accordance with relative movement of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part, and a sub-display included in a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part including the flexible display. The method can include an operation of displaying a screen for providing a notification to a user through the sub-display. The method can include an operation of acquiring data related to a touch input for a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display while displaying the screen. The method can include an operation of identifying one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is outside a reference range based on the data. The method can include an operation of identifying a type of the touch input based on a number of touch sensors arranged in a longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors. The method may include an action of stopping the provision of the notification based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a palm touch. The method may include an action of executing a function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch.

[0005] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is disclosed. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may include a program including instructions. The instructions, when executed by a processor of an electronic device, may cause the electronic device to display a screen for providing a notification to a user through the sub-display, the electronic device including a housing including a first housing part and a second housing part movably arranged 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, and a sub-display included on a second surface opposite to a first surface of the first housing part including the flexible display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to acquire, through the sub-display, data related to a touch input to a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display while displaying the screen. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify, based on the data, one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is outside a reference range. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to identify a type of the touch input based on a number of touch sensors arranged in a longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to stop providing the notification based on the type of the touch input indicating a palm touch.The above instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to execute a function set for the other touch based on the type of the touch input indicating a touch other than the palm touch.

[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. 3 illustrates an example of a palm touch for an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4A illustrates an example of capacitances acquired by a touch sensor integrated circuit (IC) associated with a second display according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 4b illustrates an example of the result of applying a filter to capacitances acquired by a touch sensor IC associated with a second display according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4c illustrates an example of capacitances exceeding a threshold after a filter is applied, according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating operations performed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] 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)).

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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).

[0022] 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).

[0023] 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).

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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).

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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)).

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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).

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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 surface (231), the second flat surface (232), and the folding surface (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 surface (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 surface (232)) of the second housing (220) faces can face substantially the same direction.

[0052] 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).

[0053] 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.

[0054] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a palm touch for an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0055] FIG. 3 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, and FIG. 2c.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (301) for providing a notification to the user via a second display (235). The user may input a gesture to mute the notification via the second display (235) using a part of the body (e.g., a hand (305)). For example, the user may cover the second display (235) using a part of the body (e.g., a hand (305)).

[0057] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event on the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event on the second display (235) using a part of the user's body (e.g., the hand (305)). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event on the second display (235) through a plurality of touch sensors of the second display (235). In one embodiment, the plurality of touch sensors can be formed in a grid structure by receiving signal lines (401) arranged in a vertical axis direction and transmitting signal lines (405) arranged in a horizontal axis direction, which will be described with reference to FIG. 4A. In one embodiment, a receiving signal electrode of a receiving signal line and a transmitting signal electrode of a transmitting signal line can be located at an intersection point where each of the receiving signal lines (RX) and each of the transmitting signal lines (TX) of the grid structure intersect. In one example, the receiving signal electrode and the transmitting signal electrode may be formed as a single electrode. The plurality of touch sensors may be a set of receiving signal electrodes and transmitting signal electrodes located at intersections where each of the receiving signal lines (RX) and each of the transmitting signal lines (TX) intersect. The electronic device (101) can identify a change in mutual capacitance between the receiving signal electrode and the transmitting signal electrode. The electronic device (101) can identify a change in self-capacitance of the receiving signal electrode and / or a change in self-capacitance of the transmitting signal electrode.

[0058] For example, a touch event may include data including information about an area where a touch input occurred. For example, information about an area where a touch input occurred may include identification information about the touch, an X coordinate, a Y coordinate, signal strength (or touch pressure), and / or information about the size of the touch area. Here, the identification information about the touch (e.g., ABS_MT_TRACKING_ID) may be an ID (identification) assigned to the touch after a touch input to the second display (235) using a part of the user's body (e.g., a hand (305)) is initiated until the touch input is terminated. Here, the X coordinate (e.g., ABS_MT_POSITION_X) may be an axis coordinate in the X direction of the center point of the area where the touch input occurred, and the Y coordinate (e.g., ABS_MT_POSITION_Y) may be an axis coordinate in the Y direction perpendicular to the X direction of the center point of the area where the touch input occurred. The X coordinate may be identified by the position of the receive signal lines (RX) where one or more electrodes (or touch sensors) where a change in mutual capacitance between the receive signal electrode and the transmit signal electrode occurs are identified. The X coordinate may be identified by the position of the receive signal lines (RX) where one or more receive signal electrodes where a change in self-capacitance occurs are identified. The Y coordinate may be identified by the position of the transmit signal lines (TX) where one or more electrodes (or touch sensors) where a change in mutual capacitance between the receive signal electrode and the transmit signal electrode occurs are identified. The Y coordinate may be identified by the position of the transmit signal lines (TX) where one or more transmit signal electrodes where a change in self-capacitance occurs are identified. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0059] Here, the signal strength (or touch pressure) (e.g., ABS_MT_PRESSURE) may include a capacitance identified by the receiving signal line and the transmitting signal line. For example, the signal strength (or touch pressure) may include a mutual capacitance between the receiving signal electrode and the transmitting signal electrode identified by the receiving signal line and the transmitting signal line. The signal strength (or touch pressure) may include a self capacitance of each of the receiving signal electrodes or the transmitting signal electrodes identified by each of the receiving signal line and the transmitting signal line. Here, the size of the area may include the length of the major axis of the area where the touch input occurred (e.g., ABS_MT_TOUCH_MAJOR) and / or the length of the minor axis (e.g., ABS_MT_TOUCH_MINOR).

[0060] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event for the notch area (311) and the display area (319) of the second display (235). In one embodiment, a plurality of touch sensors capable of detecting a change in capacitance by the receiving signal lines (RX) and the transmitting signal lines (TX) may be arranged in the notch area (311), the non-display area (315), and the display area (319). The plurality of touch sensors may be a set of receiving signal electrodes and transmitting signal electrodes positioned at intersections where the receiving signal lines (RX) and the transmitting signal lines (TX) intersect, respectively. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event by the capacitance of the plurality of touch sensors arranged in the notch area (311) and the display area (319) of the second display (235). In one embodiment, the capacitance of the plurality of touch sensors arranged in the non-display area (315) may be ignored by the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may not identify a touch event based on the capacitance of the plurality of touch sensors arranged in the non-display area (315). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a touch event based on the capacitance of the plurality of touch sensors arranged in the non-display area (315). In one embodiment, the area defined by the notch area (311), the non-display area (315), and the display area (319) may have a rectangular area, but is not limited thereto.

[0061] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can control the operation of the electronic device (101) according to a touch event.

[0062] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may stop providing at least a portion of the notification when the type of touch input identified by the touch event is a palm touch input. For example, the electronic device (101) may stop displaying the screen (301) through the second display (235) when the type of touch input identified by the touch event is a palm touch input. For example, the electronic device (101) may stop providing at least a portion of the sound notification through the audio output module (155) when the type of touch input identified by the touch event is a palm touch input. For example, the electronic device (101) may stop providing a vibration notification through the haptic module (179) when the type of touch input identified by the touch event is a palm touch input.

[0063] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a function mapped to the other input when the type of touch input identified by the touch event is an input other than a palm touch input (e.g., tap, double tap, drag, press, long press, swipe). For example, if the other input is a drag input for a phone call button, the electronic device (101) may perform a call connection. For example, if the other input is a tap input on the screen (301), the electronic device (101) may provide a function mapped to the tap input at a location on the screen (301) where the tap input occurred. According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may continue to provide a notification when there is no function mapped to the tap input at a location on the screen (301) where the tap input occurred.

[0064] As described above, it may be important for the electronic device (101) to provide the user with a processing result that matches the user's intention in response to at least one touch event generated by the user. However, if the user covers the second display (235) using a part of the body (e.g., a hand (305)), a processing result that is not intended by the user may be provided to the user due to environmental influences (e.g., if the electronic device (101) is not located in a fixed position, if the electronic device (101) is not positioned on a flat surface (e.g., a table), if the user does not appropriately cover the display (235).

[0065] Therefore, it may be important to properly identify as a palm touch input at least one touch event that may occur when a user covers the second display (235) with a part of their body (e.g., a hand (305)).

[0066] FIG. 4A illustrates an example of capacitances acquired by a touch sensor IC (integrated circuit) associated with a second display (235) according to an embodiment. FIG. 4B illustrates an example of a result of applying a filter to capacitances acquired by a touch sensor IC associated with a second display (235) according to an embodiment. FIG. 4C illustrates an example of capacitances exceeding a threshold after a filter is applied according to an embodiment.

[0067] FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, and 3.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 4A, a touch sensor IC included in the electronic device (101) may be electrically connected to receiving signal lines (RX, 401) and transmitting signal lines (TX, 405). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a change in mutual capacitance between a receiving signal electrode of the receiving signal line (RX) and a transmitting signal electrode of the transmitting signal line (TX) at an intersection point. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a touch event for an intersection point based on a change in mutual capacitance between the receiving signal electrode and the transmitting signal electrode at the intersection point. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a change (e.g., -4) in mutual capacitance between a receiving signal electrode of the receiving signal line (RX00) and a transmitting signal electrode of the transmitting signal line (TX00). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a change (e.g., 59) in mutual capacitance between the receiving signal electrode of the receiving signal line (RX01) and the transmitting signal electrode of the transmitting signal line (TX01). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a change in self-capacitance of each receiving signal electrode of each of the receiving signal lines (RX) and / or a change in self-capacitance of each transmitting signal electrode of each of the transmitting signal lines (TX). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event for an intersection between the receiving signal line (RX) and the transmitting signal line (TX) at which an electrode (receiving signal electrode and / or transmitting signal electrode) in which self-capacitance has changed is located, based on the change in self-capacitance of the receiving signal electrode and / or the change in self-capacitance of the transmitting signal electrode. At the intersection, whether a touch is present can be determined by a change in self-capacitance by the receiving signal electrode or transmitting signal electrode of each of the signal lines (RX, TX).At the intersection, whether or not a touch is made can be determined by a change in the mutual capacitance between each of the receiving signal lines (RX) and each of the transmitting signal lines (TX) by the receiving signal electrode or the transmitting signal electrode. Hereinafter, the receiving signal electrode of the receiving signal line and the transmitting signal electrode of the transmitting signal line may be located at the intersection where each of the receiving signal lines (RX) and each of the transmitting signal lines (TX) intersect. The receiving signal electrode and the transmitting signal electrode at the intersection where each of the receiving signal lines (RX) and each of the transmitting signal lines (TX) intersect may be referred to as a touch sensor. Therefore, the values ​​of the touch sensors at the intersections where the receiving signal lines (RX) and the transmitting signal lines (TX) intersect in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C can be understood as values ​​based on the mutual capacitance and / or the mutual capacitance.

[0069] In one embodiment, at least some of the plurality of touch sensors electrically connected to the touch sensor IC may be included in a first touch sensor area (411) corresponding to a notch area (311) of the second display (235). The plurality of touch sensors included in the touch sensor IC may be included in a second touch sensor area (415) corresponding to a non-display area (315). The plurality of touch sensors connected to the touch sensor IC may be included in a first touch sensor area (419) corresponding to a display area (319) of the second display (235).

[0070] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can periodically identify a touch event through a touch sensor IC. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can acquire self-capacitances and / or mutual capacitances at specified time intervals through the touch sensor IC. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can acquire (or receive) self-capacitances and / or mutual capacitances through signal lines (RX, TX) electrically connected to the touch sensor IC at specified time intervals. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can periodically identify a touch event based on the capacitances acquired at specified time intervals. For example, the electronic device (101) can periodically identify a touch event based on the self-capacitance of each of the signal lines (RX, TX) acquired at specified time intervals. For example, the electronic device (101) can periodically identify a touch event based on the mutual capacitance between each of the signal lines (RX, TX) acquired at a specified time interval.

[0071] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C, an example of an operation in which an electronic device (101) identifies a touch event through a touch sensor IC during one cycle is described.

[0072] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event on the second display (235) using a part of the user's body (e.g., hand (305)) through a touch sensor IC. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the touch event based on the self-capacitance of each of the signal lines (RX, TX) arranged in the touch sensor regions (411, 415, 419). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the touch event based on the mutual capacitance between each of the signal lines (RX, TX) arranged in the touch sensor regions (411, 415, 419). For example, a touch event may include data including information about a touch sensor in which a touch input occurred. For example, a touch event may include data including information about an area of ​​the touch sensors in which a touch input occurred. For example, information about the area where a touch input occurred may include information about the identification of the touch, the X coordinate, the Y coordinate, the signal strength (or touch pressure), and / or the size of the area.

[0073] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may apply a filter (e.g., a common filter) to the capacitances acquired by the touch sensor IC. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the capacitances acquired by the touch sensor IC by a specified value in order to adjust the sensitivity of the plurality of touch sensors. Referring to FIG. 4B, the electronic device (101) may reduce the capacitances associated with the plurality of touch sensors by a specified value (e.g., 100). Here, the capacitance associated with the touch sensor may include the self-capacitances of the transmit signal line (TX) and the receive signal line (RX) crossed by the touch sensor. The capacitance associated with the touch sensor may include the mutual capacitance between the transmit signal line (TX) and the receive signal line (RX) crossed by the touch sensor. According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not adjust the sensitivity of the plurality of touch sensors. According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may apply a filter (e.g., a common filter) to capacitances acquired by the touch sensor IC when a specified condition is satisfied. For example, the electronic device (101) may apply a filter (e.g., a common filter) to capacitances acquired by the touch sensor IC when it is determined that noise has occurred. For example, when the capacitances in all of the receiving signal lines (RX) exceed a reference capacitance identified as a touch event, it may be determined that noise has occurred. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, the capacitances transmitted from the touch sensor IC to the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) may be capacitances before the filter is applied and / or capacitances after the filter is applied.

[0074] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event based on a capacitance exceeding a reference capacitance (e.g., 50) among capacitances associated with a plurality of touch sensors with adjusted sensitivities. For example, referring to FIG. 4C, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event based on regions (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors that output capacitances exceeding the reference capacitance. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event including data including information about regions (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors that output capacitances exceeding the reference capacitance.

[0075] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a touch event for each of the regions (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors that output a capacitance exceeding a reference capacitance. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a first touch event for region (421), a second touch event for region (422), a third touch event for region (423), and a fourth touch event for region (424).

[0076] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of touch input for each of the touch events. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of touch input based on information about the X-coordinate, Y-coordinate, signal strength (or touch pressure), and / or area size of each of the touch events.

[0077] For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a touch input as one of a palm touch, a tap, a double tap, a drag, a press, a long press, or a swipe, based on information about the X-coordinate, the Y-coordinate, the signal strength (or the touch pressure), and / or the size of the area of ​​each of the touch events, but is not limited thereto.

[0078] For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a palm touch input based on whether the area of ​​the touch exceeds a specified size through a touch event. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a tap, double tap, drag, press, or long-press input based on identifying the start and end of a touch through touch events having the same ID. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a drag or swipe input based on identifying the movement of the coordinates of the touch through touch events having the same ID.

[0079] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not identify a palm touch input because the area of ​​the touch identified through the touch event for each of the areas (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors does not exceed a specified size. Accordingly, if the electronic device (101) determines that noise is generated by the palm touch, contrary to the user's intention to input the palm touch input, a filter (e.g., a common filter) is applied to the capacitances, and thus, the palm touch may be identified as two or more multi-touches in the electronic device (101). For example, the user's palm touch may be identified as four different multi-touches in the electronic device (101) through the touch event for each of the areas (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors.

[0080] Therefore, an operation may be required for the electronic device (101) to identify a palm touch input so that at least one of the touch events for the areas (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors can be identified as a palm touch input.

[0081] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8, an example of an operation in which an electronic device (101) identifies at least one touch event among touch events for areas (421, 422, 423, 424) of touch sensors as a palm touch input is described.

[0082] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing operations performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0083] FIG. 5 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, and FIG. 4c.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 510, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may identify a touch event. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify a touch event for a plurality of touch sensors included in the second display (235) while displaying the screen (301). Here, the touch event may include data related to a touch input for the plurality of touch sensors. For example, the touch event may be generated based on capacitances related to the plurality of touch sensors acquired at a specified time interval. For example, the touch event may include data including information about an area where a touch input occurred. For example, information about an area where a touch input occurred may include identification information about the touch, information about an X-coordinate, a Y-coordinate, signal strength (or touch pressure), and / or a size of the area. Here, the capacitance associated with the touch sensor may include self-capacitances of a transmission signal line (TX) and a reception signal line (RX) crossed by the touch sensor. The capacitance associated with the touch sensor may include mutual capacitance between a transmission signal line (TX) and a reception signal line (RX) crossed by the touch sensor. The capacitance associated with the touch sensor may be a capacitance before applying a filter, but is not limited thereto. The capacitance associated with the touch sensor may be a capacitance after applying a filter.

[0085] In operation 520, the electronic device (101) can determine whether it is a palm touch input. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether it is a palm touch input based on data related to the touch input. For example, the electronic device (101) can determine whether it is a palm touch input by identifying the type of the touch input based on data related to the touch input.

[0086] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of touch input based on the length of the major axis of each of the regions (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors that output a capacitance exceeding a reference capacitance.

[0087] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is outside a reference range based on the data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the type of the touch input based on the number of touch sensors arranged in a long-axis direction (or a first direction) among the one or more touch sensors. Here, the long-axis direction (or the first direction) may mean a direction of a longest length among one or more lengths of an area of ​​a touch event (e.g., an X direction or a Y direction). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0088] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch input based on whether the number of touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction (or the first direction) among the one or more touch sensors whose capacitance is outside the reference range exceeds (or deviates from) the reference number (e.g., 20). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input based on whether the number of touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction (or the first direction) among the one or more touch sensors whose capacitance is outside the reference range is less than or equal to the reference number (e.g., 20).

[0089] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the self-capacitance of each of the signal lines (RX, TX). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the self-capacitance of each of the signal lines (RX, TX) based on the data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the transmission signal electrodes of one or more transmission signal lines (TX) and the reception signal electrodes of one or more reception signal lines (RX) among the plurality of transmission signal lines (TX) and the plurality of reception signal lines (RX) related to the plurality of touch sensors, the self-capacitance of which is outside a reference range. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the one or more touch sensors, the self-capacitance of which is outside a reference range, among the touch sensors located at an intersection point where the one or more transmission signal lines (TX) and the one or more reception signal lines (RX) intersect. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the number of touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction (or, first direction) among the one or more touch sensors. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input as indicating the palm touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors exceeding a reference number. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input as indicating the other touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction being less than or equal to the reference number.

[0090] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the self-capacitance of each of the signal lines (RX, TX). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the absolute value of the self-capacitance of each of the signal lines (RX, TX) based on the data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the sum of the absolute values ​​of the self-capacitances of the signal lines (RX, TX). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch input based on whether the sum exceeds (or deviates from) a reference sum value. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input based on whether the sum value is less than or equal to a reference sum value.

[0091] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the self capacitance of each of the signal lines (RX, TX) and the mutual capacitance between each of the signal lines (RX, TX).

[0092] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a first number of signal lines among the signal lines (RX, TX) whose absolute value of self-capacitance exceeds a reference value. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the first number. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch based on the first number exceeding a first reference number (e.g., 20). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input based on the first number being less than or equal to the first reference number.

[0093] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a first number of signal lines among the signal lines (RX, TX) whose absolute value of self-capacitance exceeds a reference value. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a second number of touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose mutual capacitance exceeds another reference value.

[0094] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the first number and the second number. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch based on the first number exceeding a first reference number (e.g., 20) and the second number being less than the second reference number (e.g., 30). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input based on the first number being less than or equal to the first reference number or the second number being greater than or equal to the second reference number.

[0095] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the first touch sensor area (411) corresponding to the notch area (311). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the second touch sensor area (415) corresponding to the non-display area (315). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the capacitances of the touch sensors included in the first touch sensor area (411) and the capacitances of the touch sensors included in the second touch sensor area (415). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch based on the capacitances of the touch sensors included in the first touch sensor area (411) being outside the positive reference range and the capacitances of the touch sensors included in the second touch sensor area (415) being outside the negative reference range. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input based on the capacitances of the touch sensors included in the first touch sensor area (411) being within the positive reference range and the capacitances of the touch sensors included in the second touch sensor area (415) being within the negative reference range.

[0096] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the type of the touch input based on at least one of two or more conditions for identifying the type of the touch input being satisfied. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch based on whether one of the types of the touch input identified based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the first direction or the types of the touch input identified based on the sum of the absolute values ​​of the self-capacitances of the plurality of touch sensors indicates the palm touch. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch based on whether one of the types of the touch input identified based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the first direction or the types of the touch input identified based on the first number and the second number indicates the palm touch.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the size of the area of ​​the touch event. If the size of the area of ​​the touch event is greater than or equal to a reference size, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch. If the size of the area of ​​the touch event is less than the reference size, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch input based on whether the ratio of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction (or the first direction) among the one or more touch sensors whose capacitances are out of the reference range exceeds (or deviates from) the reference ratio (e.g., 2 / 3). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input based on whether the ratio of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction (or the first direction) among the one or more touch sensors whose capacitances are out of the reference range is less than or equal to the reference ratio (e.g., 2 / 3).

[0099] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a first ratio of signal lines among the signal lines (RX, TX) whose absolute value of self-capacitance exceeds a reference value. In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a second ratio of touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose mutual capacitance exceeds another reference value. In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the type of the touch input based on the first ratio and the second ratio. In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is the palm touch based on the fact that the first ratio exceeds a first reference ratio (e.g., 2 / 3) and the second ratio is less than the second reference ratio (e.g., 1 / 10). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine that the type of the touch input is an input other than the palm touch input based on whether the first ratio is less than or equal to a first reference ratio (e.g., 2 / 3) or whether the second ratio is less than or equal to a second reference ratio (e.g., 1 / 10).

[0100] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the type of the touch input based on two or more conditions for identifying the type of the touch input, in response to identifying the type of the touch input as not being a palm touch input based on the size of the area of ​​the touch event.

[0101] In one embodiment, in operation 520, based on determining that the type of the touch input is the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 530. In one embodiment, in operation 520, based on determining that the type of the touch input is other than the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 540.

[0102] In operation 530, the electronic device (101) can execute a function set for palm touch input.

[0103] In one embodiment, while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through a second display (235), the electronic device (101) may stop providing the notification in response to a palm touch input being input. For example, while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through a second display (235), the electronic device (101) may stop displaying the screen (301) through the second display (235) in response to a palm touch input being input. For example, while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through a second display (235), the electronic device (101) may stop providing an audible notification through the audio output module (155) in response to a palm touch input being input. For example, while the electronic device (101) displays a screen (301) for providing a notification to the user through the second display (235), in response to a palm touch input being input, the electronic device (101) may stop providing a vibration notification through the haptic module (179).

[0104] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may ignore input (or data) according to another identified touch event that is acquired within a specified time period after a palm touch input is identified and / or after a palm touch input is released. Here, ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not executing a function related to input (or data) according to another touch event. Ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not processing input (or data) according to another touch event for a specified time period.

[0105] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify another touch input as the palm touch input while the palm touch input is maintained after the palm touch input is identified. For example, if the touch input related to the first touch event for the area (421), the second touch event for the area (422), the third touch event for the area (423), and the fourth touch event for the area (424) is identified as the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch inputs related to the second to fourth touch events as the palm touch input.

[0106] In operation 540, the electronic device (101) can execute a function set for an input other than a palm touch input. The electronic device (101) can execute the function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch. For example, the electronic device (101) can execute functions that can be executed through a touch input on the screen (301). For example, if a touch input on a call button on the screen (301) is identified, the electronic device (101) can connect a phone call.

[0107] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0108] FIG. 6 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, and FIG. 5.

[0109] Operations 510, 530, and 540 of FIG. 6 may correspond to operations 510, 530, and 540 of FIG. 5, respectively.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 510, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may identify a touch event. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify a touch event for a plurality of touch sensors included in the second display (235) while displaying the screen (301).

[0111] In operation 610, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the length of the major axis is greater than or equal to a specified length.

[0112] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the major axis length of each of the areas (421, 422, 423, 424) of the touch sensors that output capacitance exceeding a reference capacitance is greater than or equal to a specified length (e.g., 20). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is outside a reference range based on the data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the number of touch sensors arranged in the major axis direction (or, first direction) among the one or more touch sensors is greater than or equal to a specified number (e.g., 20). Here, the major axis direction (or, first direction) can mean the direction of the longest length among one or more lengths of the areas of the touch event (e.g., X direction or Y direction). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0113] In one embodiment, in operation 610, based on the determination that the length of the major axis is greater than or equal to a specified length, the electronic device (101) may determine that the type of the touch input is a palm touch input. Based on the determination that the type of the touch input is the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 530. In one embodiment, in operation 610, based on the determination that the length of the major axis is less than a specified length, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 540.

[0114] In operation 530, the electronic device (101) may execute a function set for palm touch input. In one embodiment, while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the second display (235), in response to a palm touch input being input, the electronic device (101) may stop providing the notification.

[0115] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may ignore input (or data) according to another identified touch event that is acquired within a specified time period after a palm touch input is identified and / or after a palm touch input is released. Here, ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not executing a function related to input (or data) according to another touch event. Ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not processing input (or data) according to another touch event for a specified time period.

[0116] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify another touch input as the palm touch input while the palm touch input is maintained after the palm touch input is identified. For example, if the touch input related to the first touch event for the area (421), the second touch event for the area (422), the third touch event for the area (423), and the fourth touch event for the area (424) is identified as the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch inputs related to the second to fourth touch events as the palm touch input.

[0117] In operation 540, the electronic device (101) can execute a function set for an input other than a palm touch input. The electronic device (101) can execute the function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch. For example, the electronic device (101) can execute functions that can be executed through a touch input on the screen (301). For example, if a touch input on a call button on the screen (301) is identified, the electronic device (101) can connect a phone call.

[0118] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0119] FIG. 7 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, and FIG. 5.

[0120] Operations 510, 530, and 540 of FIG. 7 may correspond to operations 510, 530, and 540 of FIG. 5, respectively.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 510, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may identify a touch event. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify a touch event for a plurality of touch sensors included in the second display (235) while displaying the screen (301).

[0122] In operation 710, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the sum of the self-capacitances is greater than or equal to a reference sum value.

[0123] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a sum value of self-capacitances of signal lines (RX, TX). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a sum value of absolute values ​​of self-capacitances of signal lines (RX, TX).

[0124] In one embodiment, in operation 710, based on the determination that the sum of the self-capacitances is greater than or equal to a reference sum, the electronic device (101) may determine that the type of the touch input is a palm touch input. Based on the determination that the type of the touch input is the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 530. In one embodiment, in operation 710, based on the determination that the sum of the self-capacitances is less than the reference sum, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 540.

[0125] In operation 530, the electronic device (101) may execute a function set for palm touch input. In one embodiment, while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the second display (235), in response to a palm touch input being input, the electronic device (101) may stop providing the notification.

[0126] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may ignore input (or data) according to another identified touch event that is acquired within a specified time period after a palm touch input is identified and / or after a palm touch input is released. Here, ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not executing a function related to input (or data) according to another touch event. Ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not processing input (or data) according to another touch event for a specified time period.

[0127] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify another touch input as the palm touch input while the palm touch input is maintained after the palm touch input is identified. For example, if the touch input related to the first touch event for the area (421), the second touch event for the area (422), the third touch event for the area (423), and the fourth touch event for the area (424) is identified as the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch inputs related to the second to fourth touch events as the palm touch input.

[0128] In operation 540, the electronic device (101) can execute a function set for an input other than a palm touch input. The electronic device (101) can execute the function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch. For example, the electronic device (101) can execute functions that can be executed through a touch input on the screen (301). For example, if a touch input on a call button on the screen (301) is identified, the electronic device (101) can connect a phone call.

[0129] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation performed by an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0130] FIG. 8 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, FIG. 2b, FIG. 2c, FIG. 3, FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b, FIG. 4c, and FIG. 5.

[0131] Operations 510, 530, and 540 of FIG. 8 may correspond to operations 510, 530, and 540 of FIG. 5, respectively.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 510, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120)) may identify a touch event. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch event while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the second display (235). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify a touch event for a plurality of touch sensors included in the second display (235) while displaying the screen (301).

[0133] In operation 810, the electronic device (101) can identify a first number of signal lines having a reference self-capacitance greater than or equal to a reference value. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a first number of signal lines among the signal lines (RX, TX) having an absolute value of self-capacitance greater than a reference value.

[0134] In operation 820, the electronic device (101) may identify a second number of touch sensors having a mutual capacitance greater than or equal to a reference mutual capacitance. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify a second number of touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors having a mutual capacitance greater than another reference value.

[0135] In operation 830, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the first number exceeds the first reference number and whether the second number is less than the second reference number.

[0136] In one embodiment, in operation 830, based on the determination that the first number exceeds the first reference number and the second number is less than the second reference number, the electronic device (101) may determine that the type of the touch input is a palm touch input. Based on the determination that the type of the touch input is the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 530. In one embodiment, in operation 830, based on the determination that the first number is less than or equal to the first reference number or the second number is greater than or equal to the second reference number, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 540.

[0137] In operation 530, the electronic device (101) may execute a function set for palm touch input. In one embodiment, while displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the second display (235), in response to a palm touch input being input, the electronic device (101) may stop providing the notification.

[0138] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may ignore input (or data) according to another identified touch event that is acquired within a specified time period after a palm touch input is identified and / or after a palm touch input is released. Here, ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not executing a function related to input (or data) according to another touch event. Ignoring input (or data) according to another touch event may mean not processing input (or data) according to another touch event for a specified time period.

[0139] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify another touch input as the palm touch input while the palm touch input is maintained after the palm touch input is identified. For example, if the touch input related to the first touch event for the area (421), the second touch event for the area (422), the third touch event for the area (423), and the fourth touch event for the area (424) is identified as the palm touch input, the electronic device (101) may identify the touch inputs related to the second to fourth touch events as the palm touch input.

[0140] In operation 540, the electronic device (101) can execute a function set for an input other than a palm touch input. The electronic device (101) can execute the function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch. For example, the electronic device (101) can execute functions that can be executed through a touch input on the screen (301). For example, if a touch input on a call button on the screen (301) is identified, the electronic device (101) can connect a phone call.

[0141] As described above, the electronic device (101) can identify a palm touch input through two displays (e.g., the first display (230) and the second display (235)) having different areas. The electronic device (101) can identify the palm touch input through the first display (230) and the second display (235) through different methods. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the palm touch input by the size of the touch area of ​​the touch event identified through the first display (230). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify the palm touch input through the second display (235) based on at least one of the methods described in FIGS. 6 to 8 . However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify a palm touch input by the size of the touch area of ​​the touch event identified through each of the first display (230) and the second display (235).

[0142] As described above, the electronic device (101) may include a housing including a first housing part (210) and a second housing part (220) movably arranged with respect to the first housing part (210). The electronic device (101) may include a flexible display (230) at least a portion of which is bent 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 of the first housing part (210) opposite to the first surface in which the flexible display (230) is included. 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 display a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through 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 acquire, while displaying the screen (301), data related to a touch input to a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display (235) through 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 identify, based on the data, one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is outside a reference range.The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a type of the touch input based on the number of touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to stop providing the notification based on the type of the touch input indicating a palm touch. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to execute a function set for the other touch based on the type of the touch input indicating a touch other than the palm touch.

[0143] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify, based on the data, one or more transmit signal lines (TX) and one or more receive signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, among the plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and the plurality of receive signal lines (RX), the self-capacitance of which is outside the reference range. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the one or more touch sensors for an intersection point where the one or more transmit signal lines (TX) and the one or more receive signal lines (RX) intersect. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify that the type of the touch input represents the palm touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors exceeding a reference number. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify that the type of the touch input represents the other touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction being less than or equal to the reference number.

[0144] The above-mentioned longitudinal direction may be a direction along one of the plurality of transmission signal lines (TX) and the plurality of reception signal lines (RX).

[0145] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a sum value of the absolute values ​​of self-capacitances of a plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receive signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a type of the touch input based on the sum value.

[0146] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the type of the touch input as representing the palm touch based on the sum value exceeding a reference sum value. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the type of the touch input as representing the other touch based on the sum value being less than or equal to the reference sum value.

[0147] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a first number of signal lines among a plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receive signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, the absolute value of self-capacitance of which exceeds a reference value. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a type of the touch input based on the first number.

[0148] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the type of the touch input as representing the palm touch based on the first number exceeding a reference first number. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the type of the touch input as representing the other touch based on the first number being less than or equal to the reference first number.

[0149] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a second number of touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose mutual capacitance exceeds another reference value. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a type of the touch input as representing the palm touch based on the first number exceeding a first reference number and the second number being less than the second reference number. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a type of the touch input as representing the other touch based on the first number being less than or equal to the first reference number or the second number being greater than or equal to the second reference number.

[0150] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify that the touch input identified as the palm touch has been released. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to ignore another touch input to the plurality of touch sensors obtained within a specified time after the touch input has been released.

[0151] The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify another touch input obtained while the touch input is maintained as the palm touch based on the type of the touch input being identified as indicating the palm touch.

[0152] 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 with respect to the first housing part (210), a flexible display (230) at least a portion of which is bent according to relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210), and a sub-display (235) included in a second side opposite to a first side of the first housing part (210) including the flexible display (230). The method can include an operation of displaying a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the sub-display (235). The method can include an operation of acquiring data related to a touch input to a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display (235) through the sub-display (235) while displaying the screen (301). The method may include an operation of identifying one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is outside a reference range based on the data. The method may include an operation of identifying a type of the touch input based on the number of touch sensors arranged in a longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors. The method may include an operation of stopping provision of the notification based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a palm touch. The method may include an operation of executing a function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch.

[0153] The method may include an operation of identifying, based on the data, one or more transmit signal lines (TX) and one or more receive signal lines (RX) among a plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receive signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, the self-capacitance of which is outside the reference range. The method may include an operation of identifying the one or more touch sensors with respect to an intersection point intersected by the one or more transmit signal lines (TX) and the one or more receive signal lines (RX). The method may include an operation of identifying, based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors exceeding a reference number, that the type of the touch input represents the palm touch. The method may include an operation of identifying, based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction being less than or equal to the reference number, that the type of the touch input represents the other touch.

[0154] The method may include an operation of identifying a sum of absolute values ​​of self capacitances of a plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receive signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors.

[0155] The method may include an operation of identifying a first number of signal lines, among a plurality of transmission signal lines (TX) and a plurality of reception signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, of which an absolute value of self-capacitance exceeds a reference value. The method may include an operation of identifying a type of the touch input based on the first number.

[0156] The method may include an operation of identifying the type of the touch input as representing the palm touch based on the first number exceeding the first reference number. The method may include an operation of identifying the type of the touch input as representing the other touch based on the first number being less than or equal to the first reference number.

[0157] The method may include an operation of identifying a second number of touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose mutual capacitance exceeds another reference value. The method may include an operation of identifying the type of the touch input as indicating the palm touch based on the first number exceeding the first reference number and the second number being less than the second reference number. The method may include an operation of identifying the type of the touch input as indicating the other touch based on the first number being less than or equal to the first reference number or the second number being greater than or equal to the second reference number.

[0158] The method may include an operation for identifying that the touch input identified as the palm touch of the type has been released. The method may include an operation for ignoring another touch input to the plurality of touch sensors obtained within a specified time after the touch input has been released.

[0159] As described above, a non-transitory computer readable storage medium may include a program including instructions. When executed by a processor (120) of an electronic device (101), the instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to display a screen (301) for providing a notification to a user through the sub-display (235), the electronic device (101) including a housing including a first housing part (210) and a second housing part (220) movably arranged with respect to the first housing part (210), 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), and 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). The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to obtain data related to touch input for a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display (235) through the sub-display (235) while displaying the screen (301). The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify, based on the data, one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is outside a reference range. The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify, based on the number of touch sensors arranged in a longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors, a type of the touch input.The above instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to stop providing the notification based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a palm touch. The above instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to execute a function set for the other touch based on whether the type of the touch input indicates a touch other than the palm touch.

[0160] The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify, based on the data, one or more transmit signal lines (TX) and one or more receive signal lines (RX) among the plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and the plurality of receive signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, wherein the self-capacitance is outside the reference range. The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify the one or more touch sensors for an intersection point where the one or more transmit signal lines (TX) and the one or more receive signal lines (RX) intersect. The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify that the type of the touch input represents the palm touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors exceeding a reference number. The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify that the type of the touch input represents the other touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction being less than or equal to the reference number.

[0161] The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a first number of signal lines among a plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receive signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, the absolute value of self-capacitance of which exceeds a reference value. The instructions, when executed by the processor (120), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify a type of the touch input based on the first number.

[0162] 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.

[0163] 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.

[0164] 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).

[0165] 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.

[0166] 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.

[0167] 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) movably arranged with respect to the first housing part (210). A flexible display (230) in which at least a part is bent according to the 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 the first surface of the first housing part (210) including the flexible display (230), 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 at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Through the above sub-display (235), a screen (301) is displayed to provide a notification to the user, While displaying the above screen (301), data related to touch input for a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display (235) is acquired through the sub-display (235), Based on the above data, one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is out of a reference range are identified, Identifying the type of the touch input based on the number of touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors, Based on the type of the above touch input indicating palm touch, the provision of the above notification is stopped, Causing a function set for said other touch to be executed based on the type of said touch input indicating a touch other than said palm touch, Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the above data, among the plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and the plurality of receive signal lines (RX) related to the plurality of touch sensors, one or more transmit signal lines (TX) and one or more receive signal lines (RX) having self-capacitances outside the reference range are identified, Identifying one or more touch sensors located at an intersection point where one or more of the transmit signal lines (TX) and one or more of the receive signal lines (RX) intersect, Based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors exceeding a reference number, the type of the touch input is identified as indicating the palm touch, Based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction being less than or equal to the reference number, causing the type of the touch input to be identified as indicating the other touch, Electronic devices.

3. In claim 1 or 2, The above longitudinal direction is a direction along one of the plurality of transmitting signal lines (TX) and the plurality of receiving signal lines (RX). Electronic devices.

4. In claims 1 to 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Identifying the sum of the absolute values ​​of self capacitances of a plurality of transmitting signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receiving signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, Based on the above sum value, causing the type of the touch input to be identified, Electronic devices.

5. In claims 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the above sum value exceeding the reference sum value, the type of the touch input is identified as indicating the palm touch, Based on the above sum value being less than or equal to the above reference sum value, causing the type of the touch input to be identified as representing the other touch, Electronic devices.

6. In claims 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Identifying a first number of signal lines among a plurality of transmitting signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receiving signal lines (RX) related to the plurality of touch sensors, wherein the absolute value of self-capacitance exceeds a reference value; Based on the first number, causing the type of the touch input to be identified, Electronic devices.

7. In claims 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the above first number exceeding the reference first number, the type of the touch input is identified as indicating the palm touch, Based on the first number being less than or equal to the first reference number, causing the type of the touch input to be identified as representing the other touch, Electronic devices.

8. In claims 1 to 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Identifying a second number of touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose mutual capacitance exceeds another reference value, Based on the first number exceeding the first reference number and the second number being less than the second reference number, the type of the touch input is identified as indicating the palm touch, Causing the type of the touch input to be identified as representing the other touch based on whether the first number is less than or equal to the first reference number, or whether the second number is greater than or equal to the second reference number. Electronic devices.

9. In claims 1 to 8, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Identifying that the above type of touch input identified by the above palm touch is released, Causing another touch input to said plurality of touch sensors to be ignored within a specified time after said touch input is released; Electronic devices.

10. In claims 1 to 9, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the type of the above touch input being identified as representing the palm touch, causing another touch input obtained while the above touch input is maintained to be identified as the palm touch. Electronic devices.

11. A method performed in an electronic device (101) including a housing including a first housing part (210) and a second housing part (220) movably arranged with respect to the first housing part (210), a flexible display (230) at least part of which is bent according to the relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210), and 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), An action of displaying a screen (301) to provide a notification to the user through the above sub-display (235). An operation of acquiring data related to touch input for a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display (235) through the sub-display (235) while displaying the above screen (301). An operation of identifying one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is out of a reference range based on the above data; An operation of identifying the type of the touch input based on the number of touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors; An action to stop providing the notification based on the type of the above touch input indicating a palm touch, and An operation including executing a function set for the other touch based on the type of the above touch input indicating a touch other than the palm touch. method.

12. In claim 11, Based on the above data, an operation of identifying one or more of the plurality of transmit signal lines (TX) and one or more of the plurality of receive signal lines (RX) related to the plurality of touch sensors, wherein the self capacitance is outside the reference range; An operation of identifying one or more touch sensors located at an intersection point where one or more of the transmit signal lines (TX) and one or more receive signal lines (RX) intersect; An operation of identifying the type of the touch input as indicating the palm touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors exceeding a reference number, and An operation for identifying the type of the touch input as indicating the other touch based on the number of the touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction being less than or equal to the reference number. method.

13. In claims 11 to 12, An operation of identifying a sum of absolute values ​​of self capacitances of a plurality of transmitting signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receiving signal lines (RX) associated with the plurality of touch sensors, and An operation for identifying the type of touch input based on the above sum value. method.

14. In claims 11 to 13, An operation of identifying a first number of signal lines among a plurality of transmitting signal lines (TX) and a plurality of receiving signal lines (RX) related to the plurality of touch sensors, the absolute value of self-capacitance of which exceeds a reference value, and Based on the first number, an operation for identifying the type of the touch input is included. method.

15. In a non-transitory computer readable storage medium, Contains a program containing 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 with respect to the first housing part (210), a flexible display (230) at least a portion of which bends according to the relative movement of the second housing part (220) with respect to the first housing part (210), and 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), cause the electronic device (101) to: Through the above sub-display (235), a screen (301) is displayed to provide a notification to the user, While displaying the above screen (301), data related to touch input for a plurality of touch sensors included in the sub-display (235) is acquired through the sub-display (235), Based on the above data, one or more touch sensors among the plurality of touch sensors whose capacitance is out of a reference range are identified, Identifying the type of the touch input based on the number of touch sensors arranged in the longitudinal direction among the one or more touch sensors, Based on the type of the above touch input indicating palm touch, the provision of the above notification is stopped, Causing a function set for said other touch to be executed based on the type of said touch input indicating a touch other than said palm touch, A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium.

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