Electronic device and method for displaying user interface on flexible display

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a method performed by an electronic device may comprise the operations of: while an application for acquiring an image of an external environment is being executed, determining, on the basis of the state of the electronic device, at least one of a first display area, a second display area, and a third display area as a display area in which a user interface for the application is to be displayed, and determining one of a first camera and a second camera as a camera for displaying a preview image to be displayed in the user interface; determining a layout of the user interface for the application on the basis of the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through one or more sensors; and displaying, on the basis of the determined layout, the user interface for the application including the preview image acquired through the determined camera in the determined display area.

Description

Electronic device and method for displaying a user interface on a flexible display

[0001] The following descriptions relate to an electronic device and method for displaying a user interface on a flexible display.

[0002] The forms and / or sizes of electronic devices are becoming more diverse. To enhance mobility, electronic devices with reduced size and / or volume are being designed. Examples of electronic devices may include displays for visualizing information. As the number of functions supported by the electronic device increases, the size of the display may be increased to visualize more information to the user and / or to support the execution of said functions. For example, the size and / or volume of the electronic device may be reduced while the size of the display is maintained or increased.

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, a first display area corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part, a second display area corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part, and a third display area corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part, a flexible display comprising a first camera disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second camera disposed on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part, one or more sensors, a memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media, and at least one processor comprising a processing circuit. The above instructions, when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine, based on the state of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part, at least one of the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area as a display area for displaying a user interface for the application, and one of the first camera and the second camera as a camera for displaying a preview image to be displayed within the user interface, and determine the layout of the user interface for the application based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors, and to display the user interface for the application, including a preview image acquired through the determined camera within the determined display area based on the determined layout.

[0005] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, a first display area corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part, a second display area corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part, and a third display area corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part, a first camera disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second camera disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part, and one or more sensors. A method performed in the electronic device may include, while an application for acquiring an image of an external environment is executed, determining at least one of the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area as a display area for displaying a user interface for the application based on the state of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part, and determining one of the first camera and the second camera as a camera for displaying a preview image to be displayed within the user interface; determining a layout of the user interface for the application based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors; and displaying the user interface for the application, including a preview image acquired through the determined camera within the determined display area based on the determined layout.

[0006] According to one embodiment, a non-transient computer-readable storage medium can store one or more programs. When the above one or more programs are executed by at least one processor of an electronic device comprising: a first housing part; a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part; a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part; a first display area corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part; a second display area corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part; and a third display area corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part; a first camera disposed on the first surface of the first housing part; a second camera disposed on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part; and one or more sensors, while an application for acquiring an image of an external environment using one of the first camera and the second camera is executed, at least one of the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area is determined as a display area for displaying a user interface for the application based on the state of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part, and the first camera and the Instructions may be included to cause the electronic device to display the user interface for the application, wherein one of the second cameras is determined as a camera for displaying a preview image to be displayed within the user interface, and the layout of the user interface for the application is determined based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors, and the user interface for the application is displayed based on the determined layout, including a preview image acquired through the determined camera within the determined display area.

[0007] FIG. 1a illustrates an example of a first state of an electronic device.

[0008] FIG. 1b illustrates an example of a second state of an electronic device.

[0009] FIG. 1c illustrates an example of a third state of an electronic device.

[0010] FIG. 2a is a plan view of an electronic device with the flexible display removed.

[0011] FIG. 2b is a rear view of an electronic device with the rear cover and display removed.

[0012] FIG. 3a illustrates an example of a simplified block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 3b illustrates an example of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates examples of states of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates examples of orientations of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a first orientation, according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a first orientation, according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a state change of an electronic device in a second orientation, according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a state change of an electronic device in a second orientation, according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 11a illustrates an example of a user interface according to a state change of an electronic device in a third orientation, according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 11b illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a fourth orientation, according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 12a illustrates an example of a screen for guiding the transition to a self-shooting mode in a first orientation according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 12b illustrates an example of a screen for guiding the transition to a self-shooting mode in a third orientation according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 13a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 13b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 14a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 14b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 14c illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 15 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 16a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 16b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 17 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0034] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0035] FIG. 1a illustrates an example of a first state of an electronic device. FIG. 1b illustrates an example of a second state of an electronic device. FIG. 1c illustrates an example of a third state of an electronic device.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 1a, 1b, and 1c, the electronic device (100) may include a housing structure (101), a flexible display (140), a first hinge structure (150), a second hinge structure (160), and a display (170). The first housing structure (101) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130).

[0037] The first housing part (110) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by the first hinge structure (150). The second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) can be rotated about the first hinge structure (150). While the first housing part (110) is rotated about the first hinge structure (150), the second housing part (120) can be rotated about the first hinge structure (150). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the first housing part (110) are rotated about the first hinge structure (150), the angular displacement of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the first housing part (110).

[0038] The third housing part (130) can be rotatably coupled to the second housing part (120) by the second hinge structure (160). The second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). While the second housing part (120) is rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the third housing part (130) can be rotated about the second hinge structure (160). For example, when the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are rotated about the second hinge structure (160), the angular displacement (or angular change) of the second housing part (120) may be substantially the same as the angular displacement of the third housing part (130).

[0039] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can change the state of the electronic device. In other words, rotation of the first housing part (110) and / or the second housing part (120) around the first hinge structure (150) and rotation of the second housing part (120) and / or the third housing part (130) around the second hinge structure (160) provide a change in the angle (or angular displacement) between each housing part around the hinge structure to change the state of the electronic device (e.g., depending on the position or positional relationship between the housing parts). The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide (or enable) a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100) (or a first state (100a) of the housing structure (101) (for example, depending on the angle or displacement of the housing parts relative to the first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160)). The first state (100a) of the electronic device (100) (or a first state (100a) of the housing structure (101)) can be described as an unfolded state (or unfolded state, or open state) of the electronic device (100) (or housing structure (101)). In the first state (100a), the front of the first housing part (110), the front of the second housing part (120), and the front of the third housing part (130) may define the front of the electronic device (100). In the first state (100a), the front of the first housing part (110), the front of the second housing part (120), and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction. In the first state (100a), the electronic device (100) may provide the user with a large display area of ​​the flexible display (140).

[0040] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100). The second state (100b) of the electronic device (100) can be described as a state in which the electronic device (100) is partially folded and partially unfolded (or a single folding state or a half folding state). For example, within the second state (100b), the front of the second housing part (120) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in the same direction, and the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions. For example, the first housing part (1100) and / or the second housing part (120) may be rotated about the first hinge structure (150), so that in the second state (100b), the front of the second housing part (120) and the front of the first housing part (110) may face each other. For example, in the second state (100b), the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be folded (e.g., with respect to the first hinge structure (150), and the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may be unfolded (e.g., with respect to the second hinge structure (160). In the second state (100b), the electronic device (100) may have a portion of the flexible display (140) (e.g., a third display of the flexible display (140) within the third housing (130). Visual information can be provided through the area (140c)).

[0041] The electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a) to the third state (100c) through the second state (100b). The electronic device (100) can change from the first state (100a), which is an unfolded state, to the second state (100b), which is a partially unfolded state. For example, the electronic device (100) can change from the second state (100b) to the third state (100c) by the third housing part (130) rotating around the second hinge structure 160 (and / or folding of the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). For example, the electronic device (100) can change from a first state (100a) in which the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) face in the same direction to a second state (100b) in which the front of the first housing part (110) faces the front of the second housing part (120). The electronic device (100) can change from a second state (100b) in which it is partially unfolded to a third state (100c) in which it is folded. For example, when changing from the second state (100b) to the third state (100c), the folded first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) can be placed on the third housing part (130).

[0042] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100) (or a third state (100c) of the housing structure (101). The third state (100c) of the electronic device (100) (or a third state (100c) of the housing structure (101)) can be described as a folded state (or a folded state or a multi-folded state) of the electronic device (100) (or the housing structure (101)). In the third state (100c), the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the second housing part (120) may face in opposite directions, and the front of the second housing part (120) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face in opposite directions. In the third state (100c), the front of the first housing part (110) and the front of the third housing part (130) may face each other in the same direction. For example, in the third state (100c), the front of the second housing part (120) may face the front of the first housing part (110), and the front of the third housing part (130) may face the rear of the first housing part (110). In the third state (100c), the rear of the second housing part (120) may be exposed to the outside. A display (170) (e.g., a second display, a rear display, or a cover display) may be placed on the rear of the second housing part (120). In the third state (100c), the rear of the third housing part (130) may be exposed to the outside. A rear camera (175) may be placed on the rear of the third housing part (130). In the third state (100c), the electronic device (100) can be folded to improve portability and can provide visual information through a display (170) placed on the rear of the second housing (120).

[0043] The electronic device (100) may further include a key button (139). The key button (139) may be exposed from a structure (e.g., an opening) formed on the side of the third housing part (130) and may partially protrude outside the electronic device (100). The key button (139) may provide physical input to a processing circuit inside the electronic device (100) by pressure transmitted from the outside. The key button (139) may not be included in the electronic device (100) and may be implemented in other forms, such as a soft key displayed on a flexible display (140) or a display (170).

[0044] The key button (139) may be positioned on the side of the third housing part (130) so as to be exposed to the outside in the third state (100c). As the key button (139) is positioned on the side of the third housing part (130), it may be positioned in the direction in which the side of the third housing (130) faces. Even if the position of the key button (139) positioned on the side of the third housing (130) is changed to the first state (100a) by a user looking at the display (170) from the third state (100c), the position of the key button (139) may not be moved. For example, referring to FIG. 1a, in the first state (100a), when looking at the flexible display (140) from above, the key button (139) may be positioned on the right. Referring to FIG. 1b, in the third state (100c), when looking at the display (170) from above, the key button (139) may be positioned on the right.

[0045] The flexible display (140) can define the appearance of the electronic device (100) at least partially. The flexible display (140) can be partially disposed within the housing structure (101). The flexible display (140) can define the front of the electronic device (100). The flexible display (140) may include a first unbendable portion (141), a second unbendable portion (142), a third unbendable portion (143), a first bendable portion (144), and a second bendable portion (145). The first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) can be disposed on the front of the first housing part (110). The second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) can be disposed on the front of the second housing part (120). A third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may be disposed on the front of the third housing part (130). A first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be disposed between the first unbendable portion (141) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) may be disposed on (e.g., disposed, arranged to, to correspond to) a first hinge structure (150) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). The second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned between the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) may be positioned on a second hinge structure (160) connecting the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130).

[0046] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) may be oriented substantially in the same direction as the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140). In the first state (100a), the first bendable portion (144) and the second bendable portion (145) may be positioned in substantially the same horizontal plane as the first unbendable portion (141), the second unbendable portion (142), and the third unbendable portion (143).

[0047] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100). In the second state (100b), the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) may face the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the same direction as the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140). For example, the second unbendable portion (142) and the third unbendable portion (143) may be placed (e.g., arranged on) substantially the same horizontal plane.

[0048] In the second state (100b), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0049] In the second state (100b), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is maintained in an unfolded state by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be unfolded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face each other in the same direction.

[0050] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) can provide a third state (100c) of the electronic device (100). In the third state (100c), the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) faces the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140), and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) may face the rear of the first housing part (110).

[0051] In the third state (100c), the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the first hinge structure (150), so that the first bendable portion (144) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the first unbendable portion (141) of the flexible display (140) and the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions.

[0052] In the third state (100c), the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) is bent by the second hinge structure (160), so that the second bendable portion (145) of the flexible display (140) can be folded such that the second unbendable portion (142) of the flexible display (140) and the third unbendable portion (143) of the flexible display (140) face in different directions. The second bendable portion (145) may further include a first deformation portion (145a), a second deformation portion (145b), and a flat portion (145c). The first deformation portion (145a) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the second unbendable portion (142), and the second deformation portion (145b) may be positioned between the planar portion (145c) and the third unbendable portion (143). The planar portion (145c) may be positioned between the first deformation portion (145a) and the second deformation portion (145b). The planar portion (145c) may be supported by a support plate (e.g., the support plate (264) of FIG. 2a) that is distinct from the hinge plates of the second hinge structure (160) (e.g., the third hinge plate (262) and the fourth hinge plate (263) of FIG. 2a). Regardless of the state of the electronic device (100), the planar portion (145c) may remain flat. The first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) are unfolded in the first state (100a) and the second state (100b), and in the third state (100c), the first deformation part (145a) and the second deformation part (145b) can be bent so that the second unbendable part (142) and the third unbendable part (143) face in different directions. In the third state (100c), the first housing part (110) can be positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). In the third state (100c), the second bendable part (145) of the flexible display (140) positioned on the second hinge structure (160) can be partially facing the side (110c) of the first housing part (110).

[0053] A display area of ​​a flexible display (140) (e.g., a first display or a main display) may include a first display area (140a), a second display area (140b), and a third display area (140c). A display area represents an area capable of providing visual information from the flexible display (140). In a first state (100a), the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be visible from the front of the housing structure (101). For example, in a first state (100a), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be visually exposed. The electronic device (100) may provide a large display area to the user that includes the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c).

[0054] In the second state (100b), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may be partially visible from the front of the third housing part (130). For example, the third display area (140c) may be visually exposed, while the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) may not be visually exposed.

[0055] In the third state (100c), the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) may not be visible. For example, in the third state (100c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may not be visually exposed.

[0056] In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be activated. In a non-limiting example, within a third state (100c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated. In a non-limiting example, within a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100), when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen, the third display area (140c) is activated, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may be deactivated.

[0057] In a non-limiting example, when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen within a first state (100a) of the electronic device (100), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may display visual information. In a non-limiting example, within a third state (100c), the first display area (140a), the second display area (140b), and the third display area (140c) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image. As a non-limiting example, in a second state (100b) of the electronic device (100), when the flexible display (140) is used to display a screen, the third display area (140c) provides visual information, and the first display area (140a) and the second display area (140b) of the flexible display (140) may provide a black image.

[0058] FIG. 2a is a top view of an electronic device with the flexible display removed. FIG. 2b is a rear view of an electronic device with the rear cover and display removed.

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 2a and 2b, the electronic device (100) may include a first hinge structure (150) and a second hinge structure (160). The first width (w1) of the first hinge structure (150) may be narrower than the second width (w2) of the second hinge structure (160). The difference between the first width (w1) of the first hinge structure (150) and the second width (w2) of the second hinge structure (160) may be equal to or greater than the thickness of the first housing part (110). For example, the second hinge structure (160) may have a second width (w2) that is wider than the first width (w1) so that, according to the third state (100c), the first housing part (110) is positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). The first hinge structure (150) may be referred to as a narrow hinge structure in that it has a narrower width than the second hinge structure (160). The second hinge structure (160) may be referred to as a wide hinge structure in that it has a wider width than the first hinge structure (150).

[0060] The first hinge structure (150) may include a first set of gears (251), a first hinge plate (252), and a second hinge plate (253). The first hinge plate (252) may be coupled to a first support portion (111) of the first housing part (110). The second hinge plate (253) may be coupled to a second support portion (121) of the second housing part (120). The gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) may be configured to rotate the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253). For example, the gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) can rotate the second hinge plate (252) (or the second housing part (120)) in conjunction with the rotation of the first hinge plate (253) (or the first housing part (110)). After the first hinge plate (252) (or the first housing part (110)) is rotated, the gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) can be rotated according to the rotation of the first hinge plate (252) (or the first housing part (110)). The second hinge plate (253) (or the second housing part (120)) may be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the first hinge plate (252) according to the rotation of the gears included in the first set of gears (251). The gears (g11, g12, g13, g14) included in the first set of gears (251) may include a first gear (g11), a second gear (g12), a third gear (g13), and a fourth gear (g14). The first gear (g11) may be positioned adjacent to the first hinge plate (252), and the fourth gear (g14) may be positioned adjacent to the second hinge plate (253). The second gear (g12) and the third gear (g13) may be positioned between the first gear (g11) and the fourth gear (g14).The first gear (g11), the second gear (g12), the third gear (g13), and the fourth gear (g14) can be engaged sequentially. Depending on the first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) of the first gear (g11), the second gear (g12) engaged with the first gear (g11) can be rotated in a second rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) opposite to the first rotational direction. Depending on the second rotational direction of the second gear (g2), the third gear (g13) engaged with the second gear (g12) can be rotated in the first rotational direction. Depending on the first rotational direction of the third gear (g13), the fourth gear (g14) can be rotated in the second rotational direction. As the first gear (g11) and the fourth gear (g14) rotate in different directions, the first housing part (110) connected to the first hinge plate (252) and the second housing part (120) connected to the second hinge plate (253) can be folded or unfolded.

[0061] The second hinge structure (160) may include a second set of gears (261), a third hinge plate (262), a fourth hinge plate (263), and a support plate (264). The third hinge plate (262) may be coupled to the second support portion (121) of the second housing part (120). The fourth hinge plate (263) may be coupled to the third support portion (131) of the third housing part (130). The gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set of gears (261) may be configured to rotate the third hinge plate (262) and the fourth hinge plate (263). For example, the gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set of gears (261) can rotate the fourth hinge plate (263) (or the third housing part (130)) in conjunction with the rotation of the third hinge plate (262) (or the second housing part (120)). After the third hinge plate (262) (or the second housing part (120)) is rotated, the gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set of gears (261) can be rotated according to the rotation of the third hinge plate (262) (or the second housing part (120)). The fourth hinge plate (263) (or the third housing part (130)) can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the third hinge plate (262) according to the rotation of the gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set (261) of gears.

[0062] The gears (g21, g22, g23, g24, g25, g26) included in the second set (261) of gears may include a first gear (g21), a second gear (g22), a third gear (g23), a fourth gear (g24), a fifth gear (g25), and a sixth gear (g26). The first gear (g21) may be positioned adjacent to the third hinge plate (262), and the sixth gear (g26) may be positioned adjacent to the fourth hinge plate (263). The second gear (g22), the third gear (g23), the fourth gear (g24), and the fifth gear (g25) may be positioned between the first gear (g21) and the sixth gear (g26). The first gear (g21), second gear (g22), third gear (g23), fourth gear (g24), fifth gear (g25), and sixth gear (g26) can be engaged sequentially. Depending on the first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise) of the first gear (g21), the second gear (g22) engaged with the first gear (g21) can be rotated in a second rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise) opposite to the first rotational direction. Depending on the second rotational direction of the second gear (g22), the third gear (g23) engaged with the second gear (g22) can be rotated in the first rotational direction. Depending on the first rotational direction of the third gear (g23), the fourth gear (g24) can be rotated in the second rotational direction. Depending on the rotation of the fourth gear (g24) in the second rotational direction, the fifth gear (g25) engaged with the fourth gear (g24) can be rotated in the first rotational direction. Depending on the rotation of the fifth gear (g25) in the first rotational direction, the sixth gear (g26) engaged with the fifth gear (g25) can be rotated in the second rotational direction. As the first gear (g21) and the sixth gear (g26) rotate in different directions, the second housing part (120) connected to the third hinge plate (262) and the third housing part (130) connected to the fourth hinge plate (263) can be folded or unfolded.

[0063] The first hinge structure (150) and the second hinge structure (160) may further include a spiral structure. The spiral structure may include a spiral groove formed in each hinge plate or a rotating member connected to the hinge plate and a moving member sliding along the spiral groove. The hinge plates connected to the hinge structure may be configured to rotate by substantially the same angular displacement through the spiral structure.

[0064] The electronic device (100) may include a first printed circuit board (271), a second printed circuit board (272), and a third printed circuit board (273).

[0065] A first printed circuit board (271) may be placed on a first support portion (111) of a first housing part (110). Hardware components within the first housing part (110) may be mounted on the first printed circuit board (271). A second printed circuit board (272) may be placed on a second support portion (121) of a second housing part (120). A third printed circuit board (273) may be placed on a third support portion (131) of a third housing part (130). Hardware components within the third housing part (130) may be mounted on the third printed circuit board (273).

[0066] Hardware components placed on the first printed circuit board (271) may support or operate independently of hardware components placed on the second printed circuit board (272) and / or hardware components placed on the third printed circuit board (273).

[0067] Hardware components placed on the second printed circuit board (272) may support or operate independently of hardware components placed on the first printed circuit board (271) or the third printed circuit board (273). Hardware components placed on the second printed circuit board (272) may include a speaker, a front camera, and / or a display driving circuit.

[0068] Hardware components disposed on the third printed circuit board (273) may include at least one processor including a processing circuit (e.g., application processor (AP), communication processor (CP)), memory including one or more storage media, communication circuits, and a rear camera (175). The rear camera (175) may be exposed through a structure (e.g., an opening) on ​​the rear of the second housing part (120).

[0069] The electronic device (100) may further include a sub-printed circuit board (275) and flexible printed circuit boards (280, 290). The sub-printed circuit board (275) may be placed in at least some of the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130). The flexible printed circuit boards (280, 290) may include a first flexible printed circuit board (280) and a second flexible printed circuit board (290). The first flexible printed circuit board (280) may electrically connect the printed circuit boards placed in each of the housing parts (110, 120, 130). The second flexible printed circuit board (290) may connect the printed circuit board in the housing part where the sub-printed circuit board (275) is placed with the sub-printed circuit board (275) by means of the second flexible printed circuit board (290).

[0070] Components within the electronic device (100) may be connected to at least one processor within a third printed circuit board (273) via flexible printed circuit boards (280, 290). For example, a signal received from an antenna placed in the third housing part (130) may be transmitted to the third printed circuit board (273) where at least one processor (e.g., AP or CP) is placed via a signal path (a) provided by the first flexible printed circuit board (280). A driving circuit for a flexible display (140) placed in the first housing part (110) may be connected to the third printed circuit board (273) where at least one processor (e.g., AP) is placed via a sub-printed circuit board (275) and a signal path (b) provided by the first flexible printed circuit board (280). A driving circuit for a display (170) connected to a sub-printed circuit board (275) placed in a second housing part (130) can be electrically connected to a third printed circuit board (273) on which at least one processor (e.g., AP) is placed, through a signal path (c) provided by the sub-printed circuit board (275), the first flexible printed circuit board (280), and the second flexible printed circuit board (290).

[0071] The electronic device (100) may further include batteries. Each of the batteries may be attached to support parts (111, 121, 131) included in the housing parts (110, 120, 130). The support parts (111, 121, 131) may support rechargeable batteries.

[0072] The arrangement of hardware components is exemplary, and unlike the above, the rear camera (175) and the second printed circuit board (272) may be placed in the third housing part (130), and the third printed circuit board (273) may be placed in the second housing part (120).

[0073] The first housing part (110) and the third housing part (130) are shown to rotate in opposite directions relative to the second housing part (120), but are not limited thereto. For example, while changing from the first state (100a) to the third state (100c), the first housing part (110) may rotate counterclockwise relative to the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) may rotate counterclockwise relative to the second housing part (120). As the first housing part (110) and the third housing part (130) rotate in the same direction, a portion of the display area of ​​the flexible display (140) in the second state may be visually exposed.

[0074] According to one embodiment, a user interface of an application (e.g., camera application, video call application) for acquiring an image of an external environment may be displayed through a display (e.g., flexible display (140) or cover display (170)) of an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (100)). The layout of the user interface may be changed based on the state of the electronic device according to the position relationship or positional relationship between the housing parts of the electronic device. For example, the positional relationship may be related to an angle or angular displacement centered on a first hinge structure (150) and / or a second hinge structure (160) between each housing part (e.g., a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130). Thus, the positional relationship may be related to an identified state of the electronic device with respect to an identified (determined) angle (or angular displacement) of the housing part centered on the first hinge structure (150) and / or the second hinge structure (160). Below, an example of a user interface displayed on a display of the electronic device will be described based on the positional relationship between the housing parts of the electronic device and / or the orientation of the electronic device.

[0075] FIG. 3a illustrates an example of a simplified block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0076] FIG. 3b illustrates an example of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0077] Referring to FIGS. 3a and 3b, the electronic device (300) may correspond to the electronic device (100) of FIGS. 1a, FIG. 1b, FIG. 1c, FIG. 2a, and FIG. 2b. The electronic device (300) may include at least some or all of the components of the electronic device (100) of FIGS. 1a, FIG. 1b, FIG. 1c, FIG. 2a, and FIG. 2b.

[0078] Referring to FIG. 3a, example (391) may show the front of the electronic device (300). Example (392) may show the rear of the electronic device (300).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a first housing part (301), a second housing part (302), and a third housing part (303). The first housing part (301) may correspond to the third housing part (130) of FIGS. 1A, FIGS. 1B, FIGS. 1C, FIGS. 2A, and FIGS. 2B. The second housing part (302) may correspond to the second housing part (120) of FIGS. 1A, FIGS. 1B, FIGS. 1C, FIGS. 2A, and FIGS. 2B. The third housing part (303) may correspond to the first housing part (110) of FIGS. 1A, FIGS. 1B, FIGS. 1C, FIGS. 2A, and FIGS. 2B.

[0080] For example, the flexible display (331) may correspond to the flexible display (140) of FIG. 1a, FIG. 1b, FIG. 1c, FIG. 2a, and FIG. 2b. The flexible display (331) may include a first display area (361) corresponding to a first surface (e.g., front) of the first housing part (301), a second display area (362) corresponding to a first surface (e.g., front) of the second housing part (302), and a third display area (363) corresponding to a first surface (e.g., front) of the third housing part (303). The cover display (332) may include a fourth display area (364) corresponding to a second surface (e.g., rear) opposite to the first surface of the second housing part (120).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a camera (340). For example, the camera (340) may include a first camera (341), a second camera (342), and a third camera (343).

[0082] For example, the first camera (341) may be positioned on the first surface (e.g., the front) of the first housing part (301). The first camera (341) may be positioned within the first display area (361) to acquire an image of the external environment in the direction in which the first display area (361) faces.

[0083] For example, the second camera (342) may be positioned on the second surface (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301). The second camera (342) may be positioned to acquire an image of the external environment in a direction facing the second surface (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301).

[0084] For example, the third camera (343) may be positioned on the second side (e.g., rear) of the second housing part (302). The third camera (343) may be positioned within the fourth display area (364) to acquire an image of the external environment in the direction in which the fourth display area (364) faces.

[0085] Although not illustrated, the electronic device (300) may include a first hinge structure that rotatably connects a first housing part (301) and a second housing part (302). The first hinge structure may be configured so that the first housing part (301) can be folded toward the second housing part (302) even when the third housing part (303) is folded toward the second housing part (302). The first hinge structure may be configured so that the first housing part (301) can be folded toward the second housing part (302) even when the third housing part (303) is not folded toward the second housing part (302). The first hinge structure may be referred to as a wide hinge. The first hinge structure may correspond to the second hinge structure (160) of FIGS. 1a, FIGS. 1b, FIGS. 1c, FIGS. 2a, and FIGS. 2b.

[0086] Although not illustrated, the electronic device (300) may include a second hinge structure that rotatably connects the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303). The second hinge structure may correspond to the first hinge structure (150) of FIG. 1a, FIG. 1b, FIG. 1c, FIG. 2a, and FIG. 2b.

[0087] Referring to FIG. 3b, the electronic device (300) may include a processor (310), memory (320), a display (330), a camera (340), and / or a sensor (350). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include at least one of the processor (310), memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and / or sensor (350). For example, at least some of the processor (310), memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and / or sensor (350) may be omitted according to an embodiment. Although not illustrated, the electronic device (300) may include various components in addition to the processor (310), memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and sensor (350).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a processor (310). The processor (310) may be operatively coupled with or connected with memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and / or sensor (350). That the processor (310) is operatively coupled with or connected with memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and / or sensor (350) may mean that the processor (310) can control memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and / or sensor (350). For example, the processor (310) can control memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and / or sensor (350). The memory (320), display (330), camera (340), and / or sensor (350) may be controlled by the processor (310). For example, the processor (310) may consist of at least one processor. For example, the processor (310) may correspond to the processor (1720) of FIG. 17.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may include a hardware component for processing data based on one or more instructions. The hardware component for processing data may include, for example, an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), and / or a central processing unit (CPU).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a memory (320). For example, the memory (320) may correspond to the memory (1730) of FIG. 17. For example, the memory (320) may be a volatile memory unit or units. For example, the memory (320) may be a non-volatile memory unit or units. For example, the memory (320) may be a computer-readable medium of another form, such as a magnetic or optical disk. For example, the memory (320) may store data acquired based on an operation performed by the processor (310) (e.g., an algorithm execution operation).

[0091] For example, memory (320) may be used to store one or more programs. One or more programs may include instructions that cause the electronic device (300) to perform a defined operation when executed by the processor (310) of the electronic device (300). Memory (320) may include one or more storage media for storing instructions. The instructions may be executed individually and / or collectively by the processor (310) of the electronic device (300) to cause the electronic device (300) to perform a defined operation.

[0092] For example, within memory (320), one or more instructions representing operations and / or actions to be performed on data by the processor (310) may be stored. 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 (300) and / or the processor (310) may perform at least one of the operations of the electronic device (300) described below 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. In the following, the statement that an application is installed on an electronic device (300) means that one or more instructions provided in the form of an application are stored in the memory (320) of the electronic device (300), and that the one or more applications are stored in an executable format (e.g., a file having an extension specified by the operating system of the electronic device (300)) that is executable by the processor (310) of the electronic device (300).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a display (330). For example, the display (330) may include a flexible display (331) (e.g., a first, front, or main display) and a cover display (332) (e.g., a second or rear display). The flexible display (331) may be deformable by an external force applied to the flexible display (331). The flexible display (331) may be deformed according to the state of the electronic device (300) according to the positional relationship of the first housing part (301), the second housing part (302), and the third housing part (303).

[0094] For example, the display (330) may correspond to the display module (1760) of FIG. 17. For example, the display (330) of the electronic device (300) may output visualized information to the user. The display (330) may include a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), a Plasma Display Panel (PDP), one or more Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), and / or one or more OLEDs. According to one embodiment, the display (330) may include a sensor (e.g., a touch sensor panel (TSP)) for detecting an external object (e.g., a user's finger) on the display (330). For example, based on the TSP, the electronic device (300) may detect an external object (e.g., a user's finger) that is in contact with or floating on the display (330). In response to detecting the above external object, the electronic device (300) can execute a function related to a specific visual object among the visual objects (e.g., a plurality of icons for shooting) displayed in the display (330) that correspond to a part of the display (330) to which the external object is in contact.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a camera (340). For example, the camera (340) may correspond to the camera module (1780) of FIG. 17. For example, the camera (340) may include one or more light sensors (e.g., a CCD (charged coupled device) sensor, a CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor) that generate an electrical signal indicating the color and / or brightness of light. A plurality of light sensors included in the camera (340) may be arranged in the form of a two-dimensional grid (2 dimensional array). The camera (340) may acquire the electrical signal of each of the plurality of light sensors substantially simultaneously to generate two-dimensional frame data corresponding to the light reaching the light sensors of the two-dimensional grid. For example, photo data captured using the camera (340) may mean one (a) two-dimensional frame data acquired from the camera (340). For example, video data captured using a camera (340) may mean a sequence of multiple two-dimensional frame data obtained from the camera (340).

[0096] For example, the camera (340) may include a first camera (341), a second camera (342), and / or a third camera (343). The first camera (341) and the second camera (342) may be placed within the first housing part (301). The first camera (341) may be placed facing the first side (e.g., front) of the first housing part (301). The second camera (342) may be placed facing the second side (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301). The third camera (343) may be placed within the second housing part (302). The second camera (342) may include at least one camera. The second camera (342) may include at least one of a wide camera, an ultrawide camera, and a telephoto camera.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include a sensor (350). The sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) may generate electrical information that can be processed by a processor (310) and / or a memory (320) from non-electronic information associated with the electronic device (300). The electrical information generated by the sensor (350) may be stored in the memory (320), processed by the processor (310), and / or transmitted to another electronic device distinct from the electronic device (300). There may be one or more sensors (350).

[0098] For example, the sensor (350) may include a gyroscope sensor (351), an accelerometer sensor (352), and a geomagnetic sensor (353). For example, the gyroscope sensor (351) may identify (or measure, detect) the angular velocity of the electronic device (300) in three directions: the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. The gyroscope sensor (351) may be configured to detect the rotation of the electronic device (300). The gyroscope sensor (351) may be configured to detect the direction and speed of rotation of the electronic device (300). For example, the accelerometer sensor (352) may identify (or measure, detect) the acceleration of the electronic device (300) in three directions: the x-axis, the y-axis, and the z-axis. The accelerometer sensor (352) may be configured to detect the tilt of the electronic device (300) as well as acceleration due to gravity. The processor (310) of the electronic device (300) can identify whether the electronic device (300) is moving by using an acceleration sensor (352). For example, a geomagnetic sensor (353) can detect orientation based on the Earth's magnetic field. The processor (310) can detect the direction in which one side (e.g., side) of the electronic device (300) is facing by using the geomagnetic sensor (353).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) can identify the orientation of the electronic device (300) using a sensor (350). The orientation of the electronic device (300) may include a first orientation, a second orientation, a third orientation, and a fourth orientation. Specific examples of the first orientation, the second orientation, the third orientation, and the fourth orientation will be described later in FIG. 5.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) of the electronic device (300) can identify a first angle between a first surface (e.g., front) of the first housing part (301) and a first surface (e.g., front) of the second housing part (302) using a sensor (350). The processor (310) of the electronic device (300) can identify a second angle between a first surface (e.g., front) of the second housing part (302) and a first surface (e.g., front) of the third housing part (303) using a sensor (350).

[0101] For example, the sensor (350) may include at least one 6-axis sensor. The 6-axis sensor may include a gyroscope sensor (351) and an accelerometer sensor (352). The processor (310) may identify (or detect) a first angle and a second angle using at least one 6-axis sensor. For example, the first 6-axis sensor may be placed within the first housing part (301). The second 6-axis sensor may be placed within the second housing part (302). The third 6-axis sensor may be placed within the third housing part (303). The processor (310) may identify the first angle using the first 6-axis sensor and the second 6-axis sensor. The processor (310) may identify the second angle using the second 6-axis sensor and the third 6-axis sensor. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0102] According to an embodiment, the sensor (350) may include at least one Hall sensor. The processor (310) may identify (or detect) a first angle and a second angle using at least one Hall sensor. For example, the first Hall sensor may be placed within the first housing part (301). The second Hall sensor may be placed within the second housing part (302). The third Hall sensor may be placed within the third housing part (303). The processor (310) may identify the first angle using the first Hall sensor and the second Hall sensor. The processor (310) may identify the second angle using the second Hall sensor and the third Hall sensor.

[0103] In FIGS. 4 to 15 below, the operation of the electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3a and 3b will be described. Although the operation described in FIGS. 4 to 15 is described as being performed in the electronic device (300) of FIGS. 3a and 3b, this is for convenience of explanation, and the operation described in FIGS. 4 to 15 may also be performed in an electronic device of a different form factor.

[0104] FIG. 4 illustrates examples of states of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 4, the processor (310) can identify (or detect) a first angle (451) between a first surface (e.g., front) (or first display area (361)) of a first housing part (301) and a first surface (e.g., front) (or second display area (362)) of a second housing part (302) using a sensor (350). The processor (310) can identify (or detect) a second angle (452) between a first surface (e.g., front) (or second display area (362)) of a second housing part (302) and a first surface (e.g., front) (or third display area (363)) of a third housing part (303) using a sensor (350). Based on the first angle and the second angle, the processor (310) can identify the state of the electronic device (300). The first angle (451) and the second angle (452) may represent the positional relationship between the housing parts of the electronic device (300).

[0106] Example (401) represents a first state of the electronic device (300). In Example (401), the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees), and the second angle (452) may exceed the first reference angle. The processor (310) may identify the state of the electronic device (300) as the first state based on identifying that the first angle (451) and the second angle (452) exceed the first reference angle. The processor (310) may identify that the electronic device (300) is within the first state based on identifying that the first angle (451) and the second angle (452) exceed the first reference angle (e.g., each exceeding). Within the first state, substantially one plane may be provided through the flexible display (331). The first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) may be located substantially on a single plane. Alternatively, in the first state, the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) may be placed on the same plane to provide a substantially flat surface. The processor (310) may display a user interface in the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in the first state.

[0107] Example (403) represents a second state of the electronic device (300). In Example (403), the first angle (451) may exceed the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees), and the second angle (452) may be less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees). The processor (310) may identify the state of the electronic device (300) as the second state based on identifying that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees) and the second angle (452) is less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees). The processor (310) may identify that the electronic device (300) is within the second state based on identifying that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees) and the second angle (452) is less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees). That is, in the second state, since the first angle (451) is greater than the first reference angle, the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) form a substantially flat surface. The third housing (303) is bent or folded toward the second housing (302) with the second reference angle in between so that the third display area (363) faces the second display area (362), so that the second display area (362) and the third display area (363) are not exposed to the outside. In the second state, the first display area (361) may be exposed to the outside. The processor (310) may display a user interface on the first display area (361) (which is exposed to the outside or visible) while the electronic device (300) is in the second state.

[0108] Example (402) represents a first semi-folding state of an electronic device (300). The first semi-folding state may be an intermediate state between a first state and a second state. In Example (402), the first angle (451) may exceed a first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees), and the second angle (452) may be greater than or equal to a second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees) and less than or equal to the first reference angle. The processor (310) may identify the state of the electronic device (300) as the first semi-folding state based on identifying that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle and the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to the second reference angle and less than or equal to the first reference angle. The processor (310) can identify that the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folding state based on identifying that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees) and that the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to the second reference angle and less than or equal to the first reference angle. The processor (310) can determine a display area to display a user interface according to the size of the second angle (452) while the electronic device (300) is in the first semi-folding state. The processor (310) can display a user interface in the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) within the first semi-folding state. According to an embodiment, a user interface may be displayed in the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) within the first semi-folding state.For example, within the first semi-folding state, if the second angle (452) exceeds the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and is less than the first reference angle, a user interface may be displayed in the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363), wherein each of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) may be at least partially exposed to the outside (e.g., visible to a user). According to an embodiment, within the first semi-folding state, a user interface may be displayed in the first display area (361). For example, within the first semi-folding state, if the second angle (452) is less than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and greater than or equal to the second reference angle, a user interface may be displayed in the first display area (361) that is exposed to the outside.

[0109] Example (404) represents a third state of the electronic device (300). In Example (404), the first angle (451) is less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees), and the second angle (452) may be less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees). The processor (310) may identify the state of the electronic device (300) as a third state based on identifying that the first angle (451) is less than the second reference angle and the second angle (452) is less than the second reference angle. The third state may be referred to as a folding state. The processor (310) may identify that the electronic device (300) is in the third state based on identifying that the first angle (451) is less than the second reference angle and the second angle (452) is less than the second reference angle. In the third state, the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) may be exposed to the outside. In the third state (or folding state), the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) may not be exposed to the outside. In the third state, the second side (e.g., the rear) of the first housing part (301) may be positioned opposite the cover display (332). In the third state, the second camera (342) may be positioned in the opposite direction to the direction in which the cover display (332) is facing. The processor (310) may display a user interface on the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) while the electronic device (300) is in the third state.

[0110] Example (406) represents a fourth state of the electronic device (300). In Example (406), the first angle (451) is less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees), and the second angle (452) may exceed the first reference angle. The processor (310) may identify the state of the electronic device (300) as the fourth state based on identifying that the first angle (451) is less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees) and the second angle (452) exceeds the first reference angle. The processor (310) may identify that the electronic device (300) is within the fourth state based on identifying that the first angle (451) is less than the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees) and the second angle (452) exceeds the first reference angle. That is, the first housing (301) and the second housing (302) are folded with a first angle (451) (less than the second reference angle) between them, and the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) are positioned to face each other and are not exposed to the outside. In the fourth state, the third display area (363) may be exposed to the outside. The processor (310) may display a user interface on the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in the fourth state.

[0111] Example (405) represents a second semi-folding state of the electronic device (300). The second semi-folding state may be an intermediate state between the first state and the fourth state. In Example (405), the first angle (451) is greater than or equal to the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees) and less than or equal to the first reference angle, and the second angle (452) may exceed the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees). The processor (310) may identify the state of the electronic device (300) as the second semi-folding state based on identifying that the first angle (451) is greater than or equal to the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees) and less than or equal to the first reference angle, and that the second angle (452) exceeds the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees). The processor (310) can identify that the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folding state based on identifying that the first angle (451) is greater than or equal to the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees) and less than or equal to the first reference angle, and that the second angle (452) exceeds the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees). The processor (310) can determine a display area to display a user interface according to the size of the second angle (452) while the electronic device (300) is in the second semi-folding state. The processor (310) can display a user interface in the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) within the second semi-folding state. According to an embodiment, a user interface may be displayed in the second display area (362) and the third display area (363) within the second semi-folding state. For example, within the second semi-folding state, if the first angle (451) is less than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and greater than or equal to the second reference angle, a user interface may be displayed in the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). According to an embodiment, within the second semi-folding state, a user interface may be displayed in the third display area (363).For example, within the second semi-folding state, if the first angle (451) is less than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and greater than or equal to the second reference angle, a user interface may be displayed in the third display area (363).

[0112] Referring to examples (401) through (406), the state of the electronic device (300) may be one of a first state, a second state, a third state, a fourth state, a first semi-folding state, and a second semi-folding state. Depending on the state of the electronic device (300), the layout of the user interface of the application may be changed.

[0113] FIG. 5 illustrates examples of orientations of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0114] Referring to FIG. 5, the processor (310) of the electronic device (300) can identify the orientation of the electronic device (300) using a sensor (350). The processor (310) can identify the orientation of the electronic device (300) as one of the first to fourth orientations using the sensor (350). Here, the orientation of the device may represent a relative position or orientation in which the electronic device (300) is positioned relative to a fixed position (e.g., when the ground is used as a reference point). For example, when a user is holding or looking at the electronic device (300), the orientation of the device may be considered such that a part of the device (e.g., a housing part) is positioned upward (e.g., furthest distance) relative to the fixed position (e.g., the ground), and another part of the device (e.g., another housing part) is positioned downward (e.g., closest distance) from the same (ground) position. The orientation of the device may be identified by one or more sensors.

[0115] In example (501), the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the first orientation. In example (501), the processor (310) may display the top of the user interface in the first display area (361) while the electronic device (300) is in the first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation. The processor (310) may display the bottom of the user interface in the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in the first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation. For example, the first display area (361) may be identified by one or more sensors as being at the top of the electronic device (e.g., the direction in which the user is looking). That is, the processor (310) can display (or arrange) the layout or orientation (or relative position of the user interface) of the user interface based on the orientation of the identified electronic device (300) so that the top of the user interface corresponds to the top of the electronic device (300).

[0116] For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, the first camera (341) may be located at the top left of the flexible display (331). For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, the distance between the first housing part (301) and the ground may be greater than the distance between the third housing part (303) and the ground (i.e., so that the first housing part (301) is located relative to the top or upper part of the third housing part (303). For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, the edge (511) (e.g., side) of the first housing part (301) and the edge (512) (e.g., side) of the third housing part (303) may be substantially parallel to the ground. The edges (513) and (514) of the electronic device (300) may be substantially perpendicular to the ground. For example, the edges (511) and (512) may correspond to (are positioned along the first axis) the first axis (e.g., y-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by the sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). The edges (513) and (514) may correspond to (are positioned along the second axis) the second axis (e.g., x-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by the sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). Based on identifying that the angle between the first axis of the electronic device (300) and the ground is within a reference range and that the distance between the first housing part (301) and the ground is greater than the distance between the third housing part (303) and the ground, the processor (310) can identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation.Based on identifying that the angle between the second axis of the electronic device (300) and the direction facing the ground is within a reference range and that the distance between the first housing part (301) and the ground is greater than the distance between the third housing part (303) and the ground, the processor (310) can identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation.

[0117] In example (502), the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a second orientation. In example (502), the processor (310) may display the top of the user interface in a third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation. The processor (310) may display the bottom of the user interface in a first display area (361) while the electronic device (300) is in a first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation. For example, the third display area (363) may be identified by one or more sensors as being at the top of the electronic device (300) in the second orientation (e.g., when viewed by a user).

[0118] For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the second orientation, the first camera (341) may be located at the bottom right of the flexible display (331). For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the second orientation, the distance between the first housing part (301) and the ground may be smaller than the distance between the third housing part (303) and the ground. For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the second orientation, the edge (511) of the first housing part (301) and the edge (512) of the third housing part (303) may be substantially parallel to the ground. The edge (513) and edge (514) of the electronic device (300) may be substantially perpendicular to the ground. For example, edges (511) and edges (512) may correspond to a first axis (e.g., y-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by a sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). Edges (513) and edges (514) may correspond to a second axis (e.g., x-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by a sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). Based on identifying that the angle between the first axis of the electronic device (300) and the ground is within a reference range and that the distance between the first housing part (301) and the ground is smaller than the distance between the third housing part (303) and the ground, the processor (310) may identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation. Based on identifying that the angle between the second axis of the electronic device (300) and the direction toward which the ground faces is within a reference range and that the distance between the first housing part (301) and the ground is smaller than the distance between the third housing part (303) and the ground, the processor (310) can identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the second orientation.

[0119] In example (503), the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a third orientation. In example (503), the processor (310) may display the top of the user interface at the top of each of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation. The processor (310) may display the bottom of the user interface at the bottom of each of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation. For example, the processor (310) may display the left area of ​​the user interface in the third display area (363). The processor (310) can display the right area of ​​the user interface in the first display area (361).

[0120] For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the third orientation, the first camera (341) may be located at the top right of the flexible display (331). For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the third orientation, the distance between each of the first housing part (301) to the third housing part (303) and the ground may be the same or similar. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the third orientation, the distance between the edge (513) of the electronic device (300) and the ground may be greater than the distance between the edge (514) of the electronic device (300) and the ground.

[0121] For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation, the edge (511) of the first housing part (301) and the edge (512) of the third housing part (303) may be perpendicular to the ground. The edges (513) and (514) of the electronic device (300) may be substantially parallel to the ground. For example, the edges (511) and (512) may correspond to a first axis (e.g., y-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by the sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). The edges (513) and (514) may correspond to a second axis (e.g., x-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by the sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). Based on identifying that the angle between the first axis of the electronic device (300) and the direction toward the ground is within a reference range and the distance between the edge (513) and the ground is greater than the distance between the edge (514) and the ground, the processor (310) can identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation. Based on identifying that the angle between the second axis of the electronic device (300) and the ground is within a reference range and the distance between the edge (513) and the ground is greater than the distance between the edge (514) and the ground, the processor (310) can identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation.

[0122] In example (504), the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a fourth orientation. In example (504), the processor (310) may display the top of the user interface at the bottom of each of the first display area (361), the second display area (361), and the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a fourth orientation. The processor (310) may display the bottom of the user interface at the top of each of the first display area (361), the second display area (361), and the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first state and the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a fourth orientation. For example, the processor (310) may display the left area of ​​the user interface in the first display area (361). The processor (310) can display the right area of ​​the user interface in the third display area (363).

[0123] For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the fourth orientation, the first camera (341) may be located at the bottom left of the flexible display (331). For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the fourth orientation, the distance between each of the first housing part (301) to the third housing part (303) and the ground may be the same or similar. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the fourth orientation, the distance between the edge (513) of the electronic device (300) and the ground may be smaller than the distance between the edge (514) of the electronic device (300) and the ground.

[0124] For example, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the fourth orientation, the edge (511) of the first housing part (301) and the edge (512) of the third housing part (303) may be perpendicular to the ground. The edges (513) and (514) of the electronic device (300) may be substantially parallel to the ground. For example, the edges (511) and (512) may correspond to the first axis (e.g., y-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by the sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). The edges (513) and (514) may correspond to the second axis (e.g., x-axis) of the electronic device (300) identified by the sensor (350) of the electronic device (300) (e.g., acceleration sensor (352)). Based on identifying that the angle between the first axis of the electronic device (300) and the direction toward the ground is within a reference range and the distance between the edge (513) and the ground is smaller than the distance between the edge (514) and the ground, the processor (310) can identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a fourth orientation. Based on identifying that the angle between the second axis of the electronic device (300) and the ground is within a reference range and the distance between the edge (513) and the ground is smaller than the distance between the edge (514) and the ground, the processor (310) can identify that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a fourth orientation.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may operate in portrait mode based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to one of the first orientation and the second orientation. For example, the orientation of the screen displayed in the first orientation may be opposite to the orientation of the screen displayed in the second orientation. According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may operate in landscape mode based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to one of the third orientation and the fourth orientation. For example, the orientation of the screen displayed in the third orientation may be opposite to the orientation of the screen displayed in the fourth orientation.

[0126] In the following specification, technical features will be described in which an interface of an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of an external environment using a camera is displayed on a flexible display (331), based on the state of the electronic device (300) described in FIG. 4 and the orientation of the electronic device (300) described in FIG. 5. For example, the interface may be displayed for taking a selfie through the camera.

[0127] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart regarding the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment. In the following embodiments, each operation may be performed sequentially, but is not necessarily performed sequentially. For example, the order of each operation may be changed, and at least two operations may be performed in parallel.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, the processor (310) may determine, based on the state of the electronic device (300), at least one of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) as a display area to display a user interface, and one of the first camera (341) and the second camera (342) as a camera to display a preview image to be displayed on the user interface.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) can identify that an application (e.g., a camera application or an application using a camera) for acquiring an image of an external environment using one of the first camera (341) and the second camera (342) is executed. For example, the processor (310) can identify that a camera application is executed. The processor (310) can determine a display area to display the user interface of the executed application. The user interface may include a preview image acquired using a camera (e.g., the first camera (341), the second camera (342), and the third camera (343)). The processor (310) can determine the camera for acquiring the preview image. The user interface may be configured for self-shooting. For example, the processor (310) can identify input for a visual object included within the user interface for setting a self-shooting mode. The processor (310) may display a screen to guide the first housing part (301) to rotate relative to the second housing part (302) based on identifying the input.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine at least one of a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363) as a display area for displaying a user interface based on the state of the electronic device (300). The processor (310) may determine a camera (e.g., a first camera (341), a second camera (342), and a third camera (343)) for acquiring a preview image within the user interface (e.g., based on an identified state). For example, in each identified state, one (or more) of the first camera (341), the second camera (342), and the third camera (343) may be available to perform the step of acquiring a preview image (e.g., visible to the user or exposed to the outside). The processor (310) may determine a camera for taking a selfie. The processor (310) may determine a camera for taking a selfie while the user of the electronic device (300) is gazing at the flexible display (331).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) as display areas for displaying a user interface while the electronic device (300) is in a first state. The processor (310) may determine the first camera (341) as a camera for acquiring a preview image while the electronic device (300) is in a first state.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) as display areas for displaying a user interface while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folding state. The processor (310) may determine the first camera (341) as a camera for acquiring a preview image while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folding state. According to one embodiment, while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folding state, the processor (310) may determine the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) as display areas for displaying a user interface when the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to a third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees). While the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folding state, the processor (310) may determine the first camera (341) as a camera for acquiring a preview image if the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees). According to one embodiment, while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folding state, the processor (310) may determine the first display area (361) as a display area for displaying a user interface if the second angle (452) is less than the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees). While the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folding state, the processor (310) may determine the first camera (341) as a camera for acquiring a preview image if the second angle (452) is less than the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine the first display area (361) as a display area for displaying a user interface while the electronic device (300) is in a second state. The processor (310) may determine the first camera (341) as a camera for acquiring a preview image while the electronic device (300) is in a second state.

[0134] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) as a display area for displaying a user interface while the electronic device (300) is in a third state. The processor (310) may determine one of the second camera (342) and the third camera (343) as a camera for acquiring a preview image while the electronic device (300) is in a third state.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) as display areas for displaying a user interface while the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folding state. The processor (310) may determine the first camera (341) as a camera for acquiring a preview image while the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folding state. According to one embodiment, while the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folding state, the processor (310) may determine the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) as display areas for displaying a user interface when the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees). While the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folding state, the processor (310) may determine the first camera (341) as a camera for acquiring a preview image if the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees). According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine the third display area (363) as a display area for displaying a user interface if the first angle (451) is less than the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees). While the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folding state, the processor (310) may determine the second camera (342) as a camera for acquiring a preview image if the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may determine the third display area (363) as a display area for displaying a user interface while the electronic device (300) is in a fourth state. The processor (310) may determine the second camera (342) as a camera for acquiring a preview image while the electronic device (300) is in a fourth state.

[0137] In operation 620, the processor (310) can determine the layout of the user interface based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device (300). For example, the processor (310) can determine the layout of the user interface for the application based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device (300) identified through the sensor (350).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may set the layout of the user interface differently depending on the determined display area (or the size of the determined display area) and / or the orientation of the electronic device (300).

[0139] In operation 630, the processor (310) can display a user interface including a preview image obtained through a determined camera within a determined display area based on a determined layout.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image acquired through the first camera (341) in a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first state, regardless of the orientation of the electronic device (300). For example, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the first orientation, the processor (310) may display the top of the user interface in the first display area (361). The processor (310) may display the bottom of the user interface in the third display area (363). For example, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the second orientation, the processor (310) may display the top of the user interface in the third display area (363). The processor (310) may display the bottom of the user interface in the first display area (361). For example, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the third orientation, the processor (310) may display the right side (or right area) of the user interface in the first display area (361). The processor (310) may display the left side (or left area) of the user interface in the third display area (363). For example, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the fourth orientation, the processor (310) may display the left side (or left area) of the user interface in the first display area (361). The processor (310) may display the right side (or right area) of the user interface in the third display area (363).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image acquired through a first camera (341) within a first display area (361) and a second display area (362) while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the first orientation. The processor (310) may display a reference color (e.g., white, black, or gray) within a third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the first orientation. However, it is not limited thereto, and the display area and camera may change according to a second angle (452).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a control area containing a visual object for capturing a preview image acquired through a first camera (341) included in a user interface within a first display area (361) and a second display area (362) while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the second orientation. The processor (310) may display a preview image acquired through the first camera (341) within a third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the second orientation. However, it is not limited thereto, and the display area and camera may be changed according to the second angle (452).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image obtained through a first camera (341) within a first display area (361) and a second display area (362) while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to a third orientation. However, this is not limited thereto, and the display area and camera may be changed according to a second angle (452).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image obtained through a camera (341) within a first display area (361) and a second display area (362) while the electronic device (300) is in a first semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to a fourth orientation. However, this is not limited thereto, and the display area and camera may be changed according to a second angle (452).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image acquired through a first camera (341) within a first display area (361) while the electronic device (300) is in a second state, regardless of the orientation of the electronic device (300). For example, the processor (310) may display the preview image acquired through the first camera (341) between the area where the first camera (341) is placed and a visual object for capturing the preview image within the first display area (361).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) can display a user interface including a preview image obtained through a third camera (343) within a fourth display area (364) of a cover display (332) while the electronic device (300) is in a third state, regardless of the orientation of the electronic device (300).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image obtained through a first camera (341) within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the first orientation. The processor (310) may display a preview image obtained through the first camera (341) within the first display area (361). The processor (310) may display a control area within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363) that includes a visual object for capturing the preview image obtained through the first camera (341), which is included in the user interface. However, it is not limited thereto, and the display area and camera may change according to the first angle (451).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image obtained through the first camera (341) within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the second orientation. However, this is not limited thereto, and the display area and the camera may be changed according to the first angle (451).

[0149] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image acquired through a camera (341) within a second display area (362) and a third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the third orientation. However, this is not limited thereto, and the display area and camera may be changed according to the first angle (451).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image obtained through a camera (341) within a second display area (362) and a third display area (363) while the electronic device (300) is in a second semi-folded state, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponding to the fourth orientation. However, this is not limited thereto, and the display area and camera may be changed according to the first angle (451).

[0151] According to one embodiment, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a first orientation, the state of the electronic device (300) may be changed. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a first orientation, an example of a user interface according to the state of the electronic device (300) will be described later in FIGS. 7 and FIGS. 8.

[0152] According to one embodiment, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation, the state of the electronic device (300) may be changed. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation, an example of a user interface according to the state of the electronic device (300) will be described later in FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10.

[0153] According to one embodiment, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation, the state of the electronic device (300) may be changed. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation, an example of a user interface according to the state of the electronic device (300) will be described later in FIG. 11a.

[0154] According to one embodiment, while the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a fourth orientation, the state of the electronic device (300) may be changed. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a fourth orientation, an example of a user interface according to the state of the electronic device (300) will be described later in FIG. 11b.

[0155] In the above-described embodiment, examples of a display area in which a user interface is displayed and a camera for acquiring a preview image according to the state of the electronic device (300) and the orientation of the electronic device (300) have been described, but are not limited thereto. According to one embodiment, as the state of the electronic device (300) and / or the orientation of the electronic device (300) changes, the display area in which a user interface is displayed and the camera for acquiring a preview image may change.

[0156] FIG. 7 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a first orientation, according to one embodiment. In the following description, reference may be made to the preceding figure and the description therein where applicable.

[0157] Referring to FIG. 7, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a first orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a first orientation (e.g., while the electronic device (300) is identified as being in a first orientation), an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0158] In state (701), the electronic device (300) may be in a first state. The first camera (341) of the electronic device (300) may be located in the upper left corner. The processor (310) may display the user interface of the application within the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363). The top of the user interface may be displayed in the first display area (361). The bottom of the user interface may be displayed in the third display area (363).

[0159] For example, the user interface may include a preview image (711) obtained through the first camera (341), objects (712) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (714) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (715) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (716) for taking a picture of the preview image (711), and an object (717) for switching the activated camera from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342). For example, the objects (712) for changing the settings of the activated camera may include an object (713) for setting a self-shooting mode.

[0160] In state (702) and state (703), the electronic device (300) may be in a second semi-folding state. In state (702), the first angle (451) (e.g., the first angle (451) between the first housing part (301) and the second housing part (302)) may be greater than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and less than or equal to the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees). In state (703), the first angle (451) may be less than the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and greater than or equal to the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees).

[0161] In state (702), the processor (310) may display a user interface including a preview image obtained through the first camera (341) within the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363). That is, in state (702) (second semi-folding state), the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) may each be exposed (e.g., visible to the user). For example, the processor (310) may display a preview image (711) obtained through the first camera (341) within the first display area (361). The processor (310) may display a control area for an application within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). The control area may include objects (712) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (714) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (715) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (716) for taking a picture of a preview image (711), and an object (717) for switching the activated camera from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342). The control area may display an area (721) for displaying a picture of the preview image (711).

[0162] In state (703), the processor (310) can display a user interface including a preview image (731) obtained through the second camera (342) within the third display area (363). That is, in state (703) (another example of the second semi-folding state), the size of the first angle (451) is reduced so that the second display area (363) is exposed (e.g., visible to the user). For example, the processor (310) can display a user interface including a preview image (731) obtained through the second camera (342) within the third display area (363). The user interface may include objects (712) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (714) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (715) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (716) for taking a preview image (711), and an object (717) for switching the activated camera from the second camera (342) to the first camera (341).

[0163] For example, depending on the change from state (702) to state (703), the activated camera may change from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342). Depending on the change from state (702) to state (703), the display area for displaying the user interface may change from the entire area of ​​the flexible display (331) to the third display area (363).

[0164] In state (704), the electronic device (300) may be in a fourth state. The processor (310) may display the user interface of the application within the third display area (363). The user interface displayed within the third display area (363) may correspond to the user interface displayed in state (703).

[0165] Referring to states (701) through (703), the layout of the user interface (700) may be changed as the display area (or size of the display area) where the user interface (700) is displayed changes. The processor (310) may determine the layout of the user interface (700) based on identifying the display area where the user interface (700) is displayed, and may display the user interface (700) based on the determined layout. For example, according to the determined layout, the arrangement of at least one of objects (712) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (714) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (715) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (716) for taking a preview image (711), and an object (717) for switching the activated camera from the second camera (342) to the first camera (341) may be changed.

[0166] FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a first orientation, according to one embodiment. In the following description, reference may be made to the preceding figure and the description therein where applicable.

[0167] Referring to FIG. 8, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the first orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0168] In state (801), the electronic device (300) may be in a first state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (800) of the application within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363). State (801) may correspond to state (701) of FIG. 7. The user interface (800) may include objects (812) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (814) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (815) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (816) for taking a preview image (811), and an object (817) for switching the activated camera from the second camera (342) to the first camera (341).

[0169] In state (802), the electronic device (300) may be in a first semi-folding state. The processor (310) may display a user interface within a first display area (361) and a second display area (362). The user interface may include a preview image (811) obtained through a first camera (341).

[0170] The processor (310) may display a reference color (e.g., white, black, or gray) within the third display area (363). For example, the processor (310) may display a reference color within the third display area (363) to provide a lighting function through the third display area (363). The reference color may be changed according to the illuminance of the external environment and / or the color of the light of the external environment. The reference color may be changed by the user. According to an embodiment, a function for changing the reference color within a user interface displayed within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) may be provided. According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may identify a part of the user's body (e.g., face) included in a preview image acquired using the first camera (341). The processor (310) may change the illuminance and reference color of the third display area (363) based on the color of the part of the user's body (e.g., face). According to one embodiment, the reference color may be changed according to the second angle (452). According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may not display the reference color and may disable the third display area (363).

[0171] Although not illustrated, the processor (310) may display a user interface (800) in the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) and display a reference color in the third display area (363) when the second angle (452) exceeds the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and is less than or equal to the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees). When the second angle (452) is less than the third reference angle, the processor (310) may display the user interface (800) only in the first display area (361).

[0172] In state (803), the electronic device (300) may be in a second state. The processor (310) may display a user interface (800) including a preview image (811) obtained through the first camera (341) within the first display area (361).

[0173] Referring to states (801) through (803), the layout of the user interface (800) may change as the display area (or size of the display area) where the user interface (800) is displayed changes. The processor (310) may determine the layout of the user interface (800) based on identifying the display area where the user interface (800) is displayed, and may display the user interface (800) based on the determined layout. For example, according to the determined layout, the arrangement of at least one of the following may change: a preview image (811), objects (812) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (814) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (815) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (816) for taking a picture of the preview image (811), and an object (817) for switching the activated camera from the second camera (342) to the first camera (341).

[0174] FIG. 9 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a second orientation, according to one embodiment. In the following description, reference may be made to the preceding figure and the description therein where applicable.

[0175] Referring to FIG. 9, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a second orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0176] In state (901), the electronic device (300) may be in a first state. The first camera (341) of the electronic device (300) may be located at the bottom right. The processor (310) may display the user interface (900) of the application within the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363). The top of the user interface (900) may be displayed in the third display area (363). The bottom of the user interface (900) may be displayed in the first display area (361).

[0177] For example, the user interface may include a preview image (911) obtained through the first camera (341), objects (912) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (914) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (915) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (916) for taking a picture of the preview image (911), and an object (917) for switching the activated camera from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342). For example, the objects (912) for changing the settings of the activated camera may include an object (913) for setting a self-shooting mode.

[0178] In state (902) and state (903), the electronic device (300) may be in a second semi-folding state. In state (902), the first angle (451) may be greater than or equal to the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and less than or equal to the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees). In state (903), the first angle (451) may be less than the third reference angle (e.g., 90 degrees) and greater than or equal to the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees).

[0179] In state (902), the processor (310) may display a user interface (900) including a preview image (911) obtained through the first camera (341) within the third display area (363) and the second display area (362). The first display area (361) may be disabled.

[0180] In state (903), the processor (310) may display a user interface (900) including a preview image (911) obtained through the second camera (342) within a third display area (363). The user interface (900) may include objects (912) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (914) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (915) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (916) for taking a picture of the preview image (911), and an object (917) for switching the activated camera from the second camera (342) to the first camera (341).

[0181] For example, depending on the change from state (902) to state (903), the activated camera may change from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342). Depending on the change from state (902) to state (903), the display area for displaying the user interface (900) may change from the display area including the second display area (362) and the third display area (363) to the third display area (363).

[0182] In state (904), the electronic device (300) may be in a fourth state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (900) of the application within the third display area (363). The user interface displayed within the third display area (363) may correspond to the user interface (900) displayed in state (903).

[0183] Referring to states (901) through (903), the layout of the user interface (900) may be changed as the display area where the user interface (900) is displayed changes. The processor (310) may determine the layout of the user interface (900) based on identifying the display area where the user interface (900) is displayed, and may display the user interface (900) based on the determined layout. For example, according to the determined layout, the arrangement of at least one of objects (912) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (914) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (915) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (916) for taking a preview image (911), and an object (917) for switching the activated camera from the second camera (342) to the first camera (341) may be changed to improve the efficiency of the interface's utilization.

[0184] FIG. 10 illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a second orientation, according to one embodiment. In the following description, reference may be made to the preceding figure and the description therein where applicable.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 10, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a second orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0186] In state (1001), the electronic device (300) may be in a first state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1000) of the application within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363). The bottom of the user interface (1000) may be displayed in the first display area (361). The top of the user interface (1000) may be displayed in the third display area (363). State (1001) may correspond to state (901) of FIG. 9. The user interface (1000) may include a preview image (1011) obtained through the first camera (341). The user interface (1000) may include objects (1012) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (1014) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (1015) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (1016) for taking a preview image (1011), and an object (1017) for switching the activated camera from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342).

[0187] In state (1002), the electronic device (300) may be in a second semi-folding state. The processor (310) may display a user interface (1000) within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363). For example, the processor (310) may display a preview image (1011) obtained through a first camera (341) within the first display area (361). The processor (310) may display a control area for an application within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). The control area may include objects (1012) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (1014) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (1015) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (1016) for taking a preview image (1011), and an object (1017) for switching the activated camera from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342). The control area may display an area (1021) for displaying a captured image of the preview image (1011). An image obtained according to the input of the object (1016) may be displayed in the area (1021).

[0188] For example, objects (1014) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (1015) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (1016) for taking a picture of a preview image (1011), and an object (1017) for switching the activated camera from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342) may be displayed on the left side of the user interface (1000). An area (1021) for displaying a picture of the preview image (1011) may be displayed on the right side of the user interface (1000).

[0189] Since the first camera (341) is located at the bottom right, the processor (310) can display objects (e.g., objects (1014), and / or objects (1015)) containing objects (1016) for capturing a preview image (1011) on the left side of the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). Since the objects (1016) for capturing a preview image (1011) can be input using a user's hand (e.g., user input), the processor (310) can display objects containing objects (1016) for capturing a preview image (1011) on the left side of the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) so that the user's hand is not exposed to the field of view of the first camera (341).

[0190] Although not illustrated, the processor (310) may display a control area of ​​the user interface (1000) in the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) when the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle and the second angle (452) exceeds the third reference angle and is less than or equal to the first reference angle. The processor (310) may display a preview image (1011) obtained through the first camera (341) in the third display area (363) when the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle and the second angle (452) exceeds the third reference angle and is less than or equal to the first reference angle. For example, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1000) only in the first display area (361) when the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle and the second angle (452) is less than the third reference angle.

[0191] In state (1003), the electronic device (300) may be in a second state. The processor (310) may display a user interface (1000) including a preview image (1011) obtained through a first camera (341) within a first display area (361).

[0192] Referring to states (1001) through (1003), the layout of the user interface (1000) may be changed as the display area where the user interface (1000) is displayed changes. The processor (310) may determine the layout of the user interface (1000) based on identifying the display area where the user interface (1000) is displayed, and may display the user interface (1000) based on the determined layout. For example, according to the determined layout, the arrangement of at least one of objects (1012) for changing the settings of the activated camera, objects (1014) for changing the field of view (FoV) of the activated camera, an object (1015) for viewing photos through a gallery application, an object (1016) for taking a preview image (1011), and an object (1017) for switching the activated camera from the second camera (342) to the first camera (341) may be changed.

[0193] FIG. 11a illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a third orientation, according to one embodiment. In the following description, reference may be made to the preceding figure and the description therein where applicable.

[0194] Referring to FIG. 11a, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a third orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0195] In state (1101), the electronic device (300) may be in a first state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) of the application within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363). The user interface (1100) may include a preview image (1111) obtained using a first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1100) corresponding to the size of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) within the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363).

[0196] In state (1102), the electronic device (300) may be in a second semi-folded state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) of the application within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). The user interface (1100) may include a preview image (1111) obtained using the first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1100) corresponding to the size of the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363).

[0197] In state (1103), the electronic device (300) may be in a fourth state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) of the application within the third display area (363). The user interface (1100) may include a preview image (1112) obtained using the second camera (342). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1100) corresponding to the size of the third display area (363). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) within the third display area (363). For example, the processor (310) may change the camera for obtaining the preview image from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342) based on identifying that the state of the electronic device (300) has changed from the second semi-folding state to the fourth state. The processor (310) can display a user interface (1100) including a preview image (1112) obtained through the second camera (342) while the electronic device (300) is in the fourth state.

[0198] In state (1104), the electronic device (300) may be in a first semi-folded state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) of the application within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). The user interface (1100) may include a preview image (1111) obtained using the first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1100) corresponding to the size of the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). For example, the processor (310) can change the display area for displaying the user interface (1100) from the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (331) to a display area including the first display area (361) and the second display area (362), based on identifying that the state of the electronic device (300) changes from a first state to a first semi-folding state.

[0199] In state (1105), the electronic device (300) may be in a second state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) of the application within the first display area (361). The user interface (1100) may include a preview image (1111) obtained using the first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1100) corresponding to the size of the first display area (361). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1100) within the first display area (361). For example, the processor (310) may maintain the camera for obtaining the preview image as the first camera (341) based on identifying that the state of the electronic device (300) changes from a first semi-folding state to a second state. The processor (310) can display a user interface (1100) including a preview image obtained through the first camera (341) while the electronic device (300) is in a second state.

[0200] FIG. 11b illustrates an example of a user interface according to a change in the state of an electronic device in a fourth orientation, according to one embodiment.

[0201] Referring to FIG. 11b, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the fourth orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the fourth orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0202] In state (1161), the electronic device (300) may be in a first state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) of the application within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363). The user interface (1150) may include a preview image (1151) obtained using a first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1150) corresponding to the size of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) within the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363).

[0203] In state (1162), the electronic device (300) may be in a first semi-folded state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) of the application within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). The user interface (1150) may include a preview image (1151) obtained using the first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1150) corresponding to the size of the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362). For example, the processor (310) can change the display area for displaying the user interface (1150) from the entire display area of ​​the flexible display (331) to a display area including the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) based on identifying that the state of the electronic device (300) has changed from a first state to a first semi-folding state.

[0204] In state (1163), the electronic device (300) may be in a second state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) of the application within the first display area (361). The user interface (1150) may include a preview image obtained using the first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1150) corresponding to the size of the first display area (361). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) within the first display area (361). For example, the processor (310) can change the display area for displaying the user interface (1150) from the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) to the first display area (361) based on identifying that the state of the electronic device (300) has changed from the first semi-folding state to the second state.

[0205] In state (1164), the electronic device (300) may be in a second semi-folded state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) of the application within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). The user interface (1150) may include a preview image (1152) obtained using the first camera (341). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1150) corresponding to the size of the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363).

[0206] In state (1165), the electronic device (300) may be in a fourth state. The processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) of the application within the third display area (363). The user interface (1150) may include a preview image (1152) obtained using the second camera (342). For example, the processor (310) may determine a layout of the user interface (1150) corresponding to the size of the third display area (363). Based on the determined layout, the processor (310) may display the user interface (1150) within the third display area (363). For example, the processor (310) may change the camera for obtaining the preview image from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342) based on identifying that the state of the electronic device (300) has changed from the second semi-folding state to the fourth state. The processor (310) can display a user interface (1150) including a preview image (1152) obtained through the second camera (342) while the electronic device (300) is in the fourth state.

[0207] FIG. 12a illustrates an example of a screen for guiding the transition to a self-shooting mode in a first orientation according to one embodiment. In the following description, reference may be made to the preceding figure and the description therein where applicable.

[0208] FIG. 12b illustrates an example of a screen for guiding the transition to a self-shooting mode in a third orientation according to one embodiment.

[0209] Referring to FIG. 12a, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the first orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0210] In state (1210), the processor (310) can display a user interface (1200) for the application within a flexible display (331). The processor (310) can display the user interface (1200) within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363).

[0211] The user interface (1200) may include a preview image (1205) obtained through the first camera (341). The user interface (1200) may include objects (1201) for controlling the activated camera. For example, the objects (1201) may include an object (1211) for a self-shooting mode (e.g., for executing or starting a self-photo shooting mode). The self-shooting mode may be a mode for performing a self-shoot using a second camera (342) positioned on the rear of the electronic device (300). The second camera (342) may have a higher resolution and / or performance than the first camera (341). For example, the second camera (342) may provide a wider dynamic range compared to the first camera (341). When the second camera (342) is used, a clearer and brighter image may be obtained than the image obtained through the first camera (341). Accordingly, the processor (310) can provide a self-shooting mode that can acquire a higher resolution image even when taking a self-shoot.

[0212] In state (1220), the processor (310) may display a screen to guide (e.g., to guide the user) to change the state of the electronic device (300) to operate in self-shooting mode based on input for the object (1211). For example, the processor (310) may display a screen (1231) through a flexible display (331) based on input for the object (1211). The screen (1231) may be displayed within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363).

[0213] For example, the screen (1231) may include text (1221) and visual objects (1222) to guide the state of the electronic device (300) to rotate the first housing part (301) relative to the second housing part (302). The visual objects (1222) may be configured so that an object representing a first state and an object representing a fourth state change over time. The visual objects (1222) may be displayed as animated images to indicate the transition from the first state to the fourth state.

[0214] Referring to FIG. 12b, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a third orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0215] In state (1250), the processor (310) can display a user interface (1200) for the application within a flexible display (331). The processor (310) can display the user interface (1200) within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363).

[0216] The user interface (1200) may include a preview image (1205) obtained through the first camera (341). The user interface (1200) may include objects (1201) for controlling the activated camera. For example, the objects (1201) may include an object (1211) for a self-shooting mode.

[0217] In state (1260), the processor (310) may display a screen to guide (e.g., to guide the user) to change the state of the electronic device (300) to operate in self-shooting mode based on input for the object (1211). For example, the processor (310) may display a screen (1232) through a flexible display (331) based on input for the object (1211). The screen (1232) may be displayed within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363).

[0218] For example, the screen (1232) may include text (1223) and visual objects (1224) to guide the state of the electronic device (300) to rotate the first housing part (301) relative to the second housing part (302). The visual objects (1224) may be configured so that an object representing a first state and an object representing a fourth state change over time. The visual objects (1224) may be displayed as animated images to indicate the transition from the first state to the fourth state.

[0219] FIG. 13a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0220] FIG. 13b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0221] Referring to FIG. 13a, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the first orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0222] In state (1310), the electronic device (300) may be in a second state. While the electronic device (300) is in the second state, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed. While the electronic device (300) is in the second state, the processor (310) may display a user interface (1300) for said application within a first display area (361). The user interface (1300) may include a preview image (1301) acquired through the first camera (341).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) can rotate the first housing part (301) with respect to the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303). Depending on the rotation of the first housing part (301), the state of the electronic device (300) can be changed from state (1310) to state (1320).

[0224] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) can rotate the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303) relative to the first housing part (301). Depending on the rotation of the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303), the state of the electronic device (300) can be changed from state (1310) to state (1330).

[0225] In state (1320), the second side (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301) may face the user. The second camera (342) may face the user.

[0226] For example, the processor (310) may stop the execution of the application (e.g., camera application) based on identifying that the second camera (342) is facing the user. For example, the processor (310) may stop the execution of the application (e.g., camera application) based on identifying that the second side (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301) is facing the user. For example, the processor (310) may stop the execution of the application (e.g., camera application) based on identifying that the first housing part (301) is rotated relative to the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303).

[0227] In state (1330), the second side (e.g., rear) of the second housing part (302) may face the user. The cover display (332) may face the user. The third camera (343) may face the user.

[0228] For example, the processor (310) can display a user interface (1300) within a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the third camera (343) is facing the user. For example, the user interface (1300) can be displayed within a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the third camera (343) is facing the user. The user interface (1300) may include a preview image (1302) obtained through the third camera (343).

[0229] For example, the processor (310) can display a user interface (1300) within a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the first housing part (301) is rotated relative to the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303). For example, a landscape mode user interface (1300) can be displayed within the fourth display area (364) based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) according to the state (1330).

[0230] According to one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (300) may change from state (1330) to state (1340) depending on the rotation of the electronic device (300). Based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) according to state (1340), a vertical mode user interface (1300) may be displayed within the fourth display area (364). For example, the user interface (1300) may include a preview image (1302) obtained through the third camera (343).

[0231] Although not illustrated, according to an embodiment, in state (1330) and / or state (1340), the interface (1300) may further include text to guide the use of the second camera (342), such as "You can obtain a selfie image of better quality by taking a picture using the rear camera."

[0232] Referring to FIG. 13b, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to a third orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a third orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0233] In state (1350), the electronic device (300) may be in a second state. While the electronic device (300) is in the second state, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed. While the electronic device (300) is in the second state, the processor (310) may display a user interface (1300) for said application within a first display area (361). The user interface (1300) may include a preview image (1301) acquired through the first camera (341).

[0234] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) can rotate the first housing part (301) with respect to the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303). Depending on the rotation of the first housing part (301), the state of the electronic device (300) can be changed from state (1350) to state (1360).

[0235] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) can rotate the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303) relative to the first housing part (301). Depending on the rotation of the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303), the state of the electronic device (300) can be changed from state (1350) to state (1370).

[0236] In state (1360), the second side (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301) may face the user. The second camera (342) may face the user.

[0237] For example, the processor (310) may stop the execution of the application (e.g., camera application) based on identifying that the second camera (342) is facing the user. For example, the processor (310) may stop the execution of the application (e.g., camera application) based on identifying that the second side (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301) is facing the user. For example, the processor (310) may stop the execution of the application (e.g., camera application) based on identifying that the first housing part (301) is rotated relative to the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303).

[0238] In state (1370), the second side (e.g., rear) of the second housing part (302) may face the user. The cover display (332) may face the user. The third camera (343) may face the user.

[0239] For example, the processor (310) can display a user interface (1300) within a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the third camera (343) is facing the user. For example, the user interface (1300) can be displayed within a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the third camera (343) is facing the user. The user interface (1300) may include a preview image (1302) obtained through the third camera (343).

[0240] For example, the processor (310) can display a user interface (1300) within a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the second housing part (302) and the third housing part (303) are rotated relative to the first housing part (301). For example, based on the orientation of the electronic device (300) according to the state (1370), a vertical mode user interface (1300) can be displayed within the fourth display area (364).

[0241] FIG. 14a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0242] FIG. 14b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0243] FIG. 14c illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0244] Referring to FIG. 14a, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the first orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0245] In states (1410) and (1411), the electronic device (300) may be in a first state. While the electronic device (300) is in the first state, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0246] In state (1410), while the electronic device (300) is in the first state, the processor (310) may display a user interface (1400) for the application within a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363). The user interface (1400) may include a preview image (1401) obtained through a first camera (341). For example, a preview image (1401) regarding a user of the electronic device (300) may be obtained through the first camera (341).

[0247] According to one embodiment, based on the rotation of the electronic device (300) according to one of the directions (1481) and (1482), the state of the electronic device (300) may change from state (1410) to state (1411). The processor (310) can identify, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1481) and (1482).

[0248] In state (1411), the processor (310) can display a preview image (1402) obtained through the second camera (342) on the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1481) and (1482). For example, the processor (310) can change the camera for displaying the preview image from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1481) and (1482). For example, the processor (310) can change the display area for displaying a preview image from a display area including a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363) to a fourth display area (364) based on identifying, through a sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of a direction (1481) and a direction (1482).

[0249] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may change the camera to display (e.g., acquire) a preview image from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342) based on identifying that the user is located within the field of view of the second camera (342). Based on identifying that the user is located within the field of view of the second camera (342), the processor (310) may change the display area to display the preview image from a display area including a first display area (361), a second display area (362), and a third display area (363) to a fourth display area (364).

[0250] According to an embodiment, the processor (310) can display a preview image obtained through the third camera (343) on the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1481) and (1482).

[0251] According to one embodiment, based on the rotation of the electronic device (300) according to one of direction (1483) and direction (1484), the state of the electronic device (300) may change from state (1411) to state (1410). A processor (310) may identify, through a sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of direction (1483) and direction (1484). Based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of direction (1483) and direction (1484), the processor (310) may perform an operation of the electronic device (300) according to state (1410).

[0252] Referring to FIG. 14b, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the first orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0253] In states (1420) and (1421), the electronic device (300) may be in a fourth state. While the electronic device (300) is in the fourth state, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0254] In state (1420), while the electronic device (300) is in a fourth state, the processor (310) may display a user interface (1430) for the application within a third display area (363). The user interface (1430) may include a preview image (1431) obtained through a second camera (342). For example, a preview image (1431) regarding a user of the electronic device (300) may be obtained through the second camera (342).

[0255] According to one embodiment, based on the rotation of the electronic device (300) according to one of the directions (1485) and (1486), the state of the electronic device (300) may change from state (1420) to state (1421). The processor (310) can identify, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1485) and (1486).

[0256] In state (1421), the processor (310) can display a preview image (1432) obtained through the third camera (343) on the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1485) and (1486). For example, the processor (310) can change the camera for displaying the preview image from the second camera (342) to the third camera (343) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1485) and (1486). For example, the processor (310) can change the display area for displaying the preview image from the third display area (363) to the fourth display area (364) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1485) and (1486).

[0257] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may change the camera to display (e.g., acquire, or provide) the preview image from the second camera (342) to the third camera (343) based on identifying that the user is located within the field of view of the third camera (343). The processor (310) may change the display area to display the preview image from the third display area (363) to the fourth display area (364) based on identifying that the user is located within the field of view of the third camera (343).

[0258] According to one embodiment, based on the rotation of the electronic device (300) according to one of direction (1487) and direction (1488), the state of the electronic device (300) may change from state (1421) to state (1420). A processor (310) may identify, through a sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of direction (1487) and direction (1488). Based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of direction (1487) and direction (1488), the processor (310) may perform an operation of the electronic device (300) according to state (1420).

[0259] Referring to FIG. 14c, the orientation of the electronic device (300) may correspond to the first orientation. While the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to the first orientation, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0260] In states (1430) and (1431), the electronic device (300) may be in a second state. While the electronic device (300) is in the second state, an application (e.g., a camera application) for acquiring an image of the external environment may be executed.

[0261] In state (1430), while the electronic device (300) is in a second state, the processor (310) may display a user interface (1440) for the application within a first display area (361). The user interface (1440) may include a preview image (1441) obtained through a first camera (341). For example, a preview image (1441) regarding a user of the electronic device (300) may be obtained through the first camera (341).

[0262] According to one embodiment, based on the rotation of the electronic device (300) according to one of the directions (1489) and (1490), the state of the electronic device (300) may change from state (1430) to state (1431). The processor (310) can identify, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1489) and (1490).

[0263] In state (1431), the processor (310) can display a preview image (1442) obtained through the third camera (343) on the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1489) and (1490). For example, the processor (310) can change the camera for displaying the preview image from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1489) and (1490). For example, the processor (310) can change the display area for displaying the preview image from the first display area (361) to the fourth display area (364) based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1489) and (1490).

[0264] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may change the camera for displaying the preview image from the first camera (341) to the second camera (342) based on identifying that the user is located within the field of view of the second camera (342). The processor (310) may change the display area for displaying the preview image from the first display area (361) to the fourth display area (364) based on identifying that the user is located within the field of view of the second camera (342).

[0265] According to an embodiment, the processor (310) can display a preview image obtained through the third camera (343) on the fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332) based on identifying that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of the directions (1489) and (1490).

[0266] According to one embodiment, based on the rotation of the electronic device (300) according to one of direction (1489) and direction (1490), the state of the electronic device (300) may change from state (1431) to state (1430). A processor (310) may identify, through a sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of direction (1491) and direction (1492). Based on identifying, through the sensor (350), that the electronic device (300) rotates according to one of direction (1491) and direction (1492), the processor (310) may perform an operation of the electronic device (300) according to state (1430).

[0267] FIG. 15 illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0268] Referring to FIG. 15, the electronic device (300) can run an application (e.g., a video call application) for video calling with a user of an external electronic device.

[0269] In state (1510), the electronic device (300) may be in a third state. According to example (1511), the processor (310) may display a user interface (1500) of an application for video calls within a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332). The user interface (1500) may include an area (1501) for displaying an image of a user of the electronic device (300) obtained through a third camera (343). The user interface (1500) may include an area (1502) for displaying an image of another user received from an external electronic device.

[0270] Example (1512) may be an example of an electronic device (300) according to example (1511) viewed from direction (1503). According to example (1512), a second side (e.g., rear) of the second housing part (302) may be exposed to the outside. A second side (e.g., rear) of the first housing part (301) may be exposed to the outside. The processor (310) may display a user interface (1500) through a fourth display area (364) of a cover display (332) corresponding to the second side of the second housing part (302).

[0271] In state (1520), example (1522) may be an example of an electronic device (300) according to example (1521) viewed from a direction (1523) (e.g., side direction). Depending on the positional relationship of the first housing part (301), the second housing part (302), and the third housing part (303), a triangular prism may be formed. For example, the first angle (451) may be within a range corresponding to a specified angle (e.g., 60 degrees). The second angle (452) may be within a range corresponding to a specified angle (e.g., 60 degrees).

[0272] For example, the processor (310) may display a user interface (1500) in a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332). The user interface (1500) may include an area (1501) for displaying an image of a user of the electronic device (300) obtained through a third camera (343). The user interface (1500) may include an area (1502) for displaying an image of another user received from an external electronic device.

[0273] In state (1530), example (1532) may be an example of the electronic device (300) according to example (1531) viewed from direction (1533). The first angle (451) between the first surface (e.g., front) of the first housing part (301) and the first surface (e.g., front) of the second housing part (302) may exceed the first reference angle. The second angle (452) between the first surface of the second housing part (302) and the first surface of the third housing part (303) may be within a range corresponding to a specified angle (e.g., 60 degrees).

[0274] For example, the processor (310) may display a user interface (1500) in a fourth display area (364) of the cover display (332). The user interface (1500) may include an area (1501) for displaying an image of a user of the electronic device (300) obtained through the second camera (342). The user interface (1500) may include an area (1502) for displaying an image of another user received from an external electronic device.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the processor (310) may change the camera for acquiring an image of a user from the third camera (343) to the second camera (342) based on identifying that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle. The processor (310) may display the image of the user acquired through the second camera (342) in an area (1501) of the user interface (1500).

[0276] FIG. 16a illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0277] Referring to FIG. 16a, the electronic device (1600) may have a structure different from the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3a. The electronic device (1600) may include a first housing part (1611), a second housing part (1612), and a third housing part (1613). The flexible display (331) may include a first display area (1621) on a first surface (e.g., front) of the first housing part (1611), a second display area (1622) on a first surface (e.g., front) of the second housing part (1612), and a third display area (1623) on a first surface (e.g., front) of the third housing part (1613). For example, a first camera (1631) may be positioned facing the direction in which the third display area (1623) faces. The second camera (1632) can be positioned facing the opposite direction to the direction in which the first display area (1621) is facing.

[0278] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (1611) and the second housing part (1612) may be folded so that the first display area (1621) and the second display area (1622) face each other. The second housing part (1612) and the third housing part (1613) may be folded so that the second display area (1622) and the third display area (1623) are spaced apart from each other.

[0279] In example (1601), a user interface of an application for acquiring an image of an external environment may be displayed within a first display area (1621), a second display area (1622), and a third display area (1623).

[0280] In example (1602), as the first housing part (1611) is folded relative to the second housing part (1612), a third display area (1623) may be exposed. Within the third display area (1623), a user interface of an application for acquiring an image of the external environment may be displayed. As the first housing part (1611) is folded relative to the second housing part (1612), the camera for displaying the preview image may be changed. As the first housing part (1611) is folded relative to the second housing part (1612), the camera for displaying the preview image may be changed from the first camera (1631) to the second camera (1632). The processor (310) may display the preview image acquired from the second camera (1632) on the user interface.

[0281] FIG. 16b illustrates an example of the operation of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0282] Referring to FIG. 16b, the electronic device (1650) may have a structure different from the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3a. The electronic device (1650) may include a first housing part (1661), a second housing part (1662), and a third housing part (1663). The flexible display (331) may include a first display area (1671) on a first surface (e.g., front) of the first housing part (1661), a second display area (1672) on a first surface (e.g., front) of the second housing part (1662), and a third display area (1673) on a first surface (e.g., front) of the third housing part (1663). For example, a first camera (1681) may be positioned facing the direction in which the first display area (1671) faces. The second camera (1682) can be positioned facing the opposite direction to the direction in which the third display area (1673) is facing.

[0283] According to one embodiment, the first housing part (1661) and the second housing part (1662) may be folded so that the first display area (1671) and the second display area (1672) are spaced apart from each other. The second housing part (1662) and the third housing part (1663) may be folded so that the second display area (1672) and the third display area (1673) face each other.

[0284] In example (1651), a user interface of an application for acquiring an image of an external environment may be displayed within a first display area (1671), a second display area (1672), and a third display area (1673).

[0285] In example (1652), as the third housing part (1663) is folded relative to the second housing part (1662), a first display area (1671) may be exposed. Within the first display area (1671), a user interface of an application for acquiring an image of the external environment may be displayed. As the third housing part (1663) is folded relative to the second housing part (1662), the camera for displaying the preview image may be changed. As the third housing part (1663) is folded relative to the second housing part (1662), the camera for displaying the preview image may be changed from the first camera (1681) to the second camera (1682). The processor (310) may display the preview image acquired from the second camera (1682) on the user interface.

[0286] FIG. 17 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0287] Referring to FIG. 17, in a network environment (1700), an electronic device (1701) may communicate with an electronic device (1702) through a first network (1798) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (1704) or a server (1708) through a second network (1799) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1701) may communicate with the electronic device (1704) through a server (1708). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1701) may include a processor (1720), memory (1730), input module (1750), sound output module (1755), display module (1760), audio module (1770), sensor module (1776), interface (1777), connection terminal (1778), haptic module (1779), camera module (1780), power management module (1788), battery (1789), communication module (1790), subscriber identification module (1796), or antenna module (1797). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (1778)) may be omitted from the electronic device (1701), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1776), camera module (1780), or antenna module (1797)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1760)).

[0288] The processor (1720) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (1740)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1701) connected to the processor (1720) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1720) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (1776) or communication module (1790)) in volatile memory (1732), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (1732), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (1734). According to one embodiment, the processor (1720) may include a main processor (1721) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1723) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (1701) includes a main processor (1721) and an auxiliary processor (1723), the auxiliary processor (1723) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1721) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (1723) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1721) or as part thereof.

[0289] The auxiliary processor (1723) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (1701) (e.g., display module (1760), sensor module (1776), or communication module (1790)) on behalf of the main processor (1721) while the main processor (1721) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1721) while the main processor (1721) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1723) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (1780) or communication module (1790)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1723) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (1701) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (1708)). The learning algorithm may 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 may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be 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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0290] The memory (1730) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (1701) (e.g., processor (1720) or sensor module (1776)). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., program (1740)) and input or output data for related commands. The memory (1730) may include volatile memory (1732) or non-volatile memory (1734).

[0291] The program (1740) may be stored as software in memory (1730) and may include, for example, an operating system (1742), middleware (1744), or an application (1746).

[0292] The input module (1750) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (1701) (e.g., processor (1720)) from outside the electronic device (1701) (e.g., user). The input module (1750) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0293] The sound output module (1755) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (1701). The sound output module (1755) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0294] The display module (1760) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (1701). The display module (1760) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (1760) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0295] The audio module (1770) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1770) can acquire sound through the input module (1750) or output sound through the sound output module (1755) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1702)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (1701).

[0296] The sensor module (1776) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (1701) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (1776) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0297] The interface (1777) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (1701) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1702)). According to one embodiment, the interface (1777) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0298] The connection terminal (1778) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1701) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1702)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (1778) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0299] The haptic module (1779) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that can be perceived by the user through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (1779) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0300] The camera module (1780) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (1780) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0301] The power management module (1788) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1701). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1788) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0302] The battery (1789) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (1701). According to one embodiment, the battery (1789) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0303] The communication module (1790) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (1701) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1702), electronic device (1704), or server (1708)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1790) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (1720) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (1790) may include a wireless communication module (1792) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (1794) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (1704) through a first network (1798) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (1799) (e.g., 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 may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (1792) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (1701) within a communication network such as the first network (1798) or the second network (1799) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1796).

[0304] The wireless communication module (1792) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (1792) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (1792) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (1792) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1701), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1704)), or network system (e.g., second network (1799)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1792) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0305] An antenna module (1797) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1797) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (1797) 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 a first network (1798) or a second network (1799), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (1790). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1790) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (1797).

[0306] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1797) 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 to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0307] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0308] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1701) and an external electronic device (1704) through a server (1708) connected to a second network (1799). Each of the external electronic devices (1702, or 1704) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1701). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (1701) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (1702, 1704, or 1708). For example, if the electronic device (1701) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1701) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (1701). The electronic device (1701) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (1701) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1704) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1708) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1704) or server (1708) may be included within the second network (1799). The electronic device (1701) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0309] According to one embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, a first display area corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part, a second display area corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part, and a third display area corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part, a flexible display comprising a first camera disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second camera disposed on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part, one or more sensors, a memory that stores instructions and includes one or more storage media, and at least one processor comprising a processing circuit.The above instructions, when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, may cause the electronic device to determine, based on the state of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part, at least one of the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area as a display area for displaying a user interface for the application, and one of the first camera and the second camera as a camera for displaying a preview image to be displayed within the user interface, and determine the layout of the user interface for the application based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors, and to display the user interface for the application, including a preview image acquired through the determined camera within the determined display area, based on the determined layout.

[0310] For example, the positional relationship of the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part may be related to the angular displacement (or angle) between the first housing part and the second housing part and the angular displacement (or angle) between the second housing part and the third housing part. That is, the positional relationship may be related to or include the angular displacement between these parts (e.g., when rotated around the corresponding hinge part as described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and the accompanying description). For example, the state of the device may be identified based on the positional relationship (or angular displacement) between each housing part.

[0311] For example, the one or more sensors may be configured such that the electronic device detects a first angle between the first surface of the first housing part and the first surface of the second housing part and a second angle between the first surface of the second housing part and the first surface of the third housing part, and identifies the orientation of the electronic device.

[0312] For example, when the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to identify that the first angle is within a first state in which the first angle exceeds a first reference angle (e.g., about 178 degrees) and the second angle exceeds the first reference angle, and based on the electronic device identifying that the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area are display areas for displaying the user interface, and to determine the first camera as a camera for displaying a preview image.

[0313] For example, when the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may identify that the first angle is within a second state in which the first angle exceeds the first reference angle and the second angle is within a second reference angle (e.g., about 20 degrees) that is smaller than the first reference angle, and based on the electronic device identifying that the second state is within, the first display area is determined as a display area for displaying the user interface, the first camera is determined as a camera for displaying a preview image, and the electronic device may cause the electronic device to display a preview image obtained through the first camera between the area where the first camera is placed and a visual object (e.g., provided on the first display area) for capturing the preview image within the first display area.

[0314] For example, when the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to display the user interface including the preview image acquired through the first camera within the first display area and the second display area, and to display a reference color within the third display area, based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device corresponds to a first orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the first display area in the first state and the second state (e.g., while the electronic device is in a first semi-folded state between the first state and the second state, such as a first orientation in which the first display area is identified as being located at the top of the electronic device, e.g., relative to the ground or in the same direction as when viewed by a user).

[0315] For example, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the orientation of the electronic device corresponds to a second orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the third display area in the first state (e.g., a second orientation in which the third display area is identified as being located at the top of the electronic device, e.g., when viewed by a user), while the electronic device is within the first semi-folding state between the first state and the second state (e.g., the first semi-folding state may be identified based on identifying that the first semi-folding state is an intermediate state between the first state and the second state, and that the first semi-folding state is such that the first angle (451) is greater than the first reference angle and the second angle (452) is greater than or equal to the second reference angle and is less than or equal to the first reference angle), the control area including a visual object for capturing the preview image acquired through the first camera included in the user interface within the first display area and the second display area, and the third display area Within, the electronic device may be configured to display the preview image obtained through the first camera.

[0316] For example, the electronic device may include a cover display comprising a fourth display area corresponding to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second housing part, and a third camera disposed on the second surface of the second housing part. When the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device identifies that the first angle is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle and is within a third state in which the second angle is within the second reference angle, and based on the electronic device identifying that it is within the third state, the electronic device determines the fourth display area as a display area for displaying the user interface and causes the electronic device to display the user interface including a preview image acquired through the third camera within the fourth display area.

[0317] For example, when the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to identify that the first angle is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle and that the second angle is within a fourth state exceeding the first reference angle, and based on the electronic device identifying that it is within the fourth state, to determine the third display area as a display area for displaying the user interface and to determine the second camera as a camera for displaying a preview image.

[0318] For example, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the orientation of the electronic device corresponds to a first orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the first display area in the first state, while the electronic device is within a second semi-folding state between the first state and the fourth state (for example, the second semi-folding state is an intermediate state between the first state and the second state, and the second semi-folding state is identified based on identifying that the first angle (451) is greater than or equal to the second reference angle (e.g., 20 degrees) and less than or equal to the first reference angle, and the second angle (452) is greater than the first reference angle (e.g., 178 degrees)), within the first display area, a preview image acquired through the first camera is displayed, and within the second display area and the third display area, a visual object for capturing the preview image acquired through the first camera, included in the user interface The electronic device may be able to display a control area including the electronic device.

[0319] For example, the above instructions may cause the electronic device to display the user interface within the second display area and the third display area while the electronic device is within the second semi-folding state between the first state and the fourth state, based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device corresponds to a second orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the third display area in the first state when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor.

[0320] For example, the above instructions may cause the electronic device to display a screen for guiding the first housing part to rotate relative to the second housing part within the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area, based on identifying input for a visual object for setting a self-shooting mode included in the user interface when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor.

[0321] For example, when the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to stop the execution of the application based on identifying that the second camera is facing the user, in response to identifying that the state of the electronic device changes from a second state in which the first angle exceeds the first reference angle and the second angle is within the second reference angle, which is smaller than the first reference angle, to a third state in which the first angle is within the second reference angle, which is smaller than the first reference angle, and the second angle is within the second reference angle.

[0322] For example, the electronic device may include a cover display comprising a fourth display area corresponding to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second housing part, and a third camera disposed on the second surface of the second housing part. The instructions may cause the electronic device to display a user interface including a preview image acquired using the third camera, based on identifying that the third camera is facing the user, in response to identifying that the state of the electronic device changes from the second state to the third state when executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor.

[0323] For example, the electronic device may include a cover display comprising a fourth display area corresponding to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second housing part, and a third camera disposed on the second surface of the second housing part. When the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to display the user interface including a preview image acquired through the first camera within the first display area based on identifying that the first angle is within a second state in which the first angle exceeds a first reference angle and the second angle is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle, and while the electronic device is within the second state, the first camera is facing the user of the electronic device, and display the user interface including a preview image acquired through the second camera within the fourth display area based on identifying that the second camera is facing the user of the electronic device.

[0324] For example, the electronic device may include a cover display comprising a fourth display area corresponding to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second housing part, and a third camera disposed on the second surface of the second housing part. When the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor, the electronic device may be caused to display the user interface including a preview image acquired through the second camera within the third display area based on identifying that the first angle is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle and the second angle is within a fourth state exceeding the first reference angle, and while the electronic device is within the fourth state, the second camera is facing the user of the electronic device, and display the user interface including a preview image acquired through the third camera within the fourth display area based on identifying that the third camera is facing the user of the electronic device.

[0325] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first housing part, a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part, a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part, a first display area corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part, a second display area corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part, and a third display area corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part, a first camera disposed on the first surface of the first housing part, a second camera disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part, and one or more sensors. A method performed in the electronic device may include, while an application for acquiring an image of an external environment is executed, determining at least one of the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area as a display area for displaying a user interface for the application based on the state of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part, and determining one of the first camera and the second camera as a camera for displaying a preview image to be displayed within the user interface; determining a layout of the user interface for the application based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors; and displaying the user interface for the application, including a preview image acquired through the determined camera within the determined display area based on the determined layout.

[0326] For example, the above method may include the operation of identifying that the electronic device is within a first state in which a first angle between the first surface of the first housing part and the first surface of the second housing part exceeds a first reference angle, and a second angle between the first surface of the second housing part and the first surface of the third housing part exceeds the first reference angle; and, based on identifying that the electronic device is within the first state, determining the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area as display areas for displaying the user interface, and determining the first camera as a camera for displaying a preview image.

[0327] For example, the above method may include: an operation in which the electronic device identifies that the first angle exceeds a first reference angle and the second angle is within a second reference angle that is smaller than the first reference angle; an operation in which, based on the electronic device identifying that the second state is within, the first display area is determined as a display area for displaying the user interface and the first camera is determined as a camera for displaying a preview image; and an operation in which, within the first display area, the preview image obtained through the first camera is displayed between the area where the first camera is placed and a visual object for capturing the preview image.

[0328] For example, the above method may include an operation to stop the execution of the application based on identifying that the second camera is facing the user, in response to identifying that the state of the electronic device changes from a second state in which the first angle exceeds a first reference angle and the second angle is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle to a third state in which the first angle is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle and the second angle is within the second reference angle.

[0329] According to one embodiment, a non-transient computer-readable storage medium can store one or more programs. When the above one or more programs are executed by at least one processor of an electronic device comprising: a first housing part; a second housing part rotatably coupled to the first housing part; a third housing part rotatably coupled to the second housing part; a first display area corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part; a second display area corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part; and a third display area corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part; a first camera disposed on the first surface of the first housing part; a second camera disposed on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part; and one or more sensors, while an application for acquiring an image of an external environment using one of the first camera and the second camera is executed, at least one of the first display area, the second display area, and the third display area is determined as a display area for displaying a user interface for the application based on the state of the electronic device according to the positional relationship between the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part, and the first camera and the Instructions may be included to cause the electronic device to display the user interface for the application, wherein one of the second cameras is determined as a camera for displaying a preview image to be displayed within the user interface, and the layout of the user interface for the application is determined based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors, and the user interface for the application is displayed based on the determined layout, including a preview image acquired through the determined camera within the determined display area.

[0330] The electronic device according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0331] The embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any component (e.g., the first) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., the second), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationally," it means that said component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0332] In one embodiment of this document, the term “module” used may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0333] One embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (1740)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (1736) or external memory (1738)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (1701)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (1720)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (1701)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0334] According to one embodiment, the method according to the embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0335] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more of the components or operations among the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to the integration. According to one embodiment, operations performed by the module, program, or other components may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (300), First housing part (301); A second housing part (302) rotatably coupled to the first housing part (301); A third housing part (303) rotatably coupled to the second housing part (302) above; A flexible display (331) comprising a first display area (361) corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part (301), a second display area (362) corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part (302), and a third display area (363) corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part (303); A first camera (341) disposed on the first surface of the first housing part (301); A second camera (342) positioned on a second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part (301); One or more sensors (350); Memory (320) for storing instructions and including one or more storage media; and It includes at least one processor (310) including a processing circuit, and When the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), While running an application to acquire an image of the external environment, based on the state of the electronic device (300) according to the positional relationship between the first housing part (301), the second housing part (302), and the third housing part (303): At least one of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) is determined as a display area to display a user interface for the application, and One of the first camera (341) and the second camera (342) is determined to be a camera for acquiring a preview image to be displayed within the user interface, and Based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors (350), the layout of the user interface for the application is determined, and The electronic device (300) causes to display the user interface for the application, including the preview image obtained through the determined camera within the determined display area based on the above-determined layout. Electronic device (300).

2. In claim 1, the one or more sensors (350) are, The electronic device detects a first angle (451) between the first surface of the first housing part (301) and the first surface of the second housing part (302), and a second angle (452) between the first surface of the second housing part (302) and the first surface of the third housing part (303). Based on the first angle (451) and the second angle (452), configured to identify the state, Electronic device (300).

3. In paragraph 2, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), The electronic device identifies that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle and the second angle (452) exceeds the first reference angle within the first state, and Based on identifying that the electronic device (300) is within the first state: The first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) are determined as display areas to display the user interface, and The electronic device (300) causes the first camera (341) to be determined as a camera for displaying the preview image. Electronic device (300).

4. In claim 3, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), The electronic device identifies that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle and is within the second state in which the second angle (452) is within the second reference angle, which is smaller than the first reference angle, and Based on identifying that the electronic device (300) is within the second state: The first display area (361) is determined as the display area to display the user interface, and The first camera (341) is determined to be a camera for displaying the preview image, and The electronic device (300) causes the first camera (341) to display the preview image obtained through the first camera (300) between the area where the first camera is placed and the visual object for capturing the preview image provided on the first display area (361) within the first display area (361). Electronic device (300).

5. In paragraph 4, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), Based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device corresponds to a first orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the first display area in the first state, while the electronic device is within a first semi-folding state between the first state and the second state: Displaying the user interface including the preview image obtained through the first camera (341) within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362), and Causing the electronic device (300) to display a reference color within the third display area (363) above, Electronic device (300).

6. In claim 5, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), Based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a second orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the third display area (363) in the first state, while the electronic device is within the first semi-folding state between the first state and the second state: A control area is displayed within the first display area (361) and the second display area (362) that includes a visual object for capturing the preview image obtained through the first camera (341) included in the user interface, and The electronic device (300) causes the preview image obtained through the first camera (341) to be displayed within the third display area (363). Electronic device (300).

7. In any one of paragraphs 3 to 6, the electronic device (300) is, A cover display (332) comprising a fourth display area (364) corresponding to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second housing part (302); and It includes a third camera (343) disposed on the second surface of the second housing part (302), and When the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), The electronic device (300) identifies that the first angle (451) is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle, and the second angle (452) is within a third state within the second reference angle, and Based on identifying that the electronic device (300) is within the third state, the fourth display area (364) is determined as a display area to display the user interface, and The electronic device (300) causes the user interface, including the preview image obtained through the third camera (343), to display within the fourth display area (364). Electronic device (300).

8. In any one of claims 3 through 7, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), The electronic device (300) identifies that the first angle (451) is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle, and the second angle (452) is within a fourth state exceeding the first reference angle, and Based on identifying that the electronic device (300) is within the fourth state: The above third display area (363) is determined as the display area to display the user interface, and The electronic device (300) causes the second camera (342) to be determined as a camera for acquiring the preview image. Electronic device (300).

9. In claim 8, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), Based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device (300) corresponds to a first orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the first display area (361) in the first state, while the electronic device (300) is within a second semi-folding state between the first state and the fourth state: Within the first display area (361), a preview image obtained through the first camera is displayed, and The electronic device (300) causes to display a control area including a visual object for capturing the preview image obtained through the first camera (341) within the user interface, within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). Electronic device (300).

10. In claim 9, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), Based on identifying that the orientation of the electronic device corresponds to a second orientation in which the top of the user interface is displayed in the third display area in the first state, while the electronic device is within the second semi-folding state between the first state and the fourth state: The electronic device (300) causing the user interface to be displayed within the second display area (362) and the third display area (363). Electronic device (300).

11. In claim 3, when the instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), In response to identifying that the state of the electronic device changes from a second state in which the first angle (451) exceeds a first reference angle and the second angle (452) is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle to a third state in which the first angle (451) is within a second reference angle smaller than the first reference angle and the second angle (452) is within the second reference angle, the electronic device (300) causes the execution of the application to stop based on identifying that the second camera (342) is facing the user. Electronic device (300).

12. In claim 11, the electronic device is, A cover display (332) comprising a fourth display area (364) corresponding to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second housing part (302); and It includes a third camera (343) disposed on the second surface of the second housing part (302), and When the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), In response to identifying that the state of the electronic device (300) changes from the second state to the third state, and based on identifying that the third camera (343) is facing the user, the electronic device (300) causes the user interface including a preview image obtained using the third camera (343) to display the user interface. Electronic device (300).

13. In claim 1, the electronic device (300) is, A cover display (332) comprising a fourth display area (364) corresponding to a second surface opposite to the first surface of the second housing part (302); and It includes a third camera (343) disposed on the second surface of the second housing part (302), and When the above instructions are executed individually and / or collectively by the at least one processor (310), The electronic device (300) identifies that the first angle (451) exceeds the first reference angle and is within the second state in which the second angle (452) is within the second reference angle, which is smaller than the first reference angle. While the electronic device (300) is in the second state: Based on identifying that the first camera (341) is facing the user of the electronic device (300), the user interface including the preview image obtained through the first camera (341) is displayed within the first display area (361), and Based on identifying that the second camera (342) is facing the user of the electronic device (300), the electronic device (300) causes the user interface, including a preview image obtained through the second camera (342), to be displayed within the fourth display area (364). Electronic device.

14. A method performed in an electronic device (300), wherein the electronic device (300) comprises: a first housing part (301); a second housing part (302) rotatably coupled to the first housing part (301); a third housing part (303) rotatably coupled to the second housing part (302); a flexible display (331) comprising a first display area (361) corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part (301); a second display area (362) corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part (302); and a third display area (363) corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part (303); a first camera (341) disposed on the first surface of the first housing part (301); a second camera (342) disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part (301); and one or more sensors (350). While running an application to acquire an image of the external environment, based on the state of the electronic device (300) according to the positional relationship between the first housing part (301), the second housing part (302), and the third housing part (303): At least one of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) is determined as a display area to display a user interface for the application, and An operation of determining one of the first camera (341) and the second camera (342) as a camera for acquiring a preview image to be displayed within the user interface; The operation of determining the layout of the user interface for the application based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors (350); and Based on the above-determined layout, the operation of displaying the user interface for the application, including the preview image acquired through the above-determined camera within the above-determined display area, method.

15. A non-transient computer-readable storage medium for storing one or more programs, wherein the one or more programs comprise a flexible display (331) comprising a first housing part (301), a second housing part (302) rotatably coupled to the first housing part (301), a third housing part (303) rotatably coupled to the second housing part (302), a first display area (361) corresponding to a first surface of the first housing part (301), a second display area (362) corresponding to a first surface of the second housing part (302), and a third display area (363) corresponding to a first surface of the third housing part (303), a first camera (341) disposed on the first surface of the first housing part (301), a second camera (342) disposed on the second surface opposite to the first surface of the first housing part (301), and one or more sensors (350). When executed by at least one processor (310) of the device (300), While running an application to acquire an image of the external environment, based on the state of the electronic device (300) according to the positional relationship between the first housing part (301), the second housing part (302), and the third housing part (303): At least one of the first display area (361), the second display area (362), and the third display area (363) is determined as a display area to display a user interface for the application, and An operation of determining one of the first camera (341) and the second camera (342) as a camera for acquiring a preview image to be displayed within the user interface; The operation of determining the layout of the user interface for the application based on the determined display area and the orientation of the electronic device identified through the one or more sensors (350); and Instructions that cause the electronic device to display the user interface for the application, including the preview image acquired through the determined camera within the determined display area based on the determined layout, Non-transient computer-readable storage media.

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