Electronic device comprising communication module

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed herein, comprises: a first display (230;2930); a second display (240;2940); a communication module (190) supporting satellite network communication; a processor (120); and memory (130) operatively connected to the processor (120) and storing at least one instruction, wherein the processor (120) can execute the at least one instruction to determine whether the electronic device is in a first state or a second state in response to a request for the satellite network communication and, when the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) is in the first state, display a notification (902), guiding a state transition of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901), on the second display (240; 2940).

Description

Electronic device including a communication module

[0001] Embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device including a communication module.

[0002] Portable electronic devices such as smartphones can offer a variety of functions, including calling functions, based on various applications. During this process, the portable electronic device can display a screen corresponding to each function. To utilize these various functions, users may desire a wider screen. However, enlarging the display for screen display in typical portable electronic devices increases the overall size, potentially reducing portability. Accordingly, foldable portable electronic devices are being developed to increase screen size while maintaining portability.

[0003] According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, a foldable electronic device (or portable electronic device, portable communication device, foldable electronic device, or foldable electronic device having a communication function) comprises: a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) disposed on opposite sides of a folding axis and formed to be folded relative to each other; a first display (230; 2930) disposed in the first housing (210) and the second housing (220); a second display (240; 2940) disposed in the first housing (210) or the second housing (220) and facing in an opposite direction to the first display; a communication module (190) supporting satellite network communication; a processor (120); The processor (120) is operatively connected to a memory (130) storing at least one instruction, and the processor (120) executes the at least one instruction to determine whether the state of the electronic device is a first state or a second state in response to a request for satellite network communication, and if the state of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) is the first state, a notification (902) guiding a state transition of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) can be displayed on the second display (240; 2940).

[0004] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document is capable of being equipped with an accessory cover (2450) including a view area (2451; 2452; 2453), wherein the electronic device (2401) comprises: a display (2430); a communication module (190; 451; 517; 760; 1096; 1150) supporting satellite network communication; a processor (120); The processor (120) is operatively connected to the processor and includes a memory storing at least one instruction, and the processor (120) executes the at least one instruction to determine whether the state of the accessory cover (2450) mounted on the electronic device (2401) is a first state or a second state, and if the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the first state, a notification (2451) guiding the state transition of the accessory cover (2450) can be displayed on a part of the display (2430) exposed through the view area (2451; 2452; 2453).

[0005] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document can improve usability by providing a notification on the display of the electronic device in the first state to guide transition to a second state (or unfolded state) for satellite communication when a network connection is not established during an emergency call transmission in the first state (or folded state) of the electronic device and the transition to the second state displays an entry point for satellite communication.

[0006] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document can increase the strength of a signal received through a satellite communication antenna by providing a notification on a second display to switch the electronic device to a second state (or, unfolded state) when an emergency call cannot be made through a terrestrial network in a first state (e.g., folded state) of the electronic device.

[0007] An electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document can provide a user with efficient use of a satellite antenna formed in the electronic device by providing a satellite communication icon on a first display of the electronic device based on a transition operation of the electronic device to a second state.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment, FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2D is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in an intermediate state according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an antenna configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention for communicating with at least one satellite.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a software module of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a software module of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 7 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device connected to a server and a gateway according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device and an operating method of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] Fig. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in an unfolded state of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device based on a change in the status of the electronic device while performing a satellite communication function according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 21 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in a rollable or slideable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] FIGS. 24A to 24C are diagrams illustrating screens displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function in an electronic device equipped with an accessory cover according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] Fig. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 27 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function when an accessory cover according to one embodiment is mounted.

[0035] FIG. 28 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function according to an embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function according to an embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 30 is a diagram showing various examples of modes (or states) of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a signal flow of an electronic device operating in a flex mode according to one embodiment.

[0039] Figure 32 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0040] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0041] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention are included.

[0042] One embodiment of the present invention described below provides a foldable electronic device including a communication module that, when the electronic device is unable to perform an emergency call through a terrestrial network in a folded state, provides a notification for switching the folded state to an unfolded state, and provides a user interface for performing satellite communication after switching to the unfolded state.

[0043] Other intended purposes according to various embodiments of the present invention will be mentioned as needed in the process of describing each embodiment.

[0044] A foldable electronic device including a communication module according to one embodiment can support emergency call communication via satellite network communication when terrestrial network communication is unavailable.

[0045] In addition, various purposes and effects provided by a foldable electronic device including a communication module according to various embodiments may be mentioned according to the embodiments of the detailed description.

[0046] The blocks and combinations of flowcharts in the flowcharts of the accompanying drawings, which illustrate an embodiment of the present invention described below, may be implemented by at least one computer program comprising instructions. The entirety of the at least one computer program may be stored in a single memory, or the at least one computer program may be divided into a plurality of different portions stored in a plurality of different memories.

[0047] Any functions or operations according to an embodiment of the present invention may be processed by at least one processor or a combination of processors. The at least one processor or the combination of processors may be circuitry that performs processing. The at least one processor may include circuitry such as an application processor (AP) (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)), a communication processor (CP) (e.g., a modem), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU) (e.g., an artificial intelligence (AI) chip), a Wi-Fi chip, a Bluetooth® chip, a global positioning system (GPS) chip, a near field communication (NFC) chip, a connectivity chip, a sensor controller, a touch controller, a fingerprint sensor controller, a display driver integrated circuit (IC), an audio codec chip, a universal serial bus (USB) controller, a camera controller, an image processing IC, a microprocessor unit (MPU), a system on a chip (SoC), an integrated circuit (IC), and the like.

[0048] The functions or operations of electronic devices according to one embodiment may be performed by at least one processor executing instructions. For example, some of the operations of the electronic devices may be performed by a first processor executing instructions, and at least some of the remaining operations may be performed by a processor different from the first processor executing instructions.

[0049] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to one embodiment.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In 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)).

[0051] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result 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 an auxiliary 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 with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0052] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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).

[0055] 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).

[0056] 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. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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).

[0062] The 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.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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).

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) 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).

[0067] 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) can 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.

[0068] 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, for example, by 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).

[0069] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In 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.

[0070] 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)).

[0071] 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 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.

[0072] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment, FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2D is a diagram illustrating an electronic device in an intermediate state according to one embodiment.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2D, an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220).

[0074] The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are arranged on both sides with respect to the folding axis (e.g., the A-axis) as the center, and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis. A hinge structure (241) may be formed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0075] The hinge structure (241) may be arranged in the x-axis direction or in the y-axis direction. Two or more hinge structures (241) may be arranged so as to be folded in the same direction or in different directions. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a flexible display (230) (or, foldable display, first display) arranged in an area formed by a pair of housings (210, 220).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged on both sides with respect to a folding axis (axis A) that is parallel to the x-axis, and may have a shape that is substantially symmetrical with respect to the folding axis (axis A). According to one embodiment, the angle or distance between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may vary depending on whether the state of the electronic device (101) is a flat state (or unfolding state), a folding state, or an intermediate state. Meanwhile, the definitions of the folding state, the intermediate state, or the unfolding state are merely examples and may be applied differently depending on various implementation examples.

[0077] The unfolding state may refer to a second state, an open state, an open state, or a flat state, as illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B . The unfolding state may include a form in which the flexible display is exposed by forming an angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) greater than a specified angle (e.g., 80 degrees or 120 degrees). For example, the unfolding state may be formed by forming an angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) greater than 180 degrees, and the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged to face the same direction (e.g., the first direction (z-axis)). The definition of the unfolding state is an example and may be applied differently depending on various implementation examples.

[0078] The folding state may refer to a first state, a folded state, a folded state, a closed state, or a close state, as illustrated in FIG. 2C. The folding state may refer to a state in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are arranged to face each other, and the electronic device (101) is completely folded. The folding state may be a state in which the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is a narrow angle (e.g., 0 to 5 degrees). The definition of the folding state is an example and may be applied differently depending on various implementation examples.

[0079] The intermediate state (or flex state) is a state in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are arranged at a certain angle as illustrated in FIG. 2D, and the electronic device (101) may not be in the unfolded state or the folded state. The intermediate state may refer to a state in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) form a certain angle (e.g., 6 degrees to 80 degrees). The definition of the intermediate state is an example and may be applied differently depending on various implementation examples.

[0080] The electronic device (101) may form a first display (230) (e.g., a main display) (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1) on the front of the electronic device. The first display (230) of the electronic device may refer to a flexible display in which at least a portion of the display may be transformed into a flat or curved surface. The first display (230) may be folded up and down based on a folding axis (e.g., an A-axis). At least one first camera device (205) may be placed on the first display (230).

[0081] Additionally, the electronic device (101) may form a second display (240) (e.g., a sub-display, a cover display) (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1) on at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device. The electronic device (101) may include a plurality of second camera devices (e.g., 215) on the rear surface of the electronic device (101).

[0082] The electronic device (101) may include at least one of an input device (203) (e.g., a microphone), an audio output device (201, 202), a sensor module (204), a camera device (205, 215), a key input device (206), or a connector port (207). In the illustrated embodiment, the input device (203) (e.g., a microphone), an audio output device (201, 202), a sensor module (204), a camera device (205, 215), a key input device (206), or a connector port (207) refers to a hole or shape formed in the first housing (210) or the second housing (220), but may be defined to include an actual electronic component (e.g., an input device, an audio output device, a sensor module, or a camera device) disposed inside the electronic device (201) and operating through the hole or shape.

[0083] In one embodiment, the input device (203) may include at least one microphone (203) disposed in the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the input device (203) may include a plurality of microphones (203) disposed so as to detect the direction of sound. In some embodiments, the plurality of microphones (203) may be disposed at appropriate locations in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the audio output devices (201, 202) may include speakers (201, 202). In one embodiment, the speakers (201, 202) may include a call receiver (201) disposed in the first housing (210) and a speaker (202) disposed in the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the input device (203), the audio output device (201, 202), and the connector port (207) are disposed in a space provided in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) of the electronic device (101), and can be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the at least one connector port (207) can be used to transmit and receive power and / or data with an external electronic device. In some embodiments, the at least one connector port (e.g., an ear jack hole) can also accommodate a connector (e.g., an ear jack) for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. In some embodiments, the hole formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) can be used in common for the input device (203) and the audio output device (201, 202). In some embodiments, the audio output device (201, 202) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without the holes formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (204) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (204) may detect an external environment, for example, through a first surface (311) of the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may further include at least one sensor module arranged to detect an external environment through a second surface (312) of the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the sensor module (204) (e.g., an illuminance sensor) may be arranged under the flexible display (230) to detect an external environment through the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the sensor module (204) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an illumination sensor, a proximity sensor, a biometric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the camera device (205, 215) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to one embodiment, the camera device (205, 215) may be arranged such that two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, or a telephoto lens) and image sensors are located on one side of the electronic device (101). In some embodiments, the camera device (205, 215) may also include lenses and / or image sensors for time of flight (TOF).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the key input device (206) (e.g., a key button) may be disposed on at least one side of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the key input devices (206), and the key input devices (206) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, the key input device (206) may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the flexible display (230).

[0087] According to one embodiment, some of the camera devices (205, 215) (e.g., the first camera device (205)) or the sensor module (204) may be arranged to be exposed through the flexible display (230). For example, the first camera device (205) or the sensor module (204) may be arranged to be in contact with the external environment through an opening (e.g., a through hole) at least partially formed in the flexible display (230) in the internal space of the electronic device (101). In another embodiment, some of the sensor modules (204) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display (230) in the internal space of the electronic device (101). For example, in this case, an area of ​​the flexible display (230) facing the sensor module (204) may not require an opening.

[0088] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an antenna configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a first housing (e.g., first housing (210) of FIGS. 2A to 2C) and a second housing (e.g., second housing (220) of FIGS. 2A to 2C) formed to be folded relative to each other about a folding axis (e.g., A-axis).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a metal frame (310) made of a metal material. For example, at least a portion of the metal frame (310) of the first housing (210) may be divided into a plurality of parts (311, 312, 313, 314, 315) by a plurality of first segments (301). For example, at least some of the plurality of parts (311, 312, 313, 314, 315) of the first housing (210) may be used as sub-antennas.

[0091] According to one embodiment, a part of the first part (311) of the first housing (210) can be used as a first sub-antenna (SA1), the remaining part of the first part (311) can be used as a sixth sub-antenna (SA6), the second part (312) can be used as a second sub-antenna (SA2), the third part (313) can be used as a third sub-antenna (SA3), the fourth part (314) can be used as a fourth sub-antenna (SA4), and the fifth part (315) can be used as a fifth sub-antenna (SA5).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a seventh sub-antenna (SA7) formed in a first housing (210). The conductive portion (317) of the seventh sub-antenna (SA7) may be formed in various shapes. For example, the conductive portion (317) of the seventh sub-antenna (SA7) may be formed in a shape engraved into a non-conductive injection molding of the first housing (210) using a laser direct structuring (LDS) method.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform terrestrial network communication using at least one of a first sub-antenna (SA1), a second sub-antenna (SA2), a third sub-antenna (SA3), a fourth sub-antenna (SA4), a fifth sub-antenna (SA5), a sixth sub-antenna (SA6), and a seventh sub-antenna (SA7). For example, the electronic device may perform terrestrial network communication using the first sub-antenna (SA1), the third sub-antenna (SA3), the fifth sub-antenna (SA5), the sixth sub-antenna (SA6), and the seventh sub-antenna (SA7). The first sub-antenna (SA1) may transmit and receive a low-band signal, the third sub-antenna (SA3) may transmit and receive a mid-band signal, and the fifth sub-antenna (SA5) and the sixth sub-antenna (SA6) may transmit and receive a mid-band and a high-band signal. The seventh sub-antenna (SA7) can transmit and receive Wi-Fi signals.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform non-terrestrial (or satellite) communication using at least one of a first sub-antenna (SA1), a second sub-antenna (SA2), a third sub-antenna (SA3), a fourth sub-antenna (SA4), a fifth sub-antenna (SA5), a sixth sub-antenna (SA6), and a seventh sub-antenna (SA7). For example, the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) may transmit and receive signals in a satellite communication band. As an example, the second sub-antenna (SA2) may be used for reception and may be a diversity reception (DRX) antenna. The fourth sub-antenna (SA4) may be used for both transmission and reception and may be a primary receive (PRX) antenna.

[0095] According to one embodiment, a second sub-antenna (SA2) and a fourth sub-antenna (SA4) may be disposed on one side of the first housing (210). For example, the second sub-antenna (SA2) may be disposed at a first corner of one side of the first housing (210) that is spaced apart from the second sub-antenna (SA2). The fourth sub-antenna (SA4), which is spaced apart from the second sub-antenna (SA2), may be disposed at a second corner of one side of the first housing (210) that is spaced apart from the second housing (220).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a metal frame (320) made of a metal material. For example, at least a portion of the metal frame (320) of the second housing (220) may be divided into a plurality of parts (321, 322, 323, 324, 325) by a plurality of second segments (302). For example, at least some of the plurality of parts (321, 322, 323, 324, 325) of the second housing (220) may be used as a main antenna.

[0097] According to one embodiment, a part of the seventh portion (321) of the second housing (220) can be used as a first main antenna (MA1), an eighth portion (322) can be used as a second main antenna (MA2), and a ninth portion (323) can be used as a third main antenna (MA3).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can perform at least one of terrestrial communication and satellite communication using at least one of a first main antenna (MA1), a second main antenna (MA2), and a third main antenna (MA3). For example, the electronic device can perform terrestrial communication using the first main antenna (MA1), the second main antenna (MA2), and the third main antenna (MA3). The first main antenna (MA1) can transmit and receive signals in a low-band and a mid-band, the second main antenna (MA2) can transmit and receive signals in a high-band, and the third main antenna (MA3) can transmit and receive signals in a mid-band and a high-band.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may perform at least one of satellite network communication and terrestrial network communication using a plurality of antennas formed in the first housing and the second housing, depending on the surrounding environment of the electronic device. For example, if the terrestrial network communication connection fails while performing terrestrial network communication, the electronic device may perform satellite network communication.

[0100] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device performs satellite network communication, since the satellite is located above the electronic device, an RF signal can be transmitted using an antenna facing the satellite among a plurality of antennas. For example, an electronic device in an unfolded state can perform satellite network communication using a second sub-antenna (SA2) and a fourth sub-antenna (SA4) among a plurality of antennas. When transmitting an RF signal through the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA4) located above the electronic device, path loss can be minimized and gain can be increased.

[0101] FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention for communicating with at least one satellite.

[0102] Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , the electronic device (101) may include a satellite network communication function and a terrestrial network communication function. For example, when communication using the terrestrial network is impossible due to a terrestrial network failure, the electronic device (101) may perform a wireless communication function with a server (401) and / or a gateway (e.g., gateway (1010) of FIG. 10 ) using a satellite network.

[0103] The server (401) can communicate with the electronic device (101). The server (401) can receive authentication information for accessing a user's account for a satellite communication service from the electronic device (101) and can also transmit satellite information registered in the user's account to the electronic device (101).

[0104] The processor of the electronic device (101) can control the communication module (451) connected to the processor by executing at least one software stored in the memory. The memory can store at least one software module including a message (411), a dialer (412), a map (413), a satellite gateway (421), a pointing UI (431), a system UI (432), settings (433), a setup wizard (434), telephony (435), a software development kit (SDK) (441), and a wrapper (442) as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B . At least some of the configurations shown in the software module may be changed depending on the platform included in the electronic device. For example, as shown in FIG. 4B , the software module may further include a satellite app (422). The software module shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B may further include some configurations related to performing satellite communication.

[0105] According to one embodiment, a plurality of applications may be stored in the memory of an electronic device. For example, the applications may include one or more applications that perform functions such as messaging (411), a dialer (372), a map (413), a clock, health care, or providing environmental information (e.g., providing information on atmospheric pressure, humidity, or temperature).

[0106] The pointing UI (431) may include an application for guiding satellite communication by providing satellite location information.

[0107] The system UI (432) may be an application that is executed when the electronic device is turned on. The system UI (432) may represent elements displayed on the screen that are not included in the application executed by the user.

[0108] Settings (433) may include an application that can set whether to use functions of an electronic device. For example, Settings (433) may include an application that sets whether to use satellite-related functions.

[0109] A setup wizard (434) may include user interface elements that provide guidance through a series of dialog boxes. The setup wizard (434) may provide a user interface related to provisioning.

[0110] Telephony (435) can provide application programming interfaces (APIs) for communication services such as voice calls, data calls, short message services (SMS), and multimedia messages (MMS) to an application layer including at least one application. For example, telephony (435) can transmit information received from a satellite to an application.

[0111] The SDK (441) may include a set of development tools used to create applications, such as software for satellite communications, software frameworks, hardware platforms, computer systems, game consoles, and operating systems. The processor may execute at least one of the SDK (441) and a communication module to perform operations for handling emergency calls using satellite communications. The processor may control the operations of multiple applications related to satellite communications through the SDK (441).

[0112] The wrapper (442) can be configured to enable mutual communication between the communication module (451) and the telephony (435).

[0113] FIGS. 5 and 6 are block diagrams illustrating examples of software modules of an electronic device according to an embodiment. The operations of the software modules described below may be performed by an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) or a processor of the electronic device (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 4) according to an embodiment. At least some of the configurations illustrated in the software modules illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 may vary depending on the platform included in the electronic device. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the software module may further include a satellite SDK (515). The software modules illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 may include some configurations related to performing satellite communication.

[0114] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the software module may include a kernel layer, a hardware abstraction layer (HAL), a framework layer, and an application layer. The software module (501) may acquire information based on at least one hardware module included in the hardware layer and control at least one hardware module.

[0115] The application layer may include at least one application (511) that is stored in memory and executable by the processor. The application (511) may include multiple applications that may perform functions such as a message (e.g., a message (411) of FIG. 4), a dialer (e.g., a dialer (412) of FIG. 4), a map (e.g., a map (413) of FIG. 4), etc.

[0116] The framework layer can provide various functions to the application layer so that functions or information provided from one or more resources of the electronic device can be used by the application. The framework layer can include telephony (521) (e.g., telephony (435) of FIG. 4). Telephony can transmit information received from the satellite network to the application layer via a satellite API.

[0117] A hardware abstraction layer (HAL) can refer to an abstraction layer between the multiple hardware modules included in the hardware layer and the software of an electronic device. The HAL can hide (or reduce) the differences between software and hardware modules, providing a consistent platform on which applications can operate.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the hardware abstraction layer illustrated in FIG. 5 may include a satellite service interface (523), a satellite service implementation / SDK wrapper (514) (e.g., wrapper (442) of FIGS. 4A and 4B) and a satellite SDK (515) (e.g., SDK (441) of FIGS. 4A and 4B).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the hardware abstraction layer illustrated in FIG. 6 may include a satellite HAL (533) and a HAL implementation (524), which is a module for a software solution implemented to control the communication module.

[0120] The kernel layer may include various drivers for controlling various hardware modules included in the electronic device. The kernel layer may include a communication module and a module interface (516) for transmitting or receiving data.

[0121] The hardware layer may include a communication module (517) (e.g., the communication module (451) of FIGS. 4A and 4B). The communication module (517) may support terrestrial network communication and / or satellite network communication. The communication module (517) may support a communication function using a satellite network when communication using a terrestrial network is impossible due to a terrestrial network failure.

[0122] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0123] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) according to an embodiment may include a satellite network communication module (760) (or a first communication module), a terrestrial network communication module (750) (or a second communication module), a status bar control unit (710), an icon policy manager (720), and a network configuration control unit (730). At least some of the configurations illustrated in FIG. 7 may be changed depending on a platform included in an electronic device (900) based on an embodiment. According to an embodiment, the status bar control unit (710), the icon policy manager (720), and the network configuration control unit (730) may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140) of FIG. 1) (740). For example, the status bar control unit (710), the icon policy management unit (720), and the network configuration control unit (730) may be logically (e.g., software) separated within the processor (120) of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, the status bar control unit (710), the icon policy management unit (720), and the network configuration control unit (730) may be configured with different circuits or different hardware.

[0124] The terrestrial network communication module (750) can support terrestrial network communication. For example, the terrestrial network communication module (750) can include a 5G communication module, a Wi-Fi module, or / and a long term evolution (LTE) module.

[0125] The satellite network communication module (760) can support satellite network communication. The satellite network communication module (760) can support a communication function using a satellite network when communication using a terrestrial network is impossible due to a terrestrial network failure.

[0126] The processor (740) is electrically (or functionally) connected to a terrestrial network communication module (750) and a satellite network communication module (760) and can control each component of the electronic device (101). The processor (740) can provide a user interface including at least one icon displayed on the screen depending on whether terrestrial network communication and satellite network communication are supported.

[0127] The status bar control unit (710) can abstract icons so that they can be displayed on the screen. The status bar control unit (710) can abstract an SOS icon indicating whether an emergency call or emergency message can be transmitted, and a satellite icon indicating a satellite connection status or / and provision status.

[0128] The icon policy management unit (720) can manage the display of icons according to the icon display policy. The icon policy management unit (720) can layout at least one icon to be displayed on the display. The icon display policy can be defined at the request of a satellite network communication and / or terrestrial network communication service provider, or according to the internal policy of an electronic device, or through information received from a communication network.

[0129] The network configuration control unit (730) can configure information related to the network. The network configuration control unit (730) can set different state values ​​depending on the function performed via the terrestrial network and the function performed via the satellite network. The network configuration control unit (730) can set different state values ​​depending on the network that supports emergency calls and / or emergency messages. The network configuration control unit (730) can set different state values ​​depending on whether emergency calls can be supported via the terrestrial network or the satellite network.

[0130] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an electronic device according to an embodiment. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel. As an example, the electronic device of FIG. 8 may be the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 7.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 8, in operation 810, a processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (101) may request a first communication connection. The processor may control a communication module to release the second communication connection request and request a first communication connection. For example, the first communication connection may include a satellite network communication connection, and the second communication connection may include a terrestrial network communication connection. When the first communication connection request occurs, the electronic device (101) may operate in a satellite communication mode. Operations performed in the satellite communication mode may have a higher priority than operations performed in other modes of the electronic device (101).

[0132] In operation 820, the processor (120) may determine the state of the electronic device (101). The processor (120) may periodically check the state (e.g., folding or unfolding) of the electronic device (101). For example, the processor (120) may detect a state change of the electronic device (101) and check the state of the electronic device (101) at at least one of the following points in time: when it detects that a state change operation has started, when it detects that a state change operation is in progress, and when it detects that a state change operation has been completed.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (101) may be, for example, the state of a display of the electronic device (e.g., a flexible display (160, 230, 240) of FIGS. 1 to 2D), a housing (210, 220) including the display, and / or an accessory cover mounted on the electronic device (e.g., an accessory cover (2450) of FIGS. 24A to 24C).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can detect the state of the electronic device (101) through a shape detection sensor (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) can detect the state of the electronic device using various sensors, such as an unfolding / folding state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., foldable display), an angle sensor (not shown) capable of detecting a folding angle, and a magnetic sensor (not shown).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (101) may be defined based on the folding angle of the electronic device (101). For example, an electronic device (101) including a foldable flexible display (e.g., a foldable display) may determine the degree of folding as the current state of the electronic device (101). In this case, the shape of the electronic device may be detected using the folding angle detected by the angle sensor.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may determine whether the state of the electronic device (101) has changed in operation 820. For example, the processor (120) may compare the current state of the electronic device (101) with a previous state to determine whether the current state has changed. For example, the state of the electronic device (101) may change from a first state to a second state, or vice versa. The change from the first state to the second state may include a change from a folded state to an unfolded state as the folding angle increases. The change from the second state to the first state may include a change from an unfolded state to a folded state as the folding angle decreases.

[0137] In operation 830, if the state of the electronic device (101) is determined to be a first state (e.g., a folded state) (operation 820-YES), the processor (120) may control the display to output guide information for a first communication connection to at least a portion of the second display. The processor (120) may output guide information that changes the state of the electronic device so that the satellite communication antenna faces the satellite in order to improve the strength of the received signal through the satellite communication antenna. For example, the processor may output notification information to change the electronic device (101) from a folded state to an unfolded state.

[0138] In operation 840, if the state of the electronic device (101) is confirmed to be in the unfolded state (operation 820-NO), the processor may perform an operation related to the first communication. If the state of the electronic device (101) is confirmed to be in the unfolded state, the processor may perform a satellite communication connection operation.

[0139] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request through the second display (240) in a folded state of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request based on a user input using a phone application. As another example, the electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data collected from various sensors implemented on the electronic device (101) satisfying a specified condition.

[0141] The electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (910) on the second display (240) of the electronic device in a folded state based on an emergency call request. The processor of the electronic device (101) may display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call. For example, the first user interface (910) may include an icon (911) for controlling Bluetooth on / off and / or an icon (912) for controlling a microphone on / off. The first user interface (910) may further include an icon for selecting call termination and a keypad icon (913).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check whether satellite communication can be performed in a folded state. The electronic device (101) can check whether a user is registered for a satellite communication service (operation 951), whether a user account of the satellite communication service is logged in (operation 952), and whether an emergency call is performed via a terrestrial network (operation 953). According to one embodiment, operations 951, 952, and 953 performed by the processor may be sequentially performed, at least some operations may be performed in a different order, at least some operations may be omitted, or other operations may be added. For example, operation 952 may be omitted.

[0143] According to one embodiment, if the electronic device (101) determines that there is a satellite communication profile according to user registration for a satellite communication service and that a user account is logged in, the electronic device (101) may perform a function for providing a satellite communication entry point related to an emergency call. The electronic device (101) may output a user interface including a satellite communication entry icon (e.g., the satellite communication entry icon (921) of FIG. 13) or output a user notification (902) guiding (or guiding) the transition of the electronic device (101) from a folded state to an unfolded state so that the satellite communication antenna of the electronic device (101) faces the satellite. If the electronic device (101) determines that there is a satellite communication profile according to user registration for a satellite communication service and that a user account is not logged in, the electronic device may not provide the user notification (902) corresponding to the satellite communication entry point.

[0144] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) corresponding to a satellite communication entry point regardless of whether the user account is logged in. For example, the electronic device may not link the setup wizard step that confirms the user account login step.

[0145] According to one embodiment, if the electronic device (101) determines that a satellite communication profile exists according to user registration for a satellite communication service, a user account is logged in, and an emergency call cannot be made through a terrestrial network, the electronic device (101) may perform a function for providing a satellite communication entry point related to an emergency call. The electronic device (101) may output a user interface including a satellite communication entry icon (e.g., a satellite communication entry icon (921) of FIG. 13) or output a user notification (902) guiding the transition of the electronic device (101) from a folded state to an unfolded state so that the satellite communication antenna of the electronic device (101) faces the satellite.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) for providing a satellite communication entry point if a communication channel via a terrestrial network is not established during a designated time (ST) for performing an emergency call. If a voice call function via Wi-Fi is registered in the electronic device, the designated time (ST) may include a first designated time (T1) for searching a cellular network and a second designated time (T2) for attempting an emergency call via Wi-Fi. If the voice call function via Wi-Fi is not registered in the electronic device (101), the designated time (ST) may include a first designated time (T1) for searching a cellular network without a second designated time (T2) for attempting an emergency call via Wi-Fi.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) for providing a satellite communication entry point if a communication channel via a terrestrial network is not established within a specified number of times for performing an emergency call. If a voice call function via Wi-Fi is registered in the electronic device, the specified number of times (ST) may include a first specified number of times (e.g., several times) for searching a cellular network and a second specified number of times (e.g., several times) for attempting an emergency call via Wi-Fi. If the voice call function via Wi-Fi is not registered in the electronic device (101), the specified number of times may include a first specified number of times for searching a cellular network without a second specified number of times for attempting an emergency call via Wi-Fi.

[0148] According to one embodiment, if a communication channel via a terrestrial network is not established within a specified number of attempts within a specified time period for performing an emergency call, the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) for providing a satellite communication entry point. If a voice call function via Wi-Fi is registered in the electronic device, the electronic device (101) may attempt an emergency call via a cellular network and Wi-Fi within a specified number of attempts within a specified time period. If the voice call function via Wi-Fi is not registered in the electronic device (101), an emergency call may be attempted via a cellular network within a specified number of attempts within a specified time period without attempting an emergency call via Wi-Fi.

[0149] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device connected to a server and a gateway according to one embodiment.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 10, an electronic device (101) may perform a user registration procedure before a user of the electronic device uses a satellite communication service. The electronic device (101) may perform a user registration procedure for a satellite communication service via terrestrial network communication. For example, an application of the electronic device (101) may request user registration support for a satellite communication service from a gateway (1010) using a server (1008) in a communication environment where terrestrial network communication is possible (operations 1001 and 1002). The electronic device (101) may access an authentication tool of the server (1008) to perform user registration. The authentication tool of the server (1008) may include an entry for an ID and password.

[0151] When registration support is completed (operation 1003, operation 1004), the electronic device (101) may provide provisioning-related information of the electronic device (101) (e.g., EID (eUICC ID), IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), device location information, device manufacturer information, etc.) to the gateway (101) (operation 1005). The gateway (1010) may generate a satellite communication profile based on the provisioning-related information of the electronic device (101) and transmit the generated satellite communication profile to the electronic device (101).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check whether a satellite communication profile is stored during the booting process or after booting is completed after power supply (or power turn-on). Alternatively, the electronic device (101) can check whether a satellite communication profile exists when requesting use of a satellite communication service using the communication module (1096).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output notification information and / or a user interface for performing satellite communication depending on whether there is an available satellite communication profile at the current location. For example, if there is an available satellite communication profile at the current location, the electronic device (101) may output a user interface including a satellite communication entry icon (e.g., the satellite communication entry icon (921) of FIG. 13) or output a user notification guiding the transition of the electronic device (101) from a folded state to an unfolded state so that the satellite communication antenna of the electronic device (101) faces the satellite.

[0154] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device and an operating method of the electronic device according to an embodiment. In FIG. 11, operations 1111 to 1135 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that may be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 10).

[0155] Referring to FIG. 11, an electronic device according to an embodiment may include a system UI (1110), an application (1120), a telephony (1130), a terrestrial network communication module (1140) (e.g., a terrestrial network communication module (750) of FIG. 7), a satellite network communication module (1150) (e.g., a satellite network communication module (760) of FIG. 7). According to an embodiment, the system UI (1110), the application (1120), and the telephony (1130) may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140) of FIG. 1). For example, the system UI (1110), the application (1120), and the telephony (1130) may be logically (e.g., software) separated within the processor (120) of FIG. 1. According to an embodiment, the system UI (1110), the application (1120), and the telephony (1130) may be configured as different circuits or different hardware.

[0156] According to one embodiment, an application (1120) of an electronic device that has not subscribed to a satellite communication service may transmit request information for using the satellite communication service to a satellite network communication module (1150) via a telephony (1130) (operations 1111 and 1112). The satellite network communication module (1150) may transmit provisioning non-support information received via a server (e.g., server (1008) of FIG. 10) or / and a gateway (e.g., gateway (1010) of FIG. 10) to a system UI (1110) via the telephony (1130) (operations 1113 and 1114). The system UI (1110) may display a deactivation icon for satellite communication on the display (operation 1115).

[0157] According to one embodiment, an application (1120) of an electronic device may transmit subscription information (or registration information, login information) of a satellite communication service to a satellite communication module (1150) via a telephony (1130) (operations 1121 and 1122). The satellite communication module (1150) may transmit provisioning support information received via a server (e.g., server (1008) of FIG. 10) or / and a gateway (e.g., gateway (1010) of FIG. 10) to a system UI (1110) via the telephony (1130) (operations 1123 and 1124). The system UI (1110) may display an activation icon for satellite communication on a display (operation 1125).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the application (1120) of the electronic device may transmit satellite communication service termination information to the satellite network communication module (1150) via the telephony (1130) (operations 1131 and 1132). The satellite network communication module (1150) may transmit provisioning non-support information received via a server (e.g., server (1008) of FIG. 10) and / or a gateway (e.g., gateway (1010) of FIG. 10) to the system UI (1110) via the telephony (1130) (operations 1133 and 1134). The system UI (1110) may display a deactivation icon for satellite communication on the display (operation 1135).

[0159] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0160] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 12, an operating method of an electronic device according to an embodiment may include checking whether a user is registered (operation 951), checking whether a user is logged in (operation 952), checking whether an emergency call is performed via terrestrial network communication (operation 953), and measuring signal quality for satellite network communication (operation 954). Hereinafter, redundant descriptions of components having the same reference numerals as those described above in FIG. 9 may be omitted.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may measure the signal quality for satellite communication if a communication channel via terrestrial communication is not established for a specified period of time (e.g., a specified time (ST) of FIG. 9). The electronic device (101) may measure the signal quality for satellite communication via a satellite communication antenna (e.g., the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) of FIG. 3). If the signal quality for satellite communication is below a specified value, the electronic device (101) may output a user notification (902) guiding a state transition of the electronic device (101) to improve the signal quality. If the signal quality for satellite communication exceeds a specified value, the electronic device (101) may output a user interface including a satellite communication entry icon.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a first user interface related to an emergency call outgoing call on the second display (240) in the folded state. The electronic device (101) may measure the signal quality for satellite communication if a communication channel via terrestrial communication is not established for a specified time (e.g., a specified time (ST) of FIG. 9) in the folded state. If the signal quality for the satellite communication is below a specified value, the electronic device (101) may output a user notification (902) guiding the transition of the electronic device (101) in the folded state to an unfolded state so that the satellite communication antenna of the electronic device (101) faces the satellite. If the signal quality for the satellite communication exceeds a specified value, the electronic device (101) may output a second user interface including a satellite communication entry icon.

[0163] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0164] In FIG. 13, operations 1310 to 1340 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that can be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0165] In operation 1310, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request through the second display (240) in a folded state of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request based on a user input on a screen provided by a phone application. As another example, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data collected from various sensors implemented on the electronic device (101) satisfying a specified condition.

[0166] The electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (910) on the second display (240) of the electronic device in a folded state based on an emergency call request. The processor of the electronic device (101) may display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call. For example, the first user interface (910) may include an icon (911) for controlling Bluetooth on / off and / or an icon (912) for controlling a microphone on / off. The first user interface (910) may further include an icon for selecting call termination and a keypad icon (913).

[0167] In operation 1320, the electronic device (101) can check whether satellite communication is possible in the folded state.

[0168] In operation 1330, if the electronic device (101) determines that satellite communication is possible in the folded state (operation 1320-YES), the electronic device (101) may switch the first user interface (910) displayed on the second display (240) to the second user interface (920). The electronic device (101) in the folded state may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message (922), a satellite communication entry icon (921)) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the second display (240). The satellite communication entry icon (921) may be displayed on the second display (240) when the difference between the azimuth angle of the satellite communication and the electronic device is within a specified first angle, and the difference between the elevation angle of the satellite communication and the electronic device is less than a specified second angle. For example, the satellite communication entry icon (921) may be displayed on the second display (240) when the difference in azimuth between the satellite communication and the electronic device (101) is less than 90 degrees and the difference in elevation between the satellite communication and the electronic device (101) is less than the specified 90 degrees.

[0169] In operation 1340, if the electronic device (101) determines that satellite communication is not possible in the folded state (operation 1320-NO), the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) to the second display (240). The user notification (902) may include a notification guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (101) to the unfolded state.

[0170] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device (101) can perform a specified function in a folded state. The electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request in the folded state. The electronic device (101) can receive the emergency call request through the second display (240) in the folded state of the electronic device (101). Based on the emergency call request, the electronic device (101) can display a first user interface (910) on the second display (240) of the electronic device (101). The processor of the electronic device (101) can display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call. For example, the first user interface (910) can include an icon (911) for controlling on / off of Bluetooth and / or an icon (912) for controlling on / off of a microphone. The first user interface (910) may further include an icon for selecting to end a call, a keypad icon (913).

[0172] The electronic device (101) may execute a user notification (902) if the terrestrial network communication connection is not established (or, succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds) (1401). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (101) to an unfolded state. The user notification may be composed of at least one of sound, text, image, or video. The processor of the electronic device (101) may provide the user notification (902) through the second display (240) or the speaker. As an example, the processor of the electronic device (101) may provide the user notification (902) as text on the second display (240) of the electronic device in the folded state.

[0173] The electronic device (101) can check in real time whether a terrestrial network communication connection is established while a user notification (902) guiding the transition of the electronic device to an unfolded state is displayed on the second display (240). When the terrestrial network communication connection is established (1402), the electronic device (101) can switch the user notification (902) displayed on the second display (240) to the first user interface (910). The electronic device (101) in the folded state can delete the user notification (902) displayed on the second display (240) and re-display the first user interface (910) on the second display (240). After re-displaying the first user interface (910) on the second display (240), the electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call using the connected terrestrial network.

[0174] FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0175] In FIG. 15, operations 1510 to 1560 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that may be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 14). In one embodiment, operations 1510 to 1530 may be operations performed between operations 1320 and 1340 described above, operations 1540 and 1340 may be the same operations, and operations 1550 and 1560 may be subsequent operations of operation 1340 described above.

[0176] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, in operation 1510, the electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (910) on the second display (240) in a folded state of the electronic device (101). The processor of the electronic device (101) may display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to an emergency call. For example, the first user interface (910) may include an icon (911) for controlling on / off of Bluetooth and / or an icon (912) for controlling on / off of a microphone. The first user interface (910) may further include an icon for selecting to end a call and a keypad icon (913).

[0177] In operation 1520, the electronic device (101) can check whether an emergency call connection via terrestrial network communication has been established (or succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds) in the folded state of the electronic device (101).

[0178] In operation 1530, when an emergency call connection is established via terrestrial network communication in the folded state (operation 1520-YES), the electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call using the connected terrestrial network.

[0179] In operation 1540, if an emergency call connection via terrestrial communication is not established in the folded state (operation 1520-NO), the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) to the second display (240). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (101) to the unfolded state.

[0180] At operation 1550, the electronic device can check in real time whether an emergency call connection via terrestrial network communication has been established while displaying a user notification (902) on the second display (240).

[0181] In operation 1560, the electronic device (101) may switch the screen displayed on the second display (240) if an emergency call connection via terrestrial communication is established in the folded state while displaying the user notification (902) on the second display (240) (and / or before a state transition of the electronic device (101) is performed) (operation 1550-YES).

[0182] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can switch the user notification (902) displayed on the second display (240) to the first user interface (910). The electronic device (101) in the folded state can delete the user notification (902) displayed on the second display (240) and re-display the first user interface (910) on the second display (240). After re-displaying the first user interface (910) on the second display (240), the electronic device can perform an emergency call using the connected terrestrial network.

[0183] In another embodiment, if an emergency call connection via terrestrial communication is not established in the folded state of the electronic device (operation 1550-No), the electronic device (101) may maintain the display of the user notification (902) on the second display (240).

[0184] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device (101) can perform a specified function in a folded state. The electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request in the folded state. The electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request through the second display (240) in the folded state of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request by a user input on a screen provided by a phone application in the folded state. According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data (e.g., movement data of the electronic device or surrounding environment data of the electronic device) collected from various sensors (e.g., a gyro sensor) implemented on the electronic device (101) satisfying a specified condition (e.g., a condition corresponding to a user falling accident or a condition corresponding to a fire outbreak).

[0186] The electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (910) on the second display (240) of the electronic device (101) based on an emergency call request. The processor of the electronic device (101) may display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call. For example, the first user interface (910) may include an icon (911) for controlling Bluetooth on / off and / or an icon (912) for controlling a microphone on / off. The first user interface (910) may further include an icon for selecting call termination and a keypad icon (913).

[0187] The electronic device (101) may execute a user notification (902) if the terrestrial network communication connection is not established (or, succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (101) to an unfolded state. The user notification may be composed of at least one of sound, text, image, or video. The processor of the electronic device (101) may provide the user notification (902) through the second display (240) or the speaker. As an example, the processor of the electronic device (101) may provide the user notification (902) as text on the second display (240) of the electronic device in the folded state.

[0188] When the state of the electronic device changes to an unfolded state, the electronic device may display a second user interface (920) on the first display (230) of the electronic device. The processor of the electronic device may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon for performing a function related to satellite communication. For example, the second user interface (920) may include a satellite communication entry icon (921) and satellite communication guide text (922). The second user interface (1602) may further include an icon for selecting to end a call.

[0189] Fig. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment. In Fig. 17, operations 1710 to 1790 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that may be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of Fig. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of Figs. 1 to 16).

[0190] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, in operation 1710, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request through the second display (240) in a folded state of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request by a user input on a screen provided by a phone application. As another example, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data collected from various sensors implemented on the electronic device (101) satisfying a specified condition.

[0191] In operation 1720, the electronic device (101) may display a first user interface (910) on the second display (240) of the electronic device in a folded state based on an emergency call request. The processor of the electronic device (101) may display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call.

[0192] At operation 1730, the electronic device (101) can determine whether an emergency call connection via terrestrial network communication has been established (or succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds).

[0193] In operation 1740, if an emergency call connection is established via terrestrial network communication (operation 1730-YES), the electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call using the connected terrestrial network.

[0194] At operation 1750, the electronic device (101) can check whether satellite communication is possible in the folded state in response to an emergency call connection failure via terrestrial network communication (operation 1730-No).

[0195] In operation 1760, if the electronic device (101) determines that satellite communication is possible in the folded state (operation 1750-YES), the electronic device (101) may switch the first user interface (910) displayed on the second display (240) to the second user interface (920). The electronic device (101) in the folded state may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the second display (240).

[0196] In operation 1770, if the electronic device (101) determines that satellite communication is not possible in the folded state (operation 1750-NO), the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) to the second display (240). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (101) to the unfolded state.

[0197] In operation 1780, the electronic device (101) can detect a change in the state of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can determine whether the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state. The electronic device (101) can check whether the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is equal to or greater than a specified angle. If the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is equal to or greater than a specified angle (e.g., 10 degrees), the electronic device (101) can determine that the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state. If the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is less than the specified angle, the electronic device (101) can determine that the state of the electronic device (101) is maintained in a folded state. If the electronic device (101) determines that the state of the electronic device (101) has not changed from the folded state to the unfolded state (or is determined to be maintained in the folded state) (operation 1780-NO), the electronic device (101) may maintain the display of a notification (902) guiding the second display (240) to switch to the unfolded state.

[0198] In operation 1790, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state (operation 1780-YES), the electronic device (101) may display a second user interface (920) on the electronic device (101) in the unfolded state. The electronic device (101) in the unfolded state may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the first display (230).

[0199] FIG. 18 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in an unfolded state of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 18, the electronic device (101) can perform a specified function in an unfolded state. The electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request in the unfolded state. The electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request through the first display (230) in the unfolded state of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request by a user input on a screen provided by a phone application in the unfolded state. As another example, the electronic device (101) can receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data collected from various sensors implemented on the electronic device (101) satisfying a specified condition.

[0201] The electronic device (101) may display a first enlarged user interface (1810) (or a normal user interface, a maximum user interface) on the first display (230) of the electronic device (101) based on an emergency call request. The processor of the electronic device (101) may display the first enlarged user interface (1810) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call. For example, the first enlarged user interface (1810) may include an icon for controlling Bluetooth on / off, an icon for controlling a speaker on / off, an icon for controlling a microphone on / off, an icon for controlling a camera on / off, an icon for selecting call end, and / or a keypad icon.

[0202] The electronic device (101) may change the operational state of the electronic device (101) to a folding state after (or while) displaying the first enlarged user interface (1810) on the first display (230).

[0203] The electronic device (101) may display a first reduced user interface (1820) (or a minimal user interface) on the second display (240) based on the folding state of the electronic device. The first reduced user interface (1820) may include a smaller number of icons compared to the first enlarged user interface. The first reduced user interface (1820) may include essential icons required for a call compared to the first enlarged user interface (1810). For example, the first reduced user interface (1820) may include an icon for controlling Bluetooth on / off (1821) and / or an icon for controlling a microphone on / off (1822). The first reduced user interface (1820) may further include an icon for selecting call end and a keypad icon (1823).

[0204] The electronic device (101) may execute a user notification (902) if the terrestrial network communication connection is not established (or, succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (101) to an unfolded state. The user notification may be composed of at least one of sound, text, image, or video. The processor of the electronic device (101) may provide the user notification (902) through the second display (240) or the speaker. As an example, the processor of the electronic device (101) may provide the user notification (902) as text on the second display (240) of the electronic device in the folded state.

[0205] When the state of the electronic device changes to an unfolded state, the electronic device may display a second user interface (920) on the first display (230) of the electronic device. The processor of the electronic device may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon for performing a function related to satellite communication. For example, the second user interface (920) may include a satellite communication entry icon (921) and satellite communication guide text (922). The second user interface (920) may further include an icon for selecting to end a call.

[0206] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0207] In FIG. 19, operations 1910 to 1990 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that may be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0208] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, in operation 1910, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request through the first display (230) in an unfolded state of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request by a user input on a screen provided by a phone application. As another example, the electronic device (101) may receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data collected from various sensors implemented on the electronic device (101) satisfying a specified condition.

[0209] In operation 1920, the electronic device (101) may display a first enlarged user interface (1810) on the first display (230) of the electronic device in an unfolded state based on an emergency call request. The processor of the electronic device (101) may display the first enlarged user interface (1810) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call.

[0210] In operation 1930, the electronic device (101) can detect a change in the state of the electronic device (101) in real time. The electronic device (101) can determine whether the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from an unfolded state to a folded state. The electronic device (101) can check whether the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is equal to or less than a specified first angle. If the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is equal to or less than the specified first angle (e.g., 5 degrees), the electronic device (101) can determine that the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from an unfolded state to a folded state. If the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) exceeds the specified first angle, the electronic device (101) can determine that the state of the electronic device (101) is maintained in the unfolded state. If the electronic device (101) determines that the state of the electronic device (101) has not changed from the unfolded state to the folded state (or is determined to maintain the unfolded state) (operation 1930-NO), the electronic device (101) may maintain the display of the first enlarged user interface (1810) on the first display (230) of the electronic device (101).

[0211] In operation 1940, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from an unfolded state to a folded state (operation 1930-YES), the electronic device (101) may display a first reduced user interface (1820) on the second display (240) of the electronic device (101) in the folded state. The electronic device (101) in the folded state may display the first reduced user interface (1820) including at least one icon for performing a function related to an emergency call.

[0212] At operation 1950, the electronic device (101) can determine whether an emergency call connection via terrestrial network communication has been established (or succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to tens of seconds).

[0213] At operation 1960, the electronic device (101) can perform an emergency call using the connected terrestrial network if an emergency call connection is established via terrestrial network communication (operation 1950-YES).

[0214] In operation 1970, the electronic device (101) may provide a user notification (902) on the second display (240) in response to an emergency call connection failure via terrestrial network communication (operation 1950-No). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (101) to an unfolded state.

[0215] In operation 1980, the electronic device (101) may detect a change in the state of the electronic device (101) in response to a user notification. The electronic device (101) may determine whether the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state. The electronic device (101) may determine whether the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is greater than or equal to a specified second angle. If the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is greater than or equal to the specified second angle (e.g., 10 degrees), the electronic device (101) may determine that the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state. If the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is less than the specified second angle, the electronic device (101) may determine that the state of the electronic device (101) is maintained in a folded state. If the electronic device (101) determines that the state of the electronic device (101) has not changed from the folded state to the unfolded state (or is determined to be maintained in the folded state) (operation 1980-NO), the electronic device (101) may maintain the display of a notification (902) guiding the state of the electronic device (101) to be changed to the unfolded state on the second display (240).

[0216] In operation 1990, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (101) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state (operation 1980-YES), the electronic device (101) may display a second user interface (920) on the electronic device (101) in the unfolded state. The electronic device (101) in the unfolded state may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the first display (230).

[0217] FIG. 20 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device based on a change in the status of the electronic device while performing a satellite communication function according to one embodiment.

[0218] Referring to FIG. 20, the electronic device (101) can perform a designated function in an unfolded state. The electronic device (101) can perform a satellite communication function in an unfolded state. For example, the processor of the electronic device (101) can display a screen (2001) performing a satellite communication function on the first display (230). As another example, the processor of the electronic device (101) can display an execution screen (2001) of a satellite communication application on the first display (230).

[0219] When the processor of the electronic device detects a folding event while performing a satellite communication function, it may execute a user notification (2002). The user notification may include a notification (2002) that guides the user to switch the state of the electronic device to an unfolded state. The user notification may be composed of at least one of sound, text, image, or video. The processor of the electronic device may provide the user notification through the second display (240) or a speaker. For example, the processor of the electronic device may provide the user notification as text on the second display of the electronic device in the folded state.

[0220] If the state of the electronic device does not transition to the unfolded state for a specified period of time, the electronic device (e.g., the processor of the electronic device) may transition the satellite communication module to a disabled (or off) state.

[0221] After a specified time, if an unfolding event is detected, the processor of the electronic device may initiate a pointing motion that positions the antenna of the electronic device toward the satellite and re-enable (or turn on) the satellite communication module. The processor of the electronic device may then display the screen (2003) performing the pointing motion initiation on the first display (230) again.

[0222] FIG. 21 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function in a rollable or slideable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0223] Referring to FIG. 21, an electronic device (2101) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) can be implemented to be changeable between a first state (or basic state, in state, collapsed state, closed state, retracted state, contracted state, roller / slide in state) in which a second housing (2120) is accommodated inside a first housing (2110) (e.g., in the second direction (D2)), and a second state (or open state, out state, expanded state, retracted state, roller / slide out state) in which the second housing (2120) is extended outwardly (e.g., in the first direction (D1)) with respect to the first housing (2110).

[0224] The electronic device (2101) can perform a specified function in a first state or a second state. The electronic device (2101) can receive an emergency call request in the first state. The electronic device (2101) can request an emergency call through the display (2130) in the first state of the electronic device (2101). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2101) can receive an emergency call request by a user input on a screen provided by a phone application in the first state. According to another embodiment, the electronic device (2101) can receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data collected from various sensors implemented on the electronic device (2101) satisfying a specified condition.

[0225] Based on the emergency call request, the electronic device (2101) may display a first user interface (910) (or a first enlarged user interface (1810) or a first reduced user interface (1820) of FIG. 18) on the display (2130) of the electronic device (2101). The processor of the electronic device (2101) may display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call. For example, the first user interface (910) may include an icon for controlling Bluetooth on / off and / or an icon for controlling a microphone on / off.

[0226] If the electronic device (2101) does not establish (or succeed in) a terrestrial network communication connection for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds), the electronic device (2101) may execute a user notification to guide a change in the state of the electronic device so that the satellite communication antennas (2141, 2142) included in the electronic device (2101) (e.g., the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) of FIG. 3) are not covered by the first housing (2110). The user notification may include a notification to guide the user to change the state of the electronic device (2101) from a first state (or a slide-in state) to a second state (or a slide-out state). As an example, the processor of the electronic device (2101) may provide the user notification as text on the display (2130) of the electronic device (2101) in the first state.

[0227] When the state of the electronic device (2101) changes from the first state to the second state, the satellite communication antenna (2141, 2142) included in the electronic device (2101) is not covered by the first housing (2110), and the electronic device can be aligned so that the direction of the satellite communication antenna (2141, 2142) is directed toward the satellite.

[0228] When the state of the electronic device (2101) changes to a second state, the electronic device (2101) may display a second user interface (920) having a different configuration from the first user interface (910) on the display (2130) of the electronic device. The processor of the electronic device (2101) may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon for performing a function related to satellite communication. For example, the second user interface (920) may include a satellite communication entry icon (921) and satellite communication guide text (922).

[0229] FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0230] Referring to FIG. 22, an electronic device (2201) according to an embodiment can perform a designated function in a state in which the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) (e.g., the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) of FIG. 3) is not directed toward a satellite (or directed toward a space other than a space in which a satellite is arranged). The electronic device (2201) can receive an emergency call transmission request in a first state in which the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) is directed toward the ground (or in a folded state of the electronic device) or / and in a state in which the antenna is arranged in a direction parallel to the ground (or in a state in which the screen orientation is in landscape mode).

[0231] The electronic device (2201) can determine the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) of the electronic device (2201) based on an emergency call request. The electronic device (2201) can determine the orientation of the electronic device (2201) (or the orientation of the satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) included in the electronic device (2201)) based on data collected from various sensors (e.g., an acceleration sensor and / or a gyro sensor) implemented on the electronic device (2201).

[0232] The electronic device (2201) can determine whether to provide a user notification for aligning the orientation of the satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) based on the orientation of the confirmed satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242). If the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) is the satellite direction (Ds) toward the satellite (or, the opposite direction of the ground direction (De) toward the ground), the electronic device (2201) can perform an emergency call through a terrestrial network or satellite network connected to at least one satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) without providing a user notification.

[0233] The electronic device (2201) may execute a user notification (2202) guiding a change in the direction of the electronic device (2201) when the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) is in any direction other than the first direction (D1). The user notification (2202) may include a notification guiding the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2241, 2242) to be oriented in the first direction (D1) toward the satellite. The processor of the electronic device (2201) may provide the user notification as text on the display (2230) of the electronic device (2201).

[0234] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a specified function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0235] Referring to FIG. 23, an electronic device (2301) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) can perform a designated function while the user is holding the electronic device (2301). The electronic device (2301) can receive an emergency call request while the user is holding the electronic device (2301).

[0236] The electronic device (2301) can determine the user's grip status based on an emergency call request. The electronic device (2301) can determine the user's grip status based on data collected from various sensors (e.g., touch sensors and / or grip sensors) implemented on the electronic device (2301). The electronic device (2301) can determine the position of the palm and / or fingers gripping the electronic device (2301).

[0237] The electronic device (2301) can determine whether to provide a user notification guiding a change in the user's grip status based on the identified user's grip status.

[0238] The electronic device (2301) can perform an emergency call through a satellite network or terrestrial network connected to at least one satellite communication antenna (2341, 2342) without providing a user notification if the finger holding the electronic device (2301) is not at a location where at least one satellite communication antenna (2341, 2342) is mounted.

[0239] The electronic device (2301) may execute a user notification (2302) guiding a change in the user's gripping state when a finger gripping the electronic device (2301) is located at a location where at least one satellite communication antenna (2341, 2342) is mounted. The user notification (2302) may include a notification guiding the user to grip an area other than a location where at least one satellite communication antenna (2341, 2342) is mounted. The processor of the electronic device (2301) may provide the user notification as text on the display (2330) of the electronic device (2301).

[0240] FIGS. 24A to 24C are diagrams illustrating screens displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function in an electronic device equipped with an accessory cover according to one embodiment.

[0241] Referring to FIGS. 24A to 24C , an electronic device (2401) according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 ) may perform a designated function while being coupled with an accessory cover (2450) for protection from external impact, scratches, or decoration. The accessory cover (2450) mounted on the electronic device (2401) may be implemented to be changeable between a first state (or, a closed state, a folded state, a folding state) that covers at least a portion of a display (2430), and a second state (or, an open state, a spread state, an unfolded state) that exposes the display (2430). In the first state, the accessory cover (2450) may be positioned to face the display (2430), and the accessory cover (2450) and the display (2430) may be folded at a less than a reference angle. In the first state, the satellite communication antenna of the electronic device (e.g., the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) of FIG. 3) may overlap with the accessory cover (2450). In the second state, the accessory cover (2450) may be positioned to face the same direction as the display (2430), and the accessory cover (2450) and the display (2430) may be unfolded to be spread out at a reference angle or greater. In the second state, the satellite communication antenna of the electronic device does not overlap with the accessory cover (2450), thereby preventing the reception sensitivity of the satellite communication antenna from being lowered by the accessory cover (2450).

[0242] The electronic device (2401) can perform a specified function in the first state or the second state. The electronic device (2401) can receive an emergency call request in the first state. The electronic device (2401) can request an emergency call through the display (2430) in the first state of the electronic device (2401).

[0243] The electronic device (2401) may display the first user interface (910) in a portion of the display (2430) corresponding to the view area of ​​the accessory cover (2450) based on the emergency call request. The view area of ​​the accessory cover (2450) may be a portion of the display (2430) that can be viewed even in the first state in which the accessory cover (2450) covers the display (2430). For example, the view area (2451) illustrated in FIG. 24A may be formed such that the vertical length parallel to the rotation axis (Rx) of the accessory cover (2450) is longer than the horizontal length. As another example, the view area (2452) illustrated in FIG. 24B may be formed such that the vertical length and the horizontal length parallel to the rotation axis (Rx) of the accessory cover (2450) are similar in length. As another example, the view area (2453) illustrated in FIG. 24c may be formed such that the horizontal length perpendicular to the rotation axis (Rx) of the accessory cover (2450) is longer than the vertical length.

[0244] The processor of the electronic device (2401) may display a first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to an emergency call. The first user interface (910) may be displayed through a view area (2451, 2452, 2453) smaller in area than the screen of the display (2430). For example, the first user interface (910) may include an icon for controlling Bluetooth on / off, an icon for controlling a speaker on / off, an icon for controlling a microphone on / off, an icon for controlling a camera on / off, an icon for selecting an end call, and / or a keypad icon.

[0245] The electronic device (2401) may execute a user notification (902) if the terrestrial network communication connection is not established (or, succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) that guides the user to switch the state of the electronic device (2401) to a second state. The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) that guides the user to open the accessory cover (2450) of the electronic device (2401). The user notification (902) may be composed of at least one of sound, text, image, or video. The processor of the electronic device (2401) may provide the user notification (902) through the view area (2452) or the speaker. For example, the processor of the electronic device (2401) may provide a user notification (902) as text to the view area (2451, 2452, 2453) of the accessory cover (2450) in the first state.

[0246] When the state of the accessory cover (2450) changes to the second state, the electronic device (2401) may display a second user interface (920) on the display (2430) of the electronic device. The second user interface (920) may be displayed on a screen of the display (2430) that is wider than the view area (2451, 2452, 2453) on which the first user interface (910) is displayed. The processor of the electronic device (2401) may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon for performing a function related to satellite communication. For example, the second user interface (920) may include a satellite communication entry icon (921) and satellite communication guide text (922). The second user interface (920) may further include an icon for selecting call termination.

[0247] Fig. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0248] In FIG. 25, operations 2510 to 2590 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2401) of FIG. 24).

[0249] Referring to FIGS. 24A to 25, in operation 2510, the electronic device (2401) may receive an emergency call request through the first display (2430) in an unfolded state of the electronic device (2401). For example, the electronic device (2401) may receive an emergency call request based on a user input on a screen provided by a phone application. As another example, the electronic device (2401) may receive an emergency call request generated without a user input in response to data collected from various sensors implemented on the electronic device (2401) satisfying a specified condition.

[0250] In operation 2520, the electronic device (2401) may display a first enlarged user interface (1810) on a first display (2430) of the electronic device in an unfolded state based on an emergency call request. The processor of the electronic device (2401) may display a first enlarged user interface (e.g., the first enlarged user interface (1810) of FIG. 18) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call.

[0251] In operation 2530, the electronic device (2401) can detect a change in the state of the accessory cover (2450) in real time. The electronic device (2401) can determine whether the state of the accessory cover (2450) has changed from an unfolded state to a folded state. If the electronic device (2401) determines that the state of the accessory cover (2450) has not changed from an unfolded state to a folded state (operation 2530-NO), the display of the first enlarged user interface (1810) can be maintained on the first display (2430) of the electronic device in the unfolded state.

[0252] In operation 2540, if the electronic device (2401) determines that the state of the accessory cover (2450) has changed from the unfolded state to the folded state (operation 2530-YES), the electronic device (2401) may display a first reduced user interface (1820) in the view area (2451, 2452, 2453) of the accessory cover (2450) in the folded state. The accessory cover (2450) in the folded state may display a first reduced user interface (e.g., the first reduced user interface (1820) of FIG. 18) including at least one icon for performing a function related to an emergency call.

[0253] In operation 2550, the electronic device (2401) can determine whether an emergency call connection via terrestrial network communication has been established (or succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to tens of seconds).

[0254] In operation 2560, if an emergency call connection is established via terrestrial network communication (operation 2550-YES), the electronic device (2401) can perform an emergency call using the connected terrestrial network.

[0255] In operation 2570, the electronic device (2401) may provide a user notification (902) through the view area (2451, 2452, 2453) in response to an emergency call connection failure via terrestrial network communication (operation 2550-No). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the accessory cover (2450) to an unfolded state.

[0256] In operation 2580, the electronic device (2401) may detect a change in the state of the accessory cover (2450) in response to a user notification. The electronic device (2401) may determine whether the state of the accessory cover (2450) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state. If the electronic device (2401) determines that the state of the accessory cover (2450) has not changed from a folded state to an unfolded state (operation 2580-NO), the electronic device (2401) may continue to provide a notification (902) through the view areas (2451, 2452, 2453) to guide the user to change the state of the accessory cover (2450) to an unfolded state.

[0257] In operation 2590, if the electronic device (2401) determines that the state of the accessory cover (2450) has changed from the folded state to the unfolded state (operation 2580-YES), the electronic device (2401) equipped with the accessory cover (2450) in the unfolded state may display a second user interface (920) on the electronic device (2401). The electronic device (2401) equipped with the accessory cover (2450) in the unfolded state may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the display (2430).

[0258] Fig. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0259] In FIGS. 24 to 26, operations 2510 to 2560 and operations 2670 to 2690 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that can be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2401) of FIGS. 1 to 24). In FIG. 26, operations 2510 to 2560 may apply the description of operations 2510 to 2560 of FIG. 25.

[0260] In operation 2670, the electronic device (2401) may provide a user notification (902) through the view area (2451, 2452, 2453) in response to an emergency call connection failure via terrestrial communication (operation 2550-No). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to remove the accessory cover (2450).

[0261] In operation 2680, the electronic device (2401) may detect whether the accessory cover (2450) has been removed in response to the user notification. The electronic device (2401) may determine whether the accessory cover (2450) has been removed. If the electronic device (2401) determines that the accessory cover (2450) has not been removed (operation 2680-NO), the electronic device (2401) may continue to provide a notification (902) through the view area to guide the user to remove the accessory cover (2450).

[0262] In operation 2690, if the electronic device (2401) determines that the accessory cover (2450) is removed (operation 2680-YES), the electronic device (2401) from which the accessory cover (2450) is removed may display a second user interface (920). The electronic device (2401) from which the accessory cover (2450) is removed may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the display (2430).

[0263] FIG. 27 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function when an accessory cover according to one embodiment is mounted.

[0264] Referring to FIG. 27, the electronic device (2701) can perform a designated function when the accessory cover (2750) is mounted. The electronic device (2701) can receive an emergency call request when the accessory cover (2750) is mounted. The electronic device (2701) can receive an emergency call request through the view area (2751) when the accessory cover (2750) is mounted. Based on the emergency call request, the electronic device (2701) can display a first user interface (910) on a portion of the display exposed through the view area (2751). The processor of the electronic device (2701) can display the first user interface (910) including at least one icon for performing a function related to the emergency call. For example, the first user interface (910) can include an icon for controlling on / off of Bluetooth and / or an icon (912) for controlling on / off of a microphone. The first user interface (910) may further include an icon for selecting to end a call, a keypad icon (913).

[0265] The electronic device (2701) may execute a user notification (902) if the terrestrial network communication connection is not established (or, succeeded) for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds) (2601). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to open the accessory cover (2750). The user notification may be composed of at least one of sound, text, image, or video. The processor of the electronic device (2701) may provide the user notification (902) through the view area (2751) and / or the speaker. As an example, the processor of the electronic device (2701) may provide the user notification (902) as text to a portion of the display exposed through the view area (2751) of the accessory cover (2750) mounted on the electronic device (2701).

[0266] The electronic device (2701) can check in real time whether a terrestrial network communication connection is established while a user notification (902) guiding the opening of the accessory cover (2750) is displayed on a portion of the display exposed through the view area (2751). When the terrestrial network communication connection is established (2602), the electronic device (2701) can switch the user notification (902) displayed through the view area (2751) to the first user interface (910). The electronic device (2701) equipped with the accessory cover (2750) can delete the user notification (902) displayed through the view area (2751) and re-display the first user interface (910) on a portion of the display exposed through the view area (2751). After the electronic device (101) re-displays the first user interface (910) on a portion of the display exposed through the view area (2751), it can perform an emergency call using the connected terrestrial network.

[0267] FIG. 28 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function according to an embodiment.

[0268] Referring to FIG. 28, the electronic device can obtain user input for a satellite communication entry icon (921) included in the second user interface (920). Upon obtaining the user input, the electronic device can execute an application related to satellite communication and display the application's execution screen (2810) on the display.

[0269] FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating a screen displayed on an electronic device performing a designated function according to an embodiment.

[0270] Referring to FIG. 29, an electronic device (2901) according to an embodiment can perform a designated function in a state in which the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2941, 2942) (e.g., the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) of FIG. 3) is not directed toward a satellite (2903) (or directed toward a space other than a space in which a satellite is arranged). The electronic device (2901) can receive an emergency call outgoing request in a first state in which the orientation of at least one satellite communication antenna (2941, 2942) is directed toward the ground (or in a folded state of the electronic device) or / and in a state in which the antenna is arranged in a direction parallel to the ground (or in a state in which the screen orientation is in landscape mode).

[0271] If the electronic device (2901) does not establish (or succeed in) a terrestrial network communication connection for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds), the electronic device (2901) may execute a user notification (902) to guide a change in the state of the electronic device so that the satellite communication antennas (2941, 2942) included in the electronic device (2901) (e.g., the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) of FIG. 3) point toward the satellite. The user notification may include a notification to guide the user to change the state of the electronic device (2901) from a first state (or a folding state) to a second state (or a flex state). As an example, the processor of the electronic device (2901) may provide the user notification (902) as text on the second display (2940) of the electronic device (2901) in the first state.

[0272] When the state of the electronic device (2901) changes to a second state, the first display can be divided into a plurality of areas (2931, 2932) and different screens can be displayed on the plurality of areas (2931, 2932) of the first display. When the state of the electronic device (2901) changes to a second state, the electronic device (2901) can display a screen for executing a pointing motion to make the position of the satellite communication antenna (2941, 2942) of the electronic device (2901) face the satellite on the first area (2931) of the first display. When the state of the electronic device (2901) changes to a second state, the electronic device (2901) can display a second user interface (920) having a different configuration from the first user interface (910) on the second area (2932) of the first display. The processor of the electronic device (2901) may display a second user interface (920) including at least one icon for performing a function related to satellite communication. For example, the second user interface (920) may include a satellite communication entry icon (921) and satellite communication guide text (922).

[0273] FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating various examples of modes (or states) of an electronic device according to an embodiment. In FIG. 30, FIG. 3001 is a diagram illustrating a flex mode of the electronic device, FIG. 3002 is a diagram illustrating a flex cover mode, and FIG. 3003 is a diagram illustrating a flex tent mode.

[0274] Referring to FIG. 30, the angle (θ) formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may change as the electronic device (2901) is folded or unfolded. According to one embodiment, the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be referred to as the folding angle of the electronic device (2901) or the folding angle of the second display (212).

[0275] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2901) in flex mode can be used with one side of the first housing (210) placed on a flat surface such as a table. The electronic device (2901) in flex mode can be in a state where the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are unfolded at an angle between a folded state and an unfolded state. The electronic device (2901) in flex mode can be in a state where the folding angle (θ) falls within a specified angular range of more than 80 degrees and less than 130 degrees. The electronic device (2901) in flex mode can display content using the first display (2930). A satellite communication antenna (e.g., the second sub-antenna (SA2) and the fourth sub-antenna (SA2) of FIG. 3) included in the electronic device (2901) in flex mode may be positioned at an edge that is not connected to the hinge (241) among the four edges surrounding the display of the first housing (210). The satellite communication antenna included in the electronic device (2901) in flex mode may be positioned to face the satellite.

[0276] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2901) in flex cover mode can be used with one side of the second housing (220) placed on a flat surface such as a table. The electronic device (201) in flex cover mode can display content using the second display (2940) when the folding angle (θ) is within 80 degrees. The satellite communication antenna included in the electronic device (2901) in flex mode can be placed on an edge that is not connected to the hinge (241) among the four edges surrounding the display of the second housing (220). The satellite communication antenna included in the electronic device (2901) in flex cover mode can be placed to face the satellite.

[0277] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2901) in flex tent mode can be used in a state where an edge of the four edges surrounding the display of the first housing (210) that is parallel to the edge connected to the hinge (241) and an edge of the four edges surrounding the display of the second housing (220) that is parallel to the edge connected to the hinge (223) are placed on a flat surface such as a table. The electronic device (2901) in flex tent mode can display content using the first display (2930) or the second display (2940) when the folding angle (θ) is within 80 degrees. A satellite communication antenna included in the electronic device (2901) in flex tent mode can be placed on an edge of the four edges surrounding the display of the second housing (220) that is not connected to the hinge (241). The satellite communication antenna included in the electronic device (2901) of the flex tent mode can be positioned to face a flat surface such as a table (or the ground).

[0278] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2901) may receive an emergency call request in flex tent mode. In flex tent mode, if the electronic device (2901) does not establish (or succeed) a terrestrial network communication connection for a specified period of time (e.g., several seconds to several tens of seconds), the electronic device (2901) may execute a user notification (902) that guides a state change of the electronic device so that the satellite communication antenna included in the electronic device (2901) points toward the satellite.

[0279] FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a signal flow of an electronic device operating in a flex mode according to one embodiment.

[0280] Referring to FIG. 31, the electronic device may include a system UI (3110), a state control module (3120), a state configuration module (3130), and a state execution module (3140). According to one embodiment, the system UI (3110), the state control module (3120), the state configuration module (3130), and the state execution module (3140) may be implemented as software (e.g., the program (140) of FIG. 1). For example, the system UI (3110), the state control module (3120), the state configuration module (3130), and / or the state execution module (3140) may be logically (e.g., software) separated within the processor (300) of FIG. 3. According to one embodiment, the system UI (3110), the state control module (3120), the state configuration module (3130), and the state execution module (3140) may be configured as different circuits or different hardware.

[0281] According to one embodiment, the system UI (3110) of the electronic device can receive the status of the electronic device to perform the user's emergency call request. The sensor driver included in the software can determine the status of the electronic device based on angle information acquired from a sensor capable of detecting a folding angle (e.g., an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, and / or a Hall sensor). In addition, the sensor driver can compare the currently acquired angle information with previously acquired angle information to determine a change in the status of the electronic device.

[0282] The system UI (3110) can receive status and status changes of the electronic device from the sensor driver.

[0283] According to one embodiment, the system UI (3110) can determine whether the state of the electronic device received from the sensor driver has changed. If the system UI (3110) determines that the state of the electronic device has changed to a flex state, the system UI (3110) can transmit a change event to a flex state to an application related to the state change of the electronic device. If the system UI (3110) determines that the state of the electronic device has changed to a flex state, the system UI (3110) can transmit a change event to a flex state to an application that requested notification of the state change of the electronic device.

[0284] The state control module (3120) can receive a change event to a flex state from the system UI (3110) (operation 3101). The state control module (3120) can activate a function related to emergency call handling in the flex state based on the change event to the flex state (operation 3102). The state configuration module (3130) can analyze the characteristics of content related to emergency call handling in the flex state of the electronic device and then configure a screen of a user interface and user notification required for controlling the content. The state execution module (3140) can perform an operation corresponding to a user input. For example, when a user input for an icon included in the user interface is obtained (operation 3103), an execution screen of an application corresponding to the icon can be displayed on the display (operation 3104).

[0285] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine whether the state of the electronic device received from the sensor driver remains unchanged and maintains the previous state. If the electronic device determines that the state of the electronic device remains in the previous state, the state configuration module (3130) and the state control module (3120) can maintain the screen configuration without changing it (operations 3106 and 3107).

[0286] Figure 32 is a flowchart illustrating an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0287] In FIG. 32, operations 1540, 3210 to 3270 may be implemented as instructions (commands) that can be performed by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 31). In one embodiment, operation 1540 (e.g., operation 1540 of FIG. 15) described above may be the same operation as operation 1540, which is a subsequent operation of operations 1510 (e.g., operation 1510 of FIG. 15) to 1530 (e.g., operation 1530 of FIG. 15). Accordingly, any redundant description will be omitted.

[0288] Referring to FIGS. 30 to 32, in operation 1540, if an emergency call connection via terrestrial communication is not established in the folding state (or the first state) (operation 1520-NO), the electronic device (2901) may provide a user notification (902) to the second display (2940). The user notification (902) may include a notification (902) guiding the user to change the state of the electronic device (2901) to a second state including any one of an unfolding state, a flex state, and a flex cover state.

[0289] In operation 3210, the electronic device (2901) may detect a change in the state of the electronic device (2901) in response to a user notification. The electronic device (2901) may determine whether the state of the electronic device (2901) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state.

[0290] In operation 3220, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (2901) has changed from a folded state to an unfolded state (operation 3210-YES), the electronic device (2901) may display a second user interface (920) on the electronic device (2901) in the unfolded state. The electronic device (2901) in the unfolded state may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the first display (2930).

[0291] In operation 3230, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (2901) has not changed from the folded state to the unfolded state (operation 3210-NO), the electronic device (2901) may determine whether the state of the electronic device (2901) has changed from the folded state to the flex state.

[0292] In operation 3240, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (2901) has changed from the folded state to the flex state (operation 3230-YES), the electronic device (2901) in the flex state may display a second user interface (920) and an application screen for executing a pointing action. The electronic device (2901) in the flex state may display the second user interface (920) including at least one icon for executing a function related to satellite communication (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) in the second area (2932) of the first display (2930). The electronic device (2901) in the flex state may display the application screen for executing a pointing action in the first area (2931) of the first display (2930).

[0293] In operation 3250, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (2901) has changed from a folding state to a flex state (operation 3230-NO), the electronic device (2901) may determine whether the state of the electronic device (2901) has changed from a folding state to a flex state.

[0294] In operation 3260, if it is determined that the state of the electronic device (2901) has changed from the folded state to the flex cover state (operation 3250-YES), the electronic device (2901) in the flex cover state may display a second user interface (920). The electronic device (2901) in the flex cover state may display a second user interface (920) including at least one icon (e.g., a satellite communication message, a satellite communication entry icon) for performing a function related to satellite communication on the second display (2940).

[0295] In operation 3270, if the state of the electronic device (2901) has not changed from the folded state to the unfolded state, the flex state, or the flex cover state (operation 3250-NO), the electronic device may determine that the state of the electronic device has changed to the flex tent state. The electronic device may provide a notification (902) to guide the user to change the state of the electronic device (2901) to a second state including any one of the unfolded state, the flex state, and the flex cover state.

[0296] As described above, the method of operating an electronic device according to one embodiment can be applied not only to the electronic device described above, but also to an electronic device in which the satellite communication antenna of the electronic device is positioned in the opposite direction of the satellite (or in the direction facing the ground) when the electronic device is folded.

[0297] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document can improve usability by providing a notification on the display of the electronic device in the first state to guide transition to a second state (or unfolded state) for satellite communication when a network connection is not established during an emergency call transmission in the first state (or folded state) of the electronic device and the transition to the second state displays an entry point for satellite communication.

[0298] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document can increase the strength of a signal received through a satellite communication antenna by providing a notification on a second display to switch the electronic device to a second state (or, unfolded state) when an emergency call cannot be made through a terrestrial network in a first state (e.g., folded state) of the electronic device.

[0299] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document can provide a user with efficient use of a satellite antenna formed in the electronic device by providing a satellite communication icon on a first display of the electronic device based on a transition operation of the electronic device to a second state.

[0300] A foldable electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) according to an embodiment disclosed in the present document may include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) which are arranged on both sides of a folding axis and are formed to be folded relative to each other; a first display (230; 2930) arranged in the first housing (210) and the second housing (220); a second display (240; 2940) arranged in the first housing (210) or the second housing (220) and facing in an opposite direction to the first display; a communication module (190) supporting satellite network communication; a processor (120); and a memory (130) operatively connected to the processor (120) and storing at least one instruction.

[0301] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may determine whether the state of the electronic device is a first state or a second state in response to a request for satellite network communication by executing the at least one instruction, and if the state of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) is the first state, a notification (902) guiding a state transition of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) may be displayed on the second display (240; 2940).

[0302] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may perform an operation related to the satellite network communication when the state of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) is the second state.

[0303] According to one embodiment, the first state may be a folding state in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) face each other and the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are folded at less than a reference angle, and the second state may be an unfolding state in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are unfolded at more than a reference angle.

[0304] According to one embodiment, if the state of the electronic device (101) is the first state, the processor (120) may output the notification (902) guiding the electronic device (101) to change the folding state to the unfolding state.

[0305] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to display a user interface (920) related to satellite network communication on the first display (230) when the state of the electronic device (101) is the second state.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second communication module (750; 1140) supporting the terrestrial network communication.

[0307] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to request an emergency call communication connection via the terrestrial network communication when the state of the electronic device (101) is the first state, and to output the notification (902) to the second display (240) when the emergency call communication connection via the terrestrial network communication is not established.

[0308] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to request an emergency call communication connection through the terrestrial network communication when the state of the electronic device (101) is the first state, and to measure the signal strength for the satellite network communication when the emergency call communication connection through the terrestrial network communication is not established within at least one of a specified time and a specified number of times.

[0309] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may display the notification (902) on the second display (240) to guide the electronic device (101) to switch from the first state to the second state when the signal strength is less than a specified value.

[0310] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to display the user interface (920) related to the satellite network communication on the second display (240) when the signal strength is greater than or equal to the specified value.

[0311] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to determine whether the communication connection via the terrestrial network communication is established while the notification (902) is output to the second display (240), and if the communication connection via the terrestrial network communication is established before the state transition of the electronic device (101) is performed, display a user interface related to the terrestrial network communication on the second display (240).

[0312] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to detect a change in the state of the electronic device (101) from the second state to the first state after a communication connection using the satellite network communication is established, and, when a change in state to the first state is detected, to re-output a second notification requesting a change from the first state to the second state.

[0313] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to detect the position of the antenna (2241, 2242) of the electronic device (2201) that supports the satellite network communication, and output a second notification (2202) requesting alignment of the position of the electronic device (2201) so that the antenna (2241, 2242) faces the satellite.

[0314] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to detect a grip position of a user who grips the electronic device (2301), and if the grip position overlaps with an antenna of the electronic device (2301), output a second notification (2302) requesting a change in the user's grip position.

[0315] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to, in response to the notification (902), cause the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) to transition to a flex state in which they unfold at an angle between the folded state and the unfolded state.

[0316] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (2901) is switched to the flex state and the first display is divided into a first area (2931) and a second area (2932), the processor (120) may output a screen for executing a pointing motion to direct the antenna (2941, 2942) of the electronic device (2901) toward the satellite (2903) in the first area (2931) of the first display, and output a user interface (920) related to the satellite network communication in the second area (2932).

[0317] According to one embodiment, the alarm (902) may be configured to guide the detachment of an accessory cover (2450) mounted on the electronic device (2401) from the electronic device (2401).

[0318] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may be equipped with an accessory cover (2450) including a view area (2451; 2452; 2453).

[0319] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document is capable of being equipped with an accessory cover (2450) including a view area (2451; 2452; 2453), wherein the electronic device (2401) comprises: a display (2430); a communication module (190; 451; 517; 760; 1096; 1150) supporting satellite network communication; a processor (120); The processor (120) is operatively connected to the processor and includes a memory storing at least one instruction, and the processor (120) executes the at least one instruction to determine whether the state of the accessory cover (2450) mounted on the electronic device (2401) is a first state or a second state, and if the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the first state, a notification (2451) guiding the state transition of the accessory cover (2450) can be displayed on a part of the display (2430) exposed through the view area (2451; 2452; 2453).

[0320] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document is capable of being equipped with an accessory cover (2450) including a view area (2451; 2452; 2453), wherein the electronic device (2401) comprises: a display (2430); a communication module (190; 451; 517; 760; 1096; 1150) supporting satellite network communication; a processor (120); The processor (120) may be configured to include a memory operatively connected to the processor and storing at least one instruction, and the processor (120) may be configured to execute the at least one instruction to determine whether the state of the accessory cover (2450) mounted on the electronic device (2401) is a first state or a second state, and if the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the first state, display a notification (2451) guiding a state transition of the accessory cover (2450) on a part of the display (2430) exposed through the view area (2451; 2452; 2453), and if the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the second state, perform an operation related to the satellite network communication.

[0321] According to one embodiment, when the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the first state in which it is folded at a reference angle less than the display (2430), the processor (120) may output the notification (2451) guiding the switch to the second state in which the accessory cover (2450) and the display (2430) are unfolded at a reference angle or more.

[0322] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to display a user interface (920) related to satellite network communication on the display (2430) when the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the second state.

[0323] According to one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a second communication module (750; 1140) that supports terrestrial network communication, and the processor (120) may be configured to request an emergency call communication connection through the terrestrial network communication when the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the first state, and to output the notification (2451) to a portion of the display (2430) exposed through the view area (2451; 2452; 2453) when the emergency call communication connection through the terrestrial network communication is not established.

[0324] According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may be configured to output the notification guiding removal of the accessory cover (2450) from the electronic device (2401) when the state of the accessory cover (2450) is the first state.

[0325] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components. The singular expression may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as "A or B," "at least one of A and / or B," "A, B, or C," or "at least one of A, B, and / or C" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second," may modify the corresponding components regardless of order or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another, but do not limit the corresponding components. When it is said that a component (e.g., a first component) is “(functionally or communicatively) connected” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), the component may be directly connected to the other component, or may be connected via another component (e.g., a third component).

[0326] In this document, "adapted to or configured to" may be used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for," "capable of," "modified to," "made to," "capable of," or "designed to," for example, hardware-wise or software-wise. In some contexts, the phrase "a device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" doing something together with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or adapted) to perform A, B, and C" may mean a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) for performing those operations, or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or AP) that can perform those operations by executing one or more programs stored in a memory device (e.g., a memory).

[0327] The term "module" as used in this document includes a unit composed of 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 thereof that performs one or more functions. A "module" may be implemented mechanically or electronically, and may include, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or programmable logic device, known or to be developed in the future, that performs certain operations.

[0328] At least a part of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to one embodiment may be implemented as instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., memory) in the form of a program module. When the instructions are executed by a processor (e.g., a processor), the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instructions. The computer-readable recording medium may include a hard disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic medium (e.g., a magnetic tape), an optical recording medium (e.g., a CD-ROM, a DVD, a magneto-optical medium (e.g., a floptical disk), an internal memory, etc. The instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter.

[0329] Each component (e.g., a module or a program module) according to one embodiment may be composed of one or more entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be further included. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., a module or a program module) may be integrated into one entity, which may perform the same or similar functions as those performed by each of the respective components prior to integration. Operations performed by a module, program module, or other component according to one embodiment may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In a foldable electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901), A first housing (210) and a second housing (220) are arranged on both sides based on a folding axis and are formed to fold relative to each other; A first display (230; 2930) disposed in the first housing (210) and the second housing (220); A second display (240; 2940) disposed in the first housing (210) or the second housing (220) and facing in the opposite direction to the first display; A communication module (190) supporting satellite network communication; At least one processor (120); A memory (130) operatively connected to the processor (120) and storing at least one instruction, When said at least one instruction is executed by said at least one processor, said electronic device, In response to the request for said satellite network communication, determining whether the state of said electronic device is a first state or a second state, An electronic device that displays a notification (902) guiding a state transition of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) on the second display (240; 2940) when the state of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) is the first state.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device, wherein when the state of the electronic device (101; 2101; 2201; 2301; 2801; 2901) is the second state, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) to cause the electronic device to perform an operation related to the satellite network communication.

3. In paragraph 1, The above first state is a folding state in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) face each other and the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are folded at less than a reference angle. The above second state is an electronic device in which the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are unfolded to an angle greater than a reference angle.

4. In paragraph 3, An electronic device, wherein when the state of the electronic device (101) is the first state, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) to output the notification (902) guiding the electronic device to change the folding state of the electronic device (101) to the unfolding state.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, An electronic device, wherein when the state of the electronic device (101) is the second state, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device displays a user interface (920) related to the satellite network communication on the first display (230).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above communication module (190) is an electronic device that supports satellite network communication and terrestrial network communication.

7. In paragraph 6, If the state of the electronic device (101) is the first state, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device, Request an emergency call connection via the above ground network communication, An electronic device set to output the notification (902) to the second display (240) when an emergency call communication connection via the above-mentioned terrestrial network communication is not established.

8. In paragraph 6, If the state of the electronic device (101) is the first state, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device, Request an emergency call connection via the above ground network communication, An electronic device configured to measure signal strength for said satellite network communication if an emergency call communication connection via said terrestrial network communication is not established within at least one of a specified time and a specified number of times.

9. In paragraph 8, If the signal strength is less than a specified value, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) to cause the electronic device to display the notification (902) on the second display (240) to guide the electronic device to switch the first state of the electronic device (101) to the second state, An electronic device wherein, when the signal strength is greater than or equal to the specified value, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) to cause the electronic device to display a user interface (920) related to the satellite network communication on the second display (240).

10. In paragraph 7, The at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device, While the above notification (902) is output on the second display (240), it is determined whether the communication connection is established through the terrestrial network communication, An electronic device that displays a user interface related to the terrestrial network communication on the second display (240) when a communication connection via the terrestrial network communication is established before the state transition of the electronic device (101) is performed.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, After the communication connection using the satellite network communication is established, the at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device, The state of the electronic device (101) detects a change in state from the second state to the first state, An electronic device that, when a state change to the first state is detected, re-outputs a second notification requesting a change from the first state to the second state.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device, Detecting the position of the antenna (2241, 2242) of the electronic device (2201) supporting the satellite network communication, An electronic device set to output a second notification (2202) requesting alignment of the position of the electronic device (2201) such that the antenna (2241, 2242) is pointed towards the satellite.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device, Detecting the grip position of the user who gripped the above electronic device (2301), An electronic device set to output a second notification (2302) requesting a change in the user's grip position when the grip position overlaps with the antenna of the electronic device (2301).

14. In paragraph 3, The at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device, An electronic device that, in response to the above notification (902), causes the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) to be switched to a flex state in which they are unfolded at an angle between the folded state and the unfolded state.

15. In paragraph 14, The at least one instruction is executed by the at least one processor (120) so that the electronic device (2901) Switching the first display to a flex state to divide the first display into a first area (2931) and a second area (2932), A screen is output to the first area (2931) of the first display to perform a pointing motion to make the antenna (2941, 2942) of the electronic device (2901) point toward the satellite (2903), An electronic device that outputs a user interface (920) related to satellite network communication to the second area (2932) of the first display.

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