Electronic apparatus including flexible display and control method therefor

Abstract

An electronic apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus of the present disclosure comprises: a foldable housing including a first housing part including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a second housing part including a third surface and a fourth surface opposite to the third surface, and a third housing part including a fifth surface and a sixth surface opposite to the fifth surface; a first hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part to the second housing part; a second hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part to the third housing part; a first display including a first display area disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second display area disposed on the third surface of the second housing part, and a third display area disposed on the fifth surface of the third housing part; a second display disposed on at least one area of the second surface of the first housing part or the fourth surface of the second housing part; a sensor module including a sensor circuit; at least one processor; and a memory storing instructions, wherein the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor individually or collectively, cause the electronic apparatus to: display, through the second display, an execution screen of a first application on the basis of a user input, in a first state in which the electronic apparatus is folded; detect that the electronic apparatus has changed from the first state to a second state on the basis of a sensing value of the sensor module while displaying the execution screen of the first application through the second display; display, through at least one area of the first display, a list of applications related to the first application on the basis of detecting that the electronic apparatus has changed from the first state to the second state; receive an input of selecting at least one application from the list of applications; and display, in the entire area of the first display, an execution screen of the at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application, on the basis of detecting that the electronic apparatus has changed from the second state to a third state.

Description

Electronic device including a flexible display and method for controlling the same

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a flexible display and a method for controlling the same.

[0002] The variety of services and additional features offered through electronic devices, such as smartphones, is steadily increasing. To enhance the utility of these devices and satisfy the diverse needs of users, telecommunications service providers and electronic device manufacturers are competitively developing electronic devices to offer a variety of features and differentiate themselves from competitors. Consequently, the various functions offered through electronic devices are also becoming increasingly sophisticated.

[0003] Recently, various types of electronic devices have been developed that provide expanded screens through multi-displays. For example, devices equipped with multiple displays provide an expanded screen through multi-displays.

[0004] Electronic devices may adopt new form factors, such as multi-display (e.g., dual-display) devices (e.g., foldable devices). Foldable devices feature displays that can be folded (or bent) (e.g., foldable displays or flexible displays) and can be used in a folded or unfolded state. Furthermore, with the implementation of multi-displays, the need for developing user interfaces (UIs) and their operation is increasing.

[0005] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0006] According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a foldable housing including a first housing part including a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second housing part including a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and a third housing part including a fifth side and a sixth side opposite the fifth side, a first hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part, a second hinge structure rotatably connecting the first housing part and the third housing part, a first display including a first display area disposed on the first side of the first housing part, a second display area disposed on the third side of the second housing part, and a third display area disposed on the fifth side of the third housing part, a second display disposed on at least one of the second side of the first housing part or the fourth side of the second housing part, a sensor module including a sensor circuit, at least one processor, and a sensor module that, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, causes the electronic device to perform operations. It contains memory that stores instructions to be executed.

[0007] The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to display an execution screen of a first application based on a user input through a second display in a first state in which the electronic device is folded.

[0008] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to detect, based on a sensing value of the sensor module, that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state while displaying the execution screen of the first application through the second display.

[0009] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to display an application list related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state.

[0010] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to receive a user input selecting at least one application from the application list.

[0011] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to display an execution screen of the at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detection that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the second state to the third state.

[0012] The first state may be a fully folded state or a prism state, the second state may be a partially folded state, and the third state may be a fully unfolded state. In the fully folded state, the electronic device may be fully folded. In the prism state, the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure may be folded so as to have a predetermined angle therebetween. In the partially folded state, one of the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure may be folded, and the other of the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure may be unfolded. In the fully unfolded state, the first hinge structure and the second hinge structure may be unfolded. In the partially folded state, a portion of the first display may be activated, and in the fully unfolded state, the entire area of ​​the first display may be activated.

[0013] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device including a foldable housing including a first housing part including a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second housing part including a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and a third housing part including a fifth side and a sixth side opposite the fifth side, a first display including a first display area disposed on the first side of the first housing part, a second display area disposed on the third side of the second housing part, and a third display area disposed on the fifth side of the third housing part, and a second display disposed on at least one of the second side of the first housing part or the fourth side of the second housing part, includes an operation of displaying an execution screen of a first application based on a user input through the second display in a first state in which the electronic device is folded.

[0014] The method for controlling the electronic device includes an operation of detecting, based on a sensing value of a sensor module of the electronic device, that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from a first state to a second state while displaying the execution screen of the first application through the second display.

[0015] The method for controlling the electronic device includes an operation of displaying an application list related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state.

[0016] The method for controlling the electronic device includes an operation of receiving a user input for selecting at least one application from the application list.

[0017] The method for controlling the electronic device includes an operation of displaying an execution screen of the at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the second state to the third state.

[0018] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs is provided, wherein the one or more programs include instructions for causing an electronic device, including a foldable housing including a first housing part including a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second housing part including a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and a third housing part including a fifth side and a sixth side opposite the fifth side, a first display including a first display area disposed on the first side of the first housing part, a second display area disposed on the third side of the second housing part, and a third display area disposed on the fifth side of the third housing part, and a second display disposed on at least one of the second side of the first housing part or the fourth side of the second housing part, to display an execution screen of a first application based on a user input through the second display in a first state in which the electronic device is folded.

[0019] The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to detect that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state based on a sensing value of a sensor module of the electronic device while the electronic device displays the execution screen of the first application through the second display.

[0020] The one or more programs include instructions for displaying an application list related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state.

[0021] The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to receive a user input for selecting at least one application from the application list.

[0022] The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to display an execution screen of the at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detection that the electronic device changes from the second state to the third state.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 2b is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 4A is a drawing of an electronic device according to one embodiment in a partially folded state.

[0028] FIG. 4b is a drawing of an electronic device according to one embodiment in a partially folded state.

[0029] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining an electronic device that folds in a different manner from FIGS. 3 and 4a.

[0030] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 7A is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 7b is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a list for selecting the type and layout of an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 9A is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 9b is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 9c is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 9D is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a list for selecting the type and layout of an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a list for selecting at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of an application identical to the execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a guidance message on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device when a running screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to one embodiment contains harmful content.

[0042] FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining an operation of predicting a user's behavior based on the content of an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0043] FIG. 14b is a diagram illustrating an operation of determining function selection and placement based on the user's behavior predicted in FIG. 14a of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an operation of determining the arrangement of execution screens of multiple applications of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0049] FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0050] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0051] FIG. 22 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0052] FIG. 23 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0053] FIG. 24 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0054] FIG. 25 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0055] FIG. 26 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0056] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. 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)).

[0057] 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.

[0058] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0059] 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).

[0060] 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).

[0061] 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).

[0062] 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.

[0063] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0064] 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).

[0065] 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) may 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 infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include sensor circuitry. In one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include a first sensor, a second sensor, and / or a third sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor circuitry may include a first sensor, a second sensor, and / or a third sensor.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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).

[0068] 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.

[0069] 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.

[0070] 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).

[0071] 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.

[0072] 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).

[0073] 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.

[0074] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0075] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0076] 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)).

[0077] 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.

[0078] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device (200) in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device (200) in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2A is a view looking obliquely at one side (e.g., front) of the electronic device (200), and FIG. 2B is a view looking obliquely at the other side (e.g., rear) of the electronic device (200). Some or all of the components described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B may be the same as some or all of the components described with reference to FIG. 1. Some or all of the components described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B may be the same as some or all of the components described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 26.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (201). The electronic device (200) may include a display (202). The housing (201) may form a space in which the display (202) is placed. The display (202) may be a flexible display (202). At least a portion of the display (202) may be foldable or unfoldable.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the housing (201) may include a first housing (210). The housing (201) may include a second housing (220). The housing (201) may include a third housing (230). The first housing (210) may be disposed between the second housing (220) and the third housing (230). The second housing (220) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (210). The third housing (230) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing (210). The display (202) may be exposed through a first portion of the first housing (210), a second portion of the second housing (220), and a third portion of the third housing (230). The display (202) may include a first display area (202a) corresponding to the first housing (210), a second display area (202b) corresponding to the second housing (220), and a third display area (202c) corresponding to the third housing (230).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support (240, 250, 260). The support (240, 250, 260) may be disposed between the housing (201) and the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may be coupled to the housing (201) and may support the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may be disposed to surround an edge of the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may extend along the perimeter of the housing (201). The supports (240, 250, 260) may include a first support (240) disposed in the first housing (210), a second support (250) disposed in the second housing (220), and a third support (260) disposed in the third housing (230). The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “body”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “frame”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “sealing member”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “peripheral part”. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a "circumferential part". The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a "peripheral structure". The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a "circumferential structure".

[0082] According to one embodiment, the support (240, 250, 260) may include a first support (240). The first support (240) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the display (202). The first support (240) may be disposed along an edge of the first housing (210). The first support (240) may include a first-first support (241) and a first-second support (242). At least a portion of the display (202) may be disposed between the first-first support (241) and the first-second support (242). The first-first support (241) may be disposed at one end of the first housing (210), and the first-second support (242) may be disposed at the other end of the first housing (210). Each of the first, second and third supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “support.” The supports (240, 250, 260) may include a non-conductive member. The supports (240, 250, 260) may be referred to as a “deco” or a “finishing member” or a “non-conductive member.”

[0083] According to one embodiment, the support (240, 250, 260) may include a second support (250). The second support (250) may be disposed between the second housing (220) and the display (202). The second support (250) may be disposed along an edge of the second housing (220). The second support (250) may include a second-first support (251), a second-second support (252), and a second-third support (253). At least a portion of the display (202) may be disposed between the second-second support (252) and the second-third support (253). The second-first support (251) may connect the second-second support (252) and the second-third support (253). The second-first support (251) may extend along an edge of the second housing (220) (e.g., an edge (222) of FIG. 2B). The second-first support (251) may be positioned between the edge (222) of the second housing (220) and the display (202). The second-first support (251) may be referred to as a “support frame” or a “first support frame.” Each of the second-second support (252) and the second-third support (253) may be referred to as a “second support frame.”

[0084] According to one embodiment, the supports (240, 250, 260) may include a third support (260). The third support (260) may be disposed between the third housing (230) and the display (202). The third support (260) may be disposed along an edge of the third housing (230). The third support (260) may include a third-first support (261), a third-second support (262), and a third-third support (263). At least a portion of the display (202) may be disposed between the third-second support (262) and the third-third support (263). The third-first support (261) may connect the third-second support (262) and the third-third support (263). The third-first support (261) may extend along an edge of the third housing (230) (e.g., edge (232) of FIG. 2B). The third-first support (261) may be positioned between the edge (232) of the third housing (230) and the display (202). The third-first support (261) may be referred to as a “support frame” or a “first support frame.” Each of the third-second support (262) and the third-third support (263) may be referred to as a “second support frame.”

[0085] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first-first side portion (211) and a first-second side portion (212). The first-first side portion (211) and the first-second side portion (212) may each form opposite sides of the first housing (210). The second housing (220) may be coupled with the first-first side portion (211). The third housing (230) may be coupled with the first-second side portion (212). The first-first side portion (211) may be referred to as a “first coupling portion.” The first-second side portion (212) may be referred to as a “second coupling portion.” The first-first side portion (211) may be referred to as a “first portion.” The first-second side portion (212) may be referred to as a “second portion.”

[0086] According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second-first side portion (221) and a second-second side portion (222). The second-first side portion (221) and the second-second side portion (222) may each form opposite sides of the second housing (220). The second-first side portion (221) may be coupled to the first housing (210). The second-second side portion (222) may form a side of the housing (201). The second-second side portion (222) may be referred to as an “edge.” The second-first side portion (221) may be referred to as a “third side portion.” The second-second side portion (222) may be referred to as a “fourth side portion.”

[0087] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a second display (203), also referred to as a cover display. The second housing (220) may form a space in which the cover display (203) is placed. The cover display (203) may be placed in the second housing (220). For example, the cover display (203) may be placed between the second-first side portion (221) and the second-second side portion (222). The cover display (203) may be a flat display.

[0088] According to one embodiment, one side of the second housing (220) may surround an edge of a portion of the display (202), and the other side may surround an edge of the cover display (203). The electronic device (200) may include an internal space of the second housing (220) formed by surrounding the second housing (220) with one side being the cover display (203), the other side parallel to the one side being a portion of the display (202), and the side including a second-first side portion (221) and a second-second side portion (222).

[0089] According to one embodiment, a camera may be placed in one area of ​​the cover display (203).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the third housing (230) may include a third-first side portion (231) and a third-second side portion (232). The third-first side portion (231) and the third-second side portion (232) may each form opposite sides of the third housing (230). The third-first side portion (231) may be coupled to the first housing (210). The third-second side portion (232) may form a side of the housing (201). The third-second side portion (232) may be referred to as an “edge.” The third-first side portion (231) may be referred to as a “fifth side portion.” The third-second side portion (232) may be referred to as a “sixth side portion.”

[0091] According to one embodiment, a second cover display may be further arranged in the space formed by the third housing (230). For example, the second cover display may be arranged between the third-first side portion (231) and the third-second side portion (232). The second cover display may be a flat display.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first hinge (270) and a second hinge (280). The first hinge (270) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The first hinge (270) may be disposed between the first-first side portion (211) and the second-first side portion (221). The first hinge (270) may rotatably connect the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The second hinge (280) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the third housing (230). The second hinge (280) may be disposed between the first-second side portion (212) and the third-first side portion (231). The second hinge (280) can rotatably connect the first housing (210) and the third housing (230). The first hinge (270) may be referred to as a “first hinge member.” The second hinge (280) may be referred to as a “second hinge member.”

[0093] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device (200) in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 3 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 2B. The components described with reference to FIG. 3 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 26.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) can be rotated with respect to the first housing (210). The first hinge (270) can provide a center of rotation to the second housing (220). The first hinge (270) can connect the first-first side portion (211) and the second-first side portion (221). The third housing (230) can be rotated with respect to the first housing (210). The second hinge (280) can provide a center of rotation to the third housing (230). The second hinge (280) can connect the first-second side portion (212) and the third-first side portion (231).

[0095] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is folded, each of the first, second, and third housings (210, 220, 230) may be arranged in one direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, in FIG. 3, the third housing (230) may be arranged on the upper side of the first housing (210), and the second housing (220) may be arranged on the upper side of the third housing (230). For example, the third housing (230) may be arranged between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the edge (222) of the second housing (220) may be an area of ​​the second housing (220) where the screen of the flexible display (202) overlaps with a portion that is not visible from the outside of the housing (e.g., the second housing (220)) when the flexible display (202) is viewed in a screen display direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, the edge (222) of the second housing (220) may include a bezel portion of the second housing (220).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the externally visible portion of the second housing (220) may further include a cover display (203). For example, the cover display (203) may be positioned between the 2-1 side portion (221) and the 2-2 side portion (222). The cover display (203) may be a flat display.

[0098] The width of the first hinge (270) may be greater than the width of the second hinge (280). For example, the length of the first hinge (270) extended in the +Z direction may be greater than the length of the second hinge (280) extended in the +Z direction.

[0099] FIG. 4A is a drawing of an electronic device according to an embodiment in a partially folded state. The components described with reference to FIG. 4A may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The components described with reference to FIG. 4A may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 26. FIG. 4A illustrates a half-folded state in which only one hinge (e.g., a second hinge (280)) is completely folded and the other hinge (e.g., a first hinge (270)) is completely unfolded.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the third housing (230) can be rotated relative to the first housing (210). The second hinge (280) can provide a center of rotation to the third housing (230). As illustrated in FIG. 4A, when the second hinge (280) is fully folded, the third housing (230) can be positioned on the upper side of the first housing (210).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) can be rotated relative to the first housing (210). The first hinge (270) can provide a center of rotation to the second housing (220). As illustrated in FIG. 4A, when the first hinge (270) is fully extended, the second housing (220) can be arranged in a plane with the first housing (210).

[0102] According to one embodiment, a third housing (230) is disposed on the upper side of the first housing (210), and a second housing (220) is disposed parallel to the first housing (210), so that only the second display area (202b) disposed in the second housing among the displays (202) is exposed to the outside, and the rear side of the third housing (230) where the display (202) is not disposed can be exposed to the outside.

[0103] FIG. 4B is a diagram of a prism state according to an embodiment. The components described with reference to FIG. 4B may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4A. The components described with reference to FIG. 4B may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 26. FIG. 4B illustrates an electronic device (200) that may be in a semi-folded state in which a plurality of hinges (e.g., a first hinge (270) and a second hinge (280)) have angles within a specific range. For example, a state in which a plurality of hinges are folded to have angles within a specific range may be referred to as a prism state. According to an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 4B, when a plurality of hinges of an electronic device in a prism state are arranged parallel to a bottom surface, this may be referred to as a prism flex. In one embodiment, when a plurality of hinges of an electronic device in a prism state are arranged perpendicular to the bottom surface, it may be referred to as a prism stand.

[0104] As illustrated in FIG. 4b, when the first hinge (270) providing a center of rotation to the second housing (220) with respect to the first housing (210) is folded to have an angle within a specific range, and the second hinge (280) providing a center of rotation to the third housing (230) with respect to the first housing (210) is folded to have an angle within a specific range, the first housing (210), the second housing (220), and the third housing (230) can form a triangle in the +Y direction and / or the -Y direction.

[0105] In one embodiment, the display (202) can be folded to have a triangular prism-shaped space, and the cover display (203) can be positioned facing outward. In one embodiment, one side of the third housing (230) where the display (202) is not positioned can be in contact with the floor surface.

[0106] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining another example of an electronic device that folds in a different manner from FIGS. 3 and 4a.

[0107] The electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 5 differs from the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 2A in that the cover display (203') is provided on the first housing (210') and the width of the second hinge (280') is greater than the width of the first hinge (270'). For example, in the fully folded state of FIG. 5, the second housing (220') may be positioned on the upper side of the third housing (230'), and the first housing (210') may be positioned on the upper side of the second housing (220'). For example, in the fully folded state of FIG. 5, the second housing (220') may be positioned between the first housing (210') and the third housing (230').

[0108] In FIG. 5, the electronic device may be in a half-folded state after the first unfolding, with only one hinge (e.g., the first hinge) being fully folded and the other hinge (e.g., the second hinge) being fully unfolded. For example, the first unfolding may be unfolding the second hinge.

[0109] In FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, the second housing (220') can be rotated relative to the first housing (210'). The first hinge can provide a center of rotation to the second housing (220'). As illustrated in FIG. 5, when the first hinge is fully folded, the second housing (220') can be positioned above the first housing (210'). In FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, the third housing (230') can be rotated relative to the first housing (210'). The second hinge can provide a center of rotation to the third housing (230'). As illustrated in FIG. 5, when the second hinge is fully unfolded, the third housing (230') can be positioned on a plane with the first housing (210'). In a partially folded state of FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, the second housing (220') is disposed on the upper side of the first housing (210'), and the third housing (230') is disposed on a plane with the first housing (210'), so that only the third display area (202c') disposed in the third housing (230') among the displays (202') is exposed to the outside, and the rear surface of the second housing (220') can be exposed to the outside.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 5 may be in a fully-unfolded state after the second unfolding. For example, the second unfolding may be unfolding the folded first hinge while the second hinge is in an unfolded state.

[0111] In FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, when the electronic device is fully unfolded, the first housing (210'), the second housing (220'), and the third housing (230') are arranged on a plane, and the entire display (202') can be exposed to the outside.

[0112] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen of a first application based on a user input through a second display in a first state in which the electronic device is folded.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine a folding state of the electronic device based on a sensing value of a first sensor, a sensing value of a second sensor, and / or a sensing value of a third sensor.

[0115] In one embodiment, the first sensor is disposed in the first housing and may include an inertial sensor, an acceleration sensor, and / or a Hall sensor capable of detecting orientation, rotation, and / or folding of the first housing. In one embodiment, the second sensor is disposed in the second housing and may include an inertial sensor, an acceleration sensor, and / or a Hall sensor capable of detecting orientation, rotation, and / or folding of the second housing. In one embodiment, the third sensor is disposed in the third housing and may include an inertial sensor, an acceleration sensor, and / or a Hall sensor capable of detecting orientation, rotation, and / or folding of the third housing.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can obtain an angle between the first housing and the second housing and an angle between the first housing and the third housing based on the orientation and / or degree of rotation of the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine a folding state of the electronic device based on the angle between the first housing and the second housing and the angle between the first housing and the third housing.

[0117] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first sensor, the second sensor, or the third sensor may include a Hall sensor and / or a proximity sensor capable of detecting a distance between the first housing and the second housing, and a Hall sensor and / or a proximity sensor capable of detecting a distance between the first housing and the third housing. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine a folding state of the electronic device based on the distance between the first housing and the second housing and the distance between the first housing and the third housing.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen of an application on the cover display based on a user input when the folding state of the electronic device is in a first state in which the second display (or cover display) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 or the cover display (203) of FIG. 2b) is activated.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the first state in which the cover display is activated may be a state in which the electronic device is completely folded, as illustrated in FIG. 3 or FIG. 5, or a prism state in which multiple hinges are folded at a specific angle, as illustrated in FIG. 4b.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an application execution screen on the cover display based on a user input in a first state in which the cover display is activated. For example, the electronic device may display an execution screen of a message application, a camera application, a photo album application, a note application, or a browser application on the cover display based on a user input selecting an icon displayed on the cover display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a notification on the cover display when a new message is received, and display an execution screen of a message application on the cover display based on a user input selecting the notification.

[0121] According to one embodiment, in operation 620, the electronic device may detect that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state based on a sensing value of a sensor module (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) while displaying the execution screen of the first application through the second display. For example, the electronic device may detect a change in the folding state of the electronic device based on at least one of the first sensor, the second sensor, or the third sensor while displaying the execution screen of the first application on the cover display.

[0122] According to one embodiment, a state in which an application execution screen is displayed on the cover display is a state in which the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state, and the electronic device can detect that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the completely folded state or the prism state.

[0123] In one embodiment, the electronic device can detect a change in the folding state of the electronic device from a fully folded state or a prism state while displaying a message, note, browser screen, and / or image on the cover display.

[0124] According to one embodiment, in operation 630, the electronic device may display an application list related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display (or flexible display) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 or the display (202) of FIG. 2A) based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state. According to one embodiment, the second state may be a state in which a portion of the flexible display is activated.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the plurality of applications included in the list may be related to content included in the execution screen of the first application. For example, the electronic device may identify the plurality of applications related to the content by using the analysis results of the content (e.g., texts, image files, audio files, and / or video files) included in the execution screen of the application based on the detection of a change in the folding state of the electronic device.

[0126] In one embodiment, when the execution screen of an application displayed on the cover display, such as a message, note, or browser, contains texts, the electronic device can analyze the contained texts to identify a plurality of related applications.

[0127] In one embodiment, if an application's execution screen displayed on the cover display includes an image, such as a note containing handwriting, an image containing handwriting, or an image containing text, the electronic device may perform character recognition on the image to obtain text data. In one embodiment, the electronic device may analyze the text data obtained through character recognition to identify a plurality of related applications.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include a first artificial intelligence model trained to obtain the context and keywords of texts included in the execution screen of the application as output data using texts as input data.

[0129] In one embodiment, the electronic device can predict multiple actions based on context and keywords acquired through the first artificial intelligence model. In one embodiment, the electronic device can identify multiple applications associated with each of the multiple actions.

[0130] In one embodiment, if the first AI model is stored on a server, the electronic device may transmit texts included in the application's execution screen to the server and predict multiple actions based on the context and keywords received as analysis results from the server. In one embodiment, the electronic device may also receive multiple actions obtained based on the context and keywords as analysis results from the server.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the operation of identifying multiple applications based on texts is described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 14a and 14b below.

[0132] In one embodiment, the electronic device may identify multiple applications by further considering at least one of the time at which the folding state of the electronic device changes, the location of the electronic device, or whether the electronic device is moved. For example, the electronic device may identify different applications based on at least one of the time at which the folding state of the electronic device changes, the location at which the folding state of the electronic device changes, or whether the electronic device is moved at which the folding state of the electronic device changes.

[0133] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a list including a plurality of applications in an activated area based on determining that a folding state of the electronic device has changed from a first state to a second state.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can determine that the folding state of the electronic device changes from a first state in which the folding state of the electronic device is fully folded or in a prism state to a second state in which a portion of the flexible display is activated, as illustrated in FIG. 4A or FIG. 5.

[0135] In one embodiment, when multiple applications are identified in relation to one of a plurality of actions, the electronic device may identify priorities among the multiple applications associated with the action based on the usage history of the applications associated with the action. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include the application with the highest priority in the list. For example, when multiple applications are identified in relation to a user's predicted action, the electronic device may include in the list applications frequently used by the user in relation to the action.

[0136] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may obtain multiple groups including at least one application among multiple applications. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a list from which one of the multiple groups may be selected. For example, the electronic device may display a list of multiple applications corresponding to each of multiple predicted actions of a user, or may create a group of applications corresponding to at least some of the multiple predicted actions and display a list including the multiple groups. According to one embodiment, each group may have the same predicted action, some different actions, or all different actions. According to one embodiment, even if each group has some of the same predicted action, the applications corresponding to the same predicted action may be different from each other.

[0137] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify a plurality of applications by further considering at least one of the time when the folding state of the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state, the location of the electronic device when the folding state of the electronic device changes, or whether the electronic device is moved when the folding state of the electronic device changes. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a list including different types of applications based on the time when the folding state of the electronic device changes, the location of the electronic device, or whether the electronic device is moved.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the operation of providing different lists as the conditions change when the folding state changes based on the same analysis results is described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 below.

[0139] In one embodiment, a list including multiple groups, each including multiple applications, may include multiple layouts related to the arrangement of the execution screens of at least one application included in each of the multiple groups. For example, an electronic device may display a list including not only the types of applications but also the layouts of the execution screens of the applications.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include a second artificial intelligence model trained to obtain multiple layouts as output data using multiple applications as input data. According to one embodiment, the multiple layouts obtained through the second artificial intelligence model may be displayed in a list. According to one embodiment, the operation of obtaining layouts through the artificial intelligence model will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 15.

[0141] In one embodiment, if the second AI model is stored on a server, the electronic device may transmit information about multiple applications to the server and receive multiple layouts as analysis results from the server. In one embodiment, the electronic device may display the received multiple layouts in a list.

[0142] According to one embodiment, an electronic device can determine multiple layouts based on the usage history of multiple applications. For example, the electronic device can display a list including multiple layouts determined based on the usage history. According to one embodiment, if the list only includes multiple applications, the electronic device can determine the layout based on the usage history of the selected applications.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the operation of determining the layout of multiple applications based on the user's multi-window usage history is described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 11.

[0144] According to one embodiment, in operation 640, the electronic device may receive a user input for selecting an item from a list of applications. For example, the electronic device may receive a user input for selecting at least one application from the list of applications. If the selected item corresponds to one application, the act of selecting the item may include an act of selecting the application. If the selected item corresponds to a group of applications, the act of selecting the item may include an act of selecting the group of applications.

[0145] In one embodiment, when the application list contains only multiple applications, the electronic device can select at least one application through user input.

[0146] In one embodiment, when the application list includes a plurality of groups each including at least one application, the electronic device may select at least one application included in a selected group through user input.

[0147] In one embodiment, in operation 650, the electronic device may display an execution screen of at least one application in a layout corresponding to at least one application selected on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detection that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the second state to the third state. In one embodiment, the third state may be a state in which the entire area of ​​the first display (or flexible display) is activated.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the third state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated may be a state in which the electronic device is fully unfolded, as illustrated in FIG. 2A or FIG. 5.

[0149] In one embodiment, when the list includes only a plurality of applications, the electronic device may determine the layout of the execution screen of at least one application selected based on user input, based on an artificial intelligence model or usage history.

[0150] In one embodiment, when a plurality of lists include groups each including at least one application and a layout for each group, the electronic device can display a running screen of at least one application in a selected layout.

[0151] According to one embodiment, an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application on the entire area of ​​a flexible display will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9D below.

[0152] In one embodiment, each application may be executed based on user input, and each application may include a software development kit (SDK) for implementing extended functions to enable execution of each application through other applications. In one embodiment, the electronic device may execute related applications based on SDK communication.

[0153] In one embodiment, the list may include a user-selectable button to reject the display of at least one application associated with the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display. In one embodiment, when the button is selected, the electronic device may display the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display on the entire area of ​​the flexible display, rather than the execution screen of the at least one application associated with the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display. In one embodiment, an operation of displaying the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display on the entire area of ​​the flexible display will be described in more detail below with reference to FIG. 12.

[0154] According to one embodiment, if the execution screen of an application displayed on the cover display contains harmful content, the electronic device may display a message indicating that the application contains harmful content instead of a list. According to one embodiment, the operation when the execution screen of an application displayed on the cover display contains harmful content will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 13 below.

[0155] FIG. 7A is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0156] Referring to FIG. 7A, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (710) of an application in a fully folded state or a prism state with a cover display (203) of the electronic device (e.g., the cover display (203) of FIG. 2B) activated. For example, the execution screen (710) of the application may be an execution screen of a message application.

[0157] According to one embodiment, when a change in the folding state of the electronic device is detected, the electronic device may analyze texts included in the execution screen (710) of the application. According to one embodiment, based on the analysis results of the texts, the electronic device may identify multiple applications related to some of the texts (711, 712).

[0158] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device can display execution screens (720, 730) of a plurality of identified applications on the entire area of ​​the flexible display.

[0159] For example, the electronic device may display an execution screen (720) of a map application corresponding to text (711) of a first area including location information in the message, based on the analysis results of texts included in the message, on the first display area (202a) and the second display area (202b) of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen (720) of a map application related to location information in the message.

[0160] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a browser execution screen (730) corresponding to text (712) in the second area containing ticket URL information within the message on the third display area (202c) of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a browser execution screen (730) related to ticket URL information within the message.

[0161] In this way, when the flexible display, which is the main display, is activated while the cover display is activated, the flexible display does not display the screen viewed on the cover display as is or the home screen, but additionally displays the execution screens of applications related to the screen viewed on the cover display, so that the electronic device can provide the screen the user wants without having to perform the steps of copying part of the message content, executing the application, and moving to the desired screen.

[0162] FIG. 7b is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0163] Referring to FIG. 7b, the electronic device can display an application execution screen (710) in a fully folded state or prism state with the cover display of the electronic device activated. For example, the application execution screen (710) may be a message application execution screen.

[0164] According to one embodiment, when a change in the folding state of the electronic device is detected, the electronic device may analyze texts included in the execution screen (710) of the application. According to one embodiment, based on the analysis results of the texts, the electronic device may identify multiple applications related to some of the texts.

[0165] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a list (740) related to multiple applications on a portion of the activated flexible display, with only a portion of the flexible display activated. In one embodiment, the list (740) may include only the multiple applications, or may include multiple layouts related to the arrangement of the multiple applications.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may receive a user input to select at least one application from a list (740) or to select one item (741) related to a combination and layout of at least one application. According to one embodiment, specific information included in the list (740) will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 8, 10, and 11 below.

[0167] According to one embodiment, when a user input is received and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, an execution screen (720, 730) of at least one application can be displayed in a layout corresponding to at least one selected application or item (741).

[0168] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a list for selecting the type and layout of an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to unfolding of an electronic device from a fully folded state or a prism state to a partially folded state according to one embodiment.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 8, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a processor (120) of FIG. 1, an electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or an electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display a list (740) on an activated portion of a flexible display according to a first unfolding in a partially folded state while an application execution screen is displayed on the cover display.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the list (740) may include a plurality of items (810, 820, 830, 840, 850). According to one embodiment, among the plurality of items (810, 820, 830, 840, 850), some of the items (810, 820, 830, 840) may include at least one type of application, the layout of the execution screen of at least one application, and a description (811, 821, 831, 841) of at least one application. For example, the item (820) may include one application and a description (821) of the application. For example, the items (810, 830, 840) may include descriptions (811, 831, 841) of a plurality of applications. In one embodiment, at least one application included in each of the items (810, 820, 830, 840) may be related to an extended function obtained based on content (e.g., text, images, audio) included in the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display.

[0171] In one embodiment, the functional arrangement combination of each item (810, 820, 830, 840) may not be a combination in the order of content that can be extracted from the message, but may be a combination of at least one action expected to be performed by the user. For example, the arrangement of the phone application and the Internet application of the first item (810) may be combined in a manner that allows the user to receive a message and search for information about the corresponding exhibition. The electronic device may extract and use information for viewing exhibition information from the message, excluding information related to other functions in the message, for the combination of functions included in the first item (810).

[0172] According to one embodiment, each item (810, 820, 830, 840) may be arranged in order of priority of actions that the user is expected to perform after checking the message displayed on the cover display. For example, if the user frequently connects a call with the sender of the message after checking the message displayed on the cover display, or if the message includes a request for the user to contact the sender, the function that provides a call connection with the sender may be arranged as a high-priority item (810). According to one embodiment, if the user frequently runs multiple apps to check schedules and locations after checking the message displayed on the cover display, the item (830) that provides schedule and location search in a three-split screen may be arranged in order of priority.

[0173] According to one embodiment, at least one application included in each item (810, 820, 830, 840) may have different arrangements depending on its function. For example, an Internet application provided as an extension to a message application related to an exhibition may display web search results for the exhibition, as in item (810), or display an admission ticket by accessing a URL included in a message, as in item (830).

[0174] In one embodiment, when item (810) is selected and web search results for the exhibition are displayed, the execution screen of the Internet application may be positioned in a wide area corresponding to the second and third areas (202b, 202c). In one embodiment, when item (830) is selected and an access card is displayed, the execution screen of the Internet application may be positioned in a narrow area corresponding to the third area (202c).

[0175] In one embodiment, if the electronic device determines that the user scrolls or touches the right area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display more frequently, the electronic device may display the execution screen of an application with which the user is expected to interact more frequently among two or more functions in the right area, and display an application with which the user is expected to interact less frequently in the left area or the center area.

[0176] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one of the items (810, 820, 830, 840) is received and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display at least one application execution screen included in the selected item in a layout included in the selected item. According to one embodiment, the application execution screen displayed when each item (810, 820, 830, 840) is selected will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9D below.

[0177] In FIG. 8, according to an embodiment, the list (740) may include an item (850) for rejecting provision of an extended function. Item (850) may be used to prevent the execution screen of an application in the list from being displayed on the flexible display when the folding state is changed to an unfolded state. According to an embodiment, when a user input for selecting an item (850) for rejecting provision of an extended function is received and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display a screen identical to the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display on the entire area of ​​the flexible display. According to an embodiment, an operation when a user input for selecting an item for rejecting provision of an extended function is received will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 12 below.

[0178] FIG. 9A is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0179] Referring to FIG. 9A, when an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) receives a user input for selecting a first item (810) from among a plurality of items (810, 820, 830, 840, 850) included in a list (740) illustrated in FIG. 8, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device can display at least one application execution screen included in the selected first item (810) in a layout included in the selected item.

[0180] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen (910) of a call application capable of making a call to the sender of a message on the left display area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display. By displaying the execution screen (910) of the call application in which the number of the sender of the message is entered as the call partner, the electronic device may enable a call to be made to the sender simply by selecting a call button, even without the user entering the number of the sender.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen (911) of a browser application that searches for exhibition information on the web in the central display area and the right display area of ​​the entire flexible display area. For example, if a user enters a keyword related to the exhibition included in a message as a search term, the electronic device may display the execution screen (911) of the browser application, thereby providing exhibition-related information even without the user entering a search term for the exhibition.

[0182] FIG. 9b is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 9b, when the electronic device receives a user input for selecting a second item (820) from among a plurality of items (810, 820, 830, 840, 850) included in the list (740) illustrated in FIG. 8, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device can display at least one application execution screen included in the selected second item (820) in a layout included in the selected item.

[0184] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a running screen (920) of a document application containing summary information about an exhibition across the entire area of ​​the flexible display. For example, the electronic device may use generative AI to generate and provide a document containing summary information about the exhibition contained in the message based on the content and key keywords contained in the message.

[0185] FIG. 9c is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0186] Referring to FIG. 9c, when the electronic device receives a user input for selecting a third item (830) from among a plurality of items (810, 820, 830, 840, 850) included in the list (740) illustrated in FIG. 8, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device can display at least one application execution screen included in the selected third item (830) in a layout included in the selected item.

[0187] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a map application execution screen (930) that allows the user to identify an exhibition location on the left display area of ​​the entire flexible display. For example, the electronic device may display a map application execution screen (930) that displays search results obtained by entering an exhibition location, thereby providing location-related information even without the user searching for the location using the map application.

[0188] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen (931) of a calendar application that allows the user to check an exhibition schedule in a central display area of ​​the entire flexible display area. For example, the electronic device may provide an execution screen (931) of a calendar application that has registered an exhibition schedule, even if the user has not registered the exhibition schedule in the calendar application.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen (932) of an Internet application displaying an exhibition pass on the right display area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display. For example, the electronic device may display an execution screen (932) of an Internet application for which a URL included in a message has been entered, thereby providing an Internet application execution screen for which a URL has been entered without requiring the user to copy and paste the URL in the message into the address bar, thereby displaying the pass.

[0190] FIG. 9D is a drawing for explaining an execution screen of at least one application displayed on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0191] Referring to FIG. 9d, when the electronic device receives a user input for selecting a fourth item (840) from among a plurality of items (810, 820, 830, 840, 850) included in the list (740) illustrated in FIG. 8, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device can display at least one application execution screen included in the selected fourth item (840) in a layout included in the selected item.

[0192] In one embodiment, the electronic device may display a map application execution screen (940) that allows the user to identify an exhibition location on the left display area and the center display area of ​​the entire flexible display. For example, the electronic device may display a map application execution screen (940) that displays search results obtained by entering an exhibition location, thereby providing location-related information even if the user does not search for the location using the map application.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an execution screen (941) of an Internet application displaying an exhibition pass on the right display area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display. For example, the electronic device may display an execution screen (941) of an Internet application for which a URL included in a message has been entered, thereby providing an Internet application execution screen for which a URL has been entered without requiring the user to copy and paste the URL in the message into the address bar, thereby displaying the pass.

[0194] FIG. 10 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a list for selecting the type and layout of an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to unfolding of an electronic device from a fully folded state or a prism state to a partially folded state according to one embodiment.

[0195] Referring to FIG. 10, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may provide different functions depending on the situation when the folding state of the electronic device is changed from a completely folded or prism state in which an exhibition invitation message is displayed on the cover display to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may provide a list including different functions based on the time when the folding state is changed, the location of the electronic device when the folding state is changed, and / or whether the electronic device is moved when the folding state is changed.

[0196] In one embodiment, if the time at which the message is displayed on the cover display is immediately after receiving a message containing an invitation, and the exhibition schedule included in the message differs by more than one week from the time the message is displayed, the electronic device may determine that the current time is a time at which the user is considering visiting the exhibition. In one embodiment, the electronic device may provide the user with a list (1010) containing a combination of functions related to preparing for an exhibition visit according to the corresponding schedule. For example, the list (1010) containing a combination of functions related to preparing for an exhibition visit may be the list of FIG. 8.

[0197] In one embodiment, if the action of displaying a message through the cover display is not the initial display action and the message is reconfirmed on the same day as the exhibition schedule included in the message, the electronic device may determine that the user has reconfirmed the message for the purpose of visiting the exhibition. In one embodiment, the electronic device may provide a list (1020) that includes a combination of functions necessary for moving to visit the exhibition or functions for confirming admission information.

[0198] For example, if an electronic device is connected to a registered vehicle via BLE, the electronic device can predict the user's behavior as an attempt to move to an exhibition hall via the vehicle. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can include navigation functions and traffic information functions corresponding to the predicted behavior in the list (1020). According to one embodiment, if there are restaurant reservation details for the day of the exhibition or conversation details related to the exhibition, the electronic device can provide a list (1020) including items that provide a reservation application providing the reservation details, a calendar application providing the reservation schedule, and a messenger application providing the conversation details in a three-split screen.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the arrangement of functions included in the list (1010, 1020) may be determined based on the usage history of each application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine an application by assigning weights to the user's preference and usage time for the application in relation to a specific function, and may determine the arrangement of application execution screens based on the arrangement history of the applications. For example, when a map application is executed in a bar-type ratio (e.g., one display area of ​​the three display areas of the cover display or the flexible display), simple location searches are mainly performed, and in a layout form with a high horizontal ratio (e.g., two or three areas of the three display areas of the flexible display), a wide area is mainly explored after a specific location search. In this case, the electronic device may determine the arrangement of the application by allocating the map application to one of the three display areas of the flexible display when a function for a specific location is required, and allocating it to two display areas of the flexible display when a nearby search or route provision is required.

[0200] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a list for selecting at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0201] Referring to FIG. 11, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a processor (120) of FIG. 1, an electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or an electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display a list (1110) including at least one related application on an activated portion of the flexible display based on content included in the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is changed from a completely folded or prism state in which an execution screen of an application is displayed on the cover display to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the list (1110) may include a plurality of applications, each corresponding to actions expected to be performed by the user after checking the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display. The list (1110) may not include a layout related to the arrangement of the applications.

[0203] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting two or more applications (1111, 1112) from among a plurality of applications included in a list (1110) is received and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display execution screens (1120) of the selected applications (1111, 1112) in a multi-window.

[0204] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display execution screens (1120) of the selected application (1111, 1112) in the same ratio on the entire area of ​​the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display execution screens (1130, 1131) of the application (1111, 1112) with adjusted arrangement based on the arrangement history when the user used the selected application (1111, 1112) in multi-window. For example, the electronic device may increase the size of the execution screen of a map application related to location display, and display the execution screens (1130) of the application (1111, 1112) so that the execution screen of the map application is arranged on the right based on the history of the user's arrangement of the execution screen of the map application, or display the execution screens (1131) of the application (1111, 1112) so that the execution screen of the map application is arranged on the left.

[0205] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of an application identical to the execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0206] Referring to FIG. 12, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display a list (1220) on an activated portion of a flexible display according to a first unfolding from a fully folded or prism state to a partially folded state in which an application execution screen (1210) is displayed on the cover display.

[0207] According to one embodiment, the list (1220) may include an item (1221) for refusing to provide extended functions. Item (1221) may be for refusing to display applications in the list. According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting an item (1221) for refusing to provide extended functions is received and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (1230) of the same application as the execution screen (1210) of the application displayed on the cover display on the entire area of ​​the flexible display. For example, when the execution screen (1210) of a message application is displayed on the cover display and a user input for selecting an item (1221) for refusing to provide extended functions is received and the folding state of the electronic device is changed so that the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (1230) of the message application on the entire area of ​​the flexible display in the layout of a tablet terminal.

[0208] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying a guidance message on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device when a running screen of an application displayed on a cover display according to one embodiment contains harmful content.

[0209] Referring to FIG. 13, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) can determine that a harmful message is included in the execution screen (1310) of an application displayed on a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the harmful message may be a message containing content that induces access to spam or a harmful site.

[0210] According to one embodiment, when it is confirmed that the application's execution screen (1310) contains a harmful message and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display a notification (1320) warning that the portion of the activated area of ​​the flexible display contains a harmful message. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display a user-selectable button (1321) for stopping provision of the extended function and a user-selectable button (1322) for confirming the extended function together with the warning notification (1320).

[0211] According to one embodiment, when the button (1321) for stopping the provision of the extended function is selected and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an application execution screen of the same function in the layout of a tablet terminal or provide a home screen as in FIG. 12.

[0212] In one embodiment, when a button (1322) for checking the extended function is selected, the electronic device may display a list including at least one application and / or layout related to the content included in the harmful message. In one embodiment, when a user input for selecting at least one application and / or layout from the list is received and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display the execution screen of at least one selected application in the selected layout.

[0213] According to one embodiment, when the button (1322) for checking the extended function is selected and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device can display the execution screen of at least one application related to the content included in the harmful message in a multi-window on the entire area of ​​the flexible display.

[0214] FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining an operation of predicting a user's behavior based on the content of an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0215] Referring to FIG. 14A, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) can detect a change in the folding state of the electronic device from a fully folded state or a prism state after displaying a message (1410) on the cover display by a user input, and analyze the content of the message (1410). For example, the electronic device can analyze texts included in the message (1410).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may predict (1420) actions to be performed by the user based on the results of analyzing texts included in a message (1410). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may predict (1420) actions to be performed by the user based on the results of analyzing texts through a learned artificial intelligence (AI) model (1421). For example, the learned artificial intelligence (AI) model (1421) may be trained to obtain the context (1430) and keywords (1440) of the texts as output data using the texts included in the message as input data.

[0217] In one embodiment, the message context (1430) may include a message type (1431), a user role (1432), and a sender role (1433). For example, if a message (1410) includes an exhibition invitation, the message type (1431) may be identified as an exhibition invitation, the user role (1432) as an exhibition participant, and the sender role (1433) as an exhibition organizer.

[0218] According to one embodiment, the main keyword (1440) may include location-related text (1411) and link-related text (1412) included in the message (1410). For example, the location-related text (1411) may be location information (1441) of the exhibition venue (e.g., COEX Hall A Main Conference Hall), and the link-related text (1412) may be information (1442) related to a URL for issuing an admission ticket (e.g., click on the link below, QR code).

[0219] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may predict (1450) the user's next action based on the analyzed message context (1430) and main keywords (1440). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may predict (1450) the user's next action by considering the user's situation based on not only the message context (1430) and main keywords (1440), but also information of the electronic device (e.g., current time) and / or sensor information of the electronic device (e.g., location of the electronic device or whether the electronic device is moving).

[0220] For example, actions that a user is expected to perform after checking an exhibition message (1410) may include checking the exhibition location (1451) and checking an exhibition pass (1452).

[0221] FIG. 14b is a diagram illustrating an operation of determining function selection and placement based on the user's behavior predicted in FIG. 14a of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0222] Referring to FIG. 14B, an electronic device may perform an extended function placement (1460) operation based on an operation of confirming an exhibition venue (1451) and an operation of confirming an exhibition pass (1452), which are actions that are predicted to be performed by the user. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may select a function (1470) based on the predicted actions (1451, 1452) for the extended function placement (1460) operation. According to an embodiment, the operation of selecting a function (1470) may include an operation of identifying an application related to the function. For example, the electronic device may identify a map application (1471) related to the location confirmation function and an Internet application (1472) related to the pass link connection function based on the predicted actions (1451, 1452). According to an embodiment, the electronic device may utilize a function pool that can be provided by the electronic device in the function selection (1470) operation. The function pool may be a classification of applications installed on the electronic device by function.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine (1480) the arrangement of the execution screens of the identified applications (1471, 1472). According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine (1480) the arrangement of the execution screens of the applications (1471, 1472) based on the user's application usage history and the multi-window usage history of the applications. For example, the electronic device may determine (1481) the arrangement of the execution screen of the map application as the two left areas of the three-split display area of ​​the flexible display, and may determine (1482) the arrangement of the execution screen of the Internet application as the one right area of ​​the three-split display area of ​​the flexible display, based on the user's application usage history and / or the multi-window usage history of the applications. According to one embodiment, the operation of determining the layout of the application execution screen based on the usage history of the application execution screen and / or the multi-window usage history of applications will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 15 below.

[0224] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display execution screens (1483) of applications based on the arrangement (1481, 1482) of the execution screens of the determined applications.

[0225] FIG. 15 is a drawing for explaining an operation of determining the arrangement of execution screens of multiple applications of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0226] Referring to FIG. 15, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, a processor (120) of FIG. 1, an electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or an electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) can determine (1540) the layout of an execution screen of an application through an artificial intelligence model (1530).

[0227] According to one embodiment, the artificial intelligence model (1530) may be trained based on application usage information (1510) acquired through various types of electronic devices. For example, the artificial intelligence model (1530) may be trained based on the application usage history and / or the application usage history when executing the multi-window function through a tablet-type electronic device, a bar-type electronic device, and / or a foldable device.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the artificial intelligence model (1530) may be trained based on application usage information (1520) acquired through electronic devices used by the user. For example, the electronic devices used by the user may be electronic devices registered to the user account. For example, the electronic devices registered to the user account may include tablet-type electronic devices, bar-type electronic devices, foldable devices, and / or multi-foldable devices. According to one embodiment, the artificial intelligence model (1530) may be trained based on the usage history of applications of the electronic devices used by the user and / or the usage history of applications when executing the multi-window function.

[0229] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may form general placement criteria for applications through an artificial intelligence model (1530) learned based on application usage information (1510) acquired through various types of electronic devices, and may determine placement of applications (1540) by learning (e.g., fine tuning) the artificial intelligence model (1530) based on application usage information (1520) acquired through electronic devices used by the user.

[0230] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0231] Referring to FIG. 16, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (1610) of a message application through a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the execution screen (1610) of the message application may include text, and when a change in the folding state is confirmed, the electronic device may obtain a context and / or main keyword based on some text (1611) (e.g., “Can I make a photo shoot reservation at 1:00 PM on December 20, 2023?”). For example, the electronic device may determine that the message is a reservation inquiry message based on the context determined through some text (1611).

[0232] In one embodiment, the electronic device can determine the context in which the caller is requesting the user to make a reservation for a specific date, and can predict the user's next actions by checking the schedule and storing customer information.

[0233] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, a list (1620) including at least one application related to text included in an execution screen of an application displayed on the cover display may be displayed on the activated portion of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the list (1620) may include applications related to an action predicted as a next action of the user. For example, the electronic device may include a calendar application for a schedule inquiry function and a contact application for a contact storage function, and may display a list (1620) including the arrangement of the execution screens of the applications on the activated portion of the flexible display.

[0234] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one item (1621) from among a plurality of items included in a list (1620) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (1630) of at least one application included in the selected item (1621) in the arrangement of the selected item (1621). For example, the execution screen (1630) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (1631) of a calendar application in two left areas among three display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and may display an execution screen (1632) of a contact application in one right area.

[0235] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0236] Referring to FIG. 17, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (1710) of a message application through a cover display when the electronic device is in a fully folded state or a prism state. For example, the execution screen (1710) of the message application may include text and may include at least one image (1711).

[0237] In one embodiment, when a change in the folding state is confirmed, the electronic device may acquire context and / or key keywords based on some text (1712, 1713) (e.g., "We will send you instructions on how to install our product with pictures and videos.", "https: / / www.~") on the execution screen (1710) of the message application. For example, the electronic device may determine that the message is an installation guide message for the product based on the context identified through some text (1712, 1713).

[0238] In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine that the sender is a product seller and has provided guidance to the buyer regarding product installation, and based on the message content, may predict that the user's next action will be to view the installation video and the attached installation guidance image.

[0239] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can identify a video application capable of playing a video executed by a link (1713) included in a message (1710) and a photo album application capable of providing an attached image (1711), and determine the layout of the execution screens of the applications.

[0240] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed from a completely folded or prism state to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display a list (1720) including at least one application based on text included in an execution screen of an application displayed on the cover display, on the activated portion of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the list (1720) may include applications related to an action predicted as a next action of the user. For example, the electronic device may include a video application for a video playback function and a photo album application for an image display function, and may display a list (1720) including an arrangement of execution screens of the applications on the activated portion of the flexible display.

[0241] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one item (1721) from among a plurality of items included in a list (1720) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed from a partially folded state to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may store images (1711) displayed on the cover display and display an execution screen (1730) of at least one application included in the selected item (1721) in the arrangement of the selected item (1721). For example, the execution screen (1730) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (1731) of a video application in two left areas of a three-split display area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and display an execution screen (1732) of a photo album application in one right area.

[0242] FIG. 18 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0243] Referring to FIG. 18, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (1810) of a message application through a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the execution screen (1810) of the message application may include text.

[0244] In one embodiment, upon detecting a change in the folding state, the electronic device may acquire context and / or key keywords based on a portion of the text (1811) on the execution screen (1810) of the message application (e.g., a user-information message about a financial product, a URL for a product information document). For example, the electronic device may determine that the message is a financial product information message based on the context identified through the portion of the text (1811).

[0245] In one embodiment, the electronic device may predict that the user will next take an action to understand the financial product and view attached documents.

[0246] In one embodiment, the electronic device may determine that the Web URL (1811) included in the message (1810) is a product information document and, through generative AI, may determine to provide a summary document or term definition for the product information document as an extended function.

[0247] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display a list (1820) including at least one application on the activated portion of the flexible display based on text included in an execution screen of an application displayed on the cover display. According to one embodiment, the list (1820) may include applications related to an action predicted as a next action of the user. For example, the electronic device may display a list (1820) including an arrangement of execution screens of a document application (e.g., an execution screen related to providing a summary document, an execution screen related to providing a table of contents, and an execution screen related to providing a term definition) on the activated portion of the flexible display.

[0248] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one item (1821) from among a plurality of items included in a list (1820) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may store the document of the web URL and display an execution screen (1830) of at least one application included in the selected item (1821) in the arrangement of the selected item (1821). For example, the execution screen (1830) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (1831) related to providing a summary document in two left areas of a three-part display area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and may display an execution screen (1732) related to providing a table of contents and a term definition in one right area.

[0249] FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0250] Referring to FIG. 19, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (1910) of a message application through a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the execution screen (1910) of the message application may include text.

[0251] In one embodiment, when a change in the folding state is confirmed, the electronic device may further consider the sensor and internal information (1911) of the electronic device (e.g., current time, location of the electronic device, whether the electronic device is moving) to predict the user's next action. For example, if the electronic device calculates that the difference between the time the current user checks the message and the appointment time in the message text is two weeks, and determines that the current user is in the office by checking the name information of connected devices from the current user's BLE sensor, the electronic device may predict that the user will perform location check, web search, and schedule inquiry for the location included in the message.

[0252] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display a list (1920) including at least one application based on text included in an execution screen of an application displayed on the cover display, on the activated portion of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the list (1920) may include applications related to an action predicted as a next action of the user. For example, the electronic device may display a list (1920) including an arrangement of execution screens of a calendar application for checking a schedule, a map application for checking a location, and an internet application for searching for location information, on the activated portion of the flexible display.

[0253] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one item (1921) from among a plurality of items included in a list (1920) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (1930) of at least one application included in the selected item (1921) in the arrangement of the selected item (1921). For example, the execution screen (1930) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (1931) of a calendar application for checking a schedule in one left area among three divided display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, an execution screen (1932) of a map application for checking a location in one middle area, and an execution screen (1933) of an internet application for searching for location information in one right area.

[0254] FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0255] Referring to FIG. 20, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (2010) of a message application through a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the execution screen (2010) of the message application may include text.

[0256] According to one embodiment, when a change in the folding state is confirmed, the electronic device can further consider the sensors and internal information (2011) of the electronic device (e.g., current time, location of the electronic device, whether the electronic device is moving) to predict the next action of the user. For example, the electronic device can determine that the time at which the user currently viewed a message is close to the promised time in the message content, and can determine that the user is inside a vehicle and moving through the GPS sensor and UWB sensor information of the current terminal. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can provide an extended function different from that of FIG. 19 by determining that the wireless earphones are released and the vehicle is connected based on analysis of BLE connection information. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can predict that the user will perform a route check from the current location to a location and a call with a caller.

[0257] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display a list (2020) including at least one application on the activated portion of the flexible display based on text included in the execution screen of the application displayed on the cover display. According to one embodiment, the list (2020) may include applications related to an action predicted as the user's next action. For example, the electronic device may display a list (2020) including an arrangement of execution screens of a navigation application for providing a route and a call application for making a call to a caller on the activated portion of the flexible display.

[0258] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one item (1921) from among a plurality of items included in a list (2020) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (2030) of at least one application included in the selected item (2021) in the arrangement of the selected item (2021). For example, the execution screen (2030) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (2031) of a call application for calling a caller in one left area among three divided display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and an execution screen (2032) of a navigation application for providing a route in two right areas.

[0259] FIG. 21 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0260] Referring to FIG. 21, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (2110) of a message application through a cover display when the electronic device is in a fully folded state or a prism state. For example, the execution screen (2110) of the message application may include text and may include at least one image (2111).

[0261] In one embodiment, when a change in the folding state is confirmed, the electronic device may predict the user's next action based on the message content and attached image (2111), such as executing an extended function related to the message and viewing the image.

[0262] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can identify an application related to the content included in a message and a photo album application capable of providing an attached image (2111), and determine the layout of the execution screens of the applications. According to one embodiment, in FIG. 17, where an image is attached to the execution screen of a message application, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the image is displayed in one area on the right side of the three-part display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display. However, referring to FIG. 21, the electronic device can determine an area in which the image (2111) is to be displayed among the three-part display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, based on the ratio of the attached image (2111).

[0263] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine the location of the execution screen of the application displaying the image (2111) according to the aspect ratio of the image (2111). For example, if the height of the image (2111) is longer than the width, the electronic device may place the execution screen of the application displaying the image (2111) in the left display area or the right display area among the three-divided display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and place the execution screen of the application displaying an extended function related to the message in the remaining two display areas. According to one embodiment, if the width is longer than the height of the image (2111), the electronic device may place the execution screen of the application displaying the image (2111) in two display areas among the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and place the execution screen of the application displaying an extended function related to the message in the remaining one display area.

[0264] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 21, when the vertical length of the image is longer than the horizontal length and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may store the image (2111) displayed on the cover display and display execution screens (2120) of a plurality of applications related to the extended function of the execution screen (2110) of the message application. For example, the execution screens (2120) of the plurality of applications may display the execution screens (2121) of applications for executing extended functions related to content included in a message in the two left display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and display the execution screen (2122) of a photo album application for displaying the image (2111) in the right display area.

[0265] FIG. 22 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0266] Referring to FIG. 22, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (2210) of a message application through a cover display when the electronic device is in a fully folded state or a prism state. For example, the execution screen (2210) of the message application may include text and may include at least one audio file (2211).

[0267] In one embodiment, when a change in the folding state is detected, the electronic device may predict, based on the message content and the attached audio file (2211), that the next action will be to execute an extended function associated with the message and play the audio file (2211). For example, the message may include text associated with the audio file (2211).

[0268] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may identify an application for providing information related to an audio file (2211) as text (e.g., a lyric script) and an audio playback application capable of providing an attached audio file (2211), and determine the arrangement of execution screens (2220) of the plurality of applications. According to one embodiment, if it is determined that the execution screen (2222) of the audio playback application is frequently arranged in one display area among the entire areas of the flexible display based on a user's usage history of the audio playback application, the electronic device may arrange the execution screen (2222) of the audio playback application in one display area among the entire areas of the flexible display, and arrange the execution screens (2221) of the application for providing information related to the audio file (2211) as text (e.g., a lyric script) in the remaining two display areas.

[0269] FIG. 23 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0270] Referring to FIG. 23, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (2310) of an application including text through a cover display when the electronic device is in a completely folded state or a prism state. For example, the execution screen (2310) of an application including text may include a browser application, a messenger application, a document application, or a note application. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may receive a user input for selecting some text (2311) among the texts included in the execution screen (2310) of the browser application. For example, the selection of some text (2311) may be performed by a long touch, a double touch, a gesture of drawing a circle, or a drag.

[0271] According to one embodiment, when a change in the folding state is confirmed, the electronic device can predict that the user's next action will be to search for the selected text (2311) while viewing the application execution screen (2310) based on the content of the texts included in the application execution screen (2310) and the selection of the text (2311).

[0272] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may search for text (2311) selected by the user from among texts included in the application execution screen (2310) through a browser application. For example, the search for the selected text (2311) may be performed based on the content, context, and / or main keywords of the texts included in the application execution screen (2310).

[0273] In one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display a plurality of application execution screens (2320) including an execution screen (2321) of the same application as the application execution screen (2310) displayed on the cover display and an execution screen (2322) of a browser application including search results.

[0274] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an application execution screen (2321) on one display area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display so that it is displayed on the flexible display at the same ratio as the application execution screen (2310) displayed on the cover display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may display an application execution screen (2322) for providing search results of selected text (2311) on two display areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display.

[0275] FIG. 24 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0276] Referring to FIG. 24, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (2410) of an application through a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the execution screen (2410) of the application may include a preview screen of a camera application that captures a document including English text and / or images.

[0277] In one embodiment, the electronic device may predict the user's next action, based on the user's history of using the translation application, to translate the document and check additional information related to the document when a document containing English text and / or an image containing English text is displayed.

[0278] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, a list (2420) including at least one application related to the text included in the execution screen (2410) of the application displayed on the cover display may be displayed on the activated portion of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the list (2420) may include applications related to an action predicted as the user's next action. For example, the electronic device may include a note application for displaying a translated document and a note application for providing additional information related to the document, and may display a list (2420) including the arrangement of the execution screens of the applications on the activated portion of the flexible display.

[0279] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one item (2421) from among a plurality of items included in a list (2420) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (2430) of at least one application included in the selected item (2421) in the arrangement of the selected item (2421). For example, the execution screen (2430) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (2431) of a note application that displays a translated document in two left areas among three areas of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and may display an execution screen (2432) of a note application that provides additional information about the document in one remaining right area.

[0280] FIG. 25 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0281] Referring to FIG. 25, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (2510) of an application through a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the execution screen (2410) of the application may include a preview screen of a camera application that captures a document (e.g., a menu) containing text.

[0282] In one embodiment, the electronic device can determine that the user captured the image in a foreign country based on the country in which the electronic device's information is registered, the nationality of the user of the electronic device, and the country in which the electronic device is currently located. In another embodiment, the electronic device can detect a recent increase in the number of times a translation application has been used and predict the user's next action, which may involve translating the document and checking additional information related to the text contained in the document.

[0283] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a partially folded state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, a list (2520) including at least one application related to the text included in the execution screen (2510) of the application displayed on the cover display may be displayed on the activated portion of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the list (2520) may include applications related to an action predicted as the user's next action. For example, the electronic device may include a note application for displaying a translated document and a browser application for providing additional information related to the text (e.g., product information on a menu, product reviews), and may display a list (2520) including the arrangement of the execution screens of the applications on the activated portion of the flexible display.

[0284] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting one item (2521) from among a plurality of items included in a list (2520) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (2530) of at least one application included in the selected item (2521) in the arrangement of the selected item (2521). For example, the execution screen (2530) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (2531) of a note application that displays a translated document in two display areas on the left side of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, and may display a browser application (2532) for providing additional information related to the text in one display area on the right side.

[0285] FIG. 26 is a drawing for explaining an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application related to an execution screen of an application displayed on a cover display on a flexible display according to unfolding of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0286] Referring to FIG. 26, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, the processor (120) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) may display an execution screen (2610) of an application through a cover display when the folding state of the electronic device is completely folded or in a prism state. For example, the execution screen (2610) of the application may include a search result screen of a browser application that performs a search using a search word entered by a user.

[0287] In one embodiment, the electronic device can obtain the context and main keywords of the search term and search results based on the text contained in the search term and search results. In another embodiment, the electronic device can predict the user's next action based on the context and main keywords. For example, if the search term is a restaurant name, the electronic device can predict the user's next action as checking location information, checking restaurant summary information, checking the menu, and making a reservation.

[0288] According to one embodiment, when the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a state in which only a portion of the flexible display is activated, a list (2620) including at least one related application based on text included in an execution screen (2610) of an application displayed on the cover display may be displayed on the activated portion of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the list (2620) may include applications related to an action predicted as the user's next action. For example, the list (2620) may include items for providing location information and reservation functions, items for providing summary information about a restaurant, and items for providing reviews and menu images.

[0289] According to one embodiment, when a user input for selecting an item (2621) for providing reviews and menu images from among a plurality of items included in a list (2620) is received, and the folding state of the electronic device is changed to a fully unfolded state in which the entire area of ​​the flexible display is activated, the electronic device may display an execution screen (2630) of at least one application included in the selected item (2621) in the arrangement of the selected item (2621). For example, the execution screen (2630) of the at least one application may display an execution screen (2631) of a browser application that provides reviews of a searched restaurant in one display area on the left side of the entire area of ​​the flexible display, an execution screen (2632) of an SNS application that includes menu images and menu reviews in one display area in the middle, and a browser application (2633) for providing menu images of a searched restaurant in one display area on the right side.

[0290] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, an electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or an electronic device (200) of FIG. 5) includes a foldable housing including a first housing part (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 2A or a first housing (210) of FIG. 2B) including a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second housing part (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 2A or a second housing (220) of FIG. 2B) including a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and a third housing part (e.g., a third housing (230) of FIG. 2A or a third housing (230) of FIG. 2B) including a fifth side and a sixth side opposite the fifth side, a first hinge structure (e.g., a first hinge structure of FIG. 2B) rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part. A first display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 or the display (202) of FIG. 2a), including a first hinge structure (e.g., the second hinge (280) of FIG. 2b) that rotatably connects the first housing part and the third housing part, a first display area (e.g., the first display area (202a) of FIG. 2a) disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second display area (e.g., the second display area (202b) of FIG. 2a) disposed on the third surface of the second housing part, and a third display area (e.g., the third display area (202c) of FIG. 2a) disposed on the fifth surface of the third housing part), a second display (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1 or the cover of FIG. 2b) disposed on at least one of the second surface of the first housing part or the fourth surface of the second housing part It may include a display (203)), a sensor module including a sensor circuit (e.g., a sensor module (176) of FIG. 1), at least one processor (e.g., a processor (120) of FIG. 1), and a memory (e.g., a memory (130) of FIG. 1) that stores instructions.

[0291] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to perform operations.

[0292] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device, in a first state in which the electronic device is folded, to display a first application execution screen (e.g., an application execution screen (710) of FIG. 7A, an application execution screen (710) of FIG. 7B, an application execution screen (1210) of FIG. 12, an application execution screen (1610) of FIG. 16, an application execution screen (1710) of FIG. 17, an application execution screen (1810) of FIG. 18, an application execution screen (1910) of FIG. 19, an application execution screen (2010) of FIG. 20, an application execution screen (2110) of FIG. 21, an application execution screen (2210) of FIG. 22, an application execution screen (2310) of FIG. 23, an application execution screen (2410) of FIG. 24, an application execution screen (2510) of FIG. 25, or It is possible to display the application execution screen (2610) of Fig. 26.

[0293] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to detect, based on a sensing value of the sensor module, that the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state while displaying the execution screen of the first application through the second display.

[0294] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display an application list (e.g., list (740) of FIG. 7B , list (740) of FIG. 8 , list (1010, 1020) of FIG. 10 , list (1110) of FIG. 11 , list (1220) of FIG. 12 , list (1620) of FIG. 16 , list (1720) of FIG. 17 , list (1820) of FIG. 18 , list (1920) of FIG. 19 , list (2020) of FIG. 20 , list (2420) of FIG. 24 , list (2520) of FIG. 25 , or list (2620) of FIG. 26 ) related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display, based on detection that the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state.

[0295] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to receive a user input selecting at least one application from the application list (e.g., at least one application (741) of FIG. 7B , at least one application (810, 820, 830, 840) of FIG. 8 , at least one application (1111, 1112) of FIG. 11 , at least one application (1621) of FIG. 16 , at least one application (1721) of FIG. 17 , at least one application (1821) of FIG. 18 , at least one application (1921) of FIG. 19 , at least one application (2021) of FIG. 20 , at least one application (2421) of FIG. 24 , at least one application (2521) of FIG. 25 , or at least one application (2621) of FIG. 26 ).

[0296] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to display an execution screen of the at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display (e.g., an execution screen (720, 730) of the at least one application of FIG. 7A, an execution screen (720, 730) of the at least one application of FIG. 8, an execution screen (1120, 1130, 1131) of the at least one application of FIG. 11, an execution screen (1630) of the at least one application of FIG. 16, an execution screen (1730) of the at least one application of FIG. 17, an execution screen (1830) of the at least one application of FIG. 18, an execution screen (1930) of the at least one application of FIG. 19, an execution screen (2030) of the at least one application of FIG. 20, an execution screen (21) of the at least one application of FIG. The screen (2120), the execution screen (1120, 1130, 1131) of at least one application of FIG. 11, the execution screen (2220) of at least one application of FIG. 22, the execution screen (2320) of at least one application of FIG. 23, the execution screen (2430) of at least one application of FIG. 24, the execution screen (2530) of at least one application of FIG. 25, or the execution screen (2630) of at least one application of FIG. 26 can be displayed.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include a first artificial intelligence model trained to obtain context and keywords of texts included in the execution screen of the first application as output data using the texts as input data.

[0298] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to predict a plurality of actions based on the context and the keywords obtained through the first artificial intelligence model.

[0299] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify the plurality of applications, each associated with the plurality of actions.

[0300] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify priorities of the plurality of applications associated with one action based on a usage history of the applications associated with the one action, when the plurality of applications are identified in relation to the one action among the plurality of actions.

[0301] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to include a highest priority application in the application list.

[0302] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to identify the plurality of applications by further considering at least one of a time at which the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state, a location of the electronic device, or whether the electronic device is moving.

[0303] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to obtain a plurality of groups including at least one application among a plurality of applications associated with the first application.

[0304] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display a list of applications from which one of the plurality of groups can be selected.

[0305] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to select at least one application included in the one group via the user input selecting the one group.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the application list may include a plurality of layouts related to the arrangement of execution screens of at least one application included in each of the plurality of groups.

[0307] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include a second artificial intelligence model trained to obtain the plurality of layouts as output data using the plurality of applications as input data.

[0308] According to one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to display the plurality of layouts obtained through the second artificial intelligence model in the application list.

[0309] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine the plurality of layouts through usage histories of the plurality of applications.

[0310] According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the application displayed on the second display may include an image.

[0311] According to one embodiment, the texts may include text data obtained by character recognition of the image.

[0312] According to one embodiment, a control method of an electronic device including a foldable housing including a first housing part including a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second housing part including a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and a third housing part including a fifth side and a sixth side opposite the fifth side, a first display including a first display area disposed on the first side of the first housing part, a second display area disposed on the third side of the second housing part, and a third display area disposed on the fifth side of the third housing part, and a second display disposed on at least one of the second side of the first housing part or the fourth side of the second housing part, may include an operation of displaying an execution screen of a first application based on a user input through the second display in a first state in which the electronic device is folded.

[0313] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling the electronic device may include an operation of detecting that the electronic device has changed from a first state to a second state based on a sensing value of a sensor module of the electronic device while displaying an execution screen of the first application through the second display.

[0314] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling the electronic device may include an operation of displaying an application list related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state.

[0315] According to one embodiment, the method of controlling the electronic device may include receiving a user input for selecting at least one application from the application list.

[0316] According to one embodiment, the method for controlling the electronic device may include an operation of displaying an execution screen of the at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the electronic device changes from the second state to the third state.

[0317] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include a first artificial intelligence model trained to obtain context and keywords of texts included in the execution screen of the first application as output data using the texts as input data.

[0318] According to one embodiment, the action of displaying the application list may predict a plurality of actions based on the context and the keywords obtained through the first artificial intelligence model.

[0319] In one embodiment, the act of displaying the application list may identify the plurality of applications each associated with the plurality of actions.

[0320] In one embodiment, the operation of displaying the application list may identify priorities of the plurality of applications related to one action based on a usage history of the applications related to the one action, if multiple applications are identified in relation to one of the plurality of actions.

[0321] In one embodiment, the operation of displaying the application list may include including an application with the highest priority in the application list.

[0322] According to one embodiment, the operation of identifying the plurality of applications may further consider at least one of the time at which the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state, the location of the electronic device, or whether the electronic device is moving.

[0323] According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the application list may obtain a plurality of groups including at least one application among a plurality of applications related to the first application.

[0324] According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the application list may display the application list from which one of the plurality of groups can be selected.

[0325] In one embodiment, the action of receiving the user input for selecting at least one application may select at least one application included in the one group through the user input for selecting the one group.

[0326] According to one embodiment, the application list may include a plurality of layouts related to the arrangement of execution screens of at least one application included in each of the plurality of groups.

[0327] According to one embodiment, the memory may further include a second artificial intelligence model trained to obtain the plurality of layouts as output data using the plurality of applications as input data.

[0328] According to one embodiment, the operation of displaying the application list may display the plurality of layouts obtained through the second artificial intelligence model in the application list.

[0329] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an operation of determining the plurality of layouts through a usage history of the plurality of applications.

[0330] According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the application displayed on the second display may include an image.

[0331] According to one embodiment, the texts may include text data obtained by character recognition of the image.

[0332] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium storing one or more programs may include instructions for causing an electronic device, including a foldable housing including a first housing part including a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second housing part including a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and a third housing part including a fifth side and a sixth side opposite the fifth side, a first display including a first display area disposed on the first side of the first housing part, a second display area disposed on the third side of the second housing part, and a third display area disposed on the fifth side of the third housing part, and a second display disposed on at least one of the second side of the first housing part or the fourth side of the second housing part, to display an execution screen of a first application based on a user input through the second display in a first state in which the electronic device is folded.

[0333] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to detect a change from the first state to the second state based on a sensing value of a sensor module of the electronic device while the electronic device displays an execution screen of the first application through the second display.

[0334] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to display a list of applications related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state.

[0335] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to receive a user input selecting at least one application from the application list.

[0336] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to display an execution screen of the at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detection that the electronic device changes from the second state to the third state.

[0337] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to predict a plurality of actions based on the context and keywords acquired through the first artificial intelligence model that is trained to acquire the context and keywords of the texts included in the execution screen of the first application as input data and output data.

[0338] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify the plurality of applications, each of which is associated with the plurality of actions.

[0339] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may cause the electronic device to identify priorities of the multiple applications associated with one action based on a usage history of the applications associated with the one action, when multiple applications are identified in relation to one of the multiple actions.

[0340] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may cause the electronic device to include an application with the highest priority in the application list.

[0341] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to identify the plurality of applications by further considering at least one of a time at which the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state, a location of the electronic device, or whether the electronic device is moving.

[0342] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to obtain a plurality of groups including at least one application among a plurality of applications associated with the first application.

[0343] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to display a list of applications from which one of the plurality of groups can be selected.

[0344] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to select at least one application included in the one group through the user input selecting the one group.

[0345] According to one embodiment, the application list may include a plurality of layouts related to the arrangement of execution screens of at least one application included in each of the plurality of groups.

[0346] According to one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to display the plurality of layouts acquired through a second artificial intelligence model trained to acquire the plurality of layouts as output data using the plurality of applications as input data in the application list.

[0347] In one embodiment, the one or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device to determine the plurality of layouts through usage histories of the plurality of applications.

[0348] According to one embodiment, the execution screen of the application displayed on the second display may include an image.

[0349] According to one embodiment, the texts may include text data obtained by character recognition of the image.

[0350] Electronic devices according to the 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 disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0351] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein 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.

[0352] The term "module" used in the 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).

[0353] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0354] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment 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) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0355] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to one embodiment, 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 this 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 one embodiment, 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 an electronic device (101, 200), A foldable housing comprising a first housing part (210) including a first side and a second side opposite the first side, a second housing part (220) including a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and a third housing part (230) including a fifth side and a sixth side opposite the fifth side; A first hinge structure (270) that rotatably connects the first housing part and the second housing part; A second hinge structure (280) that rotatably connects the first housing part and the third housing part; A first display (160, 202) including a first display area (202a) disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second display area (202b) disposed on the third surface of the second housing part, and a third display area (202c) disposed on the fifth surface of the third housing part; A second display (160, 203) arranged in at least one area of ​​the second surface of the first housing part or the fourth surface of the second housing part; A sensor module (176) including sensor circuitry; At least one processor (120); and Includes a memory (130) for storing instructions; The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: In the first state where the electronic device is folded, the execution screen (710, 1210, 1610, 1710, 1810, 1910, 2010, 2110, 2210, 2310, 2410, 2510, 2610) of the first application is displayed based on user input through the second display, While displaying the execution screen of the first application through the second display, based on the sensing value of the sensor module, detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state, Based on the detection that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state, an application list (740, 1010, 1020, 1110, 1220, 1620, 1720, 1820, 1920, 2020, 2420, 2520, 2620) related to the first application is displayed through at least one area of ​​the first display, Receiving an input for selecting at least one application (741, 810, 820, 830, 840, 1111, 1112, 1621, 1721, 1821, 1921, 2021, 1421, 2521, 2621) from the above application list, An electronic device that displays an execution screen (720, 730, 1120, 1130, 1131, 1630, 1730, 1830, 1930, 2030, 2120, 2220, 2320, 2430, 2530, 2630) of at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device changes from the second state to the third state.

2. In paragraph 1, The above memory is, Further comprising a first artificial intelligence model trained to obtain the context and keywords of the texts included in the execution screen of the first application as input data, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Predicting multiple actions based on the context and keywords obtained through the first artificial intelligence model, An electronic device that identifies the plurality of applications associated with each of the plurality of actions.

3. In paragraph 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: When multiple applications are identified in relation to one of the above multiple actions, the priority of the multiple applications related to the one action is identified based on the usage history of the application(s) related to the one action, An electronic device that includes the highest priority application in the application list.

4. In paragraph 2 or 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that identifies the plurality of applications by further considering at least one of the time at which the folding state of the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state, the location of the electronic device, or whether the electronic device is moved.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Obtaining a plurality of groups including at least one application among a plurality of applications related to the first application, Displaying the application list from which one of the above multiple groups can be selected, An electronic device that selects at least one application included in said one group through said user input selecting said one group.

6. In paragraph 5, The above list of applications is: An electronic device comprising a plurality of layouts related to the arrangement of execution screens of at least one application included in each of the plurality of groups.

7. In paragraph 6, The above memory is, Further comprising a second artificial intelligence model trained to obtain the plurality of layouts as output data using the plurality of applications as input data, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that displays the plurality of layouts obtained through the second artificial intelligence model in the application list.

8. In paragraph 6 or 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that determines the plurality of layouts based on the usage history of the plurality of applications.

9. In any one of paragraphs 2 to 8, The execution screen of the application displayed on the second display includes an image, The above texts are electronic devices that contain text data obtained by recognizing characters in the above image.

10. A control method of an electronic device comprising a foldable housing including a first housing part including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a second housing part including a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface, and a third housing part including a fifth surface and a sixth surface opposite the fifth surface, a first display including a first display area disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second display area disposed on the third surface of the second housing part, and a third display area disposed on the fifth surface of the third housing part, and a second display disposed on at least one of the second surface of the first housing part or the fourth surface of the second housing part, An operation of displaying an execution screen of a first application based on a user input through the second display in a first state in which the electronic device is folded; An operation of detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state based on a sensing value of a sensor module of the electronic device while displaying the execution screen of the first application through the second display; An operation of displaying an application list related to the first application through at least one area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device has changed from the first state to the second state; An action of receiving user input for selecting at least one application from the above application list; and A control method of an electronic device, comprising: an operation of displaying an execution screen of at least one application in a layout corresponding to the at least one application on the entire area of ​​the first display based on detecting that the folding state of the electronic device changes from the second state to the third state; 11. In paragraph 10, The memory of the above electronic device, Further comprising a first artificial intelligence model trained to obtain the context and keywords of the texts included in the execution screen of the first application as input data, The action of displaying the above application list is: Predicting multiple actions based on the context and keywords obtained through the first artificial intelligence model, A control method of an electronic device for identifying the plurality of applications each associated with the plurality of actions.

12. In paragraph 11, The action of displaying the above application list is: When multiple applications are identified in relation to one of the above multiple actions, the priority of the multiple applications related to the one action is identified based on the usage history of the applications related to the one action, A method of controlling an electronic device, wherein the application having the highest priority is included in the application list.

13. In paragraph 11 or 12, The action of identifying the above multiple applications is: A control method of an electronic device for identifying the plurality of applications by further considering at least one of the time at which the folding state of the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state, the location of the electronic device, or whether the electronic device is moving.

14. In any one of paragraphs 10 to 13, The action of displaying the above application list is: Obtaining a plurality of groups including at least one application among a plurality of applications related to the first application, Displaying the application list from which one of the above multiple groups can be selected, The action of receiving said user input selecting at least one application, A control method of an electronic device for selecting at least one application included in a group through a user input for selecting the group.

15. In paragraph 14, The above list of applications is: A control method of an electronic device including a plurality of layouts related to the arrangement of execution screens of at least one application included in each of the plurality of groups.

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