Electronic device, method, and storage medium for controlling display

Abstract

Provided are an electronic device, a method, and a storage medium for controlling a plurality of displays. The electronic device comprises: the plurality of displays; a processor; and a memory for storing instructions executed by the processor. The instructions cause an operation in a default state in which a first tilt angle associated with a first display and a second tilt angle associated with a second display are individually adjusted. During the operation in the default state, the instructions cause an operation of receiving a user input to be performed. When the user input is a first user input for changing from the default state to a first mode for one user, the instructions cause an operation to be performed to adjust a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of the remaining one display, and to move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are positioned adjacent to each other on the same plane. When the user input is a second user input for changing to a second mode for a plurality of users, the instructions cause an operation to be performed to adjust tilt angles of both the first display and the second display, and to move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are positioned adjacent to each other on the same plane.

Description

Electronic device, method and storage medium for controlling a display

[0001] Embodiments of the present document relate to electronic devices, methods and storage media, for example, to electronic devices, methods and storage media for controlling a display.

[0002] Vehicles are equipped with numerous electronic devices to provide convenience and safer driving. Furthermore, displays can be installed to display content to provide users with a variety of information and entertainment. Displays installed in vehicles can display stored content and / or content received from external sources.

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

[0004] The electronic device and method for controlling the display of this document are intended to provide a large-screen display by adjacent a plurality of displays according to a user's selection.

[0005] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present document may include a plurality of displays including a first display and a second display, at least one processor, and a memory storing instructions executed by the at least one processor. The instructions stored in the memory may cause the electronic device to operate in a default state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display and a second tilt angle associated with the second display are individually adjusted. The instructions stored in the memory may cause the electronic device to perform an operation of receiving a user input when operating in the default state. The instructions stored in the memory may cause the electronic device to perform an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane, if the user input is a first user input for changing the default state to a first mode in which content is displayed across the first display and the second display for one user. The instructions stored in the memory may cause the electronic device to adjust a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display and move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacently positioned on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input that changes the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for a plurality of users.

[0006] A method for controlling a plurality of displays, including a first display and a second display, according to various embodiments of the present document may include an operation performed in a default state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display and a second tilt angle associated with the second display are individually adjusted. The method may receive a user input when operating in the default state. The method may adjust a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, if the user input is a first user input for changing the default state to a first mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for one user, and may move at least one of the plurality of displays such that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane. The method may adjust a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display and move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacently positioned on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input that changes the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for a plurality of users.

[0007] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having recorded thereon a program for performing a method for controlling a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention may be configured to operate the electronic device in a default state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display and a second tilt angle associated with the second display are individually adjusted. The command may perform an operation of receiving a user input when the electronic device is operating in the default state. The command may perform an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays such that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane, if the user input is a first user input for changing the default state to a first mode in which content is displayed across the first display and the second display for one user. The command may cause the user input to adjust a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display and move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input that changes the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for multiple users.

[0008] Various embodiments of this document can provide a large-screen display by adjacent multiple displays.

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

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

[0011] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a vehicle equipped with a display according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b and FIG. 4c are drawings illustrating a process of changing to an extended mode according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G are drawings illustrating a method of displaying an indicator according to a change in an extension mode according to various embodiments.

[0015] FIGS. 6A and 6B are drawings illustrating side structures of displays according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are drawings illustrating a process of moving a plurality of displays in an adjacent direction, viewed from various angles according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C are drawings illustrating a process of adjoining multiple displays viewed from various angles according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams illustrating a plurality of adjacent displays viewed from various angles according to various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 9d is a drawing illustrating a combined structure of multiple displays according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an example of adjusting the angles of a plurality of adjacent displays according to various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating an example of adjusting the distance between a plurality of adjacent displays according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the central positions of a plurality of adjacent displays according to various embodiments.

[0023] FIGS. 13A and 13B are drawings illustrating examples of rotating a display according to various embodiments.

[0024] Fig. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a display control method according to various embodiments.

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0027] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0028] 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.

[0029] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (120) or the sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include a volatile memory (132) or a non-volatile memory (134). The non-volatile memory (134) can include at least one internal memory (136) and an external memory (138).

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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.

[0033] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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).

[0038] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0039] 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.

[0040] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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).

[0043] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0044] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0045] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0046] 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)).

[0047] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0048] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0049] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (101) may include a memory (130), a processor (120), and a display (160).

[0051] The memory (130) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) can store data, algorithms, programs, commands, contents, etc. that perform functions of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1). Commands, etc. stored in the memory (130) can be loaded into the processor (120) and executed.

[0052] The display (160) (e.g., the display (160) of FIG. 1) may include one or more displays. As an example, the display (160) may include a first display (161) and a second display (162), but may include three or more displays. The display (160) may be implemented as a touch display. The display (160) may display content stored in the memory (130), content stored in an external memory, and / or content received from an external device (e.g., the electronic device (102, 104) of FIG. 1).

[0053] The display (160) may operate in a default state. For example, the default state may be a state in which the first display (161) and the second display (162) are spaced apart from each other and independently display content. The first display (161) is positioned a first distance apart from the first user and may display first content under the control of the first user. The first display (161) may correspond to the first user. In other words, the first display (161) may display first content under the control of the first user. The second display (162) is positioned a second distance apart from the second user and may display second content under the control of the second user. The second display (162) may correspond to the second user. In other words, the second display (162) may display second content under the control of the second user. As an example, the first distance and the second distance may be the same (or nearly the same) distance. As an example, in the default state, the first distance of the first display (161) and the second distance of the second display (162) can be individually adjusted. As an example, in the default state, the tilt angle of the first display (161) and the tilt angle of the second display (162) can be individually adjusted. For example, the tilt angle can be a value different from the angle at which the display (160) is tilted with respect to a vertical line or a preset angle from a vertical direction.

[0054] For example, the display (160) may be changed from a basic state to an extended mode according to a user's input. The extended mode may include a mode in which the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent (or mechanically coupled or connected) and operate as a single display. The extended mode may be a mode in which one content is displayed on a large screen on multiple displays. In other words, the extended mode may be a mode in which content is displayed across the first display (161) and the second display (162). The adjacent first display (161) and second display (162) may display the same third content. For example, the first display (161) can display a first part of the third content (e.g., a left part of the third content), and the second display (162) can display a second part of the third content (e.g., a right part of the third content), so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) can display the entire third content.

[0055] The processor (120) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) can control each component of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can include one or more processors (120). For example, the processor (120) can correspond to multiple processors that collectively perform multiple functions by dividing them among the processors.

[0056] The processor (120) can operate multiple displays in a default state. For example, the processor (120) can set multiple displays to a default state. For example, the processor (120) can individually adjust a first tilt angle associated with a first display (161) and a second tilt angle associated with a second display (162) in the default state. When the multiple displays are operating in the default state, the processor (120) can receive user input.

[0057] For example, the processor (120) may receive user input from a first user. As an example, if the display (160) is implemented as a touch display, the processor (120) may receive user input through the first display (161). The processor (120) may identify the input received from the first user based on the input received on the first display (161).

[0058] As another example, the processor (120) may receive user input via a communication interface (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). As an example, the processor (120) may receive identification information of a first terminal device of a first user (e.g., a smartphone of the first user) and / or identification information of a second terminal device of a second user (e.g., a smartphone of the second user) via the communication interface. As an example, the processor (120) may transmit identification information of a first display (161) to the first terminal device and / or identification information of a second display (162) to the second terminal device via the communication interface. When the processor (120) receives user input via the communication interface, it may receive identification information of a terminal device (e.g., the first terminal device or the second terminal device) and / or identification information of a display (160) (e.g., the first display (161) or the second display (162)). If the received identification information includes identification information of the first terminal device and / or identification information of the first display (161), the processor (120) can control the first display (161) based on the received user input. Alternatively, if the received identification information includes identification information of the second terminal device and / or identification information of the second display (162), the processor (120) can control the second display (162) based on the received user input. When the processor (120) receives a user input through the communication interface, the identification information of the first terminal device and / or identification information of the first display (161) can be received together. The processor (120) can identify the input received from the first user based on the received identification information.

[0059] For example, the user input may be an input that changes the display (160) from the default state to the extended mode. As an example, the extended mode may include a first mode and a second mode. The first mode may be an extended mode for one user, and the second mode may be an extended mode for multiple users. As an example, the rear seat of a vehicle may accommodate one user or multiple users. When one user is on board, the processor (120) may change the multiple displays from the default state to the first mode. When multiple users are on board, the processor (120) may change the multiple displays from the default state to the second mode.

[0060] For example, the processor (120) may display a menu for selecting a default state, a first mode, and a second mode on the first display (161) and / or the second display (162). For example, the default state may be a state in which content is individually displayed on the first display (161) and / or the second display (162). The first mode may be a mode in which content is displayed across the first display (161) and the second display (162) for one user. The second mode may be a mode in which content is displayed across the first display (161) and the second display (162) for multiple users. The processor (102) may receive a user input for selecting one of the displayed menus.

[0061] For example, if the received user input is an input for changing to the first mode, the processor (120) may adjust the tilt angle of one of the first display (161) and the second display (162) to match the tilt angle of the remaining one of the first display (161) and the second display (162). In addition, the processor (120) may move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacently positioned on the same plane. For example, the processor (120) may position the first display (161) and the second display (162) at a first location in the first mode. As an example, the first location may be a location corresponding to a central area of ​​one user.

[0062] For example, if the received user input is an input for changing to the second mode, the processor (120) can adjust the tilt angles of both the first display (161) and the second display (162). In addition, the processor (120) can move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacently positioned on the same plane. For example, the processor (120) can position the first display (161) and the second display (162) in a second position different from the first position in the second mode. As an example, the second position may be a position corresponding to a central area of ​​a group of a plurality of users. As an example, the second position may be a position corresponding to an area where the viewing angles of the plurality of users overlap.

[0063] For example, the processor (120) can automatically change to the first mode or the second mode. The electronic device (101) can include a sensor (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). The sensor can detect users. The processor (120) can identify the number of users based on information detected by the sensor. For example, the sensor can include an image sensor (e.g., a camera), an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a biometric sensor, an OMS (Optical Measurement Sensor), a DMS (Depth Measurement Sensor), a TOF (Time-of-Flight), a seat sensor, and / or a seat angle sensor. The OMS can obtain user information using light as an optical measurement sensor. The DMS can obtain user information using a depth measurement sensor. The ToF can obtain user information by measuring the travel time of light. The image sensor can photograph the user and obtain user information based on the photographed image. The seat sensor can detect whether the user is seated in each seat. The seat angle sensor can detect the angle of the seat. When one user is identified, the processor (120) can determine that the received user input is an input for changing to the first mode. When multiple users are identified, the processor (120) can determine that the received user input is an input for changing to the second mode.

[0064] For example, the processor (120) may identify users who are actually viewing (or capable of viewing) content, identify the number of users based on the users who are viewing (or capable of viewing), and change the mode to correspond to the number of identified users. For example, even when multiple users are detected, if the processor (120) detects through a sensor that the remaining users are not looking at the display (160) due to sleeping and / or other activities, the processor (120) may determine that only one user will actually use the extended mode and change the mode to the first mode.

[0065] For example, when a user input is received from a first user, the processor (120) may display a message requesting approval of an extended mode (e.g., a first mode or a second mode) on the second display (162). When the processor (120) receives a user input approving the extended mode, the processor (120) may adjust a tilt angle of at least one display among the plurality of displays to match the tilt angles of the plurality of displays. As an example, in addition to the tilt angle, a pivot angle, a swivel angle, and / or an elevation height may also be adjusted based on a preset value (e.g., a default value) or considering the number of users. In addition, the processor (120) may move at least one display among the plurality of displays in an approaching direction to adjacently place the plurality of displays on the same plane.

[0066] When the processor (120) performs an operation of adjacent multiple displays, the processor (120) may provide visual feedback to each of the first display (161) and the second display (162) that allows the user to recognize the status of the display (160). For example, the visual feedback may include an indicator (or marker). The indicator may include a first indicator indicating a distance between the multiple displays and / or a second indicator and a third indicator related to a tilt angle of the display on each of the multiple displays. As an example, the second indicator may be an indicator related to a tilt angle of the first display (161), and the third indicator may be an indicator related to a tilt angle of the second display (162).

[0067] For example, the first indicator may include a dot, a shape, an arrow, or a pointer. The processor (120) may display the first indicator in the horizontal central area of ​​each of the first display (161) and the second display (162). The processor (120) may move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162). The processor (120) may move the first indicator based on the distance between the plurality of displays according to the movement of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162). As an example, when the first display (161) and the second display (162) move in an approaching direction, the distance between the first display (161) and the second display (162) may become closer. The processor (120) may move the first indicator in a direction in which the distance between the first indicators displayed on each display decreases based on the distance between the plurality of displays that have become closer. When the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the first indicators displayed on each display can meet at the boundary area of ​​the displays.

[0068] As an example, the processor (120) can adjust the size of the first indicator according to the forward and backward movement of the display on which the first indicator is displayed. When the first display (161) moves toward the first user (or the sheet corresponding to the first user), the processor (120) can control the size of the first indicator displayed on the first display (161) to increase. When the second display (162) moves in the opposite direction of the second user (or the sheet corresponding to the second user), the processor (120) can control the size of the first indicator displayed on the second display (162) to decrease.

[0069] For example, the second indicator and the third indicator may include lines. The processor (120) may display the second indicator on the upper side of a display having a large tilt angle based on a vertical line among the plurality of displays, and may display the second indicator on the lower side of a display having a small tilt angle. As an example, the tilt angle of the first display (161) may be greater than the tilt angle of the second display (162) based on the vertical line. The processor (120) may display the second indicator (e.g., the first line) on the upper side of the first display (161), and may display the third indicator (e.g., the second line) on the lower side of the second display (162). The processor (120) may adjust the tilt angles of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) to match the tilt angles between the plurality of displays. When the tilt angle of the first display (161) decreases, the processor (120) can move the second indicator displayed on the upper part of the first display (161) to the central area. When the tilt angle of the second display (162) increases, the processor (120) can move the third indicator displayed on the lower part of the second display (162) to the central area. When the tilt angles of the plurality of displays are the same, the second indicator displayed on the first display (161) and the third indicator displayed on the second display (162) can be positioned on the center line.

[0070] When multiple displays are adjacent, the processor (120) can adjust the tilt angle and / or distance of the multiple adjacent displays based on a preset reference position. For example, the preset reference position may be the position of the user or the position of the seat. The processor (120) can control the multiple adjacent displays to a tilt angle and / or distance at which the user can optimally view the content. For example, when one user is positioned in the vehicle, the processor (120) can adjust the tilt angle and / or distance of the multiple adjacent displays based on the position of the user and / or the position of the seat corresponding to the user. The adjusted tilt angle and / or distance may be a tilt angle and / or distance corresponding to the first mode. For example, when multiple users are positioned in the vehicle, the processor (120) can adjust the tilt angle and / or distance of the multiple adjacent displays based on the positions of the multiple users and / or the positions of the multiple seats corresponding to the multiple users. The adjusted tilt angle and / or distance may be a tilt angle and / or distance corresponding to the second mode. For example, in addition to the tilt angle, the pivot angle, swivel angle, and / or elevation height may also be adjusted based on preset values ​​(e.g., default values) or considering the number of users.

[0071] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a vehicle equipped with a display according to various embodiments.

[0072] Referring to FIG. 3, the vehicle (10) may include a seat (11) and a display (160). One, two, or three users may ride in the seat (11), and the vehicle (10) may include a plurality of displays (160) (e.g., a first display (161) and a second display (162)). For example, the first display (161) may correspond to a first user corresponding to the front of the first display (161), and the second display (162) may correspond to a second user corresponding to the front of the second display (162). As an example, the vehicle (10) may include a third display, and may correspond to a third user corresponding to the front of the third display.

[0073] The display (160) may be placed on the ceiling of the vehicle (10). The display (160) may rotate up and down, left and right, and / or move forward and backward under the control of the electronic device (101). For example, when a user is not seated on the seat (11) (or when the display (160) is not in use), the electronic device (101) may position the display (160) such that the front side (e.g., screen side) of the display (160) faces the floor and is parallel to the ceiling. When a user is seated on the seat (11) (or when the display (160) is in use), the electronic device (101) may rotate the display (160) downward about the hinge. When the display (160) rotates downward, the front side of the display (160) may face the direction in which the user is positioned. The electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle by rotating the display (160) up and down based on a preset position, and can adjust the center position by moving it left and right. For example, the preset position may include the position of the seat (11) corresponding to the display (160) or the position of a user riding on the seat (11). If the seat (11) rotates, the electronic device (101) can rotate the display (160) left and right according to the rotation of the seat (11).

[0074] In a basic state, the electronic device (101) can individually control multiple displays. For example, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle by rotating the first display (161) up and down based on the first seat or the first user riding in the first seat, and can adjust the center position by moving it left and right. When the first seat is rotated, the electronic device (101) can rotate the first display (161) left and right according to the rotation of the first seat. The electronic device (101) can control the second display (162) in the same manner based on the second seat or the second user riding in the second seat.

[0075] FIG. 4a, FIG. 4b and FIG. 4c are drawings illustrating a process of changing to an extended mode according to various embodiments.

[0076] Referring to FIG. 4A, the first display (161) and the second display (162) in their default states are illustrated. For example, two users can ride in the vehicle (10). The first user (1) can ride in the first seat (11-1), and the second user (2) can ride in the second seat (11-2).

[0077] The electronic device (101) can control the first display (161) to have a first tilt angle and a first distance apart from the first user (1) or the first seat (11-1) on which the first user (1) is seated. In addition, the electronic device (101) can control the second display (162) to have a second tilt angle and a second distance apart from the second user (2) or the second seat (11-2) on which the second user (2) is seated. For example, the above-described tilt angle (e.g., the first tilt angle or the second tilt angle) can be a tilt angle that is substantially horizontal to the front of the user (e.g., the first user (1) or the second user (2)) or the seat (e.g., the first seat (11-1) or the second seat (11-2)). For example, when the first user (1) (or the first sheet (11-1)) is tilted back about 10 degrees, the electronic device (101) can tilt the first display (161) about 10 degrees. When the second user (2) (or the second sheet (11-2)) is tilted back about 30 degrees, the electronic device (101) can tilt the second display (162) about 30 degrees. The above-described distance (e.g., the first distance or the second distance) may be a separation distance between users or sheets. As an example, the optimal distance between a user viewing content and the display may be about 1 m. When the first user (1) (or the first sheet (11-1)) is moved back about 20 cm, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) about 20 cm toward the first user (1) (or the first sheet (11-1)). When the second user (2) (or the second sheet (11-2)) moves forward about 10 cm, the electronic device (101) can move the second display (162) about 10 cm in the opposite direction of the second user (2) (or the second sheet (11-2)).The electronic device (101) can maintain a distance of about 1 m between a user (e.g., a first user (1) or a second user (2)) (or a sheet (e.g., a first sheet (11-1) or a second sheet (11-2))) and a display (e.g., a first display (161) or a second display (162)), so that the first distance and the second distance can be the same (or nearly the same) distance.

[0078] Referring to FIG. 4B, an example of an extended mode approval message is illustrated. The electronic device (101) may receive a user input from the first user (1). For example, the first display (161) may include a touch display, and the electronic device (101) may receive a user input through the first display (161). As another example, the electronic device (101) may receive a user command through a communication interface. The electronic device (101) may transmit identification information of the first display (161) to the first terminal device of the first user (1) in advance, or receive identification information of the first terminal device from the first terminal device. The electronic device (101) may store the identification information of the first display (161) or the identification information of the first terminal device. The electronic device (101) may receive the identification information of the first display (161) or the identification information of the first terminal device together with the user input. The electronic device (101) can compare the received identification information (e.g., identification information of the first display (161) or identification information of the first terminal device) with the stored identification information and identify the user input received from the first user (1) corresponding to the first display (161).

[0079] For example, the user input may be an input that changes the display (160) from the default state to the extended mode. As an example, the extended mode may include a first mode and a second mode. The first mode may be an extended mode for one user, and the second mode may be an extended mode for multiple users. As an example, the rear seat of a vehicle may accommodate one user or multiple users. When one user is on board, the processor (120) may change the multiple displays from the default state to the first mode. When multiple users are on board, the processor (120) may change the multiple displays from the default state to the second mode.

[0080] As an example, the electronic device (101) may display a menu for selecting a basic state, a first mode, and a second mode on the first display (161) and / or the second display (162). The electronic device (101) may receive a user input for selecting one of the displayed menus, and change to the first mode or the second mode based on the received input.

[0081] As an example, the electronic device (101) can automatically change to the first mode or the second mode. The electronic device (101) can include a sensor (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). The sensor can detect a user. The electronic device (101) can identify the number of users based on information detected by the sensor. For example, the sensor can include an image sensor (e.g., a camera), an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a biometric sensor, an Optical Measurement Sensor (OMS), a Depth Measurement Sensor (DMS), a Time-of-Flight (TOF), a seat sensor, and / or a seat angle sensor. When one user is identified, the processor (120) can determine the received user input as an input for changing to the first mode. When multiple users are identified, the processor (120) can determine the received user input as an input for changing to the second mode.

[0082] As an example, the electronic device (101) may inquire (or request) whether another user approves the extended mode (e.g., the second mode). Since the electronic device (101) has received an extended mode change command from the first user (1) corresponding to the first display (161), the electronic device (101) may inquire whether the second user (2) corresponding to the second display (162) approves the change. As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the electronic device (101) may display a message (51) requesting approval of the extended mode on the second display (162).

[0083] The electronic device (101) may receive an input from the second user (2) to approve the extended mode. For example, the second display (162) may include a touch display, and the electronic device (101) may receive a user input through the second display (162). As another example, the electronic device (101) may receive a user input through a communication interface. The electronic device (101) may transmit identification information of the second display (162) to the second terminal device of the second user (2) in advance, or receive identification information of the second terminal device from the second terminal device. The electronic device (101) may store the identification information of the second display (162) or the identification information of the second terminal device. The electronic device (101) may receive the identification information of the second display (162) or the identification information of the second terminal device together with the approval input of the extended mode. The electronic device (101) can compare the received identification information (e.g., identification information of the second display (162) or identification information of the second terminal device) with the stored identification information and identify the approval input received from the second user (2) corresponding to the second display (162). As an example, the electronic device (101) can omit the operation of displaying a message (51) requesting approval of the extended mode when changing to the first mode.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 4C, multiple displays changed to an extended mode are illustrated. When the electronic device (101) receives an input from the second user (2) approving the extended mode, the electronic device (101) can adjacent the first display (161) and the second display (162) to operate as a single display of a large screen.

[0085] The electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) to match the tilt angles of the plurality of displays. In addition, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in an approaching direction.

[0086] For example, when the electronic device (101) changes the plurality of displays to the first mode, the electronic device (101) may adjust the tilt angle of one of the first display (161) and the second display (162) to match the tilt angle of the remaining one of the first display (161) and the second display (162). In addition, the electronic device (101) may move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacently positioned on the same plane. For example, the electronic device (101) may position the first display (161) and the second display (162) at a first location in the first mode. As an example, the first location may be a location corresponding to a central area of ​​one user.

[0087] For example, when the electronic device (101) changes the plurality of displays to the second mode, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of both the first display (161) and the second display (162). In addition, the electronic device (101) can move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacently positioned on the same plane. For example, the electronic device (101) can position the first display (161) and the second display (162) in a second position different from the first position in the second mode. As an example, the second position may be a position corresponding to a central area of ​​a group of the plurality of users. As an example, the second position may be a position corresponding to an area where the viewing angles of the plurality of users overlap.

[0088] For example, a first side (e.g., a right side) of the first display (161) and a second side (e.g., a left side) of the second display (162) may be adjacent. As an example, a protrusion may be formed on the first side of the first display (161), and an insertion groove may be formed on the second side of the second display (162). The protrusion of the first display (161) may be inserted into the insertion groove of the second display (162). As an example, the first side of the first display (161) may be formed with a first-type concave-convex structure, and the second side of the second display (162) may be formed with a second-type concave-convex structure corresponding to (or combineable with) the first-type concave-convex structure. The first-type concave-convex structure of the first display (161) and the second-type concave-convex structure of the second display (162) may be combined (or adjacent, connected). A connecting member may be arranged in the protrusion (or, the first type of protruding structure) of the first display (161) and the insertion groove (or, the second type of protruding structure) of the second display (162). For example, the connecting member may be a magnet or an electromagnet. When the connecting member is a magnet, the first display (161) and the second display (162) can be firmly maintained in contact with each other by the magnetic force of the magnet. When the connecting member is an electromagnet, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the first display (161) and the second display (162) are normally contacted. When the electronic device (101) determines that the contact is normal, it can apply a current to the electromagnet to firmly contact the first display (161) and the second display (162). In other words, when the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the first display (161) and the second display (162) can be stably adjacent (or connected) by the side structure and the connecting member.

[0089] FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G are diagrams illustrating a method of displaying an indicator according to a change in an extended mode according to various embodiments. The method of displaying an indicator described in FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F, and 5G can be performed in the same process in the first mode and the second mode.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 5a, a front view of a display (160) displaying an indicator is shown, and referring to FIG. 5b, a perspective view of a display (160) displaying an indicator is shown.

[0091] For example, the indicator may include a first indicator indicating a distance between a plurality of displays and / or a second indicator and a third indicator relating to a tilt angle of each display among the plurality of displays. The first indicator may include a dot, a shape, an arrow, or a pointer, and the second indicator and the third indicator may include a line.

[0092] The electronic device (101) can display a first-first indicator (61-1) on a first display (161) and a first-second indicator (61-2) on a second display (162). The electronic device (101) can display the first-first indicator (61-1) in a central area of ​​the first display (161) based on the horizontal direction and can display the first-second indicator (61-2) in a central area of ​​the second display (162). The sum of the distance (a1) from the first-first indicator (61-1) to the first side of the first display (161) and the distance (a2) from the first-second indicator (61-2) to the second side of the second display (162) can be a relative distance between the first display (161) and the second display (162).

[0093] The electronic device (101) may display a second indicator (63-1) on the first display (161) and a third indicator (63-2) on the second display (162). The electronic device (101) may display the second indicator or the third indicator on the upper part of a display having a large tilt angle based on a vertical line among the plurality of displays (e.g., a +y-axis area based on the center line (21)), and may display the second indicator or the third indicator on the lower part of a display having a small tilt angle (e.g., a -y-axis area based on the center line (21)). The upper part of the display may be an upper area based on the center line (21), and the lower part of the display may be a lower area based on the center line (21). As an example, the tilt angle of the first display (161) may be greater than the tilt angle of the second display (162) based on the vertical line. The electronic device (101) may display a second indicator (63-1) on the upper side of the first display (161) and a third indicator (63-2) on the lower side of the second display (162). For example, a distance (b1) between a center line (21) and the second indicator (63-1) may be a value related to a tilt angle of the first display (161), and a distance (b2) between the center line (21) and the third indicator (63-2) may be a value related to a tilt angle of the second display (162). The first indicator may be displayed on the second indicator and the third indicator. For example, the first-1 indicator (61-1) of the first display (61-1) may be displayed on the second indicator (63-1), and the first-2 indicator (61-2) of the second display (61-2) may be displayed on the third indicator (63-2).

[0094] Referring to FIG. 5C, a process of adjusting a tilt angle of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) is illustrated. The electronic device (101) can match the tilt angles of the first display (161) and the second display (162) to adjacently place the first display (161) and the second display (162). For example, the electronic device (101) can move the second indicator (63-1) to the central region (e.g., the center line (21)) while reducing the tilt angle of the first display (161). The electronic device (101) can move the third indicator (63-2) to the central region (e.g., the center line (21)) while increasing the tilt angle of the second display (162).

[0095] Referring to FIG. 5d, a first display (161) and a second display (162) having matching tilt angles are illustrated. When the tilt angles of the first display (161) and the second display (162) are matched, each of the second indicator (63-1) and the third indicator (63-2) can be positioned on the center line (21).

[0096] Referring to FIG. 5E, a process of bringing the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) into proximity is illustrated. When the tilt angles of the first display (161) and the second display (162) are the same, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in an approaching direction. As the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) move in the approaching direction, the distance between the first display (161) and the second display (162) can become closer. The electronic device (101) can move the first-first indicator (61-1) and the first-second indicator (61-2) based on the distance between the first display (161) and the second display (162). As an example, the electronic device (101) may move the first-first indicator (61-1) toward the first side (e.g., the right side) of the first display (161) and move the first-second indicator (61-2) toward the second side (e.g., the left side) of the second display (162). As the distance between the first display (161) and the second display (162) decreases, the distance between the first-first indicator (61-1) and the first-second indicator (61-2) may also decrease.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 5F, adjacent first displays (161) and second displays (162) are illustrated. Depending on the movement of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162), the first side of the first display (161) and the second side of the second display (162) may be adjacent (or may meet). When the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the 1-1 indicator (61-1) may be displayed in a boundary area of ​​the first side of the first display (161), and the 1-2 indicator (61-2) may be displayed in a boundary area of ​​the second side of the second display (162).

[0098] Referring to FIG. 5G, the first display (161) and the second display (162) that have been completely changed to the extended mode are illustrated. As described above, the first side of the first display (161) and the second side of the second display (162) may be adjacent. For example, a protrusion may be formed on the first side of the first display (161), and an insertion groove may be formed on the second side of the second display (162). The protrusion of the first display (161) may be inserted into the insertion groove of the second display (162). For example, the first side of the first display (161) may be formed with a first-type concave-convex structure, and the second side of the second display (162) may be formed with a second-type concave-convex structure corresponding to (or combineable with) the first-type concave-convex structure. The first type of concave-convex structure of the first display (161) and the second type of concave-convex structure of the second display (162) can be combined (or adjacent, connected). A connecting member can be arranged in the protrusion (or the first type of concave-convex structure) of the first display (161) and the insertion groove (or the second type of concave-convex structure) of the second display (162). When the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the first display (161) and the second display (162) can be stably adjacent (or connected) by the side structure and the connecting member. When the process of connecting the first display (161) and the second display (162) is completed, the electronic device (101) may not display the first indicator, the second indicator, and the third indicator.

[0099] FIGS. 6A and 6B are drawings illustrating side structures of displays according to various embodiments.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 6a, a front perspective view of the first display (161) and the second display (162) is illustrated, and referring to FIG. 6b, a rear perspective view of the first display (161) and the second display (162) is illustrated.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 6A, a first side (e.g., a right side) of a first display (161) and a second display (162) are illustrated. The first side of the first display (161) may be a side adjacent to a second side (e.g., a left side) of the second display (162). As an example, a first coupling member (41) may be disposed on the first side of the first display (161). For example, a plurality of first coupling members (41) may be disposed on the first side at a predetermined distance apart from each other. As an example, one first coupling member may be disposed on a portion of the first side, or may be disposed on the entire first side. For example, the first coupling member (41) may be a magnet or an electromagnet.

[0102] Referring to FIG. 6B, second sides (e.g., left sides) of the first display (161) and the second display (162) are illustrated. The second side of the second display (162) may be a side adjacent to the first side of the first display (161). As an example, a second coupling member (42) may be disposed on the second side of the second display (162). For example, a plurality of second coupling members (42) may be disposed on the second side at a predetermined distance apart from each other. As an example, one second coupling member may be disposed on a portion of the second side, or may be disposed on the entire second side. The position of the second coupling member (42) disposed on the second side may correspond to the position of the first coupling member (41) disposed on the first side when the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent to each other. For example, the second coupling member (42) may be a magnet or an electromagnet. When the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the first coupling member (41) of the first display (161) can be adjacent to (or coupled, connected to) the second coupling member (42) of the second display (162). For example, the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) can have different polarities. When the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) come closer to each other within a certain distance due to movement of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162), the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) can be magnetically coupled by an attractive force. The first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) can firmly ensure the proximity (or coupling, connection) of the first display (161) and the second display (162).

[0103] As an example, the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) may be electromagnets. When the first display (161) (or the first coupling member (41)) and the second display (162) (or the second coupling member (42)) are adjacent, the electronic device (101) may apply currents in different directions to the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42). The first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) to which the currents are applied are magnetically coupled, and the proximity (or coupling, connection) of the first display (161) and the second display (162) may be solidified.

[0104] FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 7C are drawings illustrating a process of moving a plurality of displays in adjacent directions at various tilt angles according to various embodiments.

[0105] FIG. 7a shows a perspective view of a first display (161) and a second display (162) moving left and right, FIG. 7b shows a bottom view, and FIG. 7c shows an enlarged view of a first side of the first display (161) and a second side of the second display (162).

[0106] The electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the left and right directions so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent to each other in order to change the plurality of displays into an extended mode (e.g., a first mode or a second mode). First, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) to match the tilt angles of the plurality of displays. Then, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in a proximity direction. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) in the -x-axis direction and move the second display (162) in the x-axis direction.

[0107] As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 7c, the first display (161) and the second display (162) may include a joining member (40). The joining member (40) may include a first insertion member (41) and a second joining member (42). The first joining member (41) may be arranged on a first side of the first display (161), and the second joining member (42) may be arranged on a second side of the second display (162). As an example, as illustrated in FIGS. 6a and 6b, a plurality of first joining members (41) and second joining members (42) may be arranged at a predetermined distance from each other on each side. As an example, as illustrated in FIG. 7c, one first joining member (41) and one second joining member (42) may be arranged on the entire area of ​​each side.

[0108] FIGS. 8A, 8B, and 8C are drawings illustrating a process of adjoining multiple displays viewed at various tilt angles according to various embodiments.

[0109] FIG. 8a shows a perspective view of a first display (161) and a second display (162) moving in the forward and backward directions, FIG. 8b shows a bottom view, and FIG. 8c shows an enlarged view of a first side of the first display (161) and a second side of the second display (162).

[0110] As illustrated in FIG. 8a, when the left-right movement of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) is completed, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the front-back direction. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8b, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) in the -z-axis direction and move the second display (162) in the +z-axis direction.

[0111] As illustrated in FIG. 8C, since the left-right movement of the first display (161) and the second display (162) to be adjacent to each other has been completed, the electronic device (101) can move the second display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the front-back direction. As an example, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the front-back direction until the first coupling member (41) of the first display (161) is positioned in an area corresponding to the second coupling member (42) of the second display (162).

[0112] For example, the electronic device (101) can change the order of left-right movement control and forward-backward movement control of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) or perform them repeatedly.

[0113] FIGS. 9A, 9B, and 9C are diagrams illustrating a plurality of adjacent displays viewed at various tilt angles according to various embodiments.

[0114] FIG. 9a shows a perspective view of adjacent first displays (161) and second displays (162), FIG. 9b shows a bottom view, and FIG. 9c shows an enlarged view of a first side of the first display (161) and a second side of the second display (162).

[0115] As illustrated in FIG. 9A, the electronic device (101) can terminate movement of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) when the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent. When the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the electronic device (101) can control the first display (161) and the second display (162) as a single display of a large screen. As illustrated in FIG. 9B, the adjacent first display (161) and second display (162) can form the same tilt angle on the same plane.

[0116] As illustrated in FIG. 9C, when the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the first display (161) and the second display (162) can be firmly adjacent (or, coupled, connected) by the coupling member (40) (e.g., the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42)). For example, when the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) are magnets, the first display (161) and the second display (162) can be firmly maintained in an adjacent state by the magnetic force of the magnets. For example, when the first coupling member (41) and the second coupling member (42) are electromagnets, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the first display (161) and the second display (162) are normally adjacent. If the electronic device (101) is judged to be in normal contact, current can be applied to the electromagnet to solidify the contact between the first display (161) and the second display (162).

[0117] FIG. 9d is a drawing illustrating a combined structure of multiple displays according to various embodiments.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 9D, a protrusion (31) may be formed on a first side of a first display (161), and an insertion groove (32) may be formed on a second side of a second display (162). The second side of the second display (162) may be a surface adjacent to the first side of the first display (161). As an example, the first side of the first display (161) may be formed with a first-type concave-convex structure, and the second side of the second display (162) may be formed with a second-type concave-convex structure corresponding to (or bondable to) the first-type concave-convex structure. A coupling member (40) may be arranged on the protrusion (31) (or the first-type concave-convex structure) and the insertion groove (32) (or the second-type concave-convex structure). The coupling member (40) may include a third coupling member (46) and a fourth coupling member (47). A third connecting member (46) may be placed on the protrusion (31) of the first display (161), and a fourth connecting member (47) may be placed on the insertion groove (32) of the second display (162). For example, the connecting member (40) may be a magnet or an electromagnet. The third connecting member (46) and the fourth connecting member (47) may have opposite polarities.

[0119] The electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the left-right direction so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent to each other. For example, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) in the -x-axis direction and move the second display (162) in the x-axis direction. When the left-right movement of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) is completed, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the front-back direction. For example, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) in the -z-axis direction and move the second display (162) in the +z-axis direction.

[0120] As an example, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the forward and backward direction until the protrusion (31) of the first display (161) is inserted into the insertion groove (32) of the second display (162). As an example, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the forward and backward direction until the first type of protruding and depressed structure of the first display (161) and the second type of protruding and depressed structure of the second display (162) are combined. For example, the electronic device (101) can change the order of the left-right movement control and the forward and rearward movement control of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) or perform them repeatedly.

[0121] For example, when the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacent, the protrusion (31) of the first display (161) can be inserted into the insertion groove (32) of the second display (162). As an example, the first type of concave-convex structure of the first display (161) and the second type of concave-convex structure of the second display (162) can be combined (or adjacent, connected). When the protrusion (31) (or the first type of concave-convex structure) is inserted (or combined) into the insertion groove (32) (or the second type of concave-convex structure), the third coupling member (46) of the protrusion (31) (or the first type of concave-convex structure) and the fourth coupling member (47) of the insertion groove (32) (or the second type of concave-convex structure) can firmly adjacent (or combined, connected) the first display (161) and the second display (162).

[0122] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating an example of adjusting the tilt angle of a plurality of adjacent displays according to various embodiments.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of a plurality of adjacent displays based on a preset reference position. For example, the preset reference position may include the position of the user or the position of the seat. The electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the plurality of adjacent displays as if they were a single display. In other words, the electronic device (101) can adjust the first display (161) and the second display (162) together at the same time and with the same tilt angle. The electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the plurality of adjacent displays to an optimal position for the user to view content.

[0124] For example, the electronic device (101) may include a sensor (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) that detects a user (or a seat). As an example, the sensor may include an Optical Measurement Sensor (OMS), a Depth Measurement Sensor (DMS), a Time-of-Flight (TOF), a camera, a seat sensor, and / or a seat angle sensor. The OMS may obtain distance and / or position information of the user (or the seat) using light. The DMS may obtain information about the user (or the seat) by measuring the depth and / or distance of the user (or the seat). The ToF may obtain distance, position, and / or depth information of the user (or the seat) by measuring the travel time of light. The camera may photograph the user and obtain status and / or distance information of the user (or the seat) based on the photographed image. As an example, the electronic device (101) may include a sensor that detects ambient brightness. The electronic device (101) can adjust the brightness of multiple displays based on the detected ambient brightness.

[0125] When only the first user (1) is seated in the first seat (11-1), the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the adjacent multiple displays based on the first seat (11-1) (or the first user (1)) (e.g., first mode). For example, when the tilt angle of the first seat (11-1) is A, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the multiple displays to A. When only the second user (2) is seated in the second seat (11-2), the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the adjacent multiple displays based on the second seat (11-2) (or the second user (2)) (e.g., first mode). For example, when the tilt angle of the second seat (11-2) is B, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the multiple displays to B.

[0126] When a first user (1) is seated in a first seat (11-1) and a second user (2) is seated in a second seat (11-2), the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of a plurality of adjacent displays by considering the first seat (11-1) (or the first user (1)) and the second seat (11-2) (or the second user (2)) (e.g., second mode). For example, when the tilt angle of the first seat (11-1) is A and the tilt angle of the second seat (11-2) is B, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the plurality of displays to a tilt angle in a middle range between A and B (e.g., an average tilt angle). For example, if the tilt angle of the first sheet (11-1) is about -10 degrees and the tilt angle of the second sheet (11-2) is about -30 degrees, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the plurality of displays to about -20 degrees. Alternatively, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the plurality of displays to a tilt angle within a range of about -25 degrees to about -15 degrees.

[0127] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating an example of adjusting the distance between a plurality of adjacent displays according to various embodiments.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between a plurality of adjacent displays based on a preset reference position. For example, the preset reference position may include the user's position or the position of the seat. The electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of adjacent displays as if they were a single display from the preset reference position. The electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of adjacent displays to an optimal position for the user to view content. As an example, the optimal distance between displays for the user to view content may be approximately 1 m.

[0129] When only the first user (1) is on the first seat (11-1), the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of adjacent displays based on the first user (1) (or the first seat (11-1)) (e.g., first mode). For example, the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of displays to about 1 m (or a distance within a range of about 1 m) from the first user (1). As an example, when the preset reference position is the first seat (11-1) and the position of the first seat (11-1) is C, the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of displays to about 1.15 m (or a distance within a range of about 1.15 m) from the first seat (11-1) by taking into account the head size of the first user (1).

[0130] When only the second user (2) is on the second seat (11-2), the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of adjacent displays based on the second user (2) (or the second seat (11-2)) (e.g., first mode). For example, the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of displays to about 1 m (or a distance within a range of about 1 m) from the second user (2). As an example, when the position of the second seat (11-2) is D, the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of displays to about 1.15 m (or a distance within a range of about 1.15 m) from the second seat (11-2) by taking into account the head size of the second user (2).

[0131] When a first user (1) is seated in a first seat (11-1) and a second user (2) is seated in a second seat (11-2), the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between adjacent multiple displays in consideration of the first user (1) (or the first seat (11-1)) and the second user (2) (or the second seat (11-2)) (e.g., second mode). For example, the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the multiple displays to about 1 m (or a distance within a range of about 1 m) from the average positions of the first user (1) and the second user (2). As an example, if the position of the first sheet (11-1) is C and the position of the second sheet (11-2) is D, the electronic device (101) can adjust the distance between the plurality of displays to about 1.15 m (or a distance within a range of about 1.15 m) from the average position of C and D by taking into account the head sizes of the first user (1) and the second user (2).

[0132] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the central positions of a plurality of adjacent displays according to various embodiments.

[0133] Referring to FIG. 12, the left-right field of view of the user and the center area of ​​the left-right field of view are illustrated. The electronic device (101) can identify the location of the user using a sensor. The electronic device (101) can identify the field of view of the first user based on the location of the first user (1) and can identify the field of view of the second user based on the location of the second user (2). The left-right field of view of the first user (1) may be m, and the left-right field of view of the second user (2) may be n. As an example, the left-right field of view of the user may be approximately -30 degrees to 30 degrees based on the user's gaze direction.

[0134] For example, the electronic device (101) may determine an area where a 30-degree area to the right of the front direction of the first user (1) intersects with a 30-degree area to the left of the front direction of the second user (2), as the central area (23) of the left-right viewing angles of the plurality of users. The electronic device (101) may adjust the positions of the central points of the plurality of adjacent displays so that the central points of the plurality of adjacent displays are located within the determined central area (23).

[0135] As an example, the electronic device (101) can additionally adjust the tilt angles of a plurality of adjacent displays based on the user's vertical viewing angle. As an example, the user's vertical viewing angle can be from about -35 degrees to about 25 degrees based on the user's gaze direction. The electronic device (101) can additionally adjust the tilt angles of the plurality of displays to a middle range of a region where an area of ​​about 25 degrees upward based on the frontal direction of the first user (1) intersects an area of ​​about 25 degrees upward based on the frontal direction of the second user (2).

[0136] FIGS. 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating examples of rotating a display according to various embodiments. FIG. 13A illustrates a perspective view of a rotating display (160), and FIG. 13B illustrates a bottom view.

[0137] As an example, the seat (11) of the vehicle (10) can rotate. For example, the electronic device (101) can detect the state of the seat (11) using a sensor. The electronic device (101) can obtain information on the rotation direction and tilt angle of the seat (11) based on the detected state of the seat (11). For example, the electronic device (101) can obtain information on the rotation direction and tilt angle of the seat (11) from the vehicle (10).

[0138] The electronic device (101) can rotate the display (160) to correspond to the rotated sheet (11) based on the obtained rotation direction and tilt angle information of the sheet (11). For example, when the first sheet (11-1) rotates, the electronic device (101) can rotate the first display (161). When the second sheet (11-2) rotates, the electronic device (101) can rotate the second display (162). For example, when the first user (1) rides only the first sheet (11-1) and the first sheet (11-1) rotates, the electronic device (101) can rotate a plurality of displays that have been changed to an extended mode to correspond to the first sheet (11-1) (or, the first user (1)).

[0139] For example, the display (160) may include a hinge that is rotatable on a plane. The electronic device (101) may rotate the display (160) left and right about the rotatable hinge.

[0140] Fig. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a display control method according to various embodiments.

[0141] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0142] According to one embodiment, steps 1410 to 1440 may be understood to be performed in a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 2) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 2).

[0143] Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device (101) can operate (or set) a plurality of displays in a default state (1410). The electronic device (101) can include a plurality of displays including a first display (161) and a second display (162). In the default state, the first display (161) can have a first tilt angle and be spaced a first distance from the first user (1). In the default state, the second display (162) can have a second tilt angle and be spaced a second distance from the second user (2). For example, in the default state, the first display (161) and the second display (162) can be spaced apart from each other and independently display content. In the default state, the first distance of the first display (161) and the second distance of the second display (162) can be individually adjusted. In the default state, the tilt angle of the first display (161) and the tilt angle of the second display (162) can be adjusted individually.

[0144] When multiple displays are operating in a default state, the electronic device (101) can receive a user input (1420). For example, the electronic device (101) can receive a user input from a first user. As an example, when the display (160) is implemented as a touch display, the electronic device (101) can receive a user input through the first display (161) and identify the input received from the first user (1). As another example, the electronic device (101) can receive identification information of the first terminal device of the first user (1) and / or identification information of the first display (161) together with the user input through a communication interface. The electronic device (101) can identify the input received from the first user (1) based on the received identification information.

[0145] For example, the user input may be an input that changes the display (160) from a default state to an extended mode. As an example, the extended mode may include a first mode and a second mode. The first mode may be an extended mode for one user, and the second mode may be an extended mode for multiple users. As an example, the electronic device (101) may display a menu for selecting the default state, the first mode, and the second mode on the first display (161) and / or the second display (162), and receive a user input for selecting one of the displayed menus. As an example, the electronic device (101) may identify the number of users based on information about the detected users. If one user is identified, the electronic device (101) may determine the received user input as an input for changing the display to the first mode. If multiple users are identified, the electronic device (101) may determine the received user input as an input for changing the display to the second mode.

[0146] As an example, the electronic device (101) may display a message (51) requesting approval of the extended mode on the second display (162). When the electronic device (101) receives an extended mode request from the first user (1), it may display a message (51) requesting approval of the extended mode on the second display (162) corresponding to the second user (2).

[0147] When the electronic device (101) receives a user input approving the extended mode, the electronic device (101) may adjust the tilt angle and position of at least one display among the multiple displays to bring the multiple displays into proximity (or mechanically connect or join them). As an example, when changing to the first mode, the electronic device (101) may omit the operation of displaying a message (51) requesting approval of the extended mode.

[0148] If the received user input is a first user input for changing to a first mode, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle of one display to match the tilt angle of another display and move at least one of the plurality of displays (1430). For example, if the user input is a first user input for changing to a first mode for displaying content across the first display (161) and the second display (162) for one user in a default state, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle of one of the first display (161) and the second display (162) to match the tilt angle of the remaining one of the first display (161) and the second display (162). In addition, the electronic device (101) can move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacently positioned on the same plane. For example, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the left-right direction and the front-back direction.

[0149] If the received user input is a second user input for changing to a second mode, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of the first display (161) and the second display (162) and move at least one of the plurality of displays (1440). For example, if the user input is a second user input for changing to a second mode for displaying content across the first display (161) and the second display (162) for multiple users in a default state, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angles of both the first display (161) and the second display (162). In addition, the electronic device (101) can move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display (161) and the second display (162) are adjacently positioned on the same plane. For example, the electronic device (101) can move the first display (161) and / or the second display (162) in the left-right direction and the front-back direction.

[0150] When the electronic device (101) performs an operation of adjacent a plurality of displays, the electronic device (101) may provide visual feedback to each of the first display (161) and the second display (162) that allows the user to recognize the status of the display (160). For example, the visual feedback may include an indicator (or marker). The indicator may include a first indicator indicating a distance between the plurality of displays. As an example, the indicator may include a second indicator and a third indicator related to a tilt angle of the display, respectively, on each of the plurality of displays. The electronic device (101) may move the positions of the second indicator and the third indicator, respectively, according to changes in the tilt angles of the first display (161) and the second display (162). In addition, the electronic device (101) may move the first indicator based on the distance between the plurality of displays according to the movement of the first display (161) and / or the second display (162).

[0151] For example, the electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle and / or distance of a plurality of adjacent displays based on a preset reference position. For example, the preset reference position may include the position of the user or the position of the seat. The electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle and / or distance of a plurality of adjacent displays based on the user on board. The electronic device (101) can adjust the tilt angle and / or distance of a plurality of adjacent displays so that the user on board can view the content in an optimal state. As an example, the electronic device (101) can detect the brightness of the surrounding environment and adjust the brightness of the display (160) based on the detected brightness.

[0152] As an example, an electronic device (101) may include a plurality of displays (160) including a first display (161) and a second display (162), at least one processor (120), and a memory (130) storing instructions executed by the at least one processor (120). The instructions stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to operate in a basic state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display (161) and a second tilt angle associated with the second display (162) are individually adjusted. The instructions stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of receiving a user input when operating in the basic state. The command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane, if the user input is a first user input for changing from the default state to a first mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for one user. The command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input for changing from the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for multiple users.

[0153] As an example, the first display (161) and the second display (162) may be positioned at a first location in the first mode. The first display (161) and the second display (162) may be positioned at a second location different from the first location in the second mode.

[0154] As an example, the command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying a first indicator indicating a distance between the plurality of displays.

[0155] As an example, the command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of moving the first indicator based on a distance between the plurality of displays according to movement of at least one display among the plurality of displays.

[0156] As an example, a command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of adjusting the size of the first indicator according to the forward and backward movement of the display on which the first indicator is displayed.

[0157] As an example, the command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying a second indicator related to the first tilt angle on the first display (161) and displaying a third indicator related to the second tilt angle on the second display (162).

[0158] As an example, the command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of displaying the second indicator on the upper part of the first display and displaying the third indicator on the lower part of the second display when the first tilt angle is greater than the second tilt angle with respect to the vertical line. The command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of moving the second indicator displayed on the upper part of the first display to the central region when the first tilt angle decreases and to move the third indicator displayed on the lower part of the second display to the central region when the second tilt angle increases.

[0159] As an example, the electronic device (101) may further include a protrusion (31) formed on a first side of the first display (161) and a joining member (40) disposed on one side of the protrusion (31).

[0160] As an example, the electronic device (101) may further include an insertion groove (32) formed on the second side of the second display (162), into which a protrusion (31) formed on the first display (161) is inserted, and a joining member (40) disposed on one side of the insertion groove (32).

[0161] As an example, the coupling member (40) may include a magnet or an electromagnet.

[0162] As an example, the electronic device (101) may further include a first sensor that detects the location of the user. The command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of identifying a field of view of the first user based on the location of the first user in the second mode and identifying a field of view of the second user based on the location of the second user. The command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of positioning a center point of the plurality of displays in an area where the field of view of the first user and the field of view of the second user intersect. The command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to adjust a tilt angle of the plurality of displays so as to be included in a range between the field of view of the first user and the field of view of the second user, or to adjust a distance of the plurality of displays so as to be included in a range between a distance from the first user and a distance from the second user based on the plurality of displays.

[0163] As an example, the electronic device (101) may further include a second sensor that detects the brightness of the surroundings. The command stored in the memory (130) may cause the electronic device (101) to perform an operation of jointly adjusting the brightness of the plurality of displays based on the brightness of the surroundings.

[0164] As an example, a method of controlling a plurality of displays including a first display (161) and a second display (162) may include an operation of operating in a default state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display and a second tilt angle associated with the second display are individually adjusted. The method may include an operation of receiving a user input when operating in the default state. The method may include an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays such that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane, if the user input is a first user input for changing from the default state to a first mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for one user. The method may include adjusting a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display and moving at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacently positioned on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input that changes the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for a plurality of users.

[0165] As an example, the method may be such that the first display (161) and the second display (162) may be positioned at a first location in the first mode. The method may be such that the first display (161) and the second display (162) may be positioned at a second location different from the first location in the second mode.

[0166] As an example, the method may further include an action of displaying a first indicator indicating a distance between the plurality of displays.

[0167] As an example, the operation of displaying the first indicator may move the first indicator based on a distance between the plurality of displays according to movement of at least one display among the plurality of displays.

[0168] As an example, the action of displaying the first indicator may adjust the size of the first indicator according to the forward and backward movement of the display on which the first indicator is displayed.

[0169] As an example, the method may further include displaying a second indicator related to the first tilt angle on the first display (161) and displaying a third indicator related to the second tilt angle on the second display (162).

[0170] As an example, the operation of displaying the second indicator and the third indicator may be such that, when the first tilt angle is greater than the second tilt angle with respect to the vertical line, the second indicator may be displayed on the upper portion of the first display (161) and the third indicator may be displayed on the lower portion of the second display (162). When the first tilt angle decreases, the second indicator displayed on the upper portion of the first display (161) may be moved to the central region, and when the second tilt angle increases, the third indicator displayed on the lower portion of the second display (162) may be moved to the central region.

[0171] As an example, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having recorded thereon a program for performing a method of controlling a plurality of displays including a first display (161) and a second display (162) may have instructions for operating the first display in a default state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display and a second tilt angle associated with the second display are individually adjusted. When operating in the default state, the instructions may perform an operation of receiving a user input. When the user input is a first user input for changing from the default state to a first mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for one user, the instructions may perform an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays such that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane. The command may cause the user input to adjust a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display and move at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacent to each other on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input that changes the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for multiple users.

[0172] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0173] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0174] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0175] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0176] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0177] The effects of this document are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the above description.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A plurality of displays including a first display and a second display; at least one processor; and A memory storing instructions executed by at least one processor; The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An operation performed in a basic state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display and a second tilt angle associated with the second display are individually adjusted; An action for receiving user input when operating in the above basic state; If the user input is a first user input for changing the default state to a first mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for one user, adjusting a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacently positioned on the same plane; and An electronic device configured to perform an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display and moving at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacently positioned on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input for changing from the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for a plurality of users.

2. In paragraph 1, The first display and the second display are positioned at a first location in the first mode, An electronic device wherein the first display and the second display are positioned at a second position different from the first position in the second mode.

3. In paragraph 1, The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that performs an operation of displaying a first indicator indicating a distance between the plurality of displays.

4. In paragraph 3, The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that performs an operation of moving the first indicator based on a distance between the plurality of displays according to movement of at least one display among the plurality of displays.

5. In paragraph 3, The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that performs an operation of adjusting the size of the first indicator according to forward and backward movement of the display on which the first indicator is displayed.

6. In paragraph 1, The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that performs the operation of displaying a second indicator related to the first tilt angle on the first display and displaying a third indicator related to the second tilt angle on the second display.

7. In paragraph 6, The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An operation of displaying the second indicator on the upper side of the first display and displaying the third indicator on the lower side of the second display when the first tilt angle is greater than the second tilt angle with respect to the vertical line; and An electronic device that performs an operation of moving a second indicator displayed on an upper portion of the first display to a central region when the first tilt angle decreases, and moving a third indicator displayed on a lower portion of the second display to a central region when the second tilt angle increases.

8. In paragraph 1, a protrusion formed on the first side of the first display; and An electronic device further comprising a joining member disposed on one side of the protrusion.

9. In paragraph 1, An insertion groove formed on the second side of the second display and into which a protrusion formed on the first display is inserted; and An electronic device further comprising a joining member arranged on one side of the insertion groove.

10. In paragraph 9, The above-mentioned joining member is, An electronic device containing a magnet or electromagnet.

11. In paragraph 1, further comprising a first sensor for detecting the user's location; The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An operation of identifying a field of view of a first user based on a location of the first user in the second mode, and identifying a field of view of a second user based on a location of the second user; An action of positioning the center point of the plurality of displays in an area where the field of view of the first user and the field of view of the second user intersect; An electronic device that performs an operation of adjusting a tilt angle of the plurality of displays to be included in a range between a field of view of the first user and a field of view of the second user, or adjusting a distance of the plurality of displays to be included in a range between a distance from the first user and a distance from the second user based on the plurality of displays.

12. In paragraph 1, further comprising a second sensor for detecting the brightness of the surroundings; The instructions stored in the above memory cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that performs an operation of jointly adjusting the brightness of the plurality of displays based on the brightness of the surroundings.

13. A method for controlling a plurality of displays including a first display and a second display, An operation performed in a basic state in which a first tilt angle associated with the first display and a second tilt angle associated with the second display are individually adjusted; An action for receiving user input when operating in the above basic state; If the user input is a first user input for changing the default state to a first mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for one user, adjusting a tilt angle of one of the first display and the second display to match a tilt angle of a remaining one of the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays so that the first display and the second display are adjacently positioned on the same plane; and A method comprising: adjusting a tilt angle of both the first display and the second display, and moving at least one of the plurality of displays such that the first display and the second display are adjacently positioned on the same plane, if the user input is a second user input that changes the default state to a second mode for displaying content across the first display and the second display for a plurality of users; 14. In paragraph 13, The first display and the second display are positioned at a first location in the first mode, A method wherein the first display and the second display are positioned at a second position different from the first position in the second mode.

15. In paragraph 13, A method further comprising: an operation of displaying a first indicator indicating a distance between the plurality of displays;

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