Electronic device for displaying object, and control method therefor

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may comprise a touch screen, a processor, and a memory for storing instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: display, on the touch screen, a first object that indicates the adjustable range of a first setting value and a first indicator that displays, on the first object, information about the first setting value at a first position with respect to the first indicator; display, on the touch screen, a second object that indicates the adjustable range of a second setting value and a second indicator that displays, on the second object, information about the second setting value; increase the size of the first indicator while a touch input for changing the position of the first indicator with respect to the first object is maintained on the first indicator in order to change the first setting value; display the information about the first setting value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at a second position with respect to the first indicator; and change the visual shape of the second object and / or the second indicator while the size of the first indicator increases in response the touch input being maintained on the first indicator.

Description

Electronic device for displaying objects and method for controlling the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device for displaying an object and a method for controlling the same.

[0002] The variety of services and additional features offered through electronic devices, such as smartphones, is steadily increasing. To enhance the utility of these devices and satisfy the diverse needs of users, telecommunications service providers and electronic device manufacturers are competitively developing electronic devices that offer a variety of features and differentiate themselves from competitors. Consequently, the various functions offered through electronic devices are also becoming increasingly sophisticated.

[0003] Additionally, electronic devices provide various GUIs (graphical user interfaces) for user interaction through displays.

[0004] The above information is provided as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. It is not determined, and no claim is made, that any of the above-described matters constitute prior art to the present disclosure.

[0005] An aspect of the present disclosure is to address at least the problems and / or disadvantages mentioned above and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device for displaying an object and a method for controlling the same.

[0006] Additional aspects will be partly explained in the description that follows, and partly will become apparent from the description or can be learned by practicing the examples presented.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a touch screen, at least one processor, and a memory including instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform the following operations.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to display, on the touch screen, a first object representing an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator on the first object, the first indicator displaying information about the first set value at a first location relative to the first indicator.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first indicator may be movable relative to the first object to adjust the first set value.

[0010] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to display, on the touch screen, a second object representing an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator on the second object representing information about the second set value.

[0011] In one embodiment, the second indicator may be movable relative to the second object to adjust the second setting value.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to increase a size of the first indicator while a touch input for changing a position of the first indicator relative to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator is maintained, and to display information about the first setting value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at a second position relative to the first indicator.

[0013] In one embodiment, the second location may be different from the first location and is not obscured by the touch input.

[0014] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to, in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator, change a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator while increasing a size of the first indicator.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling an electronic device is provided. The method for controlling an electronic device may include an operation of displaying, on a touch screen of the electronic device, a first object indicating an adjustable range of a first set value, and a first indicator displaying information about the first set value at a first location relative to a first indicator on the first object.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first indicator may be movable relative to the first object to adjust the first set value.

[0017] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include displaying, on the touch screen, a second object indicating an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator displaying information about the second set value on the second object.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second indicator may be movable relative to the second object to adjust the second setting value.

[0019] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include an operation of increasing a size of the first indicator while a touch input is maintained to change a position of the first indicator relative to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator.

[0020] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include displaying information about a first set value corresponding to a changed position of the first indicator at a second position relative to the first indicator.

[0021] In one embodiment, the second location may be different from the first location and is not obscured by the touch input.

[0022] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include, in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator, changing a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator while increasing a size of the first indicator.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium is provided storing one or more computer programs including computer-executable instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by one or more processors of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform operations.

[0024] The above operation may include displaying, on the touch screen, a first object representing an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator displaying information about the first set value at a first location for the first indicator on the first object.

[0025] In one embodiment, the first indicator may be movable relative to the first object to adjust the first set value.

[0026] In one embodiment, the action may include displaying, on the touch screen, a second object indicating an adjustable range of the second set value and a second indicator on the second object indicating information about the second set value.

[0027] In one embodiment, the second indicator may be movable relative to the second object to adjust the second setting value.

[0028] In one embodiment, the operation may include increasing the size of the first indicator while a touch input is maintained to change the position of the first indicator relative to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator, and displaying information about the first setting value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at a second position relative to the first indicator.

[0029] In one embodiment, the second location may be different from the first location and is not obscured by the touch input.

[0030] In one embodiment, the action may include changing a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator while increasing a size of the first indicator in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator.

[0031] Other aspects, advantages and important features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of various embodiments of the present disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of changing and displaying an object and / or indicator based on a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 3A is a drawing for explaining an object and indicator for adjusting a setting value of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 3b is a drawing for explaining an indicator changed according to a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 3c is a drawing for explaining an indicator changed according to a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 4A is a drawing for explaining an indicator display operation according to a touch input via an electronic pen of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 4b is a drawing for explaining an indicator display operation according to a touch input via an electronic pen of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 4c is a drawing for explaining an indicator display operation according to a touch input using a finger of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 4d is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 4e is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining a case in which overlap with an adjacent indicator occurs based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] FIG. 5b is a diagram illustrating an operation of determining whether an increased size indicator overlaps an adjacent indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 5c is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing an adjacent indicator based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 5d is a diagram for explaining an operation of changing adjacent indicators and adjacent objects based on an increase in the size of an indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a case in which no overlap with an adjacent indicator occurs based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0048] FIG. 6b is a diagram for explaining a case in which an increased size indicator overlaps with a movable area of ​​an adjacent indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] FIG. 6c is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing an adjacent indicator based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing the positions of adjacent objects and adjacent indicators based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing an indicator and an adjacent indicator when an area other than the indicator is selected among objects of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an indicator change operation when an electronic device receives a drag input that moves away from an object after selecting an indicator on the object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining an operation of determining an increase direction of an indicator based on a direction of a touch input in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] FIG. 11A is a drawing for explaining an object and indicator display operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] FIG. 11b is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] FIG. 11c is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] FIG. 11d is a drawing for explaining an operation of receiving multi-touch in a state where the size of an indicator increases based on a touch input in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] FIG. 11e is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing the direction of expansion of an indicator when receiving a multi-touch in a state where the size of the indicator has increased based on a touch input in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0059] The same reference numbers are used to represent identical elements throughout the drawing.

[0060] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present disclosure, as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While it includes numerous specific details to aid understanding, these should be considered illustrative only. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0061] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their bibliographic meanings, but are used by the inventors to facilitate a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. Therefore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0062] It should be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "component surfaces" includes reference to one or more of these surfaces.

[0063] It should be understood that each block of the flowchart and the combination of flowcharts can be performed by one or more computer programs containing instructions. The entirety of one or more computer programs may be stored in a single memory device, or the one or more computer programs may be divided into different parts stored in different memory devices.

[0064] The functions or operations described herein may be performed by a single processor or a combination of processors. A single processor or a combination of processors is a circuit that performs processing and includes an application processor (AP, e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)), a communications processor (CP, e.g., a modem), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU) (e.g., an artificial intelligence (AI) chip), a Wi-Fi chip, a Bluetooth® chip, a global positioning system (GPS) chip, a near-field communication (NFC) chip, a connection chip, a sensor controller, a touch controller, a fingerprint sensor controller, a display driver integrated circuit (IC), an audio codec chip, a universal serial bus (USB) controller, a camera controller, an image processing IC, a microprocessor unit (MPU), a system on a chip (SoC), an IC, or similar circuits.

[0065] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0066] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0067] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0068] 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).

[0069] 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).

[0070] 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).

[0071] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0072] 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.

[0073] 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).

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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.

[0076] 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).

[0077] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0078] 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.

[0079] 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).

[0080] 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.

[0081] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0082] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0083] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In 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). In 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 at least one selected antenna. In 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).

[0084] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0085] 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)).

[0086] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0087] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of changing and displaying an object and / or indicator based on a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 2, in operation 210, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first object indicating an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator indicating a current first set value on the first object.

[0089] In one embodiment, in operation 220, the electronic device may display a second object indicating an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator indicating a current second set value on the second object. In one embodiment, the second object may be positioned at a set distance from the first object.

[0090] In some embodiments, operations 210 and 220 may not be performed sequentially. In some embodiments, operations 210 and 220 may be performed simultaneously. For example, the first object, the first indicator, the second object, and the second indicator may be performed simultaneously.

[0091] In one embodiment, at least one of the first object or the second object may be in the form of a bar. For example, the first object and the second object may be referred to as a slider, a slider bar, a track bar, or a scroll bar.

[0092] In one embodiment, at least one of the first object or the second object may be in the form of a bar, or the bar may be in the form of a loop surrounding the boundary of a particular shape (e.g., a circle, an ellipse, a polygon).

[0093] In one embodiment, the first object and the second object may represent an adjustable range for a setting value for at least one of a pen thickness or pen transparency related to handwriting input.

[0094] In one embodiment, the first object and the second object may represent adjustable ranges for setting values ​​for at least one of a volume or an equalizer related to audio settings.

[0095] In one embodiment, the first object and the second object may represent adjustable ranges for setting values ​​for at least one of brightness, saturation, or contrast related to screen settings.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the gap between the first object and the second object may be set during development of the application, may be a value stored in memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), may be set during manufacturing, or may be set by user input.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the first indicator and the second indicator may be positioned at positions corresponding to the current setting values ​​on the first object and the second object, respectively. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display information (e.g., text or image) about the current setting values ​​within the first indicator and the second indicator, respectively. For example, the indicator may be referred to as a knob, a handler, a handle, an indicator, a key, a button, an indication, a thumb, a scrubber, a component, an icon, a UI (user interface) element, a UI object, a visual element, or a visual component, but there is no limitation on the way it is expressed. According to one embodiment, the indicator may be a circle, an oval, a polygon, text, an image, or an icon.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move on the first object or the second object, respectively, through a user input received through the first indicator or the second indicator. For example, the user input may include at least one of a touch (or drag) input by a user's finger or an electronic pen, a hovering input, an input from an external electronic device (e.g., a wireless controller or a controller connected to a virtual reality (VR) / augmented reality (AR) device), or a gesture input (e.g., a touch input through a gesture in a virtual space). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may adjust a corresponding setting value according to the movement of the position of the first indicator or the second indicator.

[0099] According to one embodiment, when a touch input (e.g., a touch input by a finger or an electronic pen) is received on an area other than the first indicator or the second indicator on the first object or the second object, the electronic device may move the first indicator or the second indicator to the location where the touch input was received. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may adjust a corresponding setting value based on the location where the first indicator or the second indicator is moved. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device moves the first indicator or the second indicator to the location where the touch input is received on the first object or the second object, and then, when a drag input is performed while maintaining the touch input, the electronic device may move the first indicator or the second indicator based on the drag input and adjust the corresponding setting value. According to one embodiment, when the drag input is performed while maintaining the touch input, the drag input may be performed on the first object or the second object, or the drag input may be performed in an area outside the first object or the second object while maintaining the touch input. According to one embodiment, when a drag input is performed on a first object or a second object, or when a touch input is maintained and a drag input is performed in an area outside the first object or the second object, the electronic device may move the first indicator or the second indicator based on the drag input, and adjust the setting value to correspond to the position of the first indicator or the second indicator.

[0100] In one embodiment, the first object, the first indicator, the second object, and the second indicator may be displayed simultaneously, or the second object and the second indicator may be displayed based on a user input while the first object and the first indicator are displayed.

[0101] According to one embodiment, in operation 230, the electronic device may increase the size of the first indicator while a touch input is maintained to change the position of the first indicator with respect to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator (or while a drag input is received while the touch input is maintained), and display information about the first setting value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at a second position with respect to the first indicator.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the display location of information about the first setting value so that the information about the first setting value is not obscured by the touch input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display information about the changed first setting value in an area surrounding the location of the touch input. For example, when the size of the first indicator is increased based on the touch input, the electronic device may display information about the changed first setting value at an edge (e.g., the top) within the increased size first indicator or outside the increased size first indicator.

[0103] In one embodiment, based on a touch input, only the display location of information about the first setting value may be changed without increasing the size of the first indicator. For example, the electronic device may display information about the first setting value in an area surrounding the area where the touch input was applied so that the information about the first setting value is not obscured by the touch input. In one embodiment, when a drag is received while the touch input is maintained, the display location of the first setting value changed based on the drag input may also be changed to an area surrounding the drag input location.

[0104] In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine the size by which the first indicator is to be increased based on the area of ​​the area of ​​the touch input on the touch screen. In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine the size by which the first indicator is to be increased based on the area of ​​the area covered by the touch input.

[0105] In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine the size by which the first indicator is to be increased based on the area of ​​the largest touch input detected within a set time period after the touch input begins. In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine the size by which the first indicator is to be increased based on the area by which the largest first indicator is covered detected within a set time period after the touch input begins. In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine the size by which the first indicator is to be increased based on the means of the touch input.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the size of the first indicator to expose the first indicator when the first indicator is covered by a finger or an electronic pen performing a touch input. For example, the electronic device may increase the left-right size (e.g., width or diameter) and / or the top-bottom size (e.g., length) of the first indicator.

[0107] In one embodiment, the electronic device can maintain the size of the first indicator when the first indicator is not obscured by a touch input performed by hovering or a gesture.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the size of the first indicator to a determined size. For example, when the first indicator expands upward, the electronic device may expand the first indicator to a determined height. For example, in the case of a touch input by an electronic pen having a narrow touch area, the electronic device may not increase the size of the first indicator, or may increase only the height by a first ratio (e.g., approximately 1.5 times) without adjusting the width. For example, in the case of a touch input by a finger having a wide touch area, the first indicator may be expanded in width by the touch area, and the height may be increased by a second ratio (e.g., approximately 2 times) higher than the first ratio. According to one embodiment, the maximum expandable size of the first indicator may be set during manufacturing, and the electronic device may determine the expanded size of the first indicator based on the touch area within the maximum size.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display information related to a current setting value within or around at least one of an expanded first indicator. For example, if the first indicator expands upward based on a touch input, information related to the current setting value may be displayed within or around at least one of the expanded area.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further display information about a setting value corresponding to the first indicator, as well as one or more setting values ​​related to the setting value corresponding to the first indicator, within or around at least one of the enlarged first indicator. For example, the electronic device may further display information about a pen thickness, as well as at least one of a pen color, transparency, and pen type related to the pen thickness, within the enlarged first indicator.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the size of a first indicator located in an area where a touch input is received based on receiving a touch input for the first indicator or the first object. For example, the electronic device may increase the size of the first indicator based on receiving a touch input in an area where the first indicator is displayed. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the location of the first indicator to an area where the touch input is received based on receiving a touch input in an area other than an area where the first indicator is displayed among the first objects, and increase the size of the first indicator moved to the touch input area.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the size of the first indicator when a pressure input greater than a certain value is detected on at least one of the first indicator or the first object, or when a touch input is maintained for a set period of time (e.g., a long press).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the size of the first indicator based on receiving a drag input that moves the position of the touch input while the touch input for the first indicator is maintained. For example, the electronic device may not increase the size of the first indicator located in the touch input area while the touch input is not moved, and when the touch input is maintained and the touch input is moved, the size of the first indicator may be increased, and the position of the first indicator, whose size has increased based on the movement of the touch input, may also be moved.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the size of the first indicator when the movement of the location of the touch input stops while the touch input is maintained for the first indicator. For example, the electronic device may not increase the size of the first indicator located in the touch input area while the touch input is being moved after the touch input, but may increase the size of the first indicator when the movement of the touch input stops for a set period of time or longer.

[0115] According to one embodiment, an embodiment in which the size of an indicator covered by a touch input is increased will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, 4b, 4c and 4d.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine a direction in which the size of a first indicator is to increase or a location in which a first setting value is to move based on at least one of a direction of a hand (e.g., a finger performing a touch input) related to a touch input, a direction of an electronic pen, a location at which a part of a palm around a touch input area is touched when performing a touch input with a hand or an electronic pen, or a location of an object around a touched object, and may perform at least one of an operation of increasing the size of the first indicator in the determined direction or an operation of moving a display position of the first setting value. For example, when the electronic pen or the finger is tilted in a first direction with respect to the touch input location, the electronic device may perform at least one of an operation of increasing the size of the first indicator in a direction opposite to the first direction or an operation of moving a display position of the first setting value.

[0117] According to one embodiment, when the electronic pen or the finger is tilted downward with respect to the touch input position, the electronic device may perform at least one of an operation of increasing the size of the first indicator upward or an operation of moving the display position of the first setting value. According to one embodiment, when the electronic pen or the finger is tilted upward with respect to the touch input position, the electronic device may perform at least one of an operation of increasing the size of the first indicator downward or an operation of moving the display position of the first setting value. According to one embodiment, when the electronic pen or the finger is tilted rightward with respect to the touch input position, the electronic device may perform at least one of an operation of increasing the size of the first indicator leftward or an operation of moving the display position of the first setting value. According to one embodiment, when the electronic pen or the finger is tilted leftward with respect to the touch input position, the electronic device may perform at least one of an operation of increasing the size of the first indicator rightward or an operation of moving the display position of the first setting value.

[0118] According to one embodiment, based on the position of the touch input area touched by the pen or the finger and the area where a part of the palm around the touch input area is touched, the electronic device can determine at least one of a direction in which the size of the first indicator increases or a direction in which the display position of the first set value moves. For example, the electronic device can perform at least one of an operation of increasing the size of the first indicator or an operation of moving the display position of the first set value in a direction excluding a direction in which the area where a part of the palm is touched is placed based on the touch input area. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine at least one of a direction in which the size of the first indicator increases or a direction in which the display position of the first set value moves in a direction excluding a direction in which a surrounding object is placed based on the touched object.

[0119] According to one embodiment, an embodiment in which the direction in which the size of the first indicator increases varies based on the direction of the hand or electronic pen associated with the touch input will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 10.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may reduce the size of the first indicator to its original size when the touch input is released. For example, according to one embodiment, if the touch input is maintained while the size of the first indicator is increased, the electronic device may maintain the increased size of the first indicator. According to one embodiment, even if the touch input is maintained while the size of the first indicator is increased, if the touch input moves out of a set area (e.g., an area where the first object is displayed), the electronic device may reduce the increased size of the first indicator to its original size.

[0121] In one embodiment, in operation 240, in response to a touch input being maintained on the first indicator, a visual appearance (e.g., at least one of a size, a position, a color, or a transparency) of at least one of the second object or the second indicator may be changed while the size of the first indicator increases.

[0122] According to one embodiment, if the size of the first indicator does not increase based on the touch input being maintained on the first indicator (e.g., if the first indicator is not covered by an electronic pen input or a hovering input), the electronic device may only move the display position of the first set value corresponding to the position of the first indicator.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change at least one of the second object or the second indicator based on the increase in the size of the first indicator. For example, if the increased size of the first indicator is maintained as the touch input is maintained after the size of the first indicator is increased, the electronic device may change at least one of the size, position, color, or transparency of at least one of the second object or the second indicator.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change at least one of the size, position, color, or transparency of at least one of the second object or the second indicator as the size of the first indicator increases and overlaps the second indicator.

[0125] In one embodiment, the electronic device may not change the size, position, color, and transparency of the second object and the second indicator if the first indicator and the second indicator of increased size do not overlap.

[0126] According to one embodiment, an embodiment in which the second indicator overlaps as the size of the first indicator increases will be described below with reference to FIG. 5b.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change at least one of the second object or the second indicator if there is a possibility of overlapping with the second indicator as the size of the first indicator increases. For example, the possibility of overlapping with the second indicator may mean that the movable areas of the first indicator and the second indicator of the increased size do not currently overlap, but may overlap due to movement of the first indicator of the increased size and / or the second indicator of the increased size, thereby overlapping.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can change at least one of the size, position, color, or transparency of at least one of the second object or the second indicator, even though the increased size of the first indicator and the second indicator do not overlap.

[0129] According to one embodiment, an embodiment in which the second indicator may overlap as the size of the first indicator increases will be described below with reference to FIG. 6b.

[0130] In one embodiment, the electronic device may reduce the size of the second indicator based on an increase in the size of the first indicator. In one embodiment, in one embodiment, the first set value corresponding to the position of the first indicator may not be displayed based on an increase in the size of the second indicator.

[0131] In one embodiment, the electronic device may maintain the display of the second object and delete (e.g., not display on the screen) the second indicator based on the increase in size of the first indicator. In one embodiment, the electronic device may display information (e.g., text and / or an image) regarding the set value for the second indicator around the reduced size of the second indicator or around the area where the second indicator is deleted.

[0132] In one embodiment, the electronic device may reduce a first indicator whose size has been increased to its original size, increase a second indicator whose size has been reduced to its original size, or redisplay a second indicator that has been deleted on the second object based on the release of the touch input.

[0133] In one embodiment, the electronic device may redisplay information (e.g., text and / or an image) about a set value for the second indicator within the second indicator, which has been enlarged to its original size, based on the touch input being released.

[0134] According to one embodiment, an embodiment in which the size of the second indicator is reduced or the second indicator is deleted will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5c, FIG. 5d, FIG. 6c or FIG. 8 below.

[0135] In one embodiment, the electronic device may move the positions of the second object and the second indicator based on an increase in the size of the first indicator. For example, the electronic device may move the positions of the second object and the second indicator, which are positioned above the first object and the first indicator, upward based on an increase in the size of the first indicator upward.

[0136] In one embodiment, the electronic device may reduce the size of the first indicator to its original size and move the position of the second object and the second indicator to their original positions based on the release of the touch input.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the operation of moving the position of the second object and the second indicator based on the increase in the size of the first indicator will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 7 below.

[0138] In one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the transparency of the second object and the second indicator based on an increase in the size of the first indicator. For example, the electronic device may not display the second object and the second indicator on the screen based on an increase in the size of the first indicator.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may reduce the size of the first indicator to its original size and reduce the transparency of the second object and the second indicator to their original transparency based on the touch input being released.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the operation of increasing the transparency of the second object and the second indicator based on the increase in the size of the first indicator will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5d below.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change at least one of a size, a position, or a transparency of at least one of a second object or a second indicator at a time when the first indicator is increased based on a touch input.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the movement of the touch input may change at least one of the size, position, or transparency of at least one of the second object or the second indicator at a point in time when the movement of the first indicator with an increased size begins.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change at least one of the size, position, or transparency of at least one of the second object or the second indicator when at least a portion of the first indicator, whose size has increased based on the touch input or movement of the touch input, overlaps with at least a portion of the second indicator (or when the overlap is maintained for a set period of time). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may restore the second object or the second indicator to its original size, original position, and original transparency when the second indicator, which was overlapped with at least a portion of the first indicator, whose size has increased, no longer overlaps with the second indicator based on the movement of the touch input.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may reduce the size of the first indicator, which has been increased in size, to its original size based on receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input to an area outside the first object and the first indicator while maintaining the touch input after the size of the first indicator has been increased. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the first indicator, which has been reduced in size to its original size, based on a drag input received through a surrounding area of ​​the first object. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may also maintain the size of the first indicator, which has been increased in size, based on receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input to an area outside the first object and the first indicator while maintaining the touch input after the size of the first indicator has been increased.

[0145] In one embodiment, after the size of the first indicator is increased, an embodiment of reducing the size of the first indicator based on receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input to an area outside the first object and the first indicator while maintaining the touch input will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 9 below.

[0146] In this way, the electronic device can provide the user with the setting value by expanding the hidden indicator and displaying the setting value in a different location as the user adjusts the setting value through touch (and drag) input of a finger or electronic pen.

[0147] FIG. 3A is a drawing for explaining an object and indicator for adjusting a setting value of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0148] Referring to FIG. 3A, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a screen for adjusting a setting value. For example, a screen related to a setting value may include an object (310) indicating an adjustable range of the setting value and an indicator (320) positioned in an area corresponding to the current setting value on the object (310). According to one embodiment, the indicator (320) may include information (321) (e.g., text and / or an image) regarding the current setting value.

[0149] For example, a screen related to a setting value may be a screen related to a handwriting setting. For example, an object (310) may be related to a setting range for pen thickness, and an indicator (320) may be related to a current pen thickness setting value (e.g., 30).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the screen related to handwriting settings may further include at least one object for setting at least one of a pen type, a pen color, or a pen transparency.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may increase the size of the indicator (320), as illustrated in FIG. 3B, based on receiving a touch (and / or drag) input that manipulates the indicator (320) to adjust a set value.

[0152] FIG. 3b is a drawing for explaining an indicator changed according to a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0153] FIG. 3c is a drawing for explaining an indicator changed according to a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 3B, the electronic device may display an indicator (330) with an increased size in an area where a touch input is received based on maintaining a touch input to the object (310) of FIG. 3A or the indicator (320) of FIG. 3A. For example, the indicator (330) with an increased size may be expanded upwards based on the touch area.

[0155] According to one embodiment, when the indicator (320) of FIG. 3A is touched, the electronic device may display an indicator (330) whose size is increased. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device maintains the touch input and drags to an area corresponding to a desired setting value, the position of the indicator (330) whose size is increased may be moved to an area corresponding to a desired setting value. According to one embodiment, the indicator (330) whose size is increased may include a changed setting value (331) (e.g., 82).

[0156] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device touches the indicator (320) of FIG. 3A and then maintains the touch input, and then starts dragging to an area corresponding to a desired setting value, the electronic device may display an indicator (330) whose size has increased. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the position of the indicator (330) whose size has increased based on the drag input to an area corresponding to the desired setting value. According to one embodiment, the indicator (330) whose size has increased may include a changed setting value (331) (e.g., 82).

[0157] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an indicator (330) with an increased size when a touch input is maintained on the indicator (320) of FIG. 3A, and the location of the touch input does not move for a set period of time after being dragged to an area corresponding to a desired setting value. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the location of an indicator of an original size (e.g., the indicator (320) of FIG. 3A) to an area corresponding to a desired setting value based on the drag input, and then display an indicator (330) with an increased size in the area corresponding to the setting value. According to one embodiment, the indicator (330) with an increased size may include a changed setting value (331) (e.g., 82).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the object (310) of FIG. 3A to the touch input area based on touching an area corresponding to a desired setting value among the objects (310) of FIG. 3A, and display an indicator (330) with an increased size in the touch input area. According to one embodiment, the indicator (330) with an increased size may include a changed setting value (331) (e.g., 82).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine at least one of the extent of expansion of the indicator or the movement position of the set value (331) based on the area of ​​the part of the indicator (330) covered by the touch area or the touch input.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine at least one of the extent of expansion of the indicator (330) or the movement position of the set value (331) based on the upper position of the touch input.

[0161] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 3c, the electronic device may display a current setting value (341) (e.g., pen thickness or transparency) around an increased size indicator (340).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further display not only the current setting value (351) but also other setting values ​​(352) related to the current setting value within the increased-size indicator (350). For example, when adjusting a setting value related to pen thickness, the electronic device may further display information about the current pen thickness setting value (351) (e.g., 100) and the color setting value (352) related to the pen thickness (e.g., blue) within the increased-size indicator (350).

[0163] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may vary the arrangement of information displayed within an increased-size indicator as illustrated in FIG. 4c, and may vary the type and number of information displayed within an increased-size indicator as illustrated in FIGS. 4d and 4e.

[0164] FIG. 4A is a drawing for explaining an indicator display operation according to a touch input via an electronic pen of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0165] FIG. 4b is a drawing for explaining an indicator display operation according to a touch input via an electronic pen of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0166] FIG. 4c is a drawing for explaining an indicator display operation according to a touch input using a finger of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0167] FIG. 4d is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0168] FIG. 4e is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 4A, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or a processor (120) of FIG. 1) may maintain the size of an indicator (410) when performing a touch input via an electronic pen (20) (e.g., an electronic device (104) of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device may maintain the size of the indicator (410) when a touch area is less than a set value.

[0170] In this way, if the touch area is less than the set value and information about the indicator and / or the set value associated with the indicator is not obscured by the touch input, the electronic device can maintain the size of the indicator.

[0171] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4b, when a touch input is performed via an electronic pen (20), the electronic device may display an indicator (420) whose size is increased. For example, the electronic device may display an indicator (420) whose size is increased upwards in an area where a touch input is performed via the electronic pen (20).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an indicator (420) with an increased size in an area where a touch input was performed even when a touch input was performed using a finger.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a current setting value (421) corresponding to the indicator (420) in an expanded area of ​​the increased-sized indicator (420). For example, the electronic device may display a current setting value (421) (e.g., 30) related to the pen thickness in an expanded area of ​​the increased-sized indicator (420).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display not only the current setting value (421) corresponding to the indicator (420) but also a related setting value (422) (e.g., color) on the increased size indicator (420).

[0175] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4c, when a touch input is performed via a user's finger (10) or an electronic pen, the electronic device may display an indicator (430) with an increased size. For example, the indicator (430) with an increased size may have an increased length and width.

[0176] In one embodiment, an increased size indicator (430) may have a current setting value (431) (e.g., pen thickness) and a related setting value (432) (e.g., pen color) associated with the indicator (430) displayed side by side in an expanded area.

[0177] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4D, the electronic device may display a current setting value (e.g., pen thickness) and a related setting value (433) (e.g., pen type) related to the indicator side by side in an expanded area of ​​the indicator with increased length and width. In one embodiment, the related setting value (433) may change according to usage history or user settings. For example, the most recently manipulated setting value before manipulating the current setting value (e.g., pen thickness) related to the indicator may be displayed as the related setting value (433), or the setting value most frequently used by the user may be displayed as the related setting value (433).

[0178] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 4e, the electronic device may display a current setting value (441) (e.g., pen thickness) and a plurality of related setting values ​​(442, 443) (e.g., pen type, pen color, pen texture) associated with the indicator side by side in an expanded area of ​​the indicator (440) with increased length and width.

[0179] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine at least one of an extent of expansion of the indicator or a position of a set value movement based on a touch area or an area of ​​a portion of the indicator covered by a touch input.

[0180] For example, if the touch area is less than the set first value or the area of ​​the portion of the indicator covered by the touch input is less than the set first value, the electronic device may maintain the size of the indicator as illustrated in FIG. 4A. According to one embodiment, if the touch area is less than the set first value or the area of ​​the portion of the indicator covered by the touch input is less than the set first value, the electronic device may maintain the size of the indicator and move the display position of the set value to a peripheral area of ​​the touch input area (e.g., the top of the indicator).

[0181] According to one embodiment, when the touch area is greater than or equal to the first set value and less than the second value, or when the area of ​​the portion of the indicator covered by the touch input is greater than or equal to the first set value and less than the second value (e.g., 1 / 4 of the indicator), the electronic device may increase the size of the indicator upward as illustrated in FIG. 4b. For example, when the touch area is greater than or equal to the second set value and less than the third value, or when the area of ​​the portion of the indicator covered by the touch input is greater than or equal to the second set value and less than the third value, the electronic device may increase the size of the indicator upward and increase the width as illustrated in FIG. 4c or 4d. For example, when the touch area is greater than or equal to the third set value and less than the fourth value, or when the area of ​​the portion of the indicator covered by the touch input is greater than or equal to the third set value and less than the fourth value, the electronic device may increase the size of the indicator upward and increase the width more significantly as illustrated in FIG. 4e.

[0182] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine at least one of the extent of expansion of the indicator or the position of the set value movement based on the upper position of the touch input. For example, if the upper position of the touch input is included in the first region at the bottom of the indicator, the electronic device may maintain the size of the indicator. According to one embodiment, if the upper position of the touch input is included in the second region at the middle of the indicator, the electronic device may increase the size of the indicator upward. According to one embodiment, if the upper position of the touch input is included in the third region at the top of the indicator, the electronic device may increase the size of the indicator upward and also increase its width.

[0183] FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining a case in which overlap with an adjacent indicator occurs based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 5A, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first object (510) indicating an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator (520) indicating a current first set value on the first object (510). According to an embodiment, the electronic device may display a second object (530) indicating an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator (540) indicating a current second set value on the second object (530) in an area spaced apart from the first object (510) by a set distance. For example, the second object (530) may be disposed adjacent to the first object (510) and disposed above the first object (510).

[0185] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a first indicator (521) that is increased in size based on a user input for the first object (510) or the first indicator (520). This may result in at least a portion of the increased first indicator (521) overlapping with at least a portion of the second indicator (540).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the operation of the electronic device for determining the possibility that at least a portion of the first indicator (521) with an increased size and at least a portion of the second indicator (540) overlap will be described with reference to FIG. 5b.

[0187] According to one embodiment, the screen where at least a portion of the first indicator (521) and at least a portion of the second indicator (540) overlap as illustrated in FIG. 5A is only for illustrating the possibility of overlapping, and may not be a screen displayed through a display of an electronic device (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1).

[0188] FIG. 5b is a diagram illustrating an operation of determining whether an increased size indicator overlaps an adjacent indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0189] Referring to part (a) of FIG. 5B, the electronic device can determine that the second indicator (540) overlaps when it is positioned within an area (552) set based on the first indicator (521) whose size has increased. For example, the electronic device can determine the area (552) set based on the width (551) of the first indicator (521) and the width (550) of the second indicator (540). For example, the length of the set area (552) may be the sum of the width (551) of the first indicator (521) whose size has increased and the width (550) of the second indicator (540), but is not limited thereto.

[0190] Referring to part (b) of FIG. 5B, the electronic device can determine that the first indicator (521) and the second indicator (540) whose sizes have increased are overlapped based on the left and right boundary coordinates (560, 561) (e.g., x-coordinate and / or y-coordinate) of the first indicator (521) whose sizes have increased and the left and right boundary coordinates (562, 563) (e.g., x-coordinate and / or y-coordinate) of the second indicator (540). For example, the electronic device can obtain the x-coordinates (560, 561, 562, 563) of the left and right boundaries of each indicator when the first indicator (521) and the second indicator (540) with increased sizes come into contact with each other, and if the difference between two of the x-coordinates (560, 561, 562, 563) of the left and right boundaries of each indicator is within a set range, it can be determined that the first indicator (521) with increased sizes and the second indicator (540) are overlapped.

[0191] According to one embodiment, the size of the first indicator (521) with an increased size may be determined by the touch area, and a maximum possible size (e.g., diameter and / or length) may be preset. For example, the maximum possible size of the first indicator (521) with an increased size may be a size such that the first indicator (521) with an increased size does not overlap the second object (530) based on the distance between the first object (510) and the second object (530).

[0192] In one embodiment, when the size of the first indicator (521) whose size has been increased based on the touch area is determined, the electronic device can change the size of the first indicator (521) whose size has been increased in real time based on the change in the touch area.

[0193] In one embodiment, when the size of the first indicator (521) whose size is increased based on the touch area is determined, the electronic device determines the size of the first indicator (521) whose size is increased based on the maximum touch area detected for a set time after the start of the touch input, and can maintain the size of the first indicator (521) whose size is increased even if the touch area changes after the first indicator (521) whose size is increased is displayed.

[0194] FIG. 5c is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing an adjacent indicator based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0195] FIG. 5d is a diagram for explaining an operation of changing adjacent indicators and adjacent objects based on an increase in the size of an indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0196] According to one embodiment, referring to part (a) of FIG. 5c, when the first indicator (521) and the second indicator, which are increased in size, overlap, the electronic device may display the second indicator (541) with a reduced size on the second object.

[0197] According to one embodiment, referring to part (b) of FIG. 5c, the electronic device may further display information (542) about a current second set value corresponding to the reduced-size second indicator (541) around (e.g., above) the reduced-size second indicator (541).

[0198] According to one embodiment, referring to part (a) of FIG. 5d, when the first indicator and the second indicator, whose sizes are increased, overlap, the electronic device may delete the second indicator displayed on the second object (530).

[0199] According to one embodiment, referring to part (b) of FIG. 5d, when a first indicator with an increased size and a second indicator overlap, the electronic device may display a second object (531) with increased transparency. According to one embodiment, a second indicator with a reduced size and increased transparency may be displayed on the second object (531) with increased transparency, or the second indicator may be deleted.

[0200] According to one embodiment, if the increased size of the first indicator (521) and the original second indicator (540) do not overlap with each other due to the positional movement of the increased size of the first indicator (521), the electronic device can restore the second indicator whose size or transparency has been changed.

[0201] In one embodiment, when the touch input is released, the electronic device can restore the second indicator to its changed size or transparency.

[0202] FIG. 6A is a diagram for explaining a case in which no overlap with an adjacent indicator occurs based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0203] FIG. 6b is a diagram for explaining a case in which an increased size indicator overlaps with a movable area of ​​an adjacent indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0204] Referring to FIG. 6A, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first object (610) indicating an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator (620) indicating a current first set value on the first object (610). According to an embodiment, the electronic device may display a second object (630) indicating an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator (640) indicating a current second set value on the second object (630) in an area spaced apart from the first object (610) by a set distance. For example, the second object (630) may be disposed adjacent to the first object (610) and disposed above the first object (610).

[0205] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6B, the electronic device may display a first indicator (621) that is increased in size based on a user input for the first object (610) or the first indicator (620). As a result, at least a portion of the increased first indicator (621) may not overlap with the second indicator (640), but may overlap with the movable area (641) of the second indicator (640).

[0206] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the second indicator (640) as illustrated in FIG. 6C below, if at least a portion of the first indicator (621) whose size has been increased overlaps at least a portion of the movable area (641) of the second indicator (640). For example, the electronic device may determine whether at least a portion of the first indicator (621) whose size has been increased overlaps at least a portion of the movable area (641) of the second indicator (640) based on a distance between the first object (610) and the second object (630), a length of the first indicator (621) whose size has been increased, and a diameter of the second indicator (640).

[0207] According to one embodiment, the screen where at least a portion of the first indicator (621) and at least a portion of the second indicator (640) overlap as shown in FIG. 6b is only for illustrating the possibility of overlapping, and may not be a screen displayed through a display of an electronic device (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1).

[0208] FIG. 6c is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing an adjacent indicator based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0209] Referring to part (a) of FIG. 6c, the electronic device can display a second indicator (642) with a reduced size on the second object when the movable areas of the first indicator (621) with an increased size and the second indicator overlap.

[0210] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further display information about a current second set value corresponding to the reduced second indicator (642) around (e.g., above) the reduced second indicator (642).

[0211] According to one embodiment, referring to part (b) of FIG. 6c, the electronic device may delete the second indicator displayed on the second object (630) when the movable areas of the first indicator (621) and the second indicator, whose sizes are increased, overlap.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a second object with increased transparency when the movable areas of the first indicator (621) with increased size overlap with the second indicator. According to one embodiment, a second indicator with increased transparency may be displayed with increased transparency on the second object with increased size, or the second indicator may be deleted.

[0213] In one embodiment, when the touch input is released, the electronic device can restore the second indicator to its changed size or transparency.

[0214] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing the positions of adjacent objects and adjacent indicators based on an increase in the size of the indicator in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0215] Referring to FIG. 7, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first screen (710) (e.g., a pop-up screen) for changing a setting value. For example, if the first screen (710) for changing a setting value is a screen for changing a handwriting-related setting value, the first screen (710) for changing the setting value may include settings related to pen type, pen thickness, pen transparency, and / or pen color.

[0216] In one embodiment, based on a touch input for adjusting a first indicator (711) included in a first screen (710) for changing a setting value, the electronic device may display a first indicator (721) with an increased size.

[0217] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a second screen (720) for changing an expanded top setting value based on the display of a first indicator (721) with an increased size. For example, the top of the second screen (720) may be extended from the top of the first screen (710) by a first length (71).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move objects (712) included in an upper area of ​​a first indicator (711) included in a first screen (710) upward by a first length (71) based on the expansion of the upper end of the screen. According to one embodiment, the objects (712) included in the upper area of ​​the first indicator (711) may include at least one of a second object, a second indicator displayed on the second object, or a plurality of objects related to the type of the pen.

[0219] According to one embodiment, objects (722) included in the upper area of ​​the first indicator (721) of increased size included in the second screen (720) may be moved upward by a first length (71) more than objects (712) included in the first screen (710).

[0220] In one embodiment, the electronic device may reduce the size of the first indicator (721), which has increased in size based on the release of the touch, to its original size. In one embodiment, the electronic device may move the top of the second screen (720) by the first length (72) and return it to the first screen (710).

[0221] According to one embodiment, as the electronic device is restored to the first screen (710), the positions of objects (722) included in the second screen (720) may be lowered by a first length (72). According to one embodiment, the objects (712) included in the upper area of ​​the first indicator (711) included in the restored first screen (710) may be moved lower by the first length (72) than the objects (722) included in the second screen (720).

[0222] In one embodiment, although FIG. 7 describes that the positions of all objects above the increased-size indicator are changed, only the positions of adjacent objects that may overlap the increased-size indicator may be moved.

[0223] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing an indicator and an adjacent indicator when an area other than the indicator is selected among objects of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0224] Referring to FIG. 8, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first object (810) indicating an adjustable range of a first setting value and a first indicator (820) indicating a current first setting value on the first object (810). According to an embodiment, the electronic device may display a second object (830) indicating an adjustable range of a second setting value and a second indicator (840) indicating a current second setting value on the second object (830) in an area spaced apart from the first object (810) by a set distance. For example, the second object (830) may be disposed adjacent to the first object (810) and disposed above the first object (810).

[0225] According to one embodiment, when a user input (811) is received that selects an area of ​​the first object (810) where the first indicator (820) is not displayed, the electronic device may move the position of the first indicator (820) to an area of ​​the first object (810) where the user input (811) is received.

[0226] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a first indicator (821) with an increased size in an area where a user input (811) is received. For example, the first indicator (821) with an increased size may be expanded upward. For example, the first indicator (821) with an increased size may include information (e.g., text and / or an image) about a current setting value in the expanded area.

[0227] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a second indicator (841) of reduced size based on the display of a first indicator (821) of increased size.

[0228] In this way, the user can move the first indicator by touching the desired area without touching and dragging the first indicator, and check information through the first indicator with its size increased, and prevent overlapping by reducing the second indicator.

[0229] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining an indicator change operation when an electronic device receives a drag input that moves away from an object after selecting an indicator on the object according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0230] Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first object (910) indicating an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator (920) indicating a current first set value on the first object (910). According to an embodiment, the electronic device may display a second object (930) indicating an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator (940) indicating a current second set value on the second object (930) in an area spaced apart from the first object (910) by a set distance. For example, the second object (930) may be disposed adjacent to the first object (910) and disposed above the first object (910).

[0231] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a first indicator (921) with an increased size based on receiving a touch input for the first object (910) or the first indicator (920). For example, the first indicator (921) with an increased size may be expanded upward. For example, the first indicator (921) with an increased size may include information (e.g., text and / or an image) about a current setting value in the expanded area.

[0232] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a second indicator (941) of reduced size based on the display of a first indicator (921) of increased size.

[0233] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device maintains a touch input while the first indicator (921) of increased size is displayed and receives a drag input (950) that goes out of the first object area, the electronic device may restore the size of the first indicator (921) of increased size to display the first indicator (920) of the original size. According to one embodiment, when the first indicator (920) of the original size is displayed, the electronic device may restore the size of the second indicator (941) of which the size is reduced to display the second indicator (940) of the original size.

[0234] According to one embodiment, when a touch input is maintained while the first indicator (920) of the original size is displayed and a drag input is performed left or right along the direction of the first object (910), the electronic device may move the position of the first indicator (920) based on the drag input and adjust the setting value to correspond to the moved position. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display the setting value, which is changed in real time while the position of the first indicator (920) is moved, within the first indicator (920).

[0235] In this way, when adjusting a setting value through a drag input outside of an object, since information about the indicator and the setting value is not obscured by the drag input, the electronic device can change the size of the increased indicator to its original size. In one embodiment, since the indicator is resized to its original size and does not overlap with an adjacent indicator or a movable area of ​​an indicator, the electronic device can increase the size of an adjacent indicator that has been reduced in size or deleted to its original size or display it again.

[0236] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining an operation of determining an increase direction of an indicator based on a direction of a touch input in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0237] Referring to FIG. 10, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first object (1010) indicating an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator (1020) indicating a current first set value on the first object (1010). According to an embodiment, the electronic device may display a second object (1030) indicating an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator (1040) indicating a current second set value on the second object (1030) in an area spaced apart from the first object (1010) by a set distance. For example, the second object (1030) may be disposed adjacent to the first object (1010) and disposed below the first object (1010).

[0238] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a first indicator (1021) with an increased size based on receiving a touch input to the first object (1010) or the first indicator (1020) via an electronic pen (20) or a finger.

[0239] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine a direction in which the size of the first indicator (1020) increases based on at least one of the direction of the electronic pen (20) performing the touch input, the direction of the finger, the location where a part of the palm around the touch input area is touched, or the location of an object around the touched object when performing a touch input with the hand or the electronic pen (20), and display the first indicator (1021) whose size increases in the determined direction. For example, when the electronic pen or the finger is tilted in the first direction with respect to the touch input location, the electronic device may display the first indicator (1021) whose size increases in the direction opposite to the first direction.

[0240] For example, if the electronic pen or finger is tilted upwards relative to the touch input location, the electronic device may display a first indicator (1021) whose size is increased downwards. According to one embodiment, the device may include information (e.g., text and / or images) about the current setting value and / or related setting values ​​in the expanded area of ​​the first indicator (1021) whose size is increased downwards.

[0241] In one embodiment, when a first indicator (1021) with an increased size is extended downward, it may overlap with a second object (1030) or a second indicator (1040) located below the first object. In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a second indicator (1041) with a reduced size.

[0242] The electronic device may display a first indicator (1041) whose size increases in a direction other than the direction in which the area where a part of the palm is touched is placed based on the touch input area.

[0243] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a first indicator (1041) that increases in a direction other than the direction in which surrounding objects are placed relative to the touched object.

[0244] FIG. 11A is a drawing for explaining an object and indicator display operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0245] Referring to FIG. 11A, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may display a first object (1110) indicating an adjustable range of a first setting value and a first indicator (1120) indicating a current first setting value on the first object (1110). According to an embodiment, the electronic device may display a second object (1130) indicating an adjustable range of a second setting value and a second indicator (1140) indicating a current second setting value on the second object (1130). For example, the second object (1130) may be disposed adjacent to the first object (1110) and disposed above the first object (1110).

[0246] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may receive a user input (1150) for the first object (1110) or the first indicator (1120). For example, the user input (1150) may include at least one of a touch (or drag) input by a user's finger or an electronic pen, a hovering input, an input from an external electronic device (e.g., a wireless controller or a controller connected to a VR / AR device), or a gesture input (e.g., a touch input through a gesture in a virtual space).

[0247] FIG. 11b is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0248] Referring to FIG. 11B, the electronic device may display a first indicator (1151) of a first size that is increased in size (e.g., expanded upward) based on a user input (1150) for a first object or a first indicator. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the position of a first set value corresponding to the position of the first indicator to a surrounding area of ​​the user input (e.g., the user input (1150) of FIG. 11A).

[0249] This may result in at least a portion of the first indicator (1151) having an increased size and at least a portion of the second indicator (1140) on the second object (1130) overlapping.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may maintain the size, position, color, and transparency of the second object (1130) when the first indicator (1151) with an increased size does not overlap the second object (1130) and the second indicator (1140).

[0251] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change at least one of the size, position, color, or transparency of the second indicator (1140) when the first indicator (1151), whose size increases based on a drag input, is moved so that it overlaps the second object (1130).

[0252] FIG. 11c is a drawing for explaining an indicator whose size is increased by a touch input of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0253] Referring to FIG. 11C, when a touch area of ​​a user input (e.g., a user input (1150) of FIG. 11A) is greater than or equal to a set value (e.g., a thick finger), the electronic device may display a first indicator (1152) of a second size that is larger than the first indicator of the first size of FIG. 11B. In one embodiment, the first indicator (1152) of the second size may extend (e.g., extend upward) by a longer distance than the first indicator of the first size. In one embodiment, the first indicator (1152) of the second size may also have a larger width than the first indicator of the first size.

[0254] According to one embodiment, based on the time for which a user input (e.g., the user input (1150) of FIG. 11A) is maintained, the electronic device may change the first indicator of the first size of FIG. 11B to the first indicator of the second size (1152). For example, if the user input is maintained for a set time or longer, the electronic device may change the first indicator of the first size to the first indicator of the second size (1152). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may continuously increase the size of the first indicator of the first size and change it to the first indicator of the second size (1152) depending on the time for which the user input is maintained.

[0255] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may maintain the size, position, color, and transparency of at least one of the second object (1130) and the second indicator (1140) when the second size indicator (1152) overlaps with at least one of the second object (1130) and the second indicator (1140). For example, the electronic device may display a second object (1131) with increased transparency and a second indicator (1141) with increased transparency when the second size indicator (1152) overlaps with the second object.

[0256] FIG. 11d is a drawing for explaining an operation of receiving multi-touch in a state where the size of an indicator increases based on a touch input in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0257] Referring to FIG. 11d, the electronic device can receive a multi-touch that receives a user input (1160) for a second indicator (1141) (or the second indicator (1140) of FIG. 11b) with increased transparency, while maintaining a user input for a first indicator (1152) increased to a second size (or the first indicator (1151) increased to a first size of FIG. 11b). For example, the user input (1160) can include at least one of a touch (or drag) input by a user's finger or an electronic pen, a hovering input, an input from an external electronic device (e.g., a wireless controller or a controller connected to a VR / AR device), or a gesture input (e.g., a touch input through a gesture in a virtual space).

[0258] FIG. 11e is a drawing for explaining an operation of changing the direction of expansion of an indicator when receiving a multi-touch in a state where the size of the indicator has increased based on a touch input in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0259] Referring to FIG. 11e, when it is confirmed that a multi-touch is received as illustrated in FIG. 11d, the electronic device can restore the transparency of the second object (e.g., the second object (1131) with increased transparency of FIG. 11d) and the second indicator (e.g., the second indicator (1141) with increased transparency of FIG. 11d). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may change the orientation of the first indicator and the orientation of the second indicator to a horizontal direction (e.g., left or right) based on a user input for a first indicator (e.g., user input (1150) of FIG. 11A) and a user input for a second indicator (e.g., user input (1160) of FIG. 11D) that are multi-touch. For example, if the user input for the first indicator is by a right hand and the user input for the second indicator is by a left hand, the electronic device may display the first indicator (1153) extended to the left, which is the opposite direction to the right, and the second indicator (1142) extended to the right, which is the opposite direction to the left.

[0260] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a touch screen, at least one processor, and a memory including instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform the following operations.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to display, on the touch screen, a first object representing an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator on the first object, the first indicator displaying information about the first set value at a first location relative to the first indicator.

[0262] In one embodiment, the first indicator may be movable relative to the first object to adjust the first set value.

[0263] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to display, on the touch screen, a second object representing an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator on the second object representing information about the second set value.

[0264] In one embodiment, the second indicator may be movable relative to the second object to adjust the second setting value.

[0265] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to increase a size of the first indicator while a touch input for changing a position of the first indicator relative to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator is maintained, and to display information about the first setting value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at a second position relative to the first indicator.

[0266] In one embodiment, the second location may be different from the first location and is not obscured by the touch input.

[0267] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to, in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator, change a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator while increasing a size of the first indicator.

[0268] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to reduce the size of the second indicator or delete the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0269] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to move the position of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0270] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to increase the transparency of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0271] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to further display at least one piece of information related to the first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at the second position.

[0272] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to reduce the size of the first indicator, whose size has been increased, to its original size based on receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input to an area outside the first object and the first indicator while maintaining the touch input after the size of the first indicator has been increased.

[0273] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to move the first indicator of the original size based on the drag input.

[0274] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to determine a size by which the first indicator is to be increased based on an area of ​​the area of ​​the touch input on the touch screen.

[0275] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to increase the first indicator by the determined size.

[0276] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to, based on receiving a touch input for the first object excluding the first indicator, move the first indicator to an area where the touch input was received, and increase a size of the first indicator moved to the area where the touch input was received.

[0277] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to increase a size of the first indicator in response to receiving a drag input that moves a location of the touch input while the touch input to the first indicator is maintained.

[0278] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to determine a direction in which the size of the first indicator is to increase based on a direction of a hand or electronic pen associated with the touch input.

[0279] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may be configured to cause the electronic device to increase the size of the first indicator in the determined direction.

[0280] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include displaying, on a touch screen of the electronic device, a first object indicating an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator displaying information about the first set value at a first location relative to the first indicator on the first object.

[0281] In one embodiment, the first indicator may be movable relative to the first object to adjust the first set value.

[0282] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include displaying, on the touch screen, a second object indicating an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator displaying information about the second set value on the second object.

[0283] In one embodiment, the second indicator may be movable relative to the second object to adjust the second setting value.

[0284] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include an operation of increasing a size of the first indicator while a touch input is maintained to change a position of the first indicator relative to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator.

[0285] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include displaying information about a first set value corresponding to a changed position of the first indicator at a second position relative to the first indicator.

[0286] In one embodiment, the second location may be different from the first location and is not obscured by the touch input.

[0287] According to one embodiment, a method of controlling an electronic device may include, in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator, changing a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator while increasing a size of the first indicator.

[0288] In one embodiment, the act of changing the visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator may include reducing the size of the second indicator or deleting the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0289] In one embodiment, the act of changing the visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator may move the positions of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0290] In one embodiment, the act of changing the visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator may increase the transparency of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0291] According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying information about the first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at the second position for the first indicator may further display at least one piece of information related to the first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at the second position.

[0292] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device may further include an operation of reducing the size of the first indicator, the size of which has been increased, to its original size based on receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input to an area outside the first object and the first indicator while maintaining the touch input after the size of the first indicator has increased.

[0293] According to one embodiment, the control method of the electronic device may further include an operation of moving the first indicator of the original size based on the drag input.

[0294] According to one embodiment, the operation of increasing the size of the first indicator may determine the size to which the first indicator is to be increased based on the area of ​​the area of ​​the touch input on the touch screen.

[0295] In one embodiment, the operation of increasing the size of the first indicator may increase the first indicator to the determined size.

[0296] According to one embodiment, the operation of increasing the size of the first indicator may be performed by moving the first indicator to an area where the touch input is received, based on a touch input being received for the first object rather than the location of the first indicator, and increasing the size of the first indicator moved to the area where the touch input is received.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the operation of increasing the size of the first indicator may increase the size of the first indicator in response to receiving a drag input that moves the position of the touch input while the touch input for the first indicator is maintained.

[0298] According to one embodiment, the act of increasing the size of the first indicator may include an act of determining a direction in which the size of the first indicator is to increase based on a direction of a hand or electronic pen associated with the touch input.

[0299] According to one embodiment, the action of increasing the size of the first indicator may include an action of increasing the size of the first indicator in the determined direction.

[0300] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more computer programs may include instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by one or more processors of an electronic device, cause the electronic device to display, on a touch screen of the electronic device, a first object representing an adjustable range of a first setting value and a first indicator representing a current first setting value on the first object and for adjusting the first setting value.

[0301] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to display, on the touch screen, a first object representing an adjustable range of a first set value and a first indicator on the first object, the first indicator displaying information about the first set value at a first location relative to the first indicator.

[0302] In one embodiment, the first indicator may be movable relative to the first object to adjust the first set value.

[0303] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to display, on the touch screen, a second object representing an adjustable range of a second set value and a second indicator on the second object representing information about the second set value.

[0304] In one embodiment, the second indicator may be movable relative to the second object to adjust the second setting value.

[0305] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to increase the size of the first indicator while a touch input is maintained to change the position of the first indicator relative to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator, and to display information about the first setting value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at a second position relative to the first indicator.

[0306] In one embodiment, the second location may be different from the first location and is not obscured by the touch input.

[0307] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to change a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator while increasing a size of the first indicator in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator.

[0308] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include commands that cause the electronic device to reduce the size of the second indicator or delete the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0309] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include commands that cause the electronic device to move the position of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0310] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to increase the transparency of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

[0311] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to further display at least one piece of information related to the first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at the second position.

[0312] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include commands for reducing the size of the first indicator, whose size has been increased, to its original size based on receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input to an area outside the first object and the first indicator while maintaining the touch input after the size of the first indicator has been increased.

[0313] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include commands that cause the electronic device to move the first indicator of the original size based on the drag input.

[0314] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to determine a size by which the first indicator is to be increased based on an area of ​​the area of ​​the touch input on the touch screen.

[0315] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to increase the first indicator by the determined size.

[0316] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to move the first indicator to an area where the touch input was received, and to increase the size of the first indicator moved to the area where the touch input was received, based on receiving a touch input for the first object excluding the first indicator.

[0317] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions for causing the electronic device to increase the size of the first indicator in response to receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input while the touch input is maintained on the first indicator.

[0318] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to determine a direction in which the size of the first indicator is to increase based on a direction of a hand or electronic pen associated with the touch input.

[0319] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to increase the size of the first indicator in the determined direction.

[0320] Electronic devices according to the 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.

[0321] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein 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 (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.

[0322] The term "module" used in the 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).

[0323] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions 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 instruction among the one or more instructions 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 called instruction. The one or more instructions 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.

[0324] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0325] According to one embodiment, 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 arranged in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this 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 one embodiment, 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.

[0326] It will be appreciated that the various embodiments of the present disclosure, as described and claimed herein, may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0327] Such software may be stored on a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores one or more computer programs (software modules), and the one or more computer programs include computer-executable instructions that, when individually or collectively executed by one or more processors of the electronic device, cause the electronic device to perform the method of the present disclosure.

[0328] Such software may be stored in the form of volatile or non-volatile storage, such as, for example, a storage device such as read-only memory (ROM), whether or not erasable or rewritable, or in the form of memory such as, for example, random access memory (RAM), a memory chip, device, or integrated circuit, or on, for example, a compact disc (CD), a digital versatile disc (DVD), a magnetic disk, or a magnetic tape, or on any optically or magnetically readable medium. It will be appreciated that the storage device and the storage medium are various embodiments of a computer program or non-transitory machine-readable storage suitable for storing a computer program comprising instructions that, when executed, implement various embodiments of the disclosure. Accordingly, various embodiments provide a program comprising code for implementing a device or method as claimed in one of the claims of the present specification, and a non-transitory machine-readable storage storing such a program.

[0329] While the present disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, touch screen; at least one processor; and When executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, said electronic device causes: On the touch screen, a first object representing an adjustable range of a first setting value and a first indicator displaying information about the first setting value at a first position with respect to the first indicator are displayed on the first object, and the first indicator is movable with respect to the first object to adjust the first setting value. On the above touch screen, a second object indicating an adjustable range of a second setting value and a second indicator displaying information about the second setting value on the second object are displayed, and the second indicator is movable with respect to the second object to adjust the second setting value. While a touch input for changing the position of the first indicator with respect to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator is maintained, the size of the first indicator is increased, and information about the first setting value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator is displayed at a second position with respect to the first indicator, the second position being different from the first position and not obscured by the touch input, An electronic device comprising a memory storing instructions for causing a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator to change while the size of the first indicator increases in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator.

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that reduces the size of the second indicator or deletes the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that moves the positions of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that increases the transparency of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that further displays at least one piece of information related to a first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at the second position.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: After the size of the first indicator is increased, based on receiving a drag input that moves the location of the touch input to an area outside the first object and the first indicator while maintaining the touch input, the size of the first indicator, whose size has been increased, is reduced to the original size. An electronic device that moves a first indicator of the above original size based on the drag input.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: The size to which the first indicator is to be increased is determined based on the area of ​​the area of ​​the touch input on the touch screen, An electronic device that increases the first indicator to the determined size.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that, based on receiving a touch input for the first object excluding the first indicator, moves the first indicator to an area where the touch input was received, and increases the size of the first indicator moved to the area where the touch input was received.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that increases the size of the first indicator in response to receiving a drag input that moves the position of the touch input while the touch input for the first indicator is maintained.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Determine the direction in which the size of the first indicator is to increase based on the direction of the hand or electronic pen associated with the touch input; An electronic device that increases the size of the first indicator in the determined direction.

11. In a method for controlling an electronic device, An action of displaying, on a touch screen of the electronic device, a first object representing an adjustable range of a first setting value and a first indicator on the first object, the first indicator displaying information about the first setting value at a first position with respect to the first indicator, the first indicator being movable with respect to the first object to adjust the first setting value; An action of displaying, on the touch screen, a second object indicating an adjustable range of a second setting value and a second indicator on the second object indicating information about the second setting value, the second indicator being movable relative to the second object to adjust the second setting value; An action of increasing the size of the first indicator while a touch input is maintained to change the position of the first indicator with respect to the first object to change the first setting value on the first indicator; An operation of displaying information about the first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at a second position for the first indicator, the second position being different from the first position and not obscured by the touch input; and A method of controlling an electronic device, comprising: an operation of changing a visual shape of at least one of the second object or the second indicator while the size of the first indicator increases in response to the touch input being maintained on the first indicator.

12. In paragraph 11, An action of changing the visual appearance of at least one of the second object or the second indicator, A control method of an electronic device, comprising: an operation of reducing the size of the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator; or an operation of deleting the second indicator.

13. In paragraph 11 or 12, An action of changing the visual appearance of at least one of the second object or the second indicator, A control method of an electronic device, comprising an action of moving the positions of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

14. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 13, An action of changing the visual appearance of at least one of the second object or the second indicator, A control method of an electronic device, comprising an operation of increasing the transparency of the second object and the second indicator while increasing the size of the first indicator.

15. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 14, An operation of displaying information about the first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at the second position for the first indicator is, A control method of an electronic device further comprising an action of displaying at least one piece of information related to a first set value corresponding to the changed position of the first indicator at the second position.

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