Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for displaying screen in state for lower power consumption

Abstract

An electronic device, according to one embodiment, may comprise: a display comprising a display area; a proximity sensor disposed below the display area of the display; a memory storing instructions and comprising one or more storage media; a first processor comprising a processing circuit; and a second processor comprising a processing circuit. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the second processor while the first processor is in a state for lower power consumption, may instruct the electronic device to: identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of the display operating in a state for lower power consumption; on the basis of the refresh rate being equal to or lower than a reference refresh rate, activate a function of the electronic device for stopping the display of the screen by means of the proximity sensor; and, on the basis of the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate, deactivate the function for stopping the display of the screen by means of the proximity sensor.

Description

Electronic device, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for displaying a screen within a state for low power consumption

[0001] The following descriptions relate to electronic devices, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for displaying a screen within a state for low power consumption.

[0002] An electronic device may include a proximity sensor for identifying an external object adjacent to the electronic device. The proximity sensor may use infrared light to identify an external object adjacent to the electronic device. The proximity sensor may identify an external object by emitting infrared light and identifying the light reflected by the external object.

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

[0004] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display including a display area, a proximity sensor disposed below the display area of ​​the display, a memory storing instructions and including one or more storage media, a first processor including processing circuitry, and a second processor including processing circuitry. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in a state for lower power consumption, may cause the electronic device to identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of ​​the display operating in a state for lower power consumption, and to activate a function of the electronic device to stop displaying the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being less than or equal to a reference refresh rate, and to deactivate the function to stop displaying the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being greater than the reference refresh rate.

[0005] According to one embodiment, a method performed by an electronic device may include: identifying a refresh rate for displaying a screen within a display area of ​​a display of the electronic device operating in a state for low power consumption; activating a function of the electronic device for stopping display of the screen through a proximity sensor of the electronic device based on the refresh rate being lower than or equal to a reference refresh rate; and deactivating the function for stopping display of the screen through the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a second processor among a first processor and a second processor of an electronic device having a display including a display area and a proximity sensor disposed below the display area of ​​the display, cause the electronic device to identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of ​​the display while the first processor is in a state for lower power consumption, and to activate a function of the electronic device for stopping display of the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being lower than a reference refresh rate, and to deactivate the function for stopping display of the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0008] Figure 2 illustrates an example of an electronic device including a light sensor and a proximity sensor.

[0009] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of operation according to a type of display panel, according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a proximity sensor and a light sensor positioned below a display area of ​​a display, according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device for activating a function of suspending display of a screen via a proximity sensor depending on a refresh rate.

[0013] Figure 7 illustrates an example of the operation of a second processor according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 8 illustrates an example of the operation of a second processor according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 illustrates a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10A illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 10b illustrates an example of a screen for setting a screen to be displayed according to weather conditions, according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 12 illustrates a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 13A illustrates an example of a structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 13b illustrates a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 13c illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 14 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0026] 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 some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

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

[0028] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0038] 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. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0048] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (101)) may display a screen within a display area of ​​a display that operates in a state for low power consumption. For example, the display may operate in a state for low power consumption for an always on display (AOD) function. For example, the AOD function may refer to a function of displaying visual information, such as a background screen, a lock screen, a running screen, time information, notification information, and / or guide information, on the display during at least a portion of a time period during which an event (e.g., a user input) for changing at least a portion of the state of one or more software applications running within the electronic device is not triggered (or is interrupted). For example, the AOD function may refer to a function of displaying the visual information on the display during at least a portion of a time period during which at least a portion of the state of a service provided by the electronic device is not changed (or is maintained). For example, since the AOD function is activated during at least a portion of a time period during which the electronic device is not in use, the brightness level of the display during the time period during which the AOD function is activated may be lower than the brightness level of the display during the time period during which the AOD function is deactivated, for the purpose of reducing power consumption. For example, a screen displayed during the time period during which the AOD function is activated may be referred to as an AOD screen.

[0049] When a screen is displayed on a display operating in a low-power mode, power consumption may be reduced for the display of the screen. Power consumption may be reduced when the screen is not displayed while the user of the electronic device is not operating the electronic device. For example, a proximity sensor may be used to identify when the user is not operating the electronic device.

[0050] For example, a proximity sensor may be positioned beneath a display area. When a proximity sensor positioned beneath a display area is activated, distortion may occur in the area of ​​the display associated with the proximity sensor. The electronic device may activate the proximity sensor only when distortion does not occur in the area of ​​the display associated with the proximity sensor.

[0051] In the following specification, the operation of an electronic device for determining whether to display a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) using a proximity sensor when a condition that no distortion related to the proximity sensor occurs on the display area of ​​the display is satisfied will be described.

[0052] Figure 2 illustrates an example of an electronic device including a light sensor and a proximity sensor.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device (200) may include a proximity sensor (221), a light sensor (222), and a display (230).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the display (230) may include a display area (281). The display area (281) may include sub-pixels configured to emit light for displaying an image. For example, the display (230) may be configured based on HOP (hybrid oxide and polycrystalline silicon), but is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the display (230) may also be configured based on LTPS (low temperature poly-silicon).

[0055] According to one embodiment, the proximity sensor (221) and the light sensor (222) may be disposed below the sensing area (282) in the display area (281) of the display (230). For example, the display (230) may include a display panel (not shown) including a front side including the display area (281) and a back side opposite to the front side. The proximity sensor (221) and the light sensor (222) may be disposed below the display panel (not shown) facing the back side of the display panel (not shown). The sensing area (282) may be configured based on the operating ranges of the proximity sensor (221) and the light sensor (222).

[0056] For example, depending on the operation of the proximity sensor (221), distortion of the display (230) may occur in the sensing area (282). The distortion of the display (230) may be indicated by a color change in the sensing area (282). For example, depending on the operation of the proximity sensor (221), a white dot (or a black dot) may be displayed in the sensing area (282). For example, depending on the operation of the proximity sensor (221), at least some of the pixels in the sensing area (282) may emit light. For example, a photoelectric effect may occur depending on the operation of the proximity sensor (221). Depending on the photoelectric effect, distortion may occur in which at least some of the pixels in the sensing area (282) emit light.

[0057] According to one embodiment, while the display (230) of the electronic device (200) is operating in a state for low power consumption, a screen may be displayed within a display area (281) of the display (230). The types of screens displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) while the display (230) is operating in a state for low power consumption may include a first type and a second type. For example, the first type of screen may have an OPR (on pixel ratio) higher than a reference OPR. The second type of screen may have an OPR lower than the reference OPR. For example, the OPR may represent a ratio of R / G / B (R value, G value, and B value) with respect to the display area (281) of the display (230). The second type of screen having an OPR lower than the reference OPR may be configured based on at least one of white, black, and / or gray. A first type of screen having an OPR exceeding a reference OPR may be configured based on at least one of colors distinct from white, black, and / or gray. A first type of screen having an OPR exceeding a reference OPR may include a color distinct from white, black, and / or gray (e.g., red, green, blue).

[0058] For example, while the display (230) is operating in a state for low power consumption, the screen displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) may include at least one of the screen (201), the screen (202), and the screen (203).

[0059] For example, the type of the screen (201) may be a first type. For example, the OPR (on pixel ratio) of the screen (201) may be higher than the reference OPR. The screen (201) may be used to display information (e.g., time information and / or date information) provided while the display (230) is operating in a state for low power consumption. The screen (201) may include a visual object (205) that includes a color distinct from white, black, and / or gray. For example, the visual object (205) may include at least one of a photograph, a video, a moving image (e.g., a GIF (graphics interchange format)-based image, an animated GIF-based image), an object representing a notification, and / or a user interface for an application.

[0060] For example, the type of the screen (202) may be a first type. For example, the OPR (on pixel ratio) of the screen (202) may be higher than the reference OPR. The screen (202) may be used to display information (e.g., time information and / or date information) provided while the display (230) is operating in a state for low power consumption. The screen (202) may include a background image (207) and a user interface (206) for an application that is displayed as an overlay on the background image (207). For example, the screen (202) may be configured to correspond to a lock screen of the electronic device (200). As an example, the screen (202) may include content included in the lock screen of the electronic device (200). The screen (202) may be a screen in which at least one of luminance, brightness, and saturation of the lock screen is changed.

[0061] For example, the type of the screen (203) may be the second type. For example, the OPR (on pixel ratio) of the screen (203) may be less than or equal to the reference OPR. The screen (203) may be used to display information (e.g., time information and / or date information) provided while the display (230) is operating in a state for low power consumption. For example, the screen (203) may be configured based on at least one of white, black, and / or gray. For example, the screen (203) may include a visual object having at least one color of white, black, and / or gray.

[0062] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a simplified block diagram of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (200) may include at least some or all of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1. For example, the electronic device (200) may correspond to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a processor (210), a sensor (220), a display (230), a memory (240), and / or a communication circuit (250). Depending on the embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of the processor (210), the sensor (220), the display (230), the memory (240), and / or the communication circuit (250). For example, at least some of the processor (210), the sensor (220), the display (230), the memory (240), and / or the communication circuit (250) may be omitted depending on the embodiment.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a processor (210). The processor (210) may be operatively or operably coupled with or connected with a sensor (220), a display (230), a memory (240), and / or a communication circuit (250). The processor (210) being operatively or operably coupled with the sensor (220), the display (230), the memory (240), and / or the communication circuit (250) may mean that the processor (210) can control the sensor (220), the display (230), the memory (240), and / or the communication circuit (250). For example, the sensor (220), the display (230), the memory (240), and / or the communication circuit (250) may be controlled by the processor (210).

[0066] For example, the processor (210) may include a first processor (211) and a second processor (212). For example, the first processor (211) and the second processor (212) may be included within a single chip or a single chipset.

[0067] For example, the first processor (211) and the second processor (212) may each be configured as independent chips. The first processor (211) and the second processor (212) may be included in multiple chips. As a non-limiting example, the first processor (211) may be included in a first chip, and the second processor (212) may be included in a second chip separated from the first chip.

[0068] For example, the first processor (211) may be a central processing unit (CPU) (e.g., a central processing circuit). As a non-limiting example, the first processor (211) may further include a micro processing unit (MPU) (e.g., a micro processing circuit). For example, the second processor (212) may be a sensor interface (or sensor hub) (e.g., a sensor control (or processing) circuit). As a non-limiting example, the first processor (211) may be a big core (or a performance core) of a CPU. As a non-limiting example, the first processor (211) may further include a little core (or an efficiency core) (or a tiny core) of the CPU. As a non-limiting example, the second processor (212) may be a different little core that is distinct from the little core.

[0069] For example, the first processor (211) may be in a state for low power consumption. For example, the first processor (211) may be in a state for low power consumption during at least a portion of a time period during which the display (230) operates in a state for low power consumption. As an example, the first processor (211) may temporarily exit the state for low power consumption during a time period during which the display (230) operates in a state for low power consumption.

[0070] For example, the state for low power consumption of the first processor (211) may include a halt state (e.g., C1 mode) that stops (or turns off) the main internal clocks of the CPU through software, and keeps the bus interface unit (e.g., the path connecting the first processor (211) and other components (e.g., the second processor (212), and / or the display (230)) and the interrupt controller (e.g., a programmable interrupt controller (PIC)) running at full speed, an enhanced halt state (e.g., C1E mode) that stops the main internal clocks through software, reduces the voltage provided to the CPU, and keeps the bus interface unit and the interrupt controller running at full speed, a state that stops all CPU internal clocks (e.g., C1E mode), a state that stops the main internal clocks through hardware, and keeps the bus interface unit and the interrupt controller running at full speed. A stop grant state (e.g., C2 mode) that keeps the CPU running at full speed, a stop clock state (e.g., C2 mode) that stops the CPU's internal and external clocks via hardware, an extended stop grant state (e.g., C2E mode) that stops the main internal clocks via hardware, reduces the CPU's voltage, and keeps the bus interface unit and interrupt controller running at full speed, a sleep state (e.g., C3 mode) that stops all the CPU's internal clocks, a deep sleep state (e.g., C3 mode) that stops all the CPU's internal and external clocks,It may include a state that stops all internal clocks of the CPU and reduces the voltage of the CPU (e.g. C3 mode), a deeper sleep state that reduces the voltage of the CPU (e.g. C4 mode), an enhanced deeper sleep state that reduces the voltage of the CPU even more and turns off the memory cache (e.g. C4E mode or C5 mode), and / or a deep power down state that reduces the internal voltage of the CPU to any value including 0 (V)(volts) (e.g. C6 mode).

[0071] As a non-limiting example, a state for low power consumption of the first processor (211) may include a state of the first processor (211) in which a part of the first processor (211) operates in a state for low power consumption and another part (or a remaining part) of the first processor (211) operates in a state for performance. For example, the state of the first processor (211) including the big core and the little core may indicate a state in which the big core operates in a state for low power consumption and the little core operates in a state for performance.

[0072] For example, a state for low power consumption of the first processor (211) may be referred to as a sleep state, a hibernate state, a soft off state, or a mechanical off state.

[0073] For example, the first processor (211) may be in a normal state that is distinct from a state for low power consumption. For example, the normal state of the first processor (211) may include an operating state in which the CPU is fully turned on. For example, the normal state of the first processor (211) may be referred to as a working state.

[0074] According to one embodiment, a state for low power consumption of the first processor (211) and a state for low power consumption of the display (230) can be distinguished.

[0075] For example, the first processor (211) may not perform at least some of the functions of the first processor (211) within a state for low power consumption. The first processor (211) may perform all of the functions of the first processor (211) within a normal state that is distinct from the state for low power consumption.

[0076] For example, while the first processor (211) is in a state for low power consumption, the state of the display (230) may be either a state for low power consumption or a state that is not a state for low power consumption (e.g., a disabled state). When the display (230) is in a state for low power consumption, the display (230) may display an AOD screen (e.g., screens 201, 202, 203 of FIG. 2). When the display (230) is in a state that is not a state for low power consumption (e.g., a disabled state), the display (230) may not display an AOD screen.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the processor (210) may include at least a portion of the processor (120) of FIG. 1, or may correspond to at least a portion of the processor (120). For example, the first processor (211) may correspond to the main processor (121) of FIG. 1. For example, the second processor (212) may correspond to the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a sensor hub processor) of FIG. 1.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a sensor (220). For example, the sensor (220) may include a proximity sensor (221), an ambient light sensor (222), and / or an inertial sensor (223). For example, the sensor (220) may include at least a portion of the sensor module (176) of FIG. 1. Although not illustrated, the sensor (220) may further include at least one of a non-illustrated sensor module, for example, a gesture sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0079] For example, the proximity sensor (221) can be used to identify whether an external object is approaching the electronic device (200). The proximity sensor (221) can be used to identify an external object located around the electronic device (200). For example, based on proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221), an external object located around the electronic device (200) can be identified. For example, the illumination sensor (222) can be used to acquire illumination data representing the illumination around the electronic device (200). For example, the inertial sensor (223) can be configured based on an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor. The acceleration sensor included in the inertial sensor (223) can be used to identify (or measure, detect) the acceleration of the electronic device (200) in three directions: the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. For example, a gyro sensor included in the inertial sensor (223) can be used to identify (or measure, detect) the angular velocity of the electronic device (200) in three directions: the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. The inertial sensor (223) can be used to obtain motion data of the electronic device (200).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a display (230). The display (230) of the electronic device (200) may output visualized information (e.g., a screen, an image, a video) to a user. For example, the display (230) may be controlled by a controller, such as a graphic processing unit (GPU), to output visualized information to the user. The display (230) may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), and / or one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs). The LEDs may include organic LEDs (OLEDs). The display (230) may include a flat panel display (FPD) and / or electronic paper. The embodiment is not limited thereto, and the display (230) may have an at least partially curved shape or a deformable shape. A display (230) having a deformable shape may be referred to as a flexible display.

[0081] For example, the display (230) may include a display driving circuit (231) and / or a display panel (232).

[0082] For example, the display driver circuit (231) may be operatively coupled with the display panel (232). For example, if the display panel (232) includes a plurality of LEDs arranged in a two-dimensional matrix form, the display driver circuit (231) may be configured to control at least one LED included in a corresponding row or column among the plurality of LEDs. The display driver circuit (231) controlling the at least one LED may include an operation of adjusting the luminance (or light quantity, brightness) of the LEDs. For example, the display driver circuit (231) may be referred to as a DDI (display driver integrated circuit).

[0083] The display driving circuit (231) may receive, for example, image information including image data or an image control signal corresponding to a command for controlling the image data from another component of the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the image information may be received from the processor (210) (e.g., the first processor (211) or the second processor (212)). For example, the display driving circuit (231) may store at least some of the received image information in a memory included in the display driving circuit (231) on a frame basis. For example, the display driving circuit (231) may perform preprocessing or postprocessing (e.g., resolution, brightness, or size adjustment) on at least some of the image data based at least on characteristics of the image data or characteristics of the display panel (232). The display driving circuit (231) may generate a voltage value or a current value corresponding to the preprocessed or postprocessed image data. According to one embodiment, the generation of the voltage value or current value may be performed at least in part based on, for example, properties of pixels of the display panel (232) (e.g., arrangement of pixels (RGB stripe or pentile structure), or size of each sub-pixel). At least some pixels of the display panel (232) may be driven at least in part based on, for example, the voltage value or current value, so that visual information (e.g., text, image, or icon) corresponding to the image data may be displayed through the display panel (232).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the display driving circuit (231) may provide information about the display panel (232) to the second processor (212) using a kernel. For example, the display driving circuit (231) may provide information about the type of the display (230) (or the display panel (232)) to the second processor (212). For example, a specific example about the type of the display (230) (or the display panel (232)) will be described later in FIG. 4.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a memory (240). For example, the memory (240) may include circuitry and / or a storage medium for storing data and / or instructions input and / or output to the processor (210).

[0086] The memory (240) may include, for example, volatile memory such as random-access memory (RAM) and / or non-volatile memory such as read-only memory (ROM). The non-volatile memory may be referred to as storage. The volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of dynamic RAM (DRAM), static RAM (SRAM), cache RAM, and pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of programmable ROM (PROM), erasable PROM (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, compact disk, solid state drive (SSD), and embedded multi media card (eMMC).

[0087] For example, the memory (240) may include at least a portion of the memory (130) of FIG. 1 or may correspond to at least a portion of the memory (130) of FIG. 1. For example, the memory (240) may be implemented as a single chip or as multiple chips. For example, the memory (240) may be implemented as a single integrated circuit or as multiple integrated circuits. For example, the memory (240) may be distributedly arranged within the electronic device (200).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the communication circuit (250) can be used for various radio access technologies (RATs). For example, the communication circuit (250) can be used to perform Bluetooth communication, wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, or ultra wideband (UWB) communication. For example, the communication circuit (250) can be used to perform cellular communication. For example, the processor (210) can establish a connection with an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable device) through the communication circuit (250). For example, the processor (210) can establish a connection with a server through the communication circuit (250).

[0089] FIG. 4 illustrates an example of operation according to a type of display panel, according to one embodiment.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 4, the type of the display panel (232) of the electronic device (200) may be a first type. For example, the first type of display panel (232) may be configured based on HOP (hybrid oxide and poly-silicon). For example, the second type of display panel may be configured based on a material distinct from HOP (e.g., LTPS (low temperature poly-silicon)).

[0091] In one embodiment, a display (e.g., display (230)) may operate based on a refresh rate. A refresh rate may refer to the number of times a screen is refreshed per second. For example, a display that displays a screen according to a refresh rate of 60 [Hz] may refresh the screen 60 times per second. For example, graph (410) may represent a refresh rate of 1 [Hz]. According to graph (410), the display may refresh the screen once per second.

[0092] Graph (420) shows an example of luminance over time of a first type of display panel (e.g., display panel (232)) when the refresh rate is 1 [Hz]. Graph (430) shows an example of luminance over time of a second type of display panel when the refresh rate is 1 [Hz]. A luminance level gap (421) of graph (420) represents a luminance change that can be perceived by a user using a first type of display panel (e.g., a panel configured based on HOP). A luminance level gap (431) of graph (420) represents a luminance change that can be perceived by a user using a second type of display panel (e.g., a panel configured based on LTPS). The luminance level gap (421) is smaller than the luminance level gap (431). Since the luminance level gap (421) is smaller than the luminance level gap (431), even when the refresh rate is low (e.g., 1 [Hz]), a user using the first type of display panel may not perceive a luminance change due to screen refresh. Therefore, the user's visibility may be enhanced.

[0093] For example, a first type of display panel may provide higher resolution, higher power efficiency, and / or faster response compared to a second type of display panel. In the following description, an example in which a display (230) is configured based on a first type of display panel will be described.

[0094] FIG. 5 illustrates an example of a proximity sensor and a light sensor positioned below a display area of ​​a display, according to one embodiment.

[0095] Referring to Fig. 5, Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a display (230), a proximity sensor (221) positioned below the display (230), and a light sensor (222).

[0096] For example, the display (230) may include a protective cover (520) and a display panel (232). The display (230) may be supported by the support member (530). For example, the protective cover (520) may be attached to the front of the display panel (232). As an example, the protective cover (520) may be implemented with a transparent material (e.g., colorless polyimide (CPI) or glass). For example, the support member (530) may be attached to the bottom of the display panel (232) and may include a metal layer (e.g., a copper sheet) and / or a light-shielding layer (e.g., a black emboss layer).

[0097] A proximity sensor (221) and an illuminance sensor (222) may be mounted on the substrate assembly (540). The support member (530) may include an opening (531) (e.g., a hole, a slit, or a slot) so that the proximity sensor (221) can identify an external object and the illuminance sensor (222) can identify (or detect) external light. For example, the proximity sensor (221) may use a light emitting unit to emit light (e.g., infrared) through the opening (531). The emitted light may be reflected by an external object. The proximity sensor (221) may use a light receiving unit to identify the reflected light through the opening (531). The proximity sensor (221) may identify a distance to an external object based on the light emitted from the light emitting unit and the reflected light.

[0098] For example, the aperture (531) may be formed at a position and / or size corresponding to a field of view (FOV) angle of the proximity sensor (221) and / or the light sensor (222). According to one embodiment, the sensing area (282) of FIG. 2 may be configured based on a position and / or size corresponding to the field of view angle.

[0099] For example, the proximity sensor (221) and the light sensor (222) may be configured as a single integrated component. As a non-limiting example, the size of the opening (531) may be larger than the size of the component (or the proximity sensor (221), the light sensor (222)). As a non-limiting example, the size of the opening (531) may be the same as the size of the component (or the proximity sensor (221), the light sensor (222)). As a non-limiting example, the size of the opening (531) may be smaller than the size of the component (or the proximity sensor (221), the light sensor (222)).

[0100] Figure 6 illustrates a flowchart of the operations of an electronic device for activating a function that pauses the display of a screen via a proximity sensor based on a refresh rate. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, the second processor (212) can identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen within a display area (281) of a display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the first processor (211) may be in a state for low power consumption. For example, the state for low power consumption of the first processor (211) may be referred to as a sleep state, a hibernate state, a soft off state, or a mechanical off state. For example, the first processor (211) may enter a state for low power consumption based on the screen of the electronic device (200) being turned off. The first processor (211) may enter a state for low power consumption based on identifying that no input has been identified for a reference time period.

[0103] While the first processor (211) is in a state for low power consumption, the second processor (212) can operate. While the first processor (211) is in a state for low power consumption, the second processor (212) can identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen within a display area (281) of a display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption.

[0104] For example, while the first processor (211) is in a state for low power consumption, a screen may be displayed within a display area (281) of a display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption. The screen displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption may be referred to as an AOD screen. The screen displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption may include screen (201), screen (202), and screen (203) of FIG. 2.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the second processor (212) can identify the type of the screen displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) as one of the first type and the second type. Based on identifying that the type of the screen is the first type, the second processor (212) can perform operations 610 to 640. Based on identifying that the type of the screen is the second type, the second processor (212) can activate a function of the electronic device (200) that stops displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221), regardless of the refresh rate for displaying the screen.

[0106] For example, a first type of screen may have an OPR higher than a reference OPR. For example, the first type of screen may be configured based on at least one of colors distinct from white, black, and / or gray. A first type of screen having an OPR exceeding the reference OPR may include colors distinct from white, black, and / or gray (e.g., red, green, blue).

[0107] For example, a second type of screen may have an OPR lower than or equal to the reference OPR. The second type of screen may be configured based on at least one of white, black, and / or gray. A second type of screen having an OPR lower than or equal to the reference OPR may not include colors distinct from white, black, and / or gray (e.g., red, green, blue).

[0108] According to one embodiment, a first type of screen may be displayed within a display area (281) of a display (230). For example, the first type of screen may be displayed based on various refresh rates. For example, the first type of screen may be displayed based on one of 1 [Hz] to 120 [Hz].

[0109] For example, the second processor (212) may request information about a refresh rate for displaying a screen from the display (230) (e.g., the display driving circuit (231)). The second processor (212) may receive information about a refresh rate for displaying a screen through the display (230) in a state for low power consumption from the display (230) (e.g., the display driving circuit (231)).

[0110] At operation 620, the second processor (212) may identify whether the refresh rate is less than or equal to a reference refresh rate. For example, the second processor (212) may identify whether the refresh rate for displaying a screen through the display (230) in a state for low power consumption is less than or equal to a reference refresh rate to determine whether to activate a function of the electronic device (200) that stops displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221). For example, the reference refresh rate may be set based on the transmittance of the display (230). The transmittance of the display (230) may be identified based on the display panel (232). As an example, the reference refresh rate may be set to one of 1 [Hz] to 5 [Hz]. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0111] For example, when the proximity sensor (221) is used while the first type of screen is displayed through the display (230), a distortion visible to the user may occur within the sensing area (282). For example, when the proximity sensor (221) is used while the first type of screen is displayed based on a refresh rate exceeding a reference refresh rate, a photoelectric effect may occur. As the photoelectric effect occurs, a distortion visible to the user may occur within the sensing area (282). When a distortion visible to the user occurs, visibility may be reduced. For example, when the proximity sensor (221) is used while the first type of screen is displayed based on a refresh rate below a reference refresh rate, a distortion visible to the user may not occur within the sensing area (282).

[0112] Accordingly, the second processor (212) can identify whether the refresh rate for displaying the screen within the display area (281) of the display (230) is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate, and determine whether to use the proximity sensor (221).

[0113] According to one embodiment, even if the proximity sensor (221) is used while the second type of screen is displayed through the display (230), no distortion visible to the user may occur within the sensing area (282). Accordingly, the second processor (212) may use the proximity sensor (221) regardless of the refresh rate for displaying the screen within the display area (281) of the display (230) when the second type of screen is displayed through the display (230).

[0114] In operation 630, if the refresh rate for displaying the screen is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate, the second processor (212) may activate a function of the electronic device (200) to stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221). For example, the second processor (212) may activate a function of the electronic device (200) to stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221) based on identifying that the refresh rate for displaying the screen is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the second processor (212) may determine whether to stop displaying the screen using the proximity sensor (221) based on whether the refresh rate for displaying the screen is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate. The second processor (212) may stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221) based on whether the refresh rate for displaying the screen is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate. For example, the second processor (212) may identify whether proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221) is within a first range. The second processor (212) may identify that the distance between the electronic device (200) and an external object is within a reference distance based on identifying that the proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221) is within the first range. For example, the second processor (212) may identify that the electronic device (200) is in a pocket, a bag, and / or a dark room based on identifying that the proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221) is within the first range. When the electronic device (200) is in a pocket, bag, and / or a dark room, the second processor (212) can reduce power consumption by stopping the display of the screen.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the second processor (212) may determine whether to stop displaying the screen using the proximity sensor (221) and the light sensor (222). For example, the second processor (212) may identify whether proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221) is within a first range and light data acquired through the light sensor (222) is within a second range. The second processor (212) may stop displaying the screen based on identifying that the proximity data is within the first range and the light data is within the second range.

[0117] For example, the second processor (212) can identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located based on proximity data and illumination data. As an example, the second processor (212) can identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located based on proximity data and illumination data, as shown in the table below.

[0118] Results based on proximity data Results based on illuminance data Environment 1 Less than 1 cm Less than 5 Lux Environment 2 Less than 5 cm Less than 5 Lux Environment 3 More than 30 cm Less than 5 Lux

[0119] Referring to Table 1, the second processor (212) can identify that the distance between the electronic device (200) and the external object is less than 1 [cm] based on proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221). The second processor (212) can identify that the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux] based on illuminance data acquired through the illuminance sensor (222). The second processor (212) can identify that the electronic device (200) is within a first environment (e.g., an environment inside a pocket) based on identifying that the distance between the electronic device (200) and the external object is less than 1 [cm] and the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux]. For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the distance between the electronic device (200) and the external object is less than 5 [cm] (or 1 [cm] or more and less than 5 [cm]) based on proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221). The second processor (212) can identify that the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux] based on illuminance data acquired through the illuminance sensor (222). The second processor (212) can identify that the electronic device (200) is in a second environment (e.g., an environment inside a bag) based on identifying that the distance between the electronic device (200) and the external object is less than 5 [cm] (or 1 [cm] or more and less than 5 [cm]) and the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux].

[0120] For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the distance between the electronic device (200) and an external object is 30 [cm] or more based on proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor (221). The second processor (212) can identify that the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux] based on illuminance data acquired through the illuminance sensor (222). The second processor (212) can identify that the electronic device (200) is in a third environment (e.g., an environment in a dark room) based on identifying that the distance between the electronic device (200) and an external object is 30 [cm] or more and the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux].

[0121] For example, the second processor (212) may stop displaying the screen based on whether the electronic device (200) is in one of the first to third environments. In an embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is in one of the first to third environments, the display of the screen may be stopped based on satisfaction of a specified condition. Specific examples of the specified condition will be described in the specification below.

[0122] In operation 640, if the refresh rate for displaying the screen exceeds the reference refresh rate, the second processor (212) may disable the function of the electronic device (200) that stops displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221). For example, if the refresh rate for displaying the first type of screen within the display area (281) of the display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption exceeds the reference refresh rate, the second processor (212) may disable the function of the electronic device (200) that stops displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221).

[0123] For example, when the refresh rate for displaying the first type of screen in the display area (281) of the display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption exceeds the reference refresh rate, distortion may occur in the sensing area (282) of the display area (281) according to the activation of the proximity sensor (221). Accordingly, the second processor (212) may deactivate the function of the electronic device (200) that stops displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221) when the refresh rate for displaying the first type of screen exceeds the reference refresh rate. For example, the distortion may occur based on the photoelectric effect. For example, the distortion may occur based on interference between the refresh rate of the display (230) and the proximity sensor (221).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the second processor (212) may activate a function for stopping the display of the screen through at least one of the light sensor (222) and / or the inertial sensor (223) based on deactivating a function of the electronic device (200) for stopping the display of the screen through the proximity sensor (221). For example, the second processor (212) may activate a function for stopping the display of the screen through at least one of the light sensor (222) and the inertial sensor (223) without using the proximity sensor (221). For example, the second processor (212) may identify that the electronic device (200) is in the third environment (e.g., an environment in a dark room) described above based on identifying that the light data acquired through the light sensor (222) is within a second range and that the motion data acquired through the inertial sensor (223) is within a third range.

[0125] Although the above-described embodiment has been described as being performed by the second processor (212), it is not limited thereto. The above-described embodiment or the embodiments described below may all be performed by the processor (210).

[0126] Figure 7 illustrates an example of the operation of a second processor according to one embodiment.

[0127] Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 701, the first processor (211) may enter a state for low power consumption. For example, the first processor (211) may enter a state for low power consumption based on the screen of the electronic device (200) being turned off.

[0128] In operation 702, the second processor (212) can identify whether a first type of screen is displayed within a display area (281) of a display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption while the first processor (211) is in a state for low power consumption.

[0129] In operation 703, when a first type of screen is displayed within a display area (281) of a display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption, the second processor (212) may request refresh rate information from the display driving circuit (231). The second processor (212) may obtain refresh rate information for displaying the first type of screen. For example, the refresh rate information may include a current refresh rate for displaying the first type of screen. According to an embodiment, the refresh rate information may include a time period during which the first type of screen is displayed based on a refresh rate that is lower than or equal to a reference refresh rate.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the second processor (212) may request the display driving circuit (231) to change the refresh rate. For example, the second processor (212) may request the display driving circuit (231) to change the refresh rate for displaying the first type of screen to a refresh rate lower than the reference refresh rate.

[0131] In operation 704, the display driving circuit (231) can transmit (or provide, transmit) refresh rate information to the second processor (212). The second processor (212) can obtain the refresh rate information from the display driving circuit (231).

[0132] In operation 705, the second processor (212) can identify whether the refresh rate is below the reference refresh rate. The second processor (212) can identify whether the refresh rate is below the reference refresh rate to determine whether to activate a function to stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221).

[0133] In operation 706, if the first type of screen is not displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230), the second processor (212) can obtain proximity data using the proximity sensor (221). If the first type of screen is displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) and the refresh rate of the display (230) is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate, the proximity data can be obtained using the proximity sensor (221).

[0134] For example, proximity data can be acquired using the proximity sensor (221) based on identifying that a second type of screen, distinct from the first type, is displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230). For example, proximity data can be acquired using the proximity sensor (221) based on identifying that a first type of screen is displayed within the display area of ​​the display (230) and that the refresh rate of the display (230) is lower than or equal to a reference refresh rate.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the second processor (212) may determine whether to stop displaying the screen based on proximity data. For example, the second processor (212) may use proximity data and illumination data to determine whether to stop displaying the screen. According to one embodiment, the second processor (212) may use proximity data and illumination data to identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located.

[0136] In operation 707, if the refresh rate of the display (230) exceeds the reference refresh rate, acquisition of proximity data using the proximity sensor (221) may be avoided. For example, the second processor (212) may avoid acquisition of proximity data using the proximity sensor (221) in order to prevent (or reduce) distortion of the screen on the sensing area (282).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the second processor (210) may determine whether to stop displaying the screen based on the illumination data and / or motion data. According to another embodiment, the second processor (212) may also identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located using the illumination data and / or motion data.

[0138] Figure 8 illustrates an example of the operation of a second processor according to one embodiment.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 8, a screen (800) may be displayed to set an option for displaying a screen within a display area (281) of a display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption.

[0140] For example, according to the first option (801), a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) may be displayed within a display area (281) of a display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption within a state distinct from a designated state of the electronic device (200). According to the first option (801), when the electronic device (200) is within a designated state, a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) may not be displayed within a display area (281) of a display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption.

[0141] For example, when the option for displaying a screen within a display area (281) of a display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption is set to the first option (801), the operations illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7 can be performed. When the option for displaying a screen within a display area (281) of a display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption is set to the first option (801), the display of the screen is stopped in the designated state, so that power can be used efficiently.

[0142] For example, the designated state can be set in various ways. The designated state can include a state in which the display area (281) of the display (230) faces downward (or toward the ground). The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) is in a bag. The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) is in a pocket. The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) is in a dark room. The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) operates in a sleep mode (or do not disturb mode) set by the user. The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) operates in a low power mode. The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) is connected to an external device (e.g., a vehicle). The designated state can include a state in which the camera of the electronic device (200) is operating. The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) is within a sleep time according to a sleep pattern of the user. The designated state can include a state in which the electronic device (200) has not been used for a reference time. The specified state may include a state in which the distance between the electronic device (200) and an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable device) connected to the electronic device (200) is outside the reference distance.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) may display a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) within a display area (281) of a display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption based on movement of the electronic device (200) while the display of the screen is stopped. If movement of the electronic device (200) is identified, a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) may be displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption. Accordingly, a user experience may be improved.

[0144] For example, according to the second option (802), a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) can be always displayed within a display area (281) of a display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption. According to the second option (802), a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) can be always displayed through a display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption.

[0145] For example, according to the third option (803), the display (230) may operate in a state for low power consumption based on a touch input received while the display (230) is in an inactive state. A screen (e.g., an AOD screen) may be displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption.

[0146] For example, according to the fourth option (804), a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) may be displayed for a time period set by the user within the display area (281) of the display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption.

[0147] For example, according to the fifth option (805), a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) may be displayed within the display area (281) of the display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption based on a notification received from an application or system.

[0148] Figure 9 illustrates a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 9, at operation 910, the second processor (212) can identify that the user of the electronic device (200) is in a sleeping state after the display (230) operating in a state for low power consumption stops displaying the screen. For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the user is in a sleeping state using at least one of a sensor (220) (e.g., a light sensor (222), an inertial sensor (223)), a microphone, or a camera. For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the user is in a sleeping state based on identifying that the sensing data acquired using the sensor (220) or at least one of the components of the electronic device (200) satisfies a condition for identifying the user's sleeping state.

[0150] For example, the second processor (212) (or the first processor (211)) can identify the user's sleeping state or non-sleeping state (or active state) based on biometric data acquired through a biometric sensor (or PPG sensor). For example, the PPG sensor can be used to identify information about the user's heart rate change, information about the user's stress based on heart rate variability (HRV), information about the user's sleep stage, information about the user's breathing rate, and information about the user's blood pressure.

[0151] In operation 920, the second processor (212) can identify whether the motion data identified through the inertial sensor (223) is within a reference range. For example, the second processor (212) can identify the motion data through the inertial sensor (223) after identifying that the user is in a sleeping state. The second processor (212) can identify whether the motion data identified through the inertial sensor (223) is within a reference range.

[0152] At step 930, the second processor (212) can identify that the motion data is outside the reference range. Based on the motion data being outside the reference range, the second processor (212) can display a first type of screen. Based on the identification that the motion data is outside the reference range, the second processor (212) can identify that the user is completely awake. Based on the identification that the user is completely awake, the second processor (212) can display the first type of screen.

[0153] In operation 940, the second processor (212) can identify that the motion data is within a reference range. The second processor (212) can display a second type of screen based on the motion data within the reference range. The second processor (212) can identify that the sleeping user briefly checks the electronic device (200) based on identifying that the motion data is within the reference range. The second processor (212) can display a second type of screen based on identifying that the sleeping user briefly checks the electronic device (200).

[0154] Specific examples of the above-described operations 910 to 940 will be described later in FIG. 10a.

[0155] FIG. 10A illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0156] FIG. 10b illustrates an example of a screen for setting a screen to be displayed according to weather conditions, according to one embodiment.

[0157] Referring to FIG. 10A, in state (1010), the user of the electronic device (200) may be sleeping. For example, the second processor (212) of the electronic device (200) may stop displaying a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) within the display area (281) of the display (230) that operates in a state for low power consumption based on operations 610 to 640. After the display of the screen (e.g., an AOD screen) is stopped, the second processor (212) may identify that the user of the electronic device (200) is in a sleeping state. For example, the second processor (212) may identify that the user is in a sleeping state using at least one of a sensor (220), a microphone, or a camera. For example, the second processor (212) may identify that the user is in a sleep state based on identifying that the sensing data acquired using at least one of the components of the sensor (220) or the electronic device (200) satisfies a condition for identifying the user's sleep state.

[0158] For example, the second processor (212) may not display a screen within the display area (281) of the display (230) while the user is in a sleeping state. The second processor (212) may not display a screen within the display area (281) because the user does not use the electronic device (200) while sleeping. The second processor (212) may provide a turned-off screen (1011).

[0159] In state (1020), the second processor (212) can identify that the user is in a state of briefly waking up from sleep (e.g., a state of light sleep). For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the user is in a state of briefly waking up from sleep based on motion data acquired (or identified) using the inertial sensor (223). For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the user is in a state of briefly waking up from sleep based on identifying that the motion data is within a reference range. As an example, the second processor (212) can identify a motion of picking up the electronic device (200) based on the motion data. The second processor (212) can identify that the user is in a state of briefly waking up from sleep based on identifying the motion of picking up the electronic device (200).

[0160] For example, the second processor (212) may provide a second type of screen (1021) based on identifying that the motion data is within a reference range. The second type of screen may have an OPR lower than or equal to the reference OPR. The second type of screen (1021) may be configured based on at least one of white, black, and / or gray.

[0161] In state (1030), the second processor (212) can identify that the user has fully awakened from sleep. For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the user has fully awakened from sleep based on motion data acquired (or identified) using the inertial sensor (223). For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the user has fully awakened from sleep based on identifying that the motion data is outside a reference range. For example, the second processor (212) can identify that the user has woken up based on the motion data. The second processor (212) can identify that the user has woken up based on identifying that the user has woken up.

[0162] For example, the second processor (212) may provide a first type of screen (1031) based on identifying that the motion data is outside the reference range. The first type of screen may have an OPR exceeding the reference OPR. The first type of screen (1031) may include a color (e.g., red, green, blue) distinct from white, black, and / or gray. The first type of screen may include a moving object (e.g., a GIF image).

[0163] Referring to FIG. 10b, the electronic device (200) can provide a screen (1040) for setting a screen displayed within a display area of ​​the display (230) for low power consumption according to the user's sleep state.

[0164] For example, the screen (1040) may include an area (1050) for setting a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) to be displayed when the user is briefly awake from sleep (e.g., in a light sleep state). The area (1050) may include an object (1051) for setting the screen displayed when the user is briefly awake from sleep as a second type of screen, and an indicator (1052) for setting the brightness of the screen displayed when the user is briefly awake from sleep.

[0165] For example, the screen (1040) may include an area (1060) for setting a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) to be displayed when the user is fully awake from sleep. The area (1060) may include objects (1061, 1062) for setting visual objects to be displayed within the first type of screen.

[0166] For example, object (1061) may be displayed to set a screen on which a visual object including a color (e.g., red, green, blue) distinct from white, black, and / or gray is displayed. For example, object (1062) may be displayed to set a screen on which a moving visual object (or video) is displayed.

[0167] According to the above-described embodiment, when the user wakes up briefly during sleep, the electronic device (200) can display a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) using the display (230) in the low power consumption state so that the user can quickly check information. For example, after the display of the screen provided through the display (230) in the low power consumption state is stopped, the electronic device (200) can identify that the user is sleeping. The electronic device (200) can identify a motion of picking up the electronic device (200) based on motion data identified using the inertial sensor (223) while the user is sleeping. The electronic device (200) can display a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) using the display (230) in the low power consumption state based on the identification of the motion of picking up the electronic device (200). The electronic device (200) can use the screen to quickly provide information (e.g., time, weather, notification) to the user.

[0168] According to an embodiment, a function for displaying a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) using a display (230) in a state for low power consumption in response to an action of picking up an electronic device (200) may be activated while the user is sleeping. Since the action of picking up the electronic device (200) may be performed repeatedly while the user is awake, in order to reduce power consumption, the function may be activated only while the user is sleeping.

[0169] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) may provide a low-light and / or second type of screen when the user briefly opens his / her eyes while sleeping, based on the user's sleep information and sensor context information. For example, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) may display a first type of screen based on identifying that the user has gone to the bathroom or is fully awake, based on the user's sleep information and sensor context information.

[0170] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (200) may be fixed by a mounting device (1110). For example, the display (230) of the electronic device (200) may be fixed so as to face a part of the user's body (e.g., face).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) (e.g., the second processor (212)) can identify that a user of the electronic device (200) is looking at a screen (e.g., an AOD screen) displayed using a display (230) in a state for low power consumption. For example, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) can identify that the user is looking at the screen displayed using the display (230) in the state for low power consumption using at least one of a proximity sensor (221) or a camera. Based on identifying that the user is looking at the screen, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) can activate the function for stopping the display of the screen through the proximity sensor.

[0173] For example, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) may activate the proximity sensor (221) based on identifying that the user is gazing at the screen. The electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) may use the proximity sensor (221) to identify that the user is gazing at the screen. While the user is gazing at the screen, the processor (210) may maintain the display of the screen.

[0174] Figure 12 illustrates a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily sequential. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0175] Referring to FIG. 12, an electronic device (200) may be connected to an external electronic device (e.g., a wearable device). The electronic device (200) may be located within a reference distance from the external electronic device. The surrounding environment of the electronic device (200) may correspond to the surrounding environment of the external electronic device.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) (e.g., the second processor (212)) may not be able to use the proximity sensor (221). For example, the electronic device (200) may disable the function of the electronic device (200) that stops displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221) according to operation 640 of FIG. 6. In a situation where the proximity sensor (221) of the electronic device (200) is not used, the electronic device (200) may identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located. According to operations 1210 to 1240 of FIG. 12, the electronic device (200) may use the light sensor (222) and an external electronic device to identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located.

[0177] Referring to FIG. 12, in operation 1210, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) can identify that the first illuminance data acquired using the illuminance sensor (222) is within a first threshold range.

[0178] For example, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) can identify that the electronic device (200) is in a dark environment based on identifying that the first illuminance data acquired using the illuminance sensor (222) is within a first threshold range.

[0179] In operation 1220, the electronic device (200) may request second illuminance data from an external electronic device. The electronic device (200) may request the second illuminance data from the external electronic device using the communication circuit (250) to identify the specific environment in which the electronic device (200) is located.

[0180] In operation 1230, the electronic device (200) can receive second illuminance data and status information of the external electronic device from an external electronic device. The electronic device (200) can receive second illuminance data and status information of the external electronic device from the external electronic device using a communication circuit (250).

[0181] For example, the external electronic device may include a light sensor. The external electronic device may obtain second light data using the light sensor included in the external electronic device. For example, the external electronic device may be wearable by the user. The external electronic device may be referred to as a wearable device.

[0182] For example, the status information of the external electronic device may include information regarding whether the external electronic device is worn by the user and information regarding whether the external electronic device is charging. The external electronic device may identify whether the external electronic device is worn by the user and / or whether the external electronic device is charging. The external electronic device may transmit information regarding whether the external electronic device is worn by the user and information regarding whether the external electronic device is charging to the electronic device (200).

[0183] In operation 1240, the electronic device (200) can identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located. For example, the electronic device (200) can identify the environment in which the electronic device (200) is located based on status information of an external electronic device, first illuminance data, and second illuminance data.

[0184] For example, the electronic device (200) can identify a situation as shown in the table below based on the status information of the external electronic device, the first illumination data, and the second illumination data.

[0185] First illumination dataSecond illumination dataWorn and moving stateUnworn and stationary stateCharged stateFirst environmentLess than 5 LuxMore than 20 Lux--Second environmentLess than 5 Lux-Less than 5 LuxLess than 5 Lux

[0186] Referring to Table 2, the electronic device (200) can identify that the ambient illuminance of the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux] based on the first illuminance data. The electronic device (200) can identify that the ambient illuminance of the external electronic device is greater than or equal to 20 [Lux] based on the second illuminance data. The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device is worn by the user and is in a moving state based on the status information of the external electronic device. The electronic device (200) can identify that the electronic device (200) is in a first environment (e.g., an environment in a pocket or an environment in a bag) based on identifying that the ambient illuminance of the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux], the ambient illuminance of the external electronic device is greater than or equal to 20 [Lux], and the external electronic device is worn by the user and is in a moving state. For example, the electronic device (200) can identify that the ambient illuminance of the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux] based on the first illuminance data. The electronic device (200) can identify that the ambient illuminance of the external electronic device is less than 5 [Lux] based on the second illuminance data. The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device is not worn by the user and is in a fixed state based on the status information of the external electronic device. The electronic device (200) can identify that the electronic device (200) is in a second environment (e.g., an environment in a dark room) based on identifying that the ambient illuminance of the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux], that the ambient illuminance of the external electronic device is less than 5 [Lux], and that the external electronic device is not worn by the user and is in a fixed state.

[0187] For example, the electronic device (200) can identify that the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux] based on the first illuminance data. The electronic device (200) can identify that the illuminance around the external electronic device is less than 5 [Lux] based on the second illuminance data. The electronic device (200) can identify that the external electronic device is charging based on the status information of the external electronic device. The electronic device (200) can identify that the electronic device (200) is in a second environment (e.g., an environment in a dark room) based on identifying that the illuminance around the electronic device (200) is less than 5 [Lux], the illuminance around the external electronic device is less than 5 [Lux], and the external electronic device is charging.

[0188] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) (e.g., the second processor (212)) may stop displaying a screen through the display (230) within a state for low power consumption within the first environment and / or the second environment.

[0189] FIG. 13A illustrates an example of a structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0190] FIG. 13b illustrates a flowchart of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0191] FIG. 13c illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0192] In the following examples, the operations may be performed sequentially, but are not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of the operations may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0193] Referring to FIG. 13A, the electronic device (200) may be configured as a foldable device. For example, state (1300) represents a plan view of the electronic device (200) in an unfolded state of the electronic device (200). State (1350) represents a rear view of the electronic device (200) in an unfolded state of the electronic device (200).

[0194] The electronic device (200) may include a first housing (1310) and a second housing (1320). The electronic device (200) may be foldable such that the first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320) are covered or overlapped with each other. The electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure for configuring the first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320) to be folded based on a folding axis (1337). For example, the folding axis (1337) may mean a reference for folding the electronic device (200).

[0195] According to one embodiment, the first display (1330) of the electronic device (200) may be configured as a flexible display. The first display (1330) of the electronic device (200) may be folded based on a folding axis (1337). For example, the first display (1330) may include a first display area (1331) and a second display area (1332). The second display area (1332) may be adjacent to the first display area (1331) along the folding axis (1337). For example, the display area of ​​the first display (1330) may be divided into the first display area (1331) and the second display area (1332) based on the folding axis (1337).

[0196] Referring to state (1350), the electronic device (200) may include a second display (1334) for providing a third display area (1335) facing the first display area (1331) in the first housing (1310).

[0197] For example, the first display (1330) may be configured based on the second type of display panel of FIG. 4. The second display (1334) may be configured based on the first type of display panel of FIG. 4. For example, the second display (1334) may be an example of the display (230) described above.

[0198] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can provide a plurality of states depending on the angle (1305) between the first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320).

[0199] For example, the half-folded state may mean a state in which the angle (1305) between the first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320) is greater than or equal to the first angle (e.g., about 80 degrees) and less than the second angle (e.g., about 150 degrees). For example, in the half-folded state, one side of either the first housing (1310) or the second housing (1320) may be in contact with a surface corresponding to the ground. In the half-folded state, the electronic device (200) may operate in a table mode in a state in which one side of either the first housing (1310) or the second housing (1320) is in contact with a surface corresponding to the ground.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 13B, in operation 1361, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) can identify the type of the display panel of the first display (1330) and the type of the display panel of the second display (1334). For example, the first display (1330) can be configured based on the second type of display panel (e.g., an LTPS panel). The second display (1334) can be configured based on the first type of display panel (e.g., a HOP panel).

[0201] At operation 1362, the electronic device (200) (or the second processor (212)) can identify whether the display operating in a low power state is the second display (1334).

[0202] In operation 1363, if the display operating in a low power state is the second display (1334), the electronic device (200) can identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen through the second display (1334). The electronic device (200) can identify whether the refresh rate for displaying a screen through the second display (1334) is lower than or equal to a reference refresh rate.

[0203] In operation 1364, the electronic device (200) may activate a function of the electronic device (200) to stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221) when the refresh rate for displaying the screen through the second display (1334) is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate. For example, operation 1364 may correspond to operation 630 of FIG. 6.

[0204] In operation 1365, the electronic device (200) may deactivate a function of the electronic device (200) to stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor (221) if the refresh rate for displaying the screen through the second display (1334) exceeds the reference refresh rate. For example, operation 1365 may correspond to operation 640 of FIG. 6.

[0205] According to one embodiment, if the display operating in a low power state is not the second display (1334), the electronic device (200) may perform operation 1365. For example, if the display operating in a low power state is the first display (1330), the electronic device (200) may perform operation 1364. For example, if the display operating in a low power state is the first display (1330), the proximity sensor (221) may not be used. If the display operating in a low power state is the first display (1330), the electronic device (200) may perform a function to stop displaying the screen by using at least one of the light sensor (222) and / or the inertial sensor (223).

[0206] Referring to FIG. 13c, in state (1381), the electronic device (200) can identify that the display operating in a low power state is the second display (1334). For example, a first type of screen (1383) can be displayed through the third display area (1335) of the second display (1334).

[0207] The electronic device (200) can identify a refresh rate for displaying the screen (1383) through the second display (1334). The electronic device (200) can identify that the refresh rate for displaying the screen (1383) through the second display (1334) is lower than or equal to a reference refresh rate. Based on identifying that the reference refresh rate for displaying the screen (1383) through the second display (1334) is lower than or equal to the reference refresh rate, the electronic device (200) can activate a function of the electronic device (200) to stop displaying the screen (1383) through the proximity sensor (221).

[0208] In state (1382), the electronic device (200) can identify that the electronic device (200) is located in the user's pocket through the proximity sensor (221). Based on identifying that the electronic device (200) is located in the user's pocket, the electronic device (200) can stop displaying the screen (1383) within the third display area (1335) of the second display (1334). Based on identifying that the electronic device (200) is located in the user's pocket, the electronic device (200) can provide a turned-off screen (1384) within the third display area (1335) of the second display (1334).

[0209] FIG. 14 illustrates an example of operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0210] Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic device (200) may correspond to the electronic device (200) of FIG. 13A. In states (1410) and (1420), the electronic device (200) may operate in table mode. While the electronic device (200) operates in table mode, the electronic device (200) may display a screen using the first display (1330) within the state for low power consumption.

[0211] Referring to state (1410), the electronic device (200) can display a screen (1411) within a predefined time (e.g., daytime). The screen (1411) can include a first type of screen. For example, the first type of screen can have an OPR higher than a reference OPR. The first type of screen can be configured based on at least one of colors distinct from white, black, and / or gray. For example, the first type of screen can include a moving object (e.g., a GIF image).

[0212] Referring to state (1420), the electronic device (200) can display a screen (1412) within a predefined different time period (e.g., night time). The screen (1412) can include a second type of screen. For example, the second type of screen can have an OPR lower than or equal to a reference OPR. The second type of screen can be configured based on at least one of white, black, and / or gray.

[0213] According to one embodiment, even if the electronic device (200) is set to display the screen (1411) within a predefined time period, such as state (1410), the electronic device (200) may display the screen (1421) within another predefined time period. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may change the screen (1411) to the screen (1421) based on identifying that the user is in a sleeping state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may display a screen with a first brightness level within a predefined time period, and display a screen with a second brightness level that is darker than the first brightness level within another predefined time period.

[0214] According to the above-described embodiment, when a user is not using the electronic device (200), power consumption can be reduced by stopping the display of the screen of the electronic device (200).

[0215] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a display including a display area, a proximity sensor disposed below the display area of ​​the display, a memory storing instructions and including one or more storage media, a first processor including processing circuitry, and a second processor including processing circuitry. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in a state for lower power consumption, may cause the electronic device to identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of ​​the display operating in a state for lower power consumption, and to activate a function of the electronic device to stop displaying the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being less than or equal to a reference refresh rate, and to deactivate the function to stop displaying the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being greater than the reference refresh rate.

[0216] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, may cause the electronic device to identify the type of the screen as one of the first type and the second type, and, based on identifying that the type of the screen is the first type, determine whether to activate the function; identify the refresh rate for displaying the screen; and, based on identifying that the type of the screen is the second type, deactivate the function, regardless of the refresh rate for displaying the screen.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the OPR (on pixel ratio) of the screen of the first type may be higher than the OPR of the screen of the second type.

[0218] According to one embodiment, the first type of the screen may be configured to correspond to a lock screen, and the second type of the screen may be configured to be distinguished from the lock screen.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an ambient light sensor. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, may cause the electronic device to identify whether proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor is within a first range and ambient light data acquired through the ambient light sensor is within a second range based on activating the function, and to stop displaying the screen based on identifying that the proximity data is within the first range and the ambient light data is within the second range.

[0220] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, may cause the electronic device to identify an environment in which the electronic device is located based on the proximity data and the illuminance data.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an inertial sensor. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, may cause the electronic device to, after display of the screen is stopped, identify that a user of the electronic device is in a sleep state, identify whether motion data identified through the inertial sensor is within a reference range after identifying that the user is in the sleep state, display a first type of the screen based on the motion data outside the reference range, and display a second type of the screen based on the motion data within the reference range.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the display may be configured based on HOP (hybrid oxide and poly-silicon).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an illumination sensor; and a communication circuit. The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, may cause the electronic device to request second illumination data from an external electronic device using the communication circuit based on identifying that first illumination data acquired using the illumination sensor is within a first threshold range, receive the second illumination data and status information of the external electronic device from the external electronic device, and identify an environment in which the electronic device is located based on the status information of the external electronic device, the first illumination data, and the second illumination data.

[0224] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, may cause the electronic device to identify that a user of the electronic device is gazing at the screen while the screen is displayed, and to maintain the display of the screen based on identifying that the user is gazing at the screen.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include another display, an inertial sensor, and an illumination sensor, which are distinct from the display. The display may include a first display panel of a first type. The other display may include a second display panel of a second type, which is distinct from the first type.

[0226] In one embodiment, the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in a state for low power consumption, may cause the electronic device to identify an environment in which the electronic device is located based on identifying that the other display is operating in a state for low power consumption, obtaining motion data using the inertial sensor, obtaining illuminance data using the illuminance sensor, and identifying that the motion data is within a first threshold range and the illuminance data is within a second threshold range while a screen is displayed within a display area of ​​the other display operating in the state for low power consumption.

[0227] According to one embodiment, a method performed by an electronic device may include: identifying a refresh rate for displaying a screen within a display area of ​​a display of the electronic device operating in a state for low power consumption; activating a function of the electronic device for stopping display of the screen through a proximity sensor of the electronic device based on the refresh rate being lower than or equal to a reference refresh rate; and deactivating the function for stopping display of the screen through the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying the type of the screen as one of a first type and a second type, an operation of identifying the refresh rate for displaying the screen to determine whether to activate the function based on identifying that the type of the screen is the first type, and an operation of activating the function regardless of the refresh rate for displaying the screen based on identifying that the type of the screen is the second type.

[0229] According to one embodiment, the OPR (on pixel ratio) of the screen of the first type may be higher than the OPR of the screen of the second type.

[0230] According to one embodiment, the first type of the screen may be configured to correspond to a lock screen, and the second type of the screen may be configured to be distinguished from the lock screen.

[0231] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying whether proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor is within a first range and illumination data acquired through the illumination sensor of the electronic device is within a second range based on activating the function, and an operation of stopping display of the screen based on identifying that the proximity data is within the first range and the illumination data is within the second range.

[0232] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying an environment in which the electronic device is located based on the proximity data and the illuminance data.

[0233] According to one embodiment, the method may include an operation of identifying that a user of the electronic device is in a sleeping state after the display of the screen is stopped, an operation of identifying whether motion data identified through an inertial sensor of the electronic device is within a reference range after identifying that the user is in a sleeping state, an operation of displaying a first type of the screen based on the motion data outside the reference range, and an operation of displaying a second type of the screen based on the motion data within the reference range.

[0234] According to one embodiment, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may store one or more programs. The one or more programs may include instructions that, when executed by a second processor among a first processor and a second processor of an electronic device having a display including a display area and a proximity sensor disposed below the display area of ​​the display, cause the electronic device to identify a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of ​​the display while the first processor is in a state for lower power consumption, and to activate a function of the electronic device for stopping display of the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being lower than a reference refresh rate, and to deactivate the function for stopping display of the screen via the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate.

[0235] According to the above-described embodiments, distortion on the display may not occur when a proximity sensor is used. According to the above-described embodiments, an electronic device may identify the environment in which the electronic device is located by using a proximity sensor and an illuminance sensor. According to the above-described embodiments, battery life may be extended due to reduced power consumption. According to the above-described embodiments, power consumption may be reduced by lighting up necessary parts through the characteristics of an OLED display. According to the above-described embodiments, the visibility of the AOD screen to the user may be improved through a variable refresh rate. According to the above-described embodiments, necessary information may be provided at an appropriate time through the AOD screen. According to the above-described embodiments, energy efficiency may be improved.

[0236] Electronic devices according to embodiments disclosed herein 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 disclosed herein are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0237] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0238] In one embodiment of this document, the term "module" used may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0239] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0240] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0241] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In 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 one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A display containing a display area; A proximity sensor disposed below the display area of ​​the display; A memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media; a first processor comprising a processing circuit; and a second processor including a processing circuit, The above instructions are executed individually or collectively by the second processor while the first processor is in a state for lower power consumption. Identifying a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of ​​the display that operates in a state for low power consumption, Activating a function of the electronic device to stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being below the reference refresh rate, Causing the electronic device to disable the function for stopping display of the screen through the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate; Electronic devices.

2. In the first paragraph, the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption. Identify the type of the above screen as one of the first type and the second type, Based on identifying that the type of the above screen is the first type, identifying the refresh rate for displaying the above screen to determine whether to activate the above function, Causing the electronic device to disable the function, regardless of the refresh rate for displaying the screen, based on identifying that the type of the screen is the second type. Electronic devices.

3. In the second paragraph, the OPR (on pixel ratio) of the first type of screen is Higher than the OPR of the above second type of screen, Electronic devices.

4. In the third paragraph, the first type of screen, It is configured to respond to the lock screen, The above second type of screen, configured to be distinguished from the above lock screen, Electronic devices.

5. In the first paragraph, the electronic device, Includes a light sensor, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, Based on activating the above function, it is determined whether the proximity data acquired through the proximity sensor is within a first range and the illumination data acquired through the illumination sensor is within a second range, Causing the electronic device to stop displaying the screen based on identifying that the proximity data is within the first range and the illuminance data is within the second range; Electronic devices.

6. In the fifth paragraph, the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption. Causing the electronic device to identify the environment in which the electronic device is located based on the proximity data and the illumination data. Electronic devices.

7. In the first paragraph, the electronic device, Includes an inertial sensor, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, After the display of the above screen is stopped, the user of the electronic device is identified as being in a sleeping state, After identifying that the user is in a sleeping state, it is determined whether the motion data identified through the inertial sensor is within a reference range, Based on the motion data outside the above reference range, display the first type of the above screen, Causing the electronic device to display the second type of the screen based on the motion data within the above reference range, Electronic devices.

8. In the first paragraph, the display is configured based on HOP (hybrid oxide and poly-silicon). Electronic devices.

9. In the first paragraph, the electronic device, light sensor; and Contains communication circuits, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption, Based on identifying that the first illuminance data acquired using the above illuminance sensor is within the first threshold range, the communication circuit is used to request second illuminance data from an external electronic device, Receive the second illumination data and status information of the external electronic device from the external electronic device, Causing the electronic device to identify the environment in which the electronic device is located based on the status information of the external electronic device, the first illuminance data, and the second illuminance data. Electronic devices.

10. In the first paragraph, the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in the state for low power consumption. While the above screen is displayed, it is identified that the user of the electronic device is looking at the above screen, Causing the electronic device to maintain the display of the screen based on identifying that the user is gazing at the screen; Electronic devices.

11. In the first paragraph, the electronic device, Another display distinct from the above display; inertial sensors; and Includes a light sensor, The above display is, comprising a first type of first display panel, The other display above is, comprising a second display panel of a second type, which is distinct from the first type; Electronic devices.

12. In the 11th paragraph, the instructions are individually or collectively executed by the second processor while the first processor is in a state for low power consumption. Identify that the above other display is operating in a state for low power consumption, While the screen is displayed within the display area of ​​the other display operating in the above state for low power consumption: Using the above inertial sensor, motion data is acquired, Using the above light sensor, light data is obtained, Causing the electronic device to identify an environment in which the electronic device is located based on identifying that the motion data is within a first threshold range and the illumination data is within a second threshold range. Electronic devices.

13. In a method performed by an electronic device, An operation of identifying a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of ​​the display of the electronic device operating in a state for low power consumption; An operation of activating a function of the electronic device to stop displaying the screen through a proximity sensor of the electronic device based on the refresh rate being lower than the reference refresh rate; and An action including disabling the function for stopping display of the screen through the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate. method.

14. In the 13th paragraph, the method, An action to identify the type of the above screen as one of the first type and the second type; An operation of identifying the refresh rate for displaying the screen to determine whether to activate the function based on identifying that the type of the screen is the first type; and An operation for activating the function, regardless of the refresh rate for displaying the screen, based on identifying that the type of the screen is the second type. method.

15. In a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs, the one or more programs are executed by the second processor among the first processor and the second processor of an electronic device having a display including a display area and a proximity sensor disposed under the display area of ​​the display. While the first processor is in a state for lower power consumption, identifying a refresh rate for displaying a screen within the display area of ​​the display operating in a state for low power consumption; Activating a function of the electronic device to stop displaying the screen through the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being below the reference refresh rate, instructions for causing the electronic device to disable the function for stopping display of the screen through the proximity sensor based on the refresh rate being higher than the reference refresh rate; Non-transitory computer-readable storage medium.

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