Multi-foldable electronic device for displaying notification information

Abstract

A multi-foldable electronic device according to embodiments may: display an execution screen of an application on a sub-display while a first side member is disposed adjacent to a second side member; display an object indicating the occurrence of a first event occurring in the multi-foldable electronic device on the execution screen of the application while the first side member is disposed adjacent to the second side member; identify a first display area between the first side member and the second side member in an entire area of a flexible display as the first side member moves in a direction away from the second side member on the flexible display; and display first notification information related to the first event on the identified first display area.

Description

Multi-foldable electronic device displaying notification information

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a multi-foldable electronic device that displays notification information.

[0002] Electronic devices are being developed in portable or wearable forms to improve mobility and accessibility. These electronic devices are becoming lighter and thinner for ease of portability and are evolving for ease of use.

[0003] For example, foldable electronic devices equipped with a flexible display are gaining popularity as electronic devices that satisfy consumer preferences because they provide a relatively larger screen than conventional bar-type electronic devices, while reducing in size when folded to improve portability.

[0004] Such a foldable electronic device includes a flexible display and a plurality of housings, and the plurality of housings and the flexible display are connected by a hinge assembly, and the housings can be rotated within a specified range according to user operation. Through the process of rotating the plurality of housings, the electronic device can be switched from a folded state to an unfolded state or from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0005] 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.

[0006] A multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The second housing may be disposed between the first housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, a second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing, a flexible display disposed at least partially on the front of the first housing, the front of the second housing, and the front of the third housing, a sub-display disposed on the rear of the first housing opposite to the front, a memory for storing instructions, and at least one processor. The instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify a first orientation of the foldable housing in which a first side member of the first housing is disposed adjacent to a second side member of the third housing. The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display an execution screen of an application through the sub-display based on identifying that the foldable housing is in the first state. The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display the execution screen of the application and an object indicating the occurrence of a first event through the sub-display while the foldable housing is in the first state.The above instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to a second state in which the first side member of the first housing is positioned on the front of the third housing and the first side member is spaced apart from the second side member of the third housing. The above instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display first notification information related to the first event through a portion of the flexible display exposed between the first side member of the first housing and the second side member of the third housing, based on identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to the second state.

[0007] In a method of operation of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-foldable electronic device may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The second housing may be disposed between the first housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, a second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing, a flexible display disposed at least partially on the front of the first housing, the front of the second housing, and the front of the third housing, and a sub-display disposed on the rear of the first housing opposite to the front. The above method of operation comprises: identifying a first state of the foldable housing in which, as the first housing and the third housing are folded with respect to the second housing, a first side member of the first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of the third housing; displaying an execution screen of an application through the sub-display based on identifying that the foldable housing is in the first state; displaying an object indicating the execution screen of the application and the occurrence of a first event through the sub-display while the foldable housing is in the first state; identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to a second state in which the first side member of the first housing is positioned on the front of the third housing and the first side member is spaced apart from the second side member of the third housing; and, based on identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to the second state, providing first notification information related to the first event through a portion of the flexible display exposed between the first side member of the first housing and the second side member of the third housing. It may include a display action.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a front view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a rear view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a portion of a flexible display is exposed in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to display first notification information in a first display area.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify whether a first side member of a first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of a third housing using a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a first folding angle between a first housing and a second housing and a second folding angle between a second housing and a third housing according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify whether a first side member of a first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of a third housing using a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the arrangement of a first Hall sensor of a first housing and a second Hall sensor of a third housing according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating an object displayed on a sub-display according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an example of an object displayed on a sub-display according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a process for a method in which a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment identifies a first display area using a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0023] FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment identifies a first display area using a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0024] FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a first display area using a first Hall sensor and a third Hall sensor.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment identifies a first display area using a first Hall sensor and a third Hall sensor.

[0026] FIG. 19 is a drawing of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment displaying first notification information on a first display area.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a process for determining notification information to be displayed according to the size of a first display area according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 21 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device emits light in at least a portion of a first display area in a range in which the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is smaller than a first range.

[0029] FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display area when the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is within a first range.

[0030] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays second notification information or third notification information on a first display area when the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is a second range or a third range larger than a first range.

[0031] FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays a fourth notification information on a sub-display when the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is larger than a third range.

[0032] FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying notification information and an application execution screen on a flexible display when a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment is unfolded.

[0033] FIG. 26 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment displays a UI on a sub-display that guides a first side member to move away from a second side member.

[0034] FIG. 27 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display while a third housing according to one embodiment is placed on the floor.

[0035] FIG. 28 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display while a second housing according to one embodiment is placed on the floor.

[0036] FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display while a third side member according to one embodiment is placed on the floor.

[0037] FIG. 30 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0038] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0039] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a front view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), a third housing (130), a first hinge (140), a second hinge (150), and a flexible display (160). The first hinge (140) may be disposed between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). The first hinge (140) may rotatably connect the first housing (110) and the second housing (120).

[0042] According to one embodiment, a second hinge (150) may be positioned between a second housing (120) and a third housing (130). The second hinge (150) may rotatably connect the second housing (120) and the third housing (130). A flexible display (160) may be positioned at least partially within the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the third housing (130).

[0043] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (160) may be positioned to cross at least a portion of the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150). The flexible display (160) may be folded or unfolded by the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150).

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 1, a flexible display (160) may include a first display portion (161), a second display portion (162), and a third display portion (163). For example, the first display portion (161) may be an area placed in the first housing (110) of the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160). For example, the second display portion (162) may be an area placed in the second housing (120) of the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160). For example, the third display portion (163) may be an area placed in the third housing (130) of the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160).

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 2, the first housing (110) may include a sub-display (170). For example, the sub-display (170) may be positioned on the side opposite to where the first display portion (161) of the first housing (110) is positioned. For example, the sub-display (170) may be positioned on the side where the cover member of the first housing (110) is positioned. For example, the sub-display (170) may constitute at least a part of the exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0046] FIG. 3 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 3, a first state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded by a first hinge (140) and unfolded by a second hinge (150). For example, in the first state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded by the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150), the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the third housing (130) may be arranged substantially parallel to each other. For example, in the first state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded, the first display portion (161), the second display portion (162), and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged substantially parallel to each other. For example, in a first state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded, the first display portion (161), the second display portion (162), and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be positioned to face a first direction (e.g., the +z axis direction).

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be unfolded sequentially by means of the second hinge (150) and the first hinge (140). For example, the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) can be rotated by means of the second hinge (150). For example, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) can be rotated by means of the first hinge (140).

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) are rotated by the second hinge (150), the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged substantially parallel. For example, the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) may be arranged to face a first direction. For example, as the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) are rotated by the second hinge (150), the second display portion (162) of the flexible display (160) may be moved away from the third display portion (163).

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) are rotated by the first hinge (140), the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged substantially parallel. For example, the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) may be arranged to face a first direction. For example, as the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) are rotated by the first hinge (140), the first display portion (161) of the flexible display (160) may be moved away from the second display portion (162).

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 3, in a first state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), a first display portion (161), a second display portion (162), and a third display portion (163) of a flexible display (160) may all be arranged to face a first direction.

[0052] FIG. 4 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 4, a second state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by a second hinge (150) and unfolded by a first hinge (140). The first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be rotated by the first hinge (140). For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the second hinge (150), the second housing (120) may overlap with the third housing (130). For example, as the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the second hinge (150), the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may come closer to the second display portion (162). For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the second hinge (150), the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be overlapped. For example, the state in which the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) are overlapped may include a state in which the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) are positioned to face each other. For example, the state in which the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) are overlapped may include a state in which the third display portion (163) is positioned to face the second direction (-z-axis direction) and the second display portion (162) is positioned to face the first direction.

[0054] FIG. 5 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 5, a third state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which, in the second state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by a first hinge (140). For example, in the third state, a first housing (110) may be arranged to overlap with a second housing (120) and a third housing (130). For example, in the third state, the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the third housing (130) may be arranged to overlap each other. For example, in the third state, a first display portion (161) and a third display portion (163) of a flexible display (160) may be arranged to face a first direction, and a second display portion (162) may be arranged to face a second direction.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a third state, a third housing (130) may be disposed between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). In a third state, as the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the first hinge (140), the third housing (130) may be disposed or accommodated within the space formed between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). To form the space in which the third housing (130) may be disposed or accommodated, the width of the first hinge (140) may be wider than the width of the second hinge (150). For example, by having a width of the first hinge (140) that is wider than the width of the second hinge (150), the radius of rotation of the first housing (110) or the second housing (120) by the first hinge (140) may be larger than the radius of rotation of the second housing (120) or the third housing (130) by the second hinge (150).

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing (110) may include a sub-display (170). For example, the sub-display (170) may be placed on the side opposite to the side where the flexible display (160) of the first housing (110) is placed. In a third state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the sub-display (170) placed in the first housing (110) may be placed to face a second direction.

[0058] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a portion of a flexible display is exposed in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing (110) may include a first side member (210). For example, the first side member (210) may be located around the edge facing the opposite direction of the second housing (120) in the first display portion (161). For example, the first side member (210) may form at least a portion of the side of the first housing (110) as part of the first housing (110). For example, the first side member (210) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the first housing (110) as a member separate from the first housing (110). The third housing (130) may include a second side member (220). For example, the second side member (220) may be located around the edge facing the opposite direction of the second housing (120) in the third display portion (163). For example, the second side member (220) may form at least a portion of the side of the third housing (130) as part of the third housing (130). For example, the second side member (220) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the third housing (130) as a member separate from the third housing (130). According to one embodiment, for example, the first side member (210) to the fourth side member (240) may be referred to as the first side wall to the fourth side wall.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third housing (130) may include a third side member (230) and a fourth side member (240). For example, the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240) may together with the second side member (220) constitute the side of the third housing (130). For example, the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240) may form the remaining part of the side of the third housing (130) as part of the third housing (130). For example, the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240) may form the remaining part of the exterior of the third housing (130) as separate members from the third housing (130).

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second side member (220). For example, the third side member (230) may be formed substantially parallel to the fourth side member (240). For example, the third side member (230) may be formed on one side of the third housing (130), and the fourth side member (240) may be formed on the other side opposite to the one side of the third housing (130). For example, the second side member (220) may be formed to connect the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240) between the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240). For example, the second side member (220) may be formed integrally with the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240).

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be changed from one of a first state, a second state, or a third state to a fourth state. For example, referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be changed from a first state to a fourth state in which, as the first housing (110) and the third housing (130) are folded with respect to the second housing (120), the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220) of the third housing (130).

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be changed from a second state in which the first housing (110) is folded with respect to the second housing (120) to a fourth state in which the first housing (110) is unfolded and the third housing (130) is folded with respect to the second housing (120), so that the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220) of the third housing (130).

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be changed from a third state in which the first housing (110) and the third housing (130) are folded with respect to the second housing (120) to a fourth state in which the first housing (110) and the third housing (130) are unfolded with respect to the second housing (120), such that the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220) of the third housing (130).

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), a first side member (210) of a first housing (110) may be positioned adjacent to a second side member (220) of a third housing (130). For example, in the fourth state, the first side member (210) may be positioned substantially parallel to the second side member (220). For example, in the fourth state, the first side member (210) may be in at least partial contact with the second side member (220). For example, in the fourth state, the first side member (210) may be positioned adjacent to the second side member (220) at a predetermined distance apart. For example, in the fourth state, the first side member (210) may be positioned adjacently so as not to come into contact with the second side member (220) by being spaced apart from the second side member (220) by a predetermined distance in the +z-axis direction, and may also be positioned adjacently so as not to come into contact with the second side member (220) by being spaced apart from the second side member (220) by a predetermined distance in the +y-axis direction.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) may be positioned on an edge region adjacent to the second side member (220) within the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160). According to one embodiment, in the fourth state, the first side member (210) may be positioned in a bezel region of the flexible display (160) adjacent to the second side member (220). For example, the bezel region may be an area formed along the edge of the front of the third housing (130) within the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160). For example, the front of the third housing (130) may be a surface formed substantially perpendicular to the second side member (220) of the third housing (130). For example, the front of the third housing (130) may be a surface facing the +z-axis. For example, the bezel area may be an area forming the edge of the flexible display (160) and may be an area that is not activated by the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) may be maintained in the fourth state by the second side member (220) of the third housing (130). For example, the third housing (130) may include a front member facing the +z-axis direction. For example, the front member of the third housing (130) may extend from the second side member (220). For example, the front member of the third housing (130) may be formed along the edge of the third display portion (163). For example, the front member may be a cover member of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be maintained in the fourth state by preventing the first side member (210) from being dislodged by the front member of the third housing (130).

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 6, in a fourth state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the first display area (250) may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the first display area (250) may be an area of ​​the third display portion (163) that is exposed to the outside without being covered by the first housing (110). For example, in the fourth state, the first side member (210) may be moved away from the second side member (220) in the +y-axis direction. For example, in a fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves along the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240) on the flexible display (160) in a direction away from the second side member (220), the first display area (250) may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the first side member (210) may be moved away from the second side member (220) while in contact with the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240) on the flexible display (160). For example, the first side member (210) may be moved away from the second side member (220) while in contact with the front member portion extending from the third side member (230) and the fourth side member (240). For example, as the first side member (210) is spaced a predetermined distance away from the flexible display (160) in the +z-axis direction, and the first side member (210) is moved away from the second side member (220), the first display area (250) can be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), a first display area (250) not surrounded by the first housing (110) may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). The first display area (250) may be visually exposed to a user. The first display area (250) may be an area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160) that is not covered by the first housing (110). For example, the first display area (250) may be an area between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220). For example, in a fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the first display area (250) may be exposed, and the first display area (250) may be activated. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an application or display notification information in the activated first display area (250).

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 6, the flexible display (160) may include a second display area (260). The first display area (250) may be an area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160) that is exposed to the outside without being covered by the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the third housing (130). For example, the second display area (260) may be an area of ​​the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160) excluding the first display area (250). For example, the second display area (260) may be an area at least partially surrounded by the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and / or the third housing (130). For example, in the fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the second display area (260) may remain in a deactivated state even if the first display area (250) is activated. For example, as the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the fourth state to the first state or the second state, the second display area (260) may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) and may change from a deactivated state to an activated state.

[0071] FIG. 8 is a flowchart (300) illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to display first notification information in a first display area.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 310, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220) of the third housing (130) as the first housing (110) and the third housing (130) are folded with respect to the second housing (120). For example, if the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220) of the third housing (130) as the first housing (110) and the third housing (130) are folded with respect to the second housing (120), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as the fourth state described in FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state using at least one sensor. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a fourth state using a plurality of angle sensors for measuring the folding angle between a first housing (110), a second housing (120), and a third housing (130). For example, some of the angle sensors may be placed within a first hinge (140), and the remaining some may be placed within a second hinge (150). For example, the angle sensor may be a 6-axis sensor, and the 6-axis sensor may be a sensor combining a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state based on the tilt or / and movement of the first housing (110) and the third housing (130) relative to the second housing (120) identified using a 3-axis accelerometer. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state based on the rotation angle of the first housing (110) and the third housing (130) relative to the second housing (120) identified using a 3-axis gyroscope.

[0074] The operation of identifying the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state using angle sensors will be described in detail in FIGS. 9 and 10, which will be described later.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state by using a Hall sensor. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state by detecting a change in the magnetic field around the Hall sensor using at least one Hall sensor disposed within the first housing (110) and / or the third housing (130). For example, as the first side member (210) of the first housing (110) is disposed in a position adjacent to the second side member (220) of the third housing (130), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state based on a change in the magnetic field detected by at least one Hall sensor disposed within the first housing (110) and / or the third housing (130).

[0076] The operation of identifying the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) as a fourth state using a Hall sensor will be described in detail in FIGS. 11 and 12, which will be described later.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 320, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an application execution screen on a sub-display (170) while the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in a fourth state.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible display (160) may be disposed on one side of the first housing (110), and a sub-display (170) may be disposed on the other side opposite to the one side of the first housing (110). For example, in a third state and / or a fourth state, a user may view an application execution screen displayed on the sub-display (170). For example, in a fourth state, based on input from a user executing an application, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display an application execution screen on the sub-display (170). For example, the application may be an application that executes a video, and in a fourth state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display an application execution screen including a video on the sub-display (170), but is not limited thereto.

[0079] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the foldable electronic device (100) may display an application execution screen on the sub-display (170) in a fourth state, but is not limited thereto. For example, while the foldable electronic device (100) is displaying an application execution screen on the sub-display (170) in a first to third state, if the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes to a fourth state, the foldable electronic device (100) may maintain the application execution screen displayed on the sub-display (170).

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in the first to third states, while the foldable electronic device (100) is displaying an application execution screen on a flexible display (160), if the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes to a fourth state, the foldable electronic device (100) can change the application execution screen based on the characteristics of the screen of the sub-display (170) and display it on the sub-display (170). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can change the characteristics of the application execution screen displayed on the flexible display (160) based on the size and / or resolution of the screen of the sub-display (170) and display the changed application execution screen on the screen of the sub-display (170).

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 330, while the state of the multi-foldable electronic device is in a fourth state, an object indicating the occurrence of a first event that occurred in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be displayed on the sub-display (170).

[0082] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first event generated in a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be, for example, an event related to the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the first event may be an event related to the remaining battery information of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify that the first event has occurred when the remaining battery of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is below a threshold value. For example, the first event may be an event related to the network connection status of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify that the first event has occurred when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is connected to an external electronic device via wireless communication or when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is connected to WiFi. For example, the first event may be an event related to the display information of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that a first event has occurred when the brightness of the sub-display (170) exceeds a threshold value.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first event occurring in a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be, for example, an event related to an application running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, if the application running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is a message application, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify that a first event has occurred when a message is received by the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, if the application running in the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is a financial application, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify that a first event has occurred when a financial transaction, such as a deposit or withdrawal of funds, occurs.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display an object related to a first event on a sub-display (170) based on identifying the occurrence of a first event. According to one embodiment, the object may include a graphic user interface (GUI) comprising at least one of information notifying the occurrence of a first event, information describing the first event, or the content of the first event. For example, if a first event occurs in which the remaining battery is below a threshold value, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a GUI indicating a lack of remaining battery on the sub-display (170). For example, if a message is received by a message application, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display text notifying the reception of the message on the sub-display (170).

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an object on an application execution screen displayed on a sub-display (170). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an object around the edge of the application execution screen displayed on the sub-display (170), but is not limited thereto.

[0086] Examples of objects related to the first event will be described later in FIGS. 13 and 14.

[0087] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 340, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a first display area (250) as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220).

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that a first side member (210) is moved away from a second side member (220) by using at least one sensor. For example, by using an angle sensor, it can identify that the folding angle between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) and the folding angle between the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) in a fourth state are changed. Based on the changed folding angle, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that the first side member (210) is moved away from the second side member (220).

[0089] The operation of identifying that the multi-foldable electronic device (100) moves in a direction away from the second side member (220) using an angle sensor will be described in detail in FIGS. 15 and 16, which will be described later.

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that a first side member (210) is moving away from a second side member (220) using a Hall sensor. For example, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the strength of the magnetic field detected by the Hall sensor in the first housing (110) and the Hall sensor in the third housing (130) may change. Based on the strength of the changed magnetic field, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that the first side member (210) is moving away from the second side member (220).

[0091] The operation of identifying that the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220) using a Hall sensor is described in detail in FIGS. 17 and 18, which will be described later.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 350, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display first notification information related to a first event on a first display area (250).

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display first notification information on a first display area (250) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display first notification information on an activated first display area as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220). According to one embodiment, the first notification information includes information related to the first event and may include more information than the information displayed on the object.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first notification information may be information related to the first event. For example, if the first event is an event related to the state information of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first notification information may be information describing the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, if the remaining battery of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is below a threshold value, the first notification information may be information including the text “The battery of the electronic device is less than 15%, so immediate charging is required.” For example, if the first event is an event related to an application running on the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the first notification information may be information indicating the state of the application. For example, if the running application is a message application, when a message is received by the application, the first notification information may be information including the content of the message.

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while a user touches an object, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display first notification information on a first display area (250) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220). According to one embodiment, while an object is being displayed on a sub-display (170), as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display first notification information on a first display area (250) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220).

[0096] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, after a specified time has elapsed since an object was displayed on the sub-display (170), the object may disappear from the sub-display (170). For example, if the first side member (210) is not moved away from the second side member (220) during the specified time while the object is displayed on the sub-display (170), the object may disappear from the sub-display (170).

[0097] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first notification information is displayed on the first display area (250), the user can check the content related to the first event through the first display area (250) without interrupting the application execution screen displayed on the sub-display (170).

[0098] The first notification information is not limited to text and may be information including shapes and / or animations.

[0099] FIG. 9 is a flowchart (400) illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify whether a first side member of a first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of a third housing using a first sensor and a second sensor. FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a first folding angle between a first housing and a second housing and a second folding angle between a second housing and a third housing according to one embodiment.

[0100] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, operations 410 to 430 may be operations included in operation 310 of FIG. 8, or operations performed in parallel with operation 310. For example, the first sensor and the second sensor of FIG. 9, which will be described later, may correspond to the 6-axis sensor of FIG. 8.

[0101] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 410 and FIG. 10, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a first folding angle (270) using a first sensor.

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first sensor may be disposed within a first hinge (140). For example, while the first housing (110) is rotated relative to the second housing (120) by the first hinge (140), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may measure a change in acceleration of the first housing (110) using the first sensor and determine the movement or / and tilt of the first housing (110) relative to the second housing (120) based on the measured change in acceleration. For example, based on the movement or / and tilt of the first housing (110) relative to the second housing (120), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify a first folding angle (270) between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120).

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, while the first housing (110) is rotated relative to the second housing (120) by the first hinge (140), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can acquire rotation information of the first housing (110) relative to the second housing (120) using the first sensor. Based on the acquired rotation information, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a first folding angle (270) between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). For example, the rotation information may include information regarding the rotation direction of the first housing (110) rotated relative to the second housing (120) and the rotation angle of the first housing (110) relative to the second housing (120).

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 420 and FIG. 10, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a second folding angle (280) using a second sensor.

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second sensor may be disposed within a second hinge (150). For example, while the third housing (130) is rotated relative to the second housing (120) by the second hinge (150), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may use the second sensor to measure a change in acceleration of the third housing (130) and, based on the measured change in acceleration, determine the movement or / and tilt of the third housing (130) relative to the second housing (120). For example, based on the movement or / and tilt of the third housing (130) relative to the second housing (120), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify a second folding angle (280) between the third housing (130) and the second housing (120).

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, while the third housing (130) is rotated relative to the second housing (120) by the second hinge (150), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can acquire rotation information of the third housing (130) relative to the second housing (120) using the second sensor. Based on the acquired rotation information, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a second folding angle (280) between the third housing (130) and the second housing (120). For example, the rotation information may include information regarding the rotation direction of the third housing (130) rotated relative to the second housing (120) and the rotation angle of the third housing (130) relative to the second housing (120).

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 430 and FIG. 10, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether a first side member (210) is positioned adjacent to a second side member (220) based on a first folding angle (270) and a second folding angle (280).

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, when the identified first folding angle (270) and the second folding angle (280) are each within a predetermined range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether the first side member (210) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220). For example, when the first folding angle (270) and the second folding angle (280) are each 60 degrees, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that the first side member (210) is at least partially in contact with the second side member (220) or is in contact with an area adjacent to the second side member (220) within the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160).

[0109] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, if each of the identified first folding angle (270) and the second folding angle (280) is greater than a predetermined range, the multifoldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multifoldable electronic device (100) as a first state. For example, if the identified first folding angle (270) is greater than a predetermined range and the second folding angle (280) is smaller than a predetermined range, the multifoldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multifoldable electronic device (100) as a second state. For example, if each of the identified first folding angle (270) and the second folding angle (280) is smaller than a predetermined range, the multifoldable electronic device (100) can identify the state of the multifoldable electronic device (100) as a third state.

[0110] FIG. 11 is a flowchart (500) illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify whether a first side member of a first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of a third housing using a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the arrangement of a first Hall sensor of a first housing and a second Hall sensor of a third housing according to one embodiment.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, operation 510 may be an operation included in operation 310 of FIG. 8, or an operation performed in parallel with operation 310. For example, the first Hall sensor (520) and the second Hall sensor (530) of FIG. 11, which will be described later, may correspond to the Hall sensor of FIG. 8.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 510 and FIG. 12, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether a first side member (210) is positioned adjacent to a second side member (220) as the first Hall sensor (520) and the second Hall sensor (530) are positioned adjacent to each other.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 12, a first Hall sensor (520) may be disposed within a first housing (110). For example, the first Hall sensor (520) may be disposed at the edge of the first housing (110). For example, the first Hall sensor (520) may be disposed within the first housing (110) so as to be adjacent to the first side member (210). In one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 12, a second Hall sensor (530) may be disposed within a third housing (130). For example, the second Hall sensor (530) may be disposed at the edge of the third housing (130). For example, the second Hall sensor (530) may be disposed within the third housing (130) so as to be adjacent to the second side member (220). For example, in a fourth state, the first Hall sensor (520) and the second Hall sensor (530) may be disposed at positions adjacent to each other.

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing (110) may include a first magnet. For example, the first magnet may be positioned so that, in a fourth state, a second Hall sensor (530) can detect a change in the magnetic field caused by the first magnet. According to one embodiment, the third housing (130) may include a second magnet. For example, the second magnet may be positioned so that, in a fourth state, a first Hall sensor (520) can detect a change in the magnetic field caused by the second magnet.

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether a first side member (210) is positioned adjacent to a second side member (220) based on a change in magnetic field strength detected by a first Hall sensor (520) and / or a second Hall sensor (530). For example, as the first side member (210) moves to a position adjacent to the second side member (220), the distance between the first Hall sensor (520) and the second magnet may be reduced, and as the distance between the first Hall sensor (520) and the second magnet becomes reduced, the magnetic field strength detected by the first Hall sensor (520) may be increased. For example, as the first side member (210) moves to a position adjacent to the second side member (220), the distance between the second Hall sensor (530) and the first magnet may be reduced, and as the distance between the second Hall sensor (530) and the first magnet becomes reduced, the strength of the magnetic field detected by the second Hall sensor (530) may increase. For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that the first side member (210) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220) when the amount of change in the magnetic field strength detected by each of the first Hall sensor (520) and the second Hall sensor (530) is within a predetermined range.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second Hall sensor (530) may be omitted and a second magnet may be placed at the location of the second Hall sensor (530), and the first Hall sensor (520) may be omitted and a first magnet may be placed at the location of the first Hall sensor (520).

[0117] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating an object displayed on a sub-display according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an example of an object displayed on a sub-display according to one embodiment.

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), when a first event occurs in the multi-foldable electronic device (100), an object (550) may be displayed on a sub-display (170). For example, referring to FIG. 13, while an application execution screen (540) is displayed on the sub-display (170), when a first event occurs in the multi-foldable electronic device (100), an object (550) related to the first event may be displayed superimposed on the application execution screen (540). For example, the object (550) may be displayed at the edge of the application execution screen (540) so as not to obscure the application execution screen (540), but is not limited thereto.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 14, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), while an application that plays a video on a sub-display (170) is displayed on an application execution screen (540), if the multi-foldable electronic device (100) identifies the occurrence of a first event, an object (550) related to the first event may be displayed at the edge of the application execution screen (540). For example, with reference to FIG. 14, an object (550) indicating the occurrence of the first event may be displayed at the edge of the application execution screen (540) in the form of a pop-up window. For example, the object (550) in the form of a pop-up window may include text information describing the content of the first event, but the object (550) may be displayed on the application execution screen (540) in at least one form of a symbol, character, or animation that allows the user of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) to easily recognize the occurrence, content, or description of the first event.

[0120] FIG. 15 is a flowchart (600) illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a first display area using a first sensor and a second sensor. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a first display area using a first sensor and a second sensor.

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, operations 610 to 630 of FIG. 15 may be performed in parallel with operations 340 and may be operations included in operations 340.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 610, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a third folding angle (640) smaller than a first folding angle (270) using a first sensor.

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a third folding angle (640) smaller than the first folding angle (270) using a first sensor. For example, in the fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can obtain information on the movement of the first housing (110) toward the second housing (120), the tilt of the first housing (110) toward the third housing (130), and / or the rotation of the first housing (110) toward the second housing (120) using a first sensor. A multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a third folding angle (640) between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) based on information regarding the movement of the first housing (110) toward the second housing (120), the tilt of the first housing (110) toward the third housing (130), and / or the rotation of the first housing (110) toward the second housing (120).

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 620, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a fourth folding angle (650) greater than a second folding angle (280) using a second sensor.

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a fourth folding angle (650) greater than the second folding angle (280) using a second sensor. For example, in the fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can obtain information on the movement of the second housing (120) toward the opposite direction of the first housing (110), the tilt of the second housing (120) toward the third housing (130), and / or the rotation of the second housing (120) toward the first housing (110) using a second sensor. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a fourth folding angle (650) between the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) based on the movement of the second housing (120) toward the opposite direction of the first housing (110), the tilt of the second housing (120) toward the third housing (130), and / or rotation information of the second housing (120) toward the first housing (110).

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 630, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a first display area (250) based on a third folding angle (640) and a fourth folding angle (650).

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 16, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can measure the distance (D) between a second side member (220) and a first side member (210) based on an identified third folding angle (640) and / or a fourth folding angle (650). For example, when the length of the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120) is defined as L, the third folding angle (640) as θ1, and the distance between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) as D, the distance (D) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) can be determined by the following Equation 1.

[0128]

[0129] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, with reference to FIG. 16, when the length of the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120) is defined as L, the fourth folding angle (650) as θ2, and the distance between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) as D, the distance (D) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) can be determined by the following Equation 2.

[0130]

[0131] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of a first display area (250) can be determined based on the distance (D) between a first side member (210) and a second side member (220) determined by Equation 1 and / or Equation 2. For example, the area of ​​the first display area (250) can be measured by multiplying the distance (D) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) by the length of the second side member (220). The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can determine first notification information to be displayed on the first display area (250) based on the size of the identified first display area (250). For example, depending on the size of the identified first display area (250), at least one of the amount, type, and display order of data constituting the first notification information to be displayed can be determined.

[0132] FIG. 17 is a flowchart (700) illustrating a process for a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a first display area using a first Hall sensor and a third Hall sensor. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment to identify a first display area using a first Hall sensor and a third Hall sensor.

[0133] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, operation 710 may be performed in parallel with operation 340 and may be an operation included in operation 340.

[0134] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 710, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a first display area (250) exposed to the outside as the first Hall sensor (520) and the third Hall sensor (720) are positioned adjacent to each other. For example, with reference to FIG. 18, the third Hall sensor (720) may be positioned within the third housing (130) at a predetermined distance in the +y-axis direction from the second side member (220). For example, the third Hall sensor (720) may be positioned within the third housing (130) at a predetermined distance from the second side member (220) in the direction in which the third side member (230) extends.

[0135] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), a change in the magnetic field can be detected using the first Hall sensor (520) of the first housing (110) and the third Hall sensor (720) of the third housing (130). For example, the first housing (110) may include a first magnet, and the third housing (130) may include a third magnet. For example, the first magnet may be positioned so that the third Hall sensor (720) can detect a change in the magnetic field formed by the first magnet as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220). For example, the third magnet may be positioned so that the first Hall sensor (520) can detect a change in the magnetic field formed by the third magnet as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220). For example, the first magnet may be positioned adjacent to the first Hall sensor (520), and the third magnet may be positioned adjacent to the third Hall sensor (720).

[0136] For example, in the fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the first Hall sensor (520) of the first housing (110) may come closer to the third Hall sensor (720) of the third housing (130). For example, as the first Hall sensor (520) comes closer to the third Hall sensor (720), the strength of the magnetic field by the third magnet detected by the first Hall sensor (520) increases, and the strength of the magnetic field by the first magnet detected by the third Hall sensor (720) may increase.

[0137] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 18, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify the position of a first side member (210) relative to a second side member (220) by utilizing a change in the magnetic field detected by a third Hall sensor (720) and a first Hall sensor (520) positioned apart from the second side member (220) by a specified distance (D). The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify a first display area (250) based on the identified position of the first side member (210). The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display first notification information based on the size of the identified first display area (250).

[0138] FIG. 19 is a drawing of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment displaying first notification information on a first display area.

[0139] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a fourth state, as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display the first notification information (730) on the first display area (250). For example, the first display area (250) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) is activated after the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), and the first notification information (730) can be displayed on the activated first display area (250). By the multi-foldable electronic device (100) displaying the first notification information (730) on the first display area (250) while an application is running on the application execution screen (540) on the sub-display (170), the user can check the first notification information (730) without interrupting the application execution screen. According to one embodiment, the first notification information (730) to be displayed may be changed according to the size of the first display area (250) exposed to the outside. The type of the first notification information (730) according to the size of the first display area (250) will be described in detail in FIG. 20, which will be described later.

[0140] FIG. 20 is a flowchart (800) illustrating a process for determining notification information to be displayed according to the size of a first display area according to one embodiment.

[0141] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 810, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether the size of a first display area (250) is within a first range.

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, if the multi-foldable electronic device (100) determines in operation 810 that the size of the first display area (250) falls within a first range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display first notification information (730) on the first display area (250) according to operation 350. For example, the first notification information (730) displayed on the first display area (250) according to operation 350 may be some information related to the first event. According to one embodiment, if the multi-foldable electronic device (100) determines in operation 810 that the size of the first display area (250) exceeds the first range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may perform operation 820.

[0143] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 820, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether the size of the first display area (250) is larger than the first range.

[0144] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) performs operation 840 when the size of the first display area (250) is larger than the first range, and performs operation 830 when the size of the first display area (250) is smaller than the first range.

[0145] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 830, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can perform an operation that induces the size of the first display area (250).

[0146] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, if the size of the first display area (250) is smaller than the first range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may lack an area of ​​the first display area (250) for displaying the first notification information (730). Accordingly, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may perform operations that induce the user to adjust the size of the first display area (250) so that the first notification information (730) can be displayed.

[0147] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may emit light on at least a portion of a first display area (250). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may emit light on the edge of the first display area (250). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may emit light on the bezel area of ​​the first display area (250). After visually identifying the light emitted on the first display area (250), the user may move the first side member (210) away from the second side member (220) to increase the size of the first display area (250).

[0148] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may emit light that induces adjustment of the size of the first display area (250) on at least a portion of the third display portion (163) excluding the first display area (250). For example, after a user visually identifies the light emitted on at least a portion of the third display portion (163) excluding the first display area (250), the user may move the first side member (210) away from the second side member (220) to increase the size of the first display area (250).

[0149] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a UI on a sub-display (170) that induces the adjustment of the size of a first display area (250). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a UI on the sub-display (170) that describes an action of moving a first side member (210) away from a second side member (220). For example, a user may move the first side member (210) away from the second side member (220) according to the UI displayed on the sub-display (170).

[0150] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, after the size of the first display area (250) is adjusted by operation 830, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display the first notification information (730) in the first display area (250). The operations that induce the adjustment of the size of the first display area (250) are not limited to the examples described in operation 830.

[0151] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 840, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether the size of a first display area (250) is within a second range larger than a first range.

[0152] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 840, if the size of the first display area (250) is within a second range larger than the first range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can perform operation 850, and if the size of the first display area (250) exceeds the second range, operation 860 can be performed.

[0153] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 850, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display second notification information on a first display area (250).

[0154] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a second notification information containing more data than the first notification information (730) on a first display area (250) within a second range. For example, the first notification information (730) may be some information related to the first event, and the second notification information may be the entire information related to the first event. For example, if the first event is an event in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) receives a message from a message application, the first notification information (730) may be part of the message, and the second notification information may be the entire message. For example, if the first event occurs as the remaining battery of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is below a threshold value, the first notification information indicates the remaining battery value, and the second notification information may further include information regarding the remaining battery value and battery usage history.

[0155] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 860, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify whether the size of the first display area (250) is within a third range larger than the second range.

[0156] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in operation 860, if the size of the first display area (250) is within a third range larger than the second range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) performs operation 880, and if the size of the first display area (250) exceeds the third range, it may perform operation 870.

[0157] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 870, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display a fourth notification information on a flexible display (160).

[0158] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the size of the first display area (250) exceeds the third range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a fourth notification information containing more data than the third notification information of operation 880 described below on the first display area (250). The fourth notification information may include information related to the first event and an application execution screen (540). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display the application execution screen (540) displayed on the sub-display (170) and the first notification information (730) related to the first event together on the first display area (250) that exceeds the third range.

[0159] According to one embodiment, for example, when the size of the first display area (250) exceeds the third range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display an application execution screen (540) displayed on the sub-display (170) on the first display area (250), and may display first notification information (730) displayed on the first display area (250) on the sub-display (170). According to one embodiment, when the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from the fourth state to the first state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display all information related to the application execution screen (540) and the first event on the flexible display (160).

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the size of the first display area (250) increases sequentially, the amount of data included in the first notification information (730) displayed on the first display area (250) may increase.

[0161] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to operation 880, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display third notification information on a first display area (250).

[0162] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the size of the first display area (250) is within a third range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display third notification information containing more data than second notification information on the first display area (250). For example, the third notification information may include information related to a second event that is different from the first event. For example, the second event may be an event that occurred before the occurrence of the first event. For example, the second event may be an event that occurred after the occurrence of the first event and before the first notification information (730) related to the first event is displayed on the first display area (250).

[0163] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display third notification information including information related to a first event and information related to a second event on a first display area (250) within a third range. For example, the first display area (250) may be divided into a plurality of layouts, and information related to the first event and information related to the second event may be displayed in different layouts. For example, information related to the first event and information related to the second event may be displayed according to the chronological order in which the events occurred. For example, information related to the first event that occurred first may be displayed in an area of ​​the first display area (250) that is further from the second side member (220) than information related to the second event that occurred later.

[0164] FIG. 21 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device emits light in at least a portion of a first display area in a range in which the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is smaller than a first range.

[0165] Referring to FIG. 21, when the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is a fourth state and the size of the first display area (250) is smaller than the first range, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may emit light on the light-emitting area (900) to induce adjustment of the size of the first display area (250). For example, the light-emitting area (900) may be at least a part of the area between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220) of the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160). For example, in the fourth state, the light-emitting area (900) may be an area adjacent to the second side member (220) among the edge areas of the flexible display (160). For example, in the fourth state, the light-emitting area (900) may be the bezel area of ​​the flexible display (160) between the first side member (210) and the second side member (220).

[0166] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can identify light emitted from a light-emitting region (900) and, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), move the first housing (110) in a direction away from the second side member (220) by moving the first side member (210) away from the second side member (220).

[0167] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the foldable electronic device (100) may determine, in a fourth state, the characteristics of the light emitted in the light-emitting region (900) based on an event related to an application or / and an event generated by the electronic device. For example, in a fourth state, the foldable electronic device (100) may determine, based on an event, the characteristics including the color of the light emitted in the light-emitting region (900) and / or the light-emitting effect. For example, if an event occurs where the battery of the foldable electronic device (100) is below a threshold, the foldable electronic device (100) may emit red light in the light-emitting region (900). For example, if an event occurs where a message application receives a disaster message, the foldable electronic device (100) may emit light including a flickering effect in the light-emitting region (900).

[0168] FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display area when the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is within a first range.

[0169] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 22, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), when a first side member (210) moves a first distance (D1) away from a second side member (220) on a flexible display (160), a first display area (250) within a first range may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the first distance (D1) may be predefined at the time of manufacturing the multi-foldable electronic device (100) or may be set by a user. For example, the first distance (D1) may be identified by an angle sensor and / or a Hall sensor. According to one embodiment, the size of the first display area (250) may be determined based on the first distance (D1).

[0170] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, with reference to FIG. 22, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display first notification information (730) related to a first event on a first display area (250) within a first range. For example, the first notification information (730) may be at least part of the information related to the first event. For example, as the size of the first display area (250) within the first range changes, the amount of data included in the first notification information displayed on the first display area (250) may change.

[0171] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays second notification information or third notification information on a first display area when the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is a second range or a third range larger than a first range.

[0172] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 23, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), when a first side member (210) moves on a flexible display (160) by a second distance (D2) greater than a first distance (D1) in a direction away from a second side member (220), a first display area (250) within the second range may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0173] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, with reference to FIG. 23, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display second notification information (1000) related to a first event on a first display area (250) within a second range. For example, the second notification information (1000) may include more data than the first notification information (730).

[0174] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 23, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), when a first side member (210) moves on a flexible display (160) by a third distance (D3) greater than a second distance (D2) in a direction away from a second side member (220), a first display area (250) within the third range may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0175] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) on a first display area (250) within a third range may contain more data than the second notification information (1000). For example, the third notification information (1100) may include information related to a first event and information related to a second event that is different from the first event. For example, information related to the first event and information related to the second event may be displayed in different layouts. For example, information related to the first event and information related to the second event may be displayed sequentially in a direction from the first side member (210) toward the second side member (220).

[0176] FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays a fourth notification information on a sub-display when the size of a first display area according to one embodiment is larger than a third range.

[0177] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 24, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), when a first side member (210) moves on a flexible display (160) by a fourth distance (D4) greater than a third distance (D3) in a direction away from a second side member (220), a first display area (250) within the fourth range may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0178] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a fourth Hall sensor (1210) disposed within a second housing (120). For example, the fourth Hall sensor (1210) may be disposed at a position adjacent to the second hinge (150). For example, in a fourth state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), when the first side member (210) moves a fourth distance (D4) in a direction away from the second side member (220) on the flexible display (160), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may identify the fourth distance (D4) based on the amount of change in magnetic field strength detected by the fourth Hall sensor (1210) and the first Hall sensor (520).

[0179] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a fourth magnet positioned adjacent to a fourth Hall sensor (1210) and a first magnet positioned adjacent to a first Hall sensor (520). According to one embodiment, as the first side member (210) is moved by a fourth distance (D4) in a direction away from the second side member (220) on the flexible display (160), the strength of the magnetic field of the fourth magnet detected by the first Hall sensor (520) and the strength of the magnetic field of the first magnet detected by the fourth Hall sensor (1210) may increase. The multi-foldable electronic device (100) can identify that the first side member (210) has moved a fourth distance (D4) away from the second side member (220) on the flexible display (160) based on the amount of change in magnetic field strength detected by the first Hall sensor (520) and the fourth Hall sensor (1210). For example, when the first side member (210) has moved a fourth distance (D4) away from the second side member (220) on the flexible display (160), the first Hall sensor (520) and the fourth Hall sensor (1210) may be positioned to face each other.

[0180] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a fourth notification information (1200) on a first display area (250) within a fourth range. For example, the fourth notification information (1200) may include more data than the third notification information (1100). For example, the fourth notification information (1200) may include an application execution screen (540) displayed on a sub-display (170) in a fourth state. For example, referring to FIG. 24, when the first side member (210) is moved by a fourth distance (D4) in a direction away from the second side member (220) on the flexible display (160), an application execution screen (540) may be displayed on the first display area (250), and the fourth notification information (1200) may be displayed on the sub-display (170). For example, when the first side member (210) is moved by a fourth distance (D4) in a direction away from the second side member (220) on the flexible display (160), the screen that was displayed on the sub-display (170) is displayed on the first display area (250), and the screen that was displayed on the first display area (250) can be displayed on the sub-display (170).

[0181] FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of displaying notification information and an application execution screen on a flexible display when a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment is unfolded.

[0182] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from a fourth state to a first state, the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160) may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 25, as the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from a fourth state to a first state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may display a first notification information (730) and an application execution screen (540) together on the flexible display (160).

[0183] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) changes from a first state to a fourth state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can display an application execution screen (540) on a sub-display (170).

[0184] FIG. 26 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment displays a UI on a sub-display that guides a first side member to move away from a second side member.

[0185] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 26, in a fourth state, while an application execution screen (540) is displayed on the sub-display (170), if an object (550) indicating the occurrence of a first event is displayed on the sub-display (170), a UI (1400) that guides the first display area (250) may be displayed on the sub-display (170). For example, the UI (1400) may be a UI (1400) that guides the exposure of the first display area (250) where the first notification information (730) is displayed.

[0186] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 26, the UI (1400) may be displayed in an area adjacent to the first side member (210) among the edge areas of the sub-display (170). For example, the UI (1400) may include text information including content that moves the first side member (210) away from the second side member (220). For example, the UI (1400) may include symbols, shapes, and / or animation information indicating the direction of movement of the first side member (210).

[0187] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a UI (1400) that guides the exposure of a first display area (250) may disappear from a sub-display (170) after a specified time has elapsed. In a fourth state, if the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220) within a specified time, the first display area (250) is activated, and a first notification information (730) may be displayed in the first display area (250).

[0188] FIG. 27 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display while a third housing according to one embodiment is placed on the floor. FIG. 28 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display while a second housing according to one embodiment is placed on the floor. FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device displays first notification information on a first display while a third side member according to one embodiment is placed on the floor.

[0189] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29, while the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is in a fourth state in which the first side member (210) is positioned adjacent to the second side member (220), the direction in which the third housing (130) faces may differ depending on the state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is placed on the floor (1500), and the display direction of the first notification information (730) displayed in the first display area (250) may be determined depending on the direction in which the third housing (130) faces.

[0190] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 27, in a fourth state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that the third housing (130) is placed on the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that the third housing (130) is placed parallel to the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that one side of the third housing (130) faces the bottom (1500). In one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 27, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), while the third housing (130) is placed on the bottom (1500), as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the first display area (250) exposed may display first notification information (730) in a direction from the first side member (210) toward the second side member (220).

[0191] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 28, in a fourth state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that the second housing (120) is placed on the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that the second housing (120) is placed parallel to the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that one side of the second housing (120) faces the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that the third housing (130) is oriented toward a direction that forms a predetermined angle with the bottom (1500). In one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 28, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), while the second housing (120) is placed on the bottom (1500), as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the first display area (250) exposed may display first notification information (730) in a direction from the second side member (220) toward the first side member (210).

[0192] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 29, in a fourth state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that either the third side member (230) or the fourth side member (240) of the third housing (130) lies on the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that either the third side member (230) or the fourth side member (240) lies parallel to the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that one side of the third side member (230) or one side of the fourth side member (240) faces the bottom (1500). For example, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be positioned such that the third housing (130) faces a direction substantially perpendicular to the bottom (1500). In one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 29, in a fourth state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), while one side of the fourth side member (240) is placed on the floor (1500), as the first side member (210) moves away from the second side member (220), the first notification information (730) can be displayed in the first display area (250) that is exposed, in a direction from the third side member (230) toward the fourth side member (240).

[0193] FIG. 30 is a block diagram of an electronic device (3001) in a network environment (3000) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 30, in the network environment (3000), the electronic device (3001) may communicate with an electronic device (3002) through a first network (3098) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (3004) or a server (3008) through a second network (3099) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (3001) may communicate with the electronic device (3004) through a server (3008). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (3001) may include a processor (3020), memory (3030), input module (3050), sound output module (3055), display module (3060), audio module (3070), sensor module (3076), interface (3077), connection terminal (3078), haptic module (3079), camera module (3080), power management module (3088), battery (3089), communication module (3090), subscriber identification module (3096), or antenna module (3097). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (3078)) may be omitted from the electronic device (3001), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (3076), camera module (3080), or antenna module (3097)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (3060)).

[0194] The processor (3020) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (3040)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (3001) connected to the processor (3020) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (3020) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (3076) or communication module (3090)) in volatile memory (3032), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (3032), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (3034). According to one embodiment, the processor (3020) may include a main processor (3021) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (3023) 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 (3001) includes a main processor (3021) and an auxiliary processor (3023), the auxiliary processor (3023) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (3021) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (3023) may be implemented separately from the main processor (3021) or as part thereof.

[0195] The auxiliary processor (3023) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (3001) (e.g., display module (3060), sensor module (3076), or communication module (3090)) on behalf of the main processor (3021) while the main processor (3021) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (3021) while the main processor (3021) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (3023) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (3080) or communication module (3090)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (3023) (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 (3001) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (3008)). 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.

[0196] The memory (3030) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (3001) (e.g., processor (3020) or sensor module (3076)). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., program (3040)) and input or output data for related commands. The memory (3030) may include volatile memory (3032) or non-volatile memory (3034).

[0197] The program (3040) may be stored as software in memory (3030) and may include, for example, an operating system (3042), middleware (3044), or an application (3046).

[0198] The input module (3050) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (3001) (e.g., processor (3020)) from outside the electronic device (3001) (e.g., user). The input module (3050) 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).

[0199] The sound output module (3055) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (3001). The sound output module (3055) 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.

[0200] The display module (3060) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (3001). The display module (3060) 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 (3060) 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.

[0201] The audio module (3070) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (3070) can acquire sound through the input module (3050) or output sound through the sound output module (3055) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3002)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (3001).

[0202] The sensor module (3076) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (3001) (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 (3076) 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.

[0203] The interface (3077) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (3001) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3002)). According to one embodiment, the interface (3077) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0204] The connection terminal (3078) may include a connector through which the electronic device (3001) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3002)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (3078) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0205] The haptic module (3079) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (3079) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0206] The camera module (3080) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (3080) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0207] The power management module (3088) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (3001). According to one embodiment, the power management module (3088) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0208] The battery (3089) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (3001). According to one embodiment, the battery (3089) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0209] The communication module (3090) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (3001) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3002), electronic device (3004), or server (3008)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (3090) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (3020) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (3090) may include a wireless communication module (3092) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (3094) (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 (3004) via a first network (3098) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (3099) (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 (3092) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (3001) within a communication network such as the first network (3098) or the second network (3099) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (3096).

[0210] The wireless communication module (3092) 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 (3092) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (3092) 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 (3092) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (3001), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3004)), or network system (e.g., second network (3099)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (3092) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, 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 URLLC realization.

[0211] The antenna module (3097) can transmit a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (3097) 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 (3097) 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 (3098) or a second network (3099), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (3090). The signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (3090) 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 (3097).

[0212] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (3097) 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.

[0213] 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.

[0214] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (3001) and an external electronic device (3004) through a server (3008) connected to a second network (3099). Each of the external electronic devices (3002, or 3004) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (3001). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (3001) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (3002, 3004, or 3008). For example, if the electronic device (3001) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (3001) 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 (3001). The electronic device (3001) 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 (3001) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (3004) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (3008) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (3004) or server (3008) may be included within the second network (3099). The electronic device (3001) 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.

[0215] The problem to be solved according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be as follows.

[0216] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device can provide an application execution screen displayed on a sub-display of a first housing, wherein, as the first housing and the third housing are folded with respect to a second housing, the first side member of the first housing is positioned adjacent to the second side member of the third housing.

[0217] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device can provide notification information through a flexible display without interrupting an application execution screen displayed on a sub-display.

[0218] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device may provide a flexible display capable of adjusting the size of an area exposed to the outside as a first side member is moved away from a second side member.

[0219] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The second housing may be disposed between the first housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a main display disposed on at least a portion of the front surface of the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a sub-display disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of the first housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a memory for storing instructions. The multi-foldable electronic device may include at least one processor. The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, can cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify that the foldable housing is positioned such that when a user looks at the sub-display, the main display is exposed in an area larger than a predetermined threshold adjacent to the sub-display. The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, can control the multi-foldable electronic device to display an application execution screen on the sub-display and display first notification information related to a first event on a portion of the main display exposed when the user looks at the sub-display, based on identifying that the foldable electronic device is positioned as described above.

[0220] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify that the foldable housing is positioned such that when a user views the sub-display, the area of ​​the main display exposed adjacent to the sub-display is below a predetermined threshold value. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may control the multi-foldable electronic device to display an application execution screen on the sub-display and display first notification information related to a first event on the sub-display, based on the identification that the foldable housing is positioned as described above.

[0221] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The second housing may be disposed between the first housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a main display disposed on at least a portion of the front surface of the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a sub-display disposed on at least a portion of the rear surface of the first housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a memory for storing instructions. The multi-foldable electronic device may include at least one processor. The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify a first mounting direction of the foldable housing, wherein the first side of the first housing of the foldable housing is positioned adjacent to the second side of the third housing. The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display an application execution screen on the sub-display based on identifying that the foldable housing is in the first mounting direction. The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display an application execution screen and an object indicating the occurrence of a first event on the sub-display while the foldable housing is in the first mounting direction.The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify that the foldable housing moves from the first mounting direction, so that the first side of the first housing is positioned on the front side and the first side is positioned in the second mounting direction, which is a certain distance away from the second side of the third housing. The above instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, may control the multi-foldable electronic device to display first notification information related to a first event on a portion of the main display exposed between the first side of the first housing and the second side of the third housing, based on the fact that the foldable housing has moved from the first mounting direction to the second mounting direction.

[0222] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main display may be a flexible display. The main display may extend toward the front side of the second housing. The main display may extend toward the front side of the first housing.

[0223] A multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The second housing may be disposed between the first housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, a second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing, a flexible display that crosses the first hinge and the second hinge and is at least partially disposed on one side of the first housing, one side of the second housing, and one side of the third housing, a sub-display disposed on another side opposite to the one side of the first housing, a memory for storing instructions, and at least one processor. The above commands may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify whether a first side member of the first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of the third housing as the first housing and the third housing are folded with respect to the second housing. The above commands may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display an execution screen of an application on the sub-display while the first side member is positioned adjacent to the second side member. The above commands may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display an object indicating the occurrence of a first event generated by the multi-foldable electronic device on the execution screen of the application while the first side member is positioned adjacent to the second side member.The above instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify a first display area between the first side member and the second side member within the entire area of ​​the flexible display as the first side member moves away from the second side member on the flexible display. The above instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display first notification information related to the first event on the identified first display area.

[0224] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first side member may be located on the opposite side of the first hinge. The first side member may be a component forming the edge of the first housing located adjacent to the sub-display and opposite to the first hinge. The second side member may be located on the opposite side of the second hinge. The second side member may be a component forming the edge of the third housing located adjacent to the main display and opposite to the second hinge.

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-foldable electronic device may further include a first sensor disposed within the first hinge and a second sensor disposed within the second hinge. The instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify a first folding angle between the first housing and the second housing using the first sensor, identify a second folding angle between the second housing and the third housing using the second sensor, and identify whether the first side member of the first housing is disposed adjacent to the second side member of the third housing based on the first folding angle and the second folding angle.

[0226] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device may further include a first Hall sensor disposed adjacent to the first side member of the first housing and a second Hall sensor disposed adjacent to the second side member of the third housing. The instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify whether the first side member of the first housing is disposed adjacent to the second side member of the third housing as the first Hall sensor and the second Hall sensor are disposed in adjacent positions.

[0227] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first side member of the first housing may be moved in a direction away from the second side member of the third housing along the third side member of the third housing and the fourth side member opposite to the third side member. The third side member and the fourth side member may be formed perpendicular to the second side member.

[0228] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify a third folding angle smaller than the first folding angle using the first sensor and identify a fourth folding angle larger than the second folding angle using the second sensor as the first side member moves away from the second side member on the flexible display, and to identify the first display area based on the third folding angle and the fourth folding angle.

[0229] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device may further include a third Hall sensor disposed at a predetermined distance from the second side member along a direction away from the second side member. The instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify the first display area as the first Hall sensor and the third Hall sensor are disposed in adjacent positions.

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to cause the multi-foldable electronic device to display the first notification information on the first display area when the size of the first display area is within a first range, and to display the second notification information on the first display area when the size of the first display area is within a second range larger than the first range. The second notification information may include more data related to the first event than the first notification information.

[0231] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display the second notification information and the third notification information on the first display area if the size of the first display area is a third range larger than the second range. The third notification information may be related to a second event different from the first event.

[0232] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display a UI on the sub-display that guides the first side member to move away from the second side member on the flexible display while the first side member is positioned adjacent to the second side member.

[0233] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to cause the multi-foldable electronic device to emit light in at least a portion of the first display area if the size of the first display area is a fourth range smaller than the first range.

[0234] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to identify the direction in which the third housing faces while the first side member is positioned adjacent to the second side member, and to determine the display direction of the first notification information displayed on the first display area based on the identified direction.

[0235] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to activate the first display area and maintain the deactivation of the second display area excluding the area of ​​the first display from the entire area of ​​the flexible display as the first side member moves away from the second side member on the flexible display.

[0236] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display the first notification information on the first display area as the first side member moves away from the second side member on the flexible display while the user's touch input to the object is maintained.

[0237] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the instructions are executed by the at least one processor to enable the multi-foldable electronic device to display the first notification information on the first display area as the first side member moves away from the second side member on the flexible display while the object is displayed on the sub-display. The object may disappear from the sub-display after being displayed on the sub-display for a specified time.

[0238] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a fourth Hall sensor may be further included in a second housing adjacent to the second hinge. The instructions may be executed by the at least one processor to cause the multi-foldable electronic device to identify that the first Hall sensor is positioned adjacent to the fourth Hall sensor as the first side member moves away from the second side member on the flexible display, and to display the application execution screen on the first display area and the first notification information on the sub-display while the first Hall sensor is positioned adjacent to the fourth Hall sensor.

[0239] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a method of operating a multi-foldable electronic device, the multi-foldable electronic device may include a foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing. The second housing may be disposed between the first housing and the third housing. The multi-foldable electronic device may include a first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing, a second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing, a flexible display that crosses the first hinge and the second hinge and is at least partially disposed on one side of the first housing, one side of the second housing, and one side of the third housing, and a sub-display disposed on another side opposite to the one side of the first housing. The above operation method may include: identifying whether a first side member of the first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of the third housing as the first housing and the third housing are folded with respect to the second housing; displaying an execution screen of an application on the sub-display while the first side member is positioned adjacent to the second side member; displaying an object indicating the occurrence of a first event generated in the multi-foldable electronic device on the execution screen of the application while the first side member is positioned adjacent to the second side member; identifying a first display area between the first side member and the second side member within the entire area of ​​the flexible display as the first side member moves away from the second side member on the flexible display; and displaying first notification information related to the first event on the identified first display area.

[0240] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operation of a multi-foldable electronic device may further include an operation of displaying first notification information on the first display area when the size of the first display area is a first range, and an operation of displaying second notification information on the first display area when the size of the first display area is a second range larger than the first range. The second notification information may include more data related to the first event than the first notification information.

[0241] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operation of a multi-foldable electronic device may further include an operation of displaying the second notification information and the third notification information on the first display area if the size of the first display area is a third range larger than the second range. The third notification information may be related to a second event different from the first event.

[0242] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a multi-foldable electronic device may further include an operation of displaying a UI on the sub-display that guides the first side member to move away from the second side member on the flexible display while the first side member is positioned adjacent to the second side member.

[0243] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of operating a multi-foldable electronic device may further include an operation of emitting light on at least a portion of the first display area when the size of the first display area is a fourth range smaller than the first range.

[0244] The effects of the invention according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are as follows.

[0245] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, while an application execution screen is displayed on a sub-display, a multi-foldable electronic device displays notification information on a first display area exposed to the outside among the entire area of ​​the flexible display, thereby allowing the user to check the notification information without interrupting the application execution screen, which can increase user convenience.

[0246] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device provides notification information suitable for the size of a first display area, thereby allowing the user to freely adjust the size of the first display area to suit the type of notification information.

[0247] In addition, various effects identified directly or indirectly through the present disclosure may be provided.

[0248] Methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0249] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium may be provided for storing one or more programs (software modules). One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. One or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of this disclosure.

[0250] Such programs (software modules, software) may be stored in random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, ROM (read-only memory), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), magnetic disc storage devices, compact disc-ROMs (CD-ROMs), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other forms of optical storage devices, magnetic cassettes. Alternatively, they may be stored in memory composed of some or all of these. Additionally, each constituent memory may include multiple units.

[0251] Additionally, the above program may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed via a communication network such as the Internet, Intranet, LAN (local area network), WLAN (wide LAN), or SAN (storage area network), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on a communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0252] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, the components included in the disclosure are expressed in a singular or plural form according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expression is selected to suit the situation presented for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components; even if a component is expressed in the plural form, it may be composed of a singular form, and even if a component is expressed in the singular form, it may be composed of a plural form.

[0253] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part,” “module,” etc. may be a hardware component, such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component, such as a processor.

[0254] "Parts" and "modules" may be implemented by a program that is stored on an addressable storage medium and can be executed by a processor. For example, "parts" and "modules" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as by processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0255] The specific embodiments described in this disclosure are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of prior electronic configurations, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of said systems may be omitted.

[0256] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, comprising only b, comprising only c, comprising a and b, comprising b and c, comprising a and c, or comprising all of a, b, and c.”

[0257] Meanwhile, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. In a multi-foldable electronic device, A foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing, wherein the second housing is disposed between the first housing and the third housing; A first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing; A second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing; A flexible display disposed at least partially on the front side of the first housing, the front side of the second housing, and the front side of the third housing; A sub-display positioned on the rear side opposite to the front of the first housing; Memory for storing instructions; and It includes at least one processor, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: Identifying a first orientation of the foldable housing in which a first side member of the first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of the third housing, and Based on identifying that the above foldable housing is in the first state, an application execution screen is displayed through the sub-display, and While the foldable housing is in the first state, the sub-display displays the execution screen of the application and an object indicating the occurrence of the first event, and Identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to a second state in which the first side member of the first housing is positioned on the front of the third housing and the first side member is spaced apart from the second side member of the third housing, and A multi-foldable electronic device that displays first notification information related to the first event through a portion of the flexible display exposed between the first side member of the first housing and the second side member of the third housing, based on identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to the second state.

2. In Paragraph 1, A first sensor disposed within the first hinge; and It further includes a second sensor disposed within the second hinge, and The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: Using the first sensor above, a first folding angle between the first housing and the second housing is identified, and Using the second sensor above, a second folding angle between the second housing and the third housing is identified, and A multi-foldable electronic device for identifying the first state of the foldable housing based on the first folding angle and the second folding angle.

3. In Paragraph 1, A first Hall sensor disposed adjacent to the first side member of the first housing; and It further includes a second Hall sensor disposed adjacent to the second side member of the third housing, and The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: A multi-foldable electronic device that identifies the first state of the foldable housing as the first Hall sensor moves adjacent to the second Hall sensor.

4. In Paragraph 1, The first side member of the first housing is moved in a direction away from the second side member of the third housing along the third side member of the third housing and the fourth side member opposite to the third side member, and A multi-foldable electronic device in which the third side member and the fourth side member are formed substantially perpendicularly to the second side member.

5. In Paragraph 2, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: Based on identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to the second state, a third folding angle smaller than the first folding angle is identified using the first sensor, and a fourth folding angle larger than the second folding angle is identified using the second sensor. A multi-foldable electronic device for identifying a portion of the exposed flexible display based on the third folding angle and the fourth folding angle.

6. In Paragraph 3, It further includes a third Hall sensor positioned at a predetermined distance from the second side member along a direction away from the second side member, and The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: A multi-foldable electronic device that identifies a portion of the exposed flexible display as the first Hall sensor moves adjacent to the third Hall sensor.

7. In Paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: If the size of the exposed portion of the flexible display is within a first range, the first notification information is displayed on the exposed portion of the flexible display, and If the size of the exposed portion of the flexible display is a second range larger than the first range, second notification information is displayed on the exposed portion of the flexible display, and A multi-foldable electronic device in which the second notification information contains more data related to the first event than the first notification information.

8. In Paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: A multi-foldable electronic device that displays a UI through the sub-display to guide the foldable housing to move from the first state to the second state while the foldable housing is in the first state.

9. In Paragraph 7, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: A multi-foldable electronic device that causes light to be emitted on at least a portion of the exposed flexible display if the size of the exposed portion of the flexible display is a fourth range smaller than the first range.

10. In Paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: While the foldable housing is in the first state, the direction in which the third housing is facing is identified, and A multi-foldable electronic device for determining the display direction of a first notification information displayed on a portion of the exposed flexible display based on the identified direction.

11. In Paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: As the foldable housing moves from the first state to the second state, a portion of the exposed flexible display is activated, and A multi-foldable electronic device that maintains the deactivation of an area excluding an exposed portion of the flexible display among the entire area of ​​the flexible display.

12. In Paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: A multi-foldable electronic device that displays the first notification information on a portion of the exposed flexible display as the foldable housing moves from the first state to the second state while the user's touch input to the object is maintained.

13. In Paragraph 1, The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: While the above object is displayed through the sub-display, as the foldable housing moves from the first state to the second state, the first notification information is displayed on a part of the exposed flexible display, and A multi-foldable electronic device in which the above object disappears from the sub-display after being displayed on the sub-display for a specified period of time.

14. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a fourth Hall sensor disposed within a second housing adjacent to the second hinge, and The above instructions are executed by the at least one processor, causing the multi-foldable electronic device: As the foldable housing moves from the first state to the second state, it is identified that the first Hall sensor is positioned adjacent to the fourth Hall sensor, and A multi-foldable electronic device that displays the application execution screen on a part of the exposed flexible display and displays the first notification information on the sub-display while the first Hall sensor is positioned adjacent to the fourth Hall sensor.

15. In a method of operating a multi-foldable electronic device, The above multi-foldable electronic device is, A foldable housing comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing, wherein the second housing is disposed between the first housing and the third housing; A first hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing; A second hinge rotatably connecting the second housing and the third housing; A flexible display disposed at least partially on the front of the first housing, the front of the second housing, and the front of the third housing; and It includes a sub-display positioned on the rear side opposite to the front side of the first housing, and An operation to identify a first state of the foldable housing in which a first side member of the first housing is positioned adjacent to a second side member of the third housing; An operation of displaying an application execution screen through the sub-display based on identifying that the foldable housing is in the first state; An operation of displaying an object indicating the execution screen of the application and the occurrence of a first event through the sub-display while the foldable housing is in the first state; An operation of identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to a second state in which the first side member of the first housing is positioned on the front of the third housing and the first side member is spaced apart from the second side member of the third housing; and A method of operation comprising, based on identifying that the foldable housing has moved from the first state to the second state, displaying first notification information related to the first event through a portion of the flexible display exposed between the first side member of the first housing and the second side member of the third housing.

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