Electronic device and method for storing information

Abstract

Provided are an electronic device, a method, and a storage medium for storing information. The electronic device comprises: a rollable display which is inserted or withdrawn; a processor; and a memory for storing an instruction executed by the processor. The instruction stored in the memory instructs the electronic device to display an information receiving box including at least one piece of information on a rollable display withdrawn to have a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than a second size. When a preset user input is received on first information among the at least one piece of information, the instruction instructs the electronic device to delete the first information from the information receiving box and store the first information in an information storage box. The instruction instructs the electronic device to display the information storage box including the first information when the rollable display is withdrawn to have a size greater than or equal to the second size.

Description

Electronic devices and methods for storing information

[0001] Embodiments of this document relate to electronic devices and methods, for example, to electronic devices and methods for storing information.

[0002] Electronic devices can store and display a variety of information. For example, this information may include notifications, messages, files, text, images, and / or content. The electronic device can display the information in a list in the order in which it was created. Depending on the user's selection, the electronic device can delete selected information from the list or display detailed information about the selected information.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] The electronic device and control method of this document can provide a device and method for separately storing and managing information selected by a user among various pieces of information.

[0005] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present document may include a rollable display that is inserted into or pulled out of the electronic device, a processor, and a memory that stores instructions executed by the processor. The instructions stored in the memory may cause the electronic device to perform an operation of displaying an information reception box including at least one piece of information on the rollable display that is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than a second size. The instructions may cause the electronic device to perform an operation of deleting the first piece of information from the information reception box and storing the first piece of information in an information storage box when a preset user input is received on the first piece of information among the at least one piece of information. The instructions may cause the electronic device to perform an operation of displaying an information storage box including the first information when the rollable display is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a second size.

[0006] A method for storing information in an electronic device including a rollable display inserted into or withdrawn from the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present document may include an operation of displaying an information reception box including at least one piece of information on the rollable display that is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than a second size. The method may include an operation of deleting the first piece of information from the information reception box and storing the first piece of information in the information storage box when a preset user input is received on first information among the at least one piece of information. The method may include an operation of displaying an information storage box including the first information when the rollable display is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a second size.

[0007] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having recorded thereon a program for performing a method for storing information in an electronic device including a rollable display inserted into or withdrawn from the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present document may perform an operation of displaying an information reception box including at least one piece of information on the rollable display that is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than a second size. The storage medium may perform an operation of deleting the first piece of information from the information reception box and storing the first piece of information in the information storage box when a preset user input is received on first information among the at least one piece of information. The storage medium may include an operation of displaying an information storage box including the first information when the rollable display is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a second size.

[0008] Various embodiments of this document can separately store and manage information selected by the user. Various embodiments of this document can easily access the information storage where the selected information is stored.

[0009] The effects of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0011] FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are drawings illustrating an electronic device including a rollable display according to various embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing information included in an information receiving box according to a user's input according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G are drawings illustrating a process of displaying and processing stored information according to a display area of ​​a rollable display according to various embodiments.

[0015] FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 6G, 6H, and 6I are drawings illustrating a process of displaying and processing stored information according to a user's input according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, and 7G are drawings illustrating a display area of ​​a rollable display according to various embodiments and a method of displaying and processing stored information according to a user's input.

[0017] FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D are drawings illustrating an information receiving box including various information according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams illustrating a process of storing different types of information in an information storage according to various embodiments.

[0019] Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating an information storage method according to various embodiments.

[0020] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0021] 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 an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). 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)).

[0022] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or 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.

[0023] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0024] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) or the sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include a volatile memory (132) or a non-volatile memory (134). The non-volatile memory (134) can include at least one internal memory (136) and an external memory (138).

[0025] 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).

[0026] 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).

[0027] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0028] 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. In 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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0036] 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.

[0037] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0038] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0039] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas 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 through the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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)).

[0042] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0043] 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 of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0044] FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are drawings illustrating an electronic device including a rollable display according to various embodiments.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 2A, the electronic device (101) may include a rollable display (160), an upper housing (1), and a lower housing (2). One end of the rollable display (160) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) may be connected to the upper housing (1) at one end, and the other end may be connected to the lower housing (2). The rollable display (160) may be rolled due to its flexible nature. For example, when the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2) are close to each other, the rollable display (160) may be rolled and inserted into the upper housing (1) and / or the lower housing (2) (roll-in). As illustrated in FIG. 2A, when the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2) are close to each other, the rollable display (160) may be completely inserted into the electronic device (101) and may not be visible from the outside.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 2B, the rollable display (160) can be pulled outward (rolled out) as the upper housing (1) and / or the lower housing (2) are spaced apart. Depending on the distance between the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (3), the size of the rollable display changes, and the display area for displaying data can be expanded or reduced. For example, if the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2) are spaced apart by a distance a, the size of the display area can be a first size. If the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2) are spaced apart further than the distance a, a portion of the rollable display (160) inserted into the electronic device (101) can be further pulled out. If the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2) are spaced apart by a distance b that is greater than the distance a, the size of the display area can be a second size that is greater than the first size. When the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2) are brought closer than the distance b, a portion of the rollable display (160) that has been pulled out can be inserted into the electronic device (101).

[0047] Referring to FIG. 2c, an electronic device is illustrated with a rollable display in a slide-out state according to an example.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 2C, an electronic device (200) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction), and a rollable display (e.g., a flexible display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) (230) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be slidably coupled with the first housing (210) so as to be withdrawn in a first direction (direction ①) or inserted in a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be changed into a slide-in state (e.g., a retracted state) by accommodating at least a portion of the second housing (220) into at least a portion of the first space (2101) formed by the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be changed into a slide-out state (e.g., a retracted state) by moving at least a portion of the second housing (220) outwardly (e.g., in direction ①) from the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (e.g., a bendable member, a bendable support member, a multi-joint hinge module, or a multi-bar assembly) that, in a slide-out state, forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing (220), and that, in a slide-in state, is received in a bendable manner into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be arranged in such a way that it is attached to at least a portion of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the rollable display (230) may be attached to a support member. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be arranged in such a way that it is received in a bendable manner into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while being supported by the support member in a slide-in state so that it is not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be arranged in such a way that it is visible from the outside while being supported by the support member that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing (220) in a slide-out state.

[0049] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first side member (211) and a second housing (220) including a second side member (221). In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may include a first side member (2111) having a first length along a first direction (e.g., a y-axis direction), a second side member (2112) extending from the first side member (2111) to have a second length shorter than the first length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side member (2111) (e.g., an x-axis direction), and a third side member (2113) extending from the second side member (2112) substantially parallel to the first side member (2111) and having the first length. In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the first side member (211) may be formed by a combination of a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first extension member extending from at least a portion of the first side member (211) to at least a portion of the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the first extension member may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first extension member may be formed separately from the first side member (211) and structurally coupled to the first side member (211).

[0050] According to various embodiments, the second side member (221) can include a fourth side member (2211) that corresponds at least partially with the first side member (2111) and has a third length, a fifth side member (2212) that extends from the fourth side member (2211) in a direction substantially parallel to the second side member (2112) and has a fourth length that is shorter than the third length, and a sixth side member (2213) that extends from the fifth side member (2212) to correspond with the third side member (2113) and has a third length. In one embodiment, the second side member (221) can be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the second side member (221) can be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (221) may include a second extension member that extends to at least a portion of the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second extension member may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second extension member may be formed separately from the second side member (221) and structurally coupled to the second side member (221).

[0051] According to various embodiments, the first side (2111) and the fourth side (2211) can be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) can be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the fourth side (2211) can be arranged to overlap the first side (2111) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the sixth side (2213) can be arranged to overlap the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fourth side (2211) and the sixth side (2213) can be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the slide-in state. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the second extension member can be arranged to overlap the first extension member so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, the second extension member may be positioned so as to be at least partially visible from the outside when in the slide-in state.

[0052] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first rear cover coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover may be arranged in a manner that couples with at least a portion of the first extension member. In some embodiments, the first rear cover may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first rear cover may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first rear cover may be omitted and at least a portion of the first extension member may be replaced with the first rear cover.

[0053] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second rear cover coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be arranged in a manner such that it couples with at least a portion of the second extension member. In some embodiments, the second rear cover may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second rear cover may extend to at least a portion of the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second rear cover may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member may be replaced with the second rear cover (223).

[0054] According to various embodiments, the rollable display (230) may include a first portion (230a) (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion (230b) (e.g., a bendable portion or a bendable portion) that extends from the first portion (230a) and is accommodated in a manner that is at least partially bent into a first space (2101) of the first housing (210) so as not to be visible from the outside in a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the first portion (230a) may be arranged to be supported by the second housing (220), and the second portion (230b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a support member. In one embodiment, the second portion (230b) of the rollable display (230) may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first portion (230a) and be visible from the outside while being supported by the support member when the second housing (220) is in a slide-out state along the first direction (① direction). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the rollable display (230) may be accommodated in a manner that it bends into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while the second housing (220) is slid-in along the second direction (② direction), and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of ​​the rollable display (230) may be varied as the second housing (220) is moved in a sliding manner along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the first housing (210).

[0055] According to various embodiments, the rollable display (230) may have a variable length in the first direction (direction ①) according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210). For example, the rollable display (230), in a slide-in state, may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (230a)) corresponding to a first length (L1). In one embodiment, the rollable display (230), in a slide-out state, may be expanded to have a second display area (e.g., an area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b)) corresponding to a third length (L3) longer than the first length (L1) and larger than the first display area, according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) that is additionally moved by a second length (L2) relative to the first housing (210).

[0056] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker), a camera module (e.g., a first camera module (205) or a second camera module), a connector port (208), a key input device (219), or an indicator (not shown). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or other components are additionally included. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be arranged in a first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0057] The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver (206) and a speaker. In one embodiment, the speaker may communicate with the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing (220) in a position that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., the fifth side (2212)), regardless of the slide-in / slide-out state. In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may communicate with the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing (220) in the slide-out state. In some embodiments, the connector port (208) may communicate with the outside through an opening formed in the first housing (210) in the slide-in state and formed to correspond with the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver (206) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole. According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module (205) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) has a structure in which the second housing (220) slides in and / or out relative to the first housing (210) along a longitudinal direction (e.g., vertical direction) (e.g., ± y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200), but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (200) may have a structure in which the second housing (220) slides in and / or out relative to the first housing (210) along a width direction (e.g., horizontal direction) (e.g., ± x-axis direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be formed such that the length of the second side (2112) of the first housing (210) is longer than the length of the first side (2111). In this case, the length of the fifth side (2212) of the second housing (220) can also be formed to be longer than the length of the fourth side (2211).

[0059] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (101) may include a rollable display (160), a processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), and a memory (130).

[0061] The rollable display (160) is connected to the upper housing (1) and the lower housing (2) of the electronic device (101), and can be inserted into or extracted from the electronic device (101) according to the movement of the upper housing (1) and / or the lower housing (2).

[0062] The memory (130) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) can store data, algorithms, programs, commands, etc. that perform functions of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1). Commands, etc. stored in the memory (130) can be loaded into the processor (120) and executed.

[0063] The processor (120) can control each component of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can include one or more processors (120). For example, the processor (120) can correspond to multiple processors that collectively perform multiple functions by dividing them among the processors.

[0064] The rollable display (160) can be drawn out to a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than a second size. For example, the first size may be a preset size, and the second size may be a size larger than the first size. As an example, the second size may include a size at which the rollable display (160) is drawn out to its maximum extent. The processor (120) may display an information inbox containing at least one piece of information on the rollable display (160). For example, the information may include a notification, an indicator, a message, a file, text, an image, and / or content. The information inbox may be a region that stores or a user interface (UI) that displays generated (or received) information. The information inbox may be generated for each type of information. As an example, the notification information inbox may be a region (or a UI that displays) that stores notification information received from the outside and / or notification information generated within the electronic device (101).

[0065] The processor (120) can receive a user input on information included in the information inbox and perform an operation corresponding to the received user input. For example, when a user input (e.g., a flick or swipe to the right) for moving information on first information included in the information inbox is received, the processor (120) can move (or store) the first information to the information storage box and delete it from the information inbox. For example, the information storage box can be set as a separate storage space and / or a separate area of ​​the information inbox and the memory (130). For example, the information storage box can be included in the information inbox and set as a storage space of the information inbox of the memory (130) and / or a specific area of ​​the information inbox. When a user input (e.g., a flick or swipe to the left) for deleting information on second information included in the information inbox is received, the processor (120) can delete the second information from the information inbox. When a user input (e.g., tap, press) is received to select information from the third information included in the information inbox, the processor (120) may execute an application related to the third information and display data related to the third information.

[0066] The rollable display (160) that is pulled out to the first size can be pulled out additionally. The display area can be expanded from the first size to the second size according to the additional pull-out of the rollable display (160). When the rollable display (160) is additionally pulled out (or, the size of the display area is expanded from the first size to the second size), the processor (120) can display an information storage box. For example, the information storage box can be an area that stores or displays information moved from the information inbox. There is only one information storage box, and selected information can be stored regardless of the type of information. For example, the processor (120) can allocate one area of ​​the memory (130) to store information included in the information inbox, and can allocate a separate area from the one area to store information included in the information storage box. As an example, when the rollable display (160) is pulled out to the second size or larger, the processor (120) can switch (or change) the screen displaying the information inbox to a screen displaying the information storage box. As another example, the processor (120) may display the information storage box together with the information receiving box when the rollable display is extended beyond the second size. For example, the information storage box may be displayed in an area corresponding to the second portion of the rollable display (160) (e.g., the first portion (230a) of the rollable display (230) of FIG. 2C), and the area of ​​the information storage box may be expanded or reduced in proportion to the extended length of the rollable display (160) (e.g., the first length (L1) of FIG. 2C).

[0067] In the above example, since the first information has been moved to the information storage, the displayed information storage may include the first information. The processor (120) may receive a user input on the first information included in the information storage and perform an operation corresponding to the received user input. For example, when a user input (e.g., a flick or swipe to the right) for moving information on the first information included in the information storage is received, the processor (120) may move (or store) the first information to the information storage and delete it from the information storage. When a user input (e.g., a flick or swipe to the left) for deleting information on the first information included in the information storage is received, the processor (120) may delete the second information from the information storage. When a user input (e.g., a tap or a press) for selecting information on the first information included in the information storage is received, the processor (120) may execute an application related to the first information and display data related to the first information.

[0068] When the screen displaying the information inbox is switched to the screen displaying the information storage, the processor (120) can receive new information. Since only the information storage is displayed in the display area, the processor (120) can display the received information in the information storage together with the first information. When the rollable display (160) extended to a size greater than or equal to the second size is retracted to a size greater than or equal to the first size and less than or equal to the second size, the processor (120) can switch the screen displaying the information storage to the screen displaying the information storage. When the screen displaying the information storage is switched to the screen displaying the information storage, if the newly received information displayed in the information storage is unconfirmed, the processor (120) can delete the newly received information from the information storage and move it to the information storage.

[0069] For example, when a user input (e.g., flick or swipe in an upward direction) for switching to a home screen is received while the information storage and / or information inbox is displayed, the processor (120) may switch the currently displayed screen to the home screen. When a user input (e.g., flick or swipe in a downward direction with one touch) for displaying the information inbox is received while the home screen is displayed, the processor (120) may display the information inbox. When a user input (e.g., flick or swipe in a downward direction with two touches) for displaying the information storage is received while the home screen is displayed, the processor (120) may display the information storage.

[0070] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of processing information included in an information receiving box according to a user's input according to various embodiments.

[0071] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0072] According to one embodiment, steps 410 to 450 may be understood to be performed in a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 3) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 3).

[0073] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (101) can detect a user input on the first information (410) and determine whether the detected user input is a first user input or a second user input (420). For example, the first user input or the second user input is merely an expression for distinguishing the user input, and is not limited to other aspects of the user inputs (e.g., importance or order). As an example, the rollable display (160) may be pulled out to a size greater than or equal to the first size. The first user input may include a rightward flick (or swipe) gesture, and the second user input may include a leftward flick (or swipe) gesture.

[0074] If the determined user input is the first user input, the electronic device (101) may move the first information from the current storage area to a separately allocated storage area (430). For example, the current storage area may be an area storing information contained in an information inbox, and the separately allocated storage area may be an area storing information contained in an information storage area.

[0075] When the rollable display (160) is rolled out, the electronic device (101) can display first information of a separately allocated storage area (440). For example, the rollable display (160) that is pulled out to a first size or larger can be pulled out to a second size or larger, which is larger than the first size. As an example, when the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger, the electronic device (101) can switch the screen displaying the information inbox to a screen displaying the information storage box. As another example, when the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger, the electronic device (101) can display the information storage box together with the information inbox.

[0076] If the determined user input is a second user input, the electronic device (101) can delete the first information (450). The electronic device (101) can remove the first information from the current storage area.

[0077] FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G are drawings illustrating a process of displaying and processing stored information according to a display area of ​​a rollable display according to various embodiments.

[0078] Referring to FIG. 5A, an electronic device (101) displaying an information reception box is illustrated. The rollable display (160) can be drawn out to a size a. The size a can be a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than a second size. The electronic device (101) can display an information reception box on the rollable display (160). As an example, the information reception box can include A information (31), B information (32), C information (33), D information (34), and E information (35). The electronic device (101) can receive a user input on the information included in the information reception box and perform an operation corresponding to the user input.

[0079] For example, the electronic device (101) can sequentially receive a first user input (11a) on B information (32), C information (33), and E information (35). As an example, the first user input (11a) can include a rightward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) can move B information (32), C information (33), and E information (35) to an information storage box and delete them from the information receiving box according to the first user input (11a). The electronic device (101) can receive a second user input (12a) on A information (31). As an example, the second user input (12a) can include a leftward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) can delete A information (31) from the information receiving box according to the second user input (12a). The rollable display (160) can be additionally withdrawn.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 5B, an electronic device (101) displaying an information storage box is illustrated. The rollable display (160) drawn out in size a can be additionally drawn out in size b. For example, size b can be a size greater than or equal to the second size. When the rollable display (160) is drawn out in size b, the electronic device (101) can switch the screen displaying the information inbox to the screen displaying the information storage box. As described in FIG. 5A, B information (32), C information (33), and E information (35) can be moved from the information inbox to the information storage box. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can display an information storage box including B information (32), C information (33), and E information (35) on the rollable display (160). The electronic device (101) can receive a user input on the information included in the information storage box and perform an operation corresponding to the user input.

[0081] For example, the electronic device (101) may receive a first user input (11b) on C information (33). As an example, the first user input (11b) may include a rightward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) may move C information (33) to an information receiving box and delete it from the information storage box based on the first user input (11b). The electronic device (101) may receive a second user input (12b) on B information (32). As an example, the second user input (12b) may include a leftward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) may delete B information (32) from the information storage box based on the second user input (12b).

[0082] Referring to FIG. 5C, an electronic device (101) receiving new information is illustrated. The electronic device (101) may receive new information while displaying an information storage box. As described in FIG. 5B, C information (33) included in the information storage box may be moved to the information reception box, and B information (32) may be deleted from the information storage box. The information storage box may include E information (35). As an example, the electronic device (101) may receive F information (36) while displaying the information storage box. The electronic device (101) may display the newly received F information (36) as a pop-up.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 5D , an electronic device (101) is illustrated displaying an information storage containing new information. The electronic device (101) may display the new information in the information storage. As an example, the electronic device (101) may display newly received F information (36) below E information (35). A portion of the rollable display (160) may be retractable.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 5E, an electronic device (101) displaying an information reception box is illustrated. The rollable display (160) drawn out in size b can be drawn in in size a. When the rollable display (160) drawn out in size b is drawn in in size a, the electronic device (101) can switch the screen displaying the information storage box to the screen displaying the information reception box. As described above, A information (31) can be deleted from the information reception box. B information (32) and E information (35) can be moved to the information storage box. C information (33) can be moved to the information storage box and then moved back to the information reception box. D information (34) can remain in the information reception box. As an example, if the received F information (36) is unconfirmed while the information storage box is displayed, the electronic device (101) can move the unconfirmed F information (36) to the information reception box when switching to the information reception box screen. As illustrated in FIG. 5e, the electronic device (101) can display an information receiving box including C information (33), D information (34), and F information (36). The rollable display (160) can be pulled out again.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 5F, an electronic device (101) displaying an information storage box is illustrated. When the rollable display (160) is pulled out to size b, the electronic device (101) can switch the screen displaying the information storage box to the screen displaying the information storage box. As described in FIG. 5D, the information storage box includes E information (35) and F information (36), but unidentified F information (36) can be moved to the information storage box according to the introduction of the rollable display (160). As illustrated in FIG. 5F, the electronic device (101) can display an information storage box including E information (35). As an example, the electronic device (101) can receive a third user input (13c) on the E information (35). As an example, the third user input (13c) can include a tap (or press) gesture for selecting E information (35). For example, a third user input is merely a representation for distinguishing user inputs, and is not limited to other aspects of the user inputs (e.g., importance or order).

[0086] Referring to FIG. 5g, an electronic device (101) that executes a function related to selected information is illustrated. As an example, when E information (35) is selected, the electronic device (101) executes an application related to the E information (35) and displays data related to the E information (35) (or performs a function) in the executed application.

[0087] FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 6G, 6H, and 6I are drawings illustrating a process of displaying and processing stored information according to a user's input according to various embodiments.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 6A, an electronic device (101) displaying a home screen (51) is illustrated. For example, a rollable display (160) may be pulled out to a size a. The electronic device (101) may receive a fifth user input (15d) on the home screen (51) and perform an operation corresponding to the fifth user input (15d). As an example, the fifth user input (15d) may include a downward one-touch flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) may display an information reception box according to the fifth user input (15d). For example, the fifth user input is merely an expression for distinguishing user inputs and is not limited to other aspects of the user inputs (e.g., importance or order).

[0089] Referring to FIG. 6B, an electronic device (101) displaying an information reception box is illustrated. As an example, the information reception box may include A information (31), B information (32), C information (33), D information (34), E information (35), and F information (36). The electronic device (101) may receive user input on the information included in the information reception box and perform an action corresponding to the user input.

[0090] For example, the electronic device (101) may receive a first user input (11e) on B information (32) and C information (33). As an example, the first user input (11e) may include a rightward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) may move B information (32) and C information (33) to an information storage and delete them from the information reception box according to the first user input (11e). The electronic device (101) may receive a second user input (12e) on D information (34). As an example, the second user input (12e) may include a leftward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) may delete D information (34) from the information reception box according to the second user input (12e).

[0091] Referring to FIG. 6c, an electronic device (101) displaying an information storage box (61) is illustrated. As an example, the electronic device (101) may display the information storage box (61) together with an information reception box (62). The information storage box (61) may be placed in an area (e.g., an upper area) of the information reception box (62). The screen displaying the information reception box (62) or the screen displaying the information storage box (61) and the information reception box (62) together may be a general information display screen. As described in FIG. 6b, B information (32) and C information (33) may be moved to the information storage box (61), and D information (34) may be deleted. The electronic device (101) can display an information storage box (61) including B information (32) and C information (33) and an information receiving box (62) including A information (31), E information (35) and F information (36).

[0092] The electronic device (101) may receive a fourth user input (14f) while the information storage box (61) and the information reception box (62) are displayed (e.g., a general information display screen is displayed). As an example, the fourth user input (14f) may include an upward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) may switch the screen displaying the information storage box (61) and the information reception box (62) to the home screen (51) based on the fourth user input (14f). For example, the fourth user input is merely an expression for distinguishing user inputs and is not limited to other aspects of the user inputs (e.g., importance or order).

[0093] Referring to FIG. 6d, an electronic device (101) is illustrated with a home screen (51).

[0094] The electronic device (101) may receive a sixth user input (16g) on ​​the home screen (51) and perform an action corresponding to the sixth user input (16g). As an example, the sixth user input (16g) may include a two-touch flick (or swipe) gesture in a downward direction. The electronic device (101) may display an information storage according to the sixth user input (16g). For example, the sixth user input is merely an expression for distinguishing the user inputs and is not limited to other aspects of the user inputs (e.g., importance or order).

[0095] In other words, when the electronic device (101) receives a fifth user input (15d) (e.g., a one-touch flick or swipe gesture in a downward direction), it can display a general information display screen (e.g., a screen displaying an information inbox or a screen displaying an information inbox and an information vault together), and when it receives a sixth user input (16g) (e.g., a two-touch flick or swipe gesture in a downward direction), it can display an information vault.

[0096] Referring to FIG. 6e, an electronic device (101) is illustrated displaying an information storage (61). As described in FIG. 6b, B information (32) and C information (33) can be moved from the information receiving box (62) to the information storage (61). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can display an information storage (61) including B information (32) and C information (33). For example, the electronic device (101) can display a layer of the information storage (61) on top of a layer of the home screen (51). The electronic device (101) can receive a third user input (e.g., tap, press) (13h) on the C information (33).

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 6f and 6g, an electronic device (101) performing a function related to C information (33) is illustrated. The electronic device (101) can receive a user input on information included in an information storage (61) and perform an operation corresponding to the user input. For example, when the electronic device (101) receives a third user input (e.g., tap, press) (13h) on the C information (33), the electronic device (101) can execute an application related to the C information (33) and display data related to the C information. The electronic device (101) can receive a sixth user input (16i) on a screen performing a function related to the C information (33) and display an information storage according to the sixth user input (16i).

[0098] Referring to FIG. 6h, an electronic device (101) displaying an information storage (61) is illustrated. The electronic device (101) can execute a function related to C information (33) included in the information storage (61) according to a user input. The electronic device (101) can delete information for which a related function has been executed (or confirmed) from the information storage (61). The electronic device (101) can delete C information (33) from the information storage (61) and display B information (32). For example, the electronic device (101) can display a layer of the information storage (61) for a layer of a screen on which data (or a related function) related to C information (33) is displayed. The electronic device (101) can receive a third user input (e.g., a tap, a press) (13j) on the B information (32).

[0099] Referring to FIG. 6i, an electronic device (101) performing a function related to B information (32) is illustrated. The electronic device (101) can receive user input on information contained in an information storage (61) and perform an operation corresponding to the user input. For example, when the electronic device (101) receives a third user input (e.g., tap, press) (13j) on B information (32), it can execute an application related to B information (32) and display data related to B information.

[0100] FIGS. 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, and 7G are drawings illustrating a display area of ​​a rollable display according to various embodiments and a method of displaying and processing stored information according to a user's input.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 7A, an electronic device (101) is illustrated with a general information display screen. For example, the general information display screen may include a screen displaying an information reception box (62) or a screen displaying an information storage box (61) and an information reception box (62) together. The rollable display (160) may be pulled out to a size a. As an example, the information storage box (61) may include B information (32) and C information (33), and the information reception box (62) may include A information (31), E information (35), F information (36), and G information (37).

[0102] Referring to FIG. 7b, the rollable display (160) drawn out in size a can be further drawn out in size b. As the rollable display (160) is further drawn out in size b, the size of the display area can be expanded from size a to size b. The electronic device (101) can display a large amount of information included in the information storage box (61) and / or the information reception box (62) according to the expansion of the display area size. The electronic device (101) can receive a fourth user input (14k) on the general information display screen. As an example, the fourth user input (14k) can include an upward flick (or swipe) gesture. The electronic device (101) can switch the general information display screen to the home screen (51) according to the fourth user input (14k).

[0103] Referring to FIG. 7c, an electronic device (101) displaying a home screen (51) is illustrated. The electronic device (101) may receive a sixth user input (16l) on the home screen (51) and perform an action corresponding to the sixth user input (16l). As an example, the sixth user input (16l) may include a two-touch flick (or swipe) gesture in a downward direction.

[0104] Referring to FIG. 7d, an electronic device (101) is illustrated displaying an information storage (61). As an example, the electronic device (101) may display the information storage according to a sixth user input (16l). The information storage (61) may be displayed as a separate layer from the home screen (51) layer. The information storage (61) may include B information (32) and C information (33). The electronic device (101) may receive a third user input (13m) on the C information (33). As an example, the third user input (13m) may include a tap (or press) gesture for selecting the C information (33).

[0105] Referring to FIG. 7e, an electronic device (101) that executes a function related to selected information is illustrated. For example, when C information (33) is selected, the electronic device (101) may execute an application related to the C information (33) and display data (or perform a function) related to the C information (33) in the executed application. The electronic device (101) may receive a sixth user input (16n) on a screen that executes a function related to the C information (33). For example, the sixth user input (16n) may include a two-touch flick (or swipe) gesture in a downward direction.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 7F, an electronic device (101) displaying an information storage (61) is illustrated. As an example, as described in FIG. 7E, the electronic device (101) may display the information storage (61). The electronic device (101) may delete information for which a related function has been executed (or confirmed) from the information storage (61). The electronic device (101) may delete C information (33) from the information storage (61) and display B information (32). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a layer of the information storage (61) for a layer of a screen on which data (or a related function) related to C information (33) is displayed. The electronic device (101) may receive a third user input (e.g., a tap, a press) (13o) on the B information (32).

[0107] Referring to FIG. 7g, an electronic device (101) performing a function related to B information (32) is illustrated. As an example, as described in FIG. 7f, when the electronic device (101) receives a third user input (e.g., tap, press) (13o) on B information (32), it may execute an application related to B information (32) and display data related to B information.

[0108] FIGS. 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D are drawings illustrating an information receiving box including various information according to various embodiments.

[0109] For example, the information may include notifications, instructions, messages, files, text, images, and / or content. The electronic device (101) may include multiple information inboxes depending on the type of information.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 8A, a notification information inbox containing notification information is illustrated. For example, the electronic device (101) receives a specific command related to a notification (e.g., message reception, information reception, etc.) from an external device through a communication interface (e.g., communication module (190) of FIG. 1), and an application of the electronic device (101) can recognize the received command and generate a notification. As an example, the application of the electronic device (101) can generate a notification based on information acquired from a sensor (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), time changes, and / or whether a specific event occurrence condition is satisfied. As an example, the notification information inbox can include today's event reminders, routine reminders, weather, news, security-related information, and / or battery-related information.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 8B, an image information receiving box containing image information is illustrated. The image information may include information on an image received from an external source and / or information on an image generated (or captured) by the electronic device (101). As an example, the image information receiving box may include an image name, the capture time of the image, the creation time, the reception time, and / or tag information.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 8c, a file information inbox containing file information is illustrated. The file information may include information on files received from an external source and / or information on files generated by the electronic device (101). As an example, the file information inbox may include information on a file name and / or file type.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 8D , a message information inbox containing message information is illustrated. The message information may include information on messages received from an external source and / or information on messages generated by the electronic device (101). As an example, the message information inbox may include information on the sender, the sender's contact information, a brief description of the message, and / or the time it was received (or generated).

[0114] Additionally, the electronic device (101) may include an information receiving box containing information about each of the indicator, text, and content.

[0115] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams illustrating a process of storing different types of information in an information storage according to various embodiments.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 9A, information inboxes (71, 72) of various information are illustrated. The electronic device (101) may include individual information inboxes according to the type (or category) of information. The electronic device (101) may store information input (or received) from a user, information generated (or received) in an internal configuration (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 3), and / or information received from an external device in a corresponding information inbox. For example, the information may include notifications, indicators, messages, files, text, images, and / or content. The electronic device (101) may store information about a received (or input, generated) notification in a notification information inbox, store information about a received (or input, generated) message in a message information inbox, and store information about a received (or input, generated) file in a file information inbox.

[0117] As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 9A, the file information inbox (71) may include information about at least one file, and the message information inbox (72) may include information about at least one message. When the electronic device (101) receives a first user input (11p) on the first information (e.g., File_name_2023) (41) included in the file information inbox (71), the electronic device (101) may move the first information (41) to the information storage. As an example, the first user input (11p) may include a rightward flick (or swipe) gesture. For example, the electronic device (101) may delete the first information (41) moved to the information storage from the file information inbox (71). According to an example, the electronic device (101) may maintain (or not delete) the first information (41) included in the file information inbox (71). In this case, the electronic device (101) can copy the first information (41) included in the file information receiving box (71) and move the copied first information (41) to the file storage box.

[0118] Similarly, when the electronic device (101) receives a first user input (11q) on second information (e.g., a message received from Jane) (42) included in the message information inbox (72), the electronic device (101) may move the second information (42) to the information storage. For example, the electronic device (101) may delete the second information (42) moved to the information storage from the message information inbox (72). In one example, the electronic device (101) may maintain (or not delete) the second information (42) included in the message information inbox (72). In this case, the electronic device (101) may copy the second information (42) included in the message information inbox (72) and move the copied second information (42) to the file storage.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 9b, an electronic device (101) is illustrated with a home screen (51).

[0120] The electronic device (101) can receive a sixth user input (16r) on the home screen (51) and perform an action corresponding to the sixth user input (16r). As an example, the sixth user input (16r) can include a two-touch flick (or swipe) gesture in a downward direction. The electronic device (101) can display an information storage box according to the sixth user input (16r).

[0121] Referring to FIG. 9c, an electronic device (101) is illustrated displaying an information storage box (61). As described in FIG. 9a, the electronic device (101) can move first information (e.g., File_name_2023) (41) included in a file information storage box (71) and second information (e.g., a message received from Jane) (42) included in a message information receiving box (72) to the information storage box (61).

[0122] As illustrated in FIG. 9c, if B information (40) is included in the existing information storage (61), the electronic device (101) can display the information storage (61) including B information (40), first information (41), and second information (42). For example, the electronic device (101) can display the layer of the information storage (61) on the layer of the home screen (51). As an example, when the electronic device (101) receives a user input for selecting the first information (41), the electronic device (101) can execute an application (e.g., a document application) related to the first information (41) and display data of the first information (41). As an example, when the electronic device (101) receives a user input for selecting the second information (42), the electronic device (101) can execute an application (e.g., a messenger application) related to the second information (42) and display data of the second information (42).

[0123] Figure 10 is a flowchart illustrating an information storage method according to various embodiments.

[0124] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0125] According to one embodiment, steps 1010 to 1030 may be understood to be performed in a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 3) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 3).

[0126] Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) can display an information reception box including at least one piece of information on a rollable display (160) (1010). The rollable display (160) can be inserted or pulled out into the electronic device (101). For example, the rollable display (160) can be pulled out to a first size or larger and a second size or smaller. The first size can be a preset size, and the second size can be a size larger than the first size. As an example, the second size can include a size in which the rollable display (160) is fully pulled out. The electronic device (101) can display an information reception box on the rollable display (160) pulled out to a size greater than the first size and less than the second size. For example, the information reception box can be a region for storing or a UI for displaying generated (or received) information. The information reception box can be generated for each type of information.

[0127] When the electronic device (101) receives a preset user input (e.g., a rightward flick or swipe gesture) on at least one piece of information included in the information inbox, the electronic device (101) can delete the first piece of information from the information inbox and store it in the information storage (1030). For example, the first piece of information can include a notification, an indicator, a message, a file, text, an image, and / or content. The information storage can be a region that stores or a UI that displays information moved from the information inbox. There is only one information storage and can store selected information regardless of the type of information.

[0128] When the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger, the electronic device (101) can display an information storage box containing first information (1030). For example, when the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger, the electronic device (101) can switch the screen displaying the information inbox to a screen displaying the information storage box. In addition, when the rollable display (160) pulled out to a second size or larger is retracted to a size larger than the first size and smaller than the second size, the electronic device (101) can switch the screen displaying the information storage box to a screen displaying the information storage box. When second information is received while the information storage box is displayed, the electronic device (101) can display the second information in the information storage box together with the first information. When the rollable display (160) is retracted to a size larger than the first size and smaller than the second size while the second information is not confirmed, the electronic device (101) can delete the second information from the information storage box and move it to the information storage box. As another example, when the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger, the electronic device (101) can display an information receiving box and an information storage box together.

[0129] For example, when a preset first user input is received on first information included in an information storage, the electronic device (101) can delete the first information from the information storage and move it to the information inbox. When the first information included in the information storage is selected, the electronic device (101) can execute a function related to the first information. When a preset second user input (e.g., an upward flick or swipe gesture) is received while the information storage and / or the information inbox are displayed, the displayed screen can be switched to a home screen. When a preset third user input (e.g., a downward flick or swipe gesture with one touch) is received while the home screen is displayed, the electronic device (101) can display an information inbox (or a general information display screen). When a preset fourth user input (e.g., a downward flick or swipe gesture with two touches) is received while the home screen is displayed, the electronic device (101) can display the information storage.

[0130] As an example, an electronic device (101) may include a rollable display (160) that is inserted into or pulled out of the electronic device (101), a processor (120), and a memory (130) that stores instructions executed by the processor (120). The instructions stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying an information reception box (62) including at least one piece of information on the rollable display (160) that is inserted into or pulled out to a first size or larger and a second size or smaller. The instructions may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of deleting the first piece of information from the information reception box (62) and storing the first piece of information in the information storage box (61) when a preset user input is received on the first piece of information among the at least one piece of information. The above command can cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying an information storage box (61) including the first information when the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger.

[0131] As an example, the command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of moving the first information to the information reception box (62) and deleting the first information from the information storage box (61) when a first user input is received on the first information included in the information storage box (61). The first user input may include a rightward flick or swipe input on the first information included in the information storage box (61).

[0132] As an example, the command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of executing a function related to the first information when receiving a second user input selecting the first information included in the information storage (61). The second user input may include a tap or press input for the first information included in the information storage.

[0133] As an example, the command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying the information storage box on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being extended to a second size or larger. The command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying the information reception box (62) on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being retracted to a size larger than the first size and smaller than the second size.

[0134] As an example, the command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying the second information together with the first information in the information storage (61) when the second information is received while the information storage (61) is displayed. The command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of moving the second information to the information reception box (62) and deleting it from the information storage (61) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being drawn in to a size greater than or equal to the first size and less than or equal to the second size while the second information is in an unconfirmed state.

[0135] As an example, the command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying the information storage box (61) together with the information receiving box (62) based on an operation in which the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger.

[0136] As an example, the command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying a home screen (51) on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) when a third user input is received while at least one of the information storage box (61) and the information reception box (62) is displayed. The third user input may include an upward flick or swipe input received in a lower area of ​​the rollable display (160).

[0137] As an example, the command may cause the electronic device (101) to display the information reception box (62) when a fourth user input is received while the home screen (51) is displayed. The command may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying the information storage box (61) when a preset fifth user input is received while the home screen (51) is displayed. The fourth user input may include a downward flick or swipe input of a one-touch received in an upper area of ​​the rollable display (160), and the fifth user input may include a downward flick or swipe input of a two-touch received in an upper area of ​​the rollable display (160).

[0138] As an example, the first information may include at least one of a notification, an indicator, a message, a file, text, an image, and content generated by the application.

[0139] As an example, a method for storing information in an electronic device (101) including a rollable display (160) that is inserted into or pulled out of the electronic device (101) may include an operation of displaying an information reception box (62) including at least one piece of information on the rollable display (160) that is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than a second size. The method may include an operation of deleting the first information from the information reception box (62) and storing the first information in the information storage box (61) when a preset user input is received on the first information among the at least one piece of information. The method may include an operation of displaying an information storage box (61) including the first information when the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a size greater than or equal to a second size.

[0140] As an example, the method may include an operation of deleting the first information from the information storage (61) and moving it to the information reception box (62) when a first user input is received on the first information included in the information storage (61). The first user input may include a rightward flick or swipe input on the first information included in the information storage (61).

[0141] As an example, the method may include an operation of executing a function related to the first information when receiving a second user input of selecting the first information included in the information storage (61). The second user input may include a tap or press input for the first information included in the information storage (61).

[0142] As an example, the operation of displaying the information storage box (61) may display the information storage box (61) on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being pulled out to a second size or larger. The method may further include an operation of displaying the information storage box (61) on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being pulled out to a second size or larger and being pulled in to a size larger than the first size and smaller than the second size.

[0143] As an example, the method may include an operation of displaying the second information together with the first information in the information storage box (61) when the second information is received while the information storage box (61) is displayed. The method may include an operation of deleting the second information from the information storage box (61) and moving it to the information reception box (62) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being drawn in to a size greater than or equal to the first size and less than or equal to the second size while the second information is in an unconfirmed state.

[0144] As an example, the operation of displaying the information storage box (61) may display the information storage box (61) together with the information receiving box (62) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being pulled out to a second size or larger.

[0145] As an example, the method may include an operation of displaying a home screen (51) on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) when a preset third user input is received while at least one of the information storage box (61) and the information reception box (62) is displayed. The third user input may include an upward flick or swipe input received in a lower area of ​​the rollable display (160).

[0146] As an example, the method may include an operation of displaying the information reception box (62) when a fourth user input is received while the home screen (51) is displayed. The method may include an operation of displaying the information storage box (61) when a preset fifth user input is received while the home screen (51) is displayed. The fourth user input may include a downward flick or swipe input of a one-touch received in an upper area of ​​the rollable display (160), and the fifth user input may include a downward flick or swipe input of a two-touch received in an upper area of ​​the rollable display (160).

[0147] As an example, the first information may include at least one of a notification, an indicator, a message, a file, text, an image, and content generated by the application.

[0148] As an example, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having recorded thereon a program for performing a method for storing information in an electronic device (101) including a rollable display (160) that is inserted into or withdrawn from the electronic device (101) may perform an operation of displaying an information reception box (62) including at least one piece of information on the rollable display (160) that is pulled out to a first size or larger and a second size or smaller. When the storage medium receives a preset user input on first information among the at least one piece of information, the storage medium may perform an operation of deleting the first information from the information reception box (62) and storing the first information in the information storage box (61). When the rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger, the storage medium may include an operation of displaying an information storage box (61) including the first information.

[0149] As an example, the storage medium may include an operation of deleting the first information from the information storage (61) and moving it to the information reception box (62) when receiving a first user input on the first information included in the information storage (61). The first user input may include a rightward flick or swipe input on the first information included in the information storage (61).

[0150] 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 (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.

[0151] 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).

[0152] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the method according to 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.

[0154] 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 arranged 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.

[0155] The effects of this document are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the above description.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A rollable display (160) inserted or pulled out of the above electronic device (101); Processor (120); and It includes a memory (130) that stores instructions executed by the processor (120); The command stored in the above memory (130) causes the electronic device (101) to: An operation of displaying an information receiving box (62) including at least one piece of information on the rollable display (160) drawn out to a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than or equal to a second size; An operation of deleting the first information from the information receiving box (62) and storing it in the information storage box (61) when receiving a preset user input on the first information among the at least one piece of information; and An electronic device that performs an operation of displaying an information storage box (61) including the first information when the above-mentioned rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger.

2. In paragraph 1, The above command causes the electronic device (101) to: When receiving a first user input on the first information included in the information storage box (61), an operation of moving the first information to the information receiving box (62) and deleting it from the information storage box (61) is performed; An electronic device wherein the first user input comprises a rightward flick or swipe input for the first information contained in the information storage (61).

3. In paragraph 1, The above command causes the electronic device (101) to: When receiving a second user input for selecting the first information included in the information storage (61), an operation of executing a function related to the first information is performed; An electronic device wherein said second user input comprises a tap or press input for said first information contained in said information storage.

4. In paragraph 1, The above command causes the electronic device (101) to: An operation of displaying the information storage box on at least a part of the rollable display (160) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being pulled out to a second size or larger; and An electronic device that performs an operation of displaying the information receiving box (62) on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being drawn in to a size greater than or equal to the first size and less than or equal to the second size.

5. In paragraph 1, The above command causes the electronic device (101) to: When receiving second information while the above information storage box (61) is displayed, an operation of displaying the second information together with the first information in the information storage box (61); and An electronic device that performs an operation of moving the second information to the information receiving box (62) and deleting it from the information storage box (61) based on an operation in which the rollable display (160) is drawn in to a size greater than or equal to the first size and less than or equal to the second size while the second information is unconfirmed.

6. In paragraph 1, The above command causes the electronic device (101) to: An electronic device that performs an operation of displaying the information receiving box (62) and the information storage box (61) together based on an operation in which the above rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger.

7. In paragraph 1, The above command causes the electronic device (101) to: When receiving a third user input while at least one of the above information storage box (61) and the above information reception box (62) is displayed, an operation of displaying a home screen (51) on at least a part of the above rollable display (160) is performed; An electronic device wherein the third user input comprises an upward flick or swipe input received from a lower area of ​​the rollable display (160).

8. In paragraph 7, The above command causes the electronic device (101) to: When the fourth user input is received while the home screen (51) is displayed, the information reception box (62) is displayed, and when the fifth user input is received while the home screen (51) is displayed, the information storage box (61) is displayed; An electronic device wherein the fourth user input includes a downward flick or swipe input of one touch received in the upper area of ​​the rollable display (160), and the fifth user input includes a downward flick or swipe input of two touches received in the upper area of ​​the rollable display (160).

9. In paragraph 1, The above first information is, An electronic device comprising at least one of a notification, indicator, message, file, text, image, and content generated by an application.

10. A method for storing information in an electronic device (101) including a rollable display (160) that is inserted into or withdrawn from the electronic device (101), An operation of displaying an information receiving box (62) including at least one piece of information on the rollable display (160) drawn out to a size greater than or equal to a first size and less than or equal to a second size; An operation of deleting the first information from the information receiving box (62) and storing it in the information storage box (61) when receiving a preset user input on the first information among the at least one piece of information; and A method including an operation of displaying an information storage box (61) including the first information when the above rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger.

11. In paragraph 10, Further comprising an operation of deleting the first information from the information storage (61) and moving it to the information reception box (62) when receiving a first user input on the first information included in the information storage box (61); A method wherein the first user input comprises a rightward flick or swipe input for the first information contained in the information storage (61).

12. In paragraph 10, When receiving a second user input for selecting the first information included in the information storage (61), an operation for executing a function related to the first information is further included; A method wherein the second user input comprises a tap or press input for the first information contained in the information storage (61).

13. In paragraph 10, The action of displaying the above information storage box (61) is: Based on the operation of the above rollable display (160) being pulled out to a second size or larger, the information storage box (61) is displayed on at least a part of the above rollable display (160), A method further comprising: an operation of displaying the information receiving box (62) on at least a portion of the rollable display (160) based on an operation of the rollable display (160) being drawn in to a size greater than or equal to the first size and less than or equal to the second size.

14. In paragraph 10, When receiving second information while the above information storage box (61) is displayed, an operation of displaying the second information together with the first information in the information storage box (61); and A method further comprising: an operation of deleting the second information from the information storage box (61) and moving it to the information reception box (62) based on an operation in which the rollable display (160) is drawn in to a size greater than or equal to the first size and less than or equal to the second size while the second information is unconfirmed.

15. In paragraph 10, The action of displaying the above information storage box (61) is: A method of displaying the information receiving box (62) and the information storage box (61) together based on an operation in which the above rollable display (160) is pulled out to a second size or larger.

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