Wearable electronic device and operation method thereof

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a flexible display including a touch sensor; a sensor circuit for sensing an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a wrist of a user; a processor for controlling operations of the flexible display and the sensor circuit; and a memory operatively connected to the processor and including instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may display a plurality of objects subject to touch input on the flexible display. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may configure a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of the flexible display on the basis of an angle measured by using the sensor circuit. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device, when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area, may adjust touch coordinates on the basis of the configuration of the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of the flexible display. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Wearable electronic device and method of operation thereof

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) capable of controlling the execution of a function (e.g., correcting touch coordinates, adjusting a location where a touch is recognized, adjusting a location where a touch is determined to have been input) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device is worn on a user's body and an area where a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display), and a method of operating the same.

[0002] Wearable electronic devices (e.g., smartwatches) are miniaturized and lightweight electronic devices that can be worn on a user's body. Wearable electronic devices can be highly portable, which can enhance their usability. Because they are in close proximity to the user's body, they can be utilized for a variety of purposes. Wearable electronic devices may include multiple sensors (e.g., motion sensors, proximity sensors, temperature sensors, biometric sensors) to measure the state of the wearable electronic device on the user's body (e.g., whether it is worn, the angle at which it is worn) and the user's biometric information. Wearable electronic devices can use these sensors to detect proximity (or contact) with the body and determine whether the wearable device is worn and the angle at which it is worn.

[0003] The above-described material is provided solely as background information to aid in understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no claims are made, as to whether any of the above material constitutes prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) may be configured to wrap around at least a portion of a user's wrist. The user may touch the display (e.g., screen) of the electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) to execute a function. The electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) may reflect the touched area as a touch input area and execute a function according to the user's touch. If the electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) has a long and curved shape that wraps around at least a portion of the user's wrist, a long and curved flexible display may be applied. Since the electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) is positioned to wrap around at least a portion of the user's wrist, an area other than the user's intended touch area may be reflected as a touch input area. For example, depending on the angle at which the electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) is worn on the user's body, an area other than the user's intended touch area may be reflected as a touch input area.

[0005] For example, if an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) is angled away from the user's body, the touch area may be wider than the area intended by the user. If an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) is angled closer to the user's body, the touch area may be narrower than the area intended by the user. The angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) may change depending on the movement of the user's wrist, which may cause a difference between the touch area intended by the user and the actual reflected touch input area. Due to the difference between the touch area intended by the user and the actual reflected touch input area, the function intended by the user may not be performed normally, or a function other than the function intended by the user may be executed.

[0006] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof that can correct touch coordinates (e.g., adjust a location where a touch is recognized, adjust a location where a touch is determined to have been input) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's body and an area where a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0007] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a wearable electronic device and a method of operating the same, which can correct touch coordinates (e.g., adjust a location where a touch is recognized, adjust a location where a touch is determined to have been input) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0008] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a wearable electronic device and a method of operating the same, which can adjust the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, content) displayed on a display based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0009] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof that can correct touch coordinates to be above or below an actual touch area based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0010] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a wearable electronic device and a method of operating the same, which can correct the length of a swipe input (e.g., a swipe by touch) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0011] Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof that can adjust a touch threshold for touch determination based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0012] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this document pertains from the description below.

[0013] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display including a touch sensor, a sensor circuit for sensing an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist, a processor for controlling operations of the flexible display and the sensor circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may display a plurality of touch input target objects on the flexible display. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may adjust touch coordinates when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display being set.

[0014] In an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operating method may sense an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist using a sensor circuit of the electronic device. The operating method may display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display of the electronic device. The operating method may set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on the angles measured using the sensor circuit. The operating method may adjust touch coordinates when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the setting of the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display.

[0015] A recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor of an electronic device, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to sense an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist using a sensor circuit. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on the angles measured using the sensor circuit. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to adjust touch coordinates when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the setting of the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display.

[0016] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display including a touch sensor, a sensor circuit for sensing an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist, a processor for controlling operations of the flexible display and the sensor circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may display a touch input target object on the flexible display. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may obtain position information of a touch input target object displayed on the flexible display. When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device can adjust the size of the touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, content) when the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object.

[0017] In an operating method of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operating method may sense an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist using a sensor circuit of the electronic device. The operating method may display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display of the electronic device. The operating method may set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit. The operating method may obtain location information of a touch input target object displayed on the flexible display. The operating method may adjust the size of a touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) when a touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object.

[0018] A recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to sense an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist using a sensor circuit. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on the angles measured using the sensor circuit. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to obtain position information of a touch input target object displayed on the flexible display. The above instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to adjust the size of the touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, content) when the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object.

[0019] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display including a touch sensor, a sensor circuit for sensing an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist, a processor for controlling operations of the flexible display and the sensor circuit, and a memory operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may display a plurality of touch input target objects on the flexible display. When the instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device may set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit. When the above instructions are executed by the processor, the electronic device can adjust a pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display being set.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a method for operating an electronic device, the method may sense an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist using a sensor circuit of the electronic device. The method may display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display of the electronic device. The method may set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on the angle measured using the sensor circuit. The method may adjust a pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the setting of the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor of an electronic device may cause the electronic device (220) to sense an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist using a sensor circuit when executed by the processor. The instructions may cause the electronic device to display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display when executed by the processor. The instructions may cause the electronic device to set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the flexible display based on the angles measured using the sensor circuit when executed by the processor. The instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the electronic device to adjust a pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area, based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display being set.

[0022] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct touch coordinates (e.g., adjust a location where a touch is recognized, adjust a location where a touch is determined to have been input) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's body and an area where a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0023] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the size of a touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, content) based on the angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's body and the area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0024] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct touch coordinates (e.g., adjust a location where a touch is recognized, adjust a location where a touch is determined to have been input) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0025] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) displayed on a display based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0026] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct a touch coordinate to be above or below an actual touch area based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0027] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a swipe input (e.g., a swipe by touch) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0028] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust a touch threshold for determining a touch based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0029] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0030] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure being worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist).

[0033] FIG. 3A is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 3b is a block diagram of the display module illustrated in Figure 2.

[0035] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a change in the angle of a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) due to movement (e.g., rotation) of a user's wrist.

[0036] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing how a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) can distinguish the direction of the back of the hand when worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist).

[0037] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing that, depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch), a touch area intended by a user is reflected as an actual touch input area, or an area other than the touch area intended by the user is reflected as a touch input area.

[0038] FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are drawings showing that a user's intended touch area is reflected as an actual touch input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0039] FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a user-intended touch area and an actual reflected touch input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0040] FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a user-intended touch area and an actual reflected touch input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0041] FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are drawings showing that a swipe area intended by a user is reflected as an actual swipe input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0042] FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a swipe area intended by a user and an actual reflected swipe input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0043] FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a swipe area intended by a user and an actual reflected swipe input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0044] FIGS. 19A to 19C are diagrams illustrating an operation method of an electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing how a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) can distinguish the direction of the back of the hand while being worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist).

[0046] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing an object (e.g., a list, a button, content) displayed in a highly curvatured area among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0047] FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are drawings showing adjusting the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) when the object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in an area with a large curvature among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0048] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing adjusting the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) when the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in an area with a large curvature among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0049] FIGS. 25 and 26 are drawings showing adjusting the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) when the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in an area with a large curvature among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0050] FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are drawings showing that a user's intended pinch zoom in / out area is reflected as an actual pinch zoom in / out input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0051] FIGS. 29 and 30 are drawings showing that there is a difference between the pinch zoom in / out area intended by the user and the actual reflected pinch zoom in / out area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smartwatch).

[0052] FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are drawings showing that there is a difference between the pinch zoom in / out area intended by the user and the actual reflected pinch zoom in / out area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smart watch).

[0053] FIGS. 33 and 34 are drawings showing that a user's intended touch scroll area is reflected as an actual touch scroll input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0054] FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are drawings showing that there is a difference between the touch scroll area intended by the user and the actual reflected touch scroll area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smart watch).

[0055] FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are drawings showing that there is a difference between the touch scroll area intended by the user and the actual reflected touch scroll area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smart watch).

[0056] FIGS. 39 and 40 are diagrams showing how a user's intended touch flick area is reflected as an actual touch flick input area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0057] FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are drawings showing that there is a difference between a user-intended touch flick area and an actual reflected touch flick area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0058] FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 are drawings showing that there is a difference between a touch flick area intended by a user and an actual reflected touch flick area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0059] It should be noted that throughout the drawings, the same reference numbers are used to describe identical or similar elements, features and structures.

[0060] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While it includes numerous specific details to aid understanding, these are to be considered merely exemplary. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0061] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literary meanings and are merely used by the applicant to facilitate a clear and consistent understanding of this document. Therefore, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of this document is provided for illustrative purposes only, and is not intended to limit this document as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0062] Singular forms should be understood to include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to "component surfaces" may include reference to one or more of such surfaces.

[0063] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). 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)).

[0065] 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.

[0066] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0067] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0068] 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).

[0069] 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).

[0070] 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.

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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).

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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).

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] 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).

[0079] 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.

[0080] 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).

[0081] 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.

[0082] 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 one embodiment, 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).

[0083] 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 to 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 to 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.

[0084] 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)).

[0085] 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 utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0086] 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.

[0087] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0088] 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).

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) illustrated in FIG. 1 may include a bar type or plate type display (e.g., an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) illustrated in FIG. 1 may include a flexible display (e.g., a flexible OLED display) configured such that the screen (e.g., the display screen) can be folded or unfolded.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) illustrated in FIG. 1 may include a flexible display (e.g., a flexible OLED display) that is slidably arranged to provide a screen (e.g., a display screen).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 1 may include a wearable electronic device, a smart watch, an augmented reality (AR) electronic device, a virtual reality (VR) electronic device, a mobile phone (e.g., a smart phone), a personal computer (laptop PC), a tablet PC, and / or an audio electronic device (e.g., wired earphones, wireless earphones).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) (e.g., sensor circuit) may include an electrical proximity sensor (e.g., electrode sensor (240) of FIG. 3A).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) (e.g., sensor circuit) may include an optical proximity sensor (e.g., a light sensor) (e.g., a photoplethysmogram sensor) (e.g., an IR sensor (250) of FIG. 3A).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) (e.g., sensor circuit) may include a temperature sensor (e.g., temperature sensor (260) of FIG. 3A) capable of measuring a user's skin temperature or body temperature.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) (e.g., sensor circuit) may include a motion sensor (e.g., motion sensor (270) of FIG. 3A) that can measure the movement of the electronic device (101) and the angle at which the electronic device (101) is worn on the user's body.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) (e.g., sensor circuit) may include a six-axis sensor, acceleration sensor, etc. capable of measuring the movement of the electronic device (101) and the angle at which the electronic device (101) is worn on the user's body.

[0101] According to one embodiment, an electrical proximity sensor (e.g., an electrode sensor (240) of FIG. 3A), an optical proximity sensor (e.g., a light sensor) (e.g., an IR sensor (250) of FIG. 3A), a temperature sensor (e.g., a temperature sensor (260) of FIG. 3A), and a motion sensor (e.g., a motion sensor (270) of FIG. 3A) may be disposed in an electronic device (101) (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3A).

[0102] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure being worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist).

[0103] FIG. 3A is a block diagram of a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0104] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3A, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist (201)).

[0105] An electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a main body (211) in which a function is executed, and a fastening member (212) connected to a housing of the main body (211) and used to secure the electronic device (200) to a user's wrist (201). Electronic components for executing the function may be arranged in the main body (211) of the electronic device (200). For example, the fastening member (212) may be a strap that is wrapped around a user's wrist to secure the electronic device (200).

[0106] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a processor (220) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (230) (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), a sensor module (176) (e.g., a sensor circuit, the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), a display module (280) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1), and a communication module (290) (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1).

[0107] An electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first side (e.g., a back side, a side in contact with a person's skin), a second side (e.g., a side on which a screen of a display module (280) is displayed), and a third side (e.g., a side) arranged to surround a space between the first side (e.g., a back side, a side in contact with a person's skin) and the second side (e.g., a side on which a screen of the display module (280) is displayed).

[0108] A processor (220), a memory (230), a sensor module (176) (e.g., a sensor circuit), a display module (280), and a communication module (290) may be placed in an internal space formed by a housing of an electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) (e.g., sensor circuit) may include an electrode sensor (240) (e.g., an electrical proximity sensor), an infrared ray (IR) sensor (250) (e.g., an optical proximity sensor), a temperature sensor (260), and a motion sensor (270). For example, the motion sensor (270) may include a six-axis sensor and an acceleration sensor.

[0110] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a program for operating the electronic device (e.g., a program (140) of FIG. 1) and a battery (e.g., a battery (189) of FIG. 1) that supplies power for driving each component. For example, the battery (189) may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery (189) may be integrally disposed within the electronic device (200) or may be detachably disposed with the electronic device (200).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electrode sensor (240) (e.g., an electrical proximity sensor), the IR sensor (250) (e.g., an optical proximity sensor), and the temperature sensor (260) (e.g., a non-contact temperature sensor) may be positioned to face a first side (e.g., a rear side, a side in contact with human skin) of the electronic device (200).

[0112] For example, an electrode sensor (240) (e.g., an electrical proximity sensor), an IR sensor (250) (e.g., an optical proximity sensor), and a temperature sensor (260) (e.g., a non-contact temperature sensor) may be positioned adjacent to the rear plate of the electronic device (200).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the motion sensor (270) may be placed in an internal space of an electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure and may not be visible from the outside.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the display module (280) may be positioned to face the second side (e.g., the side on which the screen is displayed) of the electronic device (200). For example, the display module (280) may be exposed so as to be visually visible. The shape of the display module (280) may be formed to correspond to the front shape of the housing (210). The display module (280) may have a circular, oval, or polygonal shape. For example, the display module (280) may include a touch sensor. The presence or absence of a touch and the strength (pressure) of the touch may be measured through the touch sensor. The touch sensor may be combined with or positioned adjacent to a pressure sensor and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), an application processor, a sensor processor, or a communication processor. For example, the processor (220) may control the operation of the communication module (290) to operate in conjunction with an external electronic device and / or an external wearable electronic device.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include volatile memory and / or non-volatile memory. For example, the memory (230) may include instructions for performing operations of the processor (220). In addition, the memory (230) may include instructions for performing operations of the electrode sensor (240), the IR sensor (250), the temperature sensor (260), the motion sensor (270), the display module (280), and / or the communication module (290).

[0117] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist). The electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may operate in conjunction with an external electronic device (e.g., a smart phone, a tablet PC, a notebook PC) and / or an external wearable electronic device (e.g., an audio electronic device, a wireless earphone).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., wearable electronic device, smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can control the operation of at least one of an electrode sensor (240), an IR sensor (250), a temperature sensor (260), and a motion sensor (270) to obtain information (data) of a user's movement signal, an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist, an exercise signal, a health-related signal, and a bio-signal (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood sugar, skin temperature, and / or body temperature).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can control the execution of a function of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) based on at least one of a movement signal obtained by operation of an electrode sensor (240), an IR sensor (250), a temperature sensor (260), and a motion sensor (270), an angle signal of the electronic device (200) being worn on a user's wrist, an exercise signal, a health-related signal, and a bio-signal (e.g., a heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood sugar, skin temperature, and / or body temperature).

[0120] For example, the processor (220) may determine whether the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is worn and the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist based on at least one of a movement signal, an angle signal, an exercise signal, a health-related signal, and a biosignal (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood sugar, skin temperature, and / or body temperature). The processor (220) may control the execution of functions of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) depending on whether the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is worn.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the electrode sensor (240) may include at least one of an electrocardiograph (ECG) sensor, an electrical wearable sensor, and an electrical proximity sensor. The electrode sensor (240) may acquire a user's biosignal based on the electrical signal in a circuit that detects the biosignal. The biosignal acquired from the electrode sensor (240) may be provided to the processor (220). For example, the processor (220) may determine whether the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smartwatch) is worn based on the biosignal from the electrode sensor (240).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the IR sensor (250) may include at least one of an optical proximity sensor, an optical sensor, and a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor. For example, the IR sensor (250) may include a light emitting unit composed of a plurality of LEDs that emit light, and a light receiving unit composed of a plurality of PDs (Photodiodes) that receive light and convert it into an electrical signal. For example, the processor (220) may operate the IR sensor (250) to obtain a user's bio-signal. The processor (220) may determine whether the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is worn based on the bio-signal from the IR sensor (250).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the temperature sensor (260) may include at least one of a contact temperature sensor and a non-contact temperature sensor. The temperature sensor (260) may measure the user's skin temperature or body temperature by reflecting the characteristics of electromagnetic waves radiated by an object according to its temperature. For example, the temperature sensor (260) (e.g., a non-contact temperature sensor) may include a non-contact IR temperature sensor. For example, the temperature sensor (260) (e.g., a non-contact temperature sensor) may include a temperature sensor that measures the internal temperature of the temperature sensor (260) because the temperature inside the sensor may have an effect due to the characteristics of the non-contact temperature sensor. The temperature sensor that measures the internal temperature of the electronic device (200) may include a thermistor. The internal temperature of the electronic device (200) may be measured using a thermistor. The temperature sensor may measure the internal temperature of the electronic device (200) and generate a device temperature signal. The device temperature signal generated by the temperature sensor may be provided to the processor (220).

[0124] For example, the temperature sensor (260) can obtain a bio-signal according to the user's skin temperature or body temperature. The bio-signal can include data on the user's skin temperature or body temperature. For example, a bio-signal obtained from the temperature sensor (260) (e.g., a non-contact temperature sensor) can be provided to the processor (220). For example, the processor (220) can determine whether the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smartwatch) is worn based on the bio-signal from the temperature sensor (260).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the motion sensor (270) can detect the state (or posture, direction) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch), the angle, movement, and inertia of the state (or posture, direction) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) worn on the user's wrist.

[0126] For example, the motion sensor (270) can detect an angle, a speed, an acceleration, an angular velocity, and / or an angular acceleration due to the movement of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). The motion sensor (270) can generate a motion detection signal for the movement of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) and provide the motion detection signal to the processor (220). For example, the processor (220) can determine the state (or posture, direction) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch), the angle, movement, and inertia of the state (or posture, direction) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) worn on the user's wrist based on the motion detection signal from the motion sensor (270).

[0127] For example, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include a 6-axis sensor (e.g., an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor). The 6-axis sensor may sense whether a user motions and the magnitude of the motion. A motion sensing value of the 6-axis sensor may be provided to a processor (220). The processor (220) may determine whether a user motion occurred and the magnitude of the motion based on the motion sensing value from the 6-axis sensor. For example, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include a global positioning system (GPS) sensor for detecting a current location. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) includes a GPS sensor, the processor (220) may control the execution of a function of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) based on the acquired location information (e.g., adjusting touch coordinates, adjusting the size of a touch input target object).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can display a plurality of touch input target objects on a display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5, e.g., a flexible display). The electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a bottom area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display)) based on an angle measured using a sensor circuit (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 3A). The electronic device (200) can adjust touch coordinates when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the setting of the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can display a touch input target object on a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5, e.g., a flexible display). The electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) based on an angle measured using a sensor circuit (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 3A). The electronic device (200) can obtain location information of a touch input target object displayed on the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display). When the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object, the electronic device (200) can set the touch input target object. You can resize objects (e.g. lists, buttons, content).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can display a plurality of touch input target objects on a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5, e.g., a flexible display). The electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a bottom area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) based on an angle measured using a sensor circuit (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 3A). The electronic device (200) can, based on the setting of the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display), set a pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area. It can be adjusted.

[0131] Figure 3b is a block diagram of the display module illustrated in Figure 2.

[0132] Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, a display module (280) (e.g., display module (160) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (200) (e.g., wearable electronic device, smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display (310), a display driver IC (330, display driver IC) (e.g., display driver) for driving the display (310), a touch circuit (350) for detecting a touch on the display (310), a digitizer (360) for detecting an input of an electronic pen (e.g., stylus pen), and a digitizer driver (370) for driving the digitizer (360). Hereinafter, the display driver IC (330) may be referred to as 'DDIC (370)'.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the DDIC (330) may operate based on the control of the processor (220). For example, the DDIC (330) may include an interface module (331), a memory (333) (e.g., a buffer memory), an image processing module (335), or a mapping module (337).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the DDIC (330) can receive image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data from another component of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 3) through an interface module (331).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the image information may be received from a processor (220) (e.g., the main processor (121) of FIG. 1) (e.g., an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (e.g., the auxiliary processor (123) of FIG. 1) (e.g., a graphics processing unit) that operates independently of the functions of the main processor (121).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the DDIC (330) may communicate with the touch circuit (350) and / or the sensor module (176) (e.g., the sensor circuit) using the interface module (331). In addition, the DDIC (330) may store at least some of the received image information in the memory (333). As an example, the DDIC (330) may store at least some of the received image information in the memory (333) on a frame-by-frame basis.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the image processing module (335) may perform preprocessing or postprocessing (e.g., resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) on at least a portion of the image data based at least on characteristics of the image data or characteristics of the display (310).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the mapping module (337) may generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the image data pre-processed or post-processed through the image processing module (335). According to one embodiment, the generation of the voltage value or the current value may be performed at least in part based on, for example, the properties of the pixels of the display (310) (e.g., the arrangement of the pixels (RGB stripe or pentile structure), or the size of each sub-pixel).

[0139] According to one embodiment, at least some pixels of the display (310) may be driven based at least in part on, for example, the voltage value or current value, so that visual information (e.g., text, an image, or an icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the display (310).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the touch circuit (350) may include a touch sensor (351) (e.g., a touch screen) and a touch sensor IC (353, touch fingerprint sensor integrated circuit).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the touch circuit (350) can detect a touch input or hovering input for a specific location of the display (310). The touch sensor IC (353) can control the touch sensor (351) (e.g., a touch screen) to detect the touch input or hovering input. For example, the touch sensor IC (353) can detect the touch input or hovering input by measuring a change in a signal (e.g., voltage, light quantity, resistance, or charge quantity) for a specific location of the display (310). The touch sensor IC (353) can provide information (e.g., location, area, pressure, or time) regarding the detected touch input or hovering input to the processor (220) (e.g., transmit to the processor (220), input to the processor (220).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the touch sensor (351) (e.g., a touch screen) may be applied in an add-on manner in which the touch sensor (351) is manufactured separately and separately placed on the upper part (e.g., above) of the display (310).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the touch sensor (351) (e.g., a touch screen) may be applied in an on cell manner in which the touch sensor (351) is placed on the upper portion of the display (310).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the touch sensor (351) (e.g., a touch screen) may be applied in an in-cell manner in which the touch sensor (351) is arranged together with the pixels of the display (310).

[0145] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit (350) (e.g., touch sensor IC (353)) may be included as part of the DDIC (330) or the display (310).

[0146] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the touch circuit (350) (e.g., touch sensor IC (353)) may be included as part of another component (e.g., auxiliary processor (123)) disposed external to the display module (280).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the display module (280) may further include at least one sensor of the sensor module (176) (e.g., a sensor circuit) or a control circuit of the sensor module (176) (e.g., a sensor circuit). In this case, the at least one sensor or the control circuit thereof may be embedded in a portion of the display module (280) (e.g., the display (310) or the DDIC (330)) or a portion of the touch circuit (350).

[0148] For example, if a sensor module (176) (e.g., a sensor circuit) embedded in a display module (280) includes a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor can obtain (e.g., receive) pressure information associated with a touch input through a portion or the entire area of ​​the display (310).

[0149] According to one embodiment, a touch sensor (351) or sensor module (176) (e.g., sensor circuit) may be positioned between pixels in a pixel layer of the display (310), or above or below the pixel layer.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the display module (280) may include a digitizer (360) for detecting an input (e.g., a touch input or a hovering input) of an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen). For example, a digitizer driving unit (370) that drives the digitizer (360) may be included as a component of the display module (160). For example, the digitizer driving unit (370) that drives the digitizer (360) may be included as a separate component from the display module (160). For example, the digitizer (360) may convert analog coordinates (e.g., a position) of an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen) into digital coordinate data. The digitizer (360) may transmit the digital coordinate data to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or a DDIC (330).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the processor (220) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may obtain (e.g., receive) digital coordinate data input from the digitizer (360). The processor (220) may detect an input (e.g., a touch input or a hovering input) through an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen) based on the digital coordinate data. For example, the digitizer (360) may include a plurality of x-axis channels and a plurality of y-axis channels. The processor (220) may sense the position of the electronic pen (e.g., the stylus pen) using sensing signals (e.g., electro magnetic resonance (EMR) signals) received from the x-axis channels and the y-axis channels arranged in the digitizer (360). For example, a digitizer (360) may have a plurality of x-axis channels and a plurality of y-axis channels sequentially arranged, and a processor (220) may sense the position of an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus pen) using sensing signals received from a plurality of consecutive channels (e.g., three adjacent channels).

[0152] In one embodiment, the digitizer (360) may be hidden from the outside by the display (310), electronic components, and mechanisms.

[0153] For example, the digitizer (360) may be disposed integrally with a flat panel display or a flexible display. For example, the digitizer (360) may be disposed adjacent to the flat panel display or the flexible display. For example, when the digitizer (360) is applied to the display (310), the digitizer (360) may include one EMR (electro magnetic resonance) sheet (or EMR film). A plurality of x-axis channels and a plurality of y-axis channels for detecting the position of the electronic pen may be disposed on one EMR sheet.

[0154] For example, the digitizer (360) may be disposed integrally with a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display or a foldable display) or adjacent to the flexible display. For example, the digitizer (360) may be disposed at the lower portion (e.g., bottom) of the display (310).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include an ultrasonic sensor (not shown) that identifies a user's touch using ultrasonic waves, and an ultrasonic sensor driver (not shown) that drives the ultrasonic sensor.

[0156] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a change in the angle of a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) due to movement (e.g., rotation) of a user's wrist.

[0157] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing how a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) can distinguish the direction of the back of the hand when worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist).

[0158] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be worn on a user's wrist (201) (e.g., the wrist (201) of FIG. 2). The angle of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may vary depending on the movement (e.g., rotation) of the user's wrist (201).

[0159] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may be positioned (510) toward the body and above the wrist. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms the first angle (410), the entire area (e.g., the central area (540), the lower area (550), and the upper area (560)) of the display (501) (e.g., the display (310) of FIG. 3B) of the electronic device (200) may be normally displayed to the user.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist (201) using a sensor module (176, sensor circuit) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIGS. 3A and 3B). The electronic device (200) can set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) based on the angle measured using the sensor module (176, sensor circuit).

[0161] For example, the electronic device (200) may set the central area (540) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the first touch area. For example, the electronic device (200) may set the lower area (550) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the second touch area. For example, the electronic device (200) may set the upper area (560) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the third touch area.

[0162] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), the upper region (560) of the display (501) may have a touch input area that is the same as the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area. The central region (540) and the lower region (550) of the display (501) may have differences between the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area. The central region (540) and the lower region (550) of the display (501) may have an actual touch input area (e.g., an actual touched area) that is smaller than the touch area intended by the user.

[0163] For example, if the angle of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is formed farther away from the user's body, the actual touch input area may be formed wider than the touch area intended by the user. If the angle of the electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is formed closer to the user's body, the actual touch input area may be formed narrower than the touch area intended by the user. If the actual touch input area becomes wider or narrower than the touch area intended by the user, the functions of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) cannot be performed normally.

[0164] According to one embodiment, when the user's wrist (201) is rotated inward, the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may form a second angle (420). When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms the second angle (420), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may be positioned above the back of the hand and in front of the hand blade (520). When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms the second angle (420), a central area (540) among the entire area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the display (310) of FIG. 3B) of the electronic device (200) may be normally touched. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms the second angle (420), the central area (540) of the display (501) may be the same as the touch area intended by the user and the actual touch input area.

[0165] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), the lower region (550) and the upper region (560) of the display (501) may be mistouched. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), the lower region (550) and the upper region (560) of the display (501) may have differences between a touch area intended by the user and an actually reflected touch input area. For example, the lower region (550) of the display (501) may have a narrower actual touch input area than a touch area intended by the user. For example, the upper region (560) of the display (501) may have a wider actual touch input area than a touch area intended by the user. Due to the difference between the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area, a function intended by the user may not be performed normally, or a function other than the function intended by the user may be executed.

[0166] In one embodiment, when the user's wrist (201) is rotated outward, the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may form a third angle (430). When the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) forms the third angle (430), the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may be positioned on the front of the back of the hand and the lower side of the hand (530).

[0167] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (430), the lower area (550) of the display (501) of the electronic device (200) can be touched normally. For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (430), the lower area (550) of the display (501) can be the same as the touch area intended by the user and the actual touch input area.

[0168] For example, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (430), the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501) of the electronic device (200) can be touched.

[0169] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (430), the central region (540) and the upper region (550) of the display (310) may have differences between the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area. The central region (540) and the upper region (550) of the display (310) may have a wider actually reflected touch input area than the touch area intended by the user. Due to the difference between the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area, the function intended by the user may not be performed normally, or a function other than the function intended by the user may be executed.

[0170] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing that, depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch), a touch area intended by a user is reflected as an actual touch input area, or an area other than the touch area intended by the user is reflected as a touch input area.

[0171] FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are drawings showing that a user's intended touch area is reflected as an actual touch input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0172] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can control the execution of a function (e.g., adjusting touch coordinates, adjusting the size of a touch input target object) based on the angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's body and the area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0173] Referring to FIGS. 4 to 8, depending on the angle of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch), a difference may occur between the touch area intended by the user and the actual touch input area.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist (201) using a sensor module (176, sensor circuit) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIGS. 3A and 3B). The electronic device (200) can set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) based on the angle measured using the sensor module (176, sensor circuit).

[0175] For example, the electronic device (200) may set the central area (540) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the first touch area. For example, the electronic device (200) may set the lower area (550) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the second touch area. For example, the electronic device (200) may set the upper area (560) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the third touch area.

[0176] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), an upper area (560) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be the same as a touch area intended by a user and an actual touch input area. The upper area (560) of the display (501) may be an area (610) that is touched in the area intended by the user. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the touch input area may be the area of ​​an object (e.g., a button) that the user intended to touch (810). As a result, the object that the user intended to touch may be accurately touched, and a function corresponding to the touch may be normally executed.

[0177] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501) may have differences between the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area.

[0178] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), the central region (540) and the lower region (550) of the display (501) may have an actual touch input area smaller than the touch area intended by the user. For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), the central region (540) and the lower region (550) of the display (501) may have an area (620) where the touch area is narrower than the user's intention. The actual touched area may become smaller than the user's intended touch area, so that the touch input area may be formed smaller than a touch threshold. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the actual touch input area may become narrower than the area of ​​an object (e.g., a button) that the user intended to touch (820).

[0179] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), the central region (540) of the display (501) can be an area (610) that is touched in an area intended by the user. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the touch input area can be an area (810) of an object (e.g., a button) that the user intended to touch. As a result, the object that the user intended to touch can be accurately touched, and a function according to the touch can be normally executed. For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), when the central region (540) of the display (501) is touched, the touch area can be applied as an actual touch input area without adjusting the size of the touch input area.

[0180] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), the lower area (550) and the upper area (560) of the display (501) may have differences between the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area.

[0181] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the lower region (550) of the display (501) may have an actual touch input area narrower than the area of ​​an object (e.g., a button) that the user intended to touch (820). When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), the lower region (550) of the display (501) may become an area (620) in which the touch area is narrower than the user's intention. When the lower region (550) of the display (501) is touched when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), the actual touched area may become smaller than the user's intended touch area, so that the touch input area may be formed smaller than a touch threshold. For example, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), when the lower area (550) of the display (501) is touched, the area of ​​the actual touch input area can be adjusted to be wider (e.g., the area of ​​the actual touch input area can be increased).

[0182] For example, the upper area (560) of the display (501) may have an actual touch input area wider than the area of ​​the object (e.g., button) that the user wanted to touch, as shown in FIG. 8 (830).

[0183] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), the upper area (560) of the display (501) may become an area (630) in which the touch area becomes wider than the user's intention. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420) and the upper area (560) of the display (501) is touched, the actual touched area may become wider than the user's intended touch area. As a result, other surrounding objects may be touched in addition to the object that the user intended to touch. For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (420), when the upper area (560) of the display (501) is touched, the area of ​​the actual touch input area may be adjusted narrowly (e.g., the area of ​​the actual touch input area may be reduced).

[0184] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smartwatch) forms a third angle (430), the lower region (550) of the display (501) may become an area (610) that is touched in an area intended by the user. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the touch input area may be an area corresponding to an object (e.g., a button) that the user intended to touch (810). As a result, the object that the user intended to touch may be accurately touched, and a function corresponding to the touch may be normally executed.

[0185] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (430), the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501) may have differences between the touch area intended by the user and the actually reflected touch input area.

[0186] FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a user-intended touch area and an actual reflected touch input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0187] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can correct touch coordinates (e.g., adjust a location where a touch is recognized, adjust a location where a touch is determined to have been input) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0188] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, a smart watch) forms a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), the upper area (560) of a display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5) may become an area (610) that is touched by a user. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the touch input area may be an area (810) of an object (e.g., a button) that the user intended to touch. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms the first angle (410), when the upper area (560) of the display (501) is touched, the sizes (e.g., area) of the touch area (1011) and the actual area (1012) may be the same. As a result, the object that the user intended to touch may be accurately touched, and the function according to the touch may be normally executed. For example, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), when the upper area (560) of the display (501) is touched, the touch area can be applied as an actual touch input area without adjusting the size of the touch input area.

[0189] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, smart watch) forms a first angle (410), the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501) may have an actual touch input area narrower than the area of ​​an object (e.g., button) that the user attempted to touch, as illustrated in FIG. 8 (820).

[0190] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), the central region (540) and the lower region (550) of the display (501) may be regions (620) where the touch area becomes narrower than the user's intention. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), and the central region (540) and the lower region (550) of the display (501) are touched, the touch area (1021) may be smaller than the size (e.g., area) of the actual region (1022). When the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), and the central region (540) and the lower region (550) of the display (501) are touched, the actual touched area may become smaller than the user's intended touch area, so that the touch input area may be formed smaller than a touch threshold. For example, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (410), when the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501) are touched, the area of ​​the actual touch input area can be adjusted to be wider (e.g., the area of ​​the actual touch input area can be increased).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0193] FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a user-intended touch area and an actual reflected touch input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0194] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, for example, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (e.g., a third angle (430) of FIG. 4), a lower area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may become an area (610) that is touched by a user. In this case, as illustrated in FIG. 8, a touch input area may be formed as large as an area of ​​an object (e.g., a button) that the user intends to touch (810). When an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (430), when the lower area (550) of the display (501) is touched, the sizes (e.g., area) of the touch area (1211) and the actual area (1212) may be the same. As a result, an object that the user intends to touch may be accurately touched, and a function corresponding to the touch may be normally executed. For example, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (430), when the lower area (550) of the display (501) is touched, the touch area can be applied as an actual touch input area without adjusting the size of the touch input area.

[0195] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smartwatch) forms a third angle (430), the central region (540) and the upper region (560) of the display (501) may have an actual touch input area wider than the area of ​​an object (e.g., a button) that the user intends to touch, as illustrated in FIG. 8 (830). As a result, other surrounding objects may be touched in addition to the object that the user intends to touch.

[0196] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) forms a third angle (430), the central region (540) and the upper region (560) of the display (501) may become regions (630) where the touch area becomes wider than the user's intention. When the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) forms a first angle (410), and the central region (540) and the upper region (560) of the display (501) are touched, the touch area (1221) may become larger (e.g., increase) than the size (e.g., area) of the actual area (1222). When the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) forms a third angle (430), and the central region (540) and the upper region (560) of the display (501) are touched, the area of ​​the actual touch input area may be adjusted smaller (e.g., the area of ​​the actual touch input area may be reduced).

[0197] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust a touch threshold for determining a touch based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display). For example, a touch threshold can be adjusted to a smaller value based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0198] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can correct a touch coordinate to be above or below an actual touch area based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can perform correction of touch coordinates as follows.

[0200] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3b). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical central axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch coordinates can be directly adjusted in the touch sensor IC (353) considering the touch area. Thereafter, the touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the adjusted touch coordinates to a processor (e.g., a processor (220) of FIG. 3a). Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0201] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3B). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical center axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the initial touch coordinates to the processor (220). Thereafter, the processor (220) can adjust the touch coordinates in consideration of the touch area. Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12.

[0203] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0204] FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are drawings showing that a swipe area intended by a user is reflected as an actual swipe input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0205] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a swipe input (e.g., swipe by touch) based on an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0206] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) can sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (201) using a sensor module (176, sensor circuit) (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIGS. 3A and 3B). The electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) can set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5, a flexible display) based on the angle measured using the sensor module (176, sensor circuit).

[0207] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can display a plurality of touch input target objects on a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5, e.g., a flexible display). The electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a bottom area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) based on an angle measured using a sensor circuit (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 3A). The electronic device (200) can adjust a pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the setting of the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display). there is.

[0208] For example, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) may set a central area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) as a first touch area. For example, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) may set a lower area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5) of a display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) as a second touch area. For example, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) may set an upper area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) as a third touch area.

[0209] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), a central area (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (1310) where a swipe input is made as intended by the user. For example, when a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the swipe length may not be corrected and may be applied as an actual swipe area.

[0210] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the lower region of the display (501) (e.g., the lower region (550) of FIG. 5) may be an area (1320) in which a swipe input is made shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user. For example, when a swipe touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), the swipe length may be adjusted to be extended (e.g., increased). When a swipe touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), the swipe length may be increased by swiping a wider area (longer length) than the actual swipe area.

[0211] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the upper region of the display (501) (e.g., the upper region (560) of FIG. 5) may be an area (1330) in which a swipe input is longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user. For example, when a swipe touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), the swipe length may be adjusted to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a swipe touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), the swipe length may be reduced (the area may be reduced) by swiping a narrower area (shorter length) than the actual swipe area.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 13 and 14 when the processor (220) executes the instructions.

[0214] FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a swipe area intended by a user and an actual reflected swipe input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0215] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a swipe input (e.g., swipe by touch) based on an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0216] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), an upper area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (1510) where a swipe input is made as intended by the user. For example, when a swipe touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the swipe length may not be corrected and may be applied as an actual swipe area.

[0217] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (410), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and a lower region (e.g., a lower region (550) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be regions (1520) where a swipe input is made shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user.

[0218] For example, when a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the swipe length can be adjusted to be extended (e.g., increased). When a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the swipe length can be increased (e.g., the area can be increased) by swiping a wider area (longer length) than the actual swipe area.

[0219] For example, when a swipe touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), the swipe length can be adjusted to increase (e.g., to increase). When a swipe touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), the swipe length can be increased by swiping a wider area (longer length) than the actual swipe area.

[0220] For example, when a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), the swipe length can be adjusted to increase (e.g., increase). When a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), the swipe length can be increased by swiping a wider area (longer length) than the actual swipe area.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16 when the processor (220) executes the operations.

[0223] FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a swipe area intended by a user and an actual reflected swipe input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0224] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a swipe input (e.g., swipe by touch) based on an angle at which the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0225] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), a lower area (e.g., a lower area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (1710) where a swipe input is made as intended by the user. For example, when a swipe touch is input in the lower area (540) of the display (501), the swipe length may not be corrected and may be applied as an actual swipe area.

[0226] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (430), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and an upper region (e.g., an upper region (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be regions (1730) where a swipe input is made longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user.

[0227] For example, when a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the swipe length can be adjusted to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the swipe length can be reduced (the area can be reduced) by swiping a narrower area (shorter length) than the actual swipe area.

[0228] For example, when a swipe touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the swipe length can be adjusted to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a swipe touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the swipe length can be reduced (the area can be reduced) by swiping a narrower area (shorter length) than the actual swipe area.

[0229] For example, when a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), the swipe length can be adjusted to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a swipe touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), the swipe length can be reduced (the area can be reduced) by swiping a narrower area (shorter length) than the area that is actually swiped.

[0230] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can perform an operation of increasing (e.g., increasing an area) or decreasing (decreasing an area) a swipe length by correcting touch coordinates. Correction of the touch coordinates can be performed as follows.

[0231] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3b). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical central axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch coordinates can be directly adjusted in the touch sensor IC (353) considering the touch area. Thereafter, the touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the adjusted touch coordinates to a processor (e.g., a processor (220) of FIG. 3a). Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0232] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3B). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical center axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the initial touch coordinates to the processor (220). Thereafter, the processor (220) can adjust the touch coordinates in consideration of the touch area. Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0233] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18.

[0234] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0235] FIGS. 19A to 19C are diagrams illustrating an operation method of an electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0236] Referring to FIG. 19A, in operation 1910, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 3 and 4, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine an angle at which the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist by operating a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 3A).

[0237] According to one embodiment, in operation 1910, a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A) of an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smartwatch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may operate a sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 3A) to determine an angle at which the electronic device is worn on the user's wrist.

[0238] In operation 1920, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine a touch area (e.g., an area where a touch is input) among the entire area of ​​a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5).

[0239] According to one embodiment, in operation 1920, the processor (220) may determine a touch area (e.g., an area where a touch is input) among the entire area of ​​the display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5).

[0240] In operation 1931, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in an upper area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., a first angle (410) of FIG. 4).

[0241] According to one embodiment, in operation 1931, the processor (220) may determine whether a touch is input in an upper area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., a first angle (410) of FIG. 4).

[0242] As a result of the judgment of operation 1931, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1940.

[0243] As a result of the judgment of operation 1931, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) can perform operation 1940.

[0244] In operation 1940, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can reflect an actual touch input area as much as the touch area without adjusting the area (e.g., size) of the actual touch input area.

[0245] According to one embodiment, in operation 1940, the processor (220) may reflect the actual touch input area as much as the touch area without adjusting the area (e.g., size) of the actual touch input area.

[0246] As a result of the judgment of operation 1931, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), if a touch is not input (NO) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1932.

[0247] According to one embodiment, as a result of the determination of operation 1931, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), if a touch is not input (NO) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may perform operation 1932.

[0248] In operation 1932, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in a central area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., a second angle (420) of FIG. 4).

[0249] According to one embodiment, at operation 1932, the processor (220) may determine whether a touch is input in a central area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., central area (540) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., second angle (420) of FIG. 4).

[0250] As a result of the judgment of operation 1932, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420), if a touch is input (YES) in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) can perform operation 1940.

[0251] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420) as a result of the determination of operation 1932, if a touch is input (YES) in the central area (540) of the display (501), the processor (220) may perform operation 1940.

[0252] As a result of the judgment of operation 1932, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420), if no touch is input (NO) in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) can perform operation 1933.

[0253] According to one embodiment, as a result of the determination of operation 1932, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420), if no touch is input (NO) in the central area (540) of the display (501), the processor (220) may perform operation 1933.

[0254] In operation 1933, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in a lower area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., a third angle (430) of FIG. 4).

[0255] According to one embodiment, at operation 1933, the processor (220) may determine whether a touch is input in a lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., a third angle (430) of FIG. 4).

[0256] As a result of the judgment of operation 1933, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1940.

[0257] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), and a touch is input (YES) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), as a result of the determination of operation 1933, the processor (220) may perform operation 1940.

[0258] As a result of the judgment of operation 1933, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if no touch is input (NO) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1951 of FIG. 9b.

[0259] As a result of the judgment of operation 1933, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if a touch is not input (NO) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) can perform operation 1951 of FIG. 9b.

[0260] According to one embodiment, the operations illustrated in FIG. 19A may be performed by an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, a memory (230) (e.g., the memory (230) of FIG. 3A) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) to perform at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 19A when the electronic device (200) is running.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the operations illustrated in FIG. 19A may be performed by a processor (220) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, a memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 19A when the processor (220) is executed.

[0262] In explaining the operation method of the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 19b, the description of the same operation method as in FIG. 19a may be omitted.

[0263] Referring to FIG. 19B, in operation 1951, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in an upper area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., a second angle (420) of FIG. 4).

[0264] According to one embodiment, at operation 1951, a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A) may determine whether a touch is input in an upper area (560) of a display (501) when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (420).

[0265] As a result of the judgment of operation 1951, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420), if a touch is input (YES) in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) can perform operation 1960.

[0266] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420) as a result of the determination of operation 1951, if a touch is input (YES) in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the processor (220) may perform operation 1960.

[0267] In operation 1960, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may adjust the area (e.g., size) of an actual touch input area to reflect a touch input area narrower than the touch area.

[0268] According to one embodiment, at operation 1960, the processor (220) may adjust the area (e.g., size) of the actual touch input area to reflect the touch input area narrower than the touch area.

[0269] As a result of the judgment of operation 1951, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420), if no touch is input (NO) in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) can perform operation 1952.

[0270] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at the second angle (420) as a result of the determination of operation 1951, if no touch is input (NO) in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the processor (220) may perform operation 1952.

[0271] In operation 1952, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in a central area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., a third angle (430) of FIG. 4).

[0272] According to one embodiment, at operation 1952, the processor (220) may determine whether a touch is input in a central area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., central area (540) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., third angle (430) of FIG. 4).

[0273] As a result of the judgment of operation 1952, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the central area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1960.

[0274] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), and a touch is input (YES) in the central area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5), as a result of the determination of operation 1952, the processor (220) may perform operation 1960.

[0275] As a result of the judgment of operation 1952, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if no touch is input (NO) in the central area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1953.

[0276] According to one embodiment, as a result of the determination of operation 1952, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if a touch is not input (NO) in the central area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may perform operation 1953.

[0277] In operation 1953, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in an upper area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., a third angle (430) of FIG. 4).

[0278] According to one embodiment, at operation 1953, the processor (220) may determine whether a touch is input in an upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., a third angle (430) of FIG. 4).

[0279] As a result of the judgment of operation 1953, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1960.

[0280] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), and a touch is input (YES) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), as a result of the determination of operation 1953, the processor (220) may perform operation 1960.

[0281] As a result of the judgment of operation 1953, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if no touch is input (NO) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1971 of FIG. 9c.

[0282] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), if a touch is not input (NO) in the upper area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the upper area (560) of FIG. 5), as a result of the determination of operation 1953, the processor (220) may perform operation 1971 of FIG. 9c.

[0283] According to one embodiment, the operations illustrated in FIG. 19B may be performed by an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, a memory (230) (e.g., the memory (230) of FIG. 3A) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) to perform at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 19B when the electronic device (200) is executed.

[0284] According to one embodiment, the operations illustrated in FIG. 19B may be performed by a processor (220) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, a memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 19B when the processor (220) is executed.

[0285] In describing the operation method of the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure illustrated in FIG. 19c, the description of the same operation method as in FIG. 19a or FIG. 19b may be omitted.

[0286] Referring to FIG. 19c, in operation 1971, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in a central area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., a first angle (410) of FIG. 4).

[0287] According to one embodiment, at operation 1971, a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A) may determine whether a touch is input in a central area (e.g., central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., display (501) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., first angle (410) of FIG. 4).

[0288] As a result of the judgment of operation 1971, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the central area (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5) of the display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., the smart watch) can perform operation 1980.

[0289] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), and a touch is input (YES) in a central area (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may perform operation 1980.

[0290] In operation 1980, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may adjust the area (e.g., size) of an actual touch input area to reflect a touch input area wider than the touch area.

[0291] According to one embodiment, at operation 1980, the processor (220) may adjust the area (e.g., size) of the actual touch input area to reflect the touch input area wider than the touch area.

[0292] As a result of the judgment of operation 1971, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), if no touch is input (NO) in the central area (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5) of the display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., the smart watch) can perform operation 1972.

[0293] According to one embodiment, as a result of the determination of operation 1971, when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), if a touch is not input (NO) in the central area (e.g., the central area (540) of FIG. 5) of the display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may perform operation 1972.

[0294] In operation 1972, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can determine whether a touch is input in a lower area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a first angle (410).

[0295] According to one embodiment, at operation 1972, the processor (220) may determine whether a touch is input in a lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smartwatch) is at a first angle (410).

[0296] As a result of the judgment of operation 1972, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) is at the first angle (410), if a touch is input (YES) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) can perform operation 1980.

[0297] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at the first angle (410) as a result of the determination of operation 1972, if a touch is input (YES) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may perform operation 1980.

[0298] As a result of the judgment of operation 1972, when the electronic device (200) is at the first angle (410), if no touch is input (NO) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1973.

[0299] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at the first angle (410), if no touch is input (NO) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may perform operation 1973.

[0300] In operation 1973, an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may determine whether a touch is input in a lower area of ​​a display (501) (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., a second angle (420) of FIG. 4).

[0301] According to one embodiment, at operation 1973, the processor (220) may determine whether a touch is input in a lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., lower area (550) of FIG. 5) when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., second angle (420) of FIG. 4).

[0302] As a result of the judgment of operation 1973, when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) can perform operation 1980.

[0303] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), if a touch is input (YES) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may perform operation 1980.

[0304] As a result of the judgment of operation 1973, if the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), and no touch is input (NO) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the electronic device (200) (e.g., the smart watch) can return to operation 1910 and perform subsequent operations.

[0305] According to one embodiment, if, as a result of the determination of operation 1973, the electronic device (200) is at a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), and a touch is not input (NO) in the lower area of ​​the display (501) (e.g., the lower area (550) of FIG. 5), the processor (220) may return to operation 1910 and perform subsequent operations.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the operations illustrated in FIG. 19c may be performed by an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, a memory (230) (e.g., the memory (230) of FIG. 3a) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) to perform at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 19c when the electronic device (200) is executed.

[0307] According to one embodiment, the operations illustrated in FIG. 19c may be performed by a processor (220) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, a memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform at least some of the operations illustrated in FIG. 19c when the processor (220) is executed.

[0308] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing how a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch) can distinguish the direction of the back of the hand while being worn on a user's body (e.g., a wrist).

[0309] FIG. 21 is a drawing showing an object (e.g., a list, a button, content) displayed in a highly curvatured area among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0310] Referring to FIGS. 20 and 21, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2 and 3A) (e.g., a wearable electronic device, a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be worn on a user's wrist (e.g., a wrist (201) of FIG. 2). The angle of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may vary depending on the movement (e.g., rotation) of the user's wrist (201).

[0311] For example, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (2010), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may be positioned toward the body and above the wrist.

[0312] For example, a display (501) of an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include a central region (2040, e.g., a flat region), a lower region (2050), and an upper region (2060). The lower region (2050) may be positioned at the lower portion (e.g., the bottom portion) of the central region (2040, e.g., the flat region). The upper region (2060) may be positioned at the upper portion (e.g., the top portion) of the central region (2040, e.g., the flat region).

[0313] For example, the central area (2040 (e.g., a flat area)) of the display (501) may correspond to a flat area (e.g., a substantially flat area) with a relatively small curvature among the user's wrists.

[0314] For example, the lower area (2050) of the display (501) may correspond to an area of ​​the user's wrist with a relatively large curvature.

[0315] For example, the upper area (2060) of the display (501) may correspond to an area of ​​the user's wrist with a relatively large curvature.

[0316] According to one embodiment, when an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in a central area (2040 (e.g., a flat area) of a display (501), there is no distortion when a user touches the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content). When an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in a central area (2040 (e.g., a flat area) of a display (501), the user can accurately touch the portion where the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed.

[0317] For example, when an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in the central area (2040 (e.g., a flat area) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can display the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) in the original size without changing the size of the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) in the central area (2040 (e.g., a flat area) of the display (501).

[0318] For example, when an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in the central area (2040 (e.g., a flat area)) of the display (501), the processor (e.g., the processor (220) of FIG. 3A) can display the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) in the original size without changing the size of the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) in the central area (2040 (e.g., a flat area)) of the display (501).

[0319] According to one embodiment, when an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in a lower area (2050) of a display (501) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature), distortion may occur when a user touches the object (e.g., the list, the button, or content). When an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in a lower area (2050) of a display (501) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature), the user attempts to touch the portion (2051) where the object (e.g., the list, the button, or content) is displayed, but because the portion is a relatively large curvature, a portion different from the user's intention may be touched.

[0320] According to one embodiment, when an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in an upper region (2060) of a display (501) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature), distortion may occur when a user touches the object (e.g., the list, the button, or content). When an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in an upper region (2060) of a display (501) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature), a user may attempt to touch a portion (2061) where the object (e.g., the list, the button, or content) is displayed, but since the portion is a relatively large curvature, a portion different from the user's intention may be touched.

[0321] FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are drawings showing adjusting the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) when the object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in an area with a large curvature among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0322] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) displayed on a display based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0323] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can display a touch input target object on a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5, e.g., a flexible display). The electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a bottom area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display) based on an angle measured using a sensor circuit (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 3A). The electronic device (200) can obtain location information of a touch input target object displayed on the display (501) (e.g., a flexible display). When a touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object, the electronic device (200) can set a touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, You can adjust the size of the content.

[0324] For example, the electronic device (200) may set the central area (540) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the first touch area. For example, the electronic device (200) may set the lower area (550) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the second touch area. For example, the electronic device (200) may set the upper area (560) of the display (501) (e.g., flexible display) as the third touch area.

[0325] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can expand the size of an object displayed on the display (501) in a downward direction according to the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist.

[0326] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can expand the size of an object displayed on the display (501) upwards according to the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist.

[0327] Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, according to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (e.g., the first angle (2010) of FIG. 20), an object (2251) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) may be displayed in a lower area (2050) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501).

[0328] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a first angle (2010), and an object (2251) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in a lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) of a display (501), the electronic device (200) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2251) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) upward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2252).

[0329] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a first angle (2010), and an object (2251) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in a lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) of the display (501), the processor (220) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2251) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) upward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2252).

[0330] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a first angle (2010), an object (2261) (e.g., a list, a button, content) may be displayed in an upper area (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501).

[0331] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a first angle (2010), and an object (2261) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in an upper region (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively high curvature) of a display (501), the electronic device (200) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2261) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the upper region (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively high curvature) downward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2262).

[0332] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a first angle (2010), and an object (2261) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in an upper region (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively high curvature) of the display (501), the processor (220) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2261) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the upper region (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively high curvature) downward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2262).

[0333] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 22 and 23 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions for performing the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 22 and 23.

[0334] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 22 and 23 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 22 and 23 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0335] FIG. 24 is a drawing showing adjusting the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) when the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in an area with a large curvature among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0336] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) displayed on a display based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0337] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can expand the size of an object displayed on the display (501) in a downward direction according to the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist.

[0338] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can expand the size of an object displayed on the display (501) upwards according to the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist.

[0339] Referring to FIG. 24, according to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (e.g., the second angle (2020) of FIG. 20), an object (2251) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) may be displayed in a lower area (2050) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501).

[0340] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a second angle (2020), and an object (2451) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in a lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2451) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) upward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2452).

[0341] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a second angle (2020), and an object (2451) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in a lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) of the display (501), the processor (220) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2451) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the lower region (2050) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) upward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2452).

[0342] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a second angle (2020), an object (2461) (e.g., a list, a button, content) may be displayed in an upper area (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of the display (501).

[0343] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a second angle (2020), and an object (2461) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in the upper region (2060) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2461) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the upper region (2060) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) downward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2462).

[0344] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a second angle (2020), and an object (2461) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in the upper region (2060) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) of the display (501), the processor (220) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2461) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) from the upper region (2060) (e.g., a region with a relatively high curvature) downward (e.g., toward the center region (2040)) (2462).

[0345] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 24 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions for performing the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 24.

[0346] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 24 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 24 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0347] FIGS. 25 and 26 are drawings showing adjusting the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) when the object (e.g., a list, a button, or content) is displayed in an area with a large curvature among the entire area of ​​a wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0348] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) displayed on a display based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0349] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can expand the size of an object displayed on the display (501) in a downward direction according to the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist.

[0350] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can expand the size of an object displayed on the display (501) upwards according to the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist.

[0351] Referring to FIGS. 25 and 26 , according to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (e.g., the third angle (2030) of FIG. 20 ), an object (2251) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) may be displayed in a lower area (2050) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501).

[0352] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a third angle (2030), and an object (2651) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in a lower area (2050) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501), the electronic device (200) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2451) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) downward (2652).

[0353] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a third angle (2030), and an object (2651) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in a lower area (2050) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501), the processor (220) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2651) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) downward (2652).

[0354] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) forms a third angle (2030), an object (2661) (e.g., a list, a button, content) may be displayed in an upper area (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of the display (501).

[0355] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a third angle (2030), and an object (2661) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in an upper area (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501), the electronic device (200) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2661) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) downward (2662).

[0356] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) is at a third angle (2030), and an object (2661) (e.g., a list, a button, a content) is displayed in an upper area (2060) (e.g., an area with a relatively large curvature) of a display (501), the processor (220) may expand (e.g., increase) the size of the object (2661) (e.g., the list, the button, the content) displayed on the display (501) downward (2662).

[0357] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 25 and 26 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions for performing the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 25 and 26.

[0358] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 25 and 26 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 25 and 26 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0359] FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are drawings showing that a user's intended pinch zoom in / out area is reflected as an actual pinch zoom in / out input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smart watch).

[0360] Referring to FIGS. 27 and 28, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a pinch zoom in / out input based on an angle at which the device is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0361] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), a central area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (2710) in which pinch zoom in / out is input as intended by a user. For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may apply the pinch zoom in / out as an actual pinch zoom in / out area without compensating the length (e.g., size) of the pinch zoom in / out.

[0362] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the lower region of the display (501) (e.g., the lower region (550) of FIG. 5) may be an region (2720) in which pinch zoom in / out is input shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user. For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may adjust the length of the pinch zoom in / out to be extended (e.g., increased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), a wider region (e.g., a longer length than the actually pinch zoom in / out region) may be applied as pinch zoomed in / out. That is, the pinch-zoom-in / out length (i.e. area) can be increased more than the actual pinch-zoom-in / out area.

[0363] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the upper region of the display (501) (e.g., the upper region (560) of FIG. 5) may be a region (2730) in which pinch zoom in / out is input longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user. For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may adjust the pinch zoom in / out length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), a narrower region (shorter length) than the region actually pinch-zoomed in / out may be applied as pinch-zoomed in / out. In other words, the pinch zoom in / out length may be reduced (the area may be reduced) compared to the region actually pinch-zoomed in / out.

[0364] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 27 and 28 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 27 and 28.

[0365] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 27 and 28 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 27 and 28 when the processor (220) executes the instructions. FIGS. 29 and 30 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a pinch zoom in / out area intended by a user and an actually reflected pinch zoom in / out area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smart watch).

[0366] Referring to FIGS. 29 and 30, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) can correct the length of a pinch zoom in / out input based on an angle at which the device is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0367] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), an upper region (e.g., the upper region (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., the display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (2910) where pinch zoom in / out is input as intended by the user. For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may apply the pinch zoom in / out as an actual pinch zoom in / out area without compensating the pinch zoom in / out length.

[0368] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (410), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and a lower region (e.g., a lower region (550) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be regions (2920) where pinch zoom in / out is input shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user.

[0369] For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the pinch zoom in / out length to be extended (e.g., increased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), a wider area (longer length) than the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out can be applied as pinch-zoomed in / out. In other words, the length of pinch-zoom in / out can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out.

[0370] For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the length of the pinch zoom in / out to be extended (e.g., increased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), it can be applied as if a wider area (longer length) than the actual pinch zoom in / out area has been pinch zoomed in / out. In other words, the length of the pinch zoom in / out can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the actual pinch zoom in / out area.

[0371] For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the length of the pinch zoom in / out to be extended (e.g., increased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), a wider area (longer length) than the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out can be applied as pinch-zoomed in / out. In other words, the length of the pinch zoom in / out can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out.

[0372] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 29 and 30 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 29 and 30.

[0373] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 29 and 30 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 29 and 30 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0374] FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are drawings showing that there is a difference between the pinch zoom in / out area intended by the user and the actual reflected pinch zoom in / out area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smart watch).

[0375] Referring to FIGS. 31 and 32, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a pinch zoom in / out input based on an angle at which the device is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0376] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), a lower area (e.g., a lower area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (3110) where pinch zoom in / out is input as intended by a user. For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the lower area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may apply the pinch zoom in / out as an actual pinch zoom in / out area without compensating the pinch zoom in / out length.

[0377] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (430), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and an upper region (e.g., an upper region (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be regions (3130) where pinch zoom in / out is input longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user.

[0378] For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the pinch zoom in / out length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out can be applied as pinch-zoomed in / out. In other words, the length of pinch-zoom in / out can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out.

[0379] For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the pinch zoom in / out length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out can be applied as pinch-zoomed in / out. In other words, the length of pinch-zoom in / out can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out.

[0380] For example, when a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the pinch zoom in / out length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a pinch zoom in / out touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out can be applied as pinch-zoomed in / out. In other words, the length of pinch zoom in / out can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area actually pinch-zoomed in / out.

[0381] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can perform an operation of increasing (increasing the area) or decreasing (decreasing the area) the length of pinch zoom in / out by correcting the touch coordinates. The correction of the touch coordinates can be performed as follows.

[0382] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3b). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical central axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch coordinates can be directly adjusted in the touch sensor IC (353) considering the touch area. Thereafter, the touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the adjusted touch coordinates to a processor (e.g., a processor (220) of FIG. 3a). Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0383] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3B). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical center axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the initial touch coordinates to the processor (220). Thereafter, the processor (220) can adjust the touch coordinates in consideration of the touch area. Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0384] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 31 and 32 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 31 and 32.

[0385] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 31 and 32 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 31 and 32 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0386] FIGS. 33 and 34 are drawings showing that a user's intended touch scroll area is reflected as an actual touch scroll input area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0387] Referring to FIGS. 33 and 34, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a scroll input based on an angle at which the device is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0388] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), a central area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (3310) in which a scroll is input as intended by a user. For example, when a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may apply the scroll as an actual scroll area without correcting the length (e.g., size) of the scroll.

[0389] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the lower region of the display (501) (e.g., the lower region (550) of FIG. 5) may be an region (3320) in which a scroll is input shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user. For example, when a scroll touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may adjust the length of the scroll to be extended (e.g., increased). When a scroll touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), it may be applied that a wider region (e.g., a longer length than the actually scrolled region) is scrolled than the actually scrolled region. That is, the scroll length (i.e. area) can be increased compared to the area that is actually scrolled.

[0390] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the upper region of the display (501) (e.g., the upper region (560) of FIG. 5) may be an region (3330) in which a scroll is input longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user. For example, when a scroll touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may adjust the scroll length to be reduced (e.g., decreased). When a scroll touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), a narrower region (shorter length) than the actually scrolled region may be applied as scrolled. In other words, the scroll length may be reduced (the area may be reduced) compared to the actually scrolled region.

[0391] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 33 and 34 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 33 and 34.

[0392] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 33 and 34 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 33 and 34 when executed. FIGS. 35 and 36 are drawings showing that a difference occurs between a touch scroll area intended by a user and an actually reflected touch scroll area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smart watch).

[0393] Referring to FIGS. 35 and 36, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) can correct the length of a scroll input based on the angle at which the device is worn on the user's wrist and the area where a touch is input to the display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0394] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), an upper area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (3510) in which a scroll is input as intended by a user. For example, when a scroll touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may apply the scroll touch as an actual scroll area without correcting the scroll length.

[0395] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (410), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and a lower region (e.g., a lower region (550) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be a region (3520) in which a scroll is input shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user.

[0396] For example, when a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the scroll length to be extended (e.g., increased). When a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), it can be applied as scrolling a wider area (longer length) than the area that is actually scrolled. In other words, the length of the scroll can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the area that is actually scrolled.

[0397] For example, when a scroll touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the length of the scroll to be extended (e.g., increased). When a scroll touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), it can be applied as if a wider area (longer length) than the actual scroll area has been scrolled. In other words, the length of the scroll can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the actual scroll area.

[0398] For example, when a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the length of the scroll to be extended (e.g., increased). When a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), a wider area (longer length) than the area that is actually scrolled can be applied as scrolled. In other words, the length of the scroll can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the area that is actually scrolled.

[0399] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 35 and 36 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 35 and 36.

[0400] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 35 and 36 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 35 and 36 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0401] FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 are drawings showing that there is a difference between the touch scroll area intended by the user and the actual reflected touch scroll area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., smart watch).

[0402] Referring to FIGS. 37 and 38, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) can correct the length of a scroll input based on the angle at which the device is worn on the user's wrist and the area where a touch is input to the display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0403] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), a lower area (e.g., a lower area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (3710) in which a scroll is input as intended by a user. For example, when a scroll touch is input in the lower area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may apply the scroll touch as an actual scroll area without correcting the scroll length.

[0404] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (430), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and an upper region (e.g., an upper region (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be a region (3730) in which a scroll is input longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user.

[0405] For example, when a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the scroll length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area that is actually scrolled can be applied as scrolled. In other words, the length of the scroll can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area that is actually scrolled.

[0406] For example, when a scroll touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the scroll length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a scroll touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area that is actually scrolled can be applied as scrolled. In other words, the length of the scroll can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area that is actually scrolled.

[0407] For example, when a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the scroll length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a scroll touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area that is actually scrolled can be applied as scrolled. In other words, the length of the scroll can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area that is actually scrolled.

[0408] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can perform an operation of increasing (increasing area) or decreasing (decreasing area) the length of a scroll by correcting touch coordinates. Correction of the touch coordinates can be performed as follows.

[0409] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3b). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical central axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch coordinates can be directly adjusted in the touch sensor IC (353) considering the touch area. Thereafter, the touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the adjusted touch coordinates to a processor (e.g., a processor (220) of FIG. 3a). Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0410] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3B). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical center axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the initial touch coordinates to the processor (220). Thereafter, the processor (220) can adjust the touch coordinates in consideration of the touch area. Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0411] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 37 and 38 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 37 and 38.

[0412] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 37 and 38 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0413] FIGS. 39 and 40 are diagrams showing how a user's intended touch flick area is reflected as an actual touch flick input area depending on the angle of the electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0414] Referring to FIGS. 39 and 40, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) can correct the length of a flick input based on the angle at which the device is worn on the user's wrist and the area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0415] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (e.g., the second angle (420) of FIG. 4), a central area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (3910) in which a flick is input as intended by a user. For example, when a flick touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may apply the flick as an actual flick area without compensating the length (e.g., size) of the flick.

[0416] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the lower region of the display (501) (e.g., the lower region (550) of FIG. 5) may be an region (3920) in which a flick is input shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user. For example, when a flick touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may adjust the length of the flick to be extended (e.g., increased). When a flick touch is input in the lower region (550) of the display (501), a wider region (e.g., a longer length than the actually flicked region) may be applied as a flick. That is, the flick length (i.e. area) can be increased compared to the area that is actually flicked.

[0417] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a second angle (420), the upper region of the display (501) (e.g., the upper region (560) of FIG. 5) may be a region (3930) in which a flick is input longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user. For example, when a flick touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may adjust the flick length to be shortened (e.g., decreased). When a flick touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), a narrower region (shorter length) than the actually flicked region may be applied as the flick. In other words, the flick length may be decreased compared to the actually flicked region.

[0418] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 39 and 40 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 39 and 40.

[0419] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 39 and 40 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 39 and 40 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0420] FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are drawings showing that there is a difference between a user-intended touch flick area and an actual reflected touch flick area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0421] Referring to FIGS. 41 and 42, an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) can correct the length of a flick input based on the angle at which the device is worn on the user's wrist and the area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0422] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (e.g., the first angle (410) of FIG. 4), an upper area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (4110) where a flick is input as intended by a user. For example, when a flick touch is input in the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may apply the flick as an actual flick area without correcting the flick length.

[0423] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a first angle (410), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and a lower region (e.g., a lower region (550) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be a region (4220) where a flick is input shorter (e.g., smaller) than intended by the user.

[0424] For example, when a flick touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the flick length to be extended (e.g., increased). When a flick touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), a wider area (longer length) than the area that is actually flicked can be applied as the flick. In other words, the length of the flick can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the area that is actually flicked.

[0425] For example, when a flick touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the length of the flick to be extended (e.g., increased). When a flick touch is input in the lower area (550) of the display (501), it can be applied as if a wider area (longer length) than the actual flick area has been flicked. In other words, the length of the flick can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the actual flick area.

[0426] For example, when a flick touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the length of the flick to be extended (e.g., increased). When a flick touch is input in the central area (540) and the lower area (550) of the display (501), a wider area (longer length) than the area that is actually flicked can be applied as the flick. In other words, the length of the flick can be increased (the area can be increased) compared to the area that is actually flicked.

[0427] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 41 and 42 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 41 and 42.

[0428] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 41 and 42 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 41 and 42 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0429] FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 are drawings showing that there is a difference between a touch flick area intended by a user and an actual reflected touch flick area depending on the angle of an electronic device (e.g., a smartwatch).

[0430] Referring to FIGS. 43 and 44, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a flick input based on an angle at which the device is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0431] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (e.g., the third angle (430) of FIG. 4), a lower area (e.g., a lower area (540) of FIG. 5) of a display (e.g., a display (501) of FIG. 5) may be an area (4310) where a flick is input as intended by a user. For example, when a flick touch is input in the lower area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) may apply the flick as an actual flick area without correcting the flick length.

[0432] According to one embodiment, when an electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms a third angle (430), a central region (e.g., a central region (540) of FIG. 5) and an upper region (e.g., an upper region (560) of FIG. 5) of the display (501) may be regions (4330) where a flick is input longer (e.g., larger) than intended by the user.

[0433] For example, when a flick touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the flick length to be shorter (e.g., reduced). When a flick touch is input in the central area (540) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area that is actually flicked can be applied as a flick. In other words, the length of the flick can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area that is actually flicked.

[0434] For example, when a flick touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the flick length to be shorter (e.g., reduced). When a flick touch is input in the upper region (560) of the display (501), a narrower region (shorter length) than the area that is actually flicked can be applied as a flick. In other words, the length of the flick can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area that is actually flicked.

[0435] For example, when a flick touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), the electronic device (200) can adjust the flick length to be shorter (e.g., reduced). When a flick touch is input in the central area (540) and the upper area (560) of the display (501), a narrower area (shorter length) than the area that is actually flicked can be applied as a flick. In other words, the length of the flick can be reduced (the area can be reduced) compared to the area that is actually flicked.

[0436] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can perform an operation of increasing (increasing area) or decreasing (decreasing area) the length of a flick by correcting touch coordinates. Correction of the touch coordinates can be performed as follows.

[0437] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3b). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical central axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch coordinates can be directly adjusted in the touch sensor IC (353) considering the touch area. Thereafter, the touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the adjusted touch coordinates to a processor (e.g., a processor (220) of FIG. 3a). Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0438] For example, a change in charge amount of a specific area of ​​a display (501, flexible display) can be detected using a touch sensor IC (e.g., a touch sensor IC (353) of FIG. 3B). The touch sensor IC (353) can set initial touch coordinates using the horizontal / vertical center axes of the area where the charge amount has changed. The touch sensor IC (353) can transmit the initial touch coordinates to the processor (220). Thereafter, the processor (220) can adjust the touch coordinates in consideration of the touch area. Thereafter, the processor (220) can apply the adjusted touch coordinates when running an application based on the adjusted touch coordinates.

[0439] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 43 and 44 may be performed by the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) may include instructions that cause the electronic device (200) (e.g., a smart watch) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 43 and 44.

[0440] According to one embodiment, the operating method of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 43 and 44 may be performed by a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3A, processor (120) of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch). For example, the memory (230) of the electronic device (200) (e.g., smart watch) may include instructions that cause the processor (220) to perform the operations of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIGS. 43 and 44 when the processor (220) is executed.

[0441] An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (501) including a touch sensor (351), a sensor circuit (176) for sensing an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (201), a processor (220) for controlling operations of the flexible display (501) and the sensor circuit (176), and a memory (230) operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may adjust touch coordinates or adjust the size of a touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, content) displayed on the display based on the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn and an area in which a touch is input to the flexible display (501).

[0442] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may correct the touch coordinates to be above or below the actual touch area when a second touch area located below the first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched, or a third touch area located above the first touch area is touched.

[0443] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may correct the length of a swipe input when a second touch area located lower than a first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched, or a third touch area located upper than the first touch area is touched.

[0444] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can adjust a touch threshold for touch determination to a lower value when a second touch area located lower than a first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched.

[0445] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can obtain location information of an object displayed on the flexible display (501). When the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can determine whether the object is displayed in an area of ​​the flexible display (501) with a large curvature. When the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can divide the entire area of ​​the display into a flat display area having a curvature less than or equal to a reference value, a first display area having a curvature exceeding the reference value and positioned above the flat area, and a second display area having a curvature exceeding the reference value and positioned below the flat area. When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can adjust the size of the object if the object is displayed in the first display area or the second display area where the curvature exceeds a reference value.

[0446] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) is worn at a first angle, or

[0447] When the electronic device (200) is worn at a second angle and the object is displayed in the first display area, or when the electronic device (200) is worn at a third angle and the object is displayed in the first display area, the size of the object can be expanded downward.

[0448] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may expand the size of the object upward when the electronic device (200) is worn at a second angle and the object is displayed in the second display area, or when the electronic device (200) is worn at a third angle and the object is displayed in the second display area.

[0449] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can obtain a first swipe touch input when a touch is moved to a second touch area located at a lower portion of the first touch area after a first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched. When the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can execute a first function according to the first swipe touch input.

[0450] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can obtain a first swipe touch input when a touch is moved to a second touch area located at a lower portion of the first touch area after a third touch area located at an upper portion of the first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched. When the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can execute a first function according to the first swipe touch input.

[0451] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can obtain a second swipe touch input when a touch is moved to a third touch area located at an upper end of the first touch area after a first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched. When the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can execute a second function according to the second swipe touch input.

[0452] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can obtain a second swipe touch input when a touch is moved to a third touch area located at an upper portion of the first touch area after a second touch area located at a lower portion of the first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched. When the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can execute a second function according to the second swipe touch input.

[0453] A method of operating an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (201). An area where a touch is input to a flexible display (501) of the electronic device (200) can be acquired. Based on the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn and the area where a touch is input to the flexible display (501) of the electronic device (200), touch coordinates can be adjusted or the size of a touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, content) displayed on the display can be adjusted.

[0454] According to one embodiment, when a second touch area located lower than a first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched, or a third touch area located higher than the first touch area is touched, the touch coordinates can be corrected to be higher or lower than the actual touch area.

[0455] According to one embodiment, the length of the swipe input can be corrected when a second touch area located lower than the first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched, or a third touch area located higher than the first touch area is touched.

[0456] According to one embodiment, when a second touch area located lower than a first touch area corresponding to the center of the touch area is touched, a touch threshold for touch determination can be adjusted lower.

[0457] According to one embodiment, position information of an object displayed on the flexible display (501) can be obtained. It can be determined whether the object is displayed in an area of ​​the flexible display (501) with a large curvature. The entire area of ​​the display can be divided into a flat display area with a curvature less than or equal to a reference value, a first display area with a curvature exceeding the reference value and positioned above the flat area, and a second display area with a curvature exceeding the reference value and positioned below the flat area. If the object is displayed in the first display area or the second display area with a curvature exceeding the reference value, the size of the object can be adjusted.

[0458] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is worn at a first angle, or when the electronic device (200) is worn at a second angle and the object is displayed in the first display area, or when the electronic device (200) is worn at a third angle and the object is displayed in the first display area, the size of the object can be expanded downward.

[0459] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is worn at a second angle and the object is displayed in the second display area, or when the electronic device (200) is worn at a third angle and the object is displayed in the second display area, the size of the object can be expanded upward.

[0460] In a recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor (220) of an electronic device (200) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (201). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to obtain an area where a touch is input on a flexible display (501) of the electronic device (200). The above instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to adjust touch coordinates or adjust the size of a touch input target object (e.g., a list, a button, content) displayed on the display based on the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn and the area in which a touch is input on the flexible display (501) of the electronic device (200).

[0461] An electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (e.g., display (501) of FIG. 5) including a touch sensor (e.g., touch sensor (351) of FIG. 3b), a sensor circuit (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 3a) for sensing an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2), a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3a) for controlling operations of the flexible display (501) and the sensor circuit (176), and a memory (e.g., memory (230) of FIG. 3a) operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions. When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can display a plurality of touch input target objects on the flexible display (501). When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a bottom area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can adjust touch coordinates when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set.

[0462] According to one embodiment, the second touch area and the third touch area may be arranged with the first touch area interposed therebetween. The second touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area. The third touch area may be positioned higher than the first touch area.

[0463] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can adjust the touch coordinates upward when a touch input is received in the second touch area.

[0464] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can lower the touch threshold for touch determination when a touch input is received in the second touch area.

[0465] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can adjust the touch coordinates downward when a touch input is received in the third touch area.

[0466] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may increase the length of a swipe touch input when a touch input is received in the second touch area.

[0467] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may reduce the length of a swipe touch input when a touch input is received in the third touch area.

[0468] In an operating method of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operating method may sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., the user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2) using a sensor circuit (176) of the electronic device (200). The operating method may display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display (501) of the electronic device (200). The operating method may set a first touch area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on the angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). The above operating method can adjust touch coordinates when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set.

[0469] According to one embodiment, the second touch area and the third touch area may be arranged with the first touch area therebetween. The second touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area. The third touch area may be positioned higher than the first touch area. When a touch input is received in the second touch area, the touch coordinates may be adjusted upward.

[0470] According to one embodiment, the operating method can lower a touch threshold for touch determination when a touch input is received in the second touch area.

[0471] According to one embodiment, the operating method can maintain a touch threshold for touch determination when a touch input is received in the first touch area or the third touch area.

[0472] According to one embodiment, the operating method can adjust the touch coordinates downward when a touch input is received in the third touch area.

[0473] According to one embodiment, the operating method may increase the length of a swipe touch input when a touch input is received in the second touch area.

[0474] According to one embodiment, the operating method can reduce the length of a swipe touch input when a touch input is received in the third touch area.

[0475] In a recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor (220) of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., the user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2) using a sensor circuit (176). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display (501). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to adjust touch coordinates when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set.

[0476] An electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (e.g., display (501) of FIG. 5) including a touch sensor (e.g., touch sensor (351) of FIG. 3b), a sensor circuit (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 3a) for sensing an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2), a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3a) for controlling operations of the flexible display (501) and the sensor circuit (176), and a memory (e.g., memory (230) of FIG. 3a) operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions. When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can display a touch input target object on the flexible display (501). When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can obtain location information of a touch input target object displayed on the flexible display (501). When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can adjust the size of the touch input target object when the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object.

[0477] According to one embodiment, the second touch area and the third touch area may be arranged with the first touch area therebetween. The second touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area, and the second touch area may have a greater curvature than the first touch area. The third touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area, and the third touch area may have a greater curvature than the first touch area.

[0478] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can expand the size of the touch input target object upward when the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area.

[0479] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can expand the size of the touch input target object in a downward direction when the touch input target object is displayed in the third touch area.

[0480] In an operating method of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operating method may sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., the user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2) using a sensor circuit (176) of the electronic device (200). The operating method may display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display (501) of the electronic device (200). The operating method may set a first touch area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on the angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). The operating method may obtain position information of a touch input target object displayed on the flexible display (501). The above operating method can adjust the size of the touch input target object when the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object.

[0481] According to one embodiment, the second touch area and the third touch area may be arranged with the first touch area therebetween. The second touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area, and the second touch area may have a greater curvature than the first touch area. The third touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area, and the third touch area may have a greater curvature than the first touch area. The operating method may expand the size of the touch input target object upward when the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area.

[0482] According to one embodiment, the operating method can expand the size of the touch input target object in a downward direction when the touch input target object is displayed in the third touch area.

[0483] In a recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor (220) of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., the user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2) using a sensor circuit (176). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display (501). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to set a first touch area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to obtain location information of a touch input target object displayed on the flexible display (501). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to adjust the size of the touch input target object when the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the location information of the touch input target object.

[0484] An electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (e.g., display (501) of FIG. 5) including a touch sensor (e.g., touch sensor (351) of FIG. 3b), a sensor circuit (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 3a) for sensing an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2), a processor (e.g., processor (220) of FIG. 3a) for controlling operations of the flexible display (501) and the sensor circuit (176), and a memory (e.g., memory (230) of FIG. 3a) operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions. When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can display a plurality of touch input target objects on the flexible display (501). When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a bottom area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) can adjust the pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set.

[0485] According to one embodiment, the second touch area and the third touch area may be arranged with the first touch area interposed therebetween. The second touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area. The third touch area may be positioned higher than the first touch area.

[0486] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may increase a pinch zoom in or out length when a touch input is received in the second touch area.

[0487] According to one embodiment, when the instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200) may reduce the pinch zoom in or out length when a touch input is received in the third touch area.

[0488] In an operating method of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the operating method may sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., the user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2) using a sensor circuit (176) of the electronic device (200). The operating method may display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display (501) of the electronic device (200). The operating method may set a first touch area (e.g., a central area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on the angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). The above operating method can adjust the pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set.

[0489] According to one embodiment, the second touch area and the third touch area may be arranged with the first touch area therebetween. The second touch area may be positioned lower than the first touch area. The third touch area may be positioned higher than the first touch area. The operating method may increase the pinch zoom in or out length when a touch input is received in the second touch area.

[0490] According to one embodiment, the operating method can reduce a pinch zoom in or out length when a touch input is received in the third touch area.

[0491] In a recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor (220) of an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to sense an angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on a user's wrist (e.g., the user's wrist (201) of FIG. 2) using a sensor circuit (176). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to display a plurality of touch input target objects on a flexible display (501). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to set a first touch area (e.g., a center area (540) of FIG. 5), a second touch area (e.g., a lower area (550) of FIG. 5), and a third touch area (e.g., an upper area (560) of FIG. 5) of the flexible display (501) based on an angle measured using the sensor circuit (176). The instructions, when executed by the processor (220), may cause the electronic device (200) to adjust a pinch zoom in or out length when a pinch zoom touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set.

[0492] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can control the execution of a function (e.g., adjusting touch coordinates, adjusting the size of a touch input target object) based on the angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's body and the area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0493] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct touch coordinates (e.g., adjust a location where a touch is recognized, adjust a location where a touch is determined to have been input) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area where a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0494] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may display a touch input target object on a display (e.g., a flexible display). The electronic device may set a first touch area, a second touch area, and a third touch area of ​​the display (e.g., a flexible display) based on an angle measured using a sensor circuit (e.g., a sensor module). The electronic device may obtain position information of the touch input target object displayed on the display (flexible display). When the touch input target object is displayed in the second touch area or the third touch area based on the position information of the touch input target object, the electronic device may adjust the size of the touch input target object. For example, the electronic device may set a central area of ​​the display (e.g., a flexible display) as a first touch area. For example, the electronic device may set a lower area of ​​the display (e.g., a flexible display) as a second touch area. For example, the electronic device may set an upper area of ​​the display (e.g., a flexible display) as a third touch area.

[0495] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the size of an object (e.g., a list, a button, a content) displayed on a display based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0496] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct a touch coordinate to be above or below an actual touch area based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0497] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can correct the length of a swipe input (e.g., a swipe by touch) based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input on a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0498] A wearable electronic device and an operating method thereof according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust a touch threshold for determining a touch based on an angle at which the wearable electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) is worn on a user's wrist and an area in which a touch is input to a display (e.g., a flexible display).

[0499] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (200), A flexible display (501) including a touch sensor (351); A sensor circuit (176) for sensing the angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist (201); A processor (220) that controls the operation of the flexible display (501) and the sensor circuit (176); and A memory (230) operatively connected to the processor (220) and including instructions; When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200), Displaying multiple touch input target objects on the flexible display (501), The first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) are set based on the angle measured using the above sensor circuit (176), Based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set, when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the third touch area, the touch coordinates are adjusted. Electronic devices (200).

2. In paragraph 1, The second touch area and the third touch area are arranged with the first touch area in between, The second touch area is located lower than the first touch area, The third touch area is located above the first touch area. Electronic devices (200).

3. In paragraph 2, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200), When a touch input is received in the second touch area, the touch coordinates are adjusted upward. Electronic devices (200).

4. In paragraph 3, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200), When a touch input is received in the second touch area, the touch threshold for touch judgment is lowered. Electronic devices (200).

5. In paragraph 2, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200), When a touch input is received in the third touch area, the touch coordinates are adjusted downward. Electronic devices (200).

6. In paragraph 2, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200), When a touch input is received in the second touch area, the length of the swipe touch input is increased. Electronic devices (200).

7. In paragraph 6, When the above instructions are executed by the processor (220), the electronic device (200), When a touch input is received in the third touch area, the length of the swipe touch input is reduced. Electronic devices (200).

8. In the operating method of the electronic device (200), The angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist (201) is sensed using the sensor circuit (176) of the electronic device (200). Displaying a plurality of touch input target objects on the flexible display (501) of the above electronic device (200), The first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) are set based on the angle measured using the above sensor circuit (176), Based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set, when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area, the touch coordinates are adjusted. A method of operating an electronic device (200).

9. In paragraph 8, The second touch area and the third touch area are arranged with the first touch area in between, The second touch area is located lower than the first touch area, The third touch area is located above the first touch area, When a touch input is received in the second touch area, the touch coordinates are adjusted upward. A method of operating an electronic device (200).

10. In paragraph 9, When a touch input is received in the second touch area, the touch threshold for touch judgment is lowered. A method of operating an electronic device (200).

11. In paragraph 9, When a touch input is received in the first touch area or the third touch area, a touch threshold for determining a touch is maintained. A method of operating an electronic device (200).

12. In paragraph 9, When a touch input is received in the third touch area, the touch coordinates are adjusted downward. A method of operating an electronic device (200).

13. In paragraph 9, When a touch input is received in the second touch area, the length of the swipe touch input is increased. A method of operating an electronic device (200).

14. In paragraph 9, When a touch input is received in the third touch area, the length of the swipe touch input is reduced. A method of operating an electronic device (200).

15. In a recording medium storing instructions readable by a processor (220) of an electronic device (200), the instructions, when executed by the processor (220), cause the electronic device (200) to: The angle at which the electronic device (200) is worn on the user's wrist (201) is sensed using a sensor circuit (176), To display multiple touch input target objects on a flexible display (501), The first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) are set based on the angle measured using the above sensor circuit (176). Based on the first touch area, the second touch area, and the third touch area of ​​the flexible display (501) being set, when a touch input is received in the second touch area or the second touch area, the touch coordinates are adjusted. Recording medium.

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