Electronic device for providing screen corresponding to user intent and control method therefor

Abstract

An electronic device and a control method therefor are provided. The electronic device comprises: a display; a memory for storing instructions; and at least one processor. The instructions, when executed individually or collectively by the at least one processor, instruct the electronic device to: acquire state information of the electronic device and information about a user using the electronic device in response to a preset event; acquire a prompt by inputting the acquired state information of the electronic device and the information about the user into a first neural network model; acquire text related to a user intent for the preset event and information about at least one recommended application by using the prompt; and provide the text related to the user intent and the information about the at least one recommended application through the display.

Description

Electronic device for providing a screen corresponding to user intention and method for controlling the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and a method for controlling the same, and more particularly, to an electronic device and a method for controlling the same for analyzing a user's intention for a preset event and providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention.

[0002] Recently, electronic devices with various form factors (e.g., foldable phones) are being developed. These devices offer users more screen space and a variety of usage methods. However, these devices have limitations, such as providing screens that are irrelevant to the user's context and intention, thereby compromising the user experience.

[0003] Meanwhile, the above-described information may be provided as background art to aid understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described content constitutes prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a display; a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor, wherein the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to obtain state information of the electronic device and information about a user using the electronic device in response to a preset event, input the obtained state information of the electronic device and information about the user into a first neural network model to obtain a prompt, obtain text related to a user intention for the preset event and information about at least one recommended application using the prompt, and provide the text related to the user intention and information about the at least one recommended application through the display.

[0005] A housing; further comprising: a first display disposed on a first surface of the housing; and a second display disposed on an area of ​​a second surface of the housing; wherein the preset event may be an event of unfolding or folding the electronic device.

[0006] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to provide a pop-up UI (User Interface) including text related to the user intent and information about the at least one recommended application on an area of ​​the first display when an event of unfolding the electronic device from a folded state is detected.

[0007] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to obtain information about a screen configuration to be displayed on the first display based on priority information of the recommended application and information about a folding state of the electronic device, and to provide an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the screen configuration, wherein the information about the screen configuration may include information about a display position and a screen size of the execution screen of the recommended application.

[0008] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to, when a user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, modify information about the screen configuration based on the user input, and provide an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the modified screen configuration, and, when a user input is not detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, delete the pop-up UI after a preset period of time and provide an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the screen configuration.

[0009] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to provide an execution screen of the selected recommended application on the first display when a user input for selecting one of the pieces of information about the at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI is detected while the pop-up UI is provided.

[0010] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to modify information about the screen configuration based on the changed folding state when a change in the folding state of the electronic device is detected while the pop-up UI is provided, and to provide an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the modified screen configuration.

[0011] The status information of the electronic device includes at least one of information on a folding state of the electronic device, information on a previous operation of the electronic device, information on a usage pattern of the electronic device, and information on an ambient state of the electronic device, and the information on the user includes at least one of profile information of the user, schedule information of the user, preference information of the user, and biometric information of the user, and the instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, can cause the electronic device to obtain a prompt based on a priority of the obtained information.

[0012] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to, when an event in which a user voice requesting a screen configuration of the electronic device is detected, input information about the user voice, the acquired state information of the electronic device, and the information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain a prompt.

[0013] The instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to input the prompt into a second neural network model to obtain a response text for the prompt, and to obtain text related to the user intent and information about at least one recommended application based on the obtained response text.

[0014] Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for controlling an electronic device may include: a step of obtaining status information of the electronic device and information about a user using the electronic device in response to a preset event; a step of inputting the obtained status information of the electronic device and information about the user into a first neural network model to obtain a prompt; a step of obtaining text related to a user intention for the preset event and information about at least one recommended application using the prompt; and a step of providing text related to the user intention and information about the at least one recommended application.

[0015] The electronic device includes a housing; a first display disposed on a first surface of the housing; and a second display disposed on an area of ​​a second surface of the housing; and the preset event may be an event of unfolding or folding the electronic device.

[0016] The step of providing may include, when an event of unfolding the electronic device while the electronic device is in a folded state is detected, providing a pop-up UI (User Interface) including text related to the user intention and information about the at least one recommended application on one area of ​​the first display.

[0017] The control method includes: a step of obtaining information about a screen configuration displayed on the first display based on priority information of the recommended application and information about a folding state of the electronic device; and a step of providing an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the screen configuration; wherein the information about the screen configuration may include information about a display position and screen size of an execution screen of the recommended application.

[0018] The control method may include a step of, when a user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, modifying information about the screen configuration based on the user input, and providing an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the modified screen configuration; and, when a user input is not detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, deleting the pop-up UI after a preset time and providing an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the screen configuration.

[0019] The above control method may include a step of providing an execution screen of the selected recommended application on the first display when a user input for selecting one of the pieces of information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI is detected while the pop-up UI is provided.

[0020] The above control method may include a step of, when a change in the folding state of the electronic device is detected while the pop-up UI is provided, modifying information about the screen configuration based on the changed folding state, and providing an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the modified screen configuration.

[0021] The status information of the electronic device includes at least one of information on a folding state of the electronic device, information on a previous operation of the electronic device, information on a usage pattern of the electronic device, and information on a surrounding state of the electronic device, and the information on the user includes at least one of profile information of the user, schedule information of the user, preference information of the user, and biometric information of the user, and the step of obtaining the prompt may obtain the prompt based on a priority of the obtained information.

[0022] The step of obtaining the above prompt may include, when an event in which a user voice requesting a screen configuration of the electronic device is input is detected, inputting information about the user voice, the acquired status information of the electronic device, and information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain the prompt.

[0023] The step of obtaining text related to the user intent and information about at least one recommended application may include the step of inputting the prompt into a second neural network model to obtain a response text for the prompt; and the step of obtaining text related to the user intent and information about at least one recommended application based on the obtained response text.

[0024] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a block diagram briefly illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIGS. 2A to 2C are drawings illustrating different types of electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an electronic device to provide a screen corresponding to a user's intention according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIGS. 4A and 4B are drawings for explaining an embodiment of providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event of a user unfolding an electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIGS. 5A to 5F are drawings for explaining an embodiment of providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event of a user unfolding or folding an electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating examples of various states of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIGS. 7A to 7D are drawings for explaining an embodiment for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event of a user unfolding or folding an electronic device, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIGS. 8A to 8C are drawings for explaining an embodiment for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event in which a user's voice requesting a screen configuration of an electronic device is input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating in detail the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0035] The terms used in the embodiments of this disclosure have been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of this disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the description of the disclosure. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be defined simply as names of terms, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0036] In this specification, expressions such as “has,” “can have,” “includes,” or “may include” indicate the presence of a feature (e.g., a component such as a number, function, operation, or part), and do not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0037] The expression "at least one of A and / or B" should be understood to mean either "A" or "B" or "A and B".

[0038] As used herein, expressions such as “first,” “second,” “first,” or “second,” can describe various components, regardless of order and / or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another, but do not limit said components.

[0039] When it is said that a component (e.g., a first component) is “(operatively or communicatively) coupled with / to” or “connected to” another component (e.g., a second component), it should be understood that the component may be directly coupled to the other component, or may be coupled via another component (e.g., a third component).

[0040] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "comprise" or "consist of" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0041] In the embodiments, a "module" or "part" performs at least one function or operation and may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Furthermore, multiple "modules" or multiple "parts" may be integrated into at least one module and implemented as at least one processor, excluding any "modules" or "parts" that need to be implemented as specific hardware.

[0042] In this disclosure, the term user may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device (e.g., an artificial intelligence electronic device) using an electronic device.

[0043] The various elements and areas in the drawings are schematically drawn. Therefore, the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by the relative sizes or spacings drawn in the attached drawings.

[0044] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0045] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0046] In one embodiment, in terms of being owned by a user, the electronic device (100) may be referred to as a terminal (or user terminal). The terminal may include, for example, a personal computer (PC) such as a laptop or desktop. The terminal may include, for example, a smartphone, a smartpad, and / or a tablet PC. The terminal may include a smart accessory such as a smartwatch and / or a head-mounted device (HMD). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a deformable housing. Based on the deformability, the housing of the electronic device (100) may be divided into a plurality of parts.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a processor (110), a memory (120), a display (130), a communication circuit (140), or a camera (150). The processor (110), the memory (120), the display (130), the communication circuit (140), and the camera (150) may be electronically and / or operably coupled with each other by an electronic component, such as a communication bus.

[0048] In one embodiment, the hardwares of the electronic device (100) being operatively coupled may mean that a direct connection or an indirect connection is established between the hardwares, either wired or wireless, so that the second hardware is controlled by the first hardware among the hardwares. Although illustrated based on different blocks, the embodiment is not limited thereto, and some of the hardwares of FIG. 1 (e.g., at least a portion of the processor (110), the memory (120), and the communication circuit (140)) may be included in a single integrated circuit such as a system on a chip (SoC). The hardwares of the electronic device (100), which are divided into blocks, may be located within the first housing (161), the second housing (162), and / or the hinge housing (163). The type and / or number of hardware included in the electronic device (100) is not limited to that illustrated in FIG. 1. For example, the electronic device (100) may include only some of the hardware components illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the processor (110) of the electronic device (100) may include hardware for processing data based on one or more instructions. The hardware for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a floating point unit (FPU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a central processing unit (CPU), and / or an application processor (AP). The number of processors (110) may be one or more. For example, the processor (110) may have a multi-core processor structure such as a dual core, a quad core, or a hexa core.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the memory (120) of the electronic device (100) may include a hardware component for storing data and / or instructions input and / or output to the processor (110). The memory (120) may include, for example, a volatile memory such as a random-access memory (RAM) and / or a non-volatile memory such as a read-only memory (ROM). The volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of a dynamic RAM (DRAM), a static RAM (SRAM), a cache RAM, and a pseudo SRAM (PSRAM). The non-volatile memory may include, for example, at least one of a programmable ROM (PROM), an erasable PROM (EPROM), an electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), a flash memory, a hard disk, a compact disc, a solid state drive (SSD), and an embedded multimedia card (eMMC).

[0051] According to one embodiment, one or more instructions (or commands) representing operations and / or actions to be performed on data by the processor (110) may be stored in the memory (120) of the electronic device (100). A set of one or more instructions may be referred to as firmware, an operating system, a process, a routine, a sub-routine, and / or an application. For example, the electronic device (100) and / or the processor (110) may perform various operations when a set of a plurality of instructions distributed in the form of an operating system, firmware, a driver, and / or an application is executed. Hereinafter, the fact that an application is installed in an electronic device (100) may mean that one or more instructions provided in the form of an application are stored in the memory (120) of the electronic device (100), and that the one or more applications are stored in a format executable by the processor (110) of the electronic device (100) (e.g., a file having an extension specified by the operating system of the electronic device (100).

[0052] One or more processors (110) control input data to be processed according to predefined operating rules or artificial intelligence (AI) models stored in memory (120). The predefined operating rules or AI models are characterized by being created through learning. Being created through learning means that predefined operating rules or AI models with desired characteristics are created by applying a learning algorithm to a plurality of learning data. This learning may be performed on the device itself on which the artificial intelligence according to the present disclosure is performed, or may be performed through a separate server / system.

[0053] An AI model may be composed of multiple neural network layers. At least one layer has at least one weight value and performs its operation through the operation result of the previous layer and at least one defined operation. Examples of neural networks include a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a deep neural network (DNN), a restricted boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-networks, and a transformer. The neural networks in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described examples unless otherwise specified.

[0054] A learning algorithm is a method for training a target device (e.g., a robot) using a large amount of learning data, enabling the target device to make decisions or predictions on its own. Examples of learning algorithms include supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. Unless otherwise specified, the learning algorithms in this disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned examples.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the display (130) of the electronic device (100) can output visualized information to the user. For example, the display (130) can be controlled by a controller such as a GPU (graphic processing unit) to output visualized information to the user. The display (130) can include an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) display, an LED (Light Emitting Diodes), a micro LED, a Mini LED, a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), a QD (Quantum dot) display, a QLED (Quantum dot light-emitting diodes), and / or an e-ink display or / and an e-paper display.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the display (130) may include a first display (130-1) and a second display (130-2). The first display (130-1) may have an at least partially curved shape and / or a deformable shape. The second display (130-2) may be implemented as an electronic ink (e-ink) display or / and an electronic paper (e-paper) display (hereinafter, referred to as an e-ink display). According to one example, the second display (130-2) implemented as an e-ink display may receive power from a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0057] The display (130) may further include a cover display. The cover display may be positioned on a surface of the housing that is viewable when the first display (130-1) is covered (e.g., folded). For example, the cover display may be positioned on an area of ​​the first housing (161). The size of the cover display may vary depending on the embodiment.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can provide visualized information to the user using a second display (130-2). The second display (130-2) can be placed on the other side of the electronic device (100) opposite to the side where the first display (130-1) is placed. The second display (130-2) can be placed in a second housing (162) that is different from the first housing (161) where the cover display is placed. The second display (130-2) can be implemented as an electronic ink display. Unlike an electronic ink display that outputs visualized information by light, an electronic ink display can display visualized information by changing the positions of particles (e.g., particles having different charges) included in the electronic ink display through a power signal. For example, each particle can be distinguished by a different color.

[0059] For example, the electronic device (100) may temporarily refrain from transmitting a power signal to the second display (130-2) after displaying visualized information (e.g., image content) on the second display (130-2). Even after the electronic device (100) temporarily refrained from transmitting a power signal to the second display (130-2), the electronic device (100) may maintain displaying the visualized information (e.g., image content) on the second display (130-2). The electronic device (100) may reduce power loss of a battery (not shown) while providing visualized information to a user using the second display (130-2).

[0060] A communication circuit (140) of an electronic device (100) according to an embodiment may include hardware for supporting transmission and / or reception of electrical signals between the electronic device (100) and an external device (e.g., a server). The communication circuit (140) may include, for example, at least one of a modem (MODEM), an antenna, and an optical / electronic (O / E) converter. The communication circuit (140) may support transmission and / or reception of electrical signals based on various types of protocols, such as Ethernet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), wireless fidelity (WiFi), near field communication (NFC), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), ZigBee, long term evolution (LTE), 5G NR (new radio), and / or 6G.

[0061] In one example, the electronic device (100) may be connected to the server based on a wired network and / or a wireless network. The wired network may include a network such as the Internet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), Ethernet, or a combination thereof. The wireless network may include a network such as long term evolution (LTE), 5G new radio (NR), wireless fidelity (WiFi), Zigbee, near field communication (NFC), Bluetooth, Bluetooth low-energy (BLE), or a combination thereof. In one example, the electronic device (100) and the server may be indirectly connected via an intermediate node within the network.

[0062] According to one embodiment, a camera (150) of an electronic device (100) may include one or more optical sensors (e.g., a charged coupled device (CCD) sensor, a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor) that generate electrical signals representing the color and / or brightness of light. A plurality of optical sensors included in the camera (150) may be arranged in the form of a two-dimensional array. The camera (150) may acquire electrical signals of each of the plurality of optical sensors substantially simultaneously, and generate an image corresponding to light reaching the optical sensors of the two-dimensional grid, and including a plurality of pixels arranged two-dimensionally. For example, photographic data captured using the camera (150) may mean one image acquired from the camera (150). For example, video data captured using the camera (150) may mean a sequence of a plurality of images acquired from the camera (150) according to a specified frame rate. An electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may further include a camera (150) positioned facing the direction in which it receives light, and a flashlight for outputting light in the direction. The number of cameras (150) included in the electronic device (100) may be one or more. For example, the electronic device (100) may generate image content to be displayed on the display (130) using an image acquired through the camera (150).

[0063] Figures 2a to 2c illustrate examples of different types of electronic devices according to various embodiments. Figure 2a illustrates an example of a first type of electronic device (101) according to one embodiment.

[0064] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be a flip-type electronic device. For example, the housing of the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (161), a second housing (162), and a hinge housing (163) in which a hinge for rotatably connecting the first housing (161) and the second housing (162) is positioned. By the hinge housing (163), the relative position, angle, shape, and / or distance of the first housing (161) and the second housing (162), which are rigid bodies, may be changed by an external force. For example, the folding axis formed within the hinge housing (163) may be a rotation axis of the first housing (161) and the second housing (162). As the first housing (161) and / or the second housing (162) rotate about the folding axis, the angle between the first housing (161), the hinge housing (163), and the second housing (162) may change. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first display (131) disposed on one surface (e.g., a front surface, 111) of the first housing (161) and the second housing (162). The first display (131) may be implemented as a foldable flexible display. For example, the first display (131) may be disposed across the hinge housing (163) from the first housing (161) to the second housing (162). Hereinafter, the angle between the first housing (161) and the second housing (162) may correspond to the angle between one side of the first housing (161) and one side of the second housing (162) on which the first display (131) is arranged, which can be folded by the folding axis of the hinge housing (163).A state of the electronic device (101) in which the angle is substantially straight (e.g., about 180 degrees) may be referred to as a fully unfolded state, an opened state, an unfolded state, a flat state, and / or a planar state. Within the above state, the display (132) arranged from the first housing (161) to the second housing (162) may have a substantially flat shape. Within the above state, a single plane may be formed on the front surface of the electronic device (101) in which the first display (131) is arranged.

[0065] For example, a state of the electronic device (101) in which the angle between the first housing (161) and the second housing (162) is substantially 0 degrees may be referred to as a fully folded state, a folded state, and / or a closed state. Within the above state, the first display (131) may be visually completely covered by the first housing (161) or the second housing (162). For example, within the above state, the size of the first display (131) of the electronic device (101) exposed to the outside may be substantially 0.

[0066] For example, the second display (132) may be implemented as a built-in electronic ink display or as an externally mountable (or detachable) electronic ink display.

[0067] For example, the electronic device (101) may include a second display (132) disposed on a rear surface (112) of a second housing (162) opposite the front surface (111) on which the first display (131) is disposed. The second display (132) may be implemented as an electronic ink display. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a second display (132) disposed on a second surface of the second housing (162) opposite the first surface of the second housing (162) on which a portion of the first display (131) is disposed.

[0068] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 2A may be referred to as a first type of electronic device (101). The first type of electronic device (101) may refer to an electronic device (101) in which a first housing (161) and a second housing (162) are rotatably coupled to each other vertically, with a hinge housing (163) as the center.

[0069] FIG. 2b illustrates an example of a second type of electronic device (102) according to one embodiment.

[0070] In one embodiment, the electronic device (102) may be a bar-type electronic device. For example, the housing of the electronic device (102) may include a first housing (164). For example, the electronic device (102) may include a first display (133) disposed on one side of the first housing (164) (e.g., the front side (113) of the electronic device (102). The first display (133) may be referred to as a flat display. For example, the flat display may be disposed across the first housing (164).

[0071] For example, the electronic device (102) may include a second display (134) disposed on the rear side (114) of the first housing (164) opposite the front side (113) where the first display (133) is disposed. The second display (134) may be implemented as an electronic ink display. In one example, the second display (134) may be implemented as a built-in electronic ink display or an externally mounted electronic ink display.

[0072] In one embodiment, the electronic device (102) illustrated in FIG. 2B may be referred to as a second type of electronic device (102). The second type of electronic device (102) may refer to an electronic device (102) that is fixed through a first housing (164).

[0073] FIG. 2c illustrates an example of a third type of electronic device (103) according to one embodiment.

[0074] In one embodiment, the electronic device (103) may be a foldable type electronic device. For example, the housing of the electronic device (103) may include a first housing (165), a second housing (166), and a hinge housing (167) in which a hinge for rotatably connecting the first housing (165) and the second housing (166) is positioned. Compared to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2A, the electronic device (103) of FIG. 2C may be configured such that the first housing (165) and the second housing (166) can be rotatably connected left and right around the hinge housing (167).

[0075] For example, the electronic device (103) may include a first display (135) disposed on one side of a first housing (165) and a second housing (166) (e.g., a front side (115) of the electronic device (103). The first display (135) may be implemented as a foldable flexible display. For example, the first display (135) may be disposed across a hinge housing (167) from the first housing (165) to the second housing (166). Hereinafter, the angle between the first housing (165) and the second housing (166) may correspond to the angle between one side of the first housing (165) on which the first display (135) is disposed and one side of the second housing (166), which can be folded by the folding axis of the hinge housing (167). The state of the electronic device (103) in which the above angle is substantially flat (e.g., approximately 180 degrees) may be referred to as a fully unfolded state, an open state, an unfolded state, a flat state, and / or a planar state. Within the above state, the first display (135) arranged from the first housing (165) to the second housing (166) may have a substantially flat shape. Within the above state, a single plane may be formed on the front surface of the electronic device (103) in which the first display (135) is arranged.

[0076] For example, a state of the electronic device (103) in which the angle between the first housing (165) and the second housing (166) is substantially 0 degrees may be referred to as a fully folded state, a folded state, and / or a closed state. Within this state, the first display (135) may be visually completely covered by the first housing (165) or the second housing (166). For example, within this state, the size of the first display (135) of the electronic device (103) exposed to the outside may be substantially 0.

[0077] For example, the electronic device (103) may include a second display (136) disposed on the rear side of the second housing (166) opposite the front side where the first display (135) is disposed. The second display (136) may be implemented as an electronic ink display.

[0078] In one embodiment, the electronic device (103) illustrated in FIG. 2c may be referred to as a third type of electronic device (103). The third type of electronic device (103) may refer to an electronic device (103) in which a first housing (165) and a second housing (166) are rotatably coupled left and right around a hinge housing (167).

[0079] According to an example, the electronic device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 may be implemented as at least one of the first to third types of electronic devices (101, 102, 103) illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 2C. The first display (130-1) and the second display (130-2) included in the electronic device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 may be implemented as the first display (131, 133, 135) and the second display (132, 134, 136) included in the first to third types of electronic devices (101, 102, 103) illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 2C.

[0080] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling an electronic device to provide a screen corresponding to a user's intention according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0081] In the following examples, 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.

[0082] According to one or more embodiments, S310 to S395 may be understood to be performed in a processor (e.g., processor (110) of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (100) of FIG. 1).

[0083] According to one or more embodiments, in operation S310, the electronic device (100) may identify whether a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention has been selected. Here, the mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention is a function for identifying the user's intention for a preset event and providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention, and may be referred to by various terms such as "AI screen provision mode", "customized screen provision mode", etc. Here, the screen corresponding to the user's intention may be provided on either the first display (130-1) or the second display (130-2) depending on the preset event.

[0084] Meanwhile, in the present disclosure, for the convenience of explanation, the term "mode" is used, but it does not necessarily have to be a mode, and various terms (e.g., function, operation, option, menu, etc.) that mean a function for providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention may be substituted.

[0085] According to one or more embodiments, whether a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention has been selected can be identified by a user input. Specifically, when a user input for setting a mode for providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention is received through a menu screen for setting a mode for providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention, the electronic device (100) can identify that the mode for providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention has been selected. However, as described above, selecting a mode for providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention through a menu screen is merely one embodiment, and a mode for providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention can be selected through various user inputs (e.g., user voice, user touch, etc.).

[0086] According to one or more embodiments, if a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention is not selected (S310-N), the electronic device (100) may operate in a normal mode. In this case, when operating in the normal mode, the electronic device (100) may not provide a screen corresponding to the user's intention even if a preset event described below occurs.

[0087] If it is identified that a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention is selected (S310-Y), in operation S320, the electronic device (100) can identify whether a preset event has occurred (S320). Here, the preset event refers to an event for providing a screen corresponding to the intention of a user using the electronic device (100). In the present disclosure, the preset event is referred to as an "event" for the convenience of explanation, but it does not necessarily have to be an event, and various terms (e.g., user input, trigger, condition, interaction, operation, etc.) can be substituted.

[0088] According to one or more embodiments, the preset event may be an event of unfolding the electronic device (100). The event of unfolding the electronic device (100) may mean not only an event of unfolding the electronic device (100) by 180 degrees, but also an event of unfolding the electronic device (100) by a preset angle or more (e.g., 120 degrees) from a folded state.

[0089] According to one or more embodiments, the preset event may be an event of folding the electronic device (100). The event of folding the electronic device (100) may mean not only an event of completely folding the electronic device (100) from an unfolded state, but also an event of folding it to a preset angle or less (e.g., 30 degrees).

[0090] According to one or more embodiments, the preset event may be an event in which a user's voice requests a screen configuration of the electronic device. For example, the preset event may be an event in which a user's voice requests something like, "I want to relax while reading, so please set up an appropriate screen."

[0091] However, the above-described preset event is only one example, and other events (e.g., an event of being located at a preset location, an event of starting a preset schedule, an event of detecting a preset user motion, etc.) may also be implemented.

[0092] When it is determined that a preset event has occurred (S320-Y), in operation S330, the electronic device (100) may obtain status information of the electronic device (100) and information about a user using the electronic device (100). At this time, the status information of the electronic device (100) may include at least one of information about a folding state of the electronic device (100) (e.g., whether the electronic device (100) is folded, a folding angle of the electronic device (100), etc.), information about a current screen configuration of the electronic device (100), information about a usage pattern of the electronic device (100), and information about a surrounding environment of the electronic device (100). In addition, the information about the user using the electronic device (100) may include user profile information (e.g., name, age, gender, occupation, etc.), user schedule information, user location information, user preference information, and user biometric information.

[0093] According to one or more embodiments, the electronic device (100) may store information regarding the priority of status information of the electronic device (100) and information regarding the user. For example, the electronic device (100) may store status information of the electronic device (100) and information regarding the user in the order shown in Table 1 below.

[0094] Priority Type of Information Details 1 Folding status of the electronic device Folding status (close, open, flex mode, etc.), folding angle 2 Previous behavior of the electronic device Current screen configuration, apps and content used previously 3 User profile information Name, age, gender, occupation 4 Usage pattern of the electronic device App usage period, frequently used apps, configuration of apps frequently used together 5 User's schedule Today / this week / this month / this year Schedule (meetings, appointments, events, etc.) 6 Surrounding environment Wi-Fi information, Bluetooth information, communication connection status, linked devices 7 Location GPS information, current location information 8 Weather / Traffic Weather / Traffic information 9 User's preferences Favorite colors, fonts, icons, screen styles 10 User's biometric information Heart rate / blood pressure

[0095] Here, information about the priority may be pre-stored, but this is only an example, and of course, it can be updated according to user feedback. For example, if user feedback that prioritizes the usage pattern of the electronic device (100) is input, the electronic device (100) can increase the priority of the usage pattern of the electronic device (100). Meanwhile, when a preset event is detected, the electronic device (100) can obtain status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user, but this is only an example, and the status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user can be obtained before the preset event is detected. For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain information about the usage pattern of the electronic device (100), user profile information, user preference information, etc. before the preset event is detected and store them in the memory (120).

[0096] In operation S340, the electronic device (100) can input the acquired status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain a prompt.

[0097] According to the present disclosure, a "prompt" may refer to an input for initiating an interaction with a generative AI model. The prompt may be a text input or a voice input including one or more texts and / or one or more sentences. In one embodiment, the prompt may include natural language text. The natural language text may include various information that the generative AI model may utilize to generate a response to a user inquiry or to control the electronic device (100), such as context, intent, task, and constraints. Meanwhile, the prompt may be referred to as a substitute for various expressions representing the same / similar concept. The prompt may be replaced with expressions such as, for example, “input”, “user input”, “input phrase”, “user command”, “directive”, “starting sentence”, “task query”, “trigger sentence”, “message”, etc., and is not limited to the examples described above. Meanwhile, the user voice input into the first electronic device (100) may also be a prompt, but for the convenience of explanation, the user voice input initially and the prompt generated by additional information are distinguished and used.

[0098] According to the present disclosure, the first neural network model may be a neural network model trained to obtain a text-type prompt by inputting status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user. Here, the first neural network model may be implemented as an on-device AI model included in the electronic device (100). For example, the first neural network model may be implemented in a form in which a basic model included in the electronic device (100) is trained in the electronic device (100), or an AI model trained from an external server is downloaded and stored by the electronic device (100).

[0099] However, this is only one embodiment, and the first neural network model may be stored in an external server, and the electronic device (100) may transmit status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user to the external server, and may receive a prompt obtained using the first neural network model from the external server.

[0100] Meanwhile, the first neural network model may be trained to obtain prompts based on the priority of status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user. That is, the higher the priority of the first type of information, the higher the probability that it will be included in the prompt or placed before the prompt.

[0101] For example, the first neural network model may output a prompt including text such as Table 2 below based on status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user.

[0102] Type of priority information Text included in the prompt 1 Folding status of the electronic device Considering the folding status of the terminal 2 The most recent operation of the electronic device Considering the app / content used immediately before 3 User profile information With reference to the user's personal information 4 Usage pattern of the electronic device With reference to the user's mobile phone usage pattern 5 User schedule With reference to the user's schedule 6 Surrounding environment With reference to the connection status of the terminal and peripheral devices 7 Location With reference to the user's location 8 Weather / Traffic With reference to weather / traffic information at the necessary time 9 User preference With reference to the user's personal preference 10 User biometric information With reference to the user's biometric information

[0103] In operation S350, the electronic device (100) may obtain text related to a user intention corresponding to a preset event and information about at least one recommended application using a prompt. According to one or more embodiments, the electronic device (100) may input the prompt obtained in operation S340 into a second neural network model to obtain a response text. Then, the electronic device (100) may obtain text related to a user intention corresponding to a preset event and information about at least one recommended application based on the response text. Here, the second neural network model may be a generative AI model trained to output a response text including text related to a user intention corresponding to a preset event and information about at least one recommended application through the prompt. Here, the generative AI model is an artificial intelligence model that generates new content based on input data. In one embodiment, the generative AI model may be implemented as a "Large Language Model (LLM) (hereinafter referred to as "LLM"). For example, the LLM is a language model composed of an artificial neural network including numerous parameters. LLMs can be trained on a significant amount of unlabeled corpus text using self-supervised or semi-self-supervised learning. In this case, LLMs can not only generate answers to user queries, but also incorporate inference capabilities, as well as the ability to independently plan and execute plans. Meanwhile, LLMs can be referred to by various terms, such as large-scale language models, AI chatbot models, etc.

[0104] Here, the second neural network model can also be implemented as an on-device AI model included in the electronic device (100), but this is only one example, and it is of course possible to store it on an external server.

[0105] Here, the text related to the user intent may be a response text generated based on the user intent identified based on a preset event.

[0106] In operation S360, the electronic device (100) may provide text related to the user's intention and information about at least one recommended application on the display (130). Here, the electronic device (100) may provide text related to the user's intention and information about at least one recommended application on one of the first display (130-1) and the second display (130-2) according to a preset event.

[0107] According to one or more embodiments, when an event of unfolding the electronic device (100) is detected while the electronic device (100) is in a folded state, the electronic device (100) may provide a pop-up UI (User Interface) including text related to a user intent and information about at least one recommended application on an area of ​​the first display (130-1).

[0108] According to one or more embodiments, when an event of unfolding the electronic device (100) is detected while the electronic device (100) is in a folded state, the electronic device (100) may obtain information about a screen configuration (or a layout of the screen) displayed on the first display (130-1) based on priority information of recommended applications and information about the folding state of the electronic device (100). Here, information about a display position and screen size of an execution screen of a recommended application may be included. The electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the first display (130-1) based on the information about the screen configuration.

[0109] That is, the electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the first display (130-1) based on information about the screen configuration, and may provide a pop-up UI (User Interface) including text related to the user's intention and information about at least one recommended application on the execution screen of at least one recommended application. This will be described in detail later with reference to the drawings.

[0110] In operation S370, the electronic device (100) can identify whether a user input is detected. Here, the user input may be a user touch input on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided. However, this is only an example and may be implemented as other forms of user input (e.g., user voice, user motion, etc.). The user input may be replaced with various terms such as user feedback, user interaction, etc.

[0111] If no user input is detected (S370-N), in operation S380, the electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen of a recommended application according to a recommended screen configuration. Here, the recommended screen configuration may be a screen configured according to the priority of the recommended application output by the second neural network model. The recommended screen configuration may be configured such that the execution screen of a recommended application with a high priority is large, and the display location of the execution screen of a recommended application with a high priority is configured such that it is located in a location frequently used by the user.

[0112] According to one or more embodiments, if no user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, the electronic device (100) may delete the pop-up UI after a preset time and provide an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the first display (130-1) based on information about the screen configuration (i.e., the recommended screen configuration).

[0113] When a user input is detected (S370-Y), in operation S390, the electronic device (100) can provide an execution screen of a recommended application according to the user input.

[0114] According to one or more embodiments, when a user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in a pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, the electronic device (100) may modify information about a screen configuration based on the user input, and provide an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the first display (130-1) based on the information about the modified screen configuration.

[0115] According to one or more embodiments, when a user input is detected to select one of the pieces of information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, the electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen of the selected recommended application on the first display (130-1).

[0116] At step S395, the electronic device (100) can identify whether a preset event has occurred while providing the execution screen of the recommended application.

[0117] At this time, the preset event of operation S395 may be a different type of event from the preset event of operation S320. For example, the preset event of S320 may be an unfolding event, and the preset event of S395 may be a folding event.

[0118] When it is identified that a preset event has occurred (S395-Y), the electronic device (100) can perform operation S330.

[0119] As described above, by identifying user intent corresponding to a preset event and providing a screen corresponding to the user intent, customized services can be provided to the user, thereby greatly improving the user experience.

[0120] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0121] FIGS. 4A and 4B are drawings for explaining an embodiment of providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event of a user unfolding an electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0122] According to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the electronic device (100) is in a state where a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention is selected, and may be in a folded state, as illustrated in FIG. 4A. In the folded state, the electronic device (100) may provide a screen (410) through the second display (130-2). Here, the screen (410) may include time information and schedule information, as illustrated in FIG. 4A.

[0123] The electronic device (100) can identify that an event has occurred in which the electronic device (100) is unfolded by the user.

[0124] When an event of unfolding of the electronic device (100) is detected, the electronic device (100) can obtain status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user. In one or more embodiments, the electronic device (100) can obtain information about the folding angle of the electronic device (100), the previous operation of the electronic device (100), information about the usage pattern of the electronic device (100), information about the connection status of peripheral devices, weather information, and traffic information, and can obtain the user's profile information, schedule information, personal preference information, and biometric information.

[0125] The electronic device (100) can input the acquired state information and information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain a prompt. For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain a prompt such as, "I am an office worker, and my schedule reflects a business meeting regarding the Fold form factor from 8:00 to 9:30, so my current location is XX Electronics, conference room 1. I frequently use document apps and email apps together. Based on my existing usage pattern and information, guess why I folded my smartphone, recommend a screen configuration and application list that are suitable for me, and generate a summary text" through the first neural network model.

[0126] The electronic device (100) can obtain text related to the user intent corresponding to the unfolding event and information about recommended applications using the acquired prompt. In one or more embodiments, the electronic device (100) can input the acquired prompt into a second neural network model to obtain text related to the user intent and information about recommended applications. For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain text related to the user intent such as "You have a Fold factor meeting at 8 o'clock. Did you save [meeting materials] in the document app? I will arrange the document app and the email app on one screen to make it easier to prepare for the meeting. If you are having a meeting, please set the sense to silent mode!!" and obtain information about recommended applications such as "document app, search engine app, email app, and recorder app."

[0127] The electronic device (100) may provide text related to a user's intent and information about a recommended application on the first display (130-1). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 4B, the electronic device (100) may provide a first pop-up UI (420) including information about a recommended application on one area (upper area) of the screen and a second pop-up UI (430) including text related to the user's intent. The first pop-up UI (420) may include information (or UI elements, icons) about the recommended application. For example, the first pop-up UI (420) may include information (420-1) corresponding to a document app, information (420-2) corresponding to a search engine app, information (420-3) corresponding to an email app, and information (420-4) corresponding to a recorder app. The second pop-up UI (430) may include text acquired through a second neural network model.

[0128] In addition, the electronic device (100) can obtain information about the screen configuration based on the folding state of the electronic device (100) and information about the recommended application. Then, the electronic device (100) can provide an execution screen of a recommended application based on the information about the screen configuration. For example, if the electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state and the recommended applications are “document app, e-mail app, search engine app,” the electronic device (100) can provide an execution screen (440-1) of the document app, an execution screen (440-2) of the e-mail app, and an execution screen (440-3) of the search engine app according to the priorities of the recommended applications, as illustrated in FIG. 4B. Here, the electronic device (100) can determine the size and position of the execution screens of multiple applications according to the priorities of the recommended applications. For example, the execution screen of the document app with the highest priority can be provided in the largest size on the left, as illustrated in FIG. 4B. The launch screen of a low-priority search engine app can be presented in the smallest size at the bottom right.

[0129] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 4b, the electronic device (100) is described as providing execution screens of three applications through the first display (130-1), but this is merely an example, and execution screens of four or more applications may be provided. In addition, the electronic device (100) may first provide a first pop-up UI (420) and a second pop-up UI (430) on a background screen or the previous screen, and then provide execution screens of multiple recommended applications based on information about the screen configuration according to user input.

[0130] FIGS. 5A to 5F are drawings for explaining an embodiment of providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event of a user unfolding or folding an electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0131] According to the embodiments of FIGS. 5A to 5F, the electronic device (100) is in a state where a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention is selected, and may be in a folded state, as illustrated in FIG. 5A. The electronic device (100) may provide a screen (510) through the second display (130-2) in the folded state.

[0132] When an event in which the electronic device (100) unfolds is detected, the electronic device (100) can obtain status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user. Then, the electronic device (100) can input the obtained status information and information about the user into a first neural network model to obtain a first prompt. For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain a first prompt such as "I am a college student, and my schedule reflects a UX lecture from 1:30 to 2:30. My current location is XX University, lecture room 1. Based on my existing usage pattern and the above information, guess why I opened the electronic device, recommend a screen configuration that suits me, and generate a summary text" through the first neural network model.

[0133] The electronic device (100) can obtain text related to the user intent corresponding to the unfolding event and information about the recommended application using the acquired first prompt. In addition, the electronic device (100) can provide the text related to the user intent and information about the recommended application on the first display (130-1). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, the electronic device (100) can provide a first pop-up UI (520) including information about the recommended application and a second pop-up UI (530) including text related to the user intent on one area (upper area) of the screen. The first pop-up UI (520) can include information about the recommended application. For example, the first pop-up UI (520) can include information (520-1) corresponding to a note app, information (520-2) corresponding to a dictionary app, information (520-3) corresponding to a recorder app, and information (520-4) corresponding to an image editing app. The second pop-up UI (530) may include text obtained through the second neural network model, such as "You are taking a UX class. We will arrange the note app and dictionary required for the class on one screen to make class preparation easier! A recorder is essential during class!"

[0134] In addition, the electronic device (100) can obtain information about the screen configuration based on the folding state of the electronic device (100) and information about the recommended application. In addition, the electronic device (100) can provide an execution screen of the recommended application based on the information about the screen configuration. For example, if the electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state and the recommended applications are “note app, dictionary app, and recorder app,” the electronic device (100) can provide an execution screen (540-1) of the note app, an execution screen (540-2) of the dictionary app, and an execution screen (540-3) of the recorder app, as illustrated in FIG. 5B, according to the priority of the recommended applications.

[0135] The electronic device (100) may detect that a first user input is received on information (520-4) corresponding to an image editing app among information on a plurality of recommended applications included in the first pop-up UI (520). At this time, the first user input may be a user input for deleting the information (520-4) corresponding to the image editing app, and may be an input of touching the information (520-4) corresponding to the image editing app and then dragging it in a preset direction (e.g., upward). When the first user input is received, the electronic device (100) may delete the information (520-4) corresponding to the image editing app from the first pop-up UI (520), as illustrated in FIG. 5C.

[0136] In addition, the electronic device (100) may detect that a first user input is received on information (520-3) corresponding to the recorder app among information on a plurality of recommended applications included in the first pop-up UI (520). At this time, the first user input may be a user input for deleting the information (520-3) corresponding to the recorder app, and may be an input of touching the information (520-3) corresponding to the recorder app and then dragging it in a preset direction (e.g., upward). When the first user input is received, the electronic device (100) may delete the information (520-3) corresponding to the recorder app from the first pop-up UI (520), as illustrated in FIG. 5D. In addition, the electronic device (100) may modify information on the screen configuration based on the first user input. That is, since the information (520-3) corresponding to the recorder app has been deleted, the electronic device (100) can delete the execution screen (540-3) of the recorder app and increase the size of the execution screen (540-2) of the dictionary app, as shown in FIG. 5d.

[0137] In addition, when a user input for selecting one of the information on at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI is detected while the pop-up UI is provided, the electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen of the selected recommended application on the first display (130-1). For example, when a second user input (e.g., a double-tapping user input) for selecting information (520-1) on the note app is detected on the first pop-up UI (520) illustrated in FIG. 5d, the electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen (540-1) of the note app in full screen, as illustrated in FIG. 5e. In one or more embodiments, the electronic device (100) may delete the first pop-up UI (520) and the second pop-up UI (530).

[0138] In addition, if an event in which the electronic device (100) is folded is detected while the screen illustrated in FIG. 5D is provided, the electronic device (100) can re-acquire state information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user. Then, the electronic device (100) can input the re-acquired state information and information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain a second prompt. For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain a second prompt through the first neural network model, such as, "I was using a note app / dictionary app / recorder app just before. It is now 2:33, and I am scheduled to attend a UX lecture until 2:30. I am scheduled to have an AI task meeting at a nearby cafe at 3:30. I was listening to XX song in the music app before the open action occurred. Based on my existing usage pattern and the above information, guess why I opened the electronic device, recommend a screen configuration that suits me, and generate a summary text."

[0139] The electronic device (100) can obtain text related to the user intent corresponding to the folding event and information about the recommended application using the acquired second prompt. In addition, the electronic device (100) can provide the text related to the user intent and information about the recommended application on the second display (130-2). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5F, the electronic device (100) can provide a first pop-up UI (550) including information about the recommended application and a second pop-up UI (560) including text related to the user intent on the central area of ​​the screen. The first pop-up UI (550) can include information about the recommended application. For example, the first pop-up UI (550) can include information (550-1) corresponding to a message app, information (550-2) corresponding to a phone app, and information (550-3) corresponding to a music app. The second pop-up UI (560) may include text obtained through the second neural network model, such as "The UX lecture just ended. It takes about 10 minutes from my current location to the cafe where we met. How about walking slowly while listening to music?"

[0140] According to one or more embodiments, the electronic device (100) may obtain information about the screen configuration based on the folding state of the electronic device (100) and information about the recommended application. In addition, the electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen of the recommended application based on the information about the screen configuration.

[0141] As described above, by providing a screen corresponding to the user's intention according to various events, the user can use the electronic device (100) more conveniently, thereby improving the user experience.

[0142] Meanwhile, in the above-described embodiment, the electronic device (100) is described as having a form factor that can be folded once, but this is merely one embodiment, and the electronic device (100) may be implemented as a multi-fold form factor that can be folded multiple times. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A to 7D.

[0143] FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating examples of various states of an electronic device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0144] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the electronic device (600) may include a housing structure (601), a flexible display (640) (which may correspond to the first display (130-1) disclosed in FIG. 1), a first hinge structure (650), and a second hinge structure (660). The first housing structure (601) may include a first housing part (610), a second housing part (620), and a third housing part (630).

[0145] The first housing part (610) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (620) by a first hinge structure (650). The first housing part (610) and the second housing part (620) can rotate with respect to the first hinge structure (650). The first hinge structure (650) can cause the first housing part (610) to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the second housing part (620). While the first housing part (610) rotates with respect to the first hinge structure (650), the second housing part (620) can rotate with respect to the first hinge structure (650). For example, when the first housing part (610) and the second housing part (620) rotate about the first hinge structure (650), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the first housing part (610) may be substantially equal to the angular displacement of the second housing part (620).

[0146] The third housing part (630) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (620) by a second hinge structure (660). The second housing part (620) and the third housing part (630) can rotate with respect to the second hinge structure (660). The second hinge structure (660) can cause the second housing part (630) to rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the third housing part (630). While the third housing part (630) rotates with respect to the second hinge structure (660), the second housing part (620) can rotate with respect to the second hinge structure (660). For example, when the second housing part (620) and the third housing part (630) are rotated about the second hinge structure (660), the angular displacement of the second housing part (620) may be substantially equal to the angular displacement of the third housing part (630).

[0147] The first hinge structure (650) and the second hinge structure (660) can change the state of the electronic device (600). The first hinge structure (650) and the second hinge structure (660) can provide (or enable) a first state of the electronic device (600) (or a first state of the housing structure (601)). The first state of the electronic device (600) (or the first state of the housing structure (601)) can be described as an unfolded state (or an unfolded state) of the electronic device (600) (or the housing structure (601)). Within the first state, the front surface of the first housing part (610), the front surface of the second housing part (620), and the front surface of the third housing part (630) can define the front surface of the electronic device (600). Within the first state, the front of the first housing part (610), the front of the second housing part (620), and the front of the third housing part (630) may face the same direction. Within the first state, the electronic device (600) may provide a large display area of ​​the flexible display (640) to the user.

[0148] The first hinge structure (650) and the second hinge structure (660) can provide a second state of the electronic device (600) (or a second state of the housing structure (601)). The second state of the electronic device (600) (or the second state of the housing structure (601)) can be described as a folded state (or a multi-folding state or a folding state) of the electronic device (600) (or the housing structure (601)). While the state of the electronic device (600) changes from the first state to the second state, the rotational direction of the first housing part (610) with respect to the second housing part (620) can be the same as the rotational direction of the third housing part (630) with respect to the second housing part (620).

[0149] Within the second state, the front of the first housing part (610) and the front of the second housing part (620) may face in opposite directions, and the front of the second housing part (620) and the front of the third housing part (630) may face in opposite directions. For example, within the second state, the front of the first housing part (610) may face the front of the second housing part (620), and the rear of the second housing part (620) may face the front of the third housing part (630). Within the second state, the electronic device (600) may be folded to enhance portability. Within the folded state, visual information may be provided through a portion of a display area (e.g., a third display area (640c)) of a display (640) disposed on the outside of the electronic device (600).

[0150] The first hinge structure (650) and the second hinge structure (660) can provide a third state of the electronic device (600). The third state of the electronic device (600) can be described as a state in which the electronic device (600) is partially folded and partially unfolded (or a single folding state or a half-folding state). For example, within the third state, the front surface of the second housing part (620) and the front surface of the third housing part (630) may face the same direction, and the front surface of the first housing part (610) may face the front surface of the second housing part (620). For example, within the third state, the first housing part (610) and the second housing part (620) may be folded, and the second housing part (620) and the third housing part (630) may be unfolded.

[0151] However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and within the third state, the front surface of the first housing part (610) and the front surface of the second housing part (620) may face the same direction, and the rear surface of the second housing part (610) may face the rear surface of the third housing part (630). For example, within the third state, the second housing part (620) and the third housing part (630) may be folded, and the first housing part (610) and the second housing part (620) may be unfolded. The electronic device (600) may change from the first state to the second state through the third state. The electronic device (600) may change from the first state, which is an unfolded state, to the third state, which is a partially unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (600) can change from a first state in which the first housing part (610), the second housing part (620), and the third housing part (630) face the same direction to a third state in which the front of the first housing part (610) faces the front of the second housing part (620). The electronic device (600) can change from a third state (600c) in which the electronic device is partially unfolded to a second state in which the electronic device is folded. For example, when changing from the third state (600c) to the second state, the folded first housing part (610) and second housing part (620) can be placed on the third housing part (630). As the state of the electronic device (600) changes to the second state, the back surface of the second housing part (620) folded with respect to the first housing part (610) can face the back surface of the third housing part (630).

[0152] A flexible display (640) can at least partially define the exterior appearance of the electronic device (600). The flexible display (640) can be partially disposed within the housing structure (601). The flexible display (640) can define the front surface of the electronic device (600). The flexible display (640) can include a first unbendable portion (641), a second unbendable portion (642), a third unbendable portion (643), a first bendable portion (644), and a second bendable portion (645). The first unbendable portion (641) of the flexible display (640) can be disposed on the front surface of the first housing part (610). The second unbendable portion (642) of the flexible display (640) can be disposed on the front surface of the second housing part (620). The third unbendable part (643) of the flexible display (640) may be disposed on the front side of the third housing part (630). The first bendable part (644) of the flexible display (640) may be disposed between the first unbendable part (641) and the second unbendable part (642) of the flexible display (640). For example, the first bendable part (644) of the flexible display (640) may be disposed on the first hinge structure (650) connecting the first housing part (610) and the second housing part (620). The second bendable part (645) of the flexible display (640) may be disposed between the second unbendable part (642) and the third unbendable part (643) of the flexible display (640). For example, the second bendable portion (645) of the flexible display (640) may be placed on a second hinge structure (660) connecting the first housing part (610) and the second housing part (620).

[0153] The first hinge structure (650) and the second hinge structure (660) may be oriented such that the first unbendable portion (641) of the flexible display (640), the second unbendable portion (642) of the flexible display (640), and the third unbendable portion (643) of the flexible display (640) may face substantially the same direction. In the first state, the first bendable portion (644) and the second bendable portion (645) may be arranged in substantially the same horizontal plane as the first unbendable portion (641), the second unbendable portion (642), and the third unbendable portion (643).

[0154] The first hinge structure (650) and the second hinge structure (660) can provide a second state of the electronic device (600). Within the second state, the first unbendable portion (641) of the flexible display (640) faces the third unbendable portion (643) of the flexible display (640), and the second unbendable portion (642) of the flexible display (640) can be seen through the front of the second housing part (620). Within the second state, the first bendable portion (644) of the flexible display (640) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (641) of the flexible display (640) and the second unbendable portion (642) of the flexible display (640) face different directions. Within the second state, the second bendable portion (645) of the flexible display (640) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (641) of the flexible display (640) and the third unbendable portion (643) of the flexible display (640) face different directions.

[0155] In the first state, the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (640) can be seen from the front of the housing structure (601). For example, the first display area (640a), the second display area (640b), and the third display area (640c) of the flexible display (640) can be visually exposed. The electronic device (600) can provide a large display area including the first display area (640a), the second display area (640b), and the third display area (640c) to the user in the first state. In the second state, the display area of ​​the flexible display (640) can be partially seen. For example, the first display area (640a) and the second display area (640b) of the flexible display (640) can not be visually exposed, and the third display area (640c) can be visually exposed.

[0156] As a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (640) is used to display a screen within a first state of the electronic device (600), the first display area (640a), the second display area (640b), and the third display area (640c) of the flexible display (640) may be activated. As a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (640) is used to display a screen within a second state of the electronic device (600), the third display area (640c) may be activated, and the first display area (640a) and the second display area (640b) of the flexible display (640) may be deactivated.

[0157] As a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (640) is used to display a screen within a first state of the electronic device (600), the first display area (640a), the second display area (640b), and the third display area (640c) of the flexible display (640) can display visual information. As a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (640) of the electronic device (600) is used to display a screen within a second state or a third state, the third display area (640c) can provide visual information, and the first display area (640a) and the second display area (640b) of the flexible display (640) can provide a black image.

[0158] Although the second housing part (620) and the third housing part (630) are shown as rotating in the same direction with respect to the first housing part (610), this is not limited thereto. For example, during the transition from the first state to the second state, the first housing part (610) may rotate clockwise with respect to the second housing part (620), and the third housing part (630) may rotate counterclockwise with respect to the second housing part (620). As the first housing part (610) and the third housing part (630) rotate in different directions, the display area of ​​the flexible display (640) within the second state may be deactivated without being visually exposed.

[0159] FIGS. 7A to 7C are drawings illustrating an embodiment for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event of the user unfolding or folding an electronic device, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (600) may have a multi-foldable form factor as described in FIGS. 6A and 6B.

[0160] According to the embodiments of FIGS. 7A to 7C, the electronic device (600) is in a state where a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention is selected, and may be in a second state (i.e., a folded state), as illustrated in FIG. 7A. In the second state, the electronic device (600) may provide a screen (710) through an external display. The screen (710) may include time information.

[0161] When an event in which the electronic device (600) unfolds from the second state to the first state is detected, the electronic device (600) can obtain state information of the electronic device (600) and information about the user. Then, the electronic device (600) can input the obtained state information and information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain a third prompt. For example, the electronic device (600) can obtain a third prompt such as, "Today is Monday, and my schedule includes going to see flowers with my friends at a nearby park from 10:00 to 12:30. I am currently at home, and I need to arrive at the park by 10:00. Based on my existing usage pattern and the above information, guess why I opened my smartphone, recommend a screen configuration (application list) that suits me, and generate a summary text" through the first neural network model.

[0162] The electronic device (600) can obtain information about text and recommended applications related to the user intent corresponding to the unfolding event using the acquired third prompt. In addition, the electronic device (600) can provide the text and information about the recommended applications related to the user intent on the flexible display (640). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6B , the electronic device (600) can provide a first pop-up UI (720) including information about the recommended application and a second pop-up UI (730) including text related to the user intent on a portion of the screen. The first pop-up UI (720) can include information about the recommended application. For example, the first pop-up UI (720) may include information corresponding to a map app (720-1), information corresponding to a message app (720-2), information corresponding to a music app (720-3), information corresponding to a restaurant app (720-4), and information corresponding to a navigation app (720-5). The second pop-up UI (730) may include text acquired through a second neural network model.

[0163] In addition, the electronic device (600) can obtain information about the screen configuration based on the folding state of the electronic device (600) and information about the recommended application. In addition, the electronic device (600) can provide an execution screen of the recommended application based on the information about the screen configuration. For example, if the electronic device (600) is in the first state and the recommended applications are “map app, message app, and restaurant app,” the electronic device (600) can provide an execution screen (740-1) of the map app, an execution screen (740-2) of the message app, and an execution screen (740-3) of the restaurant app according to the priority of the recommended applications, as illustrated in FIG. 7B.

[0164] If a change in the folding state of the electronic device (600) is detected while the pop-up UI is provided, the electronic device (100) may modify information about the screen configuration based on the changed folding state, and provide an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the flexible display (640) based on the information about the modified screen configuration. Specifically, if an event in which the electronic device (600) folds from the first state to the third state (the folding state illustrated in FIG. 7C) while the pop-up UI is provided is detected, the electronic device (600) may modify a prompt, and modify information about the screen configuration based on the modified prompt and the changed folding state. In addition, the electronic device (600) may provide an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the flexible display (640) based on the information about the modified screen configuration. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7c, the electronic device (100) may provide an execution screen (740-2) of a message app on a first unbendable portion (641), an execution screen (740-3) of a restaurant app on a second unbendable portion (642), and an execution screen (740-4) of a book app on a third unbendable portion (643). That is, the electronic device (100) may modify information about the screen configuration based on information about the folding state, the user's usage history, and preferred applications.

[0165] In addition, when an event in which the electronic device (100) folds from the third state to the second state is detected, the electronic device (100) can re-acquire state information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user. Then, the electronic device (100) can input the re-acquired state information and information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain a fourth prompt. Using the acquired fourth prompt, the electronic device (100) can obtain text related to the user intention corresponding to the folding event and information about the recommended application. Then, the electronic device (100) can provide the text related to the user intention and information about the recommended application on an external display. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7D , the electronic device (100) can provide a first pop-up UI (760) including information about the recommended application together with an execution screen (750) of a message application on the central area of ​​the screen.

[0166] Meanwhile, while the above-described embodiment described the preset event as a folding event or an unfolding event, this is merely an example and can be implemented as other events. For example, the preset event could be an event in which a user's voice requests the configuration of the electronic device's screen. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A through 8C.

[0167] FIGS. 8A to 8C are drawings for explaining an embodiment for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention in response to an event in which a user's voice requesting a screen configuration of an electronic device is input, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0168] According to FIGS. 8A to 8C, the electronic device (100) is in a state where a mode for providing a screen corresponding to a user's intention is selected, and may be in an unfolded state, as illustrated in FIG. 8A. The electronic device (100) may provide a screen (810) through the first display (130-1) in the unfolded state. Here, the screen (810) may include time information, as illustrated in FIG. 8A.

[0169] The electronic device (100) can identify that an event has occurred in which a user voice requesting a screen configuration of the electronic device (100) has been input. For example, the electronic device (100) can identify that an event has occurred in which a user voice such as "I want to rest while reading, so set the screen layout" has been input through the microphone.

[0170] When an event in which a user voice requesting a screen configuration of an electronic device (100) is input is detected, the electronic device (100) can obtain status information of the electronic device (100) and information about the user.

[0171] The electronic device (100) can input the acquired status information and user information into the first neural network model to obtain a fifth prompt. For example, the electronic device (100) can obtain a fifth prompt, such as "Set the screen layout for optimal reading outdoors by referring to the user's surroundings" through the first neural network model.

[0172] The electronic device (100) can obtain information about text and recommended applications related to the user's intention corresponding to the preset event using the acquired fifth prompt. The electronic device (100) can provide information about text and recommended applications related to the user's intention on the first display (130-1).

[0173] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may provide a first pop-up UI (820) including information about recommended applications on the upper right area of ​​the screen, as illustrated in FIG. 8B , and a second pop-up UI (830) including text related to user intent on the central area of ​​the screen. In this case, the second pop-up UI (830) may include the text "Recommended reading list suitable for the current location."

[0174] In another embodiment, the electronic device (100) may provide a first pop-up UI (820) including information about recommended applications on the upper right area of ​​the screen, as illustrated in FIG. 8C, and a second pop-up UI (850) including text related to user intent on the central area of ​​the screen. The second pop-up UI (850) may include text such as, “The fine dust is bad today. There’s a nice cafe nearby. How about reading a book there?” In this case, the electronic device (10) may provide the second pop-up UI (850) on a map app (840) including a list of nearby cafes.

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[0176] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an electronic device (901) within a network environment (900) according to various embodiments. The electronic device (901) may be implemented as the electronic device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1, for example.

[0177] Referring to FIG. 9, in a network environment (900), an electronic device (901) may communicate with an electronic device (902) via a first network (998) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (904) or a server (908) via a second network (999) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (901) may communicate with the electronic device (904) via the server (908). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (901) may include a processor (920), a memory (930), an input module (950), an audio output module (955), a display module (960), an audio module (970), a sensor module (976), an interface (977), a connection terminal (978), a haptic module (979), a camera module (980), a power management module (988), a battery (989), a communication module (990), a subscriber identification module (996), or an antenna module (997). In some embodiments, the electronic device (901) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (978)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (976), the camera module (980), or the antenna module (997)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (960)).

[0178] The processor (920) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (901) connected to the processor (920) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (940)), 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 (920) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (976) or a communication module (990)) in a volatile memory (932), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (932), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (934). According to one embodiment, the processor (920) may include a main processor (921) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (923) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that may operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (901) includes a main processor (921) and a secondary processor (923), the secondary processor (923) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (921) or to be specialized for a given function. The secondary processor (923) may be implemented separately from the main processor (921) or as a part thereof.

[0179] The auxiliary processor (923) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (960), a sensor module (976), or a communication module (990)) of the electronic device (901), for example, on behalf of the main processor (921) while the main processor (921) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (921) while the main processor (921) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (923) (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 (980) or a communication module (990)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (923) (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 (901) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (908)). 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.

[0180] The memory (930) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (920) or the sensor module (976)) of the electronic device (901). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (940)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (930) can include a volatile memory (932) or a non-volatile memory (934).

[0181] The program (940) may be stored as software in the memory (930) and may include, for example, an operating system (942), middleware (944), or an application (946).

[0182] The input module (950) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (901) (e.g., a processor (920)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (901). The input module (950) 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).

[0183] The audio output module (955) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (901). The audio output module (955) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0184] The display module (960) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (901). The display module (960) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (960) 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.

[0185] The audio module (970) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (970) can acquire sound through the input module (950), output sound through the sound output module (955), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (902)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (901).

[0186] The sensor module (976) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (901) 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 (976) 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.

[0187] The interface (977) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (901) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (902)). In one embodiment, the interface (977) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0188] The connection terminal (978) may include a connector through which the electronic device (901) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (902)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (978) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0189] The haptic module (979) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (979) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0190] The camera module (980) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (980) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0191] The power management module (988) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (901). According to one embodiment, the power management module (988) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0192] A battery (989) may power at least one component of the electronic device (901). In one embodiment, the battery (989) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0193] The communication module (990) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (901) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (902), electronic device (904), or server (908)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (990) may operate independently from the processor (920) (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 (990) may include a wireless communication module (992) (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 (994) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the above-mentioned communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (904) via a first network (998) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (999) (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 a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (992) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (901) within a communication network such as the first network (998) or the second network (999) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (996).

[0194] The wireless communication module (992) 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 communications (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (992) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (992) may 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 (992) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (901), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (904)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (999)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (992) 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) each, or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0195] The antenna module (997) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (997) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (997) 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 (998) or the second network (999), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (990). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (990) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (997).

[0196] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (997) 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.

[0197] 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)).

[0198] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (901) and an external electronic device (904) via a server (908) connected to a second network (999). Each of the external electronic devices (902 or 904) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (901). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (901) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (902, 904, or 908). For example, when the electronic device (901) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (901) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (901). The electronic device (901) 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 (901) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (904) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (908) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (904) or the server (908) may be included in the second network (999).The electronic device (901) 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.

[0199] The methods according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be implemented in the form of applications installable on existing electronic devices. Alternatively, the methods according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be performed using a deep learning-based artificial neural network (or deep artificial neural network), i.e., a learning network model.

[0200] The methods according to the various embodiments of the present disclosure described above can be implemented only with a software upgrade or a hardware upgrade for an existing electronic device.

[0201] The various embodiments of the present disclosure described above can also be performed through an embedded server provided in an electronic device, or an external server of the electronic device.

[0202] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the various embodiments described above may be implemented as software including instructions stored in a machine-readable storage medium that can be read by a machine (e.g., a computer). The device may include an electronic device (e.g., electronic device A) according to the disclosed embodiments, which is a device that can call instructions stored in the storage medium and operate according to the called instructions. When an instruction is executed by a processor, the processor may directly or under the control of the processor perform a function corresponding to the instruction using other components. The instruction may include code generated or executed by a compiler or interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' means that the storage medium does not contain a signal and is tangible, but does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently or temporarily in the storage medium.

[0203] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the method according to the various embodiments described above may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or online through an application store (e.g., Play Store™). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0204] In addition, each of the components (e.g., modules or programs) according to the various embodiments described above may be composed of a single or multiple entities, and some of the corresponding sub-components described above may be omitted, or other sub-components may be further included in various embodiments. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single entity, which may perform the same or similar functions as those performed by each of the corresponding components prior to integration. Operations performed by modules, programs or other components according to various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

[0205] Although the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications may be made by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains without departing from the gist of the present disclosure as claimed in the claims, and such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical idea or prospect of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, display; Memory that stores instructions; and Contains at least one processor, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Obtaining status information of the electronic device and information about a user using the electronic device in response to a preset event, The status information of the electronic device obtained above and the information about the user are input into the first neural network model to obtain a prompt, Using the above prompt, obtain text related to the user's intent for the above preset event and information about at least one recommended application, An electronic device that provides text related to the user intent and information about the at least one recommended application through the display.

2. In paragraph 1, housing; including further; The above display is, A first display arranged on the first surface of the housing; and A second display disposed in an area of ​​a second surface of the housing; The above preset event is, An electronic device, the event of which is to unfold or fold the electronic device.

3. In paragraph 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that, when an event of unfolding the electronic device while the electronic device is folded is detected, provides a pop-up UI (User Interface) including text related to the user intention and information about the at least one recommended application on an area of ​​the first display.

4. In paragraph 3, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: Obtain information about the screen configuration displayed on the first display based on the priority information of the recommended application and the information about the folding state of the electronic device, Provide an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the first display based on information about the screen configuration; Information about the above screen configuration is: An electronic device that contains information about the display location and screen size of the execution screen of a recommended application.

5. In paragraph 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: When a user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, information about the screen configuration is modified based on the user input, and an execution screen of the at least one recommended application is provided on the first display based on information about the modified screen configuration. An electronic device that, if no user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, deletes the pop-up UI after a preset period of time and provides an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on information about the screen configuration.

6. In paragraph 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that, when a user input for selecting one of the information on at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI is detected while the pop-up UI is provided, provides an execution screen of the selected recommended application on the first display.

7. In paragraph 4, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that, when a change in the folding state of the electronic device is detected while the pop-up UI is provided, modifies information about the screen configuration based on the changed folding state, and provides an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on the information about the modified screen configuration.

8. In paragraph 1, The status information of the above electronic device is: It includes at least one of information about the folding state of the electronic device, information about a previous operation of the electronic device, information about a usage pattern of the electronic device, and information about a peripheral state of the electronic device. Information about the above user, Contains at least one of the user's profile information, the user's schedule information, the user's preference information, and the user's biometric information, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that obtains a prompt based on the priority of the information obtained above.

9. In paragraph 2, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: An electronic device that, when an event in which a user voice requesting a screen configuration of the electronic device is detected, inputs information about the user voice, the acquired status information of the electronic device, and information about the user into the first neural network model to obtain a prompt.

10. In paragraph 1, The above instructions, when individually or collectively executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to: By inputting the above prompt into the second neural network model, a response text for the above prompt is obtained, An electronic device that obtains text related to the user intent and information about at least one recommended application based on the obtained response text.

11. In a method for controlling an electronic device, A step of obtaining status information of the electronic device and information about a user using the electronic device in response to a preset event; A step of obtaining a prompt by inputting the status information of the electronic device obtained above and information about the user into a first neural network model; A step of obtaining text related to the user's intention for the preset event and information about at least one recommended application using the above prompt; and A control method comprising the step of providing text related to the user intent and information about the at least one recommended application.

12. In paragraph 11, The above electronic device, housing; A first display arranged on the first surface of the housing; and A second display disposed in an area of ​​a second surface of the housing; The above preset event is, A control method for an event of unfolding or folding the above electronic device.

13. In paragraph 12, The steps provided above are: An electronic device that, when an event of unfolding the electronic device is detected while the electronic device is folded, provides a pop-up UI (User Interface) including text related to the user intent and information about the at least one recommended application on an area of ​​the first display.

14. In paragraph 13, The above control method is, A step of obtaining information about a screen configuration displayed on the first display based on priority information of the recommended application and information about the folding state of the electronic device; and A step of providing an execution screen of at least one recommended application on the first display based on information about the screen configuration; Information about the above screen configuration is: A control method including information about the display position and screen size of the execution screen of a recommended application.

15. In paragraph 14, The above control method is, When a user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided, information about the screen configuration is modified based on the user input, and an execution screen of the at least one recommended application is provided on the first display based on information about the modified screen configuration. A control method comprising: a step of deleting the pop-up UI after a preset period of time and providing an execution screen of the at least one recommended application on the first display based on information about the screen configuration, if no user input is detected on information about at least one recommended application included in the pop-up UI while the pop-up UI is provided;

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