Electronic device for controlling brightness of display, operating method thereof, and recording medium

Abstract

This electronic device may comprise at least one sensor configured to output information associated with the temperature of the electronic device. The electronic device may comprise a display, at least one processor including a processing circuit, and a memory for storing instructions. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to: on the basis that a brightness level of the display is set to a first level on the basis of an ambient light level and that the temperature of the electronic device identified by using the at least one sensor reaches a first temperature, identify a temperature change rate within a designated time interval; on the basis of the identified temperature change rate, determine an intermediate temperature, between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature, for reducing the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level; on the basis of the current temperature of the electronic device reaching the intermediate temperature, reduce the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level; and on the basis of the current temperature reaching the second temperature, reduce the brightness level of the display to the second level.

Description

Electronic device for controlling the brightness of a display, its operating method, and recording medium

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device, an operating method, and a recording medium for controlling the luminance (or brightness) of a display.

[0002] Thanks to the remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. Electronic devices are being developed to enable users to carry and communicate with one another. An electronic device can refer to any device that performs a specific function based on its embedded software, such as a mobile communication terminal, tablet PC, audio / video device, desktop / laptop computer, or in-car navigation system.

[0003] Electronic devices can provide various services through their displays. Displays can control their brightness to maximum depending on the usage environment. Maintaining the display at maximum brightness can generate heat.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device according to an example embodiment may include at least one sensor configured to output information associated with a temperature of the electronic device; a display; at least one processor including a processing circuit; and a memory storing instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: determine a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on a temperature of the electronic device identified using the at least one sensor reaching a first temperature based on an ambient light level setting a brightness level of the display to a first level; determine an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature based on the identified temperature change rate to reduce the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level; and, based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature is set to a first value; and, based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature is set to a second value greater than the first value; and, based on the current temperature of the electronic device reaching the intermediate temperature, reduce the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level; and, based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature, set the brightness level of the display to the It can cause it to be reduced to level 2.

[0006] In accordance with an example embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device may include: determining a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on a temperature of the electronic device confirmed using at least one sensor of the electronic device reaching a first temperature based on an ambient light level setting a brightness level of a display of the electronic device to a first level; and determining an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature based on the determined temperature change rate, so as to reduce the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level; setting the intermediate temperature to a first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, and setting the intermediate temperature to a second value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate; reducing the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level based on the current temperature of the electronic device reaching the intermediate temperature; and reducing the brightness level of the display to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature.

[0007] In accordance with an example embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be configured to store computer-executable instructions, which, when executed individually or collectively by at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: determine a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on a temperature of the electronic device reaching a first temperature, as determined using at least one sensor of the electronic device, based on a brightness level of a display of the electronic device being set to a first level based on an ambient light level; and determine an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature, based on the determined temperature change rate, to reduce the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness between the first level and a second level lower than the first level; and the intermediate temperature may be set to a first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, and the intermediate temperature may be set to a second value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate; The brightness level of the display can be reduced to the intermediate brightness level based on the current temperature of the electronic device reaching the intermediate temperature; and the brightness level of the display can be reduced to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature.

[0008] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

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

[0010] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an example configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0011] FIG. 3A is a drawing for explaining an example of changing the brightness level of a display according to various embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 3b is a drawing for explaining an example method of changing the brightness level of a display according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 3c is a drawing for explaining an example of power consumed according to the brightness of the screen provided through the display according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining at least one sensor disposed within an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example method for changing the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 6b is a diagram illustrating example current consumed according to the brightness level of the display according to various embodiments.

[0018] FIG. 6c is a graph illustrating a time period during which an electronic device can operate at high brightness depending on the brightness level of the display, according to various embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 7A is a graph illustrating examples of temperature change rates of electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 7b is a graph illustrating an example of reducing the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating an example operation of reducing the brightness level of a display of an electronic device to an intermediate brightness level according to various embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0023] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0024] FIG. 11 is a graph illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0025] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 13 is a graph illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0027] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 16 is a graph illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0030] FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating an example method for determining an intermediate temperature for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0031] FIG. 17b is a diagram illustrating an example method for identifying a grip event of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0032] FIG. 18A is a flowchart illustrating an example method for determining an intermediate temperature for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0033] FIG. 18b is a graph for explaining current consumption according to the operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0034] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for setting a threshold temperature for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0035] FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0036] FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In various 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)).

[0039] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof. Accordingly, the processor (120) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including in the claims, the term “processor” may include various processing circuits including at least one processor, wherein one or more of the at least one processor may be configured to individually and / or collectively perform the various functions described herein in a distributed manner.As used herein, when "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" are described as being configured to perform a plurality of functions, these terms encompass, for example, but are not limited to, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor can perform all of the recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may comprise a combination of processors that perform the various recited / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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).

[0047] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a brightness sensor.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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).

[0050] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0051] 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.

[0052] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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).

[0055] 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.

[0056] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0057] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0058] 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)).

[0059] 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.

[0060] Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0061] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0062] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented by hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination thereof, 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).

[0063] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, a 'non-transitory' storage medium is a tangible device, may 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.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0065] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0066] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an example configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, and 4. FIG. 3A is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the brightness level of a display according to various embodiments. FIG. 3B is a diagram for explaining a method of changing the brightness level of a display according to various embodiments. FIG. 3C is a diagram for explaining an example of power consumed according to the brightness of a screen provided through a display according to various embodiments. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining at least one sensor arranged in an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0067] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 2, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (210), at least one sensor (220), a camera (230), a memory (240), and / or a processor (e.g., including a processing circuit) (250).

[0069] In one embodiment, the display (210) may be included in the display module (160) of FIG. 1. A screen having a brightness level set by the processor (250) may be provided through the display (210). For example, in an environment where direct sunlight is incident on the electronic device (101) outdoors, the brightness level of the display (210) may be set to a set maximum brightness level (e.g., 1300 nit). Referring to FIG. 3A, the brightness level of the display (210) may be set to a high brightness level (e.g., 1300 nit) or a low brightness level (e.g., 400 nit). The brightness level of the display (210) may include various brightness levels in addition to the example of FIG. 3A, and an example in which the brightness level of the display (210) is controlled to an intermediate brightness level between 1300 nit and 400 nit will be described in more detail below. "nit" may represent, for example, a luminance of 1 cd per square meter. In one embodiment, when a screen (310) having a luminance level of 1300 nits is continuously displayed through the display (10), the consumed current may increase. When a screen (320) having a luminance level of 400 nits is displayed through the display (210), relatively less current may be consumed compared to when the luminance level of the display is set to 1300 nits. Referring to FIG. 3B, in one embodiment, the luminance of the display (210) (or panel) may be determined by the design of the panel and / or the supplied power. The display (210) may include an AMOLED (active-matrix organic light emitting diode) circuit. The luminance of the panel may be determined, for example, by the difference between the potential of the ELVDD(+) signal and the potential of the ELVDD(-) signal. The ELVDD(+) signal can be provided to the display (210) based on a value set corresponding to the type of panel.The potential of the ELVDD(+) signal may not depend on the luminance of the display (210) while the display (210) is driven. For example, the magnitude (311) of the voltage corresponding to the ELVDD(+) signal for a luminance level of 1300 nits may be the same as the magnitude (321) of the voltage corresponding to the ELVDD(+) signal for a luminance level of 400 nits. The potential of the ELVDD(-) signal may have a negative value. As the potential of the ELVDD(-) signal decreases, the luminance of the display (210) may increase. For example, the potential of the ELVDD(-) signal for a luminance level of 1300 nits may be lower than the potential of the ELVDD(-) signal for a luminance level of 400 nits. The magnitude (313) (or absolute value) of the voltage of the ELVDD(-) signal for a luminance level of 1300 nits may be greater than the magnitude (323) (or absolute value) of the voltage of the ELVDD(-) signal for a luminance level of 400 nits. The difference between the potential of the ELVDD(+) signal and the potential of the ELVDD(-) signal for a luminance level of 1300 nits may be greater than the difference between the potential of the ELVDD(+) signal and the potential of the ELVDD(-) signal for a luminance level of 400 nits. The sum of the magnitude of the voltage corresponding to the ELVDD(+) signal (311) and the magnitude of the voltage corresponding to the ELVDD(-) signal (313) for a luminance level of 1300 nit may be greater than the sum of the magnitude of the voltage corresponding to the ELVDD(+) signal (321) and the magnitude of the voltage corresponding to the ELVDD(-) signal (323) for a luminance level of 400 nit.

[0070] In one embodiment, the display (210) may be an AMOLED display. Referring to FIG. 3C, in one embodiment, the display (210) may require a very large amount of power to be driven under an OPR (on pixel ratio) condition of 100% (or full white). If the display (210) is driven for a long period of time at a set maximum brightness level (e.g., 1300 nits) under outdoor direct sunlight conditions, the display (210) may generate heat. The surface temperature of the electronic device (101) may continuously rise due to the heat generation of the display (210). The electronic device (101) may perform heat control based on determining that the surface temperature reaches a set threshold. For example, the electronic device (101) may control the brightness level of the display (210) to be below a set minimum value.

[0071] In one embodiment, the display (210) may be a foldable display comprising a plurality of regions separated by at least one folding line.

[0072] In one embodiment, at least one sensor (220) may be included in the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1.

[0073] In one embodiment, at least one sensor (220) may include at least one thermistor. The at least one thermistor may be disposed within the electronic device (101). The at least one thermistor may be configured to output information associated with the temperature of the electronic device (101). Referring to FIG. 4, a plurality of thermistors (411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419) may be disposed within the electronic device (101) (or the housing) to monitor the temperature of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can check the temperature of at least one component disposed within the electronic device (101) by using each of the plurality of thermistors (411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419) for stable operation. Each of the plurality of thermistors (411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419) can be implemented as at least a part of each of the plurality of components disposed within the electronic device (101). Each of the plurality of thermistors (411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419) can also be disposed at a position adjacent to each of the plurality of components disposed within the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) can control an operation corresponding to at least one component based on the temperature of the at least one component that has been identified. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify the temperature of the electronic device (101) using a plurality of thermistors (411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419). The electronic device (101) can also identify (or estimate) the current surface temperature of the electronic device (101) based on values ​​obtained from at least some of the plurality of thermistors (411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419).For example, the electronic device (101) can calculate the surface heating temperature based on matching (or combining) the temperature of the thermistor measured in advance for each use case with the current heating measurement result.

[0074] In one embodiment, at least one sensor (220) may include a light sensor. At least one sensor (220) may also include a grip sensor.

[0075] In one embodiment, the camera (230) may be included in the camera module (180) of FIG. 1. In one embodiment, the camera (230) may acquire images of objects outside the electronic device (101). The camera (230) may include, for example, a front camera.

[0076] In one embodiment, memory (240) may be included in memory (130) of FIG. 1. Memory (240) may store instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to perform operations.

[0077] In one embodiment, the processor (250) may be included in the processor (120) of FIG. 1, and the description of the processor (120) as described above applies equally to the processor (250).

[0078] In one embodiment, the processor (250) may include various processing circuits and may control the overall operation for controlling the brightness level of the display (210). The processor (250) may include one or more processors for performing the operation for controlling the brightness level of the display (210). For example, the processor (250) may correspond to multiple processors that collectively perform multiple operations by dividing them among the processors. The processor (250) may include processing circuits (not shown). The operations performed by the processor (250) will be described below.

[0079] In one embodiment, the processor (250) may include a neural processing unit (NPU) for controlling the brightness level of the display (210). For example, the processor (250) may include a graphic processing unit (GPU) capable of performing the brightness control operation of the display (210) using a specified algorithm when the brightness control operation of the display (210) is performed using a specified algorithm.

[0080] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, 7A, 7B, and 8. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an example method for changing a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an example current consumed according to a brightness level of a display according to various embodiments. FIG. 6C is a graph illustrating a time period during which an electronic device can operate at high brightness according to a brightness level of a display according to various embodiments. FIG. 7A is a graph illustrating an example of a temperature change rate of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 7B is a graph illustrating an example of reducing a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 8 is a graph illustrating an example operation of reducing the brightness level of a display of an electronic device to an intermediate brightness level according to various embodiments.

[0081] Referring to FIG. 5, in operation 501, in one embodiment, when a brightness level of a display (e.g., a display 210 of FIG. 2) is set to a first level based on an ambient light level, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor 250 of FIG. 2) may determine, when a temperature of the electronic device (101) identified using at least one sensor (e.g., at least one sensor 220 of FIG. 2) reaches a first temperature, a temperature change rate within a specified time interval may be identified, and based on the identified temperature change rate, an intermediate temperature may be determined for reducing the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level. The intermediate temperature may be a temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature. If the temperature change rate is greater than a threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature may be set to a first value. If the temperature change rate is less than the threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature may be set to a second value greater than the first value.

[0082] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can control the brightness level to a first level. Referring to FIG. 6A, in one embodiment, the display (210) can be controlled to a first level, a first intermediate brightness level, a second intermediate brightness level, or a second level. The first level can be a set maximum brightness level of the display (210) under outdoor natural light conditions. If a screen (310) having a brightness level corresponding to the first level is continuously displayed, the display (210) may overheat. The first level can be, for example, 1300 nit, and there is no limitation on the specific value. The electronic device (101) can control the brightness of the display (210) to the first level based on whether the conditions for operating in a high brightness mode are satisfied. The high brightness mode may be a setting for controlling the brightness level of the display (210) to a set maximum brightness level (or brightness exceeding 500 nit) under outdoor light conditions. Conditions for operating in the high brightness mode will be described later.

[0083] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may perform heat control to ensure the life of the electronic device (101) and the performance of a battery (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1). For example, the electronic device (101) may change the operating frequency of a processor (e.g., application processor) by referring to the clock of Table 1 based on measuring the temperature of the electronic device (101).

[0084] Table 1

[0085]

[0086] For example, the electronic device (101) may operate in a first mode (e.g., light mode) in a temperature range between 36 degrees and 38 degrees. The electronic device (101) may control the AP frequency based on the first clock control in the first mode. The electronic device (101) may not perform brightness control (or brightness change for heat control) in the first mode. The electronic device (101) may operate in a second mode (e.g., moderate mode) in a temperature range between 39 degrees and 40 degrees. The electronic device (101) may operate based on the second clock control in the second mode. The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness of the display to 400 nits based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching 40 degrees. If the electronic device (101) immediately reduces the brightness of the display to 400 nits, the brightness of the screen displayed through the display may be drastically reduced. The electronic device (101) may operate in a third mode (e.g., severe mode) in a temperature range of 41 degrees to 43 degrees. The electronic device (101) may operate in the third mode based on a third clock control. The electronic device (101) may operate in a fourth mode (e.g., critical mode) in a temperature range of 44 degrees to 47 degrees. The electronic device (101) may operate in the fourth mode based on the fourth clock control. The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness of the display to 300 nits based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching 41 degrees.

[0087] Referring back to FIG. 6A, the brightness of the screen (610) having a brightness level corresponding to the first intermediate brightness level may be lower than the brightness of the screen (310) having a brightness level corresponding to the first level. The first intermediate brightness level may be 1100 nits, without limitation thereto. The brightness of the screen (620) having a brightness level corresponding to the second intermediate brightness level may be lower than the brightness of the screen (610) having a brightness level corresponding to the first intermediate brightness level. The second intermediate brightness level may be 900 nits, without limitation thereto. The brightness of the screen (320) having a brightness level corresponding to the second level may be lower than the brightness of the screen (620) having a brightness level corresponding to the second intermediate brightness level. The second level may be 400 nits, without limitation thereto. Referring to FIG. 6B, in one embodiment, the current consumption of the display corresponding to the brightness may increase as the brightness increases. The amount of current consumed (603) when the display is controlled to the first intermediate brightness level may be less than the amount of current consumed (601) when the display is controlled to the first level. The amount of current consumed (605) when the display is controlled to the second intermediate brightness level may be less than the amount of current consumed (603) when the display is controlled to the first intermediate brightness level. The amount of current consumed (607) when the display is controlled to the second level may be less than the amount of current consumed (605) when the display is controlled to the second intermediate brightness level. When the display operates at the first level, a high voltage and a high amount of current (601) may be required. When the display operates at the first level for a long period of time, heat generation of the display may occur. Instead of directly reducing the brightness level of the display from the first level to the second level, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display from the first level to at least one intermediate brightness level to ensure readability.For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display from a first level to a first intermediate brightness level based on the occurrence of heat generation in the display (or the electronic device (101)). The electronic device (101) may also reduce the brightness level of the display from the first level to a second intermediate brightness level. The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to the second level if the temperature of the electronic device (101) continues to rise due to the display being continuously controlled to at least one intermediate brightness level.

[0088] In one embodiment, when the display is controlled to an intermediate brightness level, the current consumption may be less than the current consumption when the display is controlled to a first level. By controlling the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level, the electronic device (101) can display a screen with a high brightness level for a long period of time. Referring to FIG. 6C, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can control the brightness level of the display to 1300 nits (631). When the display is driven at 1300 nits for a long period of time, the temperature of the electronic device (101) may rise. The electronic device (101) can abruptly reduce the brightness level of the display to 400 nits (635) at a point in time (630) when the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches a threshold temperature for performing heat generation control. The electronic device (101) can rapidly increase (637) the brightness level of the display to 1300 nits based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) decreasing below the threshold temperature for performing heat control. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can control the brightness level of the display to 900 nits (641). If the display is driven at 900 nits for a long period of time, the temperature of the electronic device (101) may rise. The electronic device (101) can reduce the brightness level of the display to 400 nits at the point in time (640) when the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the threshold temperature for performing heat control. If the brightness of the display is controlled to be low, the point in time for entering heat control can be delayed. For example, when the brightness of the display is controlled to 900 nits, the time period (643) required to enter heat control may be longer than the time period (633) required to enter heat control when the brightness of the display is controlled to 1300 nits.

[0089] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine an intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness between the first brightness and a second brightness lower than the first brightness when the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches a first temperature. As described with reference to FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display from the first level to the intermediate brightness level instead of directly reducing the brightness level of the display from the first level to the second level to ensure readability under outdoor lighting conditions, based on the fact that the time period required until entering heat control (or until the temperature of the electronic device reaches a temperature indicating that the electronic device is in a heat-generating state) may be relatively long when controlling the brightness of the display to the intermediate brightness. The electronic device (101) may determine an intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level, for example, based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the first temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display from a third temperature between the first temperature and the second temperature when the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) is low. The first temperature, the second temperature, or the third temperature may be replaced with terms such as first threshold temperature, second threshold temperature, or third threshold temperature.

[0090] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can check the temperature change rate within a specified time interval and, based on the checked temperature change rate, determine an intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness of the display to an intermediate brightness. The temperature change rate can represent the amount of temperature change during the set time interval. Referring to FIG. 7A, the electronic device (101) can check the amount of temperature change of the electronic device (101) during the set time interval (701). While the electronic device (101) controls the brightness level of the display to a maximum brightness level set for an outdoor light environment, the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) can vary depending on the operating conditions of the electronic device (101). For example, when the electronic device (101) performs an operation requiring high power, the temperature change rate (711) of the electronic device (101) can be greater than a threshold temperature change rate (703). When the electronic device (101) performs an operation requiring low power, the temperature change rate (721) of the electronic device (101) may be less than a threshold temperature change rate (703). If the temperature change rate is greater than the threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature may be determined as a first value. The first value may be a first temperature, without limitation thereto. If the temperature change rate is less than the threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness may be set to a second value greater than the first value. The second value may be, for example, a third temperature, without limitation thereto.

[0091] Referring again to FIG. 5, at operation 503, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a medium brightness level when the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches a medium temperature.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 7B, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may initiate brightness control at an early point in time based on whether the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) is greater than a threshold temperature change rate. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display from 1300 nits to 1100 nits after the time point (741) when the electronic device (101) reaches a first temperature (or, at the time the first temperature is reached). The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a first intermediate brightness level (733) that is less than the first level (731) based on whether the temperature change rate is greater than the threshold temperature change rate. The temperature change rate may be a temperature change rate measured after the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the first temperature. The temperature change rate may also be a temperature change rate measured immediately before the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the first temperature. The temperature change rate may be a temperature change rate measured when the temperature of the electronic device (101) is lower than a first temperature. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine a policy for reducing the brightness level of the display using the temperature change rate determined based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the first temperature. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine a policy for reducing the brightness level of the display using one or more temperature change rates that are periodically determined while the temperature of the electronic device (101) sequentially increases after the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the first temperature. The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness of the display to a second intermediate brightness level (735) at a time point (743) when the electronic device (101) reaches a third temperature based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate. The electronic device (101) can reduce the brightness level of the display to a second level (737) at a point (745) when the electronic device (101) reaches a second temperature based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate.

[0093] Continuing with reference to FIG. 7B, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a first intermediate brightness level (733) when the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches a third threshold temperature higher than the first temperature (751) based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate. The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a second level (737) when the electronic device (101) reaches a second temperature (753) based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate.

[0094] In one embodiment, a change pattern of a luminance level when the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) is lower than a threshold change rate may be different from a change pattern of a luminance level when the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) is higher than the threshold change rate. For example, a time period (755) during which the electronic device (101) can operate at a high luminance level (e.g., the first level (731) and the first intermediate luminance level (733)) when the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) is lower than the threshold change rate may be longer than a time period (747) during which the electronic device (101) can operate at a high luminance level (e.g., the first level (731), the first intermediate luminance level (733), and the second intermediate luminance level (755)) when the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) is higher than the threshold change rate. The electronic device (101) can secure visibility in a high-brightness mode and increase the time period in which the display can operate at a high brightness level based on reducing the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level (e.g., a first intermediate brightness level (733) or a second intermediate brightness level (735)) before the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches a second temperature. The number of intermediate brightness levels for securing visibility in a high-brightness mode is not limited to the example of FIG. 7B. For example, the electronic device (101) can control the brightness level of the display so that the brightness of the display appears to change at a slow rate based on sequentially reducing the brightness level of the display to three or more intermediate brightness levels between the first level (731) and the second level (737). The electronic device (101) can reduce the possibility of deterioration of the user experience due to rapid brightness changes based on reducing the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level.

[0095] Referring back to FIG. 5, in operation 505, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a second level when the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches a second temperature. The second level may have no numerical limitation as long as it is a brightness level set to control heat generation of the electronic device (101). Referring to FIG. 8, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display according to a plurality of time intervals (813) such that the brightness level of the display is controlled equally during one or more adjacent time points (821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 826, 827, 828, 829, 830, 831, 832) among the plurality of time intervals (813) based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the first temperature. For example, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to an intermediate brightness level (811) based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching an intermediate temperature set to ensure visibility in a high brightness mode. The electronic device (101) may control the brightness level of the display so that the brightness level of the display remains the same at the intermediate brightness level (811) for adjacent points in time. The electronic device (101) may control the display to be driven at a high brightness level for a long time period (813) based on reducing the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level as the temperature of the electronic device (101) increases. For example, the time period (801) during which the display can be operated at a high brightness level when continuously operating at a set maximum brightness level without going through an intermediate brightness level may be shorter than the time period (813) when going through an intermediate brightness level.

[0096] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 901, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) can check the temperature of the electronic device (101).

[0098] In operation 903, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the temperature is below a first temperature. The first temperature may be, for example, 36 degrees, but there is no limitation on the specific numerical value. Based on determining that the temperature is below the first temperature (operation 903 - Yes), the electronic device (101) may set the brightness of the display to 1300 nits in operation 905.

[0099] In one embodiment, based on determining that the temperature is greater than or equal to the first temperature (operation 903 - No), in operation 907, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the temperature is less than a third temperature that is higher than the first temperature. The third temperature may be, for example, 37 degrees, and there is no limitation on the specific numerical value. Based on determining that the temperature is less than the third temperature (operation 907 - Yes), the electronic device (101) may determine a case corresponding to the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) in operation 909. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine a case corresponding to the temperature change rate according to Table 2.

[0100] Table 2

[0101]

[0102] In one embodiment, the temperature change rate may be measured in a cycle of 20 seconds. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine a policy for changing the brightness level based on the determined temperature change rate based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching 36 degrees. For example, the electronic device (101) may set the brightness of the display to 1300 nits in operation 905 based on the temperature change rate being less than 1 degree at a temperature greater than or equal to 36 degrees and less than or equal to 37 degrees (the first case, the second case, and the third case). The electronic device (101) may set the brightness of the display to 1100 nits in operation 911 based on the temperature change rate exceeding 1 degree at a temperature greater than or equal to 36 degrees and less than or equal to 37 degrees. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine a brightness level change policy based on one or more temperature change rates measured periodically while the temperature of the electronic device (101) is rising.

[0103] In one embodiment, based on determining that the temperature is greater than or equal to a third temperature (operation 907-No), the electronic device (101) may determine, in operation 913, whether the temperature is less than or equal to a fourth temperature that is greater than the third temperature. The fourth temperature may be, for example, 38 degrees, and there is no limitation on the specific numerical value. Based on determining that the temperature is less than the fourth temperature (operation 913-Yes), the electronic device (101) may determine, in operation 915, a case corresponding to a temperature change rate of the electronic device (101). For example, based on determining that the temperature change rate is less than 0.6 degrees (case 1, case 2) at a temperature greater than or equal to 37 degrees and less than or equal to 38 degrees, the electronic device (101) may set the brightness level of the display to 1300 nits in operation 905. The electronic device (101) can set the brightness level of the display to 1100 nits at operation 911 based on a temperature change rate of between 0.6 and 1.0 degrees at a temperature of 37 degrees or more and less than 38 degrees (third case). The electronic device (101) can set the brightness level of the display to 900 nits at operation 917 based on a temperature change rate of more than 1.0 degrees at a temperature of 37 degrees or more and less than 38 degrees.

[0104] In one embodiment, based on determining that the temperature is greater than or equal to a fourth temperature (operation 913-No), the electronic device (101) may determine, in operation 919, whether the temperature is less than or equal to a fifth temperature that is greater than the fourth temperature. The fifth temperature may be, for example, 39 degrees, and there is no limitation on the specific numerical value. Based on determining that the temperature is less than or equal to the fifth temperature (operation 919-Yes), the electronic device (101) may determine, in operation 921, a case corresponding to a temperature change rate of the electronic device (101). For example, based on determining that the temperature change rate is less than or equal to 0.2 degrees (first case) at a temperature greater than or equal to 38 degrees and less than or equal to 39 degrees, the electronic device (101) may set the brightness level of the display to 1300 nits in operation 905. The electronic device (101) can set the brightness level of the display to 1100 nits in operation 911 based on a temperature change rate of between 0.2 and 0.6 degrees at a temperature of 38 degrees or more and less than 39 degrees (second case). The electronic device (101) can set the brightness level of the display to 900 nits in operation 917 based on a temperature change rate of more than 0.6 degrees at a temperature of 38 degrees or more and less than 39 degrees (third case, fourth case).

[0105] In one embodiment, based on determining that the temperature is greater than or equal to a fifth temperature (operation 919-No), the electronic device (101) may determine, in operation 923, whether the temperature is less than a second temperature that is higher than the fifth temperature. The second temperature may be, for example, 40 degrees, and there is no limitation on the specific numerical value. Based on determining that the temperature is less than the second temperature (operation 923-Yes), the electronic device (101) may determine, in operation 925, a case corresponding to a temperature change rate of the electronic device (101). For example, based on determining that the temperature change rate is less than or equal to 0.2 degrees (first case) at a temperature greater than or equal to 39 degrees and less than or equal to 40 degrees, the electronic device (101) may set the brightness level of the display to 1100 nits in operation 911. The electronic device (101) can set the brightness level of the display to 900 nits in operation 917 based on a temperature change rate exceeding 0.2 degrees at a temperature of 39 degrees or more and less than 40 degrees (second case, third case, fourth case).

[0106] In one embodiment, based on determining that the temperature is greater than or equal to the second temperature (operation 923-No), the electronic device (101) may, in operation 927, set the brightness level of the display to 400 nits.

[0107] FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 10, in operation 1001, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may determine whether a condition for operating in a high-brightness mode is satisfied based on illuminance obtained through an illuminance sensor (176) of the electronic device (101) configured to measure the amount of light incident on the electronic device (101). The condition for operating in the high-brightness mode may include that the illuminance exceeds a threshold illuminance. The condition for operating in the high-brightness mode may also include that a high-brightness mode function is set to be activated.

[0109] In operation 1003, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the brightness level of the display (210) to a first level based on confirmation that the condition for operating in the high brightness mode is satisfied. Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) may set the brightness level of the display to the first level at a point in time (1121) when confirmation that the condition for operating in the high brightness mode is satisfied.

[0110] In operation 1005, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine the current surface temperature of the display (210) based on a temperature acquired using at least one sensor (220) while controlling the brightness level of the display (210) to a first level.

[0111] In operation 1007, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine an intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level based on the current surface temperature reaching a first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding a threshold temperature change rate. Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (101) may determine the intermediate temperature as the first temperature based on determining that the temperature change rate (1111) exceeds the threshold temperature change rate (1101) and the current surface temperature reaches the first temperature (T_th1). The electronic device (101) may initiate brightness control at the time point (1123) when the current surface temperature reaches the first temperature. The electronic device (101) may also utilize the temperature change rate determined before the current surface temperature reaches the first temperature to reduce the brightness level of the display at the time point (1123) when the current surface temperature reaches the first temperature. The electronic device (101) may, for example, reduce the brightness level of the display to a first intermediate brightness level. The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a second intermediate brightness level at a time point (1125) when it is determined that the temperature change rate (1111) exceeds the threshold temperature change rate (1101) and the current surface temperature reaches a third temperature (T_th3). The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a second level at a time point (1127) when it is determined that the temperature change rate (1111) exceeds the threshold temperature change rate (1101) and the current surface temperature reaches a second temperature (T_th2).

[0112] FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a graph illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0113] In operation 1201, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may control the brightness level of the display to a first level. The electronic device (101) may set the brightness level of the display to a maximum brightness level, for example, based on ambient light exceeding a threshold illuminance in a high brightness mode.

[0114] In operation 1203, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a first intermediate brightness level set to ensure the visibility of the display (210) in a high brightness mode based on the current surface temperature reaching a first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding a threshold temperature change rate. Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to the first intermediate brightness level based on the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate at a time point (1311) when the current surface temperature reaches the first temperature. In one embodiment, the temperature change rate may be a temperature change rate measured at a time point (1311) when the current surface temperature reaches the first temperature. The temperature change rate may also be a temperature change rate measured before the current surface temperature reaches the first temperature. The temperature change rate may also be any one of one or more temperature change rates measured based on a set cycle while the surface temperature of the electronic device (101) is rising.

[0115] In operation 1205, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to a second intermediate brightness level lower than the first intermediate brightness level based on the current surface temperature reaching a third temperature higher than the first temperature.

[0116] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to a second intermediate brightness level based on the current surface temperature and the temperature change rate. Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness of the display to the second intermediate brightness based on the temperature change rate exceeding a threshold temperature change rate at a time point (1313) when the current surface temperature reaches a third temperature. In one embodiment, the temperature change rate that the electronic device (101) refers to to control the brightness level of the display may be the temperature change rate measured at a time point (1311) when the surface temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the first temperature. The temperature change rate may also be the temperature change rate measured at a time point when the surface temperature reaches the third temperature. The temperature change rate may be any one of one or more temperature change rates measured based on a set cycle while the surface temperature of the electronic device (101) sequentially increases to the third temperature.

[0117] In operation 1207, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to a second level based on the current surface temperature reaching the second temperature. Referring to FIG. 13, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to the second level at a point in time (1315) when the current surface temperature reaches the second temperature.

[0118] FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0119] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine a policy to reduce the brightness level of the display based on one or more temperature change rates that are periodically checked while the temperature of the electronic device (101) sequentially increases based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) exceeding a specified temperature.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 14, in operation 1401, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may determine whether the temperature and the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101) satisfy a condition for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) based on a time interval set to periodically check the temperature change rate. The electronic device (101) may determine whether to reduce the brightness level of the display based on, for example, checking the brightness level set in response to the temperature and the temperature change rate of the electronic device (101).

[0121] In operation 1403, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display (210) based on determining that the temperature and temperature change rate satisfy the above conditions.

[0122] In operation 1405, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may maintain the brightness level of the display (210) based on determining that the temperature and the temperature change rate do not satisfy the above conditions. At least some of operations 1401 to 1405 may be performed at set intervals to determine the temperature change rate. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may control the brightness level of the display to brightness levels corresponding to specified temperatures based on a temperature change rate measured based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature, instead of one or more temperature change rates that are determined periodically. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine a policy for decreasing the brightness level of the display when the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the first temperature, and control the brightness level of the display based on the determined policy until the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the second temperature.

[0123] FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a graph illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0124] Referring to FIG. 15, in operation 1501, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may control the brightness level of the display to a first level.

[0125] In operation 1503, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to an intermediate level. Referring to FIG. 16, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display from a first level (1601) to a first intermediate brightness level (1603) based on a temperature change rate being less than a threshold temperature change rate at a time point (1611) when the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches a third temperature higher than the first temperature.

[0126] In operation 1505, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to a second level. The electronic device (101) may reduce the brightness level of the display to the second level (1605) based on a temperature change rate being less than a threshold temperature change rate at a time point (1613) when the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaches the second temperature.

[0127] In operation 1507, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine whether the temperature decreases below the second temperature after reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the second level.

[0128] In one embodiment, based on determining that the temperature does not decrease below the second temperature (operation 1507-No), the electronic device (101) may, in operation 1509, set the brightness level of the display to a brightness level for heat control. The electronic device (101) may, for example, maintain the brightness level of the display at the second level.

[0129] In one embodiment, based on determining that the temperature decreases below the second temperature (operation 1507 - Yes), the electronic device (101) may, in operation 1511, change the brightness level of the display (210) to a brightness level set in response to the temperature and the temperature change rate. Referring to FIG. 16 , the electronic device (101) may increase the brightness level of the display to a first intermediate brightness level (1603) at the point in time (1615) when the temperature decreases below the second temperature.

[0130] FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating an example method for setting an intermediate temperature for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 17A will be described with reference to FIG. 17B. FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating a prediction method for identifying a grip event of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 17A, in operation 1701, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may determine a temperature change rate of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may determine the temperature change rate of the electronic device, for example, based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine information associated with a grip event of the electronic device (101) based on a sensing value obtained through a grip sensor (e.g., the grip sensor (176)) in operation 1703. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine that the electronic device (101) is gripped by a user as a grip event of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may determine that the electronic device (101) is gripped, for example, based on a sensing value of the grip sensor.

[0132] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine an intermediate temperature based on the identified temperature change rate and information associated with the grip event at operation 1705. If the temperature change rate is greater than the threshold temperature change rate and no grip event occurs, the intermediate temperature may be set to a third value greater than the first value. For example, the electronic device (101) may determine the intermediate temperature as a temperature higher than the set intermediate temperature (e.g., 37 degrees, 38 degrees, or 39 degrees).

[0133] Referring to FIG. 17B, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can improve usability by changing the setting of the threshold temperature based on the usage environment of the electronic device (101) (e.g., whether the electronic device (101) is gripped). Referring to reference numeral 1710, the electronic device (101) can change the setting of the temperature so that the temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display to the second level is higher than the second temperature (e.g., 40 degrees) when the electronic device (101) is not gripped. The electronic device (101) can also use the front camera (1711) to determine the occurrence of an event for changing the setting of the threshold temperature. Referring to reference numeral 1720, the electronic device (101) can maintain the setting of the threshold temperature based on determining that the electronic device (101) is in contact with the user's body (1721).

[0134] FIG. 18A is a flowchart illustrating an example method for setting an intermediate temperature for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 18A will be described with reference to FIG. 18B. FIG. 18B is a graph illustrating an example current consumption according to the operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0135] Referring to FIG. 18A, in operation 1801, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may determine a temperature change rate of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may determine the temperature change rate of the electronic device, for example, based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature.

[0136] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may, in operation 1803, identify information associated with the currently running application. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify identification information of the currently running application. For example, the electronic device (101) may identify the package name of the application running in the foreground. The electronic device (101) may also identify the type of the currently running application. For example, the type of application may include an Internet browser, a streaming application, or a navigation application.

[0137] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may determine an intermediate temperature based on information associated with a currently running application and the identified temperature change rate at operation 1805. If the temperature change rate is greater than a threshold temperature change rate and the currently running application is a designated application, the intermediate temperature may be set to a third value greater than the first value. For example, if the currently running application is a navigation application, the electronic device (101) may determine the intermediate temperature as a temperature higher than the set intermediate temperature (e.g., 37 degrees, 38 degrees, or 39 degrees).

[0138] Referring to FIG. 18B, the current consumption (1811) when providing a navigation service may be greater than the current consumption (1813) when the electronic device (101) is in an idle state. The idle state may include a state in which the electronic device (101) provides a home screen. The electronic device (101) may change the setting of the threshold temperature based on the fact that heat generation may occur in an environment in which the navigation service is used (e.g., when a grip event of the electronic device (101) does not occur). The electronic device (101) may also increase each of the first temperature, the third temperature, the fourth temperature, the fifth temperature, and the second temperature by 1 degree.

[0139] FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for setting a threshold temperature for controlling a brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 19, in operation 1901, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may determine whether a shape of a user of the electronic device (101) is recognized in an image acquired through a camera (230) of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may determine whether a facial shape is identified in a preview image acquired using, for example, a front camera. The electronic device (101) may also determine whether a touch event is identified.

[0141] In one embodiment, based on determining that the user's shape is recognized (operation 1901 - Yes), the electronic device (101) may, in operation 1903, maintain a setting of a threshold temperature for determining that the state of the electronic device is overheated.

[0142] In one embodiment, based on determining that the user's shape is not recognized within the image (operation 1901-No), the electronic device (101) may, at operation 1905, change the setting of the threshold temperature for determining that the electronic device (101) is overheated to a temperature higher than the second threshold temperature.

[0143] FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. 21. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example method for controlling the brightness level of a display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 20, in operation 2001, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (250) of FIG. 2) may set the brightness of the display to a first brightness level. The display (210) may be a foldable display including a plurality of regions separated by at least one folding line. Referring to FIG. 21, the display may include a first region (2111), a second region (2113), and a third region (2115). The first region (2111) may be separated from the second region (2113) by a first folding line (2120). The second region (2113) may be separated from the third region (2115) by a second folding line (2130).

[0145] In operation 2003, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can determine whether the display is folded. The electronic device (101) can determine whether the display is folded using, for example, a sensor module.

[0146] In one embodiment, based on determining that the display is folded (operation 2003-Yes), the electronic device (101) may, in operation 2005, set a luminance level corresponding to each of the plurality of regions of the display (210) such that a luminance level of a first region among the plurality of regions is different from a luminance level of a second region among the plurality of regions, which is different from the first region. The first region may be, for example, a region in which an amount of light incident on the first region exceeds a set threshold illuminance.

[0147] In one embodiment, upon determining that the display is not folded (operation 2003-No), the electronic device (101) may, at operation 2007, set the brightness level of the display (210) such that the brightness level corresponding to each of the plurality of regions is the same.

[0148] An electronic device (101) according to an example embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2) may include at least one sensor (e.g., the sensor (220) of FIG. 2) configured to output information associated with a temperature of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may include a display (e.g., the display (210) of FIG. 2). The electronic device (101) may include at least one processor (e.g., the processor (250)) including a processing circuit. The electronic device (101) may include a memory (e.g., the memory (240) of FIG. 2) that stores instructions. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to: determine a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on a temperature of the electronic device (101) reached by the at least one sensor (220) based on an ambient light level where the brightness level of the display (210) is set to a first level; and determine an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature based on the determined temperature change rate to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level. The intermediate temperature may be set to a first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate. The intermediate temperature may be set to a second value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level based on the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature.The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature.

[0149] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce a brightness level of the display (210) according to a plurality of time intervals such that the brightness of the display (210) is controlled equally for one or more adjacent time points among the plurality of time intervals based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature.

[0150] In an example embodiment, the at least one sensor (220) may include at least one thermistor. The display (210) may include an AMOLED display.

[0151] In an example embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine whether a condition for operating in a high brightness mode is satisfied based on an illuminance obtained through an illuminance sensor (176) of the electronic device (101) configured to measure an amount of light incident on the electronic device (101). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to control a brightness level of the display (210) to the first brightness level based on determining that the condition for operating in the high brightness mode is satisfied. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine a current surface temperature of the display (210) based on the temperature acquired using the at least one sensor (220) while controlling the brightness level of the display (210) to the first brightness level. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine an intermediate temperature as a first value for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level based on the current surface temperature reaching the first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate.

[0152] In an example embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce a brightness level of the display to a first intermediate brightness level set to ensure visibility of the display (210) in the high brightness mode based on the current surface temperature reaching the first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce a brightness level of the display to a second intermediate brightness level lower than the first intermediate brightness level based on the current surface temperature reaching a third temperature higher than the first temperature. The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to the second brightness level based on the current surface temperature reaching the second temperature.

[0153] In an example embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine whether the temperature and the temperature change rate satisfy a condition for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) based on a time interval set to periodically check the temperature change rate. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) based on determining that the temperature and the temperature change rate satisfy the condition. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to maintain the brightness level of the display (210) based on determining that the temperature and the temperature change rate do not satisfy the condition.

[0154] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine whether the temperature decreases below the second temperature after reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the second brightness level. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to change the brightness level of the display (210) to a brightness level set in response to the temperature and the temperature change rate, based on determining that the temperature decreases below the second temperature.

[0155] In an example embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify information associated with a grip event of the electronic device (101) based on a sensing value acquired through a grip sensor (176) of the electronic device (101). The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine the intermediate temperature based on the identified temperature change rate and the information associated with the grip event. If the temperature change rate is greater than a threshold temperature change rate and no grip event occurs, the intermediate temperature may be set to a third value greater than the first value.

[0156] In an example embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to identify information associated with a currently executing application. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine the intermediate temperature based on the information associated with the currently executing application and the identified temperature change rate. If the temperature change rate is greater than a threshold temperature change rate and the currently executing application is a designated application, the intermediate temperature may be set to a third value greater than the first value.

[0157] In an example embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to determine, based on an image acquired through a camera (230) of the electronic device (101), whether a shape of a user of the electronic device (101) is recognized in the image. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to change a setting of a threshold temperature for determining that the electronic device (101) is overheated to a temperature higher than the second threshold temperature, based on determining that a shape of the user is not recognized in the image.

[0158] In an example embodiment, the display (210) may include a foldable display including a plurality of regions separated by at least one folding line. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to set a luminance level of the display (210) such that the luminance levels corresponding to each of the plurality of regions are the same based on whether the display (210) is unfolded. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to set a luminance corresponding to each of the plurality of regions of the display (210) such that a luminance level of a first region among the plurality of regions is different from a luminance level of a second region among the plurality of regions, the second region being different from the first region, based on whether the display (210) is folded. The first region may be a region in which the amount of light incident on the first region exceeds a set threshold illuminance.

[0159] According to an example embodiment, a method of operating an electronic device (101) may include: determining a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on a temperature of the electronic device (101) reached by at least one sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) based on a brightness level of the display (210) of the electronic device (101) being set to a first level based on an ambient light level; and determining an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level based on the determined temperature change rate. Based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature may be set to a first value. Based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature may be set to a second value greater than the first value. The method may include an operation of reducing the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level based on the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature. The method may include an operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature.

[0160] In an example embodiment, the operation of determining an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) confirmed using at least one sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature may include an operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) according to a plurality of time intervals such that the brightness of the display (210) is controlled equally for one or more adjacent points in time among the plurality of time intervals based on the temperature reaching the intermediate temperature.

[0161] In an example embodiment, the at least one sensor (220) may include at least one thermistor. The display (210) may include an AMOLED display.

[0162] In an example embodiment, the method may further include an operation of determining whether a condition for operating in a high-brightness mode is satisfied based on an illuminance acquired through an illuminance sensor (176) of the electronic device (101) configured to measure an amount of light incident on the electronic device (101). The operation of controlling a luminance level of a display (210) of the electronic device (101) to a first level may include an operation of controlling a luminance level of the display (210) to the first level based on determining that a condition for operating in the high-brightness mode is satisfied. The operation of determining an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) confirmed using at least one sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature may include an operation of confirming a current surface temperature of the display (210) based on the temperature obtained using the at least one sensor (220) while controlling the brightness level of the display (210) to the first level. The operation of checking a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature, and reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level based on the checked temperature change rate may include an operation of determining an intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level as a first value based on the current surface temperature reaching the first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate.

[0163] In an example embodiment, the operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature may include the operation of reducing the brightness level of the display to a first intermediate brightness level set to ensure visibility of the display (210) in the high brightness mode based on the current surface temperature reaching the first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate. The operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature may include the operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to a second intermediate brightness level lower than the first intermediate brightness level based on the current surface temperature reaching a third temperature higher than the first temperature.

[0164] In an example embodiment, the method may further include an operation of determining whether the temperature and the temperature change rate satisfy a condition for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) based on a time interval set to periodically check the temperature change rate. The method may further include an operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) based on determining that the temperature and the temperature change rate satisfy the condition. The method may further include an operation of maintaining the brightness level of the display (210) based on determining that the temperature and the temperature change rate do not satisfy the condition.

[0165] In an example embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying information associated with a currently running application. The method may further include an operation of determining the intermediate temperature based on the information associated with the currently running application and the identified temperature change rate.

[0166] In accordance with an example embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having recorded thereon computer-executable instructions is provided, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (250) including a processing circuit, cause an electronic device (101) to: determine a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on a temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature, based on a brightness level of a display (210) of the electronic device (101) being set to a first brightness based on an ambient light level; and determine an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature based on the determined temperature change rate to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness between the first level and a second level lower than the first level. Based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature may be set to a first value. Based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate, the intermediate temperature may be set to a second value greater than the first value. The computer-executable instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (250), may cause the electronic device (101) to reduce a brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level based on the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature. The computer-executable instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to reduce a brightness level of the display (210) to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature.

[0167] Additionally, the structure of the data used in the embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

[0168] While the present disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the various exemplary embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that various modifications, alternatives, and / or variations of the various exemplary embodiments may be made without departing from the true spirit and full scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it should be understood that any other embodiment(s) described herein may be used in conjunction with any of the embodiment(s) described herein.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), At least one sensor (220) configured to output information related to the temperature of the electronic device (101); display (210); At least one processor (250) comprising processing circuitry; and A memory (240) for storing instructions, said instructions, when individually or collectively executed by said at least one processor (250), cause said electronic device (101) to: Based on the ambient light level, the brightness level of the display (210) is set to the first level: Based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) confirmed using the at least one sensor (220) reaching a first temperature, a temperature change rate is confirmed within a designated time interval, and based on the confirmed temperature change rate, an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature is determined to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level, wherein the intermediate temperature is set to a first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, and the intermediate temperature is set to a second value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate. Based on the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature, reducing the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level, and An electronic device (101) that causes the brightness level of the display (210) to be reduced to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature.

2. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: An electronic device (101) that causes the brightness level of the display (210) to be reduced according to a plurality of time intervals so that the brightness of the display (210) is controlled equally for one or more adjacent points in time among a plurality of time intervals based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The at least one sensor (220) includes at least one thermistor, The above display (210) is an electronic device (101) including an AMOLED (active-matrix organic light emitting diode) display.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the illuminance obtained through the illuminance sensor (176) of the electronic device (101) configured to measure the amount of light incident on the electronic device (101), it is determined whether the conditions for operating in a high brightness mode are satisfied. Based on confirming that the conditions for operating in the high brightness mode are satisfied, the brightness level of the display (210) is controlled to the first level, While controlling the brightness level of the display (210) to the first level, the current surface temperature of the display (210) is checked based on the temperature obtained using the at least one sensor (220), and An electronic device (101) that causes an intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level to be determined as a first value based on the current surface temperature reaching the first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the current surface temperature reaching the first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate, the brightness level of the display is reduced to a first intermediate brightness level set to secure the visibility of the display (210) in the high brightness mode, Based on the current surface temperature reaching a third temperature higher than the first temperature, the brightness level of the display (210) is reduced to a second intermediate brightness level lower than the first intermediate brightness level, and An electronic device (101) that causes the brightness level of the display (210) to be reduced to the second level based on the current surface temperature reaching the second temperature.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: To periodically check the temperature change rate, based on a set time interval, it is checked whether the temperature and the temperature change rate satisfy the conditions for reducing the brightness level of the display (210). Based on confirming that the above temperature and the above temperature change rate satisfy the above conditions, the brightness level of the display (210) is reduced, and An electronic device (101) that causes the brightness level of the display (210) to be maintained based on determining that the above temperature and the above temperature change rate do not satisfy the above conditions.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: After reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the second level, it is checked whether the temperature decreases below the second temperature, and An electronic device (101) that causes the brightness level of the display (210) to be changed to a brightness level set in response to the temperature and the temperature change rate, based on confirmation that the temperature has decreased below the second temperature.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the sensing value obtained through the grip sensor (176) of the electronic device (101), information related to the grip event of the electronic device (101) is confirmed, and Based on the above-determined temperature change rate and information associated with the grip event, causing the intermediate temperature to be determined, and Here, the electronic device (101) wherein the intermediate temperature is set to a third value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than the threshold temperature change rate and no grip event occurring.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: Check information related to the currently running application, and Causing the intermediate temperature to be determined based on the information associated with the currently running application and the identified temperature change rate, and Here, the electronic device (101) wherein the intermediate temperature is set to a third value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than the threshold temperature change rate and the currently running application being a designated application.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the image acquired through the camera (230) of the electronic device (101), it is confirmed whether the shape of the user of the electronic device (101) is recognized within the image, and An electronic device (101) that causes a setting of a threshold temperature to be changed to determine that the electronic device (101) is overheated to a temperature higher than the second threshold temperature based on confirmation that the user's shape is not recognized within the image.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The above display (210) comprises a foldable display including a plurality of areas separated by at least one folding line, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor (250), cause the electronic device (101) to: Based on the fact that the display (210) is not folded, the brightness level of the display (210) is set so that the brightness level corresponding to each of the plurality of areas is the same, and Based on the folding of the display (210), a brightness level corresponding to each of the plurality of regions of the display (210) is set so that a brightness level of a first region among the plurality of regions is different from a brightness level of a second region among the plurality of regions, which is different from the first region, and The electronic device (101) wherein the first region is a region in which the amount of light incident on the first region exceeds a set threshold illuminance.

12. In the operating method of the electronic device (101), An operation of checking a temperature change rate within a specified time interval based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) reached to a first temperature, based on the brightness level of the display (210) of the electronic device (101) being set to a first level based on an ambient light level; An operation of determining an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level based on the confirmed temperature change rate, wherein the intermediate temperature is set to a first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, and the intermediate temperature is set to a second value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being less than a threshold temperature change amount; An operation of reducing the brightness level of the display to the intermediate brightness level based on the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature; and An operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature. A method comprising:

13. In paragraph 12, An operation of determining an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level, based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) confirmed using at least one sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature, and confirming a temperature change rate within a designated time interval, based on the confirmed temperature change rate, A method comprising an operation of reducing the brightness level of the display (210) according to a plurality of time intervals such that the brightness of the display (210) is controlled to be the same for one or more adjacent points in time among the plurality of time intervals based on the temperature reaching the intermediate temperature.

14. In paragraph 12 or 13, Further comprising an operation of checking whether a condition for operating in a high brightness mode is satisfied based on the illuminance obtained through the illuminance sensor (176) of the electronic device (101) configured to measure the amount of light incident on the electronic device (101). The operation of controlling the brightness level of the display (210) of the electronic device (101) to the first level includes an operation of controlling the brightness level of the display (210) to the first level based on confirming that a condition for operating in the high brightness mode is satisfied. An operation of determining an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness level between the first level and a second level lower than the first level based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) confirmed using at least one sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) reaching a first temperature, and confirming a temperature change rate within a designated time interval, based on the confirmed temperature change rate: An operation of checking the current surface temperature of the display (210) based on the temperature acquired using the at least one sensor (220) while controlling the brightness level of the display (210) to the first level; and A method comprising an operation of determining an intermediate temperature for reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level as a first value based on the current surface temperature reaching the first temperature and the temperature change rate exceeding the threshold temperature change rate.

15. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having recorded thereon computer-executable instructions, the computer-executable instructions, when individually or collectively executed by at least one processor (250) including a processing circuit, cause an electronic device (101) to: Based on the ambient light level, the brightness level of the display (210) of the electronic device (101) is set to a first level: Based on the temperature of the electronic device (101) confirmed using at least one sensor (220) of the electronic device (101) reaching the first temperature, the temperature change rate is confirmed within a specified time period, Based on the above-mentioned confirmed temperature change rate, an intermediate temperature between the first temperature and a second temperature higher than the first temperature is determined to reduce the brightness level of the display (210) to an intermediate brightness between the first level and a second level lower than the first level, wherein the intermediate temperature is set to a first value based on the temperature change rate being greater than a threshold temperature change rate, and the intermediate temperature is set to a second value greater than the first value based on the temperature change rate being less than the threshold temperature change rate, Reducing the brightness level of the display (210) to the intermediate brightness level based on the current temperature of the electronic device (101) reaching the intermediate temperature, and A storage medium that causes the brightness level of the display (210) to be reduced to the second level based on the current temperature reaching the second temperature.

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