Electronic device comprising flexible display and haptic output device

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise a housing including a first flexible portion, a second flexible portion, and a center portion disposed between the first flexible portion and the second flexible portion. The electronic device may comprise a display including a main display area, a first flexible display area, and a second flexible display area. The main display area may be disposed in the center portion of the housing, the first flexible display area may be disposed in the first flexible portion of the housing, and the second flexible display area may be disposed in the second flexible portion of the housing. The electronic device may comprise a first haptic actuator positioned in the first flexible portion of the housing and configured to output first haptic feedback, and a second haptic actuator positioned in the second flexible portion of the housing and configured to output second haptic feedback.

Description

Electronic devices including flexible displays and haptic output devices

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a flexible display and a haptic output device.

[0002] A variety of portable communication devices, such as smartphones, tablets, wearable devices, and foldable devices, are being developed. Electronic devices such as wearable smartwatches and foldable devices are gaining popularity due to their diverse functions and convenience.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background information 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 in connection with the present disclosure.

[0004] In one embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing including a first flexible portion, a second flexible portion, and a center portion disposed between the first flexible portion and the second flexible portion. The electronic device may include a display including a main display area, a first flexible display area, and a second flexible display area. The main display area may be disposed within the center portion of the housing, the first flexible display area may be disposed within the first flexible portion of the housing, and the second flexible display area may be disposed within the second flexible portion of the housing. The electronic device may include a first haptic actuator located within the first flexible portion of the housing and configured to output a first haptic feedback, and a second haptic actuator located within the second flexible portion of the housing and configured to output the second haptic feedback.

[0005] In one embodiment, an electronic device configured to be worn on a user's wrist may include a flexible display, a housing, a first strap, a second strap, a first haptic actuator, a second haptic actuator, and a third haptic actuator. The flexible display may include a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area between the first display area and the second display area. The housing that accommodates the flexible display may include a first part arranged with respect to the first display area, a second part arranged with respect to the second display area, and a third part arranged with respect to the third display area. The first strap may be connected to the first part of the housing. The second strap may be connected to the second part of the housing and configured to be attachable to the first strap. The first haptic actuator may be positioned within the first part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback. The second haptic actuator may be positioned within the second part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback. The third haptic actuator may be positioned within the third part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback. When the electronic device is worn on the wrist of the user, each of the first display area and the second display area may be bent with respect to the third display area. When the electronic device is worn on the wrist of the user, each of the first part and the second part may be bent with respect to the third part. When the electronic device is worn on the wrist of the user, the first haptic actuator may be configured to output haptic feedback to the wrist of the user through the first part.When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, the second haptic actuator may be configured to output haptic feedback to the user's wrist through the second part. When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, the third haptic actuator may be configured to output haptic feedback to the user's wrist through the third part.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display that is a wrist-worn device and has a shape that can wrap around the wrist, a plurality of haptic actuators arranged in specific sections of the flexible display, a processor, and a memory that stores instructions. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the device to identify a touch action and a touch location of the flexible display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the haptic actuators arranged in the sections corresponding to the identified touch action and touch location to operate. Accordingly, a vibration sensation touching the skin of the wrist may be provided in various ways in conjunction with the touch action.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0008] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating the front of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2b is a side view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 2c is a side view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 4A is an exemplary block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4b is an exemplary block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 5b is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 5c is a diagram showing the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 6b is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 6c is a diagram showing the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 7b is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 7c is a diagram showing the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 8b is a diagram showing the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 8c is a diagram showing the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 9b is a diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting a display area and a touch area of ​​a display according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0031] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0032] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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).

[0036] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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.

[0046] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0047] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0048] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0049] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0050] 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)).

[0051] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service by itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0052] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a front view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a side view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating a side view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment. In FIG. 2A, a printed circuit board (250) and haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) located inside the electronic device (201) are depicted in dotted lines.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B, an electronic device (201) according to an embodiment may include the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. For example, the electronic device (201) may include at least one of the components of the electronic device (101). In an embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a housing (210), straps (271, 272), a display (260) (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1), a printed circuit board (250), and haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) (e.g., a haptic module (179) of FIG. 1).

[0054] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may accommodate various components of the electronic device (201). For example, a printed circuit board (250) may be disposed within the housing (210). For example, the housing (210) may provide a space that at least partially accommodates a display (260). In one embodiment, the housing (210) may be referred to as a frame or a case.

[0055] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first part (211), a second part (212), and a third part (213) positioned between the first part (211) and the second part (212). The third part (213) may connect the first part (211) and the second part (212). For example, the third part (213) may extend from the first part (211) to the second part (212). The first part (211) may be arranged relative to a first display area (261) of the display (260). The first part (211) may at least partially accommodate a first portion of the display (260) corresponding to the first display area (261). The second part (212) may be arranged relative to a second display area (262) of the display (260). The second part (212) can at least partially accommodate a second portion of the display (260) corresponding to the second display area (262). The third part (213) can be arranged relative to the third display area of ​​the display (260). The third part (213) can at least partially accommodate a third portion of the display (260) corresponding to the third display area (263).

[0056] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may have a shape corresponding to the body shape of a user on whom the electronic device (201) is worn and / or may be deformed to correspond to the body shape. For example, at least one of the first part (211), the second part (212), and the third part (213) of the housing (210) may have a curved shape corresponding to the body shape of the user and / or may be formed to be flexible. For example, the first part (211), the second part (212), and the third part (213) may be integrally formed by a material (e.g., rubber) that can be deformed by an external force. In one embodiment, each of the first part (211) and the second part (212) may be rotatably coupled to the third part (213). For example, the first part (211) may be rotatably connected to one side of the third part (213), and the second part (212) may be rotatably connected to the other side of the third part (213). For example, each of the first part (211) and the second part (212) may be formed of a material (e.g., rubber) that can be deformed by an external force. In one embodiment, the first part (211) and the third part (213) may be rotatably connected by a first hinge (not shown). In one embodiment, the second part (212) and the third part (213) may be rotatably connected by a second hinge (not shown). In one embodiment, the first part (211) may be formed integrally with the first hinge (not shown). For example, referring to FIG. 2C, the first part (211) may include a first plurality of links (311) that are each connected to be rotatable about a first plurality of rotational axes. In one embodiment, the second part (212) may be formed integrally with a second hinge (not shown). For example, the second part (212) may include a second plurality of links (312) that are each connected to be rotatable about a second plurality of rotational axes.

[0057] In one embodiment, the straps (271, 272) may be formed of various materials and shapes. For example, the straps (271, 272) may be formed of a single or multiple unit links that are movable to each other by a woven material, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials.

[0058] In one embodiment, the straps (271, 272) may be connected to the housing (210). For example, the first strap (271) may be connected to the first part (211) of the housing (210), and the second strap (272) may be connected to the second part (212) of the housing (210). For non-limiting examples, the straps (271, 272) may be coupled to the housing (210) via a spring bar, a bolt, a screw, or a flip lock. For non-limiting examples, the straps (271, 272) may be formed integrally with the housing (210).

[0059] In one embodiment, the first strap (271) and the second strap (272) may be configured to be fastened to each other so that the user can wear the electronic device (201). For example, the first strap (271) may include a fastening hole, and the second strap (272) may include a pin that can be fixed to the fastening hole, but is not limited thereto, and various methods may be applied for fastening the first strap (271) and the second strap (272) to each other.

[0060] In a non-limiting embodiment, the housing (210) and / or the straps (271, 272) may include at least one conductive portion (e.g., metal) that serves as an antenna of the electronic device (201). For example, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (201) may transmit or receive a radio frequency (RF) signal using the at least one conductive portion.

[0061] In one embodiment, the display (260) may have a shape corresponding to the body shape of a user wearing the electronic device (201) and / or may be deformed to correspond to the body shape of the user. For example, the display (260) may have a shape in which at least a portion is bent and / or may be configured to be flexible to correspond to the body shape of the user. For example, the display (260) may include a flexible display.

[0062] In one embodiment, the display (260) may be at least partially disposed within the housing (210) so as to be visible through the front surface of the electronic device (201). In one embodiment, the display (260) may include a window that forms at least a portion of the front surface of the electronic device (201) and protects an internal panel of the display (260). The window may be formed by, but is not limited to, a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate.

[0063] In one embodiment, the display (260) may include display areas where visual information is output. For example, the display (260) may include a first display area (261), a second display area (262), and a third display area (263) between the first display area (261) and the second display area (262). The first display area (261) and the second display area (262) may be spaced apart from each other, and the third display area (263) may extend from the first display area (261) to the second display area (262). In one embodiment, the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) may include curved surfaces. The third display area (263) may include, but is not limited to, a substantially flat area.

[0064] Although not shown, the electronic device (201) may include a touch sensor (or touch detection circuit). The touch sensor may be integrated into the display (260) or disposed adjacent thereto so as to detect touch inputs to the display areas (261, 262, 263) of the display (260).

[0065] In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (250) may be disposed within a housing (210). The printed circuit board (250) may include a first portion (251) positioned within a first portion (211), a second portion (253) positioned within a second portion (212), a third portion (255) positioned within a third portion (213), a first connecting portion (252) connecting the first portion (251) and the third portion (255), and a second connecting portion (254) connecting the second portion (253) and the third portion (255). In one embodiment, the first connecting portion (252) may extend from the first portion (251) to the third portion (255). The second connecting portion (254) may extend from the second portion (253) to the third portion (255).

[0066] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (250) may include a rigid-flex printed circuit board. For example, the first portion (251), the second portion (253), and the third portion (255) may be formed rigidly. In this case, the first portion (251), the second portion (253), and the third portion (255) may be referred to as a first rigid portion, a second rigid portion, and a third rigid portion, respectively. For example, the first connection portion (252) and the second connection portion (254) may be formed flexibly. In this case, the first connection portion (252) and the second connection portion (254) may be referred to as a first flexible portion and a second flexible portion, respectively.

[0067] In one embodiment, various components of an electronic device (201) may be arranged on a printed circuit board (250). For example, but not limited to, a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) and a memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1) may be mounted on the printed circuit board (250).

[0068] In one embodiment, the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) may provide a haptic sensation to a user by generating vibrations. For example, the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) may provide haptic feedback to a user by outputting a specific pattern of vibrations in response to a user's input (e.g., a touch input) or an event (e.g., an incoming call) occurring within the electronic device (201). In one embodiment, each of the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) may be referred to as a vibration output device, a vibration actuator, or a haptic actuator. In one embodiment, the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) may be located within the housing (210). For example, the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) may be positioned within the housing (210) below the display (260).

[0069] In one embodiment, the first haptic output device (221) may be positioned within the first part (211) of the housing (210). The first haptic output device (221) may be supported by the first part (211) of the housing (210). For example, the first haptic output device (221) may be disposed directly on the first part (211) or on a first part (251) of a printed circuit board (250) supported by the first part (211). When the first haptic output device (221) is disposed directly on the first part (211), optionally, the printed circuit board (250) may not include the first part (251) (or a portion of the first part (251)) for supporting the first haptic output device (221). In one embodiment, the first haptic output device (221) may be configured to output haptic feedback to a first display area (261) of the display (260). For example, the first haptic output device (221) may be directly or indirectly (e.g., via another configuration) connected to the first display area (261) (or the corresponding first portion of the display (260)) and / or the first part (211) of the housing (210) such that vibrations may be transmitted to the first display area (261) and / or the first part (211) of the housing (210).

[0070] In one embodiment, the second haptic output device (222) may be positioned within the second part (212) of the housing (210). The second haptic output device (222) may be supported by the second part (212) of the housing (210). For example, the second haptic output device (222) may be disposed directly on the second part (212) or on a second part (253) of a printed circuit board (250) supported by the second part (212). When the second haptic output device (222) is disposed directly on the second part (212), optionally, the printed circuit board (250) may not include a second part (253) (or a portion of the second part (253)) for supporting the second haptic output device (222). In one embodiment, the second haptic output device (222) may be configured to output haptic feedback to the second display area (262) of the display (260). For example, the second haptic output device (222) may be directly or indirectly (e.g., via another configuration) connected to the second display area (262) (or the corresponding second portion of the display (260)) and / or the second part (212) of the housing (210) such that vibrations may be transmitted to the second display area (262) and / or the second part (212) of the housing (210).

[0071] In one embodiment, the third haptic output device (223) may be positioned within the third part (213) of the housing (210). The third haptic output device (223) may be supported by the third part (213) of the housing (210). For example, the third haptic output device (223) may be positioned directly on the third part (213) or on a third part (255) of a printed circuit board (250) supported by the third part (213). In one embodiment, the third haptic output device (223) may be configured to output haptic feedback to a third display area (263) of the display (260). For example, the third haptic output device (223) may be directly or indirectly connected (e.g., via another configuration) to the third display area (263) (or the corresponding third portion of the display (260)) and / or the third part (213) of the housing (210) such that vibrations may be transmitted to the third display area (263) and / or the third part (213) of the housing (210). In one embodiment, the third haptic output device (223) may be integrated into or linked to the operation of a speaker of the electronic device (201) (e.g., the sound output module (155) of FIG. 1) to provide haptic feedback for sound effects, but is not limited thereto.

[0072] Optionally or alternatively, the electronic device (201) may not include a third haptic output device (223).

[0073] Referring to FIG. 2B, according to one embodiment, an electronic device (201) may include a cover (214) coupled to a housing (210). The cover (214) may form a rear surface (e.g., a portion of the rear surface) of the electronic device (201). The cover (214) may come into contact with a user's body when the user wears the electronic device (201). In one embodiment, the cover (214) may be referred to as a component included in the housing (210) in that it is coupled to the housing (210) and forms the rear surface of the electronic device (201) together with the housing (210). The cover (214) may be formed of, but is not limited to, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials.

[0074] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may be referred to as a wearable device, a wearable electronic device, an electronic watch, a slidable electronic device, or a foldable electronic device.

[0075] Figure 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment. In the following, redundant descriptions of components having the same reference numerals as those described above may be omitted.

[0076] Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment, the cover (214) may include a first cover (307) and a second cover (308). The second cover (308) may be positioned beneath the first cover (307). The first cover (307) may be coupled to the housing (210). The second cover (308) may be connected to the first cover (307) to close a hollow formed in the first cover (307).

[0077] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a bracket (360), a battery (370) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1), an antenna (355), a wireless charging coil (345), and a sensor module (340) (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1).

[0078] In one embodiment, the bracket (360) may be disposed inside the housing (210). The bracket (360) may be positioned between the display (260) and the printed circuit board (250). The bracket (360) may support the display (260) and the printed circuit board (250). For example, the display (260) may be disposed on one side of the bracket (360), and the printed circuit board (250) may be disposed on the other side. The bracket (360) may be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material.

[0079] In one embodiment, the battery (370) may be a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (201), and may include, for example, a rechargeable secondary battery. The battery (370) may be accommodated in a space formed within the bracket (360) and positioned between the bracket (360) and the printed circuit board (250).

[0080] In one embodiment, the antenna (355) may be disposed between the display (260) and the bracket (360). For example, the antenna (355) may be attached to the back of the display (260), but is not limited thereto. The antenna (355) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna (355) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In one embodiment, the antenna (355) may be disposed on the printed circuit board (250). For example, the antenna (355) may be formed in the form of a chip and disposed on the printed circuit board (250).

[0081] In one embodiment, a wireless charging coil (345) configured to transmit and receive a power signal to and from an external device may be disposed between the first cover (307) and the second cover (308).

[0082] In one embodiment, the sensor module (340) may be disposed between the first cover (307) and the second cover (308). The sensor module (340) may be disposed in a form in which it is at least partially accommodated within a hollow space formed in the wireless charging coil (345). For example, the sensor module (340) may be at least partially surrounded by the wireless charging coil (345).

[0083] In one embodiment, the sensor module (340) may face the second cover (308). For example, the sensor module (340) may be positioned to face the second cover (308). The sensor module (340) may detect biometric information of the user through the second cover (308). For example, the sensor module (340) may include an optical sensor for detecting the heart rate and / or oxygen saturation of the user in contact with the second cover (308). For example, the second cover (308) may be formed of a material that is at least partially light-transmitting. In one embodiment, the first cover (307) and the second cover (308) may be formed integrally.

[0084] FIGS. 4A and 4B are exemplary block diagrams of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Referring to FIG. 4A, an electronic device (201) according to an embodiment may include a memory (430), a display (260), a touch sensor (476), a wireless communication circuit (492), a battery (370), a haptic integrated circuit (IC) (450), haptic output devices (221, 222, 223), and a processor (420). The processor (420) may include a processing circuit. The processor (420) may be operatively coupled with the memory (430), the display (260), the touch sensor (476), the wireless communication circuit (492), the battery (370), the haptic IC (450), and the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223). For the processor (420), the memory (430), and the wireless communication circuit (492), the description provided with reference to the processor (120), the memory (130), and the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1 may be applied in a substantially identical or corresponding manner.

[0085] In one embodiment, the touch sensor (476) may include a sensor circuit for detecting a user's touch input. For example, the touch sensor (476) may detect a user's touch input and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected touch input. For example, the touch sensor (476) may detect a user's touch input on the display (260) (e.g., display areas (261, 262, 263)).

[0086] In one embodiment, the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., haptic feedback such as vibration) that a user can perceive through the sense of touch. The haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) can include, but are not limited to, for example, a linear resonant actuator, an eccentric rotating mass, a piezoelectric actuator, a coil motor, or an acoustic plate.

[0087] In one embodiment, the processor (420) may be connected to the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) via the haptic IC (450). For example, the processor (420) may drive the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) via the haptic IC (450). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the haptic IC (450) may be at least partially integrated into the processor (420).

[0088] In one embodiment, the haptic IC (450) may include a control circuit (455), a first driving circuit (451), a second driving circuit (452), and a third driving circuit (453). The control circuit (455) may control the first driving circuit (451), the second driving circuit (452), and the third driving circuit (453) based on a control signal from the processor (420). For example, the control circuit (455) may cause the first driving circuit (451) to drive the first haptic output device (221) based on the control signal. For example, the control circuit (455) may cause the second driving circuit (452) to drive the second haptic output device (222) based on the control signal. For example, the control circuit (455) may cause the third driving circuit (453) to drive the third haptic output device (223) based on the control signal.

[0089] In one embodiment, the processor (420) may receive a touch input on the display (260) using a touch sensor (476). The processor (420) may drive the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) based on the received touch input. For example, the processor (420) may output haptic feedback for the received touch input through the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223).

[0090] In one embodiment, the processor (420) may provide a notification of an event of the electronic device (201) by driving at least one of the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223). For example, the processor (420) may receive an incoming call event via the wireless communication circuit (492). In response to the incoming call event, the processor (420) may output a haptic feedback to notify the occurrence of the incoming call event via at least one of the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223).

[0091] Referring to FIG. 4B, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include, as an alternative to the haptic IC (450) of FIG. 4A, a first haptic IC (461), a second haptic IC (462), and a third haptic IC (463). For example, the haptic IC (450) of FIG. 4A may be implemented with a first haptic IC (461), a second haptic IC (462), and a third haptic IC (463). For example, the first haptic IC (461) may include a first driving circuit (481) (e.g., the first driving circuit (451)) for driving the first haptic output device (221) and a first control circuit (471) (e.g., the control circuit (455)) for controlling the first driving circuit (481). The second haptic IC (462) may include a second driving circuit (482) (e.g., the second driving circuit (452)) for driving the second haptic output device (222) and a second control circuit (472) (e.g., the control circuit (455)) for controlling the second driving circuit (482). The third haptic IC (463) may include a third driving circuit (483) (e.g., the third driving circuit (453)) for driving the third haptic output device (223) and a third control circuit (473) (e.g., the control circuit (455)) for controlling the third driving circuit (483).

[0092] FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 5C is a diagram illustrating the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to an embodiment. In FIGS. 5A and 5B , a screen including a plurality of application icons (505), such as a home screen, a main screen, or an app drawer screen, is illustrated, but the screen provided through the display (260) is not limited to the illustrated example. The waveform of the signal illustrated in FIG. 5C only indicates whether a haptic is output and does not imply a specific pattern of the output haptic.

[0093] The operations of the electronic device (201), as described with reference to FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, may be performed by a processor of the electronic device (201) (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 4A). For example, the operations of the electronic device (201) may be caused by instructions stored in the memory (430) being executed by the processor (420).

[0094] Referring to FIG. 5A, the electronic device (201) may receive a first touch input (or first touch gesture) (510) on the display (260). The first touch input (510) may include, for example, a drag input from a point (511) of a first display area (261) of the display (260), across a third display area (263), to a point (512) of a second display area (262). In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may scroll a screen being provided through the display (260) based on the first touch input (510).

[0095] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (551), a second haptic (552), and a third haptic (553) based on a first touch input (510). For example, the electronic device (201) may sequentially output the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553) in response to the first touch input (510). For example, referring to FIG. 5C, the electronic device (201) may output the first haptic (551) from the first timing (t1) to the second timing (t2) using the first haptic output device (221). The first haptic (551) can be delivered to the user through, for example, the first display area (261) of the display (260) and / or the first part of the housing (e.g., the first part (211) of the housing (210) of FIG. 2A). The electronic device (201) can output the second haptic (552) from the timing (ta) to the third timing (t3) using the third haptic output device (223). The second haptic (552) can be delivered to the user through, for example, the third display area (263) and / or the third part of the housing (e.g., the third part (213) of the housing (210) of FIG. 2A). The timing (ta) can be a timing before the second timing (t2), and the third timing (t3) can be a timing after the second timing (t2). For example, multi-haptic feedback can be provided through a timing section (pa) in which the first haptic (551) and the second haptic (552) overlap. Alternatively, the second haptic (552) can be output from the second timing (t2). For example, the timing section (pa) in which the first haptic (551) and the second haptic (552) overlap may not exist. The electronic device (201) can output the third haptic (553) from the timing (tb) to the fourth timing (t4) using the second haptic output device (222).The third haptic (553) may be transmitted to the user, for example, through the second display area (262) and / or the second part of the housing (e.g., the second part (212) of the housing (210) of FIG. 2A). The timing (tb) may be a timing prior to the third timing (t3), and the fourth timing (t4) may be a timing after the third timing (t3). Alternatively, the third haptic (553) may be output from the third timing (t3). For example, there may not be a timing section (pb) in which the second haptic (552) and the third haptic (553) overlap.

[0096] In one embodiment, depending on the directionality of the first touch input (510) moving from a point (511) to a point (512), a first haptic (551) may be output, and then the first haptic (551) and the second haptic (552) may be output together, and then the second haptic (552) may be output, and then the second haptic (552) and the third haptic (553) may be output together, and then the third haptic (553) may be output.

[0097] In one embodiment, the first timing (t1) at which the output of the first haptic (551) starts may be substantially the same as or later than the timing at which a touch input is received for a point (511) of the first display area (261). In one embodiment, the fourth timing (t4) at which the output of the third haptic (553) ends may be substantially the same as or later than the timing at which a touch input is released for a point (512) of the second display area (262). In one embodiment, the timing intervals (e.g., the interval from the first timing (t1) to the fourth timing (t4)) during which the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553) are provided may at least partially overlap with the timing interval during which the first touch input (510) is made.

[0098] In one embodiment, the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553) may provide the user with information about the recognized first touch input (510), such as the location and direction of the touch input.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 5B, the electronic device (201) may receive a second touch input (or second touch gesture) (520) on the display (260). The second touch input (520) may include, for example, a drag input from a point (521) of a third display area (263) of the display (260) to a point (522) of a second display area (262). In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may scroll a screen being provided through the display (260) based on the second touch input (520).

[0100] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (551), a second haptic (552), and a third haptic (553) based on a second touch input (520). For example, the electronic device (201) may sequentially output the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553) in response to the second touch input (520). The description of the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553) provided in response to the second touch input (520) may be applied in a substantially identical or corresponding manner to the description with reference to FIG. 5C. For example, the electronic device (201) may provide a first haptic (551), a second haptic (552), and a third haptic (553) from a first timing (t1) to a fourth timing (t4) using the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223). For example, the first timing (t1) at which the output of the first haptic (551) starts may be substantially the same as, or later than, the timing at which a touch input is received for a point (521) of the third display area (263). In one embodiment, the fourth timing (t4) at which the output of the third haptic (553) ends may be substantially the same as, or later than, the timing at which a touch input is released for a point (522) of the second display area (262). For example, the timing intervals during which the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553) are provided may at least partially overlap with the timing interval during which the second touch input (520) is made. In one embodiment, information (e.g., location and direction) about the recognized second touch input (520) may be provided to the user through the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553). Unlike the above, only the second haptic (552) and the third haptic (553) among the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), and the third haptic (553) may be provided by the second touch input (520).For example, the timing (ta) (or second timing (t2)) at which the output of the second haptic (552) starts may be substantially the same as or later than the timing at which a touch input is received for a point (521) of the third display area (263).

[0101] Figures 6a and 6b are diagrams illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 6c is a diagram illustrating the timing of a haptic output from a haptic output device according to an embodiment. The waveform of the signal illustrated in Figure 6c only indicates whether a haptic is output and does not indicate a specific pattern of the haptic output.

[0102] The operations of the electronic device (201), as described with reference to FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, may be performed by a processor of the electronic device (201) (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 4A). For example, the operations of the electronic device (201) may be caused by instructions stored in the memory (430) being executed by the processor (420).

[0103] Referring to FIG. 6A, the electronic device (201) may receive a third touch input (or third touch gesture) (630) on the display (260). The third touch input (630) may include, for example, a drag input from a point (631) in the second display area (262) of the display (260), across the third display area (263), to a point (632) in the first display area (261). In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may scroll a screen being provided through the display (260) based on the third touch input (630).

[0104] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (651), a second haptic (652), and a third haptic (653) based on a third touch input (630). For example, the electronic device (201) may sequentially output the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653) in response to the third touch input (630). For example, referring to FIG. 6C, the electronic device (201) may output the first haptic (651) from the first timing (t1) to the second timing (t2) using the second haptic output device (222). The first haptic (651) can be delivered to the user through, for example, the second display area (262) of the display (260) and / or the second part of the housing (e.g., the second part (212) of the housing (210) of FIG. 2A). The electronic device (201) can output the second haptic (652) from the timing (ta) to the third timing (t3) using the third haptic output device (223). The second haptic (652) can be delivered to the user through, for example, the third display area (263) and / or the third part of the housing (e.g., the third part (213) of the housing (210) of FIG. 2A). The timing (ta) can be a timing before the second timing (t2), and the third timing (t3) can be a timing after the second timing (t2). Alternatively, the second haptic (652) may be output from the second timing (t2). For example, there may not be a timing section (pa) where the first haptic (651) and the second haptic (652) overlap. The electronic device (201) may output the third haptic (653) from the timing (tb) to the fourth timing (t4) using the first haptic output device (221). The third haptic (653) may be transmitted to the user, for example, through the first display area (261) and / or the first part of the housing (e.g., the first part (211) of the housing (210) of FIG. 2A).Timing (tb) may be a timing prior to the third timing (t3), and the fourth timing (t4) may be a timing subsequent to the third timing (t3). Alternatively, the third haptic (653) may be output from the third timing (t3). For example, there may not be a timing section (pb) in which the second haptic (652) and the third haptic (653) overlap.

[0105] In one embodiment, depending on the directionality of the third touch input (630) moving from one point (631) to one point (632), a first haptic (651) may be output, and then the first haptic (651) and the second haptic (652) may be output together, and then the second haptic (652) may be output, and then the second haptic (652) and the third haptic (653) may be output together, and then the third haptic (653) may be output.

[0106] In one embodiment, the first timing (t1) at which the output of the first haptic (651) starts may be substantially the same as or later than the timing at which a touch input is received for a point (631) of the second display area (262). In one embodiment, the fourth timing (t4) at which the output of the third haptic (653) ends may be substantially the same as or later than the timing at which a touch input for a point (632) of the first display area (261) is released. In one embodiment, the timing intervals (e.g., the interval from the first timing (t1) to the fourth timing (t4)) during which the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653) are provided may at least partially overlap with the timing interval during which the third touch input (630) is made.

[0107] In one embodiment, the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653) may provide the user with information about the recognized third touch input (630), such as the location and direction of the touch input.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 6B, the electronic device (201) may receive a fourth touch input (or fourth touch gesture) (640) on the display (260). The fourth touch input (640) may include, for example, a drag input from a point (641) of the third display area (263) of the display (260) to a point (642) of the first display area (261). In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may scroll a screen being provided through the display (260) based on the fourth touch input (640).

[0109] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (651), a second haptic (652), and a third haptic (653) based on a fourth touch input (640). For example, the electronic device (201) may sequentially output the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653) in response to the fourth touch input (640). The description of the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653) provided in response to the fourth touch input (640) may be applied in a substantially identical or corresponding manner to the description with reference to FIG. 6C. For example, the electronic device (201) may provide a first haptic (651), a second haptic (652), and a third haptic (653) from a first timing (t1) to a fourth timing (t4) using the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223). For example, the first timing (t1) at which the output of the first haptic (651) starts may be substantially the same as, or later than, the timing at which a touch input is received for a point (641) of the third display area (263). In one embodiment, the fourth timing (t4) at which the output of the third haptic (653) ends may be substantially the same as, or later than, the timing at which a touch input is released for a point (642) of the first display area (261). For example, the timing intervals during which the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653) are provided may at least partially overlap with the timing interval during which the fourth touch input (640) is made. In one embodiment, information (e.g., location and direction) about the recognized fourth touch input (640) may be provided to the user through the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653). Unlike the above, only the second haptic (652) and the third haptic (653) among the first haptic (651), the second haptic (652), and the third haptic (653) may be provided by the fourth touch input (640).For example, the timing (ta) (or second timing (t2)) at which the output of the second haptic (652) starts may be substantially the same as or later than the timing at which a touch input is received for a point (641) of the third display area (263).

[0110] FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to an embodiment. The waveform of the signal illustrated in FIG. 7C only indicates whether a haptic is output and does not indicate a specific pattern of the haptic being output.

[0111] The operations of the electronic device (201), described with reference to FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C, may be performed by a processor of the electronic device (201) (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 4A). For example, the operations of the electronic device (201) may be caused by instructions stored in the memory (430) being executed by the processor (420).

[0112] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , according to an embodiment, an electronic device (201) may include a first state (701) and a second state (702). Within the first state (701), a first display area (261), a second display area (262), and a third display area (263) of a display (260) may all be activated. Within the second state (702), the third display area (263) of the display (260) may be activated, and at least a portion of the first display area (261) and at least a portion of the second display area (262) may be deactivated. The 'deactivated state' of a display area of ​​the display (260) may be a state in which the luminance (or brightness) of the display area is controlled so that power consumption by the screen display area is minimized or the screen appears to be turned off.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 7A, in one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may receive a pinch-in gesture (or pinch-close gesture) on the display (260) within the first state (701). The pinch-in gesture may include a gesture of moving two points on the display (260) so that a distance between the two points is reduced when a touch input is made at the two points. In one embodiment, the two points where the pinch-in gesture starts may be located in one of the display areas (261, 262, 263) of the display (260) or in any two of the display areas, respectively.

[0114] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may change the state of the electronic device (201) from the first state (701) to the second state (702) in response to the pinch-in gesture. In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (751) and a second haptic (752) in response to the pinch-in gesture (or the change to the second state (702)). For example, referring to FIG. 7C, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (751) using the first haptic output device (221) and may output a second haptic (752) using the second haptic output device (222) in response to the pinch-in gesture. In one embodiment, the timing intervals of the first haptic (751) and the second haptic (752) output by the pinch-in gesture may at least partially overlap each other. Through the first haptic (751) and the second haptic (752), the user may be notified that the pinch-in gesture for changing the state of the electronic device (201) has been processed.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 7B, in one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may receive a pinch out gesture (or pinch open, spread gesture) on the display (260) within the second state (702). The pinch out gesture may include a gesture of moving two points on the display (260) so that a distance between the two points increases when a touch input is made at the two points. In one embodiment, the two points where the pinch out gesture starts may be located in one of the display areas (261, 262, 263) of the display (260) or in any two of the display areas.

[0116] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may change the state of the electronic device (201) from the second state (702) to the first state (701) in response to the pinch-out gesture. When changing from the first state (701) to the second state (702), the screen being displayed through the third display area (263) of the display (260) may be expanded to the first display area (261), the second display area (262), and the third display area (263). In one embodiment, when changing from the first state (701) to the second state (702), the screen being displayed through the third display area (263) may be maintained, and separate screens may be displayed in the first display area (261) and the second display area (262).

[0117] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (751) and a second haptic (752) in response to the pinch-out gesture (or change to the first state (701)). For example, referring to FIG. 7C, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (751) using the first haptic output device (221) and may output a second haptic (752) using the second haptic output device (222) in response to the pinch-out gesture. In one embodiment, the timing periods of the first haptic (751) and the second haptic (752) output by the pinch-out gesture may at least partially overlap each other. Through the first haptic (751) and the second haptic (752), it is possible to notify the user that the pinch-out gesture for changing the state of the electronic device (201) has been processed.

[0118] Although not shown, the electronic device (201) may include a third state in which the first display area (261), the second display area (262), and the third display area (263) of the display (260) are all deactivated. The deactivated state of the display areas may include a state in which the screen of the display (260) is off, an AOD (always on display) state according to a user setting, or a lock screen state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may receive a long touch input (or press input, touch and hold input) to the first display area (261) or the second display area (262) within the third state. The long touch input may be distinguished from a tap input and may include an input in which a touch is maintained on a point on the display (260) for a specified period of time. In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may, in response to the long touch input, change the state of the electronic device (201) from the third state to the second state (702).

[0119] As described above, by changing the state of the electronic device (201), the usability of the display (260) providing an expanded screen can be improved and unnecessary current consumption can be reduced.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 7A, an example in which the state of the electronic device (201) changes from the first state (701) to the second state (702) through the pinch-in gesture has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the sizes of the regions in which the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) are deactivated may dynamically change depending on the distance moved by the two points of the pinch-in gesture. For example, a touch input may be performed on a first point closer to the first display area (261) and a second point closer to the second display area (262), and then the touch input for the first point may move toward the second point by a first distance, and the touch input for the second point may move toward the first point by a second distance. As the first distance increases, the size of the deactivated region of the first display area (261) may increase. The inactive area of ​​the first display area (261) may extend from a first end of the display (260) in the longitudinal direction. The inactive area of ​​the first display area (261) may extend from the first end of the display (260) toward a third display area (263) as the first distance increases. In addition, the size of the inactive area of ​​the second display area (262) may increase as the second distance increases. The inactive area of ​​the second display area (262) may extend from a second end of the display (260) in the longitudinal direction. The inactive area of ​​the second display area (262) may extend from the second end of the display (260) toward a third display area (263) as the second distance increases. If the first distance or the second distance does not change, the size of the inactive areas of the first display area (261) or the second display area (262) can be maintained.

[0121] Also, referring to FIG. 7B, an example in which the state of the electronic device (201) changes from the second state (702) to the first state (701) through the pinch-out gesture has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the sizes of the regions in which the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) are activated may dynamically change depending on the distance moved by the two points of the pinch-out gesture. For example, a touch input may be performed on a third point closer to the first display area (261) and a fourth point closer to the second display area (262), and then the touch input for the third point may move a third distance away from the fourth point, and the touch input for the fourth point may move a fourth distance away from the third point. As the third distance increases, the size of the activated region of the first display area (261) may increase. The activated area of ​​the first display area (261) may extend from an edge of the third display area (263). The activated area of ​​the first display area (261) may extend from the edge of the third display area (263) toward the first end of the display (260) as the third distance increases. In addition, the size of the activated area of ​​the second display area (262) may increase as the fourth distance increases. The activated area of ​​the second display area (262) may extend from the other edge of the third display area (263). The activated area of ​​the second display area (262) may extend from the other edge of the third display area (263) toward the second end of the display (260) as the fourth distance increases. If the third distance or the fourth distance does not change, the size of the active areas of the first display area (261) or the second display area (262) can be maintained.

[0122] FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIGS. 8B and 8C are diagrams illustrating the timing of haptics output from a haptic output device according to an embodiment. The waveforms of the signals illustrated in FIGS. 8B and 8C only indicate whether a haptic is output and do not indicate a specific pattern of the haptic being output.

[0123] The operations of the electronic device (201), described with reference to FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C, may be performed by a processor of the electronic device (201) (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 4A). For example, the operations of the electronic device (201) may be caused by instructions stored in the memory (430) being executed by the processor (420).

[0124] Referring to FIG. 8A, an electronic device (201) according to an embodiment may receive a touch input (810) for a first display area (261) using a touch sensor (e.g., a touch sensor (476) of FIG. 4A). The touch input (810) may include a first touch input that directly contacts a first point (811) on the first display area (261) and a hovering gesture that moves from the first touch input to a second point (812) on the first display area (261). The touch input (810) may further include a hovering gesture that moves from the second point (812) to a third point (813) or a fourth point (814) on the first display area (261).

[0125] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a first haptic (851) and a second haptic (852) in response to a touch input (810). For example, referring to FIG. 8B, the electronic device (201) may output the first haptic (851) using the first haptic output device (221) and may output the second haptic (852) using the third haptic output device (223). The timing period during which the first haptic (851) is output may at least partially overlap with the timing period during which the second haptic (852) is output.

[0126] In one embodiment, the intensity of the first haptic (851) and / or the second haptic (852) provided by the touch input (810) may be less than the intensity of the haptic (e.g., the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), or the third haptic (553)) output by the drag input (e.g., the first touch input (510)), but is not limited thereto.

[0127] Referring back to FIG. 8A, an electronic device (201) according to an embodiment may receive a touch input (820) for a second display area (262) using the touch sensor. The touch input (820) may include a second touch input that directly contacts a first point (821) on the second display area (262) and a hovering gesture that moves from the second touch input to a second point (822) on the second display area (262). The touch input (820) may further include a hovering gesture that moves from the second point (822) to a third point (823) or a fourth point (824) on the second display area (262).

[0128] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may output a second haptic (852) and a third haptic (853) in response to a touch input (820). For example, referring to FIG. 8C, the electronic device (201) may output a third haptic (853) using the second haptic output device (222), and may output a second haptic (852) using the third haptic output device (223). A timing period during which the third haptic (853) is output may at least partially overlap a timing period during which the second haptic (852) is output.

[0129] In one embodiment, the intensity of the second haptic (852) and / or the third haptic (853) provided by the touch input (820) may be less than the intensity of the haptic (e.g., the first haptic (551), the second haptic (552), or the third haptic (553)) output by the drag input (e.g., the first touch input (510)), but is not limited thereto.

[0130] In one embodiment, even if the display (260) is bent to correspond to the curvature of the user's body, the user can easily operate the electronic device (201) through touch inputs (810, 820) including the hovering gesture.

[0131] In one embodiment, the touch input (810) may be included in the third touch input (630) of FIG. 6A or the fourth touch input (640) of FIG. 6B. For example, a drag gesture of the third touch input (630) (or the fourth touch input (640)) made on the first display area (261) may be replaced with the touch input (810) or the hovering gesture of the touch input (810).

[0132] In one embodiment, the touch input (820) may be included in the first touch input (510) of FIG. 5A or the second touch input (520) of FIG. 5B. For example, a drag gesture of the first touch input (510) (or the second touch input (520)) made on the second display area (262) may be replaced with the touch input (820) or the hovering gesture of the touch input (820).

[0133] Since the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) are deeply curved to fit around the user's wrist, it may not be easy for the user to directly touch the first display area (261) and the second display area (262). Through the hovering gesture described above, the difficulty of direct touch input due to the curved shape of the display (260) can be resolved. However, unintended touch input may occur in the case of the hovering gesture. Unintended touch input can be prevented by initiating the hovering gesture from a direct touch input on the first display area (261) and the second display area (262).

[0134] The hovering gesture described above may be a proximity touch input (e.g., less than about 10 mm) that does not directly contact the display (260). This hovering gesture can be recognized by detecting a change in the sensitivity of the touch sensor according to a change in the distance between the human body and the display (260).

[0135] FIGS. 9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 9A illustrates an electronic device (901) in a collapsed state, and FIG. 9B illustrates an electronic device (901) in an expanded state.

[0136] Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B , an electronic device (901) (e.g., electronic device (201)) according to one embodiment may include a housing (910) (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2A ), a display (960) (e.g., display (260) of FIG. 2A ), a printed circuit board (950) (e.g., printed circuit board (250) of FIG. 2A ), and haptic output devices (921, 922) (e.g., haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) of FIG. 2A ).

[0137] In one embodiment, the housing (910) may include a first part (911) and a second part (912). The second part (912) may be coupled to the first part (911) so as to be slidable relative to the first part (911). For example, the first part (911) may be formed with a guide or track that provides a sliding path, and the second part (912) may be formed with a corresponding rail or corresponding groove that fits the guide or track. Additionally, the housing (910) may include a sliding mechanism, such as a roller, to reduce friction during the sliding motion and a stopper to limit the sliding distance.

[0138] In one embodiment, the second part (912) can move in a first direction (D1) or a second direction (D2) with respect to the first part (911). For example, the second part (912) can move outward from the first part (911) (e.g., in the first direction (D1)). For example, the second part (912) can move inward from the first part (911) (e.g., in the second direction (D2)). The first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2) can be, for example, directions substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first strap (271) or the second strap (272), without limitation.

[0139] In one embodiment, the display (960) may be positioned within the housing (910) so as to expand or contract in accordance with the sliding motion of the housing (910). For example, in the contracted state, a first section of the display (960) may be visible from the outside of the electronic device (901), and a second section extending from the first section may be accommodated within the housing (910) and not be visible from the outside. The first section may be connected to a second part (912). As the second part (912) moves in the first direction (D1), the first section may be pulled by the second part (912). Accordingly, at least a portion of the second section accommodated within the housing (910) may be pulled out from the housing (910) so as to be visible from the outside of the electronic device (901). In one embodiment, the display area of ​​the display (960) may be expanded or contracted in accordance with the expansion or contraction of the housing (910).

[0140] Although not shown, the electronic device (901) may include a drive motor and a gear structure to support an expansion or contraction operation of the housing (910) or the display (960). The gear structure may include, for example, a rack gear fixed to the first part (911) or the second part (912) and a pinion gear fixed to the second part (912) or the first part (911). The drive motor may expand or contract the housing (910) by rotating the pinion gear meshed with the rack gear.

[0141] In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (950) may include a first portion (951) (e.g., the third portion (255) of FIG. 2A) and a second portion (952) (e.g., the first connecting portion (252) or the second connecting portion (254) of FIG. 2A). The second portion (952) may be connected to a second haptic output device (922). The second portion (952) may be configured to accommodate changes in length due to expansion or contraction of the housing (910). For example, the second portion (952) may be formed to be flexible. For example, the second portion (952) may be maintained in a folded state within the collapsed state and maintained in an unfolded state within the expanded state.

[0142] In one embodiment, the first haptic output device (921) (e.g., the first haptic output device (221) of FIG. 2A) may be supported by the first part (911). For example, the first haptic output device (921) may be directly disposed on the first part (911), or may be disposed on a first portion (951) of a printed circuit board (950) supported by the first part (911). When the first haptic output device (921) is directly disposed on the first part (911), the first haptic output device (921) may be electrically connected to another component (e.g., the haptic IC (450) of FIG. 4A) through a connecting portion of the printed circuit board (950), such as the second portion (952).

[0143] In one embodiment, the second haptic output device (922) (e.g., the second haptic output device (222) of FIG. 2A) may be supported by the second part (912). For example, the second haptic output device (922) may be disposed directly on the second part (912) or on a rigid portion (not shown) of a printed circuit board (950) supported by the second part (912). In one embodiment, the first haptic output device (921) may move together with the first part (911), and the second haptic output device (922) may move together with the second part (912).

[0144] In one embodiment, the haptic output devices (921, 922) may output haptic feedback in response to a touch input on the display (960). For example, the electronic device (901) may sequentially provide a haptic (e.g., a first haptic (551) of FIG. 5A) by the first haptic output device (921) and a haptic (e.g., a third haptic (553) of FIG. 5A) by the second haptic output device (922) in response to a drag input along a first direction (D1) on the display (960). For example, the electronic device (901) may sequentially provide a haptic (e.g., a first haptic (551) of FIG. 6A) by the second haptic output device (922) and a haptic (e.g., a third haptic (553) of FIG. 6A) by the first haptic output device (921) in response to a drag input along a second direction (D2) on the display (960). The drag input on the display (960) may include a hovering gesture, such as the touch input (810) described with reference to FIG. 8A.

[0145] Although not shown, the electronic device (901) may include a speaker. A first haptic output device (921) may be integrated into the speaker or linked to the operation of the speaker to output haptic feedback for sound effects.

[0146] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment. The operations of FIG. 10 may be performed by the electronic device (201) of FIG. 4A or the processor (420) of the electronic device (201).

[0147] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1010, the electronic device (201) may operate in any one of a first state, a second state, and a third state. For example, the electronic device (201) may operate in the first state (701), the second state (702), or the third state of FIG. 7A. In one embodiment, the second state (702) may additionally be a state in which reception of touch inputs for the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) of the display (260) is activated. The third state may be a state in which the first display area (261), the second display area (262), and the third display area (263) of the display (260) are all deactivated, as described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B. Alternatively, the third state may be a state in which screen display and touch input reception by the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) of the display (260) are disabled, and screen display and touch input reception by the third display area (263) are enabled.

[0148] In operation 1020, the electronic device (201) may receive an input for a state change. The state in which the screen display is disabled may include a state in which the display (260) is controlled so that power consumption and / or luminance (or brightness) of each display area of ​​the display (260) is minimized.

[0149] For example, in operation 1020, the electronic device (201) operating in the first state (701) may receive a first input for changing the state of the electronic device (201) to the second state (702) or a second input for changing the state to the third state. The first input for changing the first state (701) to the second state (702) may include the pinch-in input to the display (260) described with reference to FIG. 7A. For example, but not limitation, the first input may include an input receivable within the range of the first display area (261) and the second display area (262). The second input for changing the first state (701) to the third state may include, for example, an input of pressing a physical key button (not shown) of the electronic device (201). The second input may include, for example, a long touch input (or press input, touch and hold input) to the third display area (263) of the display (260), without limitation.

[0150] For example, in operation 1020, the electronic device (201) operating in the second state (702) may receive a third input for changing the state of the electronic device (201) to the first state (701) or a fourth input for changing the state to the third state. The third input for changing the second state (702) to the first state (701) may include the pinch out input to the display (260) described with reference to FIG. 7B. The fourth input for changing the second state (702) to the third state may include, but is not limited to, an input of pressing the physical key button of the electronic device (201). The fourth input may include, but is not limited to, a long touch input (or press input, touch and hold input) to the third display area (263) of the display (260).

[0151] For example, in operation 1020, the electronic device (201) operating in the third state may receive a fifth input for changing the state of the electronic device (201) to a first state (701) or a sixth input for changing the state to a second state (702). The fifth input for changing the third state to the first state (701) may include, but is not limited to, an input of pressing the physical key button of the electronic device (201). The fifth input may include, but is not limited to, a long touch input (or press input, touch and hold input) to a third display area (263) of the display (260). The sixth input for changing the third state to the second state (702) may include the long touch input to a first display area (261) or a second display area (262) of the display (260). Additionally, the state change from the third state of the electronic device (201) to the first state (701) may be performed based on an input signal of a sensor (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). For non-limiting example, the sensor may detect a change in the posture of the electronic device (201) and transmit an input signal corresponding thereto to a processor of the electronic device (201) (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 4A). If the electronic device (201) receives an input for a state change in operation 1020 (operation 1020: Yes), operation 1040 may be performed. Otherwise (operation 1020: No), operation 1030 may be performed. In operation 1030, the electronic device (201) may maintain the currently operating state (e.g., the first state (701), the second state (702), or the third state).

[0152] In operation 1040, the electronic device (201) may change the state of the electronic device (201) and output haptic feedback based on the received input.

[0153] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, in operation 1040, the electronic device (201) may, in response to the first input, change the state of the electronic device (201) from the first state (701) to the second state (702) and output a first haptic feedback. The first haptic feedback may include a first haptic (751) and a second haptic (752), as illustrated in FIG. 7C.

[0154] For example, in operation 1040, the electronic device (201) may, in response to the second input, change the state of the electronic device (201) from the first state (701) to the third state and output a second haptic feedback. The second haptic feedback may include, but is not limited to, haptic feedback output through the third haptic output device (223). The second haptic feedback may include, but is not limited to, haptic feedback by the first haptic output device (221), haptic feedback by the second haptic output device (222), and haptic feedback by the third haptic output device (223) that are output substantially simultaneously.

[0155] For example, referring to FIG. 7B, in operation 1040, the electronic device (201) may, in response to the third input, change the state of the electronic device (201) from the second state (702) to the first state (701) and output a third haptic feedback. The third haptic feedback may include a first haptic (751) and a second haptic (752), as illustrated in FIG. 7C.

[0156] For example, in operation 1040, the electronic device (201) may, in response to the fourth input, change the state of the electronic device (201) from the second state (702) to the third state and output a fourth haptic feedback. The fourth haptic feedback may include, for non-limiting examples, haptic feedback output through the third haptic output device (223). The fourth haptic feedback may include, for non-limiting examples, haptic feedback by the first haptic output device (221), haptic feedback by the second haptic output device (222), and haptic feedback by the third haptic output device (223) that are output substantially simultaneously.

[0157] For example, in operation 1040, the electronic device (201) may, in response to the fifth input, change the state of the electronic device (201) from the third state to the first state (701) and output a fifth haptic feedback. The fifth haptic feedback may include, for example, but not limited to, haptic feedback output through the third haptic output device (223). The fifth haptic feedback may include, for example, but not limited to, haptic feedback by the first haptic output device (221), haptic feedback by the second haptic output device (222), and haptic feedback by the third haptic output device (223) that are output substantially simultaneously.

[0158] For example, in operation 1040, the electronic device (201) may, in response to the sixth input, change the state of the electronic device (201) from the third state to the second state (702) and output a sixth haptic feedback. The sixth haptic feedback may include, for example, haptic feedback by the first haptic output device (221) when the sixth input is the long touch input to the first display area (261) of the display (260). The sixth haptic feedback may include, for example, haptic feedback by the second haptic output device (222) when the sixth input is the long touch input to the second display area (262) of the display (260). Additionally or optionally, the sixth haptic feedback may further include haptic feedback by a third haptic output device (223) that is output substantially simultaneously with the haptic feedback by the first haptic output device (221) or the second haptic output device (222).

[0159] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting a display area and a touch area of ​​a display according to one embodiment. The operations of FIG. 11 may be performed by the electronic device (201) of FIG. 4A or the processor (420) of the electronic device (201).

[0160] Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1110, the processor (420) may activate a screen off function of the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) of the display (260). When the screen off function is activated, the screen of the display area may be turned off, or the display area may be controlled to have a brightness level that is substantially the same as or similar to that in the screen off state.

[0161] In operation 1120, the processor (420) can activate touch input of the first display area (261) and the second display area (262).

[0162] In operation 1130, the processor (420) may receive a first touch input for the first display area (261) or the second display area (262). The first touch input may include at least one of the touch inputs for changing the state of the electronic device (201) described with reference to FIG. 10.

[0163] In operation 1140, the processor (420) may display a screen through the third display area (263). For example, in response to receiving the first touch input, the processor (420) may display a screen through the third display area (263). The screen may include, but is not limited to, a home screen, a lock screen, or a screen in which a plurality of application icons (505) are arranged, as illustrated in FIG. 5A. By enabling display of a screen through the third display area (263) in response to inputs to the first display area (261) and the second display area (262), the usability of the electronic device (201) may be improved.

[0164] In operation 1150, the processor (420) may receive a second touch input for the first display area (261) and the second display area (262). For example, the second touch input may include the first touch input (510) of FIG. 5A, the second touch input (520) of FIG. 5B, the third touch input (630) of FIG. 6A, or the fourth touch input (640) of FIG. 6B.

[0165] In operation 1160, the processor (420) can control the screen being displayed in the third display area (263) according to the second touch input. For example, the processor (420) can scroll the screen being displayed through the third display area (263) according to the drag direction of the second touch input. In one embodiment, even if the screens of the first display area (261) and the second display area (262) are turned off, the screen being displayed through the third display area (263) can be controlled through the touch input received through the first display area (261) and the second display area (262). Through this, the usability of the electronic device (201) can be improved.

[0166] In operation 1170, the processor (420) may output haptic feedback. For example, the processor (420) may output the haptic feedback in response to the second touch input for controlling the screen being displayed through the third display area (263). The description of the haptic feedback output in operation 1170 may be applied in a substantially identical or corresponding manner to the description of the haptic feedback provided in response to the first to fourth touch inputs (510, 520, 630, 640) of FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C.

[0167] An electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) may include a flexible display (e.g., the display (260) of FIG. 2A) having a form that can wrap around the wrist as a device worn on the wrist, a plurality of haptic actuators (e.g., the haptic output devices (221, 222, 223) of FIG. 2A) arranged in specific sections (e.g., the display areas (261, 262, 263) of FIG. 2A) of the flexible display, a processor (e.g., the processor (420) of FIG. 4A), and a memory (e.g., the memory (430) of FIG. 4A) that stores instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the instructions may cause the electronic device to identify a touch action and a touch location of the flexible display. The above instructions, when executed by the processor, can cause the haptic actuators arranged in the respective sections corresponding to the identified touch gestures and touch locations to operate. Accordingly, a vibration sensation touching the wrist skin can be provided in various ways in conjunction with the touch gesture.

[0168] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) includes a flexible display (e.g., display (260) of FIG. 2A) including a first display area (e.g., first display area (261) of FIG. 2A), a second display area (e.g., second display area (262) of FIG. 2A), and a third display area (e.g., third display area (263) of FIG. 2A) between the first display area and the second display area; A housing (e.g., a housing (210) of FIG. 2A) for accommodating the flexible display, the housing including a first part (e.g., a first part (211) of FIG. 2A) arranged for the first display area, a second part (e.g., a second part (212) of FIG. 2A) arranged for the second display area, and a third part (e.g., a third part (213) of FIG. 2A) arranged for the third display area; a first haptic actuator (e.g., a first haptic output device (221) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the first part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback to the first display area of ​​the flexible display; and a second haptic actuator (e.g., the second haptic output device (222) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the second part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback to the second display area of ​​the flexible display.

[0169] In one embodiment, the flexible display may include a third haptic actuator (e.g., the third haptic output device (223) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the third part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback to the third display area of ​​the flexible display.

[0170] In one embodiment, the first haptic actuator may be supported by the first part, and the second haptic actuator may be supported by the second part.

[0171] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (250) of FIG. 2A). The printed circuit board may include a first portion (e.g., first portion (251) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the first part, a second portion (e.g., second portion (253) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the second part, a third portion (e.g., third portion (255) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the third part, a first connecting portion (e.g., first connecting portion (252) of FIG. 2A) connecting the first portion and the second portion, and a second connecting portion (e.g., second connecting portion (254) of FIG. 2A) connecting the second portion and the third portion. The first haptic actuator may be disposed on the first portion, and the second haptic actuator may be disposed on the second portion.

[0172] In one embodiment, the first part may be rotatably connected to one side of the third part. The second part may be rotatably connected to the other side of the third part.

[0173] In one embodiment, the first part, the second part, and the third part may be formed integrally.

[0174] In one embodiment, the first part, the second part, and the third part of the housing may include rubber.

[0175] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first strap (e.g., the first strap (271) of FIG. 2A) connected to the first part of the housing and a second strap (e.g., the second strap (272) of FIG. 2A) connected to the second part of the housing and configured to be attachable to the first strap.

[0176] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a sensing circuit (e.g., a touch sensor (276) of FIG. 4A) configured to detect a touch input to the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area, a memory (e.g., a memory (430) of FIG. 4A) storing instructions, and a processor (e.g., a processor (420) of FIG. 4A). The processor including the processing circuit may be configured to receive, using the sensing circuit, a gesture input (e.g., a first touch input (510) of FIG. 5A) that is dragged from a point (e.g., a point (511) of FIG. 5A) of the first display area, across the third display area, to a point (e.g., a point (512) of FIG. 5A) of the second display area. The processor may be configured to output a first haptic feedback (e.g., a first haptic (551) of FIG. 5C) from a first timing (e.g., a first timing (t1) of FIG. 5C) to a second timing (e.g., a second timing (t2) of FIG. 5C) through the first haptic actuator based on the gesture input. The processor may be configured to output a second haptic feedback (e.g., a second haptic (552) of FIG. 5C) from a third timing (e.g., a third timing (t3) of FIG. 5C) that is a timing after the second timing, based on the gesture input, through the third haptic actuator. The processor may be configured to output a third haptic feedback (e.g., the third haptic (553) of FIG. 5c) through the second haptic actuator at a fourth timing (e.g., the fourth timing (t4) of FIG. 5c) that is a timing after the third timing, based on the gesture input.

[0177] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to output the second haptic feedback from a timing between the first timing and the second timing (e.g., timing (ta) of FIG. 5c) to the third timing via the third haptic actuator.

[0178] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to output the second haptic feedback from the second timing to the third timing via the third haptic actuator.

[0179] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a sensing circuit (e.g., a touch sensor (476) of FIG. 4A) configured to detect a touch input to the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area, a memory (e.g., a memory (430) of FIG. 4A) for storing instructions, and a processor (e.g., a processor (420) of FIG. 4A). The processor including the processing circuit may receive, using the sensing circuit, a gesture input (e.g., a second touch input (520) of FIG. 5B) that is dragged from a point (e.g., a point (521) of FIG. 5B) of the third display area to a point (e.g., a point (522) of FIG. 5B) of the second display area. The processor may be configured to output a first haptic feedback (e.g., a first haptic (551) of FIG. 5C) from a first timing (e.g., a first timing (t1) of FIG. 5C) to a second timing (e.g., a second timing (t2) of FIG. 5C) through the first haptic actuator based on the gesture input. The processor may be configured to output a second haptic feedback (e.g., a second haptic (552) of FIG. 5C) from a third timing (e.g., a third timing (t3) of FIG. 5C) that is a timing after the second timing, based on the gesture input, through the third haptic actuator. The processor may be configured to output a third haptic feedback (e.g., the third haptic (553) of FIG. 5c) through the second haptic actuator until a fourth timing (e.g., the fourth timing (t4) of FIG. 5c) after the third timing, based on the gesture input.

[0180] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to scroll a screen being provided through the flexible display based on the gesture input.

[0181] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first state (e.g., the first state (701) of FIG. 7A) in which the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area are all activated, and a second state (e.g., the second state (702) of FIG. 7A) in which the third display area is activated and the first display area and the second display area are deactivated. The processor may be configured to receive a pinch out gesture on the flexible display using the sensing circuit. The processor may be configured to change a state of the electronic device from the second state to the first state in response to the pinch out gesture.

[0182] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to receive a pinch-in gesture on the flexible display using the sensing circuit. The processor may be configured to change a state of the electronic device from the first state to the second state in response to the pinch-in gesture.

[0183] In one embodiment, the processor may be configured to receive, using the sensing circuit, a touch input that directly contacts a point on the first display area and a hovering gesture over the first display area that is continuous from the touch input. In response to the hovering gesture, the processor may be configured to output haptic feedback (e.g., the first haptic (851) and the second haptic (852) of FIG. 8B) to the first display area and the third display area through the first haptic actuator and the third haptic actuator.

[0184] In one embodiment, the first display area may include a curved surface. The second display area may include a curved surface. The third display area may include a substantially flat surface.

[0185] The above instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to perform the operations of the processor described above.

[0186] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) includes a flexible display (e.g., display (260) of FIG. 2A) including a first display area (e.g., first display area (261) of FIG. 2A), a second display area (e.g., second display area (262) of FIG. 2A), and a third display area (e.g., third display area (263) of FIG. 2A) between the first display area and the second display area; A housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2A) for accommodating the flexible display, the housing including a first part (e.g., first part (211) of FIG. 2A) arranged for the first display area, a second part (e.g., second part (212) of FIG. 2A) arranged for the second display area, and a third part (e.g., third part (213) of FIG. 2A) arranged for the third display area; a first strap (e.g., first strap (271) of FIG. 2A) connected to the first part of the housing; a second strap (e.g., second strap (272) of FIG. 2A) connected to the second part of the housing and configured to be attachable to the first strap; The flexible display may include a first haptic actuator (e.g., the first haptic output device (221) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the first part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback to the first display area of ​​the flexible display; a second haptic actuator (e.g., the second haptic output device (222) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the second part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback to the second display area of ​​the flexible display; and a third haptic actuator (e.g., the third haptic output device (223) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the third part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback to the third display area of ​​the flexible display.

[0187] In one embodiment, the first part may be rotatably connected to one side of the third part. The second part may be rotatably connected to the other side of the third part.

[0188] In one embodiment, the first part, the second part, and the third part may be formed integrally.

[0189] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) may include a housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2A) including a first flexible portion (e.g., first part (211) of FIG. 2A), a second flexible portion (e.g., second part (212) of FIG. 2A), and a center portion (e.g., third part (213) of FIG. 2A) disposed between the first flexible portion and the second flexible portion. The electronic device may include a display (e.g., display (260) of FIG. 2A) including a main display area (e.g., third display area (263) of FIG. 2A), a first flexible display area (e.g., first display area (261) of FIG. 2A), and a second flexible display area (e.g., second display area (262) of FIG. 2A). The main display area may be disposed within the center portion of the housing, the first flexible display area may be disposed within the first flexible portion of the housing, and the second flexible display area may be disposed within the second flexible portion of the housing. The electronic device may include a first haptic actuator (e.g., the first haptic output device (221) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the first flexible portion of the housing and configured to output a first haptic feedback, and a second haptic actuator (e.g., the second haptic output device (222) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the second flexible portion of the housing and configured to output the second haptic feedback.

[0190] In one embodiment, the electronic device may be configured to be worn on a user's wrist. When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, the first haptic actuator may be configured to output a first haptic feedback to a first part of the user's wrist that is beneath the first flexible display area. When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, the second haptic actuator may be configured to output the second haptic feedback to a second part of the user's wrist that is beneath the second flexible display area.

[0191] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a third haptic actuator (e.g., the third haptic output device (223) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the center portion of the housing and configured to output a third haptic feedback. When the electronic device is worn on the wrist of the user, the third haptic actuator may be configured to output the third haptic feedback to a third part of the wrist of the user below the main display area of ​​the display.

[0192] In one embodiment, the first haptic actuator may be supported by the first flexible portion, and the second haptic actuator may be supported by the second flexible portion.

[0193] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a printed circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board (250) of FIG. 2A). The printed circuit board may include a first portion (e.g., a first portion (251) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the first flexible portion, a second portion (e.g., a second portion (253) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the second flexible portion, a third portion (e.g., a third portion (255) of FIG. 2A) positioned within the center portion, a first connecting portion (e.g., a first connecting portion (252) of FIG. 2A) connecting the first portion and the second portion, and a second connecting portion (e.g., a second connecting portion (254) of FIG. 2A) connecting the second portion and the third portion. The first haptic actuator may be disposed on the first portion, and the second haptic actuator may be disposed on the second portion.

[0194] In one embodiment, the first flexible portion may be rotatably connected to one side of the center portion, and the second flexible portion may be rotatably connected to the other side of the center portion.

[0195] In one embodiment, the first flexible portion, the second flexible portion, and the center portion may be formed integrally.

[0196] In one embodiment, the first flexible portion, the second flexible portion, and the center portion of the housing may include rubber.

[0197] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first strap (e.g., a first strap (271) of FIG. 2A) connected to the first flexible portion of the housing and a second strap (e.g., a second strap (272) of FIG. 2A) connected to the second flexible portion of the housing and configured to be attachable to the first strap.

[0198] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a sensing circuit (e.g., a touch sensor (476) of FIG. 4A) configured to detect a touch input to the first flexible display area, the second flexible display area, and the main display area, a memory (e.g., a memory (430) of FIG. 4A) storing instructions, and a processor (e.g., a processor (420) of FIG. 4A). The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, using the sensing circuit, a gesture input (e.g., a first touch input (510) of FIG. 5A) that is dragged from a point (e.g., a point (511) of FIG. 5A) of the first flexible display area across the main display area to a point (e.g., a point (512) of FIG. 5A) of the second flexible display area. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output a first haptic feedback (e.g., a first haptic (551) of FIG. 5C) from a first timing (e.g., a first timing (t1) of FIG. 5C) to a second timing (e.g., a second timing (t2) of FIG. 5C) through the first haptic actuator based on the gesture input. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output a second haptic feedback (e.g., a second haptic (552) of FIG. 5C) from a third timing (e.g., a third timing (t3) of FIG. 5C) that is a timing after the second timing, through the third haptic actuator based on the gesture input. The above instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output a third haptic feedback (e.g., the third haptic (553) of FIG. 5c) through the second haptic actuator at a fourth timing (e.g., the fourth timing (t4) of FIG. 5c) that is a timing after the third timing, based on the gesture input.The above instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output the second haptic feedback through the third haptic actuator from a timing between the first timing and the second timing (e.g., timing (ta) of FIG. 5C) to the third timing.

[0199] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output the second haptic feedback from the second timing to the third timing via the third haptic actuator.

[0200] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a sensing circuit (e.g., a touch sensor (476) of FIG. 4A) configured to detect a touch input to the first flexible display area, the second flexible display area, and the main display area, a memory (e.g., a memory (430) of FIG. 4A) storing instructions, and a processor (e.g., a processor (420) of FIG. 4A). The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, using the sensing circuit, a gesture input (e.g., a second touch input (520) of FIG. 5B) that is dragged from a point (e.g., a point (521) of FIG. 5B) of the main display area to a point (e.g., a point (522) of FIG. 5B) of the second flexible display area. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output a first haptic feedback (e.g., a first haptic (551) of FIG. 5C) from a first timing (e.g., a first timing (t1) of FIG. 5C) to a second timing (e.g., a second timing (t2) of FIG. 5C) through the first haptic actuator based on the gesture input. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output a second haptic feedback (e.g., a second haptic (552) of FIG. 5C) from a third timing (e.g., a third timing (t3) of FIG. 5C) that is a timing subsequent to the second timing, through the third haptic actuator based on the gesture input. The above instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output a third haptic feedback (e.g., the third haptic (553) of FIG. 5c) through the second haptic actuator until a fourth timing (e.g., the fourth timing (t4) of FIG. 5c) after the third timing, based on the gesture input.

[0201] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to scroll a screen being presented through the display based on the gesture input.

[0202] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first state (e.g., the first state (701) of FIG. 7A) in which the first flexible display area, the second flexible display area, and the main display area are all activated, and a second state (e.g., the second state (702) of FIG. 7A) in which the main display area is activated and the first flexible display area and the second flexible display area are deactivated. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, using the detection circuit, a pinch out gesture on the display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to change a state of the electronic device from the second state to the first state in response to the pinch out gesture.

[0203] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, using the sensing circuit, a pinch-in gesture on the display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to change a state of the electronic device from the first state to the second state in response to the pinch-in gesture.

[0204] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to receive, using the sensing circuit, a touch input that directly contacts a point on the first flexible display area and a hovering gesture over the first flexible display area that is continuous from the touch input. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to output, in response to the hovering gesture, a haptic feedback (e.g., haptics 851 and 852 of FIG. 8A) to the first flexible display area and the main display area through the first haptic actuator and the third haptic actuator.

[0205] In one embodiment, the first flexible display area may include a curved surface, the second flexible display area may include a curved surface, and the main display area may include a substantially flat surface.

[0206] According to one embodiment, an electronic device configured to be worn on a user's wrist (e.g., electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A) may include a flexible display (e.g., flexible display (260) of FIG. 2A), a housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2A), a first strap (e.g., first strap (271) of FIG. 2A), a second strap (e.g., second strap (272) of FIG. 2A), a first haptic actuator (e.g., first haptic output device (221) of FIG. 2A), a second haptic actuator (e.g., second haptic output device (222) of FIG. 2A), and a third haptic actuator (e.g., third haptic output device (223) of FIG. 2A). The flexible display may include a first display area (e.g., the first display area (261) of FIG. 2A), a second display area (e.g., the second display area (262) of FIG. 2A), and a third display area (263) between the first display area and the second display area (262). The housing that accommodates the flexible display may include a first part (e.g., the first part (211) of FIG. 2A) arranged with respect to the first display area, a second part (e.g., the second part (212) of FIG. 2A) arranged with respect to the second display area, and a third part (e.g., the third part (213) of FIG. 2A) arranged with respect to the third display area. The first strap may be connected to the first part of the housing. The second strap may be connected to the second part of the housing and configured to be attachable to the first strap. The first haptic actuator may be positioned within the first part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback. The second haptic actuator may be positioned within the second part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback. The third haptic actuator may be positioned within the third part of the housing and configured to output haptic feedback.When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, each of the first display area and the second display area may be bent relative to the third display area. When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, each of the first part and the second part may be bent relative to the third part. When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, the first haptic actuator may be configured to output haptic feedback to the user's wrist through the first part. When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, the second haptic actuator may be configured to output haptic feedback to the user's wrist through the second part. When the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist, the third haptic actuator may be configured to output haptic feedback to the user's wrist through the third part.

[0207] In one embodiment, the first part may be rotatably coupled to one side of the third part, and the second part may be rotatably coupled to the other side of the third part.

[0208] In one embodiment, the first part, the second part, and the third part may be formed integrally.

[0209] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0210] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0211] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0212] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0214] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (201), A housing (210) including a first flexible portion (211), a second flexible portion (212), and a center portion (213) disposed between the first flexible portion (211) and the second flexible portion (212); A display (260) comprising a main display area (263), a first flexible display area (261), and a second flexible display area (262), wherein the main display area (263) is disposed within the center portion (213) of the housing (210), the first flexible display area (261) is disposed within the first flexible portion (211) of the housing (210), and the second flexible display area (262) is disposed within the second flexible portion (212) of the housing (210); A first haptic actuator (221) positioned within the first flexible portion (211) of the housing (210) and configured to output a first haptic feedback; and A second haptic actuator (222) positioned within the second flexible portion (212) of the housing (210) and configured to output the second haptic feedback, Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, The above electronic device (201) is configured to be worn on the user's wrist, When the electronic device (201) is worn on the wrist of the user, the first haptic actuator (221) is configured to output the first haptic feedback to a first part of the wrist of the user located below the first flexible display area (261), and the second haptic actuator (222) is configured to output the second haptic feedback to a second part of the wrist of the user located below the second flexible display area (262). Electronic devices.

3. In claim 2, A third haptic actuator (223) is positioned within the center portion (213) of the housing (210) and configured to output a third haptic feedback. When the electronic device (201) is worn on the user's wrist, the third haptic actuator (223) is configured to output the third haptic feedback to a third part of the user's wrist located below the main display area (263) of the display (260). Electronic devices.

4. In any one of claims 1 to 3, The above first haptic actuator (221) is supported by the first flexible part (211), The second haptic actuator (222) is supported by the second flexible part (212). Electronic devices.

5. In claim 4, A printed circuit board (250) is included, and the printed circuit board (250) comprises: A first part (251) positioned within the first flexible part (211); A second part (253) positioned within the second flexible part (212); A third portion (255) located within the above center portion (213); A first connecting portion (252) connecting the first portion (251) and the second portion (253); and A second connecting portion (254) connecting the second portion (253) and the third portion (255) is included; The above first haptic actuator (221) is placed on the first part (251), The second haptic actuator (222) is disposed on the second part (253). Electronic devices.

6. In any one of claims 1 to 5, The above first flexible part (211) is rotatably connected to one side of the center part (213), The second flexible part (212) is rotatably connected to the other side of the center part (213). Electronic devices.

7. In any one of claims 1 to 5, The first flexible portion (211), the second flexible portion (212), and the center portion (213) are formed integrally. Electronic devices.

8. In claim 7, The first flexible portion (211), the second flexible portion (212), and the center portion (213) of the housing (210) include rubber. Electronic devices.

9. In any one of claims 1 to 8, A first strap (271) connected to the first flexible portion (211) of the housing (210); and A second strap (272) connected to the second flexible portion (212) of the housing (210) and configured to be attached to the first strap (271), Electronic devices.

10. In claim 3, A detection circuit (476) configured to detect a touch input to the first flexible display area (261), the second flexible display area (262), and the main display area (263); Memory (430) for storing instructions; and Contains a processor (420), The above instructions, when executed by the processor (420), cause the electronic device (201) to: Using the above detection circuit (476), a gesture input (510) is received that is dragged from a point (511) of the first flexible display area (261) across the main display area (263) to a point (512) of the second flexible display area (262), Based on the above gesture input (510): The first haptic feedback (551) is output from the first timing (t1) to the second timing (t2) through the first haptic actuator (221). The second haptic feedback (552) is output through the third haptic actuator (223) until the third timing (t3), which is a timing after the second timing (t2). Causing the third haptic feedback (553) to be output until the fourth timing (t4), which is a timing after the third timing (t3), through the second haptic actuator (222). Electronic devices.

11. In claim 10, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (420), cause the electronic device (201) to: Causing the second haptic feedback (552) to be output from a timing (ta) between the first timing (t1) and the second timing (t2) to the third timing (t3) through the third haptic actuator (223). Electronic devices.

12. In claim 10, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (420), cause the electronic device (201) to: Causing the second haptic feedback (552) to be output from the second timing (t2) to the third timing (t3) through the third haptic actuator (223). Electronic devices.

13. In claim 3, A detection circuit (476) configured to detect a touch input to the first flexible display area (261), the second flexible display area (262), and the main display area (263); Memory (430) for storing instructions; and Contains a processor (420), The above instructions, when executed by the processor (420), cause the electronic device (201) to: Using the above detection circuit (476), a gesture input (520) is received that is dragged from a point (521) of the main display area (263) to a point (522) of the second flexible display area (262), Based on the above gesture input (520): The first haptic feedback (551) is output from the first timing (t1) to the second timing (t2) through the first haptic actuator (221). The second haptic feedback (552) is output through the third haptic actuator (223) until the third timing (t3), which is a timing after the second timing (t2). Causing the third haptic feedback (553) to be output from the third timing (t3) to the fourth timing (t4) through the second haptic actuator (222). Electronic devices.

14. In any one of claims 10 to 13, The above instructions, when executed by the processor (420), cause the electronic device (201) to: Based on the above gesture input (510; 520), causing the screen being provided through the display (260) to be scrolled. Electronic devices.

15. In any one of claims 10 to 14, A first state (701) in which the first flexible display area (261), the second flexible display area (262), and the main display area (263) are all activated; and The main display area (263) is activated and the first flexible display area (261) and the second flexible display area (262) include a second state (702) in which they are deactivated. The above instructions, when executed by the processor (420), cause the electronic device (201) to: Using the above detection circuit (476), a pinch out gesture on the display (260) is received, In response to the pinch out gesture, the state of the electronic device (201) is changed from the second state (702) to the first state (701), Using the above detection circuit (476), a pinch in gesture on the display (260) is received, and In response to the pinch-in gesture, causing the state of the electronic device (201) to change from the first state (701) to the second state (702). Electronic devices.

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