Electronic device comprising flexible display, and operation method thereof

Abstract

According to an embodiment, a wearable electronic device may comprise: a body part; a first band part; a second band part; a connection part configured to connect the first band part to the second band part; a flexible display; a processor; and a memory for storing instructions. According to the embodiment, the flexible display may comprise a first display area corresponding to the body part, a second display area corresponding to the first band part, and a third display area corresponding to the second band part. According to the embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display, via the flexible display, a list of objects arranged in a sequential order. According to the embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll the objects in the list displayed on the flexible display, in response to a user input. According to the embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device, when in a first state in which the first band part is connected to the second band part via the connection part, to perform looped scrolling of the list, such that, on the basis of reaching the end of the list during scrolling of the objects, the beginning of the list is displayed following the end thereof. According to the embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device, when in a second state in which the first band part is not connected to the second band part via the connection part, to stop scrolling of the objects on the basis of reaching the end of the list during the scrolling of the objects.

Description

Wearable electronic device including a flexible display and method of operating the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device including a flexible display and a method of operating the same.

[0002] As communication technology advances, wearable electronic devices are becoming smaller and lighter enough to be worn on the body without significant discomfort. For example, wearable electronic devices such as head-mounted display devices (HMDs), smartwatches (or bands), contact lenses, rings, gloves, shoes, and clothing are becoming commercially available. Because wearable electronic devices are worn directly on the body, they can enhance portability and user accessibility.

[0003] In line with the recent consumer trend of placing importance on design, in the development of wearable electronic devices, the usability of wearable electronic devices is also being given important consideration along with the external design of the wearable electronic devices.

[0004] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a connection part, a sensor, a flexible display, a processor, and a memory including instructions. According to one embodiment, the flexible display includes a first display area corresponding to a body part of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a band part of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area, wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display may be connected to or separated from each other by the connection part. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end of the plurality of objects. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display in a first direction. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine whether the at least one user input requests scrolling to a previous portion of the first object or a next portion of the second object.In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine whether the shape of the flexible display is a first shape in which the second display area and the third display area are connected or a second shape in which the second display area and the third display area are separated, based on determining that a scroll is requested to the previous part of the first object or the next part of the second object. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll the plurality of objects in the first direction to display the second object after the first object or to display the first object after the second object, based on determining that the flexible display is in the first shape. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to stop scrolling of the plurality of objects based on determining that the flexible display is in the second configuration.

[0005] According to an embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device including a flexible display includes a first display area corresponding to a body of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a band of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area, wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display may be connected to or separated from each other by a connecting portion. According to an embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of displaying objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end of the plurality of objects. According to an embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of confirming at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display in a first direction. The method for operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may include an operation of determining whether a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object by the at least one user input. The method for operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may include an operation of determining whether the shape of the flexible display is a first shape in which the second display area and the third display area are connected or a second shape in which the second display area and the third display area are separated, based on determining whether a scroll is requested to the previous part of the first object or the next part of the second object.In one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of scrolling the plurality of objects in the first direction to display the second object next to the first object or display the first object next to the second object, based on determining that the flexible display is in the first form. In one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of stopping scrolling the plurality of objects, based on determining that the flexible display is in the second form.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium comprises: an operation of displaying objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on a flexible display included in a wearable electronic device; the flexible display includes a first display area corresponding to a body of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a band of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area, wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display are connected or separated from each other by a connecting portion, and the plurality of objects include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end; an operation of confirming at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display in a first direction; an operation of confirming whether a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object by the at least one user input; and based on confirming that a scroll is requested to the previous part of the first object or the next part of the second object, the shape of the flexible display is configured such that the second display area and the third display area are connected to each other or are separated from each other by a connecting portion. Instructions may be stored that can perform an operation of determining whether the third display area is a connected first form or a second form in which the second display area and the third display area are separated; an operation of scrolling the plurality of objects in the first direction to display the second object after the first object or to display the first object after the second object based on determining that the flexible display is in the first form; and an operation of stopping scrolling the plurality of objects based on determining that the flexible display is in the second form.

[0007] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a body, a first band, a second band, a connection configured to connect the first band to the second band, a flexible display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions. According to one embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to the body, a second display area corresponding to the first band, and a third display area corresponding to the second band. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display a list of objects arranged in a sequential order through the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll through the objects of the list displayed on the flexible display in response to a user input. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to, when the wearable electronic device is in a first state in which the first band unit is connected to the second band unit through the connection, scroll in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to, when the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band unit is disconnected from the second band unit through the connection, stop scrolling the objects based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0008] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device including a flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to a body of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a first band of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area corresponding to a second band of the wearable electronic device, and the first band may be configured to be connected to the second band through a connection unit (270) of the wearable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of displaying a list of objects arranged in a sequential order through the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of scrolling objects of the list displayed on the flexible display in response to a user input. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include, when the wearable electronic device is in a first state in which the first band unit is connected to the second band unit through the connection unit, an operation of scrolling in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include, when the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band unit is separated from the second band unit through the connection unit, an operation of stopping scrolling the objects based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0010] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIGS. 2B and 2C are drawings for explaining a first form and a second form of a flexible display included in a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configurations of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to scroll multiple objects.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a first form.

[0016] FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a second form.

[0017] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to scroll multiple objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a first form.

[0018] FIGS. 8A and 8B are drawings illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to scroll multiple objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a first form.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to output information indicating a point corresponding to an end of a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to output information indicating a point corresponding to an end of a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display information indicating a point corresponding to an end of a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to reduce the size of an object proximate to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to reduce the size of an object close to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order of a third object proximate to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order of a third object proximate to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

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

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

[0028] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, 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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0031] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0032] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

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

[0034] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0035] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0036] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0037] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

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

[0039] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

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

[0041] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0042] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

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

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

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

[0046] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

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

[0048] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0049] Referring to FIG. 2A, according to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., electronic device (101)) may include a body portion (210) and a band portion (e.g., first band portion (272) and second band portion (273) of FIG. 2B). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may be implemented in the form of a watch or in a form that a user can wear on the wrist.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the body (210) may include various components (e.g., a processor (320), a memory (330), and a sensor (360) of FIG. 3) for performing the functions of the wearable electronic device (201).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the band portion may correspond to a portion of the flexible display (250). For example, a portion of the flexible display (250) may be placed on the band portion. For example, the band portion may be implemented in a form that a user can wear on the wrist. According to one embodiment, the band portion may include at least a portion of the flexible display (250). Alternatively, at least a portion of the body portion (210) may be implemented as the flexible display (250).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (250) may include a first display area (251), a second display area (252), and a third display area (253). For example, the first display area (251) may be a display area corresponding to the body portion (210). For example, the first display area (251) may display content stored in the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the first display area (251) may display a watch face of the wearable electronic device (201). The second display area (252) and the third display area (253) may be display areas corresponding to the band portion. For example, the second display area (252) may be a display area corresponding to the first band portion (e.g., the first band portion (272) of FIG. 2B), and the third display area (253) may be a display area corresponding to the second band portion (e.g., the second band portion 273 of FIG. 2B). For example, the second display area (252) and the third display area (253) may display content stored in the wearable electronic device (201). Depending on the implementation, the wearable electronic device (201) may display content stored in the wearable electronic device (201) across the first display area (251), the second display area (252), and the third display area (253).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may further include a connecting portion (e.g., connecting portion (270) of FIG. 2B) that can connect or separate the band portion. The connecting portion (270) may connect a first portion (e.g., a fastening portion) (261) of the second display area (252) and a second portion (e.g., a fastening portion) (262) of the third display area (253). Alternatively, the connecting portion (270) may separate a first portion (e.g., a fastening portion) (261) of the second display area (252) and a second portion (e.g., a fastening portion) (262) of the third display area (253).

[0054] In another embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may not include a connecting portion (270). For example, a first portion (e.g., a connecting portion) (261) of the second display area (252) may be connected to a second portion (e.g., a connecting portion) (262) of the third display area (253). For example, the first portion (261) and the second portion (262) may be connected by a magnet.

[0055] Existing wearable electronic devices have limited display areas to displaying the watch face, making them unable to display or provide extensive information. Consequently, existing wearable electronic devices have been limited in their ability to continuously display content arranged in a specified order that exceeds the display area.

[0056] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) can display or provide more information by extending the display area to the band portion through a flexible display (250). The wearable electronic device (201) can continuously display content arranged in a specified order through the extended display area. Furthermore, the wearable electronic device (201) according to one embodiment can provide various interactions using the extended display area.

[0057] FIGS. 2B and 2C are drawings for explaining a first form and a second form of a flexible display included in a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C, according to one embodiment, the flexible display (250) can be transformed into various shapes. For example, as the shape of the flexible display (250) changes, the shape of the body portion (210) can also change.

[0059] Referring to FIG. 2B, according to one embodiment, the flexible display (250) may be changed to a shape (e.g., cylindrical) in which a second display area (252) disposed on a first band portion (272) is connected to a third display area (253) disposed on a second band portion (273). For example, the second display area (252) disposed on the first band portion (272) and the third display area (253) disposed on the second band portion (273) may be connected to each other by a connecting portion (270). For example, the first shape of the flexible display (250) may represent the shape of the flexible display (250) illustrated in FIG. 2B. For example, the connecting portion (270) in FIG. 2B may be configured to connect the first band portion (272) to the second band portion (273). For example, the first band portion (272) can be connected to the second band portion (273) through the connecting portion (270).

[0060] Referring to FIG. 2C, according to one embodiment, the flexible display (250) may be changed to a form in which the second display area (252) and the third display area (253) are separated. For example, the second form of the flexible display (250) may represent the form of the flexible display (250) illustrated in FIG. 2C. For example, in FIG. 2C, the connecting portion (270) may be configured to separate the first band portion (272) from the second band portion (273). For example, the first band portion (272) may be separated from the second band portion (273) through the connecting portion (270).

[0061] Referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C, according to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) can use a sensor (e.g., sensor (360) of FIG. 3) to determine whether the second display area (252) and the third display area (253) are connected. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) can determine whether the flexible display (250) is in the first form or the second form based on whether the second display area (252) and the third display area (253) are connected.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the first state of the wearable electronic device (201) may be a state in which the first band portion (272) is connected to the second band portion (273) via the connection portion (270). For example, the first state of the wearable electronic device (201) may be related to the first form of the flexible display (250).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the first state of the wearable electronic device (201) may be a state in which the first band portion (272) is separated from the second band portion (273) through the connection portion (270). For example, the first state of the wearable electronic device (201) may be related to the second form of the flexible display (250). FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating configurations of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0064] Referring to FIG. 3, according to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) may include a processor (320), a memory (330), a display (350), and a sensor (360).

[0065] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may control the overall operation of the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the processor (320) may be implemented as at least one processor. For example, the processor (320) may be implemented in a manner identical to or similar to the processor (120) of FIG. 1.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the memory (330) may store information (or data) of the wearable electronic device (201). For example, the memory (330) may be implemented in a manner identical to or similar to the memory (130) of FIG. 1.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the memory (330) may store instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to perform at least one operation (or at least one function).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the display (350) may include a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A), a rollable display, or a slideable display.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may provide a user interface including a plurality of objects arranged (or positioned) in a specified order. The plurality of objects may include graphical user interface (GUI) components that can scroll up and down or left and right. The plurality of objects may not overlap each other. Alternatively, the plurality of objects may partially overlap each other. For example, the processor (320) may scroll the plurality of objects forward or backward in a specified order based on a user input. The processor (320) may display the scrolled objects on the display (350) (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A). For example, the specified order may be determined by the user or automatically determined. According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects may be implemented as GUI components (or a list of GUI components) (e.g., pages of a home screen, a list of icons corresponding to an application, or a menu providing a plurality of functions). For example, the plurality of objects may include a GUI component, content, a thumbnail, an icon, an object including an icon and text, a page among a plurality of pages, a portion of all pages, a screen among a plurality of screens, and / or a portion of all screens.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may display a list of objects arranged in a sequential order on the display (350) (e.g., the flexible display (250)). The processor (320) may scroll the objects of the list displayed on the flexible display in response to a user input. For example, the user input may represent an input for scrolling the objects. According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end (e.g., an object corresponding to the beginning of the objects in the list or an object arranged in the first order) and a second object corresponding to the other end (e.g., an object corresponding to the end of the objects in the list or an object arranged in the last order). The plurality of objects may further include at least one object between the first object and the second object.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the display (350). For example, the sizes of the plurality of objects may be larger than the size (or area) of the display (350). For example, the sum of the sizes of each object may be larger than the size (or area) of the flexible display (250). For example, the sizes corresponding to all objects arranged in a sequential order related to the list arranged in the sequential order may be larger than the size of the display area of ​​the display (350) (e.g., the flexible display (250)). For example, the display (350) (e.g., the flexible display (250)) may display only some of the entire objects on the display area. Accordingly, only objects corresponding to some of the plurality of objects (or all objects arranged in a sequential order) may be displayed on the flexible display (350).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may identify at least one user input for scrolling objects displayed on the flexible display (250) in a first direction (e.g., one of up, down, left, and right). For example, the at least one user input may include a single input or multiple inputs. For example, the at least one user input (or user input for scrolling objects) may include a touch and drag or swipe input for the flexible display (250). In addition, the at least one user input may include an input for a bezel (or a bezel portion) of the wearable electronic device (201) or an input for an input module (e.g., a key, a button, or a crown) included in the wearable electronic device (201).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may determine whether a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object based on at least one user input. Based on determining that a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object, the processor (320) may determine whether the shape of the display (350) (e.g., the flexible display (250)) is the first shape or the second shape. For example, the processor (320) may determine whether the shape of the display (350) is the first shape or the second shape using a sensor (360) (e.g., the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (320) may determine the shape of the display (350) if it is determined that a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object. Alternatively, the processor (320) may use the sensor (360) to check the shape of the display (350) that has been sensed in advance. For example, the sensor (360) may be set to sense whether the second display area (252) and the third display area (253) are connected (or combined).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may scroll a plurality of objects in a first direction (in a loop) without stopping the scrolling, when the form of the display (350) (e.g., the flexible display (250)) is the first form. The processor (320) may scroll the plurality of objects in the first direction to display a second object after the first object or display the second object after the second object. For example, the processor (320) may display the second object in the reverse direction after the first object based on determining that the first direction of scrolling the plurality of objects is in the reverse direction. Alternatively, the processor (320) may display the first object in the forward direction after the second object based on determining that the first direction of scrolling the plurality of objects is in the forward direction. In this case, the processor (320) may output (e.g., display, vibration output, and / or sound output) information (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image) indicating that it is the end of the plurality of objects.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may stop scrolling of the plurality of objects when the shape of the display (350) (e.g., the flexible display (250)) is the second shape. At this time, the processor (320) may output information (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image) indicating that it is the end of the plurality of objects. In addition, the processor (320) may output (e.g., display, vibration output, and / or sound output) information (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image) indicating that scrolling is stopped and / or scrolling is not possible.

[0076] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (201) is in a first state in which the first band unit (272) is connected to the second band unit (273) via the connection unit (270), the processor (320) may scroll in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling through objects of the list arranged in a sequential order. For example, when the wearable electronic device (201) is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects of the list is forward with respect to the order of the list, the first object corresponding to the beginning of the list may be displayed following the second object corresponding to the end of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling through the objects. Alternatively, when the wearable electronic device (201) is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects in the list is reverse to the order of the list, the second object corresponding to the end of the list may be displayed after the first object corresponding to the beginning of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0077] According to one embodiment, when the wearable electronic device (201) is in a second state in which the first band portion (272) is separated from the second band portion (273) via the connection portion (270), the processor (320) may stop scrolling the objects based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects in the list arranged in sequential order.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may display information indicating the end of the list on a display (350 (e.g., flexible display (250))) based on reaching the end of the list.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may reduce the size of objects approaching the connection portion (270) while scrolling objects (e.g., reduce the size of the objects according to the scroll) based on determining that the wearable electronic device (201) is in the first state.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the processor (320) may, while scrolling through objects in the list, identify a third object close to the connection portion (270) and display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to the next order of the third object. At this time, the at least one image may be displayed in a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area (252) and / or one end of the third display area (253). In addition, the processor (320) may arrange at least one image representing the at least one object corresponding to the next order of the third object based on the order of the at least one object.

[0081] Below, at least some of the operations of the wearable electronic device (201) described may be performed or controlled by the processor (320). However, for convenience of explanation, the subject of the operations will be described as the wearable electronic device (201).

[0082] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment to scroll multiple objects.

[0083] Referring to FIG. 4, according to one embodiment, in operation 401, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 3) may display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a list of objects arranged in a sequential order through the flexible display (250).

[0084] According to one embodiment, in operation 403, the wearable electronic device (201) may identify at least one user input for scrolling objects displayed on the flexible display (250) in a first direction (e.g., one of up, down, left, or right). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may scroll objects in a list arranged in a sequential order displayed on the flexible display (250) in response to the at least one user input.

[0085] According to one embodiment, in operation 405, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine whether a scroll is requested to a previous portion of a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects (e.g., a first object in a specified order) or a next portion of a second object corresponding to another end of the plurality of objects (e.g., a last object in a specified order). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine whether the end of the list has been reached while scrolling through the objects.

[0086] In one embodiment, if scrolling to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object of the plurality of objects is not requested (or the end of the list is not reached while scrolling the objects) (NO in operation 405), then in operation 406, the wearable electronic device (201) may display the objects scrolled in the first direction on the flexible display (250). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display the scrolled objects.

[0087] According to one embodiment, when a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object among a plurality of objects (or when the end of the list is reached while scrolling objects) (e.g., operation 405), in operation 407, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine whether the shape of the flexible display (250) is the first shape or the second shape. Alternatively, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine whether the wearable electronic device (201) is in the first state or the second state. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine whether the shape of the display (350) is the first shape or the second shape using the sensor (360). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine the shape of the display (350) using the sensor (360) if it is determined that a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object. Alternatively, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine the shape of the previously identified display (350) using the sensor (360) when it is determined that a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object.

[0088] According to one embodiment, when the shape of the flexible display (250) is confirmed as the first shape, in operation 409, the wearable electronic device (201) may scroll the plurality of objects in the first direction to display the second object after the first object or display the first object after the second object. That is, the wearable electronic device (201) may scroll the plurality of objects in the first direction without stopping the scroll. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may scroll in a loop to display the beginning of the list (or the first object corresponding to the beginning) followed by the end of the list (or the second object corresponding to the end) based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects when the wearable electronic device (201) is in the first state. The wearable electronic device (201) may output information (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image) indicating that the end (or last) of a plurality of objects is reached when displaying a second object after a first object or when displaying a first object after a second object. According to an embodiment, if the shape of the flexible display (250) is confirmed to be the second shape, in operation 411, the wearable electronic device (201) may stop scrolling the plurality of objects. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may stop scrolling the objects based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects when the wearable electronic device (201) is in the second state. The wearable electronic device (201) may output information (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image) indicating that the end (or last) of the plurality of objects is reached. Additionally, the wearable electronic device (201) may output (e.g., display, vibration output, and / or sound output) information (e.g., vibration, sound, message, and / or image) indicating that scrolling has stopped and / or scrolling is not possible.

[0089] Based on the above-described method, the wearable electronic device (201) can set a different method for scrolling a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order based on the shape of the flexible display (250). Accordingly, the wearable electronic device (201) can effectively scroll and display a plurality of objects arranged in a continuous order while the user is wearing the wearable electronic device (201).

[0090] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order according to one embodiment.

[0091] Referring to FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, a plurality of objects (e.g., 501 to 510) may be arranged based on a specified order. For example, the plurality of objects (e.g., 501 to 510) may represent a list of objects arranged in sequential order.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects (e.g., 501 to 510) may be implemented as GUI components (or lists of GUI components) (e.g., pages of a home screen, a list of icons corresponding to an application, or a menu providing multiple functions). For example, the plurality of objects may include a GUI component, content, a thumbnail, an icon, an object including an icon and text, a page among a plurality of pages, a portion of all pages, a screen among a plurality of screens, and / or a portion of all screens.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects (501 to 510) may include a first object (501) corresponding to one end and a second object (510) corresponding to the other end. For example, the first object (501) may be a first-order object among the plurality of objects (501 to 510). The second object (510) may be a last-order object among the plurality of objects (501 to 510). The plurality of objects (501 to 510) may include at least one object (e.g., 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509) between the first object and the second object.

[0094] Meanwhile, although FIG. 5 illustrates a plurality of objects including ten objects arranged horizontally, this is merely exemplary and the technical concept of the present invention may not be limited thereto. For example, the types, arrangement forms, and / or numbers of the plurality of objects may not be limited thereto. For example, although FIG. 5 illustrates a plurality of objects arranged in a single line, this is merely exemplary and the technical concept of the present invention may not be limited thereto. For example, a plurality of objects including a plurality of lines arranged in a specified order may also be applied to the present invention.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display objects (520) corresponding to some of the plurality of objects (501 to 510) on a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A). For example, the combined size of the plurality of objects (501 to 510) may be larger than the size (or area) of the flexible display (250). The wearable electronic device (201) may scroll the plurality of objects (501 to 510) based on a user input, and display at least one of the objects (508, 509, and 510) that were not displayed among the plurality of objects (501 to 510) on the flexible display (250).

[0096] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a first form.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 6A, the wearable electronic device (201) can display objects (520) corresponding to some of the plurality of objects (501 to 510) when the flexible display (250) is in the first form.

[0098] According to one embodiment, (a) and (b) of FIG. 6A may represent objects displayed on a wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, (c) of FIG. 6A may represent objects (520) displayed by a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A) among a plurality of objects (501 to 510).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) can scroll the plurality of objects (501 to 510) without stopping the scroll when the flexible display (250) is in the first form. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) can scroll the plurality of objects (501 to 510) in a loop so that the first object (e.g., the first object (510)) of the list (e.g., the list including the plurality of objects (501 to 510)) is displayed after the last object (e.g., the second object (510)) of the list when the wearable electronic device (201) is in the first state. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) can display the first object (501) after the second object (510).

[0100] FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a second form.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 6b, the wearable electronic device (201) can display objects (520) corresponding to some of the plurality of objects (501 to 510) when the flexible display (250) is in the second form.

[0102] According to one embodiment, (a) of FIG. 6b may represent objects displayed on a wearable electronic device (201). According to one embodiment, (b) of FIG. 6a may represent objects (520) displayed by a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2a) among a plurality of objects (501 to 510).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may stop scrolling when the second object (510) is reached while scrolling the plurality of objects (510 to 510) when the flexible display (250) is in the second configuration. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may stop scrolling the plurality of objects (501 to 510) based on reaching the end of a list (e.g., a list including the plurality of objects (501 to 510)) when the wearable electronic device (201) is in the second configuration. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may not display the first object (501) after the second object (510). Depending on the implementation, the wearable electronic device (201) may display information (e.g., a message (e.g., "No more Item")) next to the second object (510) indicating that the second object (510) is the last object among the plurality of objects (501 to 510).

[0104] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to scroll multiple objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a first form.

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, according to an embodiment, (a) and (b) of FIG. 7A may represent objects displayed on a wearable electronic device (201). According to an embodiment, (c) of FIG. 7A may represent objects (530) displayed by a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A) among a plurality of objects (501 to 510).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) can determine whether scrolling is requested for objects displayed on the flexible display (250) to a previous part of a first object (501) or a next part of a second object (510).

[0107] Referring to FIG. 7A, according to one embodiment, if it is determined that objects displayed on the flexible display (250) are not requested to be scrolled to the previous part of the first object (501) or the next part of the second object (510), the wearable electronic device (201) may display the scrolled objects (530) on the flexible display (250).

[0108] Referring to FIG. 7B, according to one embodiment, when it is determined that objects displayed on the flexible display (250) are requested to be scrolled to a previous part of a first object (501) or a next part of a second object (510), the wearable electronic device (201) may scroll the plurality of objects (501 to 510) without stopping the scroll when the flexible display (250) is in the first form. For example, when the wearable electronic device (201) is in the first state, the wearable electronic device (201) may scroll the plurality of objects (501 to 510) in a loop so that the first object (e.g., the first object (510)) of the list (e.g., the list including the plurality of objects (501 to 510)) is displayed after the last object (e.g., the second object (510)) of the list. The wearable electronic device (201) can display scrolled objects (540) on the flexible display (250). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) can display a first object (501) followed by a second object (510).

[0109] Based on the above-described method, the wearable electronic device (201) can scroll multiple objects in a loop shape according to a user's request when the flexible display (250) is in the first form.

[0110] FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating a method of a wearable electronic device scrolling multiple objects when the flexible display according to one embodiment is in a second form.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B , according to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) can determine whether a scroll request has been made for objects displayed on the flexible display (250) to a previous part of a first object (501) or a next part of a second object (510).

[0112] Referring to FIG. 8A, according to one embodiment, if it is determined that the objects displayed on the flexible display (250) do not request a scroll to the previous part of the first object (501) or the next part of the second object (510) (or do not reach the end of the list (e.g., multiple objects (501 to 510))), the wearable electronic device (201) may display the scrolled objects (530) on the flexible display (250). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a third object (503) (e.g., a C object) at the end of the second display area (252) and a ninth object (509) (e.g., an I object) at the end of the third display area (253).

[0113] Referring to FIG. 8B, according to one embodiment, when it is determined that the objects displayed on the flexible display (250) have requested a scroll to a previous part of the first object (501) or a next part of the second object (510) (or when it is determined that the end of the list (e.g., a plurality of objects (501 to 510)) has been reached), the wearable electronic device (201) may stop scrolling if the flexible display (250) is in the second form. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display the scrolled objects (550) on the flexible display (250). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a fourth object (504) (e.g., a D object) at the end of the second display area (252) and a tenth object (510) (e.g., a J object) at the end of the third display area (253). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may not display the first object (501) after the second object (510).

[0114] Based on the above-described method, the wearable electronic device (201) can perform a scroll operation only up to an area designated for a plurality of objects when the flexible display (250) is in the second form.

[0115] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to output information indicating a point corresponding to an end of a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0116] Referring to FIG. 9, according to one embodiment, in operation 901, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 3) may determine that a scroll is requested to a previous portion of a first object or a next portion of a second object. For example, the first object may be an object corresponding to one of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order (e.g., an object in the first order in the specified order). The second object may be an object corresponding to another of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order (e.g., an object in the last order in the specified order).

[0117] According to one embodiment, if it is determined that a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object, in operation 903, the wearable electronic device (201) may output information indicating that it is an end part of a plurality of objects. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may output information indicating that it is an end part of a plurality of objects, regardless of the shape of the flexible display. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide feedback through vibration and / or sound at the time when it is determined that a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object. If it is determined that a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a message and / or image indicating that it is an end part of a plurality of objects at the previous part of a first object or the next part of a second object.

[0118] FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to output information indicating a point corresponding to an end of a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 10A, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (250) is in the first form, if a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide feedback through vibration and / or sound. For example, when a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object (e.g., object A), the wearable electronic device (201) may provide feedback through vibration and / or sound at a time point (1010) when a second object (e.g., object J) is displayed after the first object (e.g., object A).

[0120] Referring to FIG. 10B, according to one embodiment, when the flexible display (250) is in the second form, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide feedback through vibration and / or sound when a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object. For example, when a scroll is requested to a next part of a second object (e.g., a J object), the wearable electronic device (201) may provide feedback through vibration and / or sound at the point (1020) when the scroll operation is stopped.

[0121] Through the above-described method, the wearable electronic device (201) can notify the user that the scrolling has reached the end point of multiple objects. Thus, the wearable electronic device (201) can effectively notify the user of the point of the objects currently being scrolled. Furthermore, when the flexible display (250) is of the second type, the wearable electronic device (201) can effectively notify the user of the point at which scrolling is not possible.

[0122] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display information indicating a point corresponding to an end of a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 11, according to one embodiment, when it is determined that a scroll is requested to a previous part of a first object or a next part of a second object, the wearable electronic device (201) may display information (1110) (e.g., a segmentation image) indicating a point corresponding to an end part of a plurality of objects. For example, the point corresponding to the end part of the plurality of objects may be a display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., 250 of FIG. 2A) corresponding to the previous part of the first object or the next part of the second object.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a segmentation image (1120) indicating an end point of a plurality of objects at a given point. For example, the segmentation image (1120) may include text or a message indicating that the object no longer exists. For example, the segmentation image (1120) may include an image (e.g., a boundary line) indicating a start point or an end point of a plurality of objects.

[0125] Through the above-described method, the wearable electronic device (201) can notify the user that the end point of multiple objects has been scrolled. This allows the user to effectively confirm the point of the objects currently being scrolled.

[0126] Meanwhile, the shape or form of the distinction image (1120) illustrated in FIG. 11 is exemplary, and the technical idea of ​​the present invention may not be limited thereto.

[0127] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to reduce the size of an object proximate to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 12, according to one embodiment, in operation 1201, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 3) can confirm that a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A) is in a first form.

[0129] According to one embodiment, in operation 1203, the wearable electronic device (201) may reduce the size of objects that are close to a connecting portion (e.g., connecting portion (270) of FIG. 2B) while scrolling through a plurality of objects. For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may reduce the size of a specified number of objects that are close to the connecting portion (270). The wearable electronic device (201) may reduce the sizes of the corresponding objects differently based on information about their proximity to the connecting portion (270). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may display the object that is closest to the connecting portion (270) as the smallest. Additionally, the wearable electronic device (201) may display an object that is less close to the connecting portion (270) than the object displayed smallest as being relatively larger than the object displayed smallest.

[0130] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to reduce the size of an object close to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 13, in a first form, a wearable electronic device (201) can reduce the size of objects approaching a connecting portion (e.g., connecting portion (270) of FIG. 2b) while scrolling a plurality of objects, in a flexible display (e.g., flexible display (250) of FIG. 2a).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a first object (501) (or a ninth object (509)) closest to the connection portion in a smaller size than other objects (e.g., 503, 504, 505, 506, 507). In addition, the wearable electronic device (201) may display a second object (502) (or an eighth object (508)) next closest to the connection portion in a smaller size than other objects (e.g., 503, 504, 505, 506, 507). In this case, the second object (502) (or the eighth object (508)) may be displayed relatively larger than the first object (501) (or the ninth object (509)).

[0133] According to the method described above, the wearable electronic device (201) can notify the user that the scrolling is approaching the end point of multiple objects. This allows the user to effectively check the point of the objects currently being scrolled.

[0134] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order of a third object proximate to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0135] Referring to FIG. 14, according to one embodiment, in operation 1401, a wearable electronic device (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 3) may identify a third object that is close to a connecting portion among objects displayed on a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (250) of FIG. 2A). For example, the third object may be displayed at an end point of a second display area (252) or a third display area (253).

[0136] According to one embodiment, in operation 1403, the wearable electronic device (201) may display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order (or previous order) of a third object not displayed on the flexible display (250) in an area (or display area) corresponding to one end of the second display area (252) or one end of the third display area (253). For example, the at least one image representing the at least one object may include an icon or text representing the corresponding object. For example, the at least one image representing the at least one object may be smaller in size than the corresponding object.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may arrange at least one image representing at least one object based on the order of the at least one object. For example, if there are multiple objects in the order following a third object, the wearable electronic device (201) may arrange an object that is relatively earlier in the order among the multiple objects above the other objects. However, this is merely an example, and the positions arranged according to the order may be determined differently.

[0138] FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams illustrating a method for a wearable electronic device to display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order of a third object proximate to a connecting portion among a plurality of objects, according to one embodiment.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 15A, a wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the wearable electronic device (201) of FIG. 3) may display images (1501, 1502) representing objects (501, 502) of a previous order of a third object (503) proximate a connecting portion in an area corresponding to one end of a second display area (252). For example, the images (1501 and 1502) may be displayed in a smaller size than the third object (503). In addition, the images (1501 and 1502) may include a representative image (e.g., an icon) or a representative text (e.g., a description of the object) representing the corresponding objects (501 and 502). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may place a first image (1501) representing a first object in a specified order above, and place a second image (1502) representing a second object (502) in a specified order below the first image (1501).

[0140] Similarly, the wearable electronic device (201) may display images (1509, 1510) representing objects (509, 510) in the next order of the eighth object (508) proximate the connection portion in an area corresponding to one end of the third display area (253). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may place the ninth image (1509) representing the ninth object that is in the preceding order above, and place the tenth image (1510) representing the tenth object (1510) that is in the succeeding order below the ninth object below the ninth image (1509).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) can display corresponding images (1501, 1502, 1509, and 1510) near the connection portion when the flexible display (250) is in the first form.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may display images (1501 and 1502) corresponding to an area corresponding to one end of a second display area (252) and may display images (1509 and 1510) corresponding to an area corresponding to one end of a third display area (253) when the flexible display (250) is in the second form.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 15B, according to an embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine an image representing a corresponding object. For example, referring to (a) of FIG. 15B, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine an icon (1521) (e.g., a representative icon) as an image representing the object (1520) for an object (1520) including an icon and text. Referring to (b) of FIG. 15B, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine an icon (1531) (e.g., a representative icon) as an image representing the object (1530) for an object (1530) including an icon and text. Accordingly, referring to (c) of FIG. 15b, the wearable electronic device (201) may determine, for an object (1540) including a plurality of icons and text, a pre-designated icon (1541) (e.g., a representative icon) among the icons as an image representing the object (1540).

[0144] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) may include a connection unit (270), a sensor (360), a flexible display (250, 350), a processor (320), and a memory (330) including instructions. According to one embodiment, the flexible display includes a first display area (251) corresponding to a body portion (210) of the wearable electronic device, a second display area (252) corresponding to a band portion of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area (253), wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display may be connected to or separated from each other by the connection unit. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display in a first direction. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine whether a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object by the at least one user input.In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to determine whether the shape of the flexible display is a first shape in which the second display area and the third display area are connected or a second shape in which the second display area and the third display area are separated, based on determining that a scroll is requested to the previous part of the first object or the next part of the second object. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll the plurality of objects in the first direction to display the second object after the first object or to display the first object after the second object, based on determining that the flexible display is in the first shape. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to stop scrolling of the plurality of objects based on determining that the flexible display is in the second configuration.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the size of the plurality of objects may be characterized as being larger than the size of the flexible display.

[0146] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display the first object next to the second object based on determining that the first direction is forward. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display the second object next to the first object based on determining that the first direction is backward.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display information indicating an end portion of the plurality of objects on the flexible display based on determining that a scroll is requested to the previous portion of the first object or the next portion of the second object.

[0148] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to reduce the size of objects proximate the connecting portion based on determining that the flexible display is in the first configuration.

[0149] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to identify a third object, among objects displayed on the flexible display, that is close to the connecting portion. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order of the third object, in a display area corresponding to the end of the second display area or the end of the third display area.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to arrange at least one image representing the at least one object based on an order of the at least one object.

[0151] In one embodiment, the at least one image may include an icon or text associated with the at least one object.

[0152] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display the at least one image at a smaller size than the third object.

[0153] In one embodiment, the at least one user input may include a touch and drag or swipe on the flexible display, an input on a bezel of the wearable electronic device, or an input on a crown of the wearable electronic device.

[0154] In an embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) including a flexible display (250, 350) includes a first display area (251) corresponding to a body part (210) of the wearable electronic device, a second display area (252) corresponding to a band part of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area (253), and one end of the second display area and one end of the third display may be connected to or separated from each other by a connecting part (270). The method of operating the wearable electronic device according to an embodiment may include an operation of displaying objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on the flexible display. According to an embodiment, the plurality of objects may include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end. According to an embodiment, the method for operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of confirming at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display in a first direction. According to an embodiment, the method for operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of confirming whether a scroll is requested to a previous part of the first object or a next part of the second object by the at least one user input. According to an embodiment, the method for operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of confirming whether the shape of the flexible display is a first shape in which the second display area and the third display area are connected or a second shape in which the second display area and the third display area are separated, based on confirming that a scroll is requested to the previous part of the first object or the next part of the second object.In one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of scrolling the plurality of objects in the first direction to display the second object next to the first object or display the first object next to the second object, based on determining that the flexible display is in the first form. In one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of stopping scrolling the plurality of objects, based on determining that the flexible display is in the second form.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the size of the plurality of objects may be characterized as being larger than the size of the flexible display.

[0156] The method of operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of displaying the first object next to the second object based on determining that the first direction is forward. The method of operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of displaying the second object next to the first object based on determining that the first direction is backward.

[0157] The method of operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of displaying information indicating an end portion of the plurality of objects on the flexible display based on determining that a scroll is requested to the previous portion of the first object or the next portion of the second object.

[0158] The method of operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of reducing the size of objects approaching the connecting portion based on determining that the flexible display is in the first form.

[0159] The operating method of the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of identifying a third object close to the connecting portion among objects displayed on the flexible display. The operating method of the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of displaying at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order of the third object in a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area or one end of the third display area.

[0160] The method of operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of arranging at least one image representing at least one object based on an order of the at least one object.

[0161] In one embodiment, the at least one image may include an icon or text associated with the at least one object.

[0162] The method of operating the wearable electronic device according to one embodiment may further include an operation of displaying the at least one image in a smaller size than the third object.

[0163] According to one embodiment, a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium (130, 330) is configured to display objects corresponding to some of a plurality of objects arranged in a specified order on a flexible display (250, 350) included in a wearable electronic device (201), wherein the flexible display includes a first display area (251) corresponding to a body part (210) of the wearable electronic device, a second display area (252) corresponding to a band part of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area (253), wherein one end of the second display area and one end of the third display are connected to or separated from each other by a connecting part (270), and wherein the plurality of objects include a first object corresponding to one end of the plurality of objects and a second object corresponding to the other end, and an operation of confirming at least one user input for scrolling the objects displayed on the flexible display in a first direction, wherein by the at least one user input, a previous part of the first object or the second The instructions may be stored to perform an operation of determining whether a scroll is requested to a next part of an object, an operation of determining whether the shape of the flexible display is a first shape in which the second display area and the third display area are connected or a second shape in which the second display area and the third display area are separated, an operation of scrolling the plurality of objects in the first direction to display the second object after the first object or to display the first object after the second object, based on determining that the flexible display is in the first shape, and an operation of stopping scrolling of the plurality of objects based on determining that the flexible display is in the second shape.

[0164] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a body, a first band, a second band, a connection configured to connect the first band to the second band, a flexible display, a processor, and a memory storing instructions. According to one embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to the body, a second display area corresponding to the first band, and a third display area corresponding to the second band. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display a list of objects arranged in a sequential order through the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to scroll through the objects of the list displayed on the flexible display in response to a user input. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to, when the wearable electronic device is in a first state in which the first band unit is connected to the second band unit through the connection, scroll in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to, when the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band unit is disconnected from the second band unit through the connection, stop scrolling the objects based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the size corresponding to all objects arranged in the sequential order related to the list may be larger than the size of the display area of ​​the flexible display.

[0166] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display a first object corresponding to the first, followed by a second object corresponding to the last, based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and a direction of scrolling the objects is forward with respect to the order of the list. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display a second object corresponding to the last, followed by a first object corresponding to the first, based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and a direction of scrolling the objects is backward with respect to the order of the list.

[0167] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display information indicating the end of the list on the flexible display based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0168] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to reduce the size of objects proximate the connecting portion while scrolling the objects based on determining that the wearable electronic device is in the first state.

[0169] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to identify a third object proximate to the connecting portion while scrolling the objects. In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to display at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to a next order of the third object in a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area or one end of the third display area.

[0170] In one embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the processor, may cause the wearable electronic device to place at least one image representing the at least one object corresponding to the next order of the third object based on the order of the at least one object.

[0171] In one embodiment, the user input may include a touch and drag or swipe on the flexible display, an input on a bezel of the wearable electronic device, or an input on a crown of the wearable electronic device.

[0172] According to one embodiment, a method of operating a wearable electronic device including a flexible display may include a first display area corresponding to a body of the wearable electronic device, a second display area corresponding to a first band of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area corresponding to a second band of the wearable electronic device, and the first band may be configured to be connected to the second band through a connection unit (270) of the wearable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of displaying a list of objects arranged in a sequential order through the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include an operation of scrolling objects of the list displayed on the flexible display in response to a user input. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include, when the wearable electronic device is in a first state in which the first band unit is connected to the second band unit through the connection unit, an operation of scrolling in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may include, when the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band unit is separated from the second band unit through the connection unit, an operation of stopping scrolling the objects based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects.According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may further include, when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and a direction of scrolling the objects is forward with respect to the lists, displaying a first object corresponding to the first object next to a second object corresponding to the last object based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects. According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may further include, when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and a direction of scrolling the objects is backward with respect to the list, displaying a second object corresponding to the last object next to the first object corresponding to the first object based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may further include displaying information indicating the end of the list on the flexible display based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the method of operating the wearable electronic device may further include an operation of reducing the size of objects approaching the connecting portion while scrolling the objects based on determining that the wearable electronic device is in the first state.

[0175] According to one embodiment, a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium (130, 330) is configured to display a list of objects arranged in a sequential order on a flexible display (250, 350) included in a wearable electronic device (201), wherein the flexible display includes a first display area (251) corresponding to a body part (210) of the wearable electronic device, a second display area (252) corresponding to a first band part (272) of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area (253) corresponding to a second band part (273) of the wearable electronic device, wherein the first band part is configured to be connected to the second band part via a connection part (270) of the wearable electronic device, and in response to a user input, scroll the objects of the list displayed on the flexible display, wherein the wearable electronic device is configured to display a first display area (251) corresponding to a body part (210) of the wearable electronic device, a second display area (252) corresponding to a first band part (272) of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area (253) corresponding to a second band part (273) of the wearable electronic device. When the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band unit is separated from the second band unit via the connection unit, instructions can be stored that can execute at least one of: an operation of scrolling in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects; and an operation of stopping scrolling the objects based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects when the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band unit is separated from the second band unit via the connection unit.

[0176] 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.

[0177] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0178] 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).

[0179] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (1440)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (1436) or an external memory (1438)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (1401)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (1420)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (1401)) 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.

[0180] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0181] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In a wearable electronic device (201), Body part (210); 1st Band Section (272); 2nd Band (273); A connecting portion (270) configured to connect the first band portion to the second band portion; A flexible display (250, 350), wherein the flexible display includes a first display area (251) corresponding to the body portion (210), a second display area (252) corresponding to the first band portion, and a third display area (253) corresponding to the second band portion, Processor (320); and A memory (130, 330) including instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: Through the above flexible display, a list of objects arranged in sequential order is displayed, In response to user input, scrolling through the objects in the list displayed on the flexible display; When the wearable electronic device is in a first state in which the first band unit is connected to the second band unit through the connecting unit, scrolling in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects; A wearable electronic device that causes scrolling of the objects to be stopped based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects, when the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band part is separated from the second band part through the connecting part.

2. In paragraph 1, A wearable electronic device, characterized in that the size corresponding to all objects arranged in the sequential order related to the above list is larger than the size of the display area of ​​the flexible display.

3. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 2, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: When the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is forward with respect to the order of the list, displaying the first object corresponding to the beginning followed by the second object corresponding to the end based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects, A wearable electronic device that, when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is reverse to the order of the list, displays the second object corresponding to the end after the first object corresponding to the beginning based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that displays information indicating the end of the list on the flexible display based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that reduces the size of objects approaching the connecting portion while scrolling the objects based on determining that the wearable electronic device is in the first state.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: While scrolling through the above objects, check the third object close to the connection part, A wearable electronic device that displays at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to the next order of the third object on a display area corresponding to one end of the second display area or one end of the third display area.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device that arranges at least one image representing at least one object corresponding to the next order of the third object based on the order of the at least one object.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, A wearable electronic device wherein said at least one image includes an icon or text related to said at least one object.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the wearable electronic device to: A wearable electronic device configured to display at least one image at a smaller size than the third object.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, A wearable electronic device, wherein the user input comprises a touch and drag or swipe on the flexible display, an input on a bezel of the wearable electronic device, or an input on a crown of the wearable electronic device.

11. A method of operating a wearable electronic device (201) including a flexible display (250, 350), wherein the flexible display includes a first display area (251) corresponding to a body part (210) of the wearable electronic device, a second display area (252) corresponding to a first band part (272) of the wearable electronic device, and a third display area (253) corresponding to a second band part (273) of the wearable electronic device, and the first band part is configured to be connected to the second band part through a connection part (270) of the wearable electronic device. An action of displaying a list of objects arranged in sequential order through the above flexible display; An action of scrolling through objects in the list displayed on the flexible display in response to user input; An operation of scrolling in a loop to display the beginning of the list following the end of the list based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects, when the wearable electronic device is in a first state in which the first band part is connected to the second band part through the connection part; and A method of operating a wearable electronic device, comprising: an operation of stopping scrolling of the objects based on reaching an end of the list while scrolling the objects, when the wearable electronic device is in a second state in which the first band part is separated from the second band part through the connecting part.

12. In paragraph 11, A method of operating a wearable electronic device, characterized in that the size corresponding to all objects arranged in the sequential order related to the above list is larger than the size of the display area of ​​the flexible display.

13. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 12, When the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is forward with respect to the order of the list, an operation of displaying the first object corresponding to the beginning followed by the second object corresponding to the end based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects; and A method of operating a wearable electronic device, further comprising: when the wearable electronic device is in the first state and the direction of scrolling the objects is reverse to the order of the list, displaying a second object corresponding to the last after a first object corresponding to the first based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

14. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 13, A method of operating a wearable electronic device further comprising an action of displaying information indicating the end of the list on the flexible display based on reaching the end of the list while scrolling the objects.

15. In any one of paragraphs 11 to 14, A method of operating a wearable electronic device, further comprising: reducing the size of objects approaching the connecting portion while scrolling the objects, based on determining that the wearable electronic device is in the first state.

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