Electronic device for measuring size of object and method for operating same

Abstract

According to various embodiments, a foldable electronic device may comprise: a first housing including a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a second housing connected to the first housing by means of a hinge and including a third side facing a third direction and a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction; at least one sensor that detects information related to an angle formed by the first housing and the second housing; a first display including a first display area corresponding to the first side and a second display area corresponding to the third side; a memory; and at least one processor operatively connected to the display and the memory, wherein the at least one processor may, by executing instructions stored in the memory, acquire information about a first position of an object contacting the first display area, identify a first angle formed by the first housing and the second housing by means of the at least one sensor while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area, and determine a thickness value of the object on the basis of the acquired information about the first position and the identified first angle.

Description

Electronic device for measuring the size of an object and its operating method

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for measuring the size of an object and a method of operating the same.

[0002] Mechanical devices such as rulers, tape measures, or vernier calipers have been used to measure the size of objects. Ring gauges, which are bundles of rings of all sizes, have also been used to measure ring sizes to fit a given finger size.

[0003] With the widespread use of portable electronic devices such as tablet computers and smartphones, a variety of tasks are being performed using these devices. Electronic devices can be configured with various components to perform tasks. For example, electronic devices can include various sensors, such as accelerometers or gyroscopes. Using these sensors, electronic devices can measure various physical values, such as the position, size, or velocity of an object.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] A foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first housing including a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, a second housing connected to the first housing by a hinge and including a third side facing a third direction and a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, at least one sensor detecting information related to an angle formed by the first housing and the second housing, a first display including a first display area corresponding to the first side and a second display area corresponding to the third side, a memory, and at least one processor operatively connected to the display and the memory. The at least one processor may obtain information about a first position of an object contacting the first display area by executing instructions stored in the memory. The at least one processor may identify a first angle formed by the first housing and the second housing through the at least one sensor when the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area. The at least one processor may determine a thickness value of the object based on the obtained information about the first position and the identified first angle.

[0006] An operating method of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of acquiring information on a first position of an object in contact with a first display area, an operation of identifying a first angle formed by a first housing and a second housing through at least one sensor while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area, and an operation of determining a thickness value of the object based on the acquired information on the first position and the identified first angle. The first housing may include a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing may be connected to the first housing by a hinge and include a third side facing a third direction and a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The sensor may detect information related to the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing. The first display area may correspond to the first side, the second display area may correspond to the third side, and the first display area and the second display area may be included in the first display.

[0007] A computer program for executing a method for measuring a size of an object in a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an operation of acquiring information on a first position of an object in contact with a first display area, an operation of identifying a first angle formed by a first housing and a second housing through at least one sensor while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area, and an operation of determining a thickness value of the object based on the acquired information on the first position and the identified first angle. The first housing includes a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second housing is connected to the first housing by a hinge and includes a third side facing a third direction and a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and the sensor detects information related to the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing, the first display area corresponds to the first side, the second display area corresponds to the third side, and the first display area and the second display area may be included in the first display.

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

[0009] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating an example of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an example of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process for an operation method of measuring the thickness of an object by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a structure for measuring the size of an object by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a structure in which an electronic device having a predetermined thickness according to one embodiment measures the size of an object.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process for an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to obtain information regarding the touch of an object.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device displaying a visual object for receiving a touch input of an object according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a touch map corresponding to a touch input received by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for obtaining information about a touch map by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating information about a touch map acquired by an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention in the form of a tick mark.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a process for an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to determine the thickness of an object based on a plurality of thickness values.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention displaying information regarding the result of measuring the thickness of an object through a display.

[0021] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a process for an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention to determine the thickness of an object based on a plurality of thickness values.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for receiving a touch input of an object by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for receiving a touch input of an object by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for receiving a touch input of an object by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for receiving a touch input of an object by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a process for an operation method in which an electronic device connects to an external service based on a thickness value of a measured object according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a process for an operation method for controlling a wearable electronic device based on a thickness value of a measured object according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating components included in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0030] Below, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, for the purpose of clearly explaining the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar parts are designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0031] The terms used in this disclosure are described as currently common terms, taking into account the functions mentioned herein. However, these terms may mean various other terms depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely based on their names, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0032] Additionally, while terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another.

[0033] Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this includes not only the cases where the parts are "directly connected" but also the cases where the parts are "electrically connected" with other elements intervening. Furthermore, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather includes other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0034] The phrases “in one embodiment” and the like appearing in various places throughout this disclosure do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiment.

[0035] An embodiment of the present disclosure may be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. Some or all of these functional blocks may be implemented by various hardware and / or software configurations that perform specific functions. For example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented by one or more microprocessors or by circuit configurations for a given function. Furthermore, for example, the functional blocks of the present disclosure may be implemented in various programming or scripting languages. The functional blocks may be implemented by algorithms that execute on one or more processors. Furthermore, the present disclosure may employ conventional techniques for electronic configuration, signal processing, and / or data processing. Terms such as "mechanism," "element," "means," and "configuration" may be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical configurations.

[0036] Additionally, the connecting lines or connecting members between components depicted in the drawings are merely exemplary representations of functional connections and / or physical or circuit connections. In an actual device, connections between components may be represented by various functional connections, physical connections, or circuit connections that may be replaced or added.

[0037] The present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings below.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0039] 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 an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0040] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0041] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, 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.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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).

[0045] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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, WiFi Direct (wireless fidelity direct), or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0056] 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 beamforming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or 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.

[0057] 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). According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) 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 to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0058] 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)).

[0059] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service by itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or 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.

[0060] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0061] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0062] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0063] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0065] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Additionally or alternatively, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0066] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating an example of an electronic device (101-2) in an unfolded state according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating an example of an electronic device (101-2) in a folded state according to one embodiment.

[0067] Reference numeral 601 in FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electronic device (101-2) when it is in an unfolded state, viewed from one direction (e.g., a direction facing the display (200-2)). Reference numeral 602 in FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electronic device (101-2) when it is in an unfolded state, viewed from another direction (e.g., a direction facing the covers (631, 632)). Reference numeral 701 in FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the electronic device (101-2) when it is in a folded state, viewed from another direction (e.g., a direction facing the second cover (632). Reference numeral 702 in FIG. 3 is a perspective view when the electronic device (101-2) is in a folded state, as viewed from another direction (e.g., a direction looking at the first cover (631)).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the foldable housing may include a first housing (310-2), a second housing (320-2), and a hinge housing (330-2). For example, in an unfolded state, the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) may be arranged parallel to each other. When the electronic device (101-2) is in a folded state, the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) may be rotated about the folding axis F so that one side of the first housing (310-2) and one side of the second housing (320-2) face each other. In an unfolded state, the hinge housing (330-2) may be accommodated inside the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2). As the foldable housing is unfolded, the hinge housing (330-2) may be exposed to the outside.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) may be formed at least partially of a metallic material. Alternatively, the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) may be formed at least partially of a non-metallic material. The first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) may be formed of a material having rigidity for supporting at least a portion of the display (200-2).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) may form a space in which electronic components (e.g., a printed circuit board, an antenna, a battery, a processor) of the electronic device (101-2) may be placed. The first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) may form a side (or a side frame) of the electronic device (101-2). For example, various types of components for performing various functions of the electronic device (101-2) may be placed inside the first housing (310-2) and / or the second housing (320-2). For example, electronic components such as a front camera, a receiver, and a sensor (e.g., a proximity sensor) may be placed inside the first housing (310-2) and / or the second housing (320-2). Although not shown in the drawing, the electronic components described above may be visually exposed to the front (e.g., in the z-axis direction) of the electronic device (101-2) through at least one opening or recess provided on the display (200-2).

[0071] In one embodiment, the display (200-2) may include a flexible display. For example, the display (200-2) may be arranged across the first housing (310-2), the second housing (320-2), and the hinge housing (330-2). The display (200-2) may include a first region (621) corresponding to at least a portion of the first housing (310-2), a second region (622) corresponding to at least a portion of the second housing (320-2), and a folding region (623) positioned between the first region (621) and the second region (622). The display (200-2) may form a portion of the surfaces of the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2). The electronic device (101-2) may further include a display (290-3) that is visually exposed through at least a portion of the first cover (631). The display (290-3) may be arranged to be exposed through at least a portion of the second cover (632), or may be arranged across the first cover (631) and the second cover (632).

[0072] In one embodiment, the display (200-2) may form at least a portion of a curved surface. For example, the display (200-2) may include a first curved region (621A) and a second curved region (621B) that extend seamlessly from the first region (621) toward the first housing (310-2). For example, the first curved region (621A) and the second curved region (621B) may be included at opposite edges of the first region (621) adjacent to the folding axis F. The display (200-2) may include a third curved region (622A) and a fourth curved region (622B) that extend seamlessly from the second region (622) toward the second housing (320-2). For example, the third curved area (622A) and the fourth curved area (622B) may be included at both ends of the edge of the second area (622) adjacent to the folding axis F.

[0073] In one embodiment, the first curved region (621A) may extend from the first region (621) to the edge of the first housing (310-2). The second curved region (621B) may extend from the first region (621) to the edge of the first housing (310-2). The third curved region (622A) may extend from the second region (622) to the edge of the second housing (320-2).

[0074] According to one embodiment, when viewed from the side (e.g., in the X-axis direction, the -X-axis direction, the Y-axis direction, or the -Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101-2), the first housing (310-2) or the second housing (320-2) may have a first thickness (or width) on a side that does not include curved areas (621A, 621B, 622A, 622B) (e.g., a side where the first decorative member (613) or the second decorative member (614) is arranged, in the Y-axis direction, or in the -Y-axis direction), and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness on a side that includes the curved areas (621A, 621B, 622A, 622B).

[0075] According to one embodiment, at least one end of the curved regions (621A, 621B, 622A, 622B) may be formed in a curved (or curved) shape. For example, the display (200-2) may include a plurality of layers. When the electronic device (101-2) is switched from an unfolded state to a folded state, a slip phenomenon may occur in which the plurality of layers of the display (200-2) are pushed away from the folding axis F by different lengths. The slip phenomenon may occur in the first region (621) and the second region (622) adjacent to the folding region (623), but the slip phenomenon may not occur in the curved regions (621A, 621B, 622A, 622B) that are not directly adjacent to the folding region (623). Accordingly, in order to alleviate the stress occurring at the boundary between the portion where the slip phenomenon occurs and the portion where it does not occur, a bend may be formed at the end of the curved areas (621A, 621B, 622A, 622B).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first cover (631) and the second cover (632) may be positioned on the lower portions of the first housing (310-2) and the second housing (320-2) (e.g., the opposite side to the side on which the display (200-2) is arranged) to form the rear surface of the electronic device (101-2). For example, the first cover (631) and the first housing (310-2) may be formed integrally, and the second cover (632) and the second housing (320-2) may also be formed integrally.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101-2) may include a first decorative member (613) (or a first decorative component). For example, the first decorative member (613) may be positioned on an edge of the first region (621) that faces in the opposite direction from the edge adjacent to the folding region. When the display (200-2) is viewed from the front, the first decorative member (613) may overlap at least a portion of the edge of the first region (621) (e.g., an upper edge or a flat edge of the first region (621). For example, the first decorative member (613) may be integrally formed with the first housing (310-2) or detachably coupled to the first housing (310-2). The first decorative member (613) may extend from the first housing (310-2) to cover a portion of the surface of the first region (621).

[0078] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101-2) may include a second decorative member (614) (or a second decorative component). For example, the second decorative member (614) may overlap at least a portion of an edge of the second region (622) (e.g., a lower edge or a flat edge of the second region (622). For example, the second decorative member (614) may be integrally formed with the second housing (320-2) or detachably coupled to the second housing (320-2). The second decorative member (614) may extend from the second housing (320-2) so as to cover a portion of a surface of the second region (622).

[0079] According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first decorative member (613) and the second decorative member (614) may be arranged to protrude in the image output direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the display (200-2) more than the plane of the display (200-2). In the folded state, due to the contact between the first decorative member (613) and the second decorative member (614), the first region (621) and the second region (622) of the display (200-2) may be spaced apart and face each other, and damage to the display (200-2) may be reduced.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first housing (310-2) may include a first protective structure (691) and a second protective structure (692). For example, the first protective structure (691) may be disposed between the first curved area (621A) and the third curved area (622A) of the display (200-2). The second protective structure (692) may be disposed between the second curved area (621B) and the fourth curved area (622B) of the display (200-2). The first protective structure (691) and the second protective structure (692) may reduce external impact from being directly applied to the side of the folding area (623). The first protective structure (691) and the second protective structure (692) may also reduce foreign substances from entering through the side of the folding area (623).

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 4 is a flowchart (400) illustrating a process for an operation method for an electronic device to measure the thickness of an object. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a structure for an electronic device to measure the size of an object. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a structure for an electronic device having a predetermined thickness to measure the size of an object.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 410 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) can obtain location information of an object (515). The electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5 and 6 may correspond to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the electronic device (101-2) of FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, information regarding the position of the object (515) may include information indicating whether the object (515) has been touched on the first display. For example, the electronic device (500) may obtain coordinate values ​​corresponding to a location where a touch input is detected through the first display as information regarding the position of the object (515). The first display may be formed on at least a portion of a first surface of a first housing (505) and a third surface of a second housing (510). The first housing (505) may include a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing (510) may include a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. For example, the first surface and the third surface, and the second surface and the fourth surface may be respectively arranged in a parallel direction in an unfolded state of the electronic device (101-2) of FIG. 2. For example, the first side and the third side may be arranged to face each other when the electronic device (101-2) of FIG. 3 is folded. For example, when the electronic device (101-2) of FIG. 3 is folded, the fourth side may face the +z direction and the second side may face the -z direction. Whether the object (515) has come into contact with the first display may be determined, for example, by the processor (120) based on whether one side of the object (515) has come into contact with a first area included in the first surface of the first display area. For example, whether the object (515) has come into contact with the first display may be determined, for example, by the processor (120) based on a touch input detected by the object (515) on a second area included in the third surface of the first display area.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, whether an object (515) has come into contact with a first display can be determined by the processor (120) receiving a touch input of the object (515). For example, the processor (120) can detect the touch input of the object (515) through a touch panel included in the first display. For example, if the object (515) is a conductive object, the processor (120) can detect the touch input through a capacitance value that changes as the object (515) approaches the display.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) may display a visual object on the first display that includes touch map information (e.g., touch map information (900) of FIG. 9) that indicates whether the object (515) has been contacted on the first display and information about the area where the object (515) has been contacted in FIG. 9 or 11. The processor may display the visual object on the second display formed on at least a portion of the fourth surface of the second housing based on whether the object (515) has received a touch input through at least one of the first area or the second area of ​​the first display while the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing is within a specified range. For example, the processor (120) may display a visual object indicating “the object was not contacted correctly” on the second display. For example, the processor (120) may display a visual object indicating “an X” on the second display. When the object (515) comes into contact with the first display, the processor (120) can identify the location where the object (515) comes into contact with the first display. The processor can output a vibration through the electronic device (100) based on whether the object (515) receives a touch input through at least one of the first area or the second area of ​​the first display while the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing is within a specified range. For example, if the touch input is received accurately, the processor (120) can output a first vibration. For example, if the touch input is not received accurately, the processor (120) can output a second vibration that is different from the first vibration.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, information about the position of the object (515) may include information indicating a position at which the object (515) is in contact with the first display. The position at which the object (515) is in contact with the first display may include information about a distance from the object to the folding axis of the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) (e.g., the folding axis (F) of FIG. 2). For example, information about the distance from the object (515) to the folding axis may be information about a horizontal distance from the center of the object (515) to the folding axis, as illustrated in FIG. 5. For example, if the first housing (505) or the second housing (510) has a predetermined thickness (t), information about the distance from the object (515) to the hinge (520) may be information about the horizontal distance (P) from the center of the object (515) to the vertex created by the intersection of a line passing through the center of the first housing (505) and a line passing through the center of the second housing (510).

[0087] However, the method for obtaining the position information of an object is not limited to the above-described method. In one embodiment, the position information of an object may be a predetermined value. For example, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (101-2) of FIGS. 2 and 3) may display a visual object that guides contact of an object at a designated position on a first display (e.g., the display (200-2) of FIG. 2), and determine a position corresponding to the position where the visual object is displayed as the position information of the object.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 420 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) can identify the angle formed by the housings (505, 510) when the object (515) is in contact with the display.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the angle formed by the housings (505, 510) can be described with reference to FIG. 5. The angle formed by the housings (505, 510) may, for example, mean the angle formed by the first surface of the first housing (505) and the third surface of the second housing (510) of the object (515). However, the angle formed by the first surface of the first housing (505) and the third surface of the second housing (510) of the object (515) may also mean the angle formed by a line passing through the center of the first housing (505) and a line passing through the center of the second housing (510) when the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) have a predetermined thickness (t).

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) can identify the angle formed by the housings (505, 510) through a sensor. For example, the processor (120) can identify a change in the folded state (e.g., the unfolded state of FIG. 2, the folded state of FIG. 3) of the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) through a gyro sensor or an acceleration sensor when the object (515) comes into contact with the first surface and the third surface. For example, information regarding the angle formed by the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) may be stored in advance in the electronic device (500). Accordingly, when the object (515) comes into contact with the first surface and the third surface, thereby causing the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) to form a specific angle, the processor (120) can identify the angle formed by the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) using angle information stored in advance in the electronic device (500).

[0091] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation 430 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) may determine a thickness value of the object (515) based on the acquired position information of the object (515) and the identified angle.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) can measure the thickness of the object (515) using the information about the position of the object (515) acquired in operation 410 and the angle of the housings (505, 510) identified in operation 420. For example, the distance (r) from the first surface contacted by the object (515) to the center of the object (515) can be determined based on the following mathematical expression 1.

[0093]

[0094] P may refer to a horizontal distance from the center of the object (515) to the hinge (520). θ may refer to an angle formed by the first housing (505) and the second housing (510). However, as illustrated in FIG. 6, when the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) have a predetermined thickness t, the position (P1) at which the object (515) comes into contact with the first display may be determined based on mathematical expression 2.

[0095]

[0096] d may refer to a horizontal distance from the center of the object (515) to the hinge (520). X1 may refer to a distance from the hinge (520) to a vertex formed by the center line of the first housing (505) and the center line of the second housing (510). Accordingly, the distance (r1) from the first surface to the center of the object (515) may be determined based on mathematical expression 3.

[0097]

[0098] θ1 may refer to an angle formed by the center line of the first housing (505) and the center line of the second housing (510). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) may determine the thickness value of the object (515) based on the measured r1 value. For example, if the object (515) is a round object, r1 may be the radius of the object (515). However, the object (515) is not limited to a round object.

[0099] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 7 is a flowchart (700) illustrating a process for an operating method for an electronic device to obtain information regarding the touch of an object. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an electronic device displaying a visual object for receiving a touch input of an object. FIG. 9 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a touch map corresponding to a touch input received by the electronic device.

[0100] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 710 of FIG. 7, the processor (120) may display visual objects (840, 845, 850) for receiving touch input on the first display (825).

[0101] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to obtain position information of an object (515), the processor (120) may display visual objects (840, 845, 850) on a first display (825) (e.g., display (200-2) of FIG. 2). For example, the processor (120) may display a first visual object (840) and a second visual object (845) on a first area (830) of the first display (825) (e.g., first area (621) of FIG. 2). For example, the processor (120) may display a third visual object (850) on a second area (835) of the first display (825) (e.g., second area (622) of FIG. 2). However, the area where visual objects (840, 845, 850) are displayed is not limited to the above-described area, and may be appropriately changed within the purpose range for receiving touch input of the object (515) and displayed on the first display (825).

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first display (825) may be formed on at least a portion of the first surface (815) of the first housing (805) of the electronic device (800) and the third surface (820) of the second housing (810). The electronic device (800) of FIG. 8 may correspond to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. The electronic device (800) of FIG. 8 may correspond to the electronic device (101-2) of FIGS. 2 to 3. The first display (825) may correspond to the display (200-2) of FIG. 2. The first housing (805) may correspond to the second housing (320-2) of FIG. 2. The second housing (810) may correspond to the first housing (310-2) of FIG. 2. The first area (830) of the first display (825) may correspond to the second area (622) of FIG. 2. The second area (835) of the first display (825) may correspond to the first area (621) of FIG. 2.

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first visual object (840) representing a position of a touch input for receiving a touch input of an object (515) as an image may be displayed on at least a portion of a first area (830) of a first display (825). For example, if the object (815) is a human hand, the processor (120) may display a first visual object (840) representing a portion of a human finger on at least a portion of the first area (830). The shape of the first visual object (840) may be changed and displayed according to the shape of the object (815).

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) may display a second visual object (845) in another part of the first region (830) to explain subsequent operations for identifying an angle of the object (515). For example, if the object (815) is a human hand, the processor (120) may display a second visual object (845) including the sentence “Please raise your finger and close the flip.” For example, if the purpose of measuring the object (815) is to measure the thickness of a finger as a prerequisite for wearing a wearable electronic device, the processor may display a second visual object (845) including the sentence “Please raise your finger to wear the smart ring and close the flip.”

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) may display a third visual object (850) in at least a portion of the second area (835) to specifically explain a method for using the first visual object (840) or the second visual object (845). For example, if the object (815) is a human hand, the processor (120) may display an image of a human finger being placed on the area where the first visual object (840) is displayed as the third visual object (850). For example, if the object (815) is a human hand, the processor (120) may display a video image representing an action of placing a finger on the area where the first visual object (840) is displayed and closing a housing including a side opposite to the side where the finger is placed as described in the second visual object (845) as the third visual object (850). However, the object (815) is not limited to a human hand, and the first visual object (840) to the third visual object (850) may be changed depending on the object (815).

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 720 of FIG. 7, the processor (120) may obtain touch map information (900) based on reception of a touch input. The touch map information (900) may intuitively indicate an area where the object (515) has come into contact on the first display (825). When the object (515) comes into contact at a location indicated by the first visual object (840), the processor (120) may display touch map information (900) indicating the contacted area through at least one of the first display (825) or the second display (13310) of FIG. 13. 910 is an example of representing information on an area where the object (515) has come into contact as touch map information. 920 is an example of representing information on an area where the center of the object has come into contact among the parts where the object (515) has come into contact as touch map information.

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 9 is an example showing touch map information (900) of a finger when a human hand touches an object (515). The touch map information (900) may include information corresponding to the touch intensity for each location where a touch input is detected. For example, the touch map information (900) may include a touch intensity value corresponding to the magnitude of a change in electrostatic capacity detected by the touch panel. For example, since a human finger is conductive and has an oval-shaped round shape, information on a touch map where a finger has touched may be displayed as 910. As illustrated in 910, the farther away a human finger is from the center, the farther away it is from the first display (825). Accordingly, referring to 920, the touch map information may display a dark color at the center of the finger with the strongest conductivity. In addition, referring to 910, the displayed color density may gradually become lighter as the distance from the center of the finger increases. However, the method of indicating touch map information (900) is not limited to the example of FIG. 9, and may be appropriately changed within the range for indicating the contact area of ​​the object.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for an electronic device to obtain information about a touch map. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating information about a touch map obtained by the electronic device in the form of a tick mark.

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to receive a touch input of an object (515), the processor (120) may display visual objects (1000, 1020, 1030) on the first display (825) to determine in real time whether the object (515) has accurately contacted the first display (825). For example, the processor (120) may display a second visual object (1020) guiding the object (515) to contact the measurement area (1000) on at least a portion of the first display (825). For example, the processor (120) may display a first visual object (1030) including a video image explaining an operation method of the second visual object (1020) on another portion of the first display (825). For example, the measurement area (1000) may include a scale to indicate the area where the object (515) is in contact and a guide line (1010) to provide a guide for positioning the object (515).

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 11 may be an example of touch map information detected when a measurement target object (e.g., a human finger) is placed on a measurement area (1000) of FIG. 10. The touch map (1100) may correspond to touch map information detected in the measurement area (1000). A center line (1120) may be displayed at a position corresponding to a vertical center value of an area corresponding to the touch map (1100). Referring to the touch map (1100) of FIG. 11, when the position of the center line (1120) of the touch map corresponds to the position of the guide line (1010) of FIG. 10, a screen indicating that the position of the measurement target object is aligned with the guide line may be displayed. For example, at least one of the center line (1120) or the touch area (1110) may be highlighted and displayed in a specific color. The user can contact the center of the finger along the guide line (1010) and, by referring to the touch area (1110), check whether the finger has been contacted accurately so that the processor (120) can receive the touch input.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 12 is a flowchart (1200) illustrating a process for an operating method in which an electronic device determines the thickness of an object based on a plurality of thickness values. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an electronic device displaying information regarding the results of measuring the thickness of an object through a display.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, operations 1210 to 1230 may be included in operation 430. Operations 1210 to 1230 may be performed as subsequent operations of operation 420.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 12, in operation 1210, the processor (120) may display information regarding the first thickness value of the object (515) determined according to operation 1210 of FIG. 4 on a second display (1310). The second display (1310) may be arranged on at least a portion of the fourth surface (1300) of the electronic device (800).

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, information about the first thickness value may include information about whether the object (515) has come into contact with the first display (825) to a degree that allows the thickness to be measured. For example, if the object (515) has come into contact with the first area (830) of the first display (825) but no touch input has been received, the processor (120) may display a visual object (1330) on the second display (1310) that states, “The thickness value of the object cannot be measured because no touch input of the object has been received for the first area.” For example, if an object (515) is in contact with a second area (835) of a first display (825) but a touch input for the second area (835) of the object (515) is not received, the processor (120) may display a visual object (1330) on the second display (1310) that states, “The angle formed by the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) cannot be identified because a touch input of the object for the second area is not received.”

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, information about the first thickness value may include the thickness value of the object (515). For example, when a touch input of the object is received for at least one of the first area (830) or the second area (835), the processor (120) may display a visual object (1330) of “Measurement is complete. The thickness value of the object (515) is 80 mm” on the second display (1310). Information about the first thickness value may include touch map (900) information of the object. For example, the processor (120) may display a visual object (1330) of “Measurement of the object (515) is complete. Open the housing to check the touch map information” on the second display (1310).

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 12, in operation 1220, the processor (120) may determine whether to re-measure a second thickness value that is different from the first thickness value. A criterion for determining whether to re-measure the second thickness value that is different from the first thickness value may be set in the electronic device (800). For example, the number of re-measurements may be preset in the electronic device (800). For example, an operation of re-measuring at a different location from the location where the first thickness of the object (515) was measured may be preset in the electronic device (800). For example, an operation of re-measuring by contacting a different surface of the object (515) from the surface that was contacted when measuring the first thickness may be preset in the electronic device (800). For example, before measuring the first thickness, an error range according to the type of object to be measured or the purpose of measurement is preset in the electronic device (800), and if the error of the first thickness value is determined to be greater than a threshold, the processor (120) may decide to re-measure.

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 12, if the processor (120) determines not to re-measure the second thickness value of the object (515) in operation 1220, the procedure may be terminated. Referring to FIG. 12, if the processor (120) determines to re-measure the second thickness value of the object (515) in operation 1220, the processor (120) may determine the final thickness value of the object based on the first thickness value and the second thickness value in operation 1230. For example, the processor (120) may determine the arithmetic mean of the measured first thickness value and the second thickness value as the final thickness value. For example, if the first thickness value and the second thickness value are values ​​measured at different locations or different sides of the object (515), the processor (120) may apply a weight to the first thickness value and the second thickness value to determine the final thickness value. The weight may be preset in the electronic device (800), or the processor (120) may determine the weight according to the type or purpose of the object (515) to be measured.

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 14 is a flowchart (1400) illustrating a process for an operating method for an electronic device to determine the thickness of an object based on a plurality of thickness values. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for an electronic device to receive a touch input of an object. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for an electronic device to receive a touch input of an object. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for an electronic device to receive a touch input of an object. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a visual object for an electronic device to receive a touch input of an object.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1405, the processor (120) may receive a user input for measuring a size of an object (515). For example, based on receiving a first user input, the processor (120) may execute an application for measuring the size of the object (515). For example, based on receiving a second user input, the processor (120) may display visual objects describing operations necessary for measuring the size of the object (515) on the first display (825).

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1410, the processor (120) may display visual objects (1500, 1510, 1520) on the first display (825) to induce positioning of a first side of an object (515) at a first location. For example, the first location may be located in an area relatively far from the hinge (520) among the first area (830) of the first display (825). For example, the first side of the object (515) may be a back surface or bottom surface of the object (515).

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 15, when the object (515) is a human finger, the processor (120) may display a third visual object (1520) in the shape of a finger at a first location to induce a touch input of the finger. The processor (120) may display a second visual object (1510) representing a phrase explaining an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger at a second location located in an area relatively closer to the hinge (520) than the first location. The processor (120) may display a first visual object (1500) representing an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger as an image of a short video in the second area (835). Depending on the first to third visual objects (1500, 1510, 1520), the user can place the back or bottom of the finger on the first location where the first visual object is located, close the second housing (810), and bring the third side (820) into contact with the back or bottom of the finger.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1415, the processor (120) may measure a first thickness value based on either reception of a touch input or a change in angle. For example, the processor (120) may measure the first thickness of the finger using the position information of the finger acquired in operation 1410 and the angle formed by the identified first housing (805) and second housing (810). For example, the processor (120) may measure the first thickness of the object (515) based on the fact that a part of the object (515) is in contact with the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is in contact with another part of the object (515), and a change in the angle formed by the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is not identified.

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1420, the processor (120) may display visual objects (1600, 1610, 1620) for receiving a touch input of a first surface of an object (515) at a second location on a first display (825).

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 16, when the object (515) is a human finger, the processor (120) may display a third visual object (1620) in the shape of a finger at a second location to induce a touch input of the finger. The processor (120) may display a second visual object (1610) representing a phrase describing an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger at a first location located in an area relatively farther from the hinge (520) than the second location. The processor (120) may display a first visual object (1600) representing an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger as an image of a short video in the second area (835). Depending on the first to third visual objects (1600, 1610, 1620), the user can place the back or bottom of the finger on the second location where the first visual object is located, close the second housing (810), and bring the third side (820) into contact with the back or bottom of the finger.

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1425, the processor (120) may measure the second thickness value based on either the reception of a touch input or a change in angle. For example, the processor (120) may measure the second thickness of the finger using the position information of the finger acquired in operation 1420 and the angle formed by the identified first housing (805) and second housing (810). For example, the processor (120) may measure the second thickness of the object (515) based on the fact that a part of the object (515) is in contact with the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is in contact with another part of the object (515), and a change in the angle formed by the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is not identified.

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1430, the processor (120) may display visual objects (1700, 1710, 1720) for receiving a touch input of a second side of an object (515) at a first location on the first display (825). For example, the second side of the object (515) may be a side surface between the back surface and the bottom surface of the object (515).

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 17, when the object (515) is a human finger, the processor (120) may display a third visual object (1720) in the shape of a finger at a first location to induce a touch input of the finger. The processor (120) may display a second visual object (1710) indicating a phrase describing an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger at a second location located in an area relatively closer to the hinge (520) than the first location. The processor (120) may display a first visual object (1700) indicating an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger as an image of a short video at a second area (835). Depending on the first to third visual objects (1700, 1710, 1720), the user may place the side of the finger at the first location where the first visual object is located, close the second housing (810), and bring the third surface (820) into contact with the bottom or back surface of the finger.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1435, the processor (120) may measure a third thickness value based on either the reception of a touch input or a change in angle. For example, the processor (120) may measure the third thickness of the finger using the position information of the finger acquired in operation 1430 and the angle formed by the identified first housing (805) and second housing (810). For example, the processor (120) may measure the third thickness of the object (515) based on the fact that a part of the object (515) is in contact with the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is in contact with another part of the object (515), and a change in the angle formed by the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is not identified.

[0129] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1440, the processor (120) may display visual objects (1800, 1810, 1820) on the first display (825) for receiving a touch input of a second surface of an object (515) at a second location.

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 16, when the object (515) is a human finger, the processor (120) may display a third visual object (1820) in the shape of a finger at a second location to induce a touch input of the finger. The processor (120) may display a second visual object (1810) indicating a phrase describing an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger at a second location located in an area relatively closer to the hinge (520) than the second location. The processor (120) may display a first visual object (1800) indicating an operation of measuring the thickness of a finger as an image of a short video in the second area (835). Depending on the first to third visual objects (1800, 1810, 1820), the user may place the side of the finger at the second location where the first visual object is located, close the second housing (810), and bring the third surface (820) into contact with the bottom or back surface of the finger.

[0131] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1445, the processor (120) may measure the fourth thickness value based on either the reception of a touch input or a change in angle. For example, the processor (120) may measure the fourth thickness of the finger using the position information of the finger acquired in operation 1440 and the angle formed by the identified first housing (805) and second housing (810). For example, the processor (120) may measure the fourth thickness of the object (515) based on the fact that a part of the object (515) is in contact with the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is in contact with another part of the object (515), and a change in the angle formed by the first housing (805) and the second housing (810) is not identified.

[0132] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1450, the processor (120) may determine the final size of the object (515) based on the measured first to fourth thickness values. If the object (515) is a human hand, for example, the processor (120) may determine the arithmetic mean of the first to fourth thickness values ​​as the final thickness value of the finger. For example, the processor (120) may determine the final thickness value by applying different weights to the average of the first and third thickness values ​​and the average of the second and fourth thickness values. The method by which the processor (120) determines the final thickness value based on the first to fourth thickness values ​​is not limited thereto.

[0133] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, operations 1410 to 1450 have been described as an example in which the type of object (515) is a human hand, but may not be limited thereto.

[0134] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 19 is a flowchart (1900) illustrating a process for an operation method in which an electronic device connects to an external service based on a thickness value of a measured object.

[0135] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 19, in operation 1910, the processor (120) may connect the electronic device (800) to an external service that provides information related to the electronic device corresponding to the thickness value measured according to operation 430 of FIG. 4. The user may set a purpose for measuring the object (515) before measuring the size of the object. For example, if the object (515) is a finger, and the user sets a purpose to determine a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart ring) corresponding to the size of the finger, the processor (120) may connect the electronic device (800) to an external service that sells wearable electronic devices corresponding to the size of the finger based on the measured thickness value. The electronic device (800) may display a screen recommending a list of wearable electronic devices corresponding to the size of the finger.

[0136] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 20 is a flowchart (2000) illustrating a process for an operating method for controlling a wearable electronic device based on a thickness value of a measured object.

[0137] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 2010, the processor (120) may transmit a signal for controlling the size to a ring-shaped wearable electronic device based on the thickness value determined in operation 430 of FIG. 4. The electronic device (800) may include a communication circuit that performs communication with the ring-shaped wearable electronic device. The processor (120) may transmit a control signal for controlling the ring-shaped wearable electronic device to the ring-shaped wearable electronic device through the communication circuit.

[0138] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 2020, the processor (120) may adjust the size of a wearable electronic device in a ring shape. The ring-shaped wearable electronic device may adjust the size based on a received control signal. The diameter of the ring may be adjusted based on the thickness of the finger measured by the electronic device (800). For example, the radius of the ring may be adjusted to fit the size of the user's finger. For example, if the owner of the ring-shaped wearable electronic device is a first user, the electronic device (800) may transmit a control signal to the ring-shaped wearable electronic device for changing the radius of the ring-shaped wearable electronic device based on the thickness of the second user's finger measured by the electronic device (800). Based on the control signal for changing the size, the ring-shaped wearable electronic device may change the radius of the ring to fit the thickness of the second user's finger.

[0139] In FIG. 20, a ring shape is presented as an example of a wearable electronic device, but the shape of the wearable electronic device may be modified into other shapes. For example, the wearable electronic device may include a wrist-worn electronic device.

[0140] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating components included in an electronic device.

[0141] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (2100) may correspond to at least one of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (101-2) of FIG. 2, the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5, or the electronic device (800) of FIG. 8. The electronic device (2100) may include a processor (2110), a memory (2120), a display (2130), and a sensor (2140). The processor (2110) may correspond to the processor (120) of FIG. 1. The memory (2120) may correspond to the memory (130) of FIG. 1. The display (2130) may correspond to the display module (160) of FIG. 1 or the display (200-2) of FIG. 2. The sensor (2140) may correspond to the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1. The display (2130) may include a first display (825) and a second display (1310). The sensor (2140) may include a gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor.

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (2110) may execute instructions stored in the memory (2120) to obtain information about a first position of an object (515) that has come into contact with a first area (830) of a first display (825). The processor (2110) may identify a first angle formed by the first housing (505) and the second housing (510) through the sensor (2140) when the object (515) is in contact with the first area (830) of the first display (825) and the second area (835) of the first display (825). The processor (2110) may determine a thickness value of the object (515) based on the obtained information about the first position and the identified first angle.

[0143] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (120) may display a visual object in a first area (830) corresponding to a first location within a first display (825) area. The processor (2110) may receive a first touch input to the first area (830) and determine a thickness value of the object based on the reception of the touch input. The processor (2110) may receive a second touch input within the first display (825) area and determine a first location based on the location at which the second touch input is received. The processor (2110) may further receive a third touch input within the second area (835), determine a second location based on the location at which the third touch input is received, determine a first measurement value based on the first location, determine a second measurement value based on the second location, and determine a thickness value of the object (515) based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value.

[0144] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (2110) may obtain touch map information (900) including touch intensity information corresponding to a second touch input, and determine a first location based on the touch map information (900). The processor (2110) may display a user interface including the touch map information (900) and an indicator corresponding to the first location on the first display (825).

[0145] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor (2110) may connect to an external service that provides information related to a ring-shaped wearable electronic device corresponding to the thickness value based on the result of measuring the thickness value. The processor (2110) may transmit a signal for controlling the size of the ring-shaped wearable electronic device to the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit based on the result of measuring the size of the object (515).

[0146] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device can provide a method for measuring the size of an object through a position of the object in contact with the display and an angle formed by the housings.

[0147] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device may provide a method for measuring the size of an object by displaying a location where the object can be accurately contacted through a visual object on a display.

[0148] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device may provide a method for measuring different sides of an object multiple times at different locations on a display.

[0149] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device may include a first housing including a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, a second housing connected to the first housing by a hinge and including a third side facing a third direction and a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, at least one sensor detecting information related to an angle formed by the first housing and the second housing, a first display including a first display area corresponding to the first side and a second display area corresponding to the third side, a memory, and at least one processor operatively connected to the display and the memory. The at least one processor may obtain information about a first position of an object contacting the first display area by executing instructions stored in the memory. The at least one processor may identify a first angle formed by the first housing and the second housing through the at least one sensor when the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area. At least one processor can determine a thickness value of the object based on information about the acquired first position and the identified first angle.

[0150] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor may display a visual object in a first area corresponding to a first location within a first display area. The at least one processor may receive a first touch input for the first area. The at least one processor may determine a thickness value of the object based on the reception of the touch input.

[0151] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor can receive a second touch input within a first display area. The at least one processor can determine a first location based on a location where the second touch input is received.

[0152] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor may further receive a third touch input within a second display area. The at least one processor may determine a second location based on a location where the third touch input is received. The at least one processor may determine a first measurement value based on the first location, a second measurement value based on the second location, and a thickness value of the object based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value.

[0153] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor can obtain touch map information including touch intensity information corresponding to a second touch input, and determine a first location based on the touch map information.

[0154] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor may display a user interface including touch map information and an indicator corresponding to a first location on a first display.

[0155] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a second display visible through the fourth surface. At least one processor may display information related to the measurement of the thickness value of an object through the second display when the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area.

[0156] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor may connect to an external service that provides information related to a wearable electronic device having a ring shape corresponding to the thickness value based on the result of measuring the thickness value.

[0157] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may further include a communication circuit configured to communicate with a ring-shaped wearable electronic device. At least one processor may transmit a signal for controlling the size of the ring-shaped wearable electronic device to the wearable electronic device through the communication circuit based on the result of measuring the size of the object.

[0158] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one processor may further receive a fourth touch input within the first display area, determine a third location based on a location where the fourth touch input is received, determine a first measurement value based on the first location, determine a third measurement value based on the third location, and determine a thickness value of the object based on the first measurement value and the third measurement value. The third location determined based on the location where the fourth touch input is received may be a different location from the first location.

[0159] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may include an operation of acquiring information on a first position of an object in contact with a first display area, an operation of identifying a first angle formed by a first housing and a second housing through at least one sensor while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area, and an operation of determining a thickness value of the object based on the acquired information on the first position and the identified first angle. The first housing includes a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, the second housing is connected to the first housing by a hinge and includes a third side facing a third direction and a fourth side facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and the sensor detects information related to the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing, the first display area corresponds to the first side, the second display area corresponds to the third side, and the first display area and the second display area may be included in the first display.

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include an operation of displaying a visual object in a first area corresponding to a first position within a first display area, an operation of receiving a first touch input for the first area, and an operation of determining a thickness value of the object based on the reception of the touch input.

[0161] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include an operation of receiving a second touch input within a first display area and an operation of determining a first position based on a position at which the second touch input is received.

[0162] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include an operation of receiving a third touch input within a second display area, an operation of determining a second location based on a location where the third touch input is received, an operation of determining a first measurement value based on the first location and a second measurement value based on the second location, and an operation of determining a thickness value of an object based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value.

[0163] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include an operation of obtaining touch map information including touch intensity information corresponding to a second touch input and an operation of determining a first position based on the touch map information.

[0164] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include displaying a user interface including touch map information and an indicator corresponding to a first position on a first display.

[0165] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include an operation of displaying information related to a thickness value measurement of an object through a second display while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area. The second display may be viewed through a fourth surface.

[0166] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include an operation of connecting to an external service that provides information related to a wearable electronic device having a ring shape corresponding to the thickness value based on a result of measuring the thickness value.

[0167] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a foldable electronic device may further include transmitting a signal for controlling the size of a ring-shaped wearable electronic device to the wearable electronic device through a communication circuit based on a result of measuring the size of an object. The communication circuit may perform communication with the ring-shaped wearable electronic device.

[0168] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a readable recording medium storing a computer program for executing a method for measuring a size of an object in a foldable electronic device is provided.

[0169] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a situation where the size of an object is measured, the diameter can be easily measured using a foldable electronic device even without a measuring tool, and the measurement results can be utilized in various ways depending on the purpose.

[0170] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device can display an intuitive guide through a visual object on a display when measuring the size of an object, and can determine the final size of the object by using the results of measuring different sides of the object at different locations, thereby providing an effect of reducing errors.

[0171] In addition, various effects may be provided directly or indirectly through the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In a foldable electronic device, A first housing including a first side facing a first direction and a second side facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; A second housing connected to the first housing by a hinge, the second housing including a third face facing in a third direction and a fourth face facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction; At least one sensor detecting information related to an angle formed by the first housing and the second housing; A first display including a first display area corresponding to the first side and a second display area corresponding to the third side; memory; and comprising at least one processor, The instructions stored in the above memory are executed by the at least one processor, so that the foldable electronic device: Obtain information about the first position of an object contacted in the first display area, When the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area, a first angle formed by the first housing and the second housing is identified through the at least one sensor, A foldable electronic device that determines a thickness value of the object based on information about the acquired first position and the identified first angle.

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: Displaying a visual object in a first area corresponding to the first location within the first display area; Receive a first touch input for the first area, A foldable electronic device that determines a thickness value of the object based on reception of the touch input.

3. In paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: Receiving a second touch input within the first display area, A foldable electronic device that determines the first location based on the location at which the second touch input is received.

4. In paragraph 3, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: Further receiving a third touch input within the second display area, Determine the second position based on the position at which the third touch input is received, A first measurement value is determined based on the first location, and a second measurement value is determined based on the second location, A foldable electronic device that determines a thickness value of the object based on the first measurement value and the second measurement value.

5. In paragraph 3, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: Acquire touch map information including touch intensity information corresponding to the second touch input, A foldable electronic device that determines the first location based on the touch map information.

6. In paragraph 5, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: A foldable electronic device that displays a user interface including the touch map information and an indicator corresponding to the first location on the first display.

7. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a second display shown through the fourth surface, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: A foldable electronic device that displays information related to thickness value measurement of the object through the second display while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area.

8. In paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: A foldable electronic device that connects to an external service that provides information related to a wearable electronic device having a ring shape corresponding to the thickness value based on the result of measuring the thickness value.

9. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a communication circuit for performing communication with a ring-shaped wearable electronic device, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: A foldable electronic device that transmits a signal for controlling the size of the ring-shaped wearable electronic device to the wearable electronic device through the communication circuit based on the result of measuring the size of the object.

10. In paragraph 3, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, such that the foldable electronic device: Further receiving a fourth touch input within the first display area, Determine the third position based on the position at which the fourth touch input is received, A first measurement value is determined based on the first location, and a third measurement value is determined based on the third location. Determine the thickness value of the object based on the first measurement value and the third measurement value, A foldable electronic device wherein the third position determined based on the position at which the fourth touch input is received is a different position from the first position.

11. In a method of operating a foldable electronic device, An operation of obtaining information about a first position of an object contacted in a first display area; An operation of identifying a first angle formed by the first housing and the second housing through at least one sensor while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area; and Including an operation of determining a thickness value of the object based on information about the acquired first position and the identified first angle, The first housing includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, The second housing is connected to the first housing by a hinge and includes a third face facing in a third direction and a fourth face facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The above sensor detects information related to the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing, The first display area corresponds to the first side, the second display area corresponds to the third side, A method of operating a foldable electronic device, wherein the first display area and the second display area are included in the first display.

12. In paragraph 11, An action of displaying a visual object in a first area corresponding to the first location within the first display area; An operation of receiving a first touch input for the first area; and A method of operating a foldable electronic device further comprising an action of determining a thickness value of the object based on reception of the touch input.

13. In paragraph 11, An operation of receiving a second touch input within the first display area; and A method of operating a foldable electronic device further comprising an action of determining the first position based on a position at which the second touch input is received.

14. In paragraph 11, Further comprising an action of displaying information related to the thickness value measurement of the object through the second display while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area, A method of operating a foldable electronic device in which the second display is visible through the fourth surface.

15. A readable recording medium storing a computer program for executing a method for measuring the size of an object in a foldable electronic device, A method for measuring the size of the above object is as follows: An operation of obtaining information about a first position of an object contacted in a first display area; An operation of identifying a first angle formed by the first housing and the second housing through at least one sensor while the object is in contact with the first display area and the second display area; and Including an operation of determining a thickness value of the object based on information about the acquired first position and the identified first angle, The first housing includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, The second housing is connected to the first housing by a hinge and includes a third face facing in a third direction and a fourth face facing in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The above sensor detects information related to the angle formed by the first housing and the second housing, The first display area corresponds to the first side, the second display area corresponds to the third side, A computer-readable recording medium storing a computer program, wherein the first display area and the second display area are included in the first display.

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