Electronic device comprising external display and method for operating electronic device

Abstract

The electronic device of the present disclosure may comprise a first housing, a cover display contained in the first housing, a processor, and a memory. The first surface of the first housing may comprise includes a hole region including at least one hole. The cover display may comprise an active display area visible to the outside of the electronic device through at least a part of the remaining region other than the hole region of the first surface. The active display region may comprise a first display area and a second display area smaller than the first display area. The electronic device may identify whether a designated condition regarding a first event associated with multi-view display is satisfied, and may display a first view having a first size in the first display area, a second view having a size smaller than the first size in the second display area, and a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view, on the basis of the designated condition being satisfied.

Description

Electronic devices including external displays and methods of operating the electronic devices

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including an external display and a method of operating the electronic device.

[0002] Electronic devices, such as foldable electronic devices, may include an external display in addition to the main internal display. The external display may be as large as possible within an expandable range for ease of use.

[0003] As external displays grow in size, various discussions are underway about providing multiple running screens on a single external display. For example, when an external display has an irregular shape, such as a notch, due to other externally placed components (e.g., a camera), a method for efficiently providing multiple running screens on the external display needs to be considered.

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

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing and a second housing. A first surface or side of the first housing may include a hole region comprising one or more holes. The electronic device may include a hinge structure that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing, for example, from an unfolded state to a folded state. In other words, the electronic device may include a hinge structure (or a hinge, a hinge assembly, or a hinge module) arranged to connect or couple the first housing to the second housing, and may allow relative movement between the first housing and the second housing to change the configuration of the electronic device between an unfolded state and a folded state. The electronic device may include a flexible display accommodated in (or on or by) the first housing and the second housing. The electronic device may include a cover display accommodated in the first housing (or on the housing or by the housing). The cover display may include an active display area that is visible to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of a region excluding a hole region of a first face. The active display area may include a first display area and a second display area smaller than the first display area. The electronic device may include a processor and a memory. The memory may cause instructions, when executed by the processor, to cause the electronic device to identify whether a specified condition for a first event associated with a multi-view display is satisfied.The memory, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to display a first view having a first size within the first display area, to display a second view having a size smaller than the first size within the second display area, and to display a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view, based on the satisfaction of the specified condition. In other words, the gap area may (e.g., visually) separate the first view and the second view (which may be described as a separating area, a separator, a separating region, a separating view, or a partition). By doing so, a user may selectively interact with the first view and / or the second view more efficiently and accurately, provide an improved user interface, reduce input errors, and reduce processing requirements.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a foldable housing including a first housing and a second housing. A first surface (or side) of the first housing may include a hole region including one or more holes. The electronic device may include a hinge structure (or a hinge, a hinge assembly, or a hinge module) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing, for example, from an unfolded state to a folded state. The electronic device may include a flexible display accommodated in the first housing and the second housing (or on the housing, or by the housing). The electronic device may include a cover display accommodated in the first housing (or on the housing, or by the housing). The cover display may include an active display area that is visible to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of a region excluding the hole region of the first surface. The active display area may include a first display area and a second display area smaller than the first display area. The electronic device may include a processor and a memory. The processor may identify whether a specified condition for a first event associated with a multi-view display is satisfied. Based on the satisfaction of the specified condition, the processor may display a first view having a first size within the first display area, a second view having a size smaller than the first size within the second display area, and display a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of an electronic device may include an operation of identifying whether a specified condition for a first event associated with a multi-view display is satisfied. Based on the satisfaction of the specified condition, the method of the electronic device may display a first view having a first size within the first display area, a second view having a size smaller than the first size within the second display area, and display a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage medium storing at least one computer-readable instruction, wherein the at least one instruction, when executed by at least one processor of an electronic device, causes the electronic device to perform at least one operation. The at least one operation may include displaying a first view having a first size within the first display area, displaying a second view having a size smaller than the first size within the second display area, and displaying a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view, based on satisfaction of the specified condition.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a foldable electronic device in an unfolding state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 2b is a perspective view of a foldable electronic device in a folding state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a rear view of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5A is a drawing for explaining a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 5b is a drawing for explaining a display area of ​​a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a display mode of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6B is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device to display at least one execution screen according to a display mode, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a sub-view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a sub-view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a full view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device to display at least one execution screen according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to change a display mode from a full display mode to a multi-view display mode based on a user input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to change a display mode from a full display mode to a multi-view display mode based on a user input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device to switch between a main view and a sub-view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a switching process between a main view and a sub view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device to change a display mode from a sub-display mode to a full-display mode based on a user input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a process of changing from a sub-display mode to a full display mode according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a view provided by an electronic device including an extended display, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a main view and a sub-view provided by an electronic device including an extended display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a main view and a sub-view provided by an electronic device including an extended display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 22 is a drawing for explaining a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIGS. 23a, 23b, and 23c are diagrams illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIGS. 24A and 24B are diagrams illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0038] At this time, it will be understood that each block of the processing flow diagrams and combinations of the flow diagrams can be performed by computer program instructions.

[0039] Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that contains one or more executable instructions for performing a specific logical function(s). It should also be noted that in some alternative implementation examples, the functions described in the blocks may occur out of order. For example, two blocks depicted in succession may actually be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on their respective functions.

[0040] Here, the term '~ part' used in this embodiment means software or hardware components such as FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and the '~ part' performs certain roles. However, the '~ part' is not limited to software or hardware. The '~ part' may be configured to be on an addressable storage medium or may be configured to reproduce one or more packet processing devices. Therefore, as an example, the '~ part' includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, properties, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided within the components and '~ parts' may be combined into a smaller number of components and '~ parts' or further separated into additional components and '~ parts'. In addition, the components and '~parts' may be implemented to play one or more central processing units (CPUs) within the device or secure multimedia card. In addition, in the embodiment, the '~parts' may include one or more packet processing devices.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). 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)).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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).

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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 communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range 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 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).

[0059] The 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). 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 communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The communication module (192) may 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 communication module (192) may 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 communication module (192) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0060] 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).

[0061] According to various embodiments, 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.

[0062] 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).

[0063] 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.

[0064] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a foldable electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a foldable electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] The electronic devices illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 3 are for illustrative purposes only, and the present disclosure is not limited by the drawings. The XYZ coordinate systems illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 3 are for illustrative purposes only, and do not limit the scope of the invention.

[0066] An electronic device (200) (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include at least one pair of housings (210, 220). The pair of housings (210, 220) may be rotatably coupled to face each other and folded based on, for example, a hinge (e.g., hinge (240) of FIG. 3). For example, the pair of housings (210, 220) may include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220). The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged on both sides with a folding axis (F) as the center. One end region of the first housing (210) and one end region of the second housing (220) may be arranged side by side with the hinge (240) therebetween. The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may have a shape symmetrical about a plane extending in the Z1-axis direction and including a folding axis (F). Here, the folding axis (F) may be an X1-direction axis formed by a hinge (240).

[0067] The first housing (210) may have substantially the same length (e.g., length in the Y1-axis direction) as the second housing (220), but is not limited thereto. The first housing (210) may have substantially the same width (e.g., width in the X1-axis direction) as the second housing (220), but is not limited thereto.

[0068] Hereinafter, the 'unfolding state' or 'flat state' may refer to a state in which the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is substantially 180 degrees. The 'folding state' or 'folded state' may refer to a state in which the angle formed by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) is substantially 0 degrees. The 'intermediate state' may refer to any state between the unfolding state and the folded state. In the electronic device (200), for example, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may rotate about the hinge (240) to form an angle of 0 to 180 degrees. In the electronic device (200), for example, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may rotate about a hinge (240) between 180 degrees and 360 degrees.

[0069] The first housing (210) may include a first surface (210a) and a second surface (210b). The first surface (210a) may be provided to face, for example, a first direction (e.g., +Z1 axis direction). The first surface (210a) may be, for example, a surface on which at least a portion of the flexible display (230) is disposed. The first surface (210a) may refer to, for example, a virtual surface that overlaps at least a portion of the flexible display (230). The second surface (210b) may be provided to face, for example, a second direction (e.g., -Z1 axis direction). The second surface (210b) may be, for example, a surface on which the display (280) is disposed. The second surface (210b) may be, for example, a surface on which the first rear cover (212) is disposed. The second surface (210b) may be parallel to the first surface (210a). The second surface (210b) may refer to a plane defined by, for example, the first rear cover (212).

[0070] The second housing (220) may include a third surface (220a) and a fourth surface (220b). The third surface (220a) may be provided to face, for example, a first direction (e.g., a +Z1 axis direction). The third surface (220a) may be, for example, a surface on which at least a portion of the flexible display (230) is disposed. The third surface (220a) may refer to, for example, a virtual surface that overlaps at least a portion of the flexible display (230). The fourth surface (220b) may be provided to face, for example, a second direction (e.g., a -Z1 axis direction). The fourth surface (220b) may be, for example, a surface on which the second rear cover (222) is disposed. The fourth surface (220b) may be parallel to the third surface (220a). The fourth surface (220b) may refer to a plane defined by, for example, the second rear cover (222).

[0071] When the electronic device (200) is unfolded, the first side (210a) and the third side (220a) may be positioned within one arbitrary virtual plane (e.g., xy plane). For example, the first side (210a) and the third side (220a) may form the same plane when the electronic device (200) is unfolded. For example, the first side (210a) and the third side (220a) may be arranged to form a substantially 180 degree angle with respect to the xy plane when the electronic device (200) is unfolded. When the electronic device (200) is unfolded, the second side (210b) and the fourth side (220b) may be positioned within another arbitrary virtual plane (e.g., xy plane). For example, the second side (210b) and the fourth side (220b) may form the same plane when the electronic device (200) is unfolded. For example, the second side (210b) and the fourth side (220b) can be arranged to form a substantially 180 degree angle with respect to the xy plane in an unfolded state.

[0072] In a folded state of the electronic device (200), at least a portion of the first side (210a) and at least a portion of the third side (220a) may face each other. For example, in a folded state of the electronic device (200), the angle formed by the first side (210a) and the third side (220a) may be substantially 0 degrees with respect to the xy plane. As the electronic device (200) is folded from an unfolded state, the angle formed by the first side (210a) and the third side (220a) with respect to the xy plane may gradually decrease. For example, in an intermediate state, the angle formed by the first side (210a) and the third side (220a) with respect to the xy plane may be determined between about 0 degrees and about 180 degrees. In a folded state of the electronic device (200), the second side (210b) and the fourth side (220b) may be parallel to each other. For example, the second side (210b) and the fourth side (220b) may face opposite directions when the electronic device (200) is folded.

[0073] A pair of housings (210, 220) included in the electronic device (200) are not limited to the illustrated shape and combination, and may be implemented by a combination and / or combination of other shapes or parts.

[0074] The first housing (210) may include a first side frame (211). The first side frame (211) may constitute a side of the first housing (210). The first side frame (211) may constitute a portion of the exterior of the first housing (210). The first side frame (211) may be provided to protect components housed inside the electronic device (200) from the outside.

[0075] The first side frame (211) may include a first side member (211a), a second side member (211b), and / or a third side member (211c). The first side member (211a) may have a first length along a first longitudinal direction (e.g., a Y1-axis direction). The second side member (211b) may extend from the first side member (211a) in a substantially perpendicular direction (e.g., a X1-axis direction). The second side member (211b) may extend to have a second length that is the same as or different from the first length. The third side member (211c) may extend from the second side member (211b) in a substantially perpendicular direction (e.g., a Y1-axis direction). The third side member (211c) may extend in a direction substantially parallel to the first side member (211a). The third side member (211c) may have a first length along a first longitudinal direction (e.g., Y1-axis direction).

[0076] The first side member (211a), the second side member (211b), and the third side member (211c) may be arranged to be visible from the outside. At least a portion of the first side member (211a), the second side member (211b), and / or the third side member (211c) may be formed as a curved surface. The first side frame (211) may be formed into a rectangular shape (e.g., a square or a rectangle) by the first side member (211a), the second side member (211b), and the third side member (211c). The first side member (211a), the second side member (211b), and the third side member (211c) may be formed integrally, but are not limited thereto.

[0077] The second housing (220) may include a second side frame (221). The second side frame (221) may constitute a side of the second housing (220). The second side frame (221) may constitute a part of the exterior of the first housing (220). The second side frame (221) may be provided to protect components housed inside the electronic device (200) from the outside.

[0078] The second side frame (221) may include a fourth side member (221a), a fifth side member (221b), and / or a sixth side member (221c). The fourth side member (221a) may have a third length along a first longitudinal direction (e.g., Y1-axis direction). The fifth side member (221b) may extend from the fourth side member (221a) in a substantially perpendicular direction (e.g., X1-axis direction). The fifth side member (221b) may extend to have a fourth length that is the same as or different from the third length. The sixth side member (221c) may extend from the fifth side member (221b) in a substantially perpendicular direction (e.g., Y1-axis direction). The sixth side member (221c) may extend in a direction substantially parallel to the fourth side member (221a). The sixth side member (221c) may have a third length along the first longitudinal direction (e.g., the Y1-axis direction).

[0079] The fourth side member (221a), the fifth side member (221b), and the sixth side member (221c) may be arranged to be visible from the outside. At least a portion of the fourth side member (221a), the fifth side member (221b), and / or the sixth side member (221c) may be formed as a curved surface. The second side frame (221) may be formed into a rectangular shape (e.g., a square or a rectangle) by the fourth side member (221a), the fifth side member (221b), and the sixth side member (221c). The first length may be substantially the same as the third length. The second length may be substantially the same as the fourth length. The fourth side member (221a), the fifth side member (221b), and the sixth side member (221c) may be formed integrally, but is not limited thereto.

[0080] In the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the first side member (211a) and the fourth side member (221a) may be positioned substantially in a straight line. In the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the second side member (211b) and the fifth side member (221b) may be positioned parallel to each other. In the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the third side member (211c) and the sixth side member (221c) may be positioned substantially in a straight line.

[0081] In a folded state of the electronic device (200), the first side member (211a) and the fourth side member (221a) may be positioned so as to overlap at least partially. In a folded state of the electronic device (200), the second side member (211b) and the fifth side member (221b) may be positioned so as to overlap at least partially. In a folded state of the electronic device (200), the third side member (211c) and the sixth side member (221c) may be positioned so as to overlap at least partially.

[0082] The first housing (210) may include a first rear cover (212). The first rear cover (212) may form at least a portion of the second side (210b) of the first housing (210). The first rear cover (212) may be coupled to a first side frame (211). The first rear cover (212) may be formed integrally with the first side frame (211), for example.

[0083] The second housing (220) may include a second rear cover (222). The second rear cover (222) may form at least a portion of the fourth side (220b) of the second housing (220). The second rear cover (222) may be coupled to the second side frame (221). The second rear cover (222) may be formed integrally with the second side frame (221), for example.

[0084] The first rear cover (212) and / or the second rear cover (222) may be formed of, for example, at least one or a combination of coated or colored glass, ceramic, glassic, polymer, or metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium).

[0085] The electronic device (200) may include a flexible display (230) (e.g., a foldable display or display). The flexible display (230) may be arranged across the first housing (210), the hinge (240), and the second housing (220). The flexible display (230) may be arranged to extend from the first side (210a) of the first housing (210) across the hinge (240) to at least a portion of the third side (220a) of the second housing (220). The flexible display (230) may be arranged to overlap the first side (210a) of the first housing (210) and the third side (220a) of the second housing (220). The portion of the flexible display (230) corresponding to the hinge (240) may be bent according to the rotation of the hinge (240).

[0086] The flexible display (230) may be arranged to be visible from the outside in an unfolded or unfolded state. The flexible display (230) may be arranged to be invisible or not visible from the outside in a folded or folded state.

[0087] The electronic device (200) may include a protective cover (231). The protective cover (231) may be positioned to protect an edge portion of the flexible display (230). The protective cover (231) may form part of the exterior of the electronic device (200).

[0088] The electronic device (200) may include at least one of an input device (e.g., a microphone (203)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (201) or a speaker (202)), a sensor module (204), a camera module (a first camera module (205) or a second camera module (208)), a connector port (207), a key input device (not shown), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in a first internal space (214) of a first housing (210) or a second internal space (224) of a second housing (220). The electronic device (200) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted, or other components are additionally included.

[0089] The input device may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver (201) and a speaker (202). The audio output devices (201, 202) may be arranged to face the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the first housing (210) or the second housing (220). The connector port (207) may be arranged to face the outside through a connector port hole formed in the first housing (210) or the second housing (220).

[0090] The sensor module (204) can generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (204) can include at least one of a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0091] The electronic device (200) may include a first camera module (205) disposed on the front side (e.g., the +Z1-axis direction side) of the electronic device (200) or a second camera module (208) disposed on the rear side (e.g., the -Z1-axis direction side). The first camera module (205) and / or the second camera module (208) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. For example, the first camera module (205) may be disposed under the flexible display (230) and configured to capture a subject through a portion of an active area of ​​the flexible display (230). A flash (209) may be positioned on the second camera module (208). The flash (209) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp.

[0092] FIG. 4 is a rear view of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0093] The electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 4 may be generally identical to the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 3. The electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 4 is an exemplary drawing for convenience of explanation, and the shape of the electronic device (200) does not limit the scope of the present specification.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 4, when viewed from the rear, the rear of the electronic device (200) may have a first rear cover (212), a first frame (260), a second frame (270), and a second rear cover (222) arranged thereon.

[0095] According to an example, the first frame (260) may be configured to extend from the first side frame (211). The first frame (260) may be formed to be connected to the first side member (211a), the second side member (211b), and / or the third side member (211c) of the first side frame (211). The first frame (260) may be formed integrally with the first side frame (211), but is not limited thereto and may also be provided as a separate configuration. For example, a portion of the first frame (260) may form a portion of the rear exterior of the electronic device (200).

[0096] According to an example, the second frame (270) may be configured to extend from the second side frame (221). The second frame (270) may be formed to be connected to the fourth side member (221a), the fifth side member (221b), and / or the sixth side member (221c) of the second side frame (221). The second frame (270) may be formed integrally with the second side frame (221), but is not limited thereto and may also be provided as a separate configuration. For example, a portion of the second frame (270) may form a portion of the rear exterior of the electronic device (200).

[0097] For example, the gap (D) may be a gap between the first rear cover (212) and the second rear cover (222). The gap (D) may be defined as, for example, a gap between a first edge (212a) of the edges of the first rear cover (212) and a second edge (222a) of the edges of the second rear cover (222).

[0098] FIG. 5A is a drawing for explaining a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] In the embodiment of FIG. 5A, the electronic device (500) may be, for example, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 4, and the display (520) of the electronic device (500) may be, for example, the display module (160) of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or the display (280) of the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 4. In the present disclosure, the display (520) may also be referred to as a cover display, an external display, a rear display, or a sub-display.

[0100] The embodiment of FIG. 5a shows a front view of an electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be activated when the electronic device (500) is in a folded state, but is not limited thereto. For example, if desired, the display (520) may also be activated when the electronic device (500) is in an intermediate or unfolded state.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be housed (or disposed) within (or on) the first housing (510) of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be disposed on a first side (511) of a first housing (510) of an electronic device (500) (e.g., a second side (210b) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A). According to one embodiment, the first side (511) on which the display (520) is disposed (e.g., a second side (210b) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A) may be a side opposite to a second side (e.g., a first side (210a) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A) on which a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display (230) of FIG. 2A) is disposed. For example, when the electronic device (500) is unfolded, the display (520) can be viewed in the direction of the first surface (511) (e.g., the -z axis direction) opposite to the direction of the second surface (e.g., the +z axis direction) on which the flexible display is arranged.

[0104] In one embodiment, the display (520) may be a display having a notch structure (which may also be described as an asymmetrical structure or shape, for example, including a main portion that may be generally rectangular and a secondary portion (521) that is also generally rectangular but smaller than the main portion and extending from a side or edge of the main portion). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, the display (520) may have a structure that includes a notch portion (521) at the lower left corner, but is not limited thereto. For example, the notch portion may be located at the lower right corner of the display (520). As illustrated, the display (520) may have an asymmetrical or asymmetrical shape with a notch structure.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the shape and / or arrangement structure and / or position of the notch portion (521) of the display (520) may differ depending on the setting (e.g., number of holes, arrangement structure of holes, and / or arrangement position of holes) of at least one hole (530) formed in the first surface (511) of the first housing (510).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the length in the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and the length in the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the notch portion (521) may be smaller than the length in the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) and the length in the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the display (520). For example, the area of ​​the notch portion (521) may be smaller than the area of ​​a portion of the entire display (520) excluding the notch portion (521).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the first side (511) of the first housing (510) may include at least one hole (530). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, the first side (511) of the first housing (510) may include two camera holes (531, 532) and / or one flash hole (533). Each of the camera holes (531, 532) may be provided with a respective rear camera module (e.g., the second camera module (208) of FIG. 2B). The flash hole (533) may be provided with a flash (e.g., the flash (209) of FIG. 2B). As described above, in the example of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b, two camera holes (531, 532) and one flash hole (533) are formed on the first surface (511) of the first housing (510), but the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the number of camera holes and / or the number of flash holes formed on the first surface (511) of the first housing (510) may be changed according to the embodiment. For example, one or three or more camera holes may be formed on the first surface (511) of the first housing (510). For example, zero or two or more flash holes may be formed on the first surface (511) of the first housing (510).

[0108] According to one embodiment, at least one hole (530) may be arranged in a first area of ​​the first face (511) of the first housing (510). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, at least one hole (530) may be arranged in an area of ​​the lower right side of the first face (511) of the first housing (510). In this case, the notch portion (521) of the display (520) may be arranged in an area of ​​the lower left side of the first face (511) of the first housing (510). However, the embodiment is not limited thereto, and at least one hole (530) may be arranged in various areas of the first face (511) of the first housing (510). For example, at least one hole (530) may be arranged in an area of ​​the lower left side of the first face (511) of the first housing (510). In this case, the notch portion (521) of the display (520) may be placed in an area at the lower right side of the first side (511) of the first housing (510). In this way, the notch portion (521) of the display (520) and the placement area and / or position of at least one hole (530) may be related to each other.

[0109] According to one embodiment, at least one hole (530) may be arranged in a first direction. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, a flash hole (533) and two camera holes (531, 532) may be arranged in a horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the electronic device (500). For example, the two camera holes (531, 532) may be arranged side by side in the x-axis direction such that a line connecting the uppermost portions (or points) of the two camera holes (531, 532) is parallel to a line connecting the lowermost portions (or points) of the two camera holes (531, 532). For example, the two camera holes (531, 532) and the flash hole (533) may be arranged side by side in the x-axis direction such that a line passing through the centers of the two camera holes (531, 532) passes through the center of the flash hole (533). As described above, in the example of FIG. 5A, two camera holes (531, 532) and one flash hole (533) are arranged in the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the electronic device (500), but the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the arrangement and / or arrangement structure of the holes may vary depending on the embodiment. For example, two camera holes may be arranged in the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the electronic device (500) of the electronic device, and one camera hole and one flash hole among the two camera holes may be arranged in the vertical direction or length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the electronic device (500).

[0110] FIG. 5b is a drawing for explaining a display area of ​​a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] In the embodiment of FIG. 5b, the description of the electronic device (500) and the display (520) of the electronic device (500) may refer to the description of the electronic device (500) and the display (520) of the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5a. Therefore, any duplicate description is omitted.

[0112] The embodiment of FIG. 5b shows a front view of the electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 5B, according to one embodiment, the first side (511) of the first housing (510) may include a hole region (540) including at least one hole (530). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the first side (511) of the first housing (510) may include a hole region (540) including two camera holes (531, 532) and / or one flash hole (533). As described above, the type and / or number of holes may vary depending on the embodiment.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the hole region (540) may be defined as a region (or virtual region) that includes at least a portion of the holes (531, 532, 533) formed in the first surface (511) of the first housing (510). For example, the hole region (540) may be a region that includes both the camera holes (531, 532) and the flash hole (533). For example, the hole region (540) may be a region that includes only the camera holes (531, 532).

[0115] In one embodiment, the upper portion of the hole region (540) may be aligned with (or in contact with) the upper portions of the camera holes (531, 532). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, a line (541) defining the upper portion of the hole region (540) may be defined to pass through the uppermost points of the two camera holes (531, 532). In one embodiment, the lower portion of the hole region (540) may be aligned with (or in contact with) the lower portions of the camera holes (531, 532). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, a line (542) defining the lower portion of the hole region (540) may be defined to pass through the lowermost points of the two camera holes (531, 532). According to one embodiment, the left portion of the hole region (540) may be aligned with (or in contact with) the left portion of the hole (533) located at the leftmost position among the holes (531, 532, 533). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, a line (543) defining the left portion of the hole region (540) may be defined to pass through the leftmost point of the hole (533) located at the leftmost position among the holes (531, 532, 533). According to one embodiment, the right portion of the hole region (540) may be aligned with (or in contact with) the right portion of the hole (531) located at the rightmost position among the holes (531, 532, 533). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5b, a line (544) defining the right side of a hole region (540) may be defined to pass through the rightmost point of a hole (531) located at the rightmost position among the holes (531, 532, 533). By setting a hole region (540) having a shape matching the boundary of these holes, a hole region (540) fitting to the arrangement structure of a camera and / or flash may be defined.

[0116] Meanwhile, in the example of FIG. 5b, the hole region (540) is described as having a shape that matches the boundary (or boundary line) of the holes, but the shape of the hole region (540) may be changed depending on the embodiment. For example, a hole region having a wider size including the hole region (540) illustrated in FIG. 5b may be defined. A hole region having a different shape from the hole region (540) illustrated in FIG. 5b may also be defined.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the display (520) (or the first surface (511) of the first housing (510)) may include an active display area (560) that is visible to the outside of the electronic device (500) through at least a portion of the remaining region (550) of the first surface (511) other than the hole region (540).

[0118] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the hole region (540) and / or at least a portion of the remaining region (550) excluding the hole region (540) on the first side (511) may have a designated color. For example, at least a portion of the hole region (540) and / or at least a portion of the remaining region (550) excluding the hole region (540) on the first side (511) may be a printed region printed with a designated color. For example, a region excluding the active display region (560) of the display (520) in the hole region (540) and the remaining region (550) may be a printed region (e.g., BM (black matrix)) printed with a designated color (e.g., black). In the present disclosure, the active display region (560) may be used interchangeably with the display (520) or the display region of the display (520).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the active display area (560) may include a first display area (561) and a second display area (562) having a smaller size than the first display area. According to one embodiment, the second display area (562) may correspond to a notch portion (e.g., the notch portion (521) of FIG. 5A). In the present disclosure, the first display area (561) may be referred to as a first active display area, and the second display area (562) may be referred to as a second active display area.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the second display area (562) may protrude in a first direction (e.g., in the +y-axis direction or in the direction of the lower frame of the electronic device (500)) relative to the first display area (561).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the second display area (562) may extend (or expand) from the first display area (561). For example, the second display area (562) may extend in a first direction from at least a portion of one side of the first display area (561). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the second display area (562) may extend in a first direction of the electronic device (500) (e.g., in the +y-axis direction or in the direction of the lower frame of the electronic device (500)) from at least a portion of one side (e.g., the lower side) of the first display area (561).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the extended length of the second display area (562) may be shorter than the height (e.g., length in the vertical direction or y-axis direction) of the first display area (561). For example, the height (e.g., length in the vertical direction or y-axis direction) of the second display area (562) may be shorter than the height (e.g., length in the vertical direction or y-axis direction) of the first display area (561).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the length in the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the second display area (562) may be shorter than the length in the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the first display area (561).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the first display area (561) may be formed in a first direction (e.g., -y-axis) with respect to the hole region (540), and the second display area (562) may be formed in a second direction (e.g., -x-axis direction) substantially perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the hole region (540).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the first display area (561) and the second display area (562) may be separated by a border line (563). In the present disclosure, the border line (563) may also be referred to as a physical border line or a virtual border line.

[0126] In one embodiment, the border line (563) may be aligned with a portion of a line defining a border of the active display area (560). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the border line (563) may be aligned with at least a portion of a lower line (or lower edge) defining a lower border of the active display area (560). In one example, the lower line defining a lower border of the active display area (560) that is aligned with the border line (563) may be positioned above a line (541) defining an upper portion of the hole region (540).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the boundary line (563) may be defined as a line that is horizontal to the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the electronic device (500).

[0128] In one embodiment, at least one hole (530) and / or hole region (540) may be positioned below a boundary line (563). For example, an upper portion of the hole (530) may be positioned below the boundary line (563). For example, a line (541) defining an upper portion of the hole region (540) may be positioned below the boundary line (563). As an example, the line (541) defining an upper portion of the hole region (540) may be a line that is parallel to the boundary line (563) and positioned below the boundary line (563).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a main view using a first display area (561) and display a sub-view using a second display area (562). According to one embodiment, the size of the sub-view may be smaller than the size of the main view. According to one embodiment, the main view may be associated with a first application, and the sub-view may be associated with the first application or a second application different from the first application. In the present disclosure, the main view may be referred to as a first view, a main screen, or a first screen, and the sub-view may be referred to as a second view, a sub-screen, or a second screen.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can display one view (full view) using the first display area (561) and the second display area (562).

[0131] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a display mode of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 6A, according to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) may display at least one execution screen (or view) and / or a view outside area on a display (e.g., the display (520) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) using at least one display mode. The view outside area may be, for example, an area outside an area on the display where at least one view is displayed. According to one embodiment, the view outside area may include a gap area located between a main view and a sub-view. According to one embodiment, the view outside area may be displayed in a specified color (e.g., black).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the at least one display mode may include at least one of a full display mode, a multi-view display mode, a main view display mode, or a sub-view display mode.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the full display mode may be a display mode that displays one screen (or view) on the display. For example, in the full display mode, the electronic device may display one full screen (or full view) within the entire active display area (e.g., the active display area (560) of FIG. 5b) that includes a first display area (e.g., the first display area (561) of FIG. 5b) and a second display area (e.g., the second display area (562) of FIG. 5b).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the multi-view display mode may be a display mode that simultaneously (or together) displays a main view (first view) and a sub-view (second view) on a display. For example, in the multi-view display mode, the electronic device may display the main view in a first display area, display the sub-view in a second display area, and display a gap area between the main view and the sub-view. According to one embodiment, the size of the sub-view may be smaller than the size of the main view. According to one embodiment, the gap area may be associated with a boundary of the first display area and the second display area. In the present disclosure, the multi-view display mode may be referred to as a simultaneous display mode.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the main view display mode may be a mode that displays only the main view (first view) on the display. For example, in the main view display mode, the electronic device may display the main view within the first display area and not display the sub-view within the second display area. In the main view display mode, the electronic device may display an area outside the area where the main view is displayed with a specified color (e.g., black), or may deactivate the area outside the area where the main view is displayed.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the sub-view display mode may be a mode in which only the sub-view (second view) is displayed on the display. For example, in the sub-view display mode, the electronic device may display the sub-view within the second display area and not display the main view within the first display area. In the sub-view display mode, the electronic device may display an area outside the view having a specified color (e.g., black) outside the area in which the sub-view is displayed.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may transition the display mode when at least one specified (or defined) condition for an event is satisfied. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, the electronic device may transition the display mode from one display mode (e.g., full display mode, multi-view display mode, main-view display mode, or sub-view display mode) to another display mode when at least one specified (or defined) condition for an associated event is satisfied. For example, when at least one specified condition for a first event associated with the multi-view display mode (or multi-view display) is satisfied, the electronic device may apply the multi-view display mode as the display mode. For example, when the multi-view display mode is applied and at least one specified condition for a second event associated with the sub-view display mode (or sub-view display) is satisfied, the electronic device may transition the display mode from the multi-view display mode to the sub-view display mode.

[0139] FIG. 6B is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device to display at least one execution screen according to a display mode, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 6B, at operation 6010, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device 500 of FIGS. 5A and 5B) may identify a display mode. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify, for example, one of the display modes of FIG. 6A (e.g., full display mode, multi-view display mode, main view display mode, and / or sub-view display mode).

[0141] In operation 6020, the electronic device may display at least one view and / or a view outside area on the display based on the identified display mode.

[0142] According to one embodiment, when a multi-view display mode is identified, the electronic device may display a main view, a sub-view, and a gap area between the main view and the sub-view on a display (e.g., an active display area (560) of FIGS. 5A and 5B ). According to one embodiment, the main view may be set to be displayed within a first display area (e.g., a first display area (561) of FIG. 5B ). According to one embodiment, the sub-view may be set to be displayed within a second display area (e.g., a second display area (562) of FIG. 5B ). According to one embodiment, the gap area may be set to be displayed in a specified color (e.g., black) between the main view and the sub-view. According to one embodiment, the gap area may be associated with a border between the first display area and the second display area. Examples of displays according to the multi-view display mode are described below with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 .

[0143] According to one embodiment, when a sub-display mode is identified, the electronic device may display a sub-view and an area outside the sub-view on a display (e.g., an active display area (560) of FIG. 5B ). According to one embodiment, the sub-view may be set to be displayed within a second display area (e.g., a second display area (562) of FIG. 5B ). According to one embodiment, the area outside the sub-view may be set to be displayed in a color specified for an area outside the sub-view (e.g., black). Examples of displays according to the sub-display mode are described below with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 .

[0144] According to one embodiment, when the main display mode is identified, the electronic device may display the main view and the area outside the main view on the display (e.g., the active display area (560) of FIG. 5B). According to one embodiment, the main view may be set to be displayed within the first display area (e.g., the first display area (561) of FIGS. 5A and 5B). According to one embodiment, the area outside the main view may be set to be displayed in a color specified in the area outside the main view (e.g., black). An example of a display according to the main display mode is described below with reference to FIG. 11.

[0145] According to one embodiment, when a full display mode is identified, the electronic device may display a full view on the display (e.g., the active display area (560) of FIG. 5B ). According to one embodiment, the full view may be set to be displayed within the active display area (e.g., the active display area (560) of FIG. 5B ). An example of a display according to the full display mode is described below with reference to FIG. 12 .

[0146] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 7 may be, for example, the multi-view display mode of FIG. 6A.

[0147] The embodiment of FIG. 7 shows a front view of an electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or the first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0149] Referring to part (a) of FIG. 7, the electronic device (500) can display a main view (B screen) (710) and a sub view (A screen) (720) together on a display (520) including an active display area (e.g., active display area (560) of FIG. 5b).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a main view (710) within a first display area (e.g., a first display area (561) of FIG. 5B) and may display a sub-view (720) within a second display area (e.g., a second display area (562) of FIG. 5B). According to one embodiment, the size of the sub-view (720) may be smaller than the size of the main view (710).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may set a line (lower line) (711) defining a lower boundary (e.g., a boundary in the +y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the main view (710) to be aligned with a boundary line (563).

[0152] In one embodiment, the R values ​​of the two lower corners of the main view (710) may be the same as the R values ​​of the two lower corners of the sub view (720). In one embodiment, the R values ​​of the four corners of the sub view (720) may be the same. This allows for maintaining visual unity between the main view and the sub view.

[0153] As illustrated in part (a) of FIG. 7, when a main view (710) and a sub-view (720) are displayed simultaneously (or together) through a single display (520), a visual element is required to separate the two views, for example, to improve usability (or visibility). To this end, the electronic device (500) may display a separate gap area (730) on the display (520) together with the main view (710) and the sub-view (720).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can display (or set) a gap area (730) between the main view (710) and the sub-view (720). The gap area (730) can be used to visually separate the main view (710) and the sub-view (720).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display the gap area (730) with a color that is substantially the same as the color of the area (740) excluding the display (520). For example, if the area (740) excluding the display (520) is a black printed area (BM (black masking)), the electronic device (500) may display the gap area (730) with a color that is substantially the same as black. The area (740) excluding the display (520) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., the hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of the remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., the remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B). In this way, the gap area (730) may only be used for the purpose of color display to visually separate the main view (710) and the sub view (720), and may not be used for the purpose of providing separate information (or, image, content) to the user.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the gap area (730) may be defined by the value of the gap (731) between the main view (710) and the sub view (720). The value of the gap (731) may be set to a value between 0 and a threshold value (e.g., a value corresponding to the length of the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the notch portion of FIG. 5A). An example of a display in which the value of the gap (731) is set to 0 may be as illustrated in FIGS. 23A to 24B. In the present disclosure, the gap (731) may be referred to as a virtual gap.

[0157] In one embodiment, the gap area (730) may be associated with a boundary between the first display area and the second display area. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the gap area (730) may be set downward (or upward) from the boundary (e.g., boundary line (563)) between the first display area and the second display area by a preset gap value.

[0158] According to one embodiment, displaying the gap area (730) may include setting the size of the first view (710) displayed within the first display area or the size of the second view (720) displayed within the second display area to be reduced by the length of the gap area (730) in the vertical direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction) (or the value of the gap (731)). In the present disclosure, the length of the gap area (730) in the vertical direction may also be referred to as the width (or vertical width) of the gap area (730).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the value of the gap (731) may correspond to the distance between a line (lower line) (711) defining the lower boundary of the main view (710) and a line (upper line) (721) defining the upper boundary of the sub view (720).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can set the value of the gap (731) to have a first value (g1). Based on the set gap (731), the electronic device (500) can display the subview (720) in the second display area.

[0161] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display the vertical length of the gap region (730) as a first length based on identifying that a first condition associated with a specified condition for a first event associated with the multi-view is satisfied, and may display the vertical length of the gap region (730) as a second length different from the first length based on identifying that a second condition associated with the specified condition for the first event associated with the multi-view is satisfied. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may adjust the vertical length of the gap region (730) by adjusting the value of the gap (731). In this way, the vertical length of the gap region (730) or the value of the gap (731) may be flexibly set according to the specified condition.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can adjust the vertical length of the gap region (730) based at least in part on the strength, speed, duration, or touch area corresponding to the touch input. For example, as the strength, speed, duration, or touch area corresponding to the touch input increases, the vertical length of the gap region (730) can increase. In this way, the vertical length of the gap region (730) can be adjusted based on the user's touch input.

[0163] Referring to part (b) of FIG. 7, the main view (710) and the sub-view (720) can be visually clearly separated due to the gap area (730) displayed in a color substantially identical to the color of the area (740) excluding the display (520). This provides a visual effect to the user as if the electronic device (500) displays the main view (710) and the sub-view (720) through two hardware-separated displays. Accordingly, the device can be arranged to emulate a multi-display device by splitting a single display in response to a user input.

[0164] Meanwhile, depending on the embodiment, the electronic device (500) may be configured such that the line (lower line) (711) defining the lower boundary of the main view (710) is positioned above the boundary line (563). In this case, the gap value becomes larger than the gap (731) value of FIG. 7, and the area of ​​the gap region becomes larger than the area of ​​the gap region (730) of FIG. 7. In other words, the area of ​​the part on which information is not displayed on the display (720) becomes larger.

[0165] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0166] The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 8 may be, for example, the multi-view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0167] The embodiment of FIG. 8 shows a front view of an electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or the first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0169] Referring to part (a) of FIG. 8, the electronic device (500) can display a main view (B screen) (810) and a sub view (A screen) (820) together on a display (520) including an active display area (e.g., active display area (560) of FIG. 5b).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a main view (810) within a first display area (e.g., a first display area (561) of FIG. 5B) and may display a sub-view (820) within a second display area (e.g., a second display area (562) of FIG. 5B). According to one embodiment, the size of the sub-view (820) may be smaller than the size of the main view (810).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may set a line (lower line) (811) defining a lower boundary (e.g., a boundary in the +y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the main view (810) to be aligned with a boundary line (563).

[0172] In one embodiment, the R values ​​of the two lower corners of the main view (810) may be the same as the R values ​​of the two lower corners of the sub view (820). In one embodiment, the R values ​​of the four corners of the sub view (820) may be the same. This allows for maintaining visual unity between the main view and the sub view.

[0173] As illustrated in part (a) of FIG. 8, when a main view (810) and a sub-view (820) are displayed simultaneously (or together) through a single display (820), a visual element is required to separate the two views, for example, to improve usability (or visibility). To this end, the electronic device (500) may display a separate gap area (830) on the display (560) together with the main view (810) and the sub-view (820).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can display (or set) a gap area (830) between the main view (810) and the sub-view (820). The gap area (830) can be used to visually separate the main view (810) and the sub-view (820).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display the gap area (830) with a color that is substantially the same as the color of the area (840) excluding the display (520). For example, if the area (840) excluding the display (520) is a printed area (BM) printed in black, the electronic device (500) may display the gap area (830) with a color that is substantially the same as black. The area (840) excluding the display (520) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., the hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of a remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., the remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B). In this way, the gap area (830) may only be used for the purpose of color display to visually separate the main view (810) and the sub view (820), and may not be used for the purpose of providing separate information (or, image, content) to the user.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the gap area (830) may be defined by the value (or size) of the gap (831) between the main view (810) and the sub view (820). The value of the gap (831) may be set to a value between 0 and a threshold value (e.g., a value corresponding to the length of the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the notch portion of FIG. 5A). An example of a display in which the value of the gap (831) is set to 0 may be as illustrated in FIGS. 23A to 24B. In the present disclosure, the gap (831) may be referred to as a virtual gap.

[0177] In one embodiment, the gap area (830) may be associated with a boundary between the first display area and the second display area. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the gap area (830) may be set downward (or upward) from the boundary (e.g., boundary line (563)) between the first display area and the second display area by a preset gap value.

[0178] According to one embodiment, displaying the gap area (830) may include setting the size of the first view (810) displayed within the first display area or the size of the second view (820) displayed within the second display area to be reduced by the length of the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the gap area (830) (or the value of the gap (831)).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the value of the gap (831) may correspond to the distance between a line (lower line) (811) defining the lower boundary of the main view (810) and a line (upper line) (821) defining the upper boundary of the sub view (820).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may set the value of the gap (831) to have a second value (g2). For example, the electronic device (500) may set the value of the gap (831) such that the upper line (821) of the sub-view (820) is aligned with the first hole boundary line (851). The value (g2) of the gap (831) of the embodiment of FIG. 8 may be greater than the value (g1) of the gap (731) of the embodiment of FIG. 7.

[0181] In one embodiment, the upper line (821) of the sub-view (820) and / or the lower line (822) defining the lower boundary of the sub-view (820) may be aligned with the first hole boundary line (851) and / or the second hole boundary line (852), respectively. The first hole boundary line (851) may be, for example, a boundary line passing through the uppermost points of two holes (e.g., camera holes (531, 532) of FIG. 5B). The second hole boundary line (852) may be, for example, a boundary line passing through the lowermost points of two holes (e.g., camera holes (531, 532) of FIG. 5B). In one embodiment, the first hole boundary line (851) and the second hole boundary line (852) may be parallel to the boundary line (563).

[0182] According to one embodiment, the first hole boundary line (851) may be aligned with the upper line of the hole region (840) (e.g., the upper line (541) of the hole region (540) in FIG. 5B), and the second hole boundary line (852) may be aligned with the lower line of the hole region (840) (e.g., the lower line (542) of the hole region (540) in FIG. 5B).

[0183] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may be set so that the upper line (821) of the sub-view (820) is aligned with the first hole boundary line (851). As an example, the electronic device (500) may be set so that the upper line (821) of the sub-view (820) is aligned with the first hole boundary line (851) and the lower line (822) of the sub-view (820) is aligned with the second hole boundary line (852).

[0184] Referring to part (b) of FIG. 8, the main view (810) and the sub view (820) can be visually clearly separated due to the gap area (830) displayed in a color substantially identical to the color of the area (840) excluding the display (520). Through this, a visual effect similar to that of the electronic device (500) displaying the main view (810) and the sub view (820) through two hardware-separated displays can be provided to the user.

[0185] In addition, by setting the boundary of the subview (820) to match the boundary of the hole (e.g., the length of the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the subview (820) to be the same as the length of the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the camera), a visual sense of unity between the shape of the subview (820) and the hole arrangement shape (or camera arrangement shape) can be provided. However, due to this setting, the value (g2) of the gap (831) of the embodiment of FIG. 8 may be greater than the value (g1) of the gap (731) of the embodiment of FIG. 7. For example, the display efficiency of FIG. 8 may be relatively lower than the display efficiency of FIG. 7.

[0186] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a sub-view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0187] The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 9 may be, for example, the sub-view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0188] The embodiment of FIG. 9 shows a front view of an electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or the first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0190] Referring to part (a) of FIG. 9, the electronic device (500) can display only a sub-view (screen A) (920) on a display (520) including an active display area (e.g., active display area (560) of FIG. 5b).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a sub-view (920) within a second display area (e.g., the second display area (562) of FIG. 5B). At this time, the main view is not displayed within the first display area (e.g., the first display area (561) of FIG. 5B).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can set a line (upper line) (921) defining an upper boundary of the subview (920) to be aligned with a boundary line (563). Through this, a subview (920) having a maximum size within the second display area can be provided.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the R values ​​of the four corners of the subview (720) may be equal to each other.

[0194] As illustrated in part (a) of FIG. 9, when only a sub-view (920) is displayed through a single display (520), for example, to reduce power consumption, it is necessary to perform processing on an area (930) excluding the sub-view (920) within the display (520). In the present disclosure, the area (930) may be referred to as a sub-view exclusion area or a sub-view external area.

[0195] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can display a sub-view exclusion area (930) within the display (520) in a specified color.

[0196] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display the sub-view exclusion area (930) within the display (520) in a color substantially the same as the color of the area (940) excluding the display (520). For example, if the area (940) excluding the display (520) is a printed area (BM) printed in black, the electronic device (500) may display the sub-view exclusion area (930) in a color substantially the same as black. The area (940) excluding the display (520) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., the hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of a remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., the remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B). In this way, since the sub-view exclusion area (930) within the display (520) is not used for the purpose of providing separate information (or images, content) to the user, the power consumption of the display (520) can be reduced compared to when the entire display area is used.

[0197] Referring to part (b) of FIG. 9, the sub-view exclusion area (930) within the display (520) is displayed in a color substantially identical to the color of the area (940) excluding the display (520), so that the sub-view (920) can be visually clearly provided while reducing power consumption. Through this, a visual effect similar to that of the electronic device (500) displaying a single sub-view (920) through a sub-display that is hardware-separated from the main display on the first surface can be provided to the user.

[0198] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a sub-view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0199] The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 10 may be, for example, the sub-view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0200] The embodiment of FIG. 10 shows a front view of an electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0201] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or the first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0202] Referring to part (a) of FIG. 10, the electronic device (500) can display only a sub-view (screen A) (1020) on a display (520) including an active display area (e.g., active display area (560) of FIG. 5b).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a subview (1020) within a second display area (e.g., the second display area (562) of FIG. 5B). At this time, the main view is not displayed within the first display area (e.g., the first display area (561) of FIG. 5B).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may set the upper line (1021) defining the upper boundary of the sub-view (1020) to be aligned with the first hole boundary line (1051). For example, the electronic device (500) may set the upper line (1021) of the sub-view (1020) to be aligned with the first hole boundary line (1051), and the lower line (1022) defining the lower boundary of the sub-view (1020) to be aligned with the second hole boundary line (1052). The first hole boundary line (1051) may be, for example, a boundary line passing through the uppermost points of two holes (e.g., camera holes (531, 532) of FIG. 5B). The second hole boundary line (1052) may be, for example, a boundary line passing through the lowermost points of two holes (e.g., camera holes (531, 532) of FIG. 5B). In one embodiment, the first hole boundary line (1051) and the second hole boundary line (1052) may be parallel to the boundary line (563).

[0205] According to one embodiment, the first hole boundary line (1051) may be aligned with the upper line of the hole region (e.g., the upper line (541) of the hole region (540) in FIG. 5b), and the second hole boundary line (1052) may be aligned with the lower line of the hole region (e.g., the lower line (542) of the hole region (540) in FIG. 5b).

[0206] According to one embodiment, the R values ​​of the four corners of the subview (820) may be equal to each other.

[0207] As illustrated in part (a) of FIG. 10, when only a sub-view (1020) is displayed through a single display (520), for example, to reduce power consumption, it is necessary to perform processing on an area (1030) excluding the sub-view (1020) within the display (520). In the present disclosure, the area (1030) may be referred to as a sub-view exclusion area or a sub-view external area.

[0208] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can display a sub-view exclusion area (1030) within the display (520) in a specified color.

[0209] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display the sub-view exclusion area (1030) within the display (520) in a color that is substantially the same as the color of the area (1040) excluding the display (520). For example, if the area (1040) excluding the display (520) is a printed area (BM) printed in black, the electronic device (500) may display the sub-view exclusion area (1030) in a color that is substantially the same as black. The area (1040) excluding the display (520) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., the hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of a remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., the remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B). In this way, since the sub-view exclusion area (1030) within the display (520) is not used for the purpose of providing separate information (or images) to the user, the power consumption of the display (520) can be reduced compared to when the entire display area is used.

[0210] Referring to part (b) of FIG. 10, the sub-view exclusion area (1030) within the display (520) is displayed in a color substantially identical to the color of the area (1040) excluding the display (520), so that the sub-view (1020) can be visually clearly provided while reducing power consumption. Through this, a visual effect similar to that of the electronic device (500) displaying a single sub-view (1020) through a sub-display that is hardware-separated from the main display on the first surface can be provided to the user.

[0211] In addition, by setting the boundary of the subview (1020) to match the boundary of the hole (e.g., the length of the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the subview (1020) to be the same as the length of the vertical direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the camera), a visual sense of unity can be provided between the shape of the subview (1020) and the hole arrangement shape (or the camera arrangement shape). However, due to this setting, the size of the subview (1020) of the embodiment of FIG. 10 may be smaller than the size of the subview (920) of the embodiment of FIG. 9.

[0212] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0213] The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 11 may be, for example, the main view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0214] The embodiment of FIG. 11 shows a front view of an electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or the first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0216] Referring to part (a) of FIG. 11, the electronic device (500) can display only the main view (B screen) (1110) on the display (520) including the active display area (e.g., the active display area (560) of FIG. 5b).

[0217] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a main view (1110) within a first display area (e.g., the first display area (561) of FIG. 5B). At this time, a sub-view is not displayed within a second display area (e.g., the second display area (562) of FIG. 5B).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can be configured such that a line (lower line) (1111) defining a lower boundary of the main view (1110) is aligned with a boundary line (563). This allows a main view (1110) having a maximum size within the first display area to be provided.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the R values ​​of the two lower corners of the main view (710) may be equal to each other.

[0220] As illustrated in part (a) of FIG. 11, when only the main view (1110) is displayed through a single display (520), for example, in order to reduce power consumption, it is necessary to perform processing on an area (1130) excluding the main view (1110) within the display (520). In the present disclosure, the area (1130) may be referred to as a main view exclusion area or an area outside the main view.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can display the main view exclusion area (1130) within the display (520) in a specified color.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display the main view exclusion area (1130) within the display (520) in a color substantially the same as the color of the area (1140) excluding the display (520). For example, if the area (1140) excluding the display (520) is a printed area (BM) printed in black, the electronic device (500) may display the main view exclusion area (1130) in a color substantially the same as black. The area (1140) excluding the display (520) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., the hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of a remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., the remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B). In this way, since the main view exclusion area (1130) within the display (520) is not used for the purpose of providing separate information (or images) to the user, the power consumption of the display (520) can be reduced compared to when the entire display area is used.

[0223] Referring to part (b) of FIG. 11, the main view (1110) can be visually clearly provided while power consumption is reduced due to the main view exclusion area (1130) within the display (520) being displayed in a color substantially identical to the color of the area (1140) excluding the display (520). Through this, a visual effect similar to that of the electronic device (500) displaying a single main view (1110) through a main display that is hardware-separated from the sub-display on the first surface can be provided to the user.

[0224] FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a full view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0225] The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 12 may be, for example, the full display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0226] The embodiment of FIG. 12 shows a front view of an electronic device (500) in a folded state.

[0227] According to one embodiment, the display (520) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (500) (e.g., the second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or the first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0228] Referring to FIG. 12, the electronic device (500) can display one full view (C screen) (1230) on a display (520) including an active display area (e.g., the active display area (560) of FIG. 5b).

[0229] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a full view (1230) on a display including a notch portion (521a) having a first height (h1). In this case, an area within the display (520) excluding an area where the full view (1230) is displayed (hereinafter, referred to as a full view exclusion area or a full view external area) may be displayed in a color substantially the same as a color of an area (1240) excluding the display (520). For example, if the area (1240) excluding the display (520) is a printed area (BM) printed in black, the electronic device (500) may display the full view exclusion area in a color substantially the same as black. The area (1240) excluding the display (520) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., the hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of a remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., the remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B).

[0230] In one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may display a full view (1230) on a display including a notch portion (521a) and a notch portion (521b) having a second height (h1+h2). An example of a display including a notch portion (521a) and a notch portion (521b) having a second height (h1+h2) may be the display (520) of FIG. 5A. In this way, the full view (1230) may be provided in a flexible size within the entire active display area. Accordingly, in certain embodiments, the device may be arranged to adjust the apparent size of the notch portion in response to a user input.

[0231] FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device to display at least one execution screen according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0232] Referring to FIG. 13, in operation 13010, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) can identify whether at least one condition (specified condition) for an event is satisfied.

[0233] In one embodiment, an event may be associated with a display mode. The display mode may be, for example, one of the full display mode, the multi-view display mode, the main view display mode, or the sub-view display mode of FIG. 6A.

[0234] In one embodiment, the event may be an event for switching the display mode from a first display mode to a second display mode.

[0235] For example, the event may be a first event associated with a multi-view display (or, a multi-view display mode). For example, the first event associated with a multi-view display may be an event for transitioning from a full display mode to a multi-view display mode. In this case, if it is identified that at least one condition for the first event is satisfied, the electronic device may perform at least one operation for transitioning from the full display mode to the multi-view display mode (or, applying the multi-view display mode).

[0236] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can identify whether a specified condition for a first event is satisfied based on a touch input to a first display area (e.g., the first display area 561 of FIG. 5B) or a second display area (e.g., the second display area 562 of FIG. 5B). For example, the electronic device can identify that the specified condition for the first event is satisfied if the touch input occurs within a specified distance from a boundary where the first display area and the second display area meet. Alternatively, the electronic device can identify that the specified condition for the first event is not satisfied if the touch input occurs outside the specified distance from the boundary where the first display area and the second display area meet. For example, the electronic device can identify that the specified condition for the first event is satisfied if the touch input is a drag input or a swipe input that is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the hole region (or the horizontal direction or x-axis direction of the electronic device). For example, the electronic device may identify that a specified condition for a first event is satisfied when an angle between a virtual straight line connecting a first point (e.g., point a in FIG. 14A or 14B) and a second point (e.g., point b in FIG. 14A or 14B) of the display where the drag input or swipe input is sustained (or maintained) and a boundary between the first display area and the second display area (e.g., boundary line (536) in FIG. 5B) is less than a specified angle.

[0237] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify that a specified condition for a first event is satisfied when, while a first view (e.g., a full view or a sub view or a main view) is displayed through a first display area and / or a second display area, an event corresponding to another specified application different from the specified application for the first view occurs.

[0238] For example, the event may be a second event associated with a sub-view display (or, a sub-view display mode). For example, the second event associated with a sub-view display may be a second event for switching from a multi-view display mode to a sub-display mode. In this case, if it is identified that at least one condition for the second event is satisfied, the electronic device may perform at least one operation for switching from the multi-view display mode to the sub-display mode (or, applying the sub-display mode).

[0239] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can identify whether a specified condition for a second event is satisfied based on a touch input to a first display area (e.g., the first display area 561 of FIG. 5B) or a second display area (e.g., the second display area 562 of FIG. 5B). For example, the electronic device can identify that the specified condition for the second event is satisfied if the touch input occurs within a specified distance from a boundary (e.g., a boundary line 563 of FIG. 5B) where the first display area and the second display area meet. Alternatively, the electronic device can identify that the specified condition for the second event is not satisfied if the touch input occurs outside the specified distance from the boundary where the first display area and the second display area meet. For example, the electronic device can identify that the specified condition for the second event is satisfied if the touch input is a drag input or a swipe input that is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the hole region (or the horizontal direction or x-axis direction of the electronic device) while the gap region is displayed. For example, the electronic device may identify that a specified condition for a second event is satisfied when an angle between a virtual straight line connecting a first point (e.g., point a in FIGS. 14A and 14B ) and a second point (e.g., point b in FIGS. 14A and 14B ) of the display where a drag input or swipe input is sustained (or maintained) while a gap area is displayed and a boundary between the first display area and the second display area (e.g., boundary line (563) in FIG. 5B ) is less than a specified angle.

[0240] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can identify that a specified condition for a second event is satisfied when an event that terminates a specified application for the first view occurs while the main view is displayed through the first display area and the sub view is displayed through the second display area.

[0241] In operation 13020, the electronic device may display at least one view and / or an area outside the view on the display in response to identifying that at least one condition for the event is satisfied.

[0242] For example, when it is identified that at least one condition for a first event for transitioning from full display mode to multi-view display mode is satisfied while full display mode is applied, the electronic device may display a main view, a sub-view, and a gap area on the display, for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8. An example of transitioning from full display mode to multi-view display mode is described below with reference to FIGS. 14a and 14b.

[0243] For example, when it is identified that at least one condition for a second event for switching from the multi-view display mode to the sub-display mode is satisfied while the multi-view display mode is applied, the electronic device may display the sub-view and the sub-view exclusion area on the display, for example, as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.

[0244] FIG. 14A is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to change a display mode from a full display mode to a multi-view display mode based on a user input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0245] The display mode change (or transition) of the embodiment of FIG. 14a may be, for example, a change (or transition) from the full display mode of FIG. 6a to the multi-view display mode.

[0246] In the embodiment of Fig. 14a, for convenience of explanation, the touch input is described as a drag input, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the same embodiment can be applied even when the touch input is a swipe input corresponding to a drag input.

[0247] Referring to FIG. 14a, when the full display mode is applied, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b) may display a first screen (1410a) that is a full view on a display (e.g., the display (520) of FIG. 5a). An example of the first screen (1410a) may be as illustrated in FIG. 12.

[0248] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may acquire (or receive) a first drag input that drags in a first direction (e.g., from left to right) along a boundary line (536) while the first screen (1410a) is displayed. For example, the first drag input may be a touch input that drags in a left to right direction from point a to point b while a touch is maintained on the display, as illustrated in FIG. 14A. Point a and point b may be, for example, an upper left point and an upper right point of a notch portion of the display (e.g., the notch portion (521) of FIG. 5A), respectively.

[0249] According to one embodiment, when a first drag input is obtained to drag in a first direction (e.g., from left to right) along a boundary line (536) while the first screen (1410a) is displayed, the electronic device may identify that at least one condition for a first event for switching from a full display mode to a multi-view display mode is satisfied. For example, the electronic device may identify that a specified condition for the first event is satisfied when an angle between a virtual straight line connecting points a and b of the display where the first drag input continues (or is maintained) and the boundary (or boundary line (536)) between the first display area and the second display area is less than a specified angle. In this case, the electronic device may perform at least one operation for switching from a full display mode to a multi-view display mode.

[0250] According to one embodiment, in response to obtaining a first drag input (or, in response to identifying that at least one condition for a first event for switching from full display mode to multi-view display mode is satisfied), the electronic device may sequentially display a second screen (1420a), a third screen (1430a), and a fourth screen (1440a) on the display, as illustrated in FIG. 14A . The second screen (1420a) and the third screen (1430a) may display, for example, a gap area (i.e., a portion of the gap area) showing the separation of the main view and the sub-view up to a point corresponding to the drag input. Through the second screen (1420a) and the third screen (1430a), the electronic device may visually show to the user that it is switching from full display mode to multi-view display mode. The fourth screen (1440a) may display, for example, a completed gap area (e.g., gap area 730 of FIG. 7 ) on the display. An example of the fourth screen (1440a) may be as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0251] FIG. 14B is a diagram illustrating a method for an electronic device to change a display mode from a full display mode to a multi-view display mode based on a user input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0252] The display mode change (or transition) of the embodiment of FIG. 14b may be, for example, a change (or transition) from the full display mode of FIG. 6 to the multi-view display mode.

[0253] In the embodiment of Fig. 14a, for convenience of explanation, the touch input is described as a drag input, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the same embodiment can be applied even when the touch input is a swipe input corresponding to a drag input.

[0254] Referring to FIG. 14b, when full display mode is applied, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5a and 5b) may display a first screen (1410b) that is a full view on the display. An example of the first screen (1401b) may be as illustrated in FIG. 12.

[0255] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may acquire (or receive) a second drag input that drags in a second direction (e.g., from right to left) along the physical boundary line (563) while the first screen (1410b) is displayed. The second drag input of the embodiment of FIG. 14b may be a drag input in an opposite direction to the first drag input of the embodiment of FIG. 14a. For example, the second drag input may be a touch input that drags from right to left from point b to point a while a touch is maintained on the display, as illustrated in FIG. 14b. Points a and b may be, for example, an upper left point and an upper right point of a notch portion of the display (e.g., the notch portion (521) of FIG. 5a), respectively.

[0256] According to one embodiment, when a second drag input is obtained that drags in a second direction (e.g., from right to left) along a physical boundary line (536) while the first screen (1410b) is displayed, the electronic device may identify that at least one condition for a first event for switching from full display mode to multi-view display mode is satisfied. In this case, the electronic device may perform at least one operation for switching from full display mode to multi-view display mode.

[0257] According to one embodiment, in response to obtaining a second drag input (or in response to identifying that at least one condition for a first event for switching from full display mode to multi-view display mode is satisfied), the electronic device may sequentially display a second screen (1420b) and a third screen (1430b) on the display, as illustrated in FIG. 14B . The second screen (1420b) may, for example, display a gap area (i.e., a portion of the gap area) up to a point corresponding to the drag input. Through this second screen (1420b), the electronic device may visually indicate to the user that it is switching from full display mode to multi-view display mode. The third screen (1430b) may, for example, display a completed gap area (e.g., gap area 730 of FIG. 7 ) on the display. An example of the third screen (1430b) may be as illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8 . Accordingly, from the above description of FIGS. 14A and 14B , it can be seen that certain embodiments allow a user to configure the display into a primary area and a separate secondary area, which may also be described as an island or a separate area, window, or portion. This configuration may be in response to receiving predetermined touch and drag inputs, for example, to split or partition the screen or display, or, in other words, to create a separate island. The user can create the partitions by interacting with the device.

[0258] FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a method for an electronic device to switch between a main view and a sub-view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a process for switching between a main view and a sub-view according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0259] In the embodiments of FIGS. 15 and 16, the display mode may be a multi-view display mode.

[0260] Referring to FIG. 15, in operation 15010, the electronic device (electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) can display a main view, a sub-view, and a gap area on the display. For example, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 16, when the multi-view display mode is applied, the electronic device can display a main view (screen A), a sub-view (screen B), and a gap area on the display. For a description of the display of the main view, sub-view, and gap area in the multi-view display mode, refer to the descriptions of FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0261] In operation 15020, the electronic device may obtain a user input for switching between the main view and the sub-view while the main view, the sub-view, and the gap area are displayed. In the present disclosure, switching between the main view and the sub-view may also be referred to as window switching.

[0262] In operation 15030, the electronic device can switch between the main view and the sub view based on user input.

[0263] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in part (a) of FIG. 16, the electronic device may acquire (or receive) a deep press input for the sub-view (A) while the main view (B), the sub-view (A), and the gap area are displayed. The deep press input may be, for example, a touch input in which the screen is pressed for a preset period of time or longer with a pressure higher than a preset pressure.

[0264] In one embodiment, the electronic device may, in response to receiving a deep press input for a sub-view, set the sub-view to a movable state. For example, in response to receiving a deep press input for a sub-view, the electronic device may identify the sub-view corresponding to the deep press input and set the sub-view to a movable state.

[0265] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in part (b) of FIG. 16, the electronic device may obtain (or receive) a drag input for dragging the sub-view (A) in a first direction (e.g., from a second display area where the sub-view (A) is displayed to a first display area where the main view (B) is displayed) while the sub-view (A) is set to a movable state. According to one embodiment, the drag input may be an input that crosses a gap area (e.g., a gap area (730) of FIG. 7) or a boundary line (e.g., a boundary line (563) of FIG. 5b).

[0266] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may move the subview (A) to the first display area in response to receiving a drag input for the subview.

[0267] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in part (c) of FIG. 16, the electronic device may acquire (or receive) a drop input for dropping the subview (A) while the subview (A) is moved to the first display area. The drop input may be, for example, an input for releasing a touch on a screen corresponding to the selected subview (A).

[0268] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in part (d) of FIG. 16, the electronic device may switch between the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) in response to receiving a drop input for the sub-view (A). For example, the electronic device may display the content displayed in the main view (B) on a second display area and display the content displayed in the sub-view (A) on a first display area. Through this, the electronic device may provide the user with content of interest displayed in the existing sub-view (A) through a larger display area. At this time, the content displayed in the existing main view (B) may still be provided in a small size through the second display area.

[0269] Meanwhile, in the embodiments of FIGS. 15 and 16a and 16b, an embodiment of switching the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) by moving the sub-view (A) to the main view (B) is described as an example, but the opposite case is also possible. For example, it is also possible to switch the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) by moving the main view (B) to the sub-view (A). For example, the electronic device can switch the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) by selecting the main view (B) through a deep press input and moving the main view (B) toward the sub-view (A) through a drag and drop input.

[0270] FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a method by which an electronic device changes a display mode from a sub-display mode to a full-display mode based on a user input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a process of changing from a sub-display mode to a full-display mode, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0271] Referring to FIG. 17, in operation 17010, the electronic device may display a sub-view on the display. For example, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 18, when the sub-view display mode is applied, the electronic device may display a sub-view (screen A) and a sub-view exclusion area on the display. For a description of the display of the sub-view and the sub-view exclusion area in the sub-view display mode, refer to the descriptions of FIGS. 9 and 10.

[0272] In operation 17020, the electronic device can obtain user input to change the subview to a full view while the subview is displayed.

[0273] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in (b) of FIG. 18, the electronic device may acquire (or receive) a swipe input that swipes the sub-view (A) in a first direction (e.g., in a second display area where the sub-view (A) is displayed, in the direction of the first display area displayed in a first color) while the sub-view (A) is displayed. According to one embodiment, the swipe input may be an input that crosses a gap area (e.g., a gap area (730) of FIG. 7) or a boundary line (e.g., a boundary line (563) of FIG. 5b).

[0274] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may acquire (or receive) a deep press input for the sub-view (A) and a drag input for dragging the sub-view (A) from the second display area where the sub-view (A) is displayed toward the first display area, while the sub-view (A) is displayed.

[0275] In operation 17030, the electronic device can change the sub-view to the full view based on a user input (e.g., a swipe input of FIG. 18(b) or a deep press and drag input). According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 18(c), the electronic device can display the content displayed in the sub-view (A) on the entire display area in response to receiving a swipe input. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can display the content displayed in the sub-view (A) on the entire display area in response to receiving a deep press input and a drag input. Through this, the electronic device can provide the user with content of interest displayed in the existing sub-view (A) in a large format through the entire display area.

[0276] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a view provided by an electronic device including an extended display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0277] In the embodiment of FIG. 19, the extended display may be, for example, the display (520) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b.

[0278] Referring to (a) and (d) of FIG. 19, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (500) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b) can provide a first full view through a first area within an extended display.

[0279] Referring to (b) and (e) of FIG. 19, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 500 of FIG. 5a or 5b) can provide a second full view through a second area larger than a first area within an extended display. As illustrated, the second area of ​​FIG. 19 (b) and (e) can include a more extended notch portion compared to the first area of ​​FIG. 19 (a) and (d). By utilizing this extended notch portion, the electronic device can display at least some of the control icons (or control objects) displayed in the first display area, as illustrated in FIG. 19 (a) and (d), in the notch portion, thereby providing a larger amount of content within the first display area.

[0280] Referring to (c) of FIG. 19, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) can provide a sub-view through a portion of a second area larger than a first area within an extended display. As illustrated, the second area of ​​FIG. 19 (c) can include a notch portion that is more extended than the first area of ​​FIGS. 19 (a) and (d). This extended notch portion can be large enough to provide a separate sub-view, as illustrated in (c) of FIG. 19. Accordingly, the electronic device can provide a main view and a separate sub-view through this extended notch portion.

[0281] FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a main view and a sub-view provided by an electronic device including an extended display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0282] The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 20 may be, for example, the multi-view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0283] In the embodiment of FIG. 20, the extended display may be, for example, the display (520) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b.

[0284] Referring to (a) of FIG. 20, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (500) of FIG. 5A or 5B) may display a main view including an execution screen of a first application (e.g., a text application) through a first display area (e.g., a first display area (561) of FIG. 5B), and may display a sub view including an execution screen of a second application (e.g., a music application) through a second display area (e.g., a second display area (562) of FIG. 5B). According to one embodiment, the first application associated with the main view may be different from the second application associated with the sub view.

[0285] Referring to (b) of FIG. 20, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) may display a main view including an execution screen of a first application (e.g., a home screen application) through a first display area, and may display a sub view including an execution screen of a second application (e.g., a music application) through a second display area. According to one embodiment, the first application associated with the main view may be different from the second application associated with the sub view.

[0286] Referring to (c) of FIG. 20, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) may display a main view including an execution screen of a first application (e.g., a video application) through a first display area, and may display a sub-view including a control screen of the first application through a second display area. By dividing the screen into the main view and separate sub-views, control inputs can be received more efficiently and accurately (through the sub-view) without inadvertently affecting the main view. Accordingly, certain embodiments may help prevent input errors and related additional processing and power consumption by providing a more efficient user interface and / or a technically improved user interface.

[0287] FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a main view and a sub-view provided by an electronic device including an extended display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0288] The display mode of the embodiment of FIG. 21 may be, for example, the sub-view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0289] In the embodiment of FIG. 21, the extended display may be, for example, the display (520) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b.

[0290] Referring to (a) of FIG. 21, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (500) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b) can display a subview including an execution screen of a first application (e.g., a music application) through a second display area (e.g., a second display area (562) of FIG. 5b).

[0291] Referring to (b) of FIG. 21, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b) can display a subview including an execution screen of a first application (e.g., a watch application) through a second display area.

[0292] Referring to (c) of FIG. 21, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (500) of FIG. 5a or FIG. 5b) can display a subview including an execution screen of a second application (e.g., a mail application) through a second display area.

[0293] According to one embodiment, when a subview including a running screen of a second application (e.g., a music application, a clock application, or a mail application) is displayed through a second display area and an input (e.g., a double tap) specified in the second display area is received, the second application can be displayed in the first display area.

[0294] FIG. 22 is a drawing for explaining a display of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0295] In the embodiment of FIG. 22, the electronic device (2200) may be, for example, the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 4, or the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A to 21. The display (2220) of the electronic device (2200) may be, for example, the display module (160) of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the display (280) of the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 4, or the display (520) of the electronic device (500) of FIGS. 5A to 21. In the present disclosure, the display (2220) may also be referred to as a cover display, an external display, a rear display, or a sub-display.

[0296] The embodiment of FIG. 22 shows a front view of an electronic device (2200) in a folded state.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the display (2220) may be activated when the electronic device (2200) is in a folded state, but is not limited thereto. For example, if desired, the display (2220) may also be activated when the electronic device (2200) is in an intermediate or unfolded state.

[0298] According to one embodiment, the display (2220) may be housed (or disposed) within (or on) a first housing (2210) of the electronic device (2200) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A).

[0299] According to one embodiment, the display (2220) may be disposed on a first side (2211) of a first housing (2210) of the electronic device (2200) (e.g., the second side (210b) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A). According to one embodiment, the first side (2211) on which the display (2220) is disposed (e.g., the second side (210b) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A) may be a side opposite to a second side (e.g., the first side (210a) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A) on which a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 2A) is disposed. For example, when the electronic device (2200) is unfolded, the display (2220) may be viewed in the direction of the first surface (511) (e.g., in the -z axis direction) opposite to the direction of the second surface (e.g., in the +z axis direction) on which the flexible display is arranged.

[0300] According to one embodiment, unlike the display (520) of FIGS. 5A to 21 having a notch structure, the display (2220) may be a hole punch display (e.g., a display in which a hole is formed in at least a portion of the display (2220) to accommodate a camera-like structure). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the display (2220) may have a structure including, but not limited to, at least one hole (2230) at the lower right side (e.g., at least one hole (530) of FIG. 5A). For example, at least one hole (2230) may be located at the lower left side. In the present disclosure, a hole punch display may be referred to as a punch hole display or a camera hole display.

[0301] According to one embodiment, at least one hole (2230) may include two camera holes (2231, 2232) (e.g., camera holes (531, 532) of FIG. 5A) and / or one flash hole (2233) (e.g., flash hole (533) of FIG. 5A), as illustrated in FIG. 22. Each camera hole (2231, 2232) may house a respective rear camera module (e.g., second camera module (208) of FIG. 2B). A flash (e.g., flash (209) of FIG. 2B) may be housed in the flash hole (2233). As described above, in the example of FIG. 22, two camera holes (2231, 2232) and one flash hole (2233) are formed on the first surface (2211) of the first housing (2210), but the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the number of camera holes and / or the number of flash holes formed on the first surface (2211) of the first housing (2210) may be changed according to the embodiment. For example, one or three or more camera holes may be formed on the first surface (2211) of the first housing (2210). For example, zero or two or more flash holes may be formed on the first surface (2211) of the first housing (2210).

[0302] According to one embodiment, at least one hole (2230) may be arranged in a first direction. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 22, a flash hole (2233) and two camera holes (2231, 2232) may be arranged in a horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the electronic device (2200). For example, two camera holes (2231, 2232) may be arranged side by side in the x-axis direction such that a line connecting the uppermost portions (or points) of the two camera holes (2231, 2232) is parallel to a line connecting the lowermost portions (or points) of the two camera holes (2231, 2232). For example, two camera holes (2231, 2232) and a flash hole (2233) may be arranged side by side in the x-axis direction such that a line passing through the centers of the two camera holes (2231, 2232) passes through the center of the flash hole (2233). As described above, in the example of FIG. 22, two camera holes (2231, 2232) and one flash hole (2233) are arranged in the horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the electronic device (2200), but the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the arrangement and / or arrangement structure of the holes may vary depending on the embodiment. For example, two camera holes may be arranged in a horizontal direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the electronic device (2200) of the electronic device, and one camera hole and one flash hole of the two camera holes may be arranged in a vertical or lengthwise direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the electronic device (2200).

[0303] FIGS. 23a, 23b, and 23c are diagrams illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0304] The display mode of the embodiments of FIGS. 23a to 23c may be, for example, the multi-view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0305] The embodiments of FIGS. 23a to 23c show front views of an electronic device (2200) in a folded state.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the display (2220) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (2200) (e.g., a second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or a first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0307] Referring to FIG. 23A, an electronic device (2200) may include a display (2220) including an active display area. According to one embodiment, the active display area of ​​the display (2220) may be divided into a first display area (2310) and a second display area (2320) based on a boundary line (2330). The first display area may be an area located above the boundary line (2330) among the active display areas, and the second display area may be an area located below the boundary line (2330) among the active display areas.

[0308] In one embodiment, the boundary line (2330) may correspond to an upper boundary line of at least one hole (e.g., at least one hole (2230) of FIG. 22). For example, the boundary line (2330) may be a boundary line passing through the uppermost points of two holes (e.g., camera holes (2231, 2232) of FIG. 22). The boundary line (2330) may be aligned with an upper line of a hole region (e.g., an upper line (541) of a hole region (540) of FIG. 5b).

[0309] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2200) can display a main view (B) and a sub-view (A) together on a display (2220) including an active display area. According to one embodiment, the main view (B) and / or the sub-view (A) can be used for now bar suggestions related to a current state and / or controller interaction. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 23B, the electronic device (2200) can display a main view (B) that displays time information (e.g., month, day, weekday, and time) within a first display area (2310), and can display a sub-view (A) that includes schedule and / or alarm information (e.g., weather, bedtime (e.g., 5 hours and 30 minutes of sleep), weekly meeting schedule) within a second display area (2320). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 23C, the electronic device (2200) may display a main view (B) that displays playback information of music or video content (e.g., a music or video title, a group name, an image associated with a song or video (e.g., a skin), a length of the song or video, and an indicator / progress bar indicating the current playback time) within a first display area (2310), and may display a sub view (A) that includes an interface for controlling playback of the music or video content (e.g., a play / pause button, a forward / backward skip button) within a second display area (2320). According to one embodiment, the size of the sub view (A) may be smaller than the size of the main view (B).

[0310] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2200) may set a line (lower line) defining a lower boundary (e.g., a boundary in the +y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the main view (B) and / or a line (upper line) defining an upper boundary (e.g., a boundary in the -y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the sub view (A) to be aligned with the boundary line (2330). For example, the electronic device (2200) may set a virtual gap (2340) between the main view (B) and the sub view (A) to be 0, thereby setting a line (lower line) defining a lower boundary (e.g., a boundary in the +y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the main view (B) and a line (upper line) defining an upper boundary (e.g., a boundary in the -y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the sub view (A) to be aligned with the boundary line (2330). In this way, by setting the boundaries of the main view (B) and sub view (A) to match the hole boundary (e.g., the upper boundary), a sense of visual unity can be provided.

[0311] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the electronic device (2200) may set the virtual gap (2340) to a value greater than 0. In this case, a gap area (e.g., gap area (830) of FIG. 8) may be set between the main view (B) and the sub view (A). The electronic device (2200) may display the gap area in a color substantially the same as the color of the area excluding the display (2220). For example, if the area excluding the display (2220) is a printed area (BM) printed in black, the electronic device (2200) may display the gap area in a color substantially the same as black. The area excluding the display (2220) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of a remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B). In this way, the gap area may only be used for the purpose of color display to visually separate the main view (B) and the sub-view (A), and may not be used for the purpose of providing separate information (or images, content) to the user. Due to this gap area, a visual effect similar to that of the electronic device (2200) displaying the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) separately through two hardware-separated displays may be provided to the user.

[0312] FIGS. 24A and 24B are diagrams illustrating a method for an electronic device to display a main view and a sub-view together according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0313] The display mode of the embodiment of FIGS. 24a and 24b may be, for example, the multi-view display mode of FIG. 6a.

[0314] The embodiments of FIGS. 24A and 24B show a front view of an electronic device (2200) in a folded state. Unlike the embodiments of FIGS. 23A to 23C, where the boundary line separating the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) corresponds to the upper boundary line of at least one hole (e.g., at least one hole (2230) of FIG. 22), in the embodiments of FIGS. 24A and 24B, the boundary line separating the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) may have a gap (2450) of a specified size from the upper boundary line of at least one hole (e.g., at least one hole (2230) of FIG. 22). This allows a sub-view of a larger size to be provided.

[0315] According to one embodiment, the display (2220) may be disposed within (or on) a first surface of a first housing of the electronic device (2200) (e.g., a second surface (210b) of the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or a first surface (511) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 5A).

[0316] Referring to FIG. 24A, an electronic device (2200) may include a display (2220) including an active display area. According to one embodiment, the active display area of ​​the display (2220) may be divided into a first display area (2410) and a second display area (2420) based on a second boundary line (2331). The first display area may be an area located above the second boundary line (2331) among the active display areas, and the second display area may be an area located below the boundary line (2331) among the active display areas.

[0317] In one embodiment, the second boundary line (2331) may have a gap (2450) with the first boundary line (2330), which is an upper boundary line of at least one hole (e.g., at least one hole (2230) of FIG. 22). For example, the second boundary line (2331) may have a gap (2450) with the first boundary line (2330) passing through the uppermost points of two holes (e.g., camera holes (2231, 2232) of FIG. 22), and may be a boundary line that is parallel to the first boundary line (2330). The first boundary line (2330) may be aligned with an upper line of a hole region (e.g., an upper line (541) of a hole region (540) of FIG. 5B).

[0318] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2200) can display a main view (B) and a sub-view (A) together on a display (2220) including an active display area. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 24B, the electronic device (2200) can display a main view (B) displaying gallery image(s) within a first display area (2410), and can display a sub-view (A) within a second display area (2320). According to one embodiment, the size of the sub-view (A) can be smaller than the size of the main view (B). According to one embodiment, the main view (B) and / or the sub-view (A) can be used for AI agent interaction.

[0319] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2200) may set a line (lower line) defining a lower boundary (e.g., a boundary in the +y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the main view (B) and / or a line (upper line) defining an upper boundary (e.g., a boundary in the -y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the sub view (A) to be aligned with a second boundary line (2331). For example, the electronic device (2200) may set a virtual gap (2440) between the main view (B) and the sub view (A) to be 0, thereby setting a line (lower line) defining a lower boundary (e.g., a boundary in the +y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the main view (B) and a line (upper line) defining an upper boundary (e.g., a boundary in the -y-axis direction) among the boundaries of the sub view (A) to be aligned with the second boundary line (2331). In this way, by setting the boundaries of the main view (B) and sub view (A) above the hole boundary (e.g., the top boundary), the size of the sub view (A) can be increased.

[0320] Meanwhile, according to an embodiment, the electronic device (2200) may set the virtual gap (2440) to a value greater than 0. In this case, a gap area (e.g., gap area (830) of FIG. 8) may be set between the main view (B) and the sub view (A). The electronic device (2200) may display the gap area in a color substantially the same as the color of the area excluding the display (2220). For example, if the area excluding the display (2220) is a printed area (BM) printed in black, the electronic device (2200) may display the gap area in a color substantially the same as black. The area excluding the display (2220) may include, for example, at least a portion of a hole region (e.g., hole region (540) of FIG. 5B) and / or at least a portion of a remaining region excluding the hole region (e.g., remaining region (550) of FIG. 5B). In this way, the gap area may only be used for the purpose of color display to visually separate the main view (B) and the sub-view (A), and may not be used for the purpose of providing separate information (or images, content) to the user. Due to this gap area, a visual effect similar to that of the electronic device (2200) displaying the main view (B) and the sub-view (A) separately through two hardware-separated displays may be provided to the user.

[0321] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include a first housing (210).

[0322] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing (210) and a second housing (220). A first surface of the first housing may include a hole region (540) comprising one or more holes.

[0323] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include a hinge structure (240) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0324] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include a flexible display (230) accommodated in the first housing and the second housing. According to one embodiment, a first surface (511) on which a cover display (280; 520) is disposed (e.g., a second surface (210b) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A) may be a surface opposite to a second surface (e.g., a first surface (210a) of the first housing (510) of FIG. 2A) on which a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display (230) of FIG. 2A) is disposed. The flexible display may be disposed so as to be visible in the direction of the second surface opposite to the first surface when the foldable housing is unfolded.

[0325] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include a cover display (280; 520) accommodated in the first housing. The cover display may be arranged to be visible in the direction of the first surface. The cover display may include an active display area (560) that is visible to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of a remaining region (550) other than the hole region of the first surface, and the active display area may include a first display area (561) and a second display area (562) smaller than the first display area. The second display area (562) may protrude (or extend) in a first direction (e.g., a +y-axis direction of FIG. 5B) with respect to the first display area (561).

[0326] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include a sensor (180; 208) housed in the first housing and configured to receive an optical signal from the outside.

[0327] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include a processor (120); and a memory (130).

[0328] According to one embodiment, the memory may store at least one instruction that, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to identify whether a specified condition for a first event associated with a multi-view display is satisfied, and based on the specified condition being satisfied, display a first view having a first size within the first display area, display a second view having a second size smaller than the first size within the second display area, and display a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view.

[0329] According to one embodiment, the gap area may be set to be displayed so that the first display area where the first view is displayed and the second display area where the second view is displayed appear as if they are two displays that are physically separated from each other.

[0330] According to one embodiment, the first color of the gap region may be set to be substantially the same as the second color of the hole region.

[0331] According to one embodiment, the first display area may be formed in a first direction with respect to the hole region, and the second display area may be formed in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the hole region.

[0332] According to one embodiment, the first display area and the second display area are set to be separated by a border line aligned with a portion of a line forming a boundary of the active display area, a lower border of the first view is set to be aligned with the border line, and the gap area is set to be located below the border line.

[0333] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: align an upper boundary of the second view with an upper boundary of the hole region; and align a lower boundary of the second view with a lower boundary of the hole region.

[0334] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: display an upper boundary of the second view aligned with the boundary line, and display the first display area in the first color without displaying the first view, based on identifying that a specified condition for a second event associated with displaying a sub-view is satisfied while the first view, the second view, and the gap area are displayed.

[0335] According to one embodiment, displaying the gap area may include setting the size of the first view displayed within the first display area or the size of the second view displayed within the second display area to be reduced by the vertical length of the gap area.

[0336] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: display a vertical length of the gap region as a first length based on identifying that a first condition associated with the specified condition is satisfied; and display a vertical length of the gap region as a second length different from the first length based on identifying that a second condition associated with the specified condition is satisfied.

[0337] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: align a lower boundary of the gap region with an upper boundary of the hole region.

[0338] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: identify, based on a touch input to the first display area or the second display area, whether the specified condition is satisfied.

[0339] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: identify that the specified condition is satisfied when the touch input occurs within a specified distance from a boundary where the first display area and the second display area meet; and identify that the specified condition is not satisfied when the touch input occurs outside the specified distance.

[0340] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: identify that the specified condition is satisfied if the touch input is a drag input or a swipe input that is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the hole region.

[0341] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: adjust a longitudinal length of the gap region based at least in part on a strength, velocity, duration, or touch area corresponding to the touch input.

[0342] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: identify that the specified condition is satisfied if an angle between the boundary and a virtual straight line connecting the first point and the second point of the display where the drag input or the swipe input continues is less than a specified angle.

[0343] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: identify that the specified condition is satisfied when, while the first view is displayed through the first display area and the second display area, an event corresponding to another specified application different from the specified application for the first view occurs.

[0344] According to one embodiment, the at least one instruction, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to: display a vertical length of the gap region as a first length when the other designated application is a first application; and display a vertical length of the gap region as a second length different from the first length when the other designated application is a second application different from the first application.

[0345] According to one embodiment, a method of an electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include an operation of identifying whether a specified condition for a first event associated with a multi-view display is satisfied.

[0346] According to one embodiment, the method of the electronic device (101; 200; 500) may include, based on satisfaction of the specified condition, displaying a first view having a first size within the first display area, displaying a second view having a size smaller than the first size within the second display area, and displaying a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view.

[0347] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the present disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural form, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in the plural form may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in the singular form may be composed of plural elements.

[0348] Meanwhile, although the detailed description of the present disclosure has described specific embodiments, it is obvious that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0349] Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the scope of the claims described below but also by equivalents of the scope of the claims.

[0350] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101; 200; 500), A first housing (210), a first surface of the first housing including a hole region (540) including one or more holes; A cover display (280; 520) accommodated in the first housing, the cover display including an active display area (560) that is visible to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of a remaining region (550) excluding the hole region of the first surface, the active display area including a first display area (561) and a second display area (562) that protrudes in a first direction with respect to the first display area, the second display area being smaller than the first display area; Processor (120); and A memory (130) is included, wherein the memory, when executed by the processor, causes the electronic device to: Identifying whether a specified condition for a first event associated with a multi-view display is satisfied; and An electronic device storing instructions that cause a first view having a first size to be displayed within the first display area, a second view having a second size smaller than the first size to be displayed within the second display area, and a gap area having a first color to be displayed between the first view and the second view, based on the above-mentioned specified condition being satisfied.

2. In paragraph 1, the electronic device: A foldable housing including the first housing (210) and the second housing (220); A hinge structure (240) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing from an unfolded state to a folded state; A flexible display (230) accommodated in the first housing and the second housing; and An electronic device comprising a sensor (180; 208) accommodated in the first housing and configured to receive an optical signal.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device, wherein the first color of the gap region is set to be substantially the same as the second color of the hole region.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, An electronic device, wherein the first display area is formed in a first direction with respect to the hole region, and the second display area is formed in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the hole region.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The first display area and the second display area are set to be separated by a border line aligned with a part of a line forming a border of the active display area, An electronic device, wherein the lower boundary of the first view is set to be aligned with the boundary line, and the gap region is set to be located below the boundary line.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that causes the upper boundary of the second view to be aligned with the upper boundary of the hole region and the lower boundary of the second view to be aligned with the lower boundary of the hole region.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that causes an upper boundary of the second view to be aligned with the boundary line and to display the first display area in the first color without displaying the first view, based on identifying that a specified condition for a second event associated with displaying a sub-view is satisfied while the first view, the second view and the gap area are displayed.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, An electronic device, wherein displaying the gap area comprises setting the size of the first view displayed within the first display area or the size of the second view displayed within the second display area to be reduced by the vertical length of the gap area.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: Based on identifying that a first condition associated with the above-mentioned specified condition is satisfied, indicating a vertical length of the gap region as a first length; and An electronic device that causes the vertical length of the gap region to be displayed as a second length different from the first length, based on identifying that a second condition associated with the above-mentioned specified condition is satisfied.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that causes the lower boundary of the gap region to be aligned with the upper boundary of the hole region.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device, which causes the device to be set to identify whether the specified condition is satisfied based on a touch input to the first display area or the second display area.

12. In a method of an electronic device (101; 200; 500), the electronic device: A first housing (210), a first surface of the first housing includes a hole region (540) including one or more holes, A cover display (280; 520) accommodated in the first housing, the cover display including an active display area (560) that is visible to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of a remaining region (550) other than the hole region of the first surface, the active display area including a first display area (561) and a second display area (562) protruding in a first direction with respect to the first display area, the second display area being smaller than the first display area, the method comprising: An action that identifies whether a specified condition for a first event associated with a multi-view display is satisfied; and A method comprising: displaying a first view having a first size within the first display area, displaying a second view having a size smaller than the first size within the second display area, and displaying a gap area having a first color between the first view and the second view, based on the above-mentioned specified condition being satisfied.

13. In paragraph 12, A method wherein the first color of the gap region is set to be substantially the same as the second color of the hole region.

14. In paragraph 12 or 13, A method wherein the first display area is formed in a first direction with respect to the hole region, and the second display area is formed in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction with respect to the hole region.

15. In any one of paragraphs 12 to 14, The first display area and the second display area are set to be separated by a border line aligned with a part of a line forming a border of the active display area, A method wherein the lower boundary of the first view is set to be aligned with the boundary line, and the gap area is set to be located below the boundary line.

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