Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for displaying information on lock screen

Abstract

An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may cause a lock screen including a widget located between a first icon and a second icon to be displayed through a display in a locked state of the electronic device. The electronic device may display information corresponding to a first application through the widget. The electronic device may obtain a notification from a second application while the lock screen is displayed. The electronic device may enlarge the widget to the position of the first icon at least partially on the basis of determining that the second application is related to the first icon, and display the notification through the widget. The electronic device may display the notification through the widget at least partially on the basis of determining that the second application is not related to the first icon and the second icon.

Description

Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for displaying information on a lock screen

[0001] The following descriptions relate to an electronic device, a method, and a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for displaying information on a lock screen.

[0002] A locked state may be a state in which an electronic device performs a function other than that intended by the user, or is intended to prevent other users from accessing the electronic device.

[0003] When in the locked state, the electronic device may display a lock screen. The lock screen may display predefined information (e.g., the time or notifications) on the wallpaper (or background).

[0004] An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a display. The electronic device may include at least one processor including a processing circuit. The electronic device may include a memory storing instructions and including one or more storage media. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device, in a locked state of the electronic device, to display a lock screen including a widget positioned between a first icon and a second icon through the display. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display information corresponding to a first application through the widget. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to obtain a notification from a second application while displaying the lock screen. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to expand the widget to the location of the first icon and display the notification via the widget, at least in part based on determining that the second application is associated with the first icon. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display the notification via the widget, at least in part based on determining that the second application is not associated with the first icon and the second icon.

[0005] A method is disclosed. The method can be performed by an electronic device including a display. The method can include an operation of displaying a lock screen including a widget positioned between a first icon and a second icon through the display, when the electronic device is in a locked state. The method can include an operation of displaying information corresponding to a first application through the widget. The method can include an operation of obtaining a notification from a second application while the lock screen is displayed. The method can include an operation of enlarging the widget to a location of the first icon and displaying the notification through the widget, at least in part based on determining that the second application is related to the first icon. The method can include an operation of displaying the notification through the widget, at least in part based on determining that the second application is not related to the first icon and the second icon.

[0006] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is disclosed. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store a program including instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor of an electronic device including a display, may cause the electronic device to display a lock screen including a widget positioned between a first icon and a second icon through the display in a locked state of the electronic device. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display information corresponding to a first application through the widget. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to obtain a notification from a second application while displaying the lock screen. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to expand the widget to the location of the first icon and display the notification via the widget, at least in part based on determining that the second application is associated with the first icon. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display the notification via the widget, at least in part based on determining that the second application is not associated with the first icon and the second icon.

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

[0008] FIGS. 2A to 2G illustrate an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8A illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 8B illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a user interface (UI) for setting a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIGS. 14A to 14C illustrate an example of a widget that displays a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 15 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 16 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 17 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 18 illustrates an example of an operation of enlarging a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 19 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 20 illustrates an example of a widget displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 22A illustrates an example of switching between widgets on a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 22b illustrates an example of switching between widgets on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 22c illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 22d illustrates an example of a change in a widget for notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 23A illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 23b illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 24A illustrates an example of a change in a widget according to an input to the widget on the lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 24b illustrates an example of a change in a widget according to an input to the widget on the lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 24c illustrates an example of a change in a widget according to an input to the widget on the lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 25A illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 25b illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 25c illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 26A illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 26b illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0043] FIG. 26c illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 26d illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 27a illustrates an example of a change in a widget while changing from an application screen to a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 27b illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 28 illustrates an example of a situation in which a widget is displayed for notification on a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 29 illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen according to one embodiment.

[0049] FIG. 30 illustrates an example of a widget displayed according to charging of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0050] FIG. 31 illustrates an example of a widget displayed according to a connection between an electronic device and another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0051] FIG. 32 illustrates an example of a widget for payment in an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0052] FIG. 33 illustrates an example of a screen for providing notifications in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0053] FIG. 34A illustrates an example of a screen for providing notifications in an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0054] FIG. 34b illustrates an example of a screen for providing notifications in an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0055] FIG. 35 illustrates an example of a visual object that changes depending on the mode of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0056] FIG. 36 illustrates an example of lock screens that change depending on the mode of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0057] FIG. 37A illustrates an example of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0058] FIG. 37b illustrates an example of a screen displayed on an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0059] FIG. 37c illustrates an example of a widget displayed on an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0060] FIG. 38A illustrates an example of a widget that interfaces between an electronic device and another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0061] FIG. 38b illustrates an example of a widget displayed on another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0062] FIG. 39 illustrates an example of a widget of an electronic device controlled through another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0063] FIG. 40 illustrates an example of a widget representing a screen displayed through another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0064] FIG. 41 illustrates an example of a screen for setting a mode in a locked state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0065] FIG. 42A illustrates an example of an always on display (AoD) screen that changes widgets based on events in a locked state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0066] FIG. 42b illustrates an example of a screen that changes widgets based on an event in a locked state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0067] FIG. 43A illustrates an example of a screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0068] FIG. 43b illustrates an example of layers included in a screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0069] FIG. 44 illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0070] FIG. 45a is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0071] FIG. 45b is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0072] FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating the structure of a generative AI model of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0073] FIG. 47 illustrates an operation of an electronic device changing a screen according to an identified event while displaying an AoD screen, according to one embodiment.

[0074] FIG. 48 illustrates an operation of changing a widget based on an identified event while an electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0075] FIG. 49A illustrates an operation of changing widgets as the mode changes while the electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0076] FIG. 49b illustrates an operation of changing widgets as the mode changes while the electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0077] FIG. 49c illustrates an operation of changing widgets as the mode changes while the electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0078] FIG. 50A illustrates an operation of dismissing a widget based on user input received while an electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0079] FIG. 50b illustrates an operation of dismissing a widget based on user input received while the electronic device is displaying a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0080] FIG. 51 illustrates an operation of changing a widget based on an identified event while an electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0081] FIG. 52 illustrates an operation of an electronic device switching between an AoD screen and a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0082] FIG. 53 illustrates examples of widget areas displayed on an AoD screen according to one embodiment.

[0083] FIG. 54 illustrates an example of a widget within a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0084] FIG. 55 illustrates an example of information included in a widget displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0085] FIG. 56 illustrates examples of setting screens displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0086] FIG. 57A is a diagram illustrating changes in widgets displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0087] FIG. 57b is a diagram illustrating changes in widgets displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0088] FIG. 58A is a diagram illustrating changes in widgets displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0089] FIG. 58b is a diagram illustrating changes in widgets displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0090] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0091] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with 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)).

[0092] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0093] 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.

[0094] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0095] 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).

[0096] 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).

[0097] 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.

[0098] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0099] 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).

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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).

[0103] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0104] 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.

[0105] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0106] 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.

[0107] 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).

[0108] 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., 664 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 6 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0109] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0110] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0111] 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)).

[0112] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0113] FIGS. 2A to 2G illustrate an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0114] The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2A to 2G can be described with reference to the configurations of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0115] Referring to state (201) of FIG. 2A, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state through the display (260) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the locked state may be a state in which access to the electronic device (101) is restricted. In one embodiment, restricted access to the electronic device (101) may include restricted execution of applications other than permitted applications. In one embodiment, restricted access to the electronic device (101) may include restricted display of information other than permitted information. In one embodiment, the lock screen may refer to a screen displayed on the display (260) in a locked state.

[0116] Referring to state (201) of FIG. 2A, the lock screen may include a background area (210). In one embodiment, a wallpaper (or background image) may be displayed in the background area (210). In one embodiment, the wallpaper displayed in the background area (210) of the lock screen may be a pre-designated image. In one embodiment, the wallpaper displayed in the background area (210) of the lock screen may be an image that changes according to the state of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the background area (210) may display a visual object (211) indicating a locked state (e.g., a lock image) and / or a visual object (213) indicating an input area (or an area where a sensor module (176) (e.g., a biometric sensor, a fingerprint sensor) is located) for obtaining an input (e.g., a fingerprint image) for unlocking the locked state.

[0117] In one embodiment, the lock screen may include a widget area (220). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display a widget for displaying information related to an application. In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display a widget for displaying information (or notifications) generated by an application running (in the background). In one embodiment, widgets may be classified into information widgets, management widgets, or hybrid widgets for information and management. In one embodiment, the information widget may display information elements provided by an application associated with the widget (e.g., current weather, information on the currently playing song, number of steps, exercise time). In one embodiment, the management widget may display function elements provided by an application associated with the widget (e.g., play next song, pause, answer call, end call). For example, the electronic device (101) may control some functions of an application associated with the widget in response to a selection of a function element provided by the management widget. In one embodiment, a hybrid widget may display informational elements and functional elements provided by an application associated with the widget. For example, a widget may be referred to as a mini-application for an application associated with the widget.

[0118] For example, a widget may contain one or more objects to display application-generated information (or notifications). For example, the one or more objects may contain images and / or text.

[0119] In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may be located at a designated location on the lock screen. For example, the widget area (220) may be located between the first icon area (230) and the second icon area (240). For example, the distance between the widget area (220) and the first icon area (230) may be the same as the distance between the widget area (220) and the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may be located below the visual object (213) (or the input area). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may be located so as not to overlap the visual object (213) (or the input area).

[0120] In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may have the same height as the first icon area (230). For example, the height length of the widget area (220) may be the same as the height length of the first icon area (230). For example, the horizontal line connecting the top (or bottom) of the widget area (220) may be the same as the horizontal line connecting the top (or bottom) of the first icon area (230).

[0121] In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may have the same height as the second icon area (240). For example, the height length of the widget area (220) may be the same as the height length of the second icon area (240). For example, the horizontal line connecting the top (or bottom) of the widget area (220) may be the same as the horizontal line connecting the top (or bottom) of the second icon area (240).

[0122] In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may be located at a relatively lower portion of the lock screen. For example, interactable objects (e.g., icon areas (230, 240)) and / or information elements (e.g., weather) displayed on the lock screen may be located at least on the same line as the widget area (220). For example, areas where interactable objects (e.g., icon areas (230, 240)) and / or information elements (e.g., weather) displayed on the lock screen may be displayed above a horizontal line connecting the bottom (or center) (or top) of the widget area (220). For example, areas where interactable objects (e.g., icon areas (230, 240)) and / or information elements (e.g., weather) displayed on the lock screen may not be displayed below a horizontal line connecting the bottom (or center) (or top) of the widget area (220). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0123] In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may be positioned in a relatively central portion of the lock screen. For example, the widget area (220) may be positioned based on a vertical line connecting the centers of the lock screen. For example, the widget area (220) may be positioned so that the area to the left of the vertical line and the area to the right of the vertical line are the same. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0124] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (220) and / or icon areas (230, 240) displayed on the lock screen based on an event.

[0125] For example, in state (202) of FIG. 2A, the electronic device (101) may display a widget of an application related to the first icon area (230) on the display (260) in a widget area (221) in which the first side (or left side) of the widget area (220) is expanded in the direction of the first icon area (230), based on an event generated from an application related to the first icon area (230).

[0126] For example, in state (203) of FIG. 2A, the electronic device (101) may display a widget of an application related to the second icon area (240) on the display (260) in a widget area (222) in which the second side (or right side) of the widget area (220) is expanded in the direction of the second icon area (240), based on an event generated from an application related to the second icon area (240).

[0127] For example, referring to states (201, 204) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) to a widget area (223) in which the top and sides of the widget area (220) are enlarged, based on a tap input (or double tap input) to the widget area (220). For example, referring to states (201, 204) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (223) to the widget area (220) based on a tap input (or double tap input) to an area other than the widget area (223).

[0128] For example, referring to states (204, 205) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (223) to a widget area (224) in which the upper part of the widget area (223) is enlarged, based on a tap input (or double tap input) to the widget area (223). For example, referring to states (204, 205) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (224) to the widget area (223) based on a tap input (or double tap input) to an area other than the widget area (224).

[0129] For example, referring to states (201, 205) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) to a widget area (224) in which the top and sides of the widget area (220) are enlarged based on a tap input (or double tap input) to the widget area (220). For example, referring to states (201, 205) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (224) to the widget area (220) based on a tap input (or double tap input) to an area other than the widget area (224).

[0130] In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is unlocked in each of the states (201, 204, 205) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may display a screen according to one of the states (1401, 1402) illustrated in FIG. 14A. For example, when the electronic device (101) is unlocked in each of the states (201, 204, 205) of FIG. 2B, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (5712) according to the state (5702) illustrated in FIG. 57A.

[0131] For example, referring to state (206) of FIG. 2c, the electronic device (101) can move the widget area (220) based on the direction and distance corresponding to the swipe input (251) during a swipe input (251) for the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can display the moved widget area (220) at its original location based on the swipe input (251) being released.

[0132] For example, referring to state (207) of FIG. 2d, when the number of widgets that can be displayed in the widget area (220) is two or more, the electronic device (101) can display widget areas (261, 265) indicating that there are widgets with the next priority. For example, referring to state (208) of FIG. 2d, the electronic device (101) can move the widget area (220) and the widget areas (261, 265) based on the direction and distance corresponding to the swipe input (252) during the swipe input (252) for the widget area (220). The distance by which the widget areas (261, 265) are moved may be shorter than the distance by which the widget area (220) is moved. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the widget area (220) in a layer following the widget areas (261, 265) based on the release of the swipe input (252). For example, based on the release of the swipe input (252), the electronic device (101) may display the widget area (220) so that the widget area (220) is covered by the widget areas (261, 265). For example, based on the release of the swipe input (252), the electronic device (101) may display the widget area (261) with the next priority at the front. Displaying the widget area (261) at the front may include displaying the widget area (261) at the location of the widget area (220) before the swipe input (252).

[0133] For example, referring to states (207, 209) of FIG. 2E, the electronic device (101) may display a screen according to AoD (always on display) based on a specified condition. For example, referring to state (209) of FIG. 2E, the screen according to AoD may be a screen for low-power operation of the electronic device (101). The screen according to AoD may include a background screen of a specified color (e.g., black). The screen according to AoD may not display icon areas (230, 240). The screen according to AoD may display only one widget area (220) having the highest priority among the widget areas (220, 261, 265). In one embodiment, the low-power operation of the electronic device (101) may include the processor (120) of the electronic device (101) being operated in a low-power state (e.g., the operating frequency of the processor (120) is lowered and / or some of the processors (120) enter a sleep state). In one embodiment, the low-power operation of the electronic device (101) may include the display (260) of the electronic device (101) being operated in a low-power state (e.g., the screen refresh cycle displayed on the display (260) is lengthened and / or the brightness of the display (260) is reduced).

[0134] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, while displaying a screen according to AoD, update a widget displayed in the widget area (220) in the same manner as the refresh cycle of the screen according to AoD. For example, if the refresh cycle of the screen according to AoD is 1 minute, the electronic device (101) may display information updated every minute in the widget area (220). For example, if the application displayed in the widget area (220) is a timer, the time displayed in the widget area (220) may be displayed in the same manner (e.g., 3 minutes 35 seconds is displayed during the refresh cycle (e.g., 1 minute)) while the screen according to AoD is not updated. Alternatively, for example, if the application displayed in the widget area (220) includes visual information, the electronic device (101) may only display information indicating that the application is running, instead of displaying visual information in the widget area (220) of the screen according to AoD.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may set different refresh cycles for widgets displayed in the widget area (220) while displaying a screen according to AoD (hereinafter, referred to as the AoD screen). For example, the electronic device (101) may refresh the AoD screen at a relatively short cycle for a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the relatively short cycle may be shorter than the standard refresh cycle of the AoD screen (e.g., 1 minute). For example, the relatively short cycle may be based on time-related information displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen. For example, when the smallest unit of time expression in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen is seconds, the electronic device (101) may refresh the widget area (220) within the AoD screen at 1-second intervals for a specified time. For example, if the time unit in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen is in milliseconds, the electronic device (101) can update the widget area (220) within the AoD screen in milliseconds for a specified period of time. For example, if the time unit in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen is in milliseconds, the electronic device (101) can stop (or delete) the display of milliseconds when transitioning from the lock screen to the AoD screen.

[0136] For example, the electronic device (101) may refresh the AoD screen at a relatively long interval after a specified period of time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) has elapsed after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the relatively long interval may be the same as the standard refresh cycle of the AoD screen. For example, when the standard refresh cycle of the AoD screen is 1 minute, the electronic device (101) may refresh the widget area (220) within the AoD screen at 1-minute intervals.

[0137] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may simplify (or abbreviate) visual information within a widget displayed in the widget area (220) while displaying the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine visual information to be displayed in a widget based on an update cycle for the widget displayed in the widget area (220) while displaying the AoD screen. For example, when the AoD screen (or widget) is updated at a relatively short cycle, the electronic device (101) may display visual information including a time unit corresponding to the short cycle in the widget displayed in the widget area (220). For example, when the AoD screen (or widget) is updated at a relatively long cycle, the electronic device (101) may display visual information including a time unit corresponding to the long cycle in the widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0138] For example, the electronic device (101) may update the time expression within the widget while refreshing the AoD screen at a relatively short interval (e.g., in seconds or milliseconds) for a specified period of time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching to the AoD screen. For example, the time expression may include a time expression that includes a second unit (e.g., 36 seconds). For example, the time expression may include a time expression that includes a second unit and a minute unit (e.g., 3 minutes 36 seconds). For example, the time expression may include a time expression that includes a second unit and a minute unit or more units (e.g., 1 hour 3 minutes 36 seconds, 1 day 3 minutes 36 seconds, etc.). For example, updating the time expression may include that the time expression indicates the passage of time. For example, updating a time representation may involve changing a time representation of 3 minutes and 35 seconds to a time representation of 3 minutes and 36 seconds one second later.

[0139] For example, the electronic device (101) may display and / or update a simplified time representation while refreshing the AoD screen at a relatively long interval after a specified period of time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) has elapsed after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. The simplified time representation may include omitting time representations in seconds. In one embodiment, the simplified time representation may include replacing the representations of some time units with a specific representation (e.g., “--”) while maintaining the format of the time representation. For example, updating the simplified time representation may include changing the time representation of 3 minutes 35 seconds to the time representation of 3 minutes --seconds at the next update. For example, “-seconds” may include not displaying the time in seconds (or replacing it with a specific representation). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The simplified time representation may include omitting time representations in units greater than seconds.

[0140] For example, when health information including exercise time (e.g., hh:mm:ss format) and distance (e.g., 1.50 km) is displayed in the widget area (220) within the lock screen, the electronic device (101) can update the exercise time (e.g., hh:mm:ss format) and distance (e.g., 1.50 km) in real time. For example, while displaying health information in the widget area (220) within the lock screen, the electronic device (101) can update the time expression in the hh:mm:ss format in seconds (e.g., ss). For example, while displaying health information in the widget area (220) within the lock screen, the electronic device (101) can update the distance expression in meters in the distance format in units of 0.01 kilometers.

[0141] For example, when health information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen, the electronic device (101) can update the exercise time (e.g., hh:mm:ss format) and distance (e.g., 1.50 km) in real time (or at relatively short intervals) for a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) can update the time expression in the hh:mm:ss format in units of seconds (e.g., ss) while the health information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) can update the distance expression in units of meters in the distance format in units of 0.01 kilometers while the health information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen.

[0142] For example, when health information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen, the electronic device (101) may update the exercise time (e.g., hh:mm:ss format) and distance (e.g., 1.50 km) at a relatively long interval after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the exercise time (e.g., hh:mm:ss format) and distance (e.g., 1.50 km) in a simplified manner after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, while the electronic device (101) displays the AoD screen after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute), the electronic device (101) may change the expression of seconds (e.g., ss) in the time expression in the hh:mm:ss format to "--" and update it in units of 1 minute (or a standard update cycle). For example, while the electronic device (101) displays the AoD screen after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute), the electronic device (101) may update the expression of distance in meters in the distance format in units of 1 minute (or a standard update cycle).

[0143] For example, when stopwatch information including time (e.g., mm:ss:ms format) is displayed in the widget area (220) within the lock screen, the electronic device (101) can update the time (e.g., mm:ss:ms format) in real time. For example, the electronic device (101) can update the time expression in mm:ss:ms format in millisecond units while displaying the stopwatch information in the widget area (220) within the lock screen.

[0144] For example, when stopwatch information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen, the electronic device (101) may update the time (e.g., mm:ss:ms format) at relatively short intervals for a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may delete (or change to an alternative expression (e.g., "--")) the millisecond unit (e.g., ms) in the time expression in the mm:ss:ms format while stopwatch information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may update the time expression in the mm:ss:ms format to the second unit (e.g., ss) while stopwatch information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen.

[0145] For example, when stopwatch information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen, the electronic device (101) may update the time (e.g., in mm:ss:ms format) at a relatively long interval after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the time (e.g., in mm:ss:ms format) in a simplified manner after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may delete (or change to an alternative expression (e.g., "--")) the millisecond unit (e.g., ms) in the time expression in mm:ss:ms format while displaying the AoD screen after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the time expression in seconds (e.g., ss) in the format mm:ss:ms to “--” while displaying the AoD screen after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute), and update it in units of 1 minute (or a standard update cycle).

[0146] For example, when timer information including time (e.g., in ss:ms format) is displayed in the widget area (220) within the lock screen, the electronic device (101) can update the time (e.g., in ss:ms format) in real time. For example, the electronic device (101) can update the time expression in ss:ms format in seconds while displaying the timer information in the widget area (220) within the lock screen.

[0147] For example, when timer information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen, the electronic device (101) can update the time (e.g., in ss:ms format) at relatively short intervals for a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) can update the time expression in ss:ms format in units of seconds (e.g., ss) while timer information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen.

[0148] For example, when timer information is displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen, the electronic device (101) may update the time (e.g., in ss:ms format) at a relatively long interval after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the time (e.g., in ss:ms format) in a simplified manner after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) after switching from the lock screen to the AoD screen. For example, while displaying the AoD screen after a specified time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute), the electronic device (101) may change the time expression in seconds (e.g., ss) in ss:ms format to "--" and update at 1-minute intervals (or a standard update cycle).

[0149] For example, referring to states (209, 271) of FIG. 2F, the electronic device (101) may, while displaying a screen according to AoD, display a screen including a list (281) of one or more notifications and visual objects (282, 283) for settings related to the notifications based on an input (253) (e.g., a swipe input at a designated location). The screen including the list (281) and the visual objects (282, 283) may not display the widget area (220), the first icon area (230), and the second icon area (240). The screen including the list (281) and the visual objects (282, 283) may be distinguished from a screen displayed while the electronic device (101) is operating in a low power state. For example, the screen including the list (281) and visual objects (282, 283) may be a screen displayed while the electronic device (101) is operating in a normal power state. For example, the screen including the list (281) and visual objects (282, 283) may be a screen other than the AoD screen displayed while the electronic device (101) is in a locked state.

[0150] In one embodiment, the icon areas (230, 240) may display visual objects (or images) (or user interfaces (UIs)) (or shortcuts) representing related applications. In one embodiment, the icon areas (230, 240) may display information (or notifications) generated by the related applications. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may execute a function of an application related to the icon areas (230, 240) based on an input to the icon areas (230, 240). For example, referring to FIG. 2g, when the first icon area (230) is related to a phone application, the electronic device (101) may display a screen of the phone application based on an input (e.g., a touch input) to the first icon area (230). For example, referring to FIG. 2g, if the second icon area (240) is related to an exercise application, the electronic device (101) may display a screen of the exercise application based on an input (e.g., a touch input) to the second icon area (240). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0151] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the information (or the application that generates the information) displayed by the widget area (220) based on an input to the widget area (220).

[0152] For example, the electronic device (101) can change the information (or the application that generates the information) displayed in the widget area (220) to the next information (or the next application) based on a swipe input (or drag input) (or flick input) (or pan input) (or slide input) to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the information (or the application that generates the information) displayed in the widget area (220) to the next information (or the next application) based on an upward input in the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the information (or the application that generates the information) displayed in the widget area (220) to the previous information (or the previous application) based on a downward input in the widget area (220). Below, changes in information displayed by the widget area (220) based on swipe input (or drag input) (or flick input) (or pan input) (or slide input) can be described with reference to FIG. 3.

[0153] For example, the electronic device (101) can change the area of ​​the widget area (220) based on a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the area of ​​the widget area (220) based on a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) to an area other than the widget area (220). Hereinafter, the change of the area of ​​the widget area (220) based on the input can be described with reference to FIG. 4.

[0154] For example, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) based on an event. In one embodiment, the event may include an event by an application related to the widget area (220), the first icon area (230), or the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the event may include an event related to the status (or setting) of the electronic device (101). Hereinafter, the change in the display of the widget area (220) based on an event may be described with reference to FIG. 5.

[0155] For example, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) based on interaction with the user (or user operation). For example, the interaction with the user (or user operation) may include releasing a lock state, executing an application, and / or entering a lock state. Hereinafter, the change in the display of the widget area (220) based on the interaction may be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0156] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may link the wallpaper displayed in the widget area (220) and the background area (210). For example, the linking of the widget area (220) and the background area (210) may include that the background area (210) changes according to a change in the widget displayed in the widget area (220). For example, the linking of the widget area (220) and the background area (210) may include that the widget displayed in the widget area (220) changes according to a change in the background area (210). In one embodiment, the change in the widget may include a change in the application related to the widget area (220), a change in the information represented (or displayed) by the widget, and / or a change in the size (or display area) of the widget.

[0157] For example, the electronic device (101) can determine information (or an application that generates information) to be displayed in the widget area (220) in the locked state based on the wallpaper displayed in the background area (210). Hereinafter, the operation of determining a widget to be displayed in the widget area (220) in the locked state based on the wallpaper displayed in the background area (210) can be described with reference to FIG. 8A.

[0158] For example, the electronic device (101) may determine a wallpaper to be displayed in the background area (210) and a widget (or information to be displayed by the widget (or an application that generates information)) to be displayed in the widget area (220) based on the mode (or routine) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the mode (or routine) of the electronic device (101) may be a state in which functions related to do not disturb, app usage restrictions, power consumption (e.g., power saving mode), and / or sound mode (or volume) are set based on the current activity, location, or situation. For example, the mode (or routine) may include, but is not limited to, modes for sleep, movie theater, driving, exercise, rest, or work.

[0159] Hereinafter, the operation of determining the wallpaper to be displayed in the background area (210) and the widget to be displayed in the locked state based on the mode of the electronic device (101) can be described with reference to FIG. 8b.

[0160] For example, the electronic device (101) may determine (or generate) a wallpaper to be displayed in the background area (210) based on information displayed by the widget (or an application that generates information). Hereinafter, an operation of determining a wallpaper to be displayed in the background area (210) based on information displayed by the widget (or an application that generates information) may be described with reference to FIG. 9.

[0161] For example, the electronic device (101) can determine the information (or the application that generates the information) to be displayed by the wallpaper and widget to be displayed in the background area (210) based on the task (or state) (or the usage pattern) of the electronic device (101). Hereinafter, the operation of determining the wallpaper to be displayed in the background area (210) and the widget to be displayed in the locked state based on the task (or state) of the electronic device (101) can be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

[0162] For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the information (or the application that generates the information) to be displayed by the wallpaper and widget to be displayed in the background area (210) based on the usage pattern of the electronic device (101). Hereinafter, the operation of determining the wallpaper to be displayed in the background area (210) and the widget to be displayed in the locked state based on the usage pattern of the electronic device (101) may be described with reference to FIG. 12.

[0163] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide a notification (or information) to the user in a locked state. In addition, the electronic device (101) can display the notification (or information) on a widget in a location that is convenient for the user to access while holding the electronic device (101), thereby facilitating the user's control over the widget. In addition, the electronic device (101) can display the notification (or information) on a widget located in an area other than the central area of ​​the display (260), thereby not obscuring the central area of ​​the display (260).

[0164] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0165] FIG. 3 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 3, in state (301), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220). In one embodiment, a visual object (or image) (or UI (user interface)) (or shortcut) related to a phone application may be displayed in the first icon area (230). In one embodiment, a visual object (or image) (or UI) (or shortcut) related to a workout application may be displayed in the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display a widget including information related to a timer. For example, a widget displayed in the widget area (220) in state (301) may be an information widget that displays time information currently being measured.

[0167] In state (301), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (311) related to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain a swipe input (or drag input) (or flick input) (or pan input) (or slide input) for the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain an upward input (311) in the widget area (220).

[0168] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change a widget (or an application that generates information displayed by the widget) displayed in the widget area (220) based on an input (311) related to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may change a widget (or an application that generates information displayed by the widget) displayed in the widget area (220) based on the display order of applications that can display widgets in the widget area (220). For example, based on the application in the next order after the timer, the electronic device (101) may determine an application to display a widget in the widget area (220). Referring to FIG. 3, in state (303), the electronic device (101) may determine a weather application as the application that displays a widget (or information) in the widget area (220).

[0169] In state (303), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (313) related to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain a swipe input (or drag input) (or flick input) (or pan input) (or slide input) for the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain an upward input (313) in the widget area (220).

[0170] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the application to display information in the widget area (220) based on an input (313) related to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the next application in the order of display of applications that may display information in the widget area (220) after the weather application. Referring to FIG. 3, in state (305), the electronic device (101) may determine the music application as the application to display information (or display a widget) in the widget area (220).

[0171] Through FIG. 3, an operation of changing information (or an application generating information) displayed in the widget area (220) to the next information (or the next application) based on an upward input (311, 313) in the widget area (220) is exemplified. The electronic device (101) can change information (or an application generating information) displayed in the widget area (220) to the previous information (or the next application) based on a downward input in the widget area (220). For example, in state (305), the electronic device (101) can display a widget of a weather application in the widget area (220) that is in the previous order of a music application based on a downward input (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) in the widget area (220). For example, in state (303), the electronic device (101) may display a widget of a timer of a previous order of a weather application in the widget area (220) based on a downward input (e.g., swipe input, drag input, flick input, pan input, or slide input) in the widget area (220).

[0172] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide the user with notifications (or information) of ongoing activities (or running applications) while in a locked state. In addition, the electronic device (101) can sequentially change the notifications (or information) of ongoing activities (or running applications) according to the user's input, thereby allowing the user to easily check information of the currently running application.

[0173] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0174] FIG. 4 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0175] Referring to FIG. 4, in state (401), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220). In one embodiment, a visual object (or image) (or UI) (or shortcut) related to a phone application may be displayed in the first icon area (230). In one embodiment, a visual object (or image) (or UI) (or shortcut) related to a workout application may be displayed in the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display a widget related to a timer.

[0176] In state (401), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (411) for the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) for the widget area (220).

[0177] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (220) based on an input (411) to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (220).

[0178] For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge the position of the top of the widget area (220) in the height direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge the position of the side of the widget area (220) in the width direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (220) in the direction in which the first icon area (230) is located. For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (220) to cover the area in which the first icon area (230) is located. For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (220) in the direction in which the second icon area (240) is located. For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (220) to cover the area where the second icon area (240) is located. Depending on the embodiment, the location of the bottom of the widget area (220) may not be changed. However, this is not limited thereto.

[0179] Referring to FIG. 4, in state (403), the electronic device (101) can display a widget in the widget area (420) (or widget area (223) of FIG. 2b) in an enlarged state on the top and sides of the widget area (220).

[0180] In state (403), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (413) for the widget area (420) in the expanded state. For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) for the widget area (420) in the expanded state.

[0181] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (420) (or display area) (or size) of the enlarged state based on an input (413) for the widget area (420) of the enlarged state. For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the widget area (420) (or display area) (or size) of the enlarged state. For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the position of the top of the widget area (420) of the enlarged state in the height direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may set the widget area (430) of the enlarged state (or widget area (224) of FIG. 2B) to the entire area allocated to the lock screen on the display (260). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The electronic device (101) can set an enlarged widget area (430) in the remaining area, excluding a portion of the background area (210) among the areas allocated to the lock screen on the display (260). Referring to FIG. 4, in the state (405), the electronic device (101) can set an enlarged widget area (430) on the display (260) on the top and sides of the widget area (220). In the state (405), an area for indicating additional information (435) can be further displayed in the enlarged widget area (430). The size of the enlarged widget area (420) to the enlarged widget area (430) can be determined based on the amount of additional information (435). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0182] In state (403), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (415) for an area other than the widget area (420). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) for an area other than the widget area (420).

[0183] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (420) based on an input (415) for an area other than the widget area (420). For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (420). For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the position of the top of the widget area (420) in the height direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the position of the side of the widget area (420) in the width direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the area (or display area) (or size) of the widget area (420) by the size allocated to the widget area (220) in the state (401).

[0184] In state (405), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (417) for an area other than the widget area (430). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) for an area other than the widget area (430).

[0185] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (430) (or display area) (or size) based on an input (417) for an area other than the widget area (430). For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the widget area (430) (or display area) (or size). For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the position of the top of the widget area (430) in the height direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the widget area (430) (or display area) (or size) by the size assigned to the widget area (420) in the state (403). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the widget area (430) (or display area) (or size) by the size assigned to the widget area (220) in the state (401).

[0186] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide a notification (or information) to the user in the expanded widget area (420, 430) in a locked state. Accordingly, the user can check information related to the application in the widget area (220) in more detail.

[0187] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0188] FIG. 5 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0189] Referring to FIG. 5, in state (501), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220). In one embodiment, a visual object (or image) (or UI) (or shortcut) related to a phone application may be displayed in the first icon area (230). In one embodiment, a visual object (or image) (or UI) (or shortcut) related to a workout application may be displayed in the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display a widget related to a timer.

[0190] In state (501), the electronic device (101) may identify an event. In one embodiment, the event may include an event by an application associated with the widget area (220), the first icon area (230), or the second icon area (240). For example, the event may be an identification of a request to display a notification from an application associated with the widget area (220), the first icon area (230), or the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the event may include an event associated with a state (or setting) of the electronic device (101). For example, the event may be an identification of a change in the state (or setting) of the electronic device (101).

[0191] In one embodiment, in state (501), the electronic device (101) may identify an event generated from an application associated with the first icon area (230). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify an event indicating that a call request is received from a phone application.

[0192] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) based on an event generated from an application related to the first icon area (230). For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size). For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the position of the side of the widget area (220) in the width direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) in the direction in which the first icon area (230) is located. For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) to cover the area in which the first icon area (230) is located.

[0193] Referring to FIG. 5, in state (503), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (510) (or widget area (221) of FIG. 2A) on the display (260) in a state where the first side (or left side) of the widget area (220) is expanded in the direction of the first icon area (230). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the second icon area (240) to display a visual object related to the application of the first icon area (230). For example, in state (503), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the second icon area (240) to display a visual object for rejecting a call request. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The electronic device (101) may maintain the display of the second icon area (240).

[0194] In one embodiment, in state (501), the electronic device (101) may identify an event generated from an application associated with the second icon area (240). For example, the electronic device (101) may identify an event from an exercise application indicating that an exercise goal has been achieved.

[0195] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) based on an event generated from an application related to the second icon area (240). For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size). For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the position of the side of the widget area (220) in the width direction. For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) in the direction in which the second icon area (240) is located. For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) to cover the area in which the second icon area (240) is located.

[0196] Referring to FIG. 5, in a state (505), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (520) (or widget area (222) of FIG. 2A) on the display (260) in a state in which the second side (or right side) of the widget area (220) is expanded in the direction of the second icon area (240). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the display of the first icon area (230). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the first icon area (230) to display a visual object related to an application of the second icon area (240).

[0197] In one embodiment, in state (501), the electronic device (101) can identify an event generated from an application that is not associated with the first icon area (230) and the second icon area (240) (or an event related to a state (or setting) of the electronic device (101).

[0198] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not change the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) based on an event generated from an application that is not related to the first icon area (230) and the second icon area (240).

[0199] In one embodiment, in state (507), the electronic device (101) may change the application that generates information displayed in the widget area (220) based on an event generated from an application that is not related to the first icon area (230) and the second icon area (240). For example, the electronic device (101) may display information of the application that generated the event in the widget area (220).

[0200] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide notifications (or information) to the user in an enlarged widget (510, 520) while in a locked state. Accordingly, the user can check information related to the application in the widget area (220) in more detail. In addition, the user can control the application more precisely through the enlarged widget (510, 520).

[0201] FIG. 6 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0202] Fig. 6 can be explained with reference to Figs. 1, 2a to 2g, and 5. States (501, 503) of Fig. 6 can correspond to states (501, 503) of Fig. 5, respectively.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 6, in state (501), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. In state (501), the electronic device (101) may identify an event indicating that a call request is received from a phone application. In state (503), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (510) on the display (260) in a state in which a first side (or left side) of the widget area (220) is expanded in the direction of the first icon area (230). In state (503), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the second icon area (240) so that the second icon area (240) displays a visual object for rejecting the call request.

[0204] In one embodiment, in state (503), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for approving a call request. For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) for a widget (510) for approving the call request. For example, the input for approving the call request may be an input for moving from the left end of the widget (510) to the right (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input).

[0205] In one embodiment, in state (601), the electronic device (101) may display a screen indicating a call status (or that a call is in progress) in a locked state based on an input to approve a call request.

[0206] In one embodiment, in state (601), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., a touch input to a home button) to minimize a screen indicating a call status (or that a call is in progress). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210), a second icon area (240), and a widget (510) based on the input (e.g., a touch input to a home button) to minimize the screen. Referring to FIG. 6 , in state (603), a visual object indicating a previously associated application (e.g., a workout application) may be displayed in the second icon area (240). In state (603), a visual object indicating a call status (or that a call is in progress) may be displayed in the widget (510). In state (603), a visual object indicating information related to the other party on the call (or profile information) may be displayed in the background area (210). According to an embodiment, even in state (503), a visual object representing information (or profile information) related to the party sending the call request may be displayed in the background area (210).

[0207] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide notifications (or information) to the user in an enlarged widget (510) while in a locked state. Accordingly, the user can check information related to the application in the widget area (220) in more detail. Furthermore, the user can control the application more precisely through the enlarged widget (510).

[0208] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of changes in widgets included in a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0209] Fig. 7 can be explained with reference to Figs. 1, 2a to 2g, and 5. State (505) of Fig. 7 can correspond to state (505) of Fig. 5.

[0210] Referring to FIG. 7, in state (505), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (520) on the display (260) in a state where the second side (or right side) of the widget area (220) is expanded in the direction of the second icon area (240). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the display of the first icon area (230).

[0211] In one embodiment, in state (505), the electronic device (101) can release the locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) can release the locked state of the electronic device (101) based on a user input requesting release of the locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) can execute at least one application based on a user input while the locked state is released (or during a normal use state). For example, the electronic device (101) can execute a music application and play music based on a user input while the locked state is released (or during a normal use state). For example, the electronic device (101) can change to the locked state while at least one application is running. For example, the electronic device (101) can change to the locked state based on a user input requesting the locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may be changed to a locked state based on no user input being entered for a specified period of time.

[0212] In one embodiment, in the state (701), in the locked state, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210), a widget area (220), and icon areas (230, 240). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget area (220) that represents information of a running music application (e.g., music being played). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a second icon area (240) that represents information of a running exercise application (e.g., current step count). For example, the second icon area (240) may represent information generated by the exercise application (e.g., current step count), rather than a visual object representing the exercise application associated with the second icon area (240).

[0213] In state (701), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (711) for the second icon area (240). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) for the second icon area (240).

[0214] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) based on an input (711) for the second icon area (240). For example, the electronic device (101) may enlarge the second icon area (240) (or display area) (or size). For example, in a state (703), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (520) on the display (260) in a state in which the second side (or right side) of the widget area (220) is enlarged in the direction of the second icon area (240).

[0215] In state (703), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (713) (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) for the widget (520). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain an upward input (713) (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) from the widget (520).

[0216] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, based on an input (713) to a widget (520), display a lock screen including a background area (210), a widget area (220), and icon areas (230, 240). For example, the electronic device (101) may display information of an application (e.g., a music application) previously displayed in the widget area (220).

[0217] As described above, the electronic device (101) can switch among the running applications that generate the notification (or information) displayed in the widget. Accordingly, the user can more easily select the application for which information needs to be confirmed.

[0218] FIG. 8A illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0219] FIG. 8a can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2a to 2g.

[0220] Referring to FIG. 8A, in state (801), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0221] In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display information of an application related to a wallpaper displayed in the background area (210). For example, in state (801), the electronic device (101) may set the widget area (220) to display information of a weather application (e.g., weather information of the user's location (or a set location), forecast, insight widget information, and related notifications) based on a wallpaper indicating the weather of the user's location.

[0222] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a widget area (220) that displays a wallpaper indicating the weather at the user's location and information of a weather application related to the wallpaper when entering a locked state from an unlocked state (or a used state). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a wallpaper indicating the weather at the user's location and information of a weather application related to the wallpaper when the display (260) is changed from an off state to an on state in a locked state.

[0223] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the wall wallpaper. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the wall wallpaper based on a user input to a menu for changing the wall wallpaper (or a menu for setting the mode of the electronic device (101) (e.g., menu (1301) of FIG. 13). For example, the wall wallpaper can be changed when the lock state is unlocked (or in use state). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the wall wallpaper based on the state of the electronic device (101) (or the state of a user using the electronic device (101).

[0224] For example, the electronic device (101) may display information of an application related to the wallpaper displayed in the background area (210) in the widget area (220) in the locked state based on a change in the wallpaper. For example, in the state (803), the electronic device (101) may set the widget area (220) to display information of an exercise application (e.g., number of steps, notification text according to goal achievement, notification during exercise (e.g., most useful information for exercise), or notification provided by an exercise service) based on the wallpaper associated with health information.

[0225] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a wallpaper representing health information and a widget area (220) displaying information of an exercise application related to the wallpaper when entering a locked state from an unlocked state (or a used state). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a wallpaper representing health information and a widget area (220) displaying information of an exercise application related to the wallpaper when the display (260) is changed from an off state to an on state in a locked state.

[0226] As described above, the electronic device (101) can switch the application that generates the notification (or information) displayed in the widget according to the wallpaper of the background area (210). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can provide the user with a lock screen that has consistency between the wallpaper and the widget area (220).

[0227] FIG. 8B illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0228] FIG. 8b can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2a to 2g.

[0229] Referring to FIG. 8B, in state (805), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) on which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0230] In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display information about an application related to a mode (or routine) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the mode (or routine) of the electronic device (101) may be a state in which functions related to do not disturb, app usage restrictions, power consumption (e.g., power saving mode), and / or sound mode (or volume) are set based on the current activity, location, or situation. For example, the mode (or routine) may include modes for sleep, movie theater, driving, exercise, rest, or work. In one embodiment, the mode (or routine) of the electronic device (101) may be set based on a user input to a menu for setting the mode (e.g., menu 1301 of FIG. 13).

[0231] For example, in state (805), the electronic device (101) may change the wallpaper of the widget area (220) and the background area (210) to be related to driving based on whether the driving mode is set. For example, the electronic device (101) may display information of a map application (or a weather application) in the widget area (220) based on whether the driving mode is set. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a wallpaper showing an image related to driving (or weather) in the background area (210) based on whether the driving mode is set.

[0232] For example, in state (807), the electronic device (101) may change the wallpaper of the widget area (220) and the background area (210) to be related to relaxation based on the relaxation mode being set. For example, the electronic device (101) may display information of a music application for playing music for meditation in the widget area (220) based on the relaxation mode being set. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a wallpaper showing an image related to relaxation in the background area (210) based on the relaxation mode being set. For example, the electronic device (101) may play music through the music application based on the relaxation mode being set.

[0233] For example, in state (809), the electronic device (101) may change the wallpaper of the widget area (220) and the background area (210) to be related to exercise based on the mode being set for exercise. For example, the electronic device (101) may display information of an exercise application in the widget area (220) based on the mode being set for exercise. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a wallpaper showing an image related to exercise in the background area (210) based on the mode being set for exercise.

[0234] As described above, the electronic device (101) can switch between the application that generates the notification (or information) displayed in the widget and the wallpaper of the background area (210) depending on the mode of the electronic device (101). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can provide the user with a lock screen that has consistency between the wallpaper and the widget area (220).

[0235] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0236] FIG. 9 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2a to 2g.

[0237] Referring to FIG. 9, in state (901), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state through the display (260). In state (901), the lock screen may include a background area (210) and icon areas (230, 240). In state (901), the lock screen may not include a widget area (220). In one embodiment, the lock screen may not include a widget area (220) based on the absence of an application running in the background (or foreground) related to (or capable of displaying information in) the widget area (220).

[0238] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a state change of the electronic device (101) in state (901). For example, the state change of the electronic device (101) may include a (wireless) connection with an external electronic device. For example, the external electronic device may be an earphone (or earbud) (or wireless earphone) (or headset).

[0239] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to indicate an application related to the connected external electronic device based on the connection with the external electronic device. For example, referring to state (903), if the external electronic device is earphones (or earbuds) (or wireless earphones) (or headset), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to indicate a music application based on the connection with the external electronic device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, if the external electronic device is a wearable device (e.g., a smartwatch), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to indicate an exercise application based on the connection with the external electronic device. In one embodiment, when the external electronic device is a device for supplying power to the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to display battery-related information (e.g., current charge level) based on the connection with the external electronic device. For example, the battery-related information (e.g., current charge level) may be displayed such that a gauge in the widget area (220) increases as the battery of the electronic device (101) is charged. In one embodiment, when the external electronic device is a car, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to display a map application (e.g., navigation) based on the connection with the external electronic device. In one embodiment, when an external electronic device is an access point (AP) of a designated area (or, when the electronic device (101) is connected to a local area network (LAN) via the external electronic device), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to indicate an application (e.g., SmartThings) for controlling another external electronic device based on the connection with the external electronic device.

[0240] In state (903), the electronic device (101) can change the display of the wallpaper to display an image related to the music application in the background area (210) along with a change in the display of the widget area (220). For example, the wallpaper can be generated to represent information of the music application (e.g., song information in the standby state (or, pause state)). For example, the creation of the wallpaper can be generated by an on-device generated AI (artificial intelligence) module of the electronic device (101). However, the invention is not limited thereto. For example, a wallpaper related to information of the application (e.g., song information in the standby state (or, pause state)) can be selected from among a plurality of wallpapers. For example, the creation of the wallpaper can be generated through the AI ​​model (4650) of FIG. 46.

[0241] In state (903), the music application may not be playing music. In state (903), based on an input to the widget area (220) (e.g., an input requesting music playback), the electronic device (101) may play music. In one embodiment, in state (905), based on the music playback, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to indicate that music is playing.

[0242] In one embodiment, in state (905), the electronic device (101) may play the next music as music is being played. In this case, in state (905), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) to indicate the next music to be played, and the wallpaper of the background area (210) may be changed to indicate information about the next music.

[0243] As described above, the electronic device (101) can determine the application that generates the notification (or information) displayed in the widget based on the type of external electronic device connected to the electronic device (101). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can change the wallpaper of the background area (210) based on the widget area (220) and the information displayed by the widget area (220). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can provide the user with a lock screen that has consistency between the wallpaper and the widget area (220).

[0244] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0245] FIG. 10 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0246] Referring to FIG. 10, in state (1001), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) on which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0247] In state (1001), the electronic device (101) can identify a task (or state) (or usage pattern) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the task (or state) (or usage pattern) of the electronic device (101) can include a function that the user executes through the electronic device (101). For example, in state (1001), the electronic device (101) can identify that the user is in a state of displaying a record related to exercise (or running) through the widget area (220) while exercising (or running).

[0248] For example, in state (1001), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) so that the widget area (220) indicates a suggestion related to the task while the task of the electronic device (101) is in progress. For example, referring to state (1003), when the user is exercising (or running), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) so that the user may suggest listening to music while exercising (or running) based on the duration of the exercise (or running). For example, in state (1003), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) so that the widget area (220) indicates a music application.

[0249] For example, in state (1003), the electronic device (101) may restore the display of the widget area (220) (or change the display of the widget area (220) so that the widget area (220) represents an application related to exercise) if the user does not respond to a task-related suggestion (or if no user input is obtained for a specified period of time for the widget area (220).

[0250] As described above, the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (220) to display suggestions corresponding to the user's usage pattern (or status) (or task). Accordingly, a large amount of input may not be required to execute a function required by the user.

[0251] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0252] Figure 11 can be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 2a to 2g.

[0253] Referring to FIG. 11, in state (1101), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0254] In state (1101), the electronic device (101) can identify a task (or state) (or usage pattern) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a task (or state) (or usage pattern) of the electronic device (101) while a mode (e.g., rest mode) of the electronic device (101) is being executed.

[0255] For example, in state (1101), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) so that the widget area (220) indicates a suggestion related to the mode of the electronic device (101) according to the usage pattern of the electronic device (101). For example, referring to state (1103), if the user continuously uses the electronic device (101) during the idle mode, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) so as to suggest that the user refrain from using the electronic device (101).

[0256] For example, in state (1103), the electronic device (101) may restore the display of the widget area (220) (or change the display of the widget area (220) so that the widget area (220) represents an application related to exercise) if the user responds to a suggestion related to the task (or if the user stops using the electronic device (101).

[0257] As described above, the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (220) to display suggestions corresponding to the user's usage pattern (or status) (or task). Accordingly, the electronic device can guide the user to the required actions according to the mode set by the user.

[0258] FIG. 12 illustrates an example of changes in the lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0259] Figure 12 can be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 2a to 2g.

[0260] Referring to FIG. 12, in state (1201), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0261] In state (1201), the electronic device (101) can identify the user's usage pattern. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the user's routine (e.g., work hours).

[0262] For example, in state (1201), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the widget area (220) so that the widget area (220) displays suggestions related to the user's usage pattern, depending on the user's usage pattern of the electronic device (101). For example, referring to state (1203), the display of the widget area (220) may be changed to display icons of applications used by the user during commuting hours.

[0263] For example, in state (1203), the electronic device (101) may execute an application corresponding to the selected icon based on an input for selecting one of the icons included in the widget area (220). In this case, if user input (or user authentication) is required for unlocking, the electronic device (101) may execute the application in the unlocked state after obtaining the user input (or user authentication) through the screen for unlocking.

[0264] As described above, the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (220) to display suggestions corresponding to the user's usage pattern (or status) (or task). Accordingly, applications that the user is likely to use can be suggested to the user.

[0265] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of a user interface (UI) for setting a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0266] Figure 13 can be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 2a to 2g.

[0267] Referring to FIG. 13, the menu (1301) may be a menu for setting the mode of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the mode of the electronic device (101) based on an input for selecting one of the modes (e.g., sleep, driving, game, or work). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may change the wallpaper of the background area (210) corresponding to the changed mode. In addition, the electronic device (101) may set the widget area (220) to display an application corresponding to the changed mode on the lock screen in the locked state.

[0268] Referring to FIG. 13, the menu (1303) may be a menu for setting applications that can be changed based on an input to the widget area (220) on the lock screen of the electronic device (101) (or an input for changing the information displayed by the widget area (220) (or an input for changing the application that generates the information)) (e.g., swipe input, drag input, flick input, pan input, or slide input). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine applications that can be changed on the lock screen in a locked state based on an input for selecting one or more applications (e.g., music, weather, health / activity, wellness, phone, clock, recording, or schedule). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may change an application that generates the information displayed by the widget area (220) from among the applications selected from the menu (1303) based on the input to the widget area (220).

[0269] FIGS. 14A to 14C illustrate examples of changes in widgets indicating notifications on a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0270] FIGS. 14a to 14c can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, and 4.

[0271] Referring to FIG. 14A, in state (1401), the widget area (1420) (or horizontal bar) (or notification bar) (or status bar) can be distinguished from the widget area (220) of FIGS. 2A to 2G. For example, the widget area (1420) can be displayed at the top of the screen of the display (260). For example, the widget area (1420) can be displayed on the left side of the screen of the display (260).

[0272] In one embodiment, a widget area (1420) may display a widget. The widget area (1420) may display information related to an application. In one embodiment, the widget may display information (or notifications) generated by an application running (in the background). In one embodiment, the widget may be classified as an information widget, a management widget, or a hybrid widget for information and management. For example, a widget may include one or more objects to display information (or notifications) generated by the application. For example, the one or more objects may include images and / or text.

[0273] In one embodiment, the widget area (1420) may be displayed in the notification area (1411). In one embodiment, the notification area (1411) may be displayed at the top of the screen of the display (260). In one embodiment, the notification area (1411) may include an area (1413) in which a visual object indicating a status of the electronic device (e.g., battery status, communication status) is displayed and / or an area (1415) in which a visual object indicating the current time is displayed.

[0274] In one embodiment, the widget area (1420) may be displayed in an unlocked state (or in use state). In this case, a screen other than the lock screen (e.g., a home screen, an application screen, or an apps screen) may be displayed on the background area (1410) of the display (260). However, this is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the widget area (1420) may be displayed in a locked state. In this case, the lock screen may be displayed on the background area (1410) of the display (260).

[0275] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (1420) displayed in an unlocked state (or in use state) based on an event.

[0276] For example, referring to states (1401, 1402) of FIG. 14A, the electronic device (101) may, based on an event generated from an application, change the widget area (1420) to a widget area (1421) in which the first side (or right side) of the widget area (1420) is expanded in the direction. In state (1402), after a widget is displayed in the widget area (1421) for a specified period of time, the widget area (1421) may be changed to the widget area (1420).

[0277] For example, referring to states (1401, 1403) of FIG. 14A, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (1420) to a widget area (1422) that is enlarged from the widget area (1420) based on an input to the widget area (1420). For example, the widget area (1422) may be displayed in a location that does not overlap the notification area (1411) (e.g., below the notification area (1411)). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, referring to states (1402, 1403) of FIG. 14A, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (1421) to a widget area (1422) that is enlarged from the widget area (1421) based on an input to the widget area (1421). In state (1403), after a widget is displayed in the widget area (1422) for a specified period of time, the widget area (1422) can be changed to the widget area (1420).

[0278] For example, referring to states (1403, 1404) of FIG. 14A, the electronic device (101) may, based on an input to the widget area (1422), change the widget area (1422) to a widget area (1423) that is enlarged from the widget area (1422). In state (1403), after a widget is displayed in the widget area (1422) for a specified period of time, the widget area (1422) may be changed to the widget area (1420).

[0279] For example, referring to state (1404-1) of FIG. 14B, the electronic device (101) may move the widget area (1423) based on the direction and distance corresponding to the swipe input (251) during a swipe input (251) for the widget area (1423). For example, the electronic device (101) may display the moved widget area (1423) at its original location based on the swipe input (251) being released.

[0280] For example, referring to state (1405) of FIG. 14c, when the number of widgets that can be displayed in the widget area (1423) is two or more, the electronic device (101) can display widget areas (1461, 1465) indicating that there are widgets with the next priority. For example, referring to state (1406) of FIG. 14c, the electronic device (101) can move the widget area (1423) and the widget areas (1461, 1465) based on the direction and distance corresponding to the swipe input (1452) during the swipe input (1452) for the widget area (1423). The distance by which the widget areas (1461, 1465) are moved may be shorter than the distance by which the widget area (1423) is moved. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the widget area (1423) in a layer following the widget areas (1461, 1465) based on the release of the swipe input (1452). For example, based on the release of the swipe input (1452), the electronic device (101) may display the widget area (1423) such that the widget area (1423) is covered by the widget areas (1461, 1465). For example, based on the release of the swipe input (1452), the electronic device (101) may display the widget area (1461) with the next priority at the front. Displaying the widget area (1461) at the front may include displaying the widget area (1461) at the location of the widget area (1423) before the swipe input (1452).

[0281] After the widget (1421) is displayed, if the electronic device (101) is unlocked, the area where information of the application indicated by the widget (1421) is displayed may be reduced. For example, in the unlocked state (1401), the information may be displayed together with other objects within the notification area (1411). In the unlocked state (1401), a screen other than the lock screen (e.g., a home screen, an application screen, or an apps screen) may be displayed in the background area (1410) of the display (260). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the state (1402), after the widget (1421) is displayed for a specified period of time, the area where information of the application indicated by the widget (1421) is displayed may be reduced. For example, in the state (1401), the information may be displayed together with other objects within the notification area (1411).

[0282] In state (1401), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for selecting an icon representing an application running in the background in the notification area (1411). In one embodiment, based on the input for selecting an icon in state (1403), the electronic device (101) may enlarge and display a widget (1420). After the widget (1421) is displayed, if the electronic device (101) is unlocked, the area where information of the application represented by the widget (1421) is displayed may be reduced. For example, in the unlocked state (1401), the information may be displayed together with other objects within the notification area (1411). In the unlocked state (1401), a screen other than the lock screen (e.g., a home screen, an application screen, or an apps screen) may be displayed in the background area (1410) of the display (260). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0283] In state (1403), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for selecting an area other than the widget area (1422). In one embodiment, based on the input for selecting an area other than the widget area (1422) in state (1403), the electronic device (101) may display information displayed in the widget area (1422) together with other objects within the notification area (1411).

[0284] In states (1401, 1402), the electronic device (101) may obtain a new notification from the application. In one embodiment, based on the new notification in states (1401, 1402), the electronic device (101) may display a widget representing the new notification in the widget area (1420, 1421).

[0285] In states (1401, 1402, 1403, 1404), the electronic device (101) may be changed to a locked state. For example, in states (1401, 1402, 1403, 1404), the electronic device (101) may be changed to a locked state based on a user input requesting a locked state. For example, in states (1401, 1402, 1403, 1404), the electronic device (101) may be changed to a locked state based on no user input being input for a specified period of time.

[0286] Based on the change from the unlocked states (1401, 1402, 1403, 1404) to the locked state, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in the locked state (401). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220). In one embodiment, information related to a timer displayed in the notification area (1411) (or widget area (1420)) in the unlocked state may be displayed in the widget area (220).

[0287] In state (401), the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (220) (or display area) (or size) in the locked state based on an input (411) to the widget area (220).

[0288] As described above, the electronic device (101) can position the widget providing information to the user at the top or bottom depending on the locked and / or unlocked states. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can position the widget providing information in a location that is easily recognizable to the user in the locked state and does not restrict the user's usability in the unlocked state.

[0289] FIG. 15 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0290] FIG. 15 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g, FIG. 4, and FIG. 14a to FIG. 14c.

[0291] Referring to FIG. 15, in state (1501), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input related to the widget area (1422) (or a widget displayed in the widget area (1422)). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain a swipe input (or a drag input) (or a flick input) (or a pan input) (or a slide input) for the widget area (1422). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain an upward input in the widget area (1422).

[0292] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the application that generates information displayed by a widget displayed in the widget area (1422) based on an input related to the widget area (1422). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the application that generates information to be displayed in the widget area (1422) based on the order of applications that can display information in the widget area (1422). For example, based on the application in the order following the timer, the electronic device (101) may determine the application that generates information displayed in the widget area (1422). In state (1505), the electronic device (101) may determine the recording application as the application that displays information in the widget area (1422).

[0293] Referring to FIG. 15, in state (1505), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input related to the widget area (1422) (or a widget displayed in the widget area (1422)). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain a swipe input (or a drag input) (or a flick input) (or a pan input) (or a slide input) for the widget area (1422). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain a downward input in the widget area (1422).

[0294] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the application that generates information to be displayed in the widget area (1422) based on an input related to the widget area (1422). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the application that generates information to be displayed in the widget area (1422) based on the order of applications that can display information in the widget area (1422). For example, based on the application in the next order of a recording application, the electronic device (101) may determine the application that generates information to be displayed in the widget area (1422). For example, the electronic device (101) may determine a timer that has the next order of a recording application as the application that displays information in the widget area (1422).

[0295] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide the user with notifications (or information) of ongoing activities (or running applications) in an unlocked state. In addition, the electronic device (101) can sequentially change the notifications (or information) of ongoing activities (or running applications) according to the user's input, thereby allowing the user to easily check information of the currently running application.

[0296] FIG. 16 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0297] FIG. 16 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0298] Referring to FIG. 16, in a state (1601), the electronic device (101) may display a screen indicating a call status (or that a call is in progress) in an unlocked state. In a state (1601), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., a touch input to a home button) for reducing the screen indicating the call status (or that a call is in progress). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen including a background area (1410) and a widget area (1421) based on the input (e.g., a touch input to a home button) for reducing the screen.

[0299] Referring to FIG. 16, in state (1603), after a widget is displayed in the widget area (1421) for a specified period of time, the widget area (1421) where information of the call application is displayed may be reduced to the widget area (1420). For example, in state (1605), call information may be displayed in the widget area (1420) within the notification area (e.g., the notification area (1411) of FIG. 14A).

[0300] In states (1603, 1605), the electronic device (101) may change to a locked state. For example, in states (1603, 1605), the electronic device (101) may change to a locked state based on a user input requesting a locked state.

[0301] Based on the change from the unlocked states (1603, 1605) to the locked state, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in the locked state (1607). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display information related to a phone call displayed in the widget area (1420) or the widget area (1421) in the unlocked state in the widget area (220).

[0302] As described above, the electronic device (101) can position the widget providing information to the user at the top or bottom depending on the locked and / or unlocked states. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) can position the widget providing information in a location that is easily recognizable to the user in the locked state and does not restrict the user's usability in the unlocked state.

[0303] FIG. 17 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0304] Figure 17 can be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 2a to 2g.

[0305] Referring to FIG. 17, in a locked state (1701) of the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may display a widget in a reduced widget area (1420). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (or display area) (or size) in which the widget is displayed based on a notification (or event) of an application related to the widget. In one embodiment, the notification (or event) may indicate that required information and / or information of interest is generated. For example, the notification (or event) may indicate that a timer is about to expire. For example, the notification (or event) may indicate that food delivery is imminent. For example, the notification (or event) may indicate that arrival at a destination is imminent.

[0306] For example, in a locked state (1703) of the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (1420) to an enlarged widget area (1421) to the right. For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge and display information related to a notification (or event) in the enlarged widget area (1421).

[0307] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide a notification (or information) to the user in an enlarged widget area (1421). Accordingly, the user can check information related to the application in the widget area (220) in more detail.

[0308] FIG. 18 illustrates an example of an operation of enlarging a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0309] FIG. 18 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0310] Referring to FIG. 18, in state (401), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) on which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0311] In state (401), the electronic device (101) may identify an event. In one embodiment, the event may be an identification of a request to display a notification of an application that is not related to the widget area (220), the first icon area (230), or the second icon area (240), but is not limited thereto.

[0312] In one embodiment, in state (1801), the electronic device (101) may display a widget in the widget area (1811) at the top based on an event generated from an application that is not related to the widget area (220), the first icon area (230), or the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the widget area (1811) may have a longer length than the widget areas (1420, 1421) of FIG. 14A, but is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the widget area (1811) may have a size of any one of the widget areas (1420, 1421, 1422, 1423) of FIG. 14A.

[0313] In state (1801), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (1810) for enlarging a notification. In one embodiment, the input (1810) may be a swipe input, but is not limited thereto.

[0314] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen including a list (1820) of one or more notifications on the display (260) in a locked state in a state (1803). In this case, the widget area (220), the first icon area (230), and the second icon area (240) may disappear from the lock screen. However, this is not limited thereto. The widget area (220), the first icon area (230), or the second icon area (240) may not disappear from the lock screen.

[0315] As described above, the electronic device (101) can provide one or more notifications (or information) to the user in a list format while in a locked state. Accordingly, the user can check information related to the application in the widget area (220) in more detail.

[0316] FIG. 19 illustrates an example of a change in a widget indicating a notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0317] FIG. 19 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0318] Referring to FIG. 19, in state (1901), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area where a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0319] In one embodiment, at state (1901), the electronic device (101) may identify an event indicating that a call request has been received from a phone application. In one embodiment, at state (1903), the electronic device (101) may display a visual object indicating that a call request has been received in the widget area (220) based on the event.

[0320] In one embodiment, in state (1903), the electronic device (101) may display information (e.g., information of a music application) displayed in the widget area (220) in state (1901) in the widget area (1420) based on an event.

[0321] As described above, the electronic device (101) may provide information to the user through a widget located at the bottom, while providing the information currently being displayed through a widget located at the top, based on a notification. Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may display information indicating an event and previously displayed information through different widgets, depending on the occurrence of the event.

[0322] FIG. 20 illustrates an example of a widget displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0323] FIG. 20 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0324] Referring to FIG. 20, states (2001, 2003, 2005, 2007) illustrate how to display various information in the areas of the icon areas (230, 240) and the widget area (220) when the electronic device (101) is unlocked.

[0325] Referring to state (2001), the electronic device (101) can present icons of various executable applications through the widget area (220) on the home screen (or the application execution screen) (or the apps screen).

[0326] Referring to state (2003), the electronic device (101) can display an image object for search through the widget area (220) on the home screen (or the application's execution screen) (or the apps screen).

[0327] Referring to the state (2005), the electronic device (101) can display icons representing functions for editing the home screen in the icon areas (230, 240) and the widget area (220) on the screen for setting the home screen.

[0328] Referring to state (2007), the electronic device (101) may present icons of various executable applications in the area of ​​the icon areas (230, 240) and the widget area (220) on the recent screen, which represents recently executed applications.

[0329] As described above, the electronic device (101) can offer various functions through the areas of the icon areas (230, 240) and the widget area (220).

[0330] FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0331] FIG. 21 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0332] Referring to FIG. 21, in operation 2110, the electronic device (101) may display a widget on the screen. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the widget on the screen representing the lock screen in a locked state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the widget in the widget area (220) in a locked state. In one embodiment, the widget may display information related to an application. In one embodiment, the widget may display information (or notifications) generated by an application running (in the background). In one embodiment, the widget may be classified into an information widget, a management widget, or a hybrid widget for information and management. For example, the widget may include one or more objects to display information (or notifications) generated by the application. For example, the one or more objects may include images and / or text.

[0333] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget in a designated location (e.g., widget area (220)) of the screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the widget in the widget area (220) between the first icon area (230) and the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may have the same location in the height direction as the first icon area (230). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may have the same location in the height direction as the second icon area (240). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may be located at a relatively lower portion of the lock screen. In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may be located at a relatively central portion of the screen.

[0334] In operation 2120, the electronic device (101) may identify an event. For example, the event may include an input to a widget (or a widget area (220) where a widget is displayed), an input to an area other than the widget area (220), a connection to an external electronic device, a change in the mode of the electronic device (101), a change in the task of the electronic device (101), or a notification from an application. However, the event is not limited thereto.

[0335] At operation 2130, the electronic device (101) can determine whether a display change of the widget is required.

[0336] For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that a display change of the widget is required when a tap input is input for the widget. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that a display change of the widget is required when a tap input is input for an area other than the widget. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that a display change of the widget is required when a notification of an application related to the widget or the icon areas (230, 240) is identified. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine that a display change of the widget is required when a tap input is input for the icon areas (230, 240). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0337] In operation 2130, based on determining that a display change of the widget is required, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 2140. In operation 2130, based on determining that a display change of the widget is not required, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 2150.

[0338] In operation 2140, the electronic device (101) may display a changed widget on the screen. In one embodiment, the change in the widget may include a change in the size of the widget area (220) where the widget is displayed. In one embodiment, the change in the widget may include a change in the information displayed by the widget (or an application that generates the information).

[0339] In operation 2150, the electronic device (101) may display an unchanged widget on the screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may display information about the widget in the widget area (220) while maintaining the size of the widget area (220) where the widget is displayed. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the wallpaper of the background area (210) while maintaining the display of the widget (e.g., displaying information about music currently being played).

[0340] FIG. 22A illustrates an example of switching between widgets on a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0341] FIG. 22a can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g, FIG. 14a to FIG. 14c, FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17, and FIG. 18.

[0342] FIG. 22a illustrates states (2211, 2213, 2215, 2217) while a widget displayed in a widget area (e.g., widget area (1422) of FIG. 14a) is changed.

[0343] For example, state (2211) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) identifies an input (2212) for selecting a widget (2221). In state (2211), the widget (2221) may be displayed on the top of the background area (2201) (e.g., widget area (1422) of FIG. 14A). In one embodiment, the background area (2201) may display a screen other than a lock screen (e.g., a home screen, an application screen, or an apps screen).

[0344] In one embodiment, in state (2211), the electronic device (101) can display another widget (2222) for another application running (in the background or foreground) in a surrounding area of ​​the widget (2221). In one embodiment, the other widget (2222) can be displayed in the background area (2201) with at least a portion of the widget (2221) obscured. In one embodiment, the other application can be an application having a display order following that of the application for the widget (2221). For example, the display order can be the order of applications that can display widgets in an area where the widget area (1422) of FIG. 14A is displayed.

[0345] For example, state (2213) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) identifies an additional input (2214) that is subsequent to input (2212). In one embodiment, input (2212) and additional input (2214) may include an input (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) for changing a widget displayed in a widget area (1422).

[0346] In one embodiment, in state (2213), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2221) based on the movement direction of the additional input (2214) for the widget (2221). In one embodiment, in state (2213), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2221) downward as the additional input (2214) for the widget (2221) moves downward. As the display position of the widget (2221) moves, another widget (2222) can be displayed in the background area (2201) in an exposed state. As the display position of the widget (2221) moves out of the widget area, another widget (2222) of the application having the following display order can be exposed. As the display position of the widget (2221) moves out of the widget area (e.g., widget area (1422) of FIG. 14a), another widget (2222) located in the widget area may be displayed in the background area (2201) in an exposed state.

[0347] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the display order of the widget (2221) based on whether the additional input (2214) satisfies a specified condition for changing the display order. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the display order of the application for the widget (2221) to the last order based on whether the additional input (2214) satisfies a specified condition for changing the display order. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify that the specified change condition is met when the additional input (2214) moves more than a specified distance and / or when the movement speed of the additional input (2214) exceeds a specified movement speed.

[0348] In one embodiment, in state (2213), the electronic device (101) can identify that the input to the widget (2221) is released. In one embodiment, in state (2213), the electronic device (101) can identify that the input to the widget (2221) is released after changing the display order of the widget (2221).

[0349] For example, state (2215) may illustrate a situation where, upon release of an input to change a widget, the electronic device (101) applies a graphic effect to the widget (2221) to display the widget (2222) in the widget area (1422) instead of the widget (2221).

[0350] In one embodiment, in state (2215), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2221) based on identifying that the input (2212) for selecting the widget (2221) is released. In one embodiment, in state (2215), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2221) based on identifying that the input (2212) is released after changing the display order of the widget (2221). For example, in state (2215), the electronic device (101) can move the widget (2221) so that the widget (2221) is located in the widget area.

[0351] In one embodiment, in state (2215), the electronic device (101) can change the display of the widget (2221) and / or the widget (2222). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the color and / or size of the widget (2221). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the color of the widget (2221) to a dark color (e.g., gray) or a dark tone. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2221) to be smaller than the size corresponding to the widget area. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2221) so that a graphic effect of shrinking the widget (2221) or a graphic effect of moving the widget (2221) away is applied. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2222). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2222) to a size corresponding to the widget area. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2222) so that a graphic effect that enlarges the widget (2222) or a graphic effect that approaches the widget (2222) is applied. However, the graphic effects applied to the widgets (2221, 2222) are not limited thereto.

[0352] For example, state (2217) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) displays a widget (2222) in an area instead of a widget (2221) as an input to change a widget is released. In one embodiment, in state (2217), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2221) in the background area (2201) such that the widget (2221) is at least partially obscured by another widget (2222).

[0353] FIG. 22b illustrates an example of switching between widgets on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0354] FIG. 22b can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g, and FIG. 3.

[0355] FIG. 22b illustrates states (2231, 2233, 2235, 2237) while a widget displayed in a widget area (e.g., the widget area (220) illustrated in FIGS. 2a to 2g) is changed.

[0356] For example, state (2231) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) identifies an input (2232) for selecting a widget (2241). In state (2231), the widget (2241) may be displayed at the bottom of the background area (2205) (e.g., widget area (220)). In one embodiment, the background area (2205) may display a lock screen.

[0357] In one embodiment, in state (2231), the electronic device (101) can display another widget (2242) for another application running (in the background or foreground) in a surrounding area of ​​the widget (2241). In one embodiment, the other widget (2242) can be displayed in the background area (2205) with at least a portion of the widget (2241) obscured. In one embodiment, the other application can be an application having a display order following that of the application for the widget (2241). For example, the display order can be the order of applications that can display widgets in the widget area (220).

[0358] For example, state (2233) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) identifies an additional input (2234) that is subsequent to input (2232). In one embodiment, input (2232) and additional input (2234) may include an input (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) for changing a widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0359] In one embodiment, in state (2233), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2241) based on the movement direction of the additional input (2234) for the widget (2241). In one embodiment, in state (2233), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2241) upward as the additional input (2234) for the widget (2241) moves upward. As the display position of the widget (2241) moves, another widget (2242) can be displayed in an exposed state in the background area (2205). As the display position of the widget (2241) moves out of the widget area, another widget (2242) of the application having the following display order can be exposed. As the display position of the widget (2241) moves out of the widget area (220), another widget (2242) located in the widget area (220) may be displayed in the background area (2205) in an exposed state.

[0360] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the display order of the widget (2241) based on whether the additional input (2234) satisfies a specified condition for changing the display order. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the display order of the application for the widget (2241) to the last order based on whether the additional input (2234) satisfies a specified condition for changing the display order. For example, the electronic device (101) can identify that the specified change condition is met when the additional input (2234) moves more than a specified distance and / or when the movement speed of the additional input (2234) exceeds a specified movement speed.

[0361] In one embodiment, at state (2233), the electronic device (101) can identify that the input to the widget (2241) is released. In one embodiment, at state (2233), the electronic device (101) can identify that the input to the widget (2241) is released after changing the display order of the widget (2241).

[0362] For example, state (2235) may illustrate a situation where, as the input to change the widget is released, the electronic device (101) applies a graphic effect to the widget (2241) to display the widget (2242) in the area (220) instead of the widget (2241).

[0363] In one embodiment, in state (2235), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2241) based on identifying that the input (2232) for selecting the widget (2241) is released. In one embodiment, in state (2235), the electronic device (101) can move the display position of the widget (2241) based on identifying that the input (2232) is released after changing the display order of the widget (2241). For example, in state (2235), the electronic device (101) can move the widget (2242) so that the widget (2242) is located in the widget area (220).

[0364] In one embodiment, in state (2235), the electronic device (101) can change the display of the widget (2241) and / or the widget (2242). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the color and / or size of the widget (2241). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the color of the widget (2241) to a dark color (e.g., gray) or a dark tone. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2241) to be smaller than the size corresponding to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2242). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2242) to a size corresponding to the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the size of the widget (2242) so that a graphic effect that is enlarged to the widget (2242) or a graphic effect that is approaching the widget (2242) is applied. However, the graphic effect applied to the widget (2242) is not limited thereto.

[0365] For example, state (2237) may illustrate a situation where the electronic device (101) displays a widget (2242) instead of a widget (2241) in the area (220) as the input to change the widget is released.

[0366] In one embodiment, in state (2237), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2241) in the background area (2205) such that the widget (2241) is at least partially obscured by another widget (2242).

[0367] FIG. 22c illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0368] FIG. 22c can be explained with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, 3, and 4.

[0369] FIG. 22c illustrates states (2251, 2253, 2255, 2257) while a widget displayed in a widget area (e.g., the widget area (220) illustrated in FIGS. 2a to 2g) is being expanded.

[0370] For example, state (2251) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) identifies an input (2252) for selecting a widget (2241). In state (2251), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2241) at the bottom of the background area (2205) (e.g., widget area (220)). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display another widget (2242) for another running application in the background area (2205) with at least a portion of the widget (2241) obscured.

[0371] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (2252) (e.g., a tap input, a double tap input, a press input, or a long press input) for the widget (2241).

[0372] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the display of the widget (2241) based on an input (2252) to the widget (2241). For example, the electronic device (101) can enlarge the widget (2241) based on the input (2252).

[0373] For example, states (2253, 2255) may illustrate intermediate situations in which the electronic device (101) enlarges the widget (2241). In one embodiment, in order to display the widget (2241) in an enlarged state, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) may change the arrangement of objects (2261, 2262, 2263) included in the widget (2241). For example, in order to display the widget (2241) in an enlarged state, the electronic device (101) may change the size and / or position of objects (2261, 2262, 2263) included in the widget (2241). In one embodiment, the object (2261) may be an image representing an application or content of an application associated with the widget (2241). The object (2262) may be text representing an application or content of an application associated with the widget (2241). The object (2263) may be an executable object for controlling a functional element (e.g., playing the next song, pausing, answering a call, hanging up a call) provided by the application associated with the widget (2241).

[0374] For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can move upward while enlarging the size of an object (2261) included in a widget (2241). For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can move an object (2261) included in a widget (2241) to a position separate from other objects (2262, 2263).

[0375] For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can move upward while enlarging the size of the object (2262) included in the widget (2241). For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can move the position of the object (2262) while enlarging the size of the text included in the object (2262). For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can increase the amount of information included in the object (2262) (e.g., to include more text) while moving the position of the object (2262).

[0376] For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can move upward while enlarging the size of the object (2263) included in the widget (2241). For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can increase the number of executable objects for controlling the functional elements included in the object (2263) while moving the position of the object (2263). For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) can display more executable objects for controlling the functional elements included around the object (2263) while moving the position of the object (2263).

[0377] For example, in states (2253, 2255), the electronic device (101) may display a wall paper (2207) corresponding to the widget (2241) in the background area (2205). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the wall paper (2207) on top of (e.g., in a preceding layer) the wall paper displayed in the background area (2205).

[0378] For example, state (2257) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) displays the widget (2241) in an enlarged state.

[0379] In one embodiment, the screen (2207) may be displayed by overlapping the screen displayed in the background area (2205) through the states (2251, 2253, 2255, 2257). The screen (2207) may gradually become clearer through the states (2251, 2253, 2255, 2257), and the screen displayed in the background area (2205) may gradually become fainter.

[0380] FIG. 22d illustrates an example of a change in a widget for notification on a screen displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0381] FIG. 22d can be explained with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, 14a to 14c, 15, 16, 17, and 18.

[0382] FIG. 22d illustrates states (2271, 2273, 2275, 2277, 2279) while a widget displayed in at least one area (e.g., widget area (1420)) of the widget areas (1420, 1421, 1422, 1423) illustrated in FIG. 14a is being changed.

[0383] For example, state (2271) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) identifies an event for changing a widget (2281) displayed in a widget area. In state (2271), the widget (2281) may be displayed at the top of the background area (2201) (e.g., the notification area (1411)). In one embodiment, the background area (2201) may display a screen other than a lock screen (e.g., a home screen, an application screen, or an apps screen).

[0384] In one embodiment, in state (2271), the electronic device (101) can identify information (or notification) generated by an application running (in the background). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change a widget (2281) displayed in a widget area (e.g., widget area (1420)) based on the identification of the notification. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display a widget (2282) that generated the notification in the widget area (e.g., widget area (1420)). For example, state (2271) can be a state in which, in a state in which a timer application and a recording application are running in the background, a widget (2281) of a recording application is displayed over a widget (2282) of the timer application in the widget area (1420). In state (2271), when receiving a new notification (or update information) (e.g., a notification that 5 seconds are left until expiration) from the timer app, the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2282) of the timer application in the widget area (1420) in a state overlaid on the widget (2281) of the recording application through states (2273 to 2279).

[0385] For example, in states (2273, 2275), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2282) so that the widget (2282) that generated the notification is exposed behind the widget (2281). For example, in state (2273), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2282) by moving it in a specified direction (e.g., to the right) while overlapping the widget (2282) behind the widget (2281).

[0386] For example, in states (2275, 2277), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2282) so that the widget (2282) that generated the notification is overlapped in front of the widget (2281). For example, in state (2277), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (2282) by moving the widget (2282) in the opposite direction (e.g., to the left) of the specified direction while the widget (2282) is overlapped in front of the widget (2281).

[0387] For example, state (2279) may illustrate a situation in which the electronic device (101) displays a widget (2282) instead of a widget (2281) in the widget area (1420). In one embodiment, in state (2279), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (2282) instead of a widget (2281) in the background area (2201).

[0388] FIG. 23A illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 23B illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0389] FIGS. 23a and 23b can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, 5, and 6.

[0390] Fig. 23a illustrates states (2301 to 2305) while a widget displayed in a widget area (220) changes according to an event. Fig. 23a illustrates states (2305 to 2307) while a function related to a widget displayed in a widget area (220) is controlled. Fig. 23b illustrates states (2308, 2351, 2352, 2353) while a widget displayed in a widget area (220) changes according to an event.

[0391] For example, states (2301, 2302) may represent a situation in which the electronic device (101) is in a locked state and displays a widget in the widget area (220). The electronic device (101) may display information about content being played through the widget area (220). Referring to states (2301, 2302), as the content is played, the display of an object (2311) representing information about the content being played may change. For example, the name of the content being played may move in a specified direction (e.g., to the left) within the area of ​​the object (2311).

[0392] For example, states (2302, 2304, 2305) may represent situations in which the electronic device (101) is in a locked state and changes the widget displayed in the widget area (220) as an event is identified. In one embodiment, the event may be an event indicating that a call request is received from a phone application.

[0393] For example, in states (2302, 2303), the electronic device (101) may stop playback of content based on an event. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the display of a visual object (2313) related to playback of content to a visual object (2315) indicating that playback has stopped, along with stopping playback of content based on the event.

[0394] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display, based on an event, a widget of an application that generated the event in a widget area (220).

[0395] For example, in states (2303, 2304), the electronic device (101) may change the visual objects displayed in the icon areas (230, 240). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object related to the application that generated the event (e.g., a visual object for approving a call request and a visual object for rejecting a call request) in the icon areas (230, 240).

[0396] For example, in states (2303, 2304, 2305), the electronic device (101) can change the widget displayed in the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) can move a widget (2323) related to an event above the widget (2321) in a specified direction (e.g., downward) while moving a widget (2321) related to content playback in a specified direction.

[0397] For example, states (2305, 2306, 2307, 2308) may represent situations in which the electronic device (101) is in a locked state and controls a functional element (e.g., answering a call, hanging up a call) provided by a widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0398] In one embodiment, in state (2305), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for approving a call request. For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) to the first icon area (230) for approving the call request. For example, the input for approving the call request may be an input (e.g., a swipe input, a drag input, a flick input, a pan input, or a slide input) moving in a direction from the first icon area (230) to the widget area (220) (or, the second icon area (240)).

[0399] In one embodiment, in states (2306), upon input for approving a call request, a visual object displayed in a first icon area (230) may be enlarged in the direction of the input within an area (2330) including a first icon area (230) and a widget area (220) (e.g., widget area (510) of FIG. 5).

[0400] In one embodiment, in state (2307), upon input for approving a call request, visual objects (2341, 2343, 2345) may be displayed in area (2330). In one embodiment, visual object (2341) may be an image of the user who initiated the call request. Visual object (2343) may be a name indicating the user who initiated the call request. Visual object (2345) may indicate the connection time of the call.

[0401] In one embodiment, in state (2308), during a call connection (or while a visual object related to a call is displayed in area (2330)), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., an input to the second icon area (240)) to end the phone call.

[0402] In one embodiment, in states (2351 to 2353), based on an input to end a phone call, the electronic device (101) may display activity prior to the phone call in area (2330).

[0403] For example, in response to an input to end a phone call, in states (2351, 2353), the electronic device (101) may move a visual object (2361) associated with the phone call toward the first icon area (230). For example, in response to an input to end a phone call, the electronic device (101) may move a visual object (2361) toward the first icon area (230) such that the display of the visual object (2361) disappears from the area (2330).

[0404] For example, in response to an input to end a phone call, the electronic device (101) may enlarge a visual object (2363) from the periphery of the second icon area (240) toward the first icon area (230) so that a display of a visual object (2363) related to an activity prior to the phone call is displayed in the area (2330). For example, if the activity prior to the phone call is a timer, the electronic device (101) may enlarge a visual object (2363) from the periphery of the second icon area (240) toward the first icon area (230) so that a display of a visual object (2363) of a timer is displayed in the area (2330).

[0405] In one embodiment, in state (2353), a visual object (2363) may be displayed in area (2330).

[0406] FIG. 24A illustrates an example of a change in a widget according to an input to a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. FIG. 24B illustrates an example of a change in a widget according to an input to a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. FIG. 24C illustrates an example of a change in a widget according to an input to a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

[0407] FIGS. 24a to 24c can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, 5, and 6.

[0408] Fig. 24a illustrates states (2401 to 2404) that control the playback of content through input outside the widget area (220). Fig. 24b illustrates states (2404-1 to 2408) that change the content being played through input outside the widget area (220). Fig. 24c illustrates states (2408, 2451, 2452, 2453) that change the content being played through input outside the widget area (220).

[0409] Referring to FIG. 24A, in state (2401), the electronic device (101) may play content (e.g., music). For example, while playing the content, the electronic device (101) may display an object related to the content in the widget area (220). For example, the object related to the content may indicate the name, icon, and / or playback time of the content. For example, an object (2411) indicating the playback time may be displayed in the widget area (220).

[0410] In states (2401 to 2404), the electronic device (101) may obtain inputs (2421, 2422, 2423) for controlling playback of content. In one embodiment, the inputs may be consecutive inputs (e.g., drag input, swipe input). In one embodiment, the inputs (2421, 2422, 2423) may be input at a location outside the widget area (220).

[0411] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the playback point of content based on the movement distance of the inputs (2421, 2422, 2423). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the playback point of content to a forward position based on the movement of the input from left to right. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the playback point of content to a backward position based on the movement of the input from right to left.

[0412] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the display of an object (2411) indicating a playback time as the playback time of the content changes. For example, the electronic device (101) may change the display of the object (2411) so that a bar indicating a progress status in the object (2411) changes according to the playback time of the content.

[0413] Referring to FIGS. 24B and 24C , the electronic device (101) may acquire inputs (2441, 2442, 2443, 2444, 2461, 2463) for controlling playback of content (e.g., music) while playing the content. In one embodiment, the inputs (2441, 2442), the inputs (2443, 2444), or the inputs (2461, 2463) may be consecutive inputs (e.g., drag input, swipe input). In one embodiment, the inputs (2441, 2442, 2443, 2444, 2461, 2463) may be input at a location outside the widget area (220).

[0414] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the content to be played based on the movement direction of the inputs (2441, 2442, 2443, 2444, 2461, 2463). For example, the electronic device (101) can change the content to be played to the next content based on whether the inputs (2441, 2442) or the inputs (2443, 2444) move from left to right. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the content to be played to the previous content based on whether the inputs (2461, 2463) move from right to left.

[0415] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the icon to be displayed in the area where the content icon is displayed, depending on an input for changing the content to be played. For example, in the direction of inputs (2441, 2442), the display of icon (2431) may disappear and the display of icon (2432) may be generated. For example, in the direction of inputs (2443, 2444), the display of icon (2432) may disappear and the display of icon (2433) may be generated. For example, in the direction of inputs (2461, 2463), the display of icon (2433) may disappear and the display of icon (2432) may be generated.

[0416] FIG. 25A illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. FIG. 25B illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. FIG. 25C illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

[0417] FIGS. 25a to 25c can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, and 4.

[0418] Fig. 25a illustrates states (2501 to 2506) in which a widget is displayed in a widget area (220). Fig. 25b illustrates states (2521 to 2523) in which a widget displayed in a widget area (220) is enlarged. Fig. 25c illustrates states (2523, 2525, 2506) in which an enlarged widget is reduced to be displayed in the widget area (220).

[0419] Referring to FIG. 25A, the electronic device (101) may display a widget in the widget area (220) based on an input. In one embodiment, the input may be an input for calling an application (or requesting execution of an application) while in a locked state.

[0420] Referring to states (2501 to 2506), the electronic device (101) may display an icon (2511) corresponding to the input so as to move in a specified direction (e.g., upward) from a specified location (e.g., lower edge) of the display (260) (e.g., between the first icon area (230) and the second icon area (240)). In one embodiment, the icon (2511) may be an icon of an application called according to the input.

[0421] In one embodiment, in states (2503 to 2506), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (2513) in the widget area (220) of the background area (2205) around the icon (2511) based on the icon (2511) moving in a specified direction to a specified position. In one embodiment, while displaying the widget (2513) in the widget area (220), the electronic device (101) may adjust the positions of objects (e.g., the icon (2511), an object for controlling a function, an object for providing information related to a function) to be displayed together with the widget (2513).

[0422] Referring to FIG. 25b, the electronic device (101) may enlarge a widget (2513) displayed in the widget area (220) based on an input to the widget area (220). In one embodiment, the input may be a tap input (or a double tap input) (or a press input) (or a long press input) to the widget area (220).

[0423] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget (2533) corresponding to a widget (2513) in an enlarged area (e.g., widget area (420) of FIG. 4) based on an input to the widget area (220).

[0424] In order to display an enlarged widget (2533) in an enlarged area (e.g., widget area (420) of FIG. 4), in states (2521, 2522, 2523), the electronic device (101) may change the position and / or display of objects (e.g., icon (2511), object for controlling a function, object for providing information related to a function) displayed in the widget (2513).

[0425] For example, referring to state (2523), the electronic device (101) may display objects (2515, 2519) for providing information related to a function in an enlarged area in a changed position and / or a changed shape. For example, referring to state (2523), the electronic device (101) may change the display of the object (2517) for controlling a function in an enlarged area to include additional control elements for controlling the function.

[0426] In one embodiment, in states (2523, 2525, 2506), the display of some objects (2511, 2515, 2517, 2519) included in the widget (2513) may be changed. For example, in states (2523, 2525, 2506), the moving direction and / or moving speed of the objects (2511, 2515, 2517, 2519) may be different from each other. In one embodiment, in states (2523, 2525, 2506), the display of some remaining objects included in the widget (2513) may be gradually faded together with the screen displayed in the background area (2205).

[0427] In one embodiment, an enlarged widget (2533) may be displayed by overlapping the enlarged widget (2533) on a screen displayed in a background area (2205) through states (2523, 2525, 2506). The enlarged widget (2533) may gradually become clearer through states (2523, 2525, 2506), and the area of ​​the screen displayed in the background area (2205) where the enlarged widget (2533) is overlaid may gradually become fainter.

[0428] Referring to FIG. 25c, the electronic device (101) may change the position and / or display of the widget to display the enlarged widget (2533) in the widget area (220) based on an input outside the enlarged widget (2533).

[0429] For example, states (2523, 2525, 2506) may be the opposite processes of the process of enlarging a widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0430] In one embodiment, the enlarged widget (2533) may be gradually faded through the states (2523, 2525, 2506), and the area of ​​the screen displayed in the background area (2205) where the enlarged widget (2533) overlaps may be gradually brightened.

[0431] FIG. 26A illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. FIG. 26B illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. FIG. 26C illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment. FIG. 26D illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen of an electronic device, according to an embodiment.

[0432] FIGS. 26a to 26d can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, and 4.

[0433] Fig. 26a illustrates states (2601 to 2604) in which a widget displayed in a widget area (220) is enlarged. Fig. 26b illustrates states (2604, 2605, 2606, 2601) in which an enlarged widget is reduced to be displayed in the widget area (220). Fig. 26c illustrates states (2604, 2607, 2608, 2609) in which the display of an enlarged widget is changed. Fig. 26d illustrates states (2609, 2651, 2652, 2653) in which an enlarged widget is further enlarged.

[0434] Referring to FIG. 26A, in state (2601), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for enlarging a widget (2613) displayed in the widget area (220). In one embodiment, the input may be a tap input (or a double tap input) (or a press input) (or a long press input) for the widget area (220).

[0435] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget (2623) corresponding to a widget (2613) in an enlarged area (e.g., widget area (420) of FIG. 4) based on an input to the widget area (220).

[0436] In order to display an enlarged widget (2623) in an enlarged area (e.g., widget area (420) of FIG. 4), in states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604), the electronic device (101) may change the position and / or display of objects (e.g., icon (2611), object for controlling a function (2617), object for providing information related to a function (2615)) displayed in the widget (2613).

[0437] For example, referring to state (2604), the electronic device (101) may display an object (2621) corresponding to an icon (2611) on a background area (2205). In one embodiment, the object (2621) may be displayed by zooming in from the icon (2611) through states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604).

[0438] For example, referring to state (2604), the electronic device (101) may display an object (2615) in a changed position and / or changed shape to provide information related to a function in the enlarged area. In one embodiment, the object (2615) may be displayed by being enlarged through states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604).

[0439] For example, referring to state (2604), the electronic device (101) may display objects (2627) corresponding to objects (2617) for controlling functions on the background area (2205). In one embodiment, the objects (2627) may be displayed by adding more objects for controlling functions through states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604).

[0440] For example, referring to state (2604), the electronic device (101) may further display an object (2629) on the background area (2205) to indicate the playback point of the content.

[0441] In one embodiment, in states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604), the display of some objects (2611, 2615, 2617) included in the widget (2613) may be changed. For example, in states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604), the moving direction and / or moving speed of the objects (2611, 2615, 2617) may be different from each other. In one embodiment, in states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604), the display of some remaining objects included in the widget (2613) may be gradually faded together with the screen displayed in the background area (2205).

[0442] In one embodiment, an enlarged widget (2623) may be displayed by overlapping the enlarged widget (2623) on a screen displayed in a background area (2205) through states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604). The enlarged widget (2623) may gradually become clearer through states (2601, 2602, 2603, 2604), and an area of ​​the screen displayed in the background area (2205) where the enlarged widget (2623) is overlaid may gradually become fainter.

[0443] Referring to FIG. 26b, states (2604, 2605, 2606, 2601) may be the opposite processes of the process of enlarging a widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0444] In one embodiment, the enlarged widget (2623) may be gradually faded through the states (2604, 2605, 2606, 2601), and the area of ​​the screen displayed in the background area (2205) where the enlarged widget (2623) overlaps may be gradually brightened.

[0445] Referring to FIG. 26c, states (2604, 2607, 2608, 2609) may be processes for changing information displayed by an enlarged widget (2623).

[0446] For example, in state (2604), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for an enlarged widget (2623). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for changing information displayed on the enlarged widget (2623). In one embodiment, the input may be a tap input (or a double tap input) (or a press input) (or a long press input) for the enlarged widget (2623).

[0447] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change information displayed on the enlarged widget (2623) based on an input to the enlarged widget (2623).

[0448] For example, through states (2604, 2607, 2608, 2609), the electronic device (101) can change the position and / or display of objects (e.g., icons (2621), objects for controlling functions (2627), and objects for providing information related to functions (2615, 2629)) displayed on the enlarged widget (2623).

[0449] For example, through states (2604, 2607, 2608, 2609), the electronic device (101) can gradually fade out an icon (2621) on the background area (2205). In one embodiment, through states (2604, 2607, 2608, 2609), the electronic device (101) can move objects (2615, 2639, 2637) corresponding to objects (2627) for controlling a function and objects (2615, 2629) for providing information related to the function to a position where the icon (2621) is displayed.

[0450] For example, through states (2604, 2607, 2608, 2609), the electronic device (101) can display an object (2634) indicating new information in an area where objects (2615, 2629, 2627) are displayed.

[0451] Referring to FIG. 26d, in state (2609), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for an enlarged widget (2633). For example, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for enlarging the enlarged widget (2633). In one embodiment, the input may be a tap input (or a double tap input) (or a press input) (or a long press input) for the enlarged widget (2633).

[0452] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget (2663) in an enlarged area (e.g., widget area (430) of FIG. 4) based on an input to the enlarged widget (2633).

[0453] To display an enlarged widget (2663) in an enlarged area (e.g., widget area (420) of FIG. 4), in states (2609, 2651, 2652, 2653), the electronic device (101) may change the position and / or display of objects displayed in the enlarged widget (2633) (e.g., an object (2637) for controlling a function, and an object (2615, 2639) for providing information related to the function).

[0454] For example, referring to state (2653), the electronic device (101) may display an object (2661) corresponding to an icon (2611) in an enlarged widget (2663). In one embodiment, the object (2661) may be displayed by being made clear through states (2609, 2651, 2652, 2653).

[0455] For example, referring to state (2653), the electronic device (101) may display objects (2615, 2639, 2637) in changed positions and / or changed shapes in the enlarged widget (2663). In one embodiment, the objects (2615, 2639, 2637) may be displayed at the positions indicated in state (2604) through states (2609, 2651, 2652, 2653).

[0456] For example, referring to state (2653), the electronic device (101) may display icons in icon areas (230, 240) on the background area (2205).

[0457] Objects described with reference to FIGS. 26A to 26D can be gradually faded or made sharper through states, provided that their display position and / or size (or shape) does not change.

[0458] FIG. 27a illustrates an example of a change in a widget while transitioning from an application screen to a lock screen, according to one embodiment. FIG. 27b illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0459] FIGS. 27a and 27b can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, and 14a to 14c.

[0460] Figure 27a illustrates states (2701 to 2703) in which the display of a widget changes according to a screen transition. Figure 27b illustrates states (2703 and 2704) in which the display of a widget changes according to a function execution.

[0461] Referring to FIG. 27A, in a state (2701), the electronic device (101) may display a screen (2711) indicating that an application (e.g., a timer) is running in an unlocked state. In a state (2701), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., a touch input to a home button or a swipe input to a screen) for reducing the screen (2711). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (or home screen) including a background area (2713) and a notification area (2720) based on the input for reducing the screen (2711). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget (2731) indicating a running application (e.g., a timer) in the notification area (2720) based on the input for reducing the screen (2711).

[0462] In one embodiment, in states (2701, 2702), the electronic device (101) may change to a locked state. For example, in states (2701, 2702), the electronic device (101) may change to a locked state based on a user input requesting a locked state.

[0463] Based on the change from the unlocked states (2701, 2702) to the locked state, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in the locked state (2703). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (2715) including a notification area (2720), icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget (2731) displayed in the notification area (2720) in the widget area (220) in the unlocked state.

[0464] In one embodiment, information about a running application (e.g., a timer) displayed in the widget area (220) may be more than information displayed through a widget (2731) in the notification area (2720).

[0465] Based on an application running in state (2703) generating an event (e.g., timeout), the electronic device (101) can display a screen (2717) including one or more visual objects (2731, 2733) in a locked state in state (2704). For example, the electronic device (101) can display a visual object (2733) representing information related to the event (e.g., timeout) of the running application and a visual object (2731) for returning to a previous screen based on the event (e.g., timeout) of the running application. For example, the electronic device (101) can display a visual object representing a function of the running application (e.g., restart) in the widget area (220) based on displaying the screen (2717) of the running application.

[0466] FIG. 28 illustrates an example of a situation in which a widget is displayed for notification on a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0467] FIG. 28 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2a to 2g.

[0468] Figure 28 illustrates states (2801 to 2803) in which objects related to a widget are displayed, depending on the event.

[0469] In state (2801), the electronic device (101) can identify an input for setting an alarm in a locked state where a lock screen (2811) is displayed.

[0470] In one embodiment, based on identifying an input for setting an alarm, the electronic device (101) may display visual objects related to setting an alarm in a locked state. For example, in states (2802, 2803), the electronic device (101) may change the visual objects displayed in the icon areas (230, 240) to visual objects of applications related to setting an alarm time. For example, a visual object related to a phone in the first icon area (230) may be changed to a visual object for decreasing the alarm time. For example, a visual object related to a camera in the second icon area (240) may be changed to a visual object for increasing the alarm time.

[0471] In one embodiment, based on identifying an input for setting an alarm in states (2802, 2803), the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (2821) for terminating the alarm setting on the lock screen (2811).

[0472] In one embodiment, based on identifying an input for setting an alarm in states (2802, 2803), the electronic device (101) may display a widget indicating an alarm time in a widget area (220) on the lock screen (2811).

[0473] In one embodiment, in state (2803), the electronic device (101) may display a visual object (2831) for indicating the name of the alarm in a portion (2831) of the lock screen (2813).

[0474] FIG. 29 illustrates an example of a change in a widget on a lock screen according to one embodiment.

[0475] FIG. 29 may be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2A to FIG. 2G, and FIG. 6. Compared to FIG. 6, FIG. 29 may have some differences in the visual objects displayed on the display (260). For example, in FIG. 29, the electronic device (101) may display visual objects related to a phone call in the widget area (220) and the icon areas (230, 240), with the widget area (220) and the icon areas (230, 240) separated.

[0476] Referring to FIG. 29, in state (2901), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (2911) in a locked state. In state (2901), the electronic device (101) may identify an event indicating that a call request is received from a phone application. In state (2902), the electronic device (101) may display a widget in the widget area (220) that provides a function for sending a message to a user who requested a phone call. In state (2902), the electronic device (101) may display a visual object for approving the call request in the first icon area (230). In state (2902), the electronic device (101) may display a visual object for rejecting the call request in the second icon area (240).

[0477] In one embodiment, at state (2902), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input to a first icon area (230) for approving a call request.

[0478] In one embodiment, in state (2903), the electronic device (101) may display a screen (2913) indicating a call status (or that a call is in progress) in a locked state based on an input to approve a call request.

[0479] In one embodiment, in state (2903), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., a touch input to a home button) to minimize a screen indicating a call status (or that a call is in progress). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (2914) including a first icon area (230), a second icon area (240), and a widget (2921) based on the input (e.g., a touch input to a home button) to minimize the screen.

[0480] Referring to FIG. 29, while the lock screen (2914) is displayed, icons before a phone call request is received may be displayed in the first icon area (230) and the second icon area (240). A widget (2921) displayed in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (2914) may include an icon for ending a phone call. Below the widget area (220) of the lock screen (2914), a widget (2922) of another application distinct from the phone may be displayed in an overlapping state behind the widget (2921).

[0481] FIG. 30 illustrates an example of a widget displayed according to charging of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0482] FIG. 30 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g, and FIG. 5.

[0483] Fig. 30 illustrates states (3001 to 3003) in which the display of a widget changes depending on the connection with an external electronic device.

[0484] The states (3001, 3002, 3003) of FIG. 30 may exemplify situations in which battery-related information is displayed in the widget area (220).

[0485] Referring to state (3001) of FIG. 30, the electronic device (101) may provide battery-related information in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3011) in the locked state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may provide battery-related information in the widget area (220) when the battery charge level is below a specified charge level.

[0486] Referring to state (3002) of FIG. 30, the electronic device (101) may, in a locked state, provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3011). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) based on power being obtained from an external source to charge the battery.

[0487] Referring to state (3003) of FIG. 30, the electronic device (101) may, in an AoD (always on display) state, provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) of the AoD screen (3012). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) based on the acquisition of power for charging the battery from an external source.

[0488] FIG. 31 illustrates an example of a widget displayed according to a connection between an electronic device and another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0489] FIG. 31 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g, and FIG. 5.

[0490] Fig. 31 illustrates states (3101 to 3103) in which the display of a widget changes depending on the connection with an external electronic device.

[0491] Referring to state (3101) of FIG. 31, the electronic device (101) can identify that the electronic device (101) is connected to an external electronic device in a locked state. For example, the connection to the external electronic device may be a wired connection and / or a wireless connection.

[0492] Referring to state (3102) of FIG. 31, the electronic device (101) may, in a locked state, provide information (e.g., battery information) of an external electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) connected to the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3111). Referring to state (3103) of FIG. 31, the electronic device (101) may, in a locked state, provide information (e.g., battery information) of an external electronic device (e.g., a wireless earphone) connected to the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3112). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object for controlling an external electronic device (e.g., a smart watch and / or wireless earphone) through the widget area (220).

[0493] FIG. 32 illustrates an example of a widget for payment in an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0494] FIG. 32 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g, and FIG. 5.

[0495] Figure 32 illustrates states (3201 to 3203) in which the display of a widget changes as a specified function is executed in a locked state.

[0496] In one embodiment, in state (3201), the electronic device (101), in a locked state, may obtain inputs (3221, 3222) for an indicator (3220) (or hint) displayed on a lock screen (3211). For example, the inputs (3221, 3222) may be a swipe input (or drag input) for the indicator (3220).

[0497] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can update the screen displayed through the display (260) based on an input to the indicator (3220). For example, the electronic device (101) can display a screen (3212) of an application (e.g., a payment application) corresponding to the indicator (3220) in a locked state. In one embodiment, a visual object representing a card for payment can be displayed on the screen (3212). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can change the visual object representing the card for payment through the screen (3212) (or based on an input to the screen (3212) (e.g., a swipe input)).

[0498] In one embodiment, in state (3202), the electronic device (101) may broadcast a signal for payment through the communication circuit based on completion of user authentication for payment (e.g., authentication through fingerprint recognition) while displaying the screen (3212).

[0499] In one embodiment, in state (3203), the electronic device (101) may display information related to a payment application in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3211) based on completion of user authentication for payment (or completion of payment). For example, the information related to the payment application may include a visual object for a card for payment, but is not limited thereto. In state (3202) of displaying the screen (3212), the electronic device (101) may identify an input (e.g., a touch input to the home button or a swipe input to the screen) for reducing the screen (3212) before completion of user authentication for payment (or before obtaining an input for authentication). Based on the input for reducing the screen (3212), the electronic device (101) may, in a state (3203), display information related to a payment application in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3211) before user authentication for payment is completed (or before obtaining an input for authentication). In this case, the electronic device (101) may broadcast a signal for payment through the communication circuit as user authentication for payment is completed (based on obtaining an input for authentication) while the information related to the payment application is displayed in the widget area (220).

[0500] In FIG. 32, it is illustrated that states (3201, 3202, 3203) change sequentially, but this is only an example. In one embodiment, in state (3201), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (3211) including a widget area (220) of state (3203) based on an input to an indicator (3220). In one embodiment, while the lock screen (3211) including the widget area (220) of state (3203) is displayed, based on completion of user authentication for payment (or, based on completion of payment), the electronic device (101) may broadcast a signal for payment through a communication circuit.

[0501] FIG. 33 illustrates an example of a screen for providing notifications in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0502] FIG. 33 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g, and FIG. 18.

[0503] FIG. 33 illustrates states (3301 to 3303) in which the display of a widget changes, for the purpose of providing a summary.

[0504] In one embodiment, in state (3301), the electronic device (101) may display a notification (3311) generated from an application in a widget area expanded in a specified direction (e.g., upward) from the widget area (220). However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the notification (3311) may be displayed in the widget area (220).

[0505] In state (3301), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for enlarging a notification (3311). In one embodiment, the input may be a press input for selecting the notification (3311), but is not limited thereto. For example, the input may include a swipe input starting from the notification (3311).

[0506] In one embodiment, based on an input to expand a notification (3311), the electronic device (101) may, in a state (3302), display a screen (3352) including a list of applications (3312) that generated one or more notifications on the display (260) in a locked state, a list of notifications (3321), a visual object (3325) for selecting a notification provision method, and a visual object (3329) for setting a notification. In one embodiment, based on an input to the visual object (3325), the electronic device (101) may output the notifications as a voice.

[0507] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (3353) that displays a list of notifications (3331, 3333) for each application, based on notification settings via a visual object (3329) for setting notifications. For example, the screen (3353) may display a list of applications (3313) that have generated one or more notifications, and items (3332, 3334) for controlling whether to set notifications for each application.

[0508] FIG. 34a illustrates an example of a screen for providing notifications on an electronic device, according to one embodiment. FIG. 34b illustrates an example of a screen for providing notifications on an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0509] FIGS. 34a and 34b can be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 2g, and 18.

[0510] Figures 34a and 34b illustrate states (3401, 3402, 3403, and 3404) in which the display of a widget changes to provide more information.

[0511] In one embodiment, in state (3401), the electronic device (101) may display a widget containing information generated from a weather and / or news application in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3351).

[0512] In state (3401), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for enlarging a widget. In one embodiment, the input may be a press input for selecting a widget, but is not limited thereto. For example, the input may include a swipe input originating from a widget.

[0513] In one embodiment, based on an input to enlarge a widget, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (3452) on the display (260) in a locked state, including objects (3412, 3421) representing weather information, and / or an object (3423) representing news information, a visual object (3425) for selecting a method of providing notifications, and objects (3426, 3427, 3429) for translating, storing, or summarizing information. In one embodiment, based on an input to the visual object (3425), the electronic device (101) may output the information audibly.

[0514] In one embodiment, in state (3403), the electronic device (101) may display a widget containing summary information of the day in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (3351).

[0515] In state (3403), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input for enlarging a widget. In one embodiment, the input may be a press input for selecting a widget, but is not limited thereto. For example, the input may include a swipe input originating from a widget.

[0516] In one embodiment, based on an input to enlarge a widget, the electronic device (101) may, in a state (3404), display a screen (3453) on the display (260) that includes objects (3462, 3471, 3473) representing information related to a summary of the day in a locked state, a visual object (3475) for selecting a method of providing notifications, and objects (3476, 3477, 3479) for translating, storing, or summarizing information. In one embodiment, based on an input to the visual object (3475), the electronic device (101) may output the information audibly.

[0517] In some embodiments, in response to receiving an input to enlarge a widget in state (3401) (or state (3403)), the electronic device (101) may request an input to unlock the electronic device (101). For example, in response to receiving an input to enlarge a widget in state (3401) (or state (3403)), the electronic device (101) may display a screen for unlocking via the display (260). For example, the electronic device (101) may authenticate a user based on other user input received via the screen for unlocking (e.g., input of biometric information (e.g., fingerprint), input of a password). For example, the electronic device (101) may unlock the electronic device (101) in response to the user being authenticated.

[0518] For example, in response to unlocking the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may display a screen (3452) including objects (3412, 3421) representing weather information on the display (260) in the unlocked state, and / or an object (3423) representing news information, a visual object (3425) for selecting a method of providing notifications, and objects (3426, 3427, 3429) for translating, storing, or summarizing information.

[0519] For example, in response to unlocking the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) may display a screen (3453) including objects (3462, 3471, 3473) representing information related to summary information of the day on the display (260) in the unlocked state, a visual object (3475) for selecting a method of providing notifications, and objects (3476, 3477, 3479) for translating, storing, or summarizing information.

[0520] FIG. 35 illustrates an example of a visual object that changes depending on the mode of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0521] Figure 35 may be described with reference to Figures 1, 2a to 2g, 8a, 8b, 11, and 12. Figure 35 may be an example of Figure 8b.

[0522] FIG. 35 illustrates states (3501 and 3502) in which the display of widgets and visual objects on the background area changes according to a change in mode.

[0523] Referring to FIG. 35, in state (3501), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (3521) in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (3521) including a visual object (3511) for biometric authentication (e.g., the visual object (213) of FIG. 2A) on which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0524] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a change in mode (or routine). For example, in state (3502), the electronic device (101) can display a lock screen (3525) with changed visual objects (3511), widgets displayed in the widget area (220), and wallpaper based on the home-related mode being set.

[0525] For example, the electronic device (101) may display a visual object corresponding to a wall paper as a visual object (3515) for biometric authentication. For example, the electronic device (101) may display information indicating the current mode in the widget area (220).

[0526] FIG. 36 illustrates an example of lock screens that change depending on the mode of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0527] Fig. 36 may be described with reference to Figs. 1, 2a to 2g, 8a, and 8b. Fig. 36 may be an example of Fig. 8a.

[0528] FIG. 36 illustrates states (3601 and 3602) in which the display of a widget changes according to a change in the wallpaper.

[0529] In state (3601), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (3621) in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (3621) including a wallpaper (or background image), icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220) in which widgets (3611) are displayed.

[0530] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify a change in the wallpaper. For example, based on the setting of a new wallpaper, the electronic device (101) can change the icon of the widget (3615) to a visual object corresponding to the wallpaper. For example, in state (3602), the electronic device (101) can display a lock screen (3625) in which the widget (3615) displayed in the widget area (220) has changed based on the setting of a new wallpaper.

[0531] FIG. 37A illustrates an example of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 37B illustrates an example of a screen displayed on an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 37C illustrates an example of a widget displayed on an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0532] Referring to FIG. 37A, the electronic device (101) may be a foldable electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (3710) on one side of the foldable housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (3710) included on one side of the foldable housing, which is arranged to face outward when in a fully folded state.

[0533] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (3720) through a display (3710). In one embodiment, the screen (3720) may include at least one object (3731, 3735). In one embodiment, the object (3731) may correspond to a widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0534] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 37b, in state (3701), the electronic device (101) may obtain input for the object (3731) while displaying a screen (3721) including an object (3731) and an object (3735).

[0535] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the screen (3721) to a screen (3722) of an application associated with the object (3731) based on an input to the object (3731).

[0536] FIG. 37c illustrates widgets (3741, 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745) that an electronic device (101) can display on a screen (3720) via a display (3710). Referring to FIG. 37c, the widgets (3741, 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745) may include icons (3761 to 3765) of applications associated with each of the widgets (3741, 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745). Referring to FIG. 37c, widgets (3741, 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745) may include information areas (3751 to 3755) of functions provided by applications related to each of the widgets (3741, 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Widgets (3741, 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745) may include objects for controlling functions provided by applications related to each of the widgets (3741, 3742, 3743, 3744, 3745).

[0537] FIG. 38A illustrates an example of a widget that is linked between an electronic device and another electronic device, according to one embodiment. FIG. 38B illustrates an example of a widget displayed on another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0538] Figures 38a and 38b may be described with reference to Figures 1, 2a to 2g, and 9. Figures 38a and 38b may be examples of Figure 9.

[0539] In one embodiment, an external electronic device (3800), which is a smartwatch, and an electronic device (101) may be connected to each other. Based on the connection between the external electronic device (3800) and the electronic device (101), in a state (3801), an icon (3821) representing an exercise application may be displayed on the external electronic device (3800). Based on the connection between the external electronic device (3800) and the electronic device (101), in a state (3802), a widget (3831) representing an exercise application may be displayed on the electronic device (101) in a widget area (220).

[0540] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget (3835) representing an exercise application based on an input to the widget area (220).

[0541] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 38B, while the external electronic device (3800) and the electronic device (101) are connected to each other, in a state (3804), the external electronic device (3800) may display an activated screen (3812). The screen (3812) may display a widget (3841) representing an exercise application and a widget (3842) representing currently running applications. In one embodiment, the widget (3842) may be displayed on the screen (3812) in a state where it is covered by the widget (3841).

[0542] In one embodiment, in state (3805), the external electronic device (3800) may display widgets (3841, 3851, 3852) in an expanded state based on an input to the widget (3841).

[0543] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can control an application displayed in the widget area (220) based on an input through an external electronic device (3800). For example, when the external electronic device (3800) notifies the electronic device (101) that an input for a widget (3841) has been obtained, the electronic device (101) can perform a function related to the application displayed in the widget area (220). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0544] FIG. 39 illustrates an example of a widget of an electronic device controlled through another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0545] Fig. 39 may be described with reference to Figs. 1, 2a to 2g, and 9. Fig. 39 may be an example of Fig. 9.

[0546] In one embodiment, an external electronic device (3900), which is a wireless earphone (3901, 3905), and an electronic device (101) may be connected to each other. Based on the connection between the external electronic device (3900) and the electronic device (101), a widget (3831) representing an application related to the external electronic device (3900) may be displayed in the widget area (220) on the electronic device (101).

[0547] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (3921) from an external electronic device (3900). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control an application displayed in the widget area (220) based on the input (3921). For example, the electronic device (101) may stop or resume motion measurement based on the input (3921). For example, the electronic device (101) may play or stop playing content based on the input (3921). For example, the electronic device (101) may change a widget of an application displayed in the widget area (220) based on the input (3921). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0548] FIG. 40 illustrates an example of a widget representing a screen displayed through another electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0549] Fig. 40 may be described with reference to Figs. 1, 2a to 2g, and 9. Fig. 40 may be an example of Fig. 9.

[0550] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be connected to an external electronic device (4000) that is playing content (or outputting sound) while a lock screen (4011) is displayed. In one embodiment, during the connection, the electronic device (101) may receive, from the external electronic device (4000), information related to the external electronic device (4000) (e.g., identification information of the external electronic device (4000), type (or product information) of the external electronic device (4000), address information (e.g., medium access control (MAC) address, information about an activity currently running (or content being played) on the external electronic device (4000)). For example, the external electronic device (4000) may be a device capable of playing multimedia (e.g., a television, a display), but is not limited thereto.

[0551] Referring to FIG. 40, in a state (4001), the electronic device (101) may display a widget representing content being played by the external electronic device (4000) in the widget area (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (4021) for the widget area (220) while displaying the widget representing content being played by the external electronic device (4000) in the widget area (220). In one embodiment, in a state (4002), the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget (4030). In one embodiment, the enlarged widget (4030) may include an area for the external electronic device (4000) to visually display (or preview) content. In one embodiment, the enlarged widget (4030) may include a visual object related to a function for controlling the external electronic device (4000). In one embodiment, the enlarged widget (4030) may include a visual object (4040) that points to an external electronic device (4000).

[0552] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify an event of the electronic device (101) in state (4002). For example, the event of the electronic device (101) may include an input to a controllable object of an enlarged widget (4030), such as play, stop, play next content, or play previous content.

[0553] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may request an external electronic device (4000) to control playback of content based on identifying an event. In one embodiment, in state (4003), the external electronic device (4000) may control playback of content according to the request.

[0554] FIG. 41 illustrates an example of a screen for setting a mode in a locked state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0555] FIG. 41 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0556] Referring to FIG. 41, in state (4101), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, icon areas (230, 240), and a widget area (220).

[0557] In state (4101), the electronic device (101) may display a widget indicating a mode (e.g., work mode) of the electronic device (101) in the widget area (220).

[0558] For example, in state (4101), the electronic device (101) may identify an input to the widget area (220) while displaying a widget representing a mode in the widget area (220). In one embodiment, in state (4102), the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) to the widget area (223) in response to the input to the widget area (220). For example, in state (4102), the electronic device (101) may display a widget including changeable modes in the widget area (223).

[0559] As described above, the electronic device (101) can change the widget area (220) to a widget area (223) that displays a widget capable of changing the mode, based on an input to the widget area (220), while displaying a widget indicating a mode in the widget area (220).

[0560] FIG. 42A illustrates an example of an always-on display (AoD) screen that changes widgets based on events in a locked state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment. FIG. 42B illustrates an example of a screen that changes widgets based on events in a locked state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0561] States (4201, 4202) of FIG. 42a may illustrate situations in which a widget displayed in a widget area (220) is changed based on an event while the electronic device (101) is displaying an AoD screen.

[0562] Referring to state (4201) of FIG. 42a, the electronic device (101) can display a widget selected based on priority in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (210) in a locked state displaying the AoD screen.

[0563] Referring to state (4202) of FIG. 42A, the electronic device (101) may provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) of the lock screen (210) in a locked state displaying the AoD screen. For example, the electronic device (101) may provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) based on the acquisition of power for charging the battery from an external source.

[0564] Referring to state (4202) of FIG. 42A, the electronic device (101) may, in a locked state displaying the AoD screen, display only one widget among the widgets (e.g., a widget indicating a mode and a widget providing information related to battery charging). For example, the electronic device (101), in a locked state displaying the AoD screen, may display only one widget without overlapping the widgets.

[0565] States (4203, 4204, 4205) of FIG. 42b may illustrate situations in which the widget displayed in the widget area (220) is changed based on an event when the electronic device (101) is in a locked state displaying a screen other than the AoD screen.

[0566] Referring to state (4203) of FIG. 42b, the electronic device (101) can, in a locked state, display a widget selected based on priority in the widget area (220) of the lock screen (210).

[0567] Referring to state (4204) of FIG. 42b, the electronic device (101) may, in a locked state, provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) of the lock screen (210). For example, the electronic device (101) may provide information related to battery charging to the widget area (220) based on power being obtained from an external source to charge the battery.

[0568] Referring to state (4204) of FIG. 42B, the electronic device (101) may, in a locked state, display both widgets (e.g., a widget indicating a mode and a widget providing information related to battery charging). For example, the electronic device (101) may, in a locked state, display widgets in an overlapping manner. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget providing information related to battery charging in the widget area (220), and display a widget indicating a mode in a widget (261) covered by the widget area (220). In one embodiment, the widget displayed in the widget (261) covered by the widget area (220) may be a widget displayed in the widget area (220) prior to an event (or an event identifying that power for charging the battery is obtained from an external source).

[0569] Referring to state (4205) of FIG. 42B, the electronic device (101) may display a widget with the next priority in the widget area (220) based on an input for changing the display of the widget area (220) (e.g., a swipe input to the widget area (220). For example, when two widgets are displayed, such as state (4205), the electronic device (101) may display a widget indicating a mode in the widget area (220) and a widget providing information related to battery charging in a widget (261) covered by the widget area (220). In one embodiment, the widget displayed in the widget (261) covered by the widget area (220) may be the widget displayed in the widget area (220) prior to the input for changing the display of the widget area (220).

[0570] FIG. 43A illustrates an example of a screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 43B illustrates an example of layers included in a screen of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0571] Referring to state (4301) of FIG. 43A, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen in a locked state. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen including a background area (210) in which a wallpaper (or background image) is displayed, a widget for controlling a function displayed in a widget area (223), and an enlarged widget (4360) for providing information related to the widget displayed in the widget area (223).

[0572] Referring to layers (4302, 4303, 4304, 4305) of FIG. 43b, the lock screen of the state (4301) may be a screen in which layers (4302, 4303, 4304, 4305) are sequentially overlapped. For example, a layer (4304) for indicating a visual object (211) indicating a locked state and a notification area (e.g., the notification area (1411) of FIG. 14a) may be overlapped on a layer (4305) located at the bottom and indicating a background area (210). For example, a layer (4303) for indicating an enlarged widget (4360) for providing information related to a widget displayed in a widget area (223) may be overlapped on a layer (4304). For example, a layer (4302) may be overlapped to represent a widget area (223) on top of a layer (4303).

[0573] In Fig. 43b, four layers are illustrated, but this is merely an example. For example, to display a lock screen according to the state (201) of Fig. 2a, a layer for representing visual objects (211, 213) may be overlaid on a layer for representing a background area (210) located at the bottom. For example, a layer for representing a widget area (220) and icon areas (230, 240) may be overlaid on a layer for representing visual objects (211, 213).

[0574] FIG. 44 illustrates an example of a lock screen of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0575] In the above drawings, the icon areas (230, 240) are displayed side by side with the widget area (220) and the visual object (213) is displayed above the widget area (220), but this is only an example.

[0576] For example, referring to state (4401) of FIG. 44, the electronic device (101) may display the visual object (213) below the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may display the visual object (213) below the widget area (220) because the location of the sensor for obtaining biometric information (e.g., fingerprint) is relatively lower.

[0577] Referring to states (4402, 4404) of FIG. 44, the electronic device (101), in the locked state, can arrange the icon areas (230, 240) of the lock screen (210) in parallel with the visual object (213). Referring to state (4402) of FIG. 44, the electronic device (101) can display the visual object (213) below the widget area (220).

[0578] Referring to state (4403) of FIG. 44, the electronic device (101), in a locked state, can display a widget in an enlarged widget area (223) based on an input to the widget area (220).

[0579] FIG. 45a is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0580] FIG. 45a can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0581] Referring to FIG. 45A, in operation 4511, the electronic device (101) may identify an event for changing a widget displayed in the widget area (220). For example, the event may include the generation of a notification from an application running in the background. For example, the notification may be related to a connection with another electronic device (e.g., a wireless communication connection, a connection for charging). For example, the notification may be related to the fulfillment of a condition (e.g., the generation of an artificial intelligence (AI) briefing). For example, the notification may be related to a notification from an application running in the background (e.g., the expiration of a timer).

[0582] For example, an event may include user input (e.g., a swipe input) to change a widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0583] In operation 4513, the electronic device (101) may change the widget displayed in the widget area (220) based on an event. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the widget of the application that generated the notification in the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may display the widget with the next priority in the widget area (220) by a swipe input for the widget displayed in the widget area (220).

[0584] In operation 4515, the electronic device (101) may determine whether a priority change is necessary. For example, if a new widget is created by an event, a priority change may be determined to be necessary. For example, if the event is generated by a widget displayed in a widget area (261, 265) obscured by a widget area (220), a priority change may be determined not to be necessary.

[0585] In operation 4515, based on determining that a change in priority is required, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 4517. In operation 4515, based on determining that a change in priority is not required, the electronic device (101) may perform operation 4519.

[0586] In operation 4517, the electronic device (101) may change priorities based on the order in which events occur. In one embodiment, the priorities may have a circular order. For example, after a widget with the lowest priority is displayed in the widget area (220), the widget displayed next in the widget area (220) may be the widget with the highest priority.

[0587] In one embodiment, when a widget is newly created by an event, the electronic device (101) may set the priority of the widget created by the event to have a higher priority than the widgets immediately displayed in the widget area (220). For example, if widget D is newly created in a situation where widget B is currently displayed in the widget area (220) with priorities of widget A, widget B, and widget C, the electronic device (101) may update the priorities in the order of widget A, widget D, widget B, and widget C. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the newly created widget D in the widget area (220) and, in response to an input (e.g., a swipe input) to change the widget displayed in the widget area (220) from widget D, display widget B in the widget area (220) according to the priorities.

[0588] In operation 4519, the electronic device (101) can maintain priorities. For example, if widget A, widget B, and widget C have priorities, and widget B is currently displayed in the widget area (220), and an event of widget A occurs, the electronic device (101) can maintain the order of widget A, widget B, and widget C in priorities. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can display widget A in the widget area (220) according to the event, and in response to an input (e.g., a swipe input) for changing the widget displayed in the widget area (220) from widget A, display widget B in the widget area (220) according to the priorities.

[0589] FIG. 45b is a flowchart illustrating the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0590] FIG. 45b can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2a to FIG. 2g.

[0591] Referring to FIG. 45b, in operation 4521, the electronic device (101) may identify an event for changing a state. For example, the change in state may be a change between a locked state and a state other than a locked state (e.g., an unlocked state).

[0592] In operation 4523, the electronic device (101) may change the priority based on a reference priority. The reference priority may include a first reference priority for a locked state and a second reference priority for an unlocked state.

[0593] For example, the first criterion priority may have an order of a first type of widgets for ongoing activities (e.g., activities related to applications run by the user (e.g., timer, phone, voice recording)), a second type of widgets for briefings (e.g., AI briefings (e.g., widgets displayed in state (3401) of FIG. 34a and / or widgets displayed in state (3403) of FIG. 34b), and a third type of widgets for status information (e.g., mode of the electronic device (101) (e.g., widgets displayed in state (3502) of FIG. 35), charging status (e.g., widgets displayed in state (4204) of FIG. 42b), and / or emergency contacts). For example, the order may be determined in the order of the first type of widgets, the second type of widgets, and the third type of widgets. The widget with the highest priority among the first type of widgets may be the widget of the top-app (or, the app displayed on the display (260)) run in the unlocked state. There is. The order of the third type of widgets can be based on the order of the events occurring or a user-specified widget order, but is not limited thereto.

[0594] For example, a second criteria priority may have an order of a first type of widgets for ongoing activities (e.g., activities related to an application run by a user (e.g., a timer, a phone call, a voice recorder)), a second type of widgets for briefings (e.g., an AI briefing (e.g., a widget displayed in state (3401) of FIG. 34a, and / or a widget displayed in state (3403) of FIG. 34b). For example, in the second criteria priority, a third type of widgets may not be included. For example, based on a change from a locked state to an unlocked state, the third type of widgets may not be displayed in the widget areas (1420, 1421, 1422, 1423). For example, even if a third type of widget is displayed in the widget area (220) in the locked state, the third type of widget may not be displayed in the widget areas (1420, 1421, 1422, 1423) in the unlocked state. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0595] The highest priority widget among the first type of widgets of the second criterion priority may be a widget of an application related to media playback (e.g., a music and / or video playback application).

[0596] In operation 4525, the electronic device (101) may display a widget corresponding to the changed state in a widget area (e.g., widget area (220) or widget areas (1420, 1421, 1422, 1423)). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget with the highest priority in the widget area according to the reference priority. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget with the highest priority in the widget area regardless of the widget displayed in the state before the change.

[0597] FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating the structure of a generative AI model of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0598] FIG. 46 may be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2a, or FIG. 2b.

[0599] In one embodiment, the AI ​​model (4650) of FIG. 46 can be used to generate a wall paper.

[0600] In one embodiment, a user interface (UI) (4610) may be an element for interaction between an electronic device (101) and a user. For example, the UI (4610) may be an element for receiving (or acquiring) a user's input. For example, the UI (4610) may be an element for providing (or outputting) a result of the user's input.

[0601] In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may be a graphical UI (GUI) for user interaction (e.g., acquisition of touch input and / or display of results) via the display (260). In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may be a voice UI (VUI) (or an auditory UI (AUI)) for user interaction (e.g., acquisition of voice signals and / or output of audio signals) via the audio output module (155) (or the audio module (170)). In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may be a natural UI (NUI) for user interaction (e.g., acquisition of user gestures or gaze) via the camera module (180). In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may be a physical UI (PUI) (or a tangible UI (TUI)) for user interaction (e.g., input to a physical button) via the input module (150).

[0602] In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may be configured for interaction between the electronic device (101) and the user for the purpose of querying the user and / or responding to the query. In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may receive user input. For example, the user input may include natural language input (e.g., voice signal input, and / or text input), and / or input for selecting (or indicating) content (e.g., images and / or videos). The user input may also be in a mixed form of the above-described natural language, images, sounds, and context information. The user input may also be in a non-natural language form, such as selecting a menu.

[0603] In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may identify (or obtain) information about the context related to the time (or situation) at which the user's input is obtained, for the purpose of the user's inquiry and / or response to the inquiry. In one embodiment, the information about the context may include additional information at the time of the user input. For example, the additional information may include information about the application currently being used by the user or location information of the user (or the electronic device (101)).

[0604] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may output the results of a generative AI model (4650) to the user via a UI (4610). In one embodiment, the output may be in the form of natural language or specific content. In one embodiment, the output may be provided in a form requested by the user (e.g., an action).

[0605] In one embodiment, the UI (4610) may transmit information about the user's input and / or context to an artificial intelligence (AI) framework (4620). In one embodiment, the AI ​​framework (4620) may obtain information about the user's input and / or context from the UI (4610).

[0606] In one embodiment, the AI ​​framework (4620) may coordinate and / or control each of the components (e.g., interface management element (4621), prompt design element (4623), or output modification element (4625)) necessary to perform a task according to the user's intent identified based on the user's query (or query included in the user input).

[0607] In one embodiment, the AI ​​framework (4620) may transmit user input obtained from the UI (4610) to a prompt design element (4623).

[0608] In one embodiment, the prompt design element (4623) may generate a prompt suitable for inputting user input into a generative AI model (4650) (e.g., a large language model (LLM) and / or a larger multimodal model (LMM)).

[0609] In one embodiment, the prompt design element (4623) may be an AI component that utilizes a machine learning algorithm or neural network. Accordingly, the prompt design element (4623) may change the prompt generated through learning.

[0610] In one embodiment, the prompt design element (4623) may access a knowledge element (or knowledge repository (4630)) containing user preference data, a prompt library, and prompt examples based on user input to generate a prompt, and pass the generated prompt to a generative AI model (4650) (e.g., an LLM and / or LMM).

[0611] In one embodiment, the interface management element (4621) can communicate with external elements. In one embodiment, the interface management element (4621) can obtain additional information from external elements when there is a request for additional information when passing user input (or a prompt based on user input) as input to the generative AI model (4650). In one embodiment, the interface management element (4621) can establish a channel for communicating with the outside of the AI ​​framework (4620) through an application programming interface (API), and can enable the AI ​​framework (4620) to access various data sources (e.g., a knowledge repository (4630)) through the established channel. In addition, the interface management element (4621) can request the service element (4640) through the API to perform an action that performs the user input as a final, rather than an intermediate, result in the application and / or service. Information obtained from external elements may be used to generate prompts in the prompt design element (4623) along with user input or may be passed as input to the generative AI model (4650).

[0612] In one embodiment, the output modification component (4625) can fine-tune the output from the generative AI model (4650). For example, the output modification component (4625) can verify (e.g., verify for relevance, bias, and / or harmfulness) the content generated by the generative AI model (4650) (e.g., LLM and / or LMM). In addition, the output modification component (4625) can determine to what extent the output result matches the result desired by the user and, if additional adjustment is needed, can perform additional tasks for additional adjustment. Additionally, the output modification component (4625) can provide the user with hints to prevent (or reduce) undesired output.

[0613] In one embodiment, a generative AI model (4650) may generally refer to an artificial intelligence neural network that generates new types of data based on user input information. The generative AI model (4650) may include a model that generates images and / or a model that generates language. The model that generates images may include a generative adversarial network (GAN), a variational autoencoder (VAE), and / or a diffusion-based generative model that uses a VAE and a transformer architecture. The model that generates language may be a model trained to output statistically most appropriate output values ​​based on input values. For example, the model that generates language may include a model such as CHAT-GPT 3 or CHAT-GPT 4. In addition, the generative AI model (4650) may be an LMM that can recognize various types of data input, such as text, images, and voice, and generate new data corresponding thereto.

[0614] FIG. 47 illustrates an operation of changing a screen according to an identified event while an electronic device displays an AoD screen, according to one embodiment.

[0615] Fig. 47 can be explained with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 46.

[0616] Referring to state (4701) of FIG. 47, the electronic device (101) may display an AoD screen (4711) through the display (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an AoD screen (4711) that does not include the widget area (220) based on the absence of an application running in the background (or foreground) related to the widget area (220) (or capable of displaying information in the widget area (220).

[0617] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify an event while displaying the AoD screen (4711). In one embodiment, the event may be an identification of a change in the state (or setting) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the event may indicate that required information and / or information of interest is identified. For example, the event may indicate that an external electronic device is connected to the electronic device (101). For example, the event may indicate that the electronic device (101) is charged (e.g., receiving power from an external electronic device). For example, the event may indicate that the mode of the electronic device (101) is changed. For example, the event may indicate that the task of the electronic device (101) is changed. For example, the event may include the electronic device (101) identifying a notification from an application. For example, notifications from an application may include that a timer is about to expire, food delivery is about to occur, and / or arrival at a destination is about to occur.

[0618] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget of an application corresponding to the identified event in the widget area (220). For example, in response to identifying an event, the electronic device (101) may display a widget of an application corresponding to the identified event in the AoD screen (4711). For example, referring to state (4702), the electronic device (101) may display a widget indicating that the electronic device (101) is charged in the widget area (220) while displaying the AoD screen (4711). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in response to identifying an event, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (4712) instead of the AoD screen (4711). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget of an application corresponding to the identified event on the lock screen (4712) instead of the AoD screen (4711). For example, referring to state (4703), the electronic device (101) may display a widget in the widget area (220) indicating that the electronic device (101) is charging while displaying the lock screen (4712).

[0619] In FIG. 47, a widget indicating that the electronic device (101) is being charged is illustrated as a widget corresponding to an event, but this is merely an example. In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to identifying various events (e.g., a mode change event, a food delivery-related event, a route guidance-related event, a message reception event, and / or a phone call reception event), display a widget corresponding to each of the various events in the widget area (220).

[0620] FIG. 48 illustrates an operation of changing a widget based on an identified event while an electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0621] Fig. 48 can be explained with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 46.

[0622] Referring to state (4801) of FIG. 48, the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (4811) through the display (260) in a locked state. In one embodiment, the lock screen (4811) may include a widget area (220). In one embodiment, the lock screen (4811) may include icon areas (230, 240).

[0623] In state (4801), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (4821) for the widget area (220). For example, the input (4821) for the widget area (220) can be a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) for the widget area (220).

[0624] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) based on an input (4821) to the widget area (220). For example, in a state (4802), the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget area (420) instead of the widget area (220) based on the input (4821) to the widget area (220). For example, the enlarged widget area (420) may be a widget in which the top and sides of the widget area (220) are enlarged.

[0625] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify an event while displaying the enlarged widget area (420). In one embodiment, the event may be an identification of a change in the state (or setting) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the event may indicate that required information and / or information of interest is identified. For example, the event may indicate that an external electronic device is connected to the electronic device (101). For example, the event may indicate that the electronic device (101) is charged (e.g., receiving power from an external electronic device). For example, the event may indicate that the mode of the electronic device (101) is changed. For example, the event may indicate that the task of the electronic device (101) is changed. For example, the event may include the electronic device (101) identifying a notification from an application.

[0626] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may delay displaying a widget corresponding to an event based on identifying the event while displaying the expanded widget area (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may delay displaying a widget corresponding to an event until the expanded widget area (420) is reduced to the widget area (220).

[0627] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may delay displaying a widget corresponding to an event based on identifying the event while displaying the expanded widget area (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may delay displaying a widget corresponding to an event until the expanded widget area (420) is reduced to the widget area (220).

[0628] In one embodiment, in state (4803), the electronic device (101) may, after identifying an event while displaying the enlarged widget area (420), display the widget area (220) instead of the enlarged widget area (420). For example, the electronic device (101) may, after identifying the event, display the widget area (220) instead of the enlarged widget area (420) based on an input (4822) for an area other than the widget area (420). In one embodiment, the widget area (220) may display a widget of an application displayed in the enlarged widget area (420).

[0629] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify that the widget area (220) is displayed after identifying an event while displaying the enlarged widget area (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to the display of the widget area (220) after identifying an event while displaying the enlarged widget area (420), display a widget of an application corresponding to the identified event in the widget area (220). For example, referring to state (4804), the electronic device (101) may display a widget indicating that the electronic device (101) is charged in the widget area (220) while displaying the lock screen (4811).

[0630] In FIG. 48, a widget indicating that the electronic device (101) is being charged is illustrated as a widget corresponding to an event, but this is merely an example. In an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to identifying various events (e.g., a mode change event, a food delivery-related event, a route guidance-related event, a message reception event, and / or a phone call reception event), display a widget corresponding to each of the various events in the widget area (220).

[0631] For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget corresponding to an event in the widget area (220) based on the life cycle of the event. For example, the life cycle of the event may include a pre-ongoing activity, a during-ongoing activity, and / or a subsequent ongoing activity of the event. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget corresponding to an event in the widget area (220) when the life cycle of the event is initiated and / or when it is changed. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget corresponding to an event in the widget area (220) for a specified time when the life cycle of the event is initiated and / or when it is changed, and then move the order of the widget corresponding to the event to the very end. Accordingly, another widget (or a widget displayed before the widget corresponding to the event) may be displayed in the widget area (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may remove a widget corresponding to an event from a list of widgets after a specified amount of time has elapsed following the subsequent ongoing activity of the event.

[0632] FIG. 49A illustrates an operation of changing widgets as the mode changes while the electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0633] Fig. 49a can be explained with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 46.

[0634] Referring to state (4901) of FIG. 49A, the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (4921) related to the widget area (220) within the lock screen (4911). For example, the input (4921) may obtain a swipe input (or drag input) (or flick input) (or pan input) (or slide input) for the widget area (220). For example, the input (4921) may be an upward input in the widget area (220).

[0635] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change a widget (or an application that generates information displayed by a widget) displayed in the widget area (220) based on an input (4921) related to the widget area (220). For example, based on the application following a timer, the electronic device (101) may determine an application to display a widget in the widget area (220). Referring to state (4902) of FIG. 49A, the electronic device (101) may display a widget for setting a mode of the electronic device (101). For example, the mode of the electronic device (101) may be a health mode.

[0636] In state (4902), the electronic device (101) can obtain an input (4922) related to the widget area (220). For example, the input (4922) can be a tap input (or double tap input) (or press input) (or long press input) for the widget area (220).

[0637] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may execute a function associated with a widget based on an input (4922) associated with the widget area (220). For example, based on an input (4922) associated with the widget area (220) received while a widget for setting a mode of the electronic device (101) is displayed, the electronic device (101) may change the mode of the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may change from a health mode to a work mode.

[0638] In state (4903), the electronic device (101) may identify that a specified condition is met. For example, the specified condition may be that no user interaction (or user input) is received for a specified period of time (e.g., 5 seconds) while the lock screen (4911) is displayed. For example, in response to identifying that the specified condition is met while the widget for setting the mode is displayed, the electronic device (101) may change the widget displayed in the widget area (220) (or the application that generates the information displayed by the widget). For example, in response to identifying that the condition is met while the widget for setting the mode is displayed, the electronic device (101) may display a widget in the next order after the widget for setting the mode. In state (4904), the electronic device (101) may display a timer widget in the widget area (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may change the order of widgets for setting the previously displayed mode to the last order as the display of widgets is changed.

[0639] FIG. 49b illustrates an operation of changing widgets as the mode changes while the electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0640] Figure 49b can be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 46.

[0641] Referring to state (4904) of FIG. 49b, the electronic device (101) may display a widget area (220) that includes widgets other than a widget for setting a mode. For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget area (220) that includes a widget related to a timer.

[0642] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify an event while displaying a widget area (220) including a widget other than a widget for setting a mode. For example, the event may indicate that the mode of the electronic device (101) has changed. For example, the electronic device (101) may, in response to identifying that a mode change condition has been met, change the current mode to a mode for which the condition has been met. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a change from a work mode to a health mode.

[0643] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may notify that the mode has changed through the widget area (220).

[0644] For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget indicating a changed mode in the widget area (220). Referring to state (4905) of FIG. 49b, the electronic device (101) may display a widget indicating a health mode in the widget area (220) for a specified time (e.g., 5 seconds). In one embodiment, after displaying the widget indicating the changed mode in the widget area (220), the electronic device (101) may display a widget in the next order after the widget for setting the mode in the widget area (220).

[0645] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may notify that the mode has changed through a pop-up screen (4931). For example, the electronic device (101) may, in response to identifying that the mode has changed, display the pop-up screen (4931) over the lock screen (4911) for a specified period of time (e.g., 5 seconds). For example, referring to state (4906) of FIG. 49B , the electronic device (101) may notify that the mode has changed through the pop-up screen (4931) without changing the display of the widget area (220).

[0646] FIG. 49c illustrates an operation of changing widgets as the mode changes while the electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0647] Figure 49c can be explained with reference to Figures 1 and 46.

[0648] Referring to state (4904) of FIG. 49c, the electronic device (101) may change the widget area (220) based on an input (4821) to the widget area (220). For example, in state (4904), the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget area (420) instead of the widget area (220) based on an input (4923) to the widget area (220).

[0649] In one embodiment, in state (4907), the electronic device (101) may identify an event while displaying an enlarged widget area (420).

[0650] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify an event while displaying a widget other than a widget for setting a mode in the enlarged widget area (420). For example, the event may indicate that the mode of the electronic device (101) has changed. For example, the electronic device (101) may, in response to identifying that a mode change condition has been met, change the current mode to a mode in which the condition has been met. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify a change from a work mode to a health mode.

[0651] In one embodiment, in state (4908), the electronic device (101) may, in response to identifying an event while displaying the enlarged widget area (420), indicate a mode change via a pop-up screen (4932). For example, in response to identifying that the mode change has occurred, the electronic device (101) may display the pop-up screen (4932) over the lock screen (4911) for a specified period of time (e.g., 5 seconds). For example, the electronic device (101) may indicate a mode change via the pop-up screen (4932) without changing the display of the enlarged widget area (420).

[0652] FIG. 50A illustrates an operation of dismissing a widget based on user input received while an electronic device displays a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0653] FIG. 50a can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 46.

[0654] Referring to state (5001) of FIG. 50A, the electronic device (101) may receive a user input (5021) while displaying an enlarged widget area (420) on a lock screen (5011). For example, the input (5021) may obtain a swipe input (or drag input) (or flick input) (or pan input) (or slide input) for the enlarged widget area (420). For example, the input (5021) may be an input directed to the left (or right) in the enlarged widget area (420).

[0655] In one embodiment, referring to state (5002), the electronic device (101) may change the display position of a widget displayed in the enlarged widget area (420) according to an input (5021) related to the enlarged widget area (420). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the display position of a widget displayed in the enlarged widget area (420) so that it moves according to an input (5021) related to the enlarged widget area (420).

[0656] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may dismiss a widget (or an application that generates information displayed by the widget) displayed in the enlarged widget area (420) based on an input (5021) associated with the enlarged widget area (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may dismiss a widget (or an application that generates information displayed by the widget) displayed in the enlarged widget area (420) based on an input (5021) associated with the enlarged widget area (420) moving more than a specified distance. For example, dismissing a widget may include removing the widget from a set (or list) of widgets that the electronic device (101) displays in the enlarged widget area (420) (or widget area (220)) according to priority.

[0657] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, when a widget of an application that plays media content (e.g., a music player and / or a video player widget) is displayed in an enlarged widget area (420), dismiss the widget based on an input (5021) associated with the enlarged widget area (420) identified in a designated situation. For example, the designated situation may be a situation in which playback of the media content is stopped (or paused). For example, the designated situation may be a situation in which the last media content among the media contents is displayed in the widget.

[0658] In one embodiment, in response to dissolving a widget, based on the order of the widgets, the electronic device (101) may display a screen that queries whether the dissolved widget is set. For example, the screen that queries whether the dissolved widget is set may be displayed in the enlarged widget area (420). For example, the screen that queries whether the dissolved widget is set may be a screen that queries whether to not display the dissolved widget in the widget area (220) (or the enlarged widget area (420)) in the future. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to receiving a user input requesting not to display the dissolved widget in the widget area (220) (or the enlarged widget area (420)), set the dissolved widget not to be displayed in the widget area (220) (or the enlarged widget area (420)).

[0659] In one embodiment, in response to dismissing a widget, the electronic device (101) may determine a widget to display next based on the order of the widgets. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the determined widget. For example, referring to state (5003), the electronic device (101) may display the next widget in the enlarged widget area (420). For example, referring to state (5004), the electronic device (101) may display the next widget in the widget area (220) instead of the enlarged widget area (420).

[0660] FIG. 50b illustrates an operation of dismissing a widget based on user input received while the electronic device is displaying a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0661] FIG. 50b can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 46.

[0662] In one embodiment, referring to state (5003) of FIG. 50B, the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget area (420). For example, a widget in the enlarged widget area (420) may include one or more visual objects for controlling the widget. For example, the one or more visual objects may include a visual object for controlling a function provided by the widget (e.g., play, stop). For example, the one or more visual objects may include a visual object for setting whether to display the widget. For example, the visual object for setting whether to display the widget may be a visual object for de-mute the display of the widget. For example, setting whether to display the widget may include de-mute the widget.

[0663] In state (5003), the electronic device (101) may obtain inputs (5022, 5023) for the enlarged widget area (420). For example, the input (5022) for the enlarged widget area (420) may be identified in an area within the enlarged widget area (420) where one or more visual objects for controlling the widget are not displayed. For example, the input (5023) for the enlarged widget area (420) may be identified in an area within the enlarged widget area (420) where a visual object for dismissing the display of the widget is displayed.

[0664] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a screen for setting a widget in the enlarged widget area (420) based on an input (5022) for the enlarged widget area (420). For example, the screen for setting a widget may display the name of the application of the widget being set. For example, the screen for setting a widget may include one or more visual objects. For example, one or more visual objects included in the screen for setting a widget may include at least one visual object for setting a widget and / or display of the widget.

[0665] For example, in state (5005), the electronic device (101) may obtain inputs (5024, 5025) for a screen for setting a widget displayed in an enlarged widget area (420). For example, the input (5024) may be an input for a visual object for dismissing a widget. For example, the input (5025) may be an input for a visual object for displaying a setting screen for specifically setting a widget. For example, the input (5026) may be an input for a visual object for displaying a setting screen for setting a widget (e.g., a screen according to states (5601, 5602, 5603) of FIG. 56).

[0666] In one embodiment, in response to receiving an input to dismiss a widget, the electronic device (101) may determine a widget to display next. For example, the input to dismiss a widget may include an input (5023) identified in an area within an enlarged widget area (420) where a visual object for dismissing display of the widget is displayed, and / or an input (5024) for a visual object for dismissing the widget.

[0667] For example, the electronic device (101) may display the widget to be displayed next in the enlarged widget area (420) (or widget area (220)) based on the determination of the widget to be displayed next.

[0668] For example, the electronic device (101) may not display the enlarged widget area (420) (or the widget area (220)) based on whether the next widget to be displayed has not been determined (or there is no next widget to be displayed). For example, referring to state (5006), the lock screen (5011) including the icon areas (230, 240) may be displayed without displaying the widget area (220).

[0669] In one embodiment, in response to receiving an input (5023) for dismissing a widget, the electronic device (101) may dismiss (or terminate) the widget. In one embodiment, when the application of the widget is an application for playing content (e.g., a media player), the electronic device (101) may stop playing the content for a specified time (e.g., 1 minute) after receiving the input (5023) for dismissing the widget, and may dismiss (or terminate) the widget after the specified time.

[0670] FIG. 51 illustrates an operation of an electronic device switching between an AoD screen and a lock screen, according to one embodiment.

[0671] FIG. 51 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 46.

[0672] Referring to state (5101) of FIG. 51, the electronic device (101) may display an AoD screen (5111) through the display (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget (e.g., a widget related to an application) in a widget area (220) within the AoD screen (5111).

[0673] In one embodiment, a widget displayed in a widget area (220) within an AoD screen (5111) may not include a visual object for controlling the widget (or the functionality provided by the widget).

[0674] In one embodiment, in state (5101), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (5121) while displaying a widget in a widget area (220) within an AoD screen (5111). The input (5121) may be identified in an area other than the widget area (220). The input (5121) may be an input (e.g., a double tap input) requesting display of a lock screen (5112) instead of the AoD screen (5111).

[0675] Referring to state (5102), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (5112) through the display (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the lock screen (5112) in response to an input (5121) requesting display of the lock screen (5112) instead of the AoD screen (5111).

[0676] In one embodiment, a widget in the widget area (220) displayed on the lock screen (5112) may include at least one visual object, compared to a widget in the widget area (220) displayed on the AoD screen (5111), in one embodiment. In one embodiment, a widget in the widget area (220) displayed on the lock screen (5112) may include at least one visual object capable of controlling the widget, compared to a widget in the widget area (220) displayed on the AoD screen (5111), in one embodiment. For example, the at least one visual object capable of controlling the widget may be an icon for stopping (or starting) a timer.

[0677] In one embodiment, in state (5102), the electronic device (101) may obtain inputs (5122, 5123) while displaying a widget in the widget area (220) within the lock screen (5112). The input (5122) may be an input requesting display of an enlarged widget area (420) instead of the widget area (220). The input (5122) may be identified in the widget area (220). The input (5122) may be identified in an area other than an area where a visual object for controlling a widget is displayed within the widget area (220). The input (5123) may be identified in an area other than the widget area (220). The input (5123) may be an input (e.g., a double tap input) requesting display of the AoD screen (5111) instead of the lock screen (5112). The input (5123) can be identified in an area other than the widget area (220).

[0678] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an AoD screen (5111). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the AoD screen (5111) according to the state (5101) instead of the lock screen (5112) in response to an input (5123) requesting display of the AoD screen (5111) instead of the lock screen (5112). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may display the AoD screen (5111) instead of the lock screen (5112) in response to identifying that a specified condition (e.g., a time condition) is met. For example, if no user interaction (or user input) is identified for a specified period of time, the electronic device (101) may display the AoD screen (5111) instead of the lock screen (5112). In one embodiment, the AoD screen (5111) that changes from the lock screen (5112) may display a widget area (220) that is the same size as the widget area (220) of the lock screen (5112). For example, if no user interaction (or user input) is identified for a specified time in the state (5102), the electronic device (101) may transition to the state (5101) and display the AoD screen (5111) that includes the widget area (220) in the state (5101).

[0679] Referring to state (5103), the electronic device (101) may display an enlarged widget area (420) within the lock screen (5112) via the display (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the enlarged widget area (420) within the lock screen (5112) in response to an input (5122) requesting display of the enlarged widget area (420).

[0680] In one embodiment, in state (5103), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (5125) while displaying a widget in an enlarged widget area (420) within a lock screen (5112). The input (5125) may be an input requesting display of the widget area (220) instead of the enlarged widget area (420). The input (5125) may be identified in an area other than the enlarged widget area (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to the input (5125), display the widget area (220) instead of the enlarged widget area (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in response to the input (5125), display the lock screen (5112) including the widget area (220) according to state (5102).

[0681] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display an AoD screen (5111) instead of a lock screen (5112) in response to identifying that a specified condition (e.g., a time condition) is met. For example, if no user interaction (or user input) is identified for a specified period of time, the electronic device (101) may display the AoD screen (5111) instead of the lock screen (5112). In one embodiment, the AoD screen (5111) that changes from the lock screen (5112) may display an enlarged widget area (420) of the same size as the enlarged widget area (420) of the lock screen (5112). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (101) may, in response to an input requesting display of an AoD screen (5111) instead of a lock screen (5112) received in a state (5103), display an AoD screen (5111) according to a state (5104) instead of a lock screen (5112). For example, the input requesting display of an AoD screen (5111) instead of a lock screen (5112) received in a state (5103) may be an input (e.g., a double tap input) requesting display of an AoD screen (5111) instead of a lock screen (5112). For example, the input requesting display of an AoD screen (5111) instead of a lock screen (5112) received in a state (5103) may be identified in an area other than the enlarged widget area (420).

[0682] Referring to state (5104), the electronic device (101) can display an AoD screen (5111) including an enlarged widget area (420) through the display (260).

[0683] In one embodiment, in state (5104), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (5126) while displaying a widget in an enlarged widget area (420) within an AoD screen (5111). The input (5126) may be identified in an area other than the enlarged widget area (420). The input (5126) may be an input (e.g., a double tap input) requesting display of a lock screen (5112) instead of the AoD screen (5111).

[0684] Referring to state (5103), the electronic device (101) may, in response to input (5126) received in state (5104) through the display (260), display a lock screen (5112) including an enlarged widget area (420) instead of the AoD screen (5111).

[0685] FIG. 52 illustrates an operation of an electronic device controlling a widget on an AoD screen according to one embodiment.

[0686] FIG. 52 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 46.

[0687] Referring to state (5201) of FIG. 52, the electronic device (101) may display an AoD screen (5211) through the display (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget (e.g., a widget related to an application) in a widget area (220) within the AoD screen (5211).

[0688] In one embodiment, a widget displayed in a widget area (220) within an AoD screen (5211) may include a visual object representing information about the widget (or a function provided by the widget). For example, a widget displayed in a widget area (220) within an AoD screen (5211) of a state (5201) may include a visual object (5221) representing information about a function provided by the widget.

[0689] For example, the electronic device (101) may update a widget displayed on the AoD screen (5211) and / or the widget area (220) of the state (5201) at a relatively long interval (e.g., 1 minute, 3 minutes (e.g., in the case of music playback), 1 hour (e.g., in the case of weather information)). For example, the electronic device (101) may simplify the time representation of a visual object (5221) within the widget while updating the widget displayed on the AoD screen (5211) and / or the widget area (220) at a relatively long interval. For example, simplifying the time representation may include omitting the time representation of some units. For example, simplifying the time representation may include omitting the time representation of seconds. For example, a time representation within a visual object (5221) of a widget of a timer application may include units of hours (e.g., "2") and units of minutes (e.g., "59"), and may omit units of seconds (e.g., "--").

[0690] In one embodiment, a widget displayed in a widget area (220) within an AoD screen (5211) may include a visual object for controlling the widget (or a function provided by the widget). For example, a widget displayed in a widget area (220) within an AoD screen (5211) of a state (5201) may include a visual object (5225) indicating that the function provided by the widget is stopped. In one embodiment, the visual object (5225) may indicate an icon (e.g., a play button, a pause button) related to the main function of the widget.

[0691] In one embodiment, in state (5201), the electronic device (101) may obtain an input (e.g., a double-tap input) while displaying a widget in a widget area (220) within an AoD screen (5211). For example, the input may be identified in an area within the widget area (220). For example, the input may be identified in an area within a visual object (5225) of a widget displayed in the widget area (220) within the AoD screen (5211). For example, the input may be identified in an area within a visual object (5225) for controlling a widget (or a function provided by a widget) within the AoD screen (5211).

[0692] In one embodiment, in state (5202), the electronic device (101) may provide (or execute) a function provided by a widget based on an input (e.g., a double tap input) to a visual object (5225) within the AoD screen (5211).

[0693] For example, based on an input (e.g., a double-tap input) to a visual object (5225), the electronic device (101) may update a widget displayed on the AoD screen (5211) and / or the widget area (220) of the state (5202) at a relatively short interval (e.g., 1 second). For example, the electronic device (101) may display an unsimplified time representation of a visual object (5221) within the widget while updating the widget displayed on the AoD screen (5211) and / or the widget area (220) at a relatively short interval. For example, not simplifying the time representation may include not omitting a time representation in some units. For example, not simplifying the time representation may include not omitting a time representation in seconds. For example, a time representation within a visual object (5221) of a state (5202) may include units of time (e.g., "2"), units of minutes (e.g., "58"), and units of seconds (e.g., "57").

[0694] For example, the electronic device (101) may update the AoD screen at a relatively long interval after a specified period of time (e.g., 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute) has elapsed after initiating the provision (or execution) of a function provided by a widget based on an input (e.g., double-tap input) to a visual object (5225) within the AoD screen (5211). For example, the relatively long interval may be the same as the standard update cycle of the AoD screen. For example, when the standard update cycle of the AoD screen is 1 minute, the electronic device (101) may update the widget area (220) and / or the visual object (5221) within the AoD screen at 1-minute intervals.

[0695] For example, the electronic device (101) may simplify the time representation of a visual object (5221) within a widget while updating the widget area (220) and / or the visual object (5221) of the state (5203) at a relatively long cycle. For example, simplifying the time representation may include omitting some units of time representation. For example, simplifying the time representation may include omitting seconds of time representation. For example, the time representation within a visual object (5221) of a widget of a timer application may include hours (e.g., "2") and minutes (e.g., "58"), and seconds (e.g., "--") may be omitted.

[0696] FIG. 53 illustrates examples of widget areas displayed on an AoD screen according to one embodiment.

[0697] Fig. 53 can be explained with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 46.

[0698] Referring to states (5301, 5302, 5303) of FIG. 53, the electronic device (101) may display an AoD screen (5311) including each of the widgets (5321, 5322, 5323) through the display (260). For example, the electronic device (101) may display the AoD screen (5311) in response to identifying an event (e.g., a double-tap input outside the enlarged widget area (420)) requesting a transition to the AoD screen (5311) while displaying an enlarged widget area (e.g., 420 of FIG. 4) within the lock screen (e.g., no user interaction (or user input) is received for a specified period of time (e.g., 5 seconds) while the lock screen is displayed).

[0699] For example, the electronic device (101) may display each of the widgets (5321, 5322, 5323) included in the AoD screen (5311) in a widget area larger than the widget area (220). For example, in a state (5301), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (5321) in an area including a widget area (e.g., 220 of FIG. 2A) and icon areas (e.g., 230, 240 of FIG. 2A). For example, in a state (5302), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (5322) in an enlarged widget area (420) (or an area smaller than the enlarged widget area (420)). For example, in a state (5303), the electronic device (101) may display the widget (5323) in an area larger than the enlarged widget area (420).

[0700] In one embodiment, the widgets (5321, 5322, 5323) displayed in each of the states (5301, 5302, 5303) may be displayed in an area that does not overlap with an input area for acquiring a fingerprint image or an area in which a visual object (213) representing an input area for acquiring a fingerprint image is displayed. For example, the widgets (5321, 5322, 5323) may be displayed in an area different from the enlarged widget area (420) displayed on the lock screen so as not to obscure the visual object (213). For example, the widgets (5321, 5322, 5323) may be moved within the AoD screen (5311) so as not to obscure the visual object (213).

[0701] FIG. 54 illustrates an example of a widget within a screen displayed by an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0702] FIG. 54 can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 46.

[0703] Referring to state (5401) of FIG. 54, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (5411) other than the lock screen (e.g., a home screen, an application screen, or an apps screen) through the display (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the screen (5411) in an unlocked state (or in use state). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget within the screen (5411). For example, the electronic device (101) may display a widget in widget areas (e.g., 1420, 1421, 1422, 1423) described with reference to FIGS. 14A to 14C within the screen (5411).

[0704] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify an event while displaying the screen (5411). In one embodiment, the event may be an identification of a change in the state (or setting) of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the event may indicate that required information and / or information of interest is identified. For example, the event may indicate that an external electronic device is connected to the electronic device (101). For example, the event may indicate that the electronic device (101) is charged (e.g., receiving power from an external electronic device). For example, the event may indicate that the mode of the electronic device (101) is changed. For example, the event may indicate that the task of the electronic device (101) is changed. For example, the event may include the electronic device (101) identifying a notification from an application.

[0705] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a widget of an application corresponding to an identified event within a notification area (1411). For example, the notification area (1411) may be displayed at the top of the screen of the display (260). In one embodiment, the notification area (1411) may include an area (1413) in which a visual object indicating a status of the electronic device (e.g., battery status, communication status) is displayed and / or an area (1415) in which a visual object indicating the current time is displayed.

[0706] For example, referring to state (5402), the electronic device (101) may display a widget (5421) in the notification area (1411) (or a widget area within the notification area (1411)) indicating that the electronic device (101) is charging while displaying the screen (5411).

[0707] For example, referring to state (5402), the electronic device (101), while displaying the home screen, in response to identifying that the electronic device (101) is charged (e.g., receiving power from an external electronic device), may display a widget (5421) indicating that the electronic device (101) is charged for a specified period of time instead of the visual objects displayed within the notification area (1411). For example, the widget (5421) indicating that the electronic device (101) is charged may include a visual object indicating that the electronic device (101) is charging and a visual object indicating the amount of charge in the battery of the electronic device (101).

[0708] In FIG. 54, a widget (5421) indicating that the electronic device (101) is being charged is illustrated as a widget corresponding to an event, but this is merely an example. In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may, in response to identifying various events (e.g., a mode change event, a food delivery-related event, a route guidance-related event, a message reception event, and / or a phone call reception event), display a widget corresponding to each of the various events in the notification area (1411).

[0709] FIG. 55 illustrates an example of information included in a widget displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0710] Fig. 55 can be explained with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 46.

[0711] Referring to FIG. 55, widgets (5501, 5502, 5503) may contain different amounts of information. For example, widgets (5501, 5502, 5503) may contain a greater amount of information as their sizes increase. For example, among the illustrated widgets (5501, 5502, 5503), widget (5501) may be the smallest in size and widget (5503) may be the largest. Accordingly, the amount of information displayed by widget (5501) may be the smallest, and the amount of information displayed by widget (5503) may be the largest. According to an embodiment, widget (5501) may be displayed in widget area (1421) illustrated in FIG. 14A. For example, widget (5502) may be displayed in widget area (220) illustrated in FIG. 2B. For example, a widget (5503) may be displayed in the enlarged widget area (223) illustrated in FIG. 2b (or the enlarged widget area (420) illustrated in FIG. 4).

[0712] In one embodiment, the widget (5501) may include the least amount of information. For example, the widget (5501) may include the fewest number of visual objects (5511). For example, the widget (5501) may include the smallest size visual object (5511). For example, the visual object (5511) may include symbols (e.g., national flags) of teams participating in a soccer match and / or scores of the teams.

[0713] In one embodiment, widget (5502) may include a larger amount of information than widget (5501). For example, widget (5502) may include a larger number of visual objects (5511, 5512) than widget (5501). For example, widget (5502) may include a visual object (5511) that is larger than widget (5501). For example, the visual object (5511) in widget (5502) may be larger than the visual object (5511) in widget (5501). For example, the size of a symbol and / or score included in a visual object (5511) in widget (5502) may be larger than the size of a symbol and / or score included in a visual object (5511) in widget (5501). For example, visual object (5512) may include the time of a soccer game.

[0714] In one embodiment, widget (5503) may include a larger amount of information than widget (5502). For example, widget (5503) may include a larger number of visual objects (5511, 5512, 5513) than widget (5502). For example, widget (5503) may include a visual object (5511) that is larger than widget (5502). For example, a visual object (5511) in widget (5503) may be larger than a visual object (5511) in widget (5502). For example, a symbol and / or score included in a visual object (5511) in widget (5503) may be larger than a symbol and / or score included in a visual object (5511) in widget (5502). For example, a visual object (5512) may include the time of a soccer game. For example, the visual object (5513) may be a visual object requesting additional information. For example, the electronic device (101) may display insight information and / or AI summary information about information displayed in the widget (5503) based on user input to the visual object (5513). For example, the electronic device (101) may display insight information and / or AI summary information through the widget (5503) based on user input to the visual object (5513).

[0715] FIG. 56 illustrates examples of setting screens displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0716] Fig. 56 can be explained with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 46.

[0717] Referring to FIG. 56, the menu (5601) may be a menu for setting the AoD screen of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, when the toggle for determining whether to display the AoD screen is in the On state, the electronic device (101) may display the menu (5601) in which the toggle for determining whether to display a widget is activated. In one embodiment, when the toggle for determining whether to display the AoD screen is in the On state, the electronic device (101) may display the AoD screen. In one embodiment, when the toggle for determining whether to display the AoD screen is in the Off state, the electronic device (101) may not display the AoD screen.

[0718] In one embodiment, when a toggle (e.g., a toggle next to the item “Show Now bar”) for determining whether to display widget areas (e.g., widget area (220) (or, enlarged widget area (420))) is in the On state, the electronic device (101) may display widgets in the widget areas on the AoD screen. In one embodiment, when the toggle for determining whether to display widget areas is in the Off state, the electronic device (101) may not display widgets on the AoD screen.

[0719] For example, the electronic device (101) may display the menu (5601) based on the selection of an item for displaying the menu (5601) within the menu (5602), such as “Always On Display.”

[0720] In one embodiment, the menu (5602) may be a menu for setting the lock screen and / or AoD screen of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display a menu (5603) for setting the display of a widget based on a selection of an item for setting the display of a widget (e.g., “Now bar”). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display the menu (5603) based on a selection of an item for displaying the menu (5603) in the menu (5601) (e.g., “Show Now bar”).

[0721] In one embodiment, when the menu (5603) has a toggle for determining the type of widgets to be displayed in the widget areas (e.g., a toggle next to the item "Now brief," a toggle next to the item "Media player," and / or a toggle next to "Current mode from Modes and Routines") turned On, the electronic device (101) can display the corresponding type of widget in the widget areas (e.g., widget area (220) (or enlarged widget area (420))) on the lock screen (and / or AoD screen). In one embodiment, Now brief can include the widgets described with reference to FIGS. 34A and 34B. In one embodiment, Media player can include the widgets described with reference to FIG. 26A. In one embodiment, Current mode from Modes and Routines can include the widgets described with reference to FIG. 8B or FIG. 11. However, examples of widgets are not limited to the above drawings.

[0722] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may display another menu for setting the display of widgets of an application based on a selection of an item (e.g., “Live notifications”) for setting the display of widgets of one or more applications in the menu (5603). In one embodiment, the other menu may display an item and / or a toggle for setting whether to display a widget for each of the one or more applications.

[0723] FIG. 57a is a diagram illustrating changes in widgets displayed by an electronic device according to an embodiment. FIG. 57b is a diagram illustrating changes in widgets displayed by an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0724] FIGS. 57a and 57b can be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 46.

[0725] Referring to FIG. 57A, in state (5701), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (5711) through the display (260) in a locked state. In one embodiment, the lock screen (5711) may include a widget area (220). In one embodiment, the lock screen (5711) may include icon areas (230, 240).

[0726] In state (5701), the electronic device (101) may receive an input for unlocking the locked state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may unlock the locked state in response to the input for unlocking the locked state. In one embodiment, referring to state (5702), in the unlocked state, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (5712) through the display (260). In one embodiment, in the notification area (1411) of the screen (5712), a widget corresponding to a widget displayed in the widget area (220) may be displayed in the widget area (1421). The application of the widget displayed in the widget area (1421) in the unlocked state may be the same as the application of the widget displayed in the widget area (220) in the locked state.

[0727] In one embodiment, as a widget is displayed from a larger widget area (220) to a smaller widget area (1421), the amount of information displayed on the widget and / or the amount of control elements may be reduced. For example, in state (5702), a widget displayed in widget area (1421) may not display a visual object for controlling the widget's function. Conversely, in state (5701), a widget displayed in widget area (220) may display a visual object for controlling the widget's function.

[0728] In state (5702), the electronic device (101) can receive an input (5721) to the widget area (1421). The input (5721) to the widget area (1421) can be a tap input (or a double tap input).

[0729] In state (5703), the electronic device (101) may, in response to an input (5721) for the widget area (1421), display an enlarged widget area (1423) instead of the widget area (1421). The application of the widget displayed in the widget area (1421) in state (5702) may be the same as the application of the widget displayed in the widget area (1423) in state (5703).

[0730] In one embodiment, as a widget is displayed from a smaller widget area (1421) to a larger widget area (1423), the amount of information displayed on the widget and / or the amount of control elements may increase. For example, in state (5703), the number of visual objects for controlling the function of the widget displayed in the widget area (1423) may be greater than the number of visual objects of the widget displayed in the widget area (1421) in state (5702).

[0731] In state (5703), the electronic device (101) can receive an input (5722) to the widget area (1423). The input (5722) to the widget area (1423) can be a tap input (or a double tap input).

[0732] In state (5704), the electronic device (101) may display another widget in the expanded widget area (1423) in response to an input (5722) to the widget area (1423). The application of the widget displayed in the widget area (1423) in state (5703) may be different from the application of the other widget displayed in the widget area (1423) in state (5704). For example, the other widget displayed in the widget area (1423) in state (5704) may be a widget in the next order of the widget displayed in the widget area (1423) in state (5703).

[0733] Referring to FIG. 57b, at state (5704), the electronic device (101) may receive an input for transitioning to a locked state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may lock the electronic device (101) in response to the input for transitioning to a locked state.

[0734] In one embodiment, referring to state (5705), in the locked state, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (5711) through the display (260). In one embodiment, a widget corresponding to a widget displayed in the widget area (1423) of state (5704) may be displayed in the widget area (220) of the screen (5711). The application of the widget displayed in the widget area (1423) in the unlocked state may be the same as the application of the widget displayed in the widget area (220) in the locked state.

[0735] In one embodiment, as a widget is displayed from a larger widget area (1423) to a smaller widget area (220), the amount of information displayed on the widget and / or the amount of control elements may be reduced. For example, in state (5705), the number of visual objects for controlling the functionality of the widget displayed in the widget area (220) may be fewer than the number of visual objects of the widget displayed in the widget area (1423) in state (5704).

[0736] According to an embodiment, a locked state (e.g., a state according to FIG. 2g, a state (301) of FIG. 3, states (401, 403, 405) of FIG. 4, a state (501) of FIG. 5, a state (2506) of FIG. 25a, a state (2521) of FIG. 25b, a state (2703) of FIG. 27a, a state (2901) of FIG. 29, a state (3501) of FIG. 35, a state (3601) of FIG. 36, states (4801, 4802, 4803) of FIG. 48, states (4901, 4904) of FIG. 49a, states (4904, 4906) of FIG. 49b, states (4904, 4907, 4908) of FIG. 49c, and states (4901, 4902, 4903) of FIG. 50a) In the state (5001), the states (5101, 5102, 5103, 5104) of FIG. 51, and the states (5201, 5202, 5203) of FIG. 52, when the electronic device (101) receives an input for unlocking, the electronic device (101) may unlock the electronic device (101) and display a screen (5712) according to the state (5702) exemplified through FIG. 57a. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device (101) receives an input for unlocking in the locked state in which a widget of an application other than a timer is displayed, the electronic device (101) may unlock the electronic device (101) and display a widget of an application other than a timer in the widget area (1421) of the state (1402) exemplified through FIG. 14a.

[0737] FIG. 58A is a diagram illustrating changes in widgets displayed by an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0738] FIG. 58a can be explained with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 46.

[0739] Referring to FIG. 58A, in state (5801), the electronic device (101) may display a lock screen (5811) through the display (260) in a locked state. In one embodiment, the lock screen (5811) may include a widget area (220). In one embodiment, the lock screen (5811) may include icon areas (230, 240).

[0740] In state (5801), the electronic device (101) may receive an input for unlocking the locked state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may unlock the locked state in response to the input for unlocking the locked state. In one embodiment, referring to state (5802), in the unlocked state, the electronic device (101) may display a screen (5812) through the display (2...

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), display (260); At least one processor (120) comprising a processing circuit; and A memory (130) storing instructions and including one or more storage media, wherein the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: In the locked state of the electronic device (101), a lock screen including a widget positioned between the first icon and the second icon is displayed through the display (260), Through the above widget, information corresponding to the first application is displayed, While displaying the above lock screen, a notification is received from a second application, Enlarging said widget to the location of said first icon, and displaying said notification via said widget, based at least in part on determining that said second application is related to said first icon; Causing said widget to display said notification, at least in part based on determining that said second application is not associated with said first icon and said second icon; Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Receive user input (311, 313) for the above widget, Identifying a third application for displaying other information via the widget, based at least in part on the user input (311, 313), Causing the third application to display the other information provided by the third application through the widget; Electronic devices.

3. In claim 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Causing an image corresponding to the third application to be displayed as the wallpaper of the lock screen; Electronic devices.

4. In claim 2 or claim 3, The above user input includes an input for selecting a mode for settings related to the use of the first application according to the usage environment of the electronic device (101). Electronic devices.

5. In any one of claims 1 to 4, Further comprising a communication circuit, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Identifying that the above electronic device (101) is connected to an external electronic device through the above communication circuit, Causing the widget to display other information provided from a fourth application related to the external electronic device, based at least in part on determining that the electronic device (101) is connected to the external electronic device via the communication circuit. Electronic devices.

6. In any one of claims 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Receive user input for the above widget, Enlarging the widget, based at least in part on said user input, so as to enlarge the widget in a first direction toward the first icon and the second icon and in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; Display the above information through the enlarged widget, Receiving other user input (415) for other areas other than the above enlarged widget, Causing said widget to display said information based at least in part on said other user input (415); Electronic devices.

7. In any one of claims 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: causing the display of the second icon (240) to be changed to a graphical object representing a function related to call termination, based at least in part on determining that the above notification corresponds to a call request and that the first icon corresponds to a phone application; Electronic devices.

8. In claim 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: While the notification corresponding to the call request is displayed through the enlarged widget, receiving user input for the enlarged widget, Connecting a call corresponding to said call request based at least in part on said user input; Through the above enlarged widget, other information corresponding to the call connection is displayed, After said call connection is terminated, causing said graphic object for said second icon to change to represent the previously displayed related application; Electronic devices.

9. In claim 8, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Identify other user input to the graphic object during the call connection, Terminate the call connection based at least in part on said other user input; Through the above widget, causing the above information to be displayed, Electronic devices.

10. In any one of claims 1 to 9, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (120), cause the electronic device (101) to: Receive user input related to the second icon above, Causing other information corresponding to a third application related to the second icon to be displayed through the widget; Electronic devices.

11. In a method of an electronic device (101) including a display (260), An action of displaying a lock screen including a widget positioned between a first icon and a second icon through the display (260) in a locked state of the electronic device (101); Through the above widget, an action is taken to display information corresponding to the first application; While displaying the above lock screen, an action is taken to obtain a notification from a second application; An action of expanding said widget to the location of said first icon and displaying said notification via said widget, based at least in part on determining that said second application is related to said first icon; and An action of displaying said notification via said widget, based at least in part on determining that said second application is not associated with said first icon and said second icon. method.

12. In claim 11, An action to receive user input (311, 313) for the above widget, An action to identify a third application for displaying other information via the widget, based at least in part on the user input (311, 313), and Further comprising an action of displaying the other information provided by the third application through the widget. method.

13. In claim 12, Further comprising an action of displaying an image corresponding to the third application as the wallpaper of the lock screen. method.

14. In claim 12 or claim 13, The above user input includes an input for selecting a mode for settings related to the use of the first application according to the usage environment of the electronic device (101). method.

15. In any one of claims 11 to 14, An operation for identifying that the above electronic device (101) is connected to an external electronic device through a communication circuit, and Further comprising an action of displaying other information provided from a fourth application related to the external electronic device through the widget, based at least in part on determining that the electronic device (101) is connected to the external electronic device through the communication circuit. method.

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